Apple hasn't exactly made it easy for third-party repair centers to replace the screens themselves, but that's about to change. Apple is set to deploy its proprietary iPhone-fixing "Horizon" robot in more than 400 their-party repair centers across the world.The post Apple to Roll … | Continue reading
Gamers often claim backwards compatibility is important, but Sony pushed back against that idea this week, and independent data on Xbox Live usage supports Sony's argument. Why the gap?The post Gamers Claim to Want Backwards Compatibility. Why Don’t They Use It? appeared first on … | Continue reading
Mass Effect Andromeda was meant to catapult BioWare's signature sci-fi franchise to new heights of exploration and adventure. Instead, it hit the market with the grace of a dead manatee. So what went wrong? The post How BioWare Went Wrong With Mass Effect Andromeda appeared first … | Continue reading
A new discovery at Jebel Irhoud, in Morocco, could upend what we thought we knew about human evolution and its timeline. The post New Fossil Discovery Rewrites History of First Human Beings appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new predictive model of radiation effects indicates we could be vastly underestimating the damaging effects of cosmic rays on astronauts. That means a trip to Mars could include a doubling of cancer risk compared with previous estimates.The post Cosmic Rays Could Be Even More D … | Continue reading
2016 was a coming-out year for consumer-priced VR headsets from Oculus and HTC. 2017 is slated to be the year for AR wearables, with launches from ODG and Meta. We go hands on with both.The post Hands On With Augmented Reality From ODG and Meta appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple is facing a lawsuit over its handling of the Error 53 issue, after allegedly lying about its own legal requirements and obligations.The post Apple Accused of Misleading Customers Entitled to Repairs, Replacements appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Today, Dell is offering up a 12% discount on its 15.6-inch XPS 15 laptop. With high-end internals and killer battery life, this sleek modern machine is absolutely worth the premium asking price.The post ET Deals: Save 12% on Quad-Core Kaby Lake Dell XPS 15 Laptop appeared first o … | Continue reading
Researchers from Rice University have developed a battery-free pacemaker that can be implanted directly in heart. If the design is adopted, it could eliminate many of the common complications associated with pacemaker implantation.The post Battery-Free Pacemaker Is Powered by Mic … | Continue reading
Verizon has settled the legal claims against it by agreeing to repair the critical Pennsylvania infrastructure it previously neglected. The post Court Forces Verizon to Fix Critical Infrastructure in Pennsylvania appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
HP's new Omen Accelerator doesn't just pack an external GPU -- it offers an SSD, multiple USB ports, and gigabit Ethernet as well.The post HP Omen Accelerator Adds External GPU, SSD, and More for Laptop Gaming appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple is finally working to offer better GPU performance to its customers, and hopping on the VR bandwagon as well.The post Apple’s Metal 2 API Adds External GPU, VR Support to macOS appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Kaspersky recently accused Microsoft of unfair practices for the way it deletes the company's antivirus during Windows updates. The Russian company has now filed a number of regulatory complaints.The post Kaspersky Accuses Microsoft of Unfairly Disabling Its Antivirus appeared fi … | Continue reading
Despite the company's insistence that HomePod will sound amazing, it all feels like too little too late to take on the growing smart speaker market.The post Apple’s HomePod Faces Fierce Competition Among Smart Speakers appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple's new iOS 11 is moving to 64-bit and leaving 32-bit apps and programs behind, once and for all. It's a major departure from how Google and Microsoft have approached backwards compatibility, but it could pay dividends for the Cupertino company. The post With iOS 11, Apple Le … | Continue reading
Google has been talking a big game when it comes to voice recognition and control, but a small hiccup on Google's end over the weekend is a reminder just how fragile a "smart home" platform can be.The post Google Home Outage Shows Smart Homes Can Be Dumb Sometimes appeared first … | Continue reading
IBM's newest 5nm achievement illustrates the promise of new manufacturing technologies and the long-term usefulness of gate-all-around FET structures. The post IBM Announces 5nm Breakthrough Using Silicon Nanosheets appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Apple's new iMac Pro will feature Intel Xeons and AMD's Vega GPU, start at $5,000, and be available in December 2017. It's easily the most powerful all-in-one we've ever seen, but the price tag for that final configuration remains unknown. The post Apple’s iMac Pro Is a Workstati … | Continue reading
HEVC video support, enhanced privacy controls, faster web rendering, and better text-to-speech are excellent improvements, but we're obsessed with two features in particular: The new file system and VR support.The post macOS 10.13 High Sierra Focuses on Performance, Launches Fall … | Continue reading
Microsoft is prepping a new workstation version of Windows 10 Pro, with support for up to four CPU sockets, 6TB of RAM, and its new ReFS file system.The post Microsoft Preps ‘Advanced’ Windows 10 Pro for Workstation PCs appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
At WWDC today, Apple has finally unveiled its new iMac. All models receive upgrades to Intel's 7th Generation Kaby Lake processors. They also get two Thunderbolt 3 controllers, brighter displays, much faster graphics, and USB-C ports for the first time.The post Apple Unveils Kaby … | Continue reading
The first voice headset for the Nintendo Switch is here, and it's.... well, "hackneyed" would be a kind description. And that's not the manufacturer's fault.The post First Voice Chat Headset for Nintendo Switch Requires Smartphone, Dongle appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Micron sees a future for GDDR5X and GDDR6 well into 2018, as the new memory standard ramps up and existing VRAM hits higher bandwidth levels. The post Micron Releases Update on GDDR5X, GDDR6 Roadmaps, Production appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
A new analysis of data from the rover indicates that its landing site in Gale Crater was once a lake that would have had the capacity to support a wide variety of life.The post Curiosity Data Suggests Ancient Martian Lake Could Have Harbored Life appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
In a quest to stand out from the crowded field of VR and AR vendors, many companies are hyping what they call Mixed Reality, a mashup of the best of both. We take a look at how they are doing and where they need to go from here.The post What Is Mixed Reality, and Can It Take Augm … | Continue reading
As with all ransomware attacks, the only surefire ways to resolve the issue are to either pay the ransom or hope you have a backup.The post New Ransomware Attack Used Leaked NSA Exploits to Hit NHS appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
You know what's a really great place to not go? Io. Io is a great place to never go.The post This Week in Space: the ISS, a Heavy Rocket, and a Dance of Alien Planets appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Nvidia signs the No. 2 automaker as a partner for Drive PX, and already has Audi and Mercedes-Benz on-board. Target date for the first self-drive cars: 2020.The post With Toyota, Nvidia Racks Up Another Autonomous Car Design Win appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Deep learning and artificial intelligence are on their way to bringing about a sea change in how we use computers in medicine -- starting with diagnostic medical imaging.The post Deep Learning, AI Could One Day Assist in Spotting Cancer appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Next to gamers, engineers put the most stress on laptop performance. Excellent displays, high-end graphics, and plenty of RAM are the norm. We examine some of the very best laptops that can do the work a typical engineer requires on the road.The post Best Laptops for Engineers an … | Continue reading
A recent conjunction within the Jovian system provided astronomers with a unique opportunity to learn more about Io's surface, and what they found sounds both hellish and fascinating -- huge waves of lava are rolling across one of Io's molten lakes.The post Scientists Detect Gian … | Continue reading
Microsoft announced yesterday that iTunes will come to the Windows Store with Windows 10 S, but don't hold your breath waiting for Chrome or Firefox. The post iTunes Is Coming to the Windows 10 Store, but Non-Edge Browsers Still Not Happening appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Today, Intel launched its last Itanium processors. Nearly twenty years after his announcement, the company's EPIC adventure is finally dead. The post Itanium’s Last Hurrah: Intel Releases the Itanium 9700 Series as the CPU Finally, Officially Dies appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
HP has been shipping a keylogger embedded in its audio drivers across more than two dozen laptops and tablets. Whoops. The post HP Accidentally Ships Laptop Audio Driver With Keylogger Installed appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The European XFEL is charging its laser--and they're doing it thanks to a nifty nuance of physics.The post Largest X-Ray Laser Ever Is About to Power Up appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft announced the new update at the Build conference, and it might look a lot different.The post Microsoft to Revamp Windows 10’s Look With Fall Creators Update appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Even a small scrape or cut could lead to a life-threatening infection before antibiotics, but these compounds have been getting less effective as bacteria evolve to combat the threat. Now there may be a way to modify existing drugs to be effective against some of the most hearty … | Continue reading
Cray has launched a pair of new high-end supercomputer platforms, intended to accelerate the development of AI, deep learning, and HPC workloads. The post Cray Announces New, AI-Focused Supercomputers appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
The Department of Homeland Security is reportedly considering rules that would ban laptops from airplane cabins on all flights from Europe to the US. The post US Considering Banning All Laptops on Flights From Europe appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Windows 10's market share and absolute install base have grown substantially in the past 12 months, from 300 million to 500 million devices. Windows 7 gamers, however, seem to be something of a holdout group. The post Microsoft Hits 500-Million-Device Milestone for Windows 10 app … | Continue reading
Nvidia has been working to make its GPUs increasingly friendly to AI applications, but its new Volta architecture takes that to a much higher level with a newly designed Tensor Core.The post Nvidia Goes All in for AI With New Volta Architecture appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
SpaceX has tested the Falcon heavy's core rocket module in a so-called static fire test. Now, it can get ready for this year's demo launch. The post SpaceX Successfully Tests Falcon Heavy Rocket Core appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Ajit Pai, current chair of the FCC, is doing his damnedest to weaken his own commission's regulatory power over ISPs. If that doesn't sit right with you, now's your chance to speak out against the so-called "Restoring Internet Freedom" proposal.The post How to Speak Out Against t … | Continue reading
Anyone who downloaded the macOS version of HandBrake between May 2nd and 6th might have picked up a nasty Trojan. The post HandBrake Download Mirror Compromised With Mac Malware appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Samsung, TSMC, GlobalFoundries, and Intel all have major technology ramps scheduled for the next four years. Here's what is coming down the pipe. The post Foundry Futures: TSMC, Samsung, GlobalFoundries, and Intel Gear Up For 7nm and Beyond appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Microsoft's Edge browser is having a problem with PDF files. They show up properly on-screen, but the browser sometimes changes numbers and letters when a file is printed. The post Microsoft Edge Prints PDFs Incorrectly, Substitutes Numbers appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading
Qualcomm unveiled its Snapdragon 630 and 660 midrange SoCs today. These devices may not punch quite as hard as their top-end cousins, but they should make up for it with better battery life. The post Qualcomm Announces New Snapdragon 630, 600 Midrange SoCs appeared first on Extre … | Continue reading
Amazon is preparing to add a visual element to Alexa with the Echo Show, the first Echo device with a screen.The post Amazon’s Echo Show Includes a Built-In Touch Screen appeared first on ExtremeTech. | Continue reading