Xbox streaming box would have been too expensive, Microsoft says

Image credit: Phil Spencer (@XboxP3 on Twitter) Microsoft has revealed it shelved plans to launch an Xbox streaming box because it couldn’t get the price low enough to make it an attractive proposition for consumers. According to Xbox boss Phil Spencer, who confirmed the existence of the ‘Keystone’ box earlier this year, Microsoft was unable…

Fresh chemical clues emerge for the unique sound of Stradivari violins

Enlarge / A 1729 Stradivari known as the “Solomon, Ex-Lambert” on display at Christie’s in New York in March 2007. (credit: Don Emmert/AFP/Getty Images) Musicians and music aficionados alike have long savored the rich sound quality of the violins created by Antonio Stradivari, particularly at the dawn of the 18th century (the so-called “golden period“)….

Gift shopping for a teen? Consider this transforming drone and motorcycle hybrid for under $100.

TL;DR: As of Nov. 15, you can get the Two-in-One Foldable Multifunction Quadcopter for just $99.99 instead of $149.99 — that’s a 33% discount. You may have a drone on your holiday shopping list, but it’s important to ensure you’re getting one appropriate for the pilot’s age and experience level. There are plenty of high-flying,…

The best Walmart deals of the day include a 1,500-piece Lego set, Galaxy Buds Live, and a Ninja blender

We’ve rounded up the best Walmart deals of the day on Nov. 15 — here are our top picks: BEST HOME DEAL: Ninja Supra Kitchen System 72-ounce Blender and Food Processor — $99 $199.95 (save $100.95) BEST TECH DEAL: Samsung Galaxy Buds Live — $69 $169.99 (save $100.99) BEST TOY DEAL: Lego Classic Bricks and Animals…

Microsoft’s latest updates breaking a vital business security tool

Microsoft’s latest cumulative updates that were released earlier this week for Windows 11 broke a vital business security feature. The fix has not yet been published, but Microsoft expects to have one ready in the coming weeks. As reported by BleepingComputer, the Redmond software giant recently acknowledged certain issues with the Kerberos authentication protocol after…