Sign up for a new account or log in here:
also @ TechSpot: First Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 benchmarks hit the web
Top Stories
Trending in Tech
PlayStation 4 is destroying the Xbox One in Amazon customer poll
- Amazon is running a poll on their Facebook page asking readers which next generation console – Sony’s PlayStation 4 or Microsoft’s Xbox One – they prefer. If you’ve been reading story comments or message boards since E3, the results probably…
In Win D-Frame Case Review
-
Before last year, no In Win cases really caught our attention. That changed when we spotted the open-air X-Frame midway through 2012. Following the X-Frame's success, In Win introduced the H-Frame -- a similarly unique chassis with a feature list that includes eleven diamond-cut aluminum plates.
In Win's latest open-air chassis has to be their finest creation yet. The D-Frame is a limited edition aluminum pipe and tempered glass case that is unique and equally pricey. DIY'ers will be pleased nonetheless.
Microsoft backtracks: Drops daily check-ins, used games restrictions on Xbox One
- It appears that all the negative feedback directed at the Xbox One has forced Microsoft to reconsider its stance on several of the console’s requirements. In an updated Q&A page, the company just revealed that their next generation console will…
Law enforcement officials hope kill switches will deter phone theft
- Law enforcement officials and consumer advocates have come together as part of a new initiative called Secure Our Smartphones. The goal here is to help to curb rising phone thefts by getting manufacturers and wireless carries on board with the…
Noise cancellation technique harnesses magnets to silence CPU fans [video]
![Noise cancellation technique harnesses magnets to silence CPU fans [video]](http://static.techspot.com/images2/news/thumbs/noctua-heatsink.jpg)
- Whether they want to be or not, many PC enthusiasts are well-acclimated to noisy fans; however, some choose quiet operation over impressive overclocking. Of course, that's exactly the problem: quietness traditionally comes at the cost of performance. Noctua's "ANC project"…
Intel Haswell-E enthusiast chip to carry eight cores and support DDR4
- Intel’s Haswell processor may not have delivered a ton of performance improvements over Ivy Bridge but most hardcore enthusiasts were probably willing to look past that as they knew Haswell-E was in the pipeline. The platform is still a ways…
Cookie-blocking browser plugin Ghostery feeds data to the ad industry
- The popular browser add-on called Ghostery blocks tracking code on websites, improving page load speeds and narrowing a user’s footprint on the web. It’s often touted as an essential part of the online privacy toolkit, and made the list in…
Sharp develops world's most efficient solar panel
- When Sharp isn’t working on their latest LCD and LED televisions, they are actively looking to improve clean energy sources. The Japanese firm has just announced that they have developed the world’s most efficient solar panel, which converts an impressive 44.4…
In the wake of PRISM, should we give up on online privacy?
-
Depending who you ask, the scandal over PRISM, the NSA's secret data mining program, is either mere confirmation of what we already knew, or a shocking revelation that should drive people onto the streets in protest. It's certainly true that many people suspected internet services...
Games get traded in because they are too short, Avalanche boss says
- The used game industry has been flourishing for years but have you ever really stopped to think about why that is? While it’s no doubt true that some gamers trade in older titles to help finance the purchase of a…
China reclaims world's fastest supercomputer title
- The United States no longer plays home to the world’s fastest supercomputer. That title is now owned by China’s Tianhe-2 (also known as the Milky Way-2) supercomputer which recently produced 33.86 petaflops per second in Linpack according to the Top…
AT&T unleashes solar-powered phone chargers into New York parks
- Mobile users know the feeling all too well; the desperation that accompanies the last few minutes of a fleeting charge on their smartphone. With capabilities such as music, games, and internet browsing all stemming from a single handheld device, battery…
Internet access just as important as food and sleep, study finds
- Most of us would agree that Internet access plays a significant role in our day-to-day lives but is it really more important than food or sleep? That apparently appears to be the case based on a recent study released by…
Google plans to provide worldwide internet coverage, via a network of floating balloons
- The mysterious Google X lab is at it again, and this time they are unleashing a top-secret internet service that goes by the code-name “Project Loon”. Google's plan is to eventually launch thousands of internet-beaming transmitters into the stratosphere, carried…
Microsoft Surface RT drops to $199... for schools and colleges
- Microsoft’s Surface RT tablet hasn’t exactly been a smashing retail hit but the tablet is about to get a much needed shot in the arm thanks to a limited-time offer for schools and colleges. Under the program, which will run…
New DRM 'text watermarks' link pirated ebooks to their original uploader
- Through a program called SiDiM, researchers at the Darmstadt Technical University in Germany have developed a new form of digital rights management (DRM) to counter piracy and trace a pirated work back to its original source.
Whistleblower Edward Snowden answers questions in live Q&A session
- Whistleblower Edward Snowden, famous for leaking information about the U.S. government's PRISM internet surveillance program, sat down with The Guardian and its readers to do a live online question and answer session this weekend.
Microsoft liberates 2 million PCs from malicious Citadel botnets
- Earlier this month, we were made aware that Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit successfully brought down over 1,000 of the estimated 1,400 malicious computer networks, commonly referred to as the Citadel botnets. However, a statement made by Richard Domingues Boscovich, the assistant…
Tea Party Republicans and 'liberal weenies' alike celebrate Texas email privacy law
- Texas is now the first state to require a warrant for all email surveillance and data collection. Governor Rick Perry signed the new privacy bill into law on June 14, which took effect immediately. Texans now enjoy more electronic privacy…
Oculus Rift secures $16 million in Series A round of funding
- The Oculus Rift is one step closer to a commercial launch as the company just announced their first round of funding to the tune of $16 million. Along with the announcement comes news that two investors have now joined the…
Google develops new software to combat child pornography images
- The internet is a gift; an extensive data sharing network that has enabled us to do so much good. It has revolutionized the way we communicate with one another, schedule events and vacations, manage our finances, and even receive an…
Google challenges U.S. gag order, citing First Amendment
- Google is petitioning the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court to allow them to release information concerning data requests the court makes.
Nvidia interested in licensing graphics technology to other chip makers
- With a playbook consisting of over 5,500 patents, chip-maker Nvidia has shown interest in licensing some of their GPU technologies, most notably the Kepler architecture. According to Reuters, the licensing strategy will help the California-based company to capitalize on the…
Xbox 360 and PS3 disc changer shown at E3, next-gen version planned
- While most of the attention at this year's E3 was focused on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, there were plenty of other companies hanging around the show floor showing off their goods. One such company is Exeo Entertainment, which displayed…
Massive benchmark shows AT&T fastest mobile network, Verizon most reliable
- If you've ever questioned the claims made by big cellular network operators like "America's fastest network", then here's an article just for you. After driving more than 20,000 miles and surveying mobile data speeds across the U.S, PCMag's data shows AT&T…
Most Popular
| Trending | Featured |
-
Microsoft backtracks: Drops daily check-ins, used games restrictions on Xbox One
-
Noise cancellation technique harnesses magnets to silence CPU fans [video]
-
Cookie-blocking browser plugin Ghostery feeds data to the ad industry
-
China reclaims world's fastest supercomputer title
-
Games get traded in because they are too short, Avalanche boss says
Subscribe to TechSpot
Get free exclusive content, learn about new features and breaking tech news.
TechSpot on: