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Raspberry Pi 3 packs new features with low price of $35

The latest iteration of the Raspberry Pi brings a host of upgrades over its predecessor, while maintaining its bargain price point.
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HP CEO claims Window 10 isn’t driving demand for hardware

Speaking to analysts this week, the CEO of HP has argued that Windows 10 hasn't done as much to stimulate hardware sales as was expected.
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Major exploit found in Microsoft’s EMET anti-malware utility

Security firm FireEye has detailed an exploit that can be used to disable the security protections offered up by Microsoft's EMET utility.
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Another week, another Windows 10 build, and more bug fixes

Microsoft has started distributing build 14271 to users on the fast ring of its Insider program.
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Gigabyte fields new P57 line of high-end gaming laptops

With commendable specs and an attractive physical design, the P57 series might be Gigabyte's inroad into further success with gaming hardware.
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Find out if your rig is Vive-ready with the SteamVR Performance Test

Anyone waiting patiently for the HTC Vive can now use the SteamVR Performance Test tool to see if their PC is up to the task.
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MacBook Pro owners affected by video issues given extension

Apple has announced plans to extend the program that offers free repairs to users affected by widespread MacBook Pro video issues.
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Microsoft claims new update fixes Surface power issues

After widespread complaints of power issues, Microsoft has distributed a new update that seems to solve many problems.
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Buy a game on Xbox, get a copy for Windows – if Microsoft’s cross-buy works out

Microsoft has big plans to make more Xbox One games available on Windows 10 PCs thanks to cross-buy promotions.
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FCC eyes data collection for next Net neutrality battle

Data collection practices seem to be the next major point of contention for the FCC, ISPs, and mobile data carriers.
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Dude, you’re getting some bling! Dell’s XPS 13 goes gold

A special gilded version of Dell's XPS 13 was as attention-grabbing as anything on the catwalk when it was unveiled at an event earlier this week.
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KING 5 is the first broadcaster to own Microsoft’s Surface Hub

Seattle NBC affiliate KING 5 will be the first broadcaster to implement Microsoft's massive touch-enabled Surface Hub.
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Anti-Adblock Killer heralds next stage in ad blocking arms race

A new browser extension allows users to circumvent efforts made by sites to curb the usage of AdBlock software.
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Immersit puts hydraulics on your couch, turning any movie into a Disney World ride

A new device known as Immersit augments your couch to provide an extra level of immersion to movies and video games.
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VTech waves off security responsiblity after major 2015 breach

Children's toy manufacturer VTech is being criticized for anti-consumer changes to its app store terms and conditions.
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Kaspersky fingers ‘Poseidon’ for attacks dating back to 2001

Security experts at Kaspersky Lab have pieced together a series of attacks perpetrated by a group or individual referred to as "Poseidon."
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Afraid your ancient PC can't handle the Rift? Oculus Ready PC pre-orders start next week

Oculus elaborates on Oculus Ready PCs and hardware bundles from Dell, Alienware and Asus.
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Utah’s proposed anti-doxxing law draws criticism

New legislature being proposed in Utah could help cut down on doxxing, but critics maintain that it's far from a perfect solution.
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Mozilla drops ‘Train Model,’ shifts Firefox to a flexible release schedule

Mozilla has announced that its Firefox browser will follow a flexible update schedule, effective from June 2016.
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EVE Online spin-off Dust 541 set for closure, but will live on through PC successor

CCP Games has confirmed that Dust 514 will shut down in May, but the studio has plans for a new multiplayer FPS to be released for the PC.
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Research firm Gartner predicts bright future for VR hardware

Market research firm Gartner predicts strong growth for the nascent VR technology over the next two years.
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Chrome Web app search listings put malicious apps first

Google's Chrome Web Store is coming under fire for a quirk that allows malicious apps to be erroneously placed above legitimate search results.
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Skyrmions could be the path to faster, denser hard drives

Research on skyrmions suggests that the vortex-shaped particles could potentially be used in denser, faster storage.
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Dell’s super-thin Latitude 2-in-1s hit retail with USB Type-C, 4K resolution

The Latitude-branded hybrids announced by Dell at CES last month are now officially on sale. They start at $750 for the 5000, and $1,049 for the 7000.
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Apple poaches VR and AR experts to build a massive virtual reality team, report claims

Apple may soon make its own virtual reality headset, rumors hint. The company is reportedly assembling a major VR team.
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Leak reveals Samsung’s two flagship ultrawide monitors coming later this year

Samsung plans to release new 30-inch and 35-inch ultrawide monitors before the end of 2016.
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PC port of Rise of the Tomb Raider requires a potent rig

A new report from Digital Foundry suggests that the PC version of Rise of the Tomb Raider requires some serious specs.
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Join 'Division Zero' with new mouse and keyboard from Das Keyboard

Das Keyboard is stepping into the video game peripheral market with an appealing keyboard and mouse combination.
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Microsoft offers premium Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

Some high-end options sure to please power users join a gold Surface Pen in a slate of new product releases from Microsoft.
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Before robots get smarter, they must learn to say ‘no’

In research labs around the world, scientists and engineers are trying to figure out what needs to be on an artifical intelligence's basic curriculum.
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AMD’s Zen processors set for high-end hardware in late 2016

AMD CEO Lisa Su has confirmed that the company's Zen processors will be implemented in high-end desktops in the later part of this year.
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Acer’s updated Chromebook 11 has a beautiful IPS display for just $180

The new iteration of Acer's Chromebook 11 is now available to purchase, offering an IPS display and access to the Chrome OS at a budget-friendly price.
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Geekbench benchmark appears to be new MacBook Pro, but it’s probably just a Hackintosh

Benchmark reports on a system purported to be a pre-release version of a MacBook Pro using a Skylake processor are now thought to have been faked.
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Survey shows Windows 10 is popular and well regarded

New data from market research firm IDC suggests users are flocking to Windows 10 and enjoying the experience.
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Asus fields four new motherboards for 2016

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has detailed some of its motherboards set to be released in early 2016.
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Windows Authenticator beta spotted on the Windows Store

A beta version of the Windows Authenticator app currently being tested internally at Microsoft has been spotted on the Windows store.
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Google leans into virtual reality by naming new Clay Bavor new VP

With Virtual Reality on the horizon, Google is ready to unite Cardboard and Magic Leap under the guidance of its new Vice President of Virtual Reality.
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Comcast doesn't like its customers using their own routers, and it's fighting back

Reports from Comcast customers indicate that the company is injecting ads into web content being viewed on any network that uses a third-party router.
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