Microsoft Surface PCS Stripped of Recommended Cites by Consumer Reports Due to Reliability Concerns

In a shocking turn of events, trusted testing outfit Consumer Reports has stripped Microsoft's Surface PCS of their recommended citations due to mounting concerns over reliability. According to a survey of 990,000 service owners, the Surface PCS has been plagued by a string of problems, including sudden freezing, shutting down, and issues with the touch screen. In fact, the device ranked near the bottom of a reliability chart, below even Apple's products.

Microsoft is not taking the news lying down, however. The company claims that the Consumer Reports findings do not accurately reflect owner true experiences and ignores improvements they've made to the line of computers. Microsoft has been working hard to create a cohesive line of Surface computers, including tablets, laptops, and an elegant desktop. This new move by Consumer Reports is definitely bad news for their efforts.

Meanwhile, in other tech news, Facebook has launched a new streaming platform called Watch. The platform will be influenced by what users do on Facebook, rather than group options or genres like sci-fi drama comedy. Watch will also make suggestions based on what shows are most talked about and what's making people laugh. Additionally, viewers will be able to see likes, reactions, and comments in real-time, as well as join a Facebook group about the show.

But for PC builders who have been eagerly awaiting AMD's new Thread Ripper CPUs, the day has finally arrived. The line of CPUs, dubbed "Kick-Ass" by fans, is set to bring serious performance to the table. With up to 16 cores and 32 threads, along with support for every tweak PC Builders can throw at them, these CPUs are a serious competitor to Intel's new Core i9 series. The top-of-the-line Thread Ripper 1950x comes in at $1,000, but for those who need dragster-level computing horsepower, it's really a small price to pay.

In related news, Disney is reportedly parting ways with Netflix in order to launch their own streaming service or services. Meanwhile, Facebook is getting into the streaming game with Watch. The platform will be influenced by what users do on Facebook, rather than group options or genres like sci-fi drama comedy. Watch will also make suggestions based on what shows are most talked about and what's making people laugh.

The Future of Streaming: What You Need to Know

As the world of streaming becomes increasingly crowded, it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments. From Disney's departure from Netflix to Facebook's new streaming platform, there's always something new and exciting happening in the tech world.

Building the Perfect Gaming PC? Consider AMD's Thread Ripper CPUs

For those who need serious computing horsepower for gaming or design work, AMD's new Thread Ripper CPUs are a game-changer. With up to 16 cores and 32 threads, these CPUs are capable of delivering dragster-level performance. But what makes them so special?

The Bottom Line: What You Need to Know About the Latest Tech News

From Microsoft's reliability issues with their Surface PCS to Facebook's new streaming platform Watch, there's always something new and exciting happening in the tech world. Whether you're a PC builder, gamer, or simply looking for the latest tech news, this is the place to be.

Stay Tuned: What's Coming Next?

As we wait for more information on Disney's departure from Netflix and Facebook's streaming platform Watch, one thing is certain: the future of streaming is looking bright. With new services launching every week, it's essential to stay informed about the latest developments. Stay tuned for our live Roundtable podcast at 2 p.m. Pacific today, where we'll be talking all things streaming television.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enit's Thursday August 10th and we talked yesterday about how Disney was reportedly parting ways with Netflix in order to launch their own streaming service or services and now comes news that social media Juggernaut Facebook is also getting into the streaming game with a new platform called watch okay we admit the name is catchy while remaining simple and of course what you watch on watch will be influenced by whatever you do on Facebook instead of group options by genres like sci-fi drama comedy and so on watch will also make suggestions based on what shows are most talked about and what's making people laugh or what your friends are watching I don't know that sounds like a lot of peer pressure to catch up on Game of Thrones and while you're watching yes you'll be able to see likes reactions and comments in real time or be able to join a Facebook group about the show well it certainly seems like a new way to enjoy your favorite show with your friends while none of your friends are are actually with you but we suppose that's kind of the point Facebook is still lining up content for the service which is rolling out to us beta users this week and everyone else very soon computer building Geeks like this guy have been patiently awaiting amd's thread Ripper CPU release and at long last the day has arrived so what's the big deal about the line of CPUs with the Kick-Ass name for one they really are kind of a big deal because they're freaking huge but they need to be because inside they're packing some serious Firepower with up to 16 cores and 32 threads along with support for every goast tweak PC Builders can throw at them and performance yeah they've got that in Spades as well and they're a serious competitor to Intel's new core I9 series The Price is Right too the top-of-the-line thread Ripper the 1950x does come in at 1,000 bucks but if you need dragster levels of computing horsepower for gaming design work or world domination plans it's really a small price to pay check out our full review of the thread rer series at the link and just when it was going so well bad news for Microsoft trusted testing outfit Consumer Reports is stripping their recommended citations from Redmond's surface PCS due to mounting concerns over reliability Consumer Reports says that a survey of 990,000 service owners has turned up a nasty streak of problems including the PCS suddenly freezing up Suddenly shutting down and problems with the touchcreen in fact in a pretty damning graphic Microsoft was at the bottom of a reliab ility chart below well pretty much everyone while apple is writing high in first place of course Microsoft isn't staying quiet on the subject claiming the consumer reports findings don't accurately reflect owner true experiences and ignore improvements they've made to the line of computers Microsoft has been working hard on creating a cohesive line of surface computers from tablets to laptops to an admittedly elegant desktop so this is definitely bad news for their efforts you can read more about what Consumer Reports has to say about the service computers at the link and get more Tech news updates at digitaltrends.com on our Facebook page and YouTube channel and be sure to check out Trends with benefits our live Roundtable podcast at 2 p.m. Pacific today where we'll be talking about the suddenly crowded world of streaming television thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrowit's Thursday August 10th and we talked yesterday about how Disney was reportedly parting ways with Netflix in order to launch their own streaming service or services and now comes news that social media Juggernaut Facebook is also getting into the streaming game with a new platform called watch okay we admit the name is catchy while remaining simple and of course what you watch on watch will be influenced by whatever you do on Facebook instead of group options by genres like sci-fi drama comedy and so on watch will also make suggestions based on what shows are most talked about and what's making people laugh or what your friends are watching I don't know that sounds like a lot of peer pressure to catch up on Game of Thrones and while you're watching yes you'll be able to see likes reactions and comments in real time or be able to join a Facebook group about the show well it certainly seems like a new way to enjoy your favorite show with your friends while none of your friends are are actually with you but we suppose that's kind of the point Facebook is still lining up content for the service which is rolling out to us beta users this week and everyone else very soon computer building Geeks like this guy have been patiently awaiting amd's thread Ripper CPU release and at long last the day has arrived so what's the big deal about the line of CPUs with the Kick-Ass name for one they really are kind of a big deal because they're freaking huge but they need to be because inside they're packing some serious Firepower with up to 16 cores and 32 threads along with support for every goast tweak PC Builders can throw at them and performance yeah they've got that in Spades as well and they're a serious competitor to Intel's new core I9 series The Price is Right too the top-of-the-line thread Ripper the 1950x does come in at 1,000 bucks but if you need dragster levels of computing horsepower for gaming design work or world domination plans it's really a small price to pay check out our full review of the thread rer series at the link and just when it was going so well bad news for Microsoft trusted testing outfit Consumer Reports is stripping their recommended citations from Redmond's surface PCS due to mounting concerns over reliability Consumer Reports says that a survey of 990,000 service owners has turned up a nasty streak of problems including the PCS suddenly freezing up Suddenly shutting down and problems with the touchcreen in fact in a pretty damning graphic Microsoft was at the bottom of a reliab ility chart below well pretty much everyone while apple is writing high in first place of course Microsoft isn't staying quiet on the subject claiming the consumer reports findings don't accurately reflect owner true experiences and ignore improvements they've made to the line of computers Microsoft has been working hard on creating a cohesive line of surface computers from tablets to laptops to an admittedly elegant desktop so this is definitely bad news for their efforts you can read more about what Consumer Reports has to say about the service computers at the link and get more Tech news updates at digitaltrends.com on our Facebook page and YouTube channel and be sure to check out Trends with benefits our live Roundtable podcast at 2 p.m. Pacific today where we'll be talking about the suddenly crowded world of streaming television thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrowit's Thursday August 10th and we talked yesterday about how Disney was reportedly parting ways with Netflix in order to launch their own streaming service or services and now comes news that social media Juggernaut Facebook is also getting into the streaming game with a new platform called watch okay we admit the name is catchy while remaining simple and of course what you watch on watch will be influenced by whatever you do on Facebook instead of group options by genres like sci-fi drama comedy and so on watch will also make suggestions based on what shows are most talked about and what's making people laugh or what your friends are watching I don't know that sounds like a lot of peer pressure to catch up on Game of Thrones and while you're watching yes you'll be able to see likes reactions and comments in real time or be able to join a Facebook group about the show well it certainly seems like a new way to enjoy your favorite show with your friends while none of your friends are are actually with you but we suppose that's kind of the point Facebook is still lining up content for the service which is rolling out to us beta users this week and everyone else very soon computer building Geeks like this guy have been patiently awaiting amd's thread Ripper CPU release and at long last the day has arrived so what's the big deal about the line of CPUs with the Kick-Ass name for one they really are kind of a big deal because they're freaking huge but they need to be because inside they're packing some serious Firepower with up to 16 cores and 32 threads along with support for every goast tweak PC Builders can throw at them and performance yeah they've got that in Spades as well and they're a serious competitor to Intel's new core I9 series The Price is Right too the top-of-the-line thread Ripper the 1950x does come in at 1,000 bucks but if you need dragster levels of computing horsepower for gaming design work or world domination plans it's really a small price to pay check out our full review of the thread rer series at the link and just when it was going so well bad news for Microsoft trusted testing outfit Consumer Reports is stripping their recommended citations from Redmond's surface PCS due to mounting concerns over reliability Consumer Reports says that a survey of 990,000 service owners has turned up a nasty streak of problems including the PCS suddenly freezing up Suddenly shutting down and problems with the touchcreen in fact in a pretty damning graphic Microsoft was at the bottom of a reliab ility chart below well pretty much everyone while apple is writing high in first place of course Microsoft isn't staying quiet on the subject claiming the consumer reports findings don't accurately reflect owner true experiences and ignore improvements they've made to the line of computers Microsoft has been working hard on creating a cohesive line of surface computers from tablets to laptops to an admittedly elegant desktop so this is definitely bad news for their efforts you can read more about what Consumer Reports has to say about the service computers at the link and get more Tech news updates at digitaltrends.com on our Facebook page and YouTube channel and be sure to check out Trends with benefits our live Roundtable podcast at 2 p.m. Pacific today where we'll be talking about the suddenly crowded world of streaming television thanks for watching we'll see you tomorrow\n"