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Intel CPU Shortage Could Ease in Q1 2019
Intel’s CPU shortage could ease in Q1 as additional 14nm production comes online. The impact of the ongoing US-China trade dispute could still throw a wrench into overall product sales, however. The post Intel CPU Shortage Could Ease in Q1 … Continue reading
ET Deals: Cyber Monday Best $600 1080p HP Gaming Laptop Still Live
The deals we saw this Black Friday and Cyber Monday were outstanding, but the festivities haven’t finished completely. There are still some really solid deals kicking around, and we’ve rounded them up below. Most interestingly? The 15.6-inch HP Pavilion 15 … Continue reading
Loot Boxes in Games Draw FTC’s Attention
In a recent hearing on Capitol Hill, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) discussed the issue of loot boxes with FTC commissioners. The post Loot Boxes in Games Draw FTC’s Attention appeared first on ExtremeTech.
High-capacity Samsung EVO SD cards are selling at all-time low prices—get 64GB for just $11
Adding a little extra storage to your devices doesn’t have to be expensive, and today—just in time for holiday photos—you can grab some stellar SD cards for their cheapest price ever. Amazon’s selling three different capacities of the Samsung EVO … Continue reading
Google Removes Gendered Pronouns From Gmail’s Smart Compose Feature
Google’s Smart Compose feature doesn’t try to predict the gender of the person you’re emailing, because the company hasn’t figured out how to actually predict it with complete accuracy. Smart move. The post Google Removes Gendered Pronouns From Gmail’s Smart … Continue reading
Amazon Launches ARM-Based Custom Graviton CPU
Amazon unveiled its first custom-built silicon today, and a new type of cloud instance designed around it. Meet Graviton, the company’s first CPU. The post Amazon Launches ARM-Based Custom Graviton CPU appeared first on ExtremeTech.
Scientists Model Costs of Geoengineering Effort to Dim the Sun
How much would it cost to use sulfur aerosols to reflect additional sunlight back into space? Not that much. The post Scientists Model Costs of Geoengineering Effort to Dim the Sun appeared first on ExtremeTech.
DriveSavers Offers Phone Unlocking and Data Recovery for $3,900
The price might not sound so crazy if the data in your phone is extremely important, and it’s not like you have a lot of options. The post DriveSavers Offers Phone Unlocking and Data Recovery for $3,900 appeared first on … Continue reading
Waste Virginia: Fallout 76 Nuked From Orbit By Reviewers
Reviews of Fallout 76 have blasted the game as a badly programmed train wreck. Reviewer consensus is that the few gems of genuine fun are buried under bad UI, poor combat, and frustrating mechanics. The post Waste Virginia: Fallout 76 … Continue reading
Rachio Wireless Flow Meter review: A watchful eye for irrigation leaks
Irrigation systems don’t have the best reputation for being user friendly. Adding a smart controller like Rachio’s to the mix goes a long way toward improving the user experience. Now Rachio is extending the intelligence of its top-notch controller one … Continue reading