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The German ratings board nearly threw the Nintendo Labo in the trash

German video game classification agency the USK has owned up to nearly mistaking Nintendo Labo for waste paper.
Gaming News
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You can use Google’s new Fuchsia operating system on the Pixelbook

Google's in-development operating system Fuchsia can be installed on the Pixelbook, even though it's far from finished.
Computing News
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Square Enix goes wearable with the first RPG designed for Apple Watch

Final Fantasy developer Square Enix has announced Cosmos Rings, a new RPG set to be exclusive to the Apple Watch.
Wearables Gaming
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Google to expand its cloud infrastructure with three new subsea cables

Google has detailed plans to submerge three new subsea cables to improve the performance of its cloud platform.
Computing News
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The city of Barcelona is dumping Windows in favor of Linux

The Spanish city of Barcelona is ending its reliance on Microsoft products in favor of free, open-source alternatives.
Computing News
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These wireless carriers provide LTE for Windows Always Connected PCs

Microsoft and Qualcomm have detailed which wireless carriers will provide LTE connectivity for their new line of Always Connected PCs.
Computing News
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Bungie promises big changes ahead for ‘Destiny 2’ in 2018

Many Destiny 2 players have been turned off by the game's grind and a perceived lack of rewards, and now Bungie is taking action.
Gaming News
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Razer unveils Hyperflux wireless mouse and Nommo speaker line for gamers

Razer has shown off new audio hardware with gamers in mind, as well as a technologically advanced wireless mouse.
Computing News
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Computers saw Jesus, graffiti, and selfies in this art, and critics were floored

From IBM Watson’s conservative approach to Microsoft Azure’s avant-garde analysis, it seems that machine learning can say a lot about art.
Computing Features
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How ‘Coco VR’ convinced Pixar to put its pixels (and pride) into virtual reality

This year, Pixar took its first steps into the world of virtual reality with 'Coco VR', and the experience could change its filmmaking process for the better.
Computing Features
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Be Batman in the PlayStation VR exclusive ‘Arkham VR’

Rocksteady Studios is working on a PlayStation VR murder mystery starring Batman, scheduled to release this year.
Gaming News
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Microsoft teases new Windows 10 S devices — starting at $275 — from HP, Lenovo

Microsoft has announced a line of laptops designed for use with Windows 10 S from manufacturers HP, Acer, and Lenovo.
Computing News
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Microsoft explains how its Office suite will use the MacBook Pro Touch Bar

Microsoft has offered up some more information about how the new MacBook Pro's Touch Bar will be utilized by the Office suite.
Computing News
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The Computer History Museum will open source Apple’s Lisa OS in 2018

The Computer History Museum has announced plans to release an open source version of the operating system for Apple's Lisa computer.
Computing News
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Apple got a bummer of a Christmas present, cuts iPhone X expectations

iPhone X shipments are set to slow in the first quarter of 2018, with Apple and analysts projecting a lull on the horizon.
Phones Apple
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Nvidia will no longer publish new drivers for 32-bit systems

Nvidia has confirmed that it will cease its support for 32-bit hardware following the launch of Release 390.
Computing News
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Facebook and Microsoft to receive Helen Keller Achievement Awards

The American Foundation for the Blind has announced the recipients of the Helen Keller Achievement Awards for 2017.
Computing News
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Apple reportedly prepares a universal app framework between iOS and MacOS

A project known as Marzipan is poised to make it easy for developers to publish software that straddles both Apple's iOS and MacOS.
Phones Apple
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Puzzle game ‘Catherine’ gets a remastered version for PS Vita and PlayStation 4

Atlus' bizarre puzzle platformer Catherine is set to be remastered for release on the PSVita and PlayStation 4.
Gaming News
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Obama’s cybersecurity commissioner offers advice on how to keep safe when shopping online

It’s easy to fall foul of cybercrime during the festive season, but these tips from cybersecurity expert Eric Cole will help keep you safe.
Computing Features
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Google, Microsoft briefly had internet traffic rerouted through Russia

Security experts have observed suspicious activity, as internet traffic using the Border Gateway Protocol was rerouted via Russia.
Computing News
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‘Daredevil’ and ‘The West Wing’ writer is developing Netflix’s ‘The Witcher’

Daredevil and The West Wing writer Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has been announced as the showrunner for Netflix's take on The Witcher.
Entertainment News
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Acer’s ProDesigner PE320QK offers precise color accuracy for professionals

Acer 's ProDesigner PE320QK monitor, which is built for design professionals and visual artists, is now available in the United States.
Computing News
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Asus NovaGo, the first gigabit LTE-capable laptop, promises fast download speeds

The Asus NovaGo can use its gigabit Qualcomm Snapdragon X16 LTE modem to download a two-hour video file in a matter of seconds.
Computing News
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Oculus adds desktop functionality and revamps Home in Rift Core 2.0 update

Oculus has launched the beta of its Rift Core 2.0 update, which adds a host of new features and user interface tweaks.
Computing News
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Lego collector uses artificial intelligence to sort pounds of bricks at a time

Artificial intelligence can be used to do just about anything, including sorting masses of Lego bricks by their color and shape.
Computing News
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Apple plans to make iOS the largest augmented reality platform around, overnight

Apple has announced ARKit, a suite of tools that will empower developers to implement high quality augmented reality experiences on iOS.
Computing News
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A new weekly podcast offers an inside look at Microsoft Research

Microsoft Research is the focus of a podcast that promises to cover all aspects of the company's investigations into new tech.
Computing News
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HP announces a major expansion to its ongoing battery recall

HP has announced that as many as 100,000 more batteries could be affected by issues that prompted an international recall in June 2016.
Computing News
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‘Settlers of Catan’ board game fans can sign up for the ‘Catan VR’ beta

Experiment 7 officially opened applications for the closed beta for Catan VR, a virtual reality adaptation of the board game.
Gaming News
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Oddly specific essay collection delves into images of Mark Zuckerberg

A new scholarly journal investigates how various images of Mark Zuckerberg present the billionaire Facebook CEO.
Computing News
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Microsoft Office suite finally arrives on Chromebooks via Google Play Store

At long last, the Microsoft Office suite is now officially available for Chromebooks via the Google Play Store.
Computing News
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‘Forza Motorsport 7’ reaches new levels of visual fidelity on the Xbox One X

Microsoft has officially unveiled a new instalment in the Forza Motorsport series during its E3 2017 press conference.
Gaming News
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Hackers tweak NES Classic Edition to play games from other consoles

The latest modification to the NES Classic Edition allows the system to run games from several other retro consoles.
Gaming News
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What language barrier? Skype can now translate calls to mobile phones, landlines

Skype has announced that its real-time translation services can now be used on calls to mobile phones and landlines.
Phones Mobile
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Leaked benchmarks for new Windows 10 laptops show meager performance

Leaked benchmark scores suggest that running Windows 10 on a Snapdragon 835 processor will result in underwhelming performance.
Computing News
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Gotta wear ’em all? Pokémon Go Plus wearable will launch on September 16

It's been announced that the delayed Pokémon Go Plus wearable will finally be released later this month.
Gaming News
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‘Lego Worlds’ builds on its success by offering online multiplayer option

Lego Worlds players are now able to dip into each other's game worlds to build and explore collaboratively.
Gaming News
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