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'Dishonored 2' development is complete, and here are the final PC requirements

Bethesda announced that Dishonored 2 is done and now getting ready for shipment. The company also revealed the PC requirements and preloading schedule.
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Samsung and Ubisoft offer ‘Watch Dogs 2’ for PC free with select products

Samsung and Ubisoft team up to provide PC gamers with a free copy of 'Watch Dogs 2' when purchasing select Samsung SSDs and curved gaming monitors.
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Lenovo issues a new Yoga 2-in-1 BIOS enabling Linux following conspiracy accusations

After denying accusations that it conspired with Microsoft to lock down its Yoga 900 laptops, Lenovo released a new BIOS that enables Linux installations.
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Leak shows Lenovo is getting ready to launch a new Miix 700 Series 2-in-1

The hardware specifications and product shots of the unannounced Lenovo Miix 720 2-in-1 have appeared, revealing a seventh-generation Intel Core processor.
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Mozilla’s new Firefox browser engine to provide “quantum leap” in performance

Mozilla is currently working on a fresh new browser engine for Firefox called Quantum. It replaces the old Gecko engine that has been around since 1997.
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Apple’s new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is powered by a variant of WatchOS

A close look at the cool new Touch Bar feature installed on Apple's upcoming MacBook Pros reveals that the OLED input tool relies on a variant of WatchOS.
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Creators Update will begin rolling out to Insiders soon starting with Paint 3D

Windows Insider program lead Dona Sarkar said that participants should see the Creators Update bits roll out soon, starting with a standalone Paint 3D.
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AMD pulls the veil off the mysterious Radeon GPU chip in Apple’s new MacBook Pro

Apple introduced its new 15-inch MacBook Pro during a press event that sported a new, unannounced graphics processor. Now AMD makes the GPU reveal official.
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Oh, look! It’s another patched vulnerability in Adobe’s Flash Player software

A zero-day vulnerability has appeared in Flash Player requiring an immediate patch from Adobe. The vulnerability allows hackers to install malicious code.
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Check out Apple’s touchy new OLED bar mounted in the new MacBook Pro laptops

During Apple's press conference, the company introduced new MacBook Pro models sporting the long-rumored OLED strip above the keyboard. Here's what it does.
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Transcend uses 3D Flash storage technology in its SSD230 solid-state drive

Transcend launched a new solid-state drive that uses vertically stacked 3D NAND Flash technology. This enables faster performance than SSDs using 2D Flash.
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Flashpoint: Friday’s DDoS attacks were likely conducted by amateur hackers

A recent report provided by security firm Flashpoint suggests that amateur hackers unleashed the waves of DDoS attacks on Friday for fun, not by the "pros."
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Windows 10 Creators Update bundles VR and AR, partner headsets start at $300

Microsoft revealed that several partners will provide VR and AR headsets with the launch of the free Windows 10 Creators Update (Redstone 2) next spring.
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New study shows why teens take more risks online than young adults

A recent study by the University of Plymouth's School of Psychology looked into why teens aged between 13 and 17 take more risks online than young adults.

New Windows 10 preview build updates two apps, makes Narrator more aware

The latest preview build dished out to Windows Insider Fast Ring participants is 14955. This version makes Narrator contextually aware and updates two apps.
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GeForce GTX 1050 cards are slowly rolling out, so we took a peek at the prices

We trolled the internet to find out the pricing of the new GeForce GTX 1050 graphics cards, and who is selling them. The number of units is small for now.
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Zotac unloads three special edition products to celebrate 10 years of excellence

To celebrate 10 years of "excellence," Zotac serves up three new special edition products: a GTX 1080 graphics card, a Magnus miniature PC, and an SSD.
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After Friday’s attack, XiongMai recalls millions of devices that use its tech

Internet-connected devices that use XiongMai's components will be recalled in the wake of Friday's massive DDoS attack. This will mostly consist of webcams.
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Hackers can use heart-rate monitors to send jolts to cardiac implants, experts say

Security firms have come forth to verify that hackers could gain access to St. Jude's Merlin@Home monitor to deliver deadly commands to specific implants.
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Russian listing shows three new portable personal computers using MacOS Sierra

Although the devices aren't actually listed as MacBooks, a Russian registration reveals three new portable personal computers running MacOS 10.12 'Sierra.'
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Nvidia’s new Game Ready driver is ready for ‘Battlefield 1,’ ‘Titanfall 2,’ more

Nvidia released a new GeForce Game Ready WHQL driver on Thursday optimized for a number of new games including "Battlefield 1" and "Titanfall 2" for PC.
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Nvidia partners addressing memory issues surrounding GeForce GTX 1070 cards

There seems to be a problem related to GeForce GTX 1070 cards relying on GDDR5 memory provided by Micron. Users are experiencing flickering and artifacts.
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Acer unleashes a new Predator monitor packing a WQHD resolution on PC gamers

Acer added a new monitor to its Predator lineup for PC gamers called the XB241YU. The panel packs a WQHD resolution, Nvidia's G-Sync technology, and more.
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Razer sharpens its biggest Blade with GTX 1080 graphics, watch it unveiled here

Razer introduced a refreshed Blade Pro laptop that will ship in November. The device sports the latest Intel Core processor and GeForce GTX 1080 graphics.
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PowerColor adds devilish graphics power to your PC for under $400

PowerColor finally made available its external graphics dock called Devil Box. The device supports a number of cards from AMD and Nvidia while adding ports.
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A new mobile VR solution is coming to town: LeEco’s ExploreVR headset

During LeEco's press conference, the company revealed its intention in bringing its ExploreVR headset to the U.S. It will be compatible with ecophones.
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Funcom's 'Hide and Shriek' will bring spooky fun to PC gamers this Halloween

Soon Funcom will launch a multiplayer game called Hide and Shriek. The game will pit one player against another in a match to generate the most scares.
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Netgear’s new Nighthawk X10 router is crazy fast thanks to Wireless AD tech

While mainstream consumers are still trying to catch up with the Wireless AC rollout, Netgear already made available a new Wireless AD router to purchase.
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Check out all the GeForce GTX 1050, 1050 Ti cards that arrive later this month

Here is a list of cards that will be based on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1050 and GTX 1050 Ti graphics chips when they officially hit the market later this month.
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Asus VG245H monitor focuses on console gamers despite FreeSync support

Asus launched the VG245H, a 24-inch display packing two HDMI inputs and AMD's FreeSync technology. It is aimed at console gamers despite its PC roots.
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Microsoft will stop supporting its Windows Essentials 2012 suite in January

The support page for Microsoft's Windows Essentials 2012 states the company will pull the suite off life support in January and lists alternatives.
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Nokia’s XG-FAST protocol pushes 8Gbps across standard copper telephone line

Nokia teamed up with Australia's National Broadband Network to test out a new DSL protocol on a normal copper telephone line, which pushed a speed of 8Gbps.
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The next 'Final Fantasy XIV' expansion will arrive next summer as 'Stormblood'

On Friday during the Fan Festival event in Las Vegas, Square Enix revealed the next expansion for Final Fantasy XIV, called Stormblood, arriving in 2017.
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Eizo’s new 27-inch ColorEdge monitors target hobbyists, prosumers, and real pros

Eizo introduced new 27-inch ColorEdge monitors for professionals, hobbyists, and "prosumers." They support 99 percent Adobe RGB coverage for color accuracy.