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TP-Link Archer WiFi Routers Feature Beamforming Technology
Small business and consumer networking specialist TP-Link announced the Archer C2600 and Archer C3200 WiFi routers, which will be available in the third quarter...
BlackBerry Classic Keyboard Works Well for Users Who Live in Email
At first glance, the BlackBerry Classic seems to be just like its much-loved predecessor, the BlackBerry Bold 9900. But, of course, it's not. Held...
Google Disclosure of Windows 8.1 Flaw Raises Questions
Microsoft's Windows 8.1 operating system is at risk from a zero-day vulnerability first publicly disclosed by Google's Project Zero security research team on Dec....
Intel Broadwell Windows PCs Invade CES
Pixel-packed 4K displays, the Internet of things for the home and the latest crop of wearables are vying for attention at this year's International...
Microsoft Unlocks Extra Xbox One CPU Power
On paper, Sony's PlayStation 4 (PS4) has a performance edge on the Xbox One from Microsoft, despite sharing a similar "Jaguar" system-on-chip (SoC) architecture...
Qualcomm, Lifx Partner on Smart-Lighting Platform
Qualcomm is partnering with smart-lighting technology vendor Lifx to create a smart-lighting platform and an LED bulb design based on the AllJoyn code being...
Bitcoin Exchange Suspends Trading, Blames ‘Hot Wallet’ Compromise
The second largest U.S. dollar-Bitcoin exchange, Bitstamp, suspended trading on Jan. 4, warning customers that the system may have been compromised and requesting that...
Dish Network Goes Over the Top With New Sling TV Option
Dish Network on Jan. 5 announced at CES 2015 that it is activating its long-anticipated video-streaming service, called Sling TV, which will become a...
Here’s Why ‘Selfie Sticks’ Are Anti-Social for Online Photo Postings
Smartphone users have been actively taking "selfies" since easy-to-access cameras were first built into smartphones. This has helped the art of selfies grow big...
Daily Video: Microsoft Plans App Marketplace Upgrades for Windows 10
Microsoft is working to beef up its Windows Store in advance of the release of the highly anticipated Windows 10 to make it easier...