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Petitioners want Microsoft investigated over Windows 10-based business practices

A petition thrown up on Change.org is quickly getting backers who want to see the Electronic Frontier Foundation investigate Microsoft over Windows 10.
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Fasten your seat belts: Nashville to get Comcast's gigabit internet service

Comcast has rolled out the second leg of its gigabit internet service to Nashville following the Atlanta debut. This service uses existing cable lines.
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Intel unleashes new Xeon E7 v4 processors crammed with up to 24 cores

On Monday, Intel launched the Xeon Processor E7 v4 family of processors, consisting of 11 E7-8800 v4 and E7-4800 v4 models. They feature up to 24 cores.
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A high-refresh-rate Asus 27-inch UHD prototype panel was spotted at Computex 2016

During Computex last week, Asus showcased a 27-inch UHD monitor running a high refresh rate. It joined two other similarly sized panels at the show.
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Gigabyte debuts new brand, motherboards, an ultra-thin laptop, and more at Computex

Gigabyte is currently showcasing a number of new products including a Brix UHD model, a gaming-focused compact PC, motherboards, a new brand, and so on.
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Razer brings wireless PC gaming to your lap with the launch of a new weapon

Razer launched the Razer Turret, a wireless lapboard consisting of a chiclet keyboard, a magnetic mouse pad, and a wireless mouse for right-handed gamers.
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AMD brings VR to the masses with new RX 480 video card, teases Zen product launch

AMD's press conference at Computex 2016 revealed the Radeon RX 480, a graphics card enabling premium VR for everyone everywhere for an affordable price.
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Digital Storm debuts the Aura, a massive, curved all-in-one with a ten-core CPU

Digital Storm can cram a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card into its new Aura all-in-one desktop aimed at PC gamers. Other options include a ten-core Intel CPU.
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Intel says Kaby Lake, Apollo Lake, and Optane are on track during Computex 2016

Intel held a press conference during Computex, revealing that Kaby Lake, Apollo Lake, and Optane are on track. Broadwell-E processors were also launched.
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Asus to expand its Republic of Gamers line with a water-cooled laptop and dual-GPU desktop

Asus held another press event during Computex to briefly showcase new Republic of Gamers products, including a desktop, laptop, mobo, monitor, and more.
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SteelSeries has a modular gaming mouse with a built-in OLED screen and tactile alerts

SteelSeries has launched the Rival 700, a modular mouse for PC gamers packed with an OLED screen and Tactile Alerts. The mouse also sports RGB lighting.

HP has a backpack PC for tether-free VR in the works under the Omen X brand

In addition to revealing new Omen products, HP is working on an Omen X product that's essentially a desktop PC you can wear on your back for VR headsets.
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Asus launches two new graphics cards based on Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1080 ‘Pascal’ GPU

Asus has launched two new cards based on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 "Pascal" GPU, one of which has two turbo speeds for PC gamers and overclockers to cuddle.
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New Windows 10 Insider Preview build turns Cortana into your personal DJ

Microsoft launched Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14352 to participants of the Fast Ring. This build provides improvements to Cortana and Windows Ink.
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New Geforce GTX 1080 cards from Zotac will strut their stuff at Computex

Zotac is teasing customers as the company plans to showcase new cards based on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 chip next week during Computex.
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MSI has a ton of new products for Computex, including a VR PC that fits in your backpack

MSI has revealed its Computex 2016 cards on the table, showing that it will sport a handful of VR-ready gaming laptops and a PC for VR gaming on the go.
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The new gaming mouse from Tt eSports packs a crazy 16,000 DPI laser sensor

Tt eSPORTS has added a new gaming mouse to its Level 10 lineup that packs a laser sensor capable of 16,000 DPI. It also has honeycombed-based ventilation.
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Overclocker smashes RAM speed record, hits 5GHz with G.Skill memory and MSI motherboard

Well-known overclocker Toppc pushed G.Skill's Trident Z DDR4 memory clock limits past 5GHz using a MSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC motherboard and liquid nitrogen.
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HP beefs up its Omen line with three new laptops, a desktop, and a FreeSync monitor

HP updated its line of Omen gaming products with three new notebooks, a beefy desktop, and a monitor. The notebooks feature discrete Nvidia GPU graphics.
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Corsair’s Bulldog, Lapdog take a bite out of the gaming console competition

Corsair revealed two new products: the Bulldog kit for system builders and Lapdog, a lapboard for PC gaming on the couch. Full Bulldog systems arrive soon.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update launches new hardware requirements, but don’t panic

Microsoft has provided new hardware requirements for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10 desktop, Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview, and the IoT Core.
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Corsair’s new memory kit built for Asus ROG motherboards boasts blazing clock speed

Corsair introduced a Dominator Platinum ROG Edition memory kit with four 4GB DDR4 sticks designed specifically for Asus ROG Intel 100 Series motherboards.
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FBI finally warns private businesses about snooping KeySweeper devices

The FBI has issued a warning to private businesses about KeySweeper, a gadget that looks like a mobile device charger but captures keyboard keystrokes.
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Thermaltake ditches mechanical keys to build an affordable, feature-packed keyboard

Tt eSPORTS launched the Challenger Edge, a gaming keyboard with membrane keys that packs plenty of features on the cheap. The keys are backlit with effects.
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Steam can run on the PlayStation 4 thanks to Arch Linux, a jailbreak, and old firmware

An individual named OsirisX managed to install Arch Linux on the PlayStation 4, enabling him to run the Steam client and the Bastion game without problems.
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Google sneaks in upgrade of Safe Browsing API, says it’s been guarding some users for months

Google launched on Friday new APIs for its Safe Browsing service, which provides lists of known malicious sites. The new APIs are listed as Version 4.

Create a unique 3D avatar for Spielberg’s Ready Player One movie and get a wad of cash

Warner Bros. is looking for talented individuals to create 3D avatars for the upcoming movie Ready Player One. Submissions must be made by 10 a.m. on June 23.
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AMD will reveal Polaris updates, A-Series chips, and more during Computex 2016

AMD confirmed this week that it's holding a press event to reveal new products during the Computex 2016 show, not before. The event will be live-streamed.
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Dell's huge P4317Q is the newest multi-client monitor in town

Dell has unleashed the P4317Q, or what it calls the Dell 43 Multi-Client Monitor. It features a 43-inch screen and inputs to support four clients.
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Google wants VR to work far better on Android phones with ‘Daydream’

Google introduced its VR platform called Daydream during the Google I/O keynote. This consists of a compatible smartphone, a headset, controller, and apps.
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Asus has quietly put up a ZenBook UX306UA notebook listing on its website

Asus currently lists on its website the ZenBook UX306UA, a refresh of its super-thin laptop sporting a backlit keyboard and a USB Type-C port. The release date is unknown.
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Microsoft dishing out $500 bonuses to some developers who port Buildbox games to Windows 10

Microsoft and Vungle have teamed up with Buildbox to dish out $500 to developers who port their Buildbox-based games to Windows 10. However, there's a catch.
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OWC launches an Apple Boot Camp-compatible dual boot enabler for its SSDs

OWC has release a dual boot enabler for its SSDs that's compatible with Apple Boot Camp. The company's Mercury Accelsior E2 and OWC Aura SSDs are supported.
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Windows 95, Duke Nukem 3D are strange bedfellows on the Xbox One console

A developer has ported DOSBox over to Microsoft's universal app platform for Windows and shows that Windows 95 and Duke Nukem 3D can run on the Xbox One.
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Lian Li unveils steel-based case series for system builders on a budget

Lian Li has introduced an upcoming line of steel-based cases called the Ebonsteel series. There are three in all focused on the system builder on a budget.
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Clues suggest July 29 is Microsoft’s launch date for Windows 10 Anniversary Update

Two slides used in Microsoft's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference event earlier this year point to a July 29 release date for Anniversary Update.
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A new router on Kickstarter uses a spectrum once reserved for weather radar systems

There's a new Kickstarter campaign seeking funds for a wireless router called Portal that uses spectrum originally set aside for weather radar systems.
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Zotac is getting crazy small with its Zbox line of mini PCs

Zotac is jumping on the PC stick bandwagon with the introduction of its Zbox PI220 and its Zbox PI221. The two are identical, save for the way they're cooled.