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How a 'Star Wars' nerd made VFX software for the rest of us

If you've ever tried to make your own movie, you know that emulating J.J. Abrams isn't easy. [Read more...]

The makers of 'Titanfall' are working on a 'Star Wars' game

Respawn is ready to break out of the Titanfall mold... and in a way you probably didn't expect. [Read more...]

Building community through arcades and beer

It's springtime in downtown Phoenix, and Cobra Arcade Bar is open for business. Wednesday afternoon sunlight spills through two massive open windows at the front of the bar, illuminating silver tap handles, neon-splattered paintings from local artists and shiny black booths. [Read more...]

Switch devices on and off from your iPhone

Eve Energy gives real-time insights on your energy usage. If you realize you've left something on, it lets you switch devices off right from your smartphone. This outlet is seriously cool so get on it. Your wallet will love you forever.

Government officials can no longer be ignorant about cybersecurity

It's sort of cute when someone you know, usually an older family member, announces that he doesn't understand Facebook or smartphones. [Read more...]

Apple Music could be getting a revamp in June (update: details)

As the one year anniversary of Apple Music approaches, a report suggests it could be getting an overhaul. [Read more...]

Garmin's Vivomove is a stylish fitness watch

After introducing the Approach X40 last month, Garmin's back with another new wearable. This time it's the Vivomove, a stylish fitness tracker that looks like a traditional watch. [Read more...]

The 'Star Wars' holographic chess game is nearly a reality

"Let's be real: Any article you read about Magic Leap or any AR platform, the first thing they talk about is Holochess." That's Mike Levine, the former senior effects specialist at LucasArts and the current CEO of mobile game developer Happy Giant. [Read more...]

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This Week's Top News Headlines From the E-Commerce Times

Cybersecurity Goals to Guide Federal Software Spending
(Posted 04-May-16)
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Supreme Court Grants Federal Agents Broader Surveillance Authority
(Posted 03-May-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83455.html

Confusion Reigns Over Wright's 'I Am Satoshi' Claim
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83450.html

Hulu May Offer a Live TV Broadcast Option
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83448.html

Osterloh's Return Suggests Google Just Got Serious About Hardware
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83447.html

New Facebook Stock Class to Keep Zuckerberg in Driver's Seat
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83442.html

Get Ready for the Mobile Pay Explosion
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83437.html

Yahoo Expands Board to Appease Contentious Investor
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83435.html

Wall Street Pummels Apple After Weak Q2 Earnings Report
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83433.html

FBI Says Its Hands Are Tied on Revealing iPhone Crack Details
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83432.html

Nokia Buys Into Digital Health
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83431.html

IT Execs Join Federal Cybersecurity Panel
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.ecommercetimes.com/story/83430.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From TechNewsWorld

Researchers Hijack Samsung's SmartThings IoT System
(Posted 04-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83461.html

Gadget Ogling: Digital Doodles, Magnetic Lighting, and Alexa Everywhere
(Posted 04-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83453.html

WhatsApp Goes Through Judicial Revolving Door in Brazil
(Posted 03-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83458.html

Law Affords More Protection to PINs Than Prints
(Posted 03-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83456.html

SpaceX's Red Dragon Could Soar Off on Mars Mission in 2018
(Posted 03-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83452.html

HP Chromebook 13 Wins High Praise - for a Chromebook
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83449.html

Under the Shadow of Steve Jobs: Why Trump May Be Unbeatable
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83444.html

Microsoft Curbs Cortana in Windows 10
(Posted 30-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83445.html

Apple Drops CareKit on GitHub
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83440.html

TiVo's New Roamio for Cord Cutters Cuts the Subscription Fee
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83441.html

Getty Images Takes Google Grievances to EU
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83438.html

BlockIQ Escalates War on Ad Blockers
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83436.html

Alexa Takes Up Residence in a Really Smart Fridge Magnet
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83434.html

Gadget Ogling: Electric Nightmares, Cold Coffee, and a Smart Clothespin
(Posted 28-Apr-16)
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83422.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From CRM Buyer

Oracle Plunks Down $532M for Customer Engagement Firm Opower
(Posted 03-May-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/83457.html

The Customer Experience Tipping Point
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/83451.html

Salesforce Brings Lightning to Government Cloud
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.crmbuyer.com/story/83443.html

This Week's Top News Headlines From LinuxInsider

Fedora-Based Sugar on a Stick Is One Sweet Desktop
(Posted 02-May-16)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/83446.html

Codenvy, Samsung Team to Power IoT Development
(Posted 29-Apr-16)
http://www.linuxinsider.com/story/83439.html

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Tuesday 3 May 2016

7 stories you shouldn't miss

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Fashion (mostly) missed the point of its tech-inspired Met Gala

Since 1946, the Met Gala has hosted the biggest names in fashion and entertainment. While the prestigious event acts as a fundraiser for The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute, it's also a chance for A-listers from different industries to model the latest fashion trends. [Read more...]

Famed techno DJ Richie Hawtin reveals his first mixer

The DJ mixer controls and contours all sounds. The slightest twist of a knob or the slide of a fader can change the structure of one sound to make room for another. [Read more...]

Engadget giveaway: Win a 'Star Wars' prize pack courtesy of ThinkGeek!

You may still be reeling from the recent sweep of date-related events (Pi day, Alien day, and 420) but the ride's not over yet. [Read more...]

Giphy Keys for iOS puts GIFs at your fingertips

After Apple allowed third-parties to create custom keyboards for iOS, a flood of apps tried to make typing easier or add a way to send GIFs with only a few taps. [Read more...]

Erato is the next company trying 'truly wireless' earbuds

Cast your mind back to 2014. Now imagine a pair of wireless headphones from that time. Most likely, you thought of an "over the head" pair of cans, like the SMS Sync, or a pair of tethered earbuds like Powerbeats. [Read more...]

BMW has the first smart emergency system for motorcycles

While cars and trucks have long had smart emergency systems to send help in the event of a crash (think services like OnStar), motorcycles have had to go without -- a scary thought if you've ever worried about wiping out miles away from help. [Read more...]

Amazon launches a Prime Now website

Amazon's Prime Now expedited delivery service finally has a standalone website. It was previously accessible only through a mobile app, but now Prime subscribers -- those who live in areas where the one- to two-hour delivery option is available, at least -- can access the service on their computers. [Read more...]