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Whoops! ASRock reveals the names of Intel’s upcoming Broadwell-E processors

ASRock has announced that new firmware is available for its X99 motherboards that adds support for Intel's upcoming Broadwell-E processors.
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Kingston’s new DataTraveler drives offer serious protection and encryption

Kingston has launched two new FIPS-compliant DataTraveler USB drives, the 4000 G2 and the Vault Privacy 3.0. Both use 256-bit AES hardware encryption.
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Eager to see the latest Windows 10 update on your Xbox One? You can expect it in late May, or early June

A system update for the Xbox One is expected to hit the Preview Program in late May or early June, containing key Anniversary Update features.
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Developers are flocking to the new Bash feature in Windows 10 Build 14316

One developer has taken to Reddit to reveal that he has gotten Linux-based Firefox and Vim running next to Windows 10 apps using the new Bash feature.
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Get ready to stream Netflix, Hulu on flights with next-gen satellite broadband

A number of companies are heating up the in-flight broadband service industry with satellite-based solutions that provide faster speeds.
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New JavaScript attack infects your phone and changes your router's DNS settings

There's a new JavaScript-based attack in town that will change your router's DNS settings through a mobile website and a visiting smartphone.
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You’ll flip your lid for Rockit Cool’s new Intel processor delidding kit

Rockit Cool has a new processor delidding tool on Kickstarter that supposedly makes the process easier and safer for the CPU chip.
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Apple patents an all-touch haptic keyboard that could kill real keys

A patent filed by Apple reveals that the company wants to install one huge touch surface in notebooks that replaces the keyboard and touchpad.
SteelSeries Apex M500

New SteelSeries tournament-focused keyboard has Cherry MX Red switches, costs a mere $100

SteelSeries has launched the Apex M500 mechanical keyboard packed with Cherry MX Red switches. It's a tournament-grade peripheral costing just $100.
Corsair SPEC-ALPHA

Corsair’s new SPEC-ALPHA will net you serious geek cred

Corsair has released a strikingly beautiful PC case, the SPEC-ALPHA. It comes packed with three 120mm fans, USB 3.0, and lots of space for a mid-tower case.
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Senator Al Franken is requesting that Oculus VR explain its controversial Rift privacy policy

Senator Al Franken has given Oculus VR CEO Brendan Iribe until May 13, 2016 to address concerns regarding the controversial Oculus Rift privacy policy.
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Zotac’s VR-Ready mini-PC should arrive this summer, will be liquid cooled

Additional details regarding Zotac's upcoming VR-ready Zbox mini-PC are available, including the actual dimensions, processor type, and GPU clarification.
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Acer’s new liquid-cooled 2-in-1 leaked ahead of schedule, will include Intel RealSense camera

A set of images and specs of the unannounced Acer Aspire Switch Alpha 12 S have leaked, revealing a 12-inch tablet powered by 6th-gen Intel "Skylake" CPUs.
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Microsoft Edge will halt Flash-based objects in Windows 10 Anniversary Edition

Microsoft has made a change to the Edge browser that halts Flash object playback. The move is to conserve power and increase browser performance.
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Want someone to hack a Gmail account? That’ll cost just $130, says report from Dell

Dell's SecureWorks arm has published a report revealing the prices for DDoS attacks, hacking emails, getting fake bank account credentials, and more.
HTC VIVE

HTC now offering live Vive demos in Microsoft stores, GameStop locations nationwide

HTC has teamed up with Microsoft and GameStop to provide live demos of the new Vive VR headset. These demos will launch in stores throughout the year.
Windows 10 Dark Mode

Latest Windows 10 Build brings Bash, dark theme, Cortana upgrade to Insiders

Windows 10 Build 14316 is now available in the Insider Preview Fast ring, offering Bash support, an updated Cortana, and a dark mode option.
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Hackers attacking corporate executive targets with personalized phishing emails

Hackers are now targeting high-ranking company executives in personalized phishing emails. Their information is supposedly pulled from public sites.
Amped Wireless

Amped Wireless has a wall-mounted network extender that reaches 11,000 square feet

Amped Wireless has launched a new wireless network extender that mounts in an electrical socket and provides up to 11,000 square feet of extra coverage.
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Nvidia's Drive PX 2 to be used in autonomous racecars for the Roborace Championship

During GTC 2016, Nvidia revealed that its Drive PX 2 supercomputer will be installed in racecars competing in the Roborace Championship.
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Microsoft HoloLens used to provide virtual tour of Seattle’s 2+U high-rise project

Studio 216 and Skanska USA have created the very first HoloLens-based Holographic Real Estate Sales Center. It's built to showcase Seattle's 2+U project.
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Samsung’s new 10-nanometer DDR4 chips are the fastest of their kind

Samsung has kicked into full gear the production of 10nm-class 8Gb DDR4 chips to be used in memory modules for devices ranging from notebooks to servers.
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HP’s sparkly Spectre is the world’s thinnest laptop, at just 10.4 millimeters thick

There's a new laptop from HP in town called the Spectre, and it takes the "world's thinnest" title by measuring 10.4mm.
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AMD's latest A-Series APUs slash power draw while upping compute performance

AMD has introduced its "Bristol Ridge" line of A-Series APUs, which are slated to be formally launched during COMPUTEX next month.
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MSI reveals details on world’s first ‘VR Ready’ pro laptop, the WT72 6QN

MSI revealed the details of its professional mobile workstation, the WT72 6QN, which packs Nvidia's new Quadro M5500 GPU. This laptop is VR Ready.
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Nvidia is outing a VR Ready Quadro processor for mobile workstations

Nvidia is readying a new Quadro graphics chip that will bring VR support to professional laptops, with the Quadro M5500 packing 2,048 cores.
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Do you work virtually all the time? Dell's latest Precision desktops are for you

Dell is offering VR-ready options for its Dell Precision Tower 5810, 7810, and 7910 Workstations and its Rack 7910. The options go live on April 5.
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Intel’s new server chips have up to 22 cores. 22 cores!

Intel has launched the Xeon processor E5-2600 v4 product family designed for two-socket servers, including a 22-core model and support for fast DDR4 RAM.
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Acer's new HD projector for gaming costs a hefty $5,000

Acer has added a new gaming-focused HD projector into its Predator line, costing a hefty $5,000 and capable of up to a 1,920 x 1,200 resolution at 120".
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The latest ransomware harasses users by encrypting tax return documents

There's a new ransomeware in town that will encrypt your tax return files. Called PowerWare, infected users must pay $500 or more to get their file back.
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No built-in ad-blocking coming to Microsoft Edge, says Jacob Rossi

A slide stemming from BUILD 2016 showed a built-in ad-blocking feature coming to Microsoft Edge, but that's not the case at all.
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BUILD 2016: Microsoft talks Cortana, Skype, bots, and intelligence APIs

During Build 2016, Microsoft talked about upcoming "smart" features in Cortana, Skype, the Microsoft Bot Framework, and intelligence APIs.
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Pre-orders are now open for the $400 PlayStation VR Core Bundle

You can now pre-order the Core Bundle of Sony's upcoming PlayStation VR headset for $400 at participating retailers.
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Become the next PewDiePie with Razer’s Ripsaw capture card for PC, consoles

This new external capture card allows PC gamers and console gamers alike to broadcast their gameplay to popular broadcasting services.