The ‘world’s tiniest computer’ is smaller than a grain of rice. Much smaller.
Not to be outdone by IBM's "world smallest computer" revealed in March, a team at the University of Michigan is calling IBM's bluff with an even smaller computer that's "dwarfed by a grain of rice," measuring just 0.33mm on each side. Still, the Michigan team is now questioning the "computer" term.
The Atari VCS: Everything you need to know
Atari will soon attempt to re-enter the console business with the Atari VCS, a set-top device that will play classic Atari games. It will also have a full, Linux-based PC under its hood. This means users will be able to download additional games and apps through a custom storefront. We've rounded up the details.
Nvidia hands out $3,000 Titan V graphics cards for free to A.I. researchers
During the Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR) conference in Salt Lake City, Utah, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang randomly selected 20 from more than 500 attendees to receive a signed, limited-edition "CEO Edition" version of its $3,000 Titan X graphics card packing 32GB of memory.
Microsoft’s ‘Andromeda’ device may be a phone after all
Unnamed sources claim that the latest prototype of Microsoft's unannounced "Andromeda" device includes telephony capabilities. It won't be a re-entry into the smartphone business, but rather a new entry in its "always connected" initiative. Andromeda is expected to appear towards the end of 2018.
An all-in-one botnet is on the rise, packing a scary buffet of attacks
A new "complicated" botnet dubbed as MyloBot is on the rise packing the largest arsenal to date, targeting Windows-based PCs to steal data, shut down networks, and more. The underlying malware can evade detection, deliver numerous payloads, and even delete other malware discovered on target PCs.
Macs leak sensitive data from encrypted files, even after they’re deleted
Two security experts claim that Apple's Quick Look feature in MacOS leaks sensitive data even if the content is locked behind password-protected encryption. Introduced in MacOS 10.5 Leopard, Apple designed Quick Look to give you a glimpse into a file without manually opening it with an app.
Stand up or sit down? Many don’t take advantage of VR’s room-scale experience
Oculus' VP of Content Jason Rubin claims that a "significant percentage" of Oculus Rift headset owners would rather sit down to enjoy virtual reality rather than take advantage of room-scale motion detection. He made this revelation to Insomniac founder and CEO Ted Price at E3 2018 last week.
HoloLens 2 could pack a Qualcomm chip for ‘extended reality’
The next version of Microsoft's HoloLens headset for augmented reality will supposedly feature Qualcomm's new Snapdragon XR1 processor. The rumor arrives by way of an anonymous source who claims the second-generation headset packing the XR1 chip will make an appearance in January 2019.
Huawei has a clever way to put Windows on phones
Huawei introduced a new cloud service that streams Windows 10 to specific Android smartphones. Called Huawei Cloud PC, this service requires a special Cloud PC app served up through the Huawei App Store for Android. With this app, you can stream Windows 10 directly to the smartphone's screen.
Was late 2017 cryptocurrency spike artificially inflated?
A new report stemming from the University of Texas at Austin claims that the big surge in cryptocurrency values during 2017 was artificially created using a digital currency called Tether. The report focuses on Bitfinex, one of the largest unregulated digital currency exchanges on the market.
These games were revealed at E3 2018, and you can play them right now
E3 2018 dumped a load of titles on gamers this year, but what exactly can you play right now? We gathered a list of available titles spanning all four platforms including Unraveled Two, the Octo Expansion for Splatoon 2, and new titles served up through PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass.
The Pixelbook could soon run Windows 10
Google's Pixelbook may eventually support native dual-booting into Windows 10. Evidence recently surfaced in Chrome OS linking a new AltOS feature to Microsoft's Windows Hardware Certification and its Windows Hardware Lab Kit. Both are used to certify devices for Microsoft's operating system.
Now fixed, Cortana exploit allowed anyone to bypass the Windows 10 lock screen
McAfee Labs reports that the latest Patch Tuesday update issued by Microsoft fixes a problem with Cortana that allowed anyone to read sensitive information at the Windows 10 lock screen and bypass the screen altogether. At the core of the issue was the file indexing process used by Windows 10.
Lenovo’s first VR-certified 15-inch mobile workstation packs a six-core CPU
Lenovo introduced its first VR-ready 15-inch mobile workstation, the ThinkPad P52. It includes up to an eighth-generation Intel Xeon six-core processor, up to a Nvidia Quadro P3200 discrete graphics chip, and up to 128GB of system memory. You should have no problem running high-quality VR.
‘Fortnite’ is available right now for free on the Nintendo Switch
During Nintendo's pre-show press conference before the E3 gaming convention, the company revealed that you can now download "Fortnite" for free on the Nintendo Switch. This is likely the Battle Royale mode served up on the other platforms with the main game and campaign serving as paid content.
Mister Negative makes villainous friends in the E3 ‘Spider-Man’ trailer
Sony revealed a new trailer for the upcoming PlayStation 4 exclusive "Spider-Man." The clip mixes pre-generated narrative with gameplay for a seamless, interactive story. In this issue, we find out that Mister Negative is merely a pawn in a larger scheme to defeat Spider-Man once and for all.
Here’s everything Ubisoft showcased during its E3 2018 presentation
Ubisoft showcased 10 upcoming games during its live press conference leading into the E3 gaming convention. Some of the goodies making an appearance included naval combat gameplay in "Skull & Bones," Fox McCloud in the upcoming Nintendo Switch version of "Starlink: Battle for Atlas," and more.
Kait Diaz goes AWOL to seek answers from the Locus in ‘Gears of War’ preview
The Coalition introduced Gears of War 5 during Microsoft's pre-E3 Xbox conference. Most of what we saw set the stage for the story, which puts Kait Diaz in the protagonist's seat. She goes AWOL on a personal mission to understand her nightmares and a Locus symbol passed on by her grandmother.
‘Forza Horizon 4’ races onto the Xbox One, Windows 10, Xbox Game Pass in October
During Microsoft's press conference prior to the E3 gaming convention, Playground Games revealed the release date for the fourth installment of its "Forza Horizon" franchise. The game will feature an open world changed by the time of day, seasons, and weather effects on the Xbox One and Windows 10.
Players can team to explore a shared world when ‘Anthem’ debuts in February 2019
Electronic Arts and BioWare saved "Anthem" for last during the E3 2018 press conference, revealing when the game will arrive on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. The game will feature a "living," shareable open world where everyone experiences the change of day, seasons, weather effects, and more.
Facebook takes on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer with a game broadcast channel
Facebook is experimenting with a new gaming video "destination" that combines onto one page all the live and pre-recorded gaming videos posted on the social website. Labeled as FB.GG despite the portal's longer real-world address, Facebook splits its one-stop video showcase into five sections.
You’ll soon be able to send texts on your Chromebook
Google could be following Apple's iMessage lead by linking Android Messages to Chrome OS. Evidence of a native client appears on a new commit in Chromium Gerrit although there are no details about how the integration works. A separate commit describes pairing a Chromebook with an Android device.
Valve will stop regulating Steam, save for illegal content, straight up trolling
Valve Software said it will stop regulating Steam save for policing illegal content and "straight up trolling." Steam is going back to its roots, allowing customer choice and the ability to filter out games they don't want to see. Developers will have the freedom to sell mostly anything.
Huawei jumps on AMD’s Ryzen bandwagon via an upcoming 14-inch MateBook D laptop
During AMD's Computex press event, Huawei introduced an upcoming 14-inch version of its MateBook D laptop sporting AMD's Ryzen 5 2500U chip. Unfortunately, Huawei didn't say when this laptop will hit the market or how much it will cost. Huawei was one of four to showcase laptops during AMD's event.
Job listing reveals Blizzard is working on a new game in the Diablo franchise
Six years after Diablo III originally hit Windows and macOS, a new installment in the franchise appears to be in the works. The news arrives by way of a job listing on Blizzard's website looking for a dungeon artist for an unannounced Diablo project. The minions of Hell are growing stronger.
92 million accounts at DNA testing service MyHeritage have been hacked
Popular DNA testing service MyHeritage said on Monday that a third-party security researcher discovered a file on a private server outside MyHeritage's network that contained email addresses and hashed passwords of everyone who signed up for the service before and on the day of the breach.
Asus made a dual-screen laptop that looks like the future of computers
Asus introduced a concept design called Project Precog during the Computex technology show. It borrows Lenovo's Yoga Book design to create an artificial intelligence-powered dual-screen 2-in-1 PC on a larger scale. It can detect the placement of your hands to render the keyboard accordingly.
Microsoft Office 365 apps will hit the revamped Mac App Store later this year
During the Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, Apple said Microsoft is working on Office 365 apps for the Mac App Store. They're likely based on Apple's just-revealed support for the iOS development platform in MacOS Mojave arriving later this year. Adobe Lightroom CC is on the way, too.
iPhone apps are finally coming to your MacBook. Eventually. Sorta.
Apple's Craig Federighi made the company's stance perfectly clear during Monday's WWDC 2018 keynote, stating that Apple is not merging iOS with MacOS. Instead, Apple is working on bringing UIkit to MacOS so that app developers for iPhone and iPad aren't required to start from scratch for Macs.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 11 Series’ arrival is uncertain after Computex remark
Two pieces of information indicate that the launch of Nvidia's GeForce GTX 11 Series may not happen until the back of 2018. CEO Jensen Huang said new cards may not appear for "a long time now" while the company has apparently pulled out of any GTX 11 Series talk during the Hot Chips show in August.