Yes, Apple’s new iMacs look great, but they do have one glaring problem
Apple unexpectedly launched a long-awaited update to the iMac lineup on Tuesday morning. With processors ranging up to the eight-core Core i9, it's a pretty solid update to Apple's classic all-in-one. But hidden in the details of the product page, there's one outdated component Apple is holding onto.
At $99, Nvidia’s Jetson Nano minicomputer seeks to bring robotics to the masses
At GTC, Nvidia announced a new AI computer, the Jetson Nano. This tiny computer comes with a 128-core GPU that Nvidia claims can handle pretty much any A.I. framework you could imagine. At $99, it makes for an affordable way for A.I. newbies to get in the game, including in fields outside the conventional data sciences.
Metro Exodus isn’t the ray tracing showcase Nvidia needs
The arrival of Nvidia's long-awaited DLSS feature has finally come, and it's for the post-apocalyptic action game, Metro Exodus. We took the implementation of both ray tracing and DLSS to the test to see how it affects both the overall visual appeal and performance of the game experience.
Nvidia’s new RTX graphics make for the fastest gaming laptops ever made
The arrival of RTX graphics for laptops will bring changes to gaming hardware. Most notably, higher framerates in your favorite games, and advanced features like ray tracing and DLSS. Best of all, these new graphics cards will result in thinner, lighter laptops that sacrifice less for portability. Our Nvidia RTX graphics for laptops review dives deep on the new hardware.
It took Dell years to fix 1 problem on its best laptop. Here’s how it did it
The new Dell XPS 13 moves the webcam from the below the screen to the top, finally vanquishing the one obstacle facing thin, sleek laptop displays. Why’s that such a big deal? We have the exclusive story on how it was done -- and the alternative methods that never saw the light of day.
Smishing sounds funny, but it’s a serious threat to your phone’s security
We all know phishing is a huge security problem, but most people still believe it’s a problem limited to email. According to new reports, more and more phishing scams are appearing in text messages. The problem is much worse than you might assume. Here’s how to protect yourself and the personal data attached to your phone.
The RGB-laden Raptor 27 is Razer’s debut gaming monitor
This year at CES, Razer announced its entrance into a new product category: Gaming monitors. The Raptor 27 is the company's first true attempt at a gaming monitor, designed and manufactured from the ground-up by Razer. The 27-inch screen is squeezed into an "edge-to-edge" frame with 2.3mm bezels on each side.
The Razer Blade of the future could feature OLED screen, 240Hz refresh rate
OLED laptops came and went, but now it seems as though they're back in full force. Along with a new version of the 15-inch Blade gaming laptop that features Nvidia RTX graphics, Razer brought two more futuristic gaming laptops: One with an OLED panel and one with a super-fast 240Hz display.
These are the 10 most important tech news stories of 2018
From Facebook scandals to unprecedented space travel, 2018 has been a year of important, turbulent, exciting, worrying, and delightful tech news. In light of that, we count the 10 tech stories that will be influencing the future and impacting the way we use and think about technology.
The RX 590 is a solid midrange GPU, but it won’t move the needle for AMD
AMD's latest entry in the RX 500-series hopes to steal the spotlight back from away from Nvidia, at least when it comes to mid-range budgets. While RX 590 is the most powerful graphics card you can get for under $300, it doesn't address many of the concerns some gamers have with this series of graphics cards.
The best and worst features of the new MacBook Air
Apple has announced a new MacBook Air today, bringing an update that we've been anticipating for many years. Here are three things we really like about what Apple has delivered, and two things we're less excited about, including the high price tag and the lack of information about the processor.
How to watch Intel’s Fall desktop event live from NYC
Intel has a press event planned for October 8, where it will reveal information about the future of its processors. The company has been tight-lipped about what exactly we'll see, but we anticipate the launch of the ninth-generation Core i9-9900k, an impressive new CPU reportedly aimed at gamers.
Firefox Reality wants to bring the ‘whimsical web’ to VR
Mozilla launched a VR-powered web browser today called Firefox Reality. But just what does browsing the web in VR feel like? And more importantly, why would you want to surf the web with a VR headset attached to your face? We went hands-on with this new browser to see how Mozilla imagines the future of VR content.
The 49-inch Samsung CHG90 QLED gaming monitor is absolutely massive
If you ever thought the box for your monitor was reidiculously big, think again. Samsung's 49-inch, curved, CH90 Quantum Dot display takes the biscuit. It is stupendously big and the box it comes out of is equally so. Feel sorry for the courier all you want though, as the actual experience of using it is stunning.
Is Apple planning an all-Mac keynote later this fall?
Apple's September keynote was all about the iPhone, leaving Mac fans feeling left in the dust. While it wasn't surprising, there's a chance Apple could be leaving the door open for a Mac-focused October keynote that'll make us all feel better. Or maybe we're feeling way too optimistic for our own good.
Apple could announce a new MacBook this week. Here’s what we want to see
Rumors about a new MacBook or MacBook Air have been swirling for almost a year now. Apple might be holding the announcement for later this year, but there's a chance Apple could give us a peek at the entry-level MacBook at its Gather Round press event. If it makes an appearance, here's what I want it to look like.
Google completely revamps Chrome to celebrate browser’s 10th birthday
Happy birthday, Google Chrome! Google has launched Chrome 69, the newest version of its popular web browser. The new version includes a pretty large visual overhaul, as well as a number of interesting security and productivity updates. The update goes across mobile and desktop, including both Windows and Mac.
The best laptops of IFA 2018
We saw a lot of impressive, cutting-edge laptop at IFA 2018. Manufacturers like Dell, Asus, and Lenovo were all present, showing off the latest and greatest. They range from high-end ultrabooks to budget-level value machines, but all bring some new or special to the game. Here are the five best laptops from IFA 2018.
Garbage to gold: How Yahoo unethically sells your spam email
Think you’re safe from Yahoo’s unethical data mining practices because it’s not your primary email account? As it turns out, Yahoo knows you use it for spam -- and it's turning a quick buck on your junk mail anyways. Here’s how Yahoo is staying alive even as its unpopular online services dwindle.
Qualcomm’s push against Intel worked, and we’re all reaping the benefits
Intel has launched a slew of processors at IFA 2018, though these feel like more than just another batch of refreshed CPUs. These feel like a reaction. Qualcomm has been pushing its PC agenda of longer batteries and increased connectivity for the past six months, and now it seems as if Intel has been forced to respond.
Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs are coming to Alienware and Predator gaming desktops
Following the keynote presentation for Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 2000 GPUs, Dell and Acer have both announced support for these graphics cards in refreshed gaming desktops. Predator Orion series systems, as well as Alienware desktops, will soon come with the latest and greatest in graphics, courtesy of Nvidia.
HP DreamColor Z27X G2 Studio Monitor review
What videographers, animators, and photographers need from a monitor is different from the rest of us. We tested the second generation of the HP DreamColor Z27X to see if it lived up to the hype. If you want 4K or ultrawide, you’ll have to look elsewhere, but this monitor is more about precision.
The MacBook Pro’s tight security comes with an annoying compromise
Apple has brought its T2 coprocessor to the new MacBook Pros, offering advanced security features such as encrypted storage and secured boot. But as with many aspects of the MacBook Pro, it comes with a compromise that a lot of us feel weary about. Here’s why it feels like Apple is taking one step forward and two steps back.
Pay-n-pray cybersecurity isn’t working. What if we just paid when it works?
Companies and individuals sink loads of money into cybersecurity each year, and yet with each passing month, the situation seems to worsen. We spoke with a former NSA expert about a new approach to cybersecurity that could keep individuals much more aware of how they were being protected.
Facebook wants to own your face. Here’s why that’s a privacy disaster
We all love using facial recognition technology in services like FaceID or Windows Hello. But it has a serious dark side too. We spoke with a former White House official who has some legitimate concerns with what companies like Facebook is doing with it -- and how it’s being secured online.
Don’t like the Touch Bar? Too bad. Apple’s new Macbooks make it almost mandatory
Apple surprised the world by launching the 2018 update of its MacBook Pro. While these new six-core laptops are powerful, we were disappointed to learn that the entry-level models were completely out of luck. Once again, Apple has left budget-minded fans hanging out to dry with this recent update.
People are reading your email. Here’s how to make them stop
The contents of your email are no private, at least not to third party applications that connect to Gmail. Considering what happened with Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, that should worry you. Follow these instructions to see exactly who is reading your email and how to turn them away.
Apple fans shouldn’t expect new MacBooks at WWDC this year
A number of new MacBooks are in the works, but according to a new report, we won't see them at WWDC. In the past, Apple hasn't been afraid to use its annual developers conference to announce new products, whether in the MacOS or the iOS world. But this year, it looks like it'll be focused on software.
Apple’s new privacy features are bad for Facebook, but great for everyone else
At WWDC this year, Apple announced several new privacy and cybersecurity features, specifically in its Safari web browser. Apple didn’t shy away from naming names. It had Facebook right in its crosshairs. Here's how Apple is making a case for its more secure ecosystem, blocking Facebook in the process.
Why Intel’s monopoly could soon end (and you should be stoked)
When’s the last time you saw a laptop without an Intel chip in it? The company’s near-monopoly status has made it difficult for new players. When one company completely dominates, innovation is stifled, prices remain high, and the average person ends up losing out. Here's why that could all change soon.
Lenovo revamps Legion brand with affordable gaming laptops and desktops
Just in time for E3, Lenovo launched an assortment of new gaming PCs, ranging from affordable gaming laptops to conventional desktop towers. This time around, these Legion PCs have left behind the chrome and flash of traditional gaming designs to favor a simpler, more modest aesthetic.
To save the Mac, the App Store needs more than just a redesign
In its newest version of MacOS, Apple announced a complete revamp of the Mac App Store. But if it wants to revive the Mac, it's going to need more than a fresh coat of paint and some slight changes to its API. In order to truly save the Mac, Apple needs to do the thing it's been insisting it'll never do.