Pre-orders for the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus start today at 3AM ET, and the units start shipping on September 22nd. Even better, all of the major wireless carriers have some sort of promotion aimed at lowering your out-of-pocket cost. We're not sure how long pre-orders will be open, so … | Continue reading
Blizzard wants to keep pushing out more Overwatch content, but the company reports that its efforts to combat community toxicity are slowing its other updates. The post Blizzard’s Overwatch Community is So Toxic, It’s Slowing Patch Updates appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Face ID, Animojis, and Portrait Lighting effects in the iPhone X are all made possible by its new TrueDepth camera and sensor system. We look into how, and how well, it works.The post How Apple’s iPhone X TrueDepth Camera Works appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Google has debuted an ad campaign for an event on October 4th, where it promises to unveil a smarter smartphone.The post Google Teases October 4th Pixel 2 Unveiling appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple is talking up the machine learning and AI capabilities of its next-gen smartphone, but what can the A11 Bionic actually do -- and why are so many companies focusing on developing these types of solutions? The post What to Expect From Apple’s Neural Engine in the A11 Bionic … | Continue reading
A new security flaw affects billions of devices -- with a "b" -- and anything that can communicate with the Bluetooth protocol. Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android products are all affected. The post New Bluetooth Malware Affects Billions of Devices, Requires No Pairing appeared fir … | Continue reading
Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone X announcements legitimized the Qi wireless charging standard. Here's how to adapt your car (and home). If you have an Android phone, you may have Qi now.The post iPhone X Rollout Means In-Car Wireless Charging Will Be Standard (Eventually) appeared fi … | Continue reading
All the pieces are in place to track Cassini during its final maneuver, including a giant communication facility in Australia, which will receive Cassini's data in real time.The post NASA’s Cassini Probe Will Collide With Saturn This Friday appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Seeing combustion engine cars endangered circa 2040-2050, automakers are showing plenty of concept EVs--even with range up to 500 miles, which is easy (in a concept).The post Best Electric Cars at the 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Windows 10 users can still 'opt-out' of updates by turning Windows Update off altogether. Can you get away with doing so, without risking major security problems? The post Should Windows 10 Power Users Shut Off Windows Update? appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Are you gearing up for the holiday season? If you'd like to get your shopping out of the way early this year, today's deals are worth checking out. Whether you're looking for a Bluetooth speaker, affordable cables, or a 4K camera, there's something here for just about everyone.Th … | Continue reading
Apple's new 4K Apple TV, and its 4K content pricing, are a big win for consumers. Other companies are likely to push for the same kinds of deals that Apple can get.The post Apple’s 4K Content Pricing Strategy is a Very Smart Move appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple's new iPhone 8 and iPhone X are stealing headlines, but how well do they compare with the Galaxy Note 8? Let's find out.The post Apple iPhone X vs. iPhone 8 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Specs Compared appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The Apple Watch Series 3 looks a lot like the existing watch, but it has a cellular data option. Your carrier is at the ready to take a little more money from you every month for that feature, too.The post New Apple Watch Adds Cellular, Carriers Ready to Charge You for It appeare … | Continue reading
Nintendo has promised its NES Classic Edition is headed back into production with new shipments coming in 2018. The company has a chance to expand and build on the product's popularity, assuming it can build enough to satisfy existing demand this time around. The post Nintendo Wi … | Continue reading
A company called SkyCool Systems is leveraging an interesting quirk of physics to improve cooling efficiency by beaming heat into space. All it takes is a very fancy mirror.The post Beaming Heat into Space Could Make Your Air Conditioner More Efficient appeared first on ExtremeTe … | Continue reading
As summer comes to an end, Apple begins ramping up the production of its newest products. Today at 1PM ET (10AM PT), Apple will be holding a special event at the brand new Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino.The post Apple Special Event Live Blog: iPhone 8, iOS 11, macOS High Sierra, … | Continue reading
Samsung is introducing a new process node and still pushing ahead with EUV rollouts. Will the long-delayed manufacturing technology finally enter production in the next few years? The post Samsung Announces New 11nm Process, Targets EUV Ramp in 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Need an affordable lightweight laptop for your commute? This 14-inch Inspiron 14 7000 from Dell is a splendid option. Measuring just three-quarters of an inch thick, and weighing well under four pounds, this tiny laptop is a great companion for your travels.The post ET Deals: Sav … | Continue reading
New benchmark results for the Core i7-8700K have leaked, suggesting Intel gets some significant uplift from its higher core counts. The post Intel Coffee Lake Benchmarks Leak, Launch Rumored for October 5 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Kaspersky Labs' alleged ties to Russian intelligence have hit the company's bottom line, with Best Buy now refusing to stock its products. The post Best Buy Will No Longer Sell Kaspersky Antivirus appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
More new SUVs and crossovers, some sedans for the new year. Look for gas engines performing like diesels -- and more automakers vowing to provide more electrified models. The post Top 10 Tech Cars to Watch for in 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Advances in phone cameras mean we need new image quality benchmarks; enter the latest version of DxOMark Mobile.The post DxOMark Mobile Adds Bokeh, Zoom, Motion Camera Tests appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple's new iPhone X (that's the leaked brand name) is reportedly facing a severe manufacturing shortage, and demand may outstrip supply. The post Apple’s Anniversary iPhone X Faces ‘Severe Short Supply’ appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Nintendo says it's planning to ramp up production this time rather than ignore the problem.The post Nintendo Says SNES Classic Production Will Be ‘Dramatically Increased’ appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Various solutions have been suggested to combat space junk, but The Aerospace Corporation says its Brane Craft will be able to deal with space debris efficiently.The post NASA Funds Ultra-Thin Spacecraft for Clearing Space Junk appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
If you're ready to start your career in IT, you'll probably want to invest in a wide selection of certifications. Many companies require a handful of certifications to even be considered for a position, so now's the time to start studying. And thanks to today's deal from Skillwis … | Continue reading
Tesla unlocks the 60 kWh Model S and Model X. They're actually 75 kWh cars with a software restrictor. Owners can buy a full-time unlock for $2,000.The post Tesla Upped Range (for a Week) for Hurricane Irma Exodus appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft and Facebook are teaming up, launching a new neural network standard. Models built using the ONNX standard will be able to move between various frameworks rather than being limited to a single solution. The post Microsoft, Facebook Unveil Open Standard for AI, Deep Lear … | Continue reading
The fallout from the Equifax disaster last week keeps piling up, and not much of it is good. There are severe limits to the aid the company is offering and its security practices continue to be terrible.The post The Equifax Situation Continues to Worsen appeared first on ExtremeT … | Continue reading
Equifax is happy to tell you if your data has been stolen, and to offer you an identity theft prevention service subscription. All you have to do is agree not to sue the company or join a class action lawsuit. The post Equifax: Give Up Your Right to Sue, and Then We’ll Tell You i … | Continue reading
Google has announced the impending shutdown of the desktop Drive app, which some have interpreted as a massive loss of functionality. What's actually happening is that Google is moving users to a pair of new desktop apps, which it began testing a few months ago.The post Google Is … | Continue reading
12 fully-electric BMWs, Minis, Rolls-Royces by 2025. Mini Electric, i car between i3 and i8 due at Frankfurt show.The post BMW: We’ll Have 25 Electrified Models by 2025 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
This one's easy: Think "Star Wars."The post RED Reveals Tech Behind Its Upcoming Holographic Phone Display appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
If you're on public WiFi at the library or a coffee shop, anyone can look at your unencrypted traffic. Even if you're online at home, your ISP and government might very well be snooping on your day-to-day activities. Thankfully, investing in a VPN is incredibly affordable. Take a … | Continue reading
The new Leaf accelerates faster, rides more quietly, and looks better inside and out than the last one. It also has more usable range than before. We take one for a spin.The post 2018 Nissan Leaf EV First Drive: 150 Miles, Pro Pilot Assist Highway Driving appeared first on Extrem … | Continue reading
Google is reportedly interested in HTC's handheld business, but is this just a repeat of the Motorola debacle, or something more enduring? The post Google May Snap Up HTC’s Phone Business appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Equifax has announced a mammoth breach of its security, with social security numbers, addresses, names, and other personally identifiable information stolen from 143 million accounts.The post Equifax Reports Enormous Security Breach, 143 Million Accounts Affected appeared first o … | Continue reading
Google is taking considerable steps to turn misbehaving, battery-draining apps into good citizens with Android Oreo. The post With Android Oreo, Google Enforces Background Task Limits for Apps appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple's latest high-end device has the internet buzzing, but what kind of product can people actually expect?The post What to Expect From Apple’s iPhone 8 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Gaming laptops have really improved in recent years. Not only have they come down significantly in price, but they're not nearly as heavy as they used to be. Right now, you can get a Legion Y520 with a quad-core Kaby Lake CPU and a GTX 1060 for under a thousand bucks. Better yet, … | Continue reading
As the probe executes a flyby of its home planet in the next few weeks, astronomers around the world will be watching the sky to get one last look at OSIRIS-REx before it heads off to the asteroid Bennu.The post Astronomers Will Photograph Asteroid Probe During Earth Flyby appear … | Continue reading
AMD is looking ahead to Ryzen 2, even as the Ryzen rollout continues.The post AMD: Ryzen Development Was a ‘Worst-Case Scenario’ appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The United States' average wireless and wired network performance both grew over the past 12 months, but continue to lag other developed countries.The post US Wireless, Wireline Speeds Continue to Lag Developed World: Report appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Qualmcomm chipset embeds 5.9 GHz radio, link to cellular telematics, for dedicated short range communications. It may be a crucial link to make self-driving cars safer.The post Qualcomm Is Building a Vehicle-to-Everything Chip for Safer Cars appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Google is in the midst of revamping its Street View cameras, and you'll be able to see the results when they hit the roads.The post Google Readies New Street View Cameras to Boost Machine Learning appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
AMD's new Ryzen CPUs have lit up the sales charts against Intel, driving significantly higher CPU revenue for the smaller company. The post Report: AMD Stealing Significant Market Share, Revenue from Intel appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The US Air Force's mysterious X-37B space plane is set to go off on another secret mission in space, but its trip into space will come courtesy of a new partner: SpaceX.The post SpaceX Prepares to Launch Air Force’s Secretive X-37B Space Plane appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading