Leaked AMD Ryzen 3000 mobile benchmarks look fit for thin, low-power laptops
AMD's unannounced ultra-low-power mobile chips designed for laptops could give Intel's Core M series a run for its money. Leaked benchmarks for the Ryzen 3000 mobile APUs show scores that are competitive against Intel's Core M series. Hopefully, we'll hear more news about AMD's APUs at CES next month.
Nvidia’s Jetson AGX Xavier module is designed to give robots better brains
Though it's not geared for consumers, you'll likely soon reap the benefits of Nvidia's Jetson AGX Xavier module. The system-on-a-chip is designed to give autonomous robots better performance, and Nvidia hopes it will be used inside every autonomous machine from delivery drones to medical imaging systems.
Microsoft could split up search and Cortana in the next Windows 10 release
Microsoft may be shifting direction on how searches are performed on Windows 10. Some Windows Insiders on the latest preview build of the OS noticed that Microsoft is splitting up Cortana and search. If this strategy is adopted, Microsoft could implement it on the Windows 10 Spring 2019 Update.
These are the worst passwords of 2018. Is yours on this list?
Many internet users continue to use easy to crack passwords, like "12345678," despite repeated warnings from security experts. SplashData has compiled a list of the top 100 worst passwords for 2018 and some familiar entries are on the list. We also offer a few steps you can take to add more security to your account.
Qualcomm’s dual-screen PC concept looks like two connected Surface Go tablets
Though we're seeing evolving concepts of how a dual-screen device should look like and function, Qualcomm may have taken an interesting approach. Rather than two screens powered by a single processor, a teaser showed what appears to be two Surface Go tablets housed inside -- and likely connected by -- a folio cover.
3DMark’s Port Royal lets you benchmark ray tracing on Nvidia’s RTX cards
Ever wondered what the difference in ray tracing performance is between Nvidia's new GeForce RTX 2070, 2080, and 2080 Ti cards? UL announced that its new Port Royal utility will help measure how well your GPU handles ray tracing. The tool is slated for an early January release as part of the 3DMark suite.
The Empire strikes your wallet with a $250 Star Wars keyboard
Thanks to a collaboration between Lucasfilm and NovelKeys, Star Wars fan can convert their desktop keyboard into something that looks like it came from a computer terminal in the Galactic Empire. The set includes replacement keycaps in either full Aurebesh or Aurebesh and English along with novelty iconography.
An inside look at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx, a revolutionary laptop processor
Surprisingly, the future of Windows isn’t steered by long-time Microsoft partners AMD or Intel. Instead, it’s Qualcomm, a veteran chip-maker with no PC experience, that’s proving a path forward in the post-PC era. Here's an inside look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: Windows on ARM done right.
Microsoft asks Edge Insiders for help with its new browser development
Microsoft is asking for user input and feedback to help it shape the future of its Edge browser, which debuted alongside Windows 10. After having announced a dramatic shift that will see Edge use Google's open-source Chromium rendering engine, Microsoft is asking users and developers for input and feedback.
Signed Steve Jobs memorabilia expected to fetch about $70,000 at auction
If you're interested in owning a piece of Apple history, a few artifacts with the handwriting of Steve Jobs will be available in two separate auctions. The first piece is an autographed copy of a rare first edition of Macworld magazine, while a second piece will be for a handwritten Apple I specifications sheet.
AMD’s Radeon graphics cards are nearly half off today only on Amazon
If you're a gamer or a VR enthusiast looking to buy a good graphics card at an affordable price, Amazon is discounting AMD's Radeon RX 580 and RX Vega 56 graphics cards today. The cards are nearly half off as part of the retailer's Deal of the Day promotion, but you have to act fast as the deal expires today.
Walmart denies that the Overpowered gaming PC has been canceled
When Walmart briefly pulled the listing for its branded Overpowered PC desktop on its website, there were rumors that the gaming rig had been canceled due to poor reception from gamers. However, that isn't the case, and Walmart had pulled the listing briefly to update the product page, partner Esports Arena noted.
Amazon’s Deal of the Day takes up to $700 off Dell’s refurbished XPS 13, XPS 15
If you're looking to score some savings off of some of the most popular Windows laptops on the market and don't mind buying a certified refurbished unit, Dell's XPS 13 and XPS 15 are discounted by as much as $700 on Amazon. In Amazon's Deal of the Day, Dell's refurbished Chromebooks are also discounted.
Google denies claim that it’s tracking internet users when incognito mode is on
After rival privacy-focused search engine reported that Google is following users on the internet to deliver personlized search results -- even when incognito mode is enabled -- Google released a statement denying those claims. Google claimed that DuckDuckGo's study was flawed, and that it's not tracking users.
A second Wells Fargo glitch results in the foreclosure of more homes
Wells Fargo bank is under fire again after revealing that a computer glitch resulted in the mistaken foreclosure of an additional 545 homes. This is the second computer-related error after Wells Fargo revealed in August the first error resulted in 400 homes being foreclosed in a federal assistance program.
Apple’s refurbished 15-inch MacBook Pro gets a $450 price cut on Amazon
As part of its Woot deals, Amazon is now selling refurbished models of Apple's 15-inch MacBook Pro with a discount. The discounted models start at $1,549, depending on the configuration, and are backed by a one-year Woot warranty. Amazon's discount applies only to the mid-2017 MacBook Pro, and not this year's models.
415,000 routers worldwide reportedly infected with cryptojacking malware
A cryptojacking malware that was initially discovered affecting more than 200,000 routers in Brazil now has grown to infect more than 415,000 routers worldwide. The malware's goal is to steal resources from computers to mine cryptocurrency in a scheme known as cryptojacking. Fortunately there is a fix.
AMD plans ray tracing cards, looks to compete with Nvidia’s premium GPUs in 2019
AMD may soon have an answer to Nvidia's high-end GeForce RTX series. CEO Lisa Su hinted that AMD will have a premium graphics option to take on its rival, suggesting the reason AMD had left Nvidia unchallenged so far in the space is because it was waiting for the ecosystem to fully support ray tracing.
Skype’s real-time A.I. captions and subtitles aim for better collaboration
Microsoft enabled a feature that brings real-time translation and transcription to your Skype video calls. Launched to celebrate the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the closed-captioning feature aims to use A.I. to break down communication barriers to foster better collaboration.
Intel promises new experiences for its upcoming discrete GPUs in 2020
Intel confirmed that it is on track to launch new discrete graphics cards in 2020, which will have a different architecture from the now cancelled Larrabee prototype. Though Intel did not reveal much about the upcoming GPU, the company stated that it is focusing on delivering new consumer experiences with the cards.
Microsoft leans on A.I. to bring real-time closed-captioning to PowerPoint
Microsoft is relying on artificial intelligence technology to deliver real-time closed-captioning of PowerPoint presentations. The latest move will make PowerPoint more accessible to people with disabilities or those who speak foreign languages, as A.I. will deliver translation or transcription of the presentation.
Nvidia researchers use artificial intelligence to upgrade your game’s graphics
Artificial intelligence can be used to improve an existing game's graphics by adding more texture, lighting, and details to existing scenes. By using machine learning to study existing videos, researchers discovered that they could use A.I. to render realistic scenes in real-time, allowing old games to be remastered.
Apple quietly delays Blackmagic eGPU Pro ship date to December
Without any explanation, Apple has updated its web store to reflect a new December ship date for the Blackmagic eGPU Pro. Originally slated to be released in November, the Pro edition of the Mac-focused eGPU brings the performance of AMD's Radeon RX Vega 56 graphics cards to Thunderbolt 3-equipped Macs.
Microsoft’s customizable PC could arrive in 2020 with new Surface Monitor
If you ever dreamed of being able to update the important internal components of your all-in-one desktop, Microsoft may make those dreams a reality by 2020. In his book, Brad Sams claims that Microsoft's Surface Studio monitor could launch in 2020 with a modular twist and that Project Andromeda may go "big."
Scammers’ latest phishing attacks are using that little green padlock to fool you
Hackers are now building fake sites with secure HTTPS connections in the hope of fooling users into believing that their phishing website is in fact legitimate. Because these fraudulent sites rely on a secure connection, hackers are able to bypass the security warnings on most browsers.
Google confirms virtual desktop support will eventually arrive on Chromebooks
Google is looking at ways to make Chrome OS a better alternative to Apple's MacOS and Microsoft's Windows 10 platforms, and one way to do that is by introducing a virtual desktop. Though Google has confirmed that Chromebooks will be getting the virtual desktop feature in the future, a timeline was not given.
Sennheiser’s flawed headphone software is a Trojan horse hackers could exploit
Sennheiser may have its own version of Lenovo's Superfish bug on its hands. Though you may not expect headphones to be a cybersecurity risk, Sennheiser's flawed HeadSetup utility could expose your PC to hackers due to weak cryptographic keys that could easily be decrypted by a malicious hacker.
Tab Groups could be a dream for multitaskers working in browser tabs
Multi-taskers who open multiple tabs inside a browser know how easy it is to get lost inside Chrome. Google may be working on a solution that's not dissimilar to MacOS Mojave's desktop Stacks, to help you keep your Chrome experience organized. The answer could arrive in Tab Groups if Google launches this feature.
Amazon breach exposes an unknown number of email addresses
Ahead of the busy Black Friday shopping event, Amazon suffered a data breach. The online retailer blamed a technical error for exposing your email address, though it stressed that your password was not affected and a fix has been implemented. Still, Amazon has not disclosed any details about this incident.
Service restored after glitch locks out Microsoft Office 365 business users
Microsoft has applied a hotfix to restore account access to its business customers on Azure and Office 365. The account lockouts reported in the early morning hours of Monday, November 19, were caused by a glitch that caused Microsoft's multifactor authentication system to go down globally.
Crypto hangover could take blame for Nvidia’s potential GeForce RTX 2060 delay
One possible reason why Nvidia has not announced a shipping date for its GeForce RTX 2060 GPU could be due to the cryptocurrency mining bubble burst. The company blamed oversupply of existing GTX 1060 cards from what it calls the crypto hangover, and it will likely need to clear out existing cards.
Apple discontinues AirPort Extreme, Time Capsule as it exits Wi-Fi router business
Apple is making a full exit out of the Wi-Fi router business, as it has officially stopped selling its remaining AirPort models. Apple had previously stopped selling the AirPort Express, and now its website and retail stores no longer offer the AirPort Extreme or AirPort Time Capsule routers.
Microsoft’s Windows 10 Mail client goes freemium with the introduction of ads
Microsoft's Windows 10 Mail app is about to get a new feature: Ads. Microsoft quietly acknowledged that banner ads will begin to show up inside the Windows Mail app, regardless of which email service you use. The company claimed that ad revenues will be used to support product development in the future.
Latest SMS breach could allow hackers access to your online accounts
More than 26 million SMS messages may have been exposed as a result of a security breach. The breach stems from a telecommunication firm not securing its online database, giving potential hackers easy access to text messages, some of which contained two-factor authentication codes and password reset links.