Rare Nintendo Play Station console sells for $360,000 at auction - The Verge

A prototype of the Nintendo Play Station, a console that never came to market, fetched $360,000 at an auction over the weekend, CNN reports. Greg McLemore, founder of Pets.com and Toys.com had the winning bid, beating out other collectors, including Palmer Luckey, CEO of Oculus VR.

The console is one of only 200 prototypes created from a failed 1991 partnership between Sony and Nintendo. Forbes describes the unit as basically a Super NES with a CD-ROM drive. Valerie McLeckie of Heritage Auctions, where the console was offered, tells CNN it’s believed the other 199 prototypes were destroyed when the Sony/Nintendo deal fell through. Sony released its first PlayStation in 1994.

According to Polygon, this prototype of the Nintendo Play Station was discovered by a man named Terry Diebold in a box of stuff once owned by former Sony Computer Entertainment CEO Olaf Olafsson. The two had both worked at Advanta Corporation and when that company went bankrupt, the console was one of many items that ended up at private auction, which is how Diebold acquired it.

McLemore says the console was “the single most expensive thing I’ve ever bought outside of a house,” adding “it was worth it especially when combined with the rest of my collection,” CNN reports. That collection includes more than 800 coin-operated machines as well as smaller games, magazines, and art, which McLemore wants to use to create a permanent museum, according to Forbes.

“I’m looking to not have this machine just buried in a closet somewhere,” McLemore says.

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Dell G-series budget gaming laptop shootout: G3 vs. G5 vs. G7 - CNET

Dell's 15.6-inch G3 is the starting point for its gaming laptop lineup. 

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While all of the major PC makers have budget-friendly gaming laptops now, Dell expanded its lineup to three separate models: the G3, G5 and G7. There is a lot of overlap between the models -- in design, features and component options -- which makes choosing one somewhat confusing. 

Since I had the chance to review all three, my recommendations are below, along with some key differences between the models. And if you need help choosing an entry-level gaming laptop in general, here's our advice on what to look for. 

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The G3 15 is the entry point to Dell's gaming laptop lineup and is a decent choice if you want something for office work that can also play current games. Its biggest perk is its price, which currently starts at $750, but you'll want to spend at least $100 more to get a worthwhile configuration. It's slim and light for a gaming laptop, too, although its plastic body doesn't feel particularly sturdy. Its battery life is on the short side as well, even for a gaming laptop, which are typically power hogs. Read our Dell G3 15 Gaming Laptop review.

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As Dell's top mainstream gaming laptop, the G7 delivers higher-end gaming performance for a few hundred dollars less than one of Dell's Alienware m15 R2 models. The G7's metal chassis is an upgrade from the plastic bodies of the G3 and G5, and instead of a single-color backlight for the keyboard, it has four-zone RGB lighting. Plus, power, display, Ethernet and USB ports are moved to the rear, making it cleaner to set up and use with external peripherals on a desk. These features might make moving up from the G5 worthwhile -- at least when it comes to the G7's lowest-end configuration, where they're typically only separated by $50 to $100. 

Once you get above the G7's base setup, the value gets a little fuzzier. It's still less expensive than the Alienware m15, but you do get more laptop for that extra money with the m15, including a path to more powerful graphics for the future. And frankly, if your budget is limited, you might be better off going with Acer's Predator Helios 300 instead of the G7, especially if you want a laptop with a more gaming-oriented design. Read our Dell G7 15 (2020) review.

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The G5 truly meets in the middle of the G3 and G7. It looks like the G7 and, despite being plastic, has a similar sturdy feel to it. Some ports and power are on the back, too, so you can more easily set it up for desktop use. Between the regular and special edition version I tested, there's a broad range of configurations starting at $950. It also had the best battery life of the bunch, lasting a little more than eight hours in our streaming video playback test. A comfortable keyboard, a precision touchpad and a reasonably good display for the money round out the package. It's just a solid value for the category. Read our Dell G5 15 5590 review.

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AMD CPUs for the past 9 years are vulnerable to data leak attacks - Engadget

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It's not just Intel chips that are vulnerable to hard-to-fix security flaws. Researchers at the Graz University of Technology have detailed a pair of side channel attacks under the "Take A Way" name that can leak data from AMD processors dating back to 2011, whether it's an old Athlon 64 X2, a Ryzen 7 or a Threadripper. Both exploit the "way predictor" for the Level 1 cache (meant to boost the efficiency of cache access) to leak memory content. The Collide+Probe attack lets an intruder monitor memory access without having to know physical addresses or shared memory, while Load+Reload is a more secretive method that uses shared memory without invalidating the cache line.

Unlike some side channel attacks, it hasn't taken long to show how these exploits would work in the real world. The team took advantage of the flaws using JavaScript in common browsers like Chrome and Firefox, not to mention virtual machines in the cloud. While Take A Way only dribbles out a small amount of information compared to Meltdown or Spectre, that was enough for the investigators to access AES encryption keys.

It's possible to address the flaw through a mix of hardware and software, the researchers said, although it's not certain how much this would affect performance. Software and firmware fixes for Meltdown and Spectre have typically involved speed penalties, although the exact hit depends on the task.

We've asked AMD for comment. However, the authors suggest that AMD has been slow to respond. They said they submitted the flaws to AMD in late August 2019, but haven't heard back despite keeping quiet about the flaw for the past several months.

The findings haven't been without controversy, although it doesn't appear to be as questionable as some thought at first. While Hardware Unboxed found disclosures that Intel funded the research, raising concerns about the objectivity of the study, the authors have also received backing from Intel (and other sources) for finding flaws in the company's own chips as well as other products. It appears to just be a general effort to spur security research, then. As it stands, the funding source doesn't change the practical reality -- AMD may have to tweak its CPU designs to safeguard against Take A Way attacks going forward.

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AMD CPUs for the past 9 years are vulnerable to data leak attacks - Engadget

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It's not just Intel chips that are vulnerable to hard-to-fix security flaws. Researchers at the Graz University of Technology have detailed a pair of side channel attacks under the "Take A Way" name that can leak data from AMD processors dating back to 2011, whether it's an old Athlon 64 X2, a Ryzen 7 or a Threadripper. Both exploit the "way predictor" for the Level 1 cache (meant to boost the efficiency of cache access) to leak memory content. The Collide+Probe attack lets an intruder monitor memory access without having to know physical addresses or shared memory, while Load+Reload is a more secretive method that uses shared memory without invalidating the cache line.

Unlike some side channel attacks, it hasn't taken long to show how these exploits would work in the real world. The team took advantage of the flaws using JavaScript in common browsers like Chrome and Firefox, not to mention virtual machines in the cloud. While Take A Way only dribbles out a small amount of information compared to Meltdown or Spectre, that was enough for the investigators to access AES encryption keys.

It's possible to address the flaw through a mix of hardware and software, the researchers said, although it's not certain how much this would affect performance. Software and firmware fixes for Meltdown and Spectre have typically involved speed penalties, although the exact hit depends on the task.

We've asked AMD for comment. However, the authors suggest that AMD has been slow to respond. They said they submitted the flaws to AMD in late August 2019, but haven't heard back despite keeping quiet about the flaw for the past several months.

The findings haven't been without controversy, although it doesn't appear to be as questionable as some thought at first. While Hardware Unboxed found disclosures that Intel funded the research, raising concerns about the objectivity of the study, the authors have also received backing from Intel (and other sources) for finding flaws in the company's own chips as well as other products. It appears to just be a general effort to spur security research, then. As it stands, the funding source doesn't change the practical reality -- AMD may have to tweak its CPU designs to safeguard against Take A Way attacks going forward.

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Source: Moritz Lipp (PDF)

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AMD CPUs for the past 9 years are vulnerable to data leak attacks - Engadget

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It's not just Intel chips that are vulnerable to hard-to-fix security flaws. Researchers at the Graz University of Technology have detailed a pair of side channel attacks under the "Take A Way" name that can leak data from AMD processors dating back to 2011, whether it's an old Athlon 64 X2, a Ryzen 7 or a Threadripper. Both exploit the "way predictor" for the Level 1 cache (meant to boost the efficiency of cache access) to leak memory content. The Collide+Probe attack lets an intruder monitor memory access without having to know physical addresses or shared memory, while Load+Reload is a more secretive method that uses shared memory without invalidating the cache line.

Unlike some side channel attacks, it hasn't taken long to show how these exploits would work in the real world. The team took advantage of the flaws using JavaScript in common browsers like Chrome and Firefox, not to mention virtual machines in the cloud. While Take A Way only dribbles out a small amount of information compared to Meltdown or Spectre, that was enough for the investigators to access AES encryption keys.

It's possible to address the flaw through a mix of hardware and software, the researchers said, although it's not certain how much this would affect performance. Software and firmware fixes for Meltdown and Spectre have typically involved speed penalties, although the exact hit depends on the task.

We've asked AMD for comment. However, the authors suggest that AMD has been slow to respond. They said they submitted the flaws to AMD in late August 2019, but haven't heard back despite keeping quiet about the flaw for the past several months.

The findings haven't been without controversy, although it doesn't appear to be as questionable as some thought at first. While Hardware Unboxed found disclosures that Intel funded the research, raising concerns about the objectivity of the study, the authors have also received backing from Intel (and other sources) for finding flaws in the company's own chips as well as other products. It appears to just be a general effort to spur security research, then. As it stands, the funding source doesn't change the practical reality -- AMD may have to tweak its CPU designs to safeguard against Take A Way attacks going forward.

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Source: Moritz Lipp (PDF)

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Apple Issues New Warning Affecting Millions Of iPhone Users - Forbes

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1. Apple Issues New Warning Affecting Millions Of iPhone Users  Forbes
2. iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XS: Should you upgrade now?  CNET
3. iPhone 11 supply starting to run low due to coronavirus, retailers and carriers say  9to5Mac
4. Apple Loop: Powerful iPhone 12 Leak, Forget Apple’s MacBook Pro, Latest Apple Repair Problems  Forbes
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Top Stories: 14-Inch MacBook Pro, iMac and Mac Mini Refreshes, and New AirPods on Horizon? - MacRumors

Rumors about upcoming Apple products are increasing as we head into March, even as the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to cause uncertainty about the timing. An entry-level "iPhone SE 2" or "iPhone 9" is widely expected in the near future, and it looks like iPad Pro, iMac, and Mac mini updates may also be coming. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos.
Looking out a bit further, noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo shared his thoughts on products coming through the end of 2021 that will use Mini-LED display technology, including a 14.1-inch MacBook Pro. Check out our video above and our list below for more details on this week's biggest news.

Apple Working on 'Six' Mini-LED Products Including New 14.1-Inch MacBook Pro and Refreshed iMac Pro

Apple is developing six products with Mini-LED displays for release by the end of 2021, including new 12.9-inch iPad Pro, 10.2-inch iPad, 7.9-inch iPad mini, 27-inch iMac Pro, 14-inch MacBook Pro, and 16-inch MacBook Pro models, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Kuo expects the new iMac Pro in particular to launch during the fourth quarter of 2020. Apple has not refreshed the iMac Pro since it was originally released in December 2017, so it is well overdue for an update.

Taiwanese publication DigiTimes echoed this information, reporting that Apple plans to launch a new 12.9-inch iPad Pro and multiple MacBook models with Mini-LED backlit displays by the end of 2020. Taiwanese LED manufacturer Epistar is expected to be one of Apple's key suppliers.

Previously Reliable Leaker CoinX Suggests New iMac and Mac Mini Models Are Coming Soon

New models of the iMac and Mac mini are coming soon, according to the anonymous Twitter account CoinX, which has a proven track record.

Apple last updated its regular iMac lineup in March 2019 with up to 8-core Intel processors and Radeon Pro Vega graphics options, while the Mac mini was last updated in October 2018 with up to 6-core Intel processors, USB-C ports, and a new Space Gray color option.

March is a common month for Apple product refreshes, so the updated iMac and Mac mini models could be announced at any time.

New 'Entry-Level' AirPods Pro Expected to Enter Production by Early Second Quarter

Apple's suppliers will commence production of new "entry-level" AirPods Pro between the end of the first quarter and the beginning of the second quarter, according to Taiwanese industry publication DigiTimes, suggesting that assembly of the earphones will begin around early to mid April.

Details surrounding the alleged entry-level AirPods Pro remain slim. It has been speculated that the earphones could end up being third-generation regular AirPods with the same design and sound quality as AirPods Pro, but without active noise cancelation.

'iPhone SE 2' Said to Have Entered Final Production Verification Stage Ahead of Launch

Apple's lower-cost "iPhone SE 2" or "iPhone 9" model has reportedly entered the final phase of production verification at an assembly plant in Zhengzhou, China, suggesting that the rumored device may be announced soon, but there is some uncertainty around timing due to coronavirus-related production delays.

Even if the lower-cost iPhone is announced in March, initial supply may be limited until Foxconn and other Apple suppliers resume normal operations and ramp up mass production in the second quarter.

Apple Agrees to Pay Up to $500 Million to Settle Class Action Lawsuit Over 'Secretly Throttling' Older iPhones

Apple has agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle a class action lawsuit in the United States that accused the company of "secretly throttling" older iPhone models — a controversy known as "batterygate."

Each affected iPhone user in the class would receive $25, according to the preliminary settlement, reviewed by MacRumors. The amount could increase or decrease slightly depending on the number of approved claims and legal fees, with Apple's total payout to fall between $310 million and $500 million.

Disney World Returns Fully Working iPhone 11 to Family Weeks After Device Sank to Bottom of Seven Seas Lagoon

In early October, parents Lisa and Jacob Troyer took their daughter Sophie on a dream trip to Disney World. Unfortunately, on the final night of the trip, Lisa's brand new iPhone 11 fell out of her bag and landed right into the Seven Seas Lagoon near Magic Kingdom.

Nearly two months later, Lisa received some missed calls from the Orlando area. Figuring it was a telemarketer, she ignored them. Then came a call from her father-in-law, who let her know that Disney scuba divers had found her iPhone… and it still works perfectly!

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