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Microsoft rips the veil off its Windows 10 roadmap for the first time

Microsoft has published a roadmap that aims to offer some transparency on features currently in development for Windows 10.
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Spec Comparison: Huawei MateBook vs. Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

As the 2-in-1 market hots up, we compare new hardware shown at this year's tech expos; Samsung's TabPro S and Huawei's MateBook.
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NexDock laptop shell for smartphones raises $300K

The NexDock, a device that purports to turn your smartphone into a fully functional laptop, has achieved its crowdfunding goal of $300,000 on IndieGogo.
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Hack of mainstream radio station replaces broadcast with sexually explicit podcast

An audacious hack of transmission devices has caused nationally syndicated radio stations to air a podcast discussing a furry fetish.
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Get a sneak peek of VRMark with the latest 3DMark update

Futuremark has added two VR scenes from the upcoming VRMark in the latest update to its 3DMark benchmarking software.
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1Password set to be the first password manager for HoloLens

The developers at 1Password are hard at work to ensure that their product will be the first password manager released for HoloLens.
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Doom will receive three multiplayer DLC packs post-launch

Bethesda has announced that new maps, modes, and weaponry will be added to Doom in the months following its launch this May.
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Microsoft begins trialing Outlook Premium subscriptions

Outlook Premium is a new subscription service from Microsoft set to offer five customized email addressed for $3.99 per month.
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Microsoft brags about browser security at Edge Summit event

A year after its preview was launched, Microsoft's Edge browser has gone without any zero-day exploits, according to its creators.
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Make a working laptop with just a Raspberry Pi Zero and a Lapdock

Using only an outdated Motorola gadget and a $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, it's possible to create a fully-fledged laptop.
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This brilliant Lego PC case isn’t a novelty, it’s a technical marvel

This one-of-a-kind PC build uses 2,200 Lego bricks and a huge amount of technical know-how to produce a very special gaming rig.
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Acer offers LED-enhanced learning experience with new laptop

The TravelMate B117 sees Acer attempt to change the way students communicate with their teachers by replacing a raised hand with a single LED.
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Gamestop CEO hints at PlayStation VR delay

In a television appearance earlier this week, the CEO of GameStop seemed to let slip a potential delay for PlayStation VR.
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Windows 10 gets taskbar badge notifications in summer update

Microsoft software engineer Jen Gentleman has taken to Twitter to publicize the fact that Windows 10 will gain taskbar badge notifications this summer.
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Email scam Petya locks down PCs until a ransom is paid

A new piece of ransomware distributed via email is forcing victims to pay upwards of $400 to regain access to their computer.
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OS X 10.11.4 update might break FaceTime and iMessage

In the wake of the Apple event earlier this week, users are reporting issues logging into FaceTime and iMessage on OS X.
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Time has run out for Intel's 'tick-tock' CPU production plan

Intel has seemingly put at end to its longstanding tick-tock schedule of chip development and manufacturing.

Valve has plans to lower VR system requirements

Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, Valve's Alex Vlachos has detailed some of the efforts the company is making to make VR less hardware intensive.
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Microsoft elaborates on HoloLens pre-order process

Microsoft has offered up some new information on how pre-orders of the HoloLens Development Edition will be fulfilled.
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CTL introduces new Chromebook with innovative 360-degree hinge

CTL has detailed its J5 Chromebook, a cost-effective system aimed at schools and businesses that boasts a handy 360-degree hinge.
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Camera, controllers and minigame collection round out $500 PS VR bundle

Sony has announced a package deal that includes a camera, two Move controllers, and PlayStation VR Worlds, as well as the PlayStation VR headset.
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Windows 10 build finally brings extensions to Edge browser

The wait is finally over for Windows 10 Insiders eager to see how extensions work in the Edge Web browser.
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Company co-founder Steve Wozniak blasts the Apple Watch in AMA

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has offered up some criticism of the Apple Watch while responding to questions in a Reddit AMA.
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Google reflects on ‘man vs. machine’ Go series

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis ruminates on AlphaGo's huge win over Lee Sedol in last week's Go series.
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Kaspersky finds 1,200 versions of ‘Steam stealer’ malware

New research by Kaspersky finds 1,200 active versions of "Steam stealer" malware being sold as a means of gaining unlawful access to user accounts.
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Basemark and Crytek will release VR benchmark utility in June

Anyone trying to figure out whether their PC can handle VR content can have their questions answered by an upcoming utility called VRScore.
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Assassin’s Creed is coming to VR headsets for movie tie-in

Ubisoft has announced an Assassin's Creed VR experience set to tie-in to the feature film scheduled to release later this year.
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Sulon Q's VR headset, backed by AMD, hides PC hardware right in front of your eyes

The Sulon Q is a novel new VR device that houses a capable computer within the headset itself.
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Microsoft plans to use Minecraft to test our future robotic overlords

Starting this summer, researchers will be able to use Minecraft as a platform for experiments pertaining to artificial intelligence.
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Update: Google’s AlphaGo’s three-win streak is broken by Lee in the fourth game of the series

A Go grudge match gets underway today in South Korea, as internationally renowned pro Lee Se-dol prepares for round 2 against Google's AlphaGo AI.
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Illicit 3D scans of Nefertiti bust raise questions about digital art

Artists Nora Al-Badri and Jan Nikolai Nelles pulled off a plan to scan a bust of Nefertiti -- but new info suggests their actions may have been a front.
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EVE Online minigame helps with real-life medical research

Project Discovery, a new minigame being introduced to EVE Online, assists medical research into protein classification.
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IDC report suggests continued growth for detachables and Windows 10

A new report from the International Data Corporation suggests that detachable tablets will replace many traditional PCs in coming years.
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Total War: Warhammer specs revealed with new release date

Creative Assembly has detailed the requirements for its upcoming release, Total War: Warhammer, as well as its new release date.
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Researchers analyze lunchtime habits using Wi-Fi connection data

A team working at Swiss university EPFL have published details of a study that used Wi-Fi connection data to track pedestrian footfall around its campus.
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Comcast benefits from Oregon tax break intended for Google

Legislation passed in Oregon last year was intended to benefit Google, but seems to offer the greatest advantage to Comcast.
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Microsoft patent hints at AR/VR combination headset

A patent made public last month seems to suggest Microsoft is working on a headset that combines AR and VR functionality.
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Forza Motorsport 6 Apex brings the franchise to PC, for free

Microsoft has announced that Forza Motorsport 6 Apex will be available as a free download on Windows 10 this spring. It will include 63 cars and 20 tracks.