Could Apple be refreshing the MacBook Air 2018 with a new Core i7 processor?
The MacBook Air 2018 has been released, but Apple could already be planning a slightly more powerful version with a new chipset under the hood. This is according to Intel product change documentation showing that the latest Apple laptop might pick up an option for a newer Intel Core i7-8510Y processor.Â
Get light gaming on a budget as Walmart cuts price of the Ryzen 3 2200G to $88
Are you building a new PC on a slight budget? AMD's processors and graphics cards are always a solid and less-expensive option in such cases, but one of its better entry-level options is now even cheaper. A fresh sale at retailer Walmart is now is cutting down the price of the Ryzen 3 2200 APU to $88.
Apple’s AR Glasses could pair up with your iPhone in 2020
Apple has been working on augmented reality glasses, but on March 8, some more details on the project were released. According to an investor note sent by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's AR glasses will be mass manufactured starting in the fourth quarter of 2019, but not later than the second half of 2020.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 now powers more than 800 million devices
After its release in 2015, Microsoft once hoped Windows 10 would hit a billion device install base within three years. While it's a bit late, it is now even closer to the goal. On March 7, the company revealed via a website that more than 800 million Windows 10 devices are now being used worldwide.Â
Democrats aim to save the internet and restore net neutrality
The fight for net neutrality is still living on. Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate on March 6 introduced the "Save the Internet Act," which its proponents say will restore the rules that protect an open internet. It would reinstate net neutrality rules which were repealed by the FCC in 2017.
You can now save up to $300 on the Surface Laptop 2 at the Microsoft Store
As part of a sale lasting through March 9, Microsoft is discounting versions of the Surface Laptop 2. Starting configurations of the latest Microsoft device are now selling for $900 at its retail store, and additional versions with expanded storage and processing power can also be found for up to $300 off usual prices.
Grab this RTX 2060-powered desktop with Battlefield V included for $900
Are you thinking of purchasing a new PC with one of Nvidia's newest RTX 20-series graphics cards on board? Look no further. Retailer Walmart is currently offering an interesting deal on a Skytech Archangel Elite desktop, cutting its price by $200, with a choice of games included in the offer.
Save big on popular Logitech gaming mice with Walmart’s latest sale
If you've been thinking of upgrading your gaming setup with a new mouse, but don't want to spend a ton of money, Walmart has some deals for you. You can currently save on some popular Logitech gaming mice at the retailer, including the G900 Chaos Spectrum, the G600 MMO Gaming Mouse, and more.Â
Apple may have quietly fixed flexgate issue with the 2018 MacBook Pro
In a controversy, some MacBook owners had been complaining of a "flexgate" issue, where the cabling on the insides of laptop would give out and cause a distortion effect the display. It turns out that Apple might have been aware of the problem all along, and addressed it in the 2018 MacBook Pro, according to iFixit.
Microsoft’s Chromium-based Edge browser takes inspiration from Google Chrome
Consumers eager to see the looks of Microsoft's upcoming Chromium-based Edge browser finally have reason to rejoice. A series of leaked screenshots recently posted by Neowin shows that the new browser looks similar to Google Chrome, but with several custom Windows 10 inspired touches from Microsoft.Â
HoloLens 3 headset could resemble reading glasses with an infinite field of view
Microsoft revealed the HoloLens 2 Mixed Reality headset at MWC, featuring double the field of view of the original. Now, in an interview with Financial Times, HoloLens inventor Alex Kipman hints Microsoft is working toward developing a headset resembling reading glasses, with an infinite field of view.
Walmart cuts price on Dell XPS 15 laptop with GTX 1050 Ti graphics to $970
Looking for a 15.6-inch laptop that is stylish, but also has enough power under the hood for games like Fortnite? You might want to check out the XPS 15 9570, as Walmart is currently running a sale on the GTX 1050Ti variant of popular Dell notebook, cutting its pricing down to less than $1,000.
New Chromebooks with AMD processors might get Google’s next-gen Fuchsia OS
Google has been working on Fuchsia, its unified operating system, for quite some time, but it has remained shrouded in mystery. Though previously spotted running on the Pixelbook, Chromebooks with AMD processors now also appear to be on the growing list of devices which might get the operating system.
Save $400 on the slim-bezel ROG Strix Hero II gaming laptop
Thinking of buying a new gaming PC recently? You might want to consider heading to Walmart. The retailer is currently running sales on some great gaming laptops, cutting pricing on the ROG Strix Hero II, the HP Omen 15, and Dell G5. All these laptops check all the boxes for what it takes to play the latest games.
Experimental feature will let you filter out toxic Twitter conversations
Twitter is working on a new feature that will let users on the platform hide replies to their tweets. The feature had initially been hidden away in the code for the Twitter app on Android and was recently made a bit more official by a senior product manager at the company.Â
The MOFT laptop stand hides a secret that makes MacBooks comfortable to use
Laptops are great for productivity, but prolonged use can sometimes cause neck pains. Various types of stands can help address this issue, but most are bulky and aren't exactly portable. Well, the MOFT invisible laptop stand sets out to change that and make your MacBook more comfortable to use.
Amazon’s latest sale takes up to $200 off the price of the 2018 MacBook Air
The new MacBook Air was only released a few months ago in November of 2018, but Amazon is already discounting select models of Apple's latest laptop. You can now get up to $200 off the price of the 2018 MacBook Air at the popular online retailer, which knocks down prices to as low as $1,050.Â
Save up to 50 percent on SD cards and SSDs on Amazon today only
Have you recently been thinking of upgrading the storage capacity on your phone, laptop, or desktop? Now is the time to shop. Amazon is currently holding a one-day sale, allowing you to save up to 50 percent on select external solid-state drives and SD cards from both SanDisk and Western Digital.Â
Dell shows the environment some love, recycles 2 billion pounds of e-waste
Whenever you buy a new laptop or desktop and decide to throw away an older model, it often becomes "e-waste." Well, it turns out that Dell is one of the leading computer manufacturers that are doing good for the environment, as it has recycled 2 billion pounds of said e-waste ahead of a planned 2020 goal,
The next version of Windows 10 might let you play Xbox One games on your PC
Ever dream of enjoying your entire library of Xbox One games on your PC? Well, that could very soon be a reality, as Microsoft is working on bringing native support for Xbox One Games to Windows 10. While never explicitly or officially announced, it is instead hidden away in a Windows Insider build 18334.
Security flaws in 4G and 5G networks could expose your phone calls and location
A group of academics from the University of Iowa has discovered three flaws in both 4G and 5G networks which could allow attackers to intercept phone calls and track the location of smartphones. Published in a recent report, this is believed to be the first major vulnerability in 4G and 5G networks in recent times.Â
MicroSD Express format brings blazing-fast data transfer speeds to devices
At MWC, the SD Association announced the MicroSD Express format, promising blazing fast transfer rates when paired up in phones and other compatible devices. Memory cards with the new format depend on the faster PCIe and NVMe interfaces found in SSDs and can deliver speeds of up to 985 megabytes per second.
Lenovo’s latest IdeaPad laptops get faster with Ryzen 7 and new MX250 graphics
At Mobile World Congress, Lenovo is taking the wraps off a series of new IdeaPad laptops. The ultra-slim Windows 10 devices are all getting subtle design changes and specs bumps with options for AMD's latest Ryzen 7 processors, as well as the newest Whiskey Lake processors from Intel.
Metro Exodus update brings DLSS improvements to Nvidia RTX 20-series PCs
If you happen to own one of Nvidia's latest RTX series graphics cards and are struggling with performance problems in Metro Exodus, you're in for some luck. A February 21 update for the title recently delivered enhancements to Nvidia’s deep learning supersampling feature and other fixes for low-specced PCs.Â
Intel expects Apple to transition Macs to ARM processors in 2020, report says
Ever since late 2018, it has been rumored that Apple could be considering switching the processors in its Mac products away from Intel's chipsets in favor for custom ARM processors. In the latest development in the saga, Intel is now claiming that the transition is expected to happen next year.