Next-generation Vulkan API could be Valve’s killer advantage in battling Microsoft

Vulcan-Valve
Valve is putting a hefty push behind the new Vulkan API, but the stakes are higher than they’ve been in past years. This time, the premiere PC game distribution platform is gearing up to take on Microsoft and its Windows Store.

The meaning and enduring importance of Leonard Nimoy — and Mr. Spock

Spock-Feature
Leonard Nimoy, best known as TV’s Mister Spock, has died at the age of 83. His portrayal of the character was revolutionary — at least, to this author.

Which mobile apps drain your battery the most?

PlayStore1
A new report from AVG Technologies breaks down exactly which Android applications chew through battery life, network data, and bog down phone performance. There are a number of applications that badly need a diet — including some created by major companies or the phone manufacturers themselves.

Lenovo promises bloatware-free PCs, free McAfee subscriptions for Superfish victims

Lenovo
Lenovo has released its plans for how it will make amends to the consumers whose data it exposed. How about a six month subscription to McAfee?

Samsung is still lying about the encryption on its Smart TVs

Samsung Smart TV
Last week, Samsung claimed that the voice information captured by its newest TVs was encrypted, even if older models were still insecure. This has now been proven untrue — Samsung televisions still on the market and available for purchase are using plaintext.