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Google’s DeepMind AlphaGo AI Beats Lee Sedol In Third Match, 3-0: Human vs. Machine Challenge Gets Tougher

AlphaGo won the third game in a row against Lee Sedol in a five-match challenge that makes Google’s DeepMind AI the first to beat a 9-dan professional player in a duel of ‘Go.’ The last two remaining games will continue as scheduled to determine the final score. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Four-Way Ultrabook Battle: Dell XPS 13 vs. Microsoft Surface Book vs. Asus Zenbook UX305 vs. Lenovo Yoga 900

Dell, Asus, Lenovo and Microsoft all have Ultrabooks on offer. Here is a quick comparison of Dell XPS 13, Microsoft Surface Book, Asus Zenbook UX305 and Lenovo Yoga 900. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Google DeepMind Challenge: AlphaGo 2, Human Champion 0

The 9-dan pro Go champion Lee Sedol loses the second match of the Google DeepMind Challenge to the computer program AlphaGo, saying that there wasn’t an instance where he felt he was ‘leading the game.’ …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Google Joins Facebook Open Compute Project To ‘Drive Standards In IT Infrastructure’ With New 48-Volt Rack Design

Facebook’s Open Compute Project now has Google on its side. The search company is now part of the OCP that includes other tech giants such as Microsoft and Apple, and has some ambitious plans to boost IT infrastructure. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Review: Schenker XMG P506

By Henrietta Rowlatt Introduction and design Gaming laptops are fast becoming a hotly contested part of the market. No longer are they unfeasibly expensive, heavy or lacking power – they’re bona fide platforms that can run state-of-the-art titles at high settings. The Schenker XMG P506 isn’t a desktop PC in a laptop’s clothing like the…

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Review: Schenker XMG P506

By Henrietta Rowlatt Introduction and design Gaming laptops are fast becoming a hotly contested part of the market. No longer are they unfeasibly expensive, heavy or lacking power – they’re bona fide platforms that can run state-of-the-art titles at high settings. The Schenker XMG P506 isn’t a desktop PC in a laptop’s clothing like the…

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How To Upgrade Storage Of Mid-2013 Or Newer MacBook Pro/Air Using OWC Aura SSD Flash Storage

For the first time, owners of 2013-or-newer models Retina MacBook Pro and MacBook Air now have a way to upgrade the storage in their notebooks. Other World Computing recently launched the Aura SSD flash storage aimed for people who wish to expand their stock storage. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Sony PlayStation VR Welcomes Younger Users While Oculus Rift Age Limit Is Higher

In Sony’s recently released 3.5 software update for PlayStation 4, users also learned more about the upcoming PlayStation VR. The gadget is not recommended for children under 12, which means that it accepts younger audiences than Oculus and Samsung. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Seagate Unveils Fastest SSD Ever With 10GB/s Throughput Performance

Seagate announced the fastest ever SSD, which can transfer data at high speed of 10GB/s. The price of the new SSD remains unknown for now but it will be available this summer. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Watch Teenagers Lose Their Minds Over Old Windows 95

Kids hilariously react to Windows 95 thanks to YouTube sensation Fine Brothers Entertainment. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Review: AOC U2477PWQ

By Kane Fulton Introduction, specs and performance. AOC is one of the first monitor brands that springs to my mind when it comes to affordability. So, it came as no surprise to learn that its latest 4K (or Ultra HD) display, the U2477PWQ, provides a pin-sharp picture without breaking the bank. The U2477PWQ’s clarity and…

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Review: AOC U2477PWQ

By Kane Fulton Introduction, specs and performance. AOC is one of the first monitor brands that springs to my mind when it comes to affordability. So, it came as no surprise to learn that its latest 4K (or Ultra HD) display, the U2477PWQ, provides a pin-sharp picture without breaking the bank. The U2477PWQ’s clarity and…

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Review: Origin EON17-SLX

By Kevin lee Introduction and design Desktop parts have been slowly making their way into gaming laptops for a while now. First, it started with full-sized processors making their way into machines like the Origin EON15-X. Then, Nvidia put its desktop-grade GTX 980 chip in multiple mobile gaming machines. But, what if you could have…

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Review: Origin EON17-SLX

By Kevin lee Introduction and design Desktop parts have been slowly making their way into gaming laptops for a while now. First, it started with full-sized processors making their way into machines like the Origin EON15-X. Then, Nvidia put its desktop-grade GTX 980 chip in multiple mobile gaming machines. But, what if you could have…

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Review: Asus ROG G20BM

By James Archer Introduction and design When most people think of gaming PCs, I suspect they’d imagine models like the Acer Predator G3 – huge, floorboard-straining super-rigs. The Asus ROG G20BM aims to be different — a desk-friendly machine that, like the Alienware X51 — opts for a small form factor (SFF) case that means…

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