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Microsoft's wish to provide one operating system for all devices may come true

Microsoft is reportedly working on a "cloud shell" for Windows 10 to adapt the platform for the modern multi-device computing world.
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Nvidia is rolling out Software Upgrade v5 to its Shield TV 2015 set-top box

Nvidia is now upgrading its older Shield TV set-top box with the new features added to its 2017 model, such as the Android 7 Nougat update.
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Adobe Flash blocked by default for all users in the latest version of Chrome

Google released the latest version of its Chrome browser this week, bringing its new Flash-blocking HTML5 by default feature to the masses.
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Size matters not: KDE Slimbooks measure 0.70 inches with sixth-gen Intel CPUs

The KDE community announced the launch of a KDE-branded Slimbook packing a sixth-generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processor.
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Pioneer introduces the world’s first Ultra HD Blu-ray drives for desktops

Pioneer Japan announced the upcoming launch of two Ultra HD Blu-ray writable optical drives for desktop PCs. They're slated to arrive soon.
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Dell unleashes new Latitude laptops, Chromebooks, and displays for the classroom

Dell revealed a huge lineup of laptops and Chromebooks for students and schools sporting sixth and seventh-generation Intel processors.
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HTC lending out 1,000 Vive Tracker units to qualified developers, creators

HTC threw open the doors for developers to apply for a Vive Tracker unit to use before they ship later this year. There are only 1,000 units.
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Google’s annual ‘bad ads’ report shows that fake news ads are on the rise

Google's annual "bad ads" report shows that fake news ads are increasing due to how they can deceive, and how they can be created in numbers.
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BenQ outs two new Designer displays ideal for graphic artists, CAD operators

BenQ launched two new 32-inch panels targeting graphic designers and CAD operators. They're similar except for their screen resolutions.
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MSI posted the specs of eight upcoming Xeon E3-1200 v6 Series CPUs from Intel

Intel's unannounced Xeon E3-1200 v6 processors for workstations have appeared online prior to their launch, revealing their base speeds.
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Lenovo reveals new clamshell, convertible laptops aimed at students and schools

Lenovo said that it plans to refresh the ThinkPad 11e and ThinkPad Yoga 11e laptops for students next month with new processors from Intel.
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First Creators Update feature wave is now splashing the Xbox Insider Program

Microsoft said on Monday that the first wave of Creators Update features has rolled out to participants in the Xbox Insider Program.
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Razer's updated BlackWidow Chroma keyboard gets yellow and a comfy wrist rest

Razer has introduced version 2 of its BlackWidow Chroma mechanical keyboard sporting a third switch option and a comfy wrist rest.
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Why 2017 will be the year of blisteringly fast Wi-Fi

WiGig, aka Wireless AD, made its debut at the CES 2017 technology show in early January. It's not going to render Wireless AC networks obsolete anytime soon, but mesh-based networking solutions should make their presence known this year.
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Gaming hardware may be keeping the PC market afloat

Reports provided by Jon Peddie Research show that PC gaming hardware sales broke through the $30 billion mark for the first time in 2016.
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Microsoft security bulletins’ days are numbered as February approaches

Although the last web-based security bulletin was published on January 2017 Update Tuesday, the service officially ends on February 13, 2017.
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Microsoft is now throwing free upgrades at subscribers of Windows 10 Enterprise

Microsoft said on Thursday that Windows 10 Enterprise subscribers can now upgrade Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 devices for free.
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AOC has a new 35-inch curved display packing a special handle for esports pros

In March, AOC will make available its new Agon AG352UCG 35-inch desktop display with a curvature radius of 2,000mm and Nvidia's G-Sync tech.
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Asus details two more slim ZenBooks with 7th-generation Intel processors

Asus announced its upcoming ZenBook UX430 and ZenBook UX530 laptops packing seventh-gen Kaby Lake processors from Intel and Nvidia graphics.
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NZXT says ‘Puck everything’ with a cool gadget for cleaning up desktop cables

NZXT finally said Puck it to desktop cable management by creating a cool new magnetic device to handle all those cords, available February.
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Here's how you can score a free Radeon graphics card based on AMD's Vega design

Last week, AMD kicked off a contest that will dish out an unannounced Vega-based Radeon graphics card to two lucky winners.
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The new Game Mode feature could be an exclusive resource manager for Game DVR

Microsoft talked about the new Game Mode in Creators Update for Windows 10 last week, but it's already starting to appear in preview builds.
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Gigabyte’s GTX 1080 Xtreme Edition GPU may zoom past Founder’s Edition model

This week, Gigabyte revealed a number of new products shipping under its Aorus brand, one of which is an overclocked GTX 1080 graphics card.
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AMD’s new Radeon driver is optimized for Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’

AMD has a new driver for its Radeon graphics cards, Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.1.1, optimized for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
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AMD’s ‘Naples’ server CPU designed for ‘radical’ data center changes

AMD's Forrest Norrod kicked off a series of new blogs focused on the upcoming Naples CPU for servers slated for the first half of 2017.
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Intel responds to report about hackers gaining access to a debugging interface

Intel has responded to a report that PCs based on its sixth- and seventh-gen CPU platforms can be hacked via USB 3.0 and a cheap device.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update protected users against pre-patched exploits

Microsoft said on Friday that Windows 10 Anniversary Update protected against two exploits before the vulnerabilities could be patched.
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There won’t be a shortage of Switch consoles, claims Nintendo of America president

Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime said there won't be shortages of Switch consoles as seen with the NES Classic Edition in late 2016.
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Microsoft may reduce its Windows 10 licensing fee for OEMs to combat Chromebooks

There's a rumor that Microsoft plans to lower its Windows 10 licensing fee in March so that OEMs can better compete with Chromebooks in 2017.
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Alienware boosts laptops with 7th-gen Intel Core; Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming gets an upgrade

Just ahead of CES 2017, Dell has introduced its refreshed lines of Alienware and Inspiron 7000 Gaming laptops sporting seventh-generation Intel CPUs.
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After an FDA probe, St. Jude rolls out an update fixing the Merlin@home issue

After reports claiming hackers can break into Merlin@home monitors and reprogram St. Jude implants, the FDA conducted an investigation.
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Apple is injecting core services on iOS with AR technology, a new patent shows

A patent published on Tuesday reveals that Apple is injecting AR technology into its core iOS apps, including Maps. Additional AR hardware is not required.
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Shamoon returns with malware in hand to wipe hard drives, nuke virtual machines

Another wave of the Shamoon campaign was discovered using a new variant of the Disttrack malware targeting hard drives and virtual machines.
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TwitchCon 2017 announces dates, location of its live-stream gaming fest

Twitch announced on Tuesday the dates and location of its annual TwitchCon convention. It will take place in Long Beach, California.
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Tim Sweeney: Oculus VR's 'walled garden' approach gives HTC Vive an advantage

In a recent interview, Epic Games co-founder Tim Sweeney said that the HTC Vive VR headset is outselling the Oculus Rift 2-to-1 worldwide.
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Nope, there won't be any new Elder Scrolls special edition games, Bethesda says

Bethesda's Pete Hines recently admitted in an interview that the company has no plans for additional special edition Elder Scrolls games.
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Quick, go grab Windows Essentials 2012 before Microsoft pulls the plug forever

Microsoft is pulling its Windows Essentials 2012 software suite on Tuesday, which includes Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Mail, Writer, and more.
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SmartBeings' WooHoo Smart Home Hub had its eye locked on CES 2017 attendees

At CES 2017, SmartBeings showcased its upcoming Smart Home Hub called WooHoo. It's slated to ship in May packing a 360-degree rotating camera.