AMD Navi RX 5000: Everything you need to know
AMD's RX 5700 and 5700 XT were the first graphics cards to utilize AMD's new 7nm RDNA architecture and they're delivered excellent value for money. They perform comparably to more-expensive Nvidia GPUs and have great overclocking potential, too. AMD's RX 5500 is expected to offer even greater bang for buck.
Dell Inspiron 27 7790 all-in-one review: Half PC, half TV
Dell's Inspiron 27 7790 might not be a gaming PC in the traditional sense, but it still delivers a terrific gaming experience for console gamers who need a desktop for productivity work. Thanks to an HDMI input feature, you can use the 27-inch screen on the Inspiron to hook up an Xbox or PlayStation.
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop review: Dorm room gaming done right
Don't dismiss Dell's entry-level G5 gaming desktop. Though it lacks the punchier design of the Dell's well-known Alienware brand among gamers, the G5 delivers a lot of bang for your buck. With a low starting price of $589, the compact footprint of this desktop makes it a versatile PC for dorm room gaming.
Falcon Northwest Talon 20th Anniversary Edition review
With a solid metal body that begs comparisons with Apple's Mac Pro, Falcon Northwest's Talon 20th Anniversary Edition is a gaming PC that's built to last. And that's a good thing, as our $6,488 configured review unit comes with a blazing fast 12-core AMD Ryzen 9 processor and dual Nvidia RTX graphics.
AMD’s new third-gen Threadripper chips offer 32 cores of power
AMD announced three high-end desktop processors that are poised to give Intel's 10th-Gen CPUs serious competition. The third-gen Ryzen Threadripper 3960X and 3970X processors are targeted at content creators and enthusiast gaming performance, while the Ryzen 3950X is aimed at the performance mainstream market.
Microsoft latest A.I. tools will read your Outlook emails aloud
Microsoft is on a mission to push artificial intelligence deeper into your office life and its Office apps. In its latest effort to help improve productivity, Microsoft is unleashing Cortana onto its Outlook app to allow the digital assistant to read your emails aloud to you for a truly hands-free experience.
Samsung’s Galaxy Book S will be powered by a hybrid Intel processor
Samsung announced a partnership with Intel at its Samsung Developer Conference as part of a broad initiative to take on the Microsoft-Qualcomm partnership. This year's Intel-powered Galaxy Book S will come with a 10th-gen Lakefield processor designed to take on Microsoft's Surface Pro X, which comes with an ARM CPU.
Your chance to buy Apple’s $6,000 Mac Pro has almost come
Apple's premium desktops targeted at creatives is nearing release. Support documents provided to authorized Apple repair technicians suggest that Apple may finally be ready to sell he Mac Pro after having debuted the desktop earlier this year at WWDC in June. Pricing for the Mac Pro starts at a whopping $6,000.
Nvidia’s EGX is the super-computing cloud platform of the future
As businesses add in more cameras and sensors to collect data, Nvidia announced a partnership with Microsoft to create an end-to-end system. The EGX cloud platform will help drive more intelligent decisions, from AI-based decision-making at Walmart stores to camera-driven quality inspections.
Google’s new Nest router doesn’t use Wi-Fi 6. Here’s why that’s shortsighted
Google defended its decision to launch its Nest Wifi, a home mesh networking access point with integrated smart speakers, without support for Wi-Fi 6, citing its decision to keep costs low. However, that's a huge missed opportunity, and we'll tell you why should wait for a mesh network with Wi-Fi 6.
Mac users should not hold their breath for Netflix to port its iOS app
Although Apple launched Catalyst this week to make it easier for iOS app developers to bring their software to the Mac App Store, Netflix won't be one of them. The company won't port its existing iPad app to the desktop, meaning that users won't be able to download videos for offline viewing.
The rare partnership between Intel and AMD is dead as the rivalry intensifies
Rivals make for strange bedfellows, and that's the case with Intel's Kaby Lake-G, a processor that pairs Intel's 8th-Gen CPU architecture with AMD's Radeon graphics. In the several years since Kaby Lake-G launched, both companies have shifted strategies, and Intel announced that it is canceling the chip.
Iranian hackers targeted 2020 U.S. presidential candidates, Microsoft says
Microsoft identified Phosphorous as responsible for a series of recent hacks against current and former U.S. government officials, including presidential candidates, that occurred in August and September. Phosphorous is tied to the Iranian government and has been linked to previous cyberattacks.
Dell jumps on the Windows 10 X dual-screen bandwagon, hints at new devices
Dell's popular XPS laptops could be getting an additional screen with the company now embracing new form factors with dual-screens and flexible, foldable displays. Dell's announcement comes on the heels of Microsoft's announcement of a new Windows 10 X operating system that will support new form factors.
Has Oculus Link let the Quest completely replace the Rift S?
Facebook announced a new accessory that's designed to elevate your VR experience if you own the Quest. While Oculus Quest was previously limited to its own separate catalog of standalone VR titles, the new Oculus Link cable and software update will allow Quest to play titles designed for Oculus Rift S.
Apple Mac mini buying guide
After years of neglecting the Mac mini, Apple gave its compact desktop a powerful upgrade to Intel's 8th-Generation processors and ample of configuration options. Along with the better performance, the Mac mini also comes with a higher $799 price and tops out at $3,199 before any peripherals are added.
The ZenBook Pro Duo is a more practical take on dual-screen laptops
Asus is showing off a more practical way to approach dual-screen laptops by adding a screen next to the keyboard. In addition to updating the original ScreenPad on its VivoBook and ZenBook line, the company also showed off a massive 4K high resolution secondary panel on the new ZenBook Pro Duo.
The Portal TV can track every move, but Facebook swears stalking isn’t the goal
Against the backdrop of a newly renovated historic San Francisco Victorian home, Facebook is showing off its latest consumer technologies powered by A.I. The company unveiled its new Portal TV and refreshed Portal smart home devices, which promise to track but not stalk you, with privacy being a big theme.
HTC Vive Cosmos vs. Vive Pro
HTC now has two premium virtual reality headset experiences. With the Vive Pro targeted at enterprise users and the Vive Cosmos designed for home VR, which model should you choose? While they boast similar designs, each come with its own unique twist, like a flip-up goggle design on the Cosmos.
HTC Vive Cosmos hands-on review: Flippin’ genius
HTC wants to make VR a bit more social with its latest Vive Cosmos headset. Featuring an inventive flip-up mechanism and built-in sensors, the Cosmos goes a long way toward making VR more convenient for use in your home. But does this $699 do enough to convince people to jump into VR for the first time?
AOPEN 32HC1QUR monitor review
AMD gamers with monitor envy can now experience some of the high-end monitor features experienced by G-Sync gamers with the AOPEN 32HC1QUR. This FreeSync gaming monitor supports fast refresh rates and response times, a curved panel for immersive gaming, and an affordable price tag.
The best monitors of IFA 2019
If you need a new screen for work, creative tasks, or gaming, IFA 2019 certainly delivered! These brilliant panels come with the latest technologies -- factory calibration for color accuracy, responsive and fast refresh rates, and more -- that will make them a great companion to your PC, Mac, or laptop.
Lenovo brings powerful graphics to its refreshed Yoga convertibles and laptops
Lenovo refreshed its line of Yoga laptops and convertibles, and a few of these models now feature Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. With discrete graphics support and new 10th-Gen Intel processors, these laptops still boast a thin and light design, but they will deliver significantly better performance for gaming.
The Asus ProArt StudioBook One rivals desktop power with its Quadro RTX 6000
After having launched its ProArt PA90 desktop, Asus is expanding its focus on creative professionals with an augmented lineup of ProArt PCs, including two StudioBook laptops, a new ProArt workstation, and a ProArt monitor designed to take on Apple's new Mac Pro and ProDisplay XDR this fall.
Acer Predator Triton 500 is an unstoppable gaming laptop with a 300Hz screen
If you're worried your screen is too slow or not responsive enough to handle your fast action games, Acer's Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop has you covered. This powerful gaming notebook boasts a 15-inch FHD display with a superfast 300Hz refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing and help you keep up with the action.
Acer’s refreshed ConceptD Pro notebooks bring serious gaming power to creators
At IFA 2019, Acer refreshed its ConceptD line of laptops, pairing Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics with Intel's Core i9 processor on the flagship ConceptD 9 Pro laptop, making it great for creative work and gaming. Like the previous model, the Ezel Aero hinge allows the 17-inch display to recline, tilt, and fold.
