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Modders are re-creating ‘Red Dead Redemption’ inside ‘Grand Theft Auto V’

A group of modders are attempting to recreate Red Dead Redemption's map for players to use in Grand Theft Auto V.
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Mario and company play soccer, golf, more in new 'Mario Sports Superstars' trailer

Nintendo has released a new trailer for Mario Sports Superstars, which features footage of all five sports included in the game.
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Apple to debut augmented reality content on iPhone ahead of dedicated hardware

Apple is still working on augmented reality glasses, but will familiarize users with the technology via the iPhone.
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Sega acquires Crytek Black Sea, Renames studio as Creative Assembly Sofia

Sega Europe has officially announced its acquisition of the studio formerly known as Crytek Black Sea, now renamed Creative Assembly Sofia.
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Windows Update to be blocked if you pair recent processors with Windows 7 or 8.1

Microsoft is preparing to block users of older versions of Windows from installing updates via Windows Update.
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Google wants to make JPEGs smaller so sites can load faster, use less bandwidth

Google has detailed its new JPEG encoder, which uses a psychovisual approach to deliver smaller file sizes without affecting image quality.
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Researchers bypass Intel's Software Guard Extensions to access RSA keys

A team of researchers has published evidence that Intel's Software Guard Extensions could be used to carry out a malware attack.
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Latest Windows 10 preview build makes it even harder to dodge updates

Microsoft has changed the way updates are blocked on metered connections in the latest preview build of Windows 10.
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Chrome 57 restricts CPU usage of background tabs to one percent

The new version of Google Chrome limits the CPU usage of background tabs, making the browser more responsive as a result.
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Valve changes Steam user ratings system for the second time in six months

Valve has announced changes to the Steam user rating system, intended to increase the influence of paying customers.
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Oculus publishes Touch CAD files to help developers create custom peripherals

Oculus has released documentation to help designers and manufacturers create their own peripherals for use with the Rift.
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Sir Tim Berners-Lee speaks out on the 28th anniversary of the World Wide Web

Sir Tim Berners-Lee has published a statement outlining his take on the three biggest challenges that the World Wide Web faces today.
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It’s the 1940s again: IBM’s Scott Crowder on the infancy of quantum computers

IBM Q isn’t vaporware. It’s a project years-in-the-making that could help quantum computation reach its massive potential. The future of quantum computers may arrive sooner than you think.
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Oculus exec John Carmack launches $22.5M lawsuit against ZeniMax Media

John Carmack has filed a lawsuit against ZeniMax Media, alleging that the company has unpaid debts from the purchase of id Software in 2009.
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‘Gran Turismo Sport’ closed beta will get underway on March 17

Sony has confirmed that the closed beta for Gran Turismo Sport will begin later this month for players in the United States.
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Switch Pro Controller and Joy-Cons now compatible with NES Classic Edition

A new update for 8Bitdo's Retro Receiver for the NES Classic adds Joy-Con support to the classic console's re-release.
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Windows 10 users will reportedly receive the Creators Update on April 11

Unconfirmed reports state that Microsoft will officially launch the Windows 10 Creators Update on April 11.
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Microsoft starts rolling out a new Movies & TV app to Windows Insiders

Windows Insider program members in the Fast Ring are receiving a new version of the Windows 10 Movies & TV app.

Another embedded SIM provider signs up to support Windows 10

Oberthur Technologies has announced plans to offer embedded SIM cards that are validated for use with Windows 10.
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A common form of web encryption has been shattered, but it might be for the best

The first recorded SHA-1 collision isn’t a call for panic, but it’s further proof that the hashing algorithm should be retired and replaced with its far more sophisticated successor.
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Pro poker players can't keep up with an Nvidia GTX 1080 running the DeepStack AI

Researchers have used an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 to underpin a poker-playing artificial intelligence that beat pro players.
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Geralt’s voice actor from ‘The Witcher’ is in ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’

Players have found characters with the same voice as Geralt of Rivia in Guerrilla Games' Horizon: Zero Dawn,
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Windows Insiders can now take advantage of the Unified Update Platform on PC

Microsoft has announced that PC users who are enrolled in the Insider program can now take advantage of the Universal Update Platform.
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IBM plans to build the first commercially available universal quantum computer

IBM has announced plans to launch the world's first commercially available universal quantum computer as part of the IBM Q initiative.
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Twitter thinks your Nintendo Switch is running Apple’s Safari web browser

Twitter users are reporting that the social media platformis flagging the Nintendo Switch as the Safari web browser.
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Microsoft adds Wake functionality on LAN support to its Surface line

Microsoft has added Wake on LAN support to several of its Surface devices, making it easier to perform maintenance when it's convenient.
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Researchers put graphene to work manufacturing optoelectronics

A research project at the University of Exeter has used graphene in an innovative new method of manufacturing computer chips.
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HTC details release plans for Vive Tracker, announces Vive finance program

HTC has detailed the release window and pricing for its Vive Tracker and the headset's deluxe audio strap, as well as a new payment plan.
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Valve is working on adding eye-tracking support to OpenVR interface

Valve is collaborating with computer vision firm SensoMotoric Instruments to bring support for eye-tracking to its OpenVR API.
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Skype Wi-Fi is being retired, app will be delisted on March 31

Microsoft has announced that the Skype Wi-Fi app, used to purchase internet access with Skype Credit, will be discontinued from March 31.
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Here’s a list of sites and services affected by Cloudbleed, and what to do next

Last week, we learned of a major security leak affecting sites using Cloudflare — here's what you can do to keep your data safe.
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Osaka University researchers create flexible cloud-based computing system

A research project at Osaka University has created a cloud computing system that can be tailored to suit the task at hand.
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Could injunction sought by ZeniMax bar Oculus from selling VR headsets?

ZeniMax has filed for an injunction against Oculus VR, continuing the longstanding legal battle between the two companies.
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Possible Samsung Galaxy Book 2-in-1 exposed by Windows Store app

A new Windows Store app has seemingly confirmed the existence of a new Samsung 2-in-1 that's set to run Windows 10.