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E3 2011 hands-on: Kinect Star Wars

As part of its efforts to expand the appeal of Kinect, Microsoft has teamed with LucasArts to give players a chance to control a Jedi without any controller at all. But does it work? Our hands-on E3 impressions.
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E3 2011 first look: Tomb Raider

Tomb Raider is returning and this time it may be worth your time. Developer Crystal Dynamics took us through Square Enix's reimagining of Lara Croft at E3 2011. Our first impressions are below.
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E3 2011 first look: Aliens Colonial Marines

Its been in development for 6 years, but Gearbox and Sega are finally preparing to release Aliens: Colonial Marines. But will it be worth the wait? Our E3 impressions.

E3 2011 first look: Hitman Absolution

Square Enix shows off its first stab at the Hitman franchise and, to our surprise, it looks quite amazing. Our E3 impressions of Hitman Absolution.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Dead Rising 2 Off the Record

Capcom has made the strange decision to remake Dead Rising 2 only a year after its original release. We played the E3 demo of the game, for better and worse.

E3 2011 first look: Metro Last Light

It's still a ways from release, but the guys at 4A Games and THQ gave us an impressive run through of Metro: Last Light, the sequel to the post-apocalyptic thriller Metro 2033, which will also arrive on the Wii U.
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EA shows off 10 big titles before E3

EA showed off its slate of games (about 10) at its E3 pre-show earlier today. We've got the rundown of what was shown, from Battlefield to The Sims Social.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City

Resident Evil: Operation Raccoon City offers cooperative zombie-stomping fun, and we went hands-on at E3 2011.
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Nintendo Wii U: What you need to know

Our complete guide to everything currently known about the Nintendo Wii U. We outline the features of Nintendo's upcoming game console.

E3 2011 hands-on: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Our belated coverage of E3 continues with Space Marine, a game that may have been overlooked at the show, but was one of our favorite games on the show floor.

E3 2011 hands-on: Dead Island

We got an extended playthrough of Dead Island at E3 this year. Want to know how it stacks up with other zombie games and that fantastic trailer we saw a few months back? Read on.
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E3 2011 hands-on: Final Fantasy XIII-2

Final Fantasy XIII is getting a direct sequel this year, with a number of gameplay enhancements and more interactive cinematic cutscenes. Our E3 impressions are below.

Nintendo CEO: Wii U will have ‘flexible’ online system, no Blu-ray, and one controller

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata held an E3 Q&A where he answered a broad swatch of question regarding the Wii U, revealing that the console will have one controller, no DVD drive, and a new type of online experience.
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The 5 hottest Android phones of 2013 square off in our side-by-side spec comparison

Android has a lot of suitors. The biggest makers of phones all have devices made to show off the OS. Which flagship Android handset is the best? We take a look.
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The Boyfriend Log app wants to dissect your relationship, but will probably destroy it

The Boyfriend Log is a new app for your smartphone, which lets you track and assess how your relationship is going, and whether the two of you are destined for a life of happiness. However, in the wrong hands, it's a tool of pure evil to keep mankind down.
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Galaxy Tab Pro 12.2 to hit U.S. shelves March 9 for $650

After revealing them during CES 2014, Samsung has given its new range of Galaxy Note Pro and Galaxy Tab Pro tablets a U.S. price and release date, and they are pretty expensive.

Lighter than Air? Here’s Sony’s Xperia Z2 Tablet next to the latest iPad

We look at the new Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet next to the iPad Air. Can Sony's best compete with the newest Apple tablet? Find out in these hands-on photos.
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Is the Heartbleed bug in your Android? 80 phones/tablets that could be vulnerable

We've compiled a bunch of lists to figure out which Android phones and tablets are vulnerable to the Heartbleed OpenSSL Bug. We've. Gone through the List and have found 80 devices. What to do if you're vulnerable.
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This Heartbleed Bug is going to turn me into a hermit

Heartbleed affects pretty much everyone, any of your data could have been taken, and none of us were at fault. So why do we entrust our entire lives to this thing called 'the Internet' again?
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How to protect your phone or tablet from the Heartbleed OpenSSL bug

The Heartbleed bug affects a huge portion of all websites. Unfortunately, your smartphone isn't safe either. Here's what you need to know to stay as safe as possible.
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Turks can tweet again, thanks to court ruling lifting Twitter ban

The Turkish government has blocked Twitter after damaging allegations of corruption among close associates of the prime minister continued to appear on the social media site.
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14 hidden features in iOS 7.1

iOS 7 is the biggest change to Apple's operating system in six years, and iOS 7.1 has just tweaked it even more, but finding things in its Settings menu keeps getting more difficult. Here are seven tips on how to get around the settings in iOS.
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The 4 hottest Android tablets of 2013 square off in our side-by-side spec comparison

LG G Pad 8.3, Nexus 7 (2013), Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, and the Amazon Kindle Fire HDX 7-inch go head-to-head in this spec showdown.

Non-Stop director Jaume Collet-Serra on how to fix a lousy script

We sit down with Jaume Collet-Serra, director of the latest Liam Neeson suspense and action flick, Non-Stop. He explains what drew him to the project and what he'll work on with Liam next.
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4K video, fingerprint scanners and 8 more hot phone trends

Mobile World Congress is over and we know where smartphones are headed. Here are the most interesting 10 trends and features that will affect or be a part of your next Android phone.
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This massive, hardcore Android tablet will make you wish you were a miner (Updated)

We check out the AlmexPad Senior, a massive tablet that's more durable and filled with features than any device we've seen. It was originally built for miners in Argentina.
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5 of our favorite gadgets and technologies from Mobile World Congress 2014

Mobile World Congress may be ending, but the amazing gadgets we saw there will be coming out later this year. Get a glimpse at the best of what's to come with our five favorite smartphones, tablets, and technologies on display at MWC this year.
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Ultrasound fingerprint scanners could unlock the future of unlocking

We try out a new "AxisKey" key fob that uses ultrasound to scan your fingerprint without a phone, and talk to Sonavation about the future of its scanning technology and why ultrasound may leap ahead of other technologies.
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Hands On: Lenovo bends over backward to improve its Yoga Tablet with new HD version

Lenovo has revealed a new version of its 10-inch Yoga Tablet that fixes many of the problems with the first one, namely its screen and processing power. We've got all the new info and specs.
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Nokia’s bastardized Android could be brilliant … if it would just commit

Microsoft wants the heavily modified Nokia X Android phones to serve as a "gateway drug" to Windows Phone, but it would be better off embracing Android as its next great hope.
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Moto Maker for Moto X coming to Europe in March

Hot on the tail of the Moto G's release, Motorola has confirmed the Moto Maker will come to Moto X in Europe this March.
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Desire 816 is HTC’s iPhone 5C, in a good way

We check out the Desire 816, HTC's latest mid-range phone. Find out how the Desire stacks up against the One and if it is too big or small for you.

Hands on photos of Lenovo’s 3 new Android phones, with super batteries and selfie cams

Lenovo is showing off its smartphone lineup at Mobile World Congress, all of which include MediaTek quad-core processors.
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TicketLeap lets you cash in on your shindigs with DIY ticket sales

We trey out and speak to the creators of TicketLeap, a new service that's trying to take online ticketing to the next level with a new mobile-first design and ticketing engine.