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Google Station aims to offer fast, reliable Wi-Fi in public venues on global basis

Google has announced a new program that focuses on making high quality Wi-Fi available in public places worldwide.
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Nvidia job listings hint at renewed graphics chip deal with Apple

Job listings posted by Nvidia suggest that the company expects Apple to utilize its graphics chips in the near future.
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Trailer for ‘Yooka-Laylee’ previews madcap characters and a Shovel Knight cameo

A new trailer for Yooka-Laylee reveals that the game will feature a cameo from the legendary Shovel Knight.
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With latest edition upcoming, ‘Forza Horizon’ reaches end of life on October 20

Turn 10 Studios has announced that the original Forza Horizon will be delisted from the Xbox storefront on October 20.
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Hands on: Gears of War 4 Horde Mode

50 waves of enemies might not sound like much, but Gears of War 4’s Horde Mode will make sure you and your friends earn every frag.
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How ‘Myst’ co-creator Rand Miller puzzled players again in ‘Obduction’

Myst co-creator Rand Miller discusses how storytelling and puzzle design go hand-in-hand in his newest game, Obduction.
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Quantum computing will make your PC look like a graphing calculator

infried Hensinger likes Star Trek. “It goes all the way back to primary school,” said the director of the Sussex Centre for Quantum Technologies in England. “I wanted to be science officer on the Enterprise, so I worked out in about grade five that I wanted to study physics.” Today, his day-to-day work on abstract […]
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Snake oil software, or how SoftRAM hoodwinked the world

The release of Windows 95 saw the rise of SoftRAM, which claimed to improve a PC's memory. It did nothing, but that didn't stop it from becoming a best seller.
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Dell's Latitude 13 3000 Series 2-in-1 is a flexible hybrid with a compelling price point

Dell has detailed the Latitude 13 3000 Series 2-in-1, a new hybrid aimed at small and medium-sized businesses.
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360-degree documentary 'Follow My Lead' puts viewers in the arena for the NBA Finals

A new documentary released via the Oculus store allows viewers to gain a 360-degree perspective of this year's NBA Finals.
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Memory lane: ‘Sonic Mania’ collector’s edition is a huge slice of nostalgia

Sega has unveiled the collector's edition for Sonic Mania, the upcoming 2D platformer that's set to return to the series' roots.
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Is a major entity trying to learn how to take down the internet?

Security expert Bruce Schneier has published a report about recent "probing" DDoS attacks levelled against major web infrastructure.
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‘South Park’ sings Kaepernick’s praises in trailer for season 20 premiere

The trailer for tonight's South Park season premiere takes a swing at Colin Kaepernick's recent protests of the U.S. national anthem.
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Seagate faces lawsuit by its employees after being hit by phishing scam

Seagate is being sued by a group of its employees after personal information was leaked following a phishing attack.
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Square Enix unveils limited edition ‘Final Fantasy XV’ PlayStation 4

The first variant edition of the new, slimmer PlayStation 4 will be themed around Final Fantasy XV.
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Hideo Kojima talks ‘Death Stranding’ ahead of the Tokyo Game Show

Hideo Kojima's next game will apparently focus on themes of connection, and support the 4K and HDR capabilities of the PlayStation 4 Pro.
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‘Pokémon Go’ introduces Buddy Pokémon mechanic in latest update

The latest version of Pokémon Go will introduce the Buddy Pokémon system, and add support for the Pokémon Go Plus wearable.
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Samsung enters GPU tech licensing talks with AMD and Nvidia

Reports indicate that Samsung is pursuing plans to start developing GPUs in-house, using technology licensed from Nvidia or AMD.
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'Mass Effect: Andromeda' creative director spills the beans on the game's family ties

The male and female protagonists that players can choose from in Mass Effect: Andromeda are apparently brother and sister.
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‘Destiny’ players can get a new gun from ‘Rise of Iron’ right now

A major Destiny patch released yesterday makes a new weapon set to be introduced in Rise of Iron available ahead of time.
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Oculus promises that its Touch controller will have a smoother launch than the Rift

While the launch of the Oculus Rift was plagued by shipping delays, the company has now pledged that the release of its Touch controllers will be smoother.
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Gotta wear ’em all? Pokémon Go Plus wearable will launch on September 16

It's been announced that the delayed Pokémon Go Plus wearable will finally be released later this month.
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De La Hoya bulks up streaming options for boxing PPV event

Fight fans will be able to watch this month's bout between Liam Smith and Canelo Alvarez across tablets, smartphones, and computers.
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Blizzard launches ‘World of Warcraft: Legion’ companion app allowing more mobile access

Blizzard has released a new companion app for the latest World of Warcraft expansion, Legion.
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U.S. Air Force phasing out most desktops as it upgrades hardware to Windows 10

The United States Air Force has announced the start of a major procedure that will see all of its compatible computer hardware updated to Windows 10.
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BioWare staff hints at studio's presence at today's PlayStation Meeting

Several BioWare staff members have taken to Twitter to tease something "exciting" for today's PlayStation Meeting event.
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Daniel Craig reportedly offered $150 million for two more appearances as 007

It's being reported that Sony has offered Daniel Craig $150 million for two more movies as 007.
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'Pokémon Sun and Moon' to feature Ultra Beasts, a mysterious new set of monsters

The latest trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon reveals an all-new classification of Pokémon: Ultra Beasts.
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Intel's latest acquisition demonstrates its commitment to computer vision tech

Intel has announced plans to acquire Movidius, a major player in the burgeoning field of computer vision tech.
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Google extends undersea cable to speed up service in Asia

Google has detailed an extension to the world's fastest fiber optic undersea cable, linking the project to a major data center in Taiwan.
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Last year’s Samsung Gear VR headset is now available for $60

A new Amazon deal offers Samsung's entry-level virtual reality headset for the bargain price of $60.
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Lindsay Lohan's 'Grand Theft Auto V' lawsuit dismissed by judge

Lindsay Lohan's 2014 lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive has been dismissed by a New York judge.
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Ockel’s Sirius A is a portable PC that makes no compromises

Dutch hardware brand Ockel has detailed the Sirius A, a new system that spans the gap between a fully fledged PC and a portable device.
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‘Mass Effect’ remasters may not be coming after all

EA's Peter Moore has thrown cold water on reports that remasters of the Mass Effect trilogy were in the works.