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Vulkan, VR and DirectX 12 all getting new additions in Futuremark's benchmarks

Futuremark has new Vulkan, virtual reality, and DirectX 12 benchmarks up its sleeve, with big plans for 2017, all to be revealed at the CES.
Computing News
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'Super Mario Run' breaks all records for app growth in just four days

Nintendo's auto-running game, Super Mario Run, has become the fastest growing app ever, after 40 million people downloaded it in just four days.
Gaming News
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Vive la France! Battlefield 1 to add French army in 2017 DLC

The French are coming and the Germans and their allies had best beware, as they bring grit and new weapons with them in upcoming DLC for Battlefield 1.
Gaming News
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Airplane mode for the road? U.K. politicians push phone makers for a driving mode

Much like the airplane mode which all phones come with, U.K. politicians want manufacturers to create a new mode for distraction-free driving.
Mobile News
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Jimmy Fallon draws stick figures in 3D while playing VR pictionary

Jimmy Fallon is continuing his practice of playing goofy games with guests, by playing VR Pictionary with his guests using an HTC Vive VR headset.
Computing News
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No plugins required: WordPress now fully supports VR content

Wordpress has now officially gained the ability to serve VR content, ditching the need for an external plug-in.
Web News

Think of the children! Proposed U.K. porn law could see Twitter blocked

Twitter and other sites that allow user submissions could be blocked in the UK by a bill currently being debated by British parliament.
Web News
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Seven Ubisoft games you can play for free this weekend

You can download seven Ubisoft games for free this weekend, as the final hurrah for its big, 30th anniversary celebration.
Gaming News

PCs in California must meet energy efficiency thresholds starting in 2019

Californian off the shelf PCs and laptops are likely to be some of the most efficient in the country following new ratings coming in to play in 2019.
Computing News
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The space battles in ‘No Man’s Sky’ are now much more impressive

Space battles in No Man's Sky should feel a lot more epic following the latest update from Hello Games, which adds variety to their size and scope.
Gaming News
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Florida court lets police compel criminal suspect to unlock his iPhone

Getting Apple to unlock an iPhone is nearly possible, but a mere criminal defendant? One court has ruled the police can compel a man to unlock his iPhone.
Mobile News
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High-speed coverage in the U.K. is worse than Peru, Albania, and Panama

Access to 4G wireless internet in the U.K. is only over 50 percent, making it worse than Peru, Panama, Romania, and Albania.
Mobile News
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Indian, Nepalese, and Sri Lankan Pokémon masters can now play 'Pokémon Go'

Pokémon Go is now playable in India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, and Bhutan, meaning millions more can now catch 'em all.
Gaming News
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Porsche and Electronic Arts end 17-year exclusive gaming deal

Expect to see a lot more Porsches in a lot more games moving forward, as EA Games' exclusivity deal with the German carmaker has ended.
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Adobe updates Photoshop to use MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar, with customization aplenty

Forget playing Doom on your MacBook Pro's Touch Bar. If you want to get some (art)work done, you can now have Photoshop commands on the touch interface.
Computing News
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Whistleblower Edward Snowden answers questions about fake news, more via Twitter

In a live Q&A broadcast on Twitter, Edward Snowden spoke to Jack Dorsey about his thoughts on fake news, his extradition, and Twitter's recent updates.
Social Media News
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Christmas Pikachu and second-gen babies show up in ‘Pokémon Go’

Pokémon Go has been updated with a number of "baby" generation-two Pokémon, including Togepi, Pichu, Elekid, and a limited edition Christmas Pikachu.
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Ransomware Popcorn Time removes itself once you infect your friends with it

If your system is infected by the Popcorn Time ransomware, it adds a nasty way to avoid paying: infect people you know instead.
Web News
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Man embezzles $5 million, spends $1 million on Game of War

A Californian man stole nearly $5 million from his employer, before going on a spree - including spending $1 million on mobile app, Game of War.
Gaming News
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Download before reading: Chrome on Android now supports offline page viewing

Downloading websites and videos is now possible with Google's Chrome on Android on any device, following the latest update.
Mobile News
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Will Ferrell set to lampoon the video game world in upcoming esports film

Will Ferrell will be taking on the role of an experienced professional gamer still hanging on while the 20-year-olds dominate around him.
Entertainment News
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Sony’s Project Field could give us a new way to play card games

Looking to blend realities with collectable card games, Sony's Project Field will let gamers level up real-world cards and see them battle on screen.
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Learning by playing: AI can dominate most human competitors in Freeciv

An automated AI system designed to help improve the efficiency of IT systems, is improving itself through playing games like Freeciv.
Computing News
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Forget Facebook and Google, burst your own filter bubble

Filter bubbles, as coined by Eli Pariser in 2011, are a real problem and with fake news abound, bursting them is more important than ever.
Social Media Features
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Get comfy: You'll be the only human BattleMech pilot in 'MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries'

Battlemech commanders unite! MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries is coming to a PC near you in 2018, and we'll need all the single-player pilots we can get.
Gaming News
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Hololens being adopted as visualization aid for spinal surgery

Spinal surgery is a complex and delicate business, but using a Microsoft Hololens headset can make it a little bit easier and a little bit safer too.
Computing News
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‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ trailer shows off ‘ruins’ at Game Awards 2016

A new trailer for the upcoming Zelda: Breath of Wind was shown at this year's Game Awards 2016 show, giving us a new insight into what the game looks like.
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Prey franchise’s reboot trailer turns heads at Game Awards 2016

In the new trailer for the Prey reboot, we see a lot of different gameplay options, including one ability where you can turn into a coffee mug.
Gaming News
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Game over? Why Call of Duty is dying and Overwatch is thriving

Sales of the latest Call of Duty game don't seem to be as strong usual for the franchise, so it might be time to make drastic changes.
Gaming Features
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Minecraft Pocket Edition comes full circle (or square) with upcoming 1.0 update

With the Ender 1.0 update coming to Minecraft Pocket Edition, Microsoft and Mojang are releasing some fun extras by way of celebration.
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Boeing looks to drones and augmented reality tech to fight wildfires

Fighting fire with technology, Boeing is utilizing drones and Hololens headset to revolutionize fighting wildfires.
Computing News
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Wireless NES Classic Edition controllers offer gamers true retro freedom

8BitDo has produced a new wireless controller solution for the NES Classic Edition, ditching the cables and giving us extra face buttons.
Gaming News
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Apple expands support for HIV/AIDS charity RED with new product tie-ins

Tim Cook and Apple have pledged to perform a worldwide, in-store ad campaign for AIDS charity RED as well as donating proceeds from product sales.
Web News
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What is this, a handheld for ants? Game Boy key ring is the definition of micro

Bedroom hacker has created the world's smallest Game Boy. It's capable of playing Tetris, Doom, and a number of other games.
Gaming News
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