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Brad Jones

Brad Jones

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Brad is an English-born writer currently splitting his time between Edinburgh and Pennsylvania. You can find him on Twitter under the handle @beardjones

IBM Quantum Computing | Scientist working on a quantum computer

You may never own a quantum computer, but IBM will still let you use one

There’s currently only a small number of people who have good reason to take advantage of the power of quantum computing, and they’re spread all over the globe. IBM is making sure that they all have the opportunity to work with its standout quantum hardware, thanks to its cloud-based IBM Q platform.
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How a former Kodak janitor built MS Paint, the world’s most popular image editor

The software you know as Paint started its life as PC Paintbrush. Digital Trends spoke to its creator about how the project came about, and its lasting popularity.
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We still can’t cure Parkinson’s, but tech is making life easier for sufferers

Parkinson’s disease’s tremors can leave its victims unable to live without assistance, but new technology and talented designers are creating hardware that makes life easier for sufferers, their families, and medical professionals. It’s not a cure, but it’s the next best thing.
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Good, beta, best: How beta tests help shape games like ‘Gwent’ and ‘The Elder Scrolls: Legends’

We spoke to the developers of Gwent and The Elder Scrolls: Legends to find out about the role public beta tests play in preparing balance-heavy multiplayer games for primetime.
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Microsoft’s Surface Dial is proof your mouse is holding you back

As more alternative input peripherals hit the market, is it time we stopped thinking of the computer mouse as a one-size-fits-all solution?
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Meet NationBuilder, the mercenary software that powered Trump and Brexit

NationBuilder is a software package that helped Trump clinch the presidency, but its scope goes far beyond the realm of politics.
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The Touch Bar is only the beginning of Apple’s grand designs for the laptop keyboard

This week, Apple officially unveiled the MacBook Pro Touch Bar, but bigger changes could be on the horizon for the laptop’s keyboard.
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PlayStation VR is so good that it doesn’t need a ‘killer app’

Sony's VR headset launches today without a singular, definitive VR experience, but the breadth of content should satiate early adopters.
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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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Turn 10 announces Forza beta for PC, details what your PC needs to hit the apex

Turn 10 Studios has announced that the open beta for Forza Motorsport 6: Apex will get underway in just a few days.
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As AI gets smarter, humans need to stop being sore losers

In the wake of AlphaGo's victory over Lee Sedol, there are some major questions to be asked about competition between human brains and AI entities.
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On Steve Jobs’ 61st birthday, his influences guide Apple’s encryption fight

As the company he co-founded becomes further embroiled in a privacy dispute with the FBI, Steve Jobs influence over Apple continues.
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Amazon Dash Button review

Amazon is making a play to change grocery shopping with the inexpensive Dash Button, but does it really make sense to have branded, web-connected devices throughout your house?
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‘The Last Guardian’ gets permanent $20 price drop just weeks after its release

Sony has permanently dropped the price of The Last Guardian, Fumito Ueda's long-gestating follow-up to Shadow of the Colossus, to $20.
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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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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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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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Atlus details free and paid DLC set to be released in support of 'Persona 5'

Atlus has shed some light on the array of free and paid downloadable content set to be released for Persona 5.
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Blizzard invites 'Overwatch' players to explore Australia's Junkertown

Blizzard officially confirmed that the next map to be added to Overwatch is Junkertown, home of the savage Junker clan.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The second episode of 'Life is Strange: Before the Storm' is now available

Deck Nine has released a new trailer to mark the release of the second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm.
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'PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' creator backtracks on campaign mode

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is very unlikely to receive a campaign mode, according to creator Brendan Greene.
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‘Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite’ adds Venom, Black Widow, Winter Soldier next month

Venom, Black Widow, and Winter Soldier will all join the Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite roster in December 2017.
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Total War heads to ancient China for ‘Three Kingdoms’ in fall 2018

Creative Assembly announced the next installment in the mainline Total War series, which will be set in ancient China.
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Prepare to die all over again in ‘Dark Souls: Remastered’

Namco Bandai has confirmed that a remastered version of Dark Souls is heading to the Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Friday’s docking adapter installation will allow International Space Station to receive visitors

NASA has detailed plans to install a new dock on the International Space Station later this week. It will be broadcast live for earthbound enthusiasts..
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Microsoft releases alternative tip kit for the Surface stylus

The newest version of the Surface Pen will be compatible with a set of interchangeable nibs specialized for different usage cases.
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‘Pokémon Go’: Pikachu is a secret starter Pokémon, here’s how to catch it

Here's a foolproof strategy for Pokémon trainers looking to make Pikachu a part of their team.