The goal of this scheme was to make money from fraudulent ads and app installs, and the malware creators probably made a lot of it.The post CopyCat Android Malware Infected 14 Million Devices Last Year appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Red claims to be bringing an ultra-high-end Android phone to market in 2018 with amazing new holographic technology and other goodies. Color us extremely skeptical.The post RED Announces Unicorn Phone With Holographic Display appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new research paper from Nvidia suggests the company is looking to new designs for future cards -- including non-monolithic GPUs that would communicate with each other via MCM-like signaling. The post Nvidia Considers Multi-Chip GPUs for Future Designs appeared first on ExtremeT … | Continue reading
A company called Panda Green Energy has built a solar panel array that looks like a giant panda.The post China Wants to Build Panda-Shaped Solar Grids All Over the World appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new type of chip manufacturing could one day lead to designs that stack CPU and logic in the same 3D structure, drastically improving performance. The post MIT Develops 3D Chip That Integrates CPU, Memory appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft's Xbox One X looks like it'll make good on its promises to hit 4K resolutions, though developers may have to do some work to make that happen. The post New Details Define Promise and Limits of Xbox One X 4K Performance appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Samsung is expected to surpass Intel in terms of quarterly revenue, thanks in part to huge upticks in demand for memory, but much more has led us to this moment.The post Samsung Poised to Overtake Intel as World’s Largest Semiconductor Manufacturer appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Someone claiming to be behind the attack has withdrawn the funds and posted a new ransom demand.The post NotPetya Ransomware Hackers Want 100 Bitcoins for Decryption Keys appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Volvo will still sell gasoline- and diesel-engine cars. But as of 2019, every new model will have a battery and electric motor, ad five pure EVs will be introduced between 2019 and 2021. The post Volvo: All Our New Car Models Will Have Electric Motors in 2019 appeared first on Ex … | Continue reading
The technology to deflect an asteroid impact is currently beyond us, but NASA is preparing to test a potential solution. The post NASA to Smash Satellite Into Asteroid in 2020 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
One of the most exciting developments in home tech recently has been the explosion of mesh networking solutions, which allow nearly seamless distribution of Wi-Fi throughout your home or small office. Here's how to get started.The post How to Set Up a Mesh Network for Your Home o … | Continue reading
While dedicated workstations are still the most efficient machines for video production, it's now quite common for editors to use laptops to get work done; here are the best ones to buy.The post Best Laptops for Video Editing appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The OnePlus 5 has much of the same hardware as the Galaxy S8, but it costs hundreds of dollars less. Is it as good, though?The post Samsung Galaxy S8 vs. OnePlus 5: Is a Budget Flagship Good Enough? appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
In a pathbreaking paper published last week, DeepMind revealed fresh inroads towards the creation of an artificial general intelligence.The post AI Acquires Spatial Reasoning Abilities, in Another Victory for Our Machine Overlords appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Projectors have always offered larger screen sizes compared with "traditional" displays, but they also come with drawbacks -- which might go away forever with the newly unveiled Dell Advanced 4K Laser Projector. The post Dell Unveils Laser Projector That Creates 100-inch 4K Image … | Continue reading
Reviews of the new Surface Pro are surprisingly weak -- weaker than we've seen for Microsoft's flagship tablet in the past. This minor point update takes a few steps forward, but it wasn't what reviewers were collectively looking for. The post Microsoft Surface Pro (2017) Review … | Continue reading
You may think you're good at reading other people’s faces and moods, but when it comes to telling the difference between a person who is suicidal and one who is merely depressed, the signs are much more subtle.The post Depressed or Suicidal? AI Algorithm Detects What’s Hidden Ben … | Continue reading
If your family's current mobile plan is starting to become insufferably expensive, consider making the switch to FreedomPop's family plans. Just invest $0.50 per SIM card, bring over your existing unlocked GSM phone, and you can get your first month of unlimited talk, unlimited t … | Continue reading
After eight years of work, Mozilla has released a new version of Firefox with multi-threaded browsing support.The post Firefox 54 Finally Supports Multithreading, May Beat Chrome on RAM Usage appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
GlobalFoundries announced early 7nm availability, with volume shipments beginning in the back half of next year. The company is promising impressive gains compared with 14nm with up to 40 percent improved performance and 60 percent reduced power consumption. The post GlobalFoundr … | Continue reading
Logitech has developed a wireless mouse charging system that can charge your mouse even while you're gaming. It's not cheap, but it neatly solves the battery life problem inherent to the wireless system. The post New Logitech Mouse Pad Offers Wireless Charging for Supported Mice … | Continue reading
Microsoft has released a new report detailing how Windows 10's antivirus and antimalware capabilities defended the OS against attacks by ransomware software like WannaCry. Whether these protections will continue to hold against future attacks is uncertain. The post New Microsoft … | Continue reading
Netflix's new download option is a great way to take shows with you when you're outside Wi-Fi or cellular range, but there's a catch. Download content too often, and you'll find yourself locked out the rest of the year. The post Netflix’s New Content Download Option Has a Hidden … | Continue reading
"We're focusing on autonomous systems," says Apple's Tim Cook. "It's a core technology we view as very important." The post Apple Sees Self-Driving Car as a Massive AI Project appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Xbox's Phil Spencer doesn't think the PS4 Pro will compete against the Xbox One X, even though he admits he doesn't think Microsoft's new platform will replace the Xbox One S as far as mass market volume shipments. The post Microsoft Exec: PS4 Pro Competes With Xbox One S, not Xb … | Continue reading
The company has just released another patch for the aged OS, more than three years after ending support. It turns out unpatched Windows XP is a target of state-sponsored hackers.The post Microsoft Issues Surprise Windows XP Patch to Protect From State-Sponsored Hackers appeared f … | Continue reading
A new report from Bloomberg claims hackers working on behalf of (or for) the Russian government penetrated the voting infrastructure of 39 states, a much higher number than previously known. The post Russian Hackers Attacked Infrastructure, Voting Data in 39 States appeared first … | Continue reading
At last night's Sony event, only a single person (Shawn Layden, CEO of SIEA) spoke on stage. But in spite of the wonky presentation, it's crystal clear that Sony is doubling down on games -- including VR titles.The post E3 2017 Proves Sony Hasn’t Forgotten Beloved Franchises, PSV … | Continue reading
A NASA-funded startup called Princeton Satellite Systems is working on a small-scale fusion reactor that could power advanced fusion rockets. Suddenly, other planets and even other star systems could be in reach.The post NASA-Funded Startup to Build Fusion-Powered Rockets appeare … | Continue reading
Reviews of the Windows 10 S-equipped Surface Laptop have hit the ground -- is this the Surface for regular users, or another niche device? The post Surface Laptop Review Roundup: Nice Hardware, Windows 10 S Disappoints appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Need a new tower PC for your office or den? Right now, Dell is running an awesome sale on a quad-core Kaby Lake PC. Use today's coupon code, and you can save over $400 off the starting price. The post ET Deals: Dell OptiPlex 3050 Quad-Core Kaby Lake Tower for $569 appeared first … | Continue reading
In the face of an ongoing HIV pandemic, there may be an application for point-doped graphene.The post Chemically Custom-Tailored Graphene Could Diagnose HIV With Record Speed appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Intel is being sued by Brazilian smartphone and device manufacturer Qbex, over allegations that the company deliberately sold faulty SoFIA smartphone SoCs and failed to fix them within a reasonable period of time. The post Intel Sued for Allegedly Defective, Exploding Phones appe … | Continue reading
Even when you think you're being careful, clever online villains might still be able to hack you. Security firm Trend Micro says a new method of delivering malware has popped up that doesn't require you to even click on anything.The post Hovering Over Links Can Install New Malwar … | Continue reading
Original Xbox games aren't just coming to the Xbox One family. You'll be able to play System Link-compatible games across every Xbox console generation, from the original to the latest Xbox One X. The post Microsoft Adds Local Multiplayer From the Original Xbox to the Xbox One X … | Continue reading
Intel isn't taking news of Qualcomm and Microsoft's intent to emulate x86 lying down. The CPU manufacturer has made it clear that it intends to take legal action to stop unauthorized emulation practices.The post Intel Quietly Threatens Microsoft, Qualcomm Over x86 Emulation appea … | Continue reading
Andy Rubin's startup has announced Sprint, and only Sprint, will be the carrier partner for the Essential Phone.The post The Essential Phone’s Exclusive Carrier Will Be Sprint appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
During yesterday's E3 press conference, Microsoft unveiled the finished version of its long-awaited half-step console. Dubbed "Xbox One X," this high-powered gaming machine is designed for full-on 4K gaming and media playback. And when it ships on November 7th, it'll cost $499 -- … | Continue reading
Deep learning could be an incredible force multiplier in the fight against HIV/AIDS.The post How to Apply Artificial Intelligence to the HIV/AIDS Pandemic appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Building your own PC doesn't really save you money any more, but rebuilding an old one can be satisfying and provide a nice bump in performance -- in this case when I overhauled my primary Photoshop computer.The post This Is My Rig: David Cardinal’s PC Build for Photoshop appeare … | Continue reading
The new six-wheeled rover looks like it just rolled out of a sci-fi movie.The post NASA Unveils Mars Rover Concept With Detachable Science Lab appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The second-generation Volvo XC60 gets longer, lower, and nicer inside, and there are more safety and driver assists. To build the safest Volvo, you'll need to understand what's in the option packages; we break it all down. The post First Drive Review: 2018 Volvo XC60 SUV Steers Y … | Continue reading
Microsoft isn't bringing VR headsets to E3 to show off on Project Scorpio, but the company has applied for a new trademark on the word DirectReality. Could specialized API support be on its way?The post Microsoft Files Trademark Application for ‘DirectReality’ as E3 Approaches ap … | Continue reading
According to a statement on Twitter, CD Projekt Red has been hacked and game files from Cyberpunk 2077 are in the hands of unknown people who are demanding money for their return.The post CD Projekt Red: Hackers Are Ransoming Stolen Game Data appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
PCI-SIG has announced that PCIe 4.0 specification is finished -- and it plans to have PCIe 5.0 ready to go by 2019.The post PCIe 5.0 Arriving in 2019 With 4x More Bandwidth Than PCIe 3.0 appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Intel's new Kaby Lake-X CPUs have shattered world overclocking records when tested on liquid helium. The post Intel Core i7-7740K Shatters Overclocking Records, Hits 7.5GHz Thanks to Liquid Helium appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new report from The Wall Street Journal blames Apple's lack of progress on equal parts hubris and an excessive concern with privacy.The post Report: Siri Hobbled by Apple’s Obsession with User Privacy appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Looking for a small, workhorse laptop that you can take with you just about anywhere? Today, Lenovo is offering up the 14-inch IdeaPad 510S at a 28% discount. And thanks to the dedicated graphics card, solid-state drive, and fast memory, the price-performance ratio here is solid. … | Continue reading