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Still using Windows 8.1? You’re on your own now

Microsoft has officially ended mainstream support for Windows 8.1, meaning it will no longer receive patches or improvements.
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Bitcoin miners have extracted 80% of all the bitcoins there will ever be

80 percent of all of the bitcoins that will ever exist have now been mined, edging us ever close to that 21 million maximum.
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Steelseries’ TrueMove3+ optical sensor debuts on Rival 600 gaming mouse

The new Steelseries Rival 600 gaming mouse made its first appearance at CES 2018, sporting a brand new TrueMove3+ sensor setup.
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Dell’s customizable Inspiron Gaming Desktop has something for all types of gamers

The new Dell Inspiron gaming desktop and Alienware Command Center offer customization in droves for gamers who love to tweak.
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Intel’s new Realsense depth cameras work just as well outside as they do indoors

Intels' new Realsense D415 and D4345 depth-sensing cameras should work just as well outdoors as they do inside.
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Origin upgrades its towers of power to aluminum design, with a slew of options

Origin PC has introduced a trio of newly upgraded systems in the new year, offering tool-less side panels and free upgrade labor for life
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Are your pockets deep? Acer Predator Orion 9000 can push limits of gaming power

Acer's new Predator Orion 9000 can be whatever you want it to be, but if you have deep pockets, it could be the ultimate gaming system.
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Acer’s new laptops include a liquid-cooled 2-in-1, $250 fanless Chromebook

Acer has something for you at CES 2018, with brand new versions of its Swift 7 laptop, and a Switch 7 2-in-1 that includes Nvidia graphics.
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Samsung’s Notebook 9’s S Pen challenges Google and Apple, sans batteries

Samsung's new Notebook 9 S Pen could be the most advanced stylus yet, with 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity, no batteries required.
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Cryptocurrency windfall — Pineapple Fund gifts $1 million to Internet Archive

The anonymous Pineapple Fund has donated $1 million worth of bitcoin to the Internet Archive to continue its historical record keeping.
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As bitcoin takes its biggest tumble this quarter, other coins follow suit

Bitcoin has had its biggest slump in recent memory over the past 24 hours and it's pulling down almost all other coins with it.
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How to buy Ethereum

Alongside bitcoin, Ethereum is one of the most exciting cryptocurrencies around. Here's how to buy Ethereum so you can join the hype train.
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Go ahead, pass laws. They can’t kill bitcoin, even if they try

Bitcoin regulation is a waste of everyone's time. Here's why no matter what's done, Bitcoin will continue to flourish.
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Destiny’s ‘The Dawning’ holiday event is live now in ‘Destiny 2’

The first seasonal event for Destiny 2, the wintry "The Dawning," begins December 19, letting you throw snowballs at everyone.
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The official YouTube VR app is here … with mixed results

Google has launched the official YouTube VR app into Steam Early Access, but a number of early testers are not happy.
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Can bitcoin see more exponential growth in 2018? Its investors say ‘yes’

A survey of Bitcoin investors found that many are bullish on the idea of 2018 returns exceeding those already seen in 2017.
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Apple embraces VR video with 360-degree and 8K support for Final Cut Pro X

Apple has added support for 360-degree video to Final Cut Pro X, along with new color grading tools and support for HDR.
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Relax like a badass feline with a Microsoft Ninja Cat-themed wallpaper

The Microsoft Ninja Cat is back and he's the star of a new wallpaper collection for Windows 10 called the Holiday Escape.
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Facebook wants the world’s developers to help it beat Snapchat in the AR race

The Facebook AR Studio is now open to anyone to use, with Facebook looking to leverage its billions of users to take on Snapchat.
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Step back in time with Sansar’s historic Star Wars VR gallery experience

A Hollywood set designer has collected a number of unique Star Wars props and items and is now showcasing them in VR.
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Bag some high-end VR this holiday season with the $350 Oculus Rift deal

The Oculus Rift is back on sale at its Black Friday price, meaning you can pick one up with motion controllers for as little as $350.
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Microsoft’s quantum computing devkit exists — whether you look or not

Microsoft has made its quantum development kit free for anyone to use, hoping that it opens the door to exciting new applications.
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Patch your HP laptops — the keyboard may have a keylogger installed

A security researcher has discovered a disabled (but viable) keylogger in HP laptops' keyboard driver that affects hundreds of machines.
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What is Green Monday and when will it have the best deals?

If you're wondering, "What is Green Monday?" you've come to the right place. We'll teach you all about it and how to get the best deals.
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Windows 10 eSIM support lets laptop owners stay connected via their mobile plans

The Redstone 4 update could introduce Windows 10 eSIM support for new "Always Connected" laptops with Qualcomm and Intel processors.
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Defying supply issues, Nvidia Titan V sports 12GB of HBM2

Pairing up 12GB of HBM2 with a Volta GPU, the Nvidia Titan V could be the fastest PC graphics card ever released.
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Bitcoin is still soaring. What’s the limit?

Bitcoin might be worth more than ever today, but is this another dot com bubble waiting to happen?
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You’ll need to sell your Bitcoin if you want to buy games with it on Steam

Valve has cut off Bitcoin as a payment method for Steam, meaning you'll need to sell your coins if you want to use them on the platform.
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HP’s Envy x2 claims longest battery life of any detachable Windows PC

The HP Envy x2 has a lot to be envious about, but its biggest standout features are its 20-hour battery life and 4G LTE-Advanced connectivity.
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Backside iMac storage is more functional (and artistic) than you’d think

The Baxter is an innovative solution to expand iMac storage with a rear-mounted shelving unit with custom artwork.
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Apple ‘listening’ to Mac concerns, but no word on hoped-for improvements

Apple chief design officer, Jony Ive, has made it very clear that Apple is listening to owners' Mac concerns about the hardware ranges.
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Watch what you want on premium Chromebooks with Google’s free Netflix deal

If you buy a new Chromebook before Christmas, you might be eligible for a subscription for free Netflix for six months.
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Today, Alexa can order toilet paper. Tomorrow, it may save your life.

The Alexa voice assistant might help you take your medication, or consult with your doctor, in the future.
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FCC documents reveal waking reality of Huawei’s Daydream VR headset

With FCC documents discussing a Huawei Daydream VR controller, the expected but unannounced headset has now been confirmed.