The latest Windows Insider build can boost battery life and clean your desktop

Microsoft released yet another Windows Insider build this week bundling some helpful new features together, and patching a host of new bugs.

News         April 19, 2017

New iMacs may have Xeon processors that protect your data from cosmic rays

According to supply chain reports, Apple is hard at work on the new iMac lineup that could feature high-end server-grade materials.

News         April 19, 2017

Latest Windows Insider build aims to squeeze the life out of background processes

Today's Windows Insider build includes an assortment of bug fixes, and a brand-new feature which could increase your laptop's battery life.

News         April 19, 2017

Microsoft’s mixed-reality headsets will bridge gap between HoloLens and VR

Today at GDC, Microsoft announced a new slate of OEM-produced headsets that start shipping to developers later this month.

News         April 16, 2017

Apple patent describes a woven display technology that is a series of tubes

An Apple patent published today describes a new kind of electronic display that could make its way into your next laptop -- or your clothes.

News         April 9, 2017

Microsoft rolls out new Insider build just days ahead of Creators Update release

We’re days away from the official release of the Windows 10 Creators Update, but that doesn’t mean Windows Insiders are left out in the cold.

News         April 7, 2017

Apple announces big plans to revamp the iMac in the not-so-near future

At a roundtable discussion held on Apple’s main campus, Apple executives promised an all new lineup of iMacs in the not-so-near future.

News         April 4, 2017

Samsung takes aim at Google and Eero with new smart home Wi-Fi system

Samsung announced its own home router system today, complete with mesh network support, and a host of unique features.

News         March 30, 2017

Snake oil, or black magic? Windows’ new Game Mode is a bit of both

Microsoft’s new Game Mode promises to push your PC to its limits and deliver unparalleled gaming performance. But does it really work?

Features         March 29, 2017

AMD's Vega architecture to pack power, performance in a tiny package

At the AMD Tech Summit this weekend, AMD's vice president took the stage to discuss the company's plans to take the fight to Nvidia.

News         March 27, 2017

Socialize from the comfort of your couch with Rooms 1.2 on Gear VR

Oculus has rolled out support for its Rooms and Parties features to the Gear VR, allowing users to hang out together in the virtual realms.

News         March 12, 2017

Microsoft exterminates dozens of bugs in the latest Windows Insider build

Good news, Windows Insiders: There’s a brand-new Windows 10 Fast Ring update waiting for you -- but it's bad news for any lingering bugs.

News         March 10, 2017

1Password bets $100,000 that security experts can't break into its systems

AgileBits, the developer behind 1Password upped the ante for bug hunters, putting up $100,000 for anyone who can break into a 1Password vault.

News         March 9, 2017

Just days after release, 'Breath of the Wild' is running on a Wii U emulator

To celebrate the release of Breath of the Wild, the team behind the CemU Wii U emulator figured out how to get the game to run on a PC.

News         March 7, 2017

Google devices mutiny en masse — has the robot uprising begun?

Late last night, Google experienced a bizarre outage which caused a number of devices to misbehave. Luckily though, your data is secure.

News         February 24, 2017

Google wants to make us all less clumsy with motion-sensor LED power cords

By putting motion sensors and LEDs into common smartphone power cords, Google hopes to make us all a lot less clumsy.

News         February 24, 2017

Google's Tilt Brush arrives for Oculus Rift, redesigned for Touch controllers

Now that the Oculus Touch controllers have had picked up steam among Rift users, Google is releasing a new version of an old favorite.

News         February 22, 2017

Parts shortages in the PC market are set to drive up costs

There are more budget PCs on the market than ever before, but in 2016 prices went up and sales went down, a trend unlikely to change in 2017.

News         February 17, 2017

Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac debuts with the stand-alone Parallels Toolbox

Available later this month, Parallels Desktop 12 for Mac brings expanded support for PC gaming to the popular virtualization software.

News         February 17, 2017

Google patent describes tileable displays to turn your living room into a movie theater

Google appears to be exploring the world of big, massive, wall-mounted screens according to a patent filing published today.

News         February 16, 2017

Toshiba offers a new hard disk lineup, bringing 8TBs of storage to your desktop

Ever want to put an aircraft hangar inside your desktop? Soon you can with Toshiba’s huge new 8TB consumer-grade hard disks.

News         February 15, 2017

Razer’s latest ‘Blade’ boasts cutting-edge hardware and a 4K Display

Razer unveiled the 2017 update to its popular Razer Blade lineup today, and the new notebooks are just packed with high-end hardware.

News         February 10, 2017

Samsung hopes to entice developers to build apps for Tizen TVs with update

Samsung unveiled an important update to its Tizen development kit today, and it has far-reaching implications for the nascent OS platform.

News         February 2, 2017

Get another dose of 'Stranger Things' with hacker's Atari-style retro-browser game

Everyone loves Stranger Things, right? Well, if you’re eagerly anticipating season two, Netflix has a surprise for you.

News         February 1, 2017

Hard disks from Toshiba and HGST make it through 2016 without a drive failure

Cloud storage provider Backblaze released its drive reliability numbers 2016, and two drive makers made it a full year without any failures.

News         January 31, 2017

Gamergate investigation let suspects off with warnings, despite violent threats

Thanks to a FOIA request, the FBI has released a report on the investigation into the Gamergate fiasco -- but it has been heavily redacted.

News         January 28, 2017

The blazing 240Hz gaming monitor from Asus set to hit shelves in February

Asus' latest ROG monitor will hit store shelves in February, bringing a 240Hz refresh rate to the market for the first time.

News         January 27, 2017

An ambitious Planet Coaster player has turned the Death Star into a killer roller coaster

An ambitious Steam user has turned one of the most famous movie sequences in film history into a killer roller coaster.

News         January 27, 2017

Microsoft doubles down on 84-inch Surface Hub with a guided tour of its internals

In the wake of the Surface Studio’s reception, Microsoft has doubled down on the Surface Hub -- the massive 84-inch digital whiteboard.

News         January 24, 2017

Razer could be planning to put flexible OLED displays in your keyboard and mouse

Razer recently filed a patent application which aims to take its Chroma LED effects to the next level -- by putting LCD screens in keyboards.

News         January 19, 2017

New phishing scam has high success rate against tech-savvy Gmail users

A new phishing scheme aims to use your contact list against you by pilfering your inbox to compromise your friends, family, and co-workers.

News         January 18, 2017

Latest 'Overwatch' update brings floating health bars to the public test realm

Overwatch players were treated to a number of updates over the holiday season, but Blizzard has turned an eye toward esports spectators.

News         January 18, 2017

Look out Surface Studio: Apple device shipments could outpace Windows’ in 2017

Microsoft unveiled new and interesting products this year, but it looks like Apple might be poised to overtake the Windows juggernaut in 2017.

News         January 9, 2017

Computational models are getting better, and worse, at predicting electron behavior

An international group of researchers has discovered that certain computational models might not be as accurate as they should be.

News         January 8, 2017

Trendnet’s horde of USB Type-C adapters help old and new devices work together

Trendnet unveiled a new lineup of USB Type-C adapters to make your life easier by bridging the gap between your new devices and your old ones.

News         January 6, 2017

Microsoft's upcoming revamp of Windows 10 user interface aims for consistency

Windows 10 is in for a series of small changes thanks to Microsoft’s Project Neon, a revamp of the familiar user interface, with lots of flashy details.

News         January 5, 2017

Symantec doubles down on network security with the Norton Core, a stylish home router

Securing your home network is more important than ever, especially with all the smart-home devices on the market, and Symantec is planning to help you out.

News         January 4, 2017

Bitdefender’s Box 2 promises to be the security solution for your smart home

Promising unparalleled protection from fraud, phishing, and network attacks, the Box 2 could be the security solution for your superconnected smart home.

News         January 3, 2017