Friday, August 26, 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a competent game in a confusing world and other top stories.

  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is a competent game in a confusing world

    In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, I am a second-class citizen in a world that once celebrated my existence. I am a dryly sardonic protector of the weak in a world controlled by corporate interests. I also have giant blades in my arms, have dedicated my life to fighting the Illuminati, and regularly pause during life-or-death missions in order to read my enemies’ email. The entire game hinges on being able to navigate these tensions: between pulp and serious social commentary, between pushing play..
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  • This incredible map has one very important purpose

    This incredible map has one very important purpose
    This incredible map has one very important purpose August 20, 2016 by Dan Taylor Leave a Comment Satellite imagery could help us end poverty by helping identify the areas that are hardest hit.This new map of the world is very enlightening to scientists, in that it helps them see what areas of the world are hardest hit by poverty — and that could be key in helping us eliminate poverty worldwide. This data is helping authorities track crop conditions, deforestation and, now, where poverty can be ..
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  • Apple and Google join 'strike force' to crack down on robocalls

    Apple and Google join 'strike force' to crack down on robocalls
    Apple and Google parent company Alphabet have joined a coalition of more than 30 tech companies and telecoms focused on combating automated phone calls, according to Reuters. Called the "Robocall Strike Force," the group is led by the Federal Communications Commission, which held its first hearing on the subject today in Washington, DC. Robocalls include both prerecorded messages from misleading phone numbers and automated text messages. The FCC is turning to companies like Apple, Alphabet, AT&..
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  • Apple just dropped iOS 10 beta 7 for developers and public testers

    Apple just dropped iOS 10 beta 7 for developers and public testers
    Apple keeps releasing new iOS 10 betas ahead of the final iOS 10 release in September. The company just issued the seventh beta for both developers and public beta testers — the public beta’s version number is one digit behind, so it’s public beta 6, but it’s the same version. Head over to the Settings app of your iPhone or iPad to update. There’s no sign of macOS, watchOS or tvOS updates, so it’s unclear whether Apple also plans to update these betas today. While things are starti..
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  • Lyft Is Seeking a Buyer, but Apple, Uber, GM and Others Aren't Interested

    Lyft Is Seeking a Buyer, but Apple, Uber, GM and Others Aren't Interested
    The company, which is the second-largest ride-hailing firm in the United States, has apparently approached Apple, Amazon, General Motors, Google, Uber, and Didi Chuxing concerning a potential sale, “sources familiar with the situation” told The New York Times (via AppleInsider). But, despite all that searching, the company was apparently unable to find a buyer. Lyft’s discussions were most serious with G.M., which is one of the ride-hailing company’s largest investors. Still, G.M. never made a..
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  • Best Buy Turns 50, But Will It Turn 60?

    Best Buy Turns 50, But Will It Turn 60?
    Image source: The Motley Fool. There's a pretty big sale taking place at Best Buy (NYSE:BBY) these days. The consumer electronics retailer kicked off a 50-hour sale last night, offering 50 different Black Friday-esque deals -- online and offline -- through Saturday night. The big markdowns are happening to celebrate Best Buy turning 50 years old. The original store opened on Aug. 22, 1966. A golden anniversary is as good a reason as any to host a massive sale this summer, and some will argue t..
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  • Facebook's Latest Assault On Snapchat Is Lifestage: An App For Teens, By A Teen

    Facebook's Latest Assault On Snapchat Is Lifestage: An App For Teens, By A Teen
    Facing increasing pressure from rival social networking service Snapchat, Facebook has launched yet another app in order to convince youngsters that its products are where it's at. The new app in question is Lifestage, which is essentially a video diary where users answer biographical questions about themselves. Rather than filling in answers with text, users record a small video snippet that others can view on the uploader's profile. There's one catch though: only people under the age of 21 ca..
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New T-Mobile, Sprint tout unlimited data plans as CEOs spar .Both Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump to speak at Cincinnati convention .
FC Cincinnati ties Richmond, keeps hold on 3rd place .11 things to do in & around Cincinnati today: Saturday, Aug. 13 .

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