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Hands free feature computing leap

A look at the future of hands-free computing

Sci-fi writers have dreamed for decades of computers that interface through voice and movement instead of buttons and toggles. This vision has been elusive, but there's reason to think it's close to reality.
Computing News

Digital Storm takes performance to the next level with the Hailstorm II

Digital Storm takes water cooling and multi-GPU performance to new heights with the Hailstorm II, a gaming beast that can handle up to three Nvidia Titan GPUs.
Computing News
Android System Recovery

Android may be ‘Open,’ but who gives a crap?

Android's openness is supposedly to be one of its greatest strengths. Just one problem - that openness is largely a myth. Google, like any other company, is more interested in profit than ideals.
Mobile
How we built a killer Steambox for $500

Make your own console: How we built a killer Steam Box for $500

Why wait for Valve to release the Steam Box? You can learn to build your own for less than $500 - or win the one we built while writing this guide!
Computing Guides
How to build your own Steam Box for less than $500

Giveaway: Win our Steam Box!

Want to win our custom Steam Box gaming PC? Now is your chance! Leave a comment with your guess when the Steam Box will release and how much it will cost.
Computing News

MultiTouch’s 55-inch MultiTaction display is the touchscreen of tomorrow

We check out MultiTouch's MultiTaction, a product that seems to offer the impossible: unlimited touch sensitivity across multiple displays. Does it deliver?
Computing News

5 reasons why the Windows 8 Store is a complete mess

Want to buy an app for your Windows 8 PC? You may change your mind after you see the Windows Store, an epic blunder that Microsoft seems unwilling or unable to fix, even months after its operating system launched to the public.
Computing News

Dell updates XPS 13 with 1080p display

Dell refreshes its popular XPS 13 ultrabook with a 1080p IPS display.
Computing News
amd reveals new never settle bundles for radeon customers

AMD’s new Never Settle gaming bundles give Radeon customers up to six free titles

Good news, gamers. AMD announced its Never Settle: Reloaded bundle that gives users free copies of some of the hottest titles with purchase of a graphics card.
Computing News

Break out of the basement and game on the go! How to buy a gaming laptop

Gaming laptops can be awesomely powerful. They can also pwn your wallet like a newb. Here's what gamers must know before emptying their savings account.
Computing Guides

Should you accept Atom in your next PC?

Intel's Atom processor has re-appeared in tablet and convertible PCs. Should you buy a device powered by Atom, or is the chip best left to rest in netbooks?
Computing Guides

Xi3’s palm-sized Z3RO Pro PC ‘marks the end of desktop computing as we know it’

Xi3 gives details about its compact Z3RO Pro PC, a Linux-powered desktop that consumes just 15 watts of power and is less than two inches thick.
Computing News

The Republic Of Gamers is strong at CES 2013

ASUS showed off several high-end gaming products at CES including a water-cooled video card, a PCIe solid state drive and high refresh rate gaming monitors.
Computing News

The writing on the laptop: What Intel’s Haswell reference Ultrabook tells us about tomorrow

Intel's new Haswell architecture will release in mid-2013. We piece together information revealed during and before CES 2013 to learn what it will offer.
Computing News

Tobii eye-tracking development kit makes for an eye-pleasing demonstration

We take a look at Tobii's eye-tracking development kit and come away feeling like we've seen the future of computing.
Computing News

Hands-on with the ASUS G46 gaming laptop

ASUS adds a new 14-inch gaming laptop to its popular G-Series line. In doing so it sets the stage for battle with Alienware's existing - and excellent - M14x.
Computing News

Qualcomm Atheros accelerates your network with Streamboost

Qualcomm helps home networks make the most of their bandwidth with a router chip that can balance network load based on the needs of every connected PC.
Computing Reviews

Hands-on with the Xi3 Piston and 7-Series – meet Valve’s console

We take a closer look at the Xi3 Piston development platform that could one day be sold as Valve's PC-based console.
Computing Reviews

AMD reveals full line of processors for 2013

AMD unveils its full line of processors for 2013 including APUs with Radeon graphics for laptops, sleekbooks and performance tablets.
Computing News

Intel talks up adaptive all-in-ones

Intel pushes a new kind of all-in-one with a built-in battery and fold-flat stand, making it perfect for around-the-house portability.
Computing News

Intel and AMD take another step into the future with perceptual computing

Intel and AMD have shown demos at CES 2013 that rely on voice, gestures and eye movement. Has the future of computing already moved beyond touch?
Computing News

Intel shows roadmap for 4th generation ultrabooks, makes touch mandatory

Intel reveals that a touchscreen and Intel Wireless Display will become mandatory features in 4th-gen ultrabooks.
Computing News

New Intel Core processors consume just 7 watts

Intel announces it will move forward plans to release a new line of low-voltage Core processors that fit in a power envelope of just 7 watts.
Computing News

Overcompensating a little? Kingston blows minds with a 1 TB flash drive

Kingston reveals the world's highest-capacity USB 3.0 drive, the HyperX Predator, and refreshes the DataTraveler Ultimate mainstream performance drive.
Computing Reviews

Toshiba refreshes Qosimo X875 gaming laptop with 1TB hybrid hard drive

Toshiba kicks of CES 2013 by unveiling a 1 terabyte hybrid hard drive for its preeminent gaming laptop.
Computing News

Lenovo unleashes Erazer X700 gaming desktop and two new AIOs

Lenovo shows a new hardcore gaming desktop alongside updates of its popular C-Series and A-Series all-in-ones.
Computing News
5 computing trends to look for at CES 2013

Here’s how computers are about to get better at CES 2013

CES 2013 is upon us, so what should you expect to see coming out of one of the largest tech shows of the year? We take a look at five computing trends likely to steal headlines.
Computing Guides

MSI debuts Quadro WorkStation with Nvidia Quadro K2000M Graphics

With CES just days away, MSI is getting a head start by launching its Quadro Workstation laptop with Nvidia's Quadro K2000M graphics chip.
Computing News

3 Ways the game industry must improve

Recent reports show stagnation in the game industry. It's a problem that can be solved - but not without publishers changing how they do business.
Gaming Features
game review honesty

Do gamers really want unbiased reviews?

Gamers say they want unbiased reviews, but are they being truthful? Outrage over some recent reviews suggests that gamers want confirmation, not criticism.
Gaming Reviews
amd updates fx processor line with piledriver

AMD updates FX processors with Piledriver cores

AMD reveals new Piledriver-based FX processors aiming to compete with Intel's Core i5 and i3.
Computing News

Acer goes minimalist with Windows 8 all-in-ones, IPS touchscreen displays

Acer takes the wraps off two Windows 8 all-in-one computers and two monitors with 1080p touchscreen displays.
Computing News

10 essential features for every travel laptop

All laptops are portable, but not all are built for long-distance travel. Here are 10 important factors to consider when shopping for a laptop that's bound for the road.
Computing Guides
maingear computer all in one upgradeable

Maingear’s redesigned Solo 21 all-in-one opens door to upgrades

Tinkerers can finally embrace the all-in-one with Maingear’s Solo 21, which leaves room for essential upgrades down the line.
Computing News
how to get macs and pcs play nice together

How to get Macs and PCs to play nice together

Macs and PCs may work differently, but they can coexist together. Learn how to comfortably straddle the gap between both operating systems with these simple tips.
Computing
a beginners guide to google chrome why its time ditch internet explorer

A beginners guide to Google Chrome: Why it’s time to ditch Internet Explorer

Between IE, Firefox, and Opera the choice might not be easy to make, but with our helpful guide, we will show you why we think Google Chrome stands out among the rest and deserves your attention.
Computing News

AMD’s latest FX processors bulldoze benchmarks with eight cores

AMD has some tall claims for its new Bulldozer-based FX processors, but prices will remain surprisingly reasonable for the new chips.
Computing News

Internet Machines casts wide net in latest PCI express patent battle

Scores of PC manufacturers and even retailers are getting pinched in a patent lawsuit over PCI Express, but is it a legitimate claim or a patent troll at work?
Computing News
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