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Super Mario Odyssey - Where to find Yoshi

Watch Bowser deride Mario’s choice of wedding attire in ‘Super Mario Odyssey’

In Super Mario Odyssey on the Nintendo Switch, end-boss Bowser reacts differently depending on what outfit Mario is wearing.
Gaming News
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Chrome is fighting back against browser redirects and ‘trick to click’ links

Google is going after 'trick to click' and shady redirect tactics with its upcoming updates to Chrome protections in version 64 and 65.
Web News
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Just like death, we don’t know when IO Interactive’s new ‘Hitman’ is coming

IO Interactive is hard at work on the next Hitman game and hopes that the GOTY edition of the 2016 version will spur continued interest.
Gaming News
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Electronics that repair themselves might be possible with new liquid metal transitor

A new design of room-temperature liquid metal transistor made with a new kind of alloy could herald flexible and self-repairing electronics.
Emerging Tech News
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‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ may be behind recent Windows 7 surge on Steam

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may be to blame for the recent resurgence of the Windows 7 operating system on Steam.
Gaming News
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Digital download of 'L.A. Noire' on the Switch is too big for internal storage

Get your microSD card ready, as L.A. Noire on the Switch takes up more space than the console's internal storage can handle.
Gaming News
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Tor Project reveals new layers to anonymizing web address service

The Tor Project has been updated with improved security and longer onion web addresses, continuing the cat-and-mouse game with attackers.
Computing News
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The ZephVR blows air in your face, which might actually make VR better

The ZephVR kickstarter is now live and you can pre-order one of the face-blowing accessories for $50, if you get there quick enough.
Gaming News
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How Blizzard turned a ‘Tonight Show’ studio into an esports arena

The Blizzard Arena is open for business, and it's set to host all manner of Blizzard tournaments.
Gaming Features
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MacOS High Sierra 10.13.1 adds 70 new emojis for more expressive conversations

Apple's new High Sierra 10.13.1 update patches in a few security fixes and updates the emoji roster with 70 new additions.
Computing News
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Forget Wi-Fi hotspots, the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced can get online anywhere

Microsoft's new Surface Pro with LTE Advanced should be able to get online no matter where you are in the world.
Computing News
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Pimax ‘8K’ headset bests original Oculus in Kickstarter funding

The Pimax VR headsets have been tearing up their kickstarter campaign, netting the developers more than did the Oculus Rift DK1.
Computing News
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Missing a 3.5mm headphone jack on your latest device? Microsoft wants to help

Microsoft has a new patent which could save the 3.5mm headphone jack from being obsolete, while still helping smartphones slim down.
Computing News
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After a seven-year wait, PCI Express 4.0 will turbocharge your next PC

The new PCI Express 4.0 standard offers as much as twice the bandwidth of the existing 3.0 specification and lowers system latency, too.
Computing News
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Libraries, not SNES Classic, might be the best place to preserve old games

A DMCA exemption that covers retro gaming in libraries has been upheld, making them a great place to help preserve old games.
Gaming News
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The Microsoft Classic Intellimouse could be your next office mouse

The Microsoft Classic Intellimouse is an overhauled and updated design that modernizes the fan favorite peripheral.
Computing News
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Linux support is coming to Samsung DeX, along with big-screen mobile gaming

The Samsung DeX Station can turn your Galaxy S8 smartphone into a desktop PC, and soon it will support Linux.
Phones Computing
Sensel Morph

The Sensel Morph giant touchpad is now available starting at $299

Looking for a new way to interact with your PC? The Sensel Morph is a pressure-sensitive touchpad with overlays that let it become so much more.
Computing News
Dropbox

Dropbox Professional lets freelancers showcase their work like never before

As part of its new Professional account, Dropbox has introduced its Showcase feature, a potential competitor for portfolio sites.
Web News
How to uninstall Chrome extensions

Confused by Chrome? This is how to uninstall unused Chrome extensions

In this guide, we'll teach you how to uninstall Chrome extensions so that your web browsing experience is just how you want it.
Web News
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Activision has a plan to make you want to pay for in-game items

Activision is now the proud owner of a patent for a system that uses matchmaking mismatches to encourage players to pay for in-game items.
Gaming News
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British government doesn’t consider loot boxes as gambling, for now

The British Government does not see in-game loot boxes as gambling. Only if you can trade those items for real money are they licensable.
Gaming News
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Body Worlds exhibition embraces augmented reality for a deep dive under our skin

The Body Worlds Decoded exhibition at The Tech museum now utilizes augmented reality for a unique look at the human body.
Computing News
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Watch Mark Zuckerberg awkwardly tour hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico in VR

Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg have been crticized for using the Puerto Rico disaster to help promote its Oculus VR Spaces app.
Computing News
Windows Mixed Reality Cliff House

Microsoft could leverage recent Altspace VR purchase to make WMR more social

Microsoft's Windows Mixed Reality headsets are set to become much more social in the future, blending Altspace VR with its Cliff House hub.
Computing News
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Credit union hacks continue with Equifax and TransUnion malware attacks

Equifax and TransUnion's websites have put customers at risk through a new, malicious link suggesting they update their Flash player.
Computing News
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Hackers used stolen school information to threaten parents and children

Hackers in an Iowa school district sent threatening texts to parents, forcing schools to close as a safety precaution.
Computing News
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Oculus Connect 4 Keynote — here’s how to watch it live

Oculus has released links for the Connect 4 livestream and you can watch it on Facebook, or through the Oculus Twitch channel.
Computing News
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Need to register a domain? These are the best domain registrars in the world

If you want to register a new domain name, you need to know which are the best domain registrars. Here are our favorites.
Web Guides
Windows Mixed Reality Review

Fall Creators Update to push VR browsing with WebVR on Windows Mixed Reality

Microsoft is adding support for WebVR to its Windows Mixed Reality platform with the release of the Fall Creators Update.
Computing News
Google Pixelbook hands-on review

Google Pixelbook vs Dell XPS 13: Can this Chromebook take on the laptop champ?

The Google Pixelbook is an outlier in the Chromebook range, but that just means it has new competition. Can it take on the Dell XPS 13?
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Not looking for a group? Blizzard’s Battle.net beta now lets you appear offline

Don't want to be seen online? Blizzard's Battle.net client now lets you set yourself to appear offline so you avoid those play requests.
Gaming News
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Seagate’s 12TB IronWolf and Barracuda hard drives bolster storage inside and out

12TB drives from Seagate's Barracuda Pro and IronWolf ranges now offer more storage for internal and external drives.
Computing News
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Quantum encryption used Chinese satellite to protect international video call

Researchers in Austria and China have conducted the first international video call protected by quantum encryption.
Computing News
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Google’s new Advanced Protection Program could replace two-factor codes

Google may soon introduce its new Advanced Protection Program which promises increased security with physical keys.
Computing News
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A year in, Microsoft Edge Extensions now number more than 70

The number of Microsoft Edge extensions has now reached more than 70 and Microsoft has big plans for the future of its flagship browser.
Computing News
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Why do some games take up so much storage space? We asked developers

Modern games have grown to swallow enormous amounts of hard drive space – but why? We reached out to developers, and asked them what’s driving ever-increasing install sizes.
Gaming Features
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Skip ahead of the Fall Creators Update with Windows Insider preview build 17004

Microsoft's Windows 10 preview build 17004 for Skip Ahead insiders is now available and it brings with it more Fluent Design upgrades.
Computing News
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