Technology

AMD’s Ryzen / Zen core is looking good in leaked benchmarks. For the first time in five years, an AMD-built CPU looks to be capable of competing against its Intel counterpart, even if Chipzilla maintains an overall advantage. The post … Continue reading →

Star Citizen has been ported to a new engine and will use Amazon’s Lumberyard going forward. While engine ports usually substantially delay game development, there are specific issues in play that make that less likely here. The post Star Citizen … Continue reading →

This is so CES. The Consumer Electronics Show, which kicks off next week in Las Vegas, is ground zero for absurd, oftentimes pointless technologica, and today LG proved that it can get weird with the best of them. Meet the … Continue reading →

Fight for the Rebellion or Empire in a wide variety of multiplayer matches for up to 40 players, or in exciting challenges inspired by the films available solo, split-screen or through online co-op. Star Wars Battlefront combines this epic action … Continue reading →

Apple has said it’s looking into the battery problems reported by Consumer Reports. A comprehensive explanation of the phenomenon remains scarce. The post Apple now investigating Consumer Reports MacBook Pro battery life results appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Adobe’s Photoshop has long been nearly-unchallenged as the tool for serious photo editing. Now, Affinity Photo is going head-to-head with value pricing and some additional goodies thrown in. The post Affinity Photo comes to Windows: Nearly all of Photoshop for … Continue reading →

The iGrill2, a Bluetooth Smart meat thermometer, aims to make grilling and smoking easier, more convenient, and smarter. The unit comes packaged with two probes, and can support up to four, making it possible to measure multiple areas at once … Continue reading →

Did you forget to turn off the window A.C.? How about that curling iron? Want the living room lamp to turn on when the sun goes down—automatically? The Wemo Switch gives you control of your lamps and small appliances whenever … Continue reading →

Look after your home 24/7 in crisp 1080p HD. With Nest Cam Indoor, you can check in, even when you’re out, and even at night with its built-in high-quality night vision. Nest Cam features a versatile magnetic stand that lets … Continue reading →

Don’t rush into DirecTV Now, even if AT&T really wants you to sign up immediately. DirecTV Now is a streaming video service that offers a big bundle of traditional cable channels, similar to Dish Network’s Sling TV and Sony’s PlayStation … Continue reading →