Category: Hi Tech

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The console wars will enter a new field of battle late next year when Microsoft’s Project Scarlett goes up against Sony’s PlayStation 5. It is a war that will not be won by either side in short order. However, Xbox boss Phil Spencer has made it clear that things will be different next time around,…

2K Games’ Twitter And Facebook Accounts Were Hacked And It’s Ugly

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In this day and age, online account security is constantly under attack by nefarious parties that are looking to settle scores, makes a few bucks, or simply trying to make a name for themselves. 2K Games found this out the hard way last night after a number of its social media accounts were hacked in…

Here’s The New Google Stadia Controller And How To Use It

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The most flexible controller option for Google’s upcoming Stadia cloud gaming service is the company’s own Stadia Controller, which is available in Clearly White, Just Black, and Wasabit color options (each one is priced at $69). As Stadia’s launch day fast approaches, Google has posted a comprehensive guide on how to use the controller. Google

Microsoft Is Blocking Windows 10 November 2019 Update On These Systems

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It is always and adventure when Microsoft rolls out a major feature update to Windows 10. Fortunately, the November 2019 Update is less ambitious than most previous ones (it’s more akin to a Service Pack from yesteryear), and in my experience, it installs fairly quick and easy. Nevertheless, Microsoft has identified an issue and is…

SimplyNUC Delivers AMD Ryzen-Powered Sequoia Rugged Mini PCs

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We’re used to seeing small form factor PCs powered by Intel processors — in the past week we’ve seen new Intel Frost Canyon NUCs and an entry from MSI — but there hasn’t been much action on the AMD side of things. SimplyNUC, however, is giving AMD some lovin’ with the release its new Sequoia mini PC family. Powering…

Apple’s Phil Schiller Slams Chromebooks In Classrooms, Says Kids Are ‘Not Going To Succeed’

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If you’re a school that makes use of Chromebooks in the classroom instead of iPads, Apple’s Phil Schiller would like a word with you. Apple’s iPad were once the “darling” of classrooms around the United States as kids could use the tablets for interactive lessons and as digital textbooks. However, in recent years, Chromebooks have…

Intel’s First 7nm Xe Discrete GPU Is Allegedly Called Ponte Vecchio

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Intel has definitely been slow playing the more interesting details of its modern play in discrete graphics—all we really know for sure is Intel will be launching it first modern discrete GPU in 2020, and that it plans on attacking several different market segments, gaming included. As we wait for more official details, unofficially, one…

Walmart’s Black Friday Deals Includes $98 40-inch Roku TV, $129 Apple Watch, And More

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The best way to attack Black Friday and get the best deals is to formulate a game plan ahead of time. Fortunately, it is easier than ever to do so, as companies no longer wait until the last minute to reveal what kind of bargains can be had. While there will inevitably be some surprises,…

Here’s How To Join The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Android 10 Beta Program

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In mid-October, Samsung opened up beta access to Android 10 and its new One UI for Galaxy S10 owners, notice of which came by way of an official announcement. Now a month later, Samsung is doing the same for Galaxy Note 10+ owners, only without an official announcement (at least at the time of this…

Here Are All The Xbox One Game Highlights From Microsoft’s X019 Show

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