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AMD’s new Radeon driver is optimized for Capcom’s ‘Resident Evil 7: Biohazard’

AMD has a new driver for its Radeon graphics cards, Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 17.1.1, optimized for Resident Evil 7: Biohazard.
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AMD’s ‘Naples’ server CPU designed for ‘radical’ data center changes

AMD's Forrest Norrod kicked off a series of new blogs focused on the upcoming Naples CPU for servers slated for the first half of 2017.
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Intel responds to report about hackers gaining access to a debugging interface

Intel has responded to a report that PCs based on its sixth- and seventh-gen CPU platforms can be hacked via USB 3.0 and a cheap device.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update protected users against pre-patched exploits

Microsoft said on Friday that Windows 10 Anniversary Update protected against two exploits before the vulnerabilities could be patched.
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There won’t be a shortage of Switch consoles, claims Nintendo of America president

Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime said there won't be shortages of Switch consoles as seen with the NES Classic Edition in late 2016.
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Microsoft may reduce its Windows 10 licensing fee for OEMs to combat Chromebooks

There's a rumor that Microsoft plans to lower its Windows 10 licensing fee in March so that OEMs can better compete with Chromebooks in 2017.
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Shamoon returns with malware in hand to wipe hard drives, nuke virtual machines

Another wave of the Shamoon campaign was discovered using a new variant of the Disttrack malware targeting hard drives and virtual machines.
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After an FDA probe, St. Jude rolls out an update fixing the Merlin@home issue

After reports claiming hackers can break into Merlin@home monitors and reprogram St. Jude implants, the FDA conducted an investigation.
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Windows 7, Windows 8.1 device owners may still be able to get Windows 10 free

Seems as though Microsoft's free Windows 10 upgrade program is still active despite closing shop in July of 2016. But is the process legal?
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TwitchCon 2017 announces dates, location of its live-stream gaming fest

Twitch announced on Tuesday the dates and location of its annual TwitchCon convention. It will take place in Long Beach, California.
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CyberPowerPC’s Best Buy bundle packs a $499 desktop with the Oculus Rift

CyberPowerPC said on Monday that a new bundle packing together a $499 desktop and the Oculus Rift headset is available now at Best Buy.
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Tim Sweeney: Oculus VR's 'walled garden' approach gives HTC Vive an advantage

In a recent interview, Epic Games co-founder Tim Sweeney said that the HTC Vive VR headset is outselling the Oculus Rift 2-to-1 worldwide.
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Nope, there won't be any new Elder Scrolls special edition games, Bethesda says

Bethesda's Pete Hines recently admitted in an interview that the company has no plans for additional special edition Elder Scrolls games.
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Quick, go grab Windows Essentials 2012 before Microsoft pulls the plug forever

Microsoft is pulling its Windows Essentials 2012 software suite on Tuesday, which includes Movie Maker, Photo Gallery, Mail, Writer, and more.
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SmartBeings' WooHoo Smart Home Hub had its eye locked on CES 2017 attendees

At CES 2017, SmartBeings showcased its upcoming Smart Home Hub called WooHoo. It's slated to ship in May packing a 360-degree rotating camera.
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Chuwi spills more details about its new Hi13 2-in-1 packing an ‘Apollo Lake’ CPU

During CES 2017, tablet maker Chuwi revealed additional details about its upcoming 13.5-inch tablet, the Chuwi Hi13 sporing an Intel CPU.
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Dell explodes with new and revamped Latitude, Precision devices for business

At the opening on CES 2017, Dell revealed a long list of new and refreshed devices for business customers spanning its Latitude and Precision brands.
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Logitech's new wireless headset for gaming supports DTS Headphone:X technology

Logitech introduced on Wednesday the G533 Wireless Gaming Headset. It's backed by DTS Headphone:X technology and Logitech's 40mm Pro-G audio drivers.
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Motherboards and desktops for AMD’s upcoming Ryzen CPU make their debut at CES

Products based on AMD's upcoming Ryzen desktop processor made an appearance at CES 2017 in Las Vegas, spanning desktops and AM4-based motherboards.
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Moore’s Law isn’t dead: Intel teases a 2-in-1 PC sporting a ‘Cannon Lake’ CPU

During Intel's press conference at CES 2017, CEO Brian Krzanich showcased a 2-in-1 PC sporting a Cannon Lake processor made using 10nm process technology.
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LG’s new ‘Gram’ laptop lineup promises up to 24 hours of use on a single charge

LG Electronics revealed its refreshed lineup of Gram notebooks. There are two groups: one with super-long battery life and one with ultra-slim form factors.
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GrandPad, the Android tablet for seniors, getting a hardware refresh before April

Acer and grandPad revealed just ahead of CES 2017 that a second-generation model will arrive in the first quarter of 2017. GrandPad is a tablet for seniors.
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Intel crams its freshly baked seventh-gen CPUs into five new NUC mini PCs

Along with the second-wave launch of its seventh-generation "Kaby Lake" processors, Intel revealed a new lineup of NUC mini PCs packing these chips.
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Alienware boosts laptops with 7th-gen Intel Core; Dell Inspiron 15 Gaming gets an upgrade

Just ahead of CES 2017, Dell has introduced its refreshed lines of Alienware and Inspiron 7000 Gaming laptops sporting seventh-generation Intel CPUs.
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Want to game until your eyes bleed? Acer's new gaming monitors might be for you

Acer revealed three new desktop displays for gamers just ahead of CES 2017; the Predator XB252Q, the Predator XB272, and the Predator Z301CT.
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Das Keyboard’s latest project will turn your keys into programmable notifications

Das Keyboard is working on a new RGB LED mechanical keyboard that connects directly to the Internet, allowing users to remotely program key backlit colors.
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LG may refresh its Gram notebooks with seventh-gen Intel processors

A recent leak shows that LG is refreshing its Gram line of notebooks with seventh-generation processors from Intel, Thunderbolt 3, and fingerprint scanners.
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Cherry Americas’ silent Cherry MX switches now available for all keyboards

Cherry Americas now offers Cherry MX Silent switches for all mechanical keyboard makers. Previously they were exclusive to Corsair's Strafe RGB keyboard.
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A new beta of Microsoft’s Beam game-streaming service now live for Pro users

Subscribers to Microsoft's Beam game streaming service can now access a new beta packed with loads of new features. General users will see the updates soon.
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The Raspberry Pi Foundation offers its Pixel interface for Windows PCs, Macs

The Raspberry Pi Foundation has released a bootable image enabling owners of Windows PCs and Macs to use the new Pixel desktop environment with Debian.
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AMD playlist on YouTube packs 10 Ryzen CPU videos from New Horizon

AMD recently updated its YouTube channel with a New Horizon playlist featuring the full one-hour show and nine individual videos showcasing each demo.
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G.Skill will launch a colorful new series of Trident Z DDR4 memory in January

G.Skill has introduced the Trident Z RGB Series of DDR4 memory for desktop PCs. This new memory features a full-length light bar stretched across the top.
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AMD dishes out new Crimson ReLive Edition driver, fixing a long list of issues

AMD has launched Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition 16.12.2. The new GPU driver addresses a long list of issues, some of which involves Radeon ReLive,