Monday, 31 December 2018

Microsoft Isn’t Building a 4K, 240fps, $400 Xbox Next


Despite rumors to the contrary, Microsoft isn't launching a 240fps Xbox Next. Sony isn't, either.

The post Microsoft Isn’t Building a 4K, 240fps, $400 Xbox Next appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/283005-microsoft-isnt-building-a-4k-240fps-400-xbox-next

Apple May Have a Major iPhone Sales Problem


Evidence is mounting that Apple's iPhone sales seriously underperformed this year. The weakness does not appear to be isolated to the 'budget' XR.

The post Apple May Have a Major iPhone Sales Problem appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/282997-apple-may-have-a-major-iphone-sales-problem

Charter Communications Will Pay $174M for Defrauding Subscribers


New York State and Charter Communication have announced a settlement to their fraud case that will see the ISP pay $174M for various fraudulent, misleading, and consumer-hostile actions it took against its users. The new agreement appears to allow Charter to continue operating in New York State after the dispute between the state and company…

The post Charter Communications Will Pay $174M for Defrauding Subscribers appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/282977-charter-communications-will-pay-174m-for-defrauding-subscribers

New Year’s Honours 2019 lauds women in IT and data specialists



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252455072/New-Years-Honours-2019-lauds-women-in-IT-and-data-specialists

It’s Easy Being Green: Looking Ahead to Nvidia in 2019

Nvidia-Feature

What's ahead for Nvidia in 2019? The company is remarkably well-positioned as the year turns.

The post It’s Easy Being Green: Looking Ahead to Nvidia in 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282982-its-easy-being-green-looking-ahead-to-nvidia-in-2019

Executive interview: Why Bet365 is going for Golang



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454541/Executive-interview-Why-bet365-is-going-for-Golang

Can we live without passwords?



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Can-we-live-without-passwords

Top 10 cloud storage stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Top-10-cloud-storage-stories-of-2018

Top 10 datacentre stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454324/Top-10-datacentre-stories-of-2018

Top 10 network stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454377/Top-10-network-stories-of-2018

Top 10 business applications stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454407/Top-10-business-applications-stories-of-2018

Sunday, 30 December 2018

Enterprise Cloud, Solutions and Storage

Dell offers a data center solution that gets the best parts from multiple partners, including competitors such as Cisco and EMC. The solution brings network components, switches, servers, and storage together to give business customers a flexible set of options. At the heart of this solution is the highly reliable Dell Blade server offering.

With Dell EMC solutions, you want your business to grow. Without a plan to cope with this growth, it could lead to rising costs and complexity. Dell can provide this plan. We listen to your needs and give a practical answer: one that does not connect you to patented technologies but gives you the opportunity to focus on growing your business. ”

Dell also works with multiple network hardware vendors, where you can purchase a used Dell server from a small business for a fraction of the retail price. This provides more flexibility in terms of cost-effective network implementation. They show the company he works for that he takes his career seriously and is willing to take steps to ensure that he cares about the well-being of the company he works for.

EMC offers the Connectrix Director enterprise network solution with seamless customization options. The goal of this product is to act as your company’s information director, distributing data across your network quickly and silently. While the primary purpose of dell EMC storage and is not in the same class as the data centre offerings offered by Cisco and Juniper, Connectrix Director provides speed and security for storing your organization’s network infrastructure.

While “A server, an application” was a system that could only test or manipulate certain things at the same time, it definitely proved to be an obstacle to the overall growth of things. With the help of virtual machines and software, you can now run various test programs or work with different mechanisms at the same time. A virtustream-based data centre also results in very low maintenance and infrastructure costs. It also significantly reduces the overall IT costs. In addition, it has the opportunity to capture the latest developments in the world market, and to track these changes, which leads to the growth of a particular company.

Virtustream storage cloud divides a given server into multiple servers to increase efficiency and reduce costs. However, there are many security issues with this process. Pay special attention to the safety part. The problem and the fear of surveillance is one of the biggest security issues for virtustream. It is particularly difficult to maintain security standards for remote servers. Therefore, security measures are very important.

It is the duty and responsibility of a company’s IT department to take care of these security issues and prevent such things from happening. An important step is an installation and regular updating of the firewalls. The risk of piracy increases with the number of virtual servers. The more servers, the more confusing it becomes really difficult to monitor them all. So the departments involved have to take care of all these things. It’s imperative that virtualization security protocols are available to every organization to keep all their tests and data safe.



from siliconexion http://www.siliconexion.com/enterprise-cloud-solutions-and-storage/

Friday, 28 December 2018

Satellite Images Show Krakatau Eruption, Landslide Triggered Tsunami

Anak-Krakatau-Feature

The Sunda Strait tsunami that killed hundreds in Indonesia last week was caused by an eruption and landslide of Anak Krakatau, the (in)famous volcano.

The post Satellite Images Show Krakatau Eruption, Landslide Triggered Tsunami appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282965-satellite-images-show-krakatau-eruption-landslide-may-have-triggered-indonesian-tsunami

2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Review: VW Swaps Fahrvergnügen for Tech, Roominess


Has VW created an SUV for American tastes? Hint: There are 17 cupholders, plus roomy seating for 7 in 3 rows. If only the final driver assists and safety features weren't relegated to the costlier trim lines.

The post 2019 Volkswagen Atlas SUV Review: VW Swaps Fahrvergnügen for Tech, Roominess appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282879-2019-volkswagen-atlas-suv-review-vw-swaps-fahrvergnugen-for-tech-roominess

PlayStation Classic Receives Massive, Deserved Price Cut

608495-sony-playstation

Sony's PlayStation Classic just got a major price cut. It's not indicative of strong sales performance.

The post PlayStation Classic Receives Massive, Deserved Price Cut appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282941-playstation-classic-receives-massive-deserved-price-cut

ET Deals: Dive into STEM with Humble Book Bundle

ET STEM

This week's Humble Book Bundle by Mercury Learning is all about STEM. From design basics to programming to calculus, there's something here for just about anyone considering a STEM career.

The post ET Deals: Dive into STEM with Humble Book Bundle appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/282942-et-deals-dive-into-stem-with-humble-book-bundle

Beyond Traditional Computing: Expectations for Intel in 2019

Intel-Architecture-Feature

Intel has had a stellar 2018, despite problems with process and CPU shortages. What's ahead for the company in 2019?

The post Beyond Traditional Computing: Expectations for Intel in 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282950-beyond-traditional-computing-expectations-for-intel-in-2019

Security Think Tank: Focus on malicious use of AI in 2019



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Focus-on-malicious-use-of-AI-in-2019

Top 10 stories on national security in 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454532/Top-10-stories-on-National-Security-in-2018

Top 10 mobile stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454300/Top-10-mobile-stories-of-2018

Top 10 HR technology stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454409/Top-10-HR-technology-stories-of-2018

Top 10 storage stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454173/Top-10-storage-stories-of-2018

Thursday, 27 December 2018

ET Deals: $200 off MacBook Air, Overpowered 17.3-Inch 144Hz Gaming Laptop for $999

ET 1227

If you're in the market for a new laptop, today's deals have you covered no matter your preference. Save 200 bucks on a 13.3-inch MacBook Air, $700 on a 17.3-inch gaming laptop, and $130 on a 15.6-inch Dell Inspiron.

The post ET Deals: $200 off MacBook Air, Overpowered 17.3-Inch 144Hz Gaming Laptop for $999 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/282929-et-deals-200-off-macbook-air-overpowered-17-3-inch-144hz-gaming-laptop-for-999

Denuvo Really Does Cripple PC Gaming Performance

Denuvo-Logo-Feature

For years, there have been persistent rumors that solutions like Denuvo have a negative impact on overall PC game performance. Denuvo has strongly pushed back on these claims, as have game publishers, for obvious reasons. The vast majority of PC gamers are willing to tolerate DRM — to a point. Said willingness to put up…

The post Denuvo Really Does Cripple PC Gaming Performance appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282924-denuvo-really-does-cripple-pc-gaming-performance

Ultima Thule Already Puzzling New Horizon Researchers, Before We’ve Even Arrived

Ultima-Thule-Feature

Ultima Thule is already puzzling researchers, before New Horizons even arrives.

The post Ultima Thule Already Puzzling New Horizon Researchers, Before We’ve Even Arrived appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282872-ultima-thule-already-puzzling-new-horizon-researchers-before-weve-even-arrived

What’s Ahead For AMD in 2019

AMD Epyc

2019 is going to be a major year for both of the top players in the PC market — but it’s going to impact them in different ways, and the two companies are playing for remarkably different stakes. The Intel-versus-AMD story remains a major component of the tech community, but it’s evolved in some surprising…

The post What’s Ahead For AMD in 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282865-whats-ahead-for-amd-in-2019

DOOMBA: Cleaning Your Floor, Creating Doom Maps Simultaneously Since 2018


You can’t swing a dead cat more than six inches these days without slamming into some incredibly improbable device running Doom. ASCII Doom? It exists. Playing Doom using a toaster to control it? It’s been done. But using a Roomba to build Doom WAD files based on your floor? That appears to be a new…

The post DOOMBA: Cleaning Your Floor, Creating Doom Maps Simultaneously Since 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282860-doomba-cleaning-your-floor-creating-doom-maps-simultaneously-since-2018

Security Think Tank: Strong 2FA should be a goal in 2019



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Strong-2FA-should-be-a-goal-in-2019

Top 10 retail tech stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454392/Top-10-retail-tech-stories-of-2018

Top 10 information management stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454653/Top-10-information-management-stories-of-2018

Top 10 CIO interviews of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454154/Top-10-CIO-interviews-of-2018

Top 10 Middle East stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454288/Top-10-Middle-East-stories-of-2018

Wednesday, 26 December 2018

Huawei May Be TSMC’s First 7nm EUV Customer

Huawei-Mate20-Feature

The question of who would be TSMC’s first EUV customer has supposedly been answered, though it’s not Qualcomm or Apple, two companies you might have expected. Instead, it’ll reportedly be Huawei bringing the first 7nm EUV chips to market (assuming, of course, that Samsung doesn’t bring their own designs out first).That’s the word from DigiTimes,…

The post Huawei May Be TSMC’s First 7nm EUV Customer appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/282854-huawei-may-be-tsmcs-first-7nm-euv-customer

AT&T Will Display Fake 5G Logo on Devices

AT&T

AT&T will display a fake 5G logo on phones to persuade users that the LTE service they actually have is something it isn't.

The post AT&T Will Display Fake 5G Logo on Devices appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/282843-att-will-display-fake-5g-logo-on-devices

Nvidia May Be Building New Turing GPUs Without Ray Tracing

Turing-Feature

Once again, rumors about Nvidia building a simultaneous RTX and GTX series are making the rounds.

The post Nvidia May Be Building New Turing GPUs Without Ray Tracing appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282839-nvidia-may-be-building-new-turing-gpus-without-ray-tracing

The Top 5 Games We Played in 2018

GOTY 2018

After the knockout 2017 release schedule, many of us thought 2018 would be a quiet year of recovery. Instead, it was stuffed with far too many excellent games for any one person to play. Some games stood head and shoulders above the competition though, and we want to take a moment to praise our most beloved titles.

The post The Top 5 Games We Played in 2018 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/281666-the-top-5-games-we-played-in-2018

Monday, 24 December 2018

Ready, headset, go: Retailers racing ahead with VR for staff training



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Ready-headset-go-retailers-racing-ahead-with-VR-for-staff-training

Top 10 women in tech and diversity in tech stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454447/Top-10-women-in-tech-and-diversity-in-tech-stories-of-2018

Top 10 IT careers and skills stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454386/Top-10-IT-careers-and-skills-stories-of-2018

Security Think Tank: Let’s hope for treaty on online norms



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Lets-hope-for-treaty-on-online-norms

Top 10 IT security stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454164/Top-10-IT-security-stories-of-2018

Sunday, 23 December 2018

'Serious' Twitter flaw allows hackers to post on other people's accounts



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454941/Serious-Twitter-flaw-allows-hackers-to-post-on-other-peoples-accounts

Friday, 21 December 2018

LG’s New Laser Projector Works Just 2 Inches Away From Your Wall


The days of mounting the projector in the middle of your space have come to an end with the advent of ultra short throw (UST) projectors. These devices can sit closer to the projection surface, and LG's new CineBeam Laser 4K projector gets closer than ever.

The post LG’s New Laser Projector Works Just 2 Inches Away From Your Wall appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/282824-lgs-new-laser-projector-works-just-2-inches-away-from-your-wall

Epson FF-680W Scanner: Godsend for Scrapbookers, Home Offices, SMB


The Epson FastFoto FF-680W is a miracle worker. Scanning an envelope of 36 prints takes about 20 seconds. It's the device that convinces you to get cracking on archiving old photos. It's also pretty good scanning and OCRing documents.

The post Epson FF-680W Scanner: Godsend for Scrapbookers, Home Offices, SMB appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/278785-epson-ff-680w-scanner-review

Mars Express Sends Back Stunning Image of Ice-Filled Korolev Crater


This isn't a new discovery, but it's the best photo we've gotten of Korolev crater.

The post Mars Express Sends Back Stunning Image of Ice-Filled Korolev Crater appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282805-mars-express-sends-back-stunning-image-of-ice-filled-korolev-crater

IBM, Samsung Ink Agreement to Build Future Power Chips


IBM and Samsung have signed a deal for Samsung to build Power chips on its 7nm process.

The post IBM, Samsung Ink Agreement to Build Future Power Chips appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282766-ibm-samsung-ink-agreement-to-build-future-power-chips

Government announces new plans to develop cyber talent



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454859/Government-announces-new-plans-to-develop-cyber-talent

Intel May Be Finished With Contract Manufacturing


There are rumors that Intel may be killing its custom foundry business.

The post Intel May Be Finished With Contract Manufacturing appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282781-intel-may-be-finished-with-contract-manufacturing

Top 10 startup stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454381/Top-10-startup-stories-of-2018

Chief medical officer calls for data-driven health strategy



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454851/Chief-Medical-Officer-calls-for-data-driven-health-strategy

Machine learning-based mobile app helps UK haulage firms cut fuel costs



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454849/Machine-learning-based-mobile-app-helps-UK-haulage-firms-cut-fuel-costs

Drone Safety After Gatwick: More Regulations May Not Work


After unknown individuals have employed drones to shut down London's Gatwick Airport for a day, calls for more regulation of drones are getting louder. But will they actually work?

The post Drone Safety After Gatwick: More Regulations May Not Work appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282727-drone-safety-after-gatwick-faa-regulations

Hackers Use Phishing Emails to Harvest Two-Factor Gmail Codes


Conventional wisdom says that adding two-factor authentication (2FA) will keep your accounts safe from most phishing scams, but a new wave of sophisticated automated attacks is reminding us it isn't infallible.

The post Hackers Use Phishing Emails to Harvest Two-Factor Gmail Codes appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/282759-hackers-use-phishing-emails-to-harvest-two-factor-codes-from-gmail-and-yahoo-accounts

Apple Confirms iPad Pros Are Bent, Says It’s Normal


Apple's iPad has undergone its most radical redesign in years with the new iPad Pros. These tablets are thinner than ever with less bezel around the display. However, there are questions as to whether they're durable enough.

The post Apple Confirms iPad Pros Are Bent, Says It’s Normal appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/282771-apple-confirms-ipad-pros-are-bent-says-its-normal

AMD Vaults Onto the NASDAQ 100 Stock Index

AMD-Zen-Feature

AMD will be added to the NASDAQ 100 index following its excellent year and improved market capitalization.

The post AMD Vaults Onto the NASDAQ 100 Stock Index appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282752-amd-vaults-onto-the-nasdaq-100-stock-index

Managing digital change: The CIO challenge for 2019



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Managing-digital-change-the-CIO-challenge-for-2019

Less than a quarter of AI professionals are women



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454841/Less-than-a-quarter-of-AI-professionals-are-women

Security Think Tank: Put collaboration on 2019 security agenda



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Put-collaboration-on-2019-security-agenda

Top 10 cyber crime stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454146/Top-10-cyber-crime-stories-of-2018

Top 10 AI stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454221/Top-10-AI-stories-of-2018

Top 10 developer stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454231/Top-10-developer-stories-of-2018

Thursday, 20 December 2018

CW ANZ: Rise to cloud and data management challenges



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/CW-Asia-Pacific/CW-ANZ-Rise-to-cloud-and-data-management-challenges

CW ASEAN: How to make the right cloud infrastructure choices



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/ezine/CW-Asia-Pacific/CW-ASEAN-How-to-make-the-right-cloud-infrastructure-choices

NASA’s InSight Lander Places the First-Ever Seismic Sensor on Mars


InSight placed the instrument about 5.3 feet (1.6 meters) away -- about as far as the arm can reach.

The post NASA’s InSight Lander Places the First-Ever Seismic Sensor on Mars appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282739-nasas-insight-lander-places-the-first-ever-seismic-sensor-on-mars

ET Deals: Pay What You Want Humble Sonic Bundle

ET Sonic Bundle

If you're looking for a particularly nostalgia-filled holiday, this week's Humble Sonic Bundle provides over $180 worth of new and old games featuring Sega's mascot.

The post ET Deals: Pay What You Want Humble Sonic Bundle appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/282718-et-deals-pay-what-you-want-humble-sonic-bundle

Microsoft Issues Emergency Update for Internet Explorer

IE11-Amusing

Microsoft has issued an emergency patch for IE11 to block an exploit already being used in the wild. It recommends patching immediately.

The post Microsoft Issues Emergency Update for Internet Explorer appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282733-microsoft-issues-emergency-update-for-internet-explorer

Government whitepaper outlines new rules for skilled working visas



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454789/Government-white-paper-outlines-new-rules-for-skilled-working-visas

Cancer Research works to improve users’ digital experience



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454676/Cancer-Research-works-to-improve-users-digital-experience

Marriott data breach losses could be over half a billion dollars



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454778/Marriott-data-breach-losses-could-be-over-half-a-billion-dollars

Top 10 financial services stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453522/Top-10-financial-services-stories-of-2018

Top 10 cloud stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454224/Top-10-cloud-stories-of-2018

A Lot of Rockets Were Supposed to Launch This Week, but Most Did Not


We expected as many as five launches in just one day, but things took a turn early on as the first rockets were set to take off. Of the five possible launches, only two of them headed into space as planned.

The post A Lot of Rockets Were Supposed to Launch This Week, but Most Did Not appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282721-a-lot-of-rockets-were-supposed-to-launch-this-week-but-most-did-not

Google Denies Crippling Edge to Chrome’s Advantage

Chrome-Feature

Google has denied allegations that it deliberately sabotaged Microsoft Edge performance in YouTube.

The post Google Denies Crippling Edge to Chrome’s Advantage appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282685-google-denies-crippling-edge-to-chromes-advantage

Intel Announces Major Manufacturing Expansion

Intel D1X

Intel has announced plans for major manufacturing expansions, beginning in 2019.

The post Intel Announces Major Manufacturing Expansion appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282701-intel-announces-major-manufacturing-expansion

Modders Are Using AI to Overhaul Old Games Textures, With Gorgeous Results

Morrowind-Feature

As AI tools become more common, gamers are using them to improve old titles, often with impressive results.

The post Modders Are Using AI to Overhaul Old Games Textures, With Gorgeous Results appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282695-modders-are-using-ai-to-overhaul-old-games-textures-with-gorgeous-results

ExtremeTech’s Best Cars and Car Tech for 2019


The best cars reflect changing times and climates. Nothing wrong with with a hybrid Ram pickup that can two 13,000 pounds. Or a Mazda that closes the gap on the Germans for $10K-$15K less. Jaguar's i-Pace is a match for Tesla (better looking, too.)

The post ExtremeTech’s Best Cars and Car Tech for 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282494-extremetechs-best-cars-and-car-tech-for-2019

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Facebook Is Probably Tracking Your Location Even If You Tried to Stop It

563109-facebook-icon-cc0-license

You might think you've blocked Facebook from tracking you, but computer science professor Aleksandra Korolova from the University of Southern California points out that you're probably wrong.

The post Facebook Is Probably Tracking Your Location Even If You Tried to Stop It appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/282678-facebook-is-probably-tracking-your-location-even-if-you-tried-to-stop-it

Lenovo’s Z5 Pro GT Could Be the First Snapdragon 855 Phone


Lenovo has been on a tear lately, launching ultra-high-end smartphones in the Chinese market where consumers demand all the RAM and storage possible. The latest Lenovo Z5 Pro GT will deliver with a record 12GB of RAM and a Snapdragon 855.

The post Lenovo’s Z5 Pro GT Could Be the First Snapdragon 855 Phone appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/282659-lenovos-z5-pro-gt-could-be-the-first-snapdragon-855-phone

Saturn’s Rings Could Be Gone in Just 100 Million Years


Saturn's rings are vanishing quickly. The iconic planet could lose its most distinguishing feature within 100 million years.

The post Saturn’s Rings Could Be Gone in Just 100 Million Years appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282637-saturns-rings-could-be-gone-in-just-100-million-years

ET Deals: Seagate 8TB External Drive for $130, Overpowered GTX 1060 Gaming Laptop for $799

ET 1219

Need some last-minute gifts? Worry not! Walmart is offering up some great gear like external drives and gaming laptops that can be picked up in-store on the day before Christmas. And if you're willing to pay for express shipping, you can still get some solid bargains on Amazon.

The post ET Deals: Seagate 8TB External Drive for $130, Overpowered GTX 1060 Gaming Laptop for $799 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/deals/282619-et-deals-seagate-8tb-external-drive-for-130-overpowered-gtx-1060-gaming-laptop-for-799

New Windows Sandbox Creates a Safe Space to Test Shady EXEs

Windows-10

The internet is full of wonder and the accumulated knowledge of humanity, but it's also full of malicious software and scams. That's why Windows users have always been warned not to launch shady executables. You're not going to open virus.exe, but sometimes it's not so clear.

The post New Windows Sandbox Creates a Safe Space to Test Shady EXEs appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282612-new-windows-sandbox-creates-a-safe-space-to-test-shady-exes

AT&T Unveils 5G Hotspot, Monthly Plan at Eye-Watering Prices

506837-what-is-5g

AT&T's first 5G service has arrived, but we'd scarcely call it affordable.

The post AT&T Unveils 5G Hotspot, Monthly Plan at Eye-Watering Prices appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/mobile/282588-att-unveils-5g-hotspot-monthly-plan-at-eye-watering-prices

JEDEC Extends HBM2 Standard to 24GB, 307GB/s Bandwidth Per Stack

NVIDIA-Telsa-V100 Volta

JEDEC has updated the HBM2 standard for higher transfer speeds and increased density.

The post JEDEC Extends HBM2 Standard to 24GB, 307GB/s Bandwidth Per Stack appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282556-jedec-extends-hbm2-standard-to-24gb-307gb-s-bandwidth-per-stack

Nvidia’s RTX 2060 Graphics Card May Drop in January

RTX-Feature-Eye

Nvidia's GeForce RTX 2060 may be dropping soon. Here's what to expect.

The post Nvidia’s RTX 2060 Graphics Card May Drop in January appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/gaming/282574-nvidias-rtx-2060-graphics-card-may-drop-in-january

CMA acts on super-complaint over broadband, mobile charges



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454712/CMA-acts-on-super-complaint-over-broadband-mobile-charges

Lauri Love battles police for return of computers as NCA confirms live investigation



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454654/NCA-confirms-live-investigation-as-Lauri-Love-battles-police-for-return-of-computers

Capita fails to meet British Army's annual recruitment targets for five years running



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454656/Capitas-online-recruitment-system-for-British-Army-fails-to-meet-annual-targets-five-years-running

Tech sector vacancies increase by almost a quarter in 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454658/Tech-sector-vacancies-increase-by-almost-a-quarter-in-2018

Security Think Tank: Align security strategy to business objectives



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/opinion/Security-Think-Tank-Align-security-strategy-to-business-objectives

Top 10 broadband stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252453685/Top-10-broadband-stories-of-2018

Top 10 Benelux IT stories of 2018



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454214/Top-10-Benelux-IT-stories-for-2018

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

MIT’s ‘Implosion Fabrication’ Shrinks Objects to Create Nanoscale Versions


The technology borrows from an established imaging technique called expansion microscopy; it's just running in reverse.

The post MIT’s ‘Implosion Fabrication’ Shrinks Objects to Create Nanoscale Versions appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282534-mits-implosion-fabrication-shrinks-objects-to-create-nanoscale-versions

Astronomers Discover ‘Farout’ Dwarf Planet at Edge of Our Solar System


The object known as "Farout" is 120 times farther from the sun than Earth, putting it far beyond the orbit of Pluto.

The post Astronomers Discover ‘Farout’ Dwarf Planet at Edge of Our Solar System appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282521-astronomers-discover-farout-dwarf-planet-at-edge-of-our-solar-system

New LG Display Offers 1440p, FreeSync Support, IPS for $300


LG has released a 1440p monitor with FreeSync support and an IPS panel. It's a solid offering if you're in the market.

The post New LG Display Offers 1440p, FreeSync Support, IPS for $300 appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/282479-new-lg-display-offers-1440p-freesync-support-ips-for-300

Ancient Britain comes to life at Bath’s 5G testbed



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454634/Ancient-Britain-comes-to-life-at-Baths-5G-testbed

Prices Leak for Intel’s Monster 28-Core Xeon W-3175X CPU

Xeon-W-Feature

Remember Intel's overclocked 28-core 5GHz CPU? Prices on the chip have leaked and they're not actually too bad, by Intel's standards.

The post Prices Leak for Intel’s Monster 28-Core Xeon W-3175X CPU appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/computing/282485-prices-leak-for-intels-monster-28-core-xeon-w-3175x-cpu

Ex-Microsoft Intern: Google Deliberately Crippled Edge Browser

MicrosoftEdge

Google may have already started using its browser dominance to disadvantage its competitors. That's no kind of good sign, even if you prefer Chrome to any other browser.

The post Ex-Microsoft Intern: Google Deliberately Crippled Edge Browser appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/internet/282490-ex-microsoft-intern-google-deliberately-crippled-edge-browser

Defra unveils green government tech vision



from ComputerWeekly.com https://www.computerweekly.com/news/252454625/Defra-unveils-Green-government-tech-vision

Astronomers Caught a Star Forming Just Like a Planet

MM1a-Formation-Feature

Researchers have detected a protostar so massive, a star is forming around it -- just like a planet would.

The post Astronomers Caught a Star Forming Just Like a Planet appeared first on ExtremeTech.



from ExtremeTechExtremeTech https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/282465-astronomers-caught-a-star-forming-just-like-a-planet