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ECS LIVA, the world's smallest Windows-based mini-PC kit

3 July 2014, 11:11

This mini-PC is based around an Intel Bay Trail-M and supports Windows 8.1.

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AMD to launch Kaveri A10-7800 APU

2 July 2014, 13:15

This multiplier locked processor offers a lower TDP than similar unlocked 'K' offerings.

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Google acquires Songza, an online music streaming startup

2 July 2014, 11:30

The music service's curated playlists are expected to improve Google Play Music.

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Asetek granted GPU liquid cooling patent

2 July 2014, 10:45

An Asetek designed cooler is used in the AMD Radeon R9 295X2 reference design.

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Microsoft attempts to solve Windows 8.1 update problems

2 July 2014, 09:45

A new automatic update pilot program has been launched.

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VAIO Corp launches first laptops following end of the Sony era

1 July 2014, 13:45

The new VAIO computers are being sold through the Sony Store (Japan).

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AMD Tonga expected in R9 280 and R9 280X refresh next month

1 July 2014, 10:03

So say "reliable sources," to Chinese VR Zone. But will it be a 20nm part?

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Surface Mini mass production plans canned

30 June 2014, 15:04

The Windows RT powered 7.5-incher was deemed uncompetitive.

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Criticism looms over Facebook's newsfeed emotion study

30 June 2014, 11:00

Some say the emotion-manipulation experiment was disturbing, possibly dangerous.

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Ofcom imposes 48 hour repair limit on most telecoms faults

27 June 2014, 12:45

The UK telecoms regulator also makes switching fibre supplier cheaper and easier.

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YouTube previews nine new features including 60fps video

27 June 2014, 10:04

Meanwhile Yahoo has bid $250 million for the Fullscreen YouTube network.

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NASA scientists have created 460GHz vacuum tubes

25 June 2014, 14:15

Because solid state transistors seem to be reaching their limits.

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Google announces revised Glass hardware with 2GB of RAM

25 June 2014, 12:30

Also Google I/O will kick off later today - what are we expecting to see unveiled?

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Oculus VR acquires Xbox 360 joypad designers, Carbon Design

25 June 2014, 11:45

The hardware designers are already working on multiple unannounced projects with Oculus VR.

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Gigabyte announces the BRIX Gaming DIY PC Kit

25 June 2014, 10:56

Features an Intel Core i5 4200H processor and an Nvidia GeForce GTX 760 GPU.

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Microsoft offers $650 off Surface Pro 3 with MacBook Air trade-in

24 June 2014, 14:15

The trade-in program is the company's latest strategy to promote the Surface.

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Microsoft expands free One Drive cloud storage to 15GB

24 June 2014, 11:46

Office 365 subscribers also get a boost to 1TB of storage space.

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Intel details microarchitecture of its new Xeon Phi processors

24 June 2014, 11:01

Up to three times faster than its predecessor, the chip will be available from H2 2015.

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Mozilla may be working on a Firefox OS streaming dongle

23 June 2014, 13:51

Streaming stick is said to rival the likes of the Google Chromecast and Roku.

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AMD to launch an FX series CPU and liquid cooler bundle

23 June 2014, 12:11

But there's not a lot more info on this Twitter tease from Roy Taylor yet.

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Russia building 'Baikal processor' to replace AMD and Intel chips

23 June 2014, 11:03

Considers it unsafe to rely on US microchips for government and state business.

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EVGA introduces the SuperNOVA 1200 P2 power supply

20 June 2014, 15:15

This PSU offers greater than 92 per cent energy efficiency and a fully modular design.

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IDC PC monitor survey sees slight sales downturn in Q1 this year

20 June 2014, 11:59

When will cheaper 4K monitors and new powerful GPUs result in a market uplift?

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AMD plans to deliver 25x APU efficiency gains in next six years

20 June 2014, 11:17

Thanks to design optimisations, intelligent power management and HSA.

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The Steam Summer Sale begins

20 June 2014, 10:04

This year you can also participate in the 'Steam Summer Adventure' and win three wish list titles.

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Ofcom finds broadband speed disparity within urban areas

19 June 2014, 12:15

Operators may be targeting wealthier urban areas for their faster connections.

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Amazon launch Fire smartphone with Dynamic Perspective

18 June 2014, 21:45

Another key feature of this mobile is its Firefly action button.

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YouTube plans to launch paid music streaming service

18 June 2014, 13:15

The video-centric site is also threatening to block music labels that don't sign up.

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Rumours suggest Nvidia GTX 880 and 870 to arrive in Q4 this year

18 June 2014, 12:19

They are said to be Maxwell-based and made on the 28nm process at TSMC.

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G.SKILL broke six overclocking world records during Computex

18 June 2014, 10:00

Then produced a video compilation of the event for your enjoyment.

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Host of new characters and emoji introduced in Unicode 7.0

17 June 2014, 13:00

250 new emoji characters including animals and weather symbols added.

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Samsung and others reportedly in talks to acquire Nuance

17 June 2014, 11:57

The voice-recognition company is apparently exploring the possibility of a sale.

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Graphics card shipments could drop by a third this quarter

17 June 2014, 11:21

Impacted by the dropping of demand from Bitcoin miners, say reports.

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