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Did Twitter tell Dataminr to stop feeding intelligence agencies?

It's being reported that Twitter has banned Dataminr from supplying its services to intelligence agencies.
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May the force be with Respawn Entertainment as it develops this new game

Respawn Entertainment's Stig Asmussen has announced that the studio has been tasked with the development of a new Star Wars game.
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Your PC will stop nagging you about upgrading to Windows 10 on July 29

Anyone who has been badgered by their PC to upgrade to Windows 10 will be happy to know these messages will stop in a few months' time.
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Chinese computer manufacturers want to get in on gaming

Several major Chinese manufacturers are reportedly preparing to release budget-friendly gaming laptops.
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Missouri lawmaker sneaks broadband provision into traffic bill

A bill intended to ban traffic stop quotas is causing controversy, thanks to the late addition of an amendment relating to broadband internet access.
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Disney scanner identifies devices from electromagnetic signals

A research team working at Disney's research labs has found that every electronic device has its own unique electromagnetic signature.
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New technique fools your brain to make VR more immersive

By manipulating the way the player perceives their surroundings, researchers might have found the best way to interact with VR experiences.
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Google pledges $250,000 to help Flint battle back

As the city of Flint continues to feel the effects of its ongoing water crisis, Google pledges $250K to help deal with the situation.
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IBM is offering you the reins of its quantum computer

A new online service announced by IBM offers students, researchers and hobbyists the chance to test drive its quantum computer.
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New version of malware uses ‘God Mode’ to hide from Windows users

God Mode has been an undocumented Windows feature since Vista, but now a new version of malware is using the same technique to prey on users.
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Ported versions of utilities on Windows Store suggest Microsoft is testing Centennial

Some classic Windows utilities have been showing up on the Windows Store as Microsoft tests its Project Centennial app converter.
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Fallout 4 gets Oculus Rift support thanks to open-source project

Vireio Perception is an open-source VR injection driver used to make standard games play nicely with VR hardware.
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Windows 10 adoption slows to a crawl

Research from NetMarketShare indicates that the number of new Windows 10 users is decreasing over time.
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Are Sofia and Broxton just the first casualties in an Intel Atom cull?

Intel has announced plans to kill off Sofia and Broxton, prompting speculation that the Atom line might be on its way out.
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Here's how Anonymous hacking group members act out a political flame war

As election season causes tension among Anonymous members, some members are pinning the blame on government impostors.
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Google finally dumped its $1,000 Chromebook Pixel

The $999 version of Google's Pixel Chromebook is now listed as "no longer available for sale" on the company's web storefront.
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Fathom Neural Compute Stick makes deep learning possible for $100

Movidius has unveiled the first discrete deep learning accelerator, the Fathom Neural Compute Stick.

Rainbow Six: Siege may compromise IP addresses during online play

Ubisoft has come under fire from Rainbow Six: Siege players in relation to a major security flaw affecting the online multiplayer mode.
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Half-terabyte drive heads up Sandisk's refreshed Z410 line

The entry-level Z410 line of SSDs now features a 480GB version, as Sandisk reshuffles its array of storage options.
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Dropbox app receives update alongside Windows 10 launch

A new update to the Dropbox app brings its UI in line with Windows 10, but it's not ready to be made universal just yet.
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Third-party Minecraft community lost 7 million user passwords, and didn’t inform users

Minecraft community Lifeboat has been hit by a major security breach, affecting millions of user accounts.
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Kaspersky battles back against CryptXXX ransomware

Users affected by the CryptXXX ransomware can now download a free utility from Kaspersky to counteract the attack.
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Latest Windows 10 build improves Cortana, command prompt and battery life

Build 14332 is now available to users enrolled in the Insider program, just days after the release of Build 14328.
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Asus wants your rig to be Beyond VR Ready to unlock its true potential

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has launched a new program targeted at consumers who want the very best of VR: Beyond VR Ready.
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Snowden accused of accelerating adoption of encryption

The Director of National Intelligence argues that Snowden's whistleblowing prompted an increase in public usage of encryption methods.
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Oculus Rift bundles reportedly shipping faster than solo headset

Consumers waiting on delayed Oculus Rift pre-orders have found a novel method of jumping the queue.
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Open-source code leaks indicate arrival of Google Play Store on Chromebooks

There's new evidence that Chromebooks will soon be able to download apps via the Google Play Store.
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How the DMCA silences cybersecurity experts, and makes all of us more vulnerable

The DMCA is about more than just YouTube takedowns, and its effect on vital security research could have consequences for the public.
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Strong Surface sales highlighted in Microsoft earnings report

New earnings results from Microsoft emphasize the continued success of the Surface brand.
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Federal judge voices concerns over FBI and NSA surveillance

Recently released comments from a federal court judge criticize surveillance excesses by the NSA and the FBI.
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Researchers discover your PC’s RAM is even easier to hack than thought

New research suggests that the Rowhammer exploit could be executed via Web apps and malicious video files.
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Featured-packed Eizo Foris gaming monitor offers FreeSync controls

The upcoming Eizo Foris FS2735 offers players a method of specifying their preferred FreeSync refresh rate.
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Sony wants 500,000 players to try PlayStation VR in 2016

If you're looking to test out PlayStation VR for yourself ahead of its October release, it seems that Gamestop will be the place to go.
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Windows Store apps can now have their own Insider ring

Developers with apps on the Windows Store can new use package flights to distribute test versions to specific sets of users.
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Is Apple finally changing the name of OS X?

OS X has been the label for Apple's Mac operating system for more than a decade, but it seems that the company is mulling a rebranding.
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Google Chrome 50 ditches support for Windows XP and Vista

The latest version of Google Chrome marks the end of updates and security fixes for Windows XP and Vista.
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InFocus offers up a sub-$200 PC that fits in your pocket

The Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Pro weighs less than a pound, but functions just like a regular desktop — just add a monitor and an input method.
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Where’s the bottom? PC sales continue to plummet in 2016

New data from Gartner illustrates a worldwide growth slowdown in traditional PC sales, as manufacturers scramble for the next big thing.