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After spending big on a new console and 4K set, paying $60 a pop for a bunch of brand new games is a tough sell for many of us. Thankfully, there are plenty of affordable games that natively support the high-res goodness of the Xbox One X.
The post Best Xbox One X-Enhanced Games for $20 or Less appeared first on ExtremeTech.
When the New Horizons probe was launched in 2006, it had a straightforward mission: go into the night and take pictures of our outer solar system and what lies beyond, so we can see what’s out there. Demoting Pluto didn’t reroute the spacecraft nor strike it from the itinerary, though, and after taking a whole…
The post New Horizons Smashes Own Record, Captures First Image of New Destination, Ultima Thule appeared first on ExtremeTech.
For a limited time, the Humble Digital Tabletop Bundle is offering up seven different board and card game-themed video games with plenty of extras for just ten bucks. And if money's tight, you can still treat yourself for as little as $1.
The post ET Deals: Get Digital Board Games, Support Charity with Humble Bundle appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Ever been curious what NES games would look like in widescreen? Thanks to a new emulator project, it's possible to find out.
The post See NES Games In a New Light Via wideNES appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel has again confirmed that it will support VESA Adaptive Sync with its discrete GPUs. That's the same standard AMD's FreeSync is based on, and it positions the two companies as supporting one standard while Nvidia backs its own version.
The post Intel Confirms It Intends to Support VESA Adaptive Sync in Future GPUs appeared first on ExtremeTech.
We now have updated information on the Intel Whiskey Lake and Amber Lake launches, first reported earlier this week.
The post Intel’s Whiskey Lake Contains Some Mitigation for Spectre, Meltdown, and Foreshadow appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Need some nice noise-cancelling headphones? What about a set of dumbbells for your new training regimen? With the Labor Day weekend upon us, there are loads of deals from all over the internet popping up. See the summer season off right, and treat yourself to something great.
The post ET Deals: $50 off Bose QC35 Noise-Cancelling Headphones, $250 off Dell XPS 13 with New i7-8550u appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Ever been curious how L1 and L2 cache work? We're glad you asked. Here, we deep dive into the structure and nature of one of computing's most fundamental designs and innovations.
The post How L1 and L2 CPU Caches Work, and Why They’re an Essential Part of Modern Chips appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Acer is demoing an insane gaming chair / battlestation that'd be amazing to play with -- if you could afford it.
The post Acer Unveils Absurd, Insane, Predator Thronos Gaming Chair appeared first on ExtremeTech.
While this remake of the second installment on the PS2 hits all the same beats, it truly feels like a proper modern release. Even for those of us who were already on the Yakuza train in the late aughts, it's well worth exploring this lovingly-crafted remake.
The post Yakuza Kiwami 2’s Western Release Updates a PS2-Era Classic for the Modern Age appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Microsoft apparently had plans for a VR headset of its own, before opting to leave the market altogether.
The post Microsoft Had an Xbox VR Solution in the Works, But Killed the Project appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Adobe is tightening up its support requirements for Creative Cloud, so you'll need to be on a fairly-recent OS version to take advantage of its planned upgrades
The post Adobe To Drop Support For Older OSes In Creative Cloud appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Whether you're building your next PC or shopping for a new computer online, one of the questions that comes up from time to time is whether the Intel Core i5 or Core i7 is a better bargain. Here's what you need to know.
The post Intel Core i5 vs. Core i7: Which Processor Should You Buy? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel has launched new 14nm CPUs in the 15W and 5W power bands.
The post Intel Announces New Whiskey Lake-U and Amber Lake-Y CPUs for 15W, 5W Systems appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Smartphones have quickly become the most popular way to capture photos and videos, but have plenty of limitations. DJI's new Osmo Mobile 2 aims to address some of those, by providing both a great way to create smooth video and an improved set of controls for the camera. However, it has its drawbacks, so it isn't for anyone.
The post DJI Osmo Mobile 2 Gimbal: Making Your Smartphone Video Better appeared first on ExtremeTech.
GlobalFoundries' departure from the 7nm node isn't a great sign for the overall ability of the foundry industry to navigate these transitions.
The post GlobalFoundries Departing the Leading Edge is an Ominous Sign for Foundry Industry appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Little by little, Musk's plan unraveled: The Saudi investment was never locked in. Big mutual funds couldn't invest in a private company. Musk's Twitter fixation annoyed board members and the SEC.
The post Unanswered Questions, Nosy Private Investors: Musk Decides Tesla Won’t Go Private appeared first on ExtremeTech.
If you’ve been eyeing some of Amazon’s own gear, now’s a good time to buy. The streaming stick, set-top box, and various Echo devices are all on sale. Don’t get stuck paying retail – enjoy the deals. Better yet, our sister site TechBargains has put together a selection of the very best discounts available in…
The post ET Deals: Save big with Amazon’s Component Sale, Dell Inspiron i7 Laptop for $500 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The House of Mouse intends to enter the TV streaming market in a major way -- what's that mean for competitors and what kind of content will the service offer?
The post Disney’s Streaming Service Will Cost Less Than Netflix, Carry Less Content appeared first on ExtremeTech.
You've got your choice of the Xbox One S or Xbox One X, but you can only get this deal in a Microsoft Store.
The post Microsoft Announces ‘Xbox All Access’ Plans to Finance a Console Over Two Years appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Magic Leap? More like 'Tragic Heap.' Palmer Luckey weighs in on the Magic Leap AR.
The post Palmer Luckey Slams Magic Leap as ‘Tragic Heap’ appeared first on ExtremeTech.
GlobalFoundries has announced a massive restructuring, including complete cancellation of its 7nm node and its departure from the leading edge.
The post GlobalFoundries Radically Restructures, Kills 7nm, Spins off ASIC Design Team appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD has announced it will build all of its 7nm CPUs and GPUs at TSMC, not GlobalFoundries.
The post AMD Moves All 7nm CPU, GPU Production to TSMC appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Rather than accept the responsibility for making a mistake, an Epic founder Tim Sweeney says Google was "irresponsible" to release the bug details after it was fixed.
The post Epic Calls Google ‘Irresponsible’ for Disclosing Serious Security Flaw in Fortnite appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel has backed off demands that users who apply a microcode fix for its Foreshadow security flaw in Linux never publish benchmarks of the results.
The post Intel Drops Security Patch Benchmark Ban After Public Outcry appeared first on ExtremeTech.
AMD has slashed pricing on its older Threadripper CPUs, turning the 1920X into an absolutely killer deal.
The post AMD Slashes Threadripper Prices, 12-Core Now a Killer Deal appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Has Intel's Hyper-Threading support become a fundamental security problem? Theo de Raadt, founder of OpenBSD, argues that it has.
The post Is Hyper-Threading a Fundamental Security Risk? appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Intel may have used an x86 CPU in Surface Go under pressure from Intel. Is that believable? Based on past events, absolutely yes.
The post Microsoft’s Disappointing Surface Go Reportedly Used x86 at Intel’s Insistence appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Do you absolutely adore the Lord of the Rings? Well, now you and your fellow Tolkien fans can use the One Ring RPG to flesh out different aspects of this wonderful world. Even better, you can buy DRM-free digital versions of everything you need to get started while also supporting charity with Humble Bundle.
The post ET Deals: Humble RPG Bundles Takes on Middle-earth appeared first on ExtremeTech.
ICESat-2 will launch around the middle of next month (September) with an improved version of the laser system from the original ICESat.
The post NASA’s Laser-Powered Ice Measurement Satellite Launches in September appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A developer has labored long and hard to bring back Windows 95 as an app. You can install it on Windows, MacOS, or Linux.
The post You Can Now Run Windows 95 as an App on Windows, MacOS, and Linux appeared first on ExtremeTech.
In search of an affordable desktop that has plenty of room for upgrades? Take a look at the XPS 8930 tower PC from Dell. With a sleek modern design, a six-core CPU, space for three 3.5-inch drives, and 16GB of DDR4 memory, this PC is up for almost anything.
The post ET Deals: Save 25 Percent on Refurb Six-Core Dell XPS 8930 Gaming PC appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Netflix is the latest company to test a model for avoiding the fees associated with App Store distribution, but it's far from alone.
The post Netflix Experiments With Bypassing Apple App Store Subscription Fees appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Millions of players have streamed back to Azeroth for the next expansion of World of Warcraft, breaking sales records.
The post Battle for Azeroth Smashes Launch Records as Players Return to the World of Warcraft appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Magic Leap's new headset has been thoroughly disassembled and analyzed.
The post Magic Leap Teardown Finds Precious Little Pixie Dust, Tons and Tons of Glue appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Scientists working in Denisova Cave have found something truly astonishing -- a first-generation hybrid between two extinct groups of humans.
The post Scientists Find Neanderthal Hybrid In a Siberian Cave appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Aeolus could vastly increase the data scientists have on wind speeds, improving weather forecasting and providing new resources to climate researchers.
The post ESA Launches Aeolus Satellite to Measure Global Wind Speeds appeared first on ExtremeTech.
A VPN client can be an excellent way to protect your privacy -- the operative word being "can." Onavo was not.
The post Facebook’s Free VPN App Pulled from Apple App Store for Privacy Violations appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Google's Pixel 3 XL was supposed to be announced in October, but thanks to leakers, the entire device is out there now.
The post Google’s Unannounced Pixel 3 XL Just Leaked appeared first on ExtremeTech.
DJI's new Mavic 2 models offer a choice of vastly-improved image quality or optical zoom. Both models also have improved flight times, obstacle sensing, and remote connectivity, along with a new, higher, price tag.
The post DJI Launches Drool-Worthy Mavic 2 Pro, Zoom Drones appeared first on ExtremeTech.
For those of us looking for a high-end network-attached storage solution, today's deal on the 20TB WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 is incredibly difficult to pass by. Right now, you can save 23% off the sticker price of this hefty NAS when you buy from Amazon.
The post ET Deals: $300 off WD Pro Cloud 20TB NAS, Intel 6-Core Gaming Desktops under $1000 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Nikon jumps into the market for full-frame mirrorless late, but in a big way with its Z6, Z7, and a new lens mount.
The post Nikon Finally Enters Full-Frame Mirrorless Market With Z6 and Z7 appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Qualcomm is sampling its first 7nm SoCs to customers now with an integrated 5G modem. Hardware should be ready by the end of the year.
The post Qualcomm Announces Samples of New 7nm SoCs with 5G Modems appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Steam is expanding its support for Linux and modifying Wine to run games that are currently Windows-exclusive.
The post Steam for Linux Now Runs Windows-Only Games appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Scientists from the University of Kansas analyzed mollusk extinctions over millions of years, finding the laziest species had the lowest chance of extinction.
The post Scientists Say Lazy Mollusks Are Less Likely to Go Extinct appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Nvidia's new benchmark results for its RTX 2080 look great if you ignore how the company is comparing the wrong cards to make its case look much better than it actually is.
The post Nvidia Claims RTX GPUs Are Much Faster Than Pascal By Deliberately Comparing the Wrong Cards appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The only thing we can be sure of at this point is that STEVE is much more majestic than its name.
The post Scientists Don’t Know What Causes Mysterious Purple Skyglow appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Trying to future-proof a system is a fool's errand. Plan your purchases intelligently, but don't pay a premium for features you can't use yet.
The post Why You Can’t Future-Proof Your Gaming PC appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Nvidia has released a list of games that will support its ray tracing, new anti-aliasing technology, or both. Whether its GPUs can handle having the features enabled, however, is still an open question.
The post Nvidia Announces List of Games With RTX Support appeared first on ExtremeTech.
The researchers surveyed the cosmic background radiation, identifying spots that could mark the graves of ancient black holes from a previous incarnation of the universe.
The post Physicists May Have Detected the Remains of Black Holes From Another Universe appeared first on ExtremeTech.
