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Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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sky
Sir David Attenborough leads exclusive behind-the-scenes VR tours of London's Natural History Museum, crafted by Microsoft and Factory 42 for Sky's VR app.
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Review in progress: Is it worth exploring Sea of Thieves?
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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gaming
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Sea of Thieves is the new MMO video game developed by Rare that is available now on Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Is it worth playing at launch?.
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Epson’s F1 partnership with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport continues
Sat, 24th Mar 2018
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printing
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formula one
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epson
Never one to turn down a free lunch, FutureFive’s Darren Price took one for the team and headed to Melbourne to talk F1 with Epson and Mercedes.
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Hands-on review: World of Warriors clashes on PS4
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
World of Warriors was originally released on mobile phones and tablets, but now the game has clashed onto the PS4. Is this PS4 version worth it?.
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Zuckerberg admits “we made mistakes” in Facebook data breach
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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facebook
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has released a statement following the revelation that data from 50 million people was misused.
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Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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gaming
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endpoint protection
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digital entertainment
Intel's latest offering steps things up a notch, increasing the total core count while infusing the units with company's Hyper-Threading Technology.
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Five million Android devices possibly infected with 'aggressive' pre-installed adware
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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smartphones
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malware
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cybersecurity
Nearly five million Android devices may have pre-installed 'RottenSys' adware, researchers reveal, implicating distributors in the alarming spread.
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Early creations with Google’s ARCore are taking off
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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ar
While it’s only been a few weeks since launch, developers are already publishing new ARCore experiences on Google Play.
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Samsung reveals the world’s first 3D cinema LED screen
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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samsung
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3d
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movies
Samsung Electronics continues its efforts to make traditional, projection-based cinema technology a thing of the past.
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Not a Bitcoin owner? You're still fair game for a cryptomining attack
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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cybersecurity
Check Point has released a 'cryptomining 101' document that details how cybercriminals hack into devices to steal their CPU power for illicit mining.
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HTC Vive announces Vive Pro HMD's price, it’s not cheap
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils the Vive Pro HMD priced at USD $1,199 alongside a USD $120 price cut on the current Vive kit, pushing for broader VR adoption.
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Intel releases a tiny VR-ready PC
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Great for VR enthusiasts and workload-heavy content creators, it will be Intel’s smallest premium VR-capable system on the market.
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EA Games returns to Paradise City
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
EA Games' <em>Burnout Paradise Remastered</em> breathes new life into the classic racer with stunning 4K visuals, 60fps, and all extra content bundled free.
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Facebook breach of 50 MILLION profiles: What we know so far
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
A whistleblower has uncovered the practices of his illicit company, which include stealing the details of 50m Facebook users to help Trump's campaign.
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Samsung SMART signage aims to transform the shopping experience
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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samsung
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smart appliances
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smart
Samsung introduced a host of next-generation SMART signage solutions poised to bring about the shopping experience of the future.
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Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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ar, vr & metaverse
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samsung
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disney studios
Characters from Disney films including The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen will roll out throughout the year.
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Apple to acquire digital magazine service
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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apple
Apple announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Texture, the digital magazine subscription service by Next Issue Media.
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Hands-on review: Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition packs a lot of extra content
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
Final Fantasy XV Royal Edition adds loads of new content for players to explore. Is this version of the game worth revisiting FFXV?.
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Hands-on review: Security and elegance meet with Ring
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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gaming
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reviews
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smart home
Ring's Spotlight Cam seamlessly blends security with style, featuring HD video, motion-activated lights, and two-way audio, all controllable via mobile.
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Hands-on review: Change is constant - unless you’re the iPhone 8 Plus
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital signage
After using the iPhone 8 Plus for the last six months, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a model for those wanting the safety of the familiar.