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Google Daydream

Google added two Samsung Galaxy-class smartphones to its Daydream VR list

Samsung is now issuing an update to its Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus smartphones that adds support for the Google Daydream mobile VR platform.
Ryzen Threadripper

AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper 1950X CPU gets chilly, blows through 5GHz ceiling

During AMD's Radeon RX Vega reveal on Sunday, the company also held a special overclocking session for one of its Ryzen Threadripper CPUs.
Dell Precision 5520

Dell celebrates Precision’s 20th birthday with limited-edition Precision 5520

Dell celebrates the 20th anniversary of its Precision brand with the launch of three towers, a 2U rack, and a limited edition Precision 5520.
Logitech PowerPlay

Logitech PowerPlay review

Our Logitech Powerplay review will get you up to speed on the company’s impressive new wireless mouse charging technology.
amd new pro radeon software update vega frontier edition

AMD's big update to its pro Radeon software should make game developers smile

After launching its mega update for the mainstream market, AMD is now providing a huge update to its Radeon software for professionals.
Origin PC

New Origin PC laptops include Nvidia's Max-Q-enabled GPUs for high performance

Origin PC refreshed its EVO15-S PC gaming laptop along with its NT-15 professional laptop with Nvidia's Max-Q-enabled graphics chips.
asus computex 2016 zenbook 3 beauty style

Super-thin systems headline Asus’ Zenbook brand at Computex 2016

Asus introduced the ZenBook 3 during a press conference at Computex along with the Transformer 3 and Transformer 3 Pro. There's even a Transformer Mini.
Silicon Power

Silicon Power takes a Swiss Army Knife approach with three-pronged USB drive

Silicon Power recently introduced a portable storage drive called the Mobile C50. This unique USB stick includes three different connectors.
Core X-Series

Core X-Series CPU prices, hardware details spill out from a leaked Intel slide

Intel is gearing up to launch additional Core X-Series desktop processors in August and October, and a leaked slide reveals all the pricing.
A-Series APUs

AMD A-Series APUs, Athlon X4 CPUs are now available to the public

In addition to launching its two Ryzen 3 desktop processors, AMD also made publicly available its seventh-generation A-Series APUs.
Ryzen 3 processors

AMD is revving up the mainstream desktop market with its new Ryzen 3 processors

AMD released its duo of Ryzen 3 processors for re-energizing the mainstream desktop market, completing its overall "vanilla" Ryzen lineup.
HTC stand-alone VR headset

HTC and Qualcomm have a stand-alone, Google-free VR headset in the works

During the ChinaJoy 2017 conference, HTC said that it teamed up with Qualcomm to provide a stand-alone VR headset for the Chinese market.
Radeon RX Vega

Benchmark shows at least one Radeon RX Vega card between the GTX 1080 and 1070

Three benchmarks of AMD's upcoming Radeon Rx Vega graphics cards have appeared on 3DMark by AMD's Senior Technical Marketing Specialist.
Radeon software

AMD's huge Radeon driver update might have GeForce fans green with envy

AMD has released a new Radeon driver update, and it's no slouch. It's probably the biggest driver release since late 2016.
adobe flash logo

The end of life for Adobe's Flash software nears, but don't expect a swift death

Adobe revealed on Tuesday is roadmap for ending the life of its Flash software. However, the end of the road won't be any time soon.

Acer’s new Aspire desktop targets PC gamers with AMD’s Ryzen 5 CPU, GeForce GPU

Acer launched the Aspire GX-281 desktop targeting PC gamers on a tight budget. Configurations include AMD's Ryzen 5 CPU.
WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD stacked on each other

WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD Review

Western Digital 3D NAND SATA SSD and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD Review: Does affordable 3D NAND technology make a difference in your home PC?
Someone holding a AMD Threadripper box.

That's no beheaded cyclops! AMD's CEO is holding a Ryzen Threadripper retail box

AMD's upcoming Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPUs are huge, and the retail packaging reflects that. The design sheds the boring silver box.
digital currency

Another Ether heist resulted in a theft of about $33 million in digital currency

A second, separate hack attempt this week resulted in the theft of about $33 million in digital currency due to a digital wallet flaw.
Core X-Series

Intel updates its desktop CPU price sheet with the Core X-Series 12-core chip

Intel recently updated its desktop CPU pricing information to reveal a few details about its new Core X-Series 12-core chip, the i9-7920X.
Remix OS

Remix OS developer Jide says the money is in enterprise, abandons crowdfunding

The developer behind Remix OS and the related emulator for PCs is leaving the mainstream market to focus solely on enterprise solutions.
Astro Gaming

Logitech beefs up its console headset family with purchase of Astro Gaming

Logitech said on July 12 that it's acquiring console headset maker Astro Gaming from Rockcandy for $85 million in cold hard cash.
gaming monitor

Latest Asus Ultra HD gaming monitor has AMD FreeSync support

Asus updated its gaming monitor portfolio with the new VP28UQG, a 28-inch display packing an Ultra HD resolution and AMD FreeSync support.
AMD Ryzen Threadripper CPU.

AMD is rippin’ store shelves with two Ryzen Threadripper chips in August

AMD provided additional information about its highly-anticipated Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPUs, revealing models, dates, and prices.
digital rights management

Electronic Frontier Foundation appeals web consortium’s DRM standards

While Digital Rights Management isn't anything new regarding video, the W3C now recommends a specification that moves it into HTML5 web code.
master decryption key

Sorry, but the Petya master decryption key can't help current NotPetya victims

A new master decryption key was released by the developer of the original Petya ransomware, but it's incapable of helping NotPetya victims.
Dell Latitude

A new Dell Latitude 2-in-1 detachable hits the streets with wireless charging

Dell saw huge growth in 2-in-1 sales during the first quarter, and now it plans to increase that number with two more Dell Latitude units.
Graphics card for mining

Graphics cards dedicated to cryptocurrency mining are here, and we have the list

Looking for a graphics card for mining? We've compiled a roundup containing listed products along with rumored models.
acer curved gaming monitor predator logo

Acer has a crazy large, curved monitor for PC gamers for a crazy high price

Acer introduced a new curved desktop Predator-branded monitor for PC gamers sporting a 35-inch screen and a super-high resolution.
Steam Link App

Owners of a 2016 or 2017 Samsung smart TV can now directly stream Steam games

Valve Software and Samsung teamed up to release a beta version of the Steam Link app for streaming PC games to 2016 and 2017 smart TVs.
Atari 2600 close up

What’s inside the AtariBox? We pieced together all the clues

At the end of E3 2017, Atari teased what it calls the AtariBox: a device with similar finishes seen on the Atari classic 2600 console. The company CEO even said it's based on PC components – but what does that mean? We look at all the possibilities.
Mass Effect: Andromeda

Batarians invade APEX missions in ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ in a new update

This week, BioWare and Electronics Arts are updating the multiplayer component of Mass Effect: Andromeda with a new difficulty level.
Close-up of hands on a laptop keyboard in a dark room.

Arm your PC against the global NotPetya ransomware attack with these easy tips

The NotPetya ransomware seems to be a global epidemic, attacking organizations across 64 countries. Here's how to protect your PC.
artificial intelligence

Microsoft manages to cram artificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi 3 PC board

Microsoft said its Machine Learning and Optimization group compressed artificial intelligence down so it could run on the Raspberry Pi 3.
Namco Museum

Get your retro game face on with ‘Namco Museum’ for Nintendo Switch next month

Another Namco Museum compilation is on the way, this time for the Nintendo Switch. It will come packed with the GameCube game Pac-Man Vs.
Ultimate Game Sale 2017

Microsoft celebrates its ultimate game discount blowout with a new sweepstakes

Microsoft is kicking off its 2017 Ultimate Game Sale on Friday. As part of the celebration, it's holding a Game Face sweepstakes.
LawBreakers Beta

Boss Key Productions now handing out keys to this week’s ‘LawBreakers’ beta

PC gamers wanting to get into the upcoming LawBreakers beta can grab a key now through Boss Key Productions. The beta opens on June 28.
New My MakerBot

3D printing just got easier on Chromebooks with the new My MakerBot platform

The new My MakerBot platform for Chromebooks was announced on Sunday, June 25 as a solution for accessing 3D printers on the network.