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D-Wave sold its first 2,000-qubit quantum annealer to a cybersecurity firm

D-Wave has announced that its first 2,000-qubit quantum annealing computer has been sold to cybersecurity firm Temporal Defense Systems.
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Google researcher finds major security flaw in Cisco's WebEx Chrome extension

A potentially dangerous exploit affecting Cisco's WebEx extension for Google Chrome has been found and contained.
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Hearing on Microsoft’s fight with justice department gets underway on Monday

On Monday, a federal judge will hear arguments against the lawsuit Microsoft leveled at the Department of Justice in April 2016.
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Capcom teases Street Fighter series anniversary ‘surprises’ for this summer

Capcom has more in store for the 30th anniversary of the Street Fighter franchise, with a reveal set for one of two major events this summer.
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Two-factor security is the best lock for your digital life, but it’s not perfect

343 Industries details ‘Halo Wars 2’ multiplayer mode to kick off open beta

343 Industries has published a guide to Halo Wars 2's Blitz mode to help players get up to speed for the game's open beta.
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FoxNext division will spearhead Fox’s expansion into virtual reality and more

FoxNext will be responsible for new experiences spanning video games, virtual reality, augmented reality, and location-based entertainment.
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Nintendo is done with the Wii U after 'The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild'

Nintendo confirmed that no further first-party software is planned for the Wii U after the upcoming The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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NBA Live may be coming back from the dead — again

After the franchise skipped 2016, new evidence seems to confirm that a new NBA Live game is in development.
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You can now play the original 'NBA Jam' with updated 2017 rosters

A fan-made update of the beloved arcade classic NBA Jam brings the game up to date with today's teams and players.
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Ubisoft offers free trial of ‘Watch Dogs 2’ for PlayStation 4, Xbox One owners

Ubisoft has announced that PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will soon be able to play three hours of Watch Dogs 2 for free.
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AOpen’s Chromebase Mini is a Chrome OS tablet with enterprise appeal

AOpen announced the Chromebase Mini, a tablet that's been designed specifically for enterprise usage in customer-facing scenarios.
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'Borderlands 3' won't be released for the Nintendo Switch, says Gearbox CEO

Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has bad news for anyone expecting the next Borderlands game to appear on the Nintendo Switch.
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Amazon is seeking FCC permission to carry out wireless technology tests

Amazon has filed documents to the FCC requesting permission to carry out research that could be linked to its drone delivery aspirations.
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Chrome browser will be able to handle FLAC lossless audio in next release

Google will add support for FLAC audio files to the next version of its Chrome browser, which is scheduled to release later this month.
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Razer’s stolen Project Valerie prototypes are on sale in China for $21,700

Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan has confirmed that two hardware prototypes were stolen from the company's booth at CES 2017.
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Microsoft employees sue over trauma they claim was caused by viewing extreme content

Two Microsoft employees are suing the company as a result of trauma they claim was caused by exposure to extreme online content.
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PC shipments were in decline for the fifth year in a row this holiday season

Reports from IDC and Gartner indicate that for the fifth year in a row, PC shipments were down year-on-year in holiday 2016.
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AMD’s Ryzen CPU could launch before GDC 2017, according to conference’s website

Details of a talk scheduled for the 2017 Game Developers Conference have seemingly confirmed that AMD's Ryzen CPU will launch before March.
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Leaked details of third-party Switch accessories point to fighting game reveal

Information regarding Hori's plans to release third-party peripherals for the Nintendo Switch has been leaked to the internet.
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GM pledges $250K to help Girls Who Code encourage young women to study STEM

GM has announced a new partnership with Girls Who Code that's designed to encourage STEM adoption among young women.
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'Red Dead Redemption 2' may launch this October, according to a U.K. retailer

A U.K. retailer has published and retracted a release date for Rockstar's upcoming sequel to Red Dead Redemption.
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Windows 10 slated to get WiGig support as of the Creators Update

Microsoft has confirmed that the next major update for Windows 10 will introduce support for the 802.11ad Wi-Fi protocol.
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CES 2017 proves 2-in-1s are becoming the new normal

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TBS preps Clueless Gamer series without Conan O'Brien as host

TBS has announced plans to broadcast a standalone series based on the Clueless Gamer sketch from Conan O'Brien's late night show.
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House your next PC build inside a standing desk with Lian Li’s DK-05

Lian Li has debuted a new version of its standing desk PC chassis and a distinctive new PC case in its O-series at CES 2017.
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Nvidia GeForce Now gives PC and Mac users access to a cloud-based GTX 1080

Nvidia has detailed a new version of its GeForce Now streaming service that gives PC and Mac users access to powerful hardware via the cloud.
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Kickstarter backers will receive their Fove 0 eye-tracking headsets soon

Fove has confirmed that Kickstarter backers and pre-order customers will soon receive their headset, as the shipping process begins this month.
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This is what the 'Warcraft' sequel will be about … if they decide to make it

Duncan Jones has shared some of his ideas for a sequel to last year's Warcraft movie while responding to comments from a fan on Twitter.
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Blizzard unveils new Oasis map, now available to all ‘Overwatch’ players

The latest Overwatch update has introduced a brand new map called Oasis, which is set in a technologically advanced city situated in the Arabian Desert.
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Toshiba unveils a robust 2-in-1 PC aimed at professional users

Toshiba has announced the Portégé X20W, a new hybrid PC that's designed to offer a premium experience whether users are in the office or on the move.
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Dell’s Latitude 5285 2-in-1 is a hybrid workhorse for users on the move

Dell's new 2-in-1 laptop offers advanced security features, enhanced connectivity options, and potent battery life to help users get things done on the go.
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Synaptics’ new multifactor biometrics engine can lock your PC like a bank vault

Synaptics has detailed its new multi-factor biometric fusion engine, a security platform that combines facial recognition with fingerprint scanning.
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Lenovo unleashes its Legion on gamers, with new Nvidia-powered laptops

Lenovo debuted its new Legion gaming sub-brand, unveiling two strapping laptops that offer superior performance and advanced audio capabilities.