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HGST introduces a second, quicker 10TB helium-filled drive

As hard drive technology continues to evolve, HGST unveils its latest helium-filled storage solution, which can hit speeds up to 249 megabytes per second. 
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'Special announcement' from Oculus VR scheduled for Thursday's Game Awards

Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey will be in attendance at The Game Awards on Thursday to make a 'special announcement.'
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An unofficial app will soon let you stream PS4 games to your PC

A third party effort might soon bring PlayStation 4 remote play functionality to the PC.
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Microsoft adds 35,000 traffic cameras to Bing Maps

New functionality for Microsoft's Bing Maps service allows users to check on traffic conditions in real time.
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Update: Some Dell computers have vulnerable HTTPS credential, removal instructions issued

It's being reported that Dell systems are shipping with a potentially major security flaw regarding an exploitable "eDellRoot" HTTPS credential.
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G.Skill’s new Trident RAM hits absurd speeds

Taiwanese RAM manufacturer G.Skill has announced the Trident Z, an impressive memory kit capable of speed up to 4,133 MT/s.
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Comcast targets cord cutters with data cap dodging Stream TV

A new service from Comcast will offer TV streaming that's exempt from the company's infamous data caps.
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Open-source router is instant crowdfunding success

A crowdfunding campaign for a new open-source router has almost doubled its initial goal in less than one day.
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Australian researchers prove that quantum coding is possible

A team at Australia's University of New South Wales has made findings that could accelerate the development of quantum computing techniques.
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Microsoft supports youth coding with Minecraft-based tutorial

Children taking part in the 2015 Hour of Code will be able to enjoy a programming tutorial inspired by Minecraft.
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Absurd Fallout 4 battles end in a second nuclear holocaust

Ever wondered whether a Radscorpion could beat a Mirelurk in a fight? A YouTube user called Tyrannicon might just have the answer.

Microsoft allows users to create Windows 10 November update .ISO

Users can now use the Windows Media Creation Tool to create an up-to-date .ISO of the latest version of Windows 10.
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California taps Titan supercomputer to help prepare for the next big quake

A team at the Southern California Earthquake Center are simulating earthquakes using a Titan supercomputer in order to create a hazard map.
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When does an old computer become a historical artifact?

PCs are typically mass produced tools built for work — but there's a value to preserving these systems for the benefit of future generations.
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Apple announces new 21.5-inch 4K iMac, revamped accessories, and more

Apple has announced new hardware and accessories which are set to go on sale from today.
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WWE invites fans to step into the ring with Samsung VR

A content partnership between Samsung and WWE is set to give fans their most immersive pro wrestling experience ever.
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Nvidia releases ‘game ready’ drivers for Call of Duty: Black Ops III

Nvidia details its schedule of 'game ready' patches for major releases like Call of Duty: Black Ops III, Overwatch, and Fallout 4.
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Treyarch announces mod support for Call of Duty: Black Ops III

The latest Call of Duty game is set to feature mod support in its PC release — but tools won't be released until 2016.
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How can you make a drone better? Install Linux on it!

Drone manufacturer DJI has detailed a powerful Linux-based computer system intended for use on a drone.
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Surface Pro 4 trade-in program can net you up to $700 off

A new Microsoft promotion allows users to trade in their old Surface tablet towards the purchase of a brand new Surface Pro 4.
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Windows 10 passes 120 million installs

Figures from Microsoft indicate that Windows 10 has been installed more than 120 million times in just three months.
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Researchers demonstrate RSA key security breach

Researchers at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute have shared their findings regarding attacks on servers secured by RSA keys.
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New York’s attorney general begins probe of ISP broadband speeds

The office of the New York attorney general has informed three major ISPs of an investigation into their broadband speeds.
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How to turn an old laptop into a Chromebook

ChromeReady is an ideal way of testing out the Chrome OS with the help of an unused computer.
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11-year-old sells secure passwords online for two bucks

A business-minded 11-year-old has started selling secure passwords online using the Diceware system.
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343 representative hints Halo 5 might hit the PC

Halo's Franchise Development Director has hinted that a PC release for the upcoming Halo 5 is possible.
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Microsoft will release ‘Threshold 2’ update for Windows 10 in November

Details on the upcoming Fall Update to Windows 10 have emerged, including information on how to install and the new features being added.
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Western Digital buys SanDisk for $19 billion

Storage giant Western Digital has finalized a deal to buy SanDisk for $19 billion in cash and stock.
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Some Surface Book fanatics fall victim to canceled pre-orders

Some users are reporting that technical issues are delaying Surface Book preorders, but Microsoft is working on the solution.
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Details of Nvidia GPU in Microsoft Surface Book revealed

More information on the Nvidia GPU inside the Microsoft Surface Book have been discovered via the testing of in-store demo units.
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Microsoft accidentally installs Windows 10 on some systems

Users are reporting that the latest version of Windows Update is set to install Windows 10 by default.
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Google kills the Chrome browser’s notification center after discovering no one uses it

Google has announced plans to remove the notification center from its Windows, Mac and Linux versions of the Chrome browser.
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Trend Micro finds Flash exploit utilized by Russian hackers in Pawn Storm attacks

A Russian hacker group is using an exploit in Adobe Flash Player to target government offices on an international scale.
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Eurocom’s X9 is the latest laptop with desktop hardware

The latest laptop from Eurocom is packed with high-end components to ensure a superlative experience for gamers.