General Gaming Article

General Gaming Article

Google to Build Six Additional Solar Plants

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 06:09 PM PST

In a bid to expand its commitment to sustainable energy, Google has announced plans to work on six additional solar power plants within the US. According to TechHive, this is the company's second largest investment on record at a whopping $80 million -- that's a hefty sum. 

The new plants will be located in Arizona and California and are said to generate enough power to light up over 17,000 homes -- that's 160 megawatts of electricity. This is only one of six Recurrent Energy projects that Google has snapped up, and it's set to become operational early next year. 

Google's a heavyweight when it comes to committing to renewable energy. You can check out the official blog post here for further commentary on the big investment. 

Blizzard Planning Diablo II System Maintenance, Ladder System Reset

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 03:28 PM PST

Diablo III has been out for some time, but that doesn't mean the rabid fanbase of its fantastic predecessor has died out. It's been nearly 13 years, but Diablo II is still very much alive and kicking, and Blizzard has planned some upcoming ladder system maintenance to allow new players a smoother transition into the classic dungeon crawler. Talk about dedication. 

The updates are set to go live on November 26th, which will trigger a complete reset of the ladder system. This ensures that all players are competing on an equal field, keeping things fair for veterans and newbies alike. 

Blizzard has announced that Diablo II's realms could be down for up to six hours while the maintenance is performed, but afterward if you've been itching to get started in ladder play, it'll be prime time for jumping in. 

Google Warns Users Against Driving While Using Google Glass in Updated Terms of Service

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 01:16 PM PST

Refraining from Google Glass use while driving might sound like common sense to most of us, but apparently it's something Google feels its consumers must be advised against. 

These are likely the same people who apply makeup and eat breakfast on the morning commute, so perhaps it wasn't such a bizarre move on Google's part after all, as the company has updated its terms of service this week with guidelines regarding road safety while using Glass. 

The altered terms of service (via PC World) are as such: 

"Some of our services are available on mobile devices. Do not use such services in a way that distracts you and prevents you from obeying traffic or safety laws."

Pretty self-explanatory, but we still have people texting and allowing other distractions to keep them from paying attention to the road ahead of them -- hopefully this might enlighten users a little more before they decide to engage in a number of internet-centric tasks while driving. 

Microsoft Optioning Filter for Offending Typists Over Skype

Posted: 16 Nov 2013 11:42 AM PST

Skype is extremely convenient for many of us, especially when it comes to communicating with friends without reliable phones or, well, phones at all. But it comes with its own set of frustrations, one of which Microsoft is hoping to eliminate in the future.

Reports via The Next Web and PC World confirm that Microsfot recently held a press conference in Stockholm, Sweden where the possibility of a typing filter could be introduced to Skype in the future. 

The technology, which would be similar to what's already used within Microsoft's Lync software, would stay alert and "listen" to sounds like the click-clack of typing, then filter it out in real time. How often is Skype used for business meetings where there's some dedicated note-taking going on? Exactly -- and that's why this move would prove so lucrative for Skype users in the future. 

Microsoft didn't give an official comment on the situation, but it's a no-brainer. No one wants to hear a cacophony of keys in the middle of a meeting, after all. 
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