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Krispy Kreme teams with Microsoft on Xbox-themed doughnut promotion

Enter for a chance to win a free Xbox Series S

By Shawn Knight, July 28, 2021, 10:28 AM

Electronics

Watch Cassie the bipedal robot complete a 5K run

An ominous sign of things to come?

By Rob Thubron, July 28, 2021, 9:55 AM 9 comments

Industry

Spotify added nine million subscribers in Q2, and most were paying users

Spotify performed better than expected in most major metrics

By Shawn Knight, July 28, 2021, 9:18 AM

Electronics Gaming

Facebook suspends Oculus Quest 2 sales over skin irritation reports

Owners can get a free silicon cover that should prevent any issues

By Rob Thubron, July 28, 2021, 8:03 AM

Tech Deals

HP 24" Full HD all-in-one PC starts at $699

Ryzen 5 CPU, Radeon graphics, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD + 1TB storage

HP Store Deals

Hardware

AMD confirms Zen 4 and RDNA 3 remain on track to launch next year

Here's hoping for better availability

By Rob Thubron, July 28, 2021, 7:15 AM 28 comments

The Best Laptops 2021

FEATURE By TechSpot Staff, July 28, 2021, 6:19 AM TechSpot Hardware

If you're buying a new laptop, there are a slew of options: desktop-rivaling powerhouses, 2-in-1s, MacBooks, gaming, value-conscious machines, and more. This guide takes you through our favorite choices in the market today.

Security

Biden says severe cyberattacks could lead to a "real shooting war"

When ransomware leads to an apocalypse

By Rob Thubron, July 28, 2021, 5:18 AM 33 comments

Industry Car Tech

Tesla breaks Q2 profit records, but part shortages will stunt growth in coming quarters

The company's financial results greatly exceeded analysts' expectations

By Adrian Potoroaca, July 27, 2021, 4:26 PM

Hardware Industry

Dell can't ship Alienware PCs to certain US states due to newly adopted power consumption regulations

Alienware's Aurora R10 and R12 lines are affected

By Shawn Knight, July 27, 2021, 3:11 PM 82 comments

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The Web Industry

Aukey earbuds found listed on Amazon despite ban for fraudulent reviews

Products listed were 'sponsored' for top search results

By Cal Jeffrey, July 27, 2021, 2:26 PM

Microsoft Software

Microsoft is going the extra mile to make sure users don't skirt Windows 11 hardware requirements

Microsoft says it's all about security

By Shawn Knight, July 27, 2021, 1:29 PM 65 comments

Mobile Tech Culture

Citizen app pays $200 to $250 a day to track and livestream crimes and emergencies

Citizen currently has 12 "field team members" filming such events

By Joao Silva, July 27, 2021, 12:54 PM

Gaming

Unreal Engine 5 impresses in latest technical demos

UE5 is pushing the boundaries of realism

By Shawn Knight, July 27, 2021, 12:17 PM 10 comments

Industry

The YouTuber who improved ILM's CG Mark Hamill landed a job with Lucasfilm

Deepfake it 'til you make it

By Cal Jeffrey, July 27, 2021, 11:42 AM 16 comments

Apple Security

Apple patches nasty vulnerability impacting iPhones, iPads and Macs

Apple users will want to update their devices ASAP

By Shawn Knight, July 27, 2021, 11:16 AM

Industry Mobile

The US phone-market gap left by LG's exit is being filled by OnePlus, Motorola, and Nokia

OnePlus experienced 428% growth in the first half of 2021

By Rob Thubron, July 27, 2021, 9:37 AM

Ryzen 7 vs. Core i7: Revisiting the 2700X vs. 8700K

FEATURE By Steven Walton, July 27, 2021, 9:00 AM TechSpot Hardware

To revisit the battle between the Core i7-8700K and Ryzen 7 2700X, we’ll be comparing them in today’s games and benchmark them alongside the new Core i7-11700K and Ryzen 7 5800X, so owners of the older Core i7 and Ryzen 7 CPUs can see if the upgrade is worth it.