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Intel halts some chip patches as the fixes cause problems

The chipmaker's updates were meant to fix the Meltdown and Spectre design flaws, but have been causing computers to unexpectedly reboot.

By January 22, 2018

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Get a folding portable Bluetooth keyboard for $16

It's the lowest price to date for this super-handy phone and tablet accessory. Plus: An Apple Watch that's affordable(ish) and the probably-brief return of my favorite AIO printer.

By January 22, 2018

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Microsoft adds Chemistry to Minecraft, $190 Lenovo laptop

Microsoft's first education announcements of 2018 run the gamut of ages and tools.

By January 22, 2018

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Windows Mixed Reality headset prices cut in half on Amazon

If $200 is your sweet spot for a VR headset and controllers, now's your chance.

By January 19, 2018

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Photo format from Google and Mozilla could leave JPEG in the dust

Apple's got one idea for next-gen photo technology, but a rival approach based on the new AV1 video compression tech could go a step further.

By January 19, 2018

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11 Chrome features you'll wish you'd known all along

Improve your Chrome skills with these tips and tricks.

By January 19, 2018

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Age of Empires rises in 4K from February 20

After a four-month delay, the remastered strategy game will be released on PC with new graphics, sound and online play.

By January 19, 2018

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'Awesome' Nokia phone or home device launching Feb. 25

A tweet teases something "awesome", but it's the official invite that lays on the hints.

By January 18, 2018

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Apple employee commuter buses reportedly attacked near SF

Windows were smashed on five commuter shuttles in suspected pellet gun attacks, according to an Apple memo seen by the Guardian.

By January 17, 2018

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High utility bills? Your thermostat might be on the wrong wall

Proper thermostat placement can keep you comfier and save energy.

By January 17, 2018

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Light-up lizards: See chameleons glow gorgeously under UV

Scientists discover chameleons with a nifty skin and bone feature that lets them glow in stunning patterns under UV.

By January 17, 2018

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Best laptops and tablets to take back to school

It's back-to-school time, which means you have an excuse to buy a new laptop or tablet. Or, y'know, you might also actually need one. Either way, here are your best options.

19 Images By January 17, 2018

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Your VR future will involve much less tripping over furniture

Occipital's room-tracking demo was one of the most practical ideas of CES.

By January 17, 2018

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13 Roku tricks you should try right now

Your Roku streamer can do a lot more than you might think. These are some of the coolest tips we've tried.

By January 16, 2018

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Get a Nonda Aiko rechargeable tracker for $16.99

That's less than the cost of a Tile, and you don't have to replace it every year. Plus: a free $20 game and free two-year ShopRunner subscription!

By January 16, 2018

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Alexa, Google Assistant want to be everywhere in 2018

These voice assistants want to be on the go with you, plugging in to smart glasses, smart earbuds and even smart toilets.

By January 16, 2018

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Bad news: A Spectre-like flaw will probably happen again

Our devices may never truly be secure, says the CEO of the company that designs the heart of most mobile chips.

By January 15, 2018

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CES 2018: The final word

Wall-sized TVs. Connected everything. Smart mirrors. Autonomous electric vehicles. The world's thinnest laptop. This is everything that mattered at CES 2018.

By January 15, 2018

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Hawaii missile alert on smartphones was false alarm

Hawaiians got a terrifying alert on their phones and TVs Saturday. Lucky for them, the warning about an incoming missile was a mistake.

By January 13, 2018

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Laptop team-ups power new PCs at CES 2018

Whether it was Intel and AMD, laptop bodies and smartphone brains, or Alexa and everyone, the story of new computers at CES was a tale of team-ups.

By January 13, 2018

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Check if your Chromebook is protected against the Meltdown vulnerability

Worried your Chromebook is vulnerable to the Meltdown bug recently discovered? Read this.

By January 12, 2018

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PC-phone convergence is happening, but not how you think

Instead of phones becoming more multifunctional and replacing laptops, new computers at CES 2018 are embracing the best phone features.

By January 12, 2018

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Intel says chips take 6% hit from Spectre, Meltdown fixes

Patches that fix the security flaws also make the processors run slower in some circumstances, according to Intel.

By January 11, 2018

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House votes to renew surveillance powers revealed by Snowden

The vote gives the NSA the power to continue collecting information sent over the internet by foreigners outside the US.

By January 11, 2018

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How to connect your phone to your Windows 10 PC

With Fall Creators Update, you can link an iPhone or Android phone to your PC so you can stop browsing on your phone and continue on your PC.

By January 10, 2018

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Mirage Solo with Daydream is Lenovo and Google's VR headset

Lenovo and Google partner on a 3D camera and a self-contained Mirage Solo headset to go up against the Oculus Go.

By January 9, 2018

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Microsoft halts chip patches after some PCs can't reboot

The Windows updates patched the Spectre and Meltdown flaws. Some computers with chips made by AMD wouldn't turn on again after getting the update.

By January 9, 2018

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Intel CEO spends 2 minutes on Spectre, Meltdown security issues

After giving 17 minutes to a digital band, CEO Brian Krzanich opened the CES keynote with a short statement on the security issues.

By January 8, 2018

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GeForce Now, aka 'a dirt-cheap $200 laptop can now play games'

PUBG, Rainbow Six: Siege and more -- these laptops couldn't possibly run these games. Until they could.

By January 8, 2018

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Netgear adds security to routers for a pretty reasonable price

Netgear Armor is a Bitdefender-based add-on service for its routers that includes extra security features for all your devices -- for just $70 per year.

By January 8, 2018