Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 6 and Surface Laptop 2 will include Windows 10 Home out of the box — a downgrade for Surface Pro users, but a substantial upgrade for fans of Surface Laptop. Business will now find themselves paying more for the upgrade that was previously included.

The Windows 10 October 2018 Update brings DirectX ray tracing technology to consumers, allowing gamers to step into a world of entirely new graphical capabilities with more realistic lighting. Upcoming blockbusters to announce support for the technology include Battlefield V and Metro Exodus.

SteelSeries' latest gaming mouse aims its sights at going wireless without limits, packing a new battery that can deliver over 10 hours of game time with only a 15-minute charging session and a wireless communication system with only 1ms of latency, thanks to SteelSeries' TrueMove3+ optical system.

An Easter egg has been found on Google's website, allowing users to engage in a fun text adventure game without leaving their web browser — just access the Javascript developer console. Join the adventure as you play as Google's logo looking for its lost letters around Mountain View, California.

Security researchers at ESET have discovered a rootkit, known as Lojax, that can infect the UEFI of machines, surviving operating system reinstalls and complete internal drive replacements. Thought to be the work of Russian Intelligence group Fancy Bear, it stands as the first UEFI rootkit in the wild.

Users of Google Chrome 69 have been finding themselves unexpectedly signed into their browser when attempting to log in to a Google website, but now, the company promises that Chrome 70 will allow users to opt out if desired. The move comes after privacy concerns were raised concerning the feature.

Oculus announced its latest stand-alone virtual reality headset offering, the Oculus Quest, at its Connect 5 keynote. Aimed at bridging the gap between the Oculus Go and Oculus Rift, the new Quest headset is intended to deliver a more immersive VR experience without the need for a powerful PC.

Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 has shown up earlier than expected on as a complete leak of the device hits the web showing an extremely familiar exterior, but also a collection of internal upgrades. New Intel eighth-generation processors and rounded edges are the major extents of this year's refresh.

HP has unveiled what it is calling the first smart home printer, the HP Tango. Designed to fade into the with an adorned linen cover the small printer boasts a plethora of intelligent functions from automatic ink refills to voice integration with your favorite digital assistant.

Security Researcher Patrick Wardle has discovered a critical MacOS Mojave security flaw that could potentially allow malicious applications and individuals to bypass Mac's system security controls. The security bug has been shown allowing unauthorized access to sensitive user data.

Gamers and can now break free from wires and into the world of virtual reality as the HTC Wireless Adapter hits store shelves, allowing HTC Vive and Vive Pro users to connect their headsets wirelessly to their supported Windows PC without the need for cable tethers — never trip over wires again.

The team at Twitter has discovered and corrected a security bug within one of their developer APIs that has been leaking sensitive information sent in direct messages to business accounts. Third-party developers may have received messages meant for businesses using their platform.

New internal documentation leaked from Apple shows that data recovery is possible for Macs with T2 Coprocessor thanks to internal diagnostics software to be used by technicians, giving users of the 2018 MacBook Pro a new hope of seeing their data in the event of a system failure.

TAP System's wearable Bluetooth keyboard and mouse system gains support for virtual reality, now compatible with Windows Mixed Reality, Oculus Rift, and HTV headsets. Type and tap for up to eight hours in VR, sitting or standing, without needing to look at a physical keyboard to accomplish your tasks.

Winamp might be back from the dead, and it's bringing support for Microsoft Windows 10 with the first new software release since its acquisition by Radionomy in 2014. Fans of the media player will also enjoy new features and various bug fixes to improve overall stability and speed.

Phillips' new E-Series line of monitors bring thin-bezel, color accurate 1080p IPS LED displays to the market in three different sizes without breaking the bank, while also packing in AMD FreeSync technology for gamers.

Facebook is recruiting -- and it's seeking to hire engineers and designers to assist its Silicon team with the process of crafting custom chips for augmented reality (AR) devices and applications. This development seems to support speculation that the company is looking to produce AR glasses.