Microsoft teases new Windows 2-in-1 device from Porsche Design

From CNET: During its keynote at Computex 2016, Microsoft went over many of the new features coming in the Windows Anniversary Update, as well as announcing the Windows Holographic shared platform for AR and VR and the company's strategy for what it's calling "mixed reality".

But before the focus...

Microsoft transfers patents to Xiaomi ahead of US entry plans

From InfoWorld: Microsoft has agreed to transfer some patents to Xiaomi, ahead of plans by the Chinese smartphone maker to enter the U.S. and other advanced markets.

The deal with Microsoft also involves Xiaomi bundling Microsoft Office and Skype on its Android smartphones and tablets, according...

AMD's Radeon RX 480 brings high-end graphics to the masses for just $200

From PC World: The next-generation graphics card war is officially on—though it’s already shaping up very differently than previous versions. While Nvidia kicked things off with the overwhelming firepower of the enthusiast-only $600 GeForce GTX 1080 and $380 GTX 1070, AMD’s attacking the mainstream...

OnePlus 3 to launch on June 14

From CNET: Chinese handset maker OnePlus announced today that it will launch its anticipated OnePlus 3 flagship phone on June 14.

The OnePlus 3 marks the company's third generation of its powerful, yet competitively priced, marquee device. Though OnePlus didn't give out any pricing information, it...

Intel confirms 7th generation Kaby Lake processors coming this year

From CNET: Intel has confirmed that it will launch its eagerly anticipated 7th Generation core processors by the end of the year, with production beginning within months.

Taking the stage at Computex in Taipei on Tuesday, General Manager of Intel's Client Computing Group, Navin Shenoy announced the...

Asus unveils Zenbo, a cute robot for the home priced at $599

From ComputerWorld: Asus has just unveiled what’s likely to be the most talked about product at this week’s Computex trade show in Taipei, a cute talking robot for the home priced at $599.

Called Zenbo, Asus pitched it as a personal assistant that can help look after elderly relatives or read...

Polaris inbound: AMD teases unannounced Radeon RX 480 graphics card

From PC World: This weekend, AMD held a “Polaris Tech Day” for press and analysts in Macau, judging by the Twitter feeds of top AMD executives. The timing makes sense with the annual Computex tradeshow scheduled to begin early next week, complete with an AMD livestream event that promises updates on...

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