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Mozilla is shutting down Persona login service due to lack of interest

Firefox developer Mozilla has announced that its Persona authentication service will be discontinued in November.
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Watch out, Rift! HTC Vive pre-orders open on February 29

HTC CEO Cher Wang has confirmed that Vive pre-orders will open next month.
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Virtual reality is big at CES 2016, but the future remains uncertain

While VR headsets are making headlines at CES 2016, it's still not clear whether there's a large enough audience to make these devices a success.
Computing

Ubisoft reveals Far Cry Primal system requirements

Far Cry fans looking forward to Stone Age spin-off Primal can now check whether their rig is ready for the game.
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TP-Link reveals the world’s first WiGig router at CES 2016

A new router from TP-Link is set to be the first device of its kind to offer WiGig support, among a host of other attractive features.
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Intel to Chinese electronics company Xiaomi: Let’s make a deal

Reports indicate that Intel is offering a free Atom processor to Chinese smartphone giant Xiaomi with the purchase of a Core i7.
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Public pre-orders for Razer’s OSVR headset are now open

Razer has announced that public pre-orders for its Open Source Hacker Development Kit 1.3 are now open.
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HTC unveils its second Vive VR headset, and it has a camera on it

HTC has officially unveiled the Vive Pre, the second generation of the company's virtual reality headset.
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New Alienware 13-inch is the first gaming laptop with OLED

Alienware has announced a new gaming notebook that's pitched as the first system of its kind to boast an OLED display.
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High-end laptops and hybrids headline CES 2016 for Dell

Dell has detailed upcoming additions to its Latitude line of computer hardware, including high-spec business laptops, and some new 2-in-1 hybrids.
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Asus announces new ROG monitors and a desktop designed for VR

Asus has announced new monitors, a new desktop and a new graphics card dock as part of its Republic of Gamers line.
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Samsung announces portable, durable Chromebook 3

Samsung has announced the next entry in its line of Chromebooks, which boasts an enhanced keyboard and better battery life.
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Gene Roddenberry's floppy disk stash decrypted after 30 years

A collection of nearly 200 floppy disks belonging to Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry has been unscrambled after being unreadable for over 30 years.
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John Romero explains how a Super Mario Bros. 3 PC clone changed games forever

The PC port of Super Mario Bros. 3 was never released — but it continues to have an impact on the video games of today.
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Finalized Oculus Rift hardware, and SDK 1.0, will be distributed to developers this week

Oculus announces that finalized hardware is about to be distributed to developers, and version 1.0 of the Rift SDK should release this week.
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Google will stamp down on SHA-1 security certificates in 2016

Google has announced that its Chrome browser will block sites using SHA-1 security certificates issued after January 1, 2016.
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TSMC is assessing how to implement EUV at 5nm

As engineers around the world attempt to counteract Moore's Law, TSMC confirms that research in 5nm production is underway.
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GPUOpen puts game developers in control of system hardware

AMD is spreading the love with new open source tools, closer integration with developers, and even increased Linux support.
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Xiaomi’s upcoming laptop may slash prices with older hardware

Reports indicate that Xiaomi will use older components to ensure its upcoming laptop can maintain a competitive price point.
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Xbox chief Phil Spencer explains the partnership between Oculus and Microsoft

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has given some more insight into the relationship between Microsoft and Oculus.
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Here’s the five big Oculus Connect 2 announcements you should know about

The Oculus Connect 2 conference offered plenty of new intel on the leading force in virtual reality — here are the best bits.
Phones Computing
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Grief is no game, but one developer used virtual reality to defeat it

Meet the man who created a virtual reality experience to help with the grieving process.
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Is virtual virtually here? Valve is shipping SteamVR headsets to developers

Valve takes the next step in bringing VR to the masses by circulating development kits for its Vive headset to developers.
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VRGO wants you to control VR headsets with the seat of your pants

The VRGO is a gaming chair that offers control and comfort to users as they experience the best of virtual reality.
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Mac users can now access the Windows 10 Technical Preview with Parallels 10 update

Mac users looking for a taste of the next iteration of Windows can do just that thanks to a new update to Parallels Desktop 10.
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XCOM 2’s PC requirements look forgiving

Firaxis has shared system requirements for XCOM 2, the sequel to 2012's hit strategy reboot.
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Cougar launches an attack on the gaming keyboard market

A new keyboard from German manufacturer Cougar offers gamers top-tier precision in an attractive package.
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New Chromebox from Asus packs 5th-gen Intel processor for $199

The latest model of the Asus Chromebox will retail for $199 and boasts a significant update to speacs over its predecessor.
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Brighten up your day – and gaming PC – with Thermaltake's new RGB LED liquid cooler

A new line of liquid coolers from Thermaltake lets users to make their rig a little more colorful and keep it cool at the same time. 
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Microsoft’s Surface just outsold the iPad in online sales

A potent month of sales in October saw the Surface outpace the iPad, according to the figures contained in a new report.
Tablets Computing
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Cambridge University sets up new center for AI research

A $15 million grant will allow Cambridge University to open the pioneering Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence.
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Users maintain that MacBooks are more reliable than Windows laptops

A new survey undertaken by Consumer Reports puts the Apple MacBook far ahead of the competition on issues like system reliability.
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HGST introduces a second, quicker 10TB helium-filled drive

As hard drive technology continues to evolve, HGST unveils its latest helium-filled storage solution, which can hit speeds up to 249 megabytes per second. 
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'Special announcement' from Oculus VR scheduled for Thursday's Game Awards

Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey will be in attendance at The Game Awards on Thursday to make a 'special announcement.'
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An unofficial app will soon let you stream PS4 games to your PC

A third party effort might soon bring PlayStation 4 remote play functionality to the PC.
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Microsoft adds 35,000 traffic cameras to Bing Maps

New functionality for Microsoft's Bing Maps service allows users to check on traffic conditions in real time.
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Update: Some Dell computers have vulnerable HTTPS credential, removal instructions issued

It's being reported that Dell systems are shipping with a potentially major security flaw regarding an exploitable "eDellRoot" HTTPS credential.
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G.Skill’s new Trident RAM hits absurd speeds

Taiwanese RAM manufacturer G.Skill has announced the Trident Z, an impressive memory kit capable of speed up to 4,133 MT/s.
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