Wednesday, 1 November 2017

Vodafone's paid zero-rating Passes are now available

Attention social media butterflies, chatterboxes and serial streamers: Vodafone Passes are now live. If you're catching up, Passes are Vodafone's take on a zero-rating scheme. Unlike Three and some other networks that help you preserve your precious...

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'Halo 5' Overtime update adds 4K and brings back Oddball

We knew Halo 5 was among the chosen titles due to get the 4K treatment for the Xbox One X, and now we know when the upgrade will land. Tomorrow, the Overtime update will bring with it the resolution bump, along with the return of fan-favorite Oddball...

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The Morning After: Wednesday, November 1st 2017

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. November is here, and Sony's pet robot is back. Before we play with Aibo, however, we're preparing for an afternoon news deluge. That includes Razer's 'biggest unveiling of the year,' as well as earnings reports...

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Bad weather knocks out Freeview TV across the UK

Having trouble with your Freeview TV service today? You're not alone. Hundreds of disgruntled TV watchers have taken to websites like DownDetector to register their frustrations with the platform, which has been experiencing intermittent signal acros...

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Former Windows, Office exec Julie Larson-Green leaves Microsoft

Veteran Microsoft exec Julie Larson-Green is leaving the tech giant to explore new opportunities. During her almost 25 year stint at the company, Larson-Green really did see it all, making her way from Windows software to Xbox and Surface hardware. A...

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Brazil softens ride-hailing bill after talks with Uber

It sounds like Dara Khosrowshahi's willingness to compromise with local authorities worked for Uber in Brazil. The ride-hailing firm's new chief has successfully convinced Brazilian officials to get rid of the strictest rules in the country's propose...

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An algorithm could identify suicidal feelings based on brain scans

It's difficult to identify whether or not someone is feeling suicidal by asking. According to studies, roughly 80 percent of those who go through with the act denied feeling suicidal the last time they spoke to a mental health care expert. However, A...

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