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Universal Stylus Initiative 1.0 is here, but devices won’t be until 2018

Tired of expensive, device-specific styluses? The Universal Stylus Initiative wants to blow the category open and make any device work with any stylus.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 13: Does MacOS Sierra prove Apple doesn’t care about the Mac?

Apple's newest version of Mac OS X - sorry, MacOS - offers a few interesting new features, including Siri. But is it enough to restore faith in Mac fanatics?
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MacOS Sierra review

Apple has changed the name of OS X, but the underlying operating system remains the same. Aside from Siri, the MacOS brings little to the table, and the best extras are only applicable to iOS users.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 12: Should you give the gift of VR for the holidays?

Virtual reality isn't cheap, but that might make it the perfect gift for your favorite geek -- or not. So, should you buy, or wait until 2017?
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Asus ROG G752 review

The Asus G752 is the first system we've tested with a mobile GTX 1070. Should you hop aboard the 10 series hype train, or is this just another incremental upgrade with no real improvements?
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Affordable laptops aren’t just ‘good enough’ anymore, they’re amazing

Laptops have been fast enough for years, but design hasn't kept up until now. After years of bulky designs, quality hardware is available at a reasonable price.
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Was Intel’s decision to (almost) kill Core M deceptive, or was it inevitable?

Some have accused Intel of deception over its decision to kill the Core M brand, but perhaps Core M's days were numbered.
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Hands on: Qualcomm Snapdragon VR820

Qualcomm, known for designing the chips that power phones and tablets, is getting into the VR game. Its Snapdragon VR820 reference platform is a little rough around the edges, but demonstrates revolutionary new tech.
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LG makes a 38-inch ultrawide monitor worth emptying your wallet for

LG stunned us by announcing a $1,500 monitor, but its 38-inch ultrawide panel is nothing to laugh at.
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Lenovo’s IFA 2016 lineup includes a laptop with virtual keys and a supercharged 2-in-1

This week, Lenovo revealed four new devices during IFA 2016, one of which introduces Lenovo's new Halo Keyboard technology and its new Real Pen peripheral.
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Acer’s Predator 21 X is a bit curved, a bit crazy, and outrageously quick

There was one laptop that stood out as special among Acer's buffet of announcements -- the Predator 21 X. It claims the title of first curved-screen laptop.
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Hands on: Acer Swift 7

Acer’s new entry into the luxury laptop market is a super-light, super-thin notebook that brings premium features to a more modest price point.
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Intel 7th Generation Core

Better battery life, 4K love, and more of the perks to Intel’s next Core chips

Intel has taken the wraps off its 7th-gen Intel Core processor, codenamed Kaby Lake. The chips have a New Media Engine, which focuses on decoding 4K video.
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LG is showing off a monster 38-inch ultra-wide monitor at IFA

LG is using IFA 2016 to launch a trio of big ultrawide monitors, including a 38-inch behemoth, the largest ultrawide monitor ever produced.
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You can buy a laptop with an OLED screen now, but should you?

OLED's beauty will leave you wondering how you ever did without, but the new tech may leave you searching for the nearest power socket.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 9: Will Deus Ex: Mankind Divided also divide PC gamers?

PC gamers love to play games with all the details turned up. But as Deus Ex: Mankind Divided proves, there's a recent uptick in what maxed-out games demand.
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Intel gives the deets on how the Universal Stylus Initiative will make digital ink better

The Universal Stylus Initiative is an emerging standard that hopes to make your stylus easier to use, and compatible with multiple devices.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 8: Intel joins the VR revolution

Intel's Developer Forum in San Francisco is the company's most important yearly event. This year, virtual reality is the focus. But what is Intel's angle?
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Intel won't lead the VR revolution, but it will power those who do

Intel seems to be getting into virtual reality, and its presence may establish new standards for VR that we'll use for years, even decades, to come.
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Acer Predator 17 X review

Acer made a great impression with its new Predator gaming laptop line last year. Now, the company has expanded it with a desktop class GPU and a bigger belly, but is it worth the price jump?
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No Man's Sky

‘No Man’s Sky’ has sprung a ton of leaks — here’s where to watch them

Despite Hello Games' best efforts, retailer leaks have put numerous copies of No Man's Sky into gamer's hands. Now, they're streaming all they can.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 6: Is the Xbox One S the console for PC gamers?

Microsoft has released its revised Xbox One S. Smaller than the original, and now with 4K support, it's a decent piece of hardware. But Xbox isn't just targeting console players with this release -- its audience is broader than that.
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Today is the last day to grab Windows 10 for free — do it before it's too late

Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 10 expires after today, which means you'll have to pay if you want the latest operating system.
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Close to the Metal Episode 5: Windows 10’s free upgrade is almost gone – should you upgrade?

Windows 10's free upgrade is about to go extinct, and many users are stressing over whether switching to the new OS is worthwhile. We have the answer.
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BenQ PV3200PT review

4K monitors are impressive, but none more so than 32-inch models like BenQ’s PV3200PT. This titanic display promises world-class color accuracy and sharpness. But can it beat the best from HP and Samsung?
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Close to the Metal Episode 4: Who makes the best video card?

Most PC gamers need a discrete graphics card, and options from AMD and Nvidia have dominated the market for almost two decades. Which has the edge in 2016?
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Origin Millennium (2016) review

Origin, founded by former Alienware staff, has become a major player in the arena of high-end PCs. Its flagship Millennium is now available with Intel’s beastly Core i7-6590X processor – but finds itself facing no shortage of competition.
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Close to the Metal Ep. 3: Is Falcon’s $8,700 Mach V desktop a justifiable expense?

The Falcon Northwest Mach V is one of the most expensive PCs. Is its high price tag worthwhile? What's real difference between it and a mid-range rig?
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Falcon Northwest Mach V (2016) review

Falcon’s flagship, the Mach V, isn’t the biggest desktop on the market, or the most extravagant – but it is the end result of decades of work. Can this refined, old-school rig defeat up-and-comers from Digital Storm, Origin, and others?
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Close to the Metal Ep. 2: Is the RX 480 too powerful for its own good, and what size monitor is best?

The RX 480's fantastic reviews are followed by power draw problems, a VR porn festival in Japan is shut down by overcrowding, and Acer's Predator Z35 gaming monitor proves why bigger isn't always better.
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HP Spectre x360 2-in-1 (2016) review

HP has completely re-designed its versatile Spectre x360 for 2016, blessing it with 7th-gen Core processors and a smaller footprint. Is this the 2-in-1 to buy, or are the improvements not enough?
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Close to the Metal Ep.1: Does the Radeon RX 480 leave Nvidia eating AMD’s dust?

AMD's new Radeon RX 480 is the best thing to happen to budget gaming in years, but is it enough to pull the company out of its recent downward spiral?
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AMD Radeon RX 480 video card review

Recent struggles have put AMD behind Nvidia, but the red team hopes to champion the cause of budget gaming with its new RX 480. Is it the mid-range card gamers have been waiting for, or an affordable dud?
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LG 27UD88-W 4K monitor review

LG’s latest 4K monitor is a reasonably priced stunner with USB Type-C support, but at $700, it’s not the most affordable on the market. Can it overcome the reigning 4K champions from Acer and Dell?
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