AI bots from a lab backed by Elon Musk trained for thousands of lifetimes to beat humans at Dota 2
It’s game on for OpenAI, the research initiative co-founded by Elon Musk that has been setting its AI bots against amateur Dota 2 players and …
Computers
ARM-based Windows PCs and Macs are coming, and they’ll be incredibly powerful
Intel and AMD will soon have to compete with two powerful chipmakers out there, two companies that have focused on the mobile market so far. …
Apple admits MacBook ‘sticky’ keyboard problem, will fix broken machines and give refunds
After months of stonewalling an unhappy owner base, Apple has finally chosen 5PM on a Friday to acknowledge an issue with some MacBook and MacBook …
Apple just made a big push to remind you it’s about more than just the iPhone
In Daniel Johnston’s song “The Story of an Artist,” you hear the imperfections, lack of polish, and earnestness of what sounds like a homemade recording. …
A longtime Apple developer slams the ‘sad state’ of Mac hardware
Despite what an Apple exec might promise on stage occasionally, it’s clear that the world’s most valuable company doesn’t really care about its computer lineup. …
A major Surface redesign is happening, but not until next year
There’s no question that Microsoft’s hardware division has been making some great Windows 10 devices, even though the Surface brand had quite a rough start. …
Meet Norman, MIT’s psychotic AI that’s seen Reddit and now only thinks about death and murder
If you were wondering whether you can use Reddit to train artificial intelligence, then you have your answer. Yes, you can. Only you might not …
The world’s best Chromebook is still on sale at its lowest price ever
When it comes to Chrome OS, people always think of ultra-affordable Chromebook laptops. That is indeed what Google’s PC operating system is best known for, …
Mojave’s Dark Mode is terrific, but your Mac might not be able to handle it
Apple on Monday unveiled macOS 10.14 Mojave during its WWDC 2018 keynote, confirming rumors that the Mac is finally getting the Dark Mode so many …
AMD just unveiled the world’s most exciting GPU, but you’re not going to be playing ‘Fortnite’ on it
AMD at Computex 2018 unveiled what may turn out to be one of the most exciting GPU designs in town, the world’s first 7nm GPU, …
Asus one-upped the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar with a 5.5-inch touchscreen
Since someone first worked out how to put a keyboard and screen next to each other with a hinge in the middle and a trackpad …
5G laptops are coming soon, and they’ll have Intel inside
Qualcomm at Computex announced the chip we heard so much about last week, the Snapdragon 850 that’s more powerful than the 845 version found in …
A MacBook Pro with 32GB of RAM might be about to launch, despite today’s ‘boring’ WWDC
Apple on Monday took the stage in California to tell us all about its newest software innovations, and hardware wasn’t on the menu, just as …
Google’s Pixelbook, the world’s best Chromebook, just dropped to its lowest price ever
When it comes to Chromebooks, there’s the Google Pixelbook and then there’s everything else. People often think of dirt-cheap laptops when they think of Google’s …
Build or upgrade the beastly PC of your dreams with Amazon’s one-day sale
If you’re looking to start a PC build or give your current PC a serious upgrade, Amazon cooked up a sale on Thursday that’s just …
Artificial intelligence can recognize you by the way you walk
Airport lines are the worst, no matter how early you arrive. You’ve got to check your bags, then go through the necessary security and ID …
A sketchy report says ARM-based MacBooks are coming soon
A report a few days ago said that Apple has been testing a brand new type of iOS/macOS device. Codenamed “Star,” the product supposedly has …
You only have a few hours left to get a heavily discounted MacBook
Apple is potentially days away from announcing a new fleet of MacBooks, which from one perspective makes this a terrible time to buy a new …
Don’t buy a new MacBook this week
In just over a week, Apple’s WWDC 2018 kicks off with a presentation of all the new software innovations Apple has created for iOS, macOS, …
Acer’s new Chromebooks are the cheap MacBook alternative we’ve all been waiting for
Chromebooks have a bad stigma of being super-cheap laptops for students, useful for pounding out documents or surviving in a classroom, but not for “real” …
Razer just unveiled the world’s smallest 15.6-inch gaming laptop
Razer on Thursday unveiled a pair of new products, including the incredibly affordable Core X eGPU enclosure, but also a brand new gaming laptop. And …
Huawei’s MateBook X Pro all-screen laptop is launching in the US after all
It wasn’t too long ago that I got to work and play on a Windows 10 laptop that looked nothing like other laptops when it …
Massive Apple sale takes $200 off entry-level MacBooks and even discounts the Retina iMac
B&H is currently running a massive sale on virtually all of Apple’s MacBook and iMac lineup. The sale is notable because it’s not just limited …
Microsoft might be about to release cheaper Surface tablets, but it’s not because of the iPad
According to a report from Bloomberg‘s ever-reputable Mark Gurman, Microsoft is planning to release new low-cost Surface tablets in the second half of this year. The …
Forget the office, I want Microsoft’s new 55-inch 4K touchscreen for my living room, please
Three years ago, Microsoft announced the first-generation Surface Hub, a giant touchscreen designed to make collaboration brainstorms marginally less soul-sucking. The device has been a …
HP just released the perfect Windows laptop for almost anyone
While MacBooks and fancy Windows gaming PCs get all the attention these days, the harsh reality is that most people still buy laptops that cost …
Lenovo’s new Windows 10 laptops are cheaper than most Chromebooks
If you’re shopping for a brand new Windows 10 laptop and budget is tight, you should check out Lenovo’s just announced IdeaPad laptops. Prices start …
Microsoft showcases the Fluent Design changes coming to Windows 10 in 2018
Google stole the show this week with a keynote catering to developers and end users alike, but on the second day of Build 2018, Microsoft …
This is one of the best MacBook Pro sales we’ve ever seen
The MacBook Pro is, despite all my jesting, a very good laptop. If someone gave me one (and a small mountain of dongles) I would …
Windows 10 April 2018 Update causing Chrome and other apps to freeze
Less than a week after rolling out its latest update for Windows 10, Microsoft is already dealing with a notable issue. In a Reddit thread …
