Category: General Technology

Skype became the latest chat app to adopt encrypted communications on Thursday, as Microsoft taps Whisper Systems’ Signal protocol in a preview version of both desktop and mobile clients. The feature, known…

If building a new PC is part of your New Year’s Resolutions, and you haven’t bought a case yet, Newegg has a good deal today. Rosewill’s Nautilus 200G ATX mid-tower case is…

Massive security vulnerabilities in modern CPUs are forcing a redesign of the kernel software at the heart of all major operating systems. Since the issues—dubbed Meltdown and Spectre—exist in the CPU hardware…

Anyone with an iPhone 6 or later can get a new battery in their phone for $29. Here’s how Apple’s program works. Powered by WPeMatico

If you’re a tax time do-it-yourselfer, this is a deal that will save you money, and potentially make you some money as well. H&R Block’s popular tax software is fully updated for…

The Essential Phone (styled PH-1) is a debut handset created by the godfather of Android, Andy Rubin, and his brand-new company. It’s entering a crowded field dominated by the same few phones:…

Designed to for use with the Xbox One and Windows PCs, the Link can stream high-res audio to wireless self-powered speakers. Powered by WPeMatico

CES may be all about consumer electronics, but sadly that doesn’t really include phones. Most companies hold off until the spring to unveil their newest handsets, and there hasn’t been a big…

Nvidia sneaks into the TV business with its Shield-powered Big Format Gaming Displays. Powered by WPeMatico

First Alert invented residential smoke detectors decades ago, so imagine my surprise when I walked into First Alert’s booth at CES and saw a router bearing the company’s name. And it’s not…