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Online RPG 'Asheron's Call' to shut down after 17 years

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Well-done online role-playing games tend to have a long shelf life, but the Asheron's Call series has lasted longer than most. It got started way back in 1999, and has lasted through three publisher changes, a shift to a buy-once… Go To Full Article

MediaTek dismisses rumors of 10nm supply cuts

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TSMC on track to fulfill chip orders in Q1 2017 A recent report from Chinese-based Economic Daily News claimed that MediaTek would be slashing orders for its upcoming ten-core, 10-nanometer chips by at least 50 percent. Now,… Go To Full Article

Microsoft updates Beam streaming to better compete with Twitch

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Microsoft is getting its newly-acquired Beam livestreaming service ready for Xbox and Windows with a big new update rolling out today in beta. Beam's low-latency tech lets you rapidly interact with your favorite streamers, and even play along, compar...… Go To Full Article

France is the first to use drones for its national mail service

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It's no longer surprising to see postal services experimenting with delivering mail using drones. However, France is kicking things up a notch: its national mail service will be the first to deliver packages by drone on a regular route. DPDgroup,… Go To Full Article

Sony Xperia XZ was the most popular new Android smartphone of 2H 2016

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According to data released by research firm Apteligent, Sony’s latest flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia XZ was the most popular new flagship released in the second half of 2016. Samsung discontinuing the Galaxy Note 7 seems to have surprisingly benefited… Go To Full Article

USPS made an ornament that displays package tracking updates

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Shipping presents to loved ones during the busy holiday months can be a stressful endeavor, but the US Postal Service is testing something new this year that puts a seasonal spin on the task. Officially called "The Most Wonderful Ornament,"… Go To Full Article

Toughpower Grand RGB PSUs are colorful and affordable

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Thermaltake loves to add RGB LEDs to computer parts. The company already offers a power supply with an RGB LED-illuminated fan inside it, but it's now bringing rainbow-lit PSUs to a more affordable price point with its new Toughpower Grand… Go To Full Article

ZOTAC Launches GeForce GTX 1070 Mini for Mini-ITX PCs

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ZOTAC has added a small form-factor video card based on NVIDIA’s GeForce GTX 1070 GPU to its lineup of products. The graphics adapter is designed for Mini-ITX PCs and will be the second product of such kind on the market… Go To Full Article

Huawei unveils new Honor Magic smartphone

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5-incher with curved body and rear dual-camera setup Huawei has unveiled its love for curves by announcing the new Honor Magic smartphone, with 5.09-inch AMOLED QHD screen, curved glass front and back, Kirin 950 SoC and rear… Go To Full Article

'Civilization VI' adds Poland to the fray

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Civilization VI was rightly lauded as a return to form for Firaxis following the unfortunate diversion that was Beyond Earth. But, as you'd expect from the first iteration of a complex 4X strategy game, things haven't been perfect. An update… Go To Full Article

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