HP is putting Tile trackers in its Elite Dragonfly laptops
Planning on getting an HP Elite Dragonfly laptop this year? You just might get one that has Tile’s finding technology built-in, due to a new partnership between the laptop manufacturer and Tile. Tile’s integration with the HP Elite Dragonfly is expected to help make finding lost laptops easier.
Acer’s ConceptD 700 workstation is unlike any desktop we’ve ever seen
Acer's new ConceptD 700 is a desktop workstion that has earned its RTX Studio badge thanks to its powerful Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia Quadro RTX GPU inside. And Acer didn't stop there. With a sculpted minimalist design and woodgrain-inspired accents, the ConceptD 700 is as stylish as it is powerful.
Acer’s new Predator OLED monitor is 55 inches of PC gaming glory
At 55 inches of screen real estate, Acer's Predator CG552K may sound like a television designed for your living room. In reality, the Predator is a large gaming monitor packed with an OLED display and variable rate refresh. Now all you need is a desk large enough for this screen.
Acer’s ConceptD 7 Ezel is part drawing tablet, part powerhouse workstation
Packed with an Intel Xeon processor and Nvidia's Quadro RTX 5000 graphics, Acer's new ConceptD 7 Ezel Pro introduced at CES 2020 reimagines what a mobile workstation can accomplish. Designed for creatives, the unique Ezel hinge allows this laptop to transform between five different usage modes.
Wi-Fi 6E devices will embrace 6GHz. Here’s what it means to you
The Federal Communications Commission may release 1,200 megahertz of spectrum in the 6GHz band for some types of unlicensed uses including Wi-Fi. If that happens you can expect new devices that can support the 6GHz band and these new devices already have a name: Wi-Fi 6E.
New DNA computer can do some impressive square root calculations
Researchers at the University of Rochester in New York have developed a breakthrough DNA computer that’s capable of performing square root calculations of numbers all the way up to 900. Here's why that could turn out to be so useful for the future of computing as we know it.
Lenovo’s $2,499 monitor uses Mini-LED technology to take on Apple’s Pro Display
Lenovo is after creators who may balk at Apple's Pro Display XDR's $5,000 price tag. The ThinkVision Creator Extreme comes packed with technology, like mini LED backlighting, to deliver HDR1000 support, 99 percent coverage of the wide DCI-P3 color space, and 1,000 nits of peak brightness for just $2,500.
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon and X1 Yoga get updated with 500-nit, 4K displays
Lenovo introduced two updated ThinkPad X1 laptops just ahead of CES 2020 hitting Las Vegas next week. Overall, the displays are their biggest improvements over Lenovo’s 2019 models, offering at least four different options. They also include PrivacyGuard and "enhanced" keyboards.
Samsung’s new gaming monitors have deeper curves and faster response times
Samsung is a brand that is known for curved gaming monitors like the CHG90. That's why, ahead of CES 2020, Samsung announced it will be sub-branding its new gaming monitors under the Odyssey name, and launching two new products designed to meet all the needs of modern gamers --- the Samsung CTG7, and the Samsung CTG9.
AMD may unveil Zen 3 CPU architecture details at CES 2020
AMD may reveal the first hard details of its next-generation Zen 3 architecture at CES 2020, according to a Taiwanese newspaper. CEO Dr. Lisa Su will reportedly address crowds at the show, hinting at the potential of what AMD has planned for the rest of the year, alongside more immediate product announcements.
AMD is on the rise, but its processor market share is nowhere near 40%
AMD's CPU market share is growing considerably, but it's not at 40 percent yet. Not even close. While some reports might suggest as such, others report much more modest figures. Some suggest it's closer to 30, while others still claim that AMD has lost almost as much as it's gained in recent months.
Leaked Intel slide suggests 10900K can be up to 30% faster than 9900K
Intel's upcoming Comet Lake generation may not change much, but it will give Intel's top chips more cores and higher clock speeds, which can have a noticeable improvement on multi-threaded performance. In a leaked slide, Intel shows the flagship 10900K beating out a 9900K by as much as 30%.
CES 2020: Dell’s revamped XPS 13 somehow makes the display bezel even smaller
Ahead of CES 2020, Dell is revealing a truly revamped version of its popular XPS 13 laptop with a 4-sided InfiityEdge display. It also is being revealed alongside the new Latitude 9510, which targets the longest battery life in a Windows 10 2-in-1.
CES 2020: Dell’s new 4K USB-C monitors look absolutely stunning
Before CES, Dell is updating its complete lineup of computer monitors. The new displays cover the Ultrasharp series, E-series, P-series, and even the Alienware gaming range. Most of the new monitors come with features like USB-C connectivity, exceptional and improved color quality or contrast, and so much more
Samsung brings its gorgeous QLED screen to a laptop that costs just $830
Ahead of CES 2020, Samsung is expanding its laptop lineup out some more by introducing the Samsung Galaxy Book Flex Alpha. Starting at $830, it is a new 2-in-1 that looks to bring almost everything from the Galaxy Book Flex but at an affordable and smaller price range.
The AMD ‘Big Navi’ GPU could be twice the size of a Radeon RX 5700 XT
AMD has been working on an "Nvidia Killer" GPU for some time now and reportedly, it's absolutely huge. Twice the size of an RX 5700 XT, the next-gen GPU is said to be twice as fast as a Navi 10, the same GPU you'll find at the core of the RX 5700 and 5700 XT. That puts it well into 2080 Ti territory.
ASRock leaks AMD RX 5600 XT specs, outing probable GTX 1660 Ti-like performance
ASRock has leaked the full specifications for one of its aftermarket AMD RX 5600 XTs, a card that AMD hasn't even officially announced yet. If the specs prove accurate, it should be competitive with Nvidia's GTX 1660 Super and Ti models, as well as AMD's own, aged Vega 56.
Leaked Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake S picture confirms specification rumors
Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake S CPUs could be the biggest mainstream desktop CPU launch of 2020 -- at least for the blue team. With up to 10 cores and a rumored single-core frequency as high as 5.3GHz, the new 125w TDP will be necessary to give these big chips the power and thermal headroom they need.
Apple Mac for gaming rumored in development, to be unveiled at WWDC 2020
Apple is reportedly working on a gaming-focused Mac that will allow the company to enter the esports scene, according to a rumor from Taiwan, Patently Apple reported. The Mac for gaming is said to come with a price tag of $5,000, with Apple planning to unveil the computer at WWDC 2020 in June.
Rumor: Apple could transition Safari to Google’s open-source Chromium platform
Safari may join its fellow web browsers and become a Chromium-based browser in the future. At least if a recent bug report (and its screenshots) are to be believed. The report features screenshots from Chromium Monorail and seem to show off a preliminary version of this rumored version of Safari.
Oculus controller tracking gets update to help it detect Christmas trees
Oculus has released an update to its software for tracking motion controllers that allows the headset to detect Christmas trees with lights and prevent them from affecting the controllers' performance. The lights could previously be confused with those on the controllers themselves.
Why Microsoft is the most exciting hardware company to watch out for in 2020
2020 is a critical year for Microsoft's Surface division as it gears up to launch its most ambitious set of hardware. The company is planning to launch its pair of dual-screen devices, Surface Neo and Surface Duo, its first true-wireless headsets, the Xbox Series X, and more.
Pixelbook 2: Everything we know so far about Google’s next laptop
It’s been more than two years since the Pixelbook went on sale, however, and we recently saw the announcement and release of the Pixelbook Go instead. Since then, rumors and speculation have been spreading regards to the true successor, the Pixelbook 2 can look like. Here's everything we know so far.
Apple finally expands its bug bounty program to accept MacOS bugs
When Apple’s Security Bounty program launched in 2016, it only permitted bug reports about iOS from a few security researchers it invited. As of this week, the bug bounty program has been expanded to accept bugs for other Apple platforms, including MacOS. And now, all security researchers can submit bugs.
Gigabyte leaks AMD RX 5600 XT in new Eagle series graphics card lineup
A Gigabyte GPU called the Radeon RX 5600 XT has appeared in the latest ECC filing and suggests that in the not-to-distant-future we could be looking at a further expanded Navi graphics line. This card would join the existing 5700, 5700 XT, and 5500 XT models, likely as a midtier solution.
Here’s why 2019 turned out to be a glorious year for the Mac
Mac fans have had a rough few years, but 2019 was the year in which Apple turned things around. Whether that meant listening to its users or giving them pleasant surprises, the company made 2019 a year to remember. Here’s everything it got right, from the Mac Pro to the MacBook Pro 16.
AMD Navi RX 5000: Everything you need to know
AMD's RX 5700 and 5700 XT were the first graphics cards to utilize AMD's new 7nm RDNA architecture and they're delivered excellent value for money. They perform comparably to more-expensive Nvidia GPUs and have great overclocking potential, too. AMD's RX 5500 is expected to offer even greater bang for buck.
Here are the 10 worst passwords of 2019, and a few tips on creating better ones
It’s tempting to create an easy password for your online accounts. But simply relying on your pet’s name or 123456 is risky. But doing so is still very common. In fact, cybersecurity company SplashData just released its list of the top 100 worst passwords of 2019. Are your passwords on it?
CES 2020 preview: Are dual-screen PCs about to have their big moment?
Earlier in 2019, Microsoft announced its first dual-screen laptop, the Surface Neo. This wasn't just a new product -- it was the launch of a new category of PC. The dual-screen laptop. CES 2020 may end up being our first big look at what kinds of dual-screen devices other companies have been working on.
The Mac Pro is the most repairable Apple device ever, according to iFixit
Most Apple devices are a nightmare if you want to repair them, but not so for the Mac Pro. The repair experts at iFixit recently tore down Apple’s latest high-end computer and gave it a superb 9/10 score. That makes it easily the most repairable Apple device ever, bar none.
New Orleans targeted by ransomware attack, forced to shut down city network
The city of New Orleans has been the target of a cyberattack which lead to city officials shutting down the city's network and declaring a state of emergency, as reported by Forbes. This follows a number of high-profile attacks against city infrastructure in the U.S.
Forget ray tracing. The biggest upgrade to the Xbox Series X will be storage
There's a lot of jargon floating around Microsoft's just-revealed Xbox Series X console. Sure, ray tracing is great, but it's not fun when load times seemingly last forever. The biggest feature packed into the upcoming console, in our opinion, is the solid-state drive. We explain why.
Windows rebranded? Microsoft launches a new set of logos and icons
The Windows brand is getting a new look and Microsoft has started to rebrand its flagship operating system with a new logo and a hundred newly redesigned icons. The logo and icons were revealed in a series of images posted in a Medium article written by Head of Microsoft Office design Jon Friedman.
Only a few people have tested the new Mac Pro. Here’s what they have to say
The first Mac Pro reviews are in, with the likes of Marques Brownlee, Jonathan Morrison and iJustine running the rule over Apple’s super-high-end pro machine. They took the time to critique its performance, design, and the Pro Display XDR, and we’ve rounded up all their thoughts right here.