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Google Home takes another swing at Alexa with four new hardware partners

Google has partnered with four new companies in May to expand the functionality of its Google Home smart home hub.
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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' hits 2 million in sales on Steam, charity drive set

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds has sold two million copies on Steam, so to celebrate, the developers are hosting a charity drive.
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One of main Valve’s mainstay writers, Chet Faliszek, is leaving after 12 years

Chet Faliszek, writer of games like Left 4 Dead one and two and Half Life 2: Episode Two, has announced he is leaving Valve after 12 years.
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HTC Vive owners can upgrade to a Deluxe Audio Strap starting in June

HTC has announced that the Deluxe Audio Strap for its Vive headset will release on June 6, bringing built-in audio to the Vive.

AMD confirms Vega and Naples will come to market this quarter

AMD has confirmed in a recent earnings call that it will launch both Vega and Naples chips in the second quarter of 2017.
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Samsung serves up a Chromebook Pro with an amazing display, and a superlight 15-incher

Samsung has shown off a trio of new notebooks at this year's CES 2017, including the Odyssey, 9 and Chromebook Plus, all a its main booth.
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Oculus Rift exclusivity of 'Superhot VR' is coming to an end

Superhot Team is bringing its bullet-time shooter, Superhot, to the HTC Vive virtual reality headset, though it isn't yet clear when.
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Leaked 3DMark score hints at AMD RX Vega performance, and it rivals the GTX 1070

AMD's Vega cards may be as powerful as at least a GTX 1070, if leaked 3Dmark results are anything to go by.
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Helix is the latest character reveal for Nintendo Switch exclusive 'Arms'

Nintendo has unveiled the next character planned for its release of Arms. Called Helix, it has some unique powers, traits, and attacks.
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Customer data and images leaked from Home Depot MyInstall complaint service

Home Depot has leaked customer information again, this time through its MyInstall service, which stored data in plain text online.
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'Prey' minimum and recommended specifications now available

The recommended specifications for Bethesda's Prey don't need you to have the best PC in the world, but you do need a GTX 970.
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Watch the just-unveiled ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ trailer right here

Call of Duty: WWII's reveal trailer is available right here, along with what was revealed during the Twitch stream.
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Georgia Tech researchers upgrade robot arm with point-and-click interface

A new interface dubbed "point and click" by its creators, could make robots far easier to use for those with less computer literacy.
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YouTuber manages to test 3D virtual reality video on Nintendo Switch

A Youtuber has tested the Nintendo Switch's VR capabilities with a third party headset and a neat Switch browser hijack.
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Does AT&T deliver faster internet speeds to richer neighborhoods?

Fiber internet access on AT&T's networks may depend on how much households earn, as a new study suggest it prioritizes the rich.
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Acer Aspire Switch 3 Pro leaks confirm low-cost specifications

Acer may introduce a new convertible tablet at its upcoming annual show, an entry level optional called the Switch 3 Pro.
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Nvidia and Oculus partner for new virtual reality gaming bundle

Oculusteamed up with Nvidia to offer new Rift buyers three free games when they also purchase a new 10 series graphics card.
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Sapphire Pulse RX 500 cards ditch high-end cooling for a cheaper price tag

Sapphire has debuted a new lineup of AMD 500 series graphics cards with weaker cooling and lower clocks, but a lower price tag.
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Google takes on fake news with search tool update

Google has made changes to its search algorithm and the tools it provides to everyday users to help tackle fake news.
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AMD’s new Radeon Pro Duo claims double the performance of a Titan X

A new Radeon Pro Duo has been announced by AMD, and though it lacks the TFLOPs of the original, it's powerful and efficient.
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‘Fallout: Wasteland Warfare’ brings the apocalypse to the tabletop

A Fallout board game called Wasteland Warfare is set for release in summer this year and is in development at Modiphius Entertainment.
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'Scanner Sombre' is Introversion's take on the pretty walking simulator

Introversion's new game is called Scanner Sombre, and it takes players on a light-point driven adventure through caverns of discovery.
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Microsoft’s wearable resurgence will begin with a commercial smartwatch

Microsoft is back making wearables again, but instead of fitness trackers, its TrekStore manufactured creation is for commercial purposes.
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HP debuts new DreamColor pro displays at broadcaster trade show

HP has shown off a pair of new DreamColor displays at this year's NAB 2017 show, offering professionals wide color support.
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Microsoft strikes deal with G-Hold maker for Surface grip accessory

Microsoft has partnered with the inventor of the G-Hold tablet grip to create a brand-new version designed specifically for its Surface.
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From automated cars to AI, Nvidia powers the future with hardcore gaming hardware

Though best known for its graphics cards, Nvidia is using its powerful hardware to power future AI developments, including autonomous cars and facial recognition systems.
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Valve introduces a number of anti-troll features for 'DotA 2' ranked play

Valve has updated a number of anti-troll features for its DotA 2 MOBA, which are aimed at making ranked play more pleasurable for everyone.
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Microsoft ‘Cloudbook’ minimum specs appear comparable to Chromebook’s

The specifications for Microsoft's Cloudbook platform were revealed in a document leak. It appears to be roughly on par with Chromebooks.
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‘Tiny Racers’ brings Grand Theft Auto back to its roots with top-down racing

GTA V: Online is getting a new game mode: Tiny Racers. It takes the classic stunt racing experience and with a birds-eye view.
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Snapdragon 835 Windows machines coming in the fourth quarter of this year

Qualcomm's ARM-based Snapdragon 835 processor will find its way into a Windows 10 machine at some point in the fourth quarter of this year.
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Corsair’s Hydro GFX GTX 1080 Ti runs 50 percent cooler than Founders Edition

Corsair and MSI have built a new GTX 1080 Ti, called the Hydro GFX and it has a closed loop watercooling system and aggressive clocks.
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'Hold the World' lets you handle artifacts from Earth's past with David Attenborough in VR

David Attenborough will teach you about fossils in a new virtual reality experience that takes place inside London's Natural History Museum.
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'Farpoint' for PSVR goes gold alongside a new story trailer

PSVR-exclusive Farpoint has now gone gold and now we have a look at how the single player story will play out.
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‘Micro Machine World Series’ first gameplay footage shown in trailer

Codemasters has released the first in-game trailer of Micro Machines World Series, showing off its new Battle Mode and car selection.