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Anti-virus and trusted accounts not enough to avoid Chrome extension malware

A Chrome extension that acted as a trojan for a piece of dangerous malware showed up again on the Web Store hours after being removed.
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Smile! Dentacoin wants to become the Bitcoin of the dental industry

Dentacoin is the latest cryptocurrency on the altcoin market, but can its dentistry roots help it secure a firm bite of the industry?
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A 21-year-old developer’s robotic arm could be the future of prosthetics

Microsoft's new documentary follows the development of an affordable prosthetic arm for a nine-year-old girl, Momo.
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Here’s how to use Google’s Allo chat app on your desktop

Google's Allo now has its promised web-client. While you'll need to jump through a few hoops, here's how to set it up.
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Want to be the best VR gamer? You need lots of room to move around

Having a larger room-scale space for VR may raise your game and make you more likely to claim high scores.
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X-Bows keyboard targets RSI but has ‘training wheels’ to ease the transition

The X-Bows keyboard is looking to offer an economic keyboard for those who don't want a lengthy transition from what they're used to.
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War Mode and Divisions will be front and center in 'Call of Duty: WWII' beta

Sledgehammer Games will introduce War Mode and its new Divisions progression system in the upcoming Call of Duty: WWII beta.
Secret World

Johnny Depp studio set to produce ‘Secret World’ TV show

Johnny Depp and his production studio, Infinitum Nihil, will be aiding production on the Secret World TV show adaptation of the MMO.
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Running-vault update could make chases in ‘Battlegrounds’ more intense

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is soon to add new movement mechanics which could make accessing parts of the map much easier.
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CorteX Box? ‘Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy’ could launch on Xbox One

The trilogy of remastered Crash Bandicoot games in the N. Sane Trilogy could make their Xbox debut this December with a port to the system.
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Bitcoin breaks cryptocurrency records as valuation passes $4,000

Bitcoin's value has skyrocketed in the first few days and has hit more than $4,300 at the time of writing, a new cryptocurrency record.
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Played the 'Final Fantasy XV' VR demo at E3 2016? You were the first and last

The virtual reality demo set in the world of Final Fantasy XV will never come to the PSVR, according to the game's lead designer.
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Meet the bug bounty hunters making cash by finding flaws before bad guys

Bug bounty hunters are more common today than ever, but what makes them tick, and can they make a living off digital vigilantism?
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Warcraft 3 test realm overhauls visuals and matchmaking system

Blizzard has launched a test realm for Warcraft 3, debuting a number of new changes and revamps ahead of heftier patches.
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Sonic Mania's opening animation sets the stage perfectly for this '90s throwback

Sonic Mania is faithfully homaging its predecessors from Genesis and TV mediums, with a retro-looking opening animation.
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Thermaltake’s new Floe Riing cooling loops turn your PC into a disco

Thermaltake's new Floe Riing water-cooling loops are certainly eye-catching, thanks to RGB lighting and app integration.
Artifact

Valve has a brand-new game in the works, but it’s not ‘Half-Life 3’

Valve's first new game in years is a collectible card game based on the DotA 2 universe called Artifact. It's set for release in 2018.
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Malware cleverly weaponizes Discord to steal game currency from Roblox players

Malware that leverages Discord to send stolen Roblox account details has been discovered in the wild by TrendMicro.
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Post-apocalyptic gaming comes to the tabletop in 'Fallout' the board game

A Fallout board game is almost here thanks to the efforts of Fantasy Flight and its designers, bringing the wasteland to the table top.
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‘Night Trap 2’ development to accelerate after original’s ports are completed

Night Trap 2 has been confirmed by Screaming Villain's founder, Tyler Hogle, as being in development and may include some VR elements.
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Everyone is crazy for Ethereum, but Bitcoin is still the beast to beat

Despite the arrival of new competitors, one truth has become clear. Bitcoin is the most important cryptocurrency. Here’s why.
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New AMD Vega cards may be best yet at cryptocurrency mining, could sell out fast

AMD Vega graphics cards could be the best in the world at mining cryptocurrency, which spells bad news for gamers.
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Proud mother Blizzard is ‘incubating’ several new gaming projects

Blizzard has confirmed that it's working on a number of new IPs, though won't confirm details until they are ready.
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Don your mask and dancing shoes for Persona’s PlayStation spinoffs

Persona 3 and 5 are getting new, dancing spin-off rhythm games on the PS4 and Vita and a new Q sequel is coming to the 3DS.
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IBM and Sony's new palm-sized tape prototype can store 330 terabytes of data

IBM and Sony have developed a new standard of magnetic tape technology which can offer up to 330TB of storage per cartridge.
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Games for Change Awards presents its winners for 2017

Minecraft: Education Edition failed to win any awards at this year's Games for Change show, despite being a finalist in multiple categories.
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Bitcoin Cash splits from Bitcoin to become cryptocurrency of the people

Bitcoin Cash been officially launched following a hard-fork in the original cryptocurrency in an effort to fix problems with block capacity.
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Nvidia shows off virtual reality-taught robots at SIGGRAPH 2017

Nvidia's Isaac robot is ready to take on all comers at SIGGRAPH 2017 in a game of dominoes, after having been trained in virtual reality.
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PlayerUnknown addresses ‘Battlegrounds’ crate/key loot controversy

PlayerUnknown himself has responded to fans' concerns over the promised implementation of a crate system in an upcoming Battlegrounds patch.
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The first great VR horror game is now playable on the Oculus Rift

Alien: Isolation is now playable on an Oculus Rift headset once again thanks to a fan mod that updates its SDK support.
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HP wants to power virtual futures with Mars Home Planet, Z VR Backpacks

HP is looking to drive forward VR hardware and software with newly announced Z VR Backpacks and the Mars Home Planet project.
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The Hololens ‘Transformation Mask’ is a mashup of art and AR technology

Microsoft has teamed up with artists to create a unique Transformation Mask, which alters reality through a Hololens headset.
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Chocobo Carnival returns and exosuits make a big splash in 'Final Fantasy XV'

Square Enix has added the long-delayed Magitek Exosuits to Final Fantasy XV a few days before the beta for the upcoming Comrades update.
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'Operation Apex' will let you take a virtual reality dive with great whites

Curiscope's upcoming VR experience Operation Apex will put you up close and personal with great white sharks and other ocean residents.