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Microsoft starts rolling out a new Movies & TV app to Windows Insiders

Windows Insider program members in the Fast Ring are receiving a new version of the Windows 10 Movies & TV app.

Another embedded SIM provider signs up to support Windows 10

Oberthur Technologies has announced plans to offer embedded SIM cards that are validated for use with Windows 10.
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Sega acquires Crytek Black Sea, Renames studio as Creative Assembly Sofia

Sega Europe has officially announced its acquisition of the studio formerly known as Crytek Black Sea, now renamed Creative Assembly Sofia.
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A common form of web encryption has been shattered, but it might be for the best

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Pro poker players can't keep up with an Nvidia GTX 1080 running the DeepStack AI

Researchers have used an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 to underpin a poker-playing artificial intelligence that beat pro players.
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Nintendo Switch Pro Controller and Joy Cons can connect to PCs, Macs, and Android devices

It's been confirmed that the Pro Controller and Joy Cons for the Nintendo Switch can connect to other hardware via Bluetooth.
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Geralt’s voice actor from ‘The Witcher’ is in ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’

Players have found characters with the same voice as Geralt of Rivia in Guerrilla Games' Horizon: Zero Dawn,
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IBM plans to build the first commercially available universal quantum computer

IBM has announced plans to launch the world's first commercially available universal quantum computer as part of the IBM Q initiative.
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Twitter thinks your Nintendo Switch is running Apple’s Safari web browser

Twitter users are reporting that the social media platformis flagging the Nintendo Switch as the Safari web browser.
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Windows Insiders can now take advantage of the Unified Update Platform on PC

Microsoft has announced that PC users who are enrolled in the Insider program can now take advantage of the Universal Update Platform.
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Microsoft adds Wake functionality on LAN support to its Surface line

Microsoft has added Wake on LAN support to several of its Surface devices, making it easier to perform maintenance when it's convenient.
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Researchers put graphene to work manufacturing optoelectronics

A research project at the University of Exeter has used graphene in an innovative new method of manufacturing computer chips.
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Valve is working on adding eye-tracking support to OpenVR interface

Valve is collaborating with computer vision firm SensoMotoric Instruments to bring support for eye-tracking to its OpenVR API.
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Skype Wi-Fi is being retired, app will be delisted on March 31

Microsoft has announced that the Skype Wi-Fi app, used to purchase internet access with Skype Credit, will be discontinued from March 31.
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Osaka University researchers create flexible cloud-based computing system

A research project at Osaka University has created a cloud computing system that can be tailored to suit the task at hand.
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Here’s a list of sites and services affected by Cloudbleed, and what to do next

Last week, we learned of a major security leak affecting sites using Cloudflare — here's what you can do to keep your data safe.
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HTC details release plans for Vive Tracker, announces Vive finance program

HTC has detailed the release window and pricing for its Vive Tracker and the headset's deluxe audio strap, as well as a new payment plan.
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MIT’s ‘Super Smash Bros. Melee’ AI can beat world’s top-ranked players

Researchers at MIT have published a paper detailing their efforts to create an artificial intelligence that can play Super Smash Bros. Melee.
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Could injunction sought by ZeniMax bar Oculus from selling VR headsets?

ZeniMax has filed for an injunction against Oculus VR, continuing the longstanding legal battle between the two companies.
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AMD’s Ryzen 5 processors set to launch in second quarter of 2017

New information has leaked regarding AMD's Ryzen 5 line of processors, including a release window and early pricing.
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Possible Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in-1 exposed by Windows Store app

A new Windows Store app has seemingly confirmed the existence of a new Samsung 2-in-1 that's set to run Windows 10.
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Can AI smart enough to play poker be weaponized without turning Terminator?

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Research paper provides evidence of first known SHA-1 collision

A newly published research paper confirms that SHA-1 encryption is no longer secure, amid mounting calls for the algorithm to be retired.
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Online product listing unveils the new Asus VivoBook Flip TP203

A online product listing has revealed the existence of a new entry in Asus' VivoBook Flip line of 2-in-1 laptops.
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IBM and the University of Maryland's quantum computers go head to head

The University of Maryland has tested its quantum computer head-to-head against the IBM Quantum Experience.
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Pre-order bonus 'A King's Tale' for 'Final Fantasy XV' free to download from March 1

Square Enix has announced that its Final Fantasy X spin-off A King's Tale will be free to download starting from March 1.
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Stanford researchers create ultra-efficient artificial synapse

A team of researchers has successfully created an artificial synapse that mimics the way that the human brain processes information.
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‘The Binding of Isaac’ won’t be available for the Nintendo Switch on day one

The Nintendo Switch version of The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ won't be available on the console's launch date next month.
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Microsoft is reportedly shaking up its HoloLens development roadmap

Microsoft is apparently making some major changes to the development roadmap for its HoloLens augmented reality headset.
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U.K. hospital uses 360-degree video to reassure kids ahead of MRI scans

The King's College Hospital has launched an app that helps prepare younger patients prepare themselves to undergo an MRI scan.
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Microsoft raises profile of State of Decay series, sequel to appear at E3 2017

State of Decay 2 developer Undead Labs has confirmed that the game will be a part of Microsoft's Xbox briefing at E3 2017.
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Google Fiber will downsize, likely shifting focus from broadband to wireless

Alphabet has confirmed that hundreds of employees working on Google Fiber are set to be reassigned to other projects.
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Hackers tweak NES Classic Edition to play games from other consoles

The latest modification to the NES Classic Edition allows the system to run games from several other retro consoles.
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Apple heads back to a familiar venue for WWDC 2017, sets date for event

Apple has confirmed that this year's Worldwide Developers Conference will return to the event's original venue in San Jose, California.