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Hacker steals more than $7 million in digital currency by switching a mere link

Trading platform CoinDash conducted a sale based on digital currency to generate investment in its app, but a hacker had other plans.
Core X-Series

Intel updates its desktop CPU price sheet with the Core X-Series 12-core chip

Intel recently updated its desktop CPU pricing information to reveal a few details about its new Core X-Series 12-core chip, the i9-7920X.
Remix OS

Remix OS developer Jide says the money is in enterprise, abandons crowdfunding

The developer behind Remix OS and the related emulator for PCs is leaving the mainstream market to focus solely on enterprise solutions.
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HP ZBook Studio G4 review

In our HP ZBook Studio G4 review, we closely examine how this mobile workstation stacks up to the competition in regard to performance, looks, and portability.
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Latest Asus Ultra HD gaming monitor has AMD FreeSync support

Asus updated its gaming monitor portfolio with the new VP28UQG, a 28-inch display packing an Ultra HD resolution and AMD FreeSync support.
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AMD is rippin’ store shelves with two Ryzen Threadripper chips in August

AMD provided additional information about its highly-anticipated Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPUs, revealing models, dates, and prices.
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Logitech beefs up its console headset family with purchase of Astro Gaming

Logitech said on July 12 that it's acquiring console headset maker Astro Gaming from Rockcandy for $85 million in cold hard cash.
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Electronic Frontier Foundation appeals web consortium’s DRM standards

While Digital Rights Management isn't anything new regarding video, the W3C now recommends a specification that moves it into HTML5 web code.
Dell Latitude

A new Dell Latitude 2-in-1 detachable hits the streets with wireless charging

Dell saw huge growth in 2-in-1 sales during the first quarter, and now it plans to increase that number with two more Dell Latitude units.
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Netgear Orbi RBK40 review

Graphics card for mining

Graphics cards dedicated to cryptocurrency mining are here, and we have the list

Looking for a graphics card for mining? We've compiled a roundup containing listed products along with rumored models.
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Sorry, but the Petya master decryption key can't help current NotPetya victims

A new master decryption key was released by the developer of the original Petya ransomware, but it's incapable of helping NotPetya victims.
Steam Link App

Owners of a 2016 or 2017 Samsung smart TV can now directly stream Steam games

Valve Software and Samsung teamed up to release a beta version of the Steam Link app for streaming PC games to 2016 and 2017 smart TVs.
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What’s inside the AtariBox? We pieced together all the clues

Mass Effect: Andromeda

Batarians invade APEX missions in ‘Mass Effect: Andromeda’ in a new update

This week, BioWare and Electronics Arts are updating the multiplayer component of Mass Effect: Andromeda with a new difficulty level.
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Zyxel Armor Z2 review

Zyxel pushes its Armor Z2 as a Wireless AC networking workhorse, but is that really the case? We examine how this router stands out our Armor Z2 review.
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Microsoft manages to cram artificial intelligence on the Raspberry Pi 3 PC board

Microsoft said its Machine Learning and Optimization group compressed artificial intelligence down so it could run on the Raspberry Pi 3.
Namco Museum

Get your retro game face on with ‘Namco Museum’ for Nintendo Switch next month

Another Namco Museum compilation is on the way, this time for the Nintendo Switch. It will come packed with the GameCube game Pac-Man Vs.
Ultimate Game Sale 2017

Microsoft celebrates its ultimate game discount blowout with a new sweepstakes

Microsoft is kicking off its 2017 Ultimate Game Sale on Friday. As part of the celebration, it's holding a Game Face sweepstakes.
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Arm your PC against the global NotPetya ransomware attack with these easy tips

The NotPetya ransomware seems to be a global epidemic, attacking organizations across 64 countries. Here's how to protect your PC.
LawBreakers Beta

Boss Key Productions now handing out keys to this week’s ‘LawBreakers’ beta

PC gamers wanting to get into the upcoming LawBreakers beta can grab a key now through Boss Key Productions. The beta opens on June 28.
Corsair K70

Corsair K70 RGB Rapidfire Mechanical Gaming Keyboard review

In our Corsair K70 review, we bang away on the RGB Rapidfire keyboard touted for its sensitive keys and customizable lighting.
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LG gram 15Z970 15.6-Inch laptop review

We review the LG Gram, a supremely thin and lightweight laptop that punches way above its weight in both performance and battery life.
New My MakerBot

3D printing just got easier on Chromebooks with the new My MakerBot platform

The new My MakerBot platform for Chromebooks was announced on Sunday, June 25 as a solution for accessing 3D printers on the network.
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Source confirms Western Digital is closing WDLabs and canceling projects

An alleged Western Digital employee jumped on Reddit and claimed that WDLabs may close, a branch of the company dedicated to Raspberry Pi.
Dungeons and Dragons

Dungeons and Dragons arrives in virtual reality, but not like you would expect

Wizard of the Coast published Dungeon Chess for the Oculus Rift and Gear VR headsets, a multiplayer chess game based on Dungeons and Dragons.
Special Edition ThinkPad

Lenovo confirms upcoming special-edition ThinkPad won’t cost $5,000

Lenovo is set to official announce a special edition ThinkPad laptop in October in celebration of the brand's 25th anniversary.
Windows 10 S restrictions

Microsoft’s Windows 10 S restrictions go deeper than just locking down apps

The Windows 10 S restrictions imposed by Microsoft are deeper than just locking down apps to the Windows Store to ensure a safe environment.
Linksys Velop review

Linksys finally 'unlocks' Velop's web-based interface for all owners to use

The latest firmware released for the Velop mesh networking system adds a web-based interface to manage the network from a desktop or laptop.
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New 27-inch iMac 2017 benchmarks show it can play with the big Mac Pro boys

The iMac 2017 benchmarks have appeared on Geekbench 4, and show the latest batch paired up against the 2015 models, and the Mac Pro.
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Microsoft’s extended Edge bug bounty program offers rewards up to $15K

Microsoft has extended its Edge bug bounty program indefinitely, serving up to $15,000 for qualified vulnerabilities found in the browser.
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Samsung stand-alone virtual reality headset will be named ‘Odyssey’

The Samsung stand-alone virtual reality headset is moving along in development, and may sport displays packing 2,000 pixels per inch.
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The VR goggles seen in HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ are a real prototype

In a recent episode of Silicon Valley called The Keenan Vortex, the VR googles worn in the show is an actual real-world prototype.
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Lenovo flashes hinge-free, ThinkPad laptop concept with a bending screen

In addition to revealing new products for the business and enterprise markets, Lenovo showcased a hinge-free prototype ThinkPad design.