Call of Duty’s ‘Blackout’ is exactly what battle royale needed
Call of Duty's battle royale mode, 'Blackout,' will arrive with only one map -- and wow, it's the map battle royale was missing. With a wide variety of terrain and tons of clever easter eggs, it offers the perfect ground for intense tactical battles that test both your reactions and your strategy.
With Q#, Microsoft is throwing programmers the keys to quantum
Quantum computers aren’t yet practical, but Microsoft has already developed a programming language for them. Q# works inside Visual Studio, just like most other languages, and could offer aspiring programmers a chance to learn the basics of quantum physics through trial-and-error.
HTC says ‘it takes time to launch a new technology,’ claims lead in VR revenue
HTC has posted an official response to an earlier Digital Trends editorial charting VR headset sales on Amazon. The company said "it takes time to launch a new technology," and posted data showing it makes the most revenue among its peers.
From evil empire to role model, Microsoft builds its claim to the high ground
Microsoft came to its Build 2018 conference with a slim selection of consumer-facing information, but that didn't dampen its positive attitude. While other tech companies wallow in scandals, Microsoft is building a vision for how a high-tech organization can innovate without destroying your privacy.
What to expect from Microsoft Build 2018: Less Windows, more cloud
Microsoft's Build 2018 is about to begin. The annual developer conference held in Seattle, Washington focuses on all things Microsoft, but it has a bent towards business and productivity. That means more Azure, less Windows, and it's unlikely that we'll see any new Surface devices debut.
The dull Windows 10 April 2018 Update is everything a patch should be
Windows 10's latest patch is the April 2018 Update. The name is a bit dull, to be sure, and represents in change in tactic from previous patches, which hyped major features almost as if each patch was a new Windows release. Microsoft has embraced the fact that a patch is best when it's not an event.
As laptop screen bezels get smaller, webcams are paying the price
The position of the webcam in Huawei's new MateBook X Pro laptop is less than ideal. That's because the thin display bezels leave no room for it. There's a solution, however -- putting the camera inside the display.
Companies are sorry about security flaws. Just not sorry enough to change
is a weekly column that dives into the rapidly escalating topic of cyber security. Reuters reported on February 6 that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a key agency responsible for overseeing financial companies, is neglecting its investigation into the Equifax hack that compromised the personal information of millions. The CFPB allegedly has failed to issue […]
