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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Three new processor vulnerabilities have appeared under the 'Foreshadow' banner. They're similar in nature to Meltdown and Spectre, only they steal data from different memory spaces. Here's everything you need to know about this dangerous new security flaw that just might exist on the computer you're using right now.

French website Consomac discovered that Apple just registered upcoming MacBooks and iPads with the Eurasian Economic Commission. The filings are a requirement for encrypted devices that will be sold in Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Russia. They list 10 models altogether.

Microsoft's Windows 10 April 2018 Update is out, but what does this latest upgrade provide? We cover the five big changes, including updates to Cortana and Microsoft Edge, a major change to Quiet Hours, and tools for sharing and hunting down files. The update brings a long list of improvements too.

After two years of research and testing with more than fifty professional gamers, Logitech G now offers a new family of “Pro” mice consisting of one wired and one wireless mouse. Both models are based on the company’s latest optical sensor, the Hero16K, while the wireless version is ambidextrous.

MSI introduced the P65 notebook during the IFA 2018 convention. Targeting content creators and professionals, it will arrive in two flavors: A White Limited Edition model and a Silver Edition version. Both will be similar yet offer slightly different discrete graphics configurations and ports.

Intel launched new eighth-generation processors slated for laptops this week: Ultra-low power 15-watt Whiskey Lake U-series chips and extremely low power five-watt Amber Lake Y-series chips. After the launch, Intel was asked if these two processor families include hardware fixes for Meltdown and Spectre.

Mozilla's Firefox browser will eventually block ad-based tracking by default. To get there, the company plans to roll out new features over the next several months, such as an ad-blocking component already available in Firefox Nightly. If this component works, it will go mainstream with Firefox 63.

Microsoft confirmed during the IFA 2018 show that the next major update to Windows 10 will officially be called Windows 10 October 2018 Update. Internally dubbed as Redstone 5, the update will bring a new set of features, including a retooled Game Bar and a revamped version of Notepad.

A supposed leaked benchmark shows that Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 2080 graphics card outperforms the current GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in the 3DMark Time Spy benchmark. Note that this performance is a meat-and-potatoes comparison between the two using the current Time Spy benchmark, ignoring ray tracing.

Dell headed to the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin with lots of new products in tow, including new Inspiron 7000 and 5000 2-in1s. The company also introduced a new Inspiron-branded 2-in-1 based on Google’s Chrome OS platform. All three families stem from eighth-generation Intel Core processors.

Although it wasn’t included in Acer’s product announcements during IFA 2018, the company provided a sneak peek for a gaming laptop called the Predator Triton 900. We don’t know any hardware specifics just yet, only that it sports a unique display frame that enables you to “flip” the screen.

Part of Acer’s gaming lineup during the IFA 2018 convention is the Predator Thronos Gaming Chair. Although the name resembles that of an evil, world-killing villain, this chair is just as titanic in nature as it cradles the player while simultaneously wielding three monitors and a tower desktop.

The latest version of Google Chrome will arrive on September 4, and with it the interface overhaul called Material Design. A specific portion of the company’s notes for the enterprise makes this clear, stating that Chrome will sport “a new design across all operating systems.”

A 16-year-old private school student in Melbourne, Australia broke into Apple’s network multiple times for an entire year to download 90GB of “secure” data and access customer accounts. He did this because he was a "fan" and even admitted to the police that working for Apple was his “dream job.”

If the traditional laptop isn’t your cup of tea, Asus introduced two new ZenBook Flip 2-in-1s during the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin. Both are based on Intel’s new 8th-gen Whiskey Lake CPUs launched this week. The larger 15.6-inch model adds a discrete GeForce GTX 1050 Max-Q graphics chip.

A patent application indicates that the MacBook Pro may eventually include a touchscreen. The hint stems from a patent describing wireless charging between two or more devices. Illustrations show a mobile phone and smartwatch physically resting in a laptop’s touchpad area, receiving a charge.

Apple may reveal new products in September including an entry-level 13-inch MacBook based on Intel’s seventh-generation processors. Industry sources claim Apple originally intended these units to rely on Intel’s upcoming 10nm “Cannon Lake” processors, but Intel delayed mass production of these chips.

Asus introduced three new ZenBooks during the IFA 2018 conference in Berlin. All three are based on eighth-generation Intel Core processors released this week along with discrete Nvidia graphics. They also sport super-thin profiles measuring up to 0.70 of an inch and infrared cameras.

Asus introduced the latest ZenBook S model during the IFA 2018 convention in Berlin. This version will ship in variants based on two eighth-generation Intel Whiskey Lake processors that made their debut this week. It promises up to 20 hours of use on a single charge without a Snapdragon chip.

UL Benchmarks is reportedly working on a new 3DMark benchmark that will support the real-time ray tracing features embedded in Nvidia’s new GeForce RTX 20 Series graphics cards. It could possibly arrive around the time Microsoft’s October 2018 Update lands for Windows 10.

Samsung introduced its very first external NVMe-based solid-state drive: The Samsung Portable SSD X5. It requires a Thunderbolt 3 connection, meaning your files will transfer to and from the drive at up to 40Gbps. The X5 targets professionals and content designers who need a fast, durable drive.

Not all Chromebooks will support Linux software when the feature comes to Chrome OS later this year. Fourteen devices may be excluded from the list including Google’s own Chromebook Pixel introduced in 2015. The list consists of four models from Acer, four models from Asus, two from AOpen, and more.

Microsoft watcher Paul Thurrott claims that the company originally intended to use Qualcomm’s ARM-based Snapdragon processor in its new Surface Go. But Intel supposedly caught wind of the move and offered “deep discounts” on its Pentium Gold processor that Microsoft simply could not refuse.

Oculus may formally introduce a mid-tier VR headset during the Oculus Connect 5 conference on September 26th and 27th. This is an assumption based on a response regarding the “Santa Cruz” headset that sources now claim will arrive in the first quarter of 2019. Oculus wouldn’t comment on the rumor.

The developers behind Shadow of the Tomb Raider responded to concerns about the game running poorly on Nvidia’s just-revealed GeForce RTX 2080 Ti graphics card with ray tracing enabled. It’s still a work in progress and the feature will be made available in a post-launch update.

As expected, Nvidia introduced its new GeForce RTX 20 Series of add-in desktop graphics cards for gamers during its pre-show Gamescom press event. The new family is based on Nvidia’s new “Turing” architecture focusing on real-time ray tracing for believable, photo-realistic gaming.

Today is August 20, and that means Nvidia is getting ready to (possibly) showcase its GeForce RTX 20 Series of add-in graphics cards for gamers. We’re sticking with that name, rather than the previous GTX 11 Series brand, due to today’s date and the introduction of Nvidia’s “Turing” architecture.

If you’re looking for a “tough” gaming laptop that won’t set your wallet on fire, Asus introduces two new solutions under its TUF Gaming FX banner. The FX505 dons a 15.6-inch screen while the FX705 sports a 17.3-inch screen, both of which support a Full HD resolution with up to a 144Hz refresh rate.

A benchmark for Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 850 processor show a less-than-stellar increase in multi-core performance over the previous 835 chip. Introduced in June, the Snapdragon 850 promises up to 30 percent better performance, yet benchmarks show that leap applies to single-core numbers.

Nvidia introduced its latest graphics chip design called “Turing” during the SIGGRAPH 2018 conference. Rumored to be the foundation of Nvidia’s next family of GeForce cards, the company instead showcased its new design in Quadro RTX-branded cards: The Quadro RTX 8000, the RTX 6000 and the RTX 5000.

Arm publicly disclosed its CPU road map for the first time on Thursday, covering chip designs that will be released through 2020. Typically disclosed under an NDA, the company came forward with its plans to show how its CPU designs will advance the always-on, always-connected laptop experience.

The Republic of Gamers arm at Asus is claiming “world’s thinnest” with the introduction of its new Zephyrus S gaming laptop measuring just 0.58 inches at its thinnest point. The company also revealed the Strix SCAR II that crams a 17.3-inch screen into a 15.7-inch chassis.

Looking for a super-compact PC for streaming media that doesn’t break the bank? Intel updated its NUC family with its new “Bean Canyon” kits. Currently, there are five with a starting price of $300 packing eighth-generation Intel Core CPUs. But you’ll also still need memory, storage, and an operating system.