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Roku's next players reportedly deliver HDR, more 4K support

@ 2016/09/03 read/post comments(0)
If you held off on last year's Roku 4, the company's next batch of media players might be for you. The big upgrade this time around is the addition of HDR support in the high-end "Roku Ultra" and "Roku Premiere… Go To Full Article

Nvidia virtualizes virtual reality apps at VMWorld

@ 2016/09/03 read/post comments(0)
Nvidia is making a big push into virtualized graphics for businesses of late, and VR is the next domino to fall in the company's onward march. Nvidia is showing off a variety of VR demos at VMWorld this week using… Go To Full Article

Facebook highlights false news story in its trending topics

@ 2016/09/03 read/post comments(0)
The usefulness of Facebook's "trending topics" feature has always been a bit questionable, but it's been under fire this year as the company battled accusations its human editors were filtering out "conservative" news stories. Today, Facebook is gett... Go To Full Article

Skagen's first smartwatches are decidedly analog

@ 2016/09/03 read/post comments(0)
Fossil is gradually dragging its watch brands into the smartwatch era, and now it's Skagen's turn: the Danish company is introducing its first smartwatch, the Hagen Connected. The new wristwear is focused on a traditional look over pure tech, and… Go To Full Article

NFL reportedly using ball tracking chips in pre-season games

@ 2016/09/03 read/post comments(0)
The NFL is using sensors inside footballs during pre-season to track quarterback throwing speeds, running back acceleration, ball position and other stats, according to Recode. The chips are reportedly made by Zebra, a company that already already tr... Go To Full Article

MSI rolls out the compact GeForce GTX 1060 3GB OCV3

@ 2016/09/02 read/post comments(0)
MSI has added a compact GeForce GTX 1060 3GB card to its lineup, targeted at Mini ITX builds. The budget-friendly MSI GeForce GTX 1060 3GB OCV3 graphics card comes with a 1544 MHz core and a 1759 MHz GPU boost… Go To Full Article

Swing states don't want DHS to protect its voting machines

@ 2016/09/02 read/post comments(0)
Some states' electronic voting machines are antiquated, insecure and vulnerable to potential attacks from hostile attackers. But despite this, states like Georgia and Pennsylvania would prefer to take the risk than allow the Department of Home Securi... Go To Full Article

Russia hopes 'clean' rockets are the future of spaceflight

@ 2016/09/02 read/post comments(0)
If you ask Russia, modern rockets are hindered by not just their engines, but their fuel -- the chemicals just aren't powerful enough to carry increasingly heavier loads and keep costs in check. To that end, the country's Advanced Research… Go To Full Article

Fitbit's new Charge and Flex track every type of workout

@ 2016/09/02 read/post comments(0)
It's no surprise that Fitbit's been planning a major update to its fitness trackers. And about time, too. The two-year-old Charge and three-year-old Flex are in dire need of a tune-up to help the company maintain (or grow) its narrow… Go To Full Article

Leaked slides warn of Vega delays

@ 2016/09/02 read/post comments(0)
A batch of slides from an ADM investor presentation suggest that the outfit has put the brakes on Vega cards for the enthusiast market. The slides, obtained by Custom PC Preview suggest that rather than the cards… Go To Full Article

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