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The SLI Bridge may be ancient history in 2017 due to PCIe 4.0’s huge bandwidth

A device utilizing PCI Express 4.0 was on display during Intel's developer forum this week. An additional slide showed PCI Express 5.0 is in the works too.
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An Italian bishop threatens to sue Niantic over ‘diabolical’ Pokémon Go’

Bishop Antonio Stagliano is threatening to sue Niantic, accusing the company of turning thousands of young people into the walking dead with "Pokemon Go."
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Nvidia slashes GTX 1060 memory to compete with AMD's Radeon RX 480 4GB card

EVGA and MSI launched on Thursday new cards based on a cheaper, 3GB version of the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 graphics chip. Pricing likely starts at $200.
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AMD shows Summit Ridge processor outperforming Intel’s Core i7-6900K chip

During Intel's IDF 2016 convention, AMD held a little press meeting of its own to spill more beans about its Zen core architecture and Summit Ridge CPUs.
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The Xbox One could be the last 'generational' console from Microsoft

Microsoft's Aaron Greenberg recently hinted that Xbox One may be the last "generational" console, with the brand releasing new hardware like smartphones.
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Latest Windows Insider preview build tosses a new feature on mobile devices

Microsoft has unleashed Build 14905 to the desktop and mobile crowds in the Windows Insider program. It actually provides a new feature for the mobile gang.
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Speedy new Intel Atom processors might not not be used in consumer devices

Intel recently revealed the availability of its Joule dev kits that are packed with new Atom processors. These chips may not be used in consumer devices.
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eSports athletes welcome Logitech’s G Pro gaming mouse to their arsenals

ESports athletes can now pre-order Logitech's new PC gaming mouse called the G Pro. The device packs a PixArt PMW3366 optical sensor and onboard memory.
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Microsoft shows off 'Gears of War 4' rendered at 4K on a Windows 10 PC

Microsoft has revealed that the upcoming fourth installment of the "Gears of War" franchise will require Anniversary Update installed on Windows 10 PCs.
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HP is unleashing two new cube-shaped Omen X desktops and an Omen laptop packed with Nvidia’s GTX 1070 GPU

HP has revealed two new cube-shaped Omen X desktops ready for VR, a new Omen laptop sporting a discrete GeForce GTX 1070, and new Omen-branded peripherals.
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Popular gaming outlet Curse is now part of the Amazon-owned Twitch empire

Amazon's Twitch revealed that the popular gaming media outlet Curse is now part of its family. Curse provides a desktop client for PC gamers and add-ons.
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Intel Custom Foundry to make 10nm mobile processors using off-the-shelf core tech

Intel said that its Intel Custom Foundry will produce mobile processors based on 10nm process technology that will use ARM's off-the-shelf core technology.
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Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless platform is coming to PCs, starting with a Lenovo model

Microsoft said it's Xbox Wireless technology will be coming to desktops. The first to use this platform is the Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube.
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Intel Knowledge Builder toolkit to speed development of Curie-based apps

During the IDF 2016 keynote on Tuesday, Intel CEO Brian Krzanich revealed Knowledge Builder, a Curie module toolkit promising to reduce development time.
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AMD’s new driver fixes a bug that caused Anniversary Update installation issues

AMD released Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.8.2 on Monday, fixing an issue that caused installation problems with Anniversary Update for Windows 10.
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Israel using Microsoft’s HoloLens to help soldiers on battlefield, train personnel

The Israeli army’s C2 Systems Department acquired two HoloLens units from Microsoft for in-field personnel training, and to help commanders and soldiers.
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The ‘Battlefront 1’ open beta invades PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on August 31

EA is launching the "Battlefield 1" open beta for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Origin on PC later this month. The beta will include two gameplay modes.
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Mojang and Oculus open up a whole new world with VR ‘Minecraft’ for Windows 10

Mojang and Oculus have launched a free upgrade to "Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta" that enables support for the Oculus Rift VR headset.

New exploit lets players use eggs to seize ‘Pokémon Go’ gyms indefinitely

Players found an exploit in "Pokémon Go" that allows them to take control of gyms using an egg, which allows them to earn an unlimited amount of coins.
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Steam now lists system requirements for ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’ on PC

Steam updated its "Deus Ex: Mankind Divided" listing with the system requirements, revealing a recommended memory spec of 16GB. However, 8GB is required.
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Microsoft resolves Build 14901 rollout issue affecting Windows Insiders

Microsoft has fixed an issue that prevented participants in the Windows Insider program Fast Ring from receiving Build 14901, which rolled out on Thursday.
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Lenovo dishes out its first curved gaming monitor packed with AMD FreeSync tech

Lenovo recently added a new curved monitor to its arsenal for PC gamers supporting AMD's FreeSync technology. It joins two other panels supporting G-Sync.
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PlayStation Now for PC and Mac will likely be revealed during September’s press event

The latest PlayStation rumor is that Sony will launch PlayStation Now for Windows and Mac in late August, which doesn't align with its plans for September.
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London Metropolitan Police pays Microsoft to keep its 27K Windows XP PCs running

London's Metropolitan Police department is still relying on 27,000 desktops with Windows XP installed, and is paying Microsoft to provide security updates.
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Microsoft seeks feedback Windows 10 Mobile users’ Continuum wishlist

Microsoft is sending out an email regarding Continuum apps to participants of the Windows Insider program that received the Windows 10 Mobile hardware kit.
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Zotac chills out with a new GeForce GTX 1080 card packing a full-board waterblock

Zotac introduced the GeForce GTX 1080 ArcticStorm, a graphics card sporting a full-board waterblock and slightly higher speeds than the reference design.
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Microsoft left the Secure Boot golden key sitting out in the open

Microsoft accidentally shipped a tool on Windows-based devices that allows anyone to bypass Secure Boot, which prevents unsigned software installation.
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‘Quantum Break’ heads to Steam next month as special bundle lands at retailers

The popular game "Quantum Break" is landing on Steam next month as a special "Timeless Collector's Edition" hits retail.
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Syber Gaming dishes out affordable new mid-tower gaming rigs designed for VR

Syber Gaming launched on Wednesday its new M Series of mid-sized gaming desktops designed for virtual reality. There are four configurable starting points.
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Microsoft will fill the gap caused by the Surface Book's fulcrum hinge in the next model

Reports claim that Microsoft closed the gap caused by the Surface Book's special fulcrum hinge on the upcoming model. There's also talk of a Surface AIO PC.
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Microsoft Research proposes method for exchanging secure data within the cloud

Microsoft Research is currently working on a project to enable secure data exchange in the cloud, which uses multiparty computation to generate results.
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The 'Dota 2' forum was hacked in July, and we're just now hearing about it

The "Dota 2" forum was reportedly hacked in July, exposing the credentials of nearly 2 million users. Information that was obtained includes IP addresses.
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Seagate dazzles the Flash Memory Summit with a massive 60TB solid state drive

Seagate revealed during the Flash Memory Summit a new 60TB SSD slated to ship in 2017. The company displayed the upcoming 8TB Nytro XP7200 NVMe SSD, too.
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Micron stacks memory with 3D NAND technology for mobile, increasing capacity

Micron revealed that it's now providing samples of 3D NAND technology for mobile devices to partners and customers.