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New Ethernet standards will offer up to 5Gbps performance using cables you already own

A newly-approved wired Ethernet standard could deliver 2.5GbE and 5GbE connections over existing infrastructure. After nearly 20 years, are we finally ready to move past gigabit Ethernet?

Vava Voom 20 Bluetooth speaker review: Weatherized style with average sound

Stylish design, NFC pairing, and an evocative name highlight this small outdoor Bluetooth speaker. Audio fidelity, on the other hand, doesn’t make that list. The Voom 20 sounds good. Not great, not bad, just good; albeit with an above-average amount … Continue reading

How to watch the MLB playoffs and World Series without cable

Major League Baseball has placed more hurdles in front of cord cutters than any of the four professional sports leagues. It has made baseball broadcasts the exclusive province of cable/satellite networks, even for your local teams. Add to that the … Continue reading

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Best Deals of the Week, September 26th – September 30th – Deal Alert

Best Deals of the Week, September 26th – September 30th – Deal Alert Check out this roundup of the best deals on gadgets, gear and other cool stuff we have found this week, the week of September 26th. All items … Continue reading

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Installing the Windows 10 Anniversary Update may reset your ad preferences, other settings

Be sure to check your personal advertising preferences after updating to Windows 10 — in at least some cases, the Anniversary Update is also resetting how and when it shows you ads.

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Early impressions of Civilization VI are a mixed bag

After a disappointing showing with 2014′s Civilization: Beyond Earth, Firaxis Games is returning to the classic Civ formula. In Civilization VI, you’ll pick a society to control, build a nation from scratch, and ultimately work towards world domination in one … Continue reading

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Yahoo hack analysis shows little evidence of foreign involvement

Yahoo claims to have been hacked by professionals acting on behalf of a foreign nation, but independent analysis finds little evidence to support the claim.

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Qualcomm may acquire NXP Semiconductor in $30 billion deal

Qualcomm might buy NXP Semiconductor in a deal worth as much as $30 billion. It would be a huge acquisition for Qualcomm, but it might also pay off in key growth markets over the next few years.

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Mach diamonds, Mars ambitions, and a shiny new telescope: this week in space

It’s mostly SpaceX, but don’t let that make you think it’s been a slow news week.

Marketing multiculturel : Un levier de croissance inévitable

Le marketing multiculturel apparaît comme une voie de salut pour bon nombre de marques françaises. Analyse de cette nouvelle arme de séduction massive.