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Having trouble logging in? Snapchat is working on a fix

Snapchat users are reporting that they're unable to log in to the popular messaging app. Snapchat says they're working on fixing it.
An Intel Arc Alchemist laptop with the Arc logo displayed.

Intel Arc A770M and A550M compete with Nvidia in benchmarks

Intel's upcoming flagship GPUs, the Arc A770M, was just benchmarked inside a gaming laptop. The mid-range A550M was also put to the test. What's the verdict?
The RealMagic mini-LED gaming display on a table.

This 1,000-nit mini-LED gaming monitor looks downright incredible

The RedMagic Gaming Monitor includes several features that are becoming more popular in the gaming space.
AMD RX 6950 XT graphics card on a pink background.

AMD predicts 700-watt GPUs before 2025, but it has a plan

AMD predicts that high-performance graphics cards are on the horizon, and that means an increase in power consumption: Up to 700 watts.
The M2 MacBook Air sitting on a desk.

The M2 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro are not as different as you think

Both machines have similar benchmark scores on Geekbench but outperform the M1 by more than 20%.
A graphics card in neon lights.

GPUs are now up to 38% under list price, but is it time to shop?

Graphics card prices are falling rapidly in China. Some of the best GPUs from Nvidia and AMD are now selling up to 40% under MSRP. Is it time to buy a GPU yet?
Magsafe charger M2 Macbook Air.

M2 MacBook Air shipments may already be facing delays

Apple's online stores are already showing shipping delays of several weeks for the M2 MacBook Air.
Backside of the the Asus Zenbook Pro 16X.

ASUS’ weirdly impressive laptop could be about to launch

The Asus Zenbook Pro 16X just launched in Europe, which means this unique powerhouse laptop could arrive in the U.S. soon.
A small GPD Win Max 2 laptop being held by two hands while playing a game with a Viking on the screen

AMD and Intel duke it out in the GPD Win Max 2, and there’s a clear winner

GPD Win Max 2, the gaming console/mini laptop hybrid, was just extensively tested in both the AMD and the Intel variant -- and the winner is very clear.
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Use Office? Your PC could be at risk due to this Microsoft change

Macros are no longer disabled by default in Microsoft Office apps, after Microsoft got feedback from customers, though this could be a security issue.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Nvidia’s 40-series GPUs could be seriously delayed — here’s why

With an excess of GPU inventory collecting dust in warehouses, it seems that Nvidia could opt to release its next-gen boards later than originally planned.
A Starlink terminal on a boat.

New SpaceX Starlink Maritime service brings internet to boats

SpaceX has expanded its Starlink internet service to merchant vessels, oil rigs, and premium yachts, though it doesn't come cheap.
A red Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 sits open on a table.

Chrome OS will help reduce battery drain — eventually

An upcoming Chrome OS feature will help preserve Chromebook battery life, but you'll have to wait for it.
Hands on a laptop.

Stealthy malware shows why you shouldn’t open unknown emails

A threat intelligence team has just published a report on malware that arrives as an email attachment and remains undetected by most antivirus programs.
Intel Meteor Lake chip.

Full details of Intel Meteor Lake leak out: Here’s what to expect

Full details about the upcoming 14th generation of Intel mobile processors just leaked out. Here's what to expect from Intel Meteor Lake.
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Microsoft Edge gets hit with the same serious security bug that plagued Chrome

Microsoft just released an Edge browser update that patches a dangerous flaw that could allow a cleverly designed attack to execute arbitrary code.
A digital illustration of the Apple M2 chip with a pink and orange color scheme.

Apple’s M2 outperforms AMD’s Ryzen 7 in gaming, but not much else

The latest tests from HardwareUnboxed surprised everyone when the M2 outperformed the Ryzen 7 6800U GPU in gaming, but was lackluster in CPU benchmarks.
Windows 11 and Windows 10 operating system logos are displayed on laptop screens.

Windows 11 might pull ahead of Windows 10 in one key way

Computer builder Puget Systems revisited its Windows 10 versus Windows 11 test for computers and found that Windows 11 pulls ahead, with some caveats.
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You might be able to edit photos directly in Microsoft Edge soon

The Microsoft Edge Canary tester browser has a new feature that allows users to edit images online before saving them.
A mouse pointer hovering over the CrankWheel Chrome Eextension.

Google Chrome extensions are failing, and $8,000 is on the table for a fix

There seems to be some mysterious problem affecting certain Chrome extensions, but it's intermittent enough that it can't be solved.
Coding on a MacBook

These coding languages will land you the best-paying jobs

Stack Overflow has published an in-depth study that details the latest trends in programming, including the most popular and highest-paying coding platforms.
Image with languages displaying in front of a man on his laptop for Meta's 200 languages within a single AI model video.

Meta’s new AI research may boost translations on Facebook, Instagram

Facebook's parent company Meta has announced a new AI model for language translation and its research could improve translation on Facebook and Instagram.
14th-generation Intel processor.

Intel Meteor Lake is about to level up to a crucial stage

According to a new report, Intel's production is on track, and Intel Meteor Lake will likely arrive on time with huge upgrades over 12th-gen and 13th-gen CPUs.
MacBook Air with M2 chip seen over a purple background.

The new M2 MacBook Air will be available this week

The new M2 MacBook Air will be available for order beginning Friday, July 8, according to an Apple press release.
A depiction of a hacker breaking into a system via the use of code.

Hacker steals 1 billion people’s records in unprecedented data breach

A hacker has stated that he has successfully infiltrated a police database, from which he apparently obtained details of one billion Chinese citizens.
Intel Raptor Lake chip shown in a rendered image.

Intel Raptor Lake-S specs leak, but one key detail is missing

New information about the upcoming Intel Raptor Lake-S processors has just leaked, showing the power of the next-gen CPUs -- but a surprising detail is missing.
faceless hacker in a black hoody

AstraLocker ransomware dev has change of heart, shuts down

The person who made the AstraLocker ransomware virus has shut down the malware and given the decryption keys to Virus Total.
A small GPD Win Max 2 laptop being held by two hands while playing a game with a Viking on the screen

GPD Win Max 2 is the handheld gaming laptop you’ve been waiting for

Shenzhen GPD just revealed the Win Max 2, a handheld gaming laptop packed with power. 
Google Chrome app on s8 screen.

Update Google Chrome now to protect yourself from an urgent security bug

Google posted an urgent security update for its Chrome browser that fixes what's known as a zero-day bug. The problem affects Windows, Mac, and Android.
RTX 3080 graphics cards among other GPUs.

Nvidia’s RTX 4000 GPUs inch closer to the elusive 3GHz mark

According to the latest leaks, Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 might hit high clock speeds, inching closer to the elusive 3GHz mark -- but this comes at a price.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D.

Here’s why AMD really needs to beat Intel to next-gen CPUs

A new report states that AMD is likely to see a huge drop in revenue in 2022, highlighting how crucial it is for AMD to beat Intel to release next-gen CPUs.
Apple CEO Steve Jobs laughing in a chair.

Steve Jobs’ legacy lives on with the highest civilian honor in the U.S.

Apple co-founder Steve Jobs will be honored, posthumously, with the Medal of Freedom, awarded by President Biden for contributions to the United States.
Microsoft Teams on a Windows desktop.

Upcoming Microsoft Teams update could finally make chatting easier

Microsoft continues to plan updates for its Teams app, continuing its 2022 productivity initiative with new features that could make chatting much easier.
Graphics card inside the Maingear Vybe.

Nvidia RTX 4090 could shatter GPU speed records — but at a big cost

Nvidia's RTX 40-series will offer a massive jump in performance, but a new report states that these GPUs will be even better than previously believed.