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Open-source code leaks indicate arrival of Google Play Store on Chromebooks

There's new evidence that Chromebooks will soon be able to download apps via the Google Play Store.
Computing News
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How the DMCA silences cybersecurity experts, and makes all of us more vulnerable

The DMCA is about more than just YouTube takedowns, and its effect on vital security research could have consequences for the public.
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Valve tells devs bitcoin payments are inbound to Steam

A message from Valve to Steam developers states that Bitcoin payments will soon be accepted on the storefront.
Gaming News
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Strong Surface sales highlighted in Microsoft earnings report

New earnings results from Microsoft emphasize the continued success of the Surface brand.
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Federal judge voices concerns over FBI and NSA surveillance

Recently released comments from a federal court judge criticize surveillance excesses by the NSA and the FBI.
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Researchers discover your PC’s RAM is even easier to hack than thought

New research suggests that the Rowhammer exploit could be executed via Web apps and malicious video files.
Computing News
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Sony wants 500,000 players to try PlayStation VR in 2016

If you're looking to test out PlayStation VR for yourself ahead of its October release, it seems that Gamestop will be the place to go.
Gaming News
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Windows Store apps can now have their own Insider ring

Developers with apps on the Windows Store can new use package flights to distribute test versions to specific sets of users.
Computing News
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Is Apple finally changing the name of OS X?

OS X has been the label for Apple's Mac operating system for more than a decade, but it seems that the company is mulling a rebranding.
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Google Chrome 50 ditches support for Windows XP and Vista

The latest version of Google Chrome marks the end of updates and security fixes for Windows XP and Vista.
Computing News
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InFocus offers up a sub-$200 PC that fits in your pocket

The Kangaroo Mobile Desktop Pro weighs less than a pound, but functions just like a regular desktop — just add a monitor and an input method.
Computing News
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Where’s the bottom? PC sales continue to plummet in 2016

New data from Gartner illustrates a worldwide growth slowdown in traditional PC sales, as manufacturers scramble for the next big thing.
Computing News
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Microsoft rips the veil off its Windows 10 roadmap for the first time

Microsoft has published a roadmap that aims to offer some transparency on features currently in development for Windows 10.
Computing News
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NexDock laptop shell for smartphones raises $300K

The NexDock, a device that purports to turn your smartphone into a fully functional laptop, has achieved its crowdfunding goal of $300,000 on IndieGogo.
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Hack of mainstream radio station replaces broadcast with sexually explicit podcast

An audacious hack of transmission devices has caused nationally syndicated radio stations to air a podcast discussing a furry fetish.
Computing News
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Get a sneak peek of VRMark with the latest 3DMark update

Futuremark has added two VR scenes from the upcoming VRMark in the latest update to its 3DMark benchmarking software.
Gaming News
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Doom will receive three multiplayer DLC packs post-launch

Bethesda has announced that new maps, modes, and weaponry will be added to Doom in the months following its launch this May.
Gaming News
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1Password set to be the first password manager for HoloLens

The developers at 1Password are hard at work to ensure that their product will be the first password manager released for HoloLens.
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Microsoft begins trialing Outlook Premium subscriptions

Outlook Premium is a new subscription service from Microsoft set to offer five customized email addressed for $3.99 per month.
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Microsoft brags about browser security at Edge Summit event

A year after its preview was launched, Microsoft's Edge browser has gone without any zero-day exploits, according to its creators.
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Windows 10 gets taskbar badge notifications in summer update

Microsoft software engineer Jen Gentleman has taken to Twitter to publicize the fact that Windows 10 will gain taskbar badge notifications this summer.
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Email scam Petya locks down PCs until a ransom is paid

A new piece of ransomware distributed via email is forcing victims to pay upwards of $400 to regain access to their computer.
Computing News
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OS X 10.11.4 update might break FaceTime and iMessage

In the wake of the Apple event earlier this week, users are reporting issues logging into FaceTime and iMessage on OS X.
Computing News
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Time has run out for Intel's 'tick-tock' CPU production plan

Intel has seemingly put at end to its longstanding tick-tock schedule of chip development and manufacturing.
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Microsoft elaborates on HoloLens pre-order process

Microsoft has offered up some new information on how pre-orders of the HoloLens Development Edition will be fulfilled.
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CTL introduces new Chromebook with innovative 360-degree hinge

CTL has detailed its J5 Chromebook, a cost-effective system aimed at schools and businesses that boasts a handy 360-degree hinge.
Computing News

Valve has plans to lower VR system requirements

Speaking at the Game Developers Conference, Valve's Alex Vlachos has detailed some of the efforts the company is making to make VR less hardware intensive.
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Camera, controllers and minigame collection round out $500 PS VR bundle

Sony has announced a package deal that includes a camera, two Move controllers, and PlayStation VR Worlds, as well as the PlayStation VR headset.
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Windows 10 build finally brings extensions to Edge browser

The wait is finally over for Windows 10 Insiders eager to see how extensions work in the Edge Web browser.
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Company co-founder Steve Wozniak blasts the Apple Watch in AMA

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has offered up some criticism of the Apple Watch while responding to questions in a Reddit AMA.
Wearables News
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Google reflects on ‘man vs. machine’ Go series

DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis ruminates on AlphaGo's huge win over Lee Sedol in last week's Go series.
Computing News
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Kaspersky finds 1,200 versions of ‘Steam stealer’ malware

New research by Kaspersky finds 1,200 active versions of "Steam stealer" malware being sold as a means of gaining unlawful access to user accounts.
Computing News
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Basemark and Crytek will release VR benchmark utility in June

Anyone trying to figure out whether their PC can handle VR content can have their questions answered by an upcoming utility called VRScore.
Computing News
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Assassin’s Creed is coming to VR headsets for movie tie-in

Ubisoft has announced an Assassin's Creed VR experience set to tie-in to the feature film scheduled to release later this year.
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