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The 5 weirdest cryptocurrencies

Forget Facebook: These are the 5 weirdest cryptocurrencies you can buy today

From the Tomagotchi-like blockchain game of breeding your own CryptoKitties to the cult-like following of the the playful Shiba Ina that grace Dogecoin, we've rounded up the top five weirdest, strangest, and most eccentric cryptocurrencies that you can have in your digital wallet.
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The ZenBook Pro Duo is a more practical take on dual-screen laptops

Asus is showing off a more practical way to approach dual-screen laptops by adding a screen next to the keyboard. In addition to updating the original ScreenPad on its VivoBook and ZenBook line, the company also showed off a massive 4K high resolution secondary panel on the new ZenBook Pro Duo.
Acer Predator XB3 Gaming Monitor review

How 5G networks will make low-latency game streaming a reality

Nvidia thinks the future of gaming is in the cloud, and to make that possible, faster mobile networks like 5G are needed. Though speed is just one part of the equation, mobile carriers are also focusing on lowering the latency to deliver a better user experience with mobile game streaming.
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An inside look at Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8cx, a revolutionary laptop processor

Surprisingly, the future of Windows isn’t steered by long-time Microsoft partners AMD or Intel. Instead, it’s Qualcomm, a veteran chip-maker with no PC experience, that’s proving a path forward in the post-PC era. Here's an inside look at the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx: Windows on ARM done right.
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Google takes on iPad Pro and Surface Pro with its new Pixel Slate

Google unveiled its new Chromebook device under its Pixel branding at a New York City event on October 9. The Pixel Slate is a new Chrome OS-powered tablet that comes with an optional keyboard cover. Designed for productivity and entertainment on the go, the Pixel Slate is Google's answer to Apple's iPad.
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How Razer forged the Blade 15, the slim gaming laptop nobody else could build

Razer proved that the right balance of performance, minimalism, and strong build quality is what gamers want, and this year, the company ushered in a new design with the Blade 15. We visited Razer's San Francisco headquarters to talk with Razer about the Blade 15 and what inspired its design.
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Samsung looks to woo gamers with Thunderbolt 3-equipped curved QLED monitor

Samsung announced a new QLED monitor at IFA 2018 that will please productivity users and gamers alike. The ultrawide and curved CJ79 is the first to arrive with Thunderbolt 3 support, providing more power and faster data throughput over a single cable than traditional USB-C displays.
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Lenovo’s keyboard-less Yoga Book now comes with dual screens

At IFA, Lenovo introduced a refreshed Yoga Book. Like its predecessor, the new Yoga Book C930 is aimed at note-takers and artists with digital stylus support. This year, Lenovo went all-in with the dual-screen laptop, replacing the keyboard for a secondary E-ink display.
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Nvidia is renting out its AI Superpod platform for $90K a month

Researchers will soon be able to access Nvidia's DGX supercomputer through an A.I.-as-a-service subscription for a more affordable $90,000-per-month fee.
Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

How to change the Wi-Fi channel on a router

Changing the Wi-Fi channel can help you get faster speeds and more reliable coverage without requiring new hardware.
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Netgear’s $1,500 Orbi mesh Wi-Fi 6E router promises double the speed

Netgear's quad-band Wi-Fi 6E Orbi mesh router promises speeds in excess of 10Gbps provided your Internet connection is fast enough to handle it.
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Obsbot Tiny review: An A.I. webcam mounted to a gimbal

Obsbot adds a gimbal to the Obsbot Tiny webcam, allowing you to create powerful sales pitch on videoconference calls.
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Eero Pro 6E review: Pro-level Wi-Fi for your whole home

Eero launched a new flagship Eero Pro 6E mesh Wi-Fi network alongside an advanced and affordable Eero Pro 6+.
Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at a display of brand new redesigned MacBook Air laptop during the WWDC22

WWDC 2022: iOS 16, iPadOS 16, watchOS 9, macOS Ventura, MacBook Air M2, and more

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A zero-day Google Chrome security flaw requires you to update now

Browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Opera, Brave, and Vivaldi that rely on Chromium will need to be updated immediately to stop hackers.
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New Chrome OS features make your Chromebook a better Windows replacement

Google is paving the way for more apps to make their way over to Chromebooks, after having brought support for Android apps previously. With the release of Chrome OS 67, Progressive Web Apps can now run on Chromebook hardware. The update will roll out to Chromebooks over the next several days.
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Wi-Fi 7 will bring 33 Gbps speeds to your home in 2023

Qualcomm expects that its partners will have routers and mesh systems in stores by 2024 with new Wi-Fi 7 chips and radios.
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Congress demands answers over Gmail fiasco, data collection on phones

Congress is now demanding answers from Apple and Google regarding data collection on iOS and Android devices. Both Apple CEO Tim Cook and Alphabet CEO Larry Page received letters from the Energy and Commerce Committee seeking explanations about how these devices use recorded audio and more.
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Instagram might become more like TikTok in an important way

Instagram is testing a full-screen Home feed as the Facebook-owned company mulls ripping off another TikTok feature.
Netgear's Nighthawk RAXE500 tri-band router.

How do you reset a Netgear router?

If your Netgear router isn't performing at its optimal level, you can try simple steps like restarting your network or restoring your router.
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Microsoft Edge’s free VPN may become its must-have feature

Microsoft's Edge browser may soon get a built-in VPN service to make it a more appealing choice over Google's popular Chrome.
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Meta wants its next VR headset to replace your laptop

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg doesn't expect investments in virtual and augmented reality to pay off until at least 2030.
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This half-sized portable monitor is unlike any you’ve ever seen

Asus is showing off a narrow portable display that looks like it could be a ScreenPad ripped right out of a ZenBook laptop.
HP's Envy Inspire 7900e comes with robust photo printing capabilities.

The 4 best home printers

If you have lots of photos you want to print or need to set up a home office, using one of the best home printers can make your life a lot easier.
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The Razer Keycap Upgrade Kit hands-on: Keyboard upgrades for the masses

Razer's new PBT Keycap Upgrade makes it easy to customize and personalize your keyboard by adding a pop of color.
Corsair One Pro i180 review

Corsair One Pro i180 review

With a modern 12-core Intel Core i9-9920X processor, Nvidia’s RTX 2080 Ti graphics, and 32GB of RAM, the Corsair One Pro is designed to woo creatives who demand more power from Apple’s Mac Pro. Like the Mac Pro, the best part of this PC is that it won’t take up much space on your desk.
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Logitech’s wireless G502 Lightspeed is faster than wired gaming mice

Logitech has upgraded its wired G502 Hero with wireless capabilities. The new G502 Lightspeed is a gaming mouse that outperforms wired rivals, delivering accurate tracking and low-latency response. With the optional wireless charging mouse pad, you never have to plug in the G502 Lightpseed to charge it.
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HP adds the beastly Nvidia RTX 3090 to its new Omen 30L gaming desktop

HP's Omen 30L gaming desktop is getting a big refresh, and this year you can find Nvidia's insane RTX 3090 as the top option.
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Dell Inspiron 27 7790 all-in-one review: Half PC, half TV

Dell's Inspiron 27 7790 might not be a gaming PC in the traditional sense, but it still delivers a terrific gaming experience for console gamers who need a desktop for productivity work. Thanks to an HDMI input feature, you can use the 27-inch screen on the Inspiron to hook up an Xbox or PlayStation.
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AOPEN 32HC1QUR monitor review

AMD gamers with monitor envy can now experience some of the high-end monitor features experienced by G-Sync gamers with the AOPEN 32HC1QUR. This FreeSync gaming monitor supports fast refresh rates and response times, a curved panel for immersive gaming, and an affordable price tag.
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Free Starlink Wi-Fi could be coming to a flight near you

A partnership with Starlink could result in supercharged Wi-Fi speeds on board Hawaiian Airline flights.
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Dell’s small business deals drop up to 45 percent off XPS and Vostro desktops

Dell's desktop are now discounted by as much as 45% as part of the company's small business promotion. While most of the systems are geared toward the SMB market, with select OptiPlex, Precision, and Vostro systems on sale, the XPS Tower is also discounted, making it a good fit for office or home use.
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Microsoft deal takes up to $400 off select Surface Book 2 laptops

Microsoft's latest Surface Book 2 is now on sale with a deep $400 discount through the Microsoft Store. The sale applies to select 13.5- and 15-inch configuration of Microsoft's convertible laptop. After the discount, the price starts at $1,149, with a fully configured version going for $3,099.
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Amazon Prime Day discounts makes upgrading to RTX graphics even more affordable

Gamers looking for a bit of extra boost can save some money during Amazon's Prime Day event by upgrading their graphics cards. Amazon is offering sales — taking as much as 17% off the list price — of high-end RTX graphics cards. You can choose between the RTX 2080 Ti, RTX 2080, or RTX 2070.