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• VIDEO: Batman: Arkham Knight is top British game

  07-04-2016 23:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Doherty, Sefton Hill and Nathan Burlow from Rocksteady Studios speak about Batman: Arkham Knight winning best British game at 2016's British Academy Games Award.
  
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• Bafta Game Awards 2016: Indie games win big but Fallout 4 takes the top award

  07-04-2016 23:55
  
  Everybody’s Gone To The Rapture and Her Story were the biggest winners on the night.
  
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• FBI continues to debate sharing iPhone hack with Apple

  07-04-2016 23:36
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI has not decided whether to share with Apple Inc. details about how the bureau hacked into an iPhone linked to a California terrorism investigation, the bureau's director says.
  
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• Chile taxi drivers protest against Uber as regulations remain murky

  07-04-2016 23:31
  Taxi drivers in Chile protested on Thursday against ride-hailing app Uber [UBER.UL], as authorities indicated they were considering more regulatory oversight to deal with car-sharing services. Blocking an avenue in downtown Santiago, the taxi drivers' demonstration was the latest in a series around the globe against the service, which critics say is unsafe, skirts labor laws and depresses wages. "I don't have a problem that they work - we all have a right to earn money - but this has reduced our
  
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• VIDEO: Fallout 4: Bafta win 'unexpected'

  07-04-2016 23:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  US games developer Bethesda is caught by surprise as it wins 2016's best game prize at the Bafta awards.
  
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• U.S. military christens self-driving 'Sea Hunter' warship

  07-04-2016 22:46
  The U.S. military on Thursday christened an experimental self-driving warship designed to hunt for enemy submarines, a major advance in robotic warfare at the core of America's strategy to counter Chinese and Russian naval investments. The 132-foot-long (40-metre-long) unarmed prototype, dubbed Sea Hunter, is the naval equivalent of Google's self-driving car, designed to cruise on the ocean’s surface for two or three months at a time - without a crew or anyone controlling it remotely. "Thi
  
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• Fallout 4 wins best game at Baftas

  07-04-2016 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fallout 4 wins best game at 2016's British Academy Games Awards.
  
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• Space station getting inflatable room, a cosmic 1st

  07-04-2016 21:30
  
  CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Forget blowup air mattresses. Space station astronauts are getting their first inflatable room.
  
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• Batman wins best British game at Baftas

  07-04-2016 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Batman: Arkham Knight wins Bafta's British game award, but Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is tipped for the top prize.
  
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• Review: Sony MDR-ZX330BT On-Ear Headphones

  07-04-2016 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Finding a true compromise, one in which everyone wins, is an art. It's hard to get a sound quality that rivals the Oppo PM-3 in a headset that you can wear all day long for less than the cost of high-end floor speakers. Unfortunately, what we see all too often in the world of technology are endless win-lose situations. Sony's $99 (£70, or about AU$130) MDR-ZX330BT does a lot right – it's cleverly designed, light, comfortable and has a 30-hour battery life – but all that comes a
  
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• Finmeccanica's ex-CEO sentenced to 4-1/2 years in jail in bribery case

  07-04-2016 20:08
  An Italian appeals court sentenced former Finmeccanica chief executive Giuseppe Orsi to four and a half years in prison on Thursday for corruption and falsifying invoices, overturning a previous lower court ruling. The decision is a setback to the Italian defense group at a time when current Chief Executive Mauro Moretti is looking to restore the company's reputation, streamline its operations and cut its debt. The trial concerned alleged bribes in a 560 million-euro ($638 million) contract awar
  
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• VIDEO: Doom creator honoured with Bafta

  07-04-2016 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The creator of Doom, Wolfenstein 3D and Quake is honoured with a Bafta fellowship at the academy's games awards.
  
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• Toyota to open third U.S. research lab to advance self-driving cars

  07-04-2016 20:03
  Toyota Motor Co said on Thursday it would open its third U.S. research lab in Ann Arbor, Michigan in June for the study of artificial intelligence, robotics and materials science to spur the development of self-driving cars. The Japanese automaker already has a research lab in the Silicon Valley technology hub of Palo Alto, where it works with Stanford University, and another in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where it collaborates with MIT. Its new facility near the University of Michigan will have a
  
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• This new pen and notebook can turn your scribbles digital

  07-04-2016 20:01
  
  Sketching in a notebook doesn’t mean you can’t still edit it on a tablet.
  
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• VIDEO: Dara O Briain on Bafta games awards

  07-04-2016 19:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The host of the Bafta games awards discusses some of the titles nominated at 2016's ceremony.
  
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• FBI debates sharing iPhone hacking details with Apple

  07-04-2016 19:37
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director James Comey says discussions are continuing about whether to share detail with Apple about how the bureau hacked an iPhone in a terrorism investigation.
  
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• FBI director says unlocking method won't work on newer iPhones

  07-04-2016 19:27
  (Reuters) - The Federal Bureau of Investigation's secret method for unlocking the iPhone 5c used by one of the San Bernardino shooters will not work on newer models, FBI Director James Comey said. Apple's shares were down 1.3 percent at midday. Comey added that the technique would not work on the iPhone 5s and the later models iPhone 6 and 6s.
  
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• Longtime GM design chief Ed Welburn to retire after 44 years

  07-04-2016 19:17
  
  Ed Welburn, General Motors' longtime head of automotive design and the first African-American to lead global design for any automaker, is retiring after 44 years with the company. Welburn, 65, has led ...
  
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• Meet the cutlery that can count calories and tell you when to stop eating

  07-04-2016 19:15
  The smart utensils can process the number of calories and nutritional value of the food you are eating.
  
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• Meet the entrepreneurial brothers behind the new social network Brapp where musicians from around the world can collaborate for free

  07-04-2016 19:10
  
  Pavan Mukhi, of rap group Foreign Beggars, and his brother Niki have created an audio record suite app that musicians including Roni Size, Chester P and Rag n Bone Man have already signed up to.
  
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• Haiku L Series: A Big Ass Fan for small-ass money

  07-04-2016 19:08 via zdnet.com.feedsportal.com
  
  A lower-cost version of the Wi-Fi connected and sensor-enabled fan has now hit the market.
  
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• View Masters: Historic golf tournament can now be seen in VR - CNET

  07-04-2016 19:04 via cnet.com
  
  In an attempt to reach a younger audience, the 82-year-old event will be broadcast in virtual reality for the first time.
  
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• Fable Legends may survive Lionhead's closure

  07-04-2016 19:03
  
  Development of the long in-development Fable Legends may continue, even though its original developer, Guildford-based Lionhead Studios, has closed its doors.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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• Nextbit Robin review: serious performance issues

  07-04-2016 18:57
  
  The Nextbit Robin is the first "Cloud-first" mobile that promises you'll never run out of storage, but there's a whole host of other problems this phone has yet to fixBy: Andrew Williams, Continue reading...
  
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• Hipster ambient-noise generator hints at beards, high-end coffee - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:57 via cnet.com
  
  Surround yourself with the comforting clinks of coffee cups and murmurs of people with beautiful mustaches with the Hipster Sound generator.
  
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• Examining the guts of the all-new Chevrolet Bolt (pictures) - Roadshow

  07-04-2016 18:56 via cnet.com
  
  Chevrolet's all-new Bolt is the brand's first nationwide all-electric vehicle, so there's a lot riding on it, especially as Tesla prepares a competitor. But one look at the Bolt's innards is all you need to realize that Chevrolet threw everything it could at this car.
  
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• Reddit launches official iOS and Android apps with free Reddit Gold - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  Alien Blue is no more, replaced by a new Reddit client built from the ground up.
  
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• Google's self-driving cars are hitting Phoenix - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:52 via cnet.com
  
  The company wants to see how its autonomous cars handle the high temperatures and arid environment of Arizona.
  
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• Deep dive: The 2017 Chevrolet Bolt's electric powertrain - Roadshow

  07-04-2016 18:48 via cnet.com
  
  Many have started comparing the Bolt to Tesla's forthcoming Model 3. But unlike the Tesla, we actually know what's going on under the Chevrolet's skin.
  
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• Driverless truck convoy platoons across Europe - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:45 via cnet.com
  
  A fleet of autonomous trucks linked into a single coordinated group safely complete a week-long transportation challenge held by the Dutch.
  
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• Taking Alexa on the road - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:43 via cnet.com
  
  Is Alexa as helpful in the car as she is in your home? We took an Echo Dot and a Tap on the road to find out.
  
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• Facebook Live: Everything you need to know

  07-04-2016 18:41
  
  The newest thing you can do on Facebook is broadcast live video.
  
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• 'Rogue One' trailer gives us new Star Wars #squadrongoals - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:39 via cnet.com
  
  "This is a rebellion, isn't it?" Watch the full trailer for "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" here.
  
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• VR and sport: What is the reality?

  07-04-2016 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What is the reality?
  
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• Toronto officials propose rules for Uber, help for taxi drivers

  07-04-2016 18:13
  By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - Toronto officials on Thursday proposed new rules to allow ride-hailing service Uber to operate in the city and let traditional taxis compete on fares. Among the recommendations, taxi companies would be permitted to offer lower rates for trips not hailed off the street. The proposed changes would create a separate license for private transportation companies, which use a smartphone app to connect passengers with private drivers who use their own vehicles.
  
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• Ford just made cop-spotting a whole lot harder - Roadshow

  07-04-2016 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  The company's new slim-profile LED visor light bar makes it all but impossible to tell that the car behind you is about to ask for a mandatory "donation" to the Policeman's Ball.
  
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• CNET VR Day turns admirers into true believers - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:13 via cnet.com
  
  What happens when over 1,000 people sign up to try virtual reality headsets? We found out after hosting hands-on demos at our headquarters in San Francisco.
  
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• iPhone SE suddenly harder to find - CNET

  07-04-2016 18:09 via cnet.com
  
  A check of Apple US retail stores by AppleInsider reveals that just about every model of the new phone is unavailable for in-store pickup, while online ordering will force you wait at least two weeks for delivery.
  
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• Virtual reality feels more like virtual dreaming - CNET

  07-04-2016 17:59 via cnet.com
  
  Commentary: CBS Interactive's David Voltz describes how VR technology creates a dreamlike experience for him.
  
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• How to combine Alexa devices to fit your needs video - CNET

  07-04-2016 17:27 via cnet.com
  
  Some of Alexa's devices work well together, others don't. We discuss the best combinations so you can find the one that works for you.
  
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• Volvo plans China driverless car tests

  07-04-2016 17:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Swedish carmaker Volvo has said it plans to launch a self-driving experiment in China involving up to 100 cars.
  
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• Revisiting cashback services: Do they really work? - CNET

  07-04-2016 17:14 via cnet.com
  
  From the Cheapskate: People tend to be skeptical about these rebate sites. Here's my report after several years of using them.
  
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• Samsung patent suggests they could be working on augmented reality contact lenses

  07-04-2016 17:10
  
  Contact lenses that you could control by blinking and even view photos through could be on the way.
  
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• Obama won't support anti-encryption bill, report says - CNET

  07-04-2016 17:07 via cnet.com
  
  The legislation would be a blow to tech companies' attempt to strengthen privacy, but it seems lawmakers backing it are missing a key ally.
  
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• Video game Olympics announced for Rio

  07-04-2016 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A new eGames international gaming tournament will make its debut in Rio during this summer's Olympic Games.
  
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• Three things Alexa needs to become the coolest car tech around video - CNET

  07-04-2016 17:05 via cnet.com
  
  We hit the road with an Amazon Echo Dot to see how it would work in a car and discovered that it has a ton of untapped potential as an in-transit device.
  
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• Orders for lower-price Tesla reach 325,000

  07-04-2016 17:04
  
  DETROIT (AP) — Tesla Motors says worldwide orders for its new lower-priced Model 3 electric car have hit 325,000.
  
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• Robots set to aid postal workers with deliveries in Germany

  07-04-2016 16:59
  Germany's Deutsche Post is testing robots that could help postal workers cope with increasing numbers of parcels on their delivery rounds, a company manager said on Thursday. The volume of parcels being delivered by Deutsche Post in Germany is rising steadily as more and more Germans buy goods online from retailers such as Amazon.com and Zalando. "Robots could be used in deliveries in three to five years' time," Clemens Beckmann, head of innovation at the group's parcel and letter division, said
  
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• FBI says its iPhone-cracking tool works only on the 5C - CNET

  07-04-2016 16:57 via cnet.com
  
  A third-party tool unlocked the iPhone 5C tied to one of the San Bernardino terrorists, but its skills apparently end there.
  
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• UK gov launches the 'Olympics for esports'

  07-04-2016 16:49
  
  The UK government is getting into esports, launching a new tournament to run alongside the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.By: Matt Kamen, Continue reading...
  
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