This Windows Core OS concept feels like the future I’ve always wanted
Microsoft is rumored to debut its own Windows Core OS-powered device at its upcoming Oct. 2 hardware event. But this concept mock-up takes the potential of a modular operating system to the next level, showing how it would function in active workplaces that might not have access to a desktop interface.
Facebook’s Horizon VR world looks like Second Life all over again
At Oculus Connect 6, Facebook announced a new social VR platform called Facebook Horizon. It won't launch in beta until 2020, but will let users build their own avatar, explore worlds, play games, and even create their own environments using the built-in creator tools. Sound familiar? It's Second Life all over again.
Facebook reconfirms it’s working on AR glasses, just weeks after leak said it was
At its annual Oculus Connect 6 keynote, Facebook took to the stage and confirmed that it is indeed working on a set of AR glasses. The confirmation comes just weeks after a leaked report was published that indicated the company was working Ray-Ban on a project that's set to launch in a few years.
AMD’s Threadripper 3000 will launch in November. Here’s the first official image
AMD has officially announced that its third-generation Threadripper processor will launch in November. The release of Threadripper 3000 has always been scheduled for 2019, though recent 7nm supply issues had cast some doubt on AMD's ability to deliver its promise for a 3rd-gen Threadripper this year.
Intel awards five more laptops with Project Athena badges
Ahead of IFA 2019, Intel has announced the expansion of its Project Athena program,which now includes more laptops from Dell, HP, and Lenovo. These new laptops will be sold with the Engineered for Mobile Performance badge, allowing Intel to play a more direct role in selling to potential buyers.
The best laptop deals for Labor Day 2019: XPS, Spectre, ThinkPad, and more
Labor Day is one of the best weeks of the year to pick up a new laptop, and we have the roundup of the best discounts on offer. Whether you're looking for a sleek Dell XPS 13 for school or a robust ThinkPad X1 Carbon for work, these are some of the best laptop deals you'll find all year.
Windows 10 tablet mode isn’t disappearing, but it’s now harder to find
Microsoft has announced the latest Windows 10 Insider build, which includes some changes to how a 2-in-1 hybrid laptop will deal with "tablet posture." When a keyboard is removed from the screen, such as on a Surface Pro, Windows will no longer prompt you to enter tablet mode as it currently does.
The Galaxy Book S is the most exciting Samsung laptop I’ve ever seen
The Galaxy Book S is the newest laptop from Samsung, but unlike a lot of other laptops the company has launched, this one has my interest. Its ultra-portable design is the most eye-catching feature it has, but it's the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx CPU that has me curious.
Intel unveils 10th-gen CPUs with significantly improved integrated graphics
Intel's highly-anticipated 10th-gen chips have finally arrived. The first batch is mobile-only, including both U-series and Y-series processors. For the first time, we have a good idea of just how powerful these chips will be, including the addition of new Iris Plus integrated graphics.
The best mouse deals for Prime Day 2019: Razer, Logitech, and more
This year's big shopping event, Amazon Prime Day, offers some fantastic discounts on mice. We've scoured this year's sales and made picks for what we think are the best mice you can buy on Prime Day. Whether it's for gaming or for work, you're bound to find something here that suits your needs.
The 12-inch MacBook was Apple’s most revolutionary laptop. That couldn’t save it
Apple's most experimental laptop, the 12-inch MacBook, has been canned. Rife with controversy from the very beginning, this expensive, futuristic laptop seemed destined to be the future of the MacBook lineup. What does the death of the 12-inch MacBook mean for the future of Mac laptops?
AMD Radeon RX 5700 and 5700 XT review
AMD has launched its new Navi graphics cards, the RX 5700 and RX 5700 XT. We've given the new cards a spin, putting them through the paces of our standard suite of tests and benchmarks. Has AMD finally toppled Nvidia or did the recent RTX Super cards put a damper on how these news perform?
Nvidia RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super review
Nvidia has launched its new RTX Super cards, set to preemptively upset AMD's Navi victory parade this week. We took the new RTX 2060 Super and RTX 2070 Super GPUs for a spin, seeing how they perform in benchmarks and games. The results just might worthy of the 'Super' branding after all.
The Surface Centaurus might run Android apps, but is that a good idea?
A new leak hints that Microsoft's rumored Project Centaurus is a dual-screen device that will run Android apps. Microsoft and Google working together seems like a strange proposition at first, but maybe this is just what Microsoft needs to save its desperately-ignored Windows tablet mode.
OLED laptops have returned, but read this before buying one
Whether it's for gaming or content creation, OLED laptops have returned. However, they are only available in certain laptops such as the Dell XPS 15 or the new Alienware m15. I took the latter for a spin to see if OLED screens make a big enough difference to be worth the cost. Is OLED the future of laptop screens?
The true advantage of AMD’s next-gen chips isn’t power, it’s platforms
AMD announced some impressive new processors and GPUs at E3 this week, with plenty of muscle to flex. But the real strength of AMD in the future isn't its power -- or even its price. It's the cross-platform scalability, providing chips for everything from game streaming services to mobile devices.
How to watch AMD’s E3 Next Horizon Gaming press conference
AMD is scheduled to deliver a press conference to kick off E3 on Monday, June 10. The presentation is set to focus on gaming, and we expect to hear more about the company's new Navi RX 5000 graphics cards. The event will be broadcast live, so here's all the details on how to follow along.
