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A Surface hotspot? Microsoft patent reveals plans for a mobile modem

A patent application may have uncovered Microsoft's plans to field a mobile hotspot for use with laptops and tablets.

Another major villain joins the congregation in a new ‘Preacher’ trailer

AMC has released a trailer for the second half of the current season of Preacher, showcasing two major villains from the comics.
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'Stargate Origins' prequel series will headline new streaming service this fall

MGM has announced Stargate Origins, a brand-new series that will air on a new Stargate-centric streaming service later this year.
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Access to ‘Pokemon Go’ Pokestops could be protected by the First Amendment

A district judge has filed an injunction against local ordinance pertaining to AR apps like Pokemon Go being played in public parks.
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Lenovo's new DaystAR headset looks a lot like Microsoft's HoloLens

Lenovo has lifted the lid on the DaystAR augmented reality headset at its Tech World conference in Shanghai.
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Players have already found a secret area in the ‘Destiny 2’ beta

The first wave of players to gain entry to the Destiny 2 beta have discovered a method of accessing one of the game's Lost Sectors.
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LastPass will make it easier and safer for families to share login credentials

LastPass has detailed some new features aimed at families that are set to be added to the service this summer.
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Fake Ryzen CPUs are reportedly being shipped out to Amazon customers

Amazon has been shipping out fake Ryzen CPUs, likely as a result of a refund scam carried out by unscrupulous customers.
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MLB mulls legal challenge over Overwatch League logo

The logo for Activision Blizzard's new Overwatch league has prompted a potential legal challenge from MLB.
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Ataribox hopes to run current and classic games, may require crowdfunding

New images of the mysterious Ataribox console confirm that the system will be available in modern and retro variants.
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Oscar-winning character actor Martin Landau dead at 89

Esteemed character actor Martin Landau died on Saturday at the age of 89, following a brief hospitalization.
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Six virtual reality experiences are up for Emmy awards in 2017

Original animated shorts, drama tie-ins, and a Simpsons couch gag are among the virtual reality experiences nominated for Emmy awards.
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Pokémon Go Plus ring adapter and themed decals set for Japanese release

A new adapter that lets Pokémon Go players wear the Pokémon Go Plus wearable as a ring has been announced for Japan.
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How Apple could bring augmented reality to the masses with ARKit and iOS 11

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Prepare for 'Destiny 2' by linking your Battle.net account and Bungie profile

It's now possible to link a Bungie profile with a Blizzard account, helping PC gamers get ready for the release of Destiny 2.
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See a hero fall from a building in a single bound in 'The Tick' trailer

Amazon has released a brand new trailer for its adaptation of The Tick, ahead of its release on Prime Video next month.
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Microsoft updates Paint 3D with new and enhanced creation tools

Microsoft has added some useful new tools and support for a brand-new file sharing standard in the latest update to its Paint 3D app.
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Watch what happens when ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ teams play in peace

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is all about tense alliances and fragile allegiances, but this clip shows what happens when players get along.
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Internet Archive project preserves AOL free-trial CDs from the 1990s

A new Internet Archive project hopes to collect digital copies of the thousands of free trial CD-ROMs distributed by AOL.
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Kermit the Frog is getting a new voice for the first time in 27 years

After nearly thirty years in the role, Steve Whitmire is being replaced as the voice of Kermit the Frog by Matt Vogel.
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Oculus bundles Rift headset and Touch controller for $399

Oculus will offer its Rift headset and a Touch controller for the bargain price of $399 for the next six weeks.
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'Fortnite' trailer shows off the lighter side of zombie slaying

The launch cinematic for Epic Games' Fortnite sees four heroes take down a super-sized zombie in a burger joint.
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‘Call of Duty: WWII’ dev teases zombies mode reveal for Comic-Con

Sledgehammer Games' studio head Glen Schofield reveals that the Zombies mode in Call of Duty: WWII will be unveiled at San Diego Comic Con.
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'Halo 3' headlines group of four classic Halo titles set for backward compatibility

343 Industries has confirmed that four Halo games originally released for the Xbox 360 will soon be compatible with the Xbox One.
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Google Earth is broadcasting live footage of brown bears hunting salmon

Google Earth has added support for live video feeds, kicking off with footage of brown bears hunting salmon in Alaska.
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Top ‘Overwatch’ players can earn scholarships to University of California, Irvine

The University of California Irvine has announced grants of $2,500 per year to be given to skilled Overwatch players.
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VRcade Arena promises 8-person, ‘warehouse-scale’ multiplayer

Seattle-based VR arcade specialist VRstudios has announced a new large-scale VR system dubbed the VRcade Arena.
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Adi Shankar to produce animated series based on Assassin's Creed for Ubisoft

Adi Shankar has inked a deal with Ubisoft to bring a new story set in the Assassin's Creed universe to the small screen.
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The first release of Windows 10 will soon nag users to update their system

Microsoft will soon issue Windows 10 update notifications to users still running the first release of the OS, citing security concerns.
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Queen's 'VR the Champions' delivers a live show to your virtual reality headset

Queen fans can enjoy a one of a kind live performance by the band thanks to the group's new virtual reality concert film, VR the Champions.
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Digital bagpipes aren’t destroying Scotland’s heritage, they’re helping save it

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First images of Microsoft's canceled Surface Mini hit the web

Microsoft cancelled its Surface Mini just weeks before it was set to be officially announced, but now photos have made their way to the web.
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‘StarCraft: Remastered’ adds matchmaking and new visuals to the RTS classic

Blizzard has opened pre-orders on StarCraft: Remastered, which is scheduled to release on August 14 for $15.
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'Rocket League' gets schwifty with customized items inspired by 'Rick and Morty'

Rocket League players will be able to customize their cars with items inspired by Rick and Morty following the game's next update.