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After Hours: Wi-Fi 6, KaiOS developers, OnePlus TV has Alexa, more

September 18, 2019
To kick off the new week we had, if you can imagine, more Pixel leaks, but also a bunch of news regarding Android TV, Wear OS, and finally a date for the Pixel 4 event. Alongside that, however, other stories include Wi-Fi 6, KaiOS, and more. About After Hours: In this daily roundup, we cover some of the more minor stories regarding Android and…
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Fortnite adds cross-platform voice chat based on Houseparty

September 18, 2019
Fortnite today added cross-platform voice chat, a feature that lets friends talk even if they’re not currently playing the game. Party Hub, which is available in the game’s mobile apps, lets you see which of your friends are online and start audio conversations with…
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Nintendo is holding an online 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' tournament this Sunday

September 18, 2019
Top-tier Mario Kart 8 Deluxe players better limber up with some thumb exercises. Nintendo has announced a North American online tournament which will take place on Nintendo’s Switch Online service from 1 PM to 11 PM ET on September 22nd. The top eight racers will take home prizes of 2,500 Gold Points ($25). Open to all skill levels, the tournament itself is a series of 24, 150cc-level…
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When two big streamers ditched Twitch, Fortnite suffered too

September 18, 2019
If you visit Twitch right now and click on the Browse tab, you’ll see a constantly updated list of the most popular games on the site. As I’m writing this, there’s a conspicuous absence from the big three: Fortnite. And its absence may be because two key streamers aren’t on Twitch. According to the metrics site Twitch Tracker, Fortnite dropped from pole position, where it had been holding…
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Google adds Data Saver to Android TV starting in India

September 18, 2019
Amid a slew of Android TV developments over the weekend, Google is announcing one more. In India, Android-powered set-top devices are adding a Data Saver to reduce usage and extend watch time, as well as a handful of related features. This functionality comes as Android…
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Nintendo's SNES-style Switch controllers are now available

September 18, 2019
Been pining for Nintendo’s SNES-styled Switch controller ever since it was announced alongside the arrival of SNES games on the platform? You now have the chance to get them. Nintendo has started taking orders for the retro $30 gamepad, with the first orders shipping on September 18th. As with the NES pads, you can’t just buy one out of curiosity. You’ll have to be a Switch…
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