A year ahead of Libra’s launch, scammers are already setting up shop on Facebook
About a dozen fake pages advertising various Libra cryptocurrency exchanges and promotions have been spotted on Facebook and Instagram. The pages purportedly offer deals for people to buy Libra coins at a discount, despite the fact that Libra will not launch until sometimes next year at the earliest.
NZXT’s H510 PC case brings style and sophistication to your custom gaming rig
Are you looking at building your own gaming rig this summer? Be sure to check out NZXT's refreshed H-series case, which brings modern style to any game room. The H510 is a compact tower that features support for seven expansion slots, comes with USB-C support, and includes clever cable management features.
Does Equifax owe you money? Here’s how you can find out
Equifax has agreed to pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. This settlement includes restitution payments and other benefits for consumers affected by this data breach. Here is what we know so far: Including the details on these payments and benefits and how to claim them.
Microsoft patent hints at new ways to interact with dual-screen Surface tablet
In the latest development in the Surface foldable saga, a recent patent filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office suggests that Microsoft's long-rumored foldable Surface device could feature multifunction buttons and new ways for users to interact and use the dual-screens.
The fabled 16-inch MacBook Pro could launch this October
Holding out for a new MacBook Pro? You’re in luck, because the long-rumored 16-inch MacBook Pro is set to drop this October, according to a new report. The all-new device will launch alongside refreshes to the 13-inch MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, both of which recently got minor spec updates.
Time to upgrade: Microsoft notification reminds users of Windows 7 extinction
In March, Microsoft announced it would send Windows 7 users an on-screen "courtesy reminder" about the incoming end of support of the operating system. Now several months later on July 22, the "reminder" has started appearing on computer screens — suggesting the Windows 7 extinction process has started.
Intel’s Ice Lake mobile chips give AMD’s desktop powerhouse a run for its money
Just when its postponed die-size shrink made consumers start worrying that Intel was slipping, leaked benchmarks for Intel's upcoming 10th-generation i7 show it outperforming AMD's Ryzen 9 3900X.
Equifax agrees to pay $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach
Consumer credit reporting agency Equifax will pay a $700 million settlement for its 2017 data breach. The settlement includes payments and fines to be paid to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the states and up to $425 million in restitution for consumers affected by the data breach.
Google Chrome 76 will stop websites from seeing users in Incognito Mode
Google Chrome 76 will implement a fix that will stop websites from detecting visitors who are in Incognito Mode. Google acknowledged that the change will complicate matters for publishers who have metered paywalls on their news websites, but it is more committed to the principles of private browsing.
4K is too hard and 1080p looks dull, so where are all the 1440p gaming laptops?
Gaming laptops are finally great in 2019. Great processors, excellent graphics and a variety of screens. But if you want anything other than 1080p or 4K, you will have a hard time finding one. But why is that?
The Keystone keyboard powers your typing or gaming with built-in A.I.
A new keyboard from Input Club, called Keystone, aims to improve consumer's typing response and accuracy by including an adaptive A.I. process in the hardware. By finding patterns in typists' behavior, it adapts for greater efficiency.
AMD is leaving Intel in the dust on die size, with no 7nm Intel chips until 2021
Intel CEO Bob Swan revealed this week at Brainstorm Tech 2019 that Intel will not begin producing chips with 7nm fabrication until 2021. This news comes only two months after Intel's Computex 2019 keynote unveiling 10nm chips for the first time.
Nvidia’s RTX shows how Neil Armstrong would appear if Apollo 11 landed today
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Nvidia is using the real-time ray tracing capabilities of its RTX graphics to show what the iconic moon images from 1969 would look like if they had been captured today. Nvidia applied the properties of light to remaster the photos.
Slack is resetting user passwords in response to a 2015 data breach
Slack recently received new information about a 2015 data breach and as a result, has decided to reset the passwords of some of its user accounts as a precautionary measure. User accounts that require a password reset will be notified by Slack with instructions for doing so.
Rumored AMD Radeon RX 5600 could compete with Nvidia’s GTX 1660 Ti
AMD has another new RDNA card in the works according to a new online benchmark result. It's weaker than the 5700, so we're calling it the RX 5600 for now. This card, with its high boost-clock and 4GB of GDDR6, could compete with Nvidia's mode modest GTX range of 16-series graphics cards.
Microsoft’s new HoloLens hologram tech can do language translation
Microsoft provided a demo of a new innovation in its HoloLens hologram technology involving the ability to translate a hologram’s speech into different languages, while still allowing the natural voice of the person the hologram is replicating to shine through.
The new MacBook Pro scored a pathetic 2/10 for repairability. Does it matter?
Want to repair the latest MacBook Pro? You’re probably out of luck, as repair experts iFixit have just scored it a lowly 2 out of 10. With the solid-state drive, memory, and battery all fixed in place, you’ll be hard-pressed to replace much at all.
Office 365 has been banned from German schools due to privacy concerns
The German state of Hesse has recently declared that Microsoft’s Office 365 is not GDPR compliant enough to be permitted to be used in German public schools. As a result, a few German schools have banned the use of Microsoft’s cloud-based services due to privacy concerns.
Photorealistic A.I. tool can fill in gaps in images, including faces
Chinese researchers at Sun Yat-sen University and Beijing’s Microsoft Research lab have developed a smart new artificial intelligence system which can accurately fill in blank areas in an image, whether that’s a missing face or the front of a building. Here's how it works.
This iPad Pro is at its lowest price ever thanks to Amazon Prime Day
Thanks to Prime Day, you can save a mega $430 on an iPad Pro, bringing it down to its lowest ever price. If you were to buy the latest equivalent model you’d pay almost twice as much -- that’s how good this amazing bargain is.
Amazon Prime Day discounts makes upgrading to RTX graphics even more affordable
Gamers looking for a bit of extra boost can save some money during Amazon's Prime Day event by upgrading their graphics cards. Amazon is offering sales — taking as much as 17% off the list price — of high-end RTX graphics cards. You can choose between the RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 2080, or RTX 2070.
Will the Surface Pro 7 ditch Intel chips for Qualcomm’s 5G support?
Microsoft may switch from Intel to Qualcomm or AMD for its next-generation Surface Pro device, according to new rumors. If Microsoft did go with Qualcomm and its Snapdragon SoC chips, we could be looking at a Surface Pro that launches with 5G cellular connectivity right out of the gate.
AMD says it duped Nvidia with a price fakeout, escalating a two-front chip war
According to a recent interview with Scott Herkelman of AMD's Radeon Business Unit, AMD successfully convinced Nvidia they would launch their new GPUs at a higher price than they did, sabotaging Nvidias RTX Super launch.
Linux is now beating Windows on Microsoft’s own turf, and Azure is better for it
A Linux kernel developer working with Microsoft has let slip that Linux-based operating systems have a larger presence on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform than Windows-based ones. The revelation appeared on an Openwall open-source security list in an application for Microsoft developers to join the list.
TrickBot returns with new attack that compromised 250 million email addresses
TrickBot returns with a new attack that teams up the malware with an email-based infection and distribution module dubbed TrickBooster. An investigation into TrickBooster's servers discovered a database with 250 million compromised email accounts, including from US government departments.
Why recent hacks show Apple’s security strength, not its weakness
Apple has a reputation for the security of its systems, so you might think the recent stories about vulnerabilities in its platforms could shake that opinion. But the opposite is true: these breaches amply demonstrate Apple’s security strength.
Apple rolls out a silent Mac update that removes Zoom’s local web server
While Zoom planned to fix a security flaw within the Mac version of its video calling app with its own patch, Apple has already rolled out a new silent Mac update to fix the issue. Apple’s update will remove the problematic local server that allows websites turn on Mac webcams without permission.
Evidence mounts that Apple will kill the MacBook’s butterfly switch keyboard
A new patent suggests Apple is just about ready to kill its MacBook’s butterfly keyboard switch and replace it with a new scissor-switch mechanism. But a second patent shows the company trying to refine the switch. Is the butterfly mechanism doomed or will it survive a while longer?
Alright, Apple. It’s time to bring Face ID to the Mac
Face ID has already made a splash on the iPhone, and it’s time Apple brought it to the Mac. It’s fast, simple and super secure, and it’d be sure to be a great selling point for the company’s computers. So, why is Apple dragging its feet on bringing it to the MacBook and iMac?
Marriott faces $123M fine for huge data breach that targeted millions of guests
Hotel giant Marriott is facing a $123 million fine for a data breach discovered in 2018 that affected 339 million of its Starwood customers. The fine comes just a day after British Airways was hit with a record $230 million penalty for a data breach that affected half a million of its customers.
Facebook’s Libra could be dead on arrival, if India stands by its proposed ban
The government of India has announced that it is considering a ban on Facebook's new cryptocurrency, Libra. Without this key market, the success of the burgeoning cryptocurrency is in serious doubt. Will Libra end up being dead upon arrival?
The 12-inch MacBook was Apple’s most revolutionary laptop. That couldn’t save it
Apple's most experimental laptop, the 12-inch MacBook, has been canned. Rife with controversy from the very beginning, this expensive, futuristic laptop seemed destined to be the future of the MacBook lineup. What does the death of the 12-inch MacBook mean for the future of Mac laptops?
Apple’s 12-inch MacBook and non-Touch Bar Pro are on the chopping block
Looking for a new MacBook Pro or MacBook Air? Now is the perfect time, as Apple has updated both machines and cut the price of the MacBook Air. And you can save even more if you’re a student, with Apple offering $100 off for students.
British Airways hit with a massive fine for 2018 data breach
British Airways has been hit with a $230 million fine for a security breach in 2018 that saw hackers steal personal data belonging to around 500,000 of its customers. The airline has apologized and improved its online security, adding that it has received no reports of the data being used by criminals.