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Mac Mini

Apple’s three Mac Minis released in 2011 are now unsupported ‘vintage’ devices

An update to Apple's vintage/obsolete list shows the company pulling support for the Mac Mini released in 2011 packing second-gen Intel CPUs.
Vivaldi web browser

Vivaldi now supports Linux on ARM chips, including Raspberry Pi 3

Vivaldi said on December 5 that it now offers a version of its web browser that runs on Linux devices using ARM-based processors.
Snapdragon 845

Tune in here for Qualcomm’s December 5 Snapdragon Technology Summit keynote

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Technology Summit begins December 5 with a keynote that may launch Windows 10 laptops based on the Snapdragon 835 chip.
AMD Ryzen CPU 1700 in hand

AMD’s upcoming Ryzen refresh won’t require a new motherboard, company confirms

Senior product manager James Prior confirmed that the next CPUs will be a Ryzen refresh, and will not require a new motherboard.
Snapdragon 845

Microsoft job listing hints at Surface device with a Snapdragon 845 chip

Qualcomm is just days away from revealing its Snapdragon 845 mobile processor, but that didn't stop a job listing from confirming it early.
Spacewalking

Go spacewalking as an astronaut with a new VR experience for Vive, Rift

Rewind and the BCC finally made generally available a spacewalking experience for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift called Home -- A VR spacewalk.
Kano Computer Kit Complete

Kano Computer Kit Complete Review

Our Computer Kit Complete review reveals a platform for teaching the ins and outs of computers, and how to program for those devices.
Raspberry Pi

Google’s new kit uses Raspberry Pi to bring image recognition to your project

This week, Google introduced a new kit for your project based on the Raspberry Pi Zero W board. It enables cloud-free image recognition.

Here’s what we know about ‘Xenoblade Chronicles 2’ right now

During E3 2017, Nintendo providing additional information about the upcoming JRPG for the Nintendo Switch, Xenoblade Chronicles 2.
A person sitting at an Asus Chromebook 15 and using it.

Google’s new patent will automatically open, close laptops with just a touch

Google recently landed a patent that will enable notebooks to automatically open and close their lids with a simple touch of a finger.
HP laptops

HP responds to complaints of secretly installing software on its laptops

Customers owning laptops sold by HP report that the company is secretly installing software. HP is listening, and provides explanation.
Raspberry Pi

Developers use 750 Raspberry Pi boards as supercomputing testbed

During the Super Compute 2017 convention, the Los Alamos National Laboratory introduced a new testing platform using 750 Raspberry Pi boards.
Coffee Lake

Benchmark spills the Intel Coffee Lake beans, including a Core i9 laptop CPU

The release notes of the latest Aida64 beta reveal what could be the remaining rollout of Intel's eighth-generation Coffee Lake CPU family.
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Push your PC to the max with the best graphics cards for gaming

Hunting down the best graphics card for gaming is a difficult process. We provide a starting point to help you determine the best investment.
Dell XPS 15

Next Dell XPS 15 laptop may have full-blown Thunderbolt 3 support

Alienware VP Frank Anzor jumped on Twitter to confirm that the next Dell XPS 15 laptop will have better Thunderbolt 3 support.
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Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA review

Our Asus Chromebook Flip C101PA review reveals a cool 2-in-1 Chromebook that feels like a tablet with a built-in keyboard. But is there enough oomph packed in?
net neutrality rules fraud

The FCC will make a final vote to reverse the net neutrality rules in December

The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to make a final vote on reversing net neutrality rules in December.
Ryzen-branded

AMD CEO shows off first laptop packing a Ryzen-branded chip at Best Buy

The first laptop to hit the market with AMD's new Ryzen-branded mobile processors is HP's Envy x360 15z convertible 2-in-1.
BlackWidow Ultimate

Razer updates its killer BlackWidow keyboard with dust and splash resistance

Razer is now making available an updated version of its BlackWidow Ultimate mechanical keyboard with an IP54-rated design.
StarCraft II

‘StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty’ is now free to play, throws shade at ‘Battlefront II’

Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime revealed during the BlizzCon 2017 opening ceremony that StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty will soon be free to play.
Intel/AMD module

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.
A laptop running Microsoft Edge.

Heat up the oven! Here’s how to enable cookies in your favorite web browser

Want to know how to enable cookies in your favorite web browser? The process is easy, but we provide steps and diagrams fresh from the oven.
Google Daydream View 2 vs. Oculus Go

Google Daydream View 2 vs. Oculus Go — which will be the better VR experience?

Google Daydream View 2 vs. Oculus Go. What's the difference between these mobile VR platforms? We compare the two before Oculus Go's launch.
Someone holding a AMD Threadripper box.

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.
Raja Koduri

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.
CoinHive

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.
Benchmarks

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.
keylogging

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.
all-in-one

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.
Titan X

Nvidia's Pascal rollout continues with the upcoming Titan X Collector's Edition

Nvidia isn't done with its Pascal-based GTX 10 Series just yet. The company is now teasing a Collector's Edition of the Titan X graphics card.
GTX 1070

You can't beat HTC's new bundle packing Vive, the GTX 1070, and 'Fallout 4 VR'

HTC's latest promotion for its Vive headset kit for VR includes bundling it with the GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card for PC, and Fallout 4 VR.
ROG G703

The monstrous ROG G703 Asus laptop could easily chew through your PC games

This week, Asus introduced its new monster-sized ROG G703 laptop packed with an overclocked processor and graphics chip.
HTC stand-alone VR headset

HTC may reveal its China-bound stand-alone VR headset later this month

Reports suggest that HTC may officially launch its stand-alone VR headset for China this month during its developer conference in Beijing.