Good Seamlessly transitions between modes The best and biggest digital drawing board Impeccable build quality Bad All rearward ports Pricey proposition for most The ‘cheapest’ unit comes outfitted with a 6th-generation Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 2GB Nvidia GeForce GTX 965M GPU and 1TB of storage. Meanwhile, if you want to max […]
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Samsung NU7100 Review
Good Low price Crisp 4K picture HDR10+ Bad Basic HDR Edge-lit No Bixby Our bedroom TV broke and was looking for a replacement budget 4K TV. The Samsung NU7100 treads the line between its budget credentials and 4K HDR specs impressively, offering a sharp and smooth picture that leverages its basic HDR capabilities to great […]
What is 5G? Everything you need to know
What is 5G? 5G networks are the next generation of mobile internet connectivity, offering faster speeds and more reliable connections on smartphones and other devices than ever before. Combining cutting-edge network technology and the very latest research, 5G should offer connections that are multitudes faster than current connections, with average download speeds of around 1GBps […]
Microsoft Flow Basics
Microsoft Flow automates repetitive tasks, allowing you to devote more of your time to important matters. It does this by linking different cloud-based apps, collecting data from them, synchronizing files, sending you notifications, and much more. In Microsoft Flow, automated workflows are simply referred to as “flows.” Currently, Microsoft Flow allows you to link apps […]
Oculus Rift S revealed
The Oculus Rift S promises improved resolutions, easier setup and maximum comfort Oculus has announced the Rift S, a follow-up to 2016’s Oculus Rift. The news broke at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, where Oculus announced its newest headset in partnership with Lenovo. The new VR headset promises “improved optics and display technology,” […]
New AirPods 2 launch with better battery and hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ feature
After months of speculation, Apple has launched new-and-refreshed AirPods 2 true-wireless headphones, boasting improved battery life, smart Siri assistant functionality and an optional wireless charging case. At first glance, the new AirPods 2 look very similar to the original Apple AirPods. Again, they’re completely cable-free, drawing battery from a pillbox-like charging case, with stem-like protrusions […]
Microsoft’s Xbox responds to Google Stadia, promises ‘big’ E3
Yesterday at the Game Developer Conference, Google pulled back the curtains on their game streaming service, Stadia. The service will be coming later this year and the company is making big promises about 4k, 60FPS, and latency-free gaming. But Google is not the only player in this segment and while many were hoping that the […]
Amazon’s entry-level Kindle gets a light and a higher price tag
Amazon is bringing Paperwhite features to its classic Kindle model at half the price as the higher-end device. The new standard Kindle is the first e-reader in Amazon is announcing an update to its entry-level Kindle (you know, the one that’s just called “Kindle” without any cool subtitles), adding a feature that has long become […]
Acer Swift 7
Good Excellent design Built-in LTE option Decent battery life Bad Touchpad doesn’t click Awfully weak performance for price Poor webcam placement Lacking audio The Acer Swift 7 is an ultra-compact notebook that is well suited for mobile use. The Swift 7 slightly improves on its predecessor in all areas; the greatest difference is the larger […]
Google’s Stadia promises ‘instant access’ to Netflix-like streaming games
When you think of ways to play big-name video games, you probably think of Microsoft’s Xbox, Sony’s PlayStation or Nintendo’s Switch. If Google has its way, you’ll soon be considering its Stadia service too. The tech giant announced its new streaming game service at a press event during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on […]
Apple updates iMacs with new Intel processors and AMD GPUs
Apple has finally refreshed its regular iMac desktops, offering new processors and graphics chips for the 21.5-inch and 27-inch models. This is the first update for the iMac lineup in nearly two years, but the iMac Pro remains untouched for now. The 21.5-inch iMac now features either an 8th Gen quad-core i3 or six-core […]
Xiaomi’s Black Shark 2
Last year’s Black Shark proved to be a decent, if unremarkable entry into the gaming smartphone market for Xiaomi, but now the Chinese phone maker seems set to deliver the goods with its follow-up, the Black Shark 2. Announced today, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 boasts a pressure sensitive 6.39-inch AMOLED display, allowing players to […]
Galaxy Fold vs. Motorola Razr: Foldable
Motorola is making a foldable phone that will be out this summer and there’s a lot of reason to be excited about it. The company is rumored to revive its beloved Razr brand which dominated the phone landscape before smartphones were a thing. But the Razr will have to face stiff competition from the Galaxy […]
MySpace lost 12 years of user content
MySpace the once-dominant social media platform that was largely subsumed by Facebook may have lost a decade’s worth of music uploaded by users, the company says. MySpace started in 2003 and quickly gained traction as a platform for uploading and sharing music, particularly for new bands trying to find an audience. The fact that it […]
Windows 7 users to receive notifications from Microsoft about end of support
Microsoft is about to pester Windows 7 users to upgrade to Windows 10, but this time the company is being a lot less forceful about it. With extended support for the older OS coming to an end in January next year, the Redmond firm will start notifying users about the upcoming date starting next month. […]