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Windows Mixed Reality Hands-on Preview

Windows Mixed Reality is about to have a Big Bang moment with SteamVR support

Windows Mixed Reality is getting its first taste of SteamVR support on November 15, along with the entire SteamVR library.
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Watch Bowser deride Mario’s choice of wedding attire in ‘Super Mario Odyssey’

In Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch, end-boss Bowser reacts differently depending on what outfit Mario is wearing.
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Ethereum bug locks $280 million of cryptocurrency in owners’ accounts

An accidentally triggered bug in Ethereum mutli-signature wallets has caused almost $300 million of the currency to become untouchable.
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Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links

Google is going after 'trick to click' and shady redirect tactics with its upcoming updates to Chrome protections in version 64 and 65.
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Oculus Rift vs. Oculus Go — is it still better to be tethered to a PC?

In the battle of the Oculus Rift vs. Oculus Go which headset comes out on top? Do you really need a big gaming PC for decent VR?
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Just like death, we don’t know when IO Interactive’s new ‘Hitman’ is coming

IO Interactive is hard at work on the next Hitman game and hopes that the GOTY edition of the 2016 version will spur continued interest.
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Electronics that repair themselves might be possible with new liquid metal transitor

A new design of room-temperature liquid metal transistor made with a new kind of alloy could herald flexible and self-repairing electronics.
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‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ may be behind recent Windows 7 surge on Steam

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may be to blame for the recent resurgence of the Windows 7 operating system on Steam.
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How to make a website for beginners: A quick guide

Our simple guide on how to make a website and everything else you need to know to get started.
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Tor Project reveals new layers to anonymizing web address service

The Tor Project has been updated with improved security and longer onion web addresses, continuing the cat-and-mouse game with attackers.
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Digital download of 'L.A. Noire' on the Switch is too big for internal storage

Get your microSD card ready, as L.A. Noire on the Switch takes up more space than the console's internal storage can handle.
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The ZephVR blows air in your face, which might actually make VR better

The ZephVR kickstarter is now live and you can pre-order one of the face-blowing accessories for $50, if you get there quick enough.
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How Blizzard turned a ‘Tonight Show’ studio into an esports arena

The Blizzard Arena is open for business, and it's set to host all manner of Blizzard tournaments.
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MacOS High Sierra 10.13.1 adds 70 new emojis for more expressive conversations

Apple's new High Sierra 10.13.1 update patches in a few security fixes and updates the emoji roster with 70 new additions.
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Forget Wi-Fi hotspots, the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced can get online anywhere

Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced should be able to get online no matter where you are in the world.
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Pimax ‘8K’ headset bests original Oculus in Kickstarter funding

The Pimax VR headsets have been tearing up their kickstarter campaign, netting the developers more than did the Oculus Rift DK1.
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Missing a 3.5mm headphone jack on your latest device? Microsoft wants to help

Microsoft has a new patent which could save the 3.5mm headphone jack from being obsolete, while still helping smartphones slim down.
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HP’s ZBook x2 brings the 2-in-1 form factor to workstations

The new HP ZBook x2 convertible laptop is a brand new 2-in-1 with powerful internal hardware and a beautiful display.
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After a seven-year wait, PCI Express 4.0 will turbocharge your next PC

The new PCI Express 4.0 standard offers as much as twice the bandwidth of the existing 3.0 specification and lowers system latency, too.
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Libraries, not SNES Classic, might be the best place to preserve old games

A DMCA exemption that covers retro gaming in libraries has been upheld, making them a great place to help preserve old games.
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The Microsoft Classic Intellimouse could be your next office mouse

The Microsoft Classic Intellimouse is an overhauled and updated design that modernizes the fan favorite peripheral.
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Linux support is coming to Samsung DeX, along with big-screen mobile gaming

The Samsung DeX Station can turn your Galaxy S8 smartphone into a desktop PC, and soon it will support Linux.
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The Sensel Morph giant touchpad is now available starting at $299

Looking for a new way to interact with your PC? The Sensel Morph is a pressure-sensitive touchpad with overlays that let it become so much more.
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Confused by Chrome? This is how to uninstall unused Chrome extensions

In this guide, we'll teach you how to uninstall Chrome extensions so that your web browsing experience is just how you want it.
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Dropbox Professional lets freelancers showcase their work like never before

As part of its new Professional account, Dropbox has introduced its Showcase feature, a potential competitor for portfolio sites.
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Activision has a plan to make you want to pay for in-game items

Activision is now the proud owner of a patent for a system that uses matchmaking mismatches to encourage players to pay for in-game items.
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British government doesn’t consider loot boxes as gambling, for now

The British Government does not see in-game loot boxes as gambling. Only if you can trade those items for real money are they licensable.
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Body Worlds exhibition embraces augmented reality for a deep dive under our skin

The Body Worlds Decoded exhibition at The Tech museum now utilizes augmented reality for a unique look at the human body.
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Watch Mark Zuckerberg awkwardly tour hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico in VR

Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg have been crticized for using the Puerto Rico disaster to help promote its Oculus VR Spaces app.
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Credit union hacks continue with Equifax and TransUnion malware attacks

Equifax and TransUnion's websites have put customers at risk through a new, malicious link suggesting they update their Flash player.
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Discord verified servers let you get closer to the developmental process

Discord's new verified servers help fans and developers interact more closely than ever before, bringing everyone together under one roof.
Windows Mixed Reality Review

Fall Creators Update to push VR browsing with WebVR on Windows Mixed Reality

Microsoft is adding support for WebVR to its Windows Mixed Reality platform with the release of the Fall Creators Update.
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Need to register a domain? These are the best domain registrars in the world

If you want to register a new domain name, you need to know which are the best domain registrars. Here are our favorites.
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Google Pixelbook vs Dell XPS 13: Can this Chromebook take on the laptop champ?

The Google Pixelbook is an outlier in the Chromebook range, but that just means it has new competition. Can it take on the Dell XPS 13?