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IRS forces Coinbase to cough up tax data of 13,000 digital coin traders

Coinbase recently distributed an email stating that it must comply with the IRS and send tax-related data regarding 13,000 digital coin traders.
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Microsoft Teams will likely eventually offer a subscription-free version

The latest developer preview of Microsoft Teams shows the platform providing free access in the near future. Currently it requires Office 365.
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A word to the wise: Turn a deaf ear to all extraterrestrial data transmissions

A recent report suggests that humans should turn a deaf ear to data received by extraterrestrial communications based solely on the unknown.
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Games on MacOS, iOS will get a graphical boost that even Mr. Spock should admire

The Khronos Group now offers MoltenVK, which provides the Vulkan graphics API library to games relying on Apple's Metal platform for MacOS and iOS.
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Lenovo takes wraps off Windows 10, Chromebook device lineup at MWC

During Mobile World Congress, Lenovo introduced six new devices: Three Windows 10 PCs, and three Chromebook models priced under $360.
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See ya, Fitbit: VSP Global’s smartglasses make activity tracking look stylish

VSP Global is now rolling out Level, a new set of "smart" glasses that tracks your daily activities, such as calories burned and distance traveled.
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Robinhood lures digital coin traders from Coinbase with a free service

Robinhood Markets now offers a service for buying and selling Bitcoins and Ethereum without a per-share trading fee, but the availability is limited.
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Microsoft misses another Edge-related 90-day security disclosure deadline

Google's Project Zero reported another Microsoft Edge vulnerability this week after the company missed its 90-day disclosure deadline.
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Blade emerges from the shadows with a virtual PC gamers will love

After running for more than a year in France, Blade's Shadow-branded virtual PC streaming service is now available in California.
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Most Windows 10 devices across the globe now have Fall Creators Update

A recent report states that most of the Windows 10 devices scattered across the globe have Fall Creators Update installed.
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Another patent describes a haptic feedback feature for the Surface Pen

Another patent surfaced describing a haptic feedback element for the Surface Pen. It follows a patent revealed last week for a touch-capable clip.
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Samsung beefs up the data center with a new SSD packing 31TB of storage

Samsung introduced the PM1643, a new SSD designed for the enterprise packing a 31TB storage capacity. It relies on V-NAND flash memory technology.
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Cryptocurrency not an ideal long-term investment, warns Ethereum co-founder

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says that you can invest in digital currency, but only with money you can afford to lose.
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Twitter is killing its Mac app, but do you even really care?

Twitter pulled the plug on its app for MacOS, and suggests using the web-based version for a premium experience. But does anyone really care? Vote in our poll or sound off in our comments to let us know what you think.
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Altice One crams your modem, router, and streaming box into one device

The Altice One is currently rolling out for customers in the Optimum and Suddenlink coverage areas, combining the modem, router, and set-top-box.
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Microsoft pulls list of limitations on ‘Always Connected’ Windows 10 PCs

Microsoft briefly published a list of the limitations customers and developers will experience on 'Always Connected' PCs featuring Windows 10 on ARM.
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New patent reveals Microsoft’s intent to kill the mouse with its Surface Pen

A recent patent awarded to Microsoft describes a pen-based peripheral aimed to eradicate the mouse. It's likely slated as the new Surface Pen.
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Distracted employees are walking into glass walls in Apple’s new headquarters

Unnamed Apple employees claim they're accidentally walking into Apple Park's glass walls. They're now marking panes with sticky notes and other marks.
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Google Images altered to calm legal grumblings made by Getty Images

Google recently altered Google Images due to its agreement with Getty Images. Technically, the View Image and Search by Image buttons no longer exist.
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New ‘Prime’ Meltdown, Spectre exploits outlined by Nvidia, Princeton University

A new paper published by Princeton University and Nvidia researchers describes a proof-of-concept taking advantage of Meltdown-based CPU flaws.
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Microsoft focuses on stability in latest preview as Spring Creators Update nears

The latest Windows preview builds are out, and in the case of Redstone 4, aka Spring Creators Update, Microsoft is mostly focusing on stability.
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Intel opens bug hunt to all security researchers, offers possible $250K payout

Intel is now expanding its Bug Bounty Program to all security researchers, ending its invite-only limitation. The company is also raising the bounty payout to a hefty $250,000 for select bounties. All others get a nice raise to $100,000, depending on the reported issue.
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A commercial version of HoloLens is available to rent in the U.S. and Canada

Microsoft said on Tuesday that companies can now rent the Commercial Suite version of HoloLens through Abcomrents. This will enable corporations to determine if HoloLens is right for their needs without sinking $5,000 into each costly, possibly unnecessary headset.
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Salon will mine digital currency on your PC if you opt to disable ads

Visitors on Salon.com that don't want to see advertisements have two options: Purchase the paid mobile app for Android and iOS, or let the company mine digital coins on your PC. The move is to secure revenue due to the heavy use of ad blocker plugins in modern web browsers.
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Microsoft will use a blockchain to decentralize data for better control

Microsoft said that it plans to create a platform based on blockchain technology to decentralize your personal data. That means your info won't be stored on servers, but instead reside in a secure chain-like network spanning innumerable PCs scattered across the globe.
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Gmail will be AMP’d up using a speedy new tech that makes emails pretty

Google said on Monday that it's bringing Accelerated Mobile Pages technology to Gmail. It's built to speed up web pages on mobile, but also enables developers and services to create richer, interactive emails versus the boring old links and static images. A preview for developers is available now.
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The first wave of Google’s Pixelbook Pen holder finally starts shipping

Several weeks ago, Google quickly offered Pixelbook owners a free pen holder for the Pixelbook Pen accessory. For those who took advantage of the offer, Google did not send a confirmation of the order, or a ship date. The mystery is now solved.
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Government websites fall prey to a plugin injected with a digital coin miner

On Sunday, someone hacked a popular website plugin and inserted Coinhive's controversial Monero digital coin mining script. More than 4,200 websites used this plugin spanning government, organizations, and educational institutions across the globe. One Monero coin is worth $238.
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Microsoft brings Windows 7 and 8.1 into the Defender fold, but there is a catch

Microsoft said that subscribers to its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection subscription service will see Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support starting this spring. This has nothing to do with Windows Defender on mainstream Windows 10 PCs.
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Staff at Russian nuclear facility caught using supercomputer to mine Bitcoins

Whoops. Two Russian engineers at a top-level facility tried to use a supercomputer to mine Bitcoins for their own personal gains, but were immediately caught. How? They apparently forgot about one little restriction.
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Google Assistant one step closer to marrying Chrome OS, report says

Although the Pixelbook already supports Google Assistant, recent notes found in the Chrome OS code show that Google is getting closer to baking the feature directly into the operating system. Availability will depend on the manufacturer, but when will the feature become widely available on Chromebooks?
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Fujitsu adds palm reading to Windows 10 Pro, but it doesn’t tell your fortune

Fujitsu said it teamed up with Microsoft to bring its PalmSecure technology to Windows 10 Pro. It scans the unique pattern of veins in the palm of your hand, and requires flowing blood. That means hackers can't use severed hands and zombies to access your PC.
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Google may be reattempting to enter the console market with a streaming service

The latest Google-themed rumor conjures up Yeti, a project that includes a game streaming service for Chromecast, and a possible stand-alone gaming console.
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HP’s new 4K desktop display lineup includes a 42.3-inch model for $799

HP revealed four new 4K desktop monitors this week along with a batch of freshly-baked laptops. All four monitors include a USB-C port providing enough juice to recharge a laptop. Available now, the starting prices range from $549 to $799.
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