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Windows 8.1 Preview hands on: Microsoft tackles W8 issues, but does it score?

Microsoft finally released its Windows 8.1 preview. We got some hands-on time with the new OS, but does it fix all the problems we have with Windows 8?
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3, 2, 1, build a musical tree! 72 insane hours at Red Bull’s Creation challenge

With plasma cutters, 3D printers and whatever else they scan scrounge, six teams vie to build an original project from scratch every year at Red Bull’s Creation challenge. Here’s how a musical tree sprouted up in 72 hours.
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MB Labs’ ‘Autoloop’ project takes $10,000 prize at Red Bull Creation competition

After 72 hours of building, Chicago's MB Labs was crowned the winner of $10,000 at the Red Bull Creation live build today in Brooklyn, New York.
Computing News

Razer slashes Apple with a 14-inch gaming laptop thinner than the MacBook Air

Razer announced two new Blade gaming laptops today that will use both the new Nvidia mobile GPUs as well as Intel’s fourth-gen processor known as Haswell.
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It’s true! Windows Start button’s return confirmed in Windows 8.1 screen shots

We've been hearing a lot of rumors around Microsoft's latest OS update, Windows 8.1. Today, Paul Thurrott confirmed the Start button will be coming back.
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First-ever 256GB Surface Pro coming to Japan with Office 2013 and exclusive Touch Covers

Microsoft's bringing the Surface Pro to Japan. Not only will it have Office 2013 and Windows 8 Pro, but it'll be available with a whopping 256GB of storage.
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Intel’s Haswell chip will increase laptop battery life by 50 percent

Today, Intel announced Haswell will offer a whopping 50 percent more battery life in laptops than Ivy Bridge did – without any cost to performance.
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Designed in California, made in America: Apple to build new Macs in Texas

CEO Tim Cook announced in a Senate hearing yesterday that Apple will be investing $100 million for “a new Mac product line” that’ll be built in Texas.
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Sony announces ‘Digital Paper’: Ultra-thin, 13.3-inch flexible e-reader for universities

Sony's new 13.3-inch E ink device, called 'Digital Paper', is a flexible e-reader built for reading and taking notes in textbooks for universities.
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Leap Motion chooses HP to embed and bundle 3D motion-control into new devices

Leap Motion's teaming up with HP to embed its 3D motion-control technology into devices. HP will also bundle the Leap Motion Controller with PCs by summer.
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Yes, you can make an Oscar-nominated film with a MacBook Pro on your couch

We talked to Oscar-nominated director Shawn Christensen about editing Curfew in his den with a MacBook Pro, and how he went from a rock star to a director.
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3D evolved: Hands-on with Canon’s MREAL augmented reality system

Canon's new Mixed Reality technology, a new form of Computer Graphics technology, is merging the real world with the virtual one. We go hands on.
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Pavement’s percussionist is OK with you friending him after a night of drunk YouTubing

We talk to Pavement's eccentric percussionist and showman Bob Nastanovich about technology, music, and how much money he's lost betting on horses in one sitting.
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Lenovo’s first Chromebook is heading to school

Lenovo announces its first Chromebook, the ThinkPad X131e. But don't expect to get your hands on Lenovo's Chrome-based laptop just yet; this Chromebook is heading to school.
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Leap Motion picks Best Buy as exclusive retailer for launch of gesture control device

President and COO of Leap Motion tell us about the company's decision to partner with Best Buy, and how the development of the Leap's app store is shaping up.
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Titanic tablets clash in our Lenovo IdeaCentre Horizon vs. Asus Transformer AiO showdown

Two all-in-one desktops both doubling as tablets. We compare Lenovo's IdeaCentre Horizon and Asus' Transformer AiO to see which convertible desktop reigns supreme.
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Best of CES 2013: Computing

After a long week of running around the show floor, we finally found our five favorite computing products of CES 2013.
Computing News

Eyes On: Samsung shows off its new HD monitors at CES

Samsung wasn't just showing laptops and TVs at CES, it also added two new HD monitors to its lineup.
Computing News
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Hands-on: Vizio’s updated All-in-One PCs add touch, AMD … and that’s about it

Keeping the same sleek style, Vizio adds touch and AMD processors to its all-in-one desktops.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on: Asus’ Transformer AiO merges Android and W8 into one unique machine

ASUS's Transformer All-in-One desktop PC gives users two computers in one with both Android and Windows operating systems. We go hands-on for a closer look.
Computing Reviews
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Hands on with ASUS’ Taichi 21 and Taichi 31 dual-screen hybrid Ultrabooks

ASUS' dual-screen Ultrabook is finally ready for takeoff. We went hands-on for a more in-depth view of the ASUS Taichi 21 and 31.
Computing Reviews

Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Touch quick look

Touchscreen all-in-one PCs are so hot right now, but can adding touch to Lenovo's IdeaCentre A720 change our initial review and rating?
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DT’s ‘Better than Socks’ Holiday Giveaway: Quadrocopter

For our last holiday giveaway, we're offering up something so incredibly awesome, even your kids will be jealous.
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Gifts of Holiday Past: I thought I liked Tamagotchi, but this guy has me beat 400 times over.

Gifts of Holiday Past: Before there was Farmville, Tamagotchi was the pinnacle of time-wasting tech

One of my most beloved holiday gifts was my Tamagotchi virtual pet. But 16 years later, are people still playing with the toys? In a word: holycrapyes. We found a Tamagotchi fan who not only plays with them; he has an arsenal of more than 400!
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DT’s ‘Better Than Socks’ Holiday Giveaway: Powerbag Business Class Pack

Want a way to keep your devices charged when you're on the go, far away from an outlet? Enter to win the Powerbag Business Class Pack and you'll never be caught with a dead phone again.
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27-inch iMac (2011) vs. iMac (2012) vs. Dell XPS One 27: Spec Showdown

We compared last year's iMac to the newly redesigned 27-inch iMac announced at yesterday's Apple keynote. Not sure if you're a Mac, check out how the Dell XPS One 27 holds up to its Apple counterpart.
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