AMD starts delivering their own Meltdown and Spectre patches
While processor manufacturer AMD initially claimed their chips were not vulnerable to Speculative Execution flaws, later research showed that this was not completely true and that flaws in Speculative Execution could allow hackers to exfiltrate data from your PC. Microsoft’s OS-level patch for the i...
Bing announces new flight status and entertainment experiences
Microsoft yesterday a ounced several new experiences around flight status, entertainment and sports for Bing users. Bing’s new flight tracking feature will now allow users to check flight statuses, even when they don’t have the airline or flight number on hand. Users can just search by city name or ...
Time to upgrade: Windows 8.1 exits mainstream support today
Windows 8 was Microsoft’s failed attempt to re-invent Windows for the coming revolution of touch screen and tablets, but in the end that revolution never came and consumers and especially enterprises remained all too happy to continue to using keyboard and mice. This means that while Windows 7 still...
Deal: Get an unlocked Alcatel IDOL 4S for only $99
It was part of Microsoft’s Black Friday offering and now Microsoft is once again offering the excellent fully unlocked Alcatel Idol 4S Windows 10 device for just $99. If you pay $70 more, you will also get a VR headset which will allow you to enjoy VR content. Alcatel Idol 4S comes with a 5.5-inch F...
SanDisk unveils world’s smallest 1TB USB-C flash drive
At CES 2018 today, SanDisk unveiled the world’s smallest 1TB USB flash drive. This will enable users to store enormous amount of data in one tiny form factor. This 1TB flash drive is still in prototype stage, but you can expect it to ship by end of this year or early 2019. SanDisk today also reveale...
Microsoft temporarily blocks AMD Meltdown and Spectre patches
Microsoft has temporarily blocked the AMD Meltdown and Spectre patches after reports of unbootable PCs. Users have taken the Microsoft forums to share the issues with the patches which allegedly stops PCs from booting. The company then has taken steps to ensure the patches aren’t installed on AMD ba...
HP Z 3D Camera brings easy 3D scanning to all Windows PCs
At CES 2018, HP today a ounced the new Z 3D Camera that will allow users to capture and digitize 3D objects, 2D documents, and live video. The new Z 3D Camera can be attached to a PC monitor minimizing desktop space. The Z 3D will allow users to create life-like digital images by rotating any object...
AMD drops the prices of processors to compete with Intel
CES 2018 has brought some good news for AMD fans as the company has permanently dropped the prices of Ryzen 7, Ryzen 5 and Threadripper in an attempt to step up the competition with Intel Processors. These price cuts were a ounced back during the Black Friday sale but have been made permanent now. Y...
Acer’s affordable Spin 3 convertible packs a punch
If your wallet ca ot quite reach to the sleek Acer Swift 7 level, you may actually get more bang for your buck with Acer Spin 3, which sacrifices thi ess for more power, including an 8th gen Intel processor, full-sized USB ports, full-sized HDMI port, and a smaller 14-inch 1080P screen with pen supp...