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amd plans a trip to the caribbean islands for next gen gpus

AMD sets sail for Caribbean Islands, eyes next-gen GPU launch in summer 2015

Newly emerged online reports claim AMD pushed back the release of its next-gen GPUs to summer 2015, also tweaking their codename to 'Caribbean Islands'.
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Windows 10 RTM could be just one click away from Technical Preview testers

The click of a button could let Windows 10 Technical Previewers score the polished, fully finished software iteration once it becomes available.
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Notorious hackers ‘Lizard Squad’ bring down PlayStation Network. Again.

The cyber attacks on Sony just keep on coming, with the latest targeting the PlayStation Network and apparently ending after a few hours of outage.
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Windows 10 Event September 30th 2014

Windows 10 ETA: ‘Late 2015’ becomes ‘late summer or early fall’

Windows 10 could hit general availability in late summer or early fall 2015, according to the vague statements of Microsoft COO Kevin Turner.
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OS X Yosemite

OS X Yosemite 10.10.2 patch will fix Wi-Fi glitches; probably… maybe… hopefully

A second OS X Yosemite update is prepped by Apple to help suppress lingering Wi-Fi issues, and system build 10.10.2 is currently in beta.
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Apple’s garage inception story is an ‘overblown myth,’ says co-founder Wozniak

Despite what we thought we knew from age-old stories, Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says Steve Jobs garage isn't where they created computing magic.
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Fancy a huge 4K monitor to replace your old big-screen TV? Meet this 40-inch Philips

Philips is keen to adhere to the 'bigger is better' credo as far as its monitor business goes, with a new 4K display offering sporting 40 inches in diagonal
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gigabytes newest gaming laptop resembles an ultrabook gigabyte

Gigabyte’s latest lightweight is a top-notch gaming laptop

Gigabyte is getting serious about its gaming laptop prospects, offering up an Alienware contender that's incredibly beefy yet light as an ultrabook.
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cougar unveils simple yet productive mechanical keyboard 600k

Cougar goes back to basics with stripped-down 600K mechanical gaming keyboard

In a bid to squeeze out every little piece of the gaming PC market, Cougar has taken the wraps off an easy to master mechanical keyboard aimed at "purists."
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the compulab utilite 2 desktop pc is as tiny a mouse utilite2

Who needs stick PCs when the Android and Linux-running Utilite 2 is as small as a mouse?

Android and Ubuntu Linux can be kept tucked together in your trouser pocket now, with the dual-boot CompuLab Utilite2 mini-desktop PC.
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Internet Explorer enjoys usage upsurge, Chrome and Firefox remain blips on IE’s radar

Internet Explorer's lead over Chrome and Firefox in desktop browser use is getting bigger and bigger, while Safari remains a distant fourth despite growth.
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hp targets enterprise space with super light elitebook 1020

HP’s newest EliteBook is lighter than Air, chock-full of enterprise goodies

Fancy an uber-slim, uber-light laptop with no fans, plenty of power and an array of business-class features? Meet HP's EliteBook 1020.
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Microsoft Windows 8.1

Finally, Windows 8.1 surpasses XP in usage

The latest data harvested from around the web shows Windows 8.1 is at long last the second most used OS in the world, behind Win 7 and ahead of XP.
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glasses free 3d display seeking crowdfunding on kickstarter dti

Support the Mission Critical 3D display, get a ‘mind-blowing’ glasses-free 3D monitor

A small display manufacturer with a bundle of NASA contracts under its belt wants your financial help for the making of a glasses-free 3D monitor.
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windows 10 will officially kill off media center

Windows 10 says bye-bye to FLAC from MP3 conversion with native FLAC format support

Windows 10 will cater to exigent audiophiles with native support for FLAC audio file playing. Here's exactly what that means.
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pc sales keep dropping but not as fast they used to build pcs

IDC predicts PC sales will continue to struggle

The latest IDC report puts PC sales ahead of predictions for the entirety of 2015, but it's not all moonlight and roses yet. Here are all the numbers.
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this no name windows 8 stick pc can be had now for 100 meegopad m1

Fancy a Windows 8 PC on a stick? You can have one today for just $100

A little known Chinese device manufacturer just stole Intel's thunder by putting a Windows 8 stick PC up for sale for American buyers.
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Massive hack incapacitates Sony Pictures computers

Sony Pictures is reportedly the latest high-profile victim of hackers, as a criminal group called GOP deeply fractured the movie studio's online security.
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microsoft reportedly planning significant windows 10 event just ces

Windows 10 is such a big deal its kernel will leap from 6.4 to 10.0

Currently designated as 6.4 in Technical Preview form, Windows 10 source code will be known as 10.0 early next year. Here's what that means exactly.
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amd slashes radeon r9 295x2 graphics cards prices radeonthumb

Shots fired: AMD ambushes Nvidia with unexpected Radeon R9 295X2 price cuts

To further heat up the uber-competitive PC GPU wars, AMD has once again slashed the prices of dual-GPU graphics cards based on the Radeon R9 295.
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samsung and amd partner for freesync capable 4k monitors monitor

AMD forms united front with Samsung to roll out FreeSync monitors and crush Nvidia

Lag, latency and stutter have long plagued the lives of hardcore gamers, even on the most powerful desktop PCs. Often, the problem lies in the lines of communication between graphics cards and monitors, which get jumbled by different frame rates and standards. Nvidia has recently designed and implemented a technology called G-Sync to perfectly line […]
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intel teases mysterious stick pc for 2015 launch

Windows PC on a stick? Intel suggests it’s possible, and coming soon to a store near you

How would you like to carry a full-fledged Windows PC everywhere, and beam it to a TV or monitor in seconds? Intel plans to make that dream come true.
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eizo unveils bizarre square shaped monitor ev2730q

Don’t be square! Give this 1:1 Eizo monitor a chance

You've seen plenty of computer monitors with 16:9, 16:10 and 21:9 aspect ratio. Now how about one with 1:1 image? Find out the full story here.
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Wi-Fi glitches, begone: Another Surface Pro 3 firmware update tries to improve stability

Microsoft is once again attempting to quash Surface Pro 3's notorious Wi-Fi bugs. Will this new firmware update do the trick? Let's find out together.
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Affordability limbo: How low can these brand-new Dell 4K monitors go?

Why pay thousands of dollars on fancy monitors when as little as $600 can buy you a 4K screen from Dell? Find out more here.
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Laptop? All-in-one? Tablet? HP’s Core M-powered Envy x2 hybrids are all that and more

The Surface Pro 3 is versatile, powerful and portable, but it can't be used as an all-in-one. HP's latest Envy x2 convertibles can. Here's their full story.
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acer overprices travelmate b115 chromebook killer left angle open windows 8

Need a slightly pricier Chromebook alternative? Why not Acer’s TravelMate B115?

Acer has a relatively inexpensive new Windows 8.1 laptop to challenge Chromebooks with stateside. Here's all you need to know about the TravelMate B115.
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Chrome browser does the 64-bit dance at last on Mac OS X

Google's Chrome, the second most used desktop browser in the world, has just received a major update, with 64-bit support for Mac OS X added in the mix.
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asus may turn to arm processors for its latest low cost chromebook

Forget Black Friday, this LTE-enabled Asus Chromebook is available for $200 right now

What can you buy for $200 before the Black Friday rush begins? A 13.3-inch Asus Chromebook with LTE connectivity, that's what.
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Apple's OS X Yosemite Mac operating system, with the desktop and several icons visible.

Nope, OS X Yosemite’s first update doesn’t mend those Wi-Fi mishaps

Answering desperate cries for help, Apple has rolled out its first minor OS X Yosemite update. Unfortunately, Wi-Fi glitches are far from repaired.
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ayan qureshi youngest to pass microsoft it exam

Forget Barney and playtime, this five year old is busy earning IT certificates

Ayan Qureshi is only five years old, but he is now the youngest person in the world to pass a Microsoft IT exam. Learn more about his incredible story here.
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nvidia reveals tesla k80 dual gpu server card mod 291145 accelerator 3qtr

Nvidia’s Tesla K80 is a dual-GPU monster made to master fields like physics, and engineering

The Tesla K80, Nvidia's latest GPU hardware, is so powerful that it's meant for use in supercomputing-related fields. Learn more here.
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State of shock: US government agency shuts down email system after hacking attack

The U.S. State Department was reportedly one of the high-profile targets of recent hacking attempts, which forced the agency to shut down its email system.
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The U.S. government is building the world’s fastest supercomputers

Summit and Sierra are two supercomputers that the U.S. government is working on. Learn more about what they'll be able to do here.
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