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Cront pointed out that there's a new Humble Bundle, but this one has a twist. Instead of being a collection of independent games, it's several big titles from EA, available via their Origin system - but most of them also via Steam. The items in this bundle would normally cost around $215, but we're letting you set the price! Your purchase supports awesome charities. You get awesome games.
New Zealand will be the first to Get Windows 8.1. The announcement was made by Microsoft overnight on the official Windows blog, on which a spokesperson said 8.1 would be available as a free upgrade for Windows 8 users through the online Windows Store. ... Windows 8.1 contains several under-the-bonnet improvements over the original 8 version, and also tweaks to the heavily criticised tile-based Metro user interface.
Meanwhile they're taking action against a spammer. The first person to be prosecuted in Australia for email spamming has been found guilty of doing the same in New Zealand, and received a large penalty.
Microsoft's Xbox360 PC Marketplace is closing on the 22nd. As part of the recent Xbox 360 system update, Microsoft Points will be retired and the Xbox.com PC Marketplace will be closed as of August 22, 2013. We encourage you to spend your Microsoft Points balance prior to this change. Although you will not be able to purchase new games, you can continue to enjoy previously purchased content by downloading it through the Games for Windows Live client software as usual.
ATM skimming and 3D printing are apparently being combined to rip off Sydney residents. Dyson declined to provide detail on how the devices were being manufactured, but said NSW Police were aware the gang was using 3D printers and CAD technology. “These devices are actually manufactured for specific models of ATMs so they fit better and can’t be detected as easily,” he said.
Here's a sneaky prank in Best Buy in the USA. Another gadget you don't really need. Will not work once you get it home. New model out in 4 weeks. Battery life is too short to be of use.
If you liked the panoramic view of London you might also like the one of Tokyo. Now Martin, the founder of 360Cities, a platform for larger-than-life international photography, has unveiled a 150-gigapixel panorama of Tokyo, of both a scale and a fidelity to detail that will melt your brain. It doesn't seem to be linked in that article at the moment, so you can find it here, thanks Tony_L.
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