Thanks to an accidentally posted Amazon listing for the Intel Core i9-9900K spotted by Momomo_Us, we now know the processor won’t come in any ordinary box, but a transparent dodecahedron. We’re not terribly convinced by the screenshot, simply because it looks like a blown-up dodecahedron die with a bit of Intel Core i9 badging pasted onto it. A 12-sided shape also seems like a curious choice when the Intel Core i9-9900K is rumored to feature 8-cores and 16-threads. Casing aside, the Amazon listi

Microsoft is expected to unveil a gaggle of refreshed Surface devices during its October 2 event, particularly sequels to Surface Laptop, Surface Studio and Surface Pro, but it might also have a brand new color scheme in the works. Leaked marketing images through Microsoft’s New Zealand events website have revealed what appears to be an all-black Surface Laptop. “In April 2012, Microsoft launched the Surface RT, its sleek black chassis, detachable keyboard and integrated kickstand started a wave

Verizon has set a major landmark in the development of 5G by announcing its launch of the next-generation networks. 5G first launchThe four cities were chosen by Verizon due to their “forward-looking” state policy, as well as the support of local leaders, with Houston resident Clayton Harris becoming the world’s first 5G customer. “The world’s first commercial 5G service is here,” said Ronan Dunne, president of Verizon Wireless. It’s been an incredible journey…and we’re just at the starting li

And while some of these cheap cameras may not be the latest and greatest models available right now, they still deliver the goods. If you need a bit more help figuring out what kind of camera you need, then read this article: What camera should I buy? The large 1.0-inch sensor delivers excellent levels of detail, with the broad and fast range of the zoom lens making it a versatile travelling companion. Take into account the sleek, premium finish and it all adds up to a great compact camera at a

There’s a huge number to choose from, ranging from the flagship Huawei P20 Pro to the much more affordable Huawei P Smart, so picking the best Huawei phone for you can be tricky. Like any good flagship the Huawei P20 Pro also has facial recognition, a fingerprint scanner and lots of RAM. Read our in-depth Huawei P20 Pro review2. For one thing, it looks good, with a glass-backed design that’s similar to the Huawei P20, down to the notch on the front. But power aside the Huawei P20 Lite doesn’t fe

Welcome to TechRadar’s ongoing review of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey: an open world RPG and the eleventh major instalment in the Assassin’s Creed franchise, focusing on the fictional history of the Peloponnesian War. Part IFull disclosure: the most Assassin’s Creed I’ve ever experienced was the three hours I spent playing the first game, before rendering it over-hyped and repetitive. What I’m trying to say is, I have entered Assassin’s Creed Odyssey as someone with little knowledge of the franchise

The brand new iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max handsets have only been in customers’ hands for a week, but already a problem has emerged – namely that some models don’t start charging when plugged into the mains if the screen is off when they’re connected. We’ve tested charging behavior on our own iPhone XS in the TechRadar office and it works fine, so this isn’t something that’s affecting every handset out there. Some users report it’s phone inactivity that causes the charging cable not to be recogn

Now, our friends at Tom’s Hardware have taken this concept to its limit, building a computer that boots to Windows 10 in just 4.9 seconds. For the record, that’s nearly five times as fast as the time it took an iPhone XS in our offices to reach its home screen from a cold boot (hitting the power button when the system is completely off). Granted, these are two wildly different devices, but if smartphone-like boot times are what PC makers are after (i.e. Qualcomm and its partners) these days, Tom

Silver, or ‘Cloud Silver’ according to Samsung, is the latest color we got hands-on time with at TechRadar, and it really stands out with a clean metal finish. It’s a late, but welcome arrival for anyone who wants an all-black version of the best Samsung phone. The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is among our best phones and the best gaming phones you can buy today. When and where can you get the Silver Note 9? On both occasions, the black Note 9 version will be sold through major American carriers, enter

Apple boldly claims that its iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are outfitted with the ‘most durable glass ever on a smartphone,’ and we’re seeing that put to the test today. While results may vary, the iPhone XS was able to survive an 11-foot drop in a daring test by Tom’s Guide. The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max also survived three-foot, four-foot, and five-foot drops, landing in various ways: on the bottom edge, face-down, and the back of the phone. It took a 20-foot plunge to smash the iPhone XS Max

Improved Bluetooth connectivity might open the way to Chromecast peripherals, including, perhaps, gamepad controllers. (credit: GroveStreetHome/Reddit)GroveStreetHome reports that the 3rd-gen Chromecast is being sold at the same price as its predecessor , $35 (or £30 in the UK). We’re assuming the Best Buy in question has now hastily pulled the new edition of the Chromecast from shelves until October 9 rolls around. We’ll have to wait for Google’s event to get all the details on what this new st

The lifecycle of a website can be disturbingly similar, at least to a point. With that in mind, here’s a list of 20 ways in which you can promote your website, and keep it as visible as possible. Be SEO smartMost of the time, your website will be found via a search engine, and the vast majority of folks out there are using Google for search duties. Be adaptableTracking and analyzing information from your website will tell you where visitors typically enter, and the pages they most often access.

Main image: How far are we from a future where battlefields where Terminator-style autonomous robots do the fighting instead of human soldiers? In the mid-20th century, consumed by the aftermath of two world wars, the public was sold a chrome-plated vision of the future, a world at peace, and a world of spaceships, jetpacks and laser beams. So what will the weapons and wars of the future look like? It was never developed due to a lack of funding, and to this day laser weapons remain an obsession

It’s time for the Day 3 singles and we’ll tell you how to live stream the Ryder Cup finale no matter where you live – it’s even FREE to live stream if you’re in the US. 2018 Ryder Cup – where and when The Ryder Cup is back on mainland Europe, with Le Golf National in the suburbs of Paris hosting this year’s event. Live stream the Ryder Cup Day 3 from anywhereLive stream the Ryder Cup 2018 with a VPNIf there’s no Ryder Cup coverage in your country and you discover that the free RyderCup.com live

Below we showcase some of the smartest toys around, all of them packed with innovation that’s sure to spark the curiosity of little minds. Anki VectorAnki Cozmo was one of the most popular toys around when it was first released, combining the idea of a cute desk toy with a robot. Anki Vector is the upgraded version, pitched at a slightly older audience – this is mainly because it will soon be able to tap into your smart home. Bedtime StoriesBedtime Stories is an innovative app that takes the ide

In these scenarios, the website is designed and developed, then ultimately hosted and managed by a third-party, with minimal contribution from the client company. This might seem like the ‘lazy’ option on the face of it, but it could also be the most sensible one too. The disadvantagesOne obvious disadvantage of managed web facilities is the inherent lack of control. The service and the website provided by a managed service will deliver exactly what the original contract specified, no more or le

The HomeGuard Wireless Full HD CCTV Kit (HGNVK88304) comprises of four waterproof bullet cameras with Wi-Fi built into each one. HomeGuard has even included the screws you need to attach the camera brackets to a wall or ceiling. PerformanceUsually, wireless CCTV systems take some setting up and tweaking to get going, but the HomeGuard system worked as expected right out of the box. Final verdictOverall, the HomeGuard Wireless Full HD CCTV Kit is a very immediate and affordable way to protect you

They let people dictate messages, set timers and find out information without having to use a phone or any visual interface. There’s little visual feedback on a standard smart speaker, and if you can’t hear the audio feedback, such a device is pretty useless. Virtual reality lies somewhere on the other side of the tech spectrum, as a more visual medium. If you can see fine, you can at least experience the 3D and 1:1 motion tracking that makes virtual reality so immersive. There’s work to be done

LG is set to reveal the LG V40 ThinQ smartphone on October 3, but a new report claims the company will unveil something else: the W7 smartwatch, which is said to combine the mechanical hands of an analog wristwatch with a digital display powered by Google’s Wear OS platform. Noted leaker Evan Blass clarified that the device will be called the LG Watch W7 and launch alongside the V40. Half a year later, this will launch alongside the LG V40 ThinQ as the LG Watch W7. https://t.co/vEXJ6BOvvGSeptemb

This weekend sees the 42nd Ryder Cup at the Le Golf National course just outside of Paris, where once again Europe will take on the USA for golf’s top team honour. However the 2018 Ryder Cup is set to be the most tech-friendly yet thanks to a major partnership with technology giant HPE Aruba, and TechRadar Pro headed to Paris to find out more. “It is almost unique, it’s the only one where you’re literally creating an event from nothing,” notes Tim Shaw, commercial director for Ryder Cup. (Image: