Wednesday, February 1, 2017

AMD confirms its Ryzen CPU will launch in early March, followed by the Vega GPU

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Tested: The truth behind the MacBook Pro's 'terrible' battery life

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Feb 01, 2017

AMD confirms its Ryzen CPU will launch in early March, followed by the Vega GPU

AMD confirmed earlier reports that its Ryzen chip would launch in early March, followed by its Vega GPU chip a quarter later. Read More ▶

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•	Super Mario Run gets an easy mode, pulls in the big bucks for Nintendo

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Tested: The truth behind the MacBook Pro's 'terrible' battery life

Most reviewers said the MacBook Pro's battery life was great. Many users said the MacBook Pro's battery life was terrible, and Consumer Reports agreed until it changed its mind. Who's right? We ran a bunch of benchmarks to find out. Read More ▶

21% off Seagate Expansion 1TB Portable External Hard Drive USB 3.0 - Deal Alert

With no software to install, the Expansion Portable drive is ready to use immediately. Simply attach the USB cable to your computer and you're ready to start sending files. Read More ▶

Comcast's Xfinity app lets your Roku double as your cable box

Comcast Xfinity cable and Internet subscribers can now try getting service through their Roku box with this early access beta app. Read More ▶

Facebook is reportedly working on a video app for Apple TV

Facebook is reportedly working on a tvOS app to bring its videos to your living room. Read More ▶

26% off iClever Portable Folding Bluetooth Keyboard - Deal Alert

iClever's keyboard is inexpensive, lightweight, small, simple to use, and just plain works as intended. If you're looking for a keyboard accessory for your smartphone or tablet, this is one worth considering. Read More ▶

Huawei Mate 9 review: A giant phone with a small frame and big ambitions

Huawei's first U.S. flagship takes aim at Samsung with a ton of screen packed into its svelte, slim body. Read More ▶

Mac ends sales slump with record revenue of $7.2B

The uptick in sales was a departure from the recent past: For the four quarters preceding December's, Mac sales had been in decline, sometimes seriously so. Read More ▶

30% off WeMo Wi-Fi Smart Plug, Works with Amazon Alexa - Deal Alert

Plug in a Wemo Switch, download the free app, and start controlling your lights and appliances from anywhere in the world, right from your phone. Read More ▶

Super Mario Run gets an easy mode, pulls in the big bucks for Nintendo

Nintendo says easy mode will be "pressure free" so you can explore the levels without dying over and over—perfect for kids and casual gameplay. Read More ▶

Razer brings Robin phone into its nest with Nextbit acquisition

Gaming company Razer scoops up cloud-based Android phone maker in a deal that allows Nextbit to operate as a standalone company. Read More ▶

33% off SanDisk iXpand Flash Drive 32GB for iPhone and iPad - Deal Alert

The perfect companion for your iPhone, the iXpand Flash Drive lets you free up space on your iPhone, back up your camera roll, and even watch videos straight from the drive4. The flexible Lightning connector works with most cases and the USB 3.0 connector plugs into your Mac computer or PC, making file transfers quick and easy. Read More ▶