New Entry-Level NAS Models from QNAP

On Tuesday, network attached storage (NAS) specialist QNAP updated its “Turbo” line of affordable midrange storage solutions with the launch of the TS-251+ and the TS-451+ models. Built for the home and small office, these NAS units pack quad-core Celeron processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and the company’s new QTS 4.2 operating system. The…

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Spelunker World Out Today on PS4

We are extremely delighted to announce and launch Spelunker World in North America today for free! More than thirty years ago, an 8-bit game Spelunker emerged — where the main character braved the depths of a deep and dark cave encountering bats and obstacles in the search for treasure. After the critical success of “Minna…

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Fan of Synology NASes? They Now Have a Router

Synology is probably best known for its network attached storage (NAS) solutions, several of which we have reviewed here at Maximum PC. But did you know that the company is working on its very first wireless router? Even more, thanks to this upcoming router, the company is now a CES 2016 Innovation Award Honoree in…

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Google Maps Now Does Offline Navigation

Google announced on Tuesday that Google Maps now allows users to search and navigate the real world in offline mode. Essentially, users can now download an area to their phone or tablet prior to visiting that location and navigate that area without the need for an Internet connection. This should be good news for those…

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You Can Finally Pre-Order Samsung Gear VR

Samsung announced this morning that customers can now pre-order the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR headset here in the United States. Costing a meager $100, Gear VR can be purchased from online retailers including Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and Samsung.com. Shipping will begin on November 20, and Best Buy stores are slated to get the VR headset sometime…

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