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  1. RX 560 and RX 570 and new Polaris 12-based RX 550

    by , 04-20-2017 at 05:31 AM


    AMD launched an entire refresh cycle of its midrange graphics cards today. While our review focuses on the RX 580, AMD is also shipping new SKUs for the RX 460 and 470, as well as a new part, the RX 550. Let’s step through what’s changed for these chips, and what the updates mean for gamers in these market segments.

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  2. Bank of Canada lets its geek flag fly with Konami code Easter egg

    by , 04-19-2017 at 04:46 PM


    If you had to hazard a guess, how many times do you think you’ve punched in the Konami code in your lifetime? You know how it goes. Many of us have this down by heart: up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A. From the first time it showed up in Gradius in 1986 (top), to more recent cameos in games as diverse as Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, Metal Gear Solid, GTA V, ...
  3. IMF's Lagarde: French Election Raises Uncertainty

    by , 04-19-2017 at 04:39 PM
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    France's presidential election is adding to the existing political uncertainty worldwide as it raises several questions on the future of the euro area, the International Monetary Fund Managing Director Christine Lagarde said Tuesday.

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  4. UK Prime Minister Theresa May Announces Election For June 8

    by , 04-19-2017 at 09:32 AM
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    British Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday announced a snap general election for June 8.

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  5. IBM: Technical Analysis and Earnings Preview: what to expect

    by , 04-17-2017 at 01:16 PM
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    IBM is scheduled to report earnings after Tuesday's close. IBM's stock hit a record high of $215.90/share in 2013 and is trading near $169/share. The stock is prone to big moves after reporting earnings and can easily gap up if the numbers are strong. Conversely, if the numbers disappoint, the stock can easily gap down.

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