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Asus to offer two curved 31.5-inch monitors for gamers in early 2017

In early 2017, Asus plans to launch two 31.5-inch curved monitors for gaming packing a Full HD resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and proprietary goodies.
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Game developers using Unity now get support for Vulkan, Google Daydream

Unity 5.6 Beta is out -- the latest version of the popular game engine. This release adds support for the Vulkan API, support for Google Daydream, and more.
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Intel’s secret 7th-generation desktop CPU lineup leaks ahead of CES 2017

The entire lineup of Intel's seventh-generation Kaby Lake-S desktop processors has leaked online prior to their reveal during CES 2017 in early January.
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Asus will launch a new ROG XG Station external graphics dock in early 2017

Asus announced that its second-generation ROG XG Station external graphics enclosure will arrive at the beginning of 2017 and connect via Thunderbolt 3.
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HTC exec predicts VR-based MMORPG in 2018, blockbuster VR movie next year

At the Unity Vision Summit in Beijing, HTC China Regional President of the Vive division provided 10 predictions for VR and AR in 2017, and 10 for 2018.
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Check out ‘Doom II’ running on a single key on the Optimus Maximus keyboard

Say what? That's right: someone crammed Doom II: Hell On Earth into a single keyboard key that's comprised of a OLED screen. The game is playable but tiny.
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Acer injects its family of TravelMate P4 commercial laptops with two new models

On Wednesday, Acer introduced two new additions to its TravelMate P4 family of commercial laptops for business: the 14-inch P449 and the 15.6-inch P459.
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HP's new EliteBook models will protect against threats no other defense can handle

HP said on Wednesday that the third generation of its Sure Start technology will appear on its upcoming fourth-generation of EliteBook 800 Series notebooks.
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A component maker suffers as Microsoft develops next-gen HoloLens

The per-share price of HoloLens component supplier Himax Technologies dropped on Tuesday due to "a major AR customer" shifting to develop next-gen devices.
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AMD teased its upcoming Vega-based GPU running 'Star Wars: Battlefront' in 4K

AMD showcased on Tuesday a PC based on its upcoming eight-core Ryzen processor, and its upcoming Vega-based graphics chip running Star Wars: Battlefront.
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AMD flashes a mug-sized, cube-shaped device packing four 'Vega' graphics chips

During the AMD Tech Summit 2016 convention, the company showcased a mug-sized, cube-shaped device packing four "Vega" graphics chips used for deep learning.
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Steam update offers more 4K streaming options, PS4 controller support

The latest version of the Steam client now supports the DualShock 4 controller for the PlayStation 4 and offers additional options for streaming 4K gaming.
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Watch AMD demo upcoming desktop CPUs during its ‘New Horizon’ event right here

AMD's New Horizon event on Tuesday will showcase live demos of its upcoming Summit Ridge desktop processors. You can stream the show right here via YouTube.

Microsoft Surface sales skyrocket, thanks in part to 'disappointing' Macbook Pros

Microsoft said on Monday that professionals and general consumers disappointed with Apple's new MacBook Pros helped boost Surface device sales in November.
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Check out 'Pac-Man' as he chomps his way across Apple's new Touch Bar

Someone managed to cram Pac-Man into the Touch Bar found on the latest MacBook Pros. It doesn't feature the full maze but rather a single path full of dots.
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Radeon RX 460 graphics card has more Stream Processors than what AMD lists

Over the weekend a report surfaced showing that the AMD's Radeon RX 460 graphics card actually contains 1.024 Stream Processors instead of the listed 896.
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White House will use Twitch competition to raise health care awareness

The White House teamed up with Twitch to throw an upcoming four-hour party on Monday to raise awareness about the importance of health insurance.
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Obama orders full investigation into cyberattacks during past few elections

President Barack Obama ordered the intelligence community to conduct an investigation into the cyberattacks during the 2016 election and previous two.
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Microsoft is serving up Windows 10 tablets for $49 and $59, but only on Friday

As part of Microsoft's 12 Days of Deals, Microsoft has slashed the prices of Windows 10 tablets and 2-in-1 PCs. One tablet now costs a mere $49 Friday only.
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Google's Daydream View VR headset is now served up in Crimson and Snow colors

As promised, Google now offers two additional Daydream View headset models on the Google Store: Crimson (red) and Snow (white). They still cost $80.
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Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors now fully support Windows 10

Microsoft and Qualcomm said this week that cellular-enabled PCs with Snapdragon processors will arrive next year using the full-blown version of Windows 10.
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AMD’s Radeon cards can now chill out with the launch of Crimson ReLive Edition

AMD's annual driver suite refresh has arrived as Crimson ReLive Edtion, packing lots of goodies such as an in-game overlay, a revamped settings menu, etc.
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Nvidia may show a revised Shield Android TV set-top box at CES 2017

There's a rumor that Nvidia could reveal a new Shield Android TV set-top box during CES 2017 in Januray. The changes will reportedly be minimal at best.
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Pokémon invade reality in a demo for Microsoft’s HoloLens AR headset

The developers of the PokéLens demo for Microsoft's HoloLens AR headset provides the source files on GitHub for all to use. Volunteers are welcome too.
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Facial recognition rejects New Zealand man’s passport pic — was race a factor?

A student in Australia wanting to return home to New Zealand for the holidays tried to update his passport but was rejected by facial recognition software.
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‘Halo 5: Forge’ on Windows 10 to include Arena Mode, Monitor’s Bounty

343 Industries recently provided two day's worth of previews regarding Thursday's Monitor's Bounty content update for Halo 5: Guardians and Halo 5: Forge.
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HP’s new 27-inch 4K desktop monitor packs USB Type-C port to charge devices

HP introduced the HP Envy 27 desktop monitor in October, and has now made it available to purchase. The panel sports a 4K resolution and a USB Type-C port.
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Millions exposed to ads that use images infected by malicious scripts

Antivirus firm ESET reports that ads for Browser Defense and Broxu contain malicious scripts within the alpha channel parameters of their displayed images.
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BenQ's new desktop panel may be one of the first to support HDR imaging

BenQ updated its U.K.-based website with a listing for the SW320 display, a new panel sporting an Ultra 4K resolution and Adobe RGB color space support.
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Oculus Touch is now available – here’s what you should know before you buy

The Oculus Touch has nearly arrived, which should only bolster the Rift's level of immersion. Here everything you need to know about the added peripheral.
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AMD’s unannounced Radeon RX 490 may have shown up in a benchmark

The unannounced Radeon RX 490 may have appeared in a recent benchmark. The GPU isn't specifically named, but the Device ID is similar to other AMD GPUs.
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Nintendo Switch accessories appear on Australian website but are taken down

EB Games in Australia previously listed accessories for Nintendo's upcoming Switch hybrid console. Two have been taken down.
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Zyxel’s latest wireless range extender can beam dedicated streams to devices

Zyxel launched a new wireless range extender on Monday featuring MU-MIMO technology, the first extender in the industry to offer this connectivity feature.
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Intel shoots for the moon with upcoming mini PC based on ‘Apollo Lake’ CPU

Intel just published a document detailing a new miniature PC motherboard that will be used in two new NUC models: the NUC6CAYH and the NUC6CAYS mini PCs.