If you’ve been holding out upgrading your computer in anticipation of the release of Apple’s iMac Pro, there may still be a chance you could find one under your Christmas tree. That would, even in small quantities, let Apple make good on a 2017 release window, and take advantage of 2017 tax year benefits. iMac Pro-crastinatingIt’s been a long time coming, even if it does make it out the door this side of Christmas. The iMac Pro came out of the shadows for a brief first-look at this year’s WWDC s

It’s likely only a matter of time before we start seeing in-screen fingerprint scanners on flagship phones, and in fact the wait might almost be over, as Synaptics has announced its own solution, and strongly hinted that the Samsung Galaxy S9 will use it. The company’s Clear ID FS9500 is described as the “world’s first in-display fingerprint sensor for smartphones” and it apparently works even if your finger is wet or cold. The press release also adds that Clear ID is durable, scratchproof and w

A massive database of hacked (or otherwise leaked) user credentials is available on the dark web, carrying details pertaining to a staggering 1.4 billion people. According to security researchers from 4iQ, the file weighs in at 41GB and as mentioned carries 1.4 billion username, email and password credentials, all in plaintext (unencrypted). Organized cybercrimeThe passwords are also well organized, being indexed and alphabetized, so the vast database is easy to search. This is all part of the t

NordVPN has one of the best VPN services on the market and has teamed up with Techradar to deliver what is possibly one of the top VPN deals of 2017 (or at least for the year so far). Now, the offer has been extended till the 7th January 2018. Check out our best VPN dealsThat’s on top of standard services like unlimited bandwidth, Onion over VPN and a strict no-logs policy. The renewal price, unlike many competitors, will remain $99 so that you can enjoy the additional benefits for a lifetime. H

Last year we visited the Star Wars Identities showcase ahead of the launch of Rogue One, and with The Last Jedi just days away we’re republishing and updating our guide to the greatest wearables in the Star Wars universe. The Star Wars universe has always offered rich pickings for lovers of technology, with the world George Lucas built back in 1977 resplendent with lightsabers, AT-ATs and the Millennium Falcon. The Apple Watch is probably the most famous smartwatch, and we recently reviewed the

That changes today with the launch of a new, separate YouTube app for both consoles that lets you watch YouTube videos in both glorious 4K resolution and at 60 frames per second. Curiously, though, the app doesn’t let you watch videos in HDR. It’s an entirely different app from the standard one for some reason, but other than that, it appears to function entirely the same. The app hasn’t shown up on the actual Xbox store yet, but you can download it through the Windows Store through the link abo

Google is experimenting with photography, and it’s inviting us to join in on the fun. Storyboard is probably the most conceptually interesting, and it’s an Android exclusive. (Image: © Google)Interestingly enough, Google released the Scrubbies app solely for iOS. It’s a video app that allows you a greater degree of control over the speed and direction seen in specific scenes, which in turn allows you to make video loops and replay key scenes at a preferred speed. Google also says these apps mark

This behind-the-scenes look at Skywalker Sound is part of our official Star Wars Week coverage. Skywalker Sound. The 40-or-so team members at Skywalker Sound work on a not-so-modest ranch in Nicasio, California – about 45 minutes north of San Francisco. There are 16 of these sound boards located in the main building of Skywalker Sound, with another handful located in other buildings on the property. According to the Skywalker Sound website, it has provided sound services for more than half of th

Super Nintendo vs SNES CassicThe Super Nintendo was the console to have for much of the ‘90s. Nerf Wildfire vs Nerf Rival Nemesis MXVII-10K BlasterThe Nerf Wildfire is a great example of a toy that would have been a delight to unbox in the late ‘90s. The Nerf Wildfire, if pumped up enough, could quickly shoot off all of its 20 darts with fully automatic firing. Doom vs Doom VFRDoom was an impressively immersive first-person shooter when it slid onto the game scene in the earler ‘90s. While cars

Apple Music and Shazam are a natural fit, sharing a passion for music discovery and delivering great music experiences to our users. Making movesShazam is a natural fit for Apple Music. It stands to reason that Apple Music will tap into Shazam’s audio recognition capabilities to help users discover music more easily. But two areas where Apple likely sees the most opportunity in owning Shazam are Siri and augmented reality (AR). Apple is almost certainly looking to strengthen Siri’s music recogni

Take, for instance, the NES Classic Mini , the SNES Classic Mini and the C64 Mini . We’ve known about the Ataribox for months now, but we still don’t know what games will come with it. That’s enough to make the SNES Classic Mini’s retail price of $80/£80/AU$120 feel like a steal by comparison. We don’t know if the Ataribox will be available for purchase globally, and we didn’t receive an immediate response from Atari when we requested more info. We don’t even know a proper Ataribox release date

Intel has revealed new Pentium Silver processors and budget-friendly Intel Celeron chips. On the desktop side, the chip maker has introduced the Intel Pentium Silver J5005 and Intel Celeron J4105 and J4005. The Pentium Silver J5005 is a quad-core (four-thread) CPU with a clock speed of up to 2.8GHz, with Intel UHD Graphics 605 (integrated graphics) with a graphics clock speed of 800MHz. The Intel Celeron J4105 is also a quad-core (four-thread) processor with a clock speed of up to 2.5GHz, and In

AR (augmented reality) Stickers are the best part of Android Oreo 8.1, the latest update to hit your Pixel phone (if not already, then very soon). A few AR caveatsWhat limits the impact of AR Stickers out of the gate is that it’s exclusive to the Pixel range, including last year’s Google Pixel and Google Pixel XL, while it’s best experienced on the Google Pixel 2 and Google Pixel 2 XL. On top of that, the Android Oreo 8.1 update is required to activate the new feature. At times, the environment-

Power users love open source software for its transparency and flexibility – but what about open source VPN software? What are some open source VPN clients? The most popular open source VPN clients are:These VPN clients are built on the OpenVPN protocol, which is itself open source, has been audited several times, and is generally considered to be the most secure VPN protocol available. Even most closed source VPN clients tend to use OpenVPN as the default VPN protocol. Like all open source soft

Most of us tend to choose a web browser and stick with it for years. That’s not just on top-end computers, either – the new Firefox makes frugal use of RAM, even with masses of tabs open. It’s not always the absolute fastest – for some pages Chrome still has the edge, as Mozilla’s own video demonstrates – but the new Firefox has come out swinging and is our pick for the best web browser of 2017. Vivaldi is built on Chromium, which means you can expand it even further with extensions from the Chr

Last week, disgruntled OnePlus 5T owners took to the firm’s forums to complain that their new handset isn’t able to stream HD video from popular apps such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Google Play Movies. Scrolling though the post, it appears they are not the only one experiencing SD video streaming, with OnePlus 5 owners also reporting the same issue. The good newsThe good news is that OnePlus is aware, and a fix is on its way. There’s currently no date for the software update with the fix

HP laptops have been blighted by another keylogger (following the discovery of one in the firm’s notebooks earlier this year), with the issue affecting almost 500 devices – and it could even affect other manufacturers’ portables. Security researcher Michael Myng made the discovery, with the security flaw nestled deep in the Synaptics Touchpad driver. HP noted: “A potential security vulnerability has been identified with certain versions of Synaptics touchpad drivers that impacts all Synaptics OE

Security researchers have found that some major UK and US banks had vulnerabilities in their mobile apps which potentially allowed malicious parties to steal login credentials, although these holes have apparently now been patched. We’ve picked out all the best free VPN servicesThe issue pertained to the way that the apps conduct ‘certificate pinning’, which allows the software to specify a certain certificate that is trusted for a given server. The vulnerability was in the implementation of cer

AMD will push out Ryzen 2 processors (‘Pinnacle Ridge’) built on a 12nm process as early as February next year, if the CPU grapevine has got it right. According to Wccftech.com, Ryzen 7, Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 2000 series processors will arrive complete with a bump to clock speeds, as well as more overclocking potential. As mentioned, these will be 12nm as opposed to the existing Ryzen products which use a 14nm process. The second-gen Ryzen 7 CPUs will be the first to arrive in late February accord

The holidays are an expensive time, so we’re bringing you a special treat: a full, free Windows program to download every day until Christmas. Behind the 11th door on our free downloads advent calendar you’ll discover the full version of Ashampoo Disk-Space-Explorer 2018 – a fantastically useful tool that gives you a total overview of file distribution and disk space consumption. Unlike Windows Explorer, Disk-Space-Explorer 2018 lists results based on file types, making it easy to spot those usi