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Surface Pro 2017

Leak at Ignite 2017 suggests when the Surface Pro 2017 LTE model will land

During Microsoft's Ignite 2017 conference, a representative said the LTE version of the Surface Pro 2017 2-in-1 will be made available soon.
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Visited Showtime online recently? It allegedly mined virtual coins on your PC

Reports have surfaced pointing to Showtime's use of a script in two of its websites to quietly generate virtual coins using visitor PCs.
Coffee Lake-S

Intel reveals its 8th-gen desktop CPU rollout early dubbed as Coffee Lake-S

Someone broke Intel's embargo, so we can now officially disclose Intel's upcoming eighth-gen desktop processor lineup dubbed Coffee Lake-S.
Windows 10 Home vs. Pro

Latest Insider build shows Microsoft is nearing its Fall Creators Update release

Windows Insider Build 16291 is out, but don't expect anything really exciting save for a list of bug fixes, and a new Cortana-based feature.
Exploding Kittens

Play 'Exploding Kittens' free when you challenge Microsoft's Zo chatbot

Microsoft said on Wednesday that you can now play the 'Exploding Kittens' card game with its social chatbot called Zo, free of charge.
Portable tech gadgets roundup | Digital Trends

Expert says risk of Bluetooth ‘BlueBorne’ attacks across multiple devices overblown

A report issued by security firm Armis warns of a possible Bluetooth-based attack dubbed BlueBorne, but there's nothing to worry about.
HP Z Displays

New HP Z Displays roll out for home or office use on any budget

New HP Z Displays are now available for any office or home, and for any budget. The updated portfolio includes a 37.5-inch curved model.
Acer Predator

Acer stalks IFA with insanely powerful desktop, cutting-edge ultrawide monitor

During the IFA 2017 technology show in Berlin, new Acer Predator devices stalked PC gamers via a beastly desktop, and a large curved monitor.
Dell Inspiron

Dell at PAX West: Inspiron 7000 Gaming serves quad-core and GTX 1060 for $1,000

During the PAX West 2017 gaming show, Dell introduced a new Dell Inspiron desktop, a new Inspiron 15 7000 laptop, and two curved displays.
Logitech G

Logitech G fools your boss by packing PC gaming hardware in office peripherals

Logitech recently introduced two new Lightspeed wireless peripherals under its Logitech G brand. They're disguised as office devices.
Asus ROG

Asus’ new ROG Chimera laptop has built-in Xbox Wireless compatibility

During the IFA 2017 show in Berlin, new Asus ROG products flooded the PC gaming waters, including a new laptop with integrated Xbox Wireless.
Dell VR

Dell’s Windows Mixed Reality headset, the Visor, will start at $350

During the IFA 2017 show in Berlin, the Dell Visor hit the scene supporting virtual and augmented reality experiences on Windows 10.
Dell Inspiron

New Dell Inspiron PCs pack 8th Gen Intel CPUs, optional UHD screen, Geforce GPU

During IFA 2017, a huge batch of Dell Inspiron 2-in-1 and clamshell PCs hit the scene sporting eighth-generation Intel processors, more.
AMD Radeon RX Vega News

Everything you need to know about Vega: Prices remain high due to limited supply

The latest AMD Radeon RX Vega news reveals that the process of combining Vega and HBM2 memory into a single chip is causing issues.
best tech under $100 Samsung Gear VR

Samsung stand-alone virtual reality headset will be named ‘Odyssey’

The Samsung stand-alone virtual reality headset is moving along in development, and may sport displays packing 2,000 pixels per inch.
Omen X

It’s no coincidence HP’s Omen X gaming laptop arrives after the eclipse

Just hours after the eclipse, HP revealed a new blazing fast laptop for do-it-yourself system builders wanting an elite solution: the Omen X.
Alienware Area-51

Want an Alienware Area-51 PC with a 12-core CPU? It won't use Intel X-Series

As promised, Dell launched a new Alienware Area-51 line of desktops for PC gamers based on Intel's latest Core X-Series Skylake-X processors.
8th Gen Intel Core livestream

Are you over the eclipse? Watch Intel’s 8th Gen Core launch at 8 a.m. Pacific

The 8th Gen Intel Core livestream is happening today, and you can watch the show right here before going outside and burning out your eyes.
Nitro 5 Spin

A 2-in-1 that can game? Acer’s Nitro 5 Spin gets a boost from 8th Gen Intel Core

Acer said that its upcoming Nitro 5 Spin convertible laptop for PC gamers will be based on Intel's new eighth-generation Core processors.
new lenovo legion gaming desktops revealed pc

Desktops are dead? Lenovo says no as it shoves new gaming PCs into the spotlight

Lenovo is taking sides in the VR arena by dishing out three new Lenovo Legion desktop PCs optimized for the Oculus Rift headset.
total solar eclipse

Ditch the glasses and hit CNN.com for a safe, 360-degree total solar eclipse stream

Are those glasses you bought for next week's total solar eclipse completely safe? If you have doubts, safely watch the show through CNN.
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HP is unleashing two new cube-shaped Omen X desktops and an Omen laptop packed with Nvidia’s GTX 1070 GPU

HP has revealed two new cube-shaped Omen X desktops ready for VR, a new Omen laptop sporting a discrete GeForce GTX 1070, and new Omen-branded peripherals.
Ice Lake

The new ‘Ice Lake’ flowing from Intel is filled with 9th-generation processors

Intel officially lists "Ice Lake" as the successor to its eighth-generation "Coffee Lake" desktop processors making their debut next week.
Razer Lancehead review

Razer Lancehead review

Razer's latest PC gaming mouse arrives with a surprising eyebrow-raising price. We dive into our Razer Lancehead review to see if it's worth the big bucks.
SC17 laptop

EVGA's latest SC17 laptop for mobile PC gamers packs loads of overclocking fun

EVGA launched the latest version of its SC17 laptop for PC gamers packing an Ultra HD display, and loads of love for overclockers.
Vivaldi web browser

Vivaldi stamps a new logo on its web browser, packs in fresh enhancements

Vivaldi Software released the latest version of its web browser. It comes packed with a fresh new logo, and enhancements to current features.
mobile broadband

The FCC wants to classify mobile broadband by establishing standard speeds

The FCC's latest investigation into America's internet connectivity rollout wants to establish the standard speeds for mobile broadband.
StarCraft II

Want to teach an AI to Zerg Rush? Blizzard and DeepMind have the tool for you

After announcing the project in late 2016, DeepMind and Blizzard finally released tools for training artificial intelligence in StarCraft II.
Mobileye

Intel completes its acquisition of Mobileye, enters the autonomous car game

Intel announced its acquisition of Mobileye in March for $15.3 billion. Mobileye is best known for its collision detection technology.
Coffee Lake

Leak drips new information about Intel’s upcoming ‘Coffee Lake’ Core i3 CPUs

Additional information about Intel's upcoming eighth-generation Coffee Lake processors arrives to tell us more about the Core i3 models.
Ryzen Threadripper

Early benchmarks pit AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X against Intel Core i9-7900K

One site scored a deal with Dell to review the Alienware Area-51 Ryzen Threadripper Edition gaming desktop early, and provides benchmarks.
Someone holding a AMD Threadripper box.

Another 12-core Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPU is listed by motherboard makers

Although AMD is launching its 12-core Ryzen Threadripper 1920X desktop CPU on August 10, motherboard makers list another 12-core model too.
Corsair One

Want a pre-built gaming desktop? Corsair has three new GeForce 10 Series setups

Corsair added three new configurations to its Corsair One gaming desktops packing speedy M.2 SSDs and GeForce GTX 1080 Ti graphics.
Raspberry Pi 3

Modder saws the Raspberry Pi 3 down to create a compact, credit card-sized PC

One modder wanted the performance of the Raspberry Pi 3 but the size of the Raspberry Pi Zero, so he created an open-source prototype.
Coffee Lake

Intel ready to serve Coffee Lake to the mainstream PC market, leaked slides show

Alleged leaked slides from Intel show that the first wave of its Coffee Lake desktop CPU lineup may begin soon, introducing six-core chips.
Coffee Lake

Modders wanting a taste of ‘Coffee Lake’ may need to change their motherboard

A tweet deleted by ASRock confirmed that current motherboards may not support Intel's upcoming eighth-generation Coffee Lake processors.
Razer Chroma HDK

Upcoming $80 Razer Chroma HDK bundle will make your desktop PC more colorful

This week, Razer introduced its upcoming Razer Chroma HDK for desktops packing two RGB LED strips offering 16.8 million colors.
Windows Mixed Reality

Acer’s mixed reality headset for Windows 10 Creators Update now available to buy

Acer's headset for Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform is now available to purchase on the Microsoft Store for $300.