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

AI re-creates ‘Super Mario Bros.’ game engine by watching gameplay footage

Researchers created an AI that's capable of analyzing a game engine (in this case, Super Mario Bros.) without playing the game firsthand.

News         September 12, 2017

Apple shows off iPhone 8’s augmented reality features at September 12 event

Apple has shown off the augmented reality capabilities of the iPhone 8, unveiling several new apps that take advantage of the tech.

Mobile         September 12, 2017

Google says its Safe Browsing tools now protect more than 3 billion devices

Google has announced that its Safe Browsing tools now defend over 3 billion devices against threats encountered online.

News         September 11, 2017

Watson tracked every serve, set, and save to show you the best of the U.S. Open

For 25 years, IBM worked with the USTA to offer insight into the action of the U.S. Open. Now, Watson is giving fans truly unprecedented access.

Features         September 6, 2017

Microsoft gives users 3 more months to upgrade from Windows 10 S to Pro for free

Surface Laptop owners now have until March 31, 2018 to take advantage of their free upgrade from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro.

News         September 5, 2017

'Smell of Data' device sends out an odor when your data is leaking

This new device emits the specially concocted "Smell of Data" whenever users access an unprotected website via an unsecured network.

News         September 2, 2017

Virgin Media 'Destiny 2' promotion gives customers a free Sparrow

U.K. ISP Virgin Media has announced that its customers will receive an exclusive in-game vehicle when Destiny 2 launches next week.

News         September 1, 2017

Asus enters Windows Mixed Reality with featherweight headset built for comfort

Asus claims that its Windows Mixed Reality headset doesn't require any setup software, making things easy for users.

News         August 31, 2017

Indie games take center stage at Nintendo's Nindies Summer Showcase

Nintendo revealed a ton of new games during its Nindie Showcase, including new projects from Frozenbyte and Grasshopper Manufacture.

News         August 30, 2017

Koniku Kore fuses live neurons with a silicon chip to sniff out bombs

The Koniku Kore uses living neurons to "smell" explosives has been unveiled at the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania.

News         August 29, 2017

AMD is struggling to meet demand for its Radeon RX Vega graphics cards

Manufacturing issues are making it difficult for AMD to meet demand for its Radeon RX Vega series of graphics cards.

News         August 25, 2017

Microsoft agrees to changes after criticism of its Windows 10 update practices

Microsoft has agreed that it will no longer force users to download installation files without their consent.

News         August 24, 2017

Microsoft wins court case against Russian hackers, can take over their servers

A U.S. court has given Microsoft permission to seize the servers of Russian hackers that targeted PC users.

News         August 24, 2017

Update: ‘Final Fantasy XV’ director says PC version won’t have a 170GB footprint

Square Enix has issued system requirements for the PC version of Final Fantasy XV, though claims of 170GB install size have been refuted.

News         August 23, 2017

New SNES Classic Edition trailer highlights ‘rewind’ feature and ‘Star Fox 2’

Nintendo has released a new trailer for the SNES Classic Edition, which details its "rewind" functionality.

News         August 22, 2017

Microsoft wants you to know that Bing is ‘bigger than you think’

Microsoft has bragged that Bing is the search engine of choice for 33 percent of web users in the United States.

Guides         August 18, 2017

‘Yakuza 6’ will release worldwide more than a year after its Japanese launch

Sega has confirmed that Yakuza 6 will finally be released worldwide in March 2018, alongside details of its special edition.

News         August 18, 2017

Windows Story Remix will be in Fall Creators Update (for the most part)

Windows Story Remix won't have its full suite of special effects at launch more content is set to be added to the app regularly.

News         August 18, 2017