AMD has been enjoying a resurgence this year with its launch of its high-end Ryzen 7 processors in March and mainstream Ryzen 5 CPUs in April, and now it has officially launched its entry level Ryzen 3 processors. This new generation of Ryzen processors will be aimed at people building budget PCs who want to benefit from the advancements the Zen microarchitecture, which Ryzen 3 is based on, brings to PCs. Initially there will be two Ryzen 3 processors released, and both will be quad-core CPUs wi

Windows users reacted with horror and Microsoft performed a hasty U-turn, declaring that Paint would still be available to download and enjoy from the Microsoft Store. The best free website builderMicrosoft EncartaBefore Wikipedia, there was Encarta – a kid-friendly encyclopedia that spanned up to four CDs. The best free software for studentsMicrosoft GolfI never got anywhere close to completing Microsoft Golf either, even when using the Sidewinder Precision Pro joystick my dad bought for Micros

Back in 2014 the series was rebooted in a big way with Wolfenstein: The New Order. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the follow-up to The New Order. Wolfenstein 2 looks to be building on much of what made The New Order such a breath of fresh air. The latest entry in the long-running Wolfenstein series, and a follow-up to 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New OrderThe latest entry in the long-running Wolfenstein series, and a follow-up to 2014’s Wolfenstein: The New Order When can I play it? This isn’t a

Discovered by NeoGaf, Tim Shell’s CV shows credits for both Red Dead Redemption 2 and Grand Theft Auto 6. Grand Theft Auto is one of the biggest game franchises around and we haven’t had a new one for over three years now. The highly anticipated next entry in the Grand Theft Auto seriesThe highly anticipated next entry in the Grand Theft Auto series When it is out? According to some reports, we could be waiting until 2020 for the next Grand Theft Auto, which would make sense. This mirrored the o

It’s not a good day for iPhone 8 rumors, as several pieces of potentially bad news have come to light, including the possibility that the iPhone 8 won’t have a fingerprint scanner at all. Previous rumors were suggesting that the Touch ID scanner would be built into the screen, but we’ve heard that this is proving challenging, and now Mac Otakara has chimed in, saying that it’s looking unlikely. Instead, the iPhone 8 might rely on a new facial recognition system – a feature which has also been ru

Blizzard is pushing hard to put eSports on the same level as ‘real’ sports, including making full-on professional leagues, and the company has just revealed the pay structure of its Overwatch League (OWL). So how much will Overwatch pros take home in terms of a salary? However, on top of that base wage players will get a share of any bonuses the team accrues. As Techspot notes, the first season prize money for OWL runs to $3.5 million (£2.7 million, AU$4.4 million), with a cool million bucks goi

Microsoft has pushed out a new preview build of Windows 10, with some smart added features including the ability to send links from your Android smartphone to a PC, and added voice commands for Cortana. Build 16251 allows you to link your Android handset to your PC (under Settings > Phone), whereupon you’ll install an app on the phone allowing for cross-device browsing (after you’ve logged into the Microsoft account you’re using on the PC). While only Android mobiles are catered for right now, M

HTC has announced its first standalone Vive virtual reality headset, one that works without being tethered to a PC or smartphone. It is separate from the Google Daydream headset HTC is also developing, which is due to launch later this year. HTC Vive cuts the cordWhile this headset is part of the Vive family, there will almost certainly be marked differences from the HTC Vive currently on the market. As for price, this Vive standalone headset will be more affordable than the PC-tethered HTC Vive

Google prides itself on bringing information to its users quickly, but one of the tech giant’s speediest search features is on the way out. Google is phasing out Instant Search, a feature unveiled in 2010 for the desktop version of the all-knowing search site. “With this in mind, we have decided to remove Google Instant, so we can focus on ways to make Search even faster and more fluid on all devices.” By removing what’s essentially an auto-search feature on its desktop site, Google hopes to bet

So when Motorola’s execs told me recently that the company had aspirations of being the third biggest smartphone brand in the world – and even trying to overthrow Apple and Samsung in certain territories, it seemed like a laughable goal. Indeed, the new owner quickly slathered its branding over the phones – Motorola was dead, in favor of Moto by Lenovo. Motorola had the high residual brand awareness and equity across the world, and it’s known for premium phones. In short, Motorola is trying to o

The ability to shoot Messages from both an iPhone and MacBook is the best thing about owning Apple’s devices, and now Google might finally be bringing that feature to its platform. Chrome Unboxed reports a new SMS connect feature might be coming to Chromebooks. The new development was first seen by a tipster who forwarded a screenshot of the Samsung Chromebook Plus’ options menu. Aside from the menu option, though, turning on SMS Connect doesn’t actually do anything yet. What’s more, to even get

The latest chapter in that saga is a huge update to AMD’s Radeon Software Crimson ReLive app for PCs equipped with Radeon hardware. Known verbosely as AMD Radeon Software Crimson ReLive 17.7.2, this updated version of the app builds off the firm’s sizable Crimson ReLive update that landed six months ago . Naturally, all we care about here is how the newest Radeon Software version affects how well games run on your gaming PC after the install. For starters, the new update takes nearly all of the

Following reports that Facebook may be eyeing television programming as its next frontier, it looks like the social media giant could debut its first TV block as soon as next month. Following a series of delays, Facebook’s suite of TV-style content is expected to launch in the middle of August, people familiar with the matter tell Bloomberg. According to the report, both inexpensive short-form entertainment and higher-budget shows are being developed for Facebook’s TV initiative, with partners b

Either way, what you want is better role play, drama and story out of your online tabletop game whether you’re a player or a DM. Regardless, I urge you to read on, as most of these tips will apply to most, if not all, styles of online tabletop games.] Here are a few tips for how to role-play better online for richer characterizations and, ultimately, better in-character experiences with your fellow players and your GM’s world:Make eye contact with what, the webcam? But, frankly, those type of ch

In what has to be one of the strangest conversations about the mash-up of Apple and Star Wars, well, ever, Apple design lead Jony Ive told Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams that his primary inspiration for Apple’s iconic in-ear headphones were none other than Stormtroopers. Stormtroopers wear glossy white armor, Apple EarPods and AirPods have a glossy white encasing. Stormtroopers are part and parcel in an evil empire’s pursuit to control the galaxy, Apple earbuds are … uh, never

In short time, Motorola has turned the modular smartphone from pipe dream into reality. Impressive that the user satisfaction is so high, especially given the high cost of some Moto Mods. The real kicker Moto has discovered: people who tend to buy one Moto Mod usually follow through with buying another. Honor thy customerThe ease with which one can connect a Moto Mod to a Moto Z phone is a big part of the appeal. This is good, as Moto’s new Moto Z2 Force and Moto Z2 Play each offer a few notewor

We seem to be experiencing something of a flurry of news about the upcoming flagship Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 phones from Google. We may now have a better idea of what the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 will look like thanks to digital renders based on leaked CAD designs. The source of the leak (@MySmartPrice) has made a very attractive video for the renders, which you can see below. It is interesting to see that it is going to have front-facing stereo speakers and no headphone jack, confirming a r

In a recent financial call, Nintendo has announced that it’s sold nearly five million Nintendo Switch consoles since the hardware went on sale at the beginning of March. But what’s even more interesting is how sales of the Switch compare to the Xbox One and PS4. It’s not surprising that the Nintendo Switch isn’t set to outsell the PS4, which has garnered a level of third-party support that has traditionally been absent from Nintendo’s consoles. The motion-gimmick led Wii sold far more consoles t

Well, this is disappointing…That was my initial thought as I jumped (literally, this thing is HIGH) into the Jeep Wrangler. This is, of course, a technology website first and foremost, but clambering into the Wrangler was like taking a step back in time. It was impressively good at speech recognition, but it certainly wasn’t the most intuitive system I’ve used. Image 1 of 7 Image 2 of 7 Image 3 of 7 Image 4 of 7 Image 5 of 7 Image 6 of 7 Image 7 of 7Tech to the rescue! As the warmth radiated thr

Fitbit seemingly agrees, as there are rumors of a Fitbit Blaze 2 brewing, which the company may be ready to launch in 2018. We’ve also included a variety of the things we’d like to see on the Fitbit Blaze 2 when it launches, so read on below for everything you need to know about the Fitbit Blaze 2. The next Fitbit fitness tracker merged with a watchThe next Fitbit fitness tracker merged with a watch When is it out? Fitbit Blaze 2: what we want to seeThe Fitbit Blaze isn’t the perfect fitness tra