Technology

According to a few sources from within Microsoft, it appears that the company is working on a new web browser — codenamed Spartan — that will debut with Windows 10. Spartan will reportedly look like a mix of Firefox and … Continue reading →

A member of the Chaos Computer Club has shown that it’s possible to reproduce someone’s fingerprint, and thus break into systems protected by biometric fingerprint scanners, using just a photo of someone’s finger. In this case, the member of the … Continue reading →

Here’s our list of the most innovative work done in the PC space this year, both in terms of complete systems and at the component level — with a dishonorable mention thrown in for good measure. Note that ‘innovative’ doesn’t … Continue reading →

Sony is about to take your so-called “Smart” TV back to school. Starting next year, the PlayStation Now game streaming service will be making its way to Samsung Smart TVs. Select models will support Sony’s cloud-powered gaming service, and will … Continue reading →

Sony is about to take your so-called “Smart” TV back to school. Starting next year, the PlayStation Now game streaming service will be making its way to Samsung Smart TVs. Select models will support Sony’s cloud-powered gaming service, and will … Continue reading →

Threats of violence may have scared off major theatre chains from showing The Interview, but thanks to its digital release, many viewers are still getting a chance to see the latest from Seth Rogen and James Franco. The Verge reports that, … Continue reading →

Oh, good. In case you aren’t sick of hearing about The Interview, a dumb movie in which Seth Rogen and James Franco play idiots who assassinate North Korean dictator Kim Jong-Un, it just became available on iTunes. You can rent … Continue reading →

After giving gamers false hope on Saturday, Sony now says its PlayStation Network has been fully restored after a Christmas Day attack that knocked it offline for about three days. At around 1 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time on Sunday, Sony … Continue reading →

Holiday shopping for your iPad This week’s roundup of new iPad cases features a variety of options for your post-holiday shopping—because every iPad needs a good case. Brydge The Brydge Air (iPad Air and Air 2; $189) comes with a … Continue reading →

You walk up to your front door, and it unlocks as it recognizes the key fob in your pocket. It’s cold outside, but the air on the other side of your threshold is a toasty 74 degrees because the thermostat … Continue reading →