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Nearly $64 million in bitcoin is missing following NiceHash marketplace hack

A major attack on the NiceHash digital currency marketplace has led to the site's bitcoin wallet being drained.
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Oculus adds desktop functionality and revamps Home in Rift Core 2.0 update

Oculus has launched the beta of its Rift Core 2.0 update, which adds a host of new features and user interface tweaks.
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Asus NovaGo, the first gigabit LTE-capable laptop, promises fast download speeds

The Asus NovaGo can use its gigabit Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE modem to download a two-hour video file in a matter of seconds.
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A new weekly podcast offers an inside look at Microsoft Research

Microsoft Research is the focus of a podcast that promises to cover all aspects of the company's investigations into new tech.
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‘Settlers of Catan’ board game fans can sign up for the ‘Catan VR’ beta

Experiment 7 officially opened applications for the closed beta for Catan VR, a virtual reality adaptation of the board game.
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Redditors don’t read what they vote on, according to a new study

A new study has revealed that many Reddit users don't actually click on links before deciding whether to upvote or downvote.
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Despicable: With net neutrality repeal looming, Comcast abandons open internet pledge

It's being reported that Comcast removed par of its open internet pledge on the day that the FCC announced plans for a net neutrality repeal.
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Oddly specific essay collection delves into images of Mark Zuckerberg

A new scholarly journal investigates how various images of Mark Zuckerberg present the billionaire Facebook CEO.
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Microsoft Office suite finally arrives on Chromebooks via Google Play Store

At long last, the Microsoft Office suite is now officially available for Chromebooks via the Google Play Store.
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‘Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’ adds Venom, Black Widow, Winter Soldier next month

Venom, Black Widow, and Winter Soldier will all join the Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite roster in December 2017.
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Leaked benchmarks for new Windows 10 laptops show meager performance

Leaked benchmark scores suggest that running Windows 10 on a Snapdragon 835 processor will result in underwhelming performance.
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Firefox reverts to Google search engine, ending deal with Yahoo

Google is once again the default search engine for Firefox, ending a five-year contract with Yahoo that was set to run until 2019.
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IBM and MIT are working together to make sure A.I. isn’t our downfall

The newly established MIT-IBM Watson A.I. Lab is set to foster new advances in A.I. – and make sure that the tech doesn’t blow up in our faces.
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Apple extends replacement program for MacBook Pros affected by ‘Staingate’

Apple has quietly implemented another extension to its replacement program for MacBook Pro laptops affected by Staingate.
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Explore the land of the dead in Pixar’s virtual reality experience, ‘Coco VR’

Pixar launched its first virtual reality experience, Coco VR, in support of its upcoming movie that debuts this month.
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Google estimates 1.9 billion usernames are available on the black market

A new study carried out by Google and Berkeley demonstrates the scope of the black market for stolen usernames and passwords.
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LG’s prototype virtual reality headset splits in two on purpose

A patent application has revealed a potential design for the previously announced virtual reality headset from LG.
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20-qubit IBM Q quantum computer could double its predecessor’s processing power

IBM has announced that the next generation of its IBM Q platform will give users access to a 20-qubit processor.
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Colorado city OKs broadband plan despite opposition from internet providers

Residents of the city of Fort Collins in Colorado have voted to approve a proposal for a municipal broadband service.
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Leap into more immersive VR feet first with ‘Mythbusters’ host’s Vortrex shoes

The Vortrex campaign helmed by MythBusters' Jamie Hyneman seeks to make it easier to control movement in virtual reality experiences.
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Meet the Brits who promised the world a $25 PC, and delivered a revolution

The Raspberry Pi started off as a side project, but it’s grown into a global organization that makes the computer industry more welcoming.
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Seagate could release the first 20TB hard drive by 2019

Seagate will use its Heat Assisted Magnetic Recording technology to pursue the world's first 20TB hard drive.
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Bitcoin reaches new heights, surges beyond $7,000 in value

For the first time in the cryptocurrency's history, the value of a single unit of Bitcoin has exceeded $7,000.
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Logitech Bridge lets you use your keyboard inside a VR experience

You'll soon be able to take your keyboard with you as you roam a virtual reality experience, thanks to Logitech Bridge.
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Artificial intelligence still can't beat pro human players at 'Starcraft'

Professional Starcraft player Song Byung-gu notched convincing victories over four A.I. opponents earlier this week.
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Microsoft fires back against reports that the Surface line is unreliable

Microsoft has responded to criticisms of the Surface line's reliability leveled at the devices by Consumer Reports.
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Apple renders 2011 Mac Mini and two iMacs from 2009 obsolete

Apple will no longer provide hardware service or parts for the Mac Mini released in 2011, or two iMacs released in 2009.
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Microsoft kills off Outlook.com Premium, rolls features into Office 365

Microsoft has closed Outlook.com Premium subscriptions for new members, in favor of offering its features as part of Office 365.
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Original documents from Hewlett-Packard founders destroyed in Palo Alto fire

Materials from the early years of Hewlett-Packard have been destroyed by the wildfires that hit Northern California this month.
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Keep your 12-inch MacBook safe and stylish with Apple's new leather sleeve accessory

Apple has unveiled a new protective case for its 12-inch MacBook, which uses high-quality European leather to great effect.
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'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' creator backtracks on campaign mode

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is very unlikely to receive a campaign mode, according to creator Brendan Greene.
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You can now buy Valve gift cards for friends on Steam

Steam Gift Cards are now available, adding yet another way to send friends a treat via the digital download service.
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The second episode of 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' is now available

Deck Nine has released a new trailer to mark the release of the second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
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The ESA shows off a new E3 logo to be introduced at the 2018 video game expo

The ESA has updated the E3 logo, dropping its 3D text for something more in line with modern design sensibilities.
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