Origin PC's new EON15-S crams Core i9 into a 3.4-pound gaming laptop

From PC World: The laptops we’ve seen with Intel’s debut Core i9 mobile processor so far lean toward extremes. On one hand, you’ve got big, beefy notebooks like the Alienware 17 R5 with cooling galore to let the 6-core CPU scream long and hard. Then, you’ve got the slim, svelte MacBook Pro and all...

Honeywell's Smart Home Security system and Alexa speaker hits stores

From CNET: Honeywell's $450 Smart Home Security Starter Kit is now on sale, the company announced Wednesday. You can get the DIY home security system at Lowe's, Best Buy and Home Depot, as well as on Amazon and on Honeywell's online store.

We first heard about Honeywell's vaguely named Indiegogo...

iPhone dual-SIM references discovered in latest iOS 12 beta

From The Verge: Rumors of a dual-SIM iPhone first emerged earlier this year, and now Apple’s own iOS 12 is backing up the reports. A new “iPhone X Plus” is rumored to include a 6.5-inch OLED display and dual-SIM support in certain regions. 9to5Mac reports that iOS 12 developer beta 5, released...

Logitech Buys Blue Microphones

From PC Mag: Logitech is a company all about peripherals and accessories for your computer, and this week the range of product categories it covers expanded through the acquisition of Blue Microphones.

If you haven't heard of Blue, chances are you've heard audio recorded through the company's...

Nintendo Switch sales nearly hit 20 million as software boosts profits

From CNET: The Nintendo Switch has sold 19.67 million units and strong software has boosted the company's profits, its quarterly earnings report revealed Tuesday.

The Switch, which launched in March 2017, sold 1.88 million units between April and the end of June. Its software sold 17.96 million...

Dell XPS 13 Developer Edition Now Ships With Ubuntu 18.04 LTS

From PC Mag: The sales figures for laptops would have you believe there's only really two operating systems available: laptops running Windows 10 and Apple's MacBook range running macOS. But there's a third option in the form of Linux, and one of the most well-known computer companies ships a...

YouTube dark mode rolls out for Android devices

From CNET: YouTube for Android finally rolled out a dark mode over the weekend, months after it came to iOS.

The dimmer display option -- which offers an easier viewing experience in low-light conditions -- is being automatically applied as it arrives on Android devices, according to 9to5google...

Amazon is working on a new Prime Video interface

From The Verge: Amazon is planning a redesign of its mobile Prime Video interface. During the company’s presentation yesterday at the Television Critics Association press tour — in which Amazon released a slew of updates regarding some of its upcoming television projects — Amazon Studio head Jen...

D-Link DIR-867 Review (Page 1 of 5)

I was driving home one night with my friend when I noticed flashing red and blue in my rear-view mirror. "Crap," I told my friend. "Guess I got caught red handed." A police officer walks up to my car after I pulled over. "Do you know how fast you are going?" Being careful in what I say, I politely asked her to tell me what she got. "I caught you going at least 115 to 120km/h. License and registration please." After handing over my documents, she...

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML120R RGB Review (Page 1 of 4)

I recently purchased a Santoku knife to use as a daily general purpose knife. If you know who I am, I often take a lot of time to research purchases like this, especially as I do want these things to last a long time. Originally, my plan was to get a chef's knife. The main difference between the two is the motion of the chopping. A chef's knife is best used in a rocking motion due to its curved cutting edge, while a Santoku has a flatter edge and...

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