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New QLC flash memory from Toshiba could push SSD capacity as high as 128TB

Toshiba has announced it's working on a new form of flash memory that stores four bits of data per cell, a technology that could result in 128TB SSDs.
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Leaked slides show Intel’s upcoming Skylake notebook chips

A set of leaked slides seem to show Intel's upcoming Skylake mobile CPU lineup. It includes several dual-cores, most of which have Hyper-Threading.
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Samsung builds its own super-dense SSD chip to fight off SanDisk and Toshiba

In early August, SanDisk and Toshiba announced the world's first 256Gbit, 48-layer NAND chip for solid state drives. Now Samsung has its own version of the same.
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Stagnant? Nah. PCs are improving faster than you thought

Today's software often doesn't need a powerful PC to run smoothly, but that doesn't mean progress is slowing. In fact, the home PC is rapidly advancing.
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Stellaris, from Paradox, is the galactic strategy game you’ve always wanted on your PC

Epic sci-fi strategy is unique among PC gaming genres, but has become stagnant. Paradox hopes to stir the genre's still waters with Stellaris.
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New video outlines IBM’s plan to switch from Windows to Mac

Jeff Smith, IBM's Chief Information Officer, has outlined a goal to switch up to 75 percent of IBM employees from systems running Windows to the MacBook.
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Windows 10 is better than Windows 7, and you should upgrade now

Windows 7 is a great operating system, but it falls short when compared to Windows 10. Here's why you should take up Microsoft's offer of a free upgrade.
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To 4K, and beyond: Windows 10 nails UltraHD displays

Does Windows 10 fix previous iterations ugly, aliased text and images in menus, or does Microsoft’s operating system still prefer 1080p?
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Despite improvements, Windows 10 tablets remain second-class

Microsoft made desktop users unhappy with Windows 8, and hopes that 10 will atone for the company’s sins. Can the company do it?
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Windows 10 will put Start Screen Sync and App Sync to the axe

Windows 8 synced the user's Start Screen layout and purchased Apps between devices automatically. Microsoft has removed the feature in Windows 10.
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AMD’s A8-7670K could be the perfect processor for your next budget PC

AMD has announced a new, affordable entry in its APU line. Boasting four cores and a base clock of 3.6GHz, the A8-7670K balances price and performance.
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Windows 10 Build 10240 goes live, but RTM release remains elusive

Microsoft has released Build 10240, the first Windows 10 build released under the company's TH1 track. It's not yet the "final" release build, but it's close.
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EVGA shows off Z170-series motherboards ahead of Intel Skylake release

Intel's Skylake processors haven't yet debuted, but motherboard builders are already showing of hardware that will support them.
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In defense of laptop batteries: Why they deserve some respect

Laptop batteries rarely grab headlines, but that have changed. Today's slim, attractive and long-lasting notebooks wouldn't be possible without them.
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Windows 10 Build 10166 puts bugs in its sights, offers app for purchasing Wi-Fi access

Microsoft has released yet another Windows 10 Build. Like the three that went live last week, Build 10166 focuses on bug fixes and general stability.
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Retro-style ThinkPad might resurrect the seven-row keyboard, blue enter key, and more

Lenovo is considering a retro-inspired ThinkPad that combines favorite features from the past two decades with modern hardware and a razor-thin profile.
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AMD officially reveals new Radeon 300-series, R9 Fury at E3 2015

AMD has taken the wraps off its Radeon R7 and R9 300-series cards, which appear to be re-brands of previous hardware.
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Windows 10 just might save the Xbox One

Xbox One had a terrible launch, but fans need not worry. Windows 10 is coming to the rescue with new features and quicker development.
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3D scanning is now easier and more affordable – if you own HP’s Sprout

Competition in the 3D scanner space is heating up with HP's announcement of the 3D Capture Stage, a $299 accessory that works with all Sprout systems.
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The next version of OS X is called El Capitan, focuses on refining Yosemite

Apple has revealed OS X 10.11 El Capitan. As expected, it focuses heavily on performance usability enhancements.
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NRAM could bring infinite durability to a hard drive near you

NRAM memory, which is built from carbon nanotubes, offers infinite read-write cycles as well as resistance to temperature, magnetic fields and radiation.
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First Radeon with High Bandwidth Memory will launch at E3 on June 16th

AMD has revealed details about High Bandwidth Memory, a new vertically stacked video memory solution that promises a 3x improvement in performance per watt.
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Intel’s new ‘Skylake’ processors are coming sooner than you think

Intel re-affirmed that Skylake, the Core architecture, will release at some point in 2015. It also showed two reference designd based on the architecture.
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Thunderbolt 3 and USB Type-C might be a match made in heaven

Intel has announced Thunderbolt 3. In addition to a blister 40 gigabytes per second of bandwidth it offers compatibility with the USB 3.1 standard and USB Type-C connector.
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Intel launches new desktop, mobile 5th-generation quad-core chips at Computex

Intel has finally revealed 5th-generation Intel Core chips for the desktop in the form of five new quad-core processors.
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10 biggest announcements at Google I/O 2015

Google's 2015 I/O Keynote wasn't packed with flash, but it did offer some solid improvements on the company's platform and a few surprises.
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AMD drops the latest A10 APU with unlocked processor, Radeon graphics

AMD's newest APU offers four processor cores and eight Radeon graphics cores, a combination that delivers strong value for the chip's modest $140 price tag.
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Interview: How HP’s Sprout wants to change tomorrow’s workplace

HP's Sprout is being rolled out for companies and educators. We spoke with two HP managers working on Sprout to learn more about what it offers.
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Developers from NASA, Skype and Trimble discuss building for HoloLens

In a panel discussion hosted by Microsoft four developers came together to discuss apps for HoloLens. They described a creatively challenging experience.
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Developers can port games between Windows 10 devices with just a few lines of code

Microsoft's vision for cross-device gaming includes easy porting of titles from Windows 10 for desktop to mobile devices and even to the Xbox One.
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BUILD 2015 held plenty of surprises, but where was the new Surface Pro?

This year’s BUILD keynote offered plenty of surprises, but it was also notably lacking several expected announcements, such as a new Surface Pro 4. Does this mean Microsoft is shifting focus once more?
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From Windows 10 to the next Surface, here’s what we expect from Microsoft BUILD

Microsoft’s annual BUILD conference is always a big event for the company, but with Windows 10 on the horizon, this year will be even bigger than normal. That’s not all we’re likely to see, though, as a redesigned Surface Pro 4 and a flagship Windows Phone are rumored.
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Is it Daenerys, or Daeneres? Microsoft Word knows, even if you don’t

Not sure how to spell the name of your favorite Game of Thrones character? That's no problem, as long as you use Microsoft Word.
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Sorry Apple, Microsoft is right: Windows is for people who get things done

When it comes to productivity, Microsoft is right; Windows is the best operating system for those who do. Nothing compares to Windows in the workplace.
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Drives using the new NVMe standard are taking the solid state market by storm

Non-Volatile Storage Express, a new standard for solid state drives, is taking the PC world by storm. Four manufacturers have drives based on the standard.
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Has clock speed outlived its usefulness as a processor specification?

A recent article from Anandtech found that CPU speed does not necessarily correlate with clock speed, throwing doubt on its usefulness as a specification.
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HP transforms the Omen into its thinnest workstation laptop yet

HP has transformed its razor-thin gaming laptop, the Omen, into a workstation notebook. The Omen Pro offers quad-core processors and Nvidia Quadro graphics.
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HP’s Z Turbo Drive G2 might be the new SSD performance champion

HP has announced a new NVMe solid state drive, the Z Turbo Drive G2. Its official specifications suggest it may even outperform Intel's 750 Series.