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GPU-Z updated with the ability to detect faked NVIDIA cards

The GPU market is often rife with counterfeit cards. These products are often sold as having more memory than they actually do, or as having newer NVIDIA chips that are in fact reflashed older ones - or both. TechPowerUp has upgra...

Deirdre O Donnell, 14 Oct 2018 17:11

Google+ is shutting down following a data breach. (Source: sharethis.com)

Google+ to shut down following hacking revelation

Google has admitted that its social media app, Google+, has been hacked. This data theft has affected approximately half a million profiles. The users in question may have had many points of important user data extracted from thei...

Deirdre O Donnell, 13 Oct 2018 17:47

Android: Will Google slowly move away from the brand?

Android is the most successful smartphone OS in the world. Despite this, Google did not mention the brand name during its recent hardware event. This sounds strange, but it might be part of a larger plan to eventually drop Android...

Benjamin Herzig, 13 Oct 2018 00:40

The first Command & Conquer game was released on PC CD-ROM in 1995. (Source: TV Tropes)

Command & Conquer remasters planned for the PC

Jim Vessella, a producer for Electronic Arts, has posted news on Reddit about Command & Conquer’s future. According to his post, the studio wants to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the game, which will be in 2020, by releasing s...

Daniel R Deakin, 12 Oct 2018 20:32

Does Cortana know about this? (Source: YouTube)

Cortana may die and be reborn - as the new Clippy

New rumors emanating from Microsoft suggest that the Office software team want to take over Cortana's functions and place in the Windows OS. This would mean that Office could strongly inform its development in the future, converti...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2018 13:56

The 6T will replace the OnePlus 6 soon. (Source: Hindustan Times)

OnePlus 6T will get new UI and more, according to company software reps

An interview released onto OnePlus' official community website contains multiple tantalizing hints about the user interface on the upcoming 6T late-year flagship. This interview, given by the company's UX head and another software...

Deirdre O Donnell, 12 Oct 2018 13:31

DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, grows daily searches by 50% to 30 million

DuckDuckGo is quickly becoming a popular alternative to Google's increasingly invasive search engine. The privacy-focused search tool just announced hitting 30 million searches a day. While this is a far cry from the 3.5+ billion ...

Sam Medley, 11 Oct 2018 23:42

Fortnite - Disco Domination mode and quad rocket launcher now available as of mid-October 2018 (Source: Wccftech)

Fortnite gets Disco Domination mode, quad rocket launcher, and more

The patch 0.62 brings a new 50v50 battle mode to Fortnite, namely Disco Domination, as well as a quad rocket launcher. In the new mode, players fight to capture dance floors and raise disco balls. The new patch also brings back th...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2018 18:30

Forza Horizon 4 gets 2 million players in first week after launch

Forza Horizon 4 hits 2 million players

Only one week since its release, Forza Horizon 4 is already — according to Metacritic — the highest-rated Xbox exclusive title of this console generation while the franchise remains the best-seller in the racing category. During t...

Codrut Nistor, 11 Oct 2018 17:23

New Chrome OS tablet debuts at Made by Google event

The Pixel Slate is Google's latest tablet. It comes in one colour (Midnight Blue) and has an optional Pixelbook pen and keyboard with a dedicated Google Assistant button. The Pixel Slate runs Chrome OS and has its own Play Store a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2018 00:44

The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL. (Source: Google)

Pixel 3 and 3 XL launch: any surprises are on the inside

The Google Pixel 3 and 3 XL have been released. Their appearance will surprise nobody, as both phones look exactly as described in all their leaks. The Pixel 3 XL has a notch, but may also have a lot of interesting new Google feat...

Deirdre O Donnell, 11 Oct 2018 00:43

Google has not increased the rear camera count of its Pixel lineup this year. (Source: Google)

In a world of multiple rear smartphone cameras, the Pixel 3 XL sticks with one

2018 is definitely the year of the at-least-three-camera phone. Some upcoming devices may have even more. However, Google seems content with the single rear shooter it has incorporated into the new Pixel 3 series.

Deirdre O Donnell, 10 Oct 2018 17:33

Microsoft Windows 10 got a fix for the October 2018 Update issues

Microsoft fixes the troublesome Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Not long after halting the rollout of a Windows 10 feature update for the first time ever, Microsoft has finally announced that the cause of the user content removal bug — which affected only a few users who installed the update —...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2018 16:55

Pokemon GO to get fourth-generation Pokemon (Source: Niantic/The Pokémon Company)

Pokemon GO to get fourth-generation Pokemon and many minor tweaks in the near future

Although the rumors about it surfaced back in April, it took a while for Niantic to finally confirm the arrival of the fourth-generation Pokemon from the Sinnoh region. However, the details are still not out yet, but Pokemon GO pl...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Oct 2018 12:30

Apple iPhone XS charging bug solved by iOS 12.0.1

Apple fixes iPhone XS charging problems (and more) in iOS 12.0.1

Apple has just released iOS 12.0.1, just in time to stop what appeared to be an upcoming "charge gate" scandal caused by an issue that made iPhone XS handsets fail to charge when using a Lightning cable. This brand-new iOS update ...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Oct 2018 19:34

Jailbreaking in iOS 12 is looking more and more likely. (Source: redmondpie.com)

Developer claims to have jailbroken iPhone XS Max

A well-known iOS developer, Luca Tudesco, is reported as stating that jailbreaking in the iPhone XS Max's A12 chip is possible. It may be a follow-up in which the related group Pangu claimed that they had done the same in iOS 12. ...

Deirdre O Donnell, 08 Oct 2018 19:52

Armored Warfare third anniversary festive garage (Source: Own)

Armored Warfare celebrates third anniversary of the unrestricted European and North American launch

Today, Armored Warfare celebrates the third anniversary since it became available for all those interested across Europe and North America. To bring back some of those who lost interest and to make everyone happy, the developer de...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Oct 2018 18:10

The updated Amazon Alexa app is available on the Play Store and the App Store. (Source: PhoneArena)

Redesigned Amazon Alexa app features new Devices tab

The Amazon Alexa app has received a much-needed redesign and now features a clearer user interface and a new Devices tab. Users will be able to go directly to a list of devices in their home that utilize the popular virtual assist...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Oct 2018 22:11

Windows 10 users should not install the October 2018 Update until Microsoft announces a fix. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft pauses Windows 10 update due to file deletion fears

A notice has been published on Microsoft’s support site for Windows 10 stating that the rollout for the scheduled update for October 2018 (version 1809) has been paused. It seems a number of users have reported grave issues with t...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Oct 2018 21:03

Shadow of the Tomb Raider was published by Square Enix. (Source: Square Enix)

DLC announced for Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider has only been on the shelves for a few weeks and Square Enix has already announced a new DLC adventure for Lara Croft. The Forge is scheduled for release on November 13 and will be available for the Xbox ...

Daniel R Deakin, 06 Oct 2018 20:14

Android Jelly Bean has lost support for Chrome. (Source: The Droid Guy)

Buh-bye Jelly Bean? Chrome on Android now only supports KitKat 4.4. or higher

Older Android devices that still run Jelly Bean (JB) - or the versions of the OS from 4.1 to 4.3 - will no longer be able to run Google Chrome. The minimum API level for this app is being reset to 4.4 (or KitKat). This may not see...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Oct 2018 19:27

The T2 chip found in new MacBooks. (Source: macsales.com)

Can you fix your own 2018 MacBook? An internal Apple report says no, but iFixit says yes

An internal service document recently leaked from within Apple states that no-one but company staff and Authorized Apple Service Providers (AASPs) can repair or replace most MacBook 2018 and iMac Pro components without the devices...

Deirdre O Donnell, 06 Oct 2018 17:49

The message displayed if Windows Setup detects the older drivers during the upgrade. (Source@ wccftech.com)

Devices with 6th-generation or newer Intel chips facing issues with new Win10 update

PCs that run on processors that are of the Skylake or later series are reportedly displaying obstructive messages in the course of their update to the October version of Windows 10. This is due to an older Intel Display Audio driv...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2018 19:38

The iPhone 6S is being rivalled by Apple's newest wearable in some respects. (Source: takealot.com)

Apple Watch 4 found to be just as fast as iPhone 6S, but only for certain metrics

A developer has created an app that can test the 60fps rendering capabilities of the S4 SIP, the processing platform found in the 4th-gen Apple Watch. He has reported that the watch equals the iPhone 6S in this test. The watch als...

Deirdre O Donnell, 04 Oct 2018 19:11

Almost two years after launching its first device, HMD finally provides support for bootloader unlocks

Nokia devices have had impenetrable bootloaders for a while now, especially after the unofficial blackhat method was patched last month. HMD has finally remedied that, though, by launching its bootloader unlock program.

Ricci Rox, 04 Oct 2018 11:57

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K may be intended to take the new Chromecast on. (Source: IoTGadgets)

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: this affordable streaming device may challenge new Chromecast

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K has just been announced. It may be able to deliver HDR10+, as well as Dolby Vision, in order to stream content. Amazon has also included object-based Dolby Atmos surround sound, for material that suppor...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2018 14:49

The Huawei Watch may have more than one SKU, including this possible "classic" version. (Source: WinFuture)

Huawei Watch GT has a design leak; is approved by FCC

The third generation of the Huawei Watch, which may be named the Watch GT rather than the Watch 3, is the subject of new image leaks at WinFuture. The watch may have a larger display than its predecessor, and may have more than on...

Deirdre O Donnell, 03 Oct 2018 14:19

Pete Lau has revealed a few more details about the 6T. (Source: thehindu.com)

OnePlus CEO interview suggests that the 6T will cost more than the 6

Pete Lau, the CEO of the smartphone maker OnePlus, has been talking about the company's upcoming release in a new interview with CNET. Lau admitted that this phone, the 6T, is going to retail for more than its predecessor. Accordi...

Deirdre O Donnell, 02 Oct 2018 19:14

Vivaldi 2.0 last setup screen (Source: Own)

Vivaldi 2.0 now available for download with Sync, Resizable Tab Tiling, Floating Web Panels, and more

Introduced last week, Vivaldi 2.0 is a major update that delivers essential features like Sync, Resizable Tab Tiling, and Floating Web Panels to this niche browser, as well as a fresh look with window background images and Start P...

Codrut Nistor, 02 Oct 2018 10:50

Google Android Pie statue at Googleplex, Huawei Mate 10 Pro gets the update in Europe early October 2018

Huawei Mate 10 Pro already receiving Android Pie in Europe

Although Huawei was never very fast to update its handsets, it seems that the Mate 10 Pro is already receiving Android 9.0 Pie in Europe. Two months since its release, the latest Android version still struggles to hit the 0.1 perc...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2018 13:06

Wear OS update with Google Fit and improved notifications now available late September 2018

Wear OS gets Google Fit and improved notifications

At the end of September, Google updated Wear OS with a few Google Fit features and a new notifications system that brings browsing, dismissing, and shortcuts. A trip assistant is now available with Google Assistant as well, and it...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Oct 2018 10:45

Do the latest iPhones have a fundamental issue with their use? (Source: iPhoneTricks.org)

'Charge-gate'? Emerging reports of charging-port issues in some iPhone XS and XS Max units

Reports coming from several different sources claim that some brand-new iPhones are not charging unless their screens are on. This issue apparently affects both the iPhone XS and XS Max. However, the reports also suggest that this...

Deirdre O Donnell, 30 Sep 2018 19:48

Almost two months after the release of Android Pie, pretty much no one is on it yet

It's been almost two months since the release of Android Pie and one would expect the latest version of the Android OS to have made its way into a decent number of devices. Apparently not.

Ricci Rox, 30 Sep 2018 15:56

Google is shelling out billions to remain the default search engine for Apple's Safari browser

Google will reportedly pay US $9 billion over 2018 to remain the default search engine for the Safari browser. This price may go up to as much as $12 billion next year. However, due to the growing popularity of Apple's devices, th...

Sam Medley, 30 Sep 2018 07:53

NVIDIA'S share price target is reportedly on the rise. (Source: Variety)

New market analysis sends NVIDIA's share-price target sky-high

NVIDIA's share price could reach as much as US$400 thanks to new estimations by Evercore ICI. This company is pinning a lot of earning potential on the graphics giant due to its position in the emerging AI market. However, other a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2018 18:57

The Goya AI processor architecture. (Source: Habana)

A startup claims to have an Nvidia-killing AI chip

A start-up called Habana claims that its new chip, the Goya, can out-perform NVIDIA V100 and Intel Xeon platforms in terms of image processing. Goya works on ONNX and MXNet AI frameworks at present, although Habana is working on T...

Deirdre O Donnell, 28 Sep 2018 18:33

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Android phablet gets camera improvements and the September 2018 security patch (Source: Samsung)

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 gets an update with camera improvements and the latest security patch

In addition to the official September security patch from Google and the usual bug fixes and minor tweaks, the latest firmware update for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 also comes with noticeable camera improvements, including day/nigh...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2018 15:32

Sea of Thieves "Forsaken Shores" free update now live (Source: Xbox Wire)

Sea of Thieves gets "Forsaken Shores" free update

The new free content update for Sea of Thieves, dubbed "Forsaken Shores," comes with a new volcanic region. Suggestively called "The Devil’s Roar," the new area allows players to encounter volcano eruptions, terrifying earthquakes...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2018 10:44

SwiftKey for Android featuring Microsoft Translator (Source: Own)

SwiftKey for Android now integrates Microsoft Translator

Thanks to the integration of Microsoft Translator, SwiftKey can now be used to perform real-time translation for more than 60 languages. Even more, those who install the Microsoft Translator app can also enjoy offline translation ...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Sep 2018 09:50

The next Windows update is known as Redstone 5...until October, at least. (Source: NeoWin)

Windows 10 October update release may coincide with the Surface event

The next update to Windows 10 may be rolled out in the next month. In fact, some leaks claim that this will commence on the same day on which the new Surface products are to be launched. However, for that to pan out, it leaves Mic...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2018 22:57

Opera 56 with video pop out (Source: Own)

Opera 56 now available with multiple improvements

The latest version of the Opera browser is now available as "the best browser for multitaskers" and its list of changes includes volume control for the video pop-out player, a page zoom indicator in the address and search bar, an ...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2018 20:27

ARCore supports augmented reality features on some smartphones. (Source: ARCore)

OnePlus 6T may be approved for latest version of ARCore already

The OnePlus 6T is on a short list of upcoming smartphones mentioned in the ARCore 1.5 APK. This app supports up-to-date Google-provisioned features such as Lens. This feature is also to be included in the Nokia 9, as well as two a...

Deirdre O Donnell, 26 Sep 2018 19:48

Microsoft Office 2019 PowerPoint (Source: Microsoft 365 Blog)

Cloud-independent Microsoft Office 2019 now available for Windows and macOS

Although there is still cloud support available across the apps of the new Microsoft Office 2019 suite, independence from the cloud — coming in the shape of an "on premises" version — is an excellent offering for the customers who...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2018 14:15

Appple macOS 10.14 Mojave now available as of September 2018 (Source: Apple Newsroom)

Apple launches macOS "Mojave" with dark mode, new apps, redesigned app store, and more

The 15th major release of Apple's desktop operating system and the successor of macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Mojave 10.14 is now available. In addition to the new dark mode, this release brings a few iOS apps to the desktop, inc...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Sep 2018 10:55

Shazam now owned by Apple, mobile app to go ad-free for everyone soon as of late September 2018

Apple acquires Shazam, mobile app to go ad-free for everyone

Shazam is now finally a part of Apple, but the best part of this corporate acquisition is that the mobile app will soon become ad-free for all users. Shazam has been downloaded over 1 billion times so far, and nowadays it is being...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2018 20:05

HTC Dream aka T-Mobile G1 - the first Android smartphone announced on September 23, 2008

Time to celebrate: Google Android is now 10 years old

Although Android Inc. was founded back in October 2003, it took a while for the eponymous operating system to finally hit the market. This event took place on September 23, 2008, when the HTC Dream — also known as the T-Mobile G1 ...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Sep 2018 10:45

A few major Telltale Games titles (Source: Wccftech)

Another one bites the dust: Telltale Games is shutting down

Less than two years ago, Telltale Games was hiring new staff and getting ready to launch quite a few Nintendo Switch titles. Unfortunately, the studio seems to no longer have a future, as around 250 employees have just been laid o...

Codrut Nistor, 22 Sep 2018 08:20

Canonical extends security support for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Ubuntu 14.04 LTS, which is the basis for many cloud and enterprise services, is coming up on its end of life this April. Canonical will begin offering an Extended Security Maintenance service in April that will continue rolling ou...

Sam Medley, 22 Sep 2018 05:43

Facebook Dating public testing now live in Columbia, only inside the Facebook app

Facebook Dating goes live, but only for a limited test run

Facebook Dating is a Tinder alternative that does not come with left/right swiping but relies on shared Facebook connections instead. This service uses the data in one's Facebook profile, friends, Group memberships, and so on. The...

Codrut Nistor, 21 Sep 2018 19:55

OnePlus have released OOS 9.0, which is based on Android Pie, for the 6. (Source: imgur)

OnePlus 6 gets official Pie-based Oxygen OS

The first official stock release of Oxygen OS (OOS) based on Android Pie (9.0) is now available for Oneplus' latest flagship, the 6. As expected, the ROM contains Pie-compatible navigation and UI features, accent color change supp...

Deirdre O Donnell, 21 Sep 2018 19:12

Software

GPU-Z updated with the ability to detect faked NVIDIA cards

Google+ to shut down following hacking revelation

Android: Will Google slowly move away from the brand?

Command & Conquer remasters planned for the PC

Cortana may die and be reborn - as the new Clippy

OnePlus 6T will get new UI and more, according to company software reps

DuckDuckGo, the privacy-focused search engine, grows daily searches by 50% to 30 million

Fortnite gets Disco Domination mode, quad rocket launcher, and more

Forza Horizon 4 hits 2 million players

New Chrome OS tablet debuts at Made by Google event

Pixel 3 and 3 XL launch: any surprises are on the inside

In a world of multiple rear smartphone cameras, the Pixel 3 XL sticks with one

Microsoft fixes the troublesome Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Pokemon GO to get fourth-generation Pokemon and many minor tweaks in the near future

Apple fixes iPhone XS charging problems (and more) in iOS 12.0.1

Developer claims to have jailbroken iPhone XS Max

Armored Warfare celebrates third anniversary of the unrestricted European and North American launch

Redesigned Amazon Alexa app features new Devices tab

Microsoft pauses Windows 10 update due to file deletion fears

DLC announced for Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Buh-bye Jelly Bean? Chrome on Android now only supports KitKat 4.4. or higher

Can you fix your own 2018 MacBook? An internal Apple report says no, but iFixit says yes

Devices with 6th-generation or newer Intel chips facing issues with new Win10 update

Apple Watch 4 found to be just as fast as iPhone 6S, but only for certain metrics

Almost two years after launching its first device, HMD finally provides support for bootloader unlocks

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K: this affordable streaming device may challenge new Chromecast

Huawei Watch GT has a design leak; is approved by FCC

OnePlus CEO interview suggests that the 6T will cost more than the 6

Vivaldi 2.0 now available for download with Sync, Resizable Tab Tiling, Floating Web Panels, and more

Huawei Mate 10 Pro already receiving Android Pie in Europe

Wear OS gets Google Fit and improved notifications

'Charge-gate'? Emerging reports of charging-port issues in some iPhone XS and XS Max units

Almost two months after the release of Android Pie, pretty much no one is on it yet

Google is shelling out billions to remain the default search engine for Apple's Safari browser

New market analysis sends NVIDIA's share-price target sky-high

A startup claims to have an Nvidia-killing AI chip

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 gets an update with camera improvements and the latest security patch

Sea of Thieves gets "Forsaken Shores" free update

SwiftKey for Android now integrates Microsoft Translator

Windows 10 October update release may coincide with the Surface event

Opera 56 now available with multiple improvements

OnePlus 6T may be approved for latest version of ARCore already

Cloud-independent Microsoft Office 2019 now available for Windows and macOS

Apple launches macOS "Mojave" with dark mode, new apps, redesigned app store, and more

Apple acquires Shazam, mobile app to go ad-free for everyone

Time to celebrate: Google Android is now 10 years old

Another one bites the dust: Telltale Games is shutting down

Canonical extends security support for Ubuntu 14.04 LTS

Facebook Dating goes live, but only for a limited test run

OnePlus 6 gets official Pie-based Oxygen OS

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