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Mojang now offering early — and free — access to the Minecraft: Education Edition

Mojang has thrown open the early access doors to its Education Edition of Minecraft, allowing qualified teachers and schools to check out the game for free.
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Maru OS finally arrives, promising a desktop experience for Nexus 5 users

The Maru operating system is now live for public consumption, providing a Debian Linux desktop experience for Nexus 5 owners when connected to a display.
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Nvidia effectively kills 3-way and 4-way SLI for gaming

Nvidia released a statement saying that it is primarily focusing on 2-way SLI support for the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070 for the best possible gaming experience.
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Unviersal Windows apps are already working in preview builds for Xbox One, Windows 10 PCs

Reports are surfacing that preview builds of Windows 10 and Xbox One now support UWP apps across both devices, bringing the two platforms closer together.
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Intel, AMD may not launch their newest processors until 2017

A new report indicates that AMD and Intel won't launch their new desktop processors, Zen and Kaby Lake, respectively, until CES 2017 in January.
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Apple may already have its next-gen MIM hinges for the new 13-inch MacBook Pro

A report coming out of China says that hinge maker Jarllytec's May revenues surged thanks to MIM hinges it sold to Apple for new 13-inch MacBook Pros.
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Vulnerability in Facebook's messaging enabled hackers to insert malicious items

Security firm Check Point Software Technologies found a vulnerability in Facebook's messaging system allowing hackers to alter chats for malicious purposes.
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New Nvidia Game Ready drivers support GTX 1070, Mirror’s Edge Catalyst, and more

There's a new set of Nvidia Game Ready drivers in town, setting its sights on the upcoming GTX 1070 card, Mirror's Edge Catalyst, and Edge of Nowhere.
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Fasten your seat belts: Nashville to get Comcast's gigabit internet service

Comcast has rolled out the second leg of its gigabit internet service to Nashville following the Atlanta debut. This service uses existing cable lines.
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Petitioners want Microsoft investigated over Windows 10-based business practices

A petition thrown up on Change.org is quickly getting backers who want to see the Electronic Frontier Foundation investigate Microsoft over Windows 10.
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Intel unleashes new Xeon E7 v4 processors crammed with up to 24 cores

On Monday, Intel launched the Xeon Processor E7 v4 family of processors, consisting of 11 E7-8800 v4 and E7-4800 v4 models. They feature up to 24 cores.
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A high-refresh-rate Asus 27-inch UHD prototype panel was spotted at Computex 2016

During Computex last week, Asus showcased a 27-inch UHD monitor running a high refresh rate. It joined two other similarly sized panels at the show.
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Gigabyte debuts new brand, motherboards, an ultra-thin laptop, and more at Computex

Gigabyte is currently showcasing a number of new products including a Brix UHD model, a gaming-focused compact PC, motherboards, a new brand, and so on.
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Corsair drops new memory, case fans, and an updated Carbide 400C case at Computex

Corsair revealed a few new products at Computex 2016 this week including new DDR4 memory and case fans based on its patented magnetic levitation technology.
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AMD brings VR to the masses with new RX 480 video card, teases Zen product launch

AMD's press conference at Computex 2016 revealed the Radeon RX 480, a graphics card enabling premium VR for everyone everywhere for an affordable price.
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Dell refreshes its Inspiron family of 2-in-1s and notebooks at Computex 2016

Dell revealed a refreshed lineup of Inspiron 2-in-1 hybrids and laptops that are now available. This includes the world's first 17" 2-in-1.
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Digital Storm debuts the Aura, a massive, curved all-in-one with a ten-core CPU

Digital Storm can cram a GeForce GTX 1080 graphics card into its new Aura all-in-one desktop aimed at PC gamers. Other options include a ten-core Intel CPU.
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Intel says Kaby Lake, Apollo Lake, and Optane are on track during Computex 2016

Intel held a press conference during Computex, revealing that Kaby Lake, Apollo Lake, and Optane are on track. Broadwell-E processors were also launched.
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Asus to expand its Republic of Gamers line with a water-cooled laptop and dual-GPU desktop

Asus held another press event during Computex to briefly showcase new Republic of Gamers products, including a desktop, laptop, mobo, monitor, and more.
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Asus launches two new graphics cards based on Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1080 ‘Pascal’ GPU

Asus has launched two new cards based on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 "Pascal" GPU, one of which has two turbo speeds for PC gamers and overclockers to cuddle.
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New Windows 10 Insider Preview build turns Cortana into your personal DJ

Microsoft launched Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14352 to participants of the Fast Ring. This build provides improvements to Cortana and Windows Ink.

HP has a backpack PC for tether-free VR in the works under the Omen X brand

In addition to revealing new Omen products, HP is working on an Omen X product that's essentially a desktop PC you can wear on your back for VR headsets.
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New Geforce GTX 1080 cards from Zotac will strut their stuff at Computex

Zotac is teasing customers as the company plans to showcase new cards based on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 chip next week during Computex.
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The new gaming mouse from Tt eSports packs a crazy 16,000 DPI laser sensor

Tt eSPORTS has added a new gaming mouse to its Level 10 lineup that packs a laser sensor capable of 16,000 DPI. It also has honeycombed-based ventilation.
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Overclocker smashes RAM speed record, hits 5GHz with G.Skill memory and MSI motherboard

Well-known overclocker Toppc pushed G.Skill's Trident Z DDR4 memory clock limits past 5GHz using a MSI Z170I GAMING PRO AC motherboard and liquid nitrogen.
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MSI has a ton of new products for Computex, including a VR PC that fits in your backpack

MSI has revealed its Computex 2016 cards on the table, showing that it will sport a handful of VR-ready gaming laptops and a PC for VR gaming on the go.
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HP beefs up its Omen line with three new laptops, a desktop, and a FreeSync monitor

HP updated its line of Omen gaming products with three new notebooks, a beefy desktop, and a monitor. The notebooks feature discrete Nvidia GPU graphics.
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Corsair’s Bulldog, Lapdog take a bite out of the gaming console competition

Corsair revealed two new products: the Bulldog kit for system builders and Lapdog, a lapboard for PC gaming on the couch. Full Bulldog systems arrive soon.
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Corsair’s new memory kit built for Asus ROG motherboards boasts blazing clock speed

Corsair introduced a Dominator Platinum ROG Edition memory kit with four 4GB DDR4 sticks designed specifically for Asus ROG Intel 100 Series motherboards.
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FBI finally warns private businesses about snooping KeySweeper devices

The FBI has issued a warning to private businesses about KeySweeper, a gadget that looks like a mobile device charger but captures keyboard keystrokes.
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Thermaltake ditches mechanical keys to build an affordable, feature-packed keyboard

Tt eSPORTS launched the Challenger Edge, a gaming keyboard with membrane keys that packs plenty of features on the cheap. The keys are backlit with effects.
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SteelSeries has a modular gaming mouse with a built-in OLED screen and tactile alerts

SteelSeries has launched the Rival 700, a modular mouse for PC gamers packed with an OLED screen and Tactile Alerts. The mouse also sports RGB lighting.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update launches new hardware requirements, but don’t panic

Microsoft has provided new hardware requirements for Windows 10 Mobile, Windows 10 desktop, Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview, and the IoT Core.
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Steam can run on the PlayStation 4 thanks to Arch Linux, a jailbreak, and old firmware

An individual named OsirisX managed to install Arch Linux on the PlayStation 4, enabling him to run the Steam client and the Bastion game without problems.