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Facebook has filed for a patent describing precisely the kind of phone microphone spying system people have accused it of using for years. It just claims it won't *use* the patent.
The post Facebook Files Patent For Exactly the Kind of Spying It Claims It Doesn’t Do appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A floating robotic head called CIMON (Crew Interactive Mobile Companion) will soon be buzzing around the ISS.
The post Floating IBM Robot Ships Out to International Space Station appeared first on ExtremeTech.
DC Comics has teamed up with the folks at GraphicAudio to deliver a bevy of the best comic book stories in dramatized audiobook format. And with this week's Humble Audiobook Bundle, you pick up 22 audiobooks for just $15. Better yet, you can get a taste for only a dollar.
The post ET Deals: DRM-Free DC Comics Humble Audiobook Bundle Starting at $1 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Shenmue III's minimum system specs have been posted, and the storage requirement is a real doozy. If it's not the first game to break the 100GB barrier, it's one of the first.
The post Shenmue III Will Eat 100GB of Storage When It Drops in 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Fujitsu and Riken are prepping a new leap ahead for exascale computing in Japan -- and the system should be ready by 2021.
The post Japan Tests Silicon for Exascale Computing in 2021 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Nintendo Classic is back on sale as of today. If you missed out in 2016, now's your chance.
The post The NES Classic is Back in Stock Today appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Investing in a VPN is a smart choice right now, but the options are vast. To help narrow things down a bit, we've rounded up five of our very favorite consumer services.
The post Protect Your Online Privacy With the 5 Best VPNs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Reports indicate Sets is on hold and won't ship this year as many had hoped.
The post Microsoft Pulls Tabbed Apps Feature From Next Windows 10 Release appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Google might be planning to enter the console wars with a new device of its own design.
The post Google Could Be Preparing to Take On Sony, Microsoft in Console Wars appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The increasingly capability and popularity of smartphone cameras is echoed in our staff's personal camera choices, but high-end DSLRs continue to hold their own.
The post It’s National Camera Day: Here Are Our Staff’s Personal Favorites appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Telescopes around the world turned to watch as our visitor rocketed off into oblivion, and scientists eventually decided it was an asteroid. However, some new data calls that assessment into question. ‘Oumuamua may have been a comet after all.
The post Astronomers Say Interstellar Visitor ‘Oumuamua Might be a Comet After All appeared first on ExtremeTech.
With its upcoming Rift Core 2.0 update, Oculus Rift will only officially support Windows 10. Windows 7 and 8.1 support isn't being taken out immediately, but they're no longer seeing any new features, either.
The post The Oculus Rift Will Soon Only Work on Windows 10 PCs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
WPA3 has been formally released today, with support for new authentication schemes, better personal security settings, and new operating modes for IoT devices and devices without screens.
The post New WPA3 Security Standard Introduced for Routers and Devices appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD is sending care packages to developers packed with Ryzen and Radeon goodies to encourage platform development.
The post AMD is Sending Ryzen, Radeon Care Packages to Developers appeared first on ExtremeTech.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has suffered numerous setbacks and delays, but it continues to inch ever closer to launch.
The post James Webb Space Telescope Launch Pushed Back to 2021 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Charter has announced that it will bring gigabit service to millions more homes this year, including four million over the summer.
The post Charter Extends Gigabit Ethernet to 4 Million More Customers appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Micron has been targeted by corporate thieves looking to steal data, and it may face retaliatory lawsuits in China for its efforts against the thieves.
The post China Attempted to Steal Micron Secrets appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A new security report indicates issues with Hyper-Threading can leak cryptographic information in certain cases, but evidence points against this being a Spectre or Meltdown-class failure.
The post New Details Leak on Security Flaw That Led OpenBSD to Disable Hyper-Threading appeared first on ExtremeTech.
With the support of NASA, the researchers have simultaneously published six studies that explain how we will search exoplanets for signs of life using current and near-future technologies.
The post NASA-Backed Project Lays Out the Science of Detecting Alien Life appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Samsung claims HBM2 demand is so phenomenal, it could double production without manufacturing enough. That's not actually great news, depending on how you look at the situation.
The post Samsung Claims It Could Double HBM2 Manufacturing, Fail to Meet Demand appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Drake Equation has been used to estimate how many intelligent civilizations exist among the stars, but a new study mutates the equation in an unexpected manner. The authors conclude we're alone. Although, their arguments are a bit suspect.
The post Astronomers: Maybe We’re Alone in the Universe After All appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Adobe is in an arms race with itself, now that it's harnessing AI both to help image manipulations look natural and create tools to detect image fakery.
The post Adobe’s New Dual-Stream Neural Network Can Detect Photo Fraud appeared first on ExtremeTech.
At $1,300 more than a Civic, the Insight is a no-brainer: 50 mpg, a nicer interior, and no space lost to the hybrid battery. Honda's two-motor electrical system is a class act.
The post 2019 Honda Insight Review: A Better-Looking, 50 MPG Civic appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel's higher-end six-core mobile chips offer compelling advantages above its quad-core desktop products.
The post 8th-Gen Intel Core i7 CPUs Are Quite a Bit Faster appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Keyboard and mouse support could be inbound for the Xbox One.
The post Microsoft, Razer Bring Keyboard and Mouse Support to the Xbox One appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Micron announced it's begun mass production of GDDR6, the next-generation memory standard for video cards that's expected to take over for GDDR5 in the larger market.
The post Micron Announces Mass Production of GDDR6 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Nokia 3.1 is a step down from devices like the Nokia 6.1, but that phone is $100 more expensive.
The post The $159 Nokia 3.1 Is Headed to the US on July 2 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Forza Horizon 4 isn't set to come out for four more months, but the developers accidentally pushed it out to some fans over the weekend. Of course, downloaders have harvested a partial list of cars from the game files.
The post Developer Accidentally Makes Forza Horizon 4 Available for Download 4 Months Early appeared first on ExtremeTech.
It's been charged that Intel's integrated model is holding it back in the wider market. But are the claims true?
The post Does Intel Have an Integration Problem? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD's latest teaser video is an obvious shot across Intel's bow.
The post AMD’s Threadripper 2 Teaser Video Hurls Down Gauntlet for Intel appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Qualcomm is working on the Snapdragon 1000 -- a new SoC designed to take on the laptop market in the 6W - 12W space.
The post New Details Leak on PC-Focused Snapdragon 1000 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Nvidia may delay its next-generation GPU introduction to clear inventory on older Pascal cards it overproduced to meet vanishing cryptocurrency demand.
The post Nvidia May Have a GPU Inventory Problem appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Apple has announced a repair program for its MacBook Pro keyboards that can become clogged by a single grain of dust -- but make sure you read the fine print before leaning on the "free" repair.
The post Apple Announces Repair Program for Its Broken MacBook Keyboards appeared first on ExtremeTech.
As long as you've got an ARCore device, you can find out how big something is just by pointing your phone at it.
The post Google’s Measure App Comes to All ARCore Phones appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Microsoft's Chief Marketing Officer has confirmed VR won't come to the Xbox One X or Xbox One, despite previous comments from Microsoft on the matter.
The post VR Is Dead on the Xbox One appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The cost of building new chips keeps rising every node -- so much so that by 3nm, there might be precious few companies that can afford new chips at all.
The post As Chip Design Costs Skyrocket, 3nm Process Node Is in Jeopardy appeared first on ExtremeTech.
World of Warcraft is free to all inactive players through June 24. If you haven't seen the world of Azeroth lately, it's a good time to take a trip back.
The post World of Warcraft Is Free to Play This Weekend for All Previous Subscribers appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Internet service providers, black hats, government entities, and advertising companies alike are doing their best to compromise your security. So if you want to protect yourself, you're going to need a wide range of tools. And right now, Humble is offering up a load of services on the cheap.
The post ET Deals: Up Your Security Game with the Humble Cybersecurity Bundle appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Make your Android phone all it can be with these tips and tricks.
The post 25 Best Android Tips to Make Your Phone More Useful appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Sleepbuds can block out the world and lull you to sleep with gentle white noise. However, that's all they do.
The post New Bose Earbuds Help You Sleep but Don’t Play Music appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The team proved they can hunt through the data faster than ever before by spotting almost 80 potential exoplanets. One of them may be the brightest planet Kepler has detected yet.
The post Astronomers Spot Nearly 80 Exoplanets in Record Time appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The dust storm raging on Mars shows no signs of abating. In fact, it's still growing in size. NASA says the storm is now a "global" event that completely encircles the planet.
The post Martian Dust Storm Is Now a ‘Planet-Encircling’ Event appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Samsung has been hit with a $400M fine for failing to license a critical FinFET patent -- and that damage could balloon up to $1.2B at the judge's discretion.
The post Samsung Fined $400M in FinFET Patent Dispute appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A programmer has built a new version of Diablo, built on reconstructed source code and capable of running on modern operating systems -- including Linux.
The post Diablo Source Code Reconstructed With Support for Latest OSes, Mods appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Microsoft is killing support for certain old PCs running Windows 7 18 months ahead of schedule and hoping customers don't notice.
The post Microsoft Silently Kills Windows 7 Security Updates on Older PCs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The PC industry has continued to be stuck in the doldrums throughout 2018, but the pain of the industry's contraction over the past six years hasn't been felt equally by all vendors.
The post PC Sales Are Dropping, but Not Every Vendor Feels the Same Pinch appeared first on ExtremeTech.
If you're in need of a license for Windows 10 or Microsoft Office, but don't want to pay retail prices, you won't want to miss today's deal from Goodoffer24. Not only are the base prices significantly lower than the MSRP, but you can also save an additional 15 Percent off CD keys when you apply coupon code "Goextech15" at checkout.
The post ET Deals: 15 Percent off CD Keys from Goodoffer24 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
New research suggests there may be higher concentration of organic molecules on Ceres than originally believed. Where'd they come from? That's a major question.
The post Organic Molecules on Ceres Are More Abundant Than Previously Thought appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Happy birthday Epyc! AMD's latest high-end server CPU is one today.
The post Epyc Birthday: AMD’s Xeon Challenger Turns One appeared first on ExtremeTech.
EksoVest helps Ford workers do more overhead assembly tasks without repetitive strain injuries. A typical worker does the same task 4,600 times a day.
The post Ford’s Factory Floor Exoskeleton Vest: ‘Power Without Pain’ appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The Mars of today is almost completely geologically inert, but that was not always the case. Scientists believe they've identified a process that created the previously unexplained Medusae Fossae formations on the planet's surface.
The post Mysterious Martian Rocks Finally Explained appeared first on ExtremeTech.
GameStop has confirmed that it's exploring options for a private equity buyout after a bruising six months in 2018. But any such deal could also transform the larger console space.
The post GameStop Seeks a Buyer, in Deal That Could Reshape Console Gaming appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Apple and the Department of Justice claim that consumers don't have the standing to sue Apple because they're not the direct customers. Developers set the prices, so they're actually to blame.
The post Apple App Store Antritrust Case Is Headed to the Supreme Court appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Nvidia accomplished this feat with an array of GPUs and a neural network.
The post Nvidia AI Turns Regular Video Into 240fps High-Speed Video appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The I-Pace features superb handling, a stylish design, and a lower price than Tesla. Also a smaller back seat, and, for now, a range of 240 miles versus Tesla's 259-315 miles.
The post 2019 Jaguar I-Pace Review: Tesla-Killer EV Is 2018’s Best Car appeared first on ExtremeTech.
HPE is launching the largest supercomputer ever built using ARM CPUs as a testbed for nuclear physics processing at Sandia National Laboratories.
The post World’s Largest ARM-Based Supercomputer Launched, as Exascale Heats Up appeared first on ExtremeTech.
CERN has broken ground on the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC), which will result in more particle collisions and more data to help scientists unravel the mysteries of the universe.
The post CERN Begins ‘High-Luminosity’ Upgrade for Large Hadron Collider appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Photos of Samsung's supposed "Project Valley" dual-screen smartphone prototype have leaked and...yow. Not exactly the kind of device you'd imagine flying off store shelves.
The post Samsung’s Project Valley Smartphone Looks Like Something You Might Throw Off a Mountain appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Adobe's Premiere Pro is an amazingly powerful video editor, but it's also pull-your-hair-out complex to use unless you're a full-time video editor. Adobe has developed Project Rush for the rest of us, so that we can produce professional-caliber video clips quickly, and share them just as easily.
The post Adobe Unveils Project Rush Video Editor appeared first on ExtremeTech.
According to Elon Musk, a rogue employee has been sabotaging Model 3 production.
The post Tesla Employee Reportedly Sabotaged Model 3 Production appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD is offering 40 winners of Intel's Core i7-8086K a Threadripper 1950X as an alternative prize instead. As deals go, it's a pretty damn good one.
The post AMD Offers Core i7-8086K Winners a Free Threadripper 1950X appeared first on ExtremeTech.
It can take hours for a computer to match all the locations in a 3D map, but researchers from MIT have developed an algorithm that could cut that time to less than a second.
The post MIT Neural Network Accelerates MRI Image Processing by 1,000 Times appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel expects AMD to come gunning for its servers later this year and there's no way Intel gives up market share without a fight.
The post Facing Epyc Onslaught, Intel Will Aggressively Compete in Servers appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Three decades in development, the HA-420 HondaJet is the first bizjet to use carbon fiber construction. The Honda/GE turbofans are mounted above the wings.
The post What It’s Like to Fly in HondaJet, the Amazingly Cheap ($5 Million) Business Jet appeared first on ExtremeTech.
I started with a number pad kit, made some layout tweaks, added some smooth linear switches, and I ended up with a rather adorable little mechanical gamepad. Here's how I did it.
The post How to Build a Custom Mechanical Keyboard Gamepad appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The 5G standalone specification has been completed, and while there's still more work to do on other aspects of the standard, this is a major step towards commercialization.
The post 5G Standard Finalized in a Major Step Toward Commercialization appeared first on ExtremeTech.
DeepMind AI researchers have created a neural network that can predict what a space will look like after seeing one or more images of it, even if only parts of the room are visible.
The post DeepMind Builds AI That Reconstructs 3D Objects From a Single Photo appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Customers will be able to pick up a brand new decade-old iPhone for just 44,000 won (about $41), no contract required.
The post South Korean Carrier Will Start Selling the iPhone 3GS Again appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Are you a tabletop RPG fan? Well, for as little as one dollar, you can get a whole bunch of incredible DRM-free RPG ebooks from Frog God Games with the most recent Humble Bundle. And since they're compatible with the 5th Edition ruleset, your role-playing group won't miss a beat.
The post ET Deals: 5E Dungeons, Hordes, and Horrors RPG Humble Bundle appeared first on ExtremeTech.
In a new study, astronomers claim a star with around two solar masses came apart at the seams when it encountered a black hole with the mass of 20 suns.
The post Astronomers Are Watching a Black Hole Tear a Star Apart in Another Galaxy appeared first on ExtremeTech.
NASA now says the rover has missed its latest check-in. That suggests its batteries are drained, and that could spell the end for this tenacious little solar-powered rover.
The post NASA Loses Contact With Opportunity Rover as Martian Dust Storm Rages On appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The EU has passed a directive calling for the end of using Kaspersky products after they've been "proven malicious." That particular bar hasn't quite been met, at least not publicly.
The post EU Considers Banning Kaspersky Software ‘Confirmed as Malicious’ appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Multiple OEMs are marketing systems as if their total memory loadout is equivalent to their actual DRAM + Optane cache. That's not how this works.
The post PC OEMs Are Selling Laptops With Optane Cache Drives and Claiming It’s Memory appeared first on ExtremeTech.
According to a note in Google's open source code, there's evidence that Google is planning to have the Pixelbook certified to run Windows 10 as well.
The post Google May Be Planning to Run Windows 10 on Pixelbook appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Two teams have independently discovered three different exoplanets forming in a star's protoplanetary disk.
The post Astronomers Discover 3 Exoplanets Forming Around Young Star appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Gigabyte is now bundling Optane drives directly with Z370 motherboards.
The post Gigabyte Now Baking 32GB of Optane Directly Into Z370 Motherboards appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Apple reportedly started looking into the GrayKey exploit after news of the device surfaced last year. Rather than play a cat and mouse game with the company to patch exploits, Apple just opted to restrict data on the USB port.
The post Apple to Block Police iPhone Hacking Tools in Future Update appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Has AMD's PC graphics business suffered as the company has turned its attention elsewhere?
The post Does AMD’s Graphics Division Have an Identity Problem? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Many of us have had chance encounters with medical professionals who aren't yet adept at drawing blood. After just one of these unpleasant experiences, you'll understand the appeal of the new venipuncture robot from Rutgers University.
The post Researchers Create Robot That Can Draw and Test Your Blood appeared first on ExtremeTech.
This isn't the fault of Nintendo or Epic (the Fortnite developer). You can blame Sony's increasingly aggravating opposition to cross-platform play.
The post Fortnite on the Switch Lacks PS4 Cross-Play Because Sony Is Stubborn appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Custom silicon for speeding up AI inferencing is here, but IBM wants to go further and use a hybrid computing architecture and elements of resistive computing to also improve the efficiency of training neural networks.
The post IBM Aims To Reduce Power Needed For Neural Net Training By 100x appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Right now, the PCMag Shop is selling a manufacturer-refurbished version of the 13.3-inch Dell Latitude. With a full HD display, a copy of Windows 10 Pro, and a warranty until April of 2020, this tiny laptop is a steal.
The post ET Deals: Refurb Dell Latitude 13 7370 13.3-Inch Laptop for $500 on PCMag Shop appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Leaked information suggests Apple might finally be willing to move away from its Lightning standard come 2019.
The post Apple Might Finally Dump Its Proprietary Lightning Connector in 2019 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
