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Grab this Microsoft update now if your PC was affected by the Spectre fixes

Microsoft has issued a rare emergency out-of-band update to turn of Intel's microcode fix for the Meltdown and Spectre CPU exploits.
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Dell’s Frank Azor calls the Gore material used in the XPS 13 “magic”

Dell's VP of Alienware, Gaming, and XPS stopped by the Digital Trends booth at CES 2018 and talked about the new XPS 13 and XPS 15 2-in-1.
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Hawaii’s missile alert agency stored its passwords on Post-it Notes

Concerns about security at Hawaii's Emergency Management Agency were justified by an image showing a password stored on a Post-It Note.
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AMD’s Mark Papermaster on why its collab with Intel is good for Radeon fans

AMD's Chief Technology Officer, Mark Papermaster, stopped by the Digital Trends booth and talked about exploits, CPUs, and GPUs.
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From smartphone to notebook: Razer’s Kevin Sather gives scoop on Project Linda

Razer's director of product marketing systems, Kevin Sather, stopped by our booth to talk about the company's smartphone-tablet hybrid.
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HP’s Mike Nash on why new Spectre x360 15 is thicker, much more powerful

Mike Nash, HP's VP of Customer Experience, stopped by the Digital Trends booth to talk about the company's latest notebooks.
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Shoneel Kolhatkar on why Samsung brought the Galaxy Note’s S Pen to a PC

Samsung's Shoneel Kolhatkar stopped by Digital Trends' booth to explain the Notebook 9 Pen's use of an S Pen modeled off the Galaxy Note.
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Dell XPS 13 vs. Asus ZenBook 13: Two thin and light 13-inch notebooks face off

In our Dell XPS 13 vs Asus ZenBook 13 face-off, we consider two new clamshell notebooks that bring modern designs and extra power.
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HP Spectre x360 15 vs Dell XPS 15 2-in-1: Both are awesome, but one is the future

We pit the HP Spectre x360 15 vs Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 to see which large-format convertible 2-in-1 offers the best performance and design.
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Dell’s XPS 15 2-in-1 gets slim maglev magic, yet packs AMD Radeon graphics

Dell has doubled the size of its premium 2-in-1 lineup with the Dell XPS 15 2-in-1, which is 16mm thin and has an innovative maglev keyboard.
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Lenovo Miix 630 vs HP Envy x2: Qualcomm-powered Windows tablets face off

Our Lenovo Miix 630 vs HP Envy x2 comparison pits two of the first Qualcomm-based Windows PCs against each other. Which comes out on top?
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Lenovo revs up the ThinkPad X1 line with Intel 8th-gen, HDR displays, and Alexa

Lenovo has introduced a complete refresh of the ThinkPad X1 line, with new X1 Carbon, X1 Yoga, and X1 Tablet models, along with a new display.
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Asus shows off Zenbook 13 with up to 15 hours of battery life and Intel 8th-gen

Asus has refreshed its notebook line with a new ZenBook 13, the Laptop X507, and the ARM-powered Always Connected NovaGo 2-in-1.
HP

HP supercharges Spectre x360 15-inch with Intel 8th-Gen Core and AMD Vega graphics

HP has taken advantage of CES 2018 to introduce a number of new and updated machines, including an Intel version of its Envy x2 tablet.
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Qualcomm is working on patches to address Meltdown and Spectre flaws

An exploit that's applicable to all modern CPUs requires an operating system fix that will slow down system performance in some cases.
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Dell’s new XPS 13 is made from the same material as your running jacket

Dell's new XPS 13 is smaller and lighter than ever, while new materials make it even better looking and higher performance.
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After a quiet year, is Microsoft ready to wake up, or settle down?

Microsoft took a breather in 2017, slowing down its innovation while it shored up the Surface line, fleshed out Windows 10, and finally brought Windows Mixed Reality to market. But what does 2018 hold?
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Microsoft once again boasts the Edge browser’s battery life prowess

Microsoft has published yet another test showing off Edge's greater efficiency, beating out both Firefox and Chrome in streaming video.
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5 suprising, promising, sometimes ominous ways computers changed in 2017

2017's PC Trends were both ominous and promising. Our computers are smarter and more flexible, but our most private data is vulnerable.
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Amazon is blowing out prices on the original Surface Book, starts at $790

If you've ever wanted a Microsoft Surface Book 2-in-1 but the prices were holding you back, then Amazon just might have a deal for you.
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Microsoft’s Surface Book 2 power supply problem isn’t limited to gamers

The Surface Book 2 has a power problem. If you're expecting a workstation-level system in this slim 2-in-1 machine, then you won't be happy.
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Acer Swift 3 gets the AMD APU treatment, adding power to the bargain machine

The Acer Swift 3 line of affordable notebooks is adding AMD APU-based models soon, offering some real competition to Intel and Nvidia.
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Asus Zenbook Pro UX550VE review

In our Asus ZenBook Pro UX550E review, we look at a full-size notebook that’s well-equipped with high performance components and an elegant, attractive chassis.
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Vietnamese hacker breaks into airport system, finds his way to prison

A Vietnamese hacker who broke into Australia's Perth Airport network using third-party contractor credentials has been arrested.
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The Eve V crowdsourced tablet proves you really can design your own PC

We spoke with Eve Technology’s CEO about the pitfalls and benefits of using crowdsourced feedback to design its new Eve V 2-in-1.
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As promised, Google is killing off Chrome Apps everywhere but Chrome OS

As it promised in a blog post in August 2016, Google has begun the process of killing off Chrome Apps on every platform but Chrome OS.
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First flash sale for crowdsourced Eve V Windows 10 tablet sells out in 3 hours

The Eve V crowdsourced tablet went on sale December 4. The flash sale lasted a mere three hours. The next sale is on December 5.
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Google Poly API, a 3D object and scene repository for developers, rolls out

Google Poly is a site where 3D objects and scenes can be easily shared, searched, downloaded, and remixed by AR and VR creators.
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Lego AR-Studio blends the virtual and the physical for more block-building fun

Lego AR-Studio works with Apple's ARKit platform to bring virtual blocks into the real world, creating new experiences for Lego fans.
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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is enjoying a smoother ride to the top

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 update, Fall Creators Update, is rolling out faster than its predecessor, and Surface Pro remains number one.
HP Spectre x360 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920

HP Spectre x360 13 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920: Fighting for convertible 2-in-1 primacy

In our HP Spectre x360 vs. Lenovo Yoga 920 comparison, we pit two convertible 2-in-1s against each other to see which reigns supreme.
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Facebook squashes bug that let anyone delete any picture or animation

For a few days in early November, a Facebook bug would have let anyone easily delete anyone else's photos thanks to new poll feature.
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Lenovo’s VP of Design on how the retro ThinkPad lured in millennials

Brian Leonard, Lenovo Vice President of the Experience Design Group, discusses the company’s design philosophy and its focus on meeting user needs.
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Windows Mixed Reality news: Here’s everything you need to know

Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality platform has finally arrived, so here's everything you need to know about Windows Mixed Reality.