PC Gaming
Security fail Asus has settled charges with the FTC alleging that critical security flaws in its routers and cloud services put the home networks of hundreds of thousands of consumers at risk. As part of the settlement agreement, Asus will establish and maintain a comprehensive security program subject to independent audits for the next two…
So by now you’ve probably determined that I’m really into audio. As in, really serious about audio. Audio is a touchy subject because well, it’s highly subjective. Everyone’s ears are different, everyone’s preferences are different, and the fact of the matter is, no two headphones or speakers are exactly the same. That’s why this time…
On Sunday, Samsung launched two new smartphones along with Gear 360, a camera that can capture video and stills in a full 360 degrees. With that, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg made a surprise visit on the stage after Samsung presented attendees with a VR experience using Gear VR. He talked about how social networking VR…
Apple admitted on Monday that it has the capabilities to create a tool to unlock the FBI’s confiscated iPhone, but chooses not to, believing that such a tool would be too dangerous if it fell into the wrong hands. The only way to keep customers safe, according to Apple, is to never create it in…
Valve Software released on Monday the SteamVR Performance Test, a downloadable two-minute sequence from the company’s Aperture Robot Repair VR demo. Valve says this test will determine if your computer is capable of running VR content at 90 frames per second, and if VR content can crank up the visual goodness to the recommended level…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates told Bloomberg on Tuesday that he was “disappointed” about reports stating that he backed the FBI in its current battle with Apple to unlock an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters. That’s not his view on the situation, he said, but added that placing the right safeguards into…
Top Deal: Friends don’t let friends use generic power supplies in their PCs. It’s just not worth the risk, especially since high-end PSUs don’t have to cost a fortune. Case in point is today’s top deal for a Corsair HX750i 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 Plus Platinum Power Supply for $130 with free shipping (normally…
Mmm, Marshmallow! Nvidia updated its Shield tablet to Android 6.0 Marshmallow earlier in the month, and now it’s doing the same for its Shield Android TV device via an over-the-air (OTA) roll out, the company announced this week. Marshmallow alone brings several enhancements to Shield Android TV, though the update also includes some other feature…
Give an assist to Huntsville Utilities Slowly but surely, Google continues to expand its 1Gbps fiber Internet service to more areas around the country, including locations on virtually both sides of the coasts and several in between. Next up is Huntsville, Alabama, Google announced in a blog post. In most cases, rolling out Google Fiber…
Does anyone remember Aureal 3D? Back in the late 90’s, Aureal brought true HRTFs (head related transfer functions) to desktop PC gaming. It was the first time you heard true 3D-posotional audio from 2 speakers. Then they were bought out by Creative Labs and the A3D API was essentially killed. Up. Down. Left. Right. Front….