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Report: Nvidia has settled class-action lawsuit over the GTX 970’s 3.5GB memory issue

Nvidia may have reached an agreement to settle a class action suit brought against it over the GTX 970′s 3.5GB effective memory configuration.

Mass Fidelity Core and Core Sub review: Exceptional Bluetooth speakers

I first wrote about Mass Fidelity’s Core Bluetooth speaker way back when it was the subject of a highly successful crowdfunding campaign. That campaign raised so much cash that Mass Fidelity quickly put a companion subwoofer on the development fast … Continue reading

Star Trek VI and 11 other movies are now streaming online

These days too many movies neglect the importance of how they look, the overall aesthetic. Some movies adopt a thick, gray visual scheme, while others are merely flat-looking. Sloppy, tangled, indecipherable hand-held camera work is also a trend, as are … Continue reading

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Windows 10’s free upgrade expires very soon and you really ought to download it

Microsoft’s free upgrade to Windows 10 will expire soon — we still recommend you grab your free copy and activate it, even if you don’t intend to keep or use it.

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AMD unveils the RX 470, RX 460: Entry and lower-midrange gaming on a budget

AMD has revealed specifics on the RX 470 and RX 460, its new refreshes for the $150 and $100 price band. Both should substantially improve on its 28nm hardware, with better power consumption and higher efficiency.

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In search of typing perfection: Building a WhiteFox mechanical keyboard

In my quest for the perfect typing experience, I became a little obsessed with finding the ideal combination of layout, materials, firmware, and switches. Just when I began to feel my search was futile, the WhiteFox appeared.

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ET deals: Get Vonage VoIP service for $9.99 per month for a year with a $100 bonus Visa card

Is the cost of your phone bill creeping up? It’s time to ditch your overpriced landline! Join Vonage, keep your existing number, and you’ll only be paying $9.99 per month for your first year. Add in a bonus $100 pre-paid … Continue reading

Internet provider-backed groups appeal net neutrality court defeat

Trade groups representing many U.S. ISPs have filed an appeal challenging a court ruling that upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s net neutrality rules. Trade groups CTIA, USTelecom, the National Cable & Telecommunications Association, and the American Cable Association on Friday asked … Continue reading

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This week in space: NASA fact-checks the Enterprise, Curiosity controls its own laser, and Ceres’ mysterious remodeling

NASA fact-checks the Enterprise, Curiosity takes matters into its own hands, and we peer into the mechanics of Venus’ weather. All this and more in the week in space.

The dangerous cost of ‘free’ Wi-Fi

So you go to a political convention. Do a little politicking and listen to some speeches. While taking a break from the handshaking and schmoozing you decide to do a little work on your laptop. Then you get hacked. During … Continue reading