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Researchers made a battery out of trash

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:37 AM PDT

Pursuing more efficient sources of renewable energy has led to many iterations of the battery. But researchers just brought a really interesting new version to the table, one made from potassium ions and trash.

The Moto E4 Plus offers a huge battery without a huge price tag

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:16 AM PDT

Slowly but surely, Lenovo's Motorola is updating all of its major smartphone lines. We got the refreshed Moto Gs while traipsing around at MWC, the Moto Z2 Play just recently broke cover, and now we have a new pair of low-cost Moto E4s to consider.

What we're listening to in June

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 09:00 AM PDT

We spend every minute of the working day bringing you news, reviews and features on every aspect of technology. Like everyone else, though, we also use tech outside of work hours. Last month we launched a new series about the gadgets we use every day...

Watch Bethesda's E3 2017 event in under 8 minutes

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:39 AM PDT

Bethesda took just over a half hour to reveal all of its news at E3 2017, but you don't have to sit through the entire ordeal to catch up on all of the announcements. We've compiled a clip that will bring you up to speed in under eight minutes. How's...

Microsoft's Xbox controllers are more customizable than ever

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:17 AM PDT

Like the idea of customizing a controller in the Xbox Design Lab, but wish you could add a little more flair or (gasp) practical features? You just got your wish. Microsoft has added a slew of new customization options, including four new main colors...

Wearhaus 'social' earbuds share music with your gym buddies

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 08:00 AM PDT

Wearhaus' Arc social headphones are clever: you can share a new song with your friends without asking them to plug in or borrow your gear. However, not everyone can use over-ear cans -- you aren't about to bring the Arc on a run just to broadcast a f...

Scientists have just created the thinnest magnet ever

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:42 AM PDT

In 2004, scientists made headlines when they constructed graphene, a layer of carbon that is so thin it's considered to be two-dimensional -- just one atom thick. Since then, 2D insulators, semiconductors and superconductors have followed, and now th...

Lyft teams up with Jaguar to test autonomous cars

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:21 AM PDT

There's a lot of reasons for the folks at Lyft to be happy, and not all of them involve schadenfreude about what's going down across the street. The ride-sharing company recently scored a further $600 million in investment, $25 million of which came...

Watch Microsoft's Xbox One X reveal in 14 minutes

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:02 AM PDT

After months of teasing it's fancy new console, Microsoft officially revealed Project Scorpio... er, the Xbox One X here at E3 2017. The company packed a nearly two-hour event with specs, availability info and a ton of games. If you missed any the bi...

Essential phone is exclusive to America’s 4th biggest carrier

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 06:31 AM PDT

Essential's PH-1, the premium handset from Andy Rubin, will only be available on America's fourth biggest mobile network. USA Today broke the news after an interview with Essential's Niccolo de Masi, who said that the device would be a carrier exclus...

Sharp says its US TVs are 'shoddily manufactured'

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 06:03 AM PDT

Sharp has been selling TVs in the US since 1970s, so it was pretty shocking when it sold its US name rights to Chinese manufacturer Hisense for a mere $27.8 million. That seemed like an especially pitiful sum after Foxconn purchased Sharp for $3.5 bi...

Chinese bike rental giants eye the UK as next battleground

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 05:25 AM PDT

London's for-hire 'Boris bikes' have been cruising the capital's streets for nearly seven years now, while similar projects operate in other parts of the country. Two Chinese companies believe there's still room for more innovative bike rental scheme...

Trappist-1 planets may have formed from chunks of melting ice

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 05:03 AM PDT

After its discovery, Trappist-1 instantly became one of the most interesting stars in the Milky Way, with seven Earth-sized planets including three in the life-supporting "habitable zone." But, why did the planets form in such uniform Earth-like size...

iPad Pro 10.5 review: Where execution and ambition meet

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 04:00 AM PDT

Never mind that Apple keeps updating its notebooks and desktops -- Tim Cook once said the iPad represented the future of personal computing. That was one year ago, when the company revealed the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, and he seemed to mean it. Of course,...

The Morning After: Monday, June 12th 2017

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 03:00 AM PDT

Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to Monday, and the beginning of a very busy week in gaming news. While you can expect the usual mix of Gear, Entertainment and Tomorrow reports, E3 2017 has kicked off, and that means all of gaming's big...

Secret's saga ends as its creators head to Postmates

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:02 AM PDT

The years-long drama surrounding Secret is coming to an end. Postmates has hired Secret founder David Byttow and his teammate, Ben South Lee, shutting down their publishing platform Bold (and plans for a Secret revival) in the process. Byttow will...

Comcast might have to pay TiVo after losing a patent dispute

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:04 AM PDT

Comcast may be feeling a twinge of regret for hyping its X1 set-top boxes to the Moon and back. TiVo has won an International Trade Commission dispute accusing Comcast and its hardware partners (Arris and Technicolor) of violating patents through the...

EA and FIFA plan their most ambitious eSports competition yet

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:02 PM PDT

FIFA's Interactive World Cup has been been growing in stature over the years, and its next eSports competition promises to be the most ambitious yet: the organization and EA have unveiled plans for the "largest ever" FIFA competition (using FIFA 18,...

The ‘Quake Champions’ beta opens to everyone on PC today

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:58 PM PDT

Bethesda just announced that its reboot of the original eSport, Quake Champions has entered public beta today. That means anyone with a PC capable enough to run the fast-paced shooter should be able to jump in and start playing right this instant. Mo...

‘Wolfenstein’ returns with ‘The New Colossus’ on October 27th

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:57 PM PDT

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus was hardly a secret. The much-anticipated sequel to The New Order and The Old Blood was teased at the start of Bethesda's E3 press conference last year, and all but confirmed by BJ Blazkowicz voice actor Brian Bloom l...

'Dishonored' is getting its first standalone assassination

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:56 PM PDT

There's a new Dishonored game coming, but it's not Dishonored 3 or DLC for last year's entry. Instead, Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is a completely separate title coming on September 15th. The game's announcement at Bethesda's E3 shindig left Di...

'Zelda' and the Master Sword come to 'Skyrim' on Switch this fall 

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:41 PM PDT

When Nintendo used The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to tease it's new hybrid portable game console, a lot of us were left confused. Sure, portable Skyrim sounds great, but is it enough to get gamers to buy the game for a second, or even third time? No? Ho...

'The Evil Within 2' will ramp up the scares October 13th

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:38 PM PDT

The Evil Within 2 exists and you'll be able to play it across Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC on October 13th -- Friday the 13th, that is. The series comes from Shinji Mikami, the director of the original Resident Evil and Resident Evil 4, the latter...

Step inside the Commonwealth in ‘Fallout 4’ on HTC Vive this October

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:38 PM PDT

VR is all the rage these days and Bethesda is offering more immersive views of two of its popular games in 2017. One of those is Fallout 4, and the title is making the leap to HTC Vive this fall. At E3 last year, Bethesda revealed that both Fallout a...

Watch Bethesda's E3 2017 event live right here at midnight ET

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 08:43 PM PDT

When it comes to E3 press conferences, Bethesda is kind of a wild card. The company is the steward to iconic franchises like The Elder Scrolls, Dishonored and Doom, but it's press conference is often something of a surprise. The company has a habit o...

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Path of Exile - Grinding Gear & the CBT Launch of The Fall of Oriath

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 07:00 AM PDT

Last week marked a huge moment for Path of Exile with the launch of the closed beta for The Fall of Oriath expansion. We had a chance to snag a few team members for a chat about launching the CBT. See what they had to say!

- Creation Club for Fallout 4 & Skyrim Special Edition E3 Announce Trailer

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:21 AM PDT

Bethesda revealed the Creation Club, a new way for creators to work with and make new mods for both Skyrim and Fallout 4. It will be available for PlayStation 4, XBox One and PC later in Summer 2017.

- The Elder Scrolls: Legends is Expanding with Heroes of Skyrim

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:16 AM PDT

During last night's Bethesda press conference ahead of today's E3 opening, it was revealed that Elder Scrolls Legends will be expanding soon with the Heroes of Skyrim addition.

- Skyrim Switch Official E3 Trailer

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:15 AM PDT

Skyrim is coming to Nintendo Switch, complete with Zelda themes and motion controls and amiibo support As one of the world's most beloved RPGs, it's going to provide an entirely new experience to a new generation of players or to grizzled veterans alike.

Elder Scrolls Online - Morrowind Stars in E3 2017 Trailer

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 02:06 AM PDT

Bethesda trotted out a pretty new trailer for Elder Scrolls Online: Morrowind. It's an accolades trailer of sorts with fan reactions and some pretty images from the expansion. Check it out and let us know what you think!

Fallout 4 - Take on the Commonwealth in VR Starting in October

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 09:12 PM PDT

Bethesda revealed that Fallout 4 is coming to virtual reality in October. Players will be able to take on the Commonwealth using HTC Vive. The trailer gives a brief preview of how it will all look and it's a totally different way to play the game.

- Anthem Official Gameplay Reveal

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 05:04 PM PDT

Bioware has taken the wraps off of Anthem, the first new IP from the company in years. You are a "freelancer" out to explore the unknown and to protect humanity. The video shows off a bunch of first-person game play action and...it's gorgeous.

Sea of Thieves - Ready to Set Sail in Early 2018

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 04:15 PM PDT

During today's Microsoft E3 press conference, Rare announced that Sea of Thieves will finally be ready to set sail in early 2018. It will be available for both PC Windows 10 and XBox One.

Black Desert Online - Headed to XBox One, Playable on XBox One X in Early 2018

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 04:04 PM PDT

During today's Microsoft E3 press conference, it was announced that Black Desert Online will be heading to XBox One in early 2018. Players on XBox One X, Microsoft's official name for its next gen console, will have 4K support as well. Microsoft also announced that BDO will be an XBOX exclusive title, though it could arrive on other platforms over time.

- This Week at Game Space - June 11th

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:18 AM PDT

GameSpace is our little corner of the internet where we can post news and reviews of games that we play outside the MMO genre. Each week, we'll be bringing you the wrap-up of the week's reviews and editorials about other games that might just catch your fancy. See what happened This Week at GameSpace.com!

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Bethesda Presentation at E3 – Wolfenstein II, Doom VFR And More

Posted: 12 Jun 2017 01:10 AM PDT

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Bethesda Presentation at E3 – Wolfenstein II, Doom VFR And More

Bethesda took part in E3 2017 conference and presented a variety of games. You can find out more on the official site.

The Evil Within 2:

The game is a sequel to 2014’s Survival Horror title The Evil Within. Players will take on a role of Sebastian Castellanos. He is trying to save his daughter, Lily, whom he believed he lost years ago. The Evil Within 2 will launch worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on Friday the 13th in October 2017.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

America, 1961. Your assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. Despite the setback, the Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka "Terror-Billy," member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity's last hope for liberty. Only you have the guts, guns, and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus will release on October 27, 2017 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider

Dishonored: Death of the Outsider is a standalone adventure. The notorious Billie Lurk makes her return . Reuniting with her mentor – the legendary assassin Daud – Billie will explore the dark underbelly of Karnaca in order to pull off the ultimate assassination: kill the Outsider.

DOOM VFR

If you flinched the first time you saw a meaty Mancubus charging at you in last year's critically acclaimed DOOM, wait till you get up close and even more personal with rampaging demons in DOOM VFR. DOOM VFR is a new virtual reality game from legendary developer id Software, coming to PlayStation VR and VIVE platforms.

Fallout 4 VR

With the power of VR, you'll be able to get up-close-and-personal with the dangers of a post-apocalyptic world as you fight for survival. Featuring new combat, crafting and building systems fully reimagined for VR – including VR-enhanced V.A.T.S. – Fallout 4 VR isn't just a jaunt through the Wasteland, it's the entire game. The whole world is fully explorable. That includes hundreds of locations, characters and quests. This is your opportunity to step into the Wasteland and experience Fallout 4 in a whole new way.

Creation Club for Fallout 4 & Skyrim Special Edition

Your favorite worlds just got a little bit bigger. Creation Club is a collection of all-new content for both Fallout 4 and Skyrim. It features new items, abilities, and gameplay created by Bethesda Games Studios and outside development partners including the best community creators. Creation Club content is fully curated and compatible with the main game and official add-ons.

You can also check out Skyrim Switch trailer here!

Bethesda Presentation at E3 – Wolfenstein II, Doom VFR And More
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Skyrim Switch Will Have Motion Controls

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 11:09 PM PDT

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Skyrim Switch Will Have Motion Controls

Skyrim Switch – Official E3 Trailer

During the E3 2017 conference, Bethesda Softworks presented a new trailer for Nintendo Switch version of the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. The video showed off support of amiibo and motion controls for combat. Players will also be able to use their Joy-Cons for the joy of lockpicking. You can find out more about the game on the official site as well as check out the trailer above.

Take down enemies with the Master Sword, protect yourself with the Hylian Shield or look heroic in the Champion's Tunic. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for the Nintendo Switch also includes all official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn. Plus tap other compatible amiibo to gain additional loot including those from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild series, 30th Anniversary – The Legend of Zelda series, Super Smash Bros. series, and The Legend of Zelda series.

Skyrim Switch Will Have Motion Controls
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Psychonauts in The Rhombus of Ruin Gets Physical Edition

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 10:52 PM PDT

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Psychonauts in The Rhombus of Ruin Gets Physical Edition

Double Fine Productions announced the release of physical editions of Psychonauts in The Rhombus of Ruin for PlayStation VR.  You can purchase them at GameStop or Amazon as well as buy a digital version through PS Store.

What is Psychonauts?

The project is a first-person VR adventure puzzle game. Players take on a role of Raz, a young psyching. He is a fully fledged member of the elite group of international secret agents, the Psychonauts.

Gamers will see through Raz's eyes in first person, using his various psychic powers to affect the world, and solve puzzles. The power of Clairvoyance will allow players to see through the eyes of others, and explore the environment, whilst other abilities such as Telekinesis and Pyrokinesis will allow them to move things around with the power of their mind…or just set them on fire.

You can check out the Launch Trailer here.

Psychonauts in The Rhombus of Ruin Gets Physical Edition
Catherine Daro

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XBox One X is Microsoft’s Next-Gen Console ($499) – What We Know & What Games

Posted: 11 Jun 2017 04:02 PM PDT

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XBox One X is Microsoft’s Next-Gen Console ($499) – What We Know & What Games

During today’s E3 2017 press conference, Microsoft announced the XBox One X. It is the company’s next-gen console that will arrive on November 7th.

Here’s what we know so far about XBOX:

  • XBox One accessories and disks will work on it.
  • It comes packed with 6 teraflops of graphics power.
  • The console has been built with a custom graphics engine.
  • A unique liquid-cooled vapor chamber will keep things from heating up.
  • $499 price tag
Games Heading to XBOX

OK, folks, take a deep breath and let’s dive in to what games you can expect to find playable on XBOX.

Black Desert Online

At this time, BDO will be an XBOX-exclusive MMO, however that doesn’t rule it out for other platforms at a later date. The MMO will also be playable on XBox One, though 4K support is only for XBOX.

To celebrate today’s announcement, BDO devs have released a brand new trailer showing off its gorgeous game world in 4K and, boy, does it look good. Check it out below.

Rare’s Sea of Thieves

Another game that a lot of folks have been looking forward to is Rare’s pirate-themed Sea of Thieves. Developers took to the conference stage to show off a snip of game play in beautiful 4K. In addition, a release window has been set: Early 2018. Best work on that eye patch, matey!

Forza 7

According to the Microsoft Presentation, Forza 7 is the first game developed specifically for the XBOX. While made exclusively for XBOX, Forza 7 will be playable on XBox One as well as PC. The release date for XBox One and PC is October 3, however, theXBOX version only says “Holiday 2017”.

Metro: Exodus

The next game in the Metro series is simply called Metro: Exodus. It’s heading first to XBox One with “extra enhancements” for XBOX. According to Kotaku, it wasn’t specifically stated it is an XBOX-only title as most of the other games during the presentation did. It’s possible it will be released on other platforms as well.

Assassin’s Creed: Origins

The world’s worst kept secret was finally confirmed during the press event today: Assassin’s Creed: Origins is coming out on October 27th. Set in Egypt, players take the part of Ba Yek, an Egyptian sheriff. As always, players can expect a lot of sneaking around, hanging on the sides of buildings and some pretty amazing combat.

State of Decay 2

State of Decay 2 is coming to both XBox One and Windows 10 in spring 2018. The horror-zombie-themed sequel to State of Decay will come with three maps, each about the same size as the original.

Life Is Strange Before the Storm

Not necessarily specific to XBOX, the Life is Strange prequel is going to be enhanced for XBOX. It will take the stars of the original title back in time and will come out episodically. The first of the planned trilogy of chapters will be released on August 31st.

Minecraft Getting a MAJOR Graphics Overhaul

Microsoft is determined to wed all of the various Minecraft versions (except Sony, it seems). Part of that means that the aging game needs a major graphics overhaul, something that is actually happening! Called the “Super Duper Graphics Pack”, the update will be released this fall.

Dragonball Fighter Z

Not just for XBOX, Dragonball Fighter Z was announced during Microsoft’s presser. It’s coming out in 2018 and is being developed by Bandai Namco as well as Arc Systems.

Crackdown 3

Crackdown 3 is heading out to XBox One X on November 7th. It’s one of those “play anywhere games” that can be enjoyed on both XBox One and XBOX.

Ashen

Ashen is an action role-playing game is about a wanderer in search of a place to call home. There is no sun, and the only natural light comes from eruptions that cover the land in ash. This is a world where nothing lasts, no matter how tightly you cling to it. At its core, Ashen is about forging relationships. Players can guide those they trust to their camp — together, you might just stand a chance.

XBox One X is Microsoft’s Next-Gen Console ($499) – What We Know & What Games
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