Lenovo has settled the case brought by the FTC and 32 states over its Superfish software and the security it broke with its own lax practices. The company faces no significant penalty for its actions.The post Lenovo Faces No Significant Penalty for Security-Destroying Superfish D … | Continue reading
Hurricane Irma is so powerful, it's setting off seismometers in places it hasn't even touched -- and it's already wider and taller than the state of Ohio.The post Hurricane Irma Is Now Larger Than Ohio, Setting Off Earthquake Seismometers appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Tor and The Guardian Project have teamed up to add new UI elements and security data to the already in-development Orfox browser.The post Tor Amps Up Its Mobile Browser Support appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Hard drive capacities could grow to 20TB by 2020, though hitting these drive sizes will require a rethink of the platter technology used in today's 3.5-inch drives.The post 20TB Hard Drives Will be Made of Glass appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Fabulous seats, 0-60 mph is less than 6 seconds, and docile driving around town. Just keep the 30-series, $325 tires away from potholes. The post 2017 Honda Civic Type R Review: The Best $35,000 Sports Sedan You Can Buy appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
South Korea's defense minister has floated the idea of stationing nuclear weapons in South Korea again -- but whether the United States would agree to do so is still an open question.The post South Korea May Want US to Redeploy Tactical Nuclear Weapons appeared first on ExtremeTe … | Continue reading
Intel has added Optane options to its latest NUC lineup, with multiple systems now shipping with a 16GB Optane cache drive.The post Intel’s Kaby Lake NUCs Now Offer Optane Memory appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Juicero, the Keurig of juice companies, has had to terminate itself after people were turned off by a $700 juice press. We're crushed.The post Pour One Out for Juicero, the Now-Defunct $700 Juicer Company appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Daimler's Frankfurt Auto Show concept is a small EV for ride-hailing and ride-sharing. Riders would be paired based on common interests.The post Smart Envisions EQ Fortwo Concept as Ride-Sharing, Self-Driving EV appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new method for building database caches from NAND could offer equal or better performance as DRAM, with a fraction the cost, power consumption, and dissipated heat. The post NAND Memory Caches Could Slash Data Center Power Consumption appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Sharp is preparing to launch a new, 70-inch 8K TV in 2018, but it's going to cost you.The post Sharp Unveils 70-inch Aquos 8K Television, Will Ship in 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The launch of the PSVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive were a huge step forward for the virtual reality market. Here are some really enjoyable games and apps that won't cost you a dime.The post The Best Free VR Games and Apps appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
AMD's new Ryzen Threadripper 1900X offers eight cores and higher clock speeds, but can it keep up with Intel's Core i7-7820X? That's less clear.The post AMD Launches 8-Core Ryzen Threadripper 1900X CPU appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new microSD card delivers far more storage than previously available, with support for full HD videos and photos. The post SanDisk Breaks Storage Record With 400GB microSD Card appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Dell has refreshed its Inspiron 7000 Gaming Laptops with new options, including a GTX 1060, a 4K display, and Thunderbolt 3. We discuss the laptop and ways to keep your gaming system running cool and quiet, even while gaming. The post Dell Adds GTX 1060, 4K to Inspiron 7000 Gamin … | Continue reading
A new steampunk case mod more than a year in the making is easily the most impressive build we've ever seen. The hardware inside isn't pulling any punches, either. The post This Steampunk Chassis is the Most Amazing PC Rig We’ve Ever Seen appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
EEG holds the potential to unlock truly immersive VR by capturing a person’s brainwaves while they are in a VR world and translating those signals into character-driven movement.The post With Your Brain Waves and Virtual Reality, ‘The Matrix’ May Be Just Around the Corner appeare … | Continue reading
After helping BlackBerry rejuvenate its brand with devices like the KEYone, TCL is looking to revive another iconic company sadly vanished from the mobile market -- Palm.The post TCL Will Revive the Palm Brand, First Devices Slated for 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new offer from Bain Capital and Apple could snap up Toshiba's NAND flash memory business -- and the struggling company badly needs the uplift. The post Apple, Bain Swoop in With Last-Minute Bid on Toshiba’s NAND Flash Business appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
AMD has agreed to settle a lawsuit about the timing and communication of its Llano processor launch by paying $29.5M. The company did not admit wrongdoing. The post AMD Agrees to Pay $29.5 Million to Settle Fusion APU Litigation appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Intel has launched a new Xeon W product family to bridge the gap between its multi-socket LGA3647 products and its consumer Core i9 hardware.The post Intel’s New Xeon W Chips Bring Skylake-SP to Enterprise, Workstation LGA2066 Sockets appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
New titles like Forza Motorsport 7 are looking superb on this half-step console, and older releases like Rise of the Tomb Raider are being jazzed up as well. Will the Xbox One X be able to deliver on all of our hopes and dreams? Let's dig in.The post What to Expect From the Xbox … | Continue reading
Movidius' new Myriad X packs a specialized deep neural network engine, more of the company's vision processing SHAVE CPU cores, and expanded interconnect support, all while sticking to the Myriad 2's power consumption. The post The Movidius Myriad X VPU Packs a Custom Neural Comp … | Continue reading
Google has kicked off a major new push into augmented reality with its ARCore software kit. This new augmented reality engine won't be quite as comprehensive as Project Tango, but it'll support significantly more hardware. The post Google ARCore Brings Augmented Reality to Androi … | Continue reading
Ready to leave your old 1080p monitor in the dust, and upgrade to a 3440x1440 ultra-wide display? Take a look at Dell's 34-inch UltraSharp U3415W. While this massive monitor is still on the pricey side, today's deal will save you a whopping 38% off the sticker price.The post ET d … | Continue reading
A rare bug has been causing stability issues for Ryzen 7 under certain heavy compiler workloads while running Linux. AMD is replacing the CPUs of affected customers. The post AMD Replaces Ryzen CPUs for Users Affected By Rare Linux Bug appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
AMD's Vega officially shipped on Monday, but only for the briefest of instants. Maintaining supply in the face of cryptocurrency demand is shaping up to be a serious problem -- again. The post AMD’s Vega 56 Hits Store Shelves, Promptly Vanishes appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Acer's new $300 headset will compete against more expensive options from HTC and Vive -- and it'll do so while supporting SteamVR, as part of Microsoft's Mixed Reality push. The post SteamVR Will Support Windows Mixed Reality Devices appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Intel has released details on a new interconnect approach that it's using for future FPGAs, and could make available in CPUs as well, if demand is significant. The post Intel Can Now Mesh Different Process Nodes on the Same Chip appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A team from the Nuclear Research and Consultancy Group (NRG) the Netherlands has built the first molten salt reactor powered by thorium in decades.The post New Molten Salt Thorium Reactor Powers Up for First Time in Decades appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The Essential Phone was unveiled in May, and we were told it would come out in just a few weeks. Here we are a few months later, and the Essential Phone is finally shipping.The post Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone Is Finally Shipping appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Volvo continues its comeback with powerful four-cylinder engines and a super suite of safety features, including Pilot Assist self-driving. The post Review: Volvo’s 2018 Lineup Brings Style and 400-hp Hybrid Engines appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Markforged printers use nylon, carbon fiber, and fiberglass to make more durable objects, but they don't come cheap.The post New 3D Printers Can Print Materials as Strong as Steel appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
An international team of scientists has acquired an incredibly detailed image of the star -- it's the best image ever of a star outside our solar system.The post Best-Ever Image of Distant Star Shows Puzzling ‘Vigorous’ Currents appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The Chinese search giant Baidu's has constructed a new operating system for linking digital assistants and the Internet of Things. The new DuerOS will have to prove it can run with the big dogs before it deserves more than a passing glance.The post Baidu enters the AI Assistant … | Continue reading
Few developers have earned the level of prestige that Naughty Dog enjoys. Not only does the team benefit from a reputation for making beloved characters and franchises, but their technical skills are beyond reproach. And with the release of Uncharted: The Lost Legacy this week, w … | Continue reading
Google has added a countdown timer to the Android O landing page, confirming that Android O's release will coincide with the total solar eclipse in the US.The post Google Launching Android O During Solar Eclipse, Will Probably Call It ‘Oreo’ appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft has announced the first shipping laptops with Windows 10 S at a price tag under $300, but its own partners don't seem to have gotten the message.The post Microsoft, Lenovo to Ship Sub-$300 Windows 10 S Notebooks appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft has effectively announced a pivot away from mobile and towards AI and deep learning in its latest 10-K filing. But is this a rebrand or a serious attempt to tackle the nascent AI market? The post Microsoft Dumps Mobile References, Declares AI Top Priority in 2017 appear … | Continue reading
Nvidia's show at SIGGRAPH this year centers around AI and how AI processing can benefit gamers and gaming as well as professional users.The post Nvidia Wants to Use AI to Enhance Games, Improve Ray Tracing appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Intel's upcoming 12-core chip is rumored to be coming in at a substantially lower clock compared with its 10-core Core i9-7900X or AMD's Threadripper. If this proves true, it may be difficult for the Core i9-7920X to match the competition. The post Intel’s Upcoming 12-Core CPU Ma … | Continue reading
Google Now is officially being relaunched as the Google feed. It looks the same on the surface, but there are a few important tweaks.The post Google Announces Redesigned ‘Feed’ as a Replacement for Google Now appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Not only are these some of the earliest stars we've ever seen, but their very existence confirms theories about early star formation.The post Hubble Catches Some of the Earliest Stars Ever Formed on Camera appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Wizards of the Coast is bridging the tabletop and digital gaming divide with a new suite of tools, collectively dubbed D&D Beyond. If it works, managing a Dungeons & Dragons game is about to get a lot more streamlined (and arguably more fun).The post D&D Beyond Combines Tabletop … | Continue reading
The death of longtime democratic activist Liu Xiaobo has sent China's censorship regime into high gear, as the country cracks down on images, text, and keywords that relate to the poet, author, and winner of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.The post Chinese Censors Working Overtime in … | Continue reading
There's a new private server launching for World of Warcraft, but this one isn't focused on the classic game. Instead, it will attempt to emulate the first expansion released for WoW, The Burning Crusade. The post Unofficial World of Warcraft ‘Felmyst’ Server Revisits The Burning … | Continue reading
Having a neural network locally on your mobile device could be hugely beneficial, and it may be possible thanks to research from a team at MIT.The post MIT Research Could Make Neural Networks Portable appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
AMD's new Ryzen CPU is popular, but that's got a downside -- scammers are showing up online to bilk people out of their cash by relabeling cheap Celerons as AMD processors. The post Fake Ryzen Chips Now Popping Up on Amazon, eBay appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading