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Windows Mixed Reality Cliff House

Microsoft could leverage recent Altspace VR purchase to make WMR more social

Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality headsets are set to become much more social in the future, blending Altspace VR with its Cliff House hub.
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Hackers used stolen school information to threaten parents and children

Hackers in an Iowa school district sent threatening texts to parents, forcing schools to close as a safety precaution.
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How does the original Google Daydream View compare to the 2017 version?

Google has debuted the new version of its Daydream View headset and it has a number of changes. But are they worth the upgrade?
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Not looking for a group? Blizzard’s Battle.net beta now lets you appear offline

Don't want to be seen online? Blizzard's Battle.net client now lets you set yourself to appear offline so you avoid those play requests.
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Seagate’s 12TB IronWolf and Barracuda hard drives bolster storage inside and out

12TB drives from Seagate's Barracuda Pro and IronWolf ranges now offer more storage for internal and external drives.
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Stranger Things pixelated mobile game is a great intro to season 2

A new Stranger Things mobile game has been released to help promote the season season of the hit Netflix show.
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Quantum encryption used Chinese satellite to protect international video call

Researchers in Austria and China have conducted the first international video call protected by quantum encryption.
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Google’s new Advanced Protection Program could replace two-factor codes

Google may soon introduce its new Advanced Protection Program which promises increased security with physical keys.
Microsoft Edge

A year in, Microsoft Edge Extensions now number more than 70

The number of Microsoft Edge extensions has now reached more than 70 and Microsoft has big plans for the future of its flagship browser.
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Why do some games take up so much storage space? We asked developers

Modern games have grown to swallow enormous amounts of hard drive space – but why? We reached out to developers, and asked them what’s driving ever-increasing install sizes.
Fluent Design

Skip ahead of the Fall Creators Update with Windows Insider preview build 17004

Microsoft's Windows 10 preview build 17004 for Skip Ahead insiders is now available and it brings with it more Fluent Design upgrades.
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Google wants Daydream to be the premier VR web browsing platform

Google has announced WebVR and VR web browsing support for Daydream headsets in the new Chrome 61 browser release.
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Windows Insider Preview build 16299 drops as devs make Ignite appearance

Microsoft has released its Windows 10 Insider preview build 16299 to the fast ring during its Ignite show, where developers met with fans.
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Teach the kids how to build a PC with the Kano Computer Kit Complete

You can now pre-order the Kano Computer Kit Complete and for $250 have an affordable way to learn all about PC building.
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Microsoft ignites show floor with Office 2019 announcement

Microsoft announced at its Ignite conference that it will debut the first public builds of Office 2019 in the middle of next year.
Quantum Computing

Microsoft's quantum computing programming language is a big step forward

Microsoft has developed a programming language designed for quantum computers and simulations to help create a quantum computing future.
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A High Sierra bug in the MacOS update could make it easy to steal passwords

A MacOS High Sierra bug could make it easy for hackers to steal passwords directly from the iCloud Keychain.
Chuwi LapBook Air

Low-cost Chuwi LapBook Air looks to make mark in ultralight notebook market

The Chuwi LapBook Air is as affordable as Chuwi's other laptops, but it is aimed at competing in the lightweight laptop game.
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VR played a big part in developing the McLaren Ultimate Vision GT

Using virtual reality as part of its design process, McLaren built the Ultimate Vision Gran Turismo as a car of the future.
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Lenovo 25th-anniversary Thinkpad sticks to tradition

Lenovo's special edition anniversary Thinkpad has leaked early, giving us a look at the classic hardware in all its glory.
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Bill Gates wishes he ditched the Ctrl, Alt, Delete command in early Windows

Bill Gates has express some regret that the Windows interrupt function of Ctrl, Alt, Delete needs two hands and wishes it was one key.
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Apple 'Find My' service is helping hackers ransom users' systems

Apple's "Find My" service for its various devices is being used to lock users' systems, demanding a ransom payment for their return.
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Pimax 5K and 8K VR headset designs push consumer VR envelope

Two new ultra-high resolution virtual reality headsets are now available on Kickstarter: the Pimax 5K and Pimax 8K.
Junkertown

Escort bombs and a big pile of cash in Junkertown, Overwatch's new escort map

Blizzard has released the Junkertown map for Overwatch, bringing a brand-new escort mission to the game and expanding its lore.
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CCleaner downloads are found to be infected with malware, affecting millions

CCleaner may have infected millions around the world with data-stealing malware, which managed to slip it into its official download.
MacOS High Sierra

High Sierra's Apple File System will not support Fusion Drives at launch

The APFS file system debuting as part of the MacOS High Sierra update will not launch with support for Fusion Drives.
Bombushka Run

Bombs away! ‘GTA V’ Bombushka Run has teams fight for the skies

GTA V Smugglers Run is introducing a new gameplay mode called Bombushka Run, pitting teams of four against one another in the skies.
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X-Bows Mechanical Ergonomic Keyboard Prototype hands-on review

In our X-Bows review, we'll show how this very different sort of keyboard can sport ergonomic features, yet also keep more traditional mechanical switches, and RGB lighting.
Commodore 64

Forget the Virtual Boy, the VR64 is the most retro 3D-gaming headset ever

The VR64 is a homebrew VR headset like no other: it enables you to play one bespoke virtual reality title on a Commodore 64.
DoNotPay Bot Helps Sue Equifax

Want to sue Equifax over the hack? Chatbot can help you do so for up to $25,000

The DoNotPay Chatbot has been expanded to offer support for those who want to sue Equifax over its mishandling of customer data.
AMD Radeon Pro SSG

Why build a $7,000, 2TB graphics card? AMD explains its monster Radeon Pro SSG

The AMD Radeon Pro SSG has 2TB of memory, making it the most storage-heavy graphics card in the world. What would you use it for?
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Despite launch hiccups, Windows Insider Build 16288 brings big list of bug fixes

Microsoft's latest Windows Insider release on the Fast Ring, Build 16288 is full of bug fixes for the Shell, input mechanisms, and gaming.
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Teach your child how to sleep right with the new Suzy Snooze baby monitor

Suzy Snooze could offer parents the perfect solution for helping kids get off to sleep, all in a cutesy orange package.
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Are you a victim of the Equifax hack? Here’s what to do

The 2017 Equifax hack is a bad one. To find out if you were affected and how to combat it if you were, our guide will help you out.