Note 10 Plus? Here’s what to expect from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked on August 7
Samsung has been busy revealing a bunch of new devices recently, but the fun isn't over yet. Galaxy Unpacked is Samsung's major event for big reveals, and this year's August event is going to be no different. From the Galaxy Note 10, to further information on the Galaxy Fold, here's everything to expect.
Google Images’ new side panel makes it a whole lot easier to use
Google Images has launched a new side panel for desktop that keeps a selected image in place when you scroll up and down. The new feature makes it much easier to compare other images when you're searching for a particular product, or looking for the best picture of a bear-like Chow-Chow.
Fancy Bear is back to its old tricks of exploiting IoT and doing network recon
A Microsoft threat report claims to have detected new activity, in the form of IoT device compromise, from Russian hacking group Fancy Bear. These attacks have targeted critical infrastructure via devices like printers. Fancy Bear is most famous for infiltrating the network of the Democratic National Committee in 2016.
Comcast rolls out ultra-cheap internet to millions of low-income Americans
Comcast has offered its Internet Essentials low-cost internet access program since 2012. However, Monday's announcement marks the single most significant expansion of the program yet: effective immediately, almost any low-income customer qualifies for low-cost service.
An Nvidia vulnerability has been found. It’s time to update your drivers
Nvidia recently issued a security bulletin this month alerting customers that a spate of security vulnerabilities have been found in GPUs across multiple product lines. The vulnerabilities are high severity, but can be patched with a recent driver update.
New line of Lenovo Chromebooks feature Intel processors and eye-catching colors
Laptop manufacturer Lenovo will be releasing new Chromebooks soon, according to a new video posted by the company late last month. There will be three new Chromebooks with new colors and new processors. You can expect a 2-in-1 chassis, Intel processors, and a variety of ports.
Surface Studio 3: Everything we know about Microsoft’s next all-in-one
The Surface Studio 3 is likely to arrive sometime in 2020. What's next for Microsoft's artist-oriented desktop? We take a look at the reported modular design, new speakers, and other rumors about just what the Studio 3 will look like. Read on to see what Microsoft is likely to change in the Studio 3, and why!
Say goodbye to the 15-inch MacBook Pro — the 16-inch model could replace it
Apple is set to ditch the 15-inch MacBook Pro, replacing it with an all-new 16-inch version in 2019 or 2020. That’s according to a new report from IHS Markit -- although it seems a little sketchy when you look at the dates in more detail.
E3 leaks personal information of thousands of journalists
The personal details of thousands of journalists have been leaked by the organizers of E3. The Entertainment Software Association, which organizes the annual E3 gaming conference, had a publicly accessible document on its website which showed the names, phone numbers, and home addresses of journalists.
Photos of Samsung’s upcoming Windows laptop have leaked online
Samsung might be working on a new Galaxy Book laptop and it might not look much like its predecessor, the Galaxy Book 2, at least according to a few recently leaked photos. It’s called the Galaxy Book S, and it features a clamshell design and a display with thin bezels on its sides.
Intel Xe graphics cards are rumored to debut at an affordable $200
As the slated 2020 launch for Intel's Xe graphics cards looms, more details are slowly leaking out. The latest detail to emerge is that the GPUs will debut at entry-level pricing, to appeal to a wide consumer base, starting as low as $200.
As end of support nears, Windows 7 users are finally moving to Windows 10
Statistics show that Windows 7 users could finally be moving away from the aging operating system in favor of Windows 10. In July 2019, Windows 7's market share of the personal computer market fell roughly 3.6% --- one of the largest drops in the history of the operating system.
Apple may launch a 5G MacBook in late 2020, but we’re skeptical
A new report from DigiTimes via 9to5Mac claims that Apple will launch a 5G MacBook in late 2020, but there are some reasons to be skeptical. There’s no doubt a 5G MacBook is in Apple’s future plans, but 2020 seems early. Here’s why we reckon that date is wide of the mark.
Windows 10 upgrades are now delivered differently. Here’s why that matters
With the Windows 10 19H2 Update, Microsoft is making some big changes to the way major releases are rolled out. You'll still be seeing the latest versions of Windows through Windows Update, but under the hood, things work very differently. Here's an explanation of how things work, and how it will impact you.
HTC Viveport Streaming delivers all-access VR gaming for one monthly fee
HTC wants to make it easierto find and enjoy virtual reality experiences -- including apps and games -- by launching an all-access monthly subscription streaming service called Viveport Streaming. Priced at $13 a month, the service gives you access to a library of more than 2,000 titles made for VR.
The Razer Viper is a lightweight, esports-ready gaming mouse made for the pros
The all new Razer Viper is a gaming mouse designed with esports in mind. It has optical mouse switches, eight programmable buttons, and weighs 69 grams — making it Razer's lightest ever mouse. It was designed with the help of esports professionals like Taco of GS:GO fame.
What’s the best way to stick it to Equifax? Make them work for you
If you were hoping to get a sweet slice of that Equifax settlement pie, prepare to go hungry. So many people have filed that the already small shares of $125 per person are shrinking. If you still want to make Equifax pay, you’re better off choosing free credit monitoring instead.
Intel unveils 10th-gen CPUs with significantly improved integrated graphics
Intel's highly-anticipated 10th-gen chips have finally arrived. The first batch is mobile-only, including both U-series and Y-series processors. For the first time, we have a good idea of just how powerful these chips will be, including the addition of new Iris Plus integrated graphics.
The Winston Privacy Filter hides your online activities from prying eyes
People are growing more conscious of the footprint they leave behind online and how private data can be leaked, sold, and used by unscrupulous companies. The Winston Privacy Filter is a box that plugs into your router and protects your online activities, making it impossible for anyone to snoop on you.
Face unlock may hit Chromebooks, another step toward killer mobile device status
Buried in recent commits to the Chromium open-source project powering Google Chrome and Chrome OS was a change enabling face-detection functionality. This update will allow Chromebooks with the right hardware to allow face unlocking.
The first top-tier ray tracing-only game will land in 2023, Nvidia guru says
According to the musings of Morgan McGuire, one of Nvidia's top researchers, video game fans may see the first top-notch game that requires ray tracing by 2023. Only a handful of games now support ray tracing, but the pool is growing as the cutting-edge technology evolves.
Here’s how to protect yourself from the Capital One data breach
The recently announced Capital One data breach is said to have exposed the personal data of about 100 million people. If you think you might have been affected by this breach, there are some things you can do to protect your accounts. Here’s how to protect yourself from the Capital One data breach.
This liquid-cooled RTX 2080 Super graphics card looks insanely powerful
Aorus has unveiled two new cards built around Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2080 Super chipset and built-in watercooling for extreme overclocking and performance. One of the cards features a pre-built and pre-filled liquid cooling system, while the other has a water block to connect your own liquid cooling to.
A new Cloud Download feature could change the way you reinstall Windows 10
Microsoft could be working on an internet recovery feature for Windows 10, according to a tweet from well-known leaker WalkingCat. Such a feature would make it much much easier to reinstall Windows in the event of operating system failure, eliminating the need to manually use a recovery image on a USB stick or DVD.
5 small things I wish MacOS Catalina had fixed
MacOS Catalina introduced a load of great new features to the Mac, including entirely new apps and tweaks that make using your computer even better. But it didn’t get it all right, and there are several issues we had with Mojave that still haven’t been fixed. Here’s what we wish Apple fixed in Catalina.
You can now moonwalk on the moon with Nvidia’s A.I. and ray tracing tech
Thought Nvidia's remastered images of the Apollo 11 lunar landing using ray-tracing tech were impressive? Nvidia is now leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to let SIGGRAPH attendees create video selfies of themselves doing the moonwalk as if they were part of the Apollo 11 moonwalk.
The new 16-inch MacBook Pro will finally get the feature we’ve all been wanting
A report published by Digitimes this week says that Apple may release a new MacBook Pro that features a 16-inch display and thinner bezels. This new MacBook Pro is also expected to be released this September. In addition, it’s also rumored that the new MacBook Pro will have a new keyboard design.
Nvidia strategy to generate more ray tracing content starts with new RTX laptops
As part of Nvidia's strategy to get more creative professionals to use and create more content that supports ray-tracing, Nvidia announced 10 new RTX Studio laptops at SIGGRAPH. Made by Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Boxx, these mobile workstations brings support for RTX graphics in a thin and light form.
Google’s DeepMind is training Waymo’s self-driving cars like StarCraft II bots
DeepMind is teaming up with Waymo, a fellow unit of Google parent Alphabet, to train the neural networks of self-driving cars. The partnership is using the technique named population-based training, which was created as a way to speed up the learning process of computers playing StarCraft II.
Microsoft is giving Cortana a long-needed chat-based overhaul
Microsoft is revealing a major face-lift to its Cortana digital assistant on Windows 10. With the release of the 20H1 update in early 2020, Cortana will feature a new chat-based UI and several other changes. Fast Ring Windows Insiders beta testers running build 18945 can enjoy the new experience.
Steve Ballmer shows us he’s still crazy after all these years
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made a name for himself for his displays of wild enthusiasm at company events. As owner of the L.A. Clippers, he's quietened down a bit ... but not that much. At a recent press conference introducing NBA stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, Ballmer rolled back the years.
An internal version of Windows 10 with a new Start menu gets released by mistake
Microsoft accidentally released an internal-only Windows 10 build to all Windows 10 testers with 32-bit systems. This build features a redesigned Start menu for both desktop and tablet modes. This build came from the technology company’s canary branch and is known as Build 18947.
Corsair doubles down on gaming by acquiring boutique PC-maker Origin PC
Corsair is expanding its focus on the enthusiast gaming market, and it's doing that by acquiring boutique gaming PC-maker Origin PC. Though details of the deal weren't disclosed, Corsair revealed that future Origin PCs will come with Corsair's iCUE software and custom HydroX liquid cooling systems.
Huawei just beat Apple to the punch with a 16-inch laptop, but is it any good?
Apple’s brand-new 16-inch MacBook Pro is coming soon, but not before Huawei launches a 16-inch laptop of its own. The Honor MagicBook Pro is clearly aimed at Apple’s upcoming device, with super-thin bezels and a svelte, slimline chassis.