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'World of Warcraft' creator enters fray with start-up
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He's credited with creating World of Warcraft at Blizzard, but now Rob Pardo will get a chance to prove if he can be successful outside of a big company environment.
Netflix pushes to abolish monthly download limits
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Data caps should be declared illegal and every home granted unlimited downloads to cope with the demands of streaming video, according to Netflix.
iOS 10: Features coming to your iPhone today
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Even if you're not interested in the brand new iPhone launching this week, new software is launching for the Apple smartphone or tablet you may already own.
How technology might save the planet
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It's a common assumption that the more of us there are on the planet, the more raw materials we extract and consume. In fact, since the year 2000, the opposite has been true in at least one major economy, and it might just save the Earth.
USB stick can kill any device it touches
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Sounds like something out of a spy movie but a USB stick that essentially fries unprotected computers, aptly named USB Kill 2.0, is now publicly available.
How livestreams of nothing became online obsessions
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More than 2200 people were recently watching the midday traffic of a small town in the US. But why?
What you need to know about Apple's new devices
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For those wondering what to do with the plethora of information about the new Apple devices, here is what you really need to know.
Fan clubs bear the brunt of modern technology
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The rise of the internet has been a double-edged sword for Star Trek clubs like Austrek, helping win over a new generation of fans but reducing their need to join a fan club in order to stay in touch with the adventures of Star Fleet.
Hands on: 3SIXT digital lightning buds for iPhone 7
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With Apple's iPhone 7 ditching the headphones jack, 3SIXT's digital lightning buds come to the rescue – but they make sacrifices along the way.
What the PlayStation 4 Pro is all about
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Sony has announced two new versions of its PlayStation 4 will release this year, including one with greater graphical capabilities than the standard console, but is it worth your while to upgrade?
What's new in Apple's latest OS updates
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New iPhones and Apple Watches are one the way, but so are new versions of the software that power them.
iPhone 7 pricing strategy is really weird
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Usually when a new iPhone is introduced Apple drops the price on older models to appeal to budget buyers. but this time it's doing something differently.
Hands on with Apple Watch Series 2
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Changes to the Apple Watch hardware are noticeable, but the biggest improvement is watchOS 3.
Super Mario finally coming to mobile devices
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Famed game designer Shigeru Miyamoto shows up at Apple's big iPhone event to show off new Mario game as Nintendo stocks skyrocket.
Incremental iPhone moves toward a wireless future
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What was lacking in Apple's product showcase was a new, can't-miss hit. But if you like tweaks to products you may already have, the company had plenty to offer.
iPhone 7 and Apple Watch 2: Everything you need to know
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Apple revealed a whole heap of information about the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2 models at its event today. Here's all the details.
Hands on with Apple's new iPhones
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Rumours before today's event suggested the iPhone 7 would just be a recycling of the iPhone 6 design, but that's not really fair.
Live: iPhone and more at Apple 'special event'
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New iPhone and Apple Watch expected to be revealed, plus the near future of everything iOS, macOS, tvOS and watchOS.
Apple unveils iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus
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Apple has unveiled the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus at an event in California, as well as a second generation Apple Watch. As expected, just about every rumour that's been flying around over the past year has come to pass for the new iPhone, including the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack and resistance to dust and water.