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Microsoft Corp. has unveiled the world's most powerful console, Xbox One X (formerly code-named “Project Scorpio”), and its largest and most diverse games lineup in E3 history. Broadcast for the first time in 4K UHD on Mixer, Xbox showcased a record 42 games in its briefing, including 22 with console exclusivity from creators large and small. Coming to all Xbox
Electronic Arts (EA) is offering video game players the ability to play some of EA's games, for free, between now and June 18, 2017. They are doing this in response to the support for Play to Give, which focuses on the importance of inclusion (and raises money for charities). EA explains it this way: All of you – our many millions of
The third annual Running of the Trolls took place on June 10, 2017. The event takes place inside World of Warcraft. The purpose is to raise money for a good cause – The Trevor Project. It's always awesome when people who play video games get together in an effort to help others. The Running of the Trolls was inspired by another
Amazon is offering Prime at a reduced cost for people who are receiving government assistance and who use an EBT card. Customers who qualify can get Prime benefits for $5.99 per month. Amazon is doing this to make Prime more accessible. Customers who have an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card can qualify for the discounted membership. Membership includes Prime Video,
Google has created curriculum that can be used by educators and parents to teach their kids how to make smart decisions online. It is called “Be Internet Awesome”, and it aims to teach children the fundamentals of digital citizenship and safety so they can explore the online world with confidence. “Be Internet Awesome” focuses on five fundamentals in “The Internet Code of
Pokémon GO has announced several fun events that players can participate in. One is a limited-time event focused on specific types of Pokémon. The rest are events that will take place at specific locations around the world. The Solstice Event will begin on June 13, 2017. It is an in-game event that features both Fire-type Pokémon and Ice-type Pokémon. Players
Very late recording of the show tonight folks thus no show notes, would not normally do this to you but I started the show at 10pm and have been putting in some incredibly long days. Get your Todd Cochrane Signature Edition Podcaster Pro! Limited Quantities My New Personal YouTube Channel Geek News Central Facebook Page. Download the Audio Show File
Confirmed! OnePlus are launching their new flagship (killer?) on 20th June. As per usual for OnePlus, it will be an online event, though there's no VR this time. Set your alarms for Tuesday, 20th June at 1700 BST, 1800 CEST,1900 EEST,1200 EDT. There's more info on the OnePlus 5 launch page. Looks like there are going to be some OnePlus 5
Big news day coming out of the Apple WWDC conference. I cover all the highlights and give you my expert analysis. Quick on the road show so strap in it comes fast and furious. Get your Todd Cochrane Signature Edition Podcaster Pro below. Get your Todd Cochrane Signature Edition Podcaster Pro! Limited Quantities My New Personal YouTube Channel Geek News
It's rare that a week goes by without a press release dropping into my mailbox extolling the virtues of a new smartphone case - it's stronger, it's slimmer, it's sexier, it's sportier. Needless to say, they rarely feature on GNC. This week, I got a release for a smelly...sorry...scented smartphone case, which was a first for me so I guess it's worth
The US Gov't will now start doing a Social Examination of some folks requesting a Visa to visit the US. They will ask for all Social media handles you have had for the past five years, cleaning up your social account may not be enough as they may be employing their own go back machine. Details on that and my
I'm lucky enough to live in a small commuter village here in Northern Ireland. If I look out my window, I can see cows munching the grass in a neighbouring field. Many people aren't this fortunate, and live close to major roads with higher levels of pollution. I think we're all aware of the increase in asthma and allergies in
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