updated Nov 5, 2016 6:07 AM | By Brad Chacos

35 great PC games for Linux and Steam Machines

The promise of SteamOS has lured several dozen big-name games to Linux PCs. Here are some of the best Linux PC games you can play today.

Nov 4, 2016 5:16 PM | By Michael Kan

DNC hacker calls on brethren to monitor US election

The hacker who claims to have breached the Democratic National Committee isn't done trying to influence this year's election. On Friday, Guccifer 2.0 warned that Democrats might try to rig the vote next Tuesday.

Nov 4, 2016 5:15 PM | By Agam Shah

The Orange Pi Zero single-board computer ships for $6.99

At US $6.99, a new Raspberry Pi competitor called Orange Pi Zero costs less than some sandwiches in New York City.

Nov 4, 2016 5:14 PM | By Magdalena Petrova

This Navy-funded drone is at home in sea and sky

Researchers at Rutgers University in New Jersey have developed a drone that's capable of seamlessly transitioning from flying through the air to navigating in the water.

Missing Pieces Nov 4, 2016 1:49 PM | By Hayden Dingman

This week in games: Steven Seagal joins World of Warships, Forza Horizon 3 goes wintery

Plus: Killing Floor preps for its 1.0 launch, Mass Effect drops a teaser for a teaser, and more. This is gaming news for October 31 through November 4.

updated Nov 4, 2016 12:54 PM | By Hayden Dingman, Brad Chacos

BlizzCon 2016: Overwatch's Sombra revealed, Diablo returns, Hearthstone's Gadgetzan, and more

At BlizzCon 2016, Blizzard revealed the long-teased Sombra character for Overwatch, teased World of WarCraft content plans, and more.

Nov 4, 2016 12:25 PM | By Hayden Dingman

The original Diablo is coming back, recreated in Diablo III

Blizzard didn't announce Diablo IV at BlizzCon 2016, but it's recreating the original Diablo in full in the Diablo III engine, and adding new goodies to D3.

updated Nov 4, 2016 11:54 AM | By Mark Hachman

Here we go again: Microsoft's popping up ads from the Windows 10 toolbar

Microsoft appears to be sneakily reinstating Windows 10 ads without explicit user permission. Weren't we done with all this?

Nov 4, 2016 11:42 AM | By Agam Shah

Apple's AirPods could deliver audio with multiple wireless protocols

Apple says it took "courage" to remove the headphone jack from the iPhone 7. But there's another way to look at it: The advanced technology loaded in the $159 Airpod wireless headset may have made Apple's decision easier.

Nov 4, 2016 11:41 AM | By Martyn Williams

Intel launches 500 drones for nighttime light show

Could hundreds or thousands of drones in the sky ever replicate the thrill we get from watching a fireworks display?

Nov 4, 2016 10:04 AM | By Derek Walter

Google is launching RCS messaging on Sprint, with other carriers on the roadmap

You'll get real-time typing notifications, messaging over Wi-Fi, and other features that will make SMS work a lot more like iMessage.

Nov 4, 2016 9:40 AM | By Martyn Williams

Intel's first commercial drone lands in the US

Intel began promoting its first commercial drone in the U.S. this week, as it seeks to carve out a place for itself in the fast-expanding market.

Nov 4, 2016 8:52 AM | By Ian Paul

The NFL's making a behind-the-scenes VR video series for YouTube and Google Daydream

Google is using Google's Jump platform to create a nine-episode virtual reality video series.

Nov 4, 2016 8:02 AM | By Ian Paul

Zotac crams AMD's Radeon RX 480 into a tiny gaming mini-PC that's built for VR

Zotac's new ERX480 is the first mini PC to come with the Polaris-based Radeon RX 480 GPU.

Max Productivity Nov 4, 2016 4:00 AM | By Michael Ansaldo

4 ways to get things done faster with Cortana

You can have Cortana compose and send emails, capture your notes, and more with these tips.