‘Game of Thrones’ concert tour to merge live orchestra with intricate staging

Next year, Game of Thrones fans will be able to see some of the hit series' most memorable pieces of music performed live on stage.

News         November 21, 2017

esports would be represented by nonviolent games at Olympics, IOC head says

If there are esports events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the games being contested might not be the likes of Overwatch and Dota 2.

News         November 21, 2017

Researchers unlock murder victim’s phone with 2D paper fingerprint

A team of researchers has used a 2D printed image of a fingerprint to gain access to a murder victim's smartphone.

Computing         November 20, 2017

IBM and MIT are working together to make sure A.I. isn’t our downfall

The newly established MIT-IBM Watson A.I. Lab is set to foster new advances in A.I. – and make sure that the tech doesn’t blow up in our faces.

Features         November 20, 2017

Firefox reverts to Google search engine, ending deal with Yahoo

Google is once again the default search engine for Firefox, ending a five-year contract with Yahoo that was set to run until 2019.

News         November 20, 2017

Microsoft shifts gears with a new 2-in-1 PC designed by Porsche

Microsoft has unveiled a new Windows 10 2-in-1 that boasts an arresting aesthetic from Porsche Design.

News         November 20, 2017

Trademark filing suggests MacBook Pro OLED strip will be called the Magic Toolbar

Trademark applications submitted earlier this year suggest that the OLED bar set to be added to the new MacBook Pro will be known as the Magic Toolbar.

News         November 20, 2017

Apple extends replacement program for MacBook Pros affected by ‘Staingate’

Apple has quietly implemented another extension to its replacement program for MacBook Pro laptops affected by Staingate.

News         November 17, 2017

Google estimates 1.9 billion usernames are available on the black market

A new study carried out by Google and Berkeley demonstrates the scope of the black market for stolen usernames and passwords.

News         November 16, 2017

Explore the land of the dead in Pixar’s virtual reality experience, ‘Coco VR’

Pixar launched its first virtual reality experience, Coco VR, in support of its upcoming movie that debuts this month.

News         November 16, 2017

LG’s prototype virtual reality headset splits in two on purpose

A patent application has revealed a potential design for the previously announced virtual reality headset from LG.

News         November 13, 2017

20-qubit IBM Q quantum computer could double its predecessor’s processing power

IBM has announced that the next generation of its IBM Q platform will give users access to a 20-qubit processor.

News         November 10, 2017

Google preps for MacOS High Sierra, adds Apple File System support

Google has updated its Backup and Sync app for Mac with support for Apple File System, ahead of the release of High Sierra.

News         November 9, 2017

Colorado city OKs broadband plan despite opposition from internet providers

Residents of the city of Fort Collins in Colorado have voted to approve a proposal for a municipal broadband service.

News         November 8, 2017

Leap into more immersive VR feet first with ‘Mythbusters’ host’s Vortrex shoes

The Vortrex campaign helmed by MythBusters' Jamie Hyneman seeks to make it easier to control movement in virtual reality experiences.

News         November 7, 2017

Meet the Brits who promised the world a $25 PC, and delivered a revolution

The Raspberry Pi started off as a side project, but it’s grown into a global organization that makes the computer industry more welcoming.

Best Ofs         November 7, 2017

Seagate could release the first 20TB hard drive by 2019

Seagate will use its Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording technology to pursue the world's first 20TB hard drive.

News         November 6, 2017

Logitech Bridge lets you use your keyboard inside a VR experience

You'll soon be able to take your keyboard with you as you roam a virtual reality experience, thanks to Logitech Bridge.

News         November 4, 2017

Artificial intelligence still can't beat pro human players at 'Starcraft'

Professional Starcraft player Song Byung-gu notched convincing victories over four A.I. opponents earlier this week.

News         November 4, 2017

Microsoft fires back against reports that the Surface line is unreliable

Microsoft has responded to criticisms of the Surface line's reliability leveled at the devices by Consumer Reports.

News         November 1, 2017

Apple renders 2011 Mac Mini and two iMacs from 2009 obsolete

Apple will no longer provide hardware service or parts for the Mac Mini released in 2011, or two iMacs released in 2009.

News         October 31, 2017

Original documents from Hewlett-Packard founders destroyed in Palo Alto fire

Materials from the early years of Hewlett-Packard have been destroyed by the wildfires that hit Northern California this month.

News         October 31, 2017

Microsoft kills off Outlook.com Premium, rolls features into Office 365

Microsoft has closed Outlook.com Premium subscriptions for new members, in favor of offering its features as part of Office 365.

News         October 30, 2017

You can now buy Valve gift cards for friends on Steam

Steam Gift Cards are now available, adding yet another way to send friends a treat via the digital download service.

News         October 29, 2017

Keep your 12-inch MacBook safe and stylish with Apple's new leather sleeve accessory

Apple has unveiled a new protective case for its 12-inch MacBook, which uses high-quality European leather to great effect.

News         October 27, 2017

HTC Vive, the best virtual reality headset, is now $200 cheaper

HTC confirms that the Vive virtual reality headset will cost just $600 starting from today, down from $800.

News         October 27, 2017

The ESA shows off a new E3 logo to be introduced at the 2018 video game expo

The ESA has updated the E3 logo, dropping its 3D text for something more in line with modern design sensibilities.

News         October 17, 2017

Puerto Rico's governor wants Elon Musk to renew the island's electrical grid

Earlier this week, Elon Musk touted Tesla's ability to rebuild Puerto Rico's infrastructure, and now the island's governor has responded.

News         October 6, 2017

All users can grab firmware update 5.0 for the PlayStation 4 right now

Sony has announced that firmware update 5.0 for the PlayStation 4 is now available to all users as soon as they boot up the console.

News         October 3, 2017

Footage of an unfinished Witcher game surfaces after 20 years

CD Projekt Red made Geralt of Rivia an iconic video game hero, but he nearly starred in an earlier Witcher adaptation.

News         October 2, 2017

The C64 mini will bring back all the fun of the Commodore 64 in 2018

Plug-and-play retro consoles are in, and now Commodore 64 fans will be able to get in on the action thanks to the C64 mini.

News         September 29, 2017

Microsoft gives hourlong look inside Surface development at Ignite conference

At the Ignite conference, Microsoft gave attendees of the design and prototyping process that's made its Surface line such a success.

News         September 27, 2017

No more maps mishaps? Broadcom's incredibly accurate GPS chip coming in 2018

Broadcom has announced plans to manufacture a new GPS chip that will offer distinct improvements to the positioning ability of smartphones.

News         September 26, 2017

Concept art seems to reveal yet another canceled Valve project

An online art portfolio has offered up a glimpse of yet another Valve prototype that never made it past the early stages of development.

News         September 26, 2017

How the CDC could use Google, AI, and even Twitter to forecast flu outbreaks

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a flu forecasting system that can predict the spread and scale of the virus.

Features         September 25, 2017

Better Together update for ‘Minecraft’ is rolling out now

Mojang has announced that the Better Together update for Minecraft is now being rolled out, but the Switch release will have to wait.

News         September 20, 2017

You can now buy a refurbished 12-inch laptop directly from Apple

Refurbished models of the 12-inch MacBook introduced earlier this year are now available from Apple's online store.

News         September 14, 2017

Microsoft details privacy enhancements set for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Microsoft has detailed how the Fall Creators Update will empower Windows 10 users to take control of their privacy.

News         September 13, 2017