updated Jan 4, 2018 3:44 PM | By Brad Chacos, Michael Simon

Meltdown and Spectre FAQ: Fix for Intel CPU flaws could slow down PCs and Macs

The Meltdown and Spectre CPU bugs are very serious, and the fix could lead to serious slowdowns in PCs, Macs, and other devices.

updated Jan 4, 2018 3:37 PM | By Mark Hachman

Intel responds to the CPU kernel bug, claiming its patches will make PCs 'immune'

Intel acknowledged that a CPU kernel bug, being referred to as a side-channel analysis exploit, has the potential to affect chips from ARM and AMD. Patches for the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities may carry performance penalties of between 0 and 30 percent.

Jan 4, 2018 2:28 PM | By Hayden Dingman

Mad Catz is back from the dead with new PC gaming hardware

Mad Catz filed for bankruptcy in 2017, killed off by a pile of unsold Rock Band guitars. Less than a year later the brand owners have resurrected it though, along with an updated set of PC peripherals.

updated Jan 4, 2018 2:02 PM | By Michael Simon

How the Spectre CPU flaw affects phones and tablets

The CPU flaw isn't just limited to PCs and Macs anymore. The Spectre vulnerability affects mobile devices and your phone is likely at risk. Here's what it is and how you can mitigate the risks.

Jan 4, 2018 1:57 PM | By Brad Chacos

How to protect your PC from the major Meltdown and Spectre CPU flaws

Here's how keep your computer safe from the nasty Meltdown and Spectre CPU security flaws.

Jan 4, 2018 9:53 AM | By Michael Simon

Samsung’s new Exynos 9810 chip could make the Galaxy S9 very iPhone X-like

Samsung's new Exynos 9810 chip could mean that Face ID-style unlocking is coming to the S9.

Jan 4, 2018 6:00 AM | By Mark Hachman

Blade's Shadow cloud PC service reinvents cloud gaming one more time

Blade, a French startup, is launching a cloud PC service that's optimized for PC gaming, in the spirit of such failed pioneers as OnLive.

Jan 3, 2018 9:00 PM | By Gordon Mah Ung

Dell surprises with a redesigned XPS 13 that's thinner, faster and a little controversial

Dell has unveiled a completely redesigned XPS 13 flagship that's thinner, lighter, and (Dell says) faster than competing laptops. Plus, the company has debuted a stunningly elegant white option. Here's our first look.

Jan 3, 2018 10:27 AM | By Ian Paul

Logitech's popular MX Master 2S mouse is 20% off right now

Amazon is currently selling the feature-packed MX Master 2S for $80.

Jan 3, 2018 6:09 AM | By Mark Hachman

Lenovo Ideapad Miix 520 review: A superb Windows tablet with subpar battery life

The Lenovo Miix 520 is one of the best two-in-one Windows tablets we've seen, powered by a new 8th-generation Core chip. Its only big flaw is relatively poor battery life.

Jan 3, 2018 3:33 AM | By Mark Hachman

Why Microsoft's Groove Music app is the forgotten MP3 player you still need

Remixes, mashups, live tracks: Here's why you'll want to store your archived MP3s on OneDrive and access them via Windows 10's Groove Music app—even if you have a Spotify subscription.