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Nvidia is outing a VR Ready Quadro processor for mobile workstations

Nvidia is readying a new Quadro graphics chip that will bring VR support to professional laptops, with the Quadro M5500 packing 2,048 cores.
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Intel’s new server chips have up to 22 cores. 22 cores!

Intel has launched the Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product family designed for two-socket servers, including a 22-core model and support for fast DDR4 RAM.
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Do you work virtually all the time? Dell's latest Precision desktops are for you

Dell is offering VR-ready options for its Dell Precision Tower 5810, 7810, and 7910 Workstations and its Rack 7910. The options go live on April 5.
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Acer's new HD projector for gaming costs a hefty $5,000

Acer has added a new gaming-focused HD projector into its Predator line, costing a hefty $5,000 and capable of up to a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution at 120".
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The latest ransomware harasses users by encrypting tax return documents

There's a new ransomeware in town that will encrypt your tax return files. Called PowerWare, infected users must pay $500 or more to get their file back.
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No built-in ad-blocking coming to Microsoft Edge, says Jacob Rossi

A slide stemming from BUILD 2016 showed a built-in ad-blocking feature coming to Microsoft Edge, but that's not the case at all.
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BUILD 2016: Microsoft talks Cortana, Skype, bots, and intelligence APIs

During Build 2016, Microsoft talked about upcoming "smart" features in Cortana, Skype, the Microsoft Bot Framework, and intelligence APIs.
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Invitations to the closed beta of Doom 2016 are now heading to inboxes

Invites to the closed beta of Doom are now hitting invites. Those who missed the chance to get into the beta can still grab a code at GameStop.
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Windows 10 may be getting ‘cards’ in Action Center, Cortana via Redstone update

The latest leak reveals that Microsoft is using a Card UI that will be used by Cortana and the Action Center, offering a cleaner presentation.
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FBI drops its fight with Apple over shooter's recovered iPhone 5C

The FBI has dropped its court order to force Apple into creating a special versions of iOS for a shooter's confiscated iPhone 5C.
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Ubisoft says Watch Dogs 2 for PC will support DirectX 12

Ubisoft revealed during GDC 2016 that the upcoming Watch Dogs sequel will support the DirectX 12 graphics API for Windows 10.
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The Chinese government can soon use Windows 10, but it’s not the same as elsewhere

Microsoft and CETC have finished developing a special version of the Windows 10 platform for the Chinese government and its agencies.
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Oculus confirms Rift games don’t have to be sold through its storefront

Games and apps developed for the Oculus Rift can be sold outside the Oculus Store such as Steam and other digital distribution platforms.
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Windows 10 build 14295 rolls out to PC and mobile simultaneously, is packed full of fixes

Microsoft just released Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14295, which brings a long string of fixes and known issues for the PC and Mobile. platforms.
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After several delays, Microsoft's Surface Hub ships in two huge sizes

Microsoft is finally shipping Surface Hub, a touch-based collaboration tool for businesses. The device arrives in two pricey sizes: 55 inches and 80 inches.
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Office Insiders treated to new Insider build, can level up their querying skills

Microsoft has released a new build to Office Insiders that adds new features to Excel and OneDrive.
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Leak reveals Microsoft plans to double down on Windows’ stylus support

A close look at two builds of the Windows 10 "Redmond" update reveals two tools designed to better support a stylus pen.
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Intel quietly launches new mobile CPU for laptops, notebooks

There's a new mobile chip in town called the Intel i7-6660U. It's based on the Skylake-U architecture and supports DirectX 12.
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Want to visit Google's data center in Oregon? Just pick up the nearest Google Cardboard

Google opened up its data center in The Dalles, Oregon, back in 2006. Now you can take a virtual tour where many Google employees can't go.
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UltraHD option arrives for Eurocom's unlocked Sky X9E laptop

Eurocom is now offering an Ultra HD display option for its Sky X9E unlocked gaming laptop. Nvidia G-Sync is an option too.
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Updated: Microsoft’s HoloLens isn’t shipping just yet, but will on March 30

Developers are reporting that Microsoft is shipping the HoloLens Development Edition kit.
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The solid state drives just announced by Samsung will be in your next laptop

Samsung revealed two OEM-focused SSDs with the Polaris memory controller during its SSD Forum event held in Japan.
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Tired of spotty Wi-Fi, but hate long Ethernet cables? New coaxial adapter provides an alternative

Comtrend provides a kit that allows customers to push 1Gbps networking speeds across coaxial cables.
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CryEngine V for VR should blow your mind

Crytek has uploaded a new video to YouTube highlighting some of CryEngine V's biggest features, such as DirectX 12 support.
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Tomb Raider's critically loved reboot will hit Linux and Steam OS this spring

Feral Interactive is bringing the popular Tomb Raider game to Linux and Valve's SteamOS platform.