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thenextweb.com — The controller of the Xbox One is a refinement of the 360′s controller on pretty much every cosmetic vector. But there are also a few changes that go more than skin deep and we got a chance to chat with some of the Microsoft folks about the update.

thenextweb.com — The new Xbox controller was introduced alongside a brand new console today at an event in a tent outside Microsoft HQ in Redmond, Washington. It looks very similar but has a redesigned directional pad, one of the big complaints with the earlier versions.

thenextweb.com — Today at an event in Redmond, Microsoft revealed the new Xbox One console. In addition, it gave some backstage tours with looks at new components like the freshly updated Kinect sensor. This new Kinect is superior to the old one on just about every metric.

thenextweb.com — Google on Tuesday released Chrome version 27 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. The new version features a big boost to page loads (now 5 percent faster on average) as well as significant updates for developers. You can update to the latest release now using the browser's built-in silent updater, or download it directly from google.com/chrome.

thenextweb.com — Today Microsoft unleashed a wave of news relating to its coming Xbox One console, from its name to a slew of hardware specs and coming gaming titles. However, the hour-long event was more taste than meal, with many questions left unanswered. Microsoft, likely realizing that it had left more than a few key details regarding the coming console.

thenextweb.com — Today at its #XboxReveal event, Microsoft announced that it has partnered with the National Football League (NFL) to bring its sporting content to its coming Xbox One console. However, simply watching the games isn't all that Microsoft is adding to its coming console.

thenextweb.com — Internet connection while travelling overseas is a huge boon - you can find your way with Google Maps, suss out must-eats nearby you, and check the weather so you don't get drenched in rain while hiking up a mountain. Taiwan's government has just made it easier for tourists by extending free Wi-Fi services for travelers island-wide.

thenextweb.com — Private business information service Duedil (short for 'due diligence') today announced that it is making data on companies in 20 new countries available to businesses and developers through the Duedil API. In addition, the London, UK-based company is releasing a brand new developer portal to cater to third-party developers and partners.

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thenextweb.com — Earlier this year, Tencent-owned WeChat, a mobile messaging app with more than 300 million users, came under fire for censoring 'sensitive' topics that its users were discussing. Now, Line, a rival app developed in Japan which has 150 million users, is the next in line to pal up to the Chinese government and restrict the use of certain phrases on its service worldwide.