Technology

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AMD reports a strong second quarter on increased console sales, preps Zen for 2017

AMD announced its Q2 earnings today and the results were surprisingly strong. PC sales are stuck in the wrong direction, but strong console revenue lifted the company’s fortunes.

Best indoor digital TV antennas: Our top picks for cord cutters

Ditching your cable- or satellite-TV subscription and going to a setup combining a streaming device along with an antenna to pick up over-the-air digital broadcasts is a smart move that will save you some serious cash every month. There’s plenty … Continue reading

Winegard FlatWave Amped indoor digital TV antenna review: Three model numbers, same antenna

True to its name, Winegard’s FlatWave Amped antenna is paper thin. It’s also extremely light, weighing just 0.6 pounds. Despite its diminutive proportions, Winegard says the multi-directional antenna is capable of pulling in signals from broadcast towers as far away … Continue reading

Terk Horizon indoor amplified antenna review: A good antenna need not be ugly

In a market where looking good in the living room doesn’t seem to be on the list of design priorities, Terk looks to start a new trend with its Horizon indoor amplified antenna available at Best Buy for $40). Instead … Continue reading

RCA ANT1750F indoor amplified antenna review: Big price tag, less-than-stellar performance

RCA’s amplified antenna ($79 at Amazon) is supposed to be capable of receiving broadcast signals from broadcast towers up to 60 miles away, but in my testing it came nowhere close to the performance of some less-expensive antennas. It’s a … Continue reading

Mohu ReLeaf review: As easy on the environment as it is on your wallet

Recyling. It’s good for the bottle, it’s good for the can. And apparently, it’s good for the set-top box you sent back to the cable company when you decided to cut the cord. Mohu uses the material to manufacture a … Continue reading

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Your privacy at risk: Verizon reportedly close to purchasing Yahoo’s Internet business

A major report suggests that Verizon may be about to buy Yahoo’s internet business. It’s unwelcome news for anyone concerned with privacy, but a potentially great move for Verizon’s bottom line.

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Nvidia announces new ‘Nvidia’ Titan X: $1,200, 12GB of GDDR5X, shipping August 2

Nvidia suprise-announced their new Nvidia Titan X today — $1,200, no GeForce branding, and 40% more cores than the GTX 1080.

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Dark matter evades even our most sensitive detector

After its last, 20-month run, the Large Underground Xenon (LUX) dark matter experiment team reported that they had failed to detect any of the particles they were looking for.

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ET deals: Dell Optiplex 9020 Micro desktop PC for $633

Desktop PCs offer power and affordability for both the office and home, but the bulk and weight associated with traditional towers can be a real hassle. Whether you’re cramped in a cubicle, or looking for more space on your desk, … Continue reading