As reported by The Reg, the strange tale comes from a Microsoft devblog by Raymond Chen. He writes that a colleague shared a story from Windows XP product support about how Jackson’s track would crash certain models of laptops when it was played within proximity of the device. It was discovered that the effect could be replicated on other laptops from multiple manufacturers, all of which shared a common feature; the same 5,400 RPM hard disk drive was found in the machines, which were popular sometime around 2005, or 16 years after Rhythm Nation just missed out on topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart....

The aptly named HTC Droid Incredible packs a lengthy list of features into a slim and sexy package. This includes a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 8GB of internal storage, 512MB ROM and 512MB RAM, a microSD slot with support for up to 32GB cards, an 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash and autofocus, a beautiful 3.7-inch (480 x 800) AMOLED capacitive touch screen, and Google’s Android. The internals and screen technology are almost identical to the Nexus One, but the inclusion of HTC’s Sense interface makes it more intuitive and improves usability by better integrating Android’s features....

Since hardware exclusivity agreements are all too common these days, it’s possible the phone you want won’t be available on the network you’re on. Nevertheless, we’ve compiled a list with some of the best options currently out there and a quick glance of what’s coming soon. Our selection covers every major U.S. carrier and lists devices according to their release date. If your favorite smartphone didn’t make the list and you feel it’s being underappreciated, feel free to share it in the comments!...

The add/remove programs list reveals the following additions: Google Chrome Toolbar, Lenovo Screensaver, a trial version of McAfee AntiVirus Plus, Microsoft Office 2010 (including Starter) and ThemeWallpaper. Unlike other systems I have recently worked with that include antivirus offerings, Lenovo has bundled McAfee on the system. Most recent systems simply include installation files for the trial version of said software and leave it up to the end users to decide if they want to install it....

The quality of the G4’s camera is nothing short of awesome. Having switched from the Galaxy S6, also with great camera image quality, to the G4 for this review, I have lost essentially nothing in terms of camera fidelity. In fact in many ways the LG G4 delivers a superior camera experience with even better results, and it might just be the best smartphone camera on the market today....

All of LG’s 2023 OLED TVs support HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Dolby Atmos, just like their predecessors. However, support for the HDR10+ and DTS codecs is unfortunately still missing this year. The HDMI 2.1-equipped models are the first TVs on the market to add Quick Media Switching, which eliminates blackouts when switching between media with different framerates. LG is also rolling out a redesign of the webOS platform with its updated TV lineup....

When you start to look at all the minor details, it becomes quite obvious this is a Lian-Li case. From the front the design reminds me of the original Cooler Master Stacker case, as it is wrapped in a large black grill. LanCool has dressed it up using black plastic to help give the PC-K62 a more unique look. The use of plastic rather than the traditional aluminum, which would have been used by Lian-Li, allows LanCool to produce a more affordable product....

The news isn’t too much of a surprise. NFTs have always been a part of Facebook’s/Meta’s metaverse plan, and January brought reports that teams at Instagram (and Facebook) were preparing a feature that will allow users to display NFTs as profile pictures. There was also talk of being able to mint NFTs on the platforms and the creation of a marketplace for digital tokens. Moreover, Instagram lead Adam Mosseri last year said that the team was “actively exploring NFTs....

On Wednesday, The New York Times hosted its annual DealBook summit. Tech industry professionals and journalists attended to see and hear leaders throughout the sector espouse their opinions on everything from the future of cryptocurrency to mounting pushes for more stringent regulations for some of the more prominent corporations. A chat with Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that he does not think Apple can continue walling off iOS from other app stores that want to compete against it for iPhone customers’ business....

Microsoft’s latest features a 3:2, 12.4-inch PixelSense touch-enabled display (1,536 x 1,024 resolution, 148 PPI) with a maximum brightness of 330 nits. Under the proverbial hood is a quad-core 11th gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 processor alongside Intel Iris Xe graphics, your choice of 4GB or 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and either 128GB or 256GB of removable SSD storage. The Surface Laptop Go 2 additionally packs a 720p HD webcam with f/2....

This week Microsoft put out a blog post listing a set of commitments regarding how it handles software on its platforms. For the most part, the promises are geared toward user privacy and fairness towards developers. Microsoft opens by saying it understands the necessity of regulation, pointing out how it has spent decades adapting to antitrust law. It acknowledged that its $68.7 billion deal to acquire Call of Duty and Overwatch maker Activision Blizzard attracted some attention from the US Federal Trade Commission....

Axios writes that while Microsoft didn’t confirm how many people it let go this week, fewer than 1,000 employees were laid off. A spokesperson told the publication, “Like all companies, we evaluate our business priorities on a regular basis, and make structural adjustments accordingly. We will continue to invest in our business and hire in key growth areas in the year ahead.” Insider notes that social media posts on sites such as Twitter and Blind suggest the cuts covered the Xbox gaming division, Microsoft Strategic Missions and Technology, Experiences and Devices, legal, and others....

For those who have jumped to Windows 11, the latest cumulative update (KB5013943) addresses an issue that has caused some apps based on .NET Framework 3.5 to refuse to open or crash shortly after being launched. It also fixes the screen flickering experienced by some users in Safe Mode when using File Explorer, the Start Menu, or some elements on the taskbar. Perhaps more important is that Microsoft fixed issues preventing users from minimizing, maximizing, or closing an app’s window after being maximized on the screen....

Under the hood, buyers can opt for Intel or Arm-branded hardware. The traditional route will get you up to a 12th-gen Intel Core i7-1255U processor alongside Intel Iris Xe Graphics, up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM and a spacious 1TB SSD. The Surface Pro 9 with 5G packs a Microsoft SQ3 SoC based on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8CX Gen 3. It utilizes Adreno graphics and can be configured with up to 16GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to a 512GB SSD....

According to its creator, the game has cost consumers millions of dollars in damages and upset thousands of customers. What’s more, the person claims one of the nation’s best class-action lawyers would take the case against EA if the petition got at least 50,000 signatures. Gamers have every right to be upset with EA as Battlefield 2042 launched with a multitude of bugs and missing features. It quickly shot up the ranks of the Steam Hall of Shame and is currently ranked as the 12th worst game on the platform....

Release Date: March 22, 2011 | Genre: RPG | Also on: PS3, Xbox 360 Dungeon Siege 3 is said to “seamlessly blend intuitive action gameplay and a robust RPG system in an immersive world.” As the story goes, the delicate balance of power between the Kingdom of Ehb’s powerful factions has fallen apart. You’re one of the few remaining members of the disgraced protectors of the land, the 10th Legion, and it is up to you to rebuild the once great Legion and stop Ehb from falling into darkness....

The camera app itself is very similar to the one found on the Droid Razr, and it offers a handful of controls at your fingertips. The Atrix HD doesn’t come with the bevy of photography options that Samsung and HTC put into their devices, but it does offer tap-to-focus, a handful of effects and scene modes, and a panoramic stitch mode. The Atrix HD also doesn’t have a dedicated camera key, but it is possibly to set the volume rocker to snap a picture....

The G4 Play is the cheapest model in Motorola’s revamped Moto G line, which also includes the Moto G4 and Moto G4 Plus. While the standard Moto G4 received several hardware updates relative to last year’s third-generation Moto G, the G4 Play is a minor refresh that packs largely the same hardware at a lower price point. Returning in the Moto G4 Play is the 5.0-inch 720p LCD and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 SoC, along with 16 GB of storage and 2 GB of RAM as standard....

The Kone is an 8-button mouse comprising the usual right and left mouse click buttons, a clickable scroll wheel that also tilts left and right, a button above the scroll wheel and two more below it. The two buttons below the scroll wheel are used to adjust the DPI on the fly but can also be remapped to your liking. The mouse is designed for right handed users. Like the Kova, the Kone features a fully programmable LED lighting system....