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Puerto Rico's governor wants Elon Musk to renew the island's electrical grid

Earlier this week, Elon Musk touted Tesla's ability to rebuild Puerto Rico's infrastructure, and now the island's governor has responded.
Emerging Tech News
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Insider program members can now gift games from their Xbox One

It's being reported that the Microsoft Store now supports gifting on the Xbox One, as long as you're enrolled in the Insider program.
Gaming News
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All users can grab firmware update 5.0 for the PlayStation 4 right now

Sony has announced that firmware update 5.0 for the PlayStation 4 is now available to all users as soon as they boot up the console.
Gaming News
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Footage of an unfinished Witcher game surfaces after 20 years

CD Projekt Red made Geralt of Rivia an iconic video game hero, but he nearly starred in an earlier Witcher adaptation.
Computing News
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The C64 mini will bring back all the fun of the Commodore 64 in 2018

Plug-and-play retro consoles are in, and now Commodore 64 fans will be able to get in on the action thanks to the C64 mini.
Gaming News
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Microsoft gives hourlong look inside Surface development at Ignite conference

At the Ignite conference, Microsoft gave attendees of the design and prototyping process that's made its Surface line such a success.
Computing News
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No more maps mishaps? Broadcom's incredibly accurate GPS chip coming in 2018

Broadcom has announced plans to manufacture a new GPS chip that will offer distinct improvements to the positioning ability of smartphones.
Computing News
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Microsoft teases new Windows 10 S devices — starting at $275 — from HP, Lenovo

Microsoft has announced a line of laptops designed for use with Windows 10 S from manufacturers HP, Acer, and Lenovo.
Computing News
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Concept art seems to reveal yet another canceled Valve project

An online art portfolio has offered up a glimpse of yet another Valve prototype that never made it past the early stages of development.
Computing News
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How the CDC could use Google, AI, and even Twitter to forecast flu outbreaks

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University developed a flu forecasting system that can predict the spread and scale of the virus.
Computing Features
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Better Together update for ‘Minecraft’ is rolling out now

Mojang has announced that the Better Together update for Minecraft is now being rolled out, but the Switch release will have to wait.
Gaming News
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The U.S. Navy is using Xbox 360 controllers to operate submarine periscopes

The U.S. Navy has detailed plans to implement Xbox 360 controllers as part of its hardware setup onboard Virginia-class submarines.
Gaming News
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Jimmy floats, too, in ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ remake of infamous ‘It’ scene

It has been given the Grand Theft Auto V remake treatment, with protagonist Trevor filling Pennywise's clown shoes.
Gaming News
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MacOS High Sierra nears September 25 release — here’s what you need to know

Apple's Craig Federighi has detailed a wealth of new features and refinements that MacOS High Sierra will bring to the Mac platform.
Computing News
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You can now buy a refurbished 12-inch laptop directly from Apple

Refurbished models of the 12-inch MacBook introduced earlier this year are now available from Apple's online store.
Computing News
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Microsoft details privacy enhancements set for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Microsoft has detailed how the Fall Creators Update will empower Windows 10 users to take control of their privacy.
Computing News
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AI re-creates ‘Super Mario Bros.’ game engine by watching gameplay footage

Researchers created an AI that's capable of analyzing a game engine (in this case, Super Mario Bros.) without playing the game firsthand.
Computing News
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Apple shows off iPhone 8’s augmented reality features at September 12 event

Apple has shown off the augmented reality capabilities of the iPhone 8, unveiling several new apps that take advantage of the tech.
Mobile News
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Google says its Safe Browsing tools now protect more than 3 billion devices

Google has announced that its Safe Browsing tools now defend over 3 billion devices against threats encountered online.
Web News
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Google preps for MacOS High Sierra, adds Apple File System support

Google has updated its Backup and Sync app for Mac with support for Apple File System, ahead of the release of High Sierra.
Computing News
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Watson tracked every serve, set, and save to show you the best of the U.S. Open

For 25 years, IBM worked with the USTA to offer insight into the action of the U.S. Open. Now, Watson is giving fans truly unprecedented access.
Emerging Tech Features
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Microsoft gives users 3 more months to upgrade from Windows 10 S to Pro for free

Surface Laptop owners now have until March 31, 2018 to take advantage of their free upgrade from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro.
Computing News
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The $400 Oculus Rift promotion makes a dent in the battle with the HTC Vive

Oculus' Summer of Rift promotion has helped the headset chip away at the HTC Vive's dominance among Steam users.
Computing News
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'Smell of Data' device sends out an odor when your data is leaking

This new device emits the specially concocted "Smell of Data" whenever users access an unprotected website via an unsecured network.
Computing News
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esports would be represented by nonviolent games at Olympics, IOC head says

If there are esports events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, the games being contested might not be the likes of Overwatch and Dota 2.
Gaming News
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Indie games take center stage at Nintendo's Nindies Summer Showcase

Nintendo revealed a ton of new games during its Nindie Showcase, including new projects from Frozenbyte and Grasshopper Manufacture.
Gaming News
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Virgin Media 'Destiny 2' promotion gives customers a free Sparrow

U.K. ISP Virgin Media has announced that its customers will receive an exclusive in-game vehicle when Destiny 2 launches next week.
Gaming News
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Asus enters Windows Mixed Reality with featherweight headset built for comfort

Asus claims that its Windows Mixed Reality headset doesn't require any setup software, making things easy for users.
Computing News
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Koniku Kore fuses live neurons with a silicon chip to sniff out bombs

The Koniku Kore uses living neurons to "smell" explosives has been unveiled at the TEDGlobal conference in Tanzania.
Computing News
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AMD is struggling to meet demand for its Radeon RX Vega graphics cards

Manufacturing issues are making it difficult for AMD to meet demand for its Radeon RX Vega series of graphics cards.
Computing News
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‘Minecraft’ for Xbox One finally gets mouse and keyboard support

It's been confirmed that the Better Together update for Minecraft will allow Xbox One players to utilize a keyboard and mouse control scheme.
Gaming News
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Microsoft wins court case against Russian hackers, can take over their servers

A U.S. court has given Microsoft permission to seize the servers of Russian hackers that targeted PC users.
Computing News
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'Skyrim' runs at a native 720p and 30 frames per second on the Nintendo Switch

The Switch version of Skyrim is shaping up very nicely, according to a hands-on report from Digital Foundry.
Gaming News
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Microsoft agrees to changes after criticism of its Windows 10 update practices

Microsoft has agreed that it will no longer force users to download installation files without their consent.
Computing News
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