Microsoft has been drilling it in our heads ever since Windows 10 launched that Edge is the best browser in the land. The company has made claims about the browser’s speed and its battery performance, all while at the same time touting superiority over competitors like Mozilla Firefox and Opera. Microsoft has reserved the harshest criticism
Source: Hot Hardware – Microsoft Presenter Faces Edge Browser Epic Fail During Azure Demo, Forced To Install Google Chrome
Monthly Archives: October 2017
KWin Maintainer On KDE Wayland Remains Uninterested In NVIDIA's Driver
KDE KWin maintainer Martin Flöser remains less than interested in supporting NVIDIA’s proprietary Linux graphics driver as long as they continue pursuing the EGLStreams approach until the long talked about new memory allocation API is ready…
Source: Phoronix – KWin Maintainer On KDE Wayland Remains Uninterested In NVIDIA’s Driver
Photo: Transformer caterpillar flips over to become a scary snake
One of the coolest mimics that Mother Nature has come up with yet.
Source: TreeHugger – Photo: Transformer caterpillar flips over to become a scary snake
Microsoft's Surface Pro gets LTE Advanced option this December
Microsoft’s business customers will be able to get their hands on the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced from December, as rumoured earlier this year. In a blog post outlining the company’s vision for workplace technology, the company says the release is…
Source: Engadget – Microsoft’s Surface Pro gets LTE Advanced option this December
Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Review: Untethered, Precision Mousing
Trackballs were all the rage a couple of decades back, when mice weren’t nearly as accurate, maintenance-free, or ergonomic as today’s offerings. Logitech was a leader in the space back then, and had a handful of popular trackball designs in its line-up, including – my favorite — the Trackman Marble, but over time their…
Source: Hot Hardware – Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Review: Untethered, Precision Mousing
Razer Phone Leaks with Monstrous Specs: 120Hz Display, 4000mAh Battery
A mobile carrier in the UK has leaked a product page for the Razer Phone: the handset will sport a 120Hz 5.72″ IGZO display, as well as 8GB of RAM, 64GB of storage, a giant 4000mAh battery with Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+, and THX-certified dual front-facing speakers with Dolby ATMOS.
The dual camera setup out back consists of a 12MP f/1.75 wide-angle sensor and a 13MP f/2.6 zoom unit. There’s also something called “4G Super-Voice” listed, which appears to be some sort of tech that prevents dead zones. It looks like the phone will run a stock-ish version of Android, given the clean-looking lock screen. Oh, and check out that 13:37 Easter egg in the potatocam photo. Razer has a sense of humor.
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Source: [H]ardOCP – Razer Phone Leaks with Monstrous Specs: 120Hz Display, 4000mAh Battery
This Inexpensive Front Pocket Wallet Gives You Easy Access to a Ton of Cards and Cash
I like small, front pocket wallets. I also like to carry a lot of cards, plus some cash. These two desires are usually in conflict, but the Strapo wallet (currently on Kickstarter) can satisfy both.
Source: LifeHacker – This Inexpensive Front Pocket Wallet Gives You Easy Access to a Ton of Cards and Cash
The Nokia 2 is a very cheap Android phone with a huge battery
HMD continues to slide in more Nokia phones where it sees an opportunity. This time around? A very cheap smartphone that doesn’t look awful and has enough battery to go the distance. The Nokia 2, priced at 100 Euros (roughly $120) walks that fine lin…
Source: Engadget – The Nokia 2 is a very cheap Android phone with a huge battery
The ASRock X299 Taichi Motherboard Review
Next up on the test bench is the X299 Taichi, sitting in the middle of the range. ASRock is looking to touch more of the market with the Taichi with a less expensive motherboard while still offering a comprehensive feature set, such as 10 SATA ports, 3-way SLI, Intel Ethernet and three PCIe 3.0 x4-based M.2 slots for high-end storage.
Source: AnandTech – The ASRock X299 Taichi Motherboard Review
High-performance #TinyLab house is the "Tesla of tiny houses" (Video)
This home for a family of three and two cats has been built with efficiency, comfort and health in mind.
Source: TreeHugger – High-performance #TinyLab house is the “Tesla of tiny houses” (Video)
Treat Yourself To a New Citizen Watch From This One-Day Amazon Sale
Today only, Amazon’s offering big discounts on 10 different Citizen watches, including a couple Eco-Drive models that never need a battery, for both men and women. Plus, they all have an additional 15% off coupon on top of the Gold Box prices that you should take advantage of while it’s still around. Time’s ticking…
Source: LifeHacker – Treat Yourself To a New Citizen Watch From This One-Day Amazon Sale
NetworkManager Adds In Open vSwitch Support
Red Hat has integrated initial support for Open vSwitch within NetworkManager…
Source: Phoronix – NetworkManager Adds In Open vSwitch Support
Coinhive Monero Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Once Again Invades Google Play
There is strength in numbers, and that is part of what is driving an increase in cryptocurrency mining malware. The idea is to infect as many mobile devices as possible, and tap into the combined computing power to crunch numbers for profit. Unfortunately, this seems to be a trend (on both mobile and PC)—security outfit Trend Micro says it
Source: Hot Hardware – Coinhive Monero Cryptocurrency Mining Malware Once Again Invades Google Play
'Super Mario Odyssey' is selling even faster than 'Zelda'
The Nintendo Switch has been a massive hit since its launch in March, selling more than seven million units worldwide so far, putting it on track to beat Wii U lifetime sales in just a year. But these aren’t the only numbers Nintendo gets to flaunt….
Source: Engadget – ‘Super Mario Odyssey’ is selling even faster than ‘Zelda’
New Nissan Leaf selling well in Europe
Let’s see how it does when it finally hits the US, too.
Source: TreeHugger – New Nissan Leaf selling well in Europe
UK banks can now clear cheques in a day
Although the future of payments is digital, thanks to contactless and mobile, physical methods like cheques are still remarkably popular. For years, recipients have needed to wait up to five days for their signed piece of paper to clear, but that’s a…
Source: Engadget – UK banks can now clear cheques in a day
FBI Says Remaining JFK Assassination Files Will Be Released (With Redactions) in Coming Weeks
After a couple of false starts, the FBI claims that the remaining JFK assassination files that were scheduled to be released last week will finally be made public. But historians and researchers still might be somewhat disappointed. After further vetting by intelligence agencies, the FBI says that some sensitive names…
Source: Gizmodo – FBI Says Remaining JFK Assassination Files Will Be Released (With Redactions) in Coming Weeks
This Little Kid Does An Excellent Death Note
Last year, you might remember a kid named Meng Meng who dressed up as No-Face from Studio Ghibli anime Spirited Away. This year, she’s Ryuk from Death Note, and her costume is excellent.
Source: Kotaku – This Little Kid Does An Excellent Death Note
Razer Phone Specs Leak Confirms 8GB RAM And 5.72-inch 120Hz IGZO Display
Razer, a company best known for its PC peripherals and gaming laptops, is set to launch its very first smartphone. However, given how rampant leaks are these days regarding unreleased products, we’re getting an early look at what Razer will officially announce tomorrow.
UK retailer 3G spilled the beans by posting a product listing for the
Source: Hot Hardware – Razer Phone Specs Leak Confirms 8GB RAM And 5.72-inch 120Hz IGZO Display
Nokia 2 Is An Ultra Cheap Android Nougat Smartphone With A Massive 4100 mAh Battery
One of the advantages to owning a lower power smartphone is that battery life should be a high point, at least compared to a flagship handset. That is precisely the case with Nokia’s new Nokia 2 handset. Why call it the Nokia 2? The number in its model name is indicative of the claimed 2-days of battery life on a single charge, provided by
Source: Hot Hardware – Nokia 2 Is An Ultra Cheap Android Nougat Smartphone With A Massive 4100 mAh Battery