Gran Turismo Sport's free December 2019 update adds new cars and more

The big picture: Gran Turismo Sport raced onto the scene in 2017 and remains the only game in the franchise for the PlayStation 4. Given the immense popularity of the series, it’s wild to think that Polyphony Digital hasn’t made more of an effort to capitalize on the success of the PS4. Perhaps they’re just content to play the waiting game for the PlayStation 5?

Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital on Tuesday announced a new update for the latest entry in the series, Gran

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Learn why 10G is the future of broadband technology

Not to be confused with 5G mobile networks, the "G" in 10G means gigabits per second, a blazing fast internet speed. 10G is the cable industry’s vision for delivering a remarkable 10 gigabits per second to homes in the United States and around the globe.

In order to deliver speeds of 10 gigabits per second with enhanced reliability and security, it will require an array of new technologies. Some are already being implemented, and some are still being developed, but all


Turns out, Microsoft's next-gen console will just be called 'Xbox'

Highly anticipated: Microsoft's next Xbox console will actually be called... just Xbox. The unveiling at the Game Awards was intended to be more of a rebranding, rather than a next-gen name. Microsoft also confirmed that this is intended to simplify future console lines under the Xbox brand.

Microsoft's long rumored successor to the Xbox One, codenamed Project Scarlett, was finally given a name at this year's Game Awards. The Xbox Series X , as it was revealed, sports a very


Blade Runner is available via digital distribution for the first time

In brief: One of the best adventure games of all time is finally available in a digital distribution platform for the first time. GOG on Tuesday launched a DRM-free version of Blade Runner for Windows (7, 8, 10), Linux (Ubuntu 18.04) and macOS X (10.11+) that’s available at a 10 percent discount for a limited time.

Blade Runner from Westwood Studios (of Command & Conquer fame) originally landed on Windows PC

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Apple removes app that turned your iPhone into a classic iPod

My two cents: Even though Apple has not seen a cent from its classic, yet long-discontinued iPods with the click wheels, it has decided to throw its weight and its unused trademark around to ruin everyone's fun. I'm not for any type of IP infringement, but in this case, come on Apple. This is why we can't have nice things.

Last week saw the US launch of a music player that could be skinned to make your iPhone look like the old iPod Classic

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Cisco builds custom silicon to power the "Internet for the Future"

In context: The future of just about everything tech-related right now, or so it seems, revolves around designing custom semiconductor chips. From smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung, to cloud computing providers like Amazon and Google, stretching even to automakers like Tesla, there’s been an enormous amount of effort among tech vendors recently to create their own specialized silicon parts. The most recent example comes from networking powerhouse Cisco.

Cisco unveiled a new silicon platform last week, called Silicon One, that they believe is necessary


Sony's DualShock 4 attachment adds extra buttons to the classic controller

What just happened? The PlayStation 4 may be reaching the end of its lifecycle but that isn’t stopping Sony from experimenting with new controller accessories. The DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment adds extra inputs to the already well-equipped PS4 controller and can be yours from next month.

The Japanese gaming giant on Tuesday announced the DualShock 4 Back Button Attachment, a controller add-on designed to deliver extra versatility and performance while maintaining the comfort and feel that users have grown accustomed to.

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The attachment features two programmable buttons

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The successor to Sony's WH-1000XM3 headphones could arrive soon

Something to look forward to: Sony’ WH-1000XM3 headphones are simply stunning, offering a fantastic combination of audio quality and noise-canceling features that have seen them win numerous awards. Now, it appears that a successor could be arriving soon, judging by an FCC filing.

In our ‘ Best of Headphones 2019 ’ feature, we rated the WH-1000XM3 as the best wireless set of cans you can buy right now. They come with a

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Check out the biggest apps and games of the decade

In a nutshell: With the end of the decade on the horizon, analysis firm App Annie has compiled a list of the biggest mobile applications from the 2010s. Not surprisingly, Facebook and its family of apps dominate the most-downloaded list, but there are a few unexpected entries elsewhere.

Using Google Play and iOS data, App Annie reports that Facebook was the most downloaded app in the world over the last ten years. It was followed by Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and Instagram—all owned

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Russia's 3rd-largest internet company is suing Twitch for $3 billion, wants it banned in the country

What just happened? Rambler Group might be a name you’re unfamiliar with, but it’s the third-largest internet company in Russia. It’s also suing Twitch for $2.82 billion over the platform’s illegal streaming of English Premier League soccer matches.

According to Russian website Kommersant , Rambler Group is planning to sue the Amazon-owned streaming site for 180 billion roubles ($2.82 billion) in a Russian court. It claims that Twitch breached its exclusive

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