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Meltdown

Apple protects MacOS Sierra, El Capitan from Meltdown, lists Google bugs

Apple released three updates, two of which address the Meltdown security issue discovered in Intel-based processors.
Blizzard

Blizzard patches security hole to block hackers from sending fake updates

Blizzard is working on a full-fledged patch to address an issue with its Update Agent that could fall prey to a remote DNS rebinding attack.
Firefox

The latest Firefox revs up browsing by stitching more threads into your CPU

A new version of Firefox is out, and it promises faster performance due to the way it now renders web pages.
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‘Far Cry 5’ on PC will support multi-GPU configurations, 4K at 60 fps

Ubisoft released the system hardware specification for running Far Cry 5 on Windows-based PCs.
Intel

Eight new Intel Coffee Lake CPUs could replace chocolate this Valentine’s Day

The listings of eight unannounced Intel processors reveal new Coffee Lake chips spanning Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron brands.
Chromebook

Acer updates the Chromebook Spin 11 with a slimmer figure and Pentium CPU

Acer revealed three new products during the Bett Show 2018 convention, one of which is a refreshed Chromebook Spin 11.
Intel Meltdown

Intel requests hardware partners to halt Meltdown patches due to reboot issue

Intel told its hardware and software partners to stop distributing the current fixes for the Meltdown security issues due to the large number of PC reboots.
Microsoft

Microsoft continues its assault on Chromebooks with affordable PCs

Microsoft said four new laptops for education will make their debut this week, one of which sports a $189 starting price.
Best lightweight laptops

The best lightweight laptops you can buy

If you're shopping for one of the best lightweight laptops you can buy, we chose four great models that weigh less than 2.5 pounds.
Chrome Apps

A sneaky extension for Chrome, Firefox prevents its removal, hijacks browser

Malwarebytes discovered an extension for Chrome and Firefox that prevents its removal and hijacks the browser.
Microsoft

Microsoft’s new bot can draw a photo-realistic bird based on text descriptions

Microsoft created a new intelligent bot that can draw photo-realistic images from text-based descriptions. It could be used as an assistant for interior decorators and sketch artists.
Intel Meltdown

Updates addressing Meltdown security issue are causing a number of PC reboots

Intel confirmed that recent updates addressing the Meltdown security flaw in six generations of CPUs are causing a high number of PC reboots.
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Western Digital’s USB-C storage stick may be tiny, but its capacity is huge

Western Digital introduced a SanDisk-branded prototype USB-C storage stick during CES 2018. It's the world's smallest, with 1TB of storage.
Best mice at CES 2018

The best mice of CES 2018

Now that the Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing, we gathered a list of the best mice at CES 2018, ranging from Corsair to Razer.
Steam

Steam saw more than 7,500 titles added to its library throughout 2017

Steam Spy reports that more than 7,500 games published to Steam during 2017, up from 4,207 games added during the previous year.
Best keyboards at CES 2018

The best keyboards at CES 2018

The Consumer Electronics Show is underway, and we've grabbed our favorite picks of the best keyboards at CES 2018 from Corsair to Mad Catz.
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Oculus Go relies on an older Qualcomm Snapdragon chip, gets Chinese version

During Qualcomm's press conference, Facebook's Hugo Barra spilled a few beans about the upcoming Oculus Go stand-alone VR headset.
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Dell’s Android, iOS notification, screencasting service is locked to 2018 PCs

Dell introduced a cool new exclusive service for its desktops and laptops that provides a connected experience with Android and iOS devices.
Dell

Dell’s new ultrathin displays bring HDR to your PC without emptying your wallet

During CES 2018, Dell introduced two new ultra-thin "S" displays for the mainstream market. Both support HDR-ready content.
Dell

Dell’s stick-sized external Thunderbolt 3 SSDs are extremely fast, but expensive

During CES 2018, Dell introduced an external, stick-shaped SSD that relies on speedy Thunderbolt 3 connectivity.
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Dell’s refreshed Latitude laptops get to work with 8th-gen Intel Core, 4G LTE

During CES 2018, Dell introduced its refreshed lines of Latitude 7000 and 5000 laptops and 2-in-1 devices. They include 8th-gen Intel CPUs.
Digital Storm

Digital Storm packs plenty of Nvidia GTX punch in its tiny Project Spark PC

Digital Storm packs loads of performance into a miniature PC with the upcoming release of Project Spark based on the Micro STX platform.
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Intel is building brain-like processors that will power the robots of the future

Intel CEO Brian Krzanich revealed two chips at CES: one "Loihi" chip for neuromorphic computing, and Tangle Lake for quantum computing.
Asus

Asus debuts ROG desktop, mechanical keyboard, cool lighting accessories at CES

The Asus Republic of Gamers portfolio saw an update at CES 2018, consisting of a new desktop, mechanical keyboard, and a few RGB gadgets.
Nvidia

65 inches. 4K. 120Hz. Nvidia’s BFGD is all the monitor you will ever need

Nvidia revealed several exciting announcements during CES, one of which is its venture with Acer, Asus, and HP to produce 65-inch displays.
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Intel’s ‘Hades Canyon’ NUC packs gaming hardware into just 1.2 liters

Intel revealed that one of the first devices to take advantage of its collaboration with AMD is a new NUC for enthusiasts.
Vuzix Blade

‘Smart’ sunglasses from Vuzix work with Android and iOS, will debut at CES

Vuzix said it's finally unveiling its upcoming smart sunglasses for the mainstream market during CES 2018 in Las Vegas.
HTC Vive

Twitter tease indicates HTC could reveal a 4K Vive VR headset at CES

The official HTC Vive Twitter feed is now teasing a New Year's "resolution" ahead of the Vive press conference on Monday.
Battery

HP recalls battery in more than 15 notebooks to prevent possible burns, damage

HP is now recalling one of the battery packs installed in more than 15 notebooks for possible burns and damage.
Lenovo ThinkPad

Lenovo’s updated ThinkPads include T480s with Nvidia MX150, affordable X-Series

Just ahead of CES 2018, Lenovo introduced its refreshed ThinkPad family for business and enterprise customers packing eighth-generation CPUs.
Netgear

Netgear’s Outdoor Satellite expands your Orbi wireless network to the pool

Just ahead of CES 2018, Netgear introduced the Outdoor Satellite, an addition to the company's Orbi family of networking products.
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Samsung’s CJ791 declutters the desktop with a QLED display packing Thunderbolt 3

Just ahead of CES 2018, Samsung introduced an upcoming wide-screen, curved desktop display with a Thunderbolt 3 connection.
Radeon

Intel’s chip-packing Radeon graphics slips a brief tease just before CES 2018

Intel pulled a listing of the Core i7-8809G, one of the modules the company built using AMD's Radeon graphics. Now we have a better idea.
Voice Assistant

Xiaomi’s next A.I.-packed voice assistant speaker may support Cortana

Xiaomi subsidiary Yeelight is launching a new voice assistant speaker that supports two AI-based assistants, one of which is Amazon Alexa.