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Orbbec Persee Debuts As ‘World’s First 3D Camera Computer,’ Hits Crowdfunding Goal In No Time

Orbbec convinced backers at Indiegogo to fund what could be the future of research, art and computing. Persee and Astra Pro are the next technological musts for tech fans and 3D artists alike. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Dell XPS 13 Refresh Taps 6th Generation Intel Skylake Processors

Dell has spilled the beans about its upcoming XPS 13 refresh through an early listing on its website, briefly revealing exciting upgrades. The new Dell XPS 13 Ultrabook will get sixth-generation Intel Skylake processors, USB Type C and notable boosts in RAM and SSD capacity, among other improvements. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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IBM To Ditch Silicon For Carbon Nanotubes To Make Ultra-Powerful, Ultra-Efficient 1.8-Nanometer Chips

IBM is paving the way into a future of non-silicon electronics with a research breakthrough that allows Big Blue to develop faster, smaller chipsets with 1.8-nanometer nodes. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Japan Display Announces 17-Inch 8K Display

Japan Display has announced one of the few 8K displays on the market, this one being 17.3 inches, making it ideal as a computer monitor. The company suggests that it could be good for photo and video editing, as well as medical applications. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Review: OS X 10.11 El Capitan

By Danny Thorp Introduction Following a period of public beta testing, Apple’s latest desktop OS refresh has arrived in its official capacity in the form of OS X El Capitan. While the changes in El Capitan are a far cry from the sweeping visual refresh that came in-step with 2014’s Yosemite update, that doesn’t mean…

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Review: OS X 10.11 El Capitan

By Danny Thorp Introduction Following a period of public beta testing, Apple’s latest desktop OS refresh has arrived in its official capacity in the form of OS X El Capitan. While the changes in El Capitan are a far cry from the sweeping visual refresh that came in-step with 2014’s Yosemite update, that doesn’t mean…

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Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

By Matt Swider Introduction, design and display When I first wrote about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, my dad remarked of the news story, “So, I heard Samsung is making a new iPad?” This perfectly sums up how average consumers view tablets as a product category. Apple now makes the Kleenex or, in the UK,…

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Review: Samsung Galaxy Tab S2

By Matt Swider Introduction, design and display When I first wrote about the Samsung Galaxy Tab S2, my dad remarked of the news story, “So, I heard Samsung is making a new iPad?” This perfectly sums up how average consumers view tablets as a product category. Apple now makes the Kleenex or, in the UK,…

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LG Gram Ultra PC Is The First LG Laptop For The US: How Does It Stack Up Against The MacBook Air?

LG has finally decided to release its notebooks to the U.S. market. The weight, thinness and premium price of the new LG Gram directly challenges the MacBook Air. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Neural Implants Allow Paralyzed People To Control A Computer With Their Mind

Researchers have developed neural implants that can allow paralyzed individuals to control a computer with their brain, even typing at around six words per minute. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Eben Upton Serves Up Two New Helpings Of Raspberry Pi At World Maker Faire New York

A new 7-inch touchscreen and a look at the company’s latest add-on drew young fans to the Raspberry Pi booth at the World Maker Faire New York this past weekend. …read more Source:: TechTimes.com – Computers

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Review: Updated: Aorus X7 Pro-SYNC

By Kevin Lee Introduction and design Upate: The Aorus X7 Pro is now available as a refreshed version with G-Sync. Check out Page 3 of this review for more on the Aorus X7 Pro-SYNC. Thin gaming laptops, like the Origin EVO15-S and Digital Storm Triton, have made us rethink our expectations of high-performance machines. Thanks…

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Review: Updated: Aorus X7 Pro-SYNC

By Kevin Lee Introduction and design Upate: The Aorus X7 Pro is now available as a refreshed version with G-Sync. Check out Page 3 of this review for more on the Aorus X7 Pro-SYNC. Thin gaming laptops, like the Origin EVO15-S and Digital Storm Triton, have made us rethink our expectations of high-performance machines. Thanks…

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Review: HP Z840

By EZ Bardeguez Introduction If your organization is looking to invest in high-powered workstations, HP has built something with you in mind. The HP Z840 Workstation is a decent contender that competes in the same arena as the Boxx Apexx 2 Workstation, the Boston Venom 2401-12T, and the Overclockers RENDA PW-E7F. All of these machines…

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Review: HP Z840

By EZ Bardeguez Introduction If your organization is looking to invest in high-powered workstations, HP has built something with you in mind. The HP Z840 Workstation is a decent contender that competes in the same arena as the Boxx Apexx 2 Workstation, the Boston Venom 2401-12T, and the Overclockers RENDA PW-E7F. All of these machines…

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