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Yes, Microsoft is releasing the Windows 10 Redstone 3 update in 2017

Microsoft has confirmed that Windows 10 Redstone 3 is scheduled for this year, in a presentation at its Ignite 2017 event in Australia.
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PC microphones helped steal hundreds of gigabytes of data from Ukraine firms

A large-scale cyberattack, dubbed "Operation BugDrop," was perpetrated against at least 70 targets in Ukraine.
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KasperskyOS aims to secure the billions of forgotten network devices

Russian security company Kaspersky is responding to the growing threat of unsecured devices with its KasperskyOS (KOS).
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AOC's newest curved monitors fit the bill for gamers and creative pros

APC has announced two new curved monitors that help round out its lineup, the AGON AG322QCX and AGON QG272FCX.
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Apple’s new iPad ads remind us of the Mac vs. PC era

Apple has released a trio of ads asserting that the iPad is better than the PC, highlighting viruses, performance, and Word Mobile.
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There is hope for your tiny PC with Elsa's new single-slot GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

ELSA's new GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 4GB SP graphics card can fit into a single slot, but it's only going to be available in Japan for now.
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A Microsoft Surface coffee table running Windows 10 might be worth producing

Windows 10 was installed on Microsoft's original Surface "coffee table" product, proving how useful such a device could be.

Microsoft could finally bring Focused Inbox to the Windows 10 Mail app

Microsoft may bring the Focused Inbox feature to Windows 10 Mail in February 2017, joining the iOS and Android Outlook Mobile apps.
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AMD's Vega, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti may be unveiled on same day at 2017 GDC

AMD and Nvidia are both holding events on February 28, 2017 during 2017 GDC, where both are expected to talk about upcoming GPUs.
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You can now control some Linksys Wi-Fi devices using new Amazon Alexa skills

Linksys mesh systems and wireless routers -- including Velop, WRT, and Max-Stream devices -- are now on the list of Amazon Alexa devices.
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Touch Bar support added to Office 2016 for Mac Slow Ring Insiders

Microsoft has added MacBook Pro Touch Bar support to its Office productivity suite with the Office for Mac Insiders update for February.
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Find that missing message with Microsoft Garage's newest app, Email Insights

Microsoft Garage released Email Insights, a Windows 10 app that makes it easier to search for Outlook and Gmail email messages.
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Stop refreshing Windows Update! Microsoft's February 2017 Patch Tuesday is cancelled

Microsoft has cancelled Patch Tuesday for February 2017, instead pushing off updates until March and leaving a serious bug in place.

Microsoft makes creating Windows 10 Sticky Notes even easier with jump list support

The latest Windows 10 Sticky Notes update adds jump list support, bringing another way to quickly create a new note right from the taskbar.
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Oculus Rift still facing issues with room-scale tracking, but a fix is on the way

Oculus has acknowledge some issues with its Rift VR system and room-scale tracking, and has promised a fix in the next two updates.
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Russian cybercriminal hacked more than 60 government, education agencies

A recent SQL injection attack by cybercriminal Rasputin targeted over 60 government and educational institutions.
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Analysis of internet-connected devices reveals millions are vulnerable to attack

Trend Micro conducted an analysis of Shodan's data on connected devices for February 2016, and found millions that are vulnerable to attack.
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Intel officially supports the Vulkan 3D graphics API on newest integrated GPUs

Intel is now officially supporting the Vulkan 3D API on the integrated GPUs in its Skylake, Kaby Lake, and Apollo Lake CPUs.
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Soon, the video game museum will have an exhibit dedicated to women

The Strong Museum announced an upcoming Women in Games project aimed at recognizing the contribution of women in electronic gaming.
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HP Spectre x360 13 with 4K UHD display and active pen now available at HP.com

HP has added 4K UHD display and active pen options to its excellent Spectre x360 13 Windows 10 2-in-1s, making a great machine even better.
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Microsoft releases Outlook.com Premium in the U.S. for $20 a year until March 31

Outlook.com Premium is now available for subscription, but only in the United States. It's $20 per year through March 2017.
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Possible Russian hacker network may be responsible for new MacOS malware

The APT28 hacker network, at work since 2007, apparently has a new tool in its arsenal, a MacOS version of the Xagent malware.
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AMD optimizes ‘For Honor’ in latest Radeon Software Crimson ReLive update

Radeon Software Crimson ReLive Edition version 17.2.1 provides optimizations for Sniper Elite 4 and For Honor, along with a number of fixes.
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CPU guru David Kanter digs into AMD's Zen and Ryzen technology

Microprocessor guru David Kanter has a report that digs into the technical details of AMD's new Zen processor architecture and Ryzen CPUs.
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Microsoft makes digging into data easier with open-sourced Graph Engine

Microsoft open-sourced Graph Engine, the graph database used in its Cognitive Services system and aimed at leveraging today's connected data.
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Microsoft wins partial victory, can pursue lawsuit against U.S. government

A federal judge has ruled that Microsoft's lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding allegedly unconstitutional gag orders can proceed.
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Dell XPS 15 notebook could receive eGPU certification to work with newer enclosures

Dell is "looking into" getting its XPS 15 notebooks, both the old and new models, eGPU certified to work with newer enclosures.
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Project Rome SDK is the latest step toward Android-Windows 10 integration

Microsoft announced the release of Project Rome for Java and Xamarin, another step toward Android-Windows 10 app integration.
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Intel’s 48-thread, 24-core Xeon superchip will cost nearly $9,000

Intel is cementing its hold on the highest-end processor business by introduction its new Xeon E7-8894 v4 24-core, 48-thread CPU.
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Microsoft’s digital assistant Cortana will now remind you to keep your promises

Microsoft has added a new feature to Cortana, suggested reminders, which will help you keep the promises you make.
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MacOS suffers its first-ever Word macro attack

MacOS has now suffered its very first Microsoft Word macro attack, as Ars Technica has now reported.
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NEC's new 34-inch curved display offers high resolution and solid color

NEC has announced the EX349R 34-inch curved display, offering a 3,440 x 1,440 resolution with a 21:9 aspect ratio and solid color support.
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Developers are free to make feature-rich Windows 10 Creators Update apps

Microsoft's announcement that the Windows 10 Creators Update SDK is feature-complete implies that update itself is feature-complete as well.
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You can install desktop apps on Windows 10 Cloud if you try hard enough

A method has been discovered to bypass the application installation limitation that Microsoft built into Windows 10 Cloud.