Today's Top Stories
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6 New Google Pixel 3 Features Also Coming to Pixel 2
Even if you’re still rocking an older Pixel phone, you’re getting some new goodies when the Pixel 3
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Instagram Using Machine Learning to Combat Bullying
The Facebook-owned social network said it's now using machine learning technology to 'proactively detect bullying in photos and their captions.' Posts flagged by the technology are sent to Instagram's human moderators for review.
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Hands On With the Razer Phone 2
The new Razer Phone 2 pumps out maximum performance for gaming and promises to have a better camera than the last model.
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Hands On With the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL
The new Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL phones look like they have really excellent cameras. We got to take an early look at them.
By Sascha Segan -
Instagram founders departure will have little impact on Instagram’s growth
Yuval Ben-Itzhak, CEO, Socialbakers comments on why Instagram's growth path won't change in the slightest
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Changing the Game with Sports Analytics
Alaa Youssef, Managing Director of SAS Middle East tells us how football clubs can use data analytics to change the way they play.
By Pcmag Staff -
What is GDPR and why do we need it ?
With the European Union’s long-awaited privacy laws now in force, Joao Sousa from Delta Partners, discusses the impact on the TMD industry
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What Intel's New Processor Line Means for Desktop Buyers
It's a very broad and powerful lineup, but with increased segmentation comes increased complication, and it's going to be harder for most people to determine which processor makes the most sense for their applications.
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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Buys Anti-Cheat Startup Kamu
Epic Games already uses Kamu's solution to fight Fortnite cheaters. In a statement, Epic Games Founder and CEO Tim Sweeney said 'Kamu's team and tools have been key to building a vibrant Fortnite multiplayer experience that's fair for all players.'
By Angela Moscaritolo -
Hearthstone Fall Championship Kicks Off This Week
The fall championship for the competitive collectible card game Hearthstone kicks off this thursday
By Vincent Peter -
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
Divinity: Original Sin II is one of the finest RPGs ever made on PC, and now it's available to console players as well
By Vincent Peter
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Microsoft Pauses Buggy Windows 10 Update That's Deleting Files
'We have paused the rollout of the Windows 10 October 2018 Update (version 1809)* for all users as we investigate isolated reports of users missing some files after updating,' Redmond wrote in a Saturday update on its support page.
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Google Pixel 3 Rumor Roundup: Everything We Know So Far
We probably won't see the Google Pixel 3 until early October, but the rumor mill is already churning with reports about its size, features, and other perks.
By Chandra Steele -
Google+ to Shut Down Following Bug That Exposed 500K Profiles
Google said the decision makes sense given that very few people actively use Google+, but the Wall Street Journal says it comes after Google tried to keep a lid on a user data bug.
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Google: Third-Party Apps Must Stop Scanning Gmail for Ad Targeting
The new restrictions, which go into effect on Jan. 9, ban developers of Gmail add-ons from using your email data for any internet-based advertising or handing it off to marketing firms. They also restrict when developers can let their employees read your email data.
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Microsoft Project xCloud Brings Xbox Games to Phones, PCs
The idea behind Project xCloud is to make it possible for people to play games on demand with anyone they want, on any device – regardless of whether it's a PC, console, or smartphone. Redmond is currently testing Project xCloud and expects to launch public trials next year.
By Angela Moscaritolo -
Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 Pro DX
The Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 Pro DX is a bright, sharp, ultra-wide lens for Canon and Nikon systems, but a noisy focus motor makes it less than ideal for video.
By Jim Fisher
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How to Play Games on an Old, Low-End PC
Are you a gamer but have a low-spec PC on your hands? There are ways to tweak settings so that you can actually play modern games on your old, crappy machine.
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Amazon 'Skill Connections' Let Alexa Skills Work Together
Skill Connections lets two different Alexa skills work together to make your life easier. A skill that sells show tickets, for instance, might let you also book an Uber to the theater.
By Angela Moscaritolo
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Instagram founders departure will have little impact on Instagram’s growth
Yuval Ben-Itzhak, CEO, Socialbakers comments on why Instagram's growth path won't change in the slightest
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Uber to Pay $148 Million for Failing to Disclose Breach
Uber has agreed to pay $148 million for its belated reporting of a 2016 data breach, which impacted 57 million users. Uber must also hire a third party to 'regularly' assess its data-security efforts.
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Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
Dragon Quest XI is the latest entry in the Dragon Quest series that takes the genre back to its retro roots, while still bringing in plenty of modern gameplay and aesthetics
