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Intel Powers Streaming Mini-PCs

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Intel Powers Streaming Mini-PCs

Livestreaming is clearly big business-- big enough to attract the attention of Intel, as the company announces a partnership with live streaming software developer Streamlabs in integrated PC platforms optimised for such purposes.

The partnership involves Intel Core-powered mini-PCs shipping with preloaded Stream OBS, a free piece of Streamlabs software providing streamers with tools to engage with fans and improve monetisation. Streamlabs will quality test each device and grant it a Streamlabs badge as proof of certification. The Intel Quick-Sync-Video encoder is optimised with Streamlabs OBS, and automatically imports optimal settings for bit-rate, audio, resolution and FPS.

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A Haptic Feedback Vest for All Platforms

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A Haptic Feedback Vest for All Platforms

Woojer looks to enhance the gaming experience with the Ryg-- a haptic feedback vest featuring an integrated 7.1 surround card and 8 haptic feedback zones, as well as support for just about every gaming machine, VR systems and even smartphones.

The idea behind haptic vests is to make players "feel" what is happening on screen, be it the rumble of a vehicle or a punch to the chest. To do so, the Ryg has an "Osci" oscillating frame actuator inside each of the 8 location-specific haptic zones, as powered by the surround card. The vest also promises to be plug-and-play through Bluetooth connectivity, as well as 3.5mm headphone output and stereo wired line-in with microphone.

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WSJ: Nintendo Plans Switch Update for 2019

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WSJ: Nintendo Plans Switch Update for 2019

The Switch might have been a surprise bestseller, but Nintendo is not resting on its laurels-- according to the Wall Street Journal, next year will see the release of an update of the home/portable gaming machine.

The "suppliers and others with direct knowledge of the plan" acting the WSJ's sources have little in terms of details on the update, other than describing it as a means to "maintain sales momentum." As such, one can imagine Nintendo taking the incremental route, perhaps by replacing the display for a more battery-friendly (maybe OLED, if one is feeling optimistic?) option.

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Sennheiser Makes Magic Leap Accessories

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Sennheiser Makes Magic Leap Accessories

The Magic Leap virtual/augmented reality headset is still to see commercial release, yet it is already set to receive accessories via partnership with Sennheiser to help "explore and enhance spatial audio accessory solutions."

"As we enter a new era of spatial computing, and the technology gains traction with leading content creators, we are thrilled to bring our AMBEO spatial audio expertise to help drive forward this emerging field, while working closely with the creative community," Sennheiser says.

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The Next Retro Mini Console: PlayStation Classic

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The Next Retro Mini Console: PlayStation Classic

Sony follows the retro mini console trend with an own take on the format-- the PlayStation Classic is a miniature version of the classic complete with 2 controllers and 20 "genre-defining" pre-loaded games.

The PlayStation Classic is 45% smaller than the original machine and retains the same stylings, down to the circular power, open and reset buttons. Meanwhile the controllers are replicas of the originals. They connect to the console via cable, allow for local multiplayer gaming and lack analog sticks.

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