ARM tackles server compatibility issues with Allinea acquisition

From InfoWorld: ARM has a big problem -- it rules in smartphones and tablets but hasn't broken into servers and supercomputers. ARM servers are devalued partly because many applications don't work with the chips.

But ARM has acquired Allinea Software with the hope of partially resolving the...

Samsung could look to LG for phone batteries after Note 7 debacle

From CNET: Samsung seems to be doing everything within its power to avoid a repeat of the great Galaxy Note 7 battery crisis of 2016.

That might even include buying in batteries from LG, according to a Reuters report published on Monday.

Samsung currently sources its phone batteries from Samsung...

Apple to appeal EU's $14.5B fine, calls itself 'convenient target'

From CNET: When the European Union slapped Apple with a $14.5 billion tax fee in August, CEO Tim Cook called it "political crap."

This week, the tech behemoth is fighting back in the form of an official appeal, Reuters reports.

"Apple is not an outlier in any sense that matters to the law," Apple...

LG G5 | Reports

Modularity is an interesting topic when it comes to electronics. In the desktop computing world, this is practically an assumed fact. Users can choose their parts, whether processors, memory, storage options, or video cards according to their application and budget. Enthusiasts can throw top of the line parts into their rigs, while those looking for the necessities can make a much more budget build. However, even better is the fact the cheaper...

Cooler Master MasterBox 5t Review (Page 1 of 4)

Happy Holidays! As we move towards the Christmas season, the first thing many people begin to think about is buying a present for that special someone. Being somewhat of a procrastinator, I have yet to do any Christmas shopping, and with such limited time in front of me, panic has begun to set in. As many shoppers do for their loved ones, they try to find a personalized gift, which sometimes is easier said than done. If you are anything like...

Netflix open-sources its microservices orchestrator

From InfoWorld: Netflix has developed a microservices orchestrator called Conductor and is now offering it via open source.

Inspired by the company's need to run business processes for streaming titles worldwide, Conductor was built as a cloud-based orchestration engine. It manages workflows, can...

Twitch unveils 'IRL' for videos that go beyond gaming

From CNET: Twitch, a video-centric online community for computer-game fans, launched a new content category Thursday designed to get its users sharing moments from their everyday lives. The Amazon-owned site also said it would bring live-streaming to its mobile app in 2017.

Called IRL -- for the...

Samsung's next Galaxy A5 could get a curved display

From CNET: Samsung may give its lower-cost Galaxy A5 phone for 2017 something that right now only its highest-end phones have: a curved screen, according to leaked renderings and rumors that are tied to the phone. Samsung is the only device maker currently selling phones with wraparound displays (LG...

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