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The script for the pilot episode of Netflix’s ‘Witcher’ is finished

Netflix has secured the rights to produce a show based on Andrzej Sapkowski's series of books known as The Witcher Saga. The script for the show's pilot has also been completed.
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Oculus VR’s Rift Core 2.0 update is now available to everyone

Oculus VR has made its Rift Core 2.0 update easier to access alongside some quality of life improvements.
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CPU, APU, WTF? A guide to AMD’s processor lineup

AMD CPUs are a much better choice today than they were a few years ago. Ryzen changed the entire lineup forever.
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Fox moves away from Sega for next Alien game set in persistent universe

FoxNext's newly acquired Cold Iron Studios is set to develop a brand new game in the Alien universe set in a persistent world.
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Leaked Nvidia GTX 1050 Max-Q cards could target Intel AMD combo chips

The new Nvidia 10-series chip known as the 1050 Max-Q could help the green team combat the new Kaby Lake G combi chips.
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Still using Windows 8.1? You’re on your own now

Microsoft has officially ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1, meaning it will no longer receive patches or improvements.
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Are your pockets deep? Acer Predator Orion 9000 can push limits of gaming power

Acer's new Predator Orion 9000 can be whatever you want it to be, but if you have deep pockets, it could be the ultimate gaming system.
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Origin upgrades its towers of power to aluminum design, with a slew of options

Origin PC has introduced a trio of newly upgraded systems in the new year, offering tool-less side panels and free upgrade labor for life
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Intel’s new Realsense depth cameras work just as well outside as they do indoors

Intels' new Realsense D415 and D4345 depth-sensing cameras should work just as well outdoors as they do inside.
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Dell’s customizable Inspiron Gaming Desktop has something for all types of gamers

The new Dell Inspiron gaming desktop and Alienware Command Center offer customization in droves for gamers who love to tweak.
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Steelseries’ TrueMove3+ optical sensor debuts on Rival 600 gaming mouse

The new Steelseries Rival 600 gaming mouse made its first appearance at CES 2018, sporting a brand new TrueMove3+ sensor setup.
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Acer’s new laptops include a liquid-cooled 2-in-1, $250 fanless Chromebook

Acer has something for you at CES 2018, with brand new versions of its Swift 7 laptop, and a Switch 7 2-in-1 that includes Nvidia graphics.
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Cherry MX Board Silent is a super quiet mechanical keyboard

Cherry has a new quiet keyboard, the MX Board Silent. It uses its own 'silent' switches and has 14 key N-key rollover.
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Netgear’s new Nighthawk switch still looks like a stealth bomber

Netgear has debuted a new Nighthawk S8000 switch at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, offering a few fun features.

Dangerous security flaw discovered in smart commercial dishwasher

A bug in a smart commercial dishwasher has been found that could potentially provide an attack vector for a local network.
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Samsung’s Notebook 9’s S Pen challenges Google and Apple, sans batteries

Samsung's new Notebook 9 S Pen could be the most advanced stylus yet, with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, no batteries required.
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Disney’s Magic Bench brings animated characters to life, no AR goggles needed

Disney will show off its Magic Bench augmented reality platform at this months' SIGGRAPH show in Los Angeles.
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Twitch takes on Chess Grandmaster: 6,000 gamers beat chess champion on third try

A 6,000-strong Twitch audience managed to defeat a Chess grandmaster in one game out of three, which is quite a serious achievement.
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Destiny’s ‘The Dawning’ holiday event is live now in ‘Destiny 2’

The first seasonal event for Destiny 2, the wintry "The Dawning," begins December 19, letting you throw snowballs at everyone.
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Corsair’s Bulldog 2.0 to keep new-generation CPUs chilly

Corsair's new version of its Bulldog compact living-room PC will come fitted with a new Z270 MSI motherboard.
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The official YouTube VR app is here … with mixed results

Google has launched the official YouTube VR app into Steam Early Access, but a number of early testers are not happy.
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Apple embraces VR video with 360-degree and 8K support for Final Cut Pro X

Apple has added support for 360-degree video to Final Cut Pro X, along with new color grading tools and support for HDR.
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Relax like a badass feline with a Microsoft Ninja Cat-themed wallpaper

The Microsoft Ninja Cat is back and he's the star of a new wallpaper collection for Windows 10 called the Holiday Escape.
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Fox is building a massive, free-roaming VR Alien experience

Fox is building a virtual reality experience based on the Alien franchise, where players can walk and shoot in VR.
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Facebook wants the world’s developers to help it beat Snapchat in the AR race

The Facebook AR Studio is now open to anyone to use, with Facebook looking to leverage its billions of users to take on Snapchat.
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Bag some high-end VR this holiday season with the $350 Oculus Rift deal

The Oculus Rift is back on sale at its Black Friday price, meaning you can pick one up with motion controllers for as little as $350.
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Microsoft’s quantum computing devkit exists — whether you look or not

Microsoft has made its quantum development kit free for anyone to use, hoping that it opens the door to exciting new applications.
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Patch your HP laptops — the keyboard may have a keylogger installed

A security researcher has discovered a disabled (but viable) keylogger in HP laptops' keyboard driver that affects hundreds of machines.
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Windows 10 eSIM support lets laptop owners stay connected via their mobile plans

The Redstone 4 update could introduce Windows 10 eSIM support for new "Always Connected" laptops with Qualcomm and Intel processors.
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Defying supply issues, Nvidia Titan V sports 12GB of HBM2

Pairing up 12GB of HBM2 with a Volta GPU, the Nvidia Titan V could be the fastest PC graphics card ever released.
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HP’s Envy x2 claims longest battery life of any detachable Windows PC

The HP Envy x2 has a lot to be envious about, but its biggest standout features are its 20-hour battery life and 4G LTE-Advanced connectivity.
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Backside iMac storage is more functional (and artistic) than you’d think

The Baxter is an innovative solution to expand iMac storage with a rear-mounted shelving unit with custom artwork.
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Apple ‘listening’ to Mac concerns, but no word on hoped-for improvements

Apple chief design officer, Jony Ive, has made it very clear that Apple is listening to owners' Mac concerns about the hardware ranges.
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Stranger Things pixelated mobile game is a great intro to season 2

A new Stranger Things mobile game has been released to help promote the season season of the hit Netflix show.
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Today, Alexa can order toilet paper. Tomorrow, it may save your life.

The Alexa voice assistant might help you take your medication, or consult with your doctor, in the future.
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FCC documents reveal waking reality of Huawei’s Daydream VR headset

With FCC documents discussing a Huawei Daydream VR controller, the expected but unannounced headset has now been confirmed.
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‘Continue on PC’ feature could help Edge stand out in the mobile browser crowd

Microsoft has removed the preview label from Edge for mobile, so the browser can now be downloaded for iOS and Android.
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Google’s learn-and-loan program targets aspiring Daydream content creators

Google's new Daydream Impact scheme will make it easier to content creators to get their hands on VR video hardware and training.