AT&T’s new 5G network could adopt tiered billing, including a gaming plan
AT&T is exploring different ways to charge and bill customers once it starts to deploy its 5G network. In addition to bundling 5G connectivity into Internet of Things devices, AT&T is also looking at a 5G plan that targets mobile gamers, exploiting the service's fast connection and low latency.
D-Link’s 5G router promises up to 40 times faster speeds than your broadband
Even though D-Link is ditching the familiar cable or DSL jacks on its new router in favor of 5G, the company promises you wi'll be seeing even faster speeds than your current setup. With speeds up to 3Gbps, the new D-Link 5G gateway promises speeds up to 40 times faster than traditional broadband.
Facebook wants to make your virtual self appear as real as possible in VR
Photorealistic avatars would make your virtual self appear as real as your physical self in virtual reality, and Facebook revealed that has been making progress on the technology to make that happen. This would help to blur the line between the real and virtual worlds as you step into virtual reality.
Everything to know about AMD’s CES 2019 reveals: Ryzen 3, Radeon VII, and more
AMD took the wraps off of its 7nm plans at CES 2019 this year. The company focused on gamers during CEO Lisa Su's keynote as AMD debuted the new Ryzen 3 processor, Radeon VII graphics, and Epyc processor for servers. AMD also revealed that Google has chosen its Radeon Pro graphics to power its Project Stream platform.
Microsoft’s foldable Andromeda PC could transform into five distinct modes
Microsoft's highly anticipated Andromeda computing device may be the ultimate convertible, as it can transform into one of five modes. Microsoft may also be planning different usage experiences based on the orientation of the screens. In comparison, today's convertible laptops can only switch between three modes.
Huawei sweetens the MateBook X Pro’s U.S. launch deal with gift card offer
Huawei's MateBook X Pro is now available to purchase in the U.S. with a launch price starting at $1,199. Although the price is already a deal compared to European launch prices, Huawei is sweetening the deal by bundling Office 365, a MateDock 2 accessory, and a limited-time gift card offer with your purchase.
Here’s how to watch today’s Intel press conference at CES 2019
Intel will talk about its latest technologies and the direct impact they have on the human experience at CES this year. The company has a keynote scheduled on January 7 that will highlight the innovations powering the next era of computing. We'll show you how to watch Intel's keynote live.
You may need to pay extra if you want to buy a home with Bitcoin
One NYC townhouse is listed for $30 million, but if you'd rather use Bitcoin to seal the deal, you'll need to shell out the equivalent of $45 million. The seller says that the 50 percent premium is set to cover market volatility with cryptocurrency exchanges, so it's still cheaper to pay with cash.
Cambridge Analytica designed cryptocurrency to sell back your personal data
Two wrongs don't make a right, and that's especially true for Cambridge Analytica, which had collected information from more than 87 million Facebook users. Now, a former employee reveals that the company has been working on its own cryptocurrency designed to sell your own personal data back to you.
Bitcoin’s profitability called into question as energy consumption rises
Growing interest in Bitcoin is wielding a double-edged sword against cryptocurrency operations. Bitcoin mining is estimated to consume 0.5 percent of the world's energy consumption this year, and rising cost needed to cool mining facilities may make cryptocurrency mining unprofitable.