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Daniel Craig reportedly offered $150 million for two more appearances as 007

It's being reported that Sony has offered Daniel Craig $150 million for two more movies as 007.
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'Pokémon Sun and Moon' to feature Ultra Beasts, a mysterious new set of monsters

The latest trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon reveals an all-new classification of Pokémon: Ultra Beasts.
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Intel's latest acquisition demonstrates its commitment to computer vision tech

Intel has announced plans to acquire Movidius, a major player in the burgeoning field of computer vision tech.
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Google extends undersea cable to speed up service in Asia

Google has detailed an extension to the world's fastest fiber optic undersea cable, linking the project to a major data center in Taiwan.
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Last year’s Samsung Gear VR headset is now available for $60

A new Amazon deal offers Samsung's entry-level virtual reality headset for the bargain price of $60.
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Lindsay Lohan's 'Grand Theft Auto V' lawsuit dismissed by judge

Lindsay Lohan's 2014 lawsuit against Take-Two Interactive has been dismissed by a New York judge.
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Ockel’s Sirius A is a portable PC that makes no compromises

Dutch hardware brand Ockel has detailed the Sirius A, a new system that spans the gap between a fully fledged PC and a portable device.
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‘Mass Effect’ remasters may not be coming after all

EA's Peter Moore has thrown cold water on reports that remasters of the Mass Effect trilogy were in the works.
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Samsung’s new gaming monitors are ahead of the curve, literally

The CFG70 and the CF791 are the first curved gaming monitors to make use of quantum dot technology, according to Samsung.
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Google DeepMind wants to use machine learning to help treat head and neck cancer

Google DeepMind is embarking upon a research project that could make the treatment of head and neck cancer more efficient.
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Asus ZenScreen is a portable 15.6-inch monitor you prop up with a pencil

Asus has unveiled a new portable monitor called the ZenScreen at IFA 2016.
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Split directional pad and share button rumored for Nintendo's NX controller

There's now word that the controller for Nintendo's mysterious NX console will break from tradition by utilizing a split directional pad.
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Firmware fix for Surface Pro 3 battery life bug is now available

Surface Pro 3 owners affected by recent battery issues will be pleased to hear that Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates the problem.
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Details emerge on future updates to Apple’s Mac line and the iPad Pro

New reports indicate that Apple plans to tweak the iPad Pro and refresh several systems in its Mac line.
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‘Pokémon Go: Suburban Version’ is a parody targeting issues for rural players

A teenager has created a parody of Pokémon Go to demonstrate the lackluster experience of playing the game in the suburbs.
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Point-and-click game based on ‘Stranger Things’ will have fans wanting even more

Three members of indie developer Infamous Quests have released a free point-and-click adventure based on Stranger Things.
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John Ellenby, a pioneer in the creation of the modern laptop, dies at 75

John Ellenby, the man credited with the first commercially successful laptop, has died at the age of 75.
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Ubisoft delays upcoming DLC for ‘The Division’ in order to tackle bugs

Ubisoft Massive has announced that the next two expansions for The Division and its long-awaited 1.4 update will be delayed.
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‘Aliens’ is getting a 30th-anniversary Blu-Ray edition

20th Century Fox has detailed a new Blu-Ray release marking the thirtieth anniversary of James Cameron's Aliens.
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Here’s a computer virus inspired by the TV show ‘Mr. Robot’

Antivirus vendor Avira has discovered ransomware that references the USA Network show 'Mr. Robot,' a harmless (to date) computer virus based on the TV show.

Ed Boon hints at PC release for 'Mortal Kombat XL'

Ed Boon has dropped a major tease that Mortal Kombat XL is being ported to the PC.
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More developers are targeting the Vive than the Rift, according to survey

A new poll of developers suggests that more studios are creating content for the HTC Vive than are targeting the Oculus Rift.
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‘Rings’ trailer takes the horror franchise to creepy new heights

A new trailer for the second sequel to 2002's The Ring demonstrates that there's still no escape from the cursed video.
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Analyze 'em all: Latest 'Pokémon Go' update adds Pokémon Appraisal system

A new update to Pokémon Go gives players insight into their monsters' stats via the Pokémon Appraisal system.
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Update brings 64-bit support and performance boosts to Office 2016 for Mac

The new version of Office for Mac adds 64-bit support, which Microsoft claims will boost performance and allow for new features.
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DirectX support will be patched into 'Deus Ex: Mankind Divided' soon

AMD has announced that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will receive DirectX support in the coming weeks.
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Leap Motion's Interaction Engine aims to simplify VR development in Unity

Leap Motion's Interaction Engine aims to cut out physics inconsistencies when players pick up objects in a virtual world.
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Leak suggests the PlayStation 4 Slim will introduce an updated controller, too

An unofficial video details some of the minor changes to the controller bundled with the upcoming slim PlayStation 4.
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Amazon will offer an Echo-exclusive music streaming plan for $4 or $5 a month

Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a music streaming service with strong ties to its Echo device.
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Analogue’s new NES remake ditches Famicom parts, lowers price to $449

Analogue has announced the Nt Mini, a new revised version of the NES that offers enhanced compatibility with modern displays.
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Yuji Horii confirms Nintendo NX release for 'Dragon Quest XI'

Series creator Yuji Horii has confirmed that Dragon Quest XI will be released for the Nintendo NX.
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‘Star Citizen’ developers show 52 minutes of gameplay at Gamescom

Cloud Imperium Games showed almost an hour of Star Citizen at Gamescom 2016, demonstrating how a new build brings the experience together.
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Oculus doesn't think users will have room for room-scale virtual reality

Oculus' head of content Jason Rubin is unsure about the mainstream appeal of room-scale virtual reality.
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Why the world’s fastest quantum computer … really isn’t a quantum computer

Quantum computation may sound futuristic, but Lockheed Martin is nearing a practical implementation for this advanced field of tech.