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The ‘Link’s Awakening’ remake could be the start of something special

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I never beat The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, but not for lack of trying. It's one of my favorite entries in the Zelda series, and I played it over and over as a kid. I got stuck on the same bit every time, one puzzle I couldn't get past…. …

The ‘Link’s Awakening’ remake could be the start of something special

‘Super Mario Maker 2’ hits the Switch this June

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It took its sweet time, but Super Mario Maker is coming to Nintendo Switch! Far from a port, this is a bonafide sequel, Super Mario Maker 2. Details are scant, but from the brief trailer Nintendo showed during its Nintendo Direct presentation, we not… …

‘Super Mario Maker 2’ hits the Switch this June

What’s on TV: ‘Far Cry,’ ‘Crackdown 3’ and ‘Umbrella Academy’

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This week is a big one for streaming platforms, as Amazon premieres its documentary series uncovering the truth surrounding Lorena Bobbitt, and Netflix presents the first season of its comic book adaptation The Umbrella Academy. For gamers, Crackdown… …

Epix is the latest TV holdout to launch a streaming video service

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Epix has been one of the TV industry's more conservative outlets. Where HBO, Showtime and other premium services launched stand-alone streaming services a while ago, Epix has insisted that you subscribe to a TV package to sample its wares. Now, howev… …

Fitbit’s latest tracker is only available through your work or insurance

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Fitbit has quietly released a new activity tracker, but don't expect to buy one yourself — if anything, it'll be issued to you. The company's new Inspire is a fitness band intended for companies that plan to issue wearables en masse, whether it's y… …

Networked freezers at grocery stores are vulnerable to hacking

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Security researchers at Safety Detective revealed vulnerabilities in the temperature control systems found in freezers that could allow an attacker to hijack the devices and destroy its contents. The security hole, which stems from weak passwords, af… …

Intel’s multi-angle cameras come to three Premier League soccer stadiums

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Intel's work in sports can be found across the world's best leagues, from the MLB, NBA and NFL in the US to Spain's La Liga soccer tournament. Over the past few years, it has been trying to make games more immersive for fans, using camera technologie… …

Nuance’s AI uses real interactions to make chat bots smarter

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Many high profile brands and companies have a customer service chat bot function on their website. Indeed, some research suggests that by 2020 conversational AI will be the main go-to for customer support in large organizations. But as the current te… …

Stem cell breakthrough could help cure type 1 diabetes

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Scientists have edged one step closer to a major treatment for (and possibly cure for) type 1 diabetes. A UCSF team has claimed it's the first to turn human stem cells into the mature, insulin-producing cells that type 1 patients don't have. The ke… …

Panasonic S1 and S1R hands-on: Feature-packed full-frame cameras

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Panasonic has officially barged into the full-frame mirrorless fight by launching two new cameras. The S1 is a 24.2-megapixel camera mainly targeting video shooters, while the 47.3-megapixel S1R is for portrait, landscape and other types of high-… …

Panasonic S1 and S1R hands-on: Feature-packed full-frame cameras

Puma wants to let you try its new Fi self-lacing shoes

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With the upcoming release of Nike's $350 Adapt BB, self-lacing shoes are set to become more commonplace, and Puma isn't about to let its rival take all the credit. After all, the German company showed off its own self-lacing sneaker, the Autodi… …

Puma wants to let you try its new Fi self-lacing shoes

Huawei MateBook 13 review: An uninspiring MacBook Air clone

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Huawei's MateBook series of laptops seriously impressed last year. The MateBook X and X Pro were surprisingly popular among tech journalists, offering powerful performance, gorgeous displays and comfortable keyboards squeezed into MacBook-like… …

Huawei MateBook 13 review: An uninspiring MacBook Air clone

Apple may be working on a game subscription service

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Apple could be joining the likes of Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo and EA in launching its own games subscription service. It opened talks with developers over the last few months about such an option, according to Cheddar. …

Apple may be working on a game subscription service

When esports blew up, DDR moved to the suburbs

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Even in a packed arcade, David Maiman stands out from the crowd. He's wearing a black T-shirt with multicolor DDR arrows darting across the front, his long, dark hair curling down to his shoulders. As he walks into his local arcade in suburban Long I… …

When esports blew up, DDR moved to the suburbs

GMC’s next Sierra HD pickup can see through trailers

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GMC has unveiled its 2020 Sierra Heavy Duty pickup truck, which packs in 445 horsepower and a 10-speed transmission — along with plenty of tech, of course. It offers 15 camera views, including a transparent trailer view that lets you see what's behi… …

GMC’s next Sierra HD pickup can see through trailers