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AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper gets its first benchmark results — and it’s fast

The first benchmark results have been posted for AMD's Ryzen Threadripper process with 16 cores and 32 threads.
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Razer defies physics by upsizing Blade Stealth display, keeping laptop same size

Razer has introduced a new version of its Blade Stealth thin-and-light laptop that packs a 13.-3 inch display into the same size chassis.
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Firefox 54 speeds up browsing by splitting things apart

Mozilla introduces Firefox 54, the first version that splits the workload into multiple operating system processes for better speed.
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Get your gaming curve on with LG’s new 34UC90 display with G-Sync

LG announces its latest gaming monitor, the 34-inch curved 34UC90 with G-Sync and a fast 144MHz refresh rate to go with some strong colors.
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Microsoft updates protect Windows against state-sponsored attacks

Micorosoft is issuing additional security patches to protect against nation-state actors and ransomware like the recent WannaCry attack.
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Dell’s latest displays include a curved UltraSharp monitor, 4K laser projector

Dell is introducing three new displays, including the S718QL 4K UHD laser projector and a curved display, the U3818DW.
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‘Total War: Warhammer II’ arrives in September, order now for bonus content

Sega announces that Total War: Warhammer II will be released on September 28, 2017, and there's bonus content for early adopters.
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Just hovering over a link in PowerPoint can now infect your system with malware

A new PowerPoint malware only needs users to hover over a link with their mice in order to install a banking Trojan that has remote access.
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Microsoft shutters Docs.com, pushes users to SlideShare and OneDrive

Microsoft is shutting down its Docs.com document-sharing service, directing users to SlideShare, OneDrive, and Sway instead.
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Latest AMD Radeon Software beefs up ‘Dirt 4’ and ‘Prey’ performance

AMD released Radeon Software Crimson Relive Edition 17.6.1, with improved performance for Dirt 4 and Prey along with a number of fixes.
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Chrome 59’s under-the-hood updates should speed up your surfing

The V8 JavaScript engine gets somemajor performance improvements in Chrome 59, including speeding up pages with heavy Javascript code.
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Amazon axes its unlimited Amazon Drive storage plan, puts it on a 1TB diet

Amazon has dropped the unlimited plan from Amazon Drive, switching it to 1TB instead for the same $60/year subscription price.
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New iMac 21.5-inch 4K model easier to upgrade than past machines

The 2017 iMac 21.5-inch 4K model is more upgradeable than in the past, with the RAM, CPU, and SSD all modular and accessible with some work.
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Gigabyte managed to push an Intel Core i7-7740K to a record-breaking 7.5 GHz speed

Gigabyte pushed an Intel Core i7-7740K to a record-breaking 7.5 GHz and broke some 3DMark records along the way as well.
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AI learns how to tackle new situations by studying how humans play games

Researchers use real game play data to train AI on how humans use trial and error to solve problems in uknown environments.
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HTC finally starts selling Vive Deluxe Audio Strap, and it immediately sells out

The HTC Vive Deluxe Audio Strap's released date is here, but the product is completely sold out, with no word on when inventory will arrive.
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Use NZXT’s system to make sure your gaming PC rocks your favorite games

NZXT BLD promises to help you build a custom gaming PC that will perform within 10 percent in FPS on your favorite games.
Microsoft Surface Pro and Surface Pen 2017

Pre-order your new Surface Pen today, and it will arrive with your Surface Pro

Microsoft's new Surface Pen, optimized for use with the new Surface Pro, is now available for pre-order at the Microsoft Store.
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AMD talks up the Radeon Pro 500 Series found in Apple’s new iMacs

AMD provides more details on the Radeon Pro 500 Series GPUs found in Apple's 2017 refresh of the iMac desktop line.
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Apple’s AppleCare+ for Mac now cuts the cost of those unforeseen accidents

Apple's extended warranty plan, AppleCare+ for Mac, now includes coverage for up to two incidents of accidental damage.
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New iMacs at last! And the $5,000 iMac Pro is the most powerful ever

Apple announced a significant refresh of its iMac line of MacOS desktops and provided a sneak peek at the upcoming iMac Pro.
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You can stop waiting for Andromeda, Google’s mash-up of Chrome OS, Android

Google has reportedly canceled its plans for a mashup of Chrome OS and Android, code-named Andromeda, as well as new hardware.
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If you’re a OneLogin customer, you’ll want to follow these steps immediately

OneLogin, a single sign-on service provider, suffered a data breach that might have resulted in access to sensitive customer information.
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Lenovo Yoga 720 13-inch review

The Yoga 720 13 is a solid Windows 10 2-in-1, with good performance and an aggressive price. Should you buy it? Read our Lenovo Yoga 720 review to find out.
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Brave uses an initial coin offering to secure $35 million for ad-free browser

Brave browser gets $35 million in new funding, by engaging in the industry's most successful initial coin offering (ICO).
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Experience WebVR on your VR headset by default, starting with Firefox 55

Starting with Firefox 55, WebVR support will be turned on by default for users of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR systems.
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Your next notebook will run for days thanks to Qualcomm — not Intel

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Phone-based VR gets more social with Chromecast support on Samsung Gear VR

Oculus announces Google Chromecast support for the Samsung Gear VR headset, making phone-based VR more social.
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Hackers ransom sensitive photos, information stolen from cosmetic clinics

Hackers have broken into a chain of cosmetic surgery clinics in Lithuania, and are holding private client information hostage.
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PC makers are starting to show off the low-end PCs running Windows 10 S

Windows PC makers are starting to show off low-cost Windows 10 S machines aimed at the education market, as expected.
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Qualcomm says it, not Intel, will power the next generation of PCs

Qualcomm announced that HP, Lenovo, and Asus will be the first PC makers to introduce Windows 10 on ARM notebooks.
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Microsoft Office is causing the command prompt to pop up — here's the fix

The production version of Microsoft Office has been causing the command prompt to pop up for the last few weeks. Here is a fix.
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ROG Swift PG35VQ offers a high-end gaming display with great performance

Asus introduces the ROG Swift GP35VQ, a curved 35-inch monitor with DCI-P3 color support and a super fast 200Mhz refresh rate with G-Sync.
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Samsung’s new Notebook 9 Pro 2-in-1 is its first S Pen-equipped notebook

Samsung's new Notebook 9 Pro is a new premium 360-degree convertible that is the first to gain the company S Pen active stylus.