Latest Emotet malware disguises itself as a Windows Update
Beware of suspicious emails In brief: The notorious Emotet malware campaign is causing misery once again....
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Xiaomi shows off 80W wireless charging that can fill a battery in 19 minutes
And hit 50% in eight minutes Something to look forward to: Xiaomi has long been one...
Sony will tweak PS5 fan speeds via firmware updates
With the sizable fan being mainly responsible for the PS5’s large footprint, Sony seems pretty...
AMC hops on the private movie showing bandwagon with reasonable rates
Affordable, but not sustainable Bottom line: Assuming there aren’t any hidden charges, AMC’s rate – at...
The role of exercise in improving fertility, quality of life and emotional wellbeing
Being in the healthy weight range reduces the risk of infertility and improves the chance...
Apple’s new 24-hour curated music video streaming service is MTV for the modern era
You don’t always have to reinvent the wheel What just happened? It’s not always necessary to...
SSD prices to fall 10-15 percent in Q4 as memory market remains saturated
Excess inventory means lower prices for consumers The big picture: TrendForce labeled sanctions against Huawei as...
Sony clarifies it will not be listening to your conversation on the PS4 or PS5
Moderators only hear player-submitted recordings in complaints and clips are less than a minute In context:...
Facebook’s new AI model can translate one language directly to another without using English
Facebook’s old tech used English as an intermediary In context: Machine translation technology has come a...
Silicon Valley is exhausted from working at home
Working from home is taking its toll In a nutshell: The freedom to work from home...
Frozen food package polluted by living coronavirus could cause infection, China’s CDC says
China’s disease control authority said on Saturday that contact with frozen food packaging contaminated by...
Samsung mocks Apple’s decision to drop charger, suggesting it won’t do the same
At least not straight away Why it matters: Following months of rumors that it would do...
Here are all the launch day games optimized for the Xbox Series X/S
There’ll be plenty to play on November 10 Something to look forward to: The Xbox Series...
Zoom will begin rolling out end-to-end encryption next week
General availability is planned for 2021 Forward-looking: Zoom rose to new heights thanks to the many...
Google will shut down Hangouts in the first half of 2021
Hangouts users will be transitioned to Chat In context: If there’s one thing Google is known...
Google Assistant arrives on Samsung’s 2020 TVs
You can kiss goodbye to Bixby, if you want In context: In the world of smart...
Xbox boss: Microsoft can survive its $7.5 billion Bethesda purchase without bringing future titles to PS5
Hypothetically speaking, of course Forward-looking: Like it or not, Bethesda is joining the Microsoft family in...
Nearly 80 percent of the top 225 apps in the Play Store are subscription-based
If you can envision it, there’s probably a subscription service for it Editor’s take: Now more...
Microsoft extends Xbox Elite 2 controller warranty from 90 days to one year following hardware complaints
The controller recently dragged Microsoft into a class action lawsuit In a nutshell: Microsoft’s Xbox Elite...
Windows 10 will soon allow users to quickly tweak their display refresh rate in Settings
Microsoft has also enhanced Windows Search in its latest Insider Preview Editor’s take: It’s probably unwise...
The United States gets its first firefighting robot
3,500 pounds and capable of blasting 2,500 gallons of water per minute What just happened? You...
Researchers show how hacked billboards could force Tesla’s autopilot into a collision
Using phantom images Why it matters: As technology advances, the safety of driver assistance systems continues...
Chinese video platforms cancel coverage of Apple’s iPhone event without explanation
They did not respond for comment The big picture: Apple’s relationship with its large Chinese userbase...
PlayStation 4 latest software update is reportedly causing issues with social features, friend lists and system stability
You might want to hold off on updating your console to version 8.00 A hot potato:...
Barnes & Noble hacked, customer data compromised
It’s been a tough week for Barnes & Noble Why it matters: The American bookseller has...
Huawei may be in talks to sell parts of its Honor smartphone unit for $3.7B
Xiaomi and TCL are among the potential suitors Rumor mill: By now, it’s no secret that...
Hardware tinkerer builds a streaming-focused, 3D-printed handheld gaming PC
Running on a Raspberry Pi In context: PC gaming has come along way over the past...
Google Search can now identify a song stuck in your head if you can whistle it
Just whistle while you search New stuff: If you have ever got a song stuck in...
Intel Core i9-10885H appears slower than the i7-10875H, by almost 20 percent
Intel Core i9 chip found crawling next to its consumer counterpart In a nutshell: The Intel...
The OnePlus 8T features 120Hz always-on display and Warp Charge 65 for $750
Still no wireless charging, though Highly anticipated: OnePlus has always been known for selling smartphones that...
‘Mass Effect Legendary Edition’ receives a rating in South Korea, fueling rumors of a remastered trilogy
What does EA have up its sleeve now? Rumor mill: Earlier this year, we reported on...
How “DeFi” has stirred up the crypto market
More crypto projects embrace DeFi (decentralized finance) Why it matters: The decentralized finance (DeFi) movement has...
Spotify rolled out an iOS 14 widget to make it easy to get back to your last track
Displays the last track played or the last five played depending on which size widget...
Apple reduces EarPods and charger prices by 33-percent now that it no longer bundles them
Better than a stick in the eye Editor’s take: I have owned several iPhones over the...
Konami investigation reveals MGSV nuclear disarmament was not legitimate
One or more cheaters activated the very hard to trigger cutscene In context: Last summer, Metal...
AMC warns that it might run out of money by the end of 2020
It’s a great time to own a streaming service but a terrible time to own...
Samsung launches new Pro Plus and Evo Plus lineup of SD cards for content creators
All models are backed by an impressive 10-year warranty Bottom line: Photographers, vloggers, and cinematographers on...
Analyst: Nintendo’s Switch will be the best-selling console over the holidays
Thanks partly to the shortage of next-gen machines Forward-looking: Which console is set to become the...
Microsoft fights botnet after Office 365 malware attack
Why it matters: Microsoft has announced that it has successfully disrupted Trickbot’s botnet after it...
Xbox Series X/S will boost some older games’ framerates, graphics, and loading times
Fallout 4 jumps to 60fps Something to look forward to: The Xbox Series X and S...
HP is getting into the Prime Day action with great deals of its own on laptops, desktops, and monitors
72 Hour Flash Sale! Amazon Prime Day kicked off today, which brings out the bargain hunters...
Apple announces the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, its largest and most capable smartphones yet
Meet Apple’s new flagship iPhones What just happened? Apple unveiled four new iPhone 12 variants today...
Verizon rolls out its 5G network nationwide
5G speeds still remain variable depending on the location Bottom line: Verizon announced that it was...
Apple unveils iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini, both 5G-capable at $799 and $699
A14 Bionic 5nm silicon, 5G, dual-lens camera with Night Mode, OLED Super Retina XDR display,...
Apple’s HomePod Mini is here, and it’s what the original should have been
Integration with more music services is also coming Bottom line: Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup is the...
Opinion: PC growth and evolution continues to impress
How the PC is (and will continue) providing real-world value to hundreds of millions of people...
Samsung Galaxy S20 Fan Edition is reportedly experiencing touchscreen issues
The phone came out earlier this month Bottom line: The $699 Galaxy S20 FE (Fan Edition)...
OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei has reportedly left the company to start his own venture
A peculiar time to exit Editor’s take: Carl Pei, one of the founders of Chinese smartphone...
Nacon unveils new smartphone controllers designed for xCloud streaming
The best way to enjoy mobile streaming In brief: If you’re planning on using Microsoft’s recently...
Infinity Ward will finally remedy Modern Warfare’s huge install size in next PC update
Just in time for Black Ops: Cold War… In context: Besides shooting and reflex skills, 2019’s...
