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Power: Apple Chip Changes Everything

With a proprietary Apple chip expected to replace Intel from 2020, and Apple looking to increase the relationship between macOS and iOS, we take a closer look at the future of the chip and consider the benefits of Apple’s firmer grip on its hardware components…

Welcome To The World Of Budget Software

You don’t have to buy the market leader to get the tools you need. Ian Evenden looks at the world of budget software.

Clear Out The Junk, Streamline Your OS, And Slash Unwanted System Services

Clear out the junk, streamline your OS, and slash unwanted system services.

We Peel Away The Skin Of The New Apple iPad Pro

We loved cutting through all the glue to open our first iPad, and it has never gotten old (sarcasm alert—Ed).

Report: Apps Give Facebook Sensitive Health And Other Data

Several phone apps are sending sensitive user data, including health information, to Facebook without users’ consent, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

Broadcasters Aren't Succumbing To Netflix Era

If there is a high point to Netflix’s status as the “cool kids” taking over television, it may be remembered as an emotional Chuck Lorre accepting a best comedy Golden Globe last month for “The Kominsky Method,” his show on the streaming service.

UK Royals To Block Internet Trolls On Social Media Sites

Britain’s royal family warned this week that it will block internet trolls posting offensive messages on its social media channels — and may report offenders to police.

Israeli Spacecraft Snaps Ultimate Selfie On Way To Moon

An Israeli spacecraft has taken the ultimate selfie on its roundabout journey to the moon.

Tornado Forecasting Improves, But Still Deaths Keep Coming

Sometimes in forecasting tornadoes, you can get everything technically right, and yet it all goes horribly wrong.

Hello Kitty To Make Her Big Screen Debut

Hello Kitty might not have a mouth but she’s got a movie deal.

From Closets To Cooktops, Tech Aims To Bring Efficiency Home

Closets that freshen clothes, cooktops that won’t let pots boil over, faucets told to dispense just enough water to fill the coffee maker.

High Heat Warnings Go Out Too Late In Some Of US, Study Says

A new study finds even moderate heat sends Northerners to the hospital, suggesting that government warnings of dangerously high temperatures are coming too late in some parts of the U.S.

Discount Movies: Which Theater Subscription Is Best?

A movie a day in theaters for $10 a month seemed too good to be true. And it was.

China's Huawei Unveils 5G Phone With Folding Screen

China’s Huawei unveiled a new folding-screen phone last Sunday, joining the latest trend for bendable devices as it challenges the global smartphone market’s dominant players, Apple and Samsung.

10 Tips To Keep All Your Passwords Safe

Password managers are dime a dozen these days, but BitWarden is an overlooked gem that deserves more attention. It has all the features you’d expect in a good password manager— easy and convenient to use, but locking your sensitive data away in a highly encrypted vault. It offers two-factor authentication (2FA) for extra security, and makes it easy to generate new random secure passwords for all your accounts. It also works across a wide range of devices.What we love about BitWarden is that it’s open source, so more transparent than other password managers. It’s also free—no key features are locked away behind a paywall, although premium tiers exist if you need something extra or want to support it financially. We’ll explore its core features here, and get you started protecting your online accounts. –

New Cinema: From Box Office To Your iPhone

With movie admissions in the US at a ten-year low, we take a closer look at how technology is transforming the way we consume Box Office content, from the Big Screen to the Small Screen in our pockets, explore how Netflix is changing the game with multi-million dollar film productions, and consider the impact of Apple’s upcoming streaming service on the sector…

Origin PC Neuron

A cornucopia of cool customization options

Razer Blade Stealth 13

Slim, slick, and slightly gameable.

Netgear Nighthawk Pro Gaming XR700

IF YOUR INTERNET connection is even vaguely important to you, a quality router is the way to go.

Falcon Northwest Mach V

Daring to dream, with a rig of top-tier components.

AOC G2590PX G2 Signature Edition

High refresh, limited usability.

Alienware Area 51M vs. Asus ROG Mothership GZ700 vs. Razer Blade 15

Absolute power? Or a nod to portability? Nvidia now bifurcates its mobile GPU offerings, with full performance or so-called Max-Q options, the latter running lower clocks, drawing less power, and squeezing into slimmer systems. A thin-and-light laptop with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080? For real. But what makes for the better all-around gaming laptop?

Foldable: The New Generation Of Smartphones

Samsung, Huawei and other major names show their hands.

SEC Seeks Contempt Charges Against Tesla CEO Elon Musk

Stock market regulators are asking a federal court to hold Tesla CEO Elon Musk in contempt for violating an agreement requiring him to have his tweets about key company information reviewed for potentially misleading claims.

UAE Says Its First Astronaut Going Into Space In September

The first astronaut from the United Arab Emirates will blast off into space on Sept. 25 on a trip to the International Space Station, authorities announced this week.

New Cinema: From Box Office To Your iPhone

With movie admissions in the US at a ten-year low, we take a closer look at how technology is transforming the way we consume Box Office content, from the Big Screen to the Small Screen in our pockets, explore how Netflix is changing the game with multi-million dollar film productions, and consider the impact of Apple’s upcoming streaming service on the sector…

Google Seeks Tax Breaks For $600M Data Center In Minnesota

Google’s plan to build a $600 million wind powered data center in central Minnesota could hinge on the tech giant’s request for officials to waive 20 years’ worth of future taxes.

Foldable:The New Generation Of Smartphones

SAMSUNG, HUAWEI AND OTHER MAJOR NAMES SHOW THEIR HANDS

Louisiana Sheriff'S Office Starts Passing Out Smart Devices

A Louisiana sheriff’s office has started giving deputies a new handheld mobile policing device intended to ease many of their day-to-day duties and streamline technology tools such as surveillance videos and GPS data.

Audiences Can't Leave Rotten Tomatoes Reviews Pre-Release

The review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes is no longer allowing the public to post reviews of a movie prior to its theatrical release. The move is partly to push back against the influence of online trolls.