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Here's how Anonymous hacking group members act out a political flame war

As election season causes tension among Anonymous members, some members are pinning the blame on government impostors.
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Google finally dumped its $1,000 Chromebook Pixel

The $999 version of Google's Pixel Chromebook is now listed as "no longer available for sale" on the company's web storefront.
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Fathom Neural Compute Stick makes deep learning possible for $100

Movidius has unveiled the first discrete deep learning accelerator, the Fathom Neural Compute Stick.

Rainbow Six: Siege may compromise IP addresses during online play

Ubisoft has come under fire from Rainbow Six: Siege players in relation to a major security flaw affecting the online multiplayer mode.
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Half-terabyte drive heads up Sandisk's refreshed Z410 line

The entry-level Z410 line of SSDs now features a 480GB version, as Sandisk reshuffles its array of storage options.
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Dropbox app receives update alongside Windows 10 launch

A new update to the Dropbox app brings its UI in line with Windows 10, but it's not ready to be made universal just yet.
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Third-party Minecraft community lost 7 million user passwords, and didn’t inform users

Minecraft community Lifeboat has been hit by a major security breach, affecting millions of user accounts.
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Kaspersky battles back against CryptXXX ransomware

Users affected by the CryptXXX ransomware can now download a free utility from Kaspersky to counteract the attack.
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Latest Windows 10 build improves Cortana, command prompt and battery life

Build 14332 is now available to users enrolled in the Insider program, just days after the release of Build 14328.
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Asus wants your rig to be Beyond VR Ready to unlock its true potential

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has launched a new program targeted at consumers who want the very best of VR: Beyond VR Ready.
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Snowden accused of accelerating adoption of encryption

The Director of National Intelligence argues that Snowden's whistleblowing prompted an increase in public usage of encryption methods.
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Oculus Rift bundles reportedly shipping faster than solo headset

Consumers waiting on delayed Oculus Rift pre-orders have found a novel method of jumping the queue.
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Open-source code leaks indicate arrival of Google Play Store on Chromebooks

There's new evidence that Chromebooks will soon be able to download apps via the Google Play Store.
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How the DMCA silences cybersecurity experts, and makes all of us more vulnerable

The DMCA is about more than just YouTube takedowns, and its effect on vital security research could have consequences for the public.
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Strong Surface sales highlighted in Microsoft earnings report

New earnings results from Microsoft emphasize the continued success of the Surface brand.
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Federal judge voices concerns over FBI and NSA surveillance

Recently released comments from a federal court judge criticize surveillance excesses by the NSA and the FBI.
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Researchers discover your PC’s RAM is even easier to hack than thought

New research suggests that the Rowhammer exploit could be executed via Web apps and malicious video files.
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Featured-packed Eizo Foris gaming monitor offers FreeSync controls

The upcoming Eizo Foris FS2735 offers players a method of specifying their preferred FreeSync refresh rate.
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Sony wants 500,000 players to try PlayStation VR in 2016

If you're looking to test out PlayStation VR for yourself ahead of its October release, it seems that Gamestop will be the place to go.
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Windows Store apps can now have their own Insider ring

Developers with apps on the Windows Store can new use package flights to distribute test versions to specific sets of users.
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Is Apple finally changing the name of OS X?

OS X has been the label for Apple's Mac operating system for more than a decade, but it seems that the company is mulling a rebranding.
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Google Chrome 50 ditches support for Windows XP and Vista

The latest version of Google Chrome marks the end of updates and security fixes for Windows XP and Vista.
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InFocus offers up a sub-$200 PC that fits in your pocket

The Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Pro weighs less than a pound, but functions just like a regular desktop — just add a monitor and an input method.
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Where’s the bottom? PC sales continue to plummet in 2016

New data from Gartner illustrates a worldwide growth slowdown in traditional PC sales, as manufacturers scramble for the next big thing.
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Microsoft rips the veil off its Windows 10 roadmap for the first time

Microsoft has published a roadmap that aims to offer some transparency on features currently in development for Windows 10.
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Spec Comparison: Huawei MateBook vs. Samsung Galaxy TabPro S

As the 2-in-1 market hots up, we compare new hardware shown at this year's tech expos; Samsung's TabPro S and Huawei's MateBook.
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NexDock laptop shell for smartphones raises $300K

The NexDock, a device that purports to turn your smartphone into a fully functional laptop, has achieved its crowdfunding goal of $300,000 on IndieGogo.
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Hack of mainstream radio station replaces broadcast with sexually explicit podcast

An audacious hack of transmission devices has caused nationally syndicated radio stations to air a podcast discussing a furry fetish.
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Get a sneak peek of VRMark with the latest 3DMark update

Futuremark has added two VR scenes from the upcoming VRMark in the latest update to its 3DMark benchmarking software.
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1Password set to be the first password manager for HoloLens

The developers at 1Password are hard at work to ensure that their product will be the first password manager released for HoloLens.
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Doom will receive three multiplayer DLC packs post-launch

Bethesda has announced that new maps, modes, and weaponry will be added to Doom in the months following its launch this May.
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Microsoft begins trialing Outlook Premium subscriptions

Outlook Premium is a new subscription service from Microsoft set to offer five customized email addressed for $3.99 per month.
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Microsoft brags about browser security at Edge Summit event

A year after its preview was launched, Microsoft's Edge browser has gone without any zero-day exploits, according to its creators.
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Make a working laptop with just a Raspberry Pi Zero and a Lapdock

Using only an outdated Motorola gadget and a $5 Raspberry Pi Zero, it's possible to create a fully-fledged laptop.