Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin
Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency has drawn a lot of attention and many comparisons to the very first cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. But how do these two digital assets compare? To find out, we pitted Facebook Libra vs. Bitcoin in a head-to-head on regulation, privacy, value, and their buying power.
Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift
The Oculus Rift and Oculus Quest are the two best virtual reality headsets Oculus VR has ever made, but with an identical price tag on each, it begs the question: which one should you buy? One needs a PC and one doesn't, but there's much more to the debate, so we pitted the Oculus Quest vs. Oculus Rift to settle it.
AMD will refresh its Navi GPUs, deliver more RDNA 2 graphics cards in 2020
AMD is set to launch a new generation of 7nm+ graphics cards in 2020, but alongside that we can expect a refresh of its existing, first-generation Navi GPUs too. That could mean some exciting performance improvements which might be what's needed to compete with Nvidia's incoming Ampere cards.
AMD’s RX 5600 XT is now even faster, but that’s not as awesome as it sounds
A new BIOS release for AMD's RX 5600 XT just before launch means most of the new 1080p gaming cards are faster than originally expected. That's great news for most, but not every 5600 XT has received the BIOS, and some of them may never get it. You can flash yours to the faster BIOS, but proceed with caution.
Intel may slash CPU prices in late 2020 to counter AMD’s Zen 3 chips
Intel may slash the prices of its consumer CPUs in 2020, according to a new report. This is designed to combat AMD's upcoming next-generation Ryzen 4000 CPUs based on the Zen 3 architecture. If true, that dampens excitement for Intel's own next-generation chips, which are expected to debut in April.
AMD’s ‘Nvidia Killer’ GPU may be in America for testing, launches this year
AMD's Nvidia Killer, Big Navi graphics card is reportedly on U.S. shores already undergoing testing and validation. This monster GPU is said to be twice the size of the Navi 10 chip in the RX 5700 XT, and could offer close to twice the performance, if rumors based on its specifications are to be believed.
Steelseries makes budget mice and keyboards bright and sparkly with new range
SteelSeries has a new range of entry-level peripherals inspired by the high-end, RGB LED-covered accessories that dominate the market. These affordable options include fancy lighting, enhanced durability, and some great extra features without costing the world. They could prove very popular.
Here’s why a 5nm iPhone A14 chip would be such a big deal
iPhones built on TSMC's 5nm process might be super powerful, but they'll be merely the tip of the iceberg if the process proves as capable as some claim it to be. In just a few years, high-end desktops and laptops could sport new-generation 5nm processors that make today's technology look pedestrian in comparison.
A fond farewell to Windows 7, the last time the Start menu was useful
Windows 7 is officially dead. At least as far as official support goes. This marks the end of an era that hosted some of our favorite memories of PCs from the last two decades. One of them was the Start menu, which was sleek, streamlined, and, in this writer's opinion, the best Microsoft ever made.
The best monitors of CES 2020: Lenovo, Samsung, Acer, and more
The best monitors at CES 2020 are a varied bunch. Some have high refresh rates, others great color clarity, and others are gorgeous to look at both within and without their wafer-thin bezels. CES 2020 has something for everyone and these are our favorite monitors that we've seen at the show so far.