AMD’s new $170 RX Radeon 5500 XT graphics card appears to beat Nvidia in most games
AMD has some new-gen competition for Nvidia's GTX 16-series, after months of waiting following the launch of its midrange RX 5700 GPUs. The new RX 5500 XT is cost and performance competitive with Nvidia's best entry-level options, giving gamers far more choice for budget gaming.
Opera’s special browser for gamers, Opera GX, now available for macOS
After being a Windows-exclusive for several months, Opera's special browser for gamers, Opera GX has landed on macOS. Opera GX improves your desktop video game experience by letting you specifically define how much memory, bandwidth, and processing power it’s allowed to consume.
Opinion: The Mac Pro isn’t overpriced, it offers something nothing else does
Ever since the Mac Pro was announced at WWDC 2019, there’s been a non-stop barrage of criticism of its price. But there’s a big difference between expensive and overpriced, and the Mac Pro’s unique offering shows it’s anything but overpriced, because it can do what other computers simply can’t.
The most expensive Apple Pro Display XDR needs a special cleaning cloth
Thinking of buying Apple’s Pro Display XDR with the nano-texture glass? Turns out you have to be extra careful, as you can’t just clean it with any old cloth -- you have to use the special Apple-provided cloth to avoid damaging it. After all, the last thing you want to do is damage the $7,000 display.
Microsoft’s full-screen pop-up warns about the end of Windows 7 support
Microsoft will soon be a bit more aggressive in moving users off Windows 7. It will start sending out a full-screen pop-up warning on Windows 7 PCs about the end of support of the operating system come January 2020.
The most you can spend on the Mac Pro is $52,599. Here’s what that gets you
Apple’s Mac Pro was never going to be cheap, and now we know exactly how much a fully maxed-out unit will set you back: an eye-watering $52,599. If you operate in the world of high-end productions where this kind of performance is needed, that’s par for the course. Better start saving the pennies.
You can now buy the $5,999 Mac Pro and $4,999 Pro Display XDR
Apple has finally launched the Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR. The ultra-high-end computer and monitor were both unveiled six months ago at WWDC in June 2019, but have only just gone on sale. If you need extreme power for your pro-level workloads, Apple says these are the tools for the job.
Radeon Boost is a new way to improve framerates on AMD graphics cards
AMD's new Radeon Software update to Adrenaline 2020 introduced a number of new technologies, but one of the most exciting is Radeon Boost. It dynamically lowers resolution during fast-paced movement to improve frame rates by up to 38 percent, making animations smoother without sacrificing detail.
AMD’s Adrenaline 2020 now lets you stream PC games directly to your phone
AMD has updated its Radeon Software suite for AMD graphics card owners with the Adrenalin 2020 release. This improves performance for the app itself, as well as enhancing image sharpening and anti-lag features. But it also adds game streaming to your mobile anywhere in the world, and AMD Boost technology.
Gmail update lets you easily attach emails to your emails
Google is rolling out an update for its email service, Gmail, that will allow you to easily attach emails … to emails. The feature, Google hopes, will eliminate the need for you to constantly forward messages which often leads to messy email chains that are hard to keep track of.
Here’s why most people shouldn’t buy the 16-inch MacBook Pro
Apple’s new MacBook Pro 16 is its best laptop in years, but you probably shouldn’t buy it. That might sound like a contradiction, but when you consider what’s coming in the next few months, it makes a lot of sense. Be patient and you’ll be rewarded with the same great features at a more affordable price.
Intel develops a cryogenic control chip expected to streamline quantum computing
Intel has announced the development of a cryogenic control chip for quantum computers and the new chip may help streamline the development of “commercially viable” quantum computers. The new chip is code-named Horse Ridge and is expected to be able to manage multiple qubits.
Mac Pro 2019: Everything you need to know
Our Mac Pro 2019 news roundup covers all the latest news and speculation about the new Mac Pro. We know it's coming in 2019, but what will this Pro model look like, and how will it be used? What does "modular" mean for the Pro? What processor will Apple use? Here's everything we know so far.
Apple Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR on sale December 10
Apple revealed the ultra-powerful Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR to the world back in June 2019 at WWDC, but held back on giving a release date. Now we finally know when both will launch. Now you just need to drop a combined $11,000 for both devices and you’re golden!
6 settings to change on your new MacBook Pro
Before you get started with your new MacBook Pro, there are a number of key settings that you should change. From switching off auto brightness and enabling gestures to adjusting the Dock and much more, these are the settings that will let you customize your MacBook Pro to exactly your taste.
Extended Walmart Cyber Week Deals: Last Chance to Save on TVs, consoles, & more
Walmart rules for in-store sales during Black Friday, but keeps going strong on Cyber Monday. Better still is that the number one American megastore is offering some killer Cyber Week deals on all sorts of products like 4K TVs, gaming consoles, laptops, and more -- and we've got 'em right here.
The Surface Book 3 might have room for a touchscreen in the keyboard deck
Microsoft believes that that two screens could shape up to be better than one. A patent shows that the company might be considering adding a secondary touchscreen to the keyboard part of a device with a detachable screen — one that looks like a lot the Surface Book 3.
MacBook Pro 16 suffers audio ‘popping’ and display ghosting issues
Apple’s MacBook Pro 16 is brand new, but some users are already reporting problems. Specifically, some users have suffered audio “popping” in certain situations, while others have noticed screen ghosting and blurring. It’s not known how widespread these issues are, but Apple is reportedly investigating.
Qualcomm and Niantic to partner on a next-gen augmented reality headset
Qualcomm and Niantic have announced a multi-year partnership that will see the two companies build a reference design augmented reality headset that blends hardware, software, and cloud computing. Details beyond that have yet to be revealed, but the headset may incorporate games like Pokemon Go.
Qualcomm expands Snapdragon on PC with 7c and 8c for Always Connected laptops
Qualcomm continues its push into mainstream, Always Connected laptops, with a new pair of SoCs for manufacturers to choose from. The Snapdragon 8c and 7c aren't as powerful as the 8cx, but they should still be plenty capable, and offer even greater battery life and fan-less cooling for adaptive systems.
MacBook Pro: Apple acknowledges shutdown issue with a 2019 model
A number of 13-inch MacBook Pro laptops manufactured in 2019 have been suffering random shutdowns, with the fault usually occurring when the machine has between 25% and 50% of its battery life remaining. Apple has now acknowledged the issue with the publication of a possible fix on its website.
The MacBook Pro is getting a killer feature iPhone users can only dream about
It can feel like the Mac doesn’t get a lot of love from Apple compared to the iPhone. According to one analyst, that’s all going to change soon, when the MacBook Pro gets an incredible new feature that will leave the iPhone in the dust. The rumor comes from a reliable source, so it could become a reality.
The MacBook butterfly keyboard is dead, but it might leave a positive legacy
A judge has tossed out Apple’s attempt to have a class-action lawsuit against it involving the so-called butterfly keyboard dismissed. The verdict could be a step forward for the right to repair movement, which advocates for greater consumer rights to repair products themselves.
AMD’s 5500 XT and 5600 XT could finally replace Vega, RX 500-series
AMD's RX 5000-series could more than double in size in the coming weeks as predictions and rumors suggest we'll see the red team launch an RX 5500 XT in both 4GB and 8GB guises, and an RX 5600 XT. These cards could be positioned to finally put to rest AMD's two-year-old RX 580 and Vega 56 cards.
Apple fails to get lawsuit over its troublesome butterfly keyboard dismissed
Apple has failed in its effort to get a judge to dismiss a class-action lawsuit that was brought against the tech giant last year in connection with the faulty “butterfly” keyboard. The keyboard launched with the MacBook in 2015 before being fitted to Pro and Air models.
Dell’s Alienware Area-51m gaming laptop is $400 off for Cyber Monday
Some of the best deals on gaming laptops are now available on the web for Cyber Monday. One of those deals happens to be on last year's Alienware Area-51m. Dell is currently slashing $400 off the cost of the laptop, bringing it down to one of its lowest prices yet at roughly $2,700
This is the absolute best Asus Chromebook deal for Cyber Monday
Walmart may have the best Chromebook deal this Cyber Monday. It has discounted Asus’ excellent Chromebook C425 by 40% bringing it down to $279 from its $449 street price. The deal seems to a Walmart-exclusive so far and is not available on any other retailer.
I bought a Ryzen laptop, and I liked it
Considering a laptop with AMD's Ryzen processor? Though not as popular as Intel's Core chips, the AMD alternative is worth a look. It offers performance and portability similar to Intel, often at a much lower price. An AMD laptop can be a good choice if you're on a budget.
A revolutionary MacBook is coming, and the clues have been hiding in plain sight
Apple will soon launch its first ARM-based MacBook, ditching Intel processors along the way, and it could launch early in 2020. That’s a bold claim to make, but it’s based on sound reasoning and a plethora of rumors. Look closely enough and you can see the clues, from Mac Catalyst to Apple Arcade.
Mac Catalyst: The good, the bad, and the ugly
MacOS Catalina has brought with it Project Catalyst, which is Apple’s attempt to make it easier for developers to move iOS apps across to the Mac. But how good are the new apps? We decided to take a look for ourselves: does the future look bright for Project Catalyst, or is it struggling already?
The Best Black Friday virtual reality headset deals in 2019
There has never been a better time to dip your toes in to the world of virtual reality, and Black Friday sales make now an even sweeter opportunity to jump on the VR train. If that sounds up your alley, then read on: We’ve gathered up the best Black Friday VR headset deals right here.
Save 45% on the Samsung Chromebook 3, $100 on Acer Chromebook for Black Friday
Walmart and Amazon are currently discounting some excellent Chromebook models. You'll be able to grab the Samsung Chromebook 3 for up to 45% off at Amazon, but for Black Friday only. You also can save on the Acer Chromebook 715 at Walmart, and come home with an excellent device for multitasking
Save on ViewSonic, Acer, and LG monitors at Amazon on Black Friday
This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, you'll find savings on all kinds of monitors from ultra-wide, or ultra-slim. Currently, one of the best one-day-only sales is over at Amazon and covers some popular monitors from ViewSonic, Acer, and LG. These will all no doubt pair up nicely with any new laptop or game console.
Dell Black Friday Deals: Laptops, desktops, PC accessories, and more on sale
The holiday shopping season is officially here and Dell's Black Friday sale offerings don’t disappoint. If you’re on the prowl for a new PC at a discount, then we’ve rounded up the best deals of the Dell Black Friday sale right here from powerful desktops to versatile 2-in1s.