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Sarah Pike covers Google Fiber's struggles in expanding to Portland, discussing how the service has pulled in fewer customers than expected and faced unanticipated expenses in installation. Portland customers have apparently been unimpressed by the service so far, but Pike points out the ways in which Google Fiber's offerings have upped the ante for other service providers in the area.



Not being a pro gamer personally, I would have a limited idea on how to prepare myself for a gaming competition (Uh... Get hydrated? Be well rested? Do carpal tunnel stretching?). Fortunately, Dianna Labrien has written a guide in time for the Intel Extreme Masters Championship. Full of a variety of tips from what hardware to bring, and what to expect, this is an interesting look at what it takes to game at this level.



We get a fair amount of articles about 3D printing on Public Access, but none of them has examined the potential for 3D printers to go boldly where no 3D printer has gone before in order to... make pancakes for astronauts. This unique article from DImitar explores the hypothetical possibilities of using 3D printers to improve the breakfast offerings of spacemen.

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After several unfortunate fires and two recalls, Samsung has ended production of the Galaxy Note 7 to the dismay of the handsets many fans. The news of the recall has many ruminating on what this will mean for the manufacturer (as evidenced by the nearly 400 comments in the article ). So, where does Samsung go from here? Can they win back the trust of their fans and customers?The NYPD uses Windows Phones -- because of the platforms remote management and security features. And there are more Windows Phone fans out there, as many people in the comments tout their love for their Lumia handsets. Are you using a Windows Phone? If so, tell us why you're sticking with the handset and what you like most about the platform.Madefire has released a free Gear VR preview app to let fans of its Motion Books read the series in virtual reality. While this is just an initial foray into including VR into digital format comics, it could be a good way to upgrade the experience. Do you read comics digitally? If so, what's your favorite method/service to do so? And do you find VR a compelling addition?