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Review: Mash your motor with Euro Truck Simulator 2
Review: Mash your motor with Euro Truck Simulator 2

I never thought a truck-driving simulator could be fun, but Euro Truck Simulator 2 proved me wrong. There is something soothing in watching the world go by from the high and mighty cockpit of a Volvo FH16 Globetrotter XL. If you are used to more traditional racing games, getting used to the way trucks handle in the game may take some time. They really do feel like trucks: Slow to accelerate, jarringly fast to brake thanks to air brakes, ungainly to maneuver, and immensely powerful.

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The recent slaying of an Ontario man trying to sell a truck through an online ad is a tragic reminder that no situation is too commonplace to require common sense, experts said Tuesday.

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  • One less competitor if Telus buys MobilicityOne less competitor if Telus buys Mobilicity

    Telus announced a plan Thursday to buy struggling wireless carrier Mobilicity for $380 million, a deal observers say that will prompt higher prices for monthly cellphone service if it is allowed.

  • BlackBerry tablet takes the spotlight

    ORLANDO, Fla. - BlackBerry executives delivered a lengthy list of new announcements this week at the smartphone maker's annual conference, but the buzz has already shifted to what the company may be still hiding up its sleeve, including the possibility of a small tablet device.

  • New Zealand's top court takes Kim Dotcom appeal

    WELLINGTON, New Zealand - New Zealand's highest court ruled Thursday that it will hear an appeal by Megaupload founder Kim Dotcom and three colleagues as they seek to avoid extradition to the United States.

  • BlackBerry exec: BBM can make money

    ORLANDO, Fla. - BlackBerry (TSX:BB) says it will be able to make money off its BlackBerry Messenger service by opening it up to its rivals' smartphones.

  • Google's music plan part of fresh wave of upgrades

    SAN FRANCISCO - Google Inc. unveiled a streaming music service called All Access that blends songs users have already uploaded to their online libraries with millions of other tracks for a $10 monthly fee.

  • Google unveils maps, photo, music features

    SAN FRANCISCO - Google's sixth annual conference for software developers opened Wednesday with a chance for the company to showcase its latest services. Announcements included new features for online games, maps and search, a new music-streaming service and enhancements to its Google Plus social network, including tools for sharing and enhancing photos.

  • New version of Google Maps unveiledNew version of Google Maps unveiled

    TORONTO - Google Maps is getting a radical new revamp, which users can sign up for today.

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  • BlackBerry tablet takes the spotlight

    ORLANDO, Fla. - BlackBerry executives delivered a lengthy list of new announcements this week at the smartphone maker's annual conference, but the buzz has already shifted to what the company may be still hiding up its sleeve, including the possibility of a small tablet device.

  • BlackBerry exec: BBM can make money

    ORLANDO, Fla. - BlackBerry (TSX:BB) says it will be able to make money off its BlackBerry Messenger service by opening it up to its rivals' smartphones.

  • Google poised to show off latest devicesGoogle poised to show off latest devices

    SAN FRANCISCO - Google is expected to use its annual software developers' conference to showcase the latest mobile devices running on its Android software, while also unveiling other features in its evolving product lineup.

  • BlackBerry to open BBM up to other devices

    ORLANDO, Fla. - BlackBerry announced an expansion of its popular BlackBerry Messenger service to iPhones and Android devices this summer and a new smartphone aimed at emerging markets as it kicked off its annual technology conference Tuesday.

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