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Dave LeClair

Dave LeClair

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Dave LeClair has been writing about tech and gaming since 2007. He's covered events, hosted podcasts, created videos, and done pretty much anything else you can think of.

Oculus Rift

Oculus Rift will cost at least $300 when it releases in Q1 2016

While the exact price isn't known yet, Nate Mitchell did reveal that the consumer version of the headset will cost "at least $300."
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Fable Legends DirectX 12 benchmarks show the future of PC gaming

The future of PC gaming is shown with Fable Legends DirectX 12 benchmark tests.
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Oculus takes to the stage to announce Minecraft support, Oculus Platform, and more

Oculus announced that the Windows 10 version of Minecraft is coming to Oculus Rift.
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Console versions of Arkham Knight get new DLC while PC version still broken

Warner Bros. is releasing new DLC for the console version of Batman: Arkham Knight while the PC version is still quite messed up.
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New Might & Magic Heroes VII trailer tells all

New trailer for Might & Magic Heroes VII breaks down many key aspects of the game including factions, game length, and more.
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Windows 10’s translator app available in beta on the Windows Store right now

Microsoft has finally put the beta of its Translator app for Windows 10 on the Windows Store for download.
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Windows XP won’t die in Eastern Europe, where a shocking number of businesses still use it

Windows XP just won't go away, with some Eastern European countries still looking at a 41 percent usage rate in the business sector.
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Xerox PARC creates computer chip that explodes on command

Like something from science fiction, Xerox PARC has built a chip that will self-destruct.
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Looks like Dell has new XPS 12 with detachable keyboard dock and 4K screen

A new leak suggests that Dell will launch a new XPS 12 with detachable keyboard, 4K screen, thin bezel, stylus support, and more.
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Thunderbolt 3 on the way to desktops with the Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 TH motherboard

Intel's new Thunderbolt 3 is coming to desktop enthusiasts in the form of the Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 TH motherboard.
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While still not perfect, Arkham Knight PC patch makes some needed improvements

The list of items to fix remains long, but the interim patch for Arkham Knight on PC has definitely fixed some of the game's issues.
Google Chrome Battery

Google’s update 45 for Chrome is all about speed and memory

Google has updated Chrome with performance improvements and better RAM management.
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Logitech’s new Bluetooth keyboard can quickly switch between up to three devices

Logitech is aiming to help creatives work anywhere with the introduction of the new K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard and M535 Bluetooth Mouse.
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MSI brings Skylake to its line of high-end gaming laptops

MSI is doing a refresh of its gaming laptops, adding Skylake processors to five different models.
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Western Digital makes big changes to My Cloud OS and My Cloud Mirror

Western Digital's goal of making NAS at home easy takes a step forward with big updates to its My Cloud OS and My Cloud Mirror, enabling automatic syncing.
Guild Wars Killing

No longer just free of subscription, Guild Wars 2 client now free to download

Guild Wars 2 is not completely free to play, lacking both a monthly subscription and fee to download the client.
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Wanna store half a terabyte of photos? You can with this MicroSD card … ‘technically’

Microdia claims it will release the biggest MicroSD card we've seen thus far, the 512GB Xtra Elite. But the company has missed its own release deadlines.
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No longer in November, XCOM 2 pushed back to February 2016

XCOM 2, originally set to release sometime in November of this year, has been pushed back to February 5, 2016.
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Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 Insider Preview build 10532 with improved context menus and more

The latest Windows 10 build adds an improved look and feel to the context menu and public feedback, but otherwise just squashes bugs and makes small tweaks.
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AT&T is injecting ads into its Wi-Fi hotspots without user permission

There's no such thing as free Wi-Fi, and AT&T is getting paid by injecting ads into users' Internet browsing traffic, including ads for their own service.
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Upcoming GTA 5 mod makes the game nearly photo-realistic

It's not available yet, but the new ToddyEnhancer mod will have you wondering if you're playing GTA V or watching a live-action movie version.
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Shaky internet? Have someone else upload your files to Google’s Cloud Storage platform

If you've got data but don't want to wait for it to upload over your slow connection, you can use a third-party service to upload to Google Cloud.
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Asus brings Braswell processor to its fanless EeeBox E410 mini PC

The new Asus EeeBox E410 Mini-PC, which is coming soon, features an Intel Braswell Processor.
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Intel shows us its vision for 2-in-1 ultrabooks in the future

Intel took to its Developer Forum to show off an interesting concept for a 2-in-1.
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Dell releases beastly Alienware 18 gaming laptop

Dell has just released its most powerful gaming laptop ever in the Alienware 18.
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Insiders gain new features in Windows 10 build 10525

Windows 10 Insiders are getting a new build with color options and memory improvements.
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Games with SafeDisc or Securom DRM won’t run on Windows 10

Some old disc-based games can't run on Windows 10 because of SafeDisc Or Securom DRM.
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World’s first VR entertainment facility opens in Australia

Zero Latency's new facility aims to make immersive VR experiences accessible to everyone.
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Star Citizen’s Arena Commander module free this weekend

Crowd-funding behemoth Star Citizen is offering free access to its Arena Commander module this weekend.
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Hidden “very high quality” option available in Windows 10 Xbox streaming

What everyone thought was the highest quality for Xbox streaming in Windows 10 actually wasn't.
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Hold onto your hat: Verizon tests 10Gbps fiber Internet system

Though not coming anytime soon, the future is looking faster with Verizon testing fiber-based Internet technology that would rival Google Fiber's offering
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Intel’s Compute Stick will soon come with Windows 10 pre-installed

It looks like Intel is launching a new model of its Compute Stick with Windows 10 installed.
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Noon VR: Another smartphone-based VR headset enters the fray

Noon VR is yet another affordable smartphone-based virtual reality headset. Priced at $89, it competes with other low-cost sets, like Google Cardboard.
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Microsoft offering free 90-day trial of Windows 10 to entice reluctant converts

Microsoft is looking to tempt corporations to upgrade to Windows 10 with 90-day Enterprise trials.