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Lenovo shows off the Blade, another novel Windows 10 2-in-1 concept

Lenovo won an award recently for its innovative Blade Windows 10 2-in-1 concept with a detachable, wireless keyboard.
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Windows 10 and Xbox stores no longer allow game-emulation apps

Microsoft has banned game emulation engines from both the Windows 10 and Xbox stores under its newest set of terms and conditions.
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Canonical is canceling its Unity8, phone, and convergence projects

Ubuntu developer Canonical is ending development on Unity8, phone, and convergence, and will focus instead on the cloud and IoT.
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A Chrome OS version of Lenovo’s Yoga Book might not be on the way after all

The anticipated Chrome OS version of Lenovo's Yoga Book might not make it to market, if some Chromium code is accurate.
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Motherboard maker leaks some details about AMD’s Ryzen 3 processor

Motherboard maker ASRock has leaked some information on AMD's entry-level Zen processor, specifically the Ryzen 3 1200.
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Sony's G Series SSDs promise long life and great performance for video pros

Sony has introduced two new G Series SSDs, the SV-GS96 and SV-GS48, for video professionals with outstanding reliability and performance.
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The AsusPro B9440 offers the best of both business and personal computing

Asus is shipping its new AsusPro B9440 notebook that straddles the fence between no-nonsense business machine and consumer portable.
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Microsoft improves high-DPI display support in Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft continues to work on fixing high-resolution display support in Windows 10 with a number of improvements in Creators Update.
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Google's video AI was tricked into thinking a video about apes was about spaghetti

Google's Cloud Video Intelligence API can be tricked into misclassifying videos by inserting random images before processing.
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Apple plans to innovate with a new ‘modular’ Mac Pro, but it’s just spec bumps for now

Apple has announced that a new, 'modular' Mac Pro is coming sometime in the future, and for now users will have to settle for a spec bump.
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HTC Vive users can start playing without wires starting at the end of April

TPCast wireless adapter for the HTC Vive virtual reality headset is set to ship by the end of April after a bit of a delay.
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FCC rolls back its own requirement regarding Charter expansion into new markets

Under new Republican leadership, the FCC has rolled back its own requirement regarding Charter's expansion into competitive markets.
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Asus debuts two gaming monitors, including one that is curved and one with HDR

Asus has introduced two more gaming monitors, the ROG Swift PG27VQ and Strix XG27VG, rounding out the company's latest in its gaming line.
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AMD's Ryzen 5 1400 CPU takes on Intel's Core i5-7400 in new gaming video

AMD Ryzen 5 1400 gets its first comparison video, demonstrating the new processor's performance compared to Intel's Core i5 and Pentium CPUs.
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Twitch improves its streaming options, now supports 1080P and 60fps

Twitch now supports 1080P and 60fps streaming, without the previous limited to upload speeds. Here are some things to keep in mind.
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Don’t forget, pick up those Apple dongles today or lose out on some savings

Apple's special USB Type-C dongle discount ends today, so be sure to stock up on the flexibility and the savings.
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Gigabyte's GeForce GTX 1070 graphics card uses three fans for extreme cooling

Gigabyte introduces its Aorus GeForce GTX 1070 8G with advanced three-fan cooling system and copious connectivity options.
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Intel’s Optane memory sticks will require seventh-generation Core processors

Intel's Optane memory has more specific requirements than expected, with Celeron, Pentium, and Core Y-series CPUs being unsupported.
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Transcend’s new MTE850 is its first entry into the PCIe solid-state drive space

Transcend has introduced its first NVMe PCIe 3.0 X4 SSD, the MTE850, which promises good performance at midrange prices.
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Microsoft celebrates its mixed reality successes on HoloLens' first bithday

Microsoft took advantage of HoloLens' first birthday to highlight some of the company's mixed reality successes.
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AOC releases 4K UHD display suited to gamers and creative professionals alike

The AOC U3277PWQU is a 32-inch 4K UHD display with strong color support for both creative designers and gamers who care about quality.
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FCC pushes Lifeline broadband subsidy approval back to the states

The FCC implemented a rule change that undoes a 2016 decision to expand Lifeline broadband approval to the FCC from only the states.
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The Asus Zenbook UX370 is on its way, according to recent FCC documents

Asus Zenbook UX370 Windows 10 2-in-1 device hits the FCC certification process, giving up some details along the way.
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Harman Kardon's Cortana-powered smart speaker will support two-way Skype calls

Harman Kardon's Cortana-based personal digital assistant device will feature Skype two-way calling in addition to its other functionality.
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Asus introduces a new thin-bezel 27-inch Zen AiO Pro

Asus introduces new 27-inch Zen AiO Pro all-in-one PC, the ZN271IE, with smaller bezels and high screen-to-body ratio.
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Microsoft’s Office 365 update for March focuses on Excel, OneNote, and Visio

Microsoft's March 2017 Office 365 update brings Excel, OneNote, and Visio improvements, including better inking and integration.
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Thermaltake’s View 28 is a gull-wing case with beautiful lighting

Thermaltake's View 28 mid-tower case offers up easy access via its gull-wing design and LED lighting with a front-mounted spiral array.
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Apple releases MacOS Sierra 10.12.4 with Night Shift mode to help you sleep

MacOS Sierra 10.12.4 introduces Night Shift, a display feature that turns down blue light emissions to help you get to sleep.
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New Razer Blade Pro is a THX-certified, GTX 1080-packing gaming monster

Razer has announced the 2017 Razer Blade Pro, with THX certification and Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 in a relatively small chassis.
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Microsoft awarded patent that shows off innovative multiple display design

Microsoft has been awarded a patent on an innovative new multiple-screen display device with technology that helps hide panel borders.
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New Surface Book and Surface Pro machines may not be coming this spring

Microsoft may not be introducing new Surface Book and Pro machines at a spring hardware event, according to new information.
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Google releases Chrome OS 57 to stable channel, adds features for tablet mode

Google releases Chrome 57 to stable channels, adding in a couple of tablet-friendly features to go with the usual bug fixes.

Samsung Book user manual and new launch video offer interesting details

Samsung Galaxy Book user manual has some interesting tidbits of information, including details on the upgraded keyboard cover.
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Adata introduces the XPS SD700X, a fast and rugged external SSD for gamers

Adata has introduced its new XPG SD700X external SSD based on 3D NAND, offering an attractive, rugged, and fast option for gamers.