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Hands on with Frostpunk - the last city on earth
Wed, 2nd May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Survive in a frosty wasteland with Frostpunk, a challenging city builder where heating, resource management, and tough political decisions are vital.
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The top five best Xbox One exclusives released so far
Tue, 1st May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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halo
Last week we took a lot at some of the best PS4 exclusives that you can buy right now. Today, we do the same thing but for all of you Xbox One owners.
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Electronic lock vulnerabilities can lead attackers directly to your hotel room
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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travel
Next time you stay at a hotel as part of a business or personal trip, you may want to ask if the hotel’s locking systems are up-to-date.
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Hands-on review: Roar like a Yeti with this amazing ‘amateur’ microphone
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Recently I had the opportunity to try out Blue’s Yeti Blackout microphone, and for the most part, I was really excited.
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How Samsung brought the AR Emoji to life
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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emoji
Samsung revolutionises messaging with AR Emoji on the Galaxy S9/S9+, using facial recognition and augmented reality to create personalised avatars.
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Mobile trader fines hit $1.56m with $330k for Mobile Shop
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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commerce commission
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law
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mobile trader
Auckland-based Mobile Shop pleaded guilty to 24 charges, 12 under the Fair Trading Act and 12 under the Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Act.
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Robots and drones could battle disease-spreading bugs
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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robots
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drones
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united nations
Robotics may soon be a critical ally in the fight against disease-spreading bugs according to a United Nations agency.
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Gmail’s biggest overhaul is now live
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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cybersecurity
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google
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gmail
Gmail's biggest update is live, featuring a new look, smarter inbox management, improved productivity tools, and enhanced security measures.
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Opinion: Why YouTube’s ad algorithm is killing your favourite creators
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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digital entertainment
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youtube
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opinion
YouTube says that machines are allowing them to flag content for review at scale, but this is causing many creators to quit the platform.
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AMD desktop processors supposedly deliver best-in-class compute performance
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
AMD unveils its 2nd Generation Ryzen desktop processors, touting up to 15% higher gaming performance and advanced features for gamers and creators.
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Summon the power of the Gods in this AR game
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Jakub Różalski’s art provided the starting point for The Ancients AR, a fantasy world in which the Ancients live in tandem with humans.
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Hands-on with the Detroit: Become Human demo on PS4
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Next month Quantic Dream will soon release its latest PS4 video game called Detroit: Become Human. The demo is out now and we've played it.
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How EVs could possibly minimise international conflict
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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cartech
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evs
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automotive
EVs could reduce global conflicts driven by oil dependence, says a Flip the Fleet poll. Nearly half of owners cite green credentials as their main motivation.
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Could this game be the Sims City of VR?
Thu, 26th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Plethora Project and Devolver Digital have released Block’hood VR, a virtual reality enabled version of their award-winning building project.
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Hands-on review: Impact Winter forces you to survive for 30 days
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Imagine yourself living in the near future where another brutal 'Ice Age' has swept across the entire Earth and your only hope is in 30 day's time.
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Why these headphones simply outclass the competition
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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headsets
Sennheiser's GSP 500 headset immerses gamers with its realistic sound, ergonomic design, and enhanced comfort, redefining the gaming experience.
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Hands-on review: HP EliteBook 840 G5 performs on every level
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
This is the first Windows-based laptop that I have ever considered as an equal to the Mac for graphics capabilities.
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DreamGate’s Steampunk Tower 2 launches on Steam
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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technology gifts
Following the success of the original action strategy game, indie studio DreamGate is releasing Steampunk Tower 2.
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Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass trailer arrives in a blaze of glory
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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trailer
Serious Sam 4: Planet Badass drops a new trailer, igniting nostalgia and excitement among fans of old-school shooters. Watch it now!.
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GitHub introduces new bot-powered learning platform
Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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martech
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apm
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software development
GitHub Learning Lab launches to help developers learn and develop new skills within the platform itself, using a bot and community support.