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‘Unravel’ and ‘Need For Speed’ join the EA Access Vault

EA has announced two new additions to the titles available as part of The Vault on its EA Access service.
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Pokémon Go wearable pre-orders are selling for over $100 bucks on eBay

The enormous popularity of Pokémon Go is causing players to overpay for guaranteed pre-orders of a hard-to-find peripheral.
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PCs overcome domestic sales slump while Apple slips behind Asus

New data released on hardware sales figures from the last quarter sees the PC fight back against a slump, while Asus pulls ahead of Apple internationally.
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See where all of your passwords are being used with Shard

A new tool helps users check which sites and services share a common password, so that they can rectify the situation.
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G2A tightens seller verification procedure amid chargeback controversy

G2A has detailed verification requirements effective immediately for new sellers using the marketplace.
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'Starbound' is scheduled to blast off from Steam Early Access on July 22

Indie hit 'Starbound' is scheduled to exit Steam Early Access later this month, five years after the game was initially announced.
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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.
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Microsoft releases Project Malmo, its education-focused ‘Minecraft’ AI tool

AI researchers and enthusiasts alike can now test out Microsoft's toolset based on Minecraft.
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‘Ultima’ creator Richard Garriott spills – and sells – his blood to promote upcoming game

The video game industry has seen some strange marketing efforts over the years, but few are quite as bizarre as selling blood on eBay.
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Apple launches public beta program for MacOS Sierra and iOS 10

Anyone interested in previewing the future of iOS and MacOS can sign up for a public beta right now.
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Nvidia's GTX 1060 will have 6GB of memory, could be "on average 15 percent faster" than RX 480

Nvidia has officially detailed its long-awaited GTX 1060 graphics card, confirming an attractive price point for the GPU.
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Multiplayer-shooter ‘Evolve’ will be free to play on PC starting today

It's been announced that the asymmetrical online FPS 'Evolve' is going free-to-play, starting with a Steam beta that begins today.
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Mac malware has been found hidden in file converter on major site

A new piece of malware targeting Macs has been found hidden in a phony utility called EasyDoc Converter.
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Developer reveals plans for cancelled 'Call of Duty' spin-off set in ancient Rome

A developer familiar with the project has revealed details of a proposed Call of Duty spin-off that would have relocated the conflict to ancient Rome.
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Blizzard files lawsuit against ‘Overwatch’ cheat-tool developer

Blizzard continues its campaign against Overwatch cheaters with a lawsuit targeting the developers of a popular cheating utility.
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Google adding built-in Chromecast streaming options to Chrome browser

Google has updated its Chrome browser with built-in support for the Chromecast in-home streaming device.
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New Windows 10 preview build fixes bugs as the Anniversary Update looms

Ahead of the Anniversary Update in August, Microsoft is doing everything in its power to stamp out bugs in Windows 10.
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Swiftpoint launches Kickstarter for a new mouse with increased functionality

Swiftpoint has launched a crowdfunding campaign for The Z, a new mouse that offers a wide array of different control methods.
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Rumor has it Microsoft will release an all-in-one Surface PC in 2017

There's a rumor going around that Microsoft could add an all-in-one PC to its Surface line in 2017.
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Modular mechanical keyboard switches could let users mix and match keys

Kaihua Electronics is prepping new keyboard switches that should offer users an unprecedented level of customization.
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Japanese trailer for ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Pokémon Moon’ reveals 7 new critters

Nintendo has released official footage of the Pokémon unveiled by a leak earlier this week.
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Database with info on 2.2 million suspected criminals finds its way online

A version of the World-Check Risk Screening database from 2014 has been leaked to the internet.
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Microsoft confirms the launch of Windows 10 Anniversary Update, and it’s not in July

Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday that Anniversary Update for Windows 10 will be released in early August, not on July 29 as previously presumed.
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Kaz Hirai reveals Sony is working on a robot with 'emotional' capabilities

Sony CEO Kaz Hirai has announced plans for the company to create a robot that can form an emotional bond with humans.
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New Windows 10 build fixes 1,800 bugs ahead of Anniversary Update

Microsoft has detailed a new preview build of Windows 10, as the company continues to prep its Anniversary Update.
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Four new Mass Effect novels will chart the path to ‘Andromeda’

Titan Books has announced four new novels set in the Mass Effect universe, to release over the next two years.
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Indie developer admits game used ‘Call of Duty’ artwork

Trek Industries' first-person shooter Orion has been removed from the Steam storefront amid accusations of asset theft.
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Hacker puts healthcare records up for sale after sources refuse to pay ransom

The personal information of 655,000 American healthcare patients is being sold online for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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Asus Flip Chromebook successor could boast Skylake CPU

Google's Chromium source code may have revealed plans for a successor to the Asus Flip Chromebook.
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New HP Chromebook boasts touchscreen for use with Android apps

HP has detailed a new Chromebook intended to make use of upcoming Chrome OS compatibility with Android apps.
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HTC bets big on VR after sustaining heavy losses

HTC chairwoman Cher Wang has apologized for recent losses at a shareholder meeting held by the company.
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Oculus’ head of content thinks VR exclusives are better for everyone

Oculus head of content has clarified the company's stance on pursuing Rift-exclusive content.
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New Windows 10 build squashes bugs ahead of Anniversary Update

Members of the Microsoft Insider Program enrolled in the fast ring will soon be receiving build 14372 of Windows 10.
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Update: Razer is not using one manufacturer to source its “green” key switches

There's now confirmation that Razer is no longer using multiple manufacturers to source its Green keyboard switches.