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Smithsonian releases collection of 2.8 million images for free use

The Smithsonian has released 2.8 million high-resolution images from across its collections that anyone can view, download, and reuse free of charge.
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Intel Cascade Lake X CPUs: Everything we know

Intel's 10th-generation Cascade Lake CPUs don't reinvent the wheel, but with higher clocks and much lower price tags, they have something to offer HEDT buyers.
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Leaked specs for AMD’s ‘Nvidia Killer’ could make it the most powerful GPU ever

The specs for the long-rumored AMD "Big Navi" graphics cards may have leaked, painting it an absolutely monstrous GPU, with as much as 24GB of HBM2e memory
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Mozilla Firefox’s new feature will make it harder for ISPs to spy on you

Mozilla will soon begin enabling DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) by default in the United States making it harder for internet carriers to snoop on your browsing data.
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Honor charms with the first MagicBook laptops sold globally

For the first time, Honor will sell its classy MagicBook Windows 10 laptops globally. We've not only seen them, but have all the specifications, too.
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Apple may ditch Intel for an Arm-based MacBook within the next 18 months

A prediction from Ming-Chi Kuo states that Apple has pushed forward its interest in a MacBook that runs on an Arm-based processor, rather than an Intel one.
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Lenovo’s new ThinkPad laptops offer choice of Intel or AMD hardware

Lenovo has updated numerous ThinkPad laptops with 10th-gen Intel vPro CPUs and AMD Ryzen Pro 4000 processors, marking an expansion of AMD options..
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Huawei’s new MateBook X Pro laptop comes in envy green, still has pop-up webcam

Huawei continues to build its portfolio of Windows laptops, announcing a new MateBook X Pro (2020), along with two new 14-inch and 15-inch MateBook D laptops.
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Canadian authorities launch investigation into Clearview facial -recognition app

Several privacy authorities in Canada have announced they have launched an investigation into the use of the controversial Clearview facial recognition app.
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Google tries to scare Edge users away from installing Chrome extensions

Google is warning Edge users not to install extensions from its Chrome Web Store in the name of security to get them to use its Chrome browser instead.
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Intel 10th-gen Comet Lake: Everything we know so far

Unlike the 10nm Ice Lake mobile processors, 10th-gen Comet Lake CPUs are built on the more conventional 14nm architecture and can hit higher clock speeds.
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Delete these eight malware-ridden Android apps immediately

Researchers have discovered two families of malware in apps on the Play Store: a new family called Haken and the resurgence of an older family called Joker.
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Intel’s 10th-gen Comet Lake chips could be more expensive than ninth-gen

Intel may be raising clock speeds with Comet Lake CPUs, but it might be raising prices, too, if early listings on European webstores are to be believed.
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MacBook Pro to get 10th-generation Intel chips, according to leak

The MacBook Pro 13 could get a boost in 2020 in the form of 10th-generation Intel CPUs, according to a new leak. The new device could launch as soon as May.
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With new swappable faceplates, the Vive Cosmos is now a modular VR platform

HTC's new Vive Cosmos Elite VR headset is designed to be flexible with a modular design. Like the original Cosmos, the Elite can accommodate new faceplates to bring additional features in the future.
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Intel Comet Lake F-series chips make its next-gen all the more confusing

Intel's 10th-generation Comet Lake CPUs will come in 18 different guises, thanks to a mix of K-series, F-series, and standard, locked processors.
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Hackers expose personal details of 10 million MGM hotel guests

A major security breach has hit MGM Resorts hotels after personal information linked to more than 10 million guests landed on a hacking forum this week.
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Microsoft’s new Office app hints at the Surface Duo’s potential

With the release of a new Office app for iOS and Android, Microsoft is paving the way for Surface Duo. You'll now be able to use your phone more easily for work
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Nvidia’s RTX 2080 Ti giveaway could net Cyberpunk 2077 fans a very special GPU

Nvidia's next GPU might not be next-gen, but a special edition release for CD Project Red's Cyberpunk 2077. The new card has now been officially announced.
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Microsoft could announce Surface Book 3 and Surface Go 2 at event this spring

According to a new report, Microsoft will be announcing new Surface hardware at an event in NYC this spring, including the Surface Book 3, and the Surface Go 2.
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Google recently kicked 500 dodgy extensions from Chrome Store

Google has kicked out more than 500 malicious extensions from the Chrome Store. The discovery of the dodgy extensions is a good reminder to review your own.
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Google’s new wallpaper-friendly satellite images are simply stunning

Check out Google's new additions to its awesome collection of images captured from its Earth data. The web giant is happy for you to use them as wallpapers, too.
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Windows 10X will have two File Explorers, and that’s a problem

Microsoft has is beginning to detail app solutions for the Surface Neo and other Windows 10X devices. It can handle everything from Win32 to UWP apps, but it comes with a compromise.
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How Microsoft plans to solve the Surface Neo and Surface Duo’s app problem

At an online developer day session, Microsoft sought to put concerns of the app gap problem to rest and outline the app solution for both the Surface Neo and Duo.
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AMD Threadripper 3990X is breaking CPU world records just days after release

AMD's third-generation Threadripper CPUs are all impressive, but the 3990X is really something else. It's a 64-core monster that's breaking world records already.
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As Adobe teases A.I. tools, Lightroom gains the option to jump-start RAW editing

Hate that your Lightroom previews look nothing like the previews on the back of your camera screen? Adobe just expanded default import options to address that.
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Here’s why you should never trust those ‘privacy-focused’ email apps

Some third-party email clients have been scraping their users’ inboxes and selling anonymized data to corporate giants in the finance and e-commerce sectors.
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Exclusive: Internal Intel docs reveal 500-watt Xe graphics, ’tile’ architecture

Intel has been tight-lipped about its new Xe graphics cards. Digital Trends has obtained internal documents that reveal important architectural details and information on TDPs for these new cards.
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Oscar winner Taika Waititi calls Apple’s Butterfly keyboards ‘horrendous’

Moments after accepting his first Academy Award, Jojo Rabbit writer and director Taika Waititi lashed out at Apple’s flawed keyboards while taking questions from the press.
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The Surface Pro just turned seven years old, but its future hangs in the balance

The original Surface Pro was launched seven years ago. Though it has continued to grow in success over the years, Microsoft's many attempts at moving beyond traditional PCs jeopardizes the future of the Surface.
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Apple’s future Macs could come with AMD Navi 21 GPUs, leak suggests

Next-gen Apple Macs could get a serious power boost according to a recent leak, with AMD Navi 21 GPUs and Ryzen 4000-series chips spotted in MacOS beta code.
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Barnes & Noble used A.I. to make classic books more diverse. It didn’t go well

Barnes & Noble wanted to make Diverse Editions of classic books like Alice in Wonderland. It used A.I. to scan them but missed racist descriptions and important context.
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Now married to Surface, Windows might finally get interesting again

The Windows and hardware divisions at Microsoft have come together under a single combined group known as "Windows + Devices" led by Panos Panay. Is Windows finally going to be interesting again?
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How to set up your VoIP service in 5 easy steps with RingCentral

Looking to ditch the landline? Voice over internet protocol, or VoIP, is an efficient and cost-effective way to do it, and it's not as hard as you think: RingCentral is a great VoIP solution for calls, video conferencing, and more, and we show you how to set it up right here.