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Microsoft releases second wave of HoloLens development kit invites

The second wave of HoloLens development kit invites are being sent out now.
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Five Nights at Freddy’s creator teases console ports

Five Nights at Freddy's creator Scott Cawthon has responded to a fan query about the hit franchise making its way to consoles.
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‘Ghostbusters: Dimensions’ lets you don the proton pack in VR

A new installation at Madame Tussauds New York will let visitors take on the role of 'Ghostbusters' in a VR experience.
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Windows 7 holdouts suffer bricked motherboards thanks to update

A number of Asus motherboards are responding poorly to a recent Windows 7 update.
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Nvidia clarifies benefits of Founders Edition GTX cards

Following last week's showcase of the GTX 1080 and 1070, Nvidia has detailed the advantages of the Founders Edition versions.
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Did Twitter tell Dataminr to stop feeding intelligence agencies?

It's being reported that Twitter has banned Dataminr from supplying its services to intelligence agencies.
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May the force be with Respawn Entertainment as it develops this new game

Respawn Entertainment's Stig Asmussen has announced that the studio has been tasked with the development of a new Star Wars game.
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Your PC will stop nagging you about upgrading to Windows 10 on July 29

Anyone who has been badgered by their PC to upgrade to Windows 10 will be happy to know these messages will stop in a few months' time.
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Chinese computer manufacturers want to get in on gaming

Several major Chinese manufacturers are reportedly preparing to release budget-friendly gaming laptops.
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Missouri lawmaker sneaks broadband provision into traffic bill

A bill intended to ban traffic stop quotas is causing controversy, thanks to the late addition of an amendment relating to broadband internet access.
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Disney scanner identifies devices from electromagnetic signals

A research team working at Disney's research labs has found that every electronic device has its own unique electromagnetic signature.
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Intel hates passwords, even on World Password Day

Today marks World Password Day, and Intel is using the occasion to spread security awareness.
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New technique fools your brain to make VR more immersive

By manipulating the way the player perceives their surroundings, researchers might have found the best way to interact with VR experiences.
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IBM is offering you the reins of its quantum computer

A new online service announced by IBM offers students, researchers and hobbyists the chance to test drive its quantum computer.
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Google pledges $250,000 to help Flint battle back

As the city of Flint continues to feel the effects of its ongoing water crisis, Google pledges $250K to help deal with the situation.
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New version of malware uses ‘God Mode’ to hide from Windows users

God Mode has been an undocumented Windows feature since Vista, but now a new version of malware is using the same technique to prey on users.
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Teenager assembles amazing Apple museum in family basement

A teenager from Maine has accumulated one of the most remarkable collections of Apple hardware to be found anywhere in the world.
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Ported versions of utilities on Windows Store suggest Microsoft is testing Centennial

Some classic Windows utilities have been showing up on the Windows Store as Microsoft tests its Project Centennial app converter.
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Fallout 4 gets Oculus Rift support thanks to open-source project

Vireio Perception is an open-source VR injection driver used to make standard games play nicely with VR hardware.
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Apple debuts new MacBook Pro, TV app, and more at today’s special event

The brand new MacBook Pro took center stage at Apple's special event at company headquarters in Cupertino, California.
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Windows 10 adoption slows to a crawl

Research from NetMarketShare indicates that the number of new Windows 10 users is decreasing over time.
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Are Sofia and Broxton just the first casualties in an Intel Atom cull?

Intel has announced plans to kill off Sofia and Broxton, prompting speculation that the Atom line might be on its way out.
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Turn 10 announces Forza beta for PC, details what your PC needs to hit the apex

Turn 10 Studios has announced that the open beta for Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will get underway in just a few days.
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Google finally dumped its $1,000 Chromebook Pixel

The $999 version of Google's Pixel Chromebook is now listed as "no longer available for sale" on the company's web storefront.
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Here's how Anonymous hacking group members act out a political flame war

As election season causes tension among Anonymous members, some members are pinning the blame on government impostors.

Rainbow Six: Siege may compromise IP addresses during online play

Ubisoft has come under fire from Rainbow Six: Siege players in relation to a major security flaw affecting the online multiplayer mode.
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Fathom Neural Compute Stick makes deep learning possible for $100

Movidius has unveiled the first discrete deep learning accelerator, the Fathom Neural Compute Stick.
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Half-terabyte drive heads up Sandisk's refreshed Z410 line

The entry-level Z410 line of SSDs now features a 480GB version, as Sandisk reshuffles its array of storage options.
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Third-party Minecraft community lost 7 million user passwords, and didn’t inform users

Minecraft community Lifeboat has been hit by a major security breach, affecting millions of user accounts.
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Kaspersky battles back against CryptXXX ransomware

Users affected by the CryptXXX ransomware can now download a free utility from Kaspersky to counteract the attack.
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Latest Windows 10 build improves Cortana, command prompt and battery life

Build 14332 is now available to users enrolled in the Insider program, just days after the release of Build 14328.
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Asus wants your rig to be Beyond VR Ready to unlock its true potential

Taiwanese manufacturer Asus has launched a new program targeted at consumers who want the very best of VR: Beyond VR Ready.
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Snowden accused of accelerating adoption of encryption

The Director of National Intelligence argues that Snowden's whistleblowing prompted an increase in public usage of encryption methods.
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Oculus Rift bundles reportedly shipping faster than solo headset

Consumers waiting on delayed Oculus Rift pre-orders have found a novel method of jumping the queue.