The M2 MacBook Air runs hot when pushed to the brink, but a few aftermarket thermal pads can drastically reduce throttling. | Continue reading
Sega is bringing out a new Mega Drive Mini to celebrate its 30th anniversary, but we don't know who is building the hardware yet -- and given ATGames' mixed track record, that matters. The post Sega Is Prepping a Mega Drive Mini, but Who’s Building It? appeared first on ExtremeTe … | Continue reading
The next generation of digital broadcast standards will introduce new user-hostile, anti-privacy tracking methods, including the ability to know exactly what you watch and when you watch it. The post Next-Generation TVs Include Viewer Tracking, Personalized Ads appeared first on … | Continue reading
Whether you're looking for very last-minute shopping ideas or just on the hunt for solid bargains, retailers are still offering great deals for the holiday season. And depending on the items and delivery location, you can still get some of them delivered in time for Christmas day … | Continue reading
It's the same experience you get on a PC, which is probably why the developer feels justified pricing it like a full PC game.The post Civilization VI Comes to iPad with a Whopping $60 Price Tag appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
America needs cleaner skies in big cities and less energy consumption. EVs helps with both. A continued EV/PHEV tax credit keeps automakers and battery researchers US-based.The post The Restored $7,500 Tax Credit Helps the US, Not Just EV Buyers appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple wants to combine its iPhone, iPad, and macOS applications and give developers a way to write apps that scale across all three product families. It's a good idea, but a risky one.The post Apple Wants to Combine Mac and iOS Apps. Can it Succeed Where Microsoft Failed? appeare … | Continue reading
LG is bringing a brace of monitors to CES to show off new display technologies, HDR support, and a 5K Ultrawide 21:9 panel with 600 nits of brightness. Fun times. The post LG Unveils Nano IPS HDR, 5K Ultrawide Monitors appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
If you're curious about dipping your toe into this brave new world, putting out a simple stream is surprisingly easy.The post How to Stream on Twitch appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
One mission seeks to explore the second largest moon in the solar system, and the other would grab a piece of a comet and return it to Earth.The post NASA New Frontiers Finalists: Titan Quadcopter, Comet Sample Return Mission appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
DARPA is looking for a chip that can't be hacked, and it may have found a University of Michigan team that can build it. The post DARPA, University of Michigan Team Up to Build ‘Unhackable’ Chip appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Honda's on a roll with new cars and new technologies, while Cadillac and Nissan bookend autonomous drive methods. Here's our automotive favorites for 2018.The post ExtremeTech’s Best Cars and Car Tech for 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Micron is prepping a major rollout of GDDR6 in GPUs, cryptocurrency miners, and next-generation activities like VR and deep learning. GDDR5 has had a good long run, but it's on its way out the door. The post Micron Ramps Up GDDR6 Production, Focuses On Cryptocurrency, Gaming, VR … | Continue reading
It's not a "normal" photo, but it wouldn't be hard to replicate this hack.The post Windows Hello Facial Recognition Bypassed with a Photo appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Got an older PC you want to upgrade to Windows 10 for free before the window closes? Looking to buy a copy of the OS and upgrade that way? We step through the two upgrade options and the pros and cons of each.The post How to Upgrade to Windows 10 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
If your iPhone feels slower, that might be thanks to Apple and its desire to offer you "the best experience."The post Apple Admits, Unbelievably, It Slows Down Older iPhones appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A Danish team suggests that cosmic rays from a supernova can affect cloud cover, and thus, Earth's climate -- but many scientists remain unconvinced.The post Study Claims Supernovas Affect Cloud Formation, But Scientists Remain Skeptical appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Developer Niantic is preparing to roll out a new "AR+" mode that makes Pokémon look like they're truly part of the world around you.The post Enhanced Augmented Reality Coming to Pokémon GO on iOS appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Seagate is working on a new line of hard drives that could double the performance of current models. The post Seagate’s New Multi-Actuator Could Double Hard Drive Speeds appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
As 2017 coasts to an end, we ExtremeTech writers have spent a good chunk of our time this month looking back at what we enjoyed most. The post The Top 5 Games We Played in 2017 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The new Windows Insider build previews features that'll eventually drop in Redstone 4 -- and there's a lot of new features, UI improvements, and capabilities to like. The post Major New Windows Insider Build Introduces Timeline, Sets appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Don't freak out! If you're not done shopping for Christmas yet, there are still deals to be had. While some items simply won't make it in time for the day itself, there's a decent selection of gear that has free two-day or one-day shipping – especially for those of us with Prime … | Continue reading
Starting next year, developers will need to support more recent Android features, and in 2019 64-bit support will be mandatory.The post Google: Future Android Apps Must Be 64-bit and Support Updated APIs appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Will SpaceX actually get the Falcon Heavy in the air on time? SpaceX founder Elon Musk has posted some photos of the nearly finished rocket that give us some hope. The post Elon Musk Teases Assembled Falcon Heavy Rocket Ahead of Launch appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
After raising over a billion dollars, controversial startup Magic Leap is finally ready to unveil its first product, a developer kit featuring its unique mixed reality headset.The post Magic Leap Takes the Covers Off Its First Mixed Reality Headset appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The entire 100-entry list is available on SplashData's site, but the top five worst are 123456, password, 12345678, qwerty, and 12345. The post The Worst Passwords of 2017 Include ‘password,’ ‘123456,’ and ‘starwars’ appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The Win GPD is a micro Windows 10 system that packs an Atom SoC and Windows 10 Home into a 5.5-inch display with attached keyboard and gaming controllers. Its successor aims to up its game with a much larger portfolio of supported titles. The post New Handheld Windows PC Launches … | Continue reading
A cracked screen today might cost you hundreds of dollars to fix, but a new material accidentally developed by researchers in Tokyo might lead to phone screens that heal themselves after a crack.The post New Polymer Could Lead to Phone Screen That Heals When Cracked appeared firs … | Continue reading
Test data confirms Apple iPhones are slowing down on the latest iOS builds as their batteries degrade. Apple is creating a problem for itself that didn't previously exist.The post Geekbench: Apple Is Throttling iPhone Performance Based on Battery Life appeared first on ExtremeTec … | Continue reading
The new Samsung CHG90 is an ultra-ultra-wide display with a 32:9 aspect ratio, AMD FreeSync support, and the first panel to support VESA's new DisplayHDR 600 brightness standard.The post Samsung’s Stunning 49-inch Gaming Monitor First to be DisplayHDR-Certified appeared first on … | Continue reading
A team of researchers from UCLA and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has spent the last decade developing a process to analyze the rocks to find out if it does contain the oldest fossils in the world.The post Oldest Fossils Ever Found Dated to 3.5 Billion Years Ago appeared fi … | Continue reading
Mozilla teamed up with Mr. Robot to build an add on that stealth-installed itself, then changed how web pages looked when accessed. What could possibly go wrong? The post Mozilla Pulls Mr. Robot Add-On From Firefox Amid Blowback appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
They're calling it a "Jack of All Trades" malware because it has modules for just about everything from serving up ads to mining cryptocurrency until your battery explodes.The post New Android Malware Mines Cryptocurrency So Hard it Fries Your Battery appeared first on ExtremeTec … | Continue reading
AMD's next-gen Navi GPU has tipped up in online driver remarks and could be headed for a launch in Q3 2018. The post AMD’s Next-Generation Navi GPU Could Ship by Late 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Nissan ProPilot Assist does what it claims: drive for you on divided highways. At under $800, it's a great deal. The post Hands On With Nissan ProPilot Assist: Self-Driving for Affordable Cars appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Google's Chrome 64 now allows you to block audio automatically on sites that autoplay video. It's a welcome feature that we hope other sites copy. The post Chrome 64 Lets You Mute Autoplaying Video appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Before we can set up camp, it's important to know how much water there is and where it is. That's the goal of NASA's Resource Prospector, a rover that's started getting more attention as its expected launch in the early 2020s approaches.The post NASA’s Next Lunar Rover Will Drill … | Continue reading
Samsung may be looking to slow Apple's momentum with an earlier-than-expected unveiling of the Galaxy S9.The post Samsung May Announce Galaxy S9 in February 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Christmas is one week away from today, and last-minute shoppers are running out of runway. Still need to finish off your list before the big day comes? Place your order now, and you'll likely get most of them delivered in time for the holiday. And if you don't celebrate, you can … | Continue reading
Intel's new Stratix 10 MX family launched today, with the first-ever implementation of HBM2.The post Intel’s new Stratix 10 MX FPGA Taps HBM2 For Massive Memory Bandwidth appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
'Oumuamua isn't an alien craft, but it is a really strange asteroid.The post No Radio Signals Found Emanating From Interstellar Visitor appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
NASA is looking for a second stage replacement rocket design, and may work with companies like Blue Origin to deploy one.The post NASA May Team Up With Blue Origin to Cut SLS Costs appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
If you're looking for a powerful gaming laptop for less than a grand, this deal from Lenovo is huge. The Legion Y720 does weigh in at a whopping seven pounds, but you'll be able to enjoy full HD gaming even when you're away from home.The post ET Deals: Save 30% on a Lenovo Legion … | Continue reading
Intel has signed a deal with another major hyperscale data center. Baidu may not be a familiar name in the US, but it's the largest search engine by far in China.The post AMD Will Build Epyc Servers for Baidu, China’s Largest Search Engine appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft's Windows 10 is a solid OS, but that doesn't mean everyone is happy with it. This guide will walk you through the process of uninstalling Windows 10 and the issues to watch out for when you do. The post How to Uninstall Windows 10 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Google's augmented reality aspirations aren't dead, but they're changing.The post Google Is Killing its Tango Augmented Reality Platform appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The PS4 and PS4 Pro hit massive sales records this week, while the Xbox and Xbox One still turned in a solid showing. So far, however, MS is still lagging Sony in monthly sales. We'll see if December changes their standings. The post Sony’s PS4 Still Outsold Microsoft in November … | Continue reading
This is it! Ten days left until Christmas is here, so anyone who still has shopping left to do is starting to feel the pressure. Luckily, there are still enough live deals to successfully shop for everyone on your list without breaking the bank. And if you act fast, shipping will … | Continue reading