Rumor Roundup: A Superman Video Game? Facebook Firehose?

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When the Internet runs out of news, it starts making things up. We think this is funny, so we round up all the lies and speculation and put them here. We call it the "Rumor Roundup" and we do it all for you! This week:

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  • Is Facebook Finally Going to Let You See Unedited Feeds From Your Facebook Friends?
    Get ready to realize that unfiltered access to your friends' thoughts just makes Facebook friends seem even more annoying! It's a Monkey's Paw, people! [NYTimes]

  • Is There a Superman Game on Its Way?
    Hoo boy. I'm not sure you have enough time to hear all my reasons why Superman is the worst. And I know that I certainly do not have the time to listen to you argue with me. So, let's just all keep an open mind... and realize a game where the premise is your character is invincible will be, at best, boring. [Game Zone]

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  • Is Sony Not Ready to Announce Their "Project Morpheus" VR Helmet Project?
    So I guess Sony's pretty bad at not announcing things, since here we all are... knowing about it. That's even a picture of it, above. An "unannounced" picture. I'll bet Sony is crap at throwing surprise parties, too. [Ecumenical News]

  • Is Apple Working on Handwriting Recognition Software?
    My handwriting is atrocious. I thought the computer age had solved this for me. Now you want me to go back? I won't go back, you hear me, Apple! Never! *pew pew* (Caught by Apple handwriting police) "Cursive! Foiled again!" [Apple Insider]

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  • Will Captain Kirk Be Green Lantern?
    In brightest day, in blackest night, these are the voyages of Green Lantern. His five-year mission: To have no evil escape his sight. To explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, to boldly let those who worship evil's might go where no man has gone before: Chris Pine's light!!! [ComicBook.com]

  • Is the Nintendo NX Going to Be Less Powerful Than the PS4?
    Then take it out on adventures, training it against lesser consoles until it evolves into a Raitendochu NX. I choose you Raitendochu! *PS4 has fainted* [Hardcore Gamer]


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