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[Update] Pirates get free copies of Windows 10 – but it won’t be genuine

In an effort to curb the massive piracy of its software in China, Microsoft will upgrade non-genuine versions of Windows to Windows 10 for free.
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Amazon brings its speedy Prime Now one-hour delivery service to Baltimore and Miami

Launched late last year, Amazon's Prime Now one-hour delivery service has moved out of New York, expanding to Baltimore and Miami.
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Battlefield Hardline on the Xbox One targeted by DDoS attacks

Xbox One owners hoping to play the newly released Battlefield Hardline may have to wait a while, as the game is suffering from a DDoS attack.
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Valve now requires users to disclose paid endorsements on Steam

As it did with Steam Curators late last year, Valve is now requiring Steam users to disclose if they have been paid for reviews or recommendations.
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Adobe announces Document Cloud for managing and signing PDF files anywhere

Adobe's new Document Cloud service will tie together its PDF tools with new electronic signing and document management services.
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Microsoft to axe Internet Explorer

After years of trying to drag the browser's name out of the mud, Microsoft says it is giving up on the Internet Explorer brand.
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Elon Musk: Upcoming Tesla Model S update will end ‘range anxiety’ with software upgrade

Tesla will unveil an over-the-air software update this Thursday that will end "range anxiety" for Model S owners, says company co-founder Elon Musk.
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More time rewinding awaits in Life is Strange: Episode 2, coming March 24

The second installment in the episodic time manipulating adventure game Life Is Strange will be released on March 24, according to developer Dontnod.
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Here’s what $8 bucks a month could get you on YouTube

In light of increasing pressure from competitors like Vimeo and Vessel, YouTube is considering a video subscription service similar to Music Key.
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It’s about time: The MacBook’s USB-C port will allow for third-party chargers

The new MacBook's single USB-C port may be a source of concern for some, but it looks like it will finally allow for third-party chargers and battery packs.
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Taiwan gets double the storage with the 64GB HTC One M9

A 64 GB version of the new HTC One M9 has been announced, but it isn't clear if the phone will be available outside of Taiwan.
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Microsoft is bringing its digital assistant Cortana to iOS and Android

Microsoft's AI-driven digital assistant Cortana will no longer be available only on Windows devices, as the company a standalone app to iOS and Android.
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Firefly alumni reunite for upcoming Web series Con Man, ecstatic crowdfunders make it rain

Firefly stars Alan Tudyk and Nathan Fillion are reuniting on Tudyk's new web series, Con Man, which has already been successfully funded.
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The BBC is creating a TV series based on Grand Theft Auto, but it isn’t what you think

As part of the BBC's new Make It Digital program, a TV drama based on Grand Theft Auto is set to air on BBC Two.
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RIP Nexus 5: Google retires everyone’s favorite Nexus from the Play Store

While Google stated that it had ceased production of the Nexus 5 last year, it has only now disappeared from the company's store.
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Amazon Exclusives launches, peddles products that aren’t quite exclusive

Amazon is lending some of its muscle to crowdfunded projects and independent sellers with the launch of its new store section, Amazon Exclusives.
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Sony shutting the doors on PlayStation Mobile this fall

After dropping Android support in August of last year, Sony is closing PlayStation Mobile for good later this year.