Opinion: Nvidia virtual GPUs bring remote desktops, workstations and VR to life


The new work habits that we’ve all adjusted to because of the pandemic have led many companies to take a fresh look at how they can provide computing resources to people working from home. In some cases, this is giving new life to technologies, such as VDI (virtual desktop infrastructure),...

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Maingear announces 'shoebox'-sized Turbo gaming PC line-up


Based on what we've seen, that description might be a tad generous. Unless you wear a particularly large set of boots, we're not sure how well the comparison holds up. They're small, with a height of one foot, a width of 6.7 inches, and a length of around 14.4 inches,...

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U.S. government considering a ban on TikTok


In an interview with Fox News (via Reuters), Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that the United States is considering banning Chinese social media apps, including the uber-popular TikTok. Pompeo's statement comes as TikTok continues to face increased scrutiny over alleged ties to the Chinese government.

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Multi-user profiles come to Amazon Prime Video


On Tuesday, Amazon announced that it is adding user profile functionality to its Prime Video service. Subscribers can soon add up to five additional video on demand (VOD) profiles to their accounts, making a total of six, including the primary user.

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MSI CEO reportedly falls from building to his death


Per the report, Chiang had taken over as MSI CEO in January 2019. According to TechPowerUp, he was responsible for overseeing MSI’s recent turnaround in the desktop hardware space. Guru3D notes that Chiang graduated from the Institute of Electronics, Jiao Tong University, and had “previously served as Yangzhi Technology Associate...

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Nokia is adding open interfaces to its telecom equipment


In the world of telecom equipment providers, there's been little interest in producing hardware that is interoperable with the competition. For decades, mobile operators have had to choose a vendor and stick with it for their entire supply chain, as it wasn't possible to mix and match equipment to speed...

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Walmart's answer to Amazon Prime could arrive later this month


Walmart was expected to unveil its answer to Amazon Prime, a subscription service tentatively called Walmart+, as early as March but the global pandemic put those plans on the backburner. Now, multiple sources have told Recode that the big-box retailer is ready to move forward with its launch later this...

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The Astro City Arcade Mini puts a tiny arcade cabinet in the palm of your hand


It would seem that Sega has another miniature game console in the pipe. In a leaked interview with Japanese gaming outlet Game Watch Impress, a Sega spokesperson mentioned that the company would be releasing a miniaturized version of Sega's Astro City Arcade cabinet. The discussion has since been taken down,...

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Magic Leap plucks top Microsoft executive to lead its enterprise push


Magic Leap has found its next chief executive officer. The mixed reality specialist on Tuesday said veteran tech executive Peggy Johnson would become its new CEO effective August 1, 2020.

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Halo 3 touches down on PC on July 14


Halo 3 is heading to the PC as the next installment in Halo: The Master Chief Collection and will be available to play from July 14.

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