Blink too fast and miss it: New Asus gaming laptops feature 300Hz displays
Asus has a history with fast gaming displays, and previously introduced a laptop with a 240Hz panel, as well as a 4K UHD laptop running at 120Hz. At the IFA tech show in Berlin, the company is one-upping itself and is now announcing a gaming laptop with a 300Hz display panel.
Acer’s new thin-bezel, lightweight Chromebooks come in all sizes
At the IFA tech show in Berlin, Acer is announcing four new Chromebook models. Available in 14-inch, 15.6-inch, and 11.6-inch sizes, the new devices pack long battery life, slim and light designs, and everything you need for productivity and entertainment when on the go.
The 300Hz Predator Triton 500 is complete overkill, but we love it anyway
Acer's Predator Triton 500 has an impressive new upgrade that goes beyond any gaming display we've seen before. At 300Hz and with a 3ms response time, it could be the fastest gaming display in the world. The question is, is it worth paying extra for, while sacrificing resolution?
Acer Predator Triton 500 is an unstoppable gaming laptop with a 300Hz screen
If you're worried your screen is too slow or not responsive enough to handle your fast action games, Acer's Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop has you covered. This powerful gaming notebook boasts a 15-inch FHD display with a superfast 300Hz refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing and help you keep up with the action.
Acer’s refreshed ConceptD Pro notebooks bring serious gaming power to creators
At IFA 2019, Acer refreshed its ConceptD line of laptops, pairing Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics with Intel's Core i9 processor on the flagship ConceptD 9 Pro laptop, making it great for creative work and gaming. Like the previous model, the Ezel Aero hinge allows the 17-inch display to recline, tilt, and fold.
Acer’s Swift 5, Swift 3 get powerful with Intel’s 10th-gen Ice Lake processors
At the IFA tech show in Berlin, Acer announced refreshed versions of its popular Swift 3 and Swift 5 notebooks. Both models are picking up significant performance upgrades to Intel's 10th-gen Ice Lake processors, and the Swift 5 is now getting a big upgrade to optional Nvidia MX250 graphics.
Razer brings Ice Lake, GTX 1650 power to 13-inch Blade Stealth laptops
Razer is announcing three refreshed versions of its 13-inch Blade Stealth gaming laptops. Promising a significant performance improvement, the all-new Stealth models feature Intel's 10th-generation Ice Lake processors under the hood. Higher-end models boast an optional GTX 1650 graphics card.
Intel awards five more laptops with Project Athena badges
Ahead of IFA 2019, Intel has announced the expansion of its Project Athena program,which now includes more laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. These new laptops will be sold with the Engineered for Mobile Performance badge, allowing Intel to play a more direct role in selling to potential buyers.
TP-Link rolls out its first midrange router sporting Wi-Fi 6 software specs
Networking hardware manufacturer TP-Link rolled out a new home router shipping with Wi-Fi 6 capabilities, the Archer AX50. This new entry drops into the company's burgeoning Wi-Fi 6 product lineup between its little brother, the modest Archer AX10, and its hulking older cousins, the Archer AX6000 and AX11000.
Facebook taps Minecraft as training ground for next stage of A.I.
Facebook researchers have chosen Minecraft as the training environment for the next stage of artificial intelligence. A.I. assistants are currently limited to performing one task well, but the game may help create a generalist A.I. that is capable of carrying out different kinds of activities.
Despite changes by Microsoft, Windows 10 might still be remotely spying on you
Following a 2017 investigation by the Dutch Data Protection Authority, Microsoft made significant overhauls in its Windows 10 April 2018 Update to the way user telemetry data is collected. Despite the changes, the same watchdog agency is once again raising new concerns relating to Windows 10.
Windows 10 tablet mode isn’t disappearing, but it’s now harder to find
Microsoft has announced the latest Windows 10 Insider build, which includes some changes to how a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop will deal with "tablet posture." When a keyboard is removed from the screen, such as on a Surface Pro, Windows will no longer prompt you to enter tablet mode as it currently does.
This beautiful concept shows what we wished the new Mac Pro looked like
Apple’s new Mac Pro isn’t even out yet, but already one designer has made a drool-worthy redesign. Apple is famous for its design chops, but that hasn’t stopped Semin Jun from trying to go one better. It's hard to look at this and not wish Apple had gone this route.
Lenovo’s slim-bezel IdeaPad S540 with MX250 graphics takes on Dell’s XPS 13
Following the reveal of a refreshed ThinkPad lineup, Lenovo is also introducing new versions of its consumer-focused IdeaPad models. A model of particular interest is the new IdeaPad S540. It takes on Dell's XPS 13 ultrabook with a sleek, slim-bezel look, but with the addition of Nvidia's GeForce MX250 graphics.
Lenovo’s colorful new Chromebooks make the jump to Intel processors
Lenovo unveiled its lineup of colorful new Chromebooks featuring bold colors and Intel processors under the hood. These new Chromebooks are available in both a traditional clamshell notebook design, as well as a convertible form factor for users who want the versatility of a tablet.
Elon Musk says computers will eventually surpass us in every single way
Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk said that computers are getting smarter, so much so that they are surpassing human intelligence. At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, Musk told Alibaba's Jack Ma that he guarantees humans will eventually be surpassed by computers “in every single way."
AMD makes splash in GPU market by pullling off feat for first time in 5 years
AMD has sold more graphics card than Nvidia for the first time in five years, suggesting that its RX 5700 cards have been more popular than many might have expected. It's not ready to beat out Intel's onboard graphics sales yet, but AMD may be set to reverse a five-year trend of third-place finishes.
Your favorite calendar apps can also get spam. Here’s how to block or report it
Have you ever seen odd-looking calendar events pop up on Google Calendar or your iCloud calendar? It might be calendar spam. These events can be annoying but there are ways to protect yourself from them. Here’s how to block or report calendar spam, whether you use Google Calendar or iCloud.
What if Windows XP had launched in 2019? Here’s what it would look like
A new video on YouTube shows a mockup of what Windows XP would look like with a 2019 UI and UX. The parody piece features the classic Start button, but in a new context alongside modern-day Windows 10 functionality that includes Cortana integration, virtual desktop workspaces, and adaptive themes.
Real-time ray tracing to come to Windows 7 through DirectX 12 support
After working with Blizzard to bring DirectX 12 support to World of Warcraft gamers on Windows 7 late last year, Microsoft is now making more resources available for Windows 7 game developers. The move could potentially pave the way for ray tracing support on Windows 7.
Intel’s in big trouble — AMD’s Threadripper 3000 crushes it in leaked test
Some leaked Geekbench tests results suggest AMD is on to a real winner with its next-generation Threadripper CPUs. An unnamed Sharktooth chip with 32 cores and a clock speed in excess of 4.1GHz, has delivered a multi-core score that's nearly double that of its 2990WX Threadripper predecessor.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: Everything we know so far
Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx is one of its most exciting system on a chips ever, as it will make big inroads into the PC space. That means more competition for Intel and AMD, which should mean better products for buyers. But just how good will the new Snapdragon SoC be? Here's everything we know.
Despite its impending doom, Windows 7 is still installed on 38% of PCs
Mainstream support for Windows 7 will end in January 2020, but according to new data published by the Russian security firm Kaspersky, many people are still clinging to the nearly 10-year-old Microsoft operating system, especially those in small and medium-sized businesses.
Microsoft announces October 2 event. Could the two-screen Surface finally debut?
Microsoft has announced that it will be holding a media event in New York City on October 2nd. Although the "Save the Date" media invites do not specifically mention Surface lineup, the Fall timeline would make it the perfect opportunity for a reveal of the long-rumored dual-screen Centarus device.
Hackers can easily watch your every move, control PCs with free NanoCore Trojan
You might want to make sure you're up and running with the latest version of Windows and your antivirus software. Researchers have discovered a very dangerous remote access trojan (RAT), which if your PC is not fully patched and updated, could leave even amateur hackers in complete control of your PC.
Some airlines ban all MacBooks from checked baggage over battery recall
Three more airlines have banned certain MacBook Pro models from flights, following a recall from Apple and warnings from the FAA. Think you’re affected? Check your serial number with Apple before you get to the airport, or face an almighty headache.
Lenovo ThinkPads get performance boost with Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake processors
Ahead of the IFA trade show in Berlin, Lenovo is revealing an updated lineup of ThinkPad and Yoga devices. Including the ThinkPad X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, T490, and X390, as well as the L13 and L13 Yoga, the devices come complete with new Intel 10th gen processors and improved battery life.
Your Lenovo laptop may have a serious security flaw
A newly discovered security vulnerability involves older Lenovo laptops and a no-longer-supported program called Lenovo Solution Center. The laptop manufacturer has advised customers with these laptops to go ahead and uninstall Lenovo Solution Center to protect their computers.
Here’s how apps could work on Microsoft’s dual-screen Surface Centaurus
There's no doubt that Microsoft is working on a foldable dual-screen Surface device, but as time goes on, potential would-be details on the project continue to come to light. In the latest filing, a patent reveals how users could be able to play with apps on the device, without any lag or other issues.
New Dell Chrome OS-powered Latitude 5400 and 5300 2-in-1s are made for business
If you need a Chromebook for work, Dell's Latitude 5400 and 5300 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise bring the best of Dell's business notebook designs and the simplicity of Google's Chrome OS. They may look like their Windows counterparts, these Latitudes are designed for a premium Chrome computing experience.
Microsoft opens Chromium Edge bug bounty program with rewards up to $30,000
Microsoft launched a bug bounty program for the new Chromium Edge browser, with rewards ranging from $1,000 to $30,000. The highest reward tier will be given to the researcher who can find a combination of an Elevation of Privilege flaw and a Windows Defender Application Guard container escape.
Time spent on smartphones isn’t damaging teens’ mental health, study shows
In the last decade, many commentators have expressed concern over how much time young people, in particular, spend using technology and its potential effects on mental health. A new study investigated this issue and spoiler alert: The researchers didn't find a link between technology use and mental health.
Google to increase privacy online via its new Privacy Sandbox initiative
Google has announced a new initiative in which it will address online privacy concerns while also supporting the use of advertising by publishers to produce revenue. Referred to as a Privacy Sandbox, the initiative includes plans to block fingerprinting and develop new web standards.
LG’s new UltraFine 4K monitor gives your MacBook’s Touch Bar a job
Supporting a wide P3 color space and a 4K resolution display, LG’s UltraFine 4K is an affordable alternative to Apple’s premium Pro Display XDR. This 24-inch display is the perfect companion to a MacBook laptop for creatives, giving professionals a larger canvas to work on projects that demand color accuracy.