| Windows RT 8.1 Update Removed from Microsoft Store Posted: 19 Oct 2013 02:41 PM PDT  Windows RT 8.1 update removed after users had difficulty updating devices
After the much-anticipated release of the Windows 8.1 update, ZDNet reports that Microsoft has tempoarily pulled the Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store sometime this morning. Mary Jo Foley of ZDNet contacted Microsoft for further information after giving scant information about the removal of the update: "Microsoft is investigating a situation affecting a limited number of users updating their Windows RT devices to Windows RT 8.1. As a result, we have temporarily removed the Windows RT 8.1 update from the Windows Store. We are working to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience. We will provide updates as they become available." Have you already updated your Surface RT to Windows 8.1 yet? Have you experienced any issues with it? |
| Facebook Allowing Younger Users More Freedom Posted: 19 Oct 2013 02:11 PM PDT  Less privacy restrictions for Facebook users under 18
Younger Facebook users will now have much more freedom from the more adult-oriented social network. Previously, 13 to 17-year-olds who signed up were previously restricted from sharing updates, photos, and comments with the public, but now Facebook is relaxing its stance in an apparent bid to compete with other networks that allow younger users much more freedom. Changes went into effect Thursday, via CNN, and younger users will be able to allow people to follow their profiles, post publicly, and interact with a wider scope of users than they were previously. However, this will not be without warning screens that will attempt to educate users on what "private" or "public" posts really mean. At least there's some sort of attempt at letting younger users know there may be repercussions for their actions. This doesn't actually seem like such a great idea, but Facebook apparently needs to do something to up its user base, and this is a possible solution. |
| Dell Venue Tablets and XPS 15 Laptop Now Available Posted: 19 Oct 2013 01:31 PM PDT  Dell's holiday lineup is a memorable one
Looking for a gift for those tech-conscious friends and family on your holiday list? Dell has a few ideas to help out. Earlier this month at the #DellVenue pop-up showcase in New York City, Dell introduced the Dell Venue 7, Venue 8, and Venue 8 Pro tablets, as well as the XPS 15 laptop. All three tablets, as well as the laptop, are now available for sale through Dell.com. The Dell Venue 8 Pro runs Windows 8.1 out of the box, packed with Microsoft Office 2013 Home & Student, and the ability to run all Microsoft legacy applications. It starts at $299.99 and is the premiere option for that special person in your life who needs a little nudge in the right direction as far as productivity goes. Both Dell Venue 7 and Dell Venue 8 tablets are more affordable options, Android-based and running on Intel Atom Bay Trail processors for $149.9 and $179.99 each, respectively. The Dell XPS 15 is a more powerful option for gamers and those looking to utilize their tech in much more active ways. It features a Quad HD+ 15.6-inch display with 3200 x 1800 pixels, and is available with Full HD for $1,499.99 or Quad HD+ for $1,899.99. |
| ASUS Adopting G-Sync Technology in Upcoming Monitors Posted: 19 Oct 2013 01:02 PM PDT  G-Sync technology amping up PC gaming
ASUS announced yesterday that it will, going forward for its next generation of monitors, be adopting Nvidia G-Sync technology. It's another development hot off the presses to come from Nvidia's The Way It's Meant to Be Played event, which we featured a couple days ago. G-Sync tech synchronizes the monitor's refresh rate to the GPU's render rate, so you see images as soon as they're rendered. This means a world of sharper images for gamers, less latency and stuttering, and a smoother experience overall. It renders older tech such as V-Sync obsolete, decreasing latency and eliminating tearing. ASUS will be releasing a G-Sync line of monitors starting in 2014. The VG248QE gaming monitor will be the first of the line, priced at $399 USD in North America. If you're looking for some new tech to give you an edge when it comes to gaming, you might want to consider this monitor for your next purchase, as it looks to change gaming performance significantly. |
| Nvidia Announces Nvidia G-Sync, Gamestream, and Much More Posted: 19 Oct 2013 10:49 AM PDT  Nvidia The Way It's Meant to be Played 2013 (Day Two)
Day two of Nvidia's The Way It's Meant to be Played event has come to a close with the green team making a bevy of announcements. The company announced that the Shield will be able to turn into a quasi-console with a future update, its innovative G-Sync monitor technology, the GeForce GTX 780 Ti, and more. All of the slides and more info are contained in the image gallery below. Take a look and let us know what you thought of Nvidia's announcements in the comments section. |
