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HTC Vive Cosmos hands-on: VR never looked so good

September 12, 2019
In 2016, HTC revealed the Vive VR headset to the world. In the years since, HTC has released several versions, like the Vive Pro, Vive Pro Eye and the standalone Vive Focus and Vive Focus Plus (for developers and businesses). Now it’s ready to launch a brand-new headset aimed at consumers: the Vive Cosmos. It costs $699, which includes a trial subscription to Viveport Infinity; you’ll…
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MobileNews

Hands-on with Assistant Ambient mode for Android devices [Video]

September 12, 2019
At IFA 2019, Lenovo unveiled two new Android tablets that include the new Assistant Ambient mode as standard, which enabled us to go hands-on with the new mode. You’re probably aware that Google loves to make things more than once. This, naturally, leads us to Assistant Ambient Mode — a fresh take on turning your Android smartphone or tablet into a basic Google Nest Hub or Smart Display when…
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GamingNews

World of Warcraft is dominating Twitch because Fortnite streamers are desperate for change

September 11, 2019
Fortnite fans perusing Twitch for their favorite streamers to watch have been running into an issue for the past couple of weeks: almost all of the biggest names in the community are playing a different game. It’s not a battle royale title or even a competitive multiplayer game; it’s a largely cooperative fantasy RPG that came out 15 years ago. Maybe you’ve heard the name before: World of…
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MobileNews

Comment: This is Google’s year to target iPhone upgraders with Pixel 4

September 11, 2019
More than every other major Android flagship, the Google Pixel has targeted iPhone buyers. In comparison to the rest of the Android space, the company has focused heavily on user experience over gimmicks, aesthetics over spec sheets. Its success in actually converting people away from Apple’s walled garden has been limited at best, but Pixel 4 year might pose a unique opportunity… If you…
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