Can Apple Arcade re-create the magic of iOS gaming on the Mac?
When Apple Arcade launches this fall, it could be big news for Mac gamers. All signs so far are pointing to a games service that’s tailor-made for Macs, finally giving Mac gamers the platform they’ve been crying out for. Can Apple bring the iOS gaming magic to the Mac?
Thanks, Intel. Buying a new laptop just got more confusing
Intel has announced its two rounds of 10th-gen mobile processors: Ice Lake and Comet Lake. While interesting in their own right, these new processors have a convoluted new naming scheme that might make your next laptop buying decision a lot more difficult. Thanks Intel!
Nvidia says it’s better than AMD for low-lag gaming, and has the data to prove it
Nvidia is slinging mud at AMD at Gamescom 2019, showing off a new ultra-low-latency feature in its latest gaming drivers that helps reduce input lag in games by tens of milliseconds. This, it claims, is much better than AMD's solution, which merely cuts input lag in half.
16-inch MacBook Pro to feature ultrathin bezels, more screen space, report says
Apple’s rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro will come with ultrathin bezels, giving it more screen space without increasing its physical size, according to a new report from Bloomberg by Mark Gurman and Debby Wu. It may also feature Intel’s latest 10th-generation Ice Lake processors.
Gmail’s A.I. grammar and spell-checker will save you from embarrassing emails
Nothing is more embarrassing than sending an important email, only to realize that is had been littered with grammar errors. Well, Google is now out to help. The company announced that it's Gmail email service now sports smarter spell-check and automatic detection of grammar issues.
Asus’ exclusive leather-clad ZenBook 30 Edition looks insanely cool
Asus announced that its 30th-anniversary special edition laptop, the Zenbook 30 Edition, is now open for pre-orders. The white leather-clad device celebrates the 30-year existence of Asus as a computer manufacturer.
Intel powers up its 10th-gen Comet Lake processors with six cores
Intel has rolled out its second round of 10th-gen mobile processors, with this family code-named Comet Lake. Including both U-series and Y-series parts, these Comet Lake chips are a traditional continuation of its 8th-gen predecessor, still using the 14nm process.
Dell brings Intel’s 10th-Gen processors to refreshed Inspiron, Vostro laptops
In addition to refreshing its popular XPS 13 laptop with Intel's latest 10th-Gen silicon, Dell is completing its laptop update by also upgrading its Inspiron and Vostro lineups with a similar boost. These latest laptops and convertibles now come with up to a 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 chip.
The popular Dell XPS 13 is getting a performance boost with 10th-gen Intel upgrade
If you've been eyeing Dell's XPS 13 for its compact and premium design but have been holding out for newer processors inside, you're now in luck. Dell just refreshed its XPS 13 with Intel's latest 10th-gen processors, and upgraded configurations will come with Intel's Core i7 silicon.
Visually stunning HP Omen X 27 HDR TN display closes color gap with IPS monitors
HP's new Omen X 27 high-speed gaming display is amazingly fast, with a 240Hz refresh rate and a 1ms overdrive response time. But that's not all. Thanks to HDR support and a strong dynamic contrast ratio, its color range is broader than most TN panels, offering gorgeous looks as well as speed.
Stuck in ELO hell? HP’s A.I. coach wants to help Omen owners become better gamers
HP has updated its Omen Command Center with an exciting new feature: A.I. coaching that uses machine learning to help make you better at every facet of your game. Combining this with its existing game library collections and system monitoring features, the Command Center is becoming a broad, versatile app.
AMD Ryzen and Nvidia GTX join forces in HP Pavilion laptops and desktops
HP has managed to get AMD and Nvidia to play nice in its new gaming desktop and laptop in the Pavilion range. These systems pack new, high-end AMD CPUs and Nvidia graphics to offer capable gaming performance at a reasonable price. There's also advanced cooling and new chassis designs to enjoy.
Minecraft, Watch Dogs, Call of Duty boost ray-traced games list to a handful
Nvidia has partnered with a number of game developers to push ray tracing technology into a handful of new games, showcased at Gamescom 2019. The list now includes Minecraft, Watch Dogs: Legion, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, and Synced: Off-Planet, as well as a new Metro: Exodus DLC.
Alienware’s redesigned Aurora R9 brings stunning, sci-fi-inspired aesthetics
While it may be based on the same chassis as last year's Aurora R8, you wouldn't know it given that this year's Aurora R9 gaming desktop looks completely different from its predecessors. With a sci-fi aesthetic inspired by planes and jet engines, this is a laptop that looks unlike any other you've seen.
Alienware’s new monitors and gaming peripherals complement new Aurora R9 design
Dell unveiled a slew of gaming accessories that come styled in Alienware's new for 2019 "Legend" design language. In addition to a sleek black-and-white look, these monitors, mechanical keyboards, and gaming mice also come with performance bumps, making them more responsive and fast.
HyperX gives the Fury DDR4 memory line a face-lift and adds RGB lighting
HyperX has refreshed the popular Fury DDR4 line up with a new look and added LED lighting to the Fury DDR4 RGB. The lighting works with a variety of major motherboards lighting software. The memory is Plug N Play ready and has predefined Intel XMP profiles for optimal performance.
Microsoft Surface Pro 6, Surface Book 2 throttled to 400 MHz by safety feature
Numerous complaints have flagged throttling issues with the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 that are slowing down the devices to 400 MHz, which is a quarter of their processing speeds. The problem is apparently related to an Intel CPU flag that is designed to keep systems from overheating.
Latest Windows 10 update is causing random reboots and can break Visual Basic
The latest update for Windows 10 includes patches against two critical vulnerabilities but is causing a string of issues including random reboots and failure to install. The update was made available on Tuesday this week. However, some users have run into problems when trying to apply the latest update.
1.5% of Chrome users’ passwords are known to be compromised, according to Google
1.5% of passwords used in Chrome are unsafe and have been released in data breaches, according to new information from Google. In February, the Chrome browser introduced a feature that checks whether users' passwords are secure. Now, Google has released eye-opening stats gathered from Password Checkup.
Intel Lakefield: Everything we know so far
Intel might dominate in some mobile computing spaces, but not others. To change that, Intel is developing Lakefield, a hybrid processor that draws on the big, little design of its competitors to offer high-powered and low-powered CPU cores on a single die for a combined high-performance, low-power draw chip.
Microsoft Edge can now read webpages to you with more natural-sounding voices
If you use screen readers to access content online, Microsoft Edge’s latest feature may be worth trying. Edge can now read webpages to you by using more natural sounding voices. You can test out the new voice options by downloading either the Dev or Canary build versions of Microsoft Edge.
Windows 10 has two critical vulnerabilities; update now to avoid infection
If you're running any version of Windows 10, you should update your computer as soon as possible. Microsoft recently alerted users that it patched two critical remote code execution (RCE) "wormable" vulnerabilities, which could have allowed hackers to spread malware to PCs without your knowledge or any interaction.Â
Notepad has a major security flaw that leaves Windows PCs vulnerable to hackers
A major security flaw discovered in Windows PCs involves one of the operating system’s simplest apps: Notepad. The flaw allows hackers to take over entire computers. Microsoft has released a patch for this Notepad flaw, however, as part of the August 2019 edition of Patch Tuesday.
FAA bans recalled MacBook Pro models from all flights due to battery issue
The FAA has banned some models of Apple’s MacBook Pro from flights over concerns of its battery overheating and causing a fire hazard. Apple issued a recall of affected models in June 2019 and said it would replace the batteries for free.
Intel’s 2020 Phantom Canyon NUC could be powerful, but will it be too dated?
A new round of leaks is revealing more conceptual details about Intel's next-generation "Phantom Canyon" NUC gaming PC, and it does initially look to be very promising. The ultra-compact gaming PC could feature improved Intel processors and options for Nvidia GPUs under the hood when launched in 2020 or 2021.Â
AMD graphics developers are calling their next card the Nvidia Killer
AMD's next-generation, RDNA-based graphics cards are slated for a 2020 release, and according to sources close to the matter, AMD is very confident about them. Reportedly, some staffers have started calling the new cards "Nvidia Killers," suggesting that the graphics market in 2020 is going to be very exciting.
LED lighting finally arrives on Falcon Northwest’s Talon gaming desktop redesign
If you want a custom built-to-order premium gaming PC from Falcon Northwest, you can finally choose from an option with LED lighting to complement your desktop aesthetics. The Talon 20th Anniversary Edition tower now comes with sleek glass panels to showcase your premium components inside.
The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is now on sale, with the first Intel Ice Lake chip in tow
With the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 laptop now for sale, the long wait for the debut of Intel's "Ice Lake" 10th-generation processors is finally over. The device boasts notable improvements over Dell's last attempt at this product entry, both in performance and its gorgeous touchscreen.
The Galaxy Book S is the most exciting Samsung laptop I’ve ever seen
The Galaxy Book S is the newest laptop from Samsung, but unlike a lot of other laptops the company has launched, this one has my interest. Its ultra-portable design is the most eye-catching feature it has, but it's the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx CPU that has me curious.
It’s about time: Face ID may finally make its way to MacBooks
Wish Face ID was on your MacBook? You’re in luck, as Apple has just been granted a patent that outlines a suspiciously Face ID-like system for use in a Mac. Along with Touch ID on the iMac keyboard, this could make logging in a whole lot easier.
Everything Samsung announced at Galaxy Unpacked 2019
That's all she wrote, folks. Samsung's August 2019 Galaxy Unpacked event has come to a close, and it's left us with some sweet memories -- and a bunch of great new devices too. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 was doubtless the star, but what if you missed the event? Here's everything we saw at Galaxy Unpacked.
Samsung’s upcoming $999 Galaxy Book S is the first Snapdragon 8cx laptop
Samsung took the stage at its Unpacked event to announce the Galaxy Book S, a new Qualcomm-powered clamshell laptop. The new device starts at $999 as a direct competitor to the MacBook Air, and includes a 1080p touchscreen, LTE connectivity, and a sleek, lightweight design.
Microsoft contractors are listening to some Skype calls and Cortana commands
Microsoft’s contractors are listening to some Skype calls and Cortana voice commands. According to a recent report published by Motherboard, some Skype calls made via Skype’s Translator feature are being recorded and sent to contractors to be reviewed as part of Skype’s translation service.
Spectre looms again as another exploit leaves Intel CPUs vulnerable
Intel CPUs have once again required a software patch from operating system developers due to a speculative execution exploit. These bugs have plagued Intel CPUs for years, requiring fixes that can lead to performance degradation by several percentage points in a number of different software scenarios.