True 4K support will be available when the game launches on March 6, so this is our opportunity for a version without compromise, right? Right?!
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Even by large SUV standards, the Nissan Armada casts a giant footprint. A 2017 redesign that carries over virtually unchanged for 2018 more than doubled the big guy’s sales. If you’re doing a lot of carpooling, towing a boat, or taking long trips — kids in travel sports, for instance — it’s not a bad…
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Ever since we found an exoplanet around the nearest star from Earth, there's been intense interest in whether it could host life. Today's news points in the opposite direction.
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Ever since Android and iOS hit the market, the ability to add additional storage capacity has been a fundamental difference between them. Many Android devices (though not all) offer a microSD slot with the option to add a variable amount of storage. iPhones categorically don’t. Over time, Android has moved towards integrating additional storage as…
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Early tests show that Microsoft's prediction of a mid-single-digit decline in Intel CPU performance after Spectre, Meltdown patches is broadly accurate, but there are exceptions -- and plenty of unknowns.
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Looking for an extremely low-cost streaming solution? For a limited time, Amazon is selling the Fire TV Stick for 25 percent off the sticker price. You can also save big on a six-core gaming rig, a USB-C hub, H&R Block tax software, and so much more.
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Buying a used GPU might seem to be one way to dodge the high prices on current cards, but Caveat Emptor unquestionably applies here.
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AT&T lost its argument to avoid all regulation in court, but it's talking out both sides of its mouth on the subject of paid prioritization.
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Connected cars are starting to proliferate, and since streaming music and travel information are so useful, it's no surprise. The folks over at FreedomPop recognize the massive potential for connected cars, so they're offering up a $0.01 SIM card with the option of entirely free 4G LTE internet access.
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Apple has shown no interest in supporting Vulkan over the past few years, so Khronos is adding support whether Apple likes it or not.
The post Khronos Brings Vulkan to macOS, iOS, After Apple Refuses to appeared first on ExtremeTech.
No-longer-startup PRI sees scalable autonomous platforms. Even Raspberry Pi is enough for simple autonomy. Vertebrate Lab learnings may change how we think about autonomous devices.
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The entire GPU market is badly overheated, but that heat isn't hitting AMD and Nvidia equally, and it's not equally distributed across the GPUs in either company's product line. We investigate in greater detail.
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If you want to be able to get at your photos from anywhere, and share them with others, without the cost or potential privacy issues of keeping them in a public cloud, here are some ways to DIY your own private photo sharing cloud.
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Samsung's new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus have been unveiled at Mobile World Congress. The phones are largely an evolutionary design, but Samsung did bake a few new tricks into them.
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When the Xbox One first launched in 2013, Microsoft's gaming division was in turmoil. But under the stewardship of Phil Spencer, the Xbox team has effectively corrected course. And with the Xbox One X, Microsoft is really pushing the console market forward.
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PDFs weren't designed to be great for editing, but sometimes there really isn't a choice. Don't be like Paul Manafort -- here are some good options for getting the job done.
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The more Model 3s delivered this year, the more people get the full $7,500 tax credit. Will it be 50,000 Model 3 buyers,100,000, 150,000, or more?
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MediaTek is unveiling its new Helio P60 SoC at Mobile World Congress, with substantially improved CPU, GPU, and AI performance.
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Last year, Nokia announced the nostalgia fueled Nokia 3310. This year, it's announcing the 8110, the so-called "Matrix phone."
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Hardware community Massdrop is predicting GPU prices will remain high through Q3 of this year. Here's hoping they're wrong.
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Make your Android phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.
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Want a new gaming PC that won’t break the bank? Right now, Dell is discounting the six-core Inspiron 5680 gaming tower by a whopping $150. You can also save big on Qi wireless chargers, 4K TVs, top-notch laptops, and so much more.Featured DealsNew Dell Inspiron 5680 Intel Core i5-8400 6-core Gaming Desktop with 3GB GTX…
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The Ryzen 2400G has no equal in its price range when it comes to integrated graphics performance, but how will the CPU respond to GPGPU compute loads against Intel?
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Intel has now acknowledged it decided not to inform the US government about Meltdown or Spectre, opting instead to let the news go public. It had no such qualms about warning other customers.
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Blizzard has just issued a patch for its 16-year old game, Warcraft III, along with a major Warcraft III tourney. Could a full remaster be on the way?
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Smartphone sales dropped in Q4 2017 for the first time in nearly 14 years. Is this a momentary blip or a sign that the market has hit saturation?
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SpaceX has launched the first two prototypes for the global communication satellite service it wants to develop. The company expects to put over 10,000 satellites in orbit.
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If you want a desktop PC with a good balance between performance and price, check out the Dell Inspiron 3650. With a quad-core Skylake processor and a substantial amount of memory, this flexible PC is a fantastic bargain when you use today's 47% total discount.
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The subcompact XC40 completes Volvo's line of crossovers. The cockpit is to die for, but not with Volvo's safety features, to die in. Check out the Lava orange carpeting.
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While the company has since apologized, comments by the studio head suggest he still doesn't understand the magnitude of his own screw-up.
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AMD has released new details of how it built its Epyc line of CPUs and why it went with an unusual quad-die MCM structure as opposed to a monolithic die.
The post Epyc Secrets: How AMD Epyc CPUs Could Outmaneuver, Outscale Intel appeared first on ExtremeTech.
According to Googler Travis Ormandy, one of uTorrent's features has left users wide open to a serious attack. A patch is rolling out now, but it's unclear how effective the fix will be.
The post BitTorrent Rolls Out Questionable uTorrent Security Patch At The Last Minute appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Research from Microsoft Research and the University of Washington may have cracked the code to make DNA a viable storage medium.
The post Researchers Develop a File System for DNA-Based Storage appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Qualcomm listened to Broadcom's ''best and final offer" last week -- and just effectively told Broadcom to take a hike.
The post Qualcomm Offers Even More Money For NXP, Tells Broadcom to Shove Off appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel has fielded a new set of updates for Spectre with broad support for Kaby Lake, Skylake, and Coffee Lake. Fixes for Haswell, Sandy Bridge, and Ivy Bridge are all in beta testing.
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The long Presidents' Day weekend is over, but that doesn't mean all the sales are gone. If you're looking for a new desktop PC, and iPad, or even a robotic vacuum, you can still find incredible deals from online retailers. But don't wait too long – the discounts won't stick around forever.
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Researchers at CERN have gotten comfortable with antimatter -- so comfortable, in fact, they're planning to load a billion antimatter particles into a van for a quick field trip.
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We round up some of the usual suspects from the health tech industry and look at how they're likely to play a role in the Bezos-Buffet-Dimon healthcare model.
The post How Amazon Could Succeed in Overturning the Old Healthcare Model appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A new list of Windows 10 on ARM limitations has dropped. It's a doozy. Depending on your use case for the laptop, you might end up with your workflow hamstrung.
The post Microsoft’s Windows on ARM Effort is Seriously Limited appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD is launching new Ryzen and Epyc-based parts into the embedded market. The new chips are impressive, with high core counts in some cases and leading performance per $ in others.
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New CPUs from Intel are going to plug holes in the company's product line -- and some of that information has tipped up ahead of launch.
The post Retailers Leak Speeds and Prices on Upcoming Intel Coffee Lake Chips appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Google's mobile payment platform has gone through almost as many revamps as its messaging apps, but maybe today will be the last one for a long time.
The post Google Rolls Out Google Pay Branding to Replace Android Pay appeared first on ExtremeTech.
This plucky little robot has just spent is 5,000th Martian day on the red planet. It was only supposed to last 90 Martian days.
The post The Opportunity Rover Has Now Operated for 5,000 Martian Days appeared first on ExtremeTech.
If you're using the default wireless router that your ISP provides, you might be dealing with coverage issues. Certain rooms in your house might drop your connection, or the speed might be terrible. So if you're ready to upgrade to a better wireless router that doesn't compromise one iota on security, consider the Norton Core.
The post ET Deals: Norton Core Connected AC2600 Secure Wi-Fi Router with One-Year Security Plus for $200 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Samsung has announced a new 30TB SSD designed for businesses and individuals who need an absolutely enormous amount of storage and can afford to pay for it.
The post Samsung Launches Unreal 30TB SSD Capable of Holding Anything You Own appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) is an important tool for scientists studying the red planet. That's why NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory took aggressive action last week when the satellite reported a malfunction.
The post Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter in Standby Mode After Battery Malfunction appeared first on ExtremeTech.
As part of celebrating Black History Month, we are sharing the perspectives of Tobi Amos, a young African-American engineer about some of the black role models who helped inspire her.
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Reports say Mercedes-Benz diesels stopped cleansing the exhaust after 21 miles. The cars also recognized emissions tests and went to full-clean mode.
The post Software Cheat May Have Helped Mercedes-Benz Pass US Emissions Rules appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A modder has managed to hook a JVC Videosphere up to the latest consoles from Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo.
The post Modder Wires Iconic 1970 TV Up for Modern PC, Console Gaming appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Sony is offering an excellent deal on the PlayStation VR headset, with standalone units as low as $200 and bundles going for $300 to $350.
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Intel has released a new driver update, 15.65, that can automatically detect and configure certain games for best performance on Intel integrated graphics.
The post Latest Intel GPU Drivers Now Automatically Optimize Games For You appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A review of Kepler data reveals 95 newly discovered exoplanets, one of which could be of great interest to astronomers.
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Old diesel engines in new truck bodies (gliders) can meet old emissions rules. They emit up to 55 times as much pollution as regular truck tractors, and 10 times the pollution potential of the 455,000 recalled Dieselgate VWs.
The post ‘Rebuild’ Loophole Lets Some 18-Wheelers Out-Pollute Dieselgate VWs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Wireless spectrum in the US is carefully regulated to avoid interference, which is why mobile carriers pay out the nose to license slices of the airwaves. Naturally, T-Mobile was quite perturbed recently when it detected heavy interference with its network in Brooklyn.
The post FCC Tracks T-Mobile Network Interference to Bitcoin Mining Operation appeared first on ExtremeTech.
It's not unusual for new CPUs to require UEFI/BIOS updates in order to function properly, but AMD's solution to this issue is some next-level-excellent customer service.
The post AMD Shipping Free APUs to Customers to Address Firmware Update Issue appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Neptune's tumultuous atmosphere gives rise to vortices similar to Jupiter's Great Red Spot, but storms on Neptune usually just last a few years. For the first time, astronomers are watching one of them evaporate before their telescopic eyes.
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With a slim form factor and a focus on flexibility, these highly portable laptops are excellent fits for most consumers. Now, Dell is offering up the sleek XPS 13 with a brand new eighth generation Core i7 CPU at a very reasonable asking price.
The post ET deals: Dell XPS 13 Eighth Generation Core i7 Laptop for $1000 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A bug in Coinbase is causing small, speculative purchases of cryptocurrency to completely drain users' bank accounts.
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Microsoft has a $200 discount on Surface Pro hardware this weekend, in celebration of the device's five-year launch date.
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Intel believes it has a path forward for building silicon qubits on conventional foundry technology. If it's right, we might see markedly better scaling and higher performance in the years to come.
The post Intel Touts New Quantum Computing Breakthrough, This Time With Silicon appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Astronomy researchers have concluded that Elon Musk's Tesla is highly unlikely to impact Mars, but there are other, much more likely places in the solar system it could easily wind up.
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Astronomy researchers have concluded that Elon Musk's Tesla is highly unlikely to impact Mars, but there are other, much more likely places in the solar system it could easily wind up.
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PC gaming has a plethora of benefits: customizability, high frame rates, an enormous variety, and most notably, low prices. Thankfully, if you're not looking for brand new releases, it won't cost you much to stock up on excellent games from every genre under the sun.
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Microsoft has announced new performance enhancing features baked into Windows 10 -- but unless you own Windows 10 Pro for Workstations, they're not going to be available to you.
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It's nearly Presidents' Day, and that means retailers all over the country are slashing prices once again. From DNA tests to 4K TVs to smartwatches, you can save big during this highly sales-driven long holiday weekend.
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It won't block all ads; just those that are deemed intrusive.
The post Chrome’s Ad Blocker Goes Live Today appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Significant gains abound on the 2018 survey of three-year reliability. Mass-market brands continue to close the quality gap versus luxury brands. GM and Toyota/Lexus have lots of top finishes.
The post Vehicle Dependability Study: The JD Power Survey That Really Matters appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The popular crypto exchange has released a new product called Coinbase Commerce, a payment system that helps retailers accept cryptocurrency payments from customer wallets.
The post Coinbase Launches Cryptocurrency Payment Platform for Businesses appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Ookla has created a comprehensive global map of performance between iOS and Android. See how the two stack up, worldwide.
The post Android or iOS: Who’s Winning the Global Speed Race? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel has clarified a misreported item on its own CPUs. Lower end Skylake-X CPUs have more AVX-512 performance available than we were told.
The post Intel Reverses Itself, Says All Skylake-X CPUs Have 2 AVX-512 Units appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Apple's new HomePod may offer excellent sound quality, but only if you use a handful of extremely limited services. Also, it stains countertops, possibly permanently.
The post Apple’s HomePod Can Ruin Your Countertop appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Many of the Android malware stories we see making the rounds end up amounting to nothing because of the way the platform operates these days. While Android malware is definitely out there, you usually don't need to panic.
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MIT has developed new neural network processing methods that could cut the power consumption of existing solutions by up to 95 percent. It's a sea change that could effectively reinvent the nature of AI -- and where such workloads are performed.
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Toyota knows how to integrate hybrid drive. In the last year for the fourth-generation RAV4, it's now the best-selling car/SUV in the US. Virtually every safety feature you want is standard, even on the entry-level trim line.
The post 2018 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review: Solid, Roomy Performer Gets 30+ MPG appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Multiple national security figures in the US have issued a direct warning that consumers should avoid devices from Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE. However, the warning lacks any specific claims of wrongdoing.
The post Intelligence Officials Warn Against Buying Huawei and ZTE Phones, Without Justification appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Lawmakers in Hawaii have introduced several bills designed to clamp down on the use of randomized loot crates in games, which are compared to gambling in the legislation.
The post Hawaii Proposes Legislation to Regulate Loot Boxes in Games appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Mozilla has announced it intends to refile a lawsuit against the FCC's move to rescind net neutrality protections.
The post Mozilla Will Refile Lawsuit Against the FCC to Safeguard Net Neutrality appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Facebook's new VPN feature gives the company specific information to datamine your online activity while pretending this presents a benefit to end users. Don't be fooled.
The post Facebook’s New ‘Onavo Protect’ VPN is a Spyware App appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD's new Ryzen 5 2400G is a great chip, but if you're looking at buying one, check to make sure the motherboard you buy will be compatible first.
The post Some Ryzen Motherboards With Older Firmware Won’t Boot With Ryzen APUs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Scores of instruments were turned toward the alien asteroid to gather study its size, trajectory, and even check to make sure it wasn't actually an alien spacecraft (it's not). Now, a new analysis suggests that 'Oumuamua may have extremely violent origins.
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ARM has launched a new series of AI-focused processors, with the goal of improving machine learning in mobile devices.
The post ARM Announces Project Trillium, a New Dedicated AI Processing Family appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Valentine's Day is tomorrow – did you forget? Fear not, you can still grab something great with one-day shipping with Amazon Prime. And even if you don't celebrate, you can still find incredible deals on the likes of DNA kits, gaming PCs, and mini projectors.
The post ET Deals Roundup: Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts, $35 Portable Projector, and more appeared first on ExtremeTech.
News website Salon has been nagging visitors about ad blockers for a while, but now it's giving some people an alternative. Simply opt into the new "Suppress Ads" feature and browse ad-free. The catch: your device's CPU will be harnessed to mine cryptocurrency.
The post Salon Asks Users to Mine Cryptocurrency in Exchange for Ad-Free Site appeared first on ExtremeTech.
While SpaceX was able to recover two of the three first stage boosters, the center core failed to land on the drone ship.
The post Elon Musk Explains Why the Falcon Heavy Center Core Crashed appeared first on ExtremeTech.
In a misguided attempt to hype up the phone before launch, Huawei appears to have solicited fake reviews on the Best Buy pre-order page in a foolishly transparent way.
The post Huawei Had Fans Leave Over 100 Fake Reviews for the Mate 10 Pro appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 845 is an incredible boost for GPU performance, but the CPU side of the equation isn't nearly as strong.
The post Qualcomm Snapdragon 845: Strong GPU Performance, Less of a CPU Boost appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Apple is reportedly reconsidering its iOS optimization schedule and prioritization for development projects, but this may not be as large a departure from the norm as it appears.
The post Apple to Revamp Software Development Cycle, Adopt Slower Cadences appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Ryzen 5 2400G's GPU performance is excellent when paired with DDR4-3200, but how does it scale from baseline DDR4-2133? We investigate.
The post DDR4 Scaling and the Ryzen 5 2400G: Do Higher Clocks Boost Performance? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Several Russian scientists working in one of the country's most secure research facilities thought they could use the in-house supercomputer to mine some coins.
The post Russian Scientists Arrested for Mining Cryptocurrency at Nuclear Facility appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Google is ready to open up its Cloud TPU platform to developers and researchers looking to test machine learning workloads -- and it's got a new, more powerful Cloud TPU design than the chips we've previously discussed.
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