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New remarks from the developers of Ashes of the Singularity, the first DX12 game, have shed additional light on performance comparisons between AMD and Nvidia.

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Microsoft is back-porting its telemetry-gathering software to Windows 7 and 8. When users ask for new features, this usually isn't what they have in mind.

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New Horizons has visited Pluto, but it's still got some fuel in the tank for more science.

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A tricorder-style medical device from Johns Hopkins promises to change the way we gather and evaluate vital signs indicators.

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If your gaming PC is starting to bog down whenever you play new titles like The Witcher 3 or Mortal Kombat X, it's probably time to invest in a new rig. Thankfully, you won't have to shell out too much cash for a replacement these days. Use today's coupon code, and you'll save 30% off the sticker price of the HP Envy 750xt.

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Is 4GB enough for a high-end GPU? We investigated and tested 15 titles to find out.

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Gene therapy is one of the hottest topics in medicine, but how does it work, and what can it really do?

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A Nazi gold train may have been located in Poland, 70 years after World War II came to an end. It may sound like the plot of a movie -- but history suggests it might not be.

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According to Acer's founder, Stan Shih, the company would welcome a takeover effort or interest from its competitors.

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The supposedly unbreakable HDCP 2.2 didn't stop noted release group iON from posting a torrent of the 4K Breaking Bad pilot from Netflix.

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On September 1, Google Chrome will turn the lights out on Flash for good.

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A new material created by University of Michigan researchers could patch holes in spacecraft caused by small impacts.

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If you're in need of a flexible desktop tower on the cheap, take a look at the H50-50 desktop PC from Lenovo. With a spacious solid-state hybrid drive, a quad-core CPU, and a one year warranty, this model is an absolute steal when you use today's coupon code.

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Spinal Tap's stereo went to 11. So why can't Consumer Reports have a car that goes to 103, not just 100?

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Google has filed its response to the EU's antitrust allegations and categorically denies all misbehavior.

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New analysis confirms that the overwhelming majority of Ashley Madison users -- as in, over 99.9% of them -- were men.

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If you're looking for a laptop bag, check out this sweet deal on numerous Swiss Gear models. The commerce team especially recommends the $69.99 Synergy model. Not only is it currently cheaper here than it is on Amazon, but the $25 gift card makes this too good to pass by.

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Astrobiologist Dirk Schulze-Makuch just published an intriguing new paper where he explores the possibilities and limits of alien life forms. In particular, he considers two potential new genera evolving within two unique planetary niches: a Mars-style planet hosting creatures that subsist using a hydrogen peroxide-based solvent, and a Titan-type planetary body where liquid hydrocarbons would be the solvent.

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Stephen Hawking thinks he's solved the mystery of what happens to information inside a black hole.

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PC sales have cratered in recent months, even as Windows 10 advances. Research firms are no longer predicting recovery at any point for the consumer market.

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AMD has announced its Radeon Nano today -- a chip with all the firepower of Fury, at a reduced clock and drastically reduced TDP.

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If you take a smartphone which came with a 900mA wall charger, and plug it into a 2,100mA iPad charger, will it explode?

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A new GTA V mod improves the game's already solid graphics, extending the PC's leadership role in the title.

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Microsoft is crowing over Windows 10 adoption numbers, and for good reason. The operating system's meteoric rise to power is unheard of compared with earlier Windows adoption rates.

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Will Bitcoin's growing pains splinter the currency? Rival groups are battling over how to scale Bitcoin for the future.

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NASA's Dawn spacecraft has been sending back images of the dwarf planet Ceres for several months now, but the latest are the clearest ones to date.

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Workstation PCs are traditionally thought of as giant hulking towers that make the lights dim a little bit when you turn them on. Thankfully, our technology has advanced to the point that even laptops are capable of doing some serious heavy lifting. Even better, the prices have dropped considerably in recent years. In fact, Dell is currently offering up the powerful quad-core Precision M4800 workstation laptop at a massive 37% discount when you use today's coupon code.

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Since most of the Google Now team has apparently left Google in frustration -- if recent reports are to be believed -- is it time for Cortana to shine on Android?

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The Taiwan Supreme Court has ruled against a former TSMC employee who took a job with Samsung. Liang Mong-song is barred from working for the Korean company for the rest of the year.

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Steam may be the 800 lb gorilla in PC digital distribution, but that doesn't mean no one else is innovating. GOG Galaxy will now give gamers the option to uninstall patches if they break content or harm the game.

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It's no secret that the PS4 and Xbox One haven't seen very many solid 60fps releases. Has Treyarch been able to achieve a solid 60fps for Black Ops III? For the most part, the answer is yes.

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Intel's new 5x5 system wants to shrink the mini-ITX form factor, but supports up to 65W CPUs. It's not soldered this time around -- CPUs are socketed, and can be replaced.

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Windows 10 is a much-improved Windows 8, but Microsoft still has a lot of work to do.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 5 has come in for some pretty positive reviews, but it turns out it also has a serious flaw.

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Like it or not, back-to-school season has arrived. Whether you're headed off to school or simply looking for a good deal, you'll definitely want to check out the massive sale happening over at ArrowDirect.com. The discounts on electronics are already steep, and using today's coupon code will save you even more.

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Recently, I’ve heard some concern from ExtremeTech readers about the Ghostery privacy extension -- specifically regarding the Ghostrank data collection. To help clear things up, I contacted Ghostery directly.

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Qualcomm announced its new Hexagon 680 DSP today, with much improved compute capability, a new low power island, and heterogeneous computing support.

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A British fuel cell company may have developed a new fuel cell that could run your next iPhone for up to a week without taking up additional space or requiring you to carry a second power pack. Could fuel cells finally lick smartphone battery problems?

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Is Microsoft becoming the copyright police with Windows 10? Some hardcore piracy communities think so.

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Windows 95 launched twenty years ago today -- we take a walk down memory lane and hop online, courtesy of IE 4.0.

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It took evolution a billion years to devise the four-letter chemical code of DNA. Now for the first time in recorded history, organisms with a new, expanded, genetic code are taking shape in the laboratory.

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Dark energy may be the most mysterious substance ever proposed, but many scientists are certain it exists. Why?

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If you're in a field that requires powerful workstations, just looking at the price tags can be a bit harrowing sometimes. Thankfully, Dell is currently offering up the Precision Tower 5810 quad-core workstation at a massive 31% discount when you use today's coupon code.

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The Galaxy Note 5 is more like the Galaxy S series than ever before, and that might be a problem.

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Nvidia launched its new GTX 950 this week and it's an attractive value proposition at the $159 price point.

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Microsoft has declared that it will no longer explain or detail the updates and patches it ships for Windows 10. Security updates are still disclosed, bug fixes, new features, troubleshooting information, or kernel updates are out of luck.

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Neutrinos are hard to detect in the first place, but now we have confirmation that ultra-rare cosmic neutrinos from other galaxies have been spotted.

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Another benefit of Tesla ownership: Free charging at Airbnb locations, starting in California.

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If you're an iPhone user who is curious about the other side, Samsung has a deal for you. Pay $1 and get a cutting-edge device of your choice -- complete with a functional SIM card for your network provider.

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Today, Lenovo is offering the quad-core K450e desktop PC for just $649.99. Simply use the coupon code "USK450E55" in your shopping cart, and you'll instantly save 350 bucks off the sticker price. And considering how low that asking price is, the internals of this sleek, modern tower are nothing to sneeze at.

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