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Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft delays the Windows 10 My People feature until after Creators Update

The Windows 10 My People feature announced for Creators Update has been delayed until the "next major update."
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Microsoft Garage shuttering experimental Cache app at the end of February

The experimental nature of Microsoft's Garage projects was demonstrated by the team's Cache app and service, which is being shut down.

Google creates Tilt Brush Toolkit to help 2D artists work better in 3D

Google's Tilt Brush Toolkit, Tilt Brush app, and Tilt Brush AiR program help 2D artists working 3D and more easily showcase their work.
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Apple updates GarageBand for iOS, adds Touch Bar support to Logic Pro X

Apple has updated its popular GarageBand app for iOS and Logic Pro X for MacOS, making each of them a little bit better with new features.
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Microsoft will distribute Windows Holographic developer kits at GDC 2017

Microsoft will be kick-starting Windows Holographic mixed reality with developer kits at the 2017 Games Developer Conference in March.
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Surface Studio gets its first firmware update, Surface Pro 4 its latest

The Surface Studio gets its first ever firmware update and the Surface Studio gets its first significant update in a couple of months.
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Samsung Smartcam has a critical remote execution vulnerability, update coming

Samsung's Smartcam line of webcams has been identified as having a serious remote execution vulnerability, causing privacy concerns.
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iBuyPower Project Snowblind PC with transparent LCD available for pre-order

You can now order iBuyPower's Project Snowflake gaming PC with transparent side-panel LCD at a surprisingly affordable price.
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Every device you own could soon run the same Windows 10 user interface

Microsoft's Composable Shell for Windows 10 will make the user interface the same on different kinds of devices.
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Pix for Windows 10 will help developers ensure great gaming performance

Microsoft continues to ensure that Windows 10 is a great gaming platform by releasing its Pix on Windows 10 tool for game developers.
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Malwarebytes finds the ‘first Mac malware of 2017,’ and Apple calls it ‘Fruitfly’

Malwarebytes has found what it's calling the "first Mac malware of 2017." Apple calls it "Fruitfly," and has released a fix.
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NexDock supporting Intel Compute Card initiative with new notebook dock

NexDock's newest notebook-like docking stations will support Intel's upcoming Compute Card credit-card-sized PC.
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Your browser might be filling in hidden fields and giving away your secrets

There's apparently a browser vulnerability that can enter information on phishing sites without your knowledge.
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Microsoft's purchase of Simplygon demonstrates its commitment to 3D in Windows 10

Microsoft is acquiring 3D data-optimization company Simplygon as part of its overall Windows 10 3D for Everyone strategy.
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IBM CEO Rometty joins calls to ensure that AI remains a positive force

Microsoft's CEO Satya Nadella is not the only influential executive to speak up in defense of Artificial Intelligence.
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Microsoft is enlisting tech-savvy teens to help create a culture of ‘digital civility’

Microsoft has formed the "Council for Digital Good" to ask teenagers to act as ambassadors in helping other teenagers stay safe online.

Nvidia’s upgraded Shield TV with 4K HDR streaming support is available now

Nvidia's updated Shield TV device is not only a 4K, HDR media streamer but also a robust gaming machine, and it's available now for $200.
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Apple's 2017 MacBook Pro refresh could make power users happy

Apple may be planning to give professional Mac users the larger RAM they've been craving with an upcoming MacBook Pro refresh.
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Microsoft buys Maluuba’s AI technology to improve its reading comprehension

Microsoft has purchased AI startup Maluuba to help its systems get better at reading and comprehending written text.
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Microsoft’s Nadella talks about how artificial intelligence can be used for good

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke about "democratizing" artificial intelligence to ensure that it's benefits remain positive.
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Raspberry Pi’s new Compute Module 3 is an even lower-cost single-board PC

The Raspberry Pi Foundation's Compute Module is the perfect solution for applications that don't need full connectivity.
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Build your own Xbox One S laptop by following these step-by-step instructions

Console modder Ben Heck provided some details on how to make your own Xbox One S "laptop" in Episode 217 of Element14's video series.
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Microsoft’s mighty morphing mobile device would be a great Surface phone

Microsoft has patented a device that can morph from a phone into a tablet and would work will with Windows 10 on ARM.
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Microsoft confirms Game Mode coming in Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft passed along some additional details on the gaming improvements coming in Windows 10 Creators Update.
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Gole1 Plus is a mini-PC with an Intel Atom processor and 8-inch display

The Gole1 Plus is a mini PC with an Intel Atom processor and eight-inch display that can double as a chunky tablet.
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Demise of MMORPG 'Asheron's Call' is sad news for this 74-year-old gamer

Asheron's Call's demise is particularly bad news for a 74-year-old grandfather who's been faithfully playing the game since 1999.
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Microsoft schedules the second 'Bug Bash' for Windows 10 Creators Update

In an effort to make Windows 10 the best that it can be, Microsoft has scheduled the second Creators Update Bug Bash for February 3-12.
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Consumer Reports recommends MacBook Pro after Safari fix and battery life retest

Consumer Reports agreed to retest the MacBook Pro's battery and the laptop is now a recommended device.
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Explore the final frontier with Kennedy Space Center's Space Visor VR experience

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Microsoft’s Windows Hello makes headway, with almost 100 supported devices

Windows Hello is approaching a milestone of sorts, with almost 100 unique devices now supporting the protocol for logging into Windows 10.
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Microsoft makes it easier to restore shared versions in Office 2016

Microsoft issued its December 2016 update for Office 2016 users in the Office Insider Slow Ring, adding the ability to restore versions.
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Philips says its new curved, 40-inch 4K monitor is the biggest you can buy

CES 2017 was full of displays, but not every manufacturer chose to introduce every new product. Take Philips' 40-inch monitor, for example.
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Alphabet grounds Titan solar-powered drones, shifts to Project Loon instead

Alphabet is shutting down its Titan project, which uses solar-powered drones to provide universal internet access.
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‘Halo Wars 2’ gets beta later this month, as well as new hardware requirements

From January 20-30, developer 343 Industries will be hosting a multiplayer beta of Halo Wars 2 to give gamers a chance compare their PCs.