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2018-09-27 07:04:24 Life is Strange 2 begins on a high note
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Goodbye Max and Chloe, hello Sean and Daniel.

Life is Strange garnered a devout fan-following during its first season in part due to its characters, which is why it was such a shock that developer Dontnod chose to forego a direct sequel and instead opted to turn the franchise into an anthology of sorts. This decision was a point of contention within the community, but as Dontnod proved once again in the first episode of Life is Strange 2, the studio is in top form when it's allowed to spread its wings.





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2018-09-27 07:03:56 Here's all the coolest new stuff in VR from Oculus Connect 5
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Here's all the major stuff that we learned from Oculus Connect 5 in San Jose.

Oculus has had a year to make advancements with its VR platform, and it's all been shown off at Oculus Connect 5. If you missed the keynote speech, I've put together a list of all the big stuff that has the VR world atwitter.

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2018-09-27 07:02:20 How much life can you get out of Dell's Inspiron 15 7000 battery?
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Best answer: There are two different batteries available with the Dell Inspiron 15 7000 based on what type of display you choose. The FHD display comes with a three-cell 42Wh battery that should realistically last between five and seven hours of regular usage, while the four-cell 56Wh battery with the 4K display should realistically last about three to five hours of regular usage.

Dell: Inspiron 15 7000 (7570) (From $800)

What affects battery life?



Like most Dell laptops, there are different configurations available for the Inspiron 15 7570. They range from 8th Gen Intel Core i5-8250U processor (CPU) models with no discrete graphics (GPU) and a 15.6-inch FHD display (touch also available), up to Intel Core i7-8550U CPU models with an NVIDIA MX130 discrete GPU and 15.6-inch 4K touch display. Both CPUs have a 15W thermal design point (TDP), meaning they'll both suck up about the same average amount of power. Where battery life really differs is in the GPU and display choice.... Open / Comment

2018-09-27 07:01:20 Game controllers, mechanical keyboards, and more are discounted today
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Whether you're looking for new tech gear or household items, we've got you covered.



We found plenty of great deals today that include big discounts on the Nintendo Switch Pro controller, a microscope, a Logitech mechanical keyboard, and more!



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2018-09-27 07:00:19 Dirt Rally 2.0 skids onto Xbox One and PC next year
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Dirt Rally is back with a bang.

Dirt Rally is a popular racing game which exclusively tackles driving in tricky conditions. Dirt Rally came out last year and since then many gamers have been clamoring for a sequel. Today, developer Codemasters announced Dirt Rally 2.0. The game will launch on Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4 on February 26, 2019. So far, only Xbox One X enhancements have been confirmed.

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2018-09-27 06:59:23 Hands-on with the slick new Surface Hub 2 and Windows Core OS
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The new Surface Hub 2 brings more than a new form factor. It also offers a new take on Windows and collaboration.

This week at Microsoft Ignite, I had the chance to go hands-on with the new Surface Hub 2S and Surface Hub 2X. I was able to touch them, ask questions, and find out a little more about the upcoming collaborative display from Microsoft. Surface Hub 2S and Surface Hub 2X are two very interesting devices, if only because they're almost the same device — the only real difference between them is software.

Before we dive into the software, however, let's talk a bit more about that hardware. This was the first time I had seen a Surface Hub 2 up close, and unfortunately, we were not allowed to take photos or video of the devices. I can describe them to you, though: they are fantastic. You'll find a USB-C port on all four sides of the Surface Hub 2 so that you can plug in Surface Hub 2 peripherals like a webcam, fingerprint reader, and possibly other accessories in the fut... Open / Comment

2018-09-27 06:58:15 Check out all these third-party NVIDIA RTX 20-series GPUs
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NVIDIA announced the company's next family of desktop GPU cards, the RTX 20-series. This series of graphics processing will further push the boundaries of PC gaming, making 4K at a stable frame rate more of a reality, as well as offering yet more candy for the eyes to gaze at. here are all the third-party cards we've spotted so far.



ASUS

NVIDIA RTX



ASUS unveiled a number of RTX 2070, 2080 and 2080 Ti cards for preorder. Like other vendors, the company has included a blower cooled GPU and there's even a ROG Strix 2080 for good measure.

ASUS RTX 2080 Ti OC - $1,240
ASUS RTX 2080 Ti Blower - $1,210
ASUS RTX 2080 - $987
EVGA

NVIDIA RTX



EVGA is also hopping aboard the RTX 20-series hype train with a number of RTX 2080 cards already up for order. Some options include the ability to control RGB lighting, as you'd expect to see in gaming components in 2018.... Open / Comment

2018-09-27 06:57:18 Life Is Strange 2 launches on Xbox One and PC
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The wait is finally over.

Today, developer Dontnod Entertainment and publisher Square Enix launched Life Is Strange 2 on Xbox One and other platforms. The first episode is available for $7.99. The game follows a new cast of characters on an incredible journey across the country. Just like many games nowadays, Life Is Strange 2 features Xbox One X support.

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2018-09-27 06:56:17 Windows 10 preview build 18247 now rolling out to Skip Ahead Insiders
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Fixes, fixes, and more fixes are tagging along in the latest Skip Ahead build.

Even as Microsoft prepares to launch the Windows 10 October 2018 Update to the public, it's hard at work on the next major feature update, testing it with Insiders in the Skip Ahead ring. ... Open / Comment

2018-09-27 06:55:18 Fortnite is working on unlinkinging options for your Epic Games account
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Sony is opening up PS4 for cross-play like other platforms.

This year at E3 2018 it was announced that Fortnite is now on the Nintendo Switch. Now you can cross-play with Fortnite on your PC, Switch, Mac, iOS, Xbox, and soon for the PlayStation. Sony finally caved and said there will soon be a Beta program for PlayStation users to be able to use cross-play abilities across all of the consoles.



Sony finally caved and said there will soon be a Beta program for PlayStation users to be able to use cross-play abilities across all of the consoles. Users are excited to soon get the chance to play with their friends who own different consoles. But, what does that mean for all your purchases and all the problems with linking your Fornite accounts (like what we've noted below)?

Well, Epic Games gave us a heads up today on Twitter saying they are working on two different things. "1) An account-merging feature to combine Battle Royale purchases, coming in November. 2) Enabling unlinking a c... Open / Comment