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Could Intel’s next-gen ‘Bay Trail’ Atom processor save new Windows 8 tablets?

At IDF 2013, Intel discussed the upcoming quad-core Atom chips that will be powering the next wave of Windows 8 tablets, which will arrive later this year.
Computing News

Samsung’s 13-inch Series 9 Premium Ultrabook with 1080p HD display now available for $1,400

Samsung updates its premium 13-inch Series 9 Ultrabook with a 1080p full HD non-touch display, an Intel Core i7 processor, 128GB SSD, and W8 for $1,400.
Computing Products

Samsung accidentally leaks $1,200 Windows 8 ATIV Book 6 for the U.S.

Hinting at a new naming structure for its W8 laptops, a yet-to-be-announced "ATIV Book 6" laptop was pulled from Samsung's website after a brief leak today.
Computing Products
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Toshiba’s rumored Protege Z10t Ultrabook with detachable screen shows up at IDF 2013

Intel SVP Kirk Skaugen gave one lucky news outlet an overview of what an "Ultrabook Detachable" looks like on a Toshiba device that may be the Protege Z10t.
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Mac OS X Mountain Lion code hints that new Macs will support Gigabit Wi-Fi

A 9to5Mac reader spotted mentions of "802.11ac" in the Mac OS X Mountain Lion code for developers, which suggests next-gen Macs will support Gigabit Wi-Fi.
Computing Products

Leaked screenshots reveal Microsoft accounts will get two-step authentication

Microsoft may be adding two-step authentication to its accounts, requiring users to enter a code from its Authenticator app in addition to entering a login.
Computing News

Intel’s next-gen Thunderbolt doubles in speed, supports 4K

Intel showed off its new Thunderbolt design, codenamed "Falcon Ridge," which can move 4K videos at 20Gbps and be plugged into a 4K monitor at the same time.
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Ubuntu now available on Dell’s Alienware X51 gaming rig, starts at $600

Dell is offering PC gamers the option of either Ubuntu or Windows as an operating system on the Alienware X51 console-like, gaming PC for the living room.
Computing Products

G-Tech launches G-Drive Thunderbolt-powered external hard drives and docks

At the NAB Show in Las Vegas, G-Technology introduced a slew of 4K-ready storage solutions for consumers and professionals that use Thunderbolt and USB 3.0.
Computing News

Turn your Raspberry Pi into a retro DOS game console

Turn your Raspberry Pi computer into a DOS (and SNES) gaming console that can play all your old games by following these instructions from Coding Epiphany.
Computing News

Schematic Prints turns your first computer and video game console into works of art

City Prints is offering gadget maps of the Apple I, Apple II, Atari, Commodore 64, Sega Genesis, and Nintendo as art that you can use to decorate your wall.
Computing News

Digital Public Library of America launches April 18, API hacks welcomed

The Digital Public Library of America will be a free, online portal to all the print books, manuscripts, magazines, and digital texts from select libraries.
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Windows RT devices getting price cuts, but not Microsoft’s Surface RT

From knocking $50 off the Dell XPS 10 to $220 off the Asus VivoTab RT, Windows RT tablet manufacturers are starting to slash prices on RT devices.
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That is Cray: photographer documents the building of a supercomputer in 1986

In a new exhibit at Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center entitled, you can get a glimpse of the people and town that put Cray supercomputers together.
Computing News

Microsoft launches ‘Chinese Edition’ Surface Pro with Office Home & Student 2013 preloaded

Microsoft introduced a special-edition Surface Pro to China that comes with an Intel processor, Windows 8, and Office Home & Students 2013 preloaded.
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Microsoft’s Windows Blue update rumored to be named ‘Windows 8.1’

According to ZDNet's sources, the Windows 8 refresh codenamed Blue could be called "Windows 8.1," as seen in an early leaked screenshot of build 9375.
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Nvidia intros new GeForce GT 700M GPUs for laptops, now with 15 percent more power

Nvidia is launching five new GeForce discrete graphics processors for laptops that will complement the new (and third-generation Ivy Bridge) Intel chips.
Computing News

IBM’s Roadrunner supercomputer hits early retirement due to power usage

After 5 years, the Los Alamos National Laboratory has pulled the plug on the IBM-built supercomputer Roadrunner as it has become too much of a power hog.
Computing News

Hollow fiber-optic cables make 10 Terabyte-per-second Internet possible

If you think FiOS is fast, you'll be wowed by these Internet speeds that run near the speed of light. A new design moves data at 10 Terabytes-per-second.
Computing News

Ouya console shipping to Kickstarter backers with 104 games, available in stores June 4

Ouya's Kickstarter backers will be getting their hands on the console first, as the company already started shipping to backers on March 28 with 104 games.
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Vizio refreshes its Thin + Light laptops and All-in-Ones with touch and Gigabit Wi-Fi

Vizio today announced pricing and availability for its updated line of Thin + Light laptops (now with full HD touchscreens) and its new AiO Touch PCs.
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Apple’s 13-inch Retina MacBook Pro drops to $1,300 at MacConnection

MacConnection has the Retina MacBook Pro on sale for $1,300, which is $200 cheaper than if you were to order the same laptop today from Apple.
Computing News

Razer Edge gaming tablet shipping pre-loaded with Valve’s Steam software

Today at GDC in San Francisco, Razer announced that Valve's Steam software will come preloaded on the Edge and Edge Pro Windows 8 tablets.
Computing News

Microsoft granted 3 design patents for Surface keyboard

Microsoft has been granted three design patents that protect the look and layout of the connectors that help the Surface and keyboard "click" together.
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Google’s 4G LTE Chromebook Pixel is coming on April 8 for $1,450

If you've been eyeing the premium version of Google's recent Chromebook, the 4G LTE Pixel will be available April 8 for the low, low price of $1,450.
Computing News

InFocus’ BigTouch: a 55-inch Windows 8 all-in-one for a whopping $5,000

The 18-inch Dell XPS 18 is nothing compared to InFocus' huge, 55-inch BigTouch. This mammoth of an AiO computer has a hefty price tag of $5,000.
Computing News

FAA may soon allow use of approved electronic devices during take-off & landing

Sources say that the Federal Aviation Administration may becoming more lax on its rule of turning off all electronic devices during take-off and landing.
Computing News

Apple tweaks Retina MacBook Pro tagline thanks to Chromebook Pixel

Thanks to the Chromebox Pixel, Apple can't claim its Retina MacBook Pros are "the highest-resolution notebook ever," forcing a change in advertising.
Computing

Google bringing super-fast Fiber Internet service to Olathe, Kansas

After rolling out Google Fiber to Kansas City, Google will be bringing its ultra fast broadband Internet network to the city of Olathe, Kansas.
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China building its own Ubuntu-based national operating system

As part of China's five-year plan to promote open source software, the Chinese government chose Canonical's Ubuntu to build a state-endorsed OS.
Computing News

Princess Zelda is the hero in this ‘The Legend of Zelda’ mod

In a gender-reversal of the classic Nintendo franchise, designer Kenna W hacks 'The Legend of Zelda' by making Princess Zelda the hero who saves Link.
Computing News

The $3,500 Modbook Pro is a MacBook Pro in a 13.3-inch OS X tablet

Looking for something more powerful than an iPad, but more mobile than a laptop? For $3,500, you can buy the Modbook, an Intel-powered OS X-running tablet.
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Microsoft urges Windows 7 users to install Service Pack 1 before April 9

Microsoft is winding down free support for Windows 7 so users are urged to install the one and only Service Pack 1 before April 9, 2013.
Computing News

Lenovo’s updated ThinkPad T431s Ultrabook is thinner and tougher, starts at $950

Lenovo refreshes its T-Series with the ThinkPad T431s Ultrabook, which has been redesigned with a larger TouchPad and thinner bezel, thanks to user input.
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