The next version of the USB protocol has been released, and as promised, it’ll support data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbps when using supported cables. That’s twice the theoretical max of USB 3.2. Now that the USB Implementers Forum has released the USB4 specification, we could start to see the first computers, tablets, phones, […]
Google Android 10 is here. The first version of Google’s mobile operating system without a prominent, dessert-themed code-name is also the first to feature native support foldable displays, 5G connectivity, and a system-wide dark theme. There aren’t a lot of surprises, since Google has been releasing public beta versions of Android 10 for months. But […]
Rakuten is running yet another 15-percent off sale, which means you can save 15-percent on almost anything the store sells (up to $60 total) when you use the coupon SAVE15 at checkout. That means you can save on computers, TVs, game consoles, and much more. Meanwhile, it’s a new month which means there are new […]
The latest version of Mozilla’s Firefox web browser is here, and among other things it rolls out stronger privacy protection as well as protection from annoyances like videos that autoplay when you load a website. While Firefox already has a Block Autoplay feature, it only applied to videos with autoplaying audio. Now users can opt […]
Chinese PC makers have started selling small form-factor desktop computers with the kind of hardware you might expect to find in an entry-level gaming computer. Powered by 65 watt, 9th-gen Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050Ti graphics, the new computers go by a variety of names, but seem to feature similar case designs. […]
After going through a slight redesign, the Samsung Galaxy Fold is set to launch soon. It’s the company’s first smartphone with a foldable display, allowing you to use a single device either as a phone or tablet. But according to Bloomberg, Samsung’s next foldable may be something a little different. Instead of a phone-shaped device that […]
Samsung’s Galaxy A90 5G is a smartphone with a a big display, a big battery, a fast processor, plenty of memory and storage, three rear cameras, and a high-resolution front-facing camera. As the name suggests, it also supports 5G wireless. In other words, you’d be mistaken for thinking it was a new flagship phone. But […]
Earlier this year Asus introduced the Chromebook Flip C434 convertible laptop with an Intel Amber Lake processor, at least 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. Now the company has quietly added a clamshell version called the Chromebook C425. It lacks the touchscreen and 360-degree hinge found on the “flip” version, but the new model […]
Apple has unveiled a new Independent Repair Provider Program that could make it easier to find a place to get a broken iPhone fixed. The company says third-party electronics repair shops that want to provide service for out-of-warranty iPhone repairs can apply to become a member of the program, which allows them to purchase components, […]
Intel Gamer Days kicks off this afternoon and runs through September 8th, with participating companies offering discounts on a range of gaming PCs and accessories. Participating retailers include Amazon, Best Buy and Walmart and PCs and accessories from companies including Acer, Asus, Dell, Lenovo, MSI, and Razer, among others. Here are some of the day’s […]
Windows 10 is a single operating system with two user interfaces: one for tablets and one for desktop and laptop computers. That makes sense, since you generally interact with those devices in different ways — but things get a bit tricky when you’re using a 2-in-1 convertible, whether that’s a tablet with a detachable keyboard […]
A few months ago Mason Stooksbury crammed the guts of an old PC into an old printer and created a franken-PC called the Comprinter. The only catch? The printer was broken, so the project looked cool, but couldn’t actually print anything unless you connected a different printer. Now Stooksbury is back with a Comprinter II, and […]
