Apple says developers shouldn’t need a separate Mac team, thanks to Catalyst

With the launch of MacOS 10.15 Catalina arrives a new tool called Mac Catalyst. It aims to bring MacOS and iOS closer together. allowing developers to easily port their apps from the iPad to MacOS devices. The initiative already sees Twitter's return along with apps from Rosetta Stone, Post-It, and more.

Apple         October 25, 2019

Google declares quantum supremacy in its latest research paper

Google published a research paper in the scientific journal Nature stating it achieved quantum supremacy. Google's CEO compares the breakthrough to the first flight, indicating that real applications taking advantage of quantum computing — like developing new drugs — won't happen for another 10 years.

News         October 23, 2019

Microsoft Stores can’t upgrade Surface Laptop 3 SSDs — for now

Technicians in Microsoft's brick-and-mortar stores say that, for now, they cannot upgrade the SSD inside Microsoft's new Surface Laptop 3. Technicians can, however, swap out the SSD with an identical storage capacity, or transfer the SSD to a new Surface Laptop 3 replacement if the original unit fails.

News         October 22, 2019

Intel’s Core i5 Comet Lake-S CPU spotted in SiSoftware database

An Intel Core i5 processor recently appeared in SiSoftware's SANDRA database. It's possibly a Comet Lake-S CPU packing six cores and 12 threads. It appeared on a motherboard using a chipset designed for Intel's Comet Lake-S desktop parts. The listing follows a Core i3 model from the same family.

Computing         October 21, 2019

NordVPN confirms an attacker breached a rented Finland server

NordVPN confirmed that an attacker breached a server it rented from a Finland-based data center. The company says the breach took place in March 2018, but the attacker did not retrieve any customer information. NordVPN didn’t disclose the breach immediately due to its lengthy investigation.

News         October 21, 2019

Microsoft cautions against installing the latest Windows 10 update

Microsoft released the KB4520062 cumulative update on October 15 but is warning businesses not to install it. The update could break Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection, preventing this service from running and sending report data. There's no cause for alarm on mainstream Windows 10 PCs.

News         October 18, 2019

Leak shows AMD’s new Threadripper CPUs will start appearing November 5

Leaked documents show that AMD plans to reveal its third-generation Ryzen Threadripper HEDT CPUs on November 5, 2019. Two chips will supposedly go on sale on November 19 while the third has a January 2020 release window. This schedule may change given the documents are several weeks old.

News         October 18, 2019

MacOS Catalina already has a supplemental update, and you should download it now

Apple released a supplemental update for MacOS 10.15 Catalina on Tuesday. Saving Game Center data is now more reliable when playing Apple Arcade games offline. It also improves installation reliability on Macs with low disk space and addresses Setup Assistant and the iCloud Terms and Conditions.

News         October 17, 2019

MacOS Catalina might be deleting your emails, adding to the list of issues

Mac owners running macOS Catalina report that Apple's Mail app wipes and deletes emails. Users appear to see a successful update to the Mail app’s data store but discover incomplete or missing messages once they open the Mail app. The problem could spread to other devices and accounts.

News         October 15, 2019

Intel denies claims that 10nm on desktop is dead

The latest rumor sees Intel ignoring 10nm desktop processors altogether and launching chips based on 7nm process technology in 2022. They could be based on Intel's "revolutionary microprocessor core" currently in the works in Oregon called Ocean Cove. These 7nm chips could be the Meteor Lake-S family.

News         October 14, 2019

The redesigned 16-inch MacBook Pro may have been delayed to 2020

Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo claims Apple's overhauled MacBook Pro won't arrive until the first quarter of 2020. The same goes for the next iPad Pro that will supposedly have a Time of Flight sensor that creates a 3D map of the surrounding area. The new MacBook Pro ditches problematic butterfly keys.

Apple         October 14, 2019

Start Menu in Windows 10 still broken after the latest patch

Many Windows 10 PC owners continue to flock around Reddit, the Microsoft community forum, and Twitter reporting that patch KB4517389, which was distributed on October 8, breaks the Start Menu. Currently, Microsoft’s patch notes state that the company is not aware of any issues.

News         October 12, 2019

Dune Pro Chassis clones Apple’s Mac Pro design without the hefty price tag

A Kickstarter campaign for the new Dune Pro chassis begins in late October. This case clones the design of Apple's upcoming Mac Prol. Pricing for this mid-tower enclosure is unknown for now, but it will support 32-core CPUs and large graphics cards like the RTX 2080 Ti.

News         October 11, 2019

The best lightweight laptops you can buy

If you're shopping for one of the best lightweight laptops you can buy, we chose four great models that weigh less than 2.5 pounds.

Trash         October 7, 2019

Dell’s stick-sized external Thunderbolt 3 SSDs are extremely fast, but expensive

During CES 2018, Dell introduced an external, stick-shaped SSD that relies on speedy Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.

News         September 15, 2019

Next Dell XPS 15 laptop may have full-blown Thunderbolt 3 support

Alienware VP Frank Anzor jumped on Twitter to confirm that the next Dell XPS 15 laptop will have better Thunderbolt 3 support.

News         September 15, 2019

Piper Computer Kit review

Parents wanting their kids to learn how to build and program PCs should look no further than this "Minecraft"-themed do-it-yourself kit from Piper.

Computing         August 23, 2019

Starry Station review

While the triangular, stylish and unique Starry Station network router looks good wherever it sits, that doesn't mean it translates into high performance or a plethora of options.

Computing         August 23, 2019

Luma Surround WiFi review

The Luma WiFi system isn't the newest kid on the block, but it's certainly one of the smallest mesh-based kits. How does it perform?

Computing         August 23, 2019

Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming keyboard review

Logitech built a new compact mechanical keyboard for pro eSports athletes with loads of speed and customization features. But can it compete in the arena?

Computing         August 23, 2019

LG gram 15Z970 15.6-Inch laptop review

We review the LG Gram, a supremely thin and lightweight laptop that punches way above its weight in both performance and battery life.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

HP ZBook Studio G4 review

In our HP ZBook Studio G4 review, we closely examine how this mobile workstation stacks up to the competition in regard to performance, looks, and portability.

Reviews         August 23, 2019

EVGA SC17 1080 review

In our EVGA SC17 1080 review, we pit the laptop against Razer's latest Blade Pro model. Does Razer's $1,000 price increase make a difference in performance?

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Acer Predator Helios 300 review

Our Acer Predator Helios 300 review shows what Acer does right in a $1,300 gaming laptop, but how does it compete with rival laptops with the same setup?

Reviews         August 23, 2019

Best HP laptops

Looking for a new replacement PC? We selected the best HP laptops you can purchase right now packing Intel's latest processors.

Trash         July 15, 2019

Apple iMac Pro news: everything you need to know about the professional desktop

We've crammed all the Apple iMac Pro news you can eat into one post, including news about a second processor dedicated to handling security.

News         May 12, 2019

Disney agrees to use Nokia’s OZO camera for VR content related to its movies

Nokia and The Walt Disney Studios have reached an agreement for the latter to use Nokia's new OZO virtual reality camera to make movie-related content.

News         May 9, 2019

Xbox Game Pass adds ‘Fallout 3,’ ‘Oblivion,’ and seven more games in July

Microsoft will add nine games to its Xbox Game Pass subscription service starting July 1. They will roll out throughout the month, joining the three-pronged attack stemming from E3 2018 that saw Fallout 4, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Tom Clancy's The Division added to the roster.

News         March 26, 2019

The graphics card shortage continues despite dips in Bitcoin and Ethereum pricing

There's a graphics card shortage taking place in the desktop market, and we dig deep into Amazon to see who is selling what and for how much.

Guides         January 15, 2019

The slick HP Chromebook x2 just landed at Best Buy

The HP Chromebook x2 targets Apple's iPad Pro — and it’s on sale at Best Buy for just $599. The device is detachable, converting from laptop to tablet.

News         January 15, 2019

Das Keyboard’s latest project will turn your keys into programmable notifications

Das Keyboard is working on a new RGB LED mechanical keyboard that connects directly to the Internet, allowing users to remotely program key backlit colors.

News         January 15, 2019

VMware is serving up free upgrades to its personal desktop virtualization tools

VMware has unleashed free updates to its Fusion and Workstation software tools. All four now support Windows 10 Anniversary Update and Windows Server 2016.

News         January 15, 2019

Rare copies of ‘Fortnite’ are selling for up to $1,000 on Amazon

Gamers are reportedly paying over-inflated prices for physical copies of Fortnite. On Amazon, third-party sellers are pricing the physical game at up to $999 for a new copy, up to $359 for a used, "like new" copy, and up to $195 for a used, "acceptable" copy. Ebay shows similar prices.

News         November 9, 2018

A free ‘Fortnite’ modification infected over 78,000 players with adware

Game streaming service Rainway recently detected adware that plagued over 78,000 "Fortnite" gamers. The Rainway client includes a tracker that records error reports for the engineering team. To their surprise, hundreds of thousands of reports began appearing on June 26, raising a red flag.

News         November 9, 2018