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Future versions of Chrome OS won’t pause Android apps when switching windows

A beta version of Chrome OS now includes a toggle called Android Parallel Tasks that enables true Android app multi-tasking on Chromebooks.
Computing News
Daydream

Lenovo’s stand-alone Daydream VR headset finally appears on FCC site, with a name

Although HTC bailed out on Google's Daydream plans, the FCC shows Lenovo is still forging ahead with its compatible stand-alone VR headset.
Computing News
Apple iMac Pro News

The most expensive iMac Pro costs over $13,000, and here’s what you could get on a PC

If you max out the iMac Pro with all the bells and whistles, your final price costs over $13,000. But what can you buy on a PC for the same price? We dive in.
Computing Features
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LG dishes out holiday cheer with a 27-inch FreeSync display for AMD gamers

LG recently introduced a new desktop display for PC gamers with AMD Radeon-branded graphics. It supports AMD's FreeSync technology.
Computing News
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Insider Build 17063 shows Paint is gearing up to depart for the Microsoft Store

Participants in the Windows Insider program reveal that the original Paint program is throwing up a warning that it's soon packing its bags.
Computing News
WannaCry

North Korea denies accusations of WannaCry attack involvement

Two days after the White House publicly attributed North Korea to May's WannaCry global attack, a DPRK representative fired back.
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Facebook Messenger

Cryptocurrency mining bot spreading via Facebook Messenger in Chrome for desktop

Heads up Chrome for desktop users -- a cryptocurrency mining bot is spreading through Facebook Messenger. It's a Chrome browser extension.
Computing News
Bitcoin Cash

CEO suspects foul play after bitcoin cash value soars prior to Coinbase trading

Coinbase is conducting an investigation into the inflated value of bitcoin cash prior to opening its doors to Bitcoin Cash trading.
Computing News
Chrome

Microsoft pulls Store app that lets you safely install Google’s Chrome browser

Microsoft confirmed that it pulled an installer app uploaded by Google because it violated Microsoft Store policy.
Computing News
Facebook Spaces

HTC Vive owners can now get social with Oculus Rift friends in Facebook Spaces

The virtual social hangout originally launched on the Oculus Rift, Facebook Spaces, is now available on the HTC Vive virtual reality headset.
Computing News
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Report shows many web surfers are still using ‘123456’ as their password

SplashData provided its annual list of the 100 worst passwords in use, and reveals that '123456' and 'password' still rank in the top spots.
Computing News
DisplayHDR

Samsung’s huge CHG90 wins first DisplayHDR approval with its stunning picture

Samsung said on Monday that its 49-inch CHG90 curved display for gamers is now the very first DisplayHDR certified product.
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Older Windows 10 devices susceptible to Windows Hello face spoofing

Researchers discovered that Windows Hello facial recognition can be bypassed in older versions of Windows 10.
Computing News
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Artificial intelligence now used in new tools to sharpen your debating skills

The Centre for Argument Technology teamed up with the BBC to produce tools using artificial intelligence to sharpen your debating skills.
Computing News
Seagate

Seagate speeds up data access on its hard drives, but they won’t match SSDs

Seagate wants to speed up hard drive access in the data center with its Multi Actuator Technology. The drives will have two sets of readers.
Computing News
Xbox One

Your 2017 Xbox One playing stats are likely nowhere close to Major Nelson’s

Want to see the scores, achievements, and hours you racked up on the Xbox One consoles in 2017? Check out Microsoft's Year In Review page.
Gaming News
Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes get stickier with a new update squashing bugs and packing bullets

Version 2.0.5.0 of Microsoft's handy Sticky Notes app is out, squashing bugs and packing new features. The app now supports bullet messages.
Computing News
LG Gram

Refreshed LG Gram laptops head to North America in January for CES 2018

LG said that its refreshed line of LG Gram laptops will make their debut during CES 2018, and hit North American store shelves in January.
Computing News
Apple iMac Pro News

Apple iMac Pro news: everything you need to know about the professional desktop

We've crammed all the Apple iMac Pro news you can eat into one post, including news about a second processor dedicated to handling security.
Computing News
xFi Pods

Comcast joins the mesh networking party with xFi Pods in Boston and Chicago

On December 13, Comcast introduced xFi Pods in kits of three and six. They provide mesh-based networking for Xfinity internet subscribers.
Computing News
Notebook 9

Samsung refreshes its Notebook 9 laptops for 2018, adds model supporting S Pen

Just before the CES 2018 technology show next month, Samsung announced the upcoming refresh of its Notebook 9 line of laptops.
Computing News
Force Block

Force Block extension now blasts evil ‘The Last Jedi’ spoilers in Chrome

The Force Block extension for the Chrome browser that blocks spoilers stemming from The Force Awakens and Rogue One now supports Episode 8.
Computing News
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The U.S. bans Kaspersky Lab software and services in federal agencies

President Donald Trump signed a new law that bans the use of software and services provided by Kaspersky Lab.
Computing News
Apple iMac Pro News

Reviews arrive days before the iMac Pro launch, and it’s a big performance jump

Early reviews of Apple's upcoming iMac Pro are in, and the biggest complaints stem from the inability to manually upgrade the $5,000 machine.
Computing News
AMD Adrenalin Edition

AMD’s Adrenalin Edition driver sports shorter name, longer feature list

Right on cue, AMD released a new driver suite called Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition. It brings a batch of new features and upgrades.
Computing News
Intel

Intel shines up low-powered PCs for 2018 using its Pentium, Celeron CPUs

Intel slapped a fresh coat of silver on its new Pentium Silver and Celeron CPUs deigned for entry-level and mobile PCs.
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Portal Wi-Fi router

Razer jumps into the wireless networking market with an updated Portal router

Razer has collaborated with Ignition Design Labs to improve the Portal wireless router, most likely for gamers.
Computing News
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We know when ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ will exit early access

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds coming out of Early Access soon, and the new desert map is playable on the game's test server.
Gaming News
Soulcalibur

‘SoulCalibur VI’ will blaze onto Steam, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in 2018

During the 2017 Game Awards, Bandai Namco revealed the next installment in the Soulcalibur series: Soulcalibur VI. It's slated for 2018.
Gaming News
Fade to Silence

New THQ Nordic horror game ‘Fade to Silence’ hits Steam ahead of The Game Awards

Just before the 2017 Game Awards, THQ Nordic launched a new survival game on Steam's Early Access platform called Fade to Silence.
Gaming News
Windows 7

‘PUBG’ release in China may be behind the surge of Windows 7 use on Steam

The latest Steam numbers released by Valve Software show a heavy rise in the use of Windows 7 and Simplified Chinese. PUBG may be the culprit.
Computing News
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Comcast claims new gateway can reach wireless speeds of 1.5 gigabits per second

Comcast has introduced its new xFi Advanced Gateway, a router that promises wireless speeds of around 1.5 gigabits per second.
Computing News
Mac Mini

Apple’s three Mac Minis released in 2011 are now unsupported ‘vintage’ devices

An update to Apple's vintage/obsolete list shows the company pulling support for the Mac Mini released in 2011 packing second-gen Intel CPUs.
Computing News
Vivaldi web browser

Vivaldi now supports Linux on ARM chips, including Raspberry Pi 3

Vivaldi said on December 5 that it now offers a version of its web browser that runs on Linux devices using ARM-based processors.
Computing News
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