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Forthog DLC

‘Middle-earth: Shadows of War’ Forthog Orc Slayer DLC is now free

The Forthog DLC for the upcoming Middle-earth game features an orc slayer based on a developer who passed away. The DLC is now free.
Charizard

Target is giving away a free Pokémon for 'Pokémon Sun and Moon' players

For a limited time, you can visit your local Target store and get a code for a Level 50 Charizard to add to your 3DS Pokemon Sun or Moon game.
Nvidia Shield TV 16gb Android TV

Your Shield TV is now voice operated with the addition of Google Assistant

The latest update from Nvidia includes integration with Google Assistant, letting you use voice commands to control your Shield TV device.
Voyager Golden Record

You can now listen to Voyager's Golden Record, Earth's greeting to alien civilizations

The two Voyager spacecraft each carried a Golden Record containing a greeting from Earth in the form of music and images from our planet.
nfc smart unlock

Google secretly axed its NFC Smart Unlock — and Android users are fuming

Android users can no longer use the NFC Smart Unlock feature on their devices after it was secretly killed by Google without any warning.
Epic Tavern

You can’t have legendary adventurers and heroic quests without an ‘Epic Tavern’

After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the bar management sim 'Epic Tavern' is now available for Early Access on Steam.
med students

Future doctors learn human anatomy using virtual reality simulations

Med students at UC San Francisco use a virtual reality simulator to learn the anatomy of the human body before stepping into an actual lab.
iPhone-photo-library Regiand

Apple’s newest acquisition is a company specializing in sophisticated photo analysis

The clutter in your photo album may be a thing of the past with Apple's purchase of the image analysis company Regaind.
1922 movie trailer

There's no redemption in the gruesome new trailer for Stephen King's '1922'

Based on a king novella, 1922 follows a farmer's descent into hallucinations and madness after he gruesomely murders his wife.
Gas pump

Protect your credit card info with the free ‘Skimmer Scanner’ Android app

When you fill up your tank, your credit card info may be at risk. The free Skimmer Scanner Android app alerts you to potential threats.
dungeons and dragons custom table

This veteran gamer created his own high-tech D&D custom table

Veteran Dungeons & Dragons gamer Ken Hinxman created this cool custom table with a 4K touchscreen and a 40-inch smart TV.
Isle of Dogs trailer

Watch the first trailer for Wes Anderson’s new stop-motion film ‘Isle of Dogs’

Director Wes Anderson returns to stop-motion animation with Isle of Dogs, an upcoming film inspired by the works of Akira Kurosawa.
apple iphone 8 launch

Apple iPhone 8 launch fails to garner much enthusiasm worldwide

With the cutting-edge iPhone X just around the corner, the iPhone 8 launch was more subdued than usual, with very few long lines.
alexa star trek

Try your favorite Star Trek commands with Alexa for some surprising results

In honor of the new Star Trek: Discovery TV series, check out these Alexa Star Trek Easter eggs that are sure to delight dedicated Trek fans
Marea undersea cable

Microsoft and Facebook complete 4,000-mile ‘Marea’ undersea cable

Microsoft and Facebook have completed the "Marea" undersea cable, a super high-speed connection between the United States and Europe.
princess daisy

Play as Princess Daisy and explore a new world in ‘Super Mario Run’ update

A free update to the popular mobile game adds Princess Daisy as a playable character, along with new worlds and challenges.
mouse astronauts

SpaceX Dragon capsule splashes down in Pacific with a crew of mouse astronauts

After a one-month stay at the ISS, the SpaceX Dragon capsule and its crew of mouse astronauts have splashed down safely in the Pacific.
harry dean stanton

Veteran character actor Harry Dean Stanton of ‘Alien,’ ‘Repo Man’ fame, has died

Harry Dean Stanton, laconic character with hundreds of film and TV roles to his credit, has died of natural causes at age 91.
jamie lee curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis is coming back in John Carpenter’s final Halloween film

Jamie Lee Curtis will reprise her role as Laurie Stroud in the upcoming Halloween film, set for release in 2018, 40 years after the original.
heliograf

A robot named Heliograf got hundreds of stories published last year

The Washington Post published hundreds of stories from Heliograf, an AI program that may soon replace its human counterparts.
ace of spaces

Cayde-6 from ‘Destiny 2’ got his very own Ace of Spades prop gun

The voice of Cayde-6 from Bungie's blockbuster Destiny franchise just got his very own replica prop Ace of Spades gun as thanks for his work.
cod wwii multiplayer beta

Here’s your chance to get in on the ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ open multiplayer beta

Sledgehammer Games recently announced the Call of Duty: WWII multiplayer beta for PC gamers. Here's how you can get in on the action.
assassin's creed documentary

Meet the fans of 'Assassin's Creed' in this new Ubisoft documentary

Into the Creed is a new Assassin's Creed documentary that highlights both the creators and the fans of the beloved franchise.
facebook original

Facebook original programming may be coming soon, according to a new report

If Facebook original programming is getting a $1 billion boost, it marks a departure from their current emphasis on user-created content.
oktoberfest sneakers

New Oktoberfest sneakers from Adidas are ‘puke and beer repellent’

When you're celebrating at a beer festival, you'll look great in the Oktoberfest sneakers with traditional styling and a few extra features.
tinda finger

Clear your weekend — the Tinda Finger swipes right on 6,000 people per hour

The Kickstarter project for Tinda Finger is a device that swipes right endlessly on Tinder profiles and gives your thumb a much-needed break.
spacex astronaut

Elon Musk unveils prototype for SpaceX astronaut suit with Crew Dragon capsule

In an Instagram photo, Elon Musk gave the world its first glimpse of the SpaceX astronaut spacesuit next to the Crew Dragon capsule.
killer sex robots

Australian tech expert issues dire warning about the dangers of killer sex robots

A tech researcher cautions that virtual girlfriends can be easily hacked, turning them into killer sex robots that could turn on their owners.
spotify drops safari

Spotify drops Safari browser in stealth system update

In an update, Spotify drops Safari browser support, leaving many apple users with no access to the popular streaming music service.
amazon hit series

Amazon wants the next 'Game of Thrones' says CEO Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos wants the next big TV blockbuster, and he wants it to be an Amazon hit series. The studio is under pressure to deliver..
puzzle fighter mobile

Go head-to-head in Capcom's new free 'Puzzle Fighter' mobile game

Fans of the classic Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo have reason to celebrate, as Capcom announced the Puzzle Fighter mobile game at PAX West.
future of radio

Will ‘Generation Z’ spell the end of traditional terrestrial AM/FM radio?

Radio is dying, as Generation Z (people born after 1995) are increasingly tuning out. What can be done to save the future of radio?
Metroid: Samus Returns trailers

‘Metroid: Samus Returns’ trailers show action-packed gameplay and new abilities

Nintendo has released two new Metroid: Samus Returns trailers, showcasing some of the new combat features in the upcoming 3DS game.
virtual reality

Navy uses virtual reality to train crews for deployment on the ships of tomorrow

As part of their training for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) program, Navy crews practice virtual reality deployment.