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Simplicity breeds success: the lasting impact of AOL Instant Messenger

Ten years ago, AOL Instant Messenger was ubiquitous — and its influence is still evident in the communications services we use today.
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Blizzard launches cross-game voice chat service Blizzard Voice

Blizzard launches cross-game voice chat for its multiplayer platform, almost a year to the day since the functionality was announced.
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'Star Trek: Bridge Crew' will be delayed until March 2017 Set phasers to delay: 'Star Trek: Bridge Crew' slips to March 2017

Ubisoft has announced that its virtual reality title Star Trek: Bridge Crew will not make its expected November 2016 release date.
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Nintendo reveals NX to be the Switch, a console-portable hybrid

The Nintendo Switch has been revealed in a three-minute trailer that details its unusual controller and confirms several games for the system.
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Trademark filing suggests MacBook Pro OLED strip will be called the Magic Toolbar

Trademark applications submitted earlier this year suggest that the OLED bar set to be added to the new MacBook Pro will be known as the Magic Toolbar.
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Homeland Security warns some Sierra Wireless devices are subject to attack

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has warned owners of Sierra Wireless devices that the hardware may be a target for the Mirai family of malware.
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Researchers in Australia develop more stable qubits for quantum computers

A group of researchers working at Australia's University of New South Wales has demonstrated qubits that are 10 times more stable than previously possible.
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Valve responds to requests to shut down 'Counter-Strike' weapon skin trading

Valve has responded to allegations from the Washington State Gambling Commission that link its Steam service with illegal betting.
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Latest MacBook rumor confirms new Pro model for October, but 11-inch Air is out

A new report confirms that Apple will unveil its refreshed MacBook Pro line before the end of the month.
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Oh, what a feeling! Microsoft Research demos tactile virtual reality controller

Microsoft's NormalTouch and the TextureTouch are prototype controllers that allow users to reach out and touch objects within a virtual reality experience.
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YouTuber on trial for allegedly promoting ‘FIFA’ video game lottery

A court case in underway in the United Kingdom to determine whether a lottery where players could win virtual FIFA currency was unlawful.
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Windows 10 Preview Build points to March 2017 release date for Redstone 2

A version number spotted in the latest Windows 10 Preview Build suggests that the Redstone 2 update is being prepped for early next year.
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'Friday the 13th: The Game' misses 2016 release date in favor of bonus content

Developer Gun Media has confirmed that Friday the 13th: The Game will not release in 2016, allowing for the addition of a single-player mode.
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There’s a room at Nintendo’s HQ that’s just for preserving classic hardware

A special storeroom at Nintendo headquarters houses mint condition hardware dating back to the 1980s.
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Linksys’ latest WRT device is the fastest wireless dual-band router on the market

The latest addition to Linksys' WRT line is being billed as the fastest dual band wireless router currently available.
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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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Chip Pro sequel to crowdsourced $9 computer sets its sights on gadget makers

The Next Thing Co. has detailed the CHIP Pro, a system-on-a-board intended to simplify the process of making smart devices.
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HTC and HP team up for Vive starter kit, complete with gaming laptop

HTC and HP have announced a new bundle that packages a Vive headset with an Envy desktop for just $1,500.
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HoloLens and HoloBeam make real-time, 3D holographic chat a futuristic reality

HoloBeam uses Microsoft's HoloLens headset to beam holographic representations of your friends directly into your living room.
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Imax details virtual reality center pilot program starting in the United Kingdom

Imax is partnering with Odeon to open a space in the city of Manchester, where visitors will be able to experience various pieces of VR content.
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Preview build of the new Microsoft Paint leaks to the internet

A preview build dating back to May 2016 demonstrates what users can expect from a new version of Microsoft Paint.
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First image of new 'Overwatch' character Sombra leaked via internal Blizzard site

Leaked images from an internal website have seemingly unveiled Sombra, a long-awaited new Overwatch character.
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‘Destiny: Rise of Iron’ adds a harder version of its Raid on October 18

Bungie has announced that the Heroic version of Destiny: Rise of Iron's Wrath of the Machine Raid will debut next month.
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Comcast begins planned expansion of 1TB data cap for internet customers

Comcast has announced the next 18 markets where its 1TB internet data cap is set to be enforced.
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Apple is making efforts to unify its cloud services into one location

Apple has reportedly started transitioning its cloud services to a new proprietary platform and will bring development staff together on one campus.
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Hugh Jackman’s final Wolverine movie is titled ‘Logan’ and is set in 2024

Hugh Jackman has revealed the official title of next year's final Wolverine movie, and the first details of its storyline have leaked.
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Survey: People older than 55 aren’t protecting themselves online enough

New research published by Kaspersky Lab suggests that internet users over 55 aren't sufficiently aware of the risks they take online.
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‘No Man’s Sky’ subreddit closed in response to ‘hate-filled’ discussion

The moderator of the subreddit established for discussion of No Man's Sky has closed the page, citing its "hate filled" discourse.
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Deal sweetener: Amazon adds Prime Reading perk to its Prime service

Prime Reading is a rotating selection of books, magazines, and graphic novels available to all Prime subscribers.
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Guerrilla Games details the side quests of its open-world ‘Horizon Zero Dawn’

The development team behind Horizon Zero Dawn has given some insight into the game's various side quests.
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Lenovo launches a new line of top-tier laptops and hybrids for India

Lenovo has announced a new range of hybrids and laptops that are set to launch in India this holiday season.
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Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the true age of his most iconic creation

A recently unearthed interview with Shigeru Miyamoto reveals the surprising truth about Mario's age.
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The source code for a potent DDoS tool has now been made public

Brian Krebs has reported that a tool used to carry out an attack against his website is now freely available online.
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The Japanese version of the NES Classic Edition is a must for collectors

Over the summer, Nintendo announced a plug-and-play version of its NES console, and now the company has revealed its Japanese equivalent.