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Kit For Google Cardboard 2 Now Free To DownloadSep 11, 2015 - in News
Those who want to build their own version of Google's Cardboard 2 can now download the updated specs for free.
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Deepcool Debuts $599 Tristellar S Case That Resembles 'Star Wars' ShuttleSep 11, 2015 - in News
Deepcool has often provided eccentric case options in the consumer market, but the company has also gone the extra mile and announced one of its most unique (and expensive) cases to date: the Tristellar S.
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PIN-Locking Android Ransomware Comes To The U.S.Sep 11, 2015 - in News
ESET discovered the first ransomware-type malware on Android a year ago, and now it unveiled an even stronger ransomware that locks the users' devices with a PIN number.
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First R9 Nano Water Block Announced, Available Next WeekSep 11, 2015 - in News
AMD's Radeon R9 Nano has only been available for a day, but there's already a water cooling solution available for pre-order. Aqua Computer, based in Germany, has announced a full cover, single-slot water block for the pint-sized flagship.
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The New Xbox One Experience Coming In NovemberSep 11, 2015 - in News
A big update is coming to the Xbox One in November that includes a new design and optimized features.
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EKWB Launches Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti WindForce 3X Full-Cover Water BlockSep 11, 2015 - in News
The wait for a water block is over for Gigabyte GTX 980 Ti owners. EK Water Blocks has finally taken the wraps off its 980 Ti WindForce 3X block.
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The First 5G Network And AMD's Struggle: Community RoundupSep 11, 2015 - in News
Here is what's happening on the Tom's Hardware forums!
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What Can You Do With An MSI Cubi?Sep 11, 2015 - in News
We spend a bit of hands on time with the Cubi to see what a PC that fits in the palm of your hand can do.
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Project Sansar: The Forthcoming Successor To Second Life Will Focus On VRSep 11, 2015 - in News
Ebbe Altberg, Linden Lab's CEO, and Peter Gray, the company's Senior Director of Global Communications, lent us their thoughts about Project Sansar and their vision of its future.
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Slower Than A K|NGP|N, Faster Than Everything Else: EVGA Reveals GTX 980 Ti FTWSep 10, 2015 - in News
EVGA's GeForce GTX 980 Ti FTW ACX 2.0+ comes equipped with a highly overclocked GPU combined with optimized power delivery and robust cooling ready to push it even further.
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HP Refreshes SMB ProBook Notebooks With Skylake, CarrizoSep 10, 2015 - in News
Last week saw the announcement of a number of consumer-focused hardware using Skylake chips, and this week HP is the first out of the gate to announce some new business class notebooks using the same.
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Where Are Intel's Desktop Broadwell CPUs?Sep 10, 2015 - in News
Wondering where Intel's Broadwell CPUs are? Intel says they are still on their way, but who will be left to use them?
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Android Pay Already Supports 1 Million Stores, Rolling Out NowSep 10, 2015 - in News
Google announced that the Android Pay roll-out has begun, with over 1 million stores in the U.S. already supporting the service.
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Power Color Finally Gets A Fiji: R9 Nano AnnouncedSep 10, 2015 - in News
Power Color announced it will be releasing an R9 Nano card. The company has yet to release a Fury X or standard Fury, so being one of the first partners to market with a Nano is a bit of a surprise.
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Gigabyte Launches Faster GTX 950: Xtreme Gaming SeriesSep 10, 2015 - in News
Gigabyte announced two variants of the GTX 950 during the launch in August. With the Xtreme Gaming series, the company now offers a premium version primed for overclocking.
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CybertronPC Offers New System Based Around AMD R9 NanoSep 10, 2015 - in News
Unlike other companies simply adding the compact and powerful graphics card as a selectable option in its existing configurations, CybertronPC announced the availability of a brand-new customizable PC completely designed around the AMD Radeon R9 Nano.
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Android Stagefright Exploit Released To The PublicSep 10, 2015 - in News
Zimperium, the company that originally discovered the Stagefright vulnerabilities in Android, publicly released an exploit for these vulnerabilities to help researchers test their systems, but also to get OEMs to upgrade their devices faster.
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'The Walking Dead' VR Demo On StarVR HMD Impresses, With CaveatsSep 10, 2015 - in News
StarBreeze Studios showed us "The Walking Dead" VR demo on StarVR headset. It was impressive -- but there were some issues.
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Lenovo Pays Attention, Fixes What Ailed Yoga Tablet LineSep 10, 2015 - in News
Lenovo listened to feedback and addressed the issue affecting its previous generation of Yoga tablets.
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AMD Radeon R9 Nano ReviewSep 10, 2015 - in Reviews
Small, fast and pricey — that’s how AMD wants to establish a whole new product category. But does the Radeon R9 Nano have the performance to back up its price tag?
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FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai Opposes Open Internet, Claims U.S. Internet Model Superior To Europe'sSep 10, 2015 - in News
Ajit Pai published a statement opposing the Open Internet, but how much truth is there behind his claims?
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New 2016 Nissan LEAF Gains Larger Battery, New Infotainment SystemSep 10, 2015 - in News
The Nissan LEAF 2016 has arrived, sporting a bigger battery and a revamped infotainment system.
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Apple Prepares For WatchOS 2, Introduces New Apple TV With TVOSSep 9, 2015 - in News
Apple set a release date for WatchOS 2 and introduced new features and peripherals for its latest version of Apple TV.
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Apple Introduces A9, A9X SoCs For Its Most Powerful Mobile DevicesSep 9, 2015 - in News
Apple announced its most powerful custom-designed chips yet, the A9 for the iPhone 6S and the more powerful A9X for the newly launched iPad Pro.
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iPhone 6s, 6s Plus Revealed: New A9 SoC, New 3D Touch, Shoots 4K Video (Updated)Sep 9, 2015 - in News
Apple unveiled its latest iPhones, the iPhone 6S and the iPhone 6S Plus, which feature the new 3D Touch gestures and the ability to shoot 4K video.
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Best SmartphonesSep 9, 2015 - in Reviews
Here are the best smartphones selling for less than $200; between $200 and $500; and for more than $500. We also include a Phablet category.
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be quiet! Expands Dark Power Pro 11 Lineup With Trio Of PSUsSep 9, 2015 - in News
be quiet! has extended its Dark Power Pro 11 power supply lineup from three to six models. Three new lower capacity, more affordable units have been revealed.
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Bethesda Talks Post-Launch Plans For 'Fallout 4'Sep 9, 2015 - in News
With the release of "Fallout 4" only two months away, Bethesda revealed some details on additional content for the game after launch.
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Tiny Case, Plenty Of Space: Lian Li Launches PC-Q21 Mini ITX CaseSep 9, 2015 - in News
Lian Li introduced a new Mini-ITX chassis designed to take up the smallest physical space, while still allowing for a full-powered desktop build inside.
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Another $350 Flagship Killer: BLU Pure XL Smartphone Boasts 24MP Camera, 64 GB Storage, Fingerprint SensorSep 9, 2015 - in News
BLU announced its latest flagship, the Pure XL, which brings a 6" 1440p screen, octa-core processor, fingerprint sensor, 24MP camera and 64 GB of storage for only $350.