You can now listen to Google Podcasts on your desktop without the app
Tweaking the URL of a Google Podcasts share link can let you listen to a podcast on your desktop or laptop via your browser. The streamlined web player doesn't have all the functions of the main application, but Google Podcasts now work on devices without the official app, hinting at future potential.
Old Nvidia graphics cards to get ray tracing support in upcoming driver
Nvidia is adding ray tracing support for the millions of GTX 10 series graphics cards, offering low-end ray tracing enhancement in the handful of compatible games that are already available and releasing in the near future. Everything from the GTX 1060 6GB to the 1080 Ti will benefit.
There’s more space on MySpace after ‘accidental’ wipe of 50 million songs
The '00s social network darling, MySpace, may have lost every song your old band made. During a server migration last year, it lost upwards of 50 million songs and untold images and videos that were uploaded to the site between 2003 and 2015. The site blamed a corruption issue occured during the move.
Save $500 on a 4K XPS 15 laptop and more with Microsoft’s Pi Day sales
Microsoft has continued the tradition of slashing its prices on top-tier laptops and desktops to celebrate Pi Day, the one day a year where the mathematical constant of pi gets its due respect. You can find deals on fantastic laptops, gaming desktops, mice, headsets, and Xbox hardware in the Microsoft sale.
Chromebook popularity could prompt another round of Intel CPU shortages
Intel may be facing worsening shortages of its 14nm CPU lines as a new generation of Chromebooks ship out in the coming weeks. A new report suggests that we may have to wait until the end of the summer before supply can catch up with demand, which could lead to Intel CPU price rises in the short term.
AMD Ryzen 3000 Threadripper CPUs will launch in 2019
AMD has confirmed that its high-end, Ryzen 3000 Threadripper processors will be released before the end of the year. Announced in an investor presentation, AMD claimed that we'll first see second-generation Ryzen Pro mobile CPUs unveiled, followed in turn by Ryzen 3000 desktop and Threadripper chips.
Bitcoin mining profits are on the rise. But don’t buy your own hardware just yet
Gross margins for Bitcoin miners are on the rise again after a year of continual downfalls. While this doesn't guarantee it will remain profitable forever, it seems as if the downturn may have been reversed for now, while trades in the cryptocurrency continue to grow from month to month.
Nvidia GTX 16 series: Everything we know so far
The GTX 1660 Ti is officially out and about, suddenly released by Nvidia to very little fanfare. No word yet on other cards in the 16-series, though it'd be quite odd to have a 1660 Ti and not have a 1660. Here's everything we know about these new cards, and how they stand in the market of graphics cards.
Facebook to boost California internet options with Terragraph 5G Wi-Fi
Facebook's open source Terragraph technology is already seeing adoption from California-based Common Networks to expand its offerings of high-speed wireless internet. Speeds can reach a gigabit per second for just $50 a month and Common Networks doesn't even need to outlay millions for underground fiber.
Grab Alienware’s massive 34-inch curved G-Sync gaming monitor for $450 off
Dell is selling its 34-inch ultrawide gaming displays at a sizeable discount and there are multiple options to choose from. For $750 or $900 you can get 34-inches of premium IPS monitor with G-Sync support and high-resolutions for extra detail in your favorite games and increased productivity.
Nvidia’s 1660 Ti could bring Turing power to laptops without ray tracing
Nvidia's GTX 1660 Ti was its first Turing graphics card without ray tracing and DLSS support. The reduced price tag and decent performance should still make it popular, though, and a mobile counterpart that may be in the works could as well if it makes its way to laptops in the coming months.
Logitech’s G MX518 gaming mouse pairs classic looks with all-new tech
Logitech has relaunched its classic MX518 gaming mouse in the form of the G MX518. It has the same classic shape and style, but with a new paint job and new insides. There's a fancy new sensor, a fast internal processor, and enough memory for multiple profiles that you can take on the go with you.
How to block browser and website notifications
Blocking website notifications from individual websites can become tiresome. If you've had enough of them, you can learn how to block browser and website notifications in one go with just a couple of clicks. You'll need to do the same for each browser you use, but the time you'll save in the long run is well worth it.
Microsoft extension adds Google Chrome support for Windows Timeline
Microsoft has launched a new official extension for Google's Chrome that makes the browser compatible with the Windows Timeline function. Now users of both Windows and Chrome will be able to resume browsing sessions across multiple devices or days or even weeks apart. This may not be the last browser added, either.
Nvidia promises DLSS at low resolutions will be ‘top priority’ in future updates
Nvidia's deep learning super sampling is far from perfect even six months after its debut with the RTX graphics cards. Nvidia has made it clear that it's aware of the issues and has pledged to try and fix them with more training of its A.I. algorithm, specifically targeting lower resolutions.
Windows is getting a face-lift in 2020, but you can get a sneak peek right now
An update to Windows 10 that won't be released to the wider user base until 2020 is now available for testing even though the late-2019 update hasn't been released to Windows Insiders yet. It reportedly requires a longer lead time for testing, which may help ward off the bugs we saw with the October update.
This Mac keyboard is slim, dark, and clicky, but it’s still not perfect
The Keychron K1 is a new entry in the niche market of high-end mechanical keyboards for Macs. It has RGB backlighting, tactile and clicky mechanical switches, and a USB-C connector. It can even operate wirelessly and is priced competitively. But with all that going for it, it's still not perfect.
RTX 2070 is the most popular Turing GPU for Steam gamers
Nvidia's RTX 2070 is the most popular Turing graphics card on Steam according to the latest hardware survey results. Although none of the cards have eclipsed their 10-series counterparts in popularity, the RTX 2070 is well ahead of the RTX 2060, 2080, and 2080 Ti, as well as AMD's high-end Vega options.
Nvidia 1660 Ti boxes and cards pictured ahead of rumored late February launch
Nvidia's allegedly upcoming GTX 1660 Ti graphics cards based on its Turing architecture and sporting a reduced number of CUDA cores but the same 6GB of GDDR6 as the RTX 2060, have been pictured in a number of leaks. Most are mini-ITX, but we should see custom 1660 Ti cards debut on launch day.
Mac Mini and MacBook Air 2018 hit Apple refurbished store in U.S.
Apple has brought refurbished models of its 2018 Mac Mini and MacBook Air to its store for the first time in the U.S. They come in a variety of configurations with a few hundred dollars of savings to be had across the board. However, stock is limited, so if you want one of these Apple devices, get there fast.
AMD Navi graphics cards may not reach gamers until October
A new rumor suggests AMD's hotly expected Navi line of graphics cards may not launch until October, months later than was originally expected. The next-gen architecture will be based on a 7nm process like the Radeon VII and may end up in next-gen games consoles, but now the release is up in the air.
Get a superpowered Pixelbook laptop for $450 off while stocks last
Google's Pixelbook is now cheaper than ever before thanks to some substantial price cuts. The flagship version with a Core i7 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage is discounted by $450, while the entry level version can be had for more than $150 off its usual asking price. Grab one now while you can.
Intel’s chips are still vulnerable, and the new Ice Lake won’t patch everything
Intel's Ice Lake might have hardware fixes for Spectre variants, but those won't be worth upgrading for, according to our expert. The new range of CPUs is coming later this year, but it won't do much to protect against the worst problems of Spectre and other speculative execution exploits.
DLSS boosts Nvidia RTX graphics by up to 50 percent in 3DMark
Nvidia's RTX graphics cards can now net even higher frame rates and scores in UL Benchmark's 3DMark Port Royal benchmark thanks to the implementation of DLSS. If you download the latest driver you should see a big improvement in your FPS as well as an uptick in the overall crispness of the visuals rendered.
Bringing realism to VR is complex, but these developers found a way in holograms
Awake: Episode One is an ambitious attempt to make virtual reality feel far more real through the use of volumetric capture, rather than more traditional motion capture recording. It has a unique look but its motion, action, and acting make it incredibly lifelike. Here's the story of how it was made.
High-refresh rate gaming PC build for under $1,000
As pretty as 4K is, gaming at a high refresh rate can have a more noticeable impact on how your game plays. It makes animations smoother, reduces screen tearing, and improves input lag, making you more competitive and your games better looking. Here's how to make a high-refresh rate gaming PC build for under $1,000.
Radeon VII neck and neck with RTX 2080 in rumored 3DMark results leak
New benchmark results which purport to come from a system running an AMD Radeon VII suggest that the new AMD card is as fast, or perhaps even faster, than Nvidia's RTX 2080 in 3DMark testing. Scores are mixed, but the Radeon VII shows serious performance potential, meaning Nvidia should have some real competition.
Nvidia cuts clock speed on laptop-oriented RTX 2080 Max-Q, but keeps CUDA cores
Nvidia has had to slash the clock speeds of the Max-Q versions of its RTX graphics chips to bring their thermal power requirements down to manageable levels. While the RTX 2080 and 2070 Max-Q designs maintain their full complement of CUDA cores, their clock speeds have almost been cut in half.
Nvidia’s GTX 1660 Ti may launch right after Valentine’s Day
Nvidia may have not one, not two, but three GTX Turing graphics cards to debut in the coming months, according to rumors. We will reportedly see the GTX 1660 Ti launch on February 15, with the non-Ti 1660 and 1650 said to debut in early and mid-March, fleshing out Nvidia's midrange graphics card range.
What is phishing? Here’s everything you need to know
What is Phishing? It's something that almost every web user has dealth with at some point while online, but sometimes the attacks are so subtle and well executed you may still not know that you were being targeted. Whether through email spam, faked webpages, or classic social engineering, phishing is commonplace.
HTC Vive vs. Vive Pro
The new top-tier VR headset from HTC is impressive, but how does it fare when you pit the HTC Vive vs. Vive Pro? It's a tough matchup as the Vive Pro has better specs, but it's so much more expensive it needs to do a lot to justify the costly upgrade. Can more pixels and better audio do enough to sway us?