In possible blow to free internet, European parliament OKs Copyright Directive
In a vote of 348 to 274, members of the European Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, approved the Copyright Directive, legislation which sets out to change copyright law in Europe. The vote is being called a blow to the free internet, as the two controversial parts of the law remain intact.
Own an Asus computer? Malware might be hiding in your system
If you own of an Asus computer, your system might have been infected by malware distributed from the tool you typically use to update your computer BIOS and install other security patches. That's all according to a new report from researchers at the Russian-based cybersecurity company, Kaspersky Lab.
Microsoft’s Clippy came back from the dead, but didn’t last very long
Before Cortana, Alexa, and Siri even existed, Microsoft Clippy dominated the screens of computers in the 1990s to help assist Microsoft Office users when writing letters. Though it has been roughly 18 years since Clippy last appeared in Microsoft Office 2001, he recently made a bit of a comeback, only to die off again.
Get the new Dell XPS 13 for $750 with this limited-time deal
If you've been considering picking up the XPS 13, but don't want to spend too much, Dell has you covered. The company is currently running a limited-time deal lasting through Thursday, March 28, where you can bring home this year's new XPS 13 for around $750, with the use of a special coupon code.
Nvidia’s GTX 1650 graphics card could be just a slight upgrade over the 1050 Ti
Nvidia is fresh off the launch of GTX 1660 Ti and the GTX 1660, but rumors indicate that the company might soon launch the GTX 1650 to cap out its lineup. In the latest development, a leaked benchmark from Final Fantasy XV suggests that the GTX 1650 could just be a slight upgrade from last generation's GTX 1050.
Intel gives a peek at what its Arctic Sound GPU could look like
As the 2020 release date for Intel's first modern discrete GPU, code-named Arctic Sound, approaches, there continues to be speculation on what it could physically look like. A new set of images showcased during an Intel presentation from GDC 2019 reveals a peek of its would-be design.
T-Mobile goes after big cable companies, pilots wireless home internet service
T-Mobile has announced a new pilot to bring an unlimited wireless LTE home internet service to up to 50,000 homes across the United States by the end of 2019. The program is currently on an invitation-only basis and will primarily serve rural areas where typical broadband internet is limited.
Get the Surface Pro 6, with keyboard included, for $1,000 at Microsoft
If you've been thinking of buying the Surface Pro 6 but have been worried by the fact that you need to purchase the Type Cover separately, now is your time to shop. Microsoft is currently running a deal on its latest Windows 2-in-1, letting you bring one home for $1,000 with the keyboard included in the price.
Lenovo Legion Y740 review
Gamers looking for an ultra-powerful laptop have a lot of choices. In 2019, a lot of laptops in the $2,000 range can offer up big power for the price, including with Nvidia’s latest RTX 20- series GPU. We’ve seen the Razer Blade, and the ROG Zephyrus GX701 so far, but Lenovo too has an option.
Don’t be fooled! Study exposes most popular phishing email subject lines
Phishing emails are often a tactic used to fool you into opening fraudulent messages that might eventually infect your computer or put your identity at risk. A new study out by the cybersecurity company Barracuda has exposed some of the most common phishing emails used to exploit businesses.
This limited-time Dell deal cuts $330 off the price of the XPS 15
If you're looking to save on a 15.6-inch laptop with a stylish, thin, and fancy design that's also powerful enough for gaming, you're in luck. Dell is currently running a limited-time sale that is cutting the pricing on the XPS 15 down by $330, but only through Thursday, March 21, and with the use of a coupon code.
Firefox 66 is here and it will soon block irritating autoplay videos
Mozilla announced the release of Firefox 66 on Tuesday, March 19, and it is bringing several enhancements to help reduce online browsing irritations. As previously teased in February, the latest version of the browser will soon block autoplaying videos by default and will also help make web page scrolling smoother.
Apple iMac gets more powerful with new Intel CPUs, Radeon Pro graphics
Apple refreshed its iMac lineup with new models featuring slightly more powerful Intel processors and new AMD Radeon Vega graphics cards. A refreshed 21.5-inch 4K model features eighth-gen Intel CPUs. The new 27-inch 5K model comes with options for Intel's six-core or eight-core ninth-gen processors.
Netgear’s new Nighthawk Tri-band AX12 router brings Wi-Fi 6 speeds to the masses
Netgear is again expanding its lineup and launching another Wi-Fi 6 router, the Nighthawk Tri-band AX12. Available in May for $600, the router allows for maximum Wi-Fi performance for smart home devices and offers everything needed for gaming, streaming, and other high-bandwidth applications.
HP’s spring sale cuts prices on the 15-inch Spectre x360 by $270
With spring soon approaching, now might be the best time to head into the new season with a fresh and fancy new laptop. Fortunately, HP has you covered and is currently running a sale that is cutting $270 off the price of the 15-inch touchscreen variant of its Spectre X360 Windows 10 convertible.
After fourth attack, hacker puts personal records of 26M people up for sale
A hacker going by the name of Gnosticplayers is selling the personal data of 26 million people who have been using the services of six different companies.The information is up for sale on the dark web for a value of up to 1.4231 bitcoin, or around $4,940. This is Gnosticplayers' fourth hack.
Here’s how you can watch today’s Nvidia GTC 2019 keynote live
Nvidia's rumored 7nm Ampere graphics could debut soon. It's once again the time to see what Nvidia has planned for the rest of 2019. The company will be kicking off its GPU Technology conference at 2 p.m. PT today, Monday, March 18, and you can watch the opening keynote live via the video above.
Best Buy’s sale brings 13-inch 2017 MacBook Pro prices to as low as $1,000
Looking for a chance to save on the MacBook Pro? You might want to consider heading to Best Buy before the end of Thursday, March 14. The retailer is currently running a limited-time Apple shopping event, discounting several models of the 2017 MacBook Pro, with pricing now starting as low as $1,000.
At $219, Nvidia’s GTX 1660 makes midrange graphics cards affordable
After several months of rumors and leaks, Nvidia has announced the GTX 1660 graphics card. Similar to the previously announced GTX 1660 Ti, and with prices starting at $219, this latest Turing-powered GPU from Nvidia aims to bring midrange performance to the desktops of gamers across the world.
Limited-time Amazon deal knocks up to $200 off the thin, light Acer Swift 5
If you've been thinking of purchasing a thin, light, and stylish laptop, you might want to consider heading to Amazon as soon as you can. The online retailer is currently discounting the Acer Swift 5 and several other Acer products by up to $200, but only through the end of today, March 14.
Google may cancel future laptops, tablets as it makes cuts to hardware team
Google has seen plenty of success with Chromebooks and recently launched the Pixel Slate, but the release of future hardware could now be in question. According to a report from Business Insider, the company is reassigning dozens of employees in its laptop and tablet division as part of "roadmap cutbacks."
Cast your PC and Steam games to your Xbox One with Microsoft’s new app
Microsoft recently launched a new app which allows you to cast your PC games and Android screen over to the Xbox One. Available as a free download on the game console, the app brings the Wi-Fi-powered Miracast experience available on Surface Hub and Windows 10 devices over to the Xbox One console.
