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Digital Storm

Digital Storm packs plenty of Nvidia GTX punch in its tiny Project Spark PC

Digital Storm packs loads of performance into a miniature PC with the upcoming release of Project Spark based on the Micro STX platform.
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Intel’s ‘Hades Canyon’ NUC packs gaming hardware into just 1.2 liters

Intel revealed that one of the first devices to take advantage of its collaboration with AMD is a new NUC for enthusiasts.
HTC Vive

Twitter tease indicates HTC could reveal a 4K Vive VR headset at CES

The official HTC Vive Twitter feed is now teasing a New Year's "resolution" ahead of the Vive press conference on Monday.
Battery

HP recalls battery in more than 15 notebooks to prevent possible burns, damage

HP is now recalling one of the battery packs installed in more than 15 notebooks for possible burns and damage.
Radeon

Intel’s chip-packing Radeon graphics slips a brief tease just before CES 2018

Intel pulled a listing of the Core i7-8809G, one of the modules the company built using AMD's Radeon graphics. Now we have a better idea.
Voice Assistant

Xiaomi’s next A.I.-packed voice assistant speaker may support Cortana

Xiaomi subsidiary Yeelight is launching a new voice assistant speaker that supports two AI-based assistants, one of which is Amazon Alexa.
how to copy and paste on a Chromebook

Future versions of Chrome OS won’t pause Android apps when switching windows

A beta version of Chrome OS now includes a toggle called Android Parallel Tasks that enables true Android app multi-tasking on Chromebooks.
Daydream

Lenovo’s stand-alone Daydream VR headset finally appears on FCC site, with a name

Although HTC bailed out on Google's Daydream plans, the FCC shows Lenovo is still forging ahead with its compatible stand-alone VR headset.
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Netflix urges the FCC to nuke data caps imposed by internet service providers

Netflix recently submitted a filing to the FCC asking for the elimination of Internet data caps. This would apply to both wired and wireless connections.
Apple iMac Pro News

The most expensive iMac Pro costs over $13,000, and here’s what you could get on a PC

If you max out the iMac Pro with all the bells and whistles, your final price costs over $13,000. But what can you buy on a PC for the same price? We dive in.
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LG dishes out holiday cheer with a 27-inch FreeSync display for AMD gamers

LG recently introduced a new desktop display for PC gamers with AMD Radeon-branded graphics. It supports AMD's FreeSync technology.
microsoft paint warns departure to store desktop

Insider Build 17063 shows Paint is gearing up to depart for the Microsoft Store

Participants in the Windows Insider program reveal that the original Paint program is throwing up a warning that it's soon packing its bags.
Facebook Messenger

Cryptocurrency mining bot spreading via Facebook Messenger in Chrome for desktop

Heads up Chrome for desktop users -- a cryptocurrency mining bot is spreading through Facebook Messenger. It's a Chrome browser extension.
Bitcoin Cash

CEO suspects foul play after bitcoin cash value soars prior to Coinbase trading

Coinbase is conducting an investigation into the inflated value of bitcoin cash prior to opening its doors to Bitcoin Cash trading.
Microsoft Store

Microsoft pulls Store app that lets you safely install Google’s Chrome browser

Microsoft confirmed that it pulled an installer app uploaded by Google because it violated Microsoft Store policy.
artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence now used in new tools to sharpen your debating skills

The Centre for Argument Technology teamed up with the BBC to produce tools using artificial intelligence to sharpen your debating skills.
Facebook Spaces

HTC Vive owners can now get social with Oculus Rift friends in Facebook Spaces

The virtual social hangout originally launched on the Oculus Rift, Facebook Spaces, is now available on the HTC Vive virtual reality headset.
Windows Hello authentication.

Older Windows 10 devices susceptible to Windows Hello face spoofing

Researchers discovered that Windows Hello facial recognition can be bypassed in older versions of Windows 10.
Xbox One

Your 2017 Xbox One playing stats are likely nowhere close to Major Nelson’s

Want to see the scores, achievements, and hours you racked up on the Xbox One consoles in 2017? Check out Microsoft's Year In Review page.
Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes get stickier with a new update squashing bugs and packing bullets

Version 2.0.5.0 of Microsoft's handy Sticky Notes app is out, squashing bugs and packing new features. The app now supports bullet messages.
xFi Pods

Comcast joins the mesh networking party with xFi Pods in Boston and Chicago

On December 13, Comcast introduced xFi Pods in kits of three and six. They provide mesh-based networking for Xfinity internet subscribers.
Force Block

Force Block extension now blasts evil ‘The Last Jedi’ spoilers in Chrome

The Force Block extension for the Chrome browser that blocks spoilers stemming from The Force Awakens and Rogue One now supports Episode 8.
A close up of a woman using a laptop that is displaying Kaspersky software on its screen.

The U.S. bans Kaspersky Lab software and services in federal agencies

President Donald Trump signed a new law that bans the use of software and services provided by Kaspersky Lab.
Apple iMac Pro News

Reviews arrive days before the iMac Pro launch, and it’s a big performance jump

Early reviews of Apple's upcoming iMac Pro are in, and the biggest complaints stem from the inability to manually upgrade the $5,000 machine.
AMD Adrenalin Edition

AMD’s Adrenalin Edition driver sports shorter name, longer feature list

Right on cue, AMD released a new driver suite called Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition. It brings a batch of new features and upgrades.
Intel

Intel shines up low-powered PCs for 2018 using its Pentium, Celeron CPUs

Intel slapped a fresh coat of silver on its new Pentium Silver and Celeron CPUs deigned for entry-level and mobile PCs.
lego boost creative toolbox pre order

Lego’s upcoming Boost kit proves you’re never too young to learn how to code

The Boost Creative Toolbox,Lego's upcoming coding kit for ages 7 to 12, doesn't ship until August 1, but you can pre-order the kit now.
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We know when ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ will exit early access

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds coming out of Early Access soon, and the new desert map is playable on the game's test server.
Soulcalibur

‘SoulCalibur VI’ will blaze onto Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2018

During the 2017 Game Awards, Bandai Namco revealed the next installment in the Soulcalibur series: Soulcalibur VI. It's slated for 2018.
Fade to Silence

New THQ Nordic horror game ‘Fade to Silence’ hits Steam ahead of The Game Awards

Just before the 2017 Game Awards, THQ Nordic launched a new survival game on Steam's Early Access platform called Fade to Silence.
Raspberry Pi

Google’s new kit uses Raspberry Pi to bring image recognition to your project

This week, Google introduced a new kit for your project based on the Raspberry Pi Zero W board. It enables cloud-free image recognition.
comcast xfi advanced gateway one gigabit per second wireless

Comcast claims new gateway can reach wireless speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second

Comcast has introduced its new xFi Advanced Gateway, a router that promises wireless speeds of around 1.5 gigabits per second.
Windows 7

‘PUBG’ release in China may be behind the surge of Windows 7 use on Steam

The latest Steam numbers released by Valve Software show a heavy rise in the use of Windows 7 and Simplified Chinese. PUBG may be the culprit.
Mac Mini

Apple’s three Mac Minis released in 2011 are now unsupported ‘vintage’ devices

An update to Apple's vintage/obsolete list shows the company pulling support for the Mac Mini released in 2011 packing second-gen Intel CPUs.
Vivaldi Web Browser

Vivaldi is the best web browser you’ve never used

The Vivaldi web browser is a newcomer in a crowded market, promising tools for power users. We dive in to see if Vivaldi should be your next default browser.
Vivaldi web browser

Vivaldi now supports Linux on ARM chips, including Raspberry Pi 3

Vivaldi said on December 5 that it now offers a version of its web browser that runs on Linux devices using ARM-based processors.
AMD Ryzen CPU 1700 in hand

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen refresh won’t require a new motherboard, company confirms

Senior product manager James Prior confirmed that the next CPUs will be a Ryzen refresh, and will not require a new motherboard.
Edge laptop

Laptop makers are hitting brick walls thanks to hesitant component suppliers

OEMs such as Hewlett Packard and Dell are seeing increasing demand for notebooks, but are hitting a brick wall thanks to a shortage of laptop components.