Xbox unveils cloud-centric strategy: New hardware, servers, regional plans
Pre-E3 briefing takes shots at rivals, confirms "new game every quarter" aspirations. Enlarge / If you want to play Xbox Game Pass titles on a weaker device, you'll need to sync to the subscription service's cloud library—and Microsoft is bull.....»»
Store your data for life with 1TB of cloud storage on sale for $128
Save an extra 20% on a lifetime subscription to Koofr Cloud Storage with coupon code ENJOY20 until April 16. TL;DR: Through April 16, a lifetime subscription to 1TB of cloud storage with Koofr is on sale for $127.99 (reg. $810) with code ENJOY2.....»»
Save an extra 20% on a lifetime subscription to iBrave cloud web hosting
This lifetime subscription to iBrave cloud web hosting is only $79.99 with code ENJOY20 until April 16. TL;DR: Through April 16, new users can get a lifetime of iBrave cloud web hosting, on sale for $79.99 (reg. $899) with co.....»»
Google One VPN Shutting Down Because No One Uses It
In late October of 2020, Google added a VPN service to its 2TB storage plans. In early 2023, the company expanded the same VPN to all of its plans, but apparently that still hasn’t helped boost user numbers. With Google not being one to support.....»»
Exposing the top cloud security threats
Many companies consider AI-powered threats to be the top cloud security threat to their business. Concerningly, less than half are confident in their ability to tackle those threats, according to a recent Aqua Security survey. In this Help Net Securi.....»»
Hubble spots a bright galaxy peering out from behind a dark nebula
A new image from the Hubble Space Telescope shows a galaxy partly hidden by a huge cloud of dust known as a dark nebula......»»
Here’s when to expect the first M4 Macs to launch
Apple is quickly moving ahead with its next-generation Apple Silicon plans. According to new reports this week, the first M4 Macs are expected as soon as later this year. Here’s what to expect. more….....»»
Xbox, PlayStation, and PC: Is Elden Ring cross-platform?
Will you be able to play Elden Ring with all your friends on every major platform? Here's all the info you need on whether or not Elden Ring is cross-platform......»»
Google Drive vs. Dropbox: which is best in 2024?
Google Drive and Dropbox are two of the best cloud storage services, but which one is best? We compared Google Drive versus Dropbox head to head to find out......»»
Here’s how iCloud’s free storage and upgrades compare to the competition
Apple first introduced iCloud at WWDC 2011, with Steve Jobs touting it as the best way to store documents, mail, backups, and more in the cloud. One thing that has infamously stayed the same since that 2011 launch: Apple gives you just 5GB of iCloud.....»»
This startup company says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
Japan Tier IV startup says it"s Waymo, Tesla, Mobileye all in one
Japanese autonomous driving startup Tier IV positions itself as the maker of the software, like Waymo; a seller of self-driving vehicles, like Tesla; and a supplier of both hardware and software to other players in the industry, like Israeli technolo.....»»
Razer’s BlackShark V2 Pro is Geared for PlayStation and Xbox Gamers
As far as dedicated gaming peripherals go, Razer has continuously proved itself as one of the go-to brands for a lot of enthusiasts. With that in mind, the company is expanding its BlackShark V2 Pro headset line to include console editions which will.....»»
Underused VPN by Google One service is headed for the graveyard
Google is shutting down its subscription-based VPN by Google One service later in 2024, with the feature heading to the Google graveyard due to being underused by its customers.VPN by Google OneGoogle One is the search giant's cloud storage service,.....»»
Ugreen DXP8800 Plus network attached storage review: Good hardware, beta software
Accessory manufacturer Ugreen is shifting into a new product category, and has launched a wide range of network attached storage devices with an excellent price-to-performance ratio. Unfortunately the line ships with software that is too immature to.....»»
When Will Apple Release the iPhone 17?
Here’s a question we’re asked more often than you might think. Sometimes it’s because the person thinks the iPhone 17 is coming in 2024, but mostly it’s because the person asking plans to upgrade their phone in 2025. Let’.....»»
TSMC’s $65 billion bet still leaves US missing piece of chip puzzle
TSMC will begin making 2 nm chips in Arizona starting in 2028. Enlarge / President Biden speaking at the official opening of TSMC’s first Arizona fabrication plant in December 2022. The Taiwanese chipmaker plans to start manufa.....»»
Nintendo targets Switch-emulation chat servers, decryption tools with DMCA
Legal fallout continues following Yuzu lawsuit. Enlarge / Is a name like "Suyu" ironic enough to avoid facing a lawsuit? (credit: Suyu) Nintendo continues to use DMCA requests to halt projects it says aid in the piracy o.....»»
SD cards finally expected to hit 4TB in 2025
For media pros' cameras and laptops. Enlarge / Generic, non-Western Digital SD cards. (credit: Getty) Western Digital plans to release the first 4TB SD card next year. On Thursday, the storage firm announced plans to d.....»»
Biden plans sweeping effort to block Arctic oil drilling
The U.S. set aside 23 million acres of Alaska's North Slope to serve as an emergency oil supply a century ago. Now, President Joe Biden is moving to block oil and gas development across roughly half of it......»»
BMC flaw left unchecked for 6 years hits Intel and Lenovo servers
BMC flaw left unchecked for 6 years hits Intel and Lenovo servers.....»»