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05/21/2013 11:16 AM
Microsoft reveals Xbox One, the 'new generation' console

On Tuesday at the company's campus in Redmond, Wash., Microsoft unveiled the new Xbox One console, an "all-in-one system" with controller and new Kinect sensor array.On Tuesday at the company's campus in Redmond, Wash., Microsoft unveiled the new Xbox One console, an "all-in-one system" with controller and new Kinect sensor array.



05/21/2013 05:30 PM
Xbox One won't require always-online connection — but it'll be online a lot

If you were eagerly monitoring Microsoft's Xbox One announcement Tuesday, you probably heard the word "connected" a lot. To paraphrase almost all of the talking heads that took the stage during Microsoft's unveiling, the company's next-generation video game console was basically promised to be more connected to everything than ever before.If you were eagerly monitoring Microsoft's Xbox One announcement Tuesday, you probably heard the word "connected" a lot. To paraphrase almost all of the talking heads that took the stage during Microsoft's unveiling, the company's next-generation video game console was basically promised to be more connected to everything than ever before.



05/21/2013 05:23 PM
Solar Impulse airplane set for trip to Dallas

The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane is due to set out Wednesday on the record-breaking second leg of its solar-powered trip across America, from Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth.The Swiss-made Solar Impulse plane is due to set out Wednesday on the record-breaking second leg of its solar-powered trip across America, from Phoenix to Dallas-Fort Worth.



05/21/2013 06:50 PM
Away from home? Petcube lets you watch and play with your cats online

If you're an anxious pet owner, you probably spend a few minutes at least every day worrying whether your cat or dog is doing all right at home while you're away. Petcube is a little device that lets you not only check in on your furry friend, but speak to and play with it as well.If you're an anxious pet owner, you probably spend a few minutes at least every day worrying whether your cat or dog is doing all right at home while you're away. Petcube is a little device that lets you not only check in on your furry friend, but speak to and play with it as well.



05/21/2013 02:49 PM
'Call of Duty: Ghosts' to launch on Xbox One with exclusive content

Turns out, the ghosts are indeed real. And they're coming to Microsoft's newly minted Xbox One in a big way.Turns out, the ghosts are indeed real. And they're coming to Microsoft's newly minted Xbox One in a big way.



05/21/2013 05:53 PM
As Xbox One entertainment options multiply, games still at core

Tuesday Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, a new console that wants to sell itself as "your all-in-one must have gadget." But while making Skype calls to distant relatives and watching a new Steven Spielberg opus are no doubt impressive, the Xbox is still a device built around video games.Tuesday Microsoft unveiled the Xbox One, a new console that wants to sell itself as "your all-in-one must have gadget." But while making Skype calls to distant relatives and watching a new Steven Spielberg opus are no doubt impressive, the Xbox is still a device built around video games.



05/21/2013 02:03 PM
Kinect gets new tech, deep integration with Xbox One

Microsoft announced the successor to the popular Kinect motion-sensing game accessory at Tuesday's Xbox One event. The updated device works in a totally different way from before, but it's far better — and so essential that one is going to come with every Xbox One.Microsoft announced the successor to the popular Kinect motion-sensing game accessory at Tuesday's Xbox One event. The updated device works in a totally different way from before, but it's far better — and so essential that one is going to come with every Xbox One.



05/21/2013 01:27 PM
Steven Spielberg working on 'Halo' TV series for  Xbox One

In a surprise move at Microsoft's Xbox One announcement Tuesday, the company revealed that it has partnered with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg to create a live-action television series based on the long-time Xbox-exclusive first-person shooter franchise "Halo." In a surprise move at Microsoft's Xbox One announcement Tuesday, the company revealed that it has partnered with Hollywood director Steven Spielberg to create a live-action television series based on the long-time Xbox-exclusive first-person shooter franchise "Halo."



05/21/2013 01:09 PM
Xbox One brings speech, gestures, multitasking to TV

The new Xbox One console aims to integrate everything you do in your living room into one seamless experience, with TV, games and the Web equally accessible and controllable from the couch. Between gestures, voice control, and Smart Glass, it's probably the most powerful set-top box out there.The new Xbox One console aims to integrate everything you do in your living room into one seamless experience, with TV, games and the Web equally accessible and controllable from the couch. Between gestures, voice control, and Smart Glass, it's probably the most powerful set-top box out there.



05/21/2013 12:11 PM
Oklahoma tornado: How to find people, pets
In the aftermath of one of the deadliest tornadoes in U.S. history, many are desperately trying to reach loved ones in areas affected by the disastrous event. Google and the Red Cross are helping confirm the safety of tornado survivors.
05/20/2013 05:42 PM
Tumblr's teenage wasteland: Wait till Mom and Dad find out

Let's face it: Part of Tumblr's popularity is that it's been sort of a porn Facebook for teens. With Yahoo's purchase, it seems, that won't be going away.Let's face it: Part of Tumblr's popularity is that it's been sort of a porn Facebook for teens. With Yahoo's purchase, it seems, that won't be going away.



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