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23 March 2020, 08:47

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Microsoft teases updated Windows 10 UI in 1bn video

20 March 2020, 15:11

Glimpses of new Fluent design icons, File Explorer, and new Start Menu are shared.

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YouTube to reduce default video streaming quality in Europe

20 March 2020, 12:31

Like Netflix announced yesterday, this is to relieve strain on ISPs as people stay at home.

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AMD and Nvidia get ready for DirectX 12 Ultimate

20 March 2020, 11:31

Both red and green teams have demo videos showing the new API in action.

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DirectX 12 Ultimate: Microsoft seeks to align Xbox, PC graphics

20 March 2020, 10:11

Adds support for four key technologies; ray tracing, VRS, mesh shaders, and sampler feedback.

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Fractal Design intros colourful and elegant Era ITX cases

19 March 2020, 14:11

It partnered with Intel to design this SFF case aimed at creators, gamers and DIYers.

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MSI announces a pair of Optix MAG eSports gaming monitors

19 March 2020, 12:11

The Optix MAG273 / Optix MAG273R feature 27-inch 144Hz IPS panels with 1ms response.

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GOG announces its 'stay at home collection' of free games

19 March 2020, 11:11

Additionally the DRM-free store is in the midst of its Spring Sale (until 30th March).

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Apple updates iPad Pro with A12Z Bionic chip, LiDAR scanner

19 March 2020, 10:11

iPadOS 13.4 brings trackpad support to the iPad. Feature debuts with the Magic Keyboard.

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Sony reveals PlayStation 5 hardware specifications

18 March 2020, 18:11

System Architect Mark Cerny has made some interesting choices for the APU and storage.

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Apple updates MacBook Air with 10th gen Intel processors

18 March 2020, 15:11

Base storage is doubled to 256GB, and Apple uses the more reliable 'magic keyboard'.

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Microsoft reveals Xbox Series X controller

18 March 2020, 13:11

The new controller is said to fit a wider range of hand sizes and has a redesigned D-pad.

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Call of Duty: Warzone 'Solos' battle royale mode introduced

18 March 2020, 12:11

This solo mode is designed for the fiercely independent who are "true mercenaries".

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Cooler Master GM34-CW curved gaming display officially listed

18 March 2020, 11:11

First shown at Computex 2019, it uses a 34-inch Ultrawide VA QD panel with max 144Hz refresh.

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Taiwan border closure: Computex 2020 schedule looks doubtful

18 March 2020, 10:11

From tomorrow only citizens and official residents will be allowed to return to the island.

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Vulkan Ray Tracing extensions released by Khronos

17 March 2020, 15:21

Designed to be hardware agnostic, can be accelerated by compute or RT cores.

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Samsung to shut down its game streaming service on 27th March

17 March 2020, 13:21

PlayGalaxy Link was announced back in August, and launched at the end of Nov 2019.

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DFI introduces a credit card sized AMD Ryzen R1000 powered SBC

17 March 2020, 12:21

There is already an Intel Atom version of this Raspberry Pi sized device too, if you prefer.

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Windows 10 now on over a billion active devices

17 March 2020, 11:11

It took Microsoft twice as long as it originally estimated to reach this milestone.

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Nvidia decides "it isn't the right time" to share GTC news

17 March 2020, 10:11

The CEO's digital-only keynote speech had already been deferred.

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Microsoft reveals full specs of the Xbox Series X

16 March 2020, 16:11

Cornerstones of the new console will be "performance, speed and compatibility".

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Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 with AMD Ryzen 7 4800U APU launched

16 March 2020, 13:31

Sub 15mm thick 1.5kg portable spearheads the AMD Renoir laptop campaign.

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AMD Ryzen Mobile 4000-series (Renoir) examined

16 March 2020, 13:01

Promises to upend the laptop landscape.

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UK plans legal e-Scooter and medical drone test regions

16 March 2020, 12:21

There are also plans for Uber-style bus and mixed-mode transport booking apps.

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Steam broke its 20m concurrent player record on Sunday

16 March 2020, 11:11

Meanwhile PC and console gaming is putting a strain on Italy's broadband network.

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Bill Gates steps down from the Microsoft board

16 March 2020, 10:11

Will continue to be engaged with technical leadership but will focus on his philanthropy.

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Samsung Galaxy Sanitising Service begins roll out

13 March 2020, 14:31

Free UV-C light cleaning service now available in 19 countries, more to come including the UK.

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GTA V returns to top of UK games sales charts

13 March 2020, 12:11

And The Division 2 made a comeback due to Ubisoft's pricing ahead of DLC launch.

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Microsoft Windows 10 Insider Build 19582 majors on eye control

13 March 2020, 11:11

You will need a specialised camera from the likes of Tobii to make use of this feature.

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Epic Games acquires Cubic Motion for face animation tech

13 March 2020, 10:11

Long-time Epic partner's tech will be used in video games, film, broadcast, and VR.

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TSMC to begin 5nm volume production next month

12 March 2020, 15:11

Reports say that demand from its clients have ensured the process is fully booked.

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Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 8GB spotted in EEC listing

12 March 2020, 12:11

Asus card listed might be launched to best the Radeon RX 5600XT, or just be a typo.

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Microsoft and Ubisoft line up E3 2020 alternative digital events

12 March 2020, 11:11

The gaming industry must march on, even if its biggest showcase event has been canned.

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