In brief: This week, Samsung introduced a new solution for payment card security. It combines a fingerprint sensor, a security chip, and other elements to streamline card authentication while also adding another layer of protection. Samsung’s fingerprint sensor, called S3B512C, adds a new layer of security when combined with a security chip and secure processor.…
Something to look forward to: It looks like Xbox might already be planning its first exclusive title from Blizzard. The Microsoft acquisition of the company is not even closed yet, but that is not stopping Blizzard from hiring new staff to work on a completely original game universe. On Tuesday, Blizzard announced that it is…
In brief: The US Department of Commerce last year requested information from the semiconductor supply chain to get a better understanding about the ongoing chip shortage. The department received more than 150 responses and shared some of what it learned this week. The Commerce Department found that among 25 immediate / end users of semiconductors,…
The market for advanced, customizable mechanical keyboards is heating up. Formerly the domain of small-batch, super-expensive designs or homebuilt one-offs, you can now find mod-friendly keyboards on Best Buy shelves. NZXT is known for cases, fans, and motherboards, not input devices, but the company is throwing its hat in the ring with the new Function…
Samsung Need 2TB of storage with relatively fast read and write speeds? Right now, Amazon is selling the 2TB Samsung 980 Pro for $250. That’s a savings of $180. When we reviewed the Samsung 980 Pro, we gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and an Editors’ Choice Award. At the time of the review…
After months of teasing its revolutionary new V-Cache technology, AMD finally unveiled the final key details about the product that serves as its flagship on Tuesday morning. The Ryzen 7 5800X3D will hit the streets on April 20, wielding a massive slab of memory cache directly bonded to the top of the 8-core chip package…
Netgear It’s a good day to bump up your home network. Amazon is selling the Netgear Orbi Pro three-pack Wi-Fi 6 mesh system for $240. That’s a savings of $160. Mesh systems are fantastic since they blanket a large area in a single wireless network. In this case, the Netgear Orbi Pro three-pack covers up…
StackCommerce If you spend even a short amount of time online, you probably realize how prevalent cybercrime is. Wish you could help fight against it? You might be able to do that with the right IT skills. The Complete 2022 CompTIA Cyber Security and PenTest Super Bundle has over 180 hours of training that can prepare you for…
StackCommerce Google Analytics is the widely used tool that offers insight into a website’s audience. It tells you where your visitors are from, how long they stayed, what they viewed, and a whole bunch more. But how are you supposed to use that information to improve performance? Well, that’s where The Google Analytics Master Class Bundle comes…
HP If you missed all the laptop deals during the holidays, you’re in luck, as Walmart has a solid deal for a new clamshell. The big box retailer is selling a 17.3-inch HP laptop with a Core i5 for $499. That’s $180 off the list price. This would be a very good laptop for pretty…
