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- October 31
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- Here's when we'll learn more about those new Windows 10 VR headsets
- 3 smarthome ecosystem alternatives you can use instead of Apple HomeKit
- Didn’t get your Google Pixel yet? You may be getting a freebie
- The most iconic tech in Halloween movie history
- The Nike+ Apple Watch is surprisingly disappointing
- No Motorola, the iPhone wasn’t the last big phone innovation
- Steam actually ran out of a game this weekend - here’s what happened
- This All-Singing, All-Dancing Canon Printer Lets You Print From An App With Ease
- Starbreeze’s headset could deliver movie-quality VR
- The internet company that powers Netflix and Google just got acquired
- Want a Surface Studio? You’re going to be waiting for some time
- Giphy is offering Vines another place to call home
- Scared of losing Air Pods? Imagine my fear when I wore $1600 in-ears for a month
- A step closer to Skynet? Google's AI builds its own encryption
- Jony Ive: the Touch Bar is “just the beginning” of a new direction for Apple
- LG OLED 4K TV - Perfect Black creates Perfect Colour
- Nintendo Switch rumored to have half the RAM of PS4 and Xbox One
- Apple quits the monitor business, dumps own-brand Thunderbolt displays
- Apple’s new MacBooks automatically boot in stealth mode when you lift the lid
- The smallest computer ever is less than 50 nanometres on each side
- October 30
- October 29
- October 28
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- Nintendo is making the same game mistakes with Switch as it did with Wii U
- Your Uber in the UK could get more expensive, but you may feel it's worth it
- Modified Google Glass can teach you Morse code in four hours
- Nintendo Switch: Leaks are painting a pretty interesting multi-touch picture
- Despite buying the new MacBook Pro, I'm not fully onboard the type train
- Surge pricing comes to UberEATS
- Ports in a storm: why is Apple making it so hard to choose a new MacBook Pro?
- Best Google Pixel XL cases
- Deep pockets? LG’s 5K monitor looks like the perfect MacBook Pro companion
- Here’s why the Google Pixel XL isn’t as cheap as a Nexus
- Here’s why we need to act on DDoS, or face a dire future
- October 27
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- 6 things Apple announced at its new MacBook Pro event
- Apple MacBook Pro launch event: as it happened
- Deploying mobile comms services on the London Underground
- Apple is finally unifying the TV streaming experience with new app
- Time’s up: Twitter is ending Vine soon
- Avira launches new free security bundle
- They belong in a museum! First ever emojis now a New York MOMA exhibit
- 5 reasons you should do all your Black Friday shopping at home
- Apple can no longer afford to ignore the pros, and I don't mean its MacBooks
- Your intestines inspired this next-gen smartphone battery
- Robot graffiti artist is the Banksy of the mechanical world
- Note 7 debacle leads to lowest Samsung phone market share in years
- Pro controllers are coming to the PlayStation 4
- Your iPhone 8 is probably going to have a glass back
- Save the date: More Nintendo Switch details are coming on January 12
- Lenovo is poised to snap up Fujitsu’s PC division
- David vs Goliath: How ACDSee Ultimate 10 is replacing Lightroom and Photoshop
- October 26
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- By getting down with the kids, Microsoft is focusing on the creators of tomorrow
- Microsoft's new Surface keyboard is like something out of a Dali painting
- Microsoft Surface Dial: what’s the price and when is it out?
- Microsoft’s Surface Studio: what's the price and when is it out?
- Blue screen of death? It could be malware
- Microsoft's supercharged Surface Book i7: what's the price and when is it out?
- Windows 10 Creators Update coming Spring 2017: here's what you need to know
- Spotify has no intentions of giving up its free tier service
- New Windows 10 VR headsets are on the way with a tempting starting price
- Strava’s mobile app just made exercising a group event
- Honor 8: Why two cameras are better than one
- Cooler Master's new gaming headset claims to lighten your CPU's load
- The eyes have it: Consumers want iris scanning to protect bank accounts
- Fossil is launching 40 hybrid smartwatches under its designer brands
- Star Trek: Bridge Crew proves that VR has a bright multiplayer future
- This robot tutor detects the 'emotional state' of its pupils
- Microsoft's Surface Studio launch: as it happened
- This tiny GTX 1080 PC is making eyes for your 4K living room TV
- DDoS attacks could soon be ramped up to unthinkable levels
- Low-cost photo editor Luminar will light up Mac owners’ screens on November 17
- October 25
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- Oops! Apple just leaked the MacBook Pro 2016 OLED touch bar
- Google Jamboard is a high-tech whiteboard with a high price
- Hello! WhatsApp is rolling out video calls on its Android app
- Xiaomi has created the coolest-looking phone of 2016
- Download this free app to get Windows Media Center back in Windows 10
- 20 years of Tomb Raider: Rhianna Pratchett on Lara through the ages
- Intel’s superfast memory tech gets hit by a major delay
- Google Pixel vs Pixel XL: which has the better battery?
- Xiaomi Mi Note 2 looks like the perfect Galaxy Note 7 replacement
- This robot knows the gentle caress of a human touch
- Three is the MacBook number: Apple set to reveal trio of new laptops
- Microsoft 'clearly missed the mobile phone' rise, admits Nadella
- Microsoft's answer to Slack coming very soon
- Netflix: the biggest rival to movies in the future? A pill that entertains you
- October 24
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- Can the Apple Watch 2 help the smartwatch sector rebound?
- iOS 10.1 fixes pairing between iPhone 7 and these Android Wear watches
- iOS 10.1 is out - here’s what’s new for your iPhone and iPad
- These webcams are now being recalled after last week's massive web outage
- This rumored Google VR headset could be the one you’ve been waiting for
- Civilization VI: The 5 biggest changes in the strategy king's latest entry
- Here's why you should pack a drone on your next vacation
- Why 60GHz PTP radio is killing the laser market in Europe
- Surface PC will be known as the Surface Studio, trademark leak suggests
- Watch Dogs 2 preview
- Pokemon Go is getting in the Halloween spirit with some limited time treats
- How LG TVs are recreating the pure black night sky you’re missing out on
- New Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet may be the best way to get your S Pen hit
- Speedy 35mph Star Wars drones could smash the Kessel Run
- Microsoft tried to buy Facebook for $24 billion
- AMD aims for budget end zone, runs price cut interference on Nvidia GTX 1050
- Who needs human judges? AI can now rule on court cases
- This iPhone gadget can detect cancer with 99% accuracy
- Future mega web outages: Here's what the security experts have to say
- Domes to Droids: Elon Musk has revealed more of his vision for life on Mars
- Dig this: Minecraft’s Story Mode is now free on Windows 10
- MIT has built an AI that makes your pictures really spooky
- Nintendo Switch is a “single screen experience” confirms Nintendo
- October 23
- October 22
- October 21
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- What you need to know about Friday's massive web outage
- Wearables of the future could house self-healing batteries
- The challenges facing mass adoption of IoT
- IBM exec says Macs are way more wallet-friendly than Windows PCs
- Why it is important to think outside the box when it comes to data centre management
- Airborne drone charging could be about to solve your battery woes
- Here's how Sony is making sure your existing PS4 games work with the Pro
- Microsoft shows off healthy Surface sales ahead of rumored Surface PC launch
- Former Google VP thinks AI will improve humanity
- Embrace the past and present of gaming with eBay
- Joey from Friends is being immortalised in AI
- The best value phones you've never heard of
- Microsoft's new Office apps are going to make your life easier
- Winner of Wildlife Photographer of the Year announced – and it was shot on a GoPro
- October 20
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- 5 reasons Nintendo Switch is the console you’ve been waiting for
- Back to the Future Nike sneakers just raised millions for Parkinson’s disease research
- Razer CEO: 'I pray we would never design something like the Acer Predator 21 X'
- Every new Tesla will now come with the hardware needed for self-driving
- Battlefield 1 review
- The Razer Blade Pro packs a Nvidia GTX 1080, goes under an inch thin
- 5 ways we think you’ll be able to play Red Dead Redemption 2
- Red Dead Redemption comes to PC but not in the way you think
- This is the map you'll be playing in Red Dead Redemption 2
- There's a secret one-handed keyboard hidden in iOS
- Bought a 'genuine' iPhone charger through Amazon? Double check it's not a fake, warns Apple
- Worrying security flaw found in some Intel processors
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild trailer arrives just before the NX
- Your next MacBook Pro will have a Magic Toolbar, according to trademark filings
- Microsoft just made the pen mightier with Ink improvements in Windows 10
- The 32GB iPhone 7 has slower write speeds than its bigger brothers
- Stephen Hawking: AI could bring the best of times, the worst of times for humanity
- European Space Agency loses contact with Mars lander during descent
- Huawei's new chip is designed to create the perfect phone for Pokemon Go
- This could be the world's smallest touchscreen phone
- Forget quantum computing – Fujitsu has a better idea
- Google reveals how long the Pixel and Pixel XL will be supported for
- Future Pokemon games could all link to Pokemon Go
- Finally! We’ll get our first look at the Nintendo NX on Thursday
- October 19
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- Samsung isn’t a fan of this Galaxy Note 7 GTA V mod
- Please be a new MacBook Pro – Apple teases new Macs for October 27 event
- Here's everything LeEco announced at its big event
- LeEco's US debut is an outrageously large 85-inch TV
- Need help making plans? Facebook now lets your friends lend a hand
- Apple to put a dynamic, transforming e-ink keyboard in the 2018 MacBook
- Moov’s heart rate sensor puts your head in the game
- Premium Asus Chromebook 2-in-1 is coming, FCC lets slip
- Miitomo is a ghost town that proves Super Mario Run has to be Nintendo’s big mobile hit
- Outlook.com Premium is now available as a public preview
- Micro Bit has mega-plans as mini-computer goes global
- 10 upgrades the Industrial Internet of Things needs
- Amazon has plans for tiny drones that fit in your pocket
- The Galaxy S8 could double up on cameras and inherit a big Note 7 feature
- Microsoft could be about to reveal major changes to Office
- The Fairphone 2 reappears with replaceable custom covers
- New technique allows for holograms that can be seen from any angle
- Amazon tipped to offer broadband to Prime users in the UK
- NFL head coach benches Microsoft Surface tablet for good
- Nikon unveils its widest tilt-shift lens yet
- October 18
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- Traveling with a Galaxy Note 7? Samsung will swap it at the airport
- Mac attack: Apple reportedly launching new Macs at October 27 event
- Microsoft's latest breakthrough can understand speech as well as a human
- Ultimaker 3 lets you 3D print with two materials at the same time
- Nintendo NX might retail at a high price if investor freakout is anything to go by
- Nvidia GTX 1050 is a budget graphics card for 1080p power
- The Misfit Phase looks like a dumb watch, performs like a smart one
- Road rage drivers will bully self-driving cars, suggests study
- Calling Dr Watson: IBM's AI helps to diagnose diseases
- A MacBook Air with USB-C could be on the way (but don’t expect an 11-inch model)
- This smart digital 'tattoo' is one you'll actually want to get when drunk
- Turn your dumb watch into a smartwatch with Chronos
- It's super easy (and pointless) to steal an iPhone from the new Apple store
- Samsung might be killing the Note series forever
- 10Gbps Wi-Fi will be coming to a router near you soon enough
- Microsoft warns that tech support scammers are becoming mainstream
- Dual-cameras are coming to cheaper smartphones in 2017
- Razer's latest acquisition means cinema-quality sound for your games
- October 17
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- The Rock is cooking up something that may make YouTube Red worth paying for
- LG's V20 price is revealed - and it's hefty
- SoundHound’s new smart speaker hopes to rock you like a Hurricane
- Acer’s new Chromebook boasts a beefy battery and won’t batter your wallet
- Game on: Samsung launches its quantum dot curved gaming monitors
- Samsung goes for gold with a faster Galaxy TabPro S
- Soapy Mario: Miyamoto came up with Donkey Kong ideas in the bath
- Apple car plans shift gear with autonomous driving platform goal
- Drones to be crashed into passenger jets in mid-air, on purpose
- Tesla has postponed its mysterious product announcement
- This Windows 10 PC is almost as tiny as an iPhone 7 Plus
- We're closer to unlimited free energy than ever before thanks to Nuclear Fusion
- We might see the Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer as early as Thursday
- Old-school Ghost Push malware could infect half of Android phones
- iPhone battery life could get a boost from AI, teases Cook
- Broken iPhone 7 home button? There’s a fix for that
- October 16
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- Choppy waters: Jolla's titanic Sailfish OS voyage
- Red Dead Redemption 2 teased by Rockstar Facebook page
- Gone but not forgotten: a little part of the Note 7 lives on in the Galaxy S7
- Forget the Turing test: driverless cars need to pass a driving test first
- Samsung has a premium Chromebook with stylus in the works
- October 15
- October 14
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- Grounded: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 banned on all US flights
- Will you be one of the 'hundreds of thousands' buying PlayStation VR this year?
- Yahoo switches email forwarding back on after it was 'temporarily disabled'
- Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 may launch at the same time as the Galaxy S8
- Here are the best non-VR uses for the PlayStation VR
- You can now buy an Acer Swift 7, the thinnest laptop ever made
- The Royal Navy is conducting a ‘robot wars’ exercise
- Samsung’s new cylindrical PC has its finger on Apple’s pulse
- The iPhone 4 is about to become obsolete
- Samsung’s mobile chief apologizes, as second Note 7 recall gets underway
- The next major version of Windows 10 just got a potential release date
- Mac Evernote user? You may have lost some data
- This bendy e-paper can display all the colors of the rainbow
- Real life gaming: how the British Army modelled tank controls on a gamepad
- Windows 10 update teaches an old touchpad new tricks
- All Xbox 360 games will get Xbox One backwards compatibility (if Microsoft boss gets his way)
- Apple's Tim Cook: Virtual reality is 'no substitute for human contact'
- PlayStation VR sort of works with the Xbox One and PC
- Use a password at work? You probably won’t for much longer
- Crash Bandicoot on your phone? Sony may be making mobile games
- We went full Sherlock to try and solve the world’s first Facebook Live murder mystery
- $3bn up in smoke: Samsung reveals losses on Galaxy Note 7 recall
- October 13
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- Yes, the massive Yahoo security breach could cost it a deal with Verizon
- The new Chromecast Ultra vs the old Chromecast: what's changed
- The TAC Pro brings the competitive edge of the PC to the Sony PS4
- How virtual reality will bring your favorite comic books to life
- Hold the phone: Nokia might be working on an Android Nougat tablet
- We have so many gadgets that we're forcing car interiors to change
- This gaming mouse lets you log into Facebook with your fingerprint
- Computer memory chips could get a massive boost from T-Rays
- Steam Link PC game streaming will be built into future Samsung TVs
- Native DualShock 4 PlayStation controller support is coming to Steam
- Apple’s next Magic Keyboard could boast real wizardry with morphing keys
- Google’s AI has taught itself to navigate London’s tube
- New nation state 'Asgardia' to be launched into space on a satellite
- PlayStation 4 adds 360-video and FLAC music support in time for PS VR
- Google Photos is adding some neat new features
- Here's how Windows 10 plans to end your syncing problems
- Samsung will pay you to swap your Galaxy Note 7 for an iPhone
- October 12
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- This may be the Microsoft Band 3 - sorry, you can’t have it
- Valve is already working on a new HTC Vive controller
- Here's what Samsung is doing with all those recalled Galaxy Note 7s
- Pandora Plus goes live with a new look
- BlackBerry's new Android phone leaks again - this time with a price
- Don’t worry, Verizon won’t delay Google Pixel updates
- UK tech committee: It’s time to lay down the law on AI accountability
- Samsung still doesn’t know what went wrong with the Note 7
- Facebook wants to bring some of the Sims magic to Social VR
- HoloLens has landed in the UK – here’s where to get it
- Google's next Chrome update will make it less RAM hungry
- This HP gaming PC and HTC Vive bundle lets you get into VR for less
- BMW's new Tron-style motorcycle will never fall over
- A new OnePlus flagship could be coming very soon
- The LG G6 may be able to fast charge wirelessly
- New Amazon Music Unlimited uses voice to beat Spotify and Apple Music
- PlayStation VR teardown shows virtual reality and DIY don't mix
- Apple’s miserable Mac sales aren’t helping the big PC slump
- Samsung confirms immediate Galaxy Note 7 recall for Australia
- HP Spectre x360 laptop goes extra thin to win this holiday
- Android 7.1 Nougat Developer Preview will make your Daydream come true
- October 11
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- Google's Project Fi gets even better with new group plan
- Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 return kit includes a fire-resistant box
- Your next iPhone may boot the bezel, boost the camera
- Amazon may one-up Google with its own grocery stores
- How the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall makes a case for Project Ara
- IoT security must be tightened – or we’ll all face a world of hurt
- Seagate unleashes the world’s biggest portable hard drive
- Worried about security on your apps? You're not alone
- If you play Pokemon Go you might live longer, study says
- Revamped Skyrim’s system requirements could spell trouble for older PCs
- These videos will take the headache out of your PlayStation VR setup
- Leaked Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti benchmarks hint at budget 1080p bruiser
- Brewery wastewater is surprisingly great for making batteries
- General Electric's new drones can detect gas leaks
- Why lithium-ion batteries catch fire
- Western Digital’s new portable hard drives pack tons of storage with a splash of color
- Apple is trying to crack down on fraudulent app store reviews
- Nintendo NX specs, pricing and bundle info hinted at by leak
- These action images will take your breath away
- You now can’t use your Samsung Galaxy Note 7 with Gear VR
- Why it's hard to find HDR at the cinema
- October 10
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- Apple vs Samsung: tech giants head to the US Supreme Court
- It's global: Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sales and exchanges stop worldwide
- The next Dell XPS 13 will definitely be a convertible laptop
- Google Assistant plans to out-funny Siri with help from The Onion
- The iPhone 7 camera can actually zoom thanks to Olloclip's new lenses
- It's now acceptable to use Facebook at work
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 pulled by every major US carrier
- Oculus Touch price: here's how much the Rift controllers cost
- Microsoft updates Windows 10 to make your PC crash less
- Now Samsung says Note 7 replacements are safe to use [Updated]
- Samsung: Note 7 production being 'adjusted'
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 recall: what you need to know
- Germany is pushing for the demise of internal combustion engines
- Another year, another HTC smartwatch leak
- All Samsung Galaxy Note 7 sales stopped at AT&T, T-Mobile
- October 9
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- PS4 Pro is the product of an industry obsessed with disproving its inferiority to PC
- Snapchat is changing the way its Stories work again
- Another replacement Note 7 has reportedly gone up in smoke
- Steve Wozniak: Apple was right to drop iPhone 7 headphone jack
- From adult toys to lovers: Would you have sex with a robot?
- October 8
- October 7
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- Final verdict: Samsung on the hook to pay Apple millions
- These 5 games show the PC port problem isn't going anywhere
- Looking for something to do? There's a new Facebook app for that
- LG V20 price: how much does it cost?
- Microsoft expected to reveal Surface PC at Windows 10 October event
- LG could be making a tablet with a foldable and transparent display
- Mozilla releases experimental new Firefox features
- Online security? It's just not worth the hassle
- Could brainwaves replace your passwords?
- It looks like Samsung hasn't been burned by exploding Note 7s
- Samsung Galaxy Note 7 could get recalled...again
- Prisma for iPhone now lets you make arty videos, coming soon to Android
- This is how Facebook and Oculus will make VR a social experience
- 6 new games that will make you want Oculus Touch controllers
- October 6
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- Amazon set to step up fight against Spotify and Apple Music
- It just got cheaper - and easier - to use Oculus Rift
- Here's why Oculus Touch controllers are a Rift game-changer
- Oculus is working on a new, tetherless VR headset
- The next Windows 10 update might cut down on bloatware
- Touchscreen comes to Alpha with the A6500
- Volvo's cars are about to start talking to keep you safe
- Your MacBook webcam might be hacked without you knowing
- Is the Sony RX100 V the ultimate compact camera?
- Sharp's super-crisp screens are what we need for next-gen VR
- Apple's first iOS developer academy has opened in Italy
- LinkedIn now stops your boss from seeing your job searches
- Ready for Rift? Find out in seconds with the free Oculus compatibility checker
- Sony and Bethesda make up to bring mod support to PlayStation 4
- Symptoms of Parkinson's disease can be detected from keyboard use
- Lenovo has a plan to stay at the top of the PC market
- Replacement Galaxy Note 7 starts smoking, leads to plane evacuation
- A brand loved by designers may have created the best looking tablet ever
- Here are 5 things Oculus can do to win back fans at Connect 2016
- Samsung buys AI assistant in desperate bid to catch up to Google.
- October 5
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- Shopify now lets you shop entirely from Facebook Messenger
- Now playing: Netflix movies are heading to theaters
- You can see right through Panasonic's latest TV
- The first phone with Google's AR tech goes on sale next month
- Yahoo gave the US government access to all user emails, report says [Updated]
- I just took the Google Train to Weirdsville
- Google's next target? The classroom
- McAfee's new security suites tap the cloud for stronger defences
- Race to Mars: Boeing vows to beat Musk to the red planet
- The iPad Pro 2 may be more powerful than you'll ever need it to be
- Here's what Microsoft's Surface keyboard looks like
- Construction sites are getting safer thanks to virtual reality
- Bagels and buns: The research that won the 2016 Nobel Prize for Physics explained
- Split-screen view comes to Sky Q sports
- October 4
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- Uber's self-driving cars are running into problems - literally
- Facebook Messenger flips the switch on encryption for everyone
- Google Pixel launch: Here's everything announced at Google's big event
- Google Home price: how much does it cost?
- Gigabyte's new GTX 1080 is a cool customer that'll blow you away
- After the Paralympics comes the tech-fuelled 'Cybathlon'
- Xbox One Scorpio will have a 'premium' – but fair – price
- Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Elements 15 lets anyone edit like a pro
- Apple iMessages could be leaking your information
- AMD blasts last CPU salvo before the launch of Zen processor
- Apple Watch 2: the full 26.2 mile marathon test
- PlayStation VR won't play nicely with HDR or wireless headphones
- This tablet is basically the NX console you can buy right now
- Is Battlezone the Wii Sports breakthrough VR so desperately needs?
- B&W P9 Signature headphones offer sumptuous sound (if you've got the cash)
- Cheaper, faster wired Ethernet is coming to a port near you
- Sky Q is now cheaper than it's ever been before
- Apple boss Tim Cook bigs up AR, throws shade on VR
- Received an item for free? Amazon doesn't want your 'unbiased' review
- SteelSeries' new Arctis gaming headsets look suave, sound charming
- And like that, he's gone: Aussie streaming service Presto to shut down
- October 3
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- Microsoft halts Band fitness tracker sales, won't release a new one this year
- Here's one way the LG G6 may be a big step up from the G5
- Toyota has created a tiny robot designed to tug at your heartstrings
- Facebook Marketplace takes on eBay, lets you sell your junk
- HyperX's new gaming headset brings eSports quality on a budget
- Uber's Virtual Garage scheme could ease the need for city car parks
- Pokemon Gone: how Pokemon Go can bring back lapsed trainers
- Self-driving cars in California to begin testing without humans behind the wheel
- Own a website? Then your worst nightmare just became real
- The Netflix library of shows and movies is shrinking
- New Google Pixel leak reveals pretty much everything a day early
- Sky VR app launches with a host of cool content (and David Beckham)
- Windows 10 seems to have run out of Steam
- Facebook introduces Messenger Lite for Android users with slow internet
- October 2
- October 1
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- Can the Apple Watch 2 actually last a marathon?
- Get in the mood for Google's Pixel unveiling with these new renders
- Gaming and the lost art of keeping a secret
- Will.i.am doesn't give a f*ck if the critics hated his wearable
- Here is the 'cloud OS' that Microsoft built to run on your servers
- Self-driving cars can now go solo in California
- The Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat brings sophistication to instant film cameras
- Twitter tests a new way to describe what's trending
