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Atari disputes reports that its retro-inspired console is doomed

Atari put out a lengthy development update for the Atari VCS console earlier this week, on the same day that The Register reported that the project is experiencing significant difficulties. One source with knowledge of the project reportedly described it as a “shit show,” and the console is reportedly shaping up to be more of a Linux PC than a dedicated games console. Atari’s post…
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Issa Rae is Google Assistant's newest celebrity voice

The long-promised John Legend voice eventually landed on Google Assistant back in April, now we’ve got the next celebrity voice offering in the form of the brilliant actress, writer and producer, Issa Rae. Just say, “Hey Google, talk like Issa,” or switch…
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Steam will soon let you play local multiplayer games over the internet

Steam is preparing to launch a new “Remote Play Together” feature, which will let you play local multiplayer games over the internet with friends “as though they were in the same room.” Valve announced the new functionality to developers via the Steamworks website, before PC Gamer reported its existence publicly. The new feature is planned for release in beta in the week of October…
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‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ on PC will support 4K and HDR

When Rockstar Games announced last week that Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to PC on November 5th, the studio said the new release would include a variety of enhancements. Now that game is available to pre-order, Rockstar has detailed those improvements. To start, you can expect support for both 4K and HDR, in addition to support for multi-monitor setups, widescreen resolutions and frame…
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MobileNews

Volvo is using native Android Auto in its electric XC40 SUV

Google has been pushing Android Auto as a native option for infotainment systems with some carmakers, and Volvo has several with the platform. Today, the company has confirmed that its upcoming Volvo XC40 EV will be using native Android Auto. Reported by our colleagues…
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Germany synagogue shooter livestreamed attack on Twitch

Unfortunately, mass shooters are still livestreaming their attacks. Twitch has confirmed to CNBC that the shooter who attacked a synagogue in Halle, Germany was broadcasting the murders on its service. The company has pulled the 35-minute clip and reiterated its “zero-tolerance” policies against hate and violence, adding that it would ban anyone trying to repost the material. The…
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