Cooler Master Debuts ControlPad via Kickstarter

From Cooler Master Press Release: - Cooler Master today announces the debut of ControlPad, the world’s first PC keypad with analog Aimpad™ technology, designed for gamers, content creators, musicians, and more.

“Designed as a passion project from the ground up, ControlPad aims to change the way...

Apple buys part of chipmaker Dialog for $300 million

From The Verge: Apple is buying part of European chipmaker Dialog Semiconductor in an effort to bring more of its silicon design in-house. The deal includes $300 million in cash to license some of Dialog’s power management technologies, acquihire 300 engineers, and take control of some assets. A...

Microsoft to Shield Linux Developers From Patent Battles

From PC Mag: Microsoft is making peace with Linux developers by shelving a weapon it used to assault them with: the company's massive patent portfolio.

On Wednesday, Microsoft effectively pledged 60,000 company patents to Linux's open source development by joining the Open Invention Network (OIN)...

Razer Raiju Mobile is a new gaming controller for Android

From CNET: In a Hollywood event loft saturated in green light, Razer launched a must-have accessory for serious Android gamers on Wednesday.

The Razer Raiju Mobile gaming controller is more accurate than onscreen controls and it adds more functionality than they can provide.

"When playing games...

Google's New Pixel Slate Is a Hybrid Chrome OS Tablet

From PC Mag: Google's successor to the Pixelbook is the the $599 Pixel Slate, available later this year as a lightweight hybrid tablet that doubles as both a workstation and a home theater.

The powerful Chrome OS device comes with a high-res touch screen. For $199, add the Google Pixel Slate...

Phanteks introduces the Revolt Pro 850W and 1000W Power Supplies

From Phanteks Press Release: Phanteks today announced the new addition to the Revolt Series Power Supplies, the Revolt PRO. Available in 850 and 1000 watt power configurations, the Revolt PRO brings server-like features to everyone.

Phanteks’ patented PCB is designed to maximize your power output...

Instagram is using AI to detect bullying in photos and captions

From The Verge: Last year, Instagram introduced an enhanced comment filter that uses machine learning to spot offensive words and phrases in challenging contexts. Now, the company is expanding similar coverage to photos and captions. Today, it announced that it will use AI to “proactively detect...

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