Ubuntu 18.04 LTS comes with plenty of new features, while building upon the changes that we brought in last year’s Ubuntu 17.10, and this means that Canonical’s own Unity desktop environment is no longer used, in favour of GNOME. Again, this change was first seen with Ubuntu 17.10, and now it has arrived in the LTS version. However, it follows similar moves by other distros that have dropped 32-bit support, as the industry moves away from older hardware to embrace 64-bit. Bionic beavering awayBu

Elizabeth Olsen is no stranger to indie movies, having cut her acting teeth on the sublime Silent House and Martha Marcy May Marlene. But then there’s Kodachrome, an indie – set around the last days of Kodak’s celebrated film format – that’s debuting on Netflix. As a platform, Netflix is often cited as ‘the end of cinema’ as we know it but Olsen, speaking to IndieWire disagrees. Infinity, and beyond“For some reason, I feel like ‘Kodachrome,’ it made sense to me for it to be on Netflix. For Olsen

iTunes has finally landed in the Microsoft Store. This makes iTunes available to users of Windows 10 S (or S Mode, as it will soon become), who are unable to install software from outside the Windows Store. Apple juiceiTunes for Windows is a straight port of the existing desktop software, but packaged in a way that enabled distribution via the Microsoft Store. The old desktop software won’t update to the new app automatically though; when you install the app, the installer will offer to remove t

When it comes to digitizing your DVD collection in 2018, there are two main options: Vudu’s Disc to Digital service and WinX DVD Ripper Platinum. WinX DVD Ripper Platinum vs VuduVudu, by Wal-Mart, allows you to convert discs to digital using a smartphone. (Optional, a DVD Ripper for Mac is available if you are running OS X)WinX DVD Ripper Platinum charges for a one-off lifetime license fee, after which you won’t pay another penny for future upgrade. Free download WinX DVD Ripper Platinum for Win

OnePlus has given a select number of fans a preview of its upcoming OnePlus 6 flagship phone, and while the devices are pixelated in a video of their reactions, it’s clear a white version of the handset will be available. The video, posted to the OnePlus YouTube channel, shows fans attending the company’s Open Ears Forum in San Francisco being given some time with prototype OnePlus 6 handsets. Can you spot the white OnePlus 6 in the video below? This isn’t the first time OnePlus has offered a wh

Nintendo has started to reveal its plans for E3 2018 and it looks like the spotlight will be shining on one game in particular: Super Smash Bros.As in previous years, Nintendo will hold a pre-recorded Direct rather than a broadcast from a live stage. Like Super Mario Odyssey last year, it looks like Super Smash Bros will be the star of Nintendo’s E3 show, taking the most screen time during the presentation, kicking off the Treehouse Live and taking up a large chunk of the show floor, which will

The Cupertino firm will be selling off its remaining AirPort router inventory via Apple Stores and authorized retailers, but will not restock. The company will, however, continue to support the existing routers – including AirPort Express , AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule – for the next five years, providing software and firmware updates. It may be terminalWhile the loss of the AirPort routers might be disappointing for fans, this news comes as no surprise. And with 802.11ac Wi-Fi routers becom

Last October rumors and concerns that Microsoft was going to kill its lineup of Surface devices arose after reports of dwindling sales. Now, sticking to its guns seems to have paid off, according to the company’s latest quarterly financial report. In its third-quarter 2018 financial results, Microsoft reported Surface revenue gains were up by 32% year-over-year. In the previous quarter ending on January 31, Surface revenue only went up by a single percentage, which also came after two dismal pre

You probably also know how dramatic the draft can be to watch – and we’ll tell you how to live stream every pick. How to watch the NFL draft: US live streamIf you live in the US, then you’ll have plenty of options when it comes to watching the 2018 NFL draft live. How to watch the NFL draft in the UKFans of American football in the UK will be able to watch the 2018 NFL draft on Sky Sports 2. Choose US to stream the 2018 NFL draft on NFL.com using the link below. Stream the NFL draft anywhere in

Now, Tile wants to make searching for your keys even simpler, by partnering with Comcast to support video notifications and voice commands through the cable provider’s X1 voice remote. When your lost item is at your address within 100 feet of you, Tile trackers will emanate beeping noises so you can find them. A smartphone with a Tile tracker can be programmed to ring when its tracker is activated, even when on silent. By teaming up with Comcast, Tile has greatly expanded its Wi-fi search radius

If you own the LG V30, you might have noticed a recent update that injected some relatively useful AI smarts into the camera app. Not just that, the device’s name has suddenly changed to LG V30 ThinQ. That’s because starting with its 2017 hit and continuing soon with its LG G7 ThinQ, LG shared with TechRadar that it has worked to change its ways when it comes to post-release support for its smartphones, and interestingly, is has Ubisoft to thank. But even without a plan in place, LG knew that it

[Update: Notorious smartphone leaker Evan Blass has hinted at the upcoming Nokia X6 in a tweet. Blass isn’t known for leaking obscure phones, so this leak could suggest the Nokia X6 will launch in more regions than previously expected. Previous Nokia models launched by HMD Global have launched globally, so it’s fairly likely the Nokia X6, with it’s modern flagship design, will launch in other major markets.] As per GSMArena, the phone will be called the Nokia X6. The Nokia X6 is said to have a 5

By comparing their prehistoric skulls to ours, scientists learned that Neanderthal brains were slightly larger than ours, both at birth and at full size, and that they may have lived longer than our ancestors. Published in Scientific Reports (SR) earlier this month, “Reconstructing the Neanderthal brain using computational anatomy” revealed that our ancestors’ cerebellums were significantly larger than ancient Neanderthals’. A previous 2013 study theorized that Neanderthals’ brains devoted more

Of course, if you have gotten your hands on the PlayStation VR headset, you’ll need to set it up before you can really get sucked into any games. Thankfully, PlayStation VR is among the easiest of the best VR headsets to set up, thanks to the fact that it’s purpose-built to work with the PlayStation 4 or PlayStation 4 Pro. The best PlayStation VR games are just a click awayIf you’re setting up the PlayStation VR headset for the first time, we recommend setting aside at least 30 minutes to do so.

Part of the TCL TV 2018 line-up , the TCL 6-Series 4K Roku TV is, ostensibly, the best budget TV coming out in 2018. TCL has finally announced the specs, pricing and release date of the 55R617 and 65R617, and they’re far and away some of the best value-per-dollar screens we’re likely to see in 2018. The other model in the 6-Series is the larger 65-inch TCL 65R617. The differences between last year’s model and this year’s model comes down to the number of control zones and the aesthetic appearanc

One of the key ingredients missing from fully immersive virtual reality (VR) experiences is tactile feedback – a physical sensation that matches what you’re seeing in the virtual realm. The Force Jacket is essentially a, well, jacket brimming with 26 airbags and ‘force sensors’ that fill and/or vibrate to give wearers physical feedback across their entire upper body. The VR applications for the Force Jacket are apparent. Disney Research’s video highlights how the jacket could make you feel like

Shared web hosting means exactly what it says – you share a server with other users who are running their own websites from that hardware. 1&1A user-friendly web host with plenty to offerWallet-friendly hostingEasy-to-useSSL included across-the-board1&1 is a big web hosting player, vying with GoDaddy for world domination, and is the biggest player in Europe. GoDaddy’s cheapest web hosting package is decently kitted out at £2.99 per month (when you sign up for three years, that is). NamecheapA bu

The idea, according to Alexa Brain’s head, Ruhi Sarikaya, is to create a ‘friction-less’ interaction with the personal assistant. In the future, that will mean Alexa will be able to continue conversations more naturally – e.g. you can ask about the weather today, the weather tomorrow and the weather next week, all without pausing the conversation to say ‘Alexa’ in between in each query. Despite the lack of an official launch date, these improvements should mildly excite owners of the Amazon Echo

Computex 2018 is rapidly approaching, with the year’s biggest computing show kicking off in Taipei, Taiwan from June 5 until June 9. As we’re getting ever closer to the start of the event we’re picking up more clues over what we can expect to see, from leaks and announcements to our own educated guesses, so read on to find out what you can expect from Computex 2018. The very latest laptops, PCs, monitors, peripherals and moreWhat to expect at Computex 2018Here’s everything we know so far about w

There is a growing demand for AMD hardware from those mining virtual coins, as we’ve seen in recent times, with graphics cards becoming thin on the ground – for both AMD and Nvidia – and prices spiraling upwards as supply fails to meet demand. And while AMD is obviously still going to sell products to cryptocurrency miners, in her post-results conference call chatter, CEO Lisa Su stress that gamers come first. As the Register reports, Su said: “Our first priority is to gamers, that’s through OEM