Say goodbye to VLC as Windows 8.1 gets native MKV support
Xbox One received native Matroska Multimedia Container (MKV) file support earlier this year and now, Microsoft has extended support to […]
Microsoft, Software, Technology, Windows
Hardware, Technology
This Week in Computer Hardware 294: Far Cry Kills Bargain PCs
Hosts:Patrick Norton Guest:Robert Heron The best HDTVs currently on the market, Samsung H6400 review, Panasonic AX900U, LG 65EC9700 4K OLED,
Technology
This Week in Tech 487: Chop It Down and Call It Tony
Hosts: Leo Laporte, Serenity Caldwell, Lisa Eadicicco, and Owen J.J. Stone Sony’s new movies leaked after big hack, Apple’s iPod
Hardware, Technology
Android 5.0.1 Airs, Looks to Squash Numerous Lollipop Bugs
Google tweaks its core services in an attempt to remedy some of the problems associated with Lollipop Google Inc.’s (GOOG)
Security
Iranian hackers have been targeting critical infrastructure for the last two years, says report
For the past two years, a Tehran, Iran-based hacker group has breached the computer networks of around 50 of the
Security
Sony Pictures hack gets uglier; North Korea won’t deny responsibility [Updated]
More evidence has emerged that makes the Sony Pictures hack look similar to a suspected attack on South Korean companies
Hardware, Software, Technology
Roku tops media streaming device charts, Chromecast overtakes Apple TV
The advent of convenient on-demand streaming services has dramatically altered the way we watch video content and pose a genuine
Networking, Technology
Supercharged Wi-Fi sparks Ethernet standard showdown
There’s a standard in the works for ethernet gear to feed faster Wi-Fi access points, but with rival industry groups
Software
Firefox is headed to iOS, browser restrictions be damned
After years of vowing not to bring Firefox to the iPhone and iPad, Mozilla is changing its tune—and is presumably
Technology
Researchers develop super-thin coating that could help keep buildings cool during the summer
Keeping a large building cool during hot summer months is no easy task. In addition to soaking up warmth from