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HTC’s stand-alone Vive Focus killed off its Daydream headset in the U.S.

The HTC Vive Focus brings positional and rotational tracking to portable virtual reality for the first time in a stand-alone headset.
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LG’s prototype virtual reality headset splits in two on purpose

A patent application has revealed a potential design for the previously announced virtual reality headset from LG.
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Virtual machines: What they are and why you might want to use one

Have you every wondered, "What is a virtual machine?" In these days of virtualization, the term is getting more common. Here's what it means.
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Leaked photo shows upcoming Intel/AMD module on a compact motherboard

The upcoming Intel/AMD module is expected to arrive in the first quarter of 2018, but a photograph has already surfaced showing the module.
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Turn your PC into a work of art with the Cryorig Taku ITX case

The Cryorig Taku isn't just a mini-ITC PC case, it's also a stand for your monitor and an understated centerpiece for the room.
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New exploit uses antivirus software to help spread malware

A recently discovered exploit has found a way to use a feature within most antivirus software which would allow the spread of malware
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Ohio State University fans troll Apple over its infamous autocorrect glitch

Fans in the end zone section at Ohio State University didn't miss the chance to have a little fun at Apple's expense during a recent game.
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Join friends and family for a group purchase with PayPal’s new Money Pools

When you need to collect from friends or family members for a group purchase, Money Pools help you coordinate and track contributions.
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Chromebook multitasking to improve with ‘split view’ (with one big catch)

Google will be improving multitasking on Chromebooks by bringing Chrome OS split view.
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20-qubit IBM Q quantum computer could double its predecessor’s processing power

IBM has announced that the next generation of its IBM Q platform will give users access to a 20-qubit processor.
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AMD lands prestigious award for its beastly Ryzen Threadripper 1950X

AMD said on Thursday that it landed the CES 2018 Best of Innovation Award for its monster Ryzen Threadripper 1950X desktop processor.
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Why is Intel into GPUs now? It was about to get stomped

Intel’s hire of Raja Koduri has major consequences not only for Intel and AMD, but everyone interested in PCs, and it will change the next computer you buy.
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A leak suggests the next Dell XPS 15 will sport a 5K display

Leaked specifications of a Dell XPS 15 refresh suggest it could come with an 8th generation Intel CPU and an optional GTX 1060.
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After teaming with AMD, Intel poaches its graphics guru to build its own GPUs

Intel announced that Raja Koduri, the former head of AMD's Radeon graphics division, will now manage its own new discrete graphics division.
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You can cut the cord by pre-ordering TPCast’s wireless adapter for HTC Vive

TPCast reports that its wireless adapter for the HTC Vive VR headset is now available to pre-order in the United States and Canada.
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Take your PC back to the ’90s with the coolest screensavers, like, ever

Check out the coolest screensavers for your work and home computers with some impressive new technology and '90s flair.
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Microsoft brings muted tabs, quick sharing in new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build

The new Windows 10 Insider Preview Build brings us a way to mute tabs in Microsoft Edge, as well as quickly share content.
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Report claims ecommerce sites are hijacking visitor CPUs to mine digital coins

A report claims that more than 2,400 legitimate ecommerce websites are running CoinHive software in the background while visitors shop.
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Colorado city OKs broadband plan despite opposition from internet providers

Residents of the city of Fort Collins in Colorado have voted to approve a proposal for a municipal broadband service.
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Intel and AMD's love/hate relationship spilled in benchmarks detailing two chips

After Intel and AMD revealed their upcoming joint project, benchmarks appeared showing additional detail regarding two models.
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Ethereum bug locks $280 million of cryptocurrency in owners’ accounts

An accidentally triggered bug in Ethereum mutli-signature wallets has caused almost $300 million of the currency to become untouchable.
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VR simulation lets you visit the Berlin Wall – before it fell

Vive Studios is partnering with famous art institutions to bring history to life in VR museum exhibits.
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Google and Aclima show you how bad air pollution in California can be

Google teamed up with Aclima, mapping air pollution throughout California using Google Street View cars outfitted with air quality sensors.
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Watch the 2018 NBA playoffs from every angle, thanks to Intel, TNT, and VR

Intel and Turner Sports have entered into a multiyear partnership to bring NBA on TNT live games into virtual reality.
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Mechanical keyboard maker accused of keylogging as customers examine software

Reports have surfaced that software supplied with MantisTek's GK2 mechanical keyboard is keylogging input and transmitting the data online.
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Seagate could release the first 20TB hard drive by 2019

Seagate will use its Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording technology to pursue the world's first 20TB hard drive.
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Intel is cramming custom AMD Radeon graphics into an eighth-generation chip

Intel and AMD announced on November 6 that they teamed up to create an all-in-one package for ultra-thin form factors and more.
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Comcast asks FCC to stop states from enforcing their own net neutrality laws

Comcast recently met with Pai's staff to try to prevent individual states from setting their own net neutrality rules.
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Bitcoin reaches new heights, surges beyond $7,000 in value

For the first time in the cryptocurrency's history, the value of a single unit of Bitcoin has exceeded $7,000.
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How this ‘Frowning Pile of Poo’ emoji started a messy conflict

A controversy has erupted at the Unicode Consortium about a a proposed new poo emoji, and how emoji creators subvert the approval process.
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Microsoft to end free Windows 10 upgrades – this time for good

Microsoft has put an end to free Windows 10 upgrades, including for those using "assistive technologies."
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Blizzard gets back to basics with ‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’

The Horde and the Alliance are butting heads again in World of Warcraft's next expansion, The Battle for Azeroth.
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Blizzard kicks off BlizzCon 2017 with big 'Overwatch' announcements

During the BlizzCon keynote Blizzard unveiled a new Overwatch hero, a new map, and a new CG animated short starring Reinhardt.
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Logitech Bridge lets you use your keyboard inside a VR experience

You'll soon be able to take your keyboard with you as you roam a virtual reality experience, thanks to Logitech Bridge.