As originally spotted on Reddit, it appears that Microsoft is beginning to roll out notifications for Windows 10 on existing Windows computers. A series of Reddit users began saying they were receiving the upgrade option on Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 on May 31, according to WinSuperSite.com.
The screenshots taken of the upgrade offer show three steps presented to the operator. Step One is to reserve the free upgrade so that it can be downloaded as soon as it becomes available. Step Two is “Install,” indicating that the user will receive a notification once Windows 10 has been completely downloaded onto the device. However, it’s also possible to pick a time to install Windows 10 — a convenience that Windows users have been waiting for.
The final step is to “Enjoy” Windows 10. In the fine print, Microsoft confirms that the Windows 10 upgrade is free and that it is not a trial – you’ll be getting the full update of the operating system when you opt in. Microsoft also notes that 3GB of space is required for the download, and Internet fees may apply.
Of course, Windows 10 has not yet been released. However, there has been plenty of speculation about how Microsoft will roll it out onto existing PCs when the time comes.
A patch known as KB3035583 came out in April for Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users, providing the first hints of an update. MYCE analysts discovered that the patch could be used to download Windows 10 when it debuts, and there was also coding that pointed to advertisements for the new operating system. One Reddit user who removed the patch noticed that these features disappeared when it was uninstalled. This somewhat confirmed that KB3035583 was designed as a key component to the Windows 10 update.
Microsoft announced on its blog on June 1 that it will be officially launching Windows 10 for PCs and tablets on July 29.
The absolutely absurd idea of putting a touchscreen display on a mouse isn't exactly new. Turtle Beach already did it with its Command Series MC7, which features a 2.25-inch control screen. But apparently, even that wasn't ridiculous enough for Arctic Fox Technologies. Its new Super Mouse looks like someone took the chunky old Atari ST mouse, slapped a touchscreen and scroll wheel on it, and called it an upgrade.
The result is a rather unusual-looking mouse that is now on Kickstarter, starting at $199. And as ridiculous as it looks, some of its features are genuinely intriguing.
Apple is less than a day away from launching its highly anticipated OLED MacBook Pro with a touch-sensitive screen. But it appears that the upgrade is going to cost a pretty penny. According to a report by Bloomberg, Apple is reportedly eyeing a starting price of $2,899 for the 14-inch MacBook Pro, while the 16-inch version could start at $3,399 in the US.
"At $2,899, the 14-inch model would mark the highest starting price for a new MacBook Pro model, surpassing the $2,799 Apple charged for a 17-inch version introduced in 2006," says the report. The report claims that Apple is targeting a minimum price hike of $400 for its upcoming redesigned 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models.
I've spent a good amount of time digging into the spec sheet of the new M6 MacBook Pro (14-inch), and for all intents and purposes, this is a classic Apple "chip and connectivity" refresh. It's not a full redesign. The chassis, Liquid Retina XDR panel, speakers, ports, and battery, all of them carry over unchanged.
However, the M6 brings more cores, stronger on-device AI, higher memory bandwidth on the larger configs, and modern wireless. Here’s the practical rundown of what actually improved, and whether those gains are worth your money.