Nvidia’s RTX shows how Neil Armstrong would appear if Apollo 11 landed today
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, Nvidia is using the real-time ray tracing capabilities of its RTX graphics to show what the iconic moon images from 1969 would look like if they had been captured today. Nvidia applied the properties of light to remaster the photos.
Amazon Prime Day discounts makes upgrading to RTX graphics even more affordable
Gamers looking for a bit of extra boost can save some money during Amazon's Prime Day event by upgrading their graphics cards. Amazon is offering sales — taking as much as 17% off the list price — of high-end RTX graphics cards. You can choose between the RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 2080, or RTX 2070.
Alienware m15 headlines Dell’s gaming PC sale to take on Amazon’s Prime Day
Dell is running its own promotions on a range of gaming PCs and laptops to take on Amazon's Prime Day. With its July Cyber Monday event, you can save up to $710 on the Alienware m15. If you want more affordable options, the Dell G3 and G7 15 are both discounted, along with the Aurora desktop.
Powerful upgrades turn 4th-gen Raspberry Pi into a more capable $35 desktop
The Raspberry Pi 4 is not just an iterative upgrade from the preceding model -- it helps to transform this tool created for hobbyists into an even more capable and affordable desktop PC alternative. Starting at $35, the Raspberry Pi 4 comes with a more powerful ARM processor, more RAM, and more ports.
Asus ProArt PA90 review
Because of its compact size, the Asus ProArt PA90 makes use of an innovative motorized lid design to keep its liquid-cooled 9th-gen Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia Quadro graphics inside cool. But this isn’t just a design gimmick – the ProArt PA90 is a very capable workstation designed for creatives.
PowerPoint is easier than ever with Microsoft’s new A.I. tools
Microsoft is bringing the power of artificial intelligence to PowerPoint with new tools to help Office 365 users tell impactful stories. These tools make it easy to design stunning slides by suggesting designs, add context to your data, and even help you become a better speaker through smarter coaching.
Microsoft’s foldable patent paves way for a durable PC folding screen
A recently uncovered patent reveals that Microsoft is hard at work on making foldable screens more durable, and the results could potentially make it into Centaurus. If Microsoft commercializes its work, Centaurus could come with a reinforced display to make it more durable and less prone to damage.
Apple’s new 6K display costs $5,000 and can maintain 1,000 nits of brightness
Apple unveiled its pro-quality monitor designed for creative professionals. Dubbed the Pro Display XDR, Apple's panel costs a whopping $5,000, and and comes with 6K resolution, a bright panel, high contrast, and the ability for Mac Pro users to link up to six panels together for a total of 120 million pixels.
Apple’s new sign-in feature brings a secure way to log in to your iOS 13 apps
Apple is reducing the friction of signing into your favorite app by giving developers access to the company's new sign-in button. Like similar buttons that allow you to sign in with your Google or Facebook accounts, Apple's button makes it easy to log in, but comes with added security and privacy benefits.
RIP Andromeda, and long live Microsoft’s dual-screen Centaurus PC
It's been reported that Microsoft has shown off its dual-screen laptop prototype, known as Centaurus, to employees internally, suggesting that the device could launch soon. Unlike Project Andromeda, which was a pocketable device, Centaurus is described as a larger device, making it more like a dual-screen notebook.
Samsung’s updated Notebook 7 is ready for gaming with discrete GPU support
Samsung updated its Notebook 7 line of laptops with a new sleek and modern metal design and 8th-Gen Intel processors. The upgraded 15-inch variant of the Notebook 7 also comes with support for Nvidia's discrete graphics, making these laptops suitable for casual gaming and creative work while mobile.
From dual screens to wood finishes: The 4 weirdest laptops at Computex
If you thought laptops are boring, think again! There are a number of fun, weird, and innovative laptop designs that were shown off at Computex, including HP's wood-cloaked Envy notebooks, Asus' ZenBook Pro Duo with a massive Touch Bar-inspired secondary screen, and two Intel dual-screen concepts.
Ice Lake is here. Intel’s 10th-gen CPUs boast large gains in speed and graphics
With Moore's Law slowing, Intel is focusing on different ways to deliver performance improvements. Although 10th-Gen CPUs debut with a new, smaller 10nm design, performance gains are largely driven by the use of A.I., faster wireless networking, robust Gen 11 Iris Plus Graphics, and efficient ports.
How Intel is using Project Athena to bring future laptop designs to the present
Intel is outlining the requirements for Project Athena. Described as an innovation project to help OEM partners build the most advanced laptops, Project Athena is intended to deliver a consistent computing experience to users with reliable expectations on power, performance, and battery life.
Lenovo and Qualcomm show off Project Limitless, the first Snapdragon 8cx PC
Lenovo is making a big bet on a 5G future for PCs. The company is partnering with Qualcomm for Project Limitless in a bid to deliver an ultra-fast Always Connected PC experience. Details were light on the project, but the device will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8cx processor and Snapdragon X55 5G modem.
AMD’s long-awaited Ryzen 3 has arrived, and it includes a $499 12-core monster
At Computex, AMD announced additional products that will utilize the same 7nm architecture that it debuted earlier this year at CES with the Radeon VII graphics. The new products include the Ryzen 3 processors, based on AMD's new Zen 2 cores, AMD's new Navi graphics in the Radeon 5000 series, and Rome processor.
Microsoft might finally embrace USB-C on next-gen Surface Pro 7
A patent filing from Microsoft suggests that the company is working on bringing its Surface Pro 7 into the future. An illustration in the patent suggests Microsoft may finally embrace the USB-C port for its tablet, though this feature may come at the expense of the magnetic Surface Connect charging port.
Apple’s updated MacBook Pro may be twice as fast, but can it handle the gains?
Apple updated its MacBook Pro laptops with Intel's latest processors, giving these pro-grade laptops up to a 2x speed improvement. The smaller 13-inch models now come with Intel's eighth-gen processors, while the larger 15-inch laptops top out with an eight-core ninth-Gen Intel CPU and discrete AMD graphics.
Amazon’s one-day sale takes up to 69 percent off wireless accessories
Amazon is hosting a one-day sale that will take off as much as 69 percent on some essential gaming accessories. If you already have a great mobile gaming laptop or a desktop rig, you can add an upgraded keyboard, mouse, or router to boost your gaming performance and save some money through Amazon's sale.
HP slashes $200 off Spectre x360 laptops in Memorial Day deal
Just in time for Memorial Day, HP's premium line of Spectre x360 convertible laptops are now discounted by $200. Both the Spectre x360 13-inch and Spectre x360 15-inch are discounted, and various configurations are available as part of the promotion. The 15-inch version also supports discrete Nvidia graphics.
SanDisk’s $450 microSD card adds 1TB more storage to your Surface Pro
SanDisk's Extreme microSD card slot with 1TB capacity is finally available for purchase. If you own smartphones, laptops or PCs with a microSD or SD card slot like the Microsoft Surface Go, Surface Pro 6, or Samsung Galaxy S10, you can now add more capacity to store your photos, videos, and files.
ZombieLoad is Meltdown resurrected. Here’s how to secure your PC right now
Researchers have discovered four new distinct ways of attacking a computer powered by Intel processors that will leave personal data vulnerable and exposed. Similar to last year's Meltdown and Spectre flaws, the new flaw, dubbed MDS, allows an attacker access to data in the chip's buffer zone.
Take $339 off the newest XPS 13 laptop with Dell’s latest promo
Want to look good in boardrooms and on video conference while saving a cool $339? Now you can, thanks to Dell's discount on the latest XPS 13 model. Dell addressed a big complaint with its beloved Ultrabook, and the top-mounted webcam now makes you look even better on video conference calls.
AMD’s leaked 16-core Ryzen 3000 series could make multitasking a pleasure
AMD is about to throw even more power into its next-generation Ryzen 3000 processor. The silicon is expected to debut with 16 cores and 32 threads, making it a powerful chip for multitasking, gaming, and creative work. It's also been recently revealed that the chip could debut with a maximum speed of 4.2GHz.
Armagadd-on explained: What Firefox learned when expired certificates made havoc
Every mistake is a learning opportunity, and Firefox shows that it is taking this adage to heart in light of the recent armagadd-on incident. Earlier this month, all of Firefox's add-ons stopped functioning as a result of an expired security certificate, and Firefox detailed what happened in a blog post.
Logitech’s wireless G502 Lightspeed is faster than wired gaming mice
Logitech has upgraded its wired G502 Hero with wireless capabilities. The new G502 Lightspeed is a gaming mouse that outperforms wired rivals, delivering accurate tracking and low-latency response. With the optional wireless charging mouse pad, you never have to plug in the G502 Lightpseed to charge it.
Apple’s newest Mac Mini gets a $200 price cut, the first deal we’ve seen
Apple's latest Mac Mini -- the late-2018 model -- is now on sale for up to $200 off its regular retail price. B&H Photo is running a special promo that takes between $50 to $200 off of the Mac Mini, so now is a good time to buy if you've been eyeing Apple's diminutive MacOS-powered desktop.
Intel’s three new Project Athena labs will help pave the way to 5G PCs
Intel announced it is opening Project Athena labs in three cities in June, a move that could pave the way for 5G laptops. The effort could be seen as a response to Qualcomm's emerging Always-On PC initiative. Intel claims that its first advanced Project Athena laptops will debut in the second half of the year.
With Chrome Portals, Google makes websites feel more like web apps
Google is on a mission to make Chrome faster and more powerful, and that journey starts with Portals and Web Packages. Web Packaging allows web pages to load faster, while Portals lets users travel within the same site or across different sites more fluidly, similar to how apps work today.