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future of virtual reality web browsing vr feat

Google wants Daydream to be the premier VR web browsing platform

Google has announced WebVR and VR web browsing support for Daydream headsets in the new Chrome 61 browser release.
Computing News
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Windows Insider Preview build 16299 drops as devs make Ignite appearance

Microsoft has released its Windows 10 Insider preview build 16299 to the fast ring during its Ignite show, where developers met with fans.
Computing News
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Teach the kids how to build a PC with the Kano Computer Kit Complete

You can now pre-order the Kano Computer Kit Complete and for $250 have an affordable way to learn all about PC building.
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Microsoft ignites show floor with Office 2019 announcement

Microsoft announced at its Ignite conference that it will debut the first public builds of Office 2019 in the middle of next year.
Computing News
Quantum Computing

Microsoft's quantum computing programming language is a big step forward

Microsoft has developed a programming language designed for quantum computers and simulations to help create a quantum computing future.
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A High Sierra bug in the MacOS update could make it easy to steal passwords

A MacOS High Sierra bug could make it easy for hackers to steal passwords directly from the iCloud Keychain.
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Lenovo 25th-anniversary Thinkpad sticks to tradition

Lenovo's special edition anniversary Thinkpad has leaked early, giving us a look at the classic hardware in all its glory.
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Junkertown

Escort bombs and a big pile of cash in Junkertown, Overwatch's new escort map

Blizzard has released the Junkertown map for Overwatch, bringing a brand-new escort mission to the game and expanding its lore.
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Ctrl, Alt, Delete

Bill Gates wishes he ditched the Ctrl, Alt, Delete command in early Windows

Bill Gates has express some regret that the Windows interrupt function of Ctrl, Alt, Delete needs two hands and wishes it was one key.
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Apple 'Find My' service is helping hackers ransom users' systems

Apple's "Find My" service for its various devices is being used to lock users' systems, demanding a ransom payment for their return.
Computing News
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Pimax 5K and 8K VR headset designs push consumer VR envelope

Two new ultra-high resolution virtual reality headsets are now available on Kickstarter: the Pimax 5K and Pimax 8K.
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MacOS High Sierra

High Sierra's Apple File System will not support Fusion Drives at launch

The APFS file system debuting as part of the MacOS High Sierra update will not launch with support for Fusion Drives.
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CCleaner downloads are found to be infected with malware, affecting millions

CCleaner may have infected millions around the world with data-stealing malware, which managed to slip it into its official download.
Computing News
Bombushka Run

Bombs away! ‘GTA V’ Bombushka Run has teams fight for the skies

GTA V Smugglers Run is introducing a new gameplay mode called Bombushka Run, pitting teams of four against one another in the skies.
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Commodore 64

Forget the Virtual Boy, the VR64 is the most retro 3D-gaming headset ever

The VR64 is a homebrew VR headset like no other: it enables you to play one bespoke virtual reality title on a Commodore 64.
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AMD Radeon Pro SSG

Why build a $7,000, 2TB graphics card? AMD explains its monster Radeon Pro SSG

The AMD Radeon Pro SSG has 2TB of memory, making it the most storage-heavy graphics card in the world. What would you use it for?
Computing Features
DoNotPay Bot Helps Sue Equifax

Want to sue Equifax over the hack? Chatbot can help you do so for up to $25,000

The DoNotPay Chatbot has been expanded to offer support for those who want to sue Equifax over its mishandling of customer data.
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Windows 10 Insider webcast

Despite launch hiccups, Windows Insider Build 16288 brings big list of bug fixes

Microsoft's latest Windows Insider release on the Fast Ring, Build 16288 is full of bug fixes for the Shell, input mechanisms, and gaming.
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Are you a victim of the Equifax hack? Here’s what to do

The 2017 Equifax hack is a bad one. To find out if you were affected and how to combat it if you were, our guide will help you out.
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You can take to the pitch right now with EA’s expansive ‘FIFA 18’ demo

EA's FIFA 18 demo is now available on all platforms, letting you try out the Kick Off quickplay mode and the continued story in The Journey.
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Philips 492P8

Philips’ next display is very wide, but keeps vertical resolution down

The Philips 492P8 was shown off for the first time at IFA 2017 and is designed to replace dual monitor setups with its 50-inch footprint.
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VR web browsing needs revolution more than evolution

Browsing the internet in VR today is easier than ever, but we're going to need more than new hardware to make it preferable to the good, old-fashioned desktop PC.
Computing Features
Esports Arena

Blizzard’s L.A. esports arena could become the home of professional gaming

Blizzard's new Esports arena is looking to define what it means to be a professional gaming location, with bespoke facilities and stores.
Gaming News

Bethesda exec reveals, then retracts, that one more game is set for 2017 release

Pete Hines, Bethesda's marketing VP has retracted his own claims that the publisher still had one unannounced game for release in 2017.
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Catch the toughest Pokémon Go monsters yet in new, legendary raid battles

Niantic's disastrous Pokémon Go debut in Chicago not only postponed future events, but also resulted in a lawsuit. Events are now rescheduled.
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Logitech MX Ergo

The ergonomic Logitech MX Ergo is looking to avoid wrist strain

The Logitech MX Ergo is a trackball mouse with a few upgrades and renovations to make it a worthy competitor in the modern mouse market.
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Hard drives of the future will be faster and larger thanks to new glass platters

Hard drives aren't set to be replaced entirely by SSDs yet. A new glass substrate could help increase capacity and speed for years to come.
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Lenovo Yoga 910 review

FTC won’t stop Lenovo and others from selling adware-infected hardware

Lenovo has been given a slap on the wrist for its Superfish adware shenanigans, but does have to accept audits of its preinstalled software.
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Logitech Craft

Logitech Craft with ‘creative input dial’ is crowned new flagship keyboard

The new Logitech Craft keyboard features white backlighting, concave keycaps and an interesting 'Crown' dial for different inputs.
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The Witcher Anniversary

Geralt waves goodbye in a touching Witcher 10-year anniversary video

Geralt and friends have gathered together to say farewell in a 10-year anniversary video of the Witcher series.
Gaming News
Intel NUC with Optane drive

Caching drives are still alive and well in the NUC form factor thanks to Optane

Intel has added support for its Optane technology in a new range of NUC systems, providing a 16GB M.2 stick with each purchase.
Computing News
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Journalist claims Google used strong-arm tactic to get story taken down

An alleged Google strong-arm tactic in 2011 forced a journalist to take down a story that was critical of the search giant.
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Should your own AI rat you out? It’s complicated, says the man building it

As artificial intelligences become ever more powerful in the future, it will be crucial that smart product owners understand their capabilities.
Computing Features
Windows Mixed Reality Motion Controllers

Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers track well but are a little flimsy

Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality motion controllers may not track perfectly, but they do have a very easy set-up.
Computing News
Half-Life 3

'Half-Life 3' may be made by fans in the Epistle 3 Game Jam

Epistle 3 Jam is a Half-Life 3 game jam that is looking to create some humorous and serious interpretations of Marc Laidlaw's story.
Gaming News
Windows Mixed Reality Hands-on Preview

Windows Mixed Reality sales could be driven by new Halo experience

Microsoft is bringing Halo to Windows Mixed Reality, though whether it's a VR or augmented reality experience, we have yet to find out.
Computing News
Clippy

Move over Cortana, there's a new (old) digital assistant in town: Clippy's back

A new open source extension called ClippyVS is looking to bring back the classic Microsoft assistant, adding it to Visual Studio.
Computing News
Half-Life 3

Ex-Valve writer's 'fan-fiction' reads an awful lot like the plot of Half-Life 3

Marc Laidlaw, a former Valve writer, has revealed a new "fan fiction", which reads very much like the story for Half-Life 3.
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