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Raspberry Pi’s new Compute Module 3 is an even lower-cost single-board PC

The Raspberry Pi Foundation's Compute Module is the perfect solution for applications that don't need full connectivity.
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Build your own Xbox One S laptop by following these step-by-step instructions

Console modder Ben Heck provided some details on how to make your own Xbox One S "laptop" in Episode 217 of Element14's video series.
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Microsoft’s mighty morphing mobile device would be a great Surface phone

Microsoft has patented a device that can morph from a phone into a tablet and would work will with Windows 10 on ARM.
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Microsoft confirms Game Mode coming in Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft passed along some additional details on the gaming improvements coming in Windows 10 Creators Update.
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Gole1 Plus is a mini-PC with an Intel Atom processor and 8-inch display

The Gole1 Plus is a mini PC with an Intel Atom processor and eight-inch display that can double as a chunky tablet.
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Demise of MMORPG 'Asheron's Call' is sad news for this 74-year-old gamer

Asheron's Call's demise is particularly bad news for a 74-year-old grandfather who's been faithfully playing the game since 1999.
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Microsoft schedules the second 'Bug Bash' for Windows 10 Creators Update

In an effort to make Windows 10 the best that it can be, Microsoft has scheduled the second Creators Update Bug Bash for February 3-12.
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Consumer Reports recommends MacBook Pro after Safari fix and battery life retest

Consumer Reports agreed to retest the MacBook Pro's battery and the laptop is now a recommended device.
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Explore the final frontier with Kennedy Space Center's Space Visor VR experience

Most of us will never make it to space, and so it's great to see NASA making investments into bringing their unique subject matter to VR. One such project is underway at the Kennedy Space Center in conjunction with brandVR,
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Microsoft’s Windows Hello makes headway, with almost 100 supported devices

Windows Hello is approaching a milestone of sorts, with almost 100 unique devices now supporting the protocol for logging into Windows 10.
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Microsoft makes it easier to restore shared versions in Office 2016

Microsoft issued its December 2016 update for Office 2016 users in the Office Insider Slow Ring, adding the ability to restore versions.
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Philips says its new curved, 40-inch 4K monitor is the biggest you can buy

CES 2017 was full of displays, but not every manufacturer chose to introduce every new product. Take Philips' 40-inch monitor, for example.
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Alphabet grounds Titan solar-powered drones, shifts to Project Loon instead

Alphabet is shutting down its Titan project, which uses solar-powered drones to provide universal internet access.
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‘Halo Wars 2’ gets beta later this month, as well as new hardware requirements

From January 20-30, developer 343 Industries will be hosting a multiplayer beta of Halo Wars 2 to give gamers a chance compare their PCs.
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Logitech announces the G203, a new member of Prodigy series of gaming mice

Logitech recently introduced a new member of the Logitech G Prodigy series of easy-to-use value gaming gear, the G203 Prodigy Gaming Mouse.
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Microsoft is holding an event to tell you more about Windows 10 Creators Update

An upcoming event will help everyone get more up to date with what's coming in the next major version of Windows 10, Creators Update.
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HP’s affordable yet tough ZBook 15u updated with latest Intel hardware

HP is following up on CES 2017 with an update to a more professional-grade notebook, the ZBook 15u mobile workstation.
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Asus announces the small but powerful ROG GR8 II VR-ready gaming PC

Asus announced yet another new gaming system to go along with the many machines announced at CES 2017, the "world's smallest" VR-ready GR8 II
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Samsung had an all-in-one PC at CES 2017 that you may or may not be able to buy

While most new products were heavily promoted, some were hidden in plain sight. One example is an unheralded Samsung all-in-one (AIO) PC.
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Apple iPhone slowdown means poorer sales for key supplier Foxconn Technology

Apple's negative financial performance runs downhill as well. One of its most important suppliers, Foxconn Technology Group, is slowing down.
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Microsoft is giving users more control over the private data Windows 10 collects

Microsoft announced some upcoming changes to how it manages private information and grants more control to Windows 10 users.
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Microsoft opens up the Office Insider program to iPhone and iPad users

Microsoft recently added iPhones and iPads to its Office Insider program, letting users test the latest versions on iOS devices.
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Apple’s new flagship Apple Store in Milan, Italy will be a ‘leader in innovation’

Apple Stores come in all shapes and sizes, and the company is planning a new flagship Apple Store with an unusual feature in Milan, Italy.
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Google Tango augmented reality is making its way to a museum near you

Google Tango is making its way into the real world, and one of the first functional applications is at the Detroit Institute of Arts.
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Microsoft Garage will expand to three new locations in 2017 and 2018

Microsoft has an internal "no-holds-barred ode to hack culture" it calls The Garage. It has added a few new spaces with three more planned.
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Gigabyte introduces new GeForce GTX 1050/Ti half-height cards for tiny PCs

Gigabyte has released half-height and low-power GeForce GTX 1050/Ti cards that fit decent performance at low prices into the tiniest PCs.
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AMD’s new Zen CPU architecture will last until 2020 and beyond

AMD's new Zen architecture and Ryzen CPUs bring as much as 40 percent performance improvements over the previous generation.
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Rise of HDR and 4K on display in the top 5 monitors at CES 2017

If CES 2017 has done nothing else, it's revealed a number of new products that demonstrate how seriously manufacturers are taking displays.
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FTC lawsuit alleges D-Link routers and webcams are vulnerable to attack

D-Link is in some hot water over an alleged inability to keep its wireless routers and webcams secure, according to an FTC lawsuit.
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CyberPowerPC and Syber Gaming out new desktops that are literally super-cool

CyberPower and its Syber Gaming division are introducing a number of new and updated gaming PCs, including liquid-cooled desktops and VR-ready notebooks.
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Amazon's Alexa can now re-order your next meal from Amazon Restaurants

Now, you can use Alexa to order your next meal, as Amazon has created a new skill supporting the company's Amazon Restaurants service.
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Google acquires voice communications firm Limes Audio to bolster videoconferencing

Google understands the importance of audio quality to video conferencing, which is why it's acquired voice communications company Limes Audio.
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Updated XPS 15 and new XPS 27 AIO headline Dell's XPS line update for 2017

Dell has introduced a refreshed and updated XPS line at CES 2017, with a more powerful XPS 15 notebook and a new XPS 27 AIO machine.
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TRENDnet kicks it old-school with new Wi-Fi Everywhere powerline adapters

TRENDnet has taken advantage of CES 2017 to introduce their newest option for improving wireless, the Wi-Fi Everywhere Powerline 1200 AV2 Access Point.