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VLC’s media player hits Windows 8 in beta form
Let’s say you bought a new laptop and wanted to check out a few videos that you legally downloaded without leaving Windows 8′s touch-focused UI — until now, your options have been pretty limited. If...
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NSA Director nominee wants every branch of the military to have a dedicated...
It seems like President Obama was pretty serious about that cyber attack list he drew up last year — his nominee candidate for NSA Director, Admiral Michael Rogers, just told the Senate that the...
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Watch the new, customizable Windows Phone 8.1 camera app in action (video)
Microsoft didn’t just equip Windows Phone 8.1 with a redesigned notification center and a Siri nemesis called Cortana, it also revamped its stock camera app. While many of the current app’s features...
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Nikon 1 V3 camera unveiled: $1,200, 120fps slow motion, 20fps continuous...
Tonight Nikon is unveiling the latest edition of its 1 series of mirrorless cameras, the Nikon 1 V3. Compact yet powerful, it follows up on the V2 by packing an 18.4MP sensor, built-in WiFi, 1080/60p...
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Sony could show off its long-rumored VR headset at GDC next week
The appearance of Oculus Rift on the scene has done a great deal to increase the potential of VR, but new rumors indicate Sony is going to show off a headset of its own. Sony launched several head...
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Xiaomi’s next-gen budget phone shows up with octa-core chip, larger screen
Xiaomi’s sub-$130 budget line, the Redmi (previously known as Hongmi aka “Red Rice”), has been credited for accelerating the company’s expansion into Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore, with nearby...
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How to Improve Stamina
“Stamina” is the strength and energy needed to exert oneself for an extended period of time. The word most commonly refers to the exertion needed for physical activities like exercise and sports....
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EE takes 4G roaming to France and Spain, more destinations to follow
If you’re an EE customer, and reading this on the 12:15 from Euston International, then you can continue to do so — over 4G — once you emerge from the tunnel without it costing you un bras or une...
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Microsoft said to be waiving Windows Phone fees for some manufacturers
Rumors have been swirling recently that Microsoft’s Windows Phone OS may become free to help it compete with Android. Now two unnamed Indian companies, part of a group of new Windows Phone partners,...
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Amazon raising Prime subscriptions by $20 to $99 a year
We suspected a price rise was imminent for Prime subscribers in the US, especially after recent changes in the UK, and now we have the details. When you sign up or renew, you’ll be charged an annual...
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Bright House set to match Google’s Fiber speeds in Tampa community
Despite some recent PR setbacks, Google has become the people’s champion in cities with its gigabit fiber network — thanks in part to the low reputation (and speeds) of regular providers. However, one...
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[GEEK SCHOOL] PC Maintenance 4: Keeping your PC Updated and Running Smoothly
Today we’re going to talk about improving your PC’s performance beyond the basic steps we’ve already covered thus far. Chances are your computer runs perfectly well until you start stressing it and...
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Sprint + T-Mobile: What everyone else is saying about a possible acquisition
Softbank CEO Masayoshi Son has been on a mission to purchase T-Mobile and merge it with the Now Network. His campaign began in secret, first involving several visits to regulators in Washington DC. In...
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Dish’s Super Joey DVR extender arrives, lets you record eight shows at once
Dish subscribers who fret over choosing shows to record can relax a little today. The satellite provider has just released its promised Super Joey, which both extends the Hopper DVR to other rooms and...
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Upgrading From Windows XP? Here’s What You Need to Know About Windows 7
With Windows XP reaching the end of its long support life, many businesses and individuals are avoiding Windows 8 and upgrading to Windows 7 instead. If you’re a latecomer to Windows 7, here are the...
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Netflix is now being used to measure inflation in the UK
Video streaming has grown so much in the UK that authorities are now using it to help calculate inflation rates. The Office of National Statistics announced today that it has added Netflix and Amazon...
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Report: This is what iOS 8 looks like, at least right now
Apple’s next version of its mobile operating system, iOS 8, looks an awful lot like the iOS you’ve already got on your iDevice. At least that’s according to screens leaked on Chinese microblog site...
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MIT’s robot fish is nearly as speedy and squishy as the real thing
Robot fish are typically pale imitations at best — even when they move quickly, they don’t move all that gracefully. MIT’s new soft robotic fish should be much closer to the real animal, however....
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Netflix’s three new originals include ‘Shrek’ and ‘Madagascar’ spin-offs
Netflix is set to make good on its largest-ever deal for original content by launching no fewer than three new original Dreamworks series. With such varied and popular character base to choose from,...
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Oculus VR, EA, Avegant and others join to form ‘Immersive Technology Alliance’
Well, this is certainly a motley crew: a variety of companies in the virtual reality space are teaming up to create the “Immersive Technology Alliance.” The group is an evolution of an earlier...
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