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Microsoft's HoloLens is finally available for developers and early feedback on what the AR platform can do is impressive. With a $3000 price tag, this isn't a headset just anyone can buy -- but augmented reality could change how we use computers in the long term.

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Earlier this month, AMD announced a new dual-GPU aimed at VR developers -- now it's bringing that same chip to the HPC space. It's the first time AMD has launched a dual GPU for scientific computing and supercomputer deployments, but the chip's enormous single-precision performance is somewhat offset by technological limitations.

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Entities all around the world, from cities to whole countries, have issued moratoria on fracking pending conclusive evidence of its risks. Well, some of that evidence is in: fracking causes earthquakes.

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The rumor mill spins up as the clock spools down to the Tesla Model 3 introduction. Expect to wait a year and a half to take delivery: late 2017, maybe 2018.

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The blockchain could be a revolution -- but only if it's capable of scaling beyond the tech enthusiast crowd to provide smart solutions to whole populations.

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The Japanese have reestablished contact with the Hitomi X-ray observatory thought destroyed several days ago -- but it's not clear if meaningful control of the satellite can be reestablished.

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Passwords transmitted in the clear, stored in Google Docs, and handed over to advertisers. Yikes.

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Windows 10 will receive a major "Anniversary Update" this year -- we detail some of the biggest changes and what to expect from Redmond this summer.

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Amazon has agreed to formally disallow the sale of cables that don't conform to the USB-C specification after one Google engineer found a number of faulty cables -- including cables that destroyed hardware. It's a small step, but an important one.

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Some of these featured projects are niche, some are simple novelties, and some have practical uses in the real world. The single unifying concept here is that someone had an idea, created something awesome, and then shared it with everyone.

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Need a tiny PC that can still handle a heavy workload? Check out the OptiPlex 3020 Micro desktop PC from Dell. It's thin, light, and it doesn't compromise on performance. The best part? You can save over $250 off the sticker price when you use today's coupon codes.

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New research into a Bronze Age battle site has uncovered signs of a massive conflict between two opposing sides -- far more than the sporadic raiding or tribal conflicts thought to occur in the area.

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The Powerwall for Powerfailures would last 8 hours in the average US home. A $3,000 backup generator would power your house for weeks and weeks.

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Ransomware is getting even more devious with Petya, which goes after your master boot record to encrypt the whole drive.

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Volkswagen's woes continue, this time on two fronts. The company has recalled its e-Golf electric vehicle to fix a battery software issue, and the FTC has filed suit against the German company for numerous incidents of deceptive advertising related to its diesel engine problems.

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The new PlayStation VR might not be a PlayStation exclusive -- and that could be great news for PC gamers who want a cheaper way to dive into VR.

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With diabetes on the rise, blood glucose is a hot topic in tech. A new graphene patch could be the first truly smart-device aimed at helping diabetics.

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If you're looking to snag a nice barebones server on the cheap, check out today's deal from Dell. The PowerEdge T110 II will take a bit of DIY effort to get it up and running, but since this model costs less than 230 bucks, that's definitely a worthwhile compromise.

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Another day, another rumor about the Nintendo NX -- but major design choices and product focus will determine more about how this console compares to Sony and Microsoft than the specifics of its CPU choice or GPU technology.

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The Oculus Rift has finally hit reviewers' hands and there's an interesting split between the tech press and more mainstream publications. The overall trend is positive, but the Rift's price and relatively limited launch content could slow mainstream adoption.

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This encryption fight is over, but if government statements are to be believed then we won't have to wait long for Round 2.

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Netflix's library has shrunk by a third in recent years, and while the company is producing critically acclaimed original content, it's still lost access to multiple high-profile movies and TV shows.

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Windows 10's adoption rate has crept above to 20% line, at least intermittently. While that's progress for Microsoft, the company appears to mostly be converting Windows 8 / 8.1 users, and the current adoption pace won't push MS past its self-set 1 billion device target by July 29.

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The bill would require retailers to get all your personal details before selling you a cheap prepaid phone.

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They're calling it "passive immunization," and it could be the next step on the path to a cure.

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Looking for a simple solution for local backups? Take a look at the True Image 2016 backup suite from Acronis. For a limited time, you can save 50% off the sticker price when you buy directly.

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This success with multiple RNA-based viruses gives researchers hope that some of the most dangerous human pathogens could be treated.

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AMD has appointed a new corporate leader to guide the future of core development and product planning.

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If you're in the market for a nice big-screen laptop, take a look at the 17.3-inch Inspiron 17 5000 series from Dell. With a new Skylake CPU, a generous amount of RAM, and a 1080p display, this laptop is a steal when you use today's coupon code.

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In trying to build the simplest life form possible, Craig Venter and a team of scientists reveal life's truly exquisite complexity.

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Apple is reportedly considering building its own servers to keep the government from intercepting and infecting them with various kinds of malware. Such a move would almost certainly raise the stakes in the company's ongoing battle with the FBI and NSA.

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Pebble needs cash more than it needs its full staff right now, so 40 jobs are being cut.

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Yesterday, Microsoft launched a new, innocent chat bot to learn about the world via social media. The experiment lasted less than 24 hours.

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In New York, new hybrids, plug-ins and electrics, plus a convertible SUV from Ranger Rover.

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Rumors suggest the PS4K is a real system with working prototypes already functional. If that's true, what could Sony reasonably deliver with this upgrade -- and what would "4K" mean in this context?

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Google X recently let go of its pet robot division, signalling a major turning point in the company's thinking about the future

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One of the more recent finding of astronomy is that stars, as far apart as they are, really like to form pairs. These so-called “binary star systems” are everywhere, and as new evidence comes in we’re beginning to see that binary systems may be just as common as the “regular” kind; for instance, about half…

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If you're in the market for a gorgeous display that's fit for professional design and production work, check out the Dell UltraSharp UP2516D 25-inch PC monitor. It's currently being discounted by $150, and Dell is sweetening the deal with a gift card for a limited time.

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Researchers are looking to transplant therapy for treatment of Parkinson's disease, after successfully transplanting neurons grown from stem cells into a living mouse brain.

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A new paper argues that massive volcanism on the moon may have actually tilted its axis millions of years ago. This axial tilt would have impacted the distribution of ice at the lunar north and south pole -- and we see evidence of unusual variation that persists to this day.

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United Launch Alliance is facing an investigation into whether or not it won contracts from the federal government based on improper procedures. The investigation follows comments made last week by one of its executives, who has since resigned.

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If it helps the driver drive more safely, it's now standard on the 2017 MDX. Adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, collision mitigation braking, forward collision warning.

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Earlier this week, rumors spread that Nintendo would kill the Wii U console this year as the NX came online. The company is denying those rumors, but its own history suggests the Wii U won't long outlive its successor.

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New research into the priceless papyri library recovered from Herculaneum has revealed that some scrolls were written with metal-based ink rather than the traditional carbon inks used in antiquity. This discovery both rewrites the ancient history of writing and could help scientists recover the writings preserved on the fragile scrolls.

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Like a mirror image of Bedford's Law, mathematicians have found a pattern in prime numbers that raises more questions than it answers.

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If you're looking for a low-cost desktop PC with more than enough room for expansion down the road, take a look at the Vostro 3900 from Dell. With today's coupon code in play, you can buy one at a massive 54% discount from the initial asking price.

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The US congress is striking a working group on encryption -- it needs to understand that its job is to enshrine best practices, not compromise.

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Virginia Tech quantifies the habits of the unsafe driver. Hidden cameras find drivers are distracted up to half the time.

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The tick-tock approach ensured Intel was never attempting to build a brand-new CPU architecture at the same time it ramped a new process node, and gave the company almost a decade of steady (if slowing) progress. That era is over.

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Apple spent three years designing a robot that can take apart more than a million iPhones per year.

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