PCs & Laptops: The Latest Computing News
PCs, laptops, Microsoft, Apple and everything in between. Here you’ll find all the latest computing news – from the gaming, to benchmarks to raytracing. You’ll also find stories about security, privacy, hacking and the dark web.
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Watch Out For This Android Malware That Factory Resets Your Phone After Stealing Your Money
Research published earlier this week shows that a nasty Android banking malware has evolved, bringing with it a number of alarming new features — including the ability to factory reset your device after stealing your money.
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I Miss the GameCube WaveBird, the Best Controller Nintendo Ever Made
The video game industry has more or less settled on a standard design for controllers with a pair of matching analogue joysticks, a directional pad, four action buttons, and shoulder triggers on top. It’s a design that the PlayStation DualShock controller popularised, but one that I genuinely feel Nintendo perfectly executed on the GameCube WaveBird…
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The Galaxy Book Feels Like a Big Step Backward for Samsung
For years, Samsung laptops reminded me of a kid who was forced by their parents to play sports. They keep showing up, but the obvious lack of effort made you wonder if they even want to be there. Recently, though, Samsung has started to kick the ball in the right direction. Products like the Galaxy…
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Ricoh’s New 360-Degree Theta X Is Easier to Use As a Standalone Camera
If you want to capture 3D photos or footage on a budget, Ricoh’s Theta line continues to be a relatively affordable alternative to multi-camera rigs. It’s a much easier solution now, too: The new Theta X is the company’s first 360-degree camera with a touchscreen and other upgrades that make it easier to use as…