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A Facebook news feed in VR could help make the technology mainstream

Native React VR support may soon be coming to the Facebook news feed, with Oculus now testing an early iteration of the integration.
Computing News
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China may send the first unhackable messages with quantum encryption

China is set to become the first nation in the world to launch a quantum communications satellite, which might make its data hacker-proof.
Computing News
Windows Timeline

Insider build doesn’t want you to freak out about Windows Timeline privacy

Microsoft has laid the groundwork for Windows Timeline with new privacy features and options in the latest Insider build.
Computing News
Virtual Reality Cinema

‘Top Gun 3D’ to be first movie shown in Paramount’s Virtual Reality cinema

Paramount and Bigscreen are co-developing a virtual reality cinema experience and will debut it with a showing of Top Gun 3D.
Computing News
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HTC’s stand-alone Vive Focus killed off its Daydream headset in the U.S.

The HTC Vive Focus brings positional and rotational tracking to portable virtual reality for the first time in a stand-alone headset.
Computing News
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Get your body in the game — pre-order an HTC Vive tracker now for $100

HTC Vive Trackers are now up for pre-order as standalone, and in various bundles, including third-party accessories and compatible software.
Computing News
VRMark Cyan Room

VRmark’s new Cyan Room test will put your computer through the wringer

Futuremark is adding a new 'Cyan Room' to its VRMark benchmark, making it possible to test a virtual reality scene using DirectX12.
Computing News
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Remote desktop patents are the focus of latest Apple infringement investigation

A new lawsuit alleges Apple infringement of patents relating to screen sharing and remote desktop access on Mac systems.
Computing News
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Do you miss Windows Movie Maker? Don’t get caught up in this scam

A scam that piggybacks a malware-infected version of Windows Movie Maker is having success thanks to a top-listed Google result.
Computing News
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Compuserve forums set to close after two decades of service

The long-running Compuserve forums are set to be closed in mid-December as part of continued fat-trimming under Verizon's leadership.
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Fill those stockings! Xbox One owners can now gift their favorite games

Microsoft has enabled Xbox One game gifting following masses of requests from fans, potentially giving it the edge over Sony in a new way.
Gaming News
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Killing friction: How Khronos’ OpenXR will standardize virtual reality

The developer of Vulkan, Khronos, is working on an open-source API called OpenXR, which aims to standardize virtual reality.
Computing Features
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Bringing a sword to a fistfight — Final Fantasy’s Noctis to join ‘Tekken 7’

The third DLC pack for Tekken 7 will include Noctis of Final Fantasy XV fame as well as a level based on the game called Hammerhead Garage.
Gaming News
Cryorig Taku

Turn your PC into a work of art with the Cryorig Taku ITX case

The Cryorig Taku isn't just a mini-ITC PC case, it's also a stand for your monitor and an understated centerpiece for the room.
Computing News
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This real-time map of antivirus fails is roasting MalwareBytes’ competitors

MalwareBytes wants to be your next, first, and only line of defense against the world's malware. Here's why.
Computing Features
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Oculus Rift vs. Oculus Go — is it still better to be tethered to a PC?

In the battle of the Oculus Rift vs. Oculus Go which headset comes out on top? Do you really need a big gaming PC for decent VR?
Computing Guides
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A leak suggests the next Dell XPS 15 will sport a 5K display

Leaked specifications of a Dell XPS 15 refresh suggest it could come with an 8th generation Intel CPU and an optional GTX 1060.
Computing News
Windows Mixed Reality Hands-on Preview

Windows Mixed Reality is about to have a Big Bang moment with SteamVR support

Windows Mixed Reality is getting its first taste of SteamVR support on November 15, along with the entire SteamVR library.
Gaming News
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Watch Bowser deride Mario’s choice of wedding attire in ‘Super Mario Odyssey’

In Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch, end-boss Bowser reacts differently depending on what outfit Mario is wearing.
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Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links

Google is going after 'trick to click' and shady redirect tactics with its upcoming updates to Chrome protections in version 64 and 65.
Web News
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Just like death, we don’t know when IO Interactive’s new ‘Hitman’ is coming

IO Interactive is hard at work on the next Hitman game and hopes that the GOTY edition of the 2016 version will spur continued interest.
Gaming News
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Electronics that repair themselves might be possible with new liquid metal transitor

A new design of room-temperature liquid metal transistor made with a new kind of alloy could herald flexible and self-repairing electronics.
Emerging Tech News
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‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ may be behind recent Windows 7 surge on Steam

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may be to blame for the recent resurgence of the Windows 7 operating system on Steam.
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Digital download of 'L.A. Noire' on the Switch is too big for internal storage

Get your microSD card ready, as L.A. Noire on the Switch takes up more space than the console's internal storage can handle.
Gaming News
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Tor Project reveals new layers to anonymizing web address service

The Tor Project has been updated with improved security and longer onion web addresses, continuing the cat-and-mouse game with attackers.
Computing News
ZephVR

The ZephVR blows air in your face, which might actually make VR better

The ZephVR kickstarter is now live and you can pre-order one of the face-blowing accessories for $50, if you get there quick enough.
Gaming News
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How Blizzard turned a ‘Tonight Show’ studio into an esports arena

The Blizzard Arena is open for business, and it's set to host all manner of Blizzard tournaments.
Gaming Features
MacOS High Sierra

MacOS High Sierra 10.13.1 adds 70 new emojis for more expressive conversations

Apple's new High Sierra 10.13.1 update patches in a few security fixes and updates the emoji roster with 70 new additions.
Computing News
LTE Advanced

Forget Wi-Fi hotspots, the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced can get online anywhere

Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced should be able to get online no matter where you are in the world.
Computing News
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Pimax ‘8K’ headset bests original Oculus in Kickstarter funding

The Pimax VR headsets have been tearing up their kickstarter campaign, netting the developers more than did the Oculus Rift DK1.
Computing News
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Missing a 3.5mm headphone jack on your latest device? Microsoft wants to help

Microsoft has a new patent which could save the 3.5mm headphone jack from being obsolete, while still helping smartphones slim down.
Computing News
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After a seven-year wait, PCI Express 4.0 will turbocharge your next PC

The new PCI Express 4.0 standard offers as much as twice the bandwidth of the existing 3.0 specification and lowers system latency, too.
Computing News
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Libraries, not SNES Classic, might be the best place to preserve old games

A DMCA exemption that covers retro gaming in libraries has been upheld, making them a great place to help preserve old games.
Gaming News
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The Microsoft Classic Intellimouse could be your next office mouse

The Microsoft Classic Intellimouse is an overhauled and updated design that modernizes the fan favorite peripheral.
Computing News
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