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Qualcomm’s ‘Always On’ PCs are coming to T-Mobile and AT&T

Qualcomm's forthcoming LTE-enabled PCs are coming to a new set of U.S. phone carriers, adding Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T to a growing list of vendors.
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Crypto-mining malware nets hacker group $3.4 million worth of Monero coins

Israeli security firm Check Point uncovered a possibly the largest illicit cryptocurrency mining operation to date, which exploited Jenkins servers rather than personal computers in order to stay hidden.
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1TB Samsung 860 Evo review

A good hard drive is usually forgettable. The only time it catches your attention is when it’s doing something very wrong, or very right. In the case of the Samsung 860 Evo, let’s just say it’s anything but forgettable.
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Intel’s Vaunt glasses are the first, most important step toward the AR revolution

Intel's Vaunt smart glasses are important. They're probably the most important AR wearable we've ever seen, and there's a simple reason for that: They're actually wearable.
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Intel’s ‘Vaunt’ smartglasses could be the iPhone of augmented reality

Google Glass gave AR smartglasses a bad name, but Intel aims to change all that with its recently unveiled Vaunt smartglasses. 
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Microsoft is secretly building Polaris, a slimmer, more modern version of Windows

Microsoft's latest internal project is reportedly a pared-down version of Windows codenamed Polaris. This new version of Windows isn't a successor to Windows 10, not in the traditional sense. Here's why.
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Google wants to peer into your past to predict your future browsing habits

In a patent filing revealed on February 1, Google outlined a system that aims to shave precious seconds off of your everyday web browsing -- by peering into your past.
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Apple plans to bring iOS apps to MacOS later this year

Despite reportedly pushing some iOS features down the road, it looks like Mac users might see some cross-compatible iOS apps show up in the Mac App Store before long.
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Microsoft rolls out new ‘font store’ in latest Windows Insider Update

The latest build rolling out to Windows Insiders in the Fast Ring aims to completely revamp how you discover, manage, and customize the fonts on your PC.
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AMD announces two new VPs of Radeon graphics, filling void left by Raja Koduri

Remember when AMD's graphics chief left for Intel? AMD has announced the appointment of two new Senior Vice Presidents to take over and assuage fears that Radeon's development might suffer such a high-profile loss.
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Samsung 860 Pro review

Samsung’s latest high capacity SSD leaked a bit ahead of schedule, but there’s more to the 860 Pro than its hardware and a hefty price tag.
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U.S. Senate approves the renewal of a warrantless surveillance program

The U.S. Senate today voted to approve the FISA Amendments Reauthorization Act of 2017, which expands the U.S. government's ability to pursue warrantless surveillance of U.S. citizens.
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Want a high-end gaming PC? Origin’s Millennium proves you should go custom

There's a reason computers like the Origin Millennium charge a high price for their premium gaming hardware. It's the cost of craftsmanship.
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Feast your eyes on the 5 best desktops of CES 2018

While they might not be as eye-catching as a pair of AR glasses, here are the best desktops we've seen at CES 2018.
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LG’s three new cutting-edge Nano IPS monitors will wow your eyeballs

Ahead of CES 2018, LG has revealed a few upcoming monitors -- which use cutting-edge technology to deliver unparalleled detail and fidelity.
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Nvidia’s latest software update helps protect your system from ‘Spectre’

Nvidia is coming to rescue, protect your system against the Spectre exploit -- to make sure its drivers can’t be used against you.
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These are the best monitors of CES 2018

Confused by all the monitors announced at CES 2018? Don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are the five best monitors unveiled at CES 2018.
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Best Qualcomm-powered laptops of CES 2018

At CES 2018, we're all getting a closer look at Qualcomm's new breed of laptop, and here are some of our favorites.

HTC’s Vive Pro gets sharp enough to read text, goes wireless

What's better than an HTC Vive? Well, a lot of things, but the newly announced Vive Pro could change all that and more.
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Intel RealSense Depth Camera D415 & D435 review

Intel has entered the premium-webcam arena with an unusual offering, the RealSense D415 and D435 cameras — but there’s more to these cams than meets the eye.
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HTC Vive Tracker Review

The HTC Vive Tracker is weird. It looks like a futuristic hockey puck, but what it does is even stranger — it brings physical objects into VR.
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Why your gaming laptop’s GPU doesn’t matter as much as you think

Quick question: What’s the most important component in a good gaming laptop? You might be surprised, let’s take a closer look.
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The latest Windows Insider update lets you travel through time — sort of

Microsoft rolled out a new Windows Insider Update with a new feature called "Timeline" -- which allows you to glimpse into the past.
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Why gaming on MacOS is dead forever and never coming back

MacOS gaming has one foot in the grave. Who is responsible for its current, sorry state? As it turns out, there’s plenty of blame to go around.
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Anyone can log into your Mac without your password — here’s how to fix it

The MacOS High Sierra vulnerability revealed on Twitter has been patched, so make sure you apply your updates from the Mac App Store.
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Apple obtains patent that could bring FaceID to the Mac and MacBook

Apple was granted a patent for a technology that could bring FaceID to the iMac and MacBook sooner rather than later.
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Microsoft takes wraps off Visual Studio for MacOS, now available to everyone

Today at Build 2017, Microsoft announced the general availability release of its popular Visual Studio development environment for Mac OS.
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Apple cozies up to Google with Siri and Spotlight search results

Google is now the default search engine for Siri and Spotlight on iOS and MacOS. But Bing will continue to serve up image results.
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Crush the Rebel Alliance for good with our ‘Battlefront II’ performance guide

Battlefront II looks great, but taxes even the most powerful gaming PC. Let’s dig into our Battlefront II performance guide to find out how you can maximize your FPS.
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Google finally bakes Cast directly into Chrome’s flaky crust

Google Cast is stepping out of the shadowy realm of browser extensions and getting fully integrated into Chrome with latest update.
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Having problems syncing your music to the cloud? Here’s how to update iTunes

If your iOS device is giving you trouble or your music collection isn't syncing to the cloud, here's a quick guide on how to update iTunes.
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Equifax reopens salary search site, security expert says it’s still vulnerable

Despite Equifax's claims to the contrary, salary spying service the Work Number is still vulnerable to exploitation.
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Destiny 2 PC performance guide

Destiny 2 is out on PC, so you can stop finally stop ducking spoilers. But can your PC run it? Our performance guide breaks it all down.
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Razer unveils a revamped Blade Stealth and a new external GPU, the Core V2

Good news, Razer recently refreshed its Blade Stealth lineup along with its companion the Razer Core external GPU enclosure.
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Here's everything you need to know about the new Oculus headsets and software

Facebook kicked off Oculus Connect 4 today with a keynote, offering a sample platter of what we can expect from Oculus for the coming year.
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You can strap HP’s Omen X desktop on your back for ultimate VR immersion

At an event in Beijing on Tuesday, HP unveiled a brand-new lineup of Omen gaming desktops, laptops -- and yes, even a backpack PC.
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The weirdest, coolest, and most influential ThinkPads of the last 25 years

ThinkPads have earned a reputation for reliability thanks in part to the careful engineering that goes into every one -- even the weird ones.
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What is Windows Mixed Reality? It’s simpler than you think

What is Windows Mixed Reality? Microsoft's new platform for virtual and augmented reality platforms is simpler than it sounds.