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Gizmag met up with Tobii at CES 2014 to see first-hand how the company's eye-tracking technology could change how we interact with computers and play video games.

ASUS has introduced a new convertible laptop with a twist: It runs both Android and Windows natively. The powerful touchscreen system drew crowds where it was on display at CES 2014.

MSI has released what's claimed to be the world's first 3K gaming laptop. The 15.6-inch GT60 features a 4th generation Core i7 processor, GeForce graphics, combined SSD/HDD storage and customizable color backlighting for the keyboard for after hours gaming.

The 21.5-inch Acer Aspire Z3-600 portable All-in-One computer packs a Pentium quad-core processor, Harman Kardon speakers, gesture control, and a 6-cell Li-ion battery that allows for over 2.5 hours of use away from a power outlet.

Microsoft has released a 3D printing application for Windows 8.1 called 3D Builder. It allows users to view, design and prepare objects for printing and includes a library of editable objects to help users familiarize themselves with the software.

Compared to Windows 8, the Windows 8.1 upgrade has been improved and includes settings that let you boot directly to the desktop, and keep Metro elements out of your way. If you prefer to stay on the traditional desktop as much as possible, here's a look at how to do it.

The Windows 8.1 update that is free to current users of Windows 8 is now available via the Windows Store. Here's a look at getting your system ready for it and the step by step instructions for the download and installation of of the upgraded OS.

When Windows 8 was released last October it didn't receive a lot of fanfare. But this year Microsoft is making several changes to the operating system with version 8.1 and a lot of them are for the better. Here's a look at some tips and tricks for using new features in Windows 8.1.

Tired of of Windows 8 annoying you when opening a picture or document, just to have a metro-style app launch it full screen view when you're working on the desktop? Take control of the new OS and change that behavior with this guide.

If you aren't happy with Windows 8 and are curious to find out what's new in Windows 8.1, rather than just read about it, why not try it for yourself and install it in a Virtual Machine (VM)?

If you get a new Windows 8 computer, you might be surprised to find out that it won't play your DVDs. Microsoft took out this feature in the new version of the OS. Here are five free programs that will play DVDs on Windows 8 and ultimately offer more playback options.

Digital Storm has unveiled what's claimed to be the first Haswell-based gaming notebook with a Full HD display.