‘Stranger Things’ VFX artists show how imploding rats came to life

The three breakdown videos give a glimpse into how Rodeo FX created virtual environments (including a digital Starcourt Mall), imploding rats and moving blobs of goo. Others offer some insight into melting humans and the gloopy hospital monster -- including a man in a red spandex suit and silver helmet the production team used as…

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Surface Neo and Duo hands-on: Our dual-screen future

Both devices scream quality, especially when it comes to their 360-degree hinges. Over the years, we've seen Microsoft refine the hinges on its Surface devices, and that experience definitely came in handy with the Neo and Duo. Opening, closing and propping both devices at certain angles felt silky smooth, with none of the awkwardness I…

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The Surface Pro 7 vs. the Pro 6: What’s changed?

Price starts at $749 $899 / $1,199 / $1,499 / $1,899 / $2,299 Dimensions 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 (29.2 x 20.1 x 0.85 cm) 11.5 x 7.9 x 0.33 inches (29.2 x 20.1 x 0.85 cm) Weight 1.70 pounds (775 g) 1.73 pounds (790 g) 1.71 pounds (775 g) 1.75 pounds (792 g) OS…

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The Surface Pro X is Microsoft’s return to ARM-based Windows

From a distance, the Surface Pro X looks like the Surface Pro 7 -- albeit one that's been on a diet. It's 5.3mm thin and weighs 1.68 pounds, which is definitely ultrabook territory. The outer shell is made from anodized aluminum and the kickstand can support any angle up to 165 degrees. Your eyes will…

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Samsung phones now connect to Android Auto wirelessly

If you've been waiting to connect your non-Google phone with wireless Android Auto, today's your lucky day. While Google initially said -- more than a year ago -- that Android Auto would work with any phone running Android 9.0 or higher, it's been restricted to its own Pixel and Nexus devices. Until now, it seems.…

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