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‘Mirror’s Edge’ to be Release on June 7 for PC, PS4, Xbox One

May 26, 2016 12:24 PM EDT

After being delayed for a couple of times, the long wait for "Mirror's Edge Catalyst" is finally going to end as the game's developer DICE has announced that the game will be released on June 7. The game will be simultaneously released on the Windows PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One platforms.

SteelSeries Unveils Rival 700; Modular Gaming Mouse With OLED Screen

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May 26, 2016 12:18 PM EDT

Gaming peripherals manufacturer SteelSeries has unveiled what the company describes as the "world's first modular gaming mouse." Dubbed the Rival 700, the new SteelSeries gaming mouse allows a user to change almost every aspect of the device to fit their needs.

Psyonix Releases Patch That Bans Gamers Who Deleted ‘Rocket League’ Wasteland Level

‘Rocket League’ now Supports Cross-Platform Play Between PC and Xbox One

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May 26, 2016 12:10 PM EDT

"Rocket League" has made history as the first ever video game to support cross-play between the Xbox One console and PC platform. The game's developer Pysonix announced on Tuesday that it is releasing an update for the Xbox version of the game to enable the cross-platform play between the console and PC players on Steam.

The Microsoft Outlook update for Android smartwatch is being rolled out through Google Play Store in a gradual manner.

Microsoft Sells What Remains of Nokia

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May 26, 2016 12:05 PM EDT

Microsoft is finally giving Nokia a rest. The company has formally closed down Nokia's smartphone hardware business, sidelining more than 1,850 employees. While Microsoft is yet to officially release a statement about its latest move, some tech analysts consider it the final nail in a coffin that contains Microsoft's mobile dreams.

Volkswagen is enjoying an upbeat sale in China and plans to invest more joint ventures.

Gett Receives $300 Million Investment From Volkswagen

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May 26, 2016 11:57 AM EDT

The on-demand transportation market continues to grow, and the latest to steal the spotlight is Gett, a New York-based startup that operates primarily based in Europe. Gett has made the headlines after the startup received $300 million in investment from Volkswagen. The German car manufacturer wants to use the investment to spearhead its on-demand and autonomous cars.

Google Finally Bids Farewell to Nexus Player

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May 26, 2016 11:25 AM EDT

Tech giant Google has announced that it will cease the direct sale of its Nexus Play set-top box. The device had been pulled off the shelves of some major third-party retailers like Best Buy for months now. After the Google Store was restocked in early April, the search engine giant officially pulled the Nexus Play off of the online store's listing.

Japanese tech company Nintendo recently announced that it is offering 500 fans the chance to play the upcoming game “The Legend of Zelda” on Wii U way ahead of its official release.

500 Fans Will Have the Chance to Play “The Legend of Zelda” on Wii U

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May 26, 2016 11:11 AM EDT

Japanese tech company Nintendo is offering 500 fans the chance to play the upcoming game, "The Legend of Zelda," on Wii U way ahead of its official release.

RideAustin was started by Joe Liemandt who is also the chief executive officer of Trilogy, a consumer electronics software and automotive company.

RideAustin Launches Following Uber and Lyft Exit

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May 24, 2016 04:12 PM EDT

Earlier this month, ride-hailing services Lyft and Uber announced that they will cease their operation in the Texas capital Austin. More recently, a new non-profit ride-sharing service is picking up the pieces and aims to deliver the same service, and this time it will play by the rules imposed by the local government.

Google recently unveiled a device prototype that works just like the Star Trek Communicator.

Google Project Magenta Aims to Develop AI That can Create Art and Music

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May 24, 2016 04:07 PM EDT

Google is expanding its research and development of the artificial intelligence platform. The tech giant has released a preview of how its newest AI systems, called Magenta, generates art and music. Google is planning to officially launch the project on June 1, at the annual music and tech festival Moogfest.

Google Plans to Replace Traditional Passwords With ‘Trust Score’

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May 24, 2016 03:52 PM EDT

Google announced at its annual I/O conference that it is pushing an initiative to finally make conventional passwords a thing of the past, at least on the Android operating system. Instead, the tech giant will replace passwords with what it called "trust scores," something that incorporates different type of data about a specific user to determine whether they are legitimate or not.

Facebook automatic alternative tool will be available to iOS users and it will be in English.

Facebook Acquires Virtual Reality Audio Firm Two Big Ears

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May 24, 2016 03:47 PM EDT

While most tech companies are focusing on the video elements of the virtual reality platform, Facebook is expanding its reach to cover the audio side of things. The social networking giant has acquired Two Big Ears, an audio firm that focuses on the virtual reality platform. On top of it all, Facebook is offering Two Big Ears' technology to the public completely for free.

Facebook standalone camera app is still on its early stages and could potentially never see a release should it be shelved.

Facebook Live now Allows Users to Skip to the Best Part of Videos

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May 24, 2016 03:38 PM EDT

It appears that Facebook is serious about expanding not only its video platform but its Live Video feature also. The social networking giant recently announced that it is rolling out a new feature for live videos that will allow users to skip to certain parts of the streaming.

Google Hints at Possible Android-Chrome OS Merger

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May 20, 2016 12:45 PM EDT

After several months in the rumor mill, tech giant Google has finally hinted at the possibility of an Android and Chrome OS merger. Speculations about the two operating systems being merged have been circulating for some time already. Now that Google's annual I/O developer's conference is underway, the rumor has once again surfaced in the tech community.

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AT&T Acquires Quickplay Media to Boost TV Everywhere Services

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May 19, 2016 12:18 PM EDT

Earlier this year, wireless network provider AT&T announced three new DirecTV streaming options. These are DirecTV Mobile, DirecTV Now, and DirecTV Preview. These streaming services are aimed to rival the Internet TV plans offered by competitors. Now, AT&T is upgrading its streaming services through the acquisition of Quickplay Media, a company that delivers over-the-top and TV Everywhere streaming services.

Google Peps up Data Centers With Artistic Murals

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May 19, 2016 11:54 AM EDT

Google data centers are massive infrastructures situated in several locations around the world. Like most data centers, most of these Google facilities are fairly dull from the outside due to lack of aesthetics. This lack of external design is because what really matters is what is inside the building. However, Google has announced that it is grooming the exteriors of its data centers with a new campaign called Data Center Mural Project.