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Interactive live tiles may be making a comeback in Windows 10

Interacting with live tiles may be a brand new feature in Microsoft's upcoming Windows 10 start menu, though it won't appear until after the OS launches.
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Falcon Northwest’s Tiki micro-tower supports high-end Core i7, Xeon CPUs

Falcon Northwest's new Tiki micro-PC has the potential to be a great miniature desktop system for gamers everywhere.
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Microsoft pursues uphill climb against Google by adding transit coverage to Bing

Bing Maps has been updated to improve its transit coverage all over the world, in a big to further bolster the Windows 10 release later this year.
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Aero Glass looks to make its return in Windows 10

Windows 10 may be getting a throwback to Vista and Windows 7 with the re-introduction of Aero Glass-like transparencies for the start menu.
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Thermaltake water-cooling radiators wipe the sweat off your computer’s brow

Thermaltake has announced two new ranges of watercooling radiators, built using high quality brazing to give them the best heat transfer possible.
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Kerbal Space Program’s military now has walking mechs

Kerbal Space Program now has its own MechWarrior inspired walking robots and they're just as deadly to Jeb and friends as you might expect.
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Apple security update seems to have killed iTunes on Windows XP

iTunes support seems to have come to an end on Windows XP thanks to a security protocol update by Apple.
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Acer’s upcoming G-Sync display serves up 34 inches of smooth gameplay

Acer's new XR341CKA display has some impressive features, including Nvidia's G-Sync technology, but its price tag is a little hefty.
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Fukushima power plant still operating on unsupported Windows XP

Fukushima plant operator TEPCO has been accused of cutting corners in its digital security by not upgrading its ancient Windows XP PCs.
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Windows 10 to offer Microsoft’s strongest security measures ever

Security in the upcoming Windows 10 OS release from Microsoft could be its strongest yet, with some exciting new features.
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Kerbal Space Program version 1.0 will add new physics model and female astronauts

The official release version of Kerbal Space Program is finally launching on the 27th of this month, and it's bringing female Kerbals with it.
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New tape drive with 220TB capacity smashes storage records

Researchers at IBM and Fujifilm have managed to break the world storage record for the densest storage medium, creating a tape that can hold 220TB.
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Cirrus7 Nimbini wipes the sweat off your NUC’s brow

If you like the idea of an NUC, but not the idea of an active cooling solution humming along in the background, the Cirrus7 Nimbini may be what you're looking for.
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InfiniteUSB-C on Kickstarter can fix the MacBook’s one port problem

InfiniteUSB-C adds all of the ports you'll ever need to the underported MacBook or Chromebook Pixel, by daisy chaining them together.
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Want to repair your new MacBook? You’ll need special tools and a bit luck

Fixing the new Retina equipped MacBook may not seem too daunting from the outset, but believe us when we say it's one of the most daunting ever.
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Thermaltake’s newest mouse will keep your hands cool in the hottest games

If you're a gamer that has higher than usual levels of perspiration, Thermaltake's new Ventrus X mouse might be just what you need.
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Want a Surface Pro 3? Here’s how to get $200 off

Best Buy is offering $200 off a brand new Surface Pro 3 if you trade in an old tablet and it doesn't even matter what it is!
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MacBook is MIA at Apple stores, some models now shipping in over three weeks

Apple's newly released Retina MacBook is proving incredibly popular, which isn't surprising, what is, is that stores don't appear to be carrying it.
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Rumors say more Intel Skylake processors may bundle Iris graphics

The next generation of Intel's mobile CPUs, Skylake, will feature the company's high grade Iris graphics hardware, despite having a TDP of just 15w.
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Sync-wars heat up with new 1440p display from Asus

Asus has a new monitor on the horizon: a 1440p resolution, 144Hz, Freesync supporting IPS LCD panel; and it's gunning for GSync.
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Microsoft’s Project Spartan browser will not enable Do Not Track by default

Microsoft's next iteration of its Internet browser, codenamed Spartan, won't have Do Not Track enabled by default. This may mean less for privacy than you'd think.
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Windows stick PC from Japan features Atom quad-core

A little USB drive fitted with enough internal hardware to run its own Windows 8.1 install gets warm enough to need its own internal fan.
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Intel’s Braswell, built on 14nm process, may power your next Windows tablet

Intel's line of entry level processors for the upcoming generation should be powerful and low-power if their new specifications are anything to go by.
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ASUS Book T100 Chi now available for pre-order at $399

If you are in the market for the world's thinnest dockable convertible laptop, then Asus' new T100 Chi could be what you're looking for.
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Watch YouTube’s first 4K, 60FPS videos here

Youtube has begun some early trials of running 4K UHD videos at 60 frames per second and it looks good, but there's still some work to be done.
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Chrome OS now includes Google Now in launcher, providing a customized experience

Google's Chrome OS app launcher is now that bit more versatile as it comes complete with a Google Now search bar, along with some useful information.
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Want unlimited cloud storage? Amazon has you covered for $60

Amazon has begun offering a new $60 unlimited storage package with its Cloud Drive platform, with a cheaper $12 just for photos.
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Logitech’s MX Master wireless takes the old-fashioned scroll wheel to the next level

Logitech's new MX Master wireless mouse comes complete with a brand new laser sensor, adaptive scroll wheel and DPI switching up to 1,600.
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OneDrive ditches app status in Windows 10, will be fully integrated

Microsoft will push OneDrive in-front of many more users with Windows 10, by making it built in rather than a standalone application.
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Researchers look beyond 20/20 vision with 3D-printed eyes

Even as scientists work on 3D printing livers and kidneys, some see a day where we may be able to 3D print eyeballs too.
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Asus may turn to ARM processors for its latest low-cost Chromebook

Asus' upcoming "most affordable Chromebook to date," could well be ditching Intel CPUs for one from Chinese ARM partner Rockchip.
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China’s shadowy cyber-warfare capabilities unmasked in official report

China has always denied that it has any form of official hacking division, but now its infrastructure has been detailed in a new report.
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Nvidia’s Drive PX has the power that driverless cars need

Nvidia's new Drive PX system combines two Tegra X1 chips to provide monstrous performance for the driverless cars of the future.
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No free Windows 10 upgrade for Windows RT

Microsoft might be giving everyone and their dog a free upgrade to Windows 10, but not those running Windows RT.