Iranian hackers targeted 2020 U.S. presidential candidates, Microsoft says
Microsoft identified Phosphorous as responsible for a series of recent hacks against current and former U.S. government officials, including presidential candidates, that occurred in August and September. Phosphorous is tied to the Iranian government and has been linked to previous cyberattacks.
Dell jumps on the Windows 10 X dual-screen bandwagon, hints at new devices
Dell's popular XPS laptops could be getting an additional screen with the company now embracing new form factors with dual-screens and flexible, foldable displays. Dell's announcement comes on the heels of Microsoft's announcement of a new Windows 10 X operating system that will support new form factors.
Has Oculus Link let the Quest completely replace the Rift S?
Facebook announced a new accessory that's designed to elevate your VR experience if you own the Quest. While Oculus Quest was previously limited to its own separate catalog of standalone VR titles, the new Oculus Link cable and software update will allow Quest to play titles designed for Oculus Rift S.
Apple Mac mini buying guide
After years of neglecting the Mac mini, Apple gave its compact desktop a powerful upgrade to Intel's 8th-Generation processors and ample of configuration options. Along with the better performance, the Mac mini also comes with a higher $799 price and tops out at $3,199 before any peripherals are added.
The ZenBook Pro Duo is a more practical take on dual-screen laptops
Asus is showing off a more practical way to approach dual-screen laptops by adding a screen next to the keyboard. In addition to updating the original ScreenPad on its VivoBook and ZenBook line, the company also showed off a massive 4K high resolution secondary panel on the new ZenBook Pro Duo.
The Portal TV can track every move, but Facebook swears stalking isn’t the goal
Against the backdrop of a newly renovated historic San Francisco Victorian home, Facebook is showing off its latest consumer technologies powered by A.I. The company unveiled its new Portal TV and refreshed Portal smart home devices, which promise to track but not stalk you, with privacy being a big theme.
HTC Vive Cosmos vs. Vive Pro
HTC now has two premium virtual reality headset experiences. With the Vive Pro targeted at enterprise users and the Vive Cosmos designed for home VR, which model should you choose? While they boast similar designs, each come with its own unique twist, like a flip-up goggle design on the Cosmos.
HTC Vive Cosmos hands-on review: Flippin’ genius
HTC wants to make VR a bit more social with its latest Vive Cosmos headset. Featuring an inventive flip-up mechanism and built-in sensors, the Cosmos goes a long way toward making VR more convenient for use in your home. But does this $699 do enough to convince people to jump into VR for the first time?
AOPEN 32HC1QUR monitor review
AMD gamers with monitor envy can now experience some of the high-end monitor features experienced by G-Sync gamers with the AOPEN 32HC1QUR. This FreeSync gaming monitor supports fast refresh rates and response times, a curved panel for immersive gaming, and an affordable price tag.
The best monitors of IFA 2019
If you need a new screen for work, creative tasks, or gaming, IFA 2019 certainly delivered! These brilliant panels come with the latest technologies -- factory calibration for color accuracy, responsive and fast refresh rates, and more -- that will make them a great companion to your PC, Mac, or laptop.
Lenovo brings powerful graphics to its refreshed Yoga convertibles and laptops
Lenovo refreshed its line of Yoga laptops and convertibles, and a few of these models now feature Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060. With discrete graphics support and new 10th-Gen Intel processors, these laptops still boast a thin and light design, but they will deliver significantly better performance for gaming.
The Asus ProArt StudioBook One rivals desktop power with its Quadro RTX 6000
After having launched its ProArt PA90 desktop, Asus is expanding its focus on creative professionals with an augmented lineup of ProArt PCs, including two StudioBook laptops, a new ProArt workstation, and a ProArt monitor designed to take on Apple's new Mac Pro and ProDisplay XDR this fall.
Acer Predator Triton 500 is an unstoppable gaming laptop with a 300Hz screen
If you're worried your screen is too slow or not responsive enough to handle your fast action games, Acer's Predator Triton 500 gaming laptop has you covered. This powerful gaming notebook boasts a 15-inch FHD display with a superfast 300Hz refresh rate to eliminate screen tearing and help you keep up with the action.
Acer’s refreshed ConceptD Pro notebooks bring serious gaming power to creators
At IFA 2019, Acer refreshed its ConceptD line of laptops, pairing Nvidia Quadro RTX 5000 graphics with Intel's Core i9 processor on the flagship ConceptD 9 Pro laptop, making it great for creative work and gaming. Like the previous model, the Ezel Aero hinge allows the 17-inch display to recline, tilt, and fold.
New Dell Chrome OS-powered Latitude 5400 and 5300 2-in-1s are made for business
If you need a Chromebook for work, Dell's Latitude 5400 and 5300 2-in-1 Chromebook Enterprise bring the best of Dell's business notebook designs and the simplicity of Google's Chrome OS. They may look like their Windows counterparts, these Latitudes are designed for a premium Chrome computing experience.
LG’s new UltraFine 4K monitor gives your MacBook’s Touch Bar a job
Supporting a wide P3 color space and a 4K resolution display, LG’s UltraFine 4K is an affordable alternative to Apple’s premium Pro Display XDR. This 24-inch display is the perfect companion to a MacBook laptop for creatives, giving professionals a larger canvas to work on projects that demand color accuracy.
Dell brings Intel’s 10th-Gen processors to refreshed Inspiron, Vostro laptops
In addition to refreshing its popular XPS 13 laptop with Intel's latest 10th-Gen silicon, Dell is completing its laptop update by also upgrading its Inspiron and Vostro lineups with a similar boost. These latest laptops and convertibles now come with up to a 10th-Gen Intel Core i7 chip.
The popular Dell XPS 13 is getting a performance boost with 10th-gen Intel upgrade
If you've been eyeing Dell's XPS 13 for its compact and premium design but have been holding out for newer processors inside, you're now in luck. Dell just refreshed its XPS 13 with Intel's latest 10th-gen processors, and upgraded configurations will come with Intel's Core i7 silicon.
Alienware’s redesigned Aurora R9 brings stunning, sci-fi-inspired aesthetics
While it may be based on the same chassis as last year's Aurora R8, you wouldn't know it given that this year's Aurora R9 gaming desktop looks completely different from its predecessors. With a sci-fi aesthetic inspired by planes and jet engines, this is a laptop that looks unlike any other you've seen.
Exclusive: How Alienware dared to ditch black, boxy designs for something radical
With its new Legend design language, Alienware has been rapidly launching gaming peripherals, laptops, desktops, and monitors in this science fiction inspired design theme. Alienware's lead designers talk about the challenges and opportunities of bringing the Legend design ID to the Aurora R9 desktop.
LED lighting finally arrives on Falcon Northwest’s Talon gaming desktop redesign
If you want a custom built-to-order premium gaming PC from Falcon Northwest, you can finally choose from an option with LED lighting to complement your desktop aesthetics. The Talon 20th Anniversary Edition tower now comes with sleek glass panels to showcase your premium components inside.
HTC Viveport Streaming delivers all-access VR gaming for one monthly fee
HTC wants to make it easierto find and enjoy virtual reality experiences -- including apps and games -- by launching an all-access monthly subscription streaming service called Viveport Streaming. Priced at $13 a month, the service gives you access to a library of more than 2,000 titles made for VR.
You can now moonwalk on the moon with Nvidia’s A.I. and ray tracing tech
Thought Nvidia's remastered images of the Apollo 11 lunar landing using ray-tracing tech were impressive? Nvidia is now leveraging the power of artificial intelligence to let SIGGRAPH attendees create video selfies of themselves doing the moonwalk as if they were part of the Apollo 11 moonwalk.
Nvidia strategy to generate more ray tracing content starts with new RTX laptops
As part of Nvidia's strategy to get more creative professionals to use and create more content that supports ray-tracing, Nvidia announced 10 new RTX Studio laptops at SIGGRAPH. Made by Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Boxx, these mobile workstations brings support for RTX graphics in a thin and light form.
Corsair doubles down on gaming by acquiring boutique PC-maker Origin PC
Corsair is expanding its focus on the enthusiast gaming market, and it's doing that by acquiring boutique gaming PC-maker Origin PC. Though details of the deal weren't disclosed, Corsair revealed that future Origin PCs will come with Corsair's iCUE software and custom HydroX liquid cooling systems.
NZXT’s H510 PC case brings style and sophistication to your custom gaming rig
Are you looking at building your own gaming rig this summer? Be sure to check out NZXT's refreshed H-series case, which brings modern style to any game room. The H510 is a compact tower that features support for seven expansion slots, comes with USB-C support, and includes clever cable management features.
