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Want to play DVDs in Windows 10? That’ll be $15

The Windows 10 DVD Player app on the Microsoft Store costs $15, and it doesn't even play Blu-Ray discs.
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Update: The $20 Remix Mini, an Android PC, hits one million on Kickstarter

Jide has launched a Kickstarter campaign today for its upcoming Remix Mini computer, described by its developers as "The world's first true Android PC".
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Disney’s new ‘team rendering’ makes 3D animation easier

Disney Research has come up with a new way to render high-quality visuals for its animation, according to Phys.org.
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Microsoft reveals new accessories for Windows 10

With Windows 10 finally available to anyone who wants it badly enough, Microsoft is introducing some promising new Windows 10-specific peripherals.
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Harebrained Schemes bringing Battletech to Kickstarter later this year

Harebrained Schemes, the developer best known for Shadowrun Returns, has announced that it's once again bringing its next project to Kickstarter.
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Lenovo wants your opinion on what to include in a Retro Thinkpad

Thanks to a series of surveys featured on the Lenovo blog, you can take part in the design process of a new, retro-inspired ThinkPad makeover.
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Razer announces July 23-31 preorder for Mamba Tournament Edition mouse

For eSports enthusiasts interested in the Mamba Tournament Edition, Razer is briefly opening a preorder window for the device from July 23 through July 31.
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Newly discovered bug could hand control of your Mac over to hackers

A bug introduced in the most recent OS X update allegedly allows hackers to access unrestricted root user privileges, according to Ars Technica.
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Intel can’t keep up Moore’s Law, and we’ll all suffer

A handful of recent delays have caused many of us to question the sustainability of Moore's Law, but can Intel rectify its missteps?
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Chinese tech blog overclocks Core i7-6700K, achieves 5.2GHz on air cooling

With Intel preparing for the launch of Skylake, it's not surprising to find that someone has already tried to push the architecture to its unbridled limits.
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At least 10 years of support allotted to Windows 10, Microsoft says

Our hesitations can be put to rest, as Microsoft released a fact sheet today confirming that, yes, "Every Windows product has a life cycle."
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Adobe and Google join forces to strengthen Flash defenses against hacks

A series of cyber attacks targeting Adobe's Flash Player has led to a strengthening in the company's defenses, according to Ars Technica.
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Spam reaches 12-year low as cybercriminals pursue new methods

Email spam is at a 12-year low, according to security software company Symantec.
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Comcast will give you 2Gbps Internet service, but it’ll cost you

In an attempt to compete with the likes of expeditious Internet services like Google Fiber, Comcast has decided to enter the ring with Gigabit Pro.
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OCZ announces temptingly affordable Trion SSDs

OCZ announced today a family of budget-friendly SSDs based on the the Toshiba A19 19-nm NAND
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Oregon State University wants to use your computer to solve climate issues

Scientists need your help to figure out if recent droughts in the Pacific northwest have been are a product of climate change or "the blob".
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The wait for Skylake is almost over, first desktop chips likely to hit August 5

While no release date has been officially confirmed, reports suggest that Intel will reveal the Skylake-S at Gamescom come August 5th, 2015.
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The Roost laptop stand aims to put an end to hunched necks everywhere

You can save a spine this weekend by pre-purchasing the Roost laptop stand for $49 -- but only until Monday.
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The Windows 10 updates keep coming fast as Microsoft releases Build 10162

Microsoft has quickly and quietly released yet another Windows 10 build for Insider Preview Fast ring members.
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Windows 7 still dominates the desktop OS market with a 60 percent majority

Not only does Windows 7 maintain the highest market share in the desktop OS space, but its figures are actually growing from month to month.
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Need maximum storage? Transcend’s new 8TB external hard drive is for you

Transcend has revealed an 8 terabyte JetStore 35T3 external hard drive which, according to Tom's Hardware, is scheduled to retail for $409.
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Fiber optic transmission reaches new heights

A group of engineers reported earlier this week that they have successfully surpassed the fiber optic transmission capacity limit.
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Russia won’t go Wayback, blocks the Internet Archive

A Russian blocking order is preventing its citizens from accessing the Internet Archive, parent site of the Wayback Machine.
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Batman: Arkham Knight developer posts recommended quality settings

After acknowledging its technical blemishes, Rocksteady has updated hardware requirements to realistically meet expectations for Batman: Arkham Knight.
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Updated: Microsoft offering free upgrade for Windows 10 Insider Preview users

Anyone using Windows 10 Insider Preview will be entitled to a free upgrade to the consumer edition of Windows 10 beginning July 29.
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Do you really want complete digital privacy?

Tim Cook sparked controversy when he advocated for digital privacy on Apple devices last week. Here's why that's an improbable goal.
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Dell now accepting pre-orders for Windows 10 devices

Beginning today, Dell will be accepting pre-orders via its official web store for certain devices sporting Windows 10.
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Nvidia’s Shield is a 4K streaming box with serious game at gaming

For those in the market for a 4K streaming box with some pragmatic gaming capabilities, Nvidia may have just released the product for you.
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This $300 Farming Simulator controller is no joke

That luxury Farming Simulator controller you've always wanted is finally becoming a reality.
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Tired of tearing and stuttering? LG’s 4K display with FreeSync will hit shelves this month

After being leaked a few weeks ago, LG has officially confirmed that its 27MU67 4K monitor with FreeSync will launch in June for a very competitive $599.
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FBI raided two Chicago homes in iCloud celebrity nude hack investigation

Recently disclosed federal documents have revealed two Chicago residences were raided by the FBI following the controversial nude celebrity iCloud hacks.
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Elon Musk made a video game when he was 12, and you can play it

PayPal co-founder Elon Musk developed a simple computer game back in 1984, and it's now playable in your web browser.
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Microsoft opens first Transparency Center in Brussels, lets EU check for backdoors

In an effort to build trust with governments internationally, Microsoft has opened a "Transparency Center" in Brussels.
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