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16-09-16, 22:50
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SwiftKey Improves Predictions On Android Using Neural Networks

[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Neural networks are now being used by SwiftKey's Android app in order to improve the keyboard's word suggestions. The app had been surfacing predictions based on your history and already typed words, but it did not consider the full sentence structure and context.

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Microsoft Re-Tests Browsers, Shows Chrome Loses Again
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It can be debated whether Chrome is ultimately superior to Edge, but it's pretty clear that in terms of battery life, Chrome isn't superior. Google's browser has failed in a number of battery tests, but it recently performed better thanks to some improvements.

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New Tesla Autopilot Should Be Ready By Middle Of Next Week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Tesla plans to update its Autopilot software by this coming Wednesday after it fixes any last minute issues with the system, says CEO Elon Musk. The software update was detailed recently and includes a greater reliance on radar, which was added in 2014.

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Uber To Pay Back Thousands Of Riders Who Were Misled About Tips
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A district court judge in San Francisco has ruled Uber will return money to 47,000 customers due to misleading them about gratuity charges for a year. The users were charged a 20% tip for a year, meanwhile Uber was taking half of the fee, netting the company $860,000.

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Galaxy Note 7 Replacements Will Be In Stores By September 21
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Updated Galaxy Note 7 units that lack the same fire risk will be widely available in stores in the coming days. Samsung says they'll reach most retail locations in the US by September 21, though the availability of the replacements will expand to more stores beyond that date.

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Julian Assange Offers To Turn Himself In If Chelsea Manning Is Released
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is willing to give himself over to the authorities if Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier who gave WikiLeaks a large number of classified files, goes free. This is a deal the US government would never accept, despite wanting Assange.

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Windows Store Now Includes Third-Party Desktop Bridge Apps
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The Windows Store is now set to be a bit more useful as a source of software for your PC. Using Desktop Bridge, which was introduced earlier this year, third-party developers can now bring their existing desktop apps to the Windows Store, thereby greatly expanding the store.

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Nintendo 2DS Sales In US Jumped 500% In August, 3DS Also Up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]August was a good month for Nintendo's handheld gaming devices in the United States. During the month, Nintendo reported a 500% increase in 2DS sales and an 83% increase in 3DS sales. The change in sales figures has been partly attributed to Pokemon.

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Just 13% Of Galaxy Note 7 Units In US Have Been Exchanged
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Though the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled in early September, only 13% of the units sold in the United States have been exchanged, suggesting the recall process could take weeks. According to Samsung's Tim Baxter, just 130,000 units have been swapped out.

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Google Safe Browsing Now Flags The Pirate Bay
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google's Safe Browsing feature has begun warning The Pirate Bay visitors that the site contains harmful programs. As such, you must click "details" and accept to proceed to the site if you want to see it. The warnings appear for certain searches in Chrome and Firefox.

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GIF Searches In iOS 10 Briefly Included Porn
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple quickly addressed the problem, but for a short time, iOS 10's iMessage was surfacing actual pornography. The newly added GIF search function lets people find images to share with others, but looking for "butt" or "huge" was pulling up pornography.

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FBI Chief James Comey Recommends Covering Your Webcam
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Taping over your webcam is something the vast majority of people never even consider, but due to the privacy/security concerns that exist nowadays, it's probably not a bad idea. FBI chief James Comey agrees with that viewpoint and he recommends it to everyone.

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Pandora Updates $5 Subscription With New Name, Features
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pandora One, a $5 subscription tier that provides additional song skips and an ad-free experience, has re-launched. The service is now known as Pandora Plus and it comes with some additional features. One of the features effectively provides unlimited skipping.

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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed To Early 2017
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Ubisoft's next South Park game is not going to be ready in time for a release this year, the developer/publisher has announced. Rather than be out in December 2016, Ubisoft says South Park: The Fractured But Whole is on track for a release in early 2017.

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Battlefield 1 Beta Had 13.2M Players, Largest In EA History
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Battlefield 1 has already broken a record at EA due to its beta. During the beta, which ran from August 30 to September 8, 13.2 million people played the game. That's better than Star Wars Battlefront's 9 million, which was previously the most popular game beta from the company.

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HBO Now Coming To PS3, PS4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]HBO's popular cable-free streaming option, HBO Now, will soon be available on Sony's game consoles. Sony says the service will be available on all PS3 and PS4 systems shortly. Further, PlayStation Vue is going to include HBO and Cinemax for $15 per month each.

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Live Image Of Xiaomi Mi 5s Leaks Online
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Over the last few days, we've been hearing a lot about the upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 5s smartphone. After we found out that it should be released in December, another leak has confirmed it will have Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sense ID ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.

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T-Mobile Suggests Not To Install iOS 10
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Yesterday, T-Mobile released a warning to users with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the SE not to install the latest Apple iOS 10 update. The reason behind this is the "intermittent connectivity issues," but the patch is reportedly already in the works, and close from being released

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HTC Bolt Coming To Sprint Next Month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]HTC has recently filed a trademark for the name "Bolt" and has even tweeted a mysterious GIF of the device that is expected to be announced on September 20. The reliable leakster Evan Blass has now revealed some information about the upcoming device.

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HP Updates Its ProBook 400 G4 Business Laptops With Better Hardware
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Following other companies, HP has also started updating its notebook lineups with better hardware. The ProBook 400 G4 line of business laptops has received improvements under the hood, which now has Intel Kaby Lake option, support for up to 16 GB of RAM and high-res displays.

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18-09-16, 23:01
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Cyanogen Inc. Won't Help With CyanogenMod 14's Development

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30565-1bfd3c5c_600_400.jpg" />CyanogenMod is one of the most popular custom ROMs for the Android devices. Over the last few months, we have learned that Cyanogen Inc. is having hard times and that was undergoing layoffs. Reports also mentioned that they would be focusing their efforts more on apps.
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OxygenOS Community Build 3.5.2 Now Available For OnePlus 3 And OnePlus X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30564-932c3084_600_400.jpg" />Users of OnePlus 3 and OnePlus X can now download a new community build of OxygenOS platform. The latest build comes in less than two months after the OxygenOS 3.2.2 was released. The OnePlus 3 build weighs around 1.3 GB, while the OnePlus X build weighs 761 MB.
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Dell Also Updates Its Inspiron 15 And Inspiron 17 Laptops
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30563-40180638_600_400.jpg" />Following the Dell XPS 13 announcement, the company has also revealed that they have made improvements to the Inspiron 15 5000 and Inspiron 17 5000 laptops. Not only the new laptops come with better specs, but they feature thinner design for better portability.
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LeEco Le Pro 3 Leaks In Live Images Ahead Of Official Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30562-e55112ec_600_400.jpg" />LeEco is slowly getting ready to launch its next-gen flagship smartphone, the Le Pro 3. After numerous teasers and rumours, we finally have the first live image of the handset. A Chinese actor has gotten hold of a unit, and shared a couple of photos of it on Weibo.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 To Go On Sale Again On September 28
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30561-8f4d97e5_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users who participated in the exchange program have started receiving their replacement units around the globe. Although the company had earlier given a shipping date of September 19, the phablet is now available for a number of users.
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Microsoft Re-Tests Browsers, Shows Chrome Loses Again
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30559-b37e9ef6_600_400.jpg" />It can be debated whether Chrome is ultimately superior to Edge, but it's pretty clear that in terms of battery life, Chrome isn't superior. Google's browser has failed in a number of battery tests, but it recently performed better thanks to some improvements.
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New Tesla Autopilot Should Be Ready By Middle Of Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30558-8c7776f2_600_400.jpg" />Tesla plans to update its Autopilot software by this coming Wednesday after it fixes any last minute issues with the system, says CEO Elon Musk. The software update was detailed recently and includes a greater reliance on radar, which was added in 2014.
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Uber To Pay Back Thousands Of Riders Who Were Misled About Tips
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30557-8a0257c9_600_400.jpg" />A district court judge in San Francisco has ruled Uber will return money to 47,000 customers due to misleading them about gratuity charges for a year. The users were charged a 20% tip for a year, meanwhile Uber was taking half of the fee, netting the company $860,000.
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Galaxy Note 7 Replacements Will Be In Stores By September 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30556-18ec9720_600_400.jpg" />Updated Galaxy Note 7 units that lack the same fire risk will be widely available in stores in the coming days. Samsung says they'll reach most retail locations in the US by September 21, though the availability of the replacements will expand to more stores beyond that date.
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Julian Assange Offers To Turn Himself In If Chelsea Manning Is Released
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30555-363e02e5_600_400.jpg" />WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is willing to give himself over to the authorities if Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier who gave WikiLeaks a large number of classified files, goes free. This is a deal the US government would never accept, despite wanting Assange.
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Windows Store Now Includes Third-Party Desktop Bridge Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30554-fca2d2d5_600_400.jpg" />The Windows Store is now set to be a bit more useful as a source of software for your PC. Using Desktop Bridge, which was introduced earlier this year, third-party developers can now bring their existing desktop apps to the Windows Store, thereby greatly expanding the store.
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Nintendo 2DS Sales In US Jumped 500% In August, 3DS Also Up
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30553-4f451c6c_600_400.jpg" />August was a good month for Nintendo's handheld gaming devices in the United States. During the month, Nintendo reported a 500% increase in 2DS sales and an 83% increase in 3DS sales. The change in sales figures has been partly attributed to Pokemon.
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Just 13% Of Galaxy Note 7 Units In US Have Been Exchanged
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30552-f0313d1b_600_400.jpg" />Though the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled in early September, only 13% of the units sold in the United States have been exchanged, suggesting the recall process could take weeks. According to Samsung's Tim Baxter, just 130,000 units have been swapped out.
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Google Safe Browsing Now Flags The Pirate Bay
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30551-46003074_600_400.jpg" />Google's Safe Browsing feature has begun warning The Pirate Bay visitors that the site contains harmful programs. As such, you must click "details" and accept to proceed to the site if you want to see it. The warnings appear for certain searches in Chrome and Firefox.
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GIF Searches In iOS 10 Briefly Included Porn
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30550-c7b46762_600_400.jpg" />Apple quickly addressed the problem, but for a short time, iOS 10's iMessage was surfacing actual pornography. The newly added GIF search function lets people find images to share with others, but looking for "butt" or "huge" was pulling up pornography.
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FBI Chief James Comey Recommends Covering Your Webcam
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30549-404f168e_600_400.jpg" />Taping over your webcam is something the vast majority of people never even consider, but due to the privacy/security concerns that exist nowadays, it's probably not a bad idea. FBI chief James Comey agrees with that viewpoint and he recommends it to everyone.
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Pandora Updates $5 Subscription With New Name, Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30548-b3ee0143_600_400.jpg" />Pandora One, a $5 subscription tier that provides additional song skips and an ad-free experience, has re-launched. The service is now known as Pandora Plus and it comes with some additional features. One of the features effectively provides unlimited skipping.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed To Early 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30547-ee0552ee_600_400.jpg" />Ubisoft's next South Park game is not going to be ready in time for a release this year, the developer/publisher has announced. Rather than be out in December 2016, Ubisoft says South Park: The Fractured But Whole is on track for a release in early 2017.
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Battlefield 1 Beta Had 13.2M Players, Largest In EA History
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30546-c5f494ec_600_400.jpg" />Battlefield 1 has already broken a record at EA due to its beta. During the beta, which ran from August 30 to September 8, 13.2 million people played the game. That's better than Star Wars Battlefront's 9 million, which was previously the most popular game beta from the company.
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20-09-16, 23:14
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Opera's Main Desktop Browser Now Has Built-In VPN

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30602-f1122ecd_600_400.jpg" />An unlimited VPN, like what is found in Opera for Android/iOS, is now built into the public version of Opera's desktop browser. The feature launched in April 2016 in the developer version of the software, but now it's available for everyone as part of the Opera 40 update.
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Oculus Rift Reaches UK Stores
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30601-58fd2ffa_600_400.jpg" />Oculus' virtual reality headset, the Rift, is now available in UK retail stores. Oculus announced the device would reach UK stores this month and now it can be purchased for £549 from Currys PC World, John Lewis, and Game and Harrods. Amazon UK also has the device.
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macOS Sierra Will Be Available Today
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30600-ac2051ef_600_400.jpg" />The vast majority of Macs still in use can be updated to macOS Sierra beginning today. During September 20, Apple will make the download available for a growing number of users. An exact availability time hasn't been provided, but you'll be able to install the new OS quite soon.
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President Obama Supports Autonomous Vehicles In Op-Ed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30599-0d3269f3_600_400.jpg" />An op-ed in support of autonomous vehicles has come from a notably important source, President Barack Obama. In the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Obama writes that self-driving cars can provide "safer, more accessible driving" and they'll lead to "less congested, less polluted roads."
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Scratches Are Definitely More Apparent With The Jet Black iPhone 7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30598-34bd9d18_600_400.jpg" />The jet black finish for the iPhone 7 looks great, but as Apple suggested in the phone's description, scratches may be more of an issue than with other models. Now that reviews and tests have appeared, that does seem to be the case with entirely typical use.
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SpaceX Still Planning On Manned Mars Mission In A Decade
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30597-7ce2a49d_600_400.jpg" />Elon Musk believes his space company, SpaceX, will take people to Mars in less than a decade. Heading to other planets and even setting up living spaces beyond Earth are among SpaceX's goals for the future. As of now, Musk feels the company is on track for a mission next decade.
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Battlefield 1 PC System Requirements Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30596-c7822c28_600_400.jpg" />The minimum and recommended system specs for the PC version of EA's Battlefield 1 are now out. Regardless of the specs you're trying to meet, you'll need a 64-bit version of Windows and 50 GB of free space. The game will be out on October 21 for PC and consoles.
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DisplayMate Considers The iPhone 7 To Have The 'Best LCD Display Ever'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30595-a9ed33ed_600_400.jpg" />The iPhone 7 has the best LCD smartphone display DisplayMate has ever tested. After putting the phone through various trials and measurements, the site says Apple's latest phone offers the best mobile LCD display of all time. It has the highest contrast ratio and brightness.
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Apple Underreported Japanese Income, Gets $118 Million Fine
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30594-c113e330_600_400.jpg" />Apple did not completely account for its Japanese income when reporting its finances to the government and that has resulted in a $118 million fine. The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau targeted the company because it sent some of its iTunes revenue to Ireland.
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HTC Officially Announces Two New Mid-Range Phones, The Desire 10 Pro And Desire 10 Lifestyle
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30593-4a8dd9a2_600_400.jpg" />HTC has just announced two new members of its higher mid-range lineup called Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle. The latter is already available, starting at $299, while there is no information on HTC Desire 10 Pro, which should be more expensive once it reaches shelves.
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LG V20 To Be Announced On October 21 In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30592-5ea52fc4_600_400.jpg" />LG's latest high-end smartphone has yet to arrive in the United States and according to latest information, customers will have to wait a little longer. During the same day when Samsung will resume the Galaxy Note 7 sales, LG plans to launch its LG V20 smartphone.
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Apple Confirms Software Issues With Lightning EarPods, Working On A Fix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30591-c4e3131d_600_400.jpg" />Following dozens of reports by users, Apple has decided to investigate the alleged glitch in Lightning EarPods, which turns out to be true. The company has confirmed the issue and is currently working on a software fix that should be released in the coming days.
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Google Officially Announces Event For October 4, Pixel And Pixel XL To Be Announced
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30590-6aeeb44c_600_400.jpg" />It looks like the rumours were true as Google has now officially announced a press conference for October 4. The main topic of the event is going to be the rumoured Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones and the date was confirmed in a TV advertisement that the search giant released.
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Samsung To Resume Galaxy Note 7 Sales In The US On October 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30589-12457c97_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has started shipping the replacement Galaxy Note 7 around the globe, but it has yet to resume sales of the phablet, which could take a lot longer than expected. If you live in the US and want to buy the handset, the company will allegedly start selling it on October 21.
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New Leak Confirms Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro Variant With 8 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30588-fd94eaa4_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi is holding a press conference later this month, on September 27, where it will announce the new Mi 5s smartphone. Some rumours suggest that the company will announce the flagship phablet as well, which according to latest information is going to be an interesting device.
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Xiaomi Announces YI M1 Mirrorless Camera with 20 MP Sony Sensor And 4K Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30587-13c5daba_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi is slowly expanding its portfolio and today it has unveiled a new digital camera. Dubbed the Xiaomi YI M1, the camera packs a 20-megapixel sensor with a maximum ISO of 25,600, 4K video recording support at 30fps, a 3-inch touchscreen display and Bluetooth support.
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Motorola Launches Moto E3 Power
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30586-9b15f9d9_600_400.jpg" />Motorola has finally made the new Moto E3 Power official in India. The smartphone will be available exclusively through Flipkart starting today, for INR 7,999 or around $120 at the current exchange rate and is eligible for the Reliance Jio Welcome Offer.
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Twitter Launches Longer Tweets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30585-d722dbc5_600_400.jpg" />As expected, Twitter has finally made changes to its platform, enabling longer tweets. While the 140-character limit is still present, the company has found a different way to enable longer tweets. It is going to stop counting a lot of things against the limit.
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Sony Xperia X Compact Available For Pre-Order In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30584-07b11360_600_400.jpg" />Sony's latest Compact model is slowly making its way around the world. After a debut at IFA 2016 trade show, the company has now launched the phone in the US. The Xperia X Compact is now available for pre-order, but users will have to wait until September 25 to get their hands...
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GoPro Also Unveils New Action HERO Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30583-27f9af86_600_400.jpg" />During the same event, GoPro also unveiled a new lineup of action cameras. Unlike previous lineups, who had various models, the new features only three cameras - the GoPro Hero 5 Black and Hero 5 Session. As expected, they come with a number of improvements.
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22-09-16, 23:22
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Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Start $3B Initiative To Cure Diseases

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30657-d990cd1e_600_400.jpg" />Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have introduced a philanthropic organization that will invest billions of dollars in the fight against various human diseases. Under the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple plans to invest $3 billion in 10 years.
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Xbox Exec Says PS4 Pro Specs Can't Deliver "True 4K"
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30656-0f18f84b_600_400.jpg" />The inclusion of 4K support is a primary selling point for the PlayStation 4 Pro, but Microsoft doesn't believe the console can really provide a 4K gaming experience, unlike its upcoming Scorpio console. According to Xbox executive Albert Penello, the PS4 Pro lacks "true 4K."
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Oculus Touch Controllers Cost £190 In UK
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30655-82dd086d_600_400.jpg" />Buying the Oculus Rift's motion controllers will bring the system's total price in-line with the HTC Vive, according to a pre-order display in a GAME store. Based on the display, the controllers cost £190 in the UK, meaning they will cost over $200 when sold in the United States.
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Hulu Creating Two VR-Only Shows
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30654-4172066b_600_400.jpg" />Hulu is planning two shows that will be offered exclusively in virtual reality, providing more content for those who've already adopted the technology. RYOT Studios, which is controlled by the Huffington Post and AOL, is working on them. One is for news and one is for comedy.
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Pokemon Uranium Has Ended All Development
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30653-53c0ee29_600_400.jpg" />The Pokemon Uranium project has officially come to a close. After years of development and a successful launch, the game's development team had to shelve the project due to concerns about Nintendo's response. Since August, no updates have been provided.
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YouTube Will Stream The Presidential Debates
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30652-fdf9e619_600_400.jpg" />There are many ways you can watch this year's US presidential debates, including on YouTube. Google says it will provide coverage of the debates beginning on Monday with the first Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton face off at Hofstra University in Long Island.
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Twitter Reports An Increase In Government Info Requests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30651-c97e67ea_600_400.jpg" />Governments around the world have requested more user data from Twitter this year than at any point in the past. The company's latest transparency report, which comes out twice a year, reveals the US made 2,520 requests covering 8,009 accounts between January and June 2016.
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Blizzard Is Leaving Behind The Battle.net Name
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30650-9be39e8a_600_400.jpg" />The multiplayer side of Blizzard will no longer be known as Battle.net, a name that's been in use for decades. Rather than replace the name with a new branding, the multiplayer offering will simply be known as a part of Blizzard. This change is meant to reduce confusion.
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Yahoo Set To Confirm Major Data Breach, Affects Millions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30649-36521da2_600_400.jpg" />Yahoo will soon announce it has suffered a significant data breach that affects millions of users. Sources speaking with Recode say the announcement will come this week and it pertains to a widespread hack that occurred months ago. Around 200 million accounts are affected.
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Firefox 49 Launched With Improved Reader Mode, Other Changes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30648-7510bfcf_600_400.jpg" />Mozilla has released its Firefox 49 web browser, which includes a number of changes, some of which are platform-specific. Reader Mode has been improved on the desktop version, allowing people to change the font, width and line spacing, and the lightness/darkness of the theme.
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DirecTV Launching A Streaming Service This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30647-35fe1c11_600_400.jpg" />AT&T has announced DirecTV will introduce a streaming service at "very, very aggressive price points" later this year. The new service, known as DirecTV Now, is set to include over 100 premium channels and deals have already been signed with major sources like Disney and HBO.
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AT&T Will Use Power Lines To Deliver Gigabit Wireless Internet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30646-78952156_600_400.jpg" />AT&T may, at some point in the future, deliver wireless home internet via power lines. Under the company's Project AirGig, AT&T intends to provide multi-gigabit service with a setup that'll be easier to deploy than fiber. Based on early tests, the technology works well.
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Apple Solar Initiative May Power Thousands Of Homes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30645-719e5bf6_600_400.jpg" />Salt River Project, a water and electricity provider in Arizona, has revealed details about Apple's fairly secretive solar project. The project is connected to the company's data center in Mesa, but energy from the solar setup won't go directly to the center.
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McLaren Denies Apple Is Acquiring It
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30644-d5ed9bfd_600_400.jpg" />Apple is talking with McLaren about a possible acquisition, according to some sources, but McLaren denies any such discussion has occurred. Despite what the Financial Times recently reported, McLaren isn't discussing "any potential investment" with Apple.
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Some Nexus 5X Phones Get Permanently Damaged_With Latest Android 7.0 Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30643-0e0f57c1_600_400.jpg" />The main advantage of Nexus over other Android smartphones is in the software. When new update arrives, most smartphones have to deal with carrier and OEM delays, while Nexus devices have stock Android systems, which means you can install new updates right away.
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Xiaomi Mi 5s Spotted On AnTuTu With A Score Of 164k
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30642-a7f37907_600_400.jpg" />Chinese companies have started releasing their next-generation devices. After LeEco unveiled its Le Pro 3, Huawei and Xiaomi are the next two companies that will announce new smartphones in the coming days. Huawei will roll out the Mate 9 phablet, while Xiaomi the Mi 5s handset.
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New Live Images Of Samsung's High-End Clamshell
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30641-b6da3d76_600_400.jpg" />We have been hearing a lot about Samsung's upcoming high-end clamshell codenamed Veyron. The handset is expected to replace the SM-W2016 and should have similar name, and as expected it will arrive with serious under hood improvements as well as design changes.
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Eurocom Updates Its Gaming Notebooks With 120Hz QHD Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30640-100af6a2_600_400.jpg" />The popular notebook company Eurocom has just announced that its the gaming notebooks have been updated with a 120 Hz Quad HD G-Sync panel option with 5ms refresh rates. The models in question are the Sky X7E2 and Sky X9E2, which are fully upgradeable high-end gaming notebooks.
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Upcoming Pixel Smartphones To Have IP53 Protection
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30639-85f759b7_600_400.jpg" />Every new high-end smartphone feature some water and dust protection, even Apple decided to make new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus water resistant. According to a new report by Android Police, who got information from a reliable source, the Pixel phones will both be IP53-certified.
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Xiaomi Mi 5 Gets Price Cut Ahead Of Mi 5s Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30638-8af62cc7_600_400.jpg" />Ahead of the press conference that is scheduled for September 27, where we should see the announcement of the new Xiaomi Mi 5s, the company has decided to lower the price of the current flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 5, to clear the stock before the arrival of its successor.
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24-09-16, 23:25
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Leaked Presentation Slide Reveals Nougat Update Roadmap

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30690-75c106d3_600_400.jpg" />Sony has already confirmed which devices will get the latest Google's operating system, but there was no information when the update will start hitting the devices. Thanks to Sony Slovakia, we now know when the Android 7.0 Nougat will be available for Sony's phones.
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Oppo Introduces Its First 4K Blu-Ray Player
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30689-d9c84d30_600_400.jpg" />Oppo is a smartphone company, but just like a few other phone companies, Oppo also wants to expand its portfolio with some other devices. Today, the company unveiled its first 4K Blu-ray player called Oppo UDP-203, which is said to be available by the end of the year.
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Samsung Preparing To Launch The Galaxy On8 Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30688-7f648ec9_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's Galaxy On series is designed for the Asian market and thanks to one of India's top e-commerce marketplaces, we have learned that the company is preparing a new model. Dubbed the Galaxy On8, the handset is expected to go live at annual Big Billion Day sale event.
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Huawei Is Yet Another Company That Will Manufacture Phones In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30687-3e856739_600_400.jpg" />India is slowly becoming one of the most important markets to smartphone manufacturers. Following LeEco, Xiaomi and Gionee, another Chinese company will soon start manufacturing smartphones in India and that is Huawei, who has just announced partnership with Flex.
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Apple Releases iOS 10.0.2 Update, Fixes Headphone Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30686-4a8ea891_600_400.jpg" />As promised a few days ago, Apple is now rolling out a minor software update to the recently released iOS 10 operating system. The new iOS 10.0.2 update fixes the issue that causes Lightning headphone controls to be disabled after a period of inactivity.
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Moto Mods Launching In India On October 4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30685-4b0ae80b_600_400.jpg" />Motorola's latest Moto Z series of smartphones come with an interesting list of add-ons. Called Moto Mods, the accessories enhance user experience by attaching to the back of the device and adding adds various new or improved functionalities to the smartphone.
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New, Safe Galaxy Note 7 Units Are Overheating While Charging
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30684-80251c53_600_400.jpg" />The flagship Galaxy Note 7 could be the worst handset that Samsung designed, in terms of problems. After having serious issues with battery, which caused the device to catch fire while on charge, the new safe variant seems to have problems of its own.
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Microsoft Confirms Surface Pro 3 Battery Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30683-a1ed789d_600_400.jpg" />Recent firmware update for the Surface Pro 3 has fixed battery issue with the integrated LG batteries, but the same update caused battery charging issues with the Simplo batteries, which are more common. A day after we reported about the issue, Microsoft has now confirmed it.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 To Be Powered By 10nm Exynos 8895
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30682-d66c1429_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is slowly finishing its next-generation flagship phone lineup, the Galaxy S8, about which we already heard a lot. First of all, there might not be a flat screen model, but only the "Edge." If that really happens, we assume there is going to be some changes to the naming.
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Nintendo NX Enters Trial Production At Foxconn
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30681-7dce3544_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo has already confirmed its plans to launch the next-gen gaming console in March. According to latest information, the company seems to be on track because a trial production run at Foxconn is already underway and if everything goes well, the console will launch in March.
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HP Halts Elite X3 Sales In The US Due To Camera Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30680-b92cdf3c_600_400.jpg" />The most powerful Windows 10 Mobile smartphone has recently went on sale in the United States, but if you were about to purchase the phone, then you'll have to wait a little more. According to reports, HP has halted sales of the Elite x3 smartphone due to camera issues.
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Samsung To Relaunch Galaxy Note 7 In Europe By The End Of November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30679-bbf4f1f1_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note 7 is slowly starting to hit the shelves for the first time after the global recall over battery issue. The phablet is already available in the US and at least two of the Big Four carriers have the new safe model, which has yet to reach other markets
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Facebook Lied About Ad Video View Times For 2 Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30678-cbdc2e77_600_400.jpg" />Ever since Facebook introduced video advertisements in 2014, it has been miscalculating view times and thereby misleading advertisers about the performance of their videos. Until recently, the network only paid attention to views lasting longer than 3 seconds
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Tesla To Unveil Solar Roof With Integrated Powerwall On October 28
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30677-0765af1c_600_400.jpg" />Tesla/SolarCity have created a solar roof system that uses an integrated Powerwall battery to store/provide energy. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the new offering will be introduced on October 28, although that's not a firm date. This system serves as your actual roof.
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Google AI Now Captions Images With 94% Accuracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30676-0018503e_600_400.jpg" />A Google-developed algorithm capable of captioning photos is now operating with a 93.9% accuracy rate and it can provide fairly detailed descriptions of the contents of an image. The company's "Show and Tell" algorithm has been open-sourced, allowing others to use it.
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FCC Filing Points To New Apple TV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30675-ec421e2c_600_400.jpg" />Apple may introduce a new set-top box in the near future. The FCC has processed a filing for an unknown product with the model number A1844. Few details about the device were included in the filing, but a diagram does reveal it has a similar shape to the Apple TV.
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iHeartRadio Launching Two Paid Music Streaming Services
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30674-11e52bcd_600_400.jpg" />Two on-demand music streaming services will be introduced by iHeartRadio early next year, putting the company in more direct competition with Spotify and Apple Music. On-demand streaming plans, known as iHeartRadio Plus and iHeartRadio All Access, will be available in January.
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Majority Of US Note 7 Owners Pick Replacements Over Refunds
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30673-8bf8b5d3_600_400.jpg" />The majority of American consumers who purchased a since recalled Galaxy Note 7 have been picking replacements over refunds, which is ultimately a positive for Samsung. Around half of the 1 million units sold in the country have been exchanged already.
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Sony Xperia XZ Headed To US, Will Cost $700
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30672-5af1971f_600_400.jpg" />Sony's Xperia XZ flagship will be available in the United States come October and it'll be offered alongside the more affordable Xperia X Compact. According to the company, both devices will be available on October 2. The Xperia XZ has a Snapdragon 820 processor.
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Apple Working On Amazon Echo Competitor Prototype
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30671-da0d5747_600_400.jpg" />Apple is creating a competitor to the Amazon Echo and it recently began testing a prototype, according to Bloomberg. The device will be particularly focused on home automation and it will be connected with Apple's existing HomeKit platform. It's been in development for two years.
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26-09-16, 23:30
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Samsung Galaxy C9 Appears On Geekbench And AnTuTu

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30720-ea7ff10b_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy C9 has shown up in plenty of leaks in the past and today it made an appearance on Geekbench as well as on AnTuTu websites, the two most popular benchmarking website. The listings have revealed almost all the specifications we need to know.
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Xiaomi To Announce A Third Handset Alongside Mi 5s And Mi 5s Plus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30719-983707eb_600_400.jpg" />Tomorrow, on September 27, Xiaomi will announce the long rumoured Mi 5s and the larger Mi 5s Plus smartphones. What we didn't know is that the company has something more up its sleeves. Live images of a mysterious Xiaomi smartphone have been spotted on Weibo.
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Motorola Launches Moto Mods Development Kit
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30718-a78f9aeb_600_400.jpg" />LG and Lenovo are the only companies that are trying to implement modular concepts into their flagship phones. Google was working on fully modular device known as Project Ara, but we all know that is not going to happen and the company already switched its focus to other things.
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Huawei Honor 6X With Dual Rear Cameras Coming Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30717-5065135d_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is the only company that has several different smartphones with dual rear camera system. Since more companies are now launching smartphones with dual cameras, Huawei wants to stay ahead of them and is now working on its first mid-range phone with dual cameras.
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Alcatel Pixi 4 Plus Power Packs A 5,000 mAh Battery
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30716-0754e962_600_400.jpg" />Alcatel is now planning to add yet another member to its recently launched Pixi series of devices. The new model is going to be really cheap, so don't expect any premium specifications. On the other hand, the handset will be interested to those looking for a long battery life.
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Google Home May Launch In October
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30715-f4c5d89f_600_400.jpg" />Google's Amazon Echo competitor, known as Home, will reportedly launch in October. The product was introduced during Google I/O and it comes with a voice-activated assistant and regular speaker functions. It will answer questions and control your smart home.
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SpaceX Tests Raptor Engine, Will Be Used For Manned Mars Mission
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30714-44575d3c_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX is developing the technology required for Mars expeditions, including manned missions, and one piece of that technology is a more powerful engine. The company's Raptor engine, which is 3x more powerful than those on the Falcon 9, has been test fired.
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Minecraft Receiving Large Update In October
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30713-cde2c991_600_400.jpg" />An upcoming update for Minecraft on Gear VR, Windows 10, and mobile has been detailed at Minecon. The update will be available on October 18 and it comes with "boss battles" and "add-ons." According to Microsoft, the add-ons feature lets you customize parts of the game.
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AI Can Read Mammograms With 99% Accuracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30712-2ffa0798_600_400.jpg" />False positives are an issue throughout medicine and incorrect readings of mammograms have received a large amount of attention. One solution to the issue may be found in artificial intelligence. A team has created software with a very high accuracy rating.
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China Begins Operating Largest Telescope, Will Look For ET Life
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30711-b7c37f24_600_400.jpg" />The largest single-aperture telescope in the world is now operational in China. Known as FAST, the telescope is 500 meters and it has a field of vision that's twice as large as Arecibo Observatory's, which is 305 meters. It's also much more sensitive.
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Google Car Suffers Worst Damage Yet, Human At Fault
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30710-566756f0_600_400.jpg" />Google has reported another crash involving one of its self-driving cars, but as usual, the source of the problem was a human. In this case, a truck ran a red light and slammed directly into Google's vehicle, resulting in apparently more damage than any other incident.
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iOS 10 Reduced Backup Security, Apple Creating Fix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30709-4fb348d2_600_400.jpg" />A security flaw pertaining to backups was introduced to iOS with iOS 10 and Apple is now working on a fix. Forbes reports the latest significant software release unintentionally reduced the system's security, allowing someone to gain unauthorized access to a local backup.
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Sony Uses AI To Compose Beetles-Inspired Song
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30708-9afacd3a_600_400.jpg" />Artificial intelligence at Sony's CSL Research Laboratory has been used to compose a Beetles-like song. Using a program called Flow Machine, the AI system wrote the lead sheets for Daddy's Car, which a human then edited and produced. The song was arranged by Benoit Carre.
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Snapchat Becomes 'Snap Inc,' Working On Camera Glasses
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30707-8b7e8d26_600_400.jpg" />Snapchat has rebranded itself and will now be known as Snap Inc, a company that'll continue running its primary mobile app while also working on hardware. Snap Inc has introduced its first hardware product called Spectacles, which are sunglasses that integrate a camera.
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Microsoft Will Use 50% Renewable Energy By 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30706-0ab51e9a_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft's facilities around the world, including its power-hungry data centers, will move to 50% renewable energy in the next two years. The company is currently operating with around 44% renewable energy and that'll grow to over 60% as we enter the next decade.
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Sony Xperia X Compact Now Available In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30705-29be79d0_600_400.jpg" />Just as promised, Sony has finally launched its latest Xperia X Compact smartphone in the US. The phone is now available from Amazon, priced at $499 and all three color options are available. Those who pre-ordered the phone received a $50 credit, which isn't available anymore.
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Xiaomi Mi 5s Images Leak Online Again, Confirms Dual Rear Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30704-e21214f2_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has scheduled a press conference for September 29, where we should see the announcement of several new products. Some of those products are the flagship Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus smartphones, which have now leaked in a new set of images, confirming some of the rumours.
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Latest HTC Desire 10 Lineup Won't Reach United States And Canada
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30703-6543a713_600_400.jpg" />HTC has recently announced their new premium Desire 10 handset lineup and according to new information, it is unlikely that the new smartphones will hit shelves in the US or Canada. Like always, there will be ways to buy them, but they won't be available through official means.
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Garmin Cuts Price Of Virb Ultra 30 Action Camera By $100 To Compete With GoPro
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30702-0b2b6a20_600_400.jpg" />Only days after GoPro unveiled its next-gen action cameras and Karma drone, Garmin has decided to make another move to better compete against the company. Garmin has now announced a price cut for it Virb Ultra 30 action camera dropping the price by $100.
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Jawbone Reportedly Has No Inventory Left And Is Struggling Financially
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-26/30701-91408f7b_600_400.jpg" />Back in August, we have reported that Jawbone is considering selling its wearable business. Since then, we haven't heard much about any possible acquisition, but according to new information, the company definitely tried to sell off its wearable business.
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28-09-16, 23:41
NextPowerUP

Sony Xperia X Compact Now Launches In Europe

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30753-faa867b8_600_400.jpg" />Only two days after Sony officially launched its latest Compact model in the United States, the company has now launched the same model in Europe. The Sony Xperia X Compact is already available in Europe through select distribution channels and online stores.
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New Renders Offer A Clearer Look At BlackBerry's DTEK60
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30752-c9e69ab0_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry's upcoming high-end smartphone has once again leaked online in new, clearer renders. After most of its specifications got confirmed thanks to the accidental listing on the official website, we now know what exactly to expect from the BlackBerry DTEK60 handset.
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OnePlus X Gets Marshmallow Update, Latest Major Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30751-0c998d69_600_400.jpg" />Just like it promised, OnePlus has today released a new software update for the budget OnePlus X smartphone. The company has begun rolling out the OxygenOS 3.1.2 stable upgrade for the OnePlus X handset, which is based on the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.
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HP Elite X3 Finally Gets Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update_
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30750-a378ebfc_600_400.jpg" />After HP halted sales of the flagship Windows 10 Mobile smartphone due to the software issues, the company has finally started rolling out the much anticipated Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update. The update is now rolling out OTA and through the Windows Device Recovery Tool.
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Qualcomm Officially Unveils New Chips For IoT
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30749-b89cfc4d_600_400.jpg" />Internet of Things, or IoT, is slowly getting more and more popular, and just like with Android mobile devices, Qualcomm wants to be the key company. Today, two new chipsets designed specifically for embedded and IoT devices have been announced by the company.
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Owner Of New, Safe Galaxy Note 7 Says His Device Caught Fire While Charging
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30748-b0a8ddf9_600_400.jpg" />The battery issue with the Galaxy Note 7 has caused some serious problems over the last few weeks and Samsung had to recall thousands of devices. The company has already replaced almost all affected units with new model, which according to new details might not be that safe.
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TCL Unveils New High-End Smartphone Called TCL 950
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-28/30747-b4282023_600_400.jpg" />Most of the Alcatel smartphones are actually built by the TCL and rebranded as Alcatel devices. Latest rumours suggest that BlackBerry could also use smartphones from TCL and rebrand them as their own. To keep up with the competition, TCL has now unveiled a new flagship model.
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Samsung Announces Galaxy On8 In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30746-309f4cb4_600_400.jpg" />India-exclusive Galaxy On series has just received a new member today. Today, Samsung has officially unveiled the rumoured Galaxy On8 in India, while the Galaxy On5 is expected to arrive anytime now. The handset will go on sale starting October 2 priced at INR 15,990 ($240).
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LG Pay Now Delayed Until Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30745-c97d3f74_600_400.jpg" />To keep up with the competition, LG has been working on its own mobile payment system since last year. Unlike other mobile payment systems, the LG Pay has a smart card that stores info for multiple credit and debit cards, and connects to your phone over NFC.
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OnePlus Working On Nougat Update For Its Flagship Handset, OnePlus X To Get Marshmallow Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30744-eb0b88a9_600_400.jpg" />During the AMA (ask me anything) session on Reddit, OnePlus has revealed new information on the upcoming software updates. Users of the flagship OnePlus 3 will get Android 7.0 Nougat, while the budget OnePlus X will soon get Android 6.0 Marshmallow update.
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BlackBerry DTEK60 Leaks In New Image
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30743-1c61ae4e_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry is rumoured to close its hardware division, but before and if they do that, the company will announce a successor to the DTEK50. The popular leakster Evan Blass has now posted the clearest image of the upcoming BlackBerry DTEK60 smartphone.
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Xiaomi Also Unveils New Smart TVs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30742-beaf4666_600_400.jpg" />Besides new flagship smartphones, Xiaomi has also announced new Mi TV 3s 4K Smart TVs. Two models are available, but according to first information, only customers in China will be able to purchase them. The 55-inch costs CNY 3,500 ($530), while the 65-inch is CNY 5,000 ($750).
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Xiaomi Officially Announces Mi 5s And Mi 5s Plus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30741-e2c2fa86_600_400.jpg" />Last rumours suggested that Xiaomi might announce three new devices today, but instead of three, the company unveiled two flagship smartphones, the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus. Both smartphones will be available in China, starting this week, on September 29.
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Apple Developing Sleep Tracking App For Watch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30740-99db6a21_600_400.jpg" />Multiple health and fitness-centric apps for the Apple Watch are reportedly in development at Apple, one of which will monitor your sleep pattern. Bloomberg reports at least one app will track sleep and another will track fitness levels. The apps use heart rate data.
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Disney Considers Twitter Acquisition, Speaking With Financial Adviser
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30739-d83d7e37_600_400.jpg" />Disney is pondering an acquisition of Twitter that could be worth billions. It has reportedly talked with a financial adviser about placing a bid for the company, which would see Disney invest even further into the digital realm. Disney is already quite digital-focused.
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Chrome For Android Adding Full Page Downloads, Reduced Video Sizes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30738-e098e48c_600_400.jpg" />Google is growing Chrome for Android's functionality, particularly in the area of reducing data usage. The app's Data Saver mode will compress videos, resulting in up to 67% less data usage with MP4 files. Chrome can also switch to a streamlined site view.
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Google Station Initiative Will Improve Public WiFi
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30737-018c9979_600_400.jpg" />Google wants to increase public wireless access around the world and one way it'll do so is through Google Station, an initiative that'll help businesses offer secure, simple, and high-quality WiFi to consumers. Those businesses can offer the WiFi for free or monetize it.
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Around 60% Of Note 7 Units Have Been Replaced In US, Korea
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30736-5fb151c8_600_400.jpg" />The majority of Galaxy Note 7 units in the United States and South Korea have now been swapped out, though a significant number remain in the wild, says Samsung. A global recall of the smartphone was announced weeks ago, though it took a little while for replacements to arrive.
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YouTube Go Introduced For India, Offers More Options For Bad Connection Areas
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30735-81b20d47_600_400.jpg" />A new version of the YouTube app has been introduced for regions that lack widespread adequate wireless internet, like India. The new YouTube Go app expands upon YouTube's existing offline abilities. Users receive a "super low bandwidth" preview of the video.
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Signal's Encrypted Messaging Has Arrived On Desktop
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-27/30734-d6b3e9b0_600_400.jpg" />Open Whisper System's popular Signal chat app is now available on desktop, allowing you to send and receive encrypted messages when you aren't on a mobile device. The app's encryption has been praised by notable members of the security/privacy community.
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30-09-16, 23:53
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Sony Finally Launches Flagship Xperia XZ Handset

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30791-7550a877_600_400.jpg" />Sony's latest Xperia XZ flagship smartphone is finally available for purchase. The first country that has received the handset is Taiwan, where the dual-SIM model is now selling for NTD 22,900 or around $730. It is available in Forest Blue, Platinum and Mineral Black.
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Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus Spotted Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30790-95941d55_600_400.jpg" />It's been awhile since we last heard something about new tablets. In early 2016, Lenovo announced a series of affordable tablets, but since then the company switched its focus to convertibles that can be used as a tablet. Now, it seems that Lenovo has a new tablet in the works.
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Xiaomi Slashes Prices Of Several Devices During Festive Sale In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30789-56487b83_600_400.jpg" />Festive sale season is about to start in India and many companies have lowered the prices of their devices. Among them is Xiaomi, who has now announced attractive discounts on all Mi smartphones and accessories. The price cuts will only be available during the festive sale.
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Oculus App Is The Main Culprit Of Recent Battery Issues With Galaxy Smartphones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30788-21b6f903_600_400.jpg" />Over the last few days, we heard a lot about battery issues with Galaxy Note 7 units. The first series had a bad battery, but the new safe Note 7 units are also prone to overheating and battery drain issues. While many blamed Samsung, it looks like the culprit is Oculus.
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LeEco Getting Ready To Launch Its Products In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30787-26c9ce67_600_400.jpg" />Chinese company LeEco has a nice lineup of smart devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, smart bicycles, and much more. Most of these products are offered only in China, but the company is now getting ready to launch its products in the United States.
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Samsung Officially Unveils Galaxy A8 (2016)
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30786-9ce81c03_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's latest version of the Galaxy A8 smartphone has been regular visitor these past few months and we pretty much knew almost everything about it. As of today, we don't have to guess about anything since the Galaxy A8 (2016) is now finally official.
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Huawei Mate 9 To Be Announced In Early November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30785-ed160bdb_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is one of the few smartphone companies that will try to take the most out of Samsung's fail with Galaxy Note 7. The company is working for a while on its flagship phablet called Mate 9 and according to new information, the device might be announced in early November.
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Xiaomi Mi 5s Gets Teardown Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30784-1d148881_600_400.jpg" />We didn't have to wait long to find out what is inside Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone. The company unveiled two new flagship smartphones this week, but at the moment, only the Mi 5s has been opened and the ceramic, not the 3D glass back version.
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Aorus X7 v6 Now Available With Quad HD 120 Hz Display And GTX 1070 GPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30783-834b8581_600_400.jpg" />Aorus, a subsidiary of the popular company Gigabyte, has now announced updates to its Aorus X7 v6 gaming notebook lineup. Both the 15-inch and 17-inch notebooks have received noticeable improvements under the hood and are now available for purchase, starting at $2,399.
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Meizu Might Be Working On New High-End Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30782-0cab9a71_600_400.jpg" />China Compulsory Certification agency also known as 3C has certified two unannounced Meizu smartphones. The certification listing doesn't exactly reveal much about the devices, but the Chinese company is said to be working on a couple of Pro 6 variants.
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Garmin Now Launches Fitness Tracker For Kids
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30781-0c114589_600_400.jpg" />If you want to keep up with your child's fitness stats, then the new Vivofit's fitness tracker could be a solution for you. Called Vivofit Jr., the fitness tracker is a child-size version of the Vivofit 3 that is now available from Garmin and select retailers for $80.
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Now Apple iPhone 7 Catches Fire, Looks To Be Isolated Incident
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30780-b98e302c_600_400.jpg" />In near future, smartphone manufacturers might include a new feature called exploding battery. Over the last few months, we have seen many exploded smartphones and the main culprit is the battery. After Galaxy Note 7, we now have the first exploded iPhone 7 device.
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Google Delays Android Wear 2.0, Will Launch It Sometime In Early 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30779-78ddb2ab_600_400.jpg" />Google's next-generation smartwatch platform was expected to launch by the end of the year, but unfortunately, that isn't going to happen. The company has now announced that it had to delay the launch of the Android Wear 2.0 to sometime in early 2017.
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Samsung Says There Are No Problems With New Overheating Galaxy Note 7 Batteries
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30778-60bf8302_600_400.jpg" />Samsung will definitely remember the Galaxy Note 7 for a very long time. The replacement program for the flagship phablet is almost done, but users of the new, safe units are now reporting similar battery issues. After several reports, Samsung decided to investigate the issues.
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Mozilla Is No Longer Developing The Firefox OS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30777-d5533058_600_400.jpg" />Firefox OS was no longer in development for smartphones since 2015, but the company had plans to use the OS in smart TVs, tablets, routers, AiO nad other devices. Unfortunately, the company has now decided to end all commercial development of Firefox OS.
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iPhone 7 Case Restores The Headphone Jack
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30776-99dd32f4_600_400.jpg" />If you are fine with some extra bulk on your new iPhone 7, you can bring back the iPhone's headphone hack with a fairly nice solution. A new case called the Fuze has been unveiled which comes with both a 3.5 mm jack and a battery pack that'll extend your phone's life.
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Spotify In Discussions With SoundCloud For Acquisition
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30775-6f9ecc39_600_400.jpg" />Spotify is reportedly considering an acquisition of SoundCloud and it may already be in advanced discussions with the company. According to The Financial Times, they are in "advanced talks" and an announcement of a presumably large deal could occur quite soon.
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Google Express Deliveries Expand To 13 More States
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30774-e5881edc_600_400.jpg" />Google's Express home delivery service is opening up in 13 more states with an expansion on the East Coast. More consumers will now be able to get items from stores like PetSmart, Whole Foods, Staples, and Costco without leaving their home. Multiple delivery times are available.
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Cord Cutters May Reduce Cable Company Revenue By $1 Billion Over Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30773-21363946_600_400.jpg" />The rise of cord cutters is having a significant impact on cable companies, and over the next year, they may cost cable providers another $1 billion. Consulting firm cg42 has found it is likely that around 800,000 consumers in the United States will get rid of their cable TV.
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Samsung Washers May Also Be Exploding, Warn Regulators
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-29/30772-1e0f4ebc_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's phones aren't the only products that have run into safety issues. According to US regulators, some of its washing machines have also been exploding. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) says it is aware of "safety issues" with some models.
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03-10-16, 00:02
NextPowerUP

Microsoft Accidentally Confirms End Of Support For Lumia Handsets

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30801-98393a7f_600_400.jpg" />We already know that Microsoft doesn't have plans for the Lumia brand, which was rumoured be discontinued later this year. The company has now accidentally published Lumia end of support notification on the US website, which only confirms those rumours.
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Xiaomi Redmi 3S Plus Now Official, Packs Octa-Core Chipset And 4,100 mAh Battery
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30800-50a3aecc_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has now officially unveiled a new version of the Redmi 3S smartphone that was launched back in June this year. The new Plus variant is exactly the same as its predecessor, but the difference is it will be sold offline-only in India, meaning there won't be any online deals.
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Sony Officially Unbox PlayStation VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30799-27b55e08_600_400.jpg" />PlayStation VR is scheduled to arrive on October 13, but there isn't much we don't know about it. The company already provide us with a closer look during the recent Tokyo Game Show and has now released official unboxing video on its YouTube channel.
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High-End Huawei MediaPad M3 Tablet Coming To The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30798-f4f61b23_600_400.jpg" />If you don't like iPads and want a high-end Android tablet, then the latest Huawei MediaPad M3 tablet could be for you. Announced back at IFA 2016 earlier this year, the tablet is about to make its US debut. The company has now confirmed it plans to launch it in the United States
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Apple's Latest iPhones Coming To More Countries This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30797-b5ad0ce8_600_400.jpg" />Following the first two release waves, Apple is now getting ready to launch its flagship smartphones in more countries. Both the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus handsets will reach new markets in the first half of this month and there looks to be three release waves.
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HTC Launches Viveport VR Store Globally
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30796-a606ddd4_600_400.jpg" />Virtual reality is growing very fast and HTC wants to fully take advantage of it. Until now, HTC Vive owners had to use Valve's Steam platform for VR content. Starting today, HTC has launched its own store called Viveport, which is now launching in 30 countries.
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LG G6 Won't Have Curved OLED Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30795-f0dd3573_600_400.jpg" />LG G5 was rather a disappointment for the South Korea company. Although it offers great concept with modular design, customers were never too impressed with it. Due to poor LG G5 sales, the company announced that it plans to restructure mobile division.
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Adobe Lightroom Now Optimized For iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30794-23dfff95_600_400.jpg" />In the last few weeks, Adobe has released several updates for its Lightroom mobile app, which brought noticeable improvements, including the ability to shoot an image in DNG format which is Adobe's open-source raw format. Today, the company released yet another update.
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Sharp Might Supply Apple With OLED Screens For Next iPhone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30793-c1f530a0_600_400.jpg" />Apple is reportedly in negotiations with Sharp to manufacture OLED panels for next-generation iPhones. It is still too early to talk about iPhone 8, since the phone is still far from designed, but it is safe to assume that the new iPhones will finally have OLED displays.
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Lenovo Z2 Plus Gets Its First Software Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-01/30792-1817db47_600_400.jpg" />A week after Lenovo officially unveiled the Z2 Plus handset, the company has now released the first software update for the device that bumps the ZUI version to 2.0.111. The update is now rolling out over-the-air and weighs 272 MB, so you better use WiFi.
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Lenovo Tab3 8 Plus Spotted Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30790-95941d55_600_400.jpg" />It's been awhile since we last heard something about new tablets. In early 2016, Lenovo announced a series of affordable tablets, but since then the company switched its focus to convertibles that can be used as a tablet. Now, it seems that Lenovo has a new tablet in the works.
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Xiaomi Slashes Prices Of Several Devices During Festive Sale In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30789-56487b83_600_400.jpg" />Festive sale season is about to start in India and many companies have lowered the prices of their devices. Among them is Xiaomi, who has now announced attractive discounts on all Mi smartphones and accessories. The price cuts will only be available during the festive sale.
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Oculus App Is The Main Culprit Of Recent Battery Issues With Galaxy Smartphones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30788-21b6f903_600_400.jpg" />Over the last few days, we heard a lot about battery issues with Galaxy Note 7 units. The first series had a bad battery, but the new safe Note 7 units are also prone to overheating and battery drain issues. While many blamed Samsung, it looks like the culprit is Oculus.
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LeEco Getting Ready To Launch Its Products In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30787-26c9ce67_600_400.jpg" />Chinese company LeEco has a nice lineup of smart devices, including smartphones, smart TVs, smart bicycles, and much more. Most of these products are offered only in China, but the company is now getting ready to launch its products in the United States.
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Samsung Officially Unveils Galaxy A8 (2016)
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30786-9ce81c03_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's latest version of the Galaxy A8 smartphone has been regular visitor these past few months and we pretty much knew almost everything about it. As of today, we don't have to guess about anything since the Galaxy A8 (2016) is now finally official.
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Huawei Mate 9 To Be Announced In Early November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30785-ed160bdb_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is one of the few smartphone companies that will try to take the most out of Samsung's fail with Galaxy Note 7. The company is working for a while on its flagship phablet called Mate 9 and according to new information, the device might be announced in early November.
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Xiaomi Mi 5s Gets Teardown Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30784-1d148881_600_400.jpg" />We didn't have to wait long to find out what is inside Xiaomi's latest flagship smartphone. The company unveiled two new flagship smartphones this week, but at the moment, only the Mi 5s has been opened and the ceramic, not the 3D glass back version.
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Aorus X7 v6 Now Available With Quad HD 120 Hz Display And GTX 1070 GPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30783-834b8581_600_400.jpg" />Aorus, a subsidiary of the popular company Gigabyte, has now announced updates to its Aorus X7 v6 gaming notebook lineup. Both the 15-inch and 17-inch notebooks have received noticeable improvements under the hood and are now available for purchase, starting at $2,399.
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Meizu Might Be Working On New High-End Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-30/30782-0cab9a71_600_400.jpg" />China Compulsory Certification agency also known as 3C has certified two unannounced Meizu smartphones. The certification listing doesn't exactly reveal much about the devices, but the Chinese company is said to be working on a couple of Pro 6 variants.
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05-10-16, 00:11
NextPowerUP

Google Home Is A $129 Voice Assistant, Will Start Shipping Next Month

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30845-c2aae312_600_400.jpg" />The last product that Google unveiled today is the Google Home, a competitor to the Amazon's Echo. The voice-powered assistant/Bluetooth speaker is now available for pre-order and costs only $129, which is cheaper than Amazon Echo, its main competitor.
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Google Announces Smart Wi-Fi Routers Called Google Wifi
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30844-ec25187f_600_400.jpg" />Google Wifi, something that we didn't anticipate from today's press conference, is a new smart router for modular, customizable home networking. It comes in two versions - as a single unit or in a multipack, and both models are far cheaper than some other solutions.
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Chromecast Ultra With 4K And Dolby Vision Support Now Announced
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30843-0f6c6842_600_400.jpg" />Google has also announced a new version of the Chromecast. The new Chromecast Ultra is able to 4K content from YouTube, Netflix, and Vudu. If you don't want to pay $69 for the new Chromecast Ultra, the existing $35 Chromecast 2 and Chromecast Audio aren't going anywhere.
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Google Daydream View Costs Only $79, To Go On Sale Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30842-c5cb7329_600_400.jpg" />We knew that today's press conference isn't only about the new smartphones. Google has unveiled many new products today and an interesting one is the Daydream View, the virtual reality headset. It will go on sale next month, in November, and will be priced at only $79.
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Google Officially Unveils Pixel And Pixel XL Handsets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30841-9337d69b_600_400.jpg" />Pixel and Pixel XL, phones by Google, are now finally official. During the press conference in San Francisco, Google has unveiled two new smartphones, completely designed in house, from design to user experience.Starting October 13, the phones will go exclusively on sale in India
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Lenovo Not Planning Any Windows 10 Phones, Doesn't Trust Microsoft's Commitment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30840-3ccf14c4_600_400.jpg" />Lenovo isn't going to release any Windows 10 smartphones due to concerns about Microsoft's long-term commitment to the platform. Gianfranco Lanci, Lenovo's COO, says he is not convinced Microsoft will support its mobile phone platform in the coming months and years.
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Pokemon Go Expands To 11 More Regions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30839-d2ea70b5_600_400.jpg" />Niantic's Pokemon Go has launched in another 11 regions, allowing the game to continue picking up new users far after its initial roll out. Between September 29 and September 30, the game was made available in countries including Albania, Serbia, and Mongolia.
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Amazon Bans Incentivized Reviews
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30838-aec951d5_600_400.jpg" />Reviews posted to Amazon by those who've received a free or discounted product are no longer allowed. Research from ReviewMeta recently showed how "incentivized" reviews alter a product's rating in a positive way, suggesting they aren't a good source of unbiased information.
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Apple Brings Apple Pay To Russia, Its 10th Market
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30837-4d793e21_600_400.jpg" />Apple Pay is now live in 10 countries, with the latest addition being Russia. The mobile payment service is available exclusively for Mastercard users and only cards from Sberbank are supported, at least for now. Sberbank customers can set up Apple Pay through the bank's app.
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Apple Now Auto-Downloading macOS Sierra To Computers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30836-6278fa77_600_400.jpg" />To encourage a fast and simple adoption of its latest operating system, Apple is auto-downloading macOS Sierra to user computers, similarly to Microsoft's auto-downloading of Windows 10. If you have automatic updates turned on, the OS will be downloaded if there's enough space.
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4chan Is Barely Surviving, Needs More Money Or Cost Reduction
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30835-7ad2252b_600_400.jpg" />4chan is still a widely viewed website, but it's not one that has found a clear way to survive in the long-term. According to Hiroyuki Nisimura, its current owner, the site is struggling to stay alive and it therefore needs to cut costs or bring in more money.
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Tim Cook Is Very Bullish On AR, Doesn't Think VR Will Be As Big
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30834-930d9c4b_600_400.jpg" />Apple might be investing in AR/VR and it seems likely the company is far more interested in augmented reality. During a rare Q&A with CEO Tim Cook, the Apple executive made it clear he believes augmented reality will be very important in the future and far bigger than VR.
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Huawei Was Originally Going To Make Pixel Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30833-b83a1464_600_400.jpg" />Google initially picked Huawei to make its upcoming Pixel smartphones, but it ended up going with HTC instead, reports Android Police. Huawei made the Nexus 6P (2015), which was considered a success, and Google was very interested in having the Chinese company involved this year.
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SpaceX Reportedly Considering Sabotage As Explanation For Falcon 9 Explosion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30832-2a5b4716_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX still doesn't know what caused the Falcon 9's explosion last month, though it has reportedly been considering sabotage as an explanation. The rocket exploded on a Cape Canaveral launch pad on September 1, destroying SpaceX's equipment and an internet satellite.
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Hulu Drops Monthly Price To $6 For New Subscribers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30831-f9a6a9ea_600_400.jpg" />Hulu has temporarily decreased the cost of a new subscription from $8 to $6 in order to potentially attract some additional users. With the $6 plan, you'll receive access to an ad-supported Hulu library. It still costs $12 to get the service with ads entirely removed.
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Samsung Currently Including Gear VR With Galaxy S7 Purchases
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30830-1fa13c6d_600_400.jpg" />Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge purchases currently include a free Gear VR from Samsung. You'll also get some VR content. The Gear VR is one of the simplest and cheapest solutions for fairly acceptable VR. The setup uses your phone's processor and display to provide the experience.
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Twitch Adds Ability To Upload Pre-Recorded Videos
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30829-b63605fd_600_400.jpg" />An open beta has begun on Twitch that lets users upload pre-recorded videos, thereby expanding the site beyond livestreaming. Some Twitch streamers have primarily built their audience on the platform and may prefer to add pre-recorded content to their Twitch account.
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Toyota Will Sell A 'Cuddly Companion' Robot In Japan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30828-774495d5_600_400.jpg" />Beginning this winter, Toyota will sell a "cuddly companion" robot known as the Kirobo Mini in Japan. The robot can fit in your hand and respond to your emotions. It'll be sold for $392 through Toyota dealerships. Included with the robot is a craddle for your car.
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Google's Daydream VR Headset Rumoured To Cost Only $79
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30827-6cabc53b_600_400.jpg" />Alongside new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, Google is expected to announce several other products, among which is the Daydream VR headset. The same source has also mentioned that the virtual reality headset will be very affordable, with a price tag of only $79.
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Xiaomi Launches Mi Box 4K Android TV Box In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-04/30826-341b71ca_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has finally officially launched its first US product, the Mi Box 4K Android TV box. The device was unveiled back in May at the Google I/O and is now available for purchase in the US, priced at $69, which makes it a great solution for a less expensive Android TV solution.
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07-10-16, 00:25
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AmazonFresh Now Just $15 For Prime Members

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30901-885f1210_600_400.jpg" />AmazonFresh is now less expensive for Prime users. While it had cost $299 annually for Prime+Fresh, users can now get unlimited grocery delivery for an extra $15 per month. Back in 2015, AmazonFresh was also offered to Prime users at $8 per delivery in California.
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Netflix Partners With Theater Chain For Big Screen Original Movie Premieres
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30900-f929cf83_600_400.jpg" />As Netflix invests more in original content, it has decided to give its movies a similar treatment to normal film releases by showing them in theaters. Through a partnership with iPic Entertainment, which operates in 15 US markets, Netflix can feature 10 of its films.
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Pokemon Go Expands To Another 31 Countries, Including African Markets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30899-31ea45b9_600_400.jpg" />Pokemon Go has been available in key markets for months and now it is quickly expanding to all of its remaining (and available) regions. Included in the latest expansion are 31 countries, all of which are in Africa. This roll out comes a week after the game reached 11 countries.
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Asus ZenFone 3 With Snapdragon 821 Reaches US This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30898-558b02ba_600_400.jpg" />Asus will release its ZenFone 3 Deluxe Special Edition in the US this month. Included with the phone is a Snapdragon 821 processor, one of the best mobile processors on the market. The handset also includes 6 GB of RAM and a 5.7-inch 1080p display. It has a price tag of $799.
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Samsung Acquires 'Viv' AI Made By Siri Creators
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30897-61718777_600_400.jpg" />After creating Siri, which has become an important part of Apple's software, a team in the AI field formed Viv. Unveiled earlier this year, Viv seems to be a more advanced AI assistant, one that could certainly compete against Apple's Siri. Now, it's been acquired by Samsung.
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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Fighting Sale, Facing Opposition
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30896-0d3e0405_600_400.jpg" />Key members of Twitter's leadership are fighting over the company's future. On one side is CEO Jack Dorsey, who would prefer the company remain independent. On the other side are members of the board and co-founder Evan Williams, who are more supportive of a deal.
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Google, Disney No Longer Interested In Twitter
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30895-dc4e1315_600_400.jpg" />If a company does end up acquiring Twitter, it won't be Google or Disney, reports Recode. Twitter has reportedly been considering a sale since last month and some companies have shown varying levels of interest. At this point, neither Google nor Disney is interested.
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Ads Begin Appearing In Apple App Store
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30894-bfb59628_600_400.jpg" />Ads for relevant applications are now showing up in Apple's App Store, providing developers with a new way to get attention. In the US, searching for terms like "taxi" and "calendar" will yield promoted apps, such as Calendar Z. The ads are clearly marked as such.
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Boeing CEO Says First People On Mars Will Get There With Boeing Rocket
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30893-031d6b0d_600_400.jpg" />There's a race for Mars taking place in the semi-private space industry, with SpaceX receiving most of the attention. SpaceX CEO Elon Musk says his company will put humans on the red planet in the next decade and eventually establish a growing colony.
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ASUS Launches Two New ROG Laptops In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30892-ea89fe5d_600_400.jpg" />ASUS has just announced that two new Republic of Gamers notebooks are now officially available in India. The new laptops, called ROG Strix GL502VS and ROG G752VS, come equipped with VR-ready NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10-series graphics cards that also support NVIDIA G-SYNC technology.
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LG Testing Android 7.0 Nougat For The G3 Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30891-9c265ebc_600_400.jpg" />The former flagship LG G3 was launched back in 2014 and is currently running Android 6.0. Not many people expect that the company will launch the latest Android 7.0 Nougat, but according to recent Geekbench listing, the two-year old flagship is being tested with Android 7.0.
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Latest FCC Listings Reveal Microsoft Surface Keyboard And Surface Mouse
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30890-b0eab865_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is reportedly working on a new All-in-One Surface-branded desktop computer and the latest FCC listings further confirm the rumours. New Surface Mouse and Surface keyboard have just popped up on the FCC's website, and revealed its design and some specs.
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Roku Makes It Easier For Companies To Launch Channels
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30889-70730202_600_400.jpg" />Roku has made adding a channel to its platform easier, allowing companies to easily provide streaming content to users. More channels will likely appear due to the introduction of Roku Direct Publisher, which lets channels launch without any new code.
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Fallout 4, Skyrim For PS4 Will Get Mods
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30888-bc9410b8_600_400.jpg" />Mods will be supported in the PS4 version of Fallout 4 and the upcoming Skyrim remaster, says Bethesda. Only a month ago, Bethesda made the opposite statement, confirming the games would not receive mod support on Sony's console. Mod support was initially cancelled.
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A Replacement Galaxy Note 7 Began Smoking, Forced Plane Evacuation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30887-d1ea959c_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's replacement Galaxy Note 7 units may not be free from problems. Some reports have appeared of issues with the replacements and now one has kept a plane from taking off. A recent Southwest Airlines plane had to be evacuated after a Note 7 overheated.
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Google's Autonomous Cars Have Driven 2 Million Miles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30886-776f9e55_600_400.jpg" />Google's autonomous vehicles now have a lot of experience. It took six years for them to travel their first 1 million miles and now they've traveled another million in just 16 months. That driving history is equivalent to 300 years worth of human driving.
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Amazon Offers Kindles To Prime Members At Notable Discount
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30885-e139dbde_600_400.jpg" />If you're an Amazon Prime subscriber, you can currently pick up a Kindle for $30-$50 off its usual price. The discounts will apply once you're at checkout and they're entirely exclusive to Prime users. Amazon has dropped the Kindle, Kindle Paperwhite, and Kindle for Kids by $30.
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Blue Origin Completes Test, Lands Rocket
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30884-e85375ae_600_400.jpg" />Blue Origin's latest test run involving its New Shepard rocket and a vehicle escape system went smoothly, including the landing of the rocket. Observers and Blue Origin itself weren't entirely sure the rocket would do anything other than crash into the desert.
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NSA Contractor Arrested, Stole Secrets About Offensive Hacking
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30883-3093741d_600_400.jpg" />Harold Thomas Martin, a 51-year-old contractor for the NSA, was arrested in August and charged by the FBI. Charges were filled on August 31 pertaining to his alleged theft of secrets, specially those covering an offensive hacking program designed to break into foreign networks.
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Microsoft Outsources Lumia Support Services To German Firm
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-06/30882-535f54a7_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is really trying to get rid of the Lumia lineup and we now have more confirmation on the matter. After it discontinued Lumia Highlights app and accidentally published Lumia end of support notification, the company has now outsourced support services for Lumia.
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09-10-16, 00:31
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LeEco Accidentally Reveals Its US Product Lineup Ahead Of October 19 L

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30926-f5e9891c_600_400.jpg" />The Chinese technology company LeEco has recently confirmed it plans to enter the US market. The company will announce new products on October 19, and although it has yet to officially confirm which devices will launch, new leak has confirmed some of them.
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Oppo's Upcoming Phone Confirmed To Have A 5.5-inch Display, 4 GB RAM, 16 MP Camera And More
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30925-bb93b21f_600_400.jpg" />Oppo's unannounced R9S handset has already received 3C certification and cleared TENAA last month, and is scheduled to be announced sometime in October. Thanks to new advertising leaflets, we have more information on the smartphone's specifications and design.
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Sony Rolling Out Firmware Update For Several Xperia Series
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30924-ca06c2f3_600_400.jpg" />If you are a happy owner of the Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet or Xperia Z5 series device, check your notifications as a new firmware update is on its way. The update doesn't bring any major changes, but it still has a couple of welcome tweaks and enhancements.
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HP Elite x3 To Coming To More Microsoft Stores Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30923-11fe3197_600_400.jpg" />HP Elite x3 could very well be the last Windows phone, since Microsoft plans to kill Lumia lineup and probably switch its focus to other segments. However, if you want to purchase the Elite x3, the handset will start being offered in physical Microsoft Store starting next week.
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AT&T, T-Mobile And Verizon Also Allowing Galaxy Note 7 Replacements
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30922-55e465c0_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after Sprint announced that is allowing replacement Galaxy Note 7 users to trade in their unit for any other device, three other major US carriers have made the same move. AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon are all now allowing Galaxy Note 7 replacements.
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Microsoft Schedules A New Event On October 26
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30921-d1bddda8_600_400.jpg" />Although 2016 is almost done, big tech companies have still a few major announcements, and among them is Microsoft. The company has sent out invites for its Windows 10 event. The invite reveals that the event is scheduled for October 26 and will take place in New York City.
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Vivo Announces Affordable Mid-Range Smartphone In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30920-5d1b264f_600_400.jpg" />Vivo's Y-series of smartphones has just got one new member. The company has launched affordable Y55L smartphone in India. The smartphone comes in Gold and Space Grey color options and is priced at Rs. 11,980, which is around $180 at the current exchange rates.
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Gigabyte BRIX Mini PCs Updated With Kaby Lake
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30919-63e6fb52_600_400.jpg" />Gigabyte has announced that its Brix line of mini-desktops is now available with Intel's 7th generation "Kaby Lake" processors. The very small form factor Gigabyte PC can now be purchased with a choice of Intel Core i3-7100U, Core i5-7200U, or Core i7-7500U processors.
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Amazon's Echo-Exclusive Music Service Will Arrive Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30918-9978accc_600_400.jpg" />Amazon will launch a music streaming service exclusively for Echo owners in the coming weeks, reports The Verge, and an on-demand service for everyone will arrive next year. The Echo-based service reportedly costs $5 and features the same set of music.
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Snapchat Planning IPO With $25 Billion Valuation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30917-e66065f1_600_400.jpg" />Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, is reportedly getting ready for an IPO that will value the company at $25 billion or more. That value, though not guaranteed to be the final amount, would place Snapchat above many other tech IPOs, including Twitter's.
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LG V20 Reaches US On October 28
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30916-e69ab268_600_400.jpg" />LG will release the V20 in the United States on October 28, AT&T and T-Mobile have announced. The phone will be sold by AT&T for $830, coming out to $27.67 or $34.59 through Next, depending on if you pick a 24 or 30-month plan. T-Mobile hasn't provided exact pricing information.
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Oculus Creating VR Web Browser Called 'Carmel'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30915-8c538ed8_600_400.jpg" />Oculus is working on a virtual reality web browser that's currently being referred to as "Carmel." The browser is "fully optimized" for VR, says co-founder Nate Mitchell, and a developer preview of the software will be available soon. Carmel's preview runs on any Oculus device.
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League Of Legends Receiving Replays, Highlights
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30914-0205c318_600_400.jpg" />Beginning next season, replays and highlights will be available for matches in League of Legends. The client itself will gain those features, says Riot, allowing users to watch their games without recording on their own or using third-party services.
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Unannounced HTC Bolt To Run Android 7.0 Nougat Out Of The Box
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30913-c9d92bf9_600_400.jpg" />HTC is expected to announce a new smartphone codenamed Acadia sometime later this month in the US. The phone, also known as HTC Bolt, is now said that it will be the first HTC smartphone to run Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box, and we don't count Pixel phones.
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Second Galaxy Note 7 Recall Could Happen, Sprint Is Already Replacing New Units For Any Other Device
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30912-45d2c865_600_400.jpg" />The first series of Galaxy Note 7 units arrived with defective batteries and Samsung had to recall millions of units. The company completely ditched batteries from its own SDI division, but it looks like the problem is still present and the new Galaxy Note 7 could still explode.
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Pebble Announces Two New Smartwatches
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30911-a143f81c_600_400.jpg" />There are plenty of choices if you are the market for a new smartwatch, and if you are looking for an affordable device, then the take a look at the new Pebble 2. The company has just announced two versions of the smartwatch called Pebble 2 and Pebble 2 SE.
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Eurocom Unveils New Sky X4E2 Gaming Notebook With GTX 10-Series GPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30910-879e6f0e_600_400.jpg" />Eurocom, a reseller of Clevo barebones, has just announced a successor to the Sky X4E gaming notebook that featured Maxwell-based GPU options. The new Sky X4E2 model comes with NVIDIA's latest high-end Pascal-based GPUs and Intel Core i7-6700K processor.
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Verizon Will Be In Charge Of Android Updates For Pixel Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30909-7b718dff_600_400.jpg" />Verizon has exclusive rights on the latest two Google smartphones in the United States. In the past, Nexus devices were known by the stock Android experience, but it looks like that is going to change with the Pixel phones since Verizon will be in charge of Android updates.
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ASUS Launches ZenPad Z10 Tablet In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30908-e9bef598_600_400.jpg" />Besides announcing price and availability details of ZenFone and ZenWatch devices in the US, ASUS has also revealed when the high-end ZenPad Z10 tablet will land in the country. Unlike the other two devices, the tablet is available starting today from Verizon.
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ASUS ZenWatch 3 To Go On Sale In The US Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-07/30907-281fc32f_600_400.jpg" />ASUS' latest smartwatch, the ZenWatch 3, is about to land in the United States. The company has announced availability details of the smartwatch, saying that the watch is going to be available in early November, but the exact release date is still unknown.
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11-10-16, 00:32
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Samsung Teases Metal-Body Handset, Could Be The Galaxy C9

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30943-eb7ef326_600_400.jpg" />On Chinese website Weibo, Samsung has posted a teaser for the launch of its next smartphone. The teaser shows a metal-body handset, which should be the rumoured Galaxy C9. The same handset has already received various certification, so it should be out very soon.
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Upcoming Chrome 55 To Use Less RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30942-5443db2f_600_400.jpg" />After numerous complaints from users, Google is finally making major changes to Chrome. The browser has always been accused of being a memory hog, but things are slowly starting to change. After noticeable improvement with Chrome 53, the next update could halve memory consumption
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Huawei Mate 9 To Pack Impressive Specs, Coming Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30940-0db521f8_600_400.jpg" />Everyone is now taking their time to properly test new handset after seeing all the problems Samsung has with Galaxy Note 7. Huawei has scheduled a press conference for October 19, where it should unveil the next-gen flagship chipset Kirin 960 that will be inside the Mate 9.
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Leaked Teaser Reveals Launch Date Of Samsung's Next-Gen Flagship Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30939-f8602e83_600_400.jpg" />Although Samsung is having hard times with the Galaxy Note 7, the new teaser shows no changes to the Galaxy S8 launch schedule. It was believed that the Galaxy S8 might be unveiled a little earlier to fix the damage that was caused by the Note 7, but that is not going to happen.
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Google Releases Noto, An Open Source Font With Wide Language Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30938-d29e3e3b_600_400.jpg" />Google has open-sourced a new font, known as Noto, that has wide language and character support. The font's name comes from "NO more TOfu," a reference to the "tofu" problem that appears when a font cannot display a particular character and instead shows a tofu-shaped box.
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Germany Aims To Have Gas Vehicles Banned In Europe By 2030
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30937-8239cc2f_600_400.jpg" />Germany will push for a Europe-wide ban on gas and diesel vehicle sales that would go into effect by 2030, reports Der Spiegel. The country's upper house of parliament has reportedly given its approval to pressure the EU in favor of electric vehicles.
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Leaked Screenshots Show Some Of The Upcoming Windows 10 Mobile Redstone 2 Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30936-8df7f534_600_400.jpg" />While Microsoft plans to discontinue its Lumia lineup and feature phone business, the company is still committed to the Windows 10 Mobile operating system. Both the desktop and mobile updates are expected to start rolling out simultaneously, but no word on when.
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Samsung Reportedly Halts Production Of Galaxy Note 7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30935-6d0d4c3f_600_400.jpg" />After US carriers AT&T and T-Mobile officially announced that they won't sell the Galaxy Note 7 and issuing replacement units, a new report says that Samsung has reportedly stopped production of the phablet. The reason behind the halt are issues with the replacement units.
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HTC Smartwatch Caught In Action
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30934-06f63a09_600_400.jpg" />There were various reports that HTC is developing a smartwatch called Halfbeak, but the company has yet to announce it since the launch date has been postponed several times. Today, a new set of live images have leaked online and revealed possible design of the smartwatch.
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Oppo Schedules Event For October 19, R9s To Be Announced
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30933-ce0f4033_600_400.jpg" />Oppo has sent out press invites for a new event that will take place in Shanghai next week on October 19. The invite doesn't reveal much, but according to various leaks over the last few days, the company will probably announce the Oppo R9s smartphone.
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Xiaomi MI 5c Leaks In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30932-d8983acf_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has recently unveiled two new flagship smartphones, the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus, and is getting ready to launch a flagship phablet, the Mi Note 2. According to new leaked images, the company has yet another smartphone in its sleeves that looks to be more affordable Mi 5c.
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Huawei Launches New Nova Variant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-10/30931-d1ec5e21_600_400.jpg" />Huawei Nova and Nova Plus were made official during the IFA 2016 trade show in Berlin earlier this year. The standard models packed 3 GB of RAM, but the company has decided to launch a slightly more powerful variant of the smartphone that now comes with 4 GB of RAM.
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Two Additional Galaxy Note 7 Replacements Have Exploded
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-09/30930-82c52f45_600_400.jpg" />At least three replacement Galaxy Note 7 units have exploded, according to reports, suggesting Samsung hasn't fixed the handset's problems with its recall. All of the replacement unit incidents were reported last week and they come after a Note 7 issue forced a plane evacuation.
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Tesla Will Hold Two Product Events This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-09/30929-ef29142a_600_400.jpg" />Tesla is going to hold two product-related events this month, says CEO Elon Musk. One, currently referred to as a "Tesla product unveiling," will take place on October 17. The other will be held on October 28 and is based around solar products, particularly a solar roof.
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Steve Wozniak Reverses Opinion, Thinks No Headphone Jack On iPhone Is Good
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-09/30928-9d8b3346_600_400.jpg" />Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak didn't initially appear supportive of Apple's decision to get rid of the iPhone's headphone jack, but he has since changed his mind. While speaking with TechRadar, Wozniak said he doesn't believe many people ever even used the jack.
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Google Dropping Hangouts As Required Android App, Duo Replacing It
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-09/30927-43002a23_600_400.jpg" />Google's Duo video messaging app will replace Hangouts as a required software installation on Android handsets with access to the Play Store. The switch takes place in December, at which point phone makers will ship devices with Duo pre-installed, in some ways replacing Hangouts.
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Oppo's Upcoming Phone Confirmed To Have A 5.5-inch Display, 4 GB RAM, 16 MP Camera And More
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30925-bb93b21f_600_400.jpg" />Oppo's unannounced R9S handset has already received 3C certification and cleared TENAA last month, and is scheduled to be announced sometime in October. Thanks to new advertising leaflets, we have more information on the smartphone's specifications and design.
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Sony Rolling Out Firmware Update For Several Xperia Series
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30924-ca06c2f3_600_400.jpg" />If you are a happy owner of the Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet or Xperia Z5 series device, check your notifications as a new firmware update is on its way. The update doesn't bring any major changes, but it still has a couple of welcome tweaks and enhancements.
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HP Elite x3 To Coming To More Microsoft Stores Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-08/30923-11fe3197_600_400.jpg" />HP Elite x3 could very well be the last Windows phone, since Microsoft plans to kill Lumia lineup and probably switch its focus to other segments. However, if you want to purchase the Elite x3, the handset will start being offered in physical Microsoft Store starting next week.
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13-10-16, 00:40
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Google Announces Android 7.1 Developer Preview

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30974-71a05458_600_400.jpg" />Since new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones were confirmed to come with Android 7.1, we knew that is only a matter of time before Google releases the new update. The company has now announced that developers will be able to get their hands on Android 7.1 by the end of the month.
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HP's Elite X3 Lap Dock Now Available For Pre-Order
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30973-16b0ca8d_600_400.jpg" />As the flagship HP Elite X3 Windows 10 Mobile smartphone is now available for purchase, the company has now launched the Lap Dock that allows you to use your smartphone as a desktop or laptop computer. Unfortunately, the dock itself doesn't come cheap.
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Huawei Launches Three New Honor Phones In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30972-54531928_600_400.jpg" />During the event today in India, Huawei has launched three new Honor smartphones, including the Honor 8, Honor 8 Smart, and Honor Holly 3. All three phones will be available from Amazon.in, Flipkart and the Honor store online and as well as through offline retailers.
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HTC And HP Launches Vive-Ready Computer Bundle
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30971-9422c003_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after Oculus announced that it has certified two new devices as Oculus-ready, HTC has now announced that it has teamed up with HP to offer a Vive VR bundle. The bundle will contain HTC Vive headset and its accompanying peripherals, as well as an HP Envy gaming PC.
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New Huawei Mate 9 Photos Confirm Two Variants Of The Phablet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30970-b1fc83c7_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is all set to announce its new flagship phablet and as we are approaching the official release date, more details about the device are leaking online. The handset will reportedly be announced on November 3 and according to new images, two variants will be available.
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Lenovo To Release Two New Miix Tablets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30969-4314aee5_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to Intel's new Kaby Lake processors, many notebook manufacturers are releasing new, improved versions of their current products. Lenovo has already jumped onto the Kaby Lake bandwagon, but the company has more products in its sleeves and one of them is the Miix series.
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Oculus Certifies Select ASUS And Aorus Gaming Notebooks As Oculus-Ready
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30968-4a145562_600_400.jpg" />Virtual reality isn't very easy on the hardware and to have good experience, you need to have quite a decent computer. Oculus is aware that not many people know much about hardware, so they want to certify select computers so that users can enjoy its Rift VR headset.
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Google Is Now Offering Group Plans For Project Fi
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30967-1415c508_600_400.jpg" />Google is slowly expanding its Project Fi and with new group plans, it is making it a bit easier to use. For only $15 per user, you can add as many people to your Project Fi plan as you would like and you can still pay for for the data they use at the same $10/GB rate.
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Sharp Announces Compact Aquos Handset With A 4.7-inch 1080p Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30966-abc78a14_600_400.jpg" />Sharp has just announced that it has expanded its Aquos series of smartphones with a new compact variant. Dubbed the Aquos Xx3 mini, the handset packs a 4.7-inch display with Full HD resolution. It will be available in Japan four months from now, in February 2017.
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LG Introduces A New Powerful Wireless Charger
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30965-a60bafb3_600_400.jpg" />It is obvious that batteries are very sensitive and if we charge them too fast, they can explode. Every new phone comes with some sort of quick-charging technology and some of them even support wireless charging, but there is quite a big gap between standard and wireless chargers
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Amazon Unveils Music Unlimited Service
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30964-19e83ab2_600_400.jpg" />Amazon repackaged and relaunched its defunct Amazon Prime Music service as the new Amazon Music Unlimited. The on-demand music streaming service is priced lower than competing services such as Apple Music, and is even cheaper for Amazon Echo device owners.
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OnePlus 3 Production Stopped to Make Room for New Variant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30963-4ecf51d2_600_400.jpg" />OnePlus halted production of its flagship OnePlus 3 smartphone to allow the markets to digest its existing inventory, and to make room for a new variant with updated hardware. At this point it's unclear if this is a variant of the OnePlus 3, or an entirely new SKU.
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Galaxy Note 7 Fiasco Costs Samsung $17 Billion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30962-492ddc1c_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's biggest product disaster threatens to eclipse even Volkswagen Dieselgate, as market analysts crunch its net cost to the company's market capitalization at a staggering USD $17 billion. Positioning of the Galaxy Note 7 in Samsung's product stack makes this more painful.
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BlackBerry DTEK60 Now Available For Pre-Order
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30961-9fa42567_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry has recently announced that it will end all internal hardware development and outsource it to partners. The first handset that isn't made by BlackBerry could be the DTEK60, which is now available for pre-order. The popular retailer B&H is selling the DTEK60 for $499.
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Samsung Permanently Discontinues Galaxy Note 7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30960-4574137b_600_400.jpg" />Earlier today, Samsung has asked their users to power down the Galaxy Note 7 devices and wait for further instructions. Now, the company has officially announced that it is ending the production of the Galaxy Note7 and permanently discontinuing it worldwide.
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Huawei Invests $1 Million In AI Work With UC Berkeley
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30959-a0daeabf_600_400.jpg" />Huawei has dedicated $1 million to a partnership with UC Berkeley that is focused on artificial intelligence (AI). The partnership will primarily work on "basic research" and it was formed between Huawei's Noah's Ark Laboratory and Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research.
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Facebook Launches 'Workplace' Enterprise Social Networking Service
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30958-80b28b83_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is already the largest social network for personal communication, but it also wants to take over business communication. For over 18 months, Facebook at Work has been in development and now it has launched as "Workplace." It is offered for a monthly fee.
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Tesla Autopilot Called A 'Hazard' In German Report
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30957-98dbe726_600_400.jpg" />Tesla's Autopilot feature is a "considerable traffic hazard," according to a report from Germany's Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt), a conclusion Tesla CEO Elon Musk doesn't agree with. Musk says the findings simply are not "based on science."
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Yahoo Turns Off Email Forwarding, Makes Switching Difficult
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30956-f8989f77_600_400.jpg" />There are a couple reasons people may be wanting to leave Yahoo's email service right now. First, a data breach affecting 500 million accounts was revealed in September. Second, it was recently reported that Yahoo has been scanning all emails on behalf of the US government.
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iOS 10 Now On 67% Of iOS Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-11/30955-3e0507d4_600_400.jpg" />iOS 10 has been out since September 13 and is now running on 66.7% of devices, giving it a faster adoption rate than any other Apple software update. During the first two weeks, however, iOS 10's adoption lagged behind previous versions. That changed by late September.
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15-10-16, 00:41
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New Oppo R9s Images Reveal Antenna Redesign

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-14/30986-8a284c41_600_400.jpg" />It is hard to design a smartphone without visible antennas, especially if it has a metal unibody design. Apple and Samsung have very good antenna design on their flagship phones, and new leaked images of Oppo's upcoming R9s show slot-antenna design, which isn't very visible.
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Samsung To Release Galaxy Tab S3 Lineup In Early 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-14/30985-0f747169_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has currently a lot of problems, but it looks like that is not affecting much other product releases. As rumoured before, the company plans to unveil and launch the Galaxy Tab S3 tablet series in the first quarter of 2017, thus in March the latest.
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LG LV5 Revealed In Leaked Render
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-14/30984-674b321c_600_400.jpg" />LG is done with the announcement of flagship smartphones for this year and is now switching its focus on more affordable devices. One of the upcoming devices is the mid-range LG LV5 smartphone, which according to leaked render looks a lot like flagship LG G5.
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Google Rumoured To Release Its Own Smartwatches In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-14/30983-a97786d8_600_400.jpg" />It seems that Google wants to play a bigger role on the mobile market. Although most of the phones are running its Android operating system, the company wants to have their own solutions with new Pixel devices. According to new reports, Google is working on a smartwatch as well.
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PlayStation 4 Pro Supports SATA-III Interface
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-14/30982-a3e29ed6_600_400.jpg" />Sony has done various improvements with the upcoming PS4 Pro. Not only the graphics performance is better, but the company has finally decided to implement the SATA-III support with the PS4 Pro, which means much faster storage performance, especially if you upgrade to SSD.
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Intel Announces Its First Consumer Drone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30981-12005098_600_400.jpg" />Over the last few months, Intel has been investing a lot into the drone technology and now has unveiled its first drone. Intel says the Falcon 8+ is the best performing device in the market with great weight-to-load ratio, making it the most stable in harsh conditions.
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Leaked Live Photos Show Cancelled Microsoft Band 3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30980-423a14f8_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has recently discontinued its Band 2 fitness tracker and while you would think that a successor is on its way, the company has confirmed that they have no plans to launch a new fitness tracker. However, that doesn't mean they didn't work on it.
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OnePlus' CEO Dismisses Recent OnePlus 3 Rumours, Says They Are Still Making The Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30979-dee1ff81_600_400.jpg" />We have recently reported that OnePlus has stopped production of the OnePlus 3 smartphone. That was apparently done to allow the market to digest existing inventory of the current OnePlus 3 handset, but the company's CEO has now dismissed those rumours.
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Samsung Will Soon Share More Information On Latest Galaxy Note 7 Incidents
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30978-9aa3cb50_600_400.jpg" />At first, Samsung had no idea what is really causing the new, replacement Galaxy Note 7 to catch fire, but according to new details it looks like they have found out what the real problem is. The company has said that it will share more information in the coming weeks.
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Nokia D1C Is Actually A 13.8-inch Tablet And Not A Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30977-9519d881_600_400.jpg" />At first, it was expected that the Nokia's upcoming D1C device is a flagship smartphone, but it looks like that the D1C is actually a tablet. According to a new GFXBench listing, the device in question is a mid-range tablet with a 13.8-inch Full HD display and Snapdragon 430 SoC.
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Lenovo Yoga 910 Goes On Sale In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30976-47e56008_600_400.jpg" />Lenovo's flagship Windows 2-in-1 laptop has just landed in the United States. The company has announced that the Yoga 910 is officially available for purchase through both Lenovo.com and Best Buy, and each outlet has a few different models available.
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HTC Showcases New Vive VR Controller At Steam Dev Days
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-13/30975-08e05f67_600_400.jpg" />During Valve's Steam Dev Days developer conference, HTC has showcased a prototype of the upcoming controller as well as new position-tracking modules for its virtual reality headsets. Although press weren't allowed, some attendees have tweeted photos of the new controller.
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HP's Elite X3 Lap Dock Now Available For Pre-Order
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30973-16b0ca8d_600_400.jpg" />As the flagship HP Elite X3 Windows 10 Mobile smartphone is now available for purchase, the company has now launched the Lap Dock that allows you to use your smartphone as a desktop or laptop computer. Unfortunately, the dock itself doesn't come cheap.
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Huawei Launches Three New Honor Phones In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30972-54531928_600_400.jpg" />During the event today in India, Huawei has launched three new Honor smartphones, including the Honor 8, Honor 8 Smart, and Honor Holly 3. All three phones will be available from Amazon.in, Flipkart and the Honor store online and as well as through offline retailers.
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HTC And HP Launches Vive-Ready Computer Bundle
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30971-9422c003_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after Oculus announced that it has certified two new devices as Oculus-ready, HTC has now announced that it has teamed up with HP to offer a Vive VR bundle. The bundle will contain HTC Vive headset and its accompanying peripherals, as well as an HP Envy gaming PC.
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New Huawei Mate 9 Photos Confirm Two Variants Of The Phablet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30970-b1fc83c7_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is all set to announce its new flagship phablet and as we are approaching the official release date, more details about the device are leaking online. The handset will reportedly be announced on November 3 and according to new images, two variants will be available.
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Lenovo To Release Two New Miix Tablets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30969-4314aee5_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to Intel's new Kaby Lake processors, many notebook manufacturers are releasing new, improved versions of their current products. Lenovo has already jumped onto the Kaby Lake bandwagon, but the company has more products in its sleeves and one of them is the Miix series.
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Oculus Certifies Select ASUS And Aorus Gaming Notebooks As Oculus-Ready
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30968-4a145562_600_400.jpg" />Virtual reality isn't very easy on the hardware and to have good experience, you need to have quite a decent computer. Oculus is aware that not many people know much about hardware, so they want to certify select computers so that users can enjoy its Rift VR headset.
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Google Is Now Offering Group Plans For Project Fi
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-12/30967-1415c508_600_400.jpg" />Google is slowly expanding its Project Fi and with new group plans, it is making it a bit easier to use. For only $15 per user, you can add as many people to your Project Fi plan as you would like and you can still pay for for the data they use at the same $10/GB rate.
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17-10-16, 00:52
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Samsung Chromebook Pro Now Official, Features 360-Degree Rotating Touc

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31012-d2672ff2_600_400.jpg" />Besides announcing new Surface Pro 4 competitor, the Galaxy TabPro S Gold Edition tablet, the company has also announced a new Chromebook device. The Samsung Chromebook Pro comes in Platinum Silver color and is already available for pre-order for $499.
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Samsung Launches Surface Pro 4 Competitor
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31011-72f4c548_600_400.jpg" />Love or hate Microsoft, but the truth is that it has one of the best, if not the best tablet. Many companies have tried to challenge Microsoft's Surface Pro 4, but without many success. Now, Samsung has decided to give it a try with the Galaxy TabPro S Gold Edition.
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Microsoft Surface Book Now Listed As "Old Version", A Successor Around The Corner?
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31009-1966997a_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft's first-generation Surface Book laptop has surprised many since there were almost no details about its existence. The laptop received great ratings from many reviewers, but all of them complained about the one thing and that is the gap in the hinge.
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ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S Gets Certified By TENAA Ahead Of Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31008-e45cef0c_600_400.jpg" />Smartphones and tablets very often get certified ahead of their announcements so they could go on sale on the same day. ZTE is holding a press conference in China tomorrow, on October 17, where the company plans to announce a new camera-centric smartphone.
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Oukitel Working On A New Phone With 10,000mAh Battery
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31007-e133ab87_600_400.jpg" />Smartphones aren't becoming more efficient, at least not much, and to achieve long battery life, manufacturers have to use much larger batteries. If you aren't too concerned with smartphone's design, but want a long battery life, then Oukitel has something for you.
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Qualcomm Sues Meizu Over Patent Infringements
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31006-6f0af507_600_400.jpg" />Chinese smartphone maker Meizu isn't currently in a good position. The company has to deal with a lawsuit from Qualcomm in three different countries as it allegedly used several of Qualcomm's patents related to 3G and 4G communications without licensing them.
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Samsung's 6-inch Galaxy C9 Phablet Surfaces Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31010-b8dbfd2d_600_400.jpg" />Samsung already teased its upcoming 6-inch phablet in China earlier this week and today the smartphone has been certified by China's TENAA, confirming some design changes and specs. Another leak has confirmed that two variants are in the work, normal and Pro versions.
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MSI Now Launches Upgraded Cubi 2 Mini Desktop PC_
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31005-f733159f_600_400.jpg" />MSI, a well-known manufacturer of gaming products, has now announced a new version of its mini desktop PC lineup. The new MSI Cubi 2 mini desktop PC attaches to the back of a display with a VESA mount, and thanks to upgraded specs, it is even more impressive.
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Unknown OnePlus Handset Spotted On China's 3C, Is It The Upcoming OnePlus 3S?
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31004-d219825a_600_400.jpg" />Although OnePlus reassured us that its flagship OnePlus 3 handset is still in production, the company never said anything about the rumoured OnePlus 3S. Well, a new mysterious handset from OnePlus with a model number of A3010 has now appeared on China's 3C website.
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Xiaomi Meri Handset Listed On AnTuTu And Geekbench, Live Images Available As Well
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-16/31003-fc956cb7_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi Meri has just been spotted on two popular benchmarking sites, AnTuTu and Geekbench. The handset is rumoured to be the upcoming Xiaomi Mi 5C and the listings also confirm that we are looking at the mid-range smartphone from the Chinese company.
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Nintendo NX Could Be Announced Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/31002-f0c1c077_600_400.jpg" />The much anticipated Nintendo gaming console could finally see the light of day. The Nintendo NX is still a huge mystery and we know very little about the console, except it exists. According to new information, the company could finally announce the console next week.
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OnePlus Details Its OxygenOS Beta Program
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/31001-d9f74fac_600_400.jpg" />OnePlus has been doing a very good job with its OxygenOS Beta program and has released various new ROMs over the last few weeks. The company has now offered more information on its OxygenOS Beta program, which consists of what OnePlus calls "Community builds" of its OxygenOS.
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ASUS Transformer Mini Now Available For Purchase
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/31000-ed916690_600_400.jpg" />If you're interested in Surface-like devices, then ASUS' latest hybrid tablet is worth looking. The company has finally launched the hybrid Transformer Mini T102HA in the US, which is much more affordable than the flagship Transformer 3 or the Pro variant.
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Samsung Is Already Working On A Firmware For Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/30999-b3203ee2_600_400.jpg" />Since the Galaxy Note 7 is officially discontinued, Samsung fans are already looking forward to next year's Samsung Galaxy S8. SamMobile has just learned that Samsung started firmware development for the upcoming flagship Galaxy S8, about which we don't know much.
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ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini S Also Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/30998-619f706a_600_400.jpg" />Not only a new Axon is in the works, but ZTE also plans to unveil new Nubia smartphone. Both devices could be announced during an event in China next week, on October 17 to be specific, but since nothing is officially confirmed, we can only guess what to expect.
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Apple Watch Nike+ To Launch By The End Of October
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/30997-cdd9d04b_600_400.jpg" />During the announcement of the Apple Watch Series 2, the company also unveiled a special Watch Series 2 device that was developed Nike. Since it is designed in cooperation with Nike, who is also supplying software, the main purpose of the watch is fitness activity.
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ZTE Axon 7 Max Leaks In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/30996-de926070_600_400.jpg" />ZTE is expected to announce several new smartphones by the end of the year and one of them is the Axon 7 Max, a 6-inch phablet that has now leaked in live images. ZTE Axon 7 Max, the successor of last year's Axon Max, will join other two Axon devices, the Axon 7 and Axon 7 Mini.
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MediaTek Working On Helio X27 Chipset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/30995-787b326c_600_400.jpg" />Before launching the flagship Helio X30, MediaTek will launch another chipset that will position right between the current Helio X25 and upcoming Helio X30 flagship chipsets. The new chipset targets upper/mid-range devices and LeEco is already working on a device powered by it.
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HTC Bolt Leaks In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-15/30994-80395187_600_400.jpg" />HTC's upcoming handset has finally been caught in action. After a render of HTC Bolt smartphone had surfaced last week, Evan Blass aka @evleaks has shared a set of live images that offers a good look at the smartphone from all sides, confirming the lack of 2.5mm headphone jack.
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PlayStation VR Now Available For Purchase, iFixit Disassembles It
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-14/30993-45bad753_600_400.jpg" />Sony's virtual reality headset is finally out in the wild and can be purchased for $399. The popular teardown team iFixit has managed to get their hands on one unit and opened it to see how easy it is to repair. According to their findings, the PS VR isn't hard to repair.
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19-10-16, 00:52
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Xiaomi Mi 5s Spotted With 6 GB Of RAM

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31072-07f9a9d8_600_400.jpg" />Before Xiaomi officially unveiled its two new flagship smartphones, it was rumoured that the top model will pack 6 GB of RAM. Unfortunately, that never happened and the Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus feature only 4 GB of RAM, but that could change in the future according to new details.
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Sony Releases New Xperia Maintenance Update, Users Reporting Higher Battery Drain
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31071-ada18c0a_600_400.jpg" />Only two weeks after Sony started rolling out a new update to its Xperia Z5 family of devices, a new mysterious update is now rolling out to several of its Xperia branded devices. There is no information about the changes except it bumps software version to 1.1.A.0.1.
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Nokia To Release Two Smartphones This And At Least Two More Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31070-e5fc172b_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft thought that the purchase of Nokia would be good for the company, and they have risked a lot on Windows Phone, which eventually proved like a big miss. The company plans to exit the market by the end of 2016, and the new/old company will fill the gap.
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Sony Xperia Ear Now Available For Pre-Order
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31069-0dfdbdbf_600_400.jpg" />Sony's latest Xperia earbud is now available for pre-order from the Xperia Store. At the moment, the company is only taking pre-orders for the Xperia Ear in Europe. The launch date remains the same, which means Sony will start shipping it in mid-November.
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Mysterious Motorola Smartphone Emerges Online, Could Be The Rumoured Moto X (2016)
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31068-bae7b35c_600_400.jpg" />Recent TENAA listings have confirmed that the rumoured XT-1662 and XT-1663 Motorola smartphones are actually the new affordable Moto M series, rumors of a new Moto X handset haven't really been shaken off, and many Motorola fans are hoping to see a new Moto X device.
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Latest iOS 10.0.3 Update Fixes iPhone 7's LTE Connectivity Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31067-b5ef6246_600_400.jpg" />If your iPhone 7 handset runs on Verizon network, then you have definitely experienced randomly dropping 4G LTE signal. The issue was also reported on all four major US carriers, but Verizon users are getting the short end of the stick. Luckily, the issue has been fixed.
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Misfit Phase Wearable Combines Tracking With Analog Style
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31066-bb0ac935_600_400.jpg" />Misfit's line of fitness trackers has grown with the addition of the Phase, another analog-style watch that offers some "smart" features. Even up close, it'd be easy to mistake the Phase for a traditional watch, but it actually comes with basic fitness tracking and notifications.
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Red Dead Redemption 2 Confirmed, Arrives In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31065-def72505_600_400.jpg" />After a few days of posting vague teasers, Rockstar Games has confirmed the existence of Red Dead Redemption 2, the highly-anticipated follow-up to Red Dead Redemption. A release has been scheduled for the fall of 2017 and the first trailer will be released on October 20.
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Samsung Running Contest To Create Tizen Store Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31064-85b11d3d_600_400.jpg" />To grow the software selection on Samsung's Tizen platform, the company is running a game development contest that'll give creators cash if they release something popular. With the recently launched Tizen App Challenge, Samsung hopes to attract developers to the mobile OS.
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Disney Lost Interest In Twitter Due To Bad Reputation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31063-1fab7ce8_600_400.jpg" />Disney was at one point interested in buying Twitter, but it lost interest in the deal due to the network's reputation as a haven for bullying and harassment, reports Bloomberg. Other factors also contributed to Disney's decision not to make a move for Twitter.
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Amazon Family Vault Includes Unlimited Photo Storage For Your Family, Friends
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31062-944389c8_600_400.jpg" />Those with a Prime subscription in the United States can now extend their unlimited photo library to five other people. If you share your "family" library with someone, they can add content to it and see everything that's been added by the rest of your family/friend group.
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Amazon Launches Kindle Paperwhite 'Manga Model' With More Storage In Japan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31061-4a55ae4a_600_400.jpg" />The Japanese side of Amazon has introduced a new version of the Kindle Paperwhite that includes 8x more storage. Known as the "Manga Model," this version of the Paperwhite has 32 GB of storage, which is equivalent to an average of ~700 manga volumes.
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Batman: Return To Arkham Now Out For PS4, Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31060-aa33c4eb_600_400.jpg" />A bundle of updated Batman games is now available for the current generation of consoles in the form of 'Return to Arkham,' which was delayed a couple months ago. Return to Arkham is out for the PS4 and Xbox One, and it features both Arkham Asylum and Arkham City.
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Samsung Opens Note 7 Exchange Spots At Airports
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31059-4712a2ba_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is opening exchange kiosks for the Galaxy Note 7 at some airports to ease the exchange process and ensure people don't bring the potentially dangerous phone onto their plane. The kiosks have appeared at the same time as the Note 7 has been banned from flights.
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Tim Cook Was On List Of Potential Hillary Clinton VPs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31058-29b4cdbe_600_400.jpg" />A handful of leaders in the private sector were among those considered for Hillary Clinton't VP, though her campaign ultimately went with Tim Kaine, a Senator from Virginia. Emails stolen from Clinton campaign chair John Podesta reveal her campaign considered Tim Cook.
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South Korean Government Investigating Note 7 Fires
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31057-73aa38f3_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is internally trying to figure out what went wrong with the Galaxy Note 7, but it's not the only entity investigating the problem. An investigation has also been launched by the South Korean government, which has received units that caught fire from Samsung.
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LG V20 Will Cost $769
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31056-4cafa4f0_600_400.jpg" />When it goes on sale later this month, LG's flagship V20 smartphone will come with a starting retail price tag of $769. That price comes from T-Mobile's phone preorder page, so there will be some variation depending on who you get it from and which purchase option you pick.
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Apple Brings In Carnegie Mellon Researcher To Assist With AI
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31055-180b044f_600_400.jpg" />Russ Salakhutdinov, a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University, will now lead an AI team at Apple. He'll still be a professor at the university, but he'll also be spending time as "Director of AI Research" at the company. Apple is also looking to hire other experts.
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Facebook Tries To Start Messenger Chats With Topic Recommendations
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31054-9fcd8b32_600_400.jpg" />A limited set of Facebook Messenger users are now seeing a "Conversation Topics" feature that tries to get chats off the ground by recommending various things to discuss. The feature mainly operates using a bit of data from the main Facebook social network.
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Netflix Growth Unchanged By Price Increase
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-18/31053-380ea4c6_600_400.jpg" />Netflix's price increase to $10 for its top plan received a bit of attention prior to its enactment, but we now know it had little to no impact beyond giving the company more revenue. An earnings report for Q3 shows Netflix added more customers than expected.
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21-10-16, 01:02
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MacBook Pro's OLED Bar May Be Called The 'Magic Toolbar'

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31130-7a9628bb_600_400.jpg" />Apple's new MacBook Pro reportedly comes with an OLED touch bar in place of physical function keys and that bar may be known as the "Magic Toolbar." According to information tracked down by The Trademark Ninja, it appears Apple owns the trademark for that name.
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Amazon Puts Alexa In Updated Fire TV Stick
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31129-c35ac014_600_400.jpg" />The Fire TV Stick has been upgraded both in terms of specs and features. One of the biggest additions to the $40 streaming device is Alexa, Amazon's voice assistant. The unit's remote includes a built-in microphone which can be used to control Alexa.
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Kodak Brings Back Ektra Brand With Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31128-7799f889_600_400.jpg" />Kodak has brought back its 'Ektra' brand, which was once used for a rangefinder in the 1940s, with a camera-centric smartphone. The new Ektra handset includes a very noticeable protruding 21-megapixel camera on its rear. A Sony IMX230 sensor is used on the phone.
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ESA Loses Contact With Mars Lander During Descent Phase
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31127-0b4e6aea_600_400.jpg" />Contact with the European Space Agency's (ESA) Mars lander is gone. Data was sent from the Schiaparelli lander during the descent, but it suddenly stopped and no contact has been regained since. According to the ESA, contact was probably lost before the landing occurred.
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NBA To Stream Weekly Games In Virtual Reality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31125-fa9f2d33_600_400.jpg" />This season will see the NBA really expand into virtual reality. It has announced an expansion of its partnership with NextVR that will see the league livestream one game per week in VR for the Gear VR. NextVR previously worked with the NBA to show the first 2015-16 season game.
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Nintendo Switch Unveiled, Shown In Trailer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31124-ac9302e9_600_400.jpg" />We now know what the Nintendo Switch (NX) looks like and how it'll be used. A trailer for the gaming device was released this morning, revealing how it can be used as both a home console and a portable unit. It transforms into a home unit with the use of a stationary dock.
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Uber Now Serves 40 Million Monthly Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31123-91b22c3f_600_400.jpg" />Uber is now serving ~40 million riders each month and those users are generating between $1.5 and $2 billion for drivers on a monthly basis, says CEO Travis Kalanick. On average, riders spend $50 per month, with some people only using it occasionally.
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Nintendo NX To Be Unveiled Today In Trailer, Is Called The 'Switch'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31122-bea89a54_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo has confirmed it'll finally reveal its upcoming NX gaming device today. A single trailer will be released for the platform early in the morning. It is supposedly 3 minutes long and includes a "glimpse" of the system itself. The NX is now known as the Switch.
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All Tesla Vehicles Will Now Include Autopilot Hardware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31121-f6edd23a_600_400.jpg" />Every Tesla vehicle will now be Autopilot-equipped and that includes the less expensive Model 3 once it's available. All cars will come with the necessary hardware, which includes eight surround cameras, 12 ultrasonic sensors, a specialized computer, and a front radar.
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Uber Plans To Be A Robotics Company In The Future
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31120-79605204_600_400.jpg" />Uber's primary business isn't always going to be providing a platform that connects human drivers and human passengers. Instead, CEO Travis Kalanick says Uber is "at the very beginning stages" of turning into a "robotics company." Kalanick is referencing autonomous vehicles.
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Ecuador Has Been Annoyed By Assange 'For Months'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31119-0dd82596_600_400.jpg" />Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has avoided arrest and extradition by living in an Ecuadorian embassy in London for years, something Ecuador isn't terribly happy about. After the country temporarily restricted his internet access inside the embassy.
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Google Pixel XL 128 GB Is Out Of Stock At Verizon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31118-fc3bdfa1_600_400.jpg" />You won't be able to walk into a Verizon Wireless store and pick up a 128 GB Google Pixel XL today, the carrier has announced. All of the company's initial inventory for that model has sold out and the phone will therefore be absent at retail stores.
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FCC Fines T-Mobile $48M For Misleading Unlimited Data Claims
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31117-8b9045a4_600_400.jpg" />T-Mobile's unlimited mobile data practices have landed it in hot water with US regulators. The carrier does offer "unlimited" data, but it also limits download/upload speeds for some users, a practice known as "data prioritization." T-Mobile's marketing is therefore misleading.
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Uber, Lyft Results Now Appear In Google Search
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31116-1af57035_600_400.jpg" />Summoning a ride from a ridesharing service is now possible in Google Search. Services like Uber and Lyft were added to Maps in recent months and now they've appeared directly in Search. As long as you're in a supported location, ridesharing services will appear in your results.
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Amnesia: Collection Unveiled For PS4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31115-e9a25d2b_600_400.jpg" />A bundle of horror games from the Amnesia series has been unveiled for the PlayStation 4. Known as Amnesia: Collection, the bundle includes Amnesia: The Dark Descent, Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, and Amnesia: Justine. It'll be available on November 22.
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Apple Discovers 90% Of 'Genuine' Accessories On Amazon Are Fake, Files Lawsuit Against Seller
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31114-5ae38c70_600_400.jpg" />Amazon isn't the best place to buy Apple items, especially if you're looking for accessories. Apple has discovered up to 90% of supposedly "genuine" accessories on the site are actually knockoffs, with many coming from a seller called Mobile Star LLC.
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LeEco Shows 'LeSee Pro' Autonomous Vehicle During US Event
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31113-28c5cbbe_600_400.jpg" />LeSee took some time during its event in San Francisco to highlight the LeSee Pro, an autonomous electric vehicle that's in development. No release date was mentioned for the car, but CEO Yueting Jia hopes it can contribute to a cleansing of China's air.
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LeEco Bringing A Video Streaming Platform To US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31112-f86dbe5e_600_400.jpg" />China's LeEco is working on a big entrance for the US market with the introduction of a number of hardware products, but it is also introducing some internet/software offerings, one of which is a video streaming platform. The platform, known as LeEco Live, will launch in the US.
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CBS Signs On For YouTube's TV Streaming Service, Expected To Launch In Early 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31111-bd3ad3d8_600_400.jpg" />CBS has joined a TV streaming service that is set to be launched by YouTube early next year, according to Variety and The Wall Street Journal. The service will come with a flat monthly fee and it'll include multiple TV channels, one of which we now know is CBS.
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32 GB iPhone 7 Is Up to 8x Slower Than 128 GB And 256 GB Models
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-20/31110-c706b84d_600_400.jpg" />Earlier this month, GSMArena has reported that Apple is hiding some things about its new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus smartphones in terms of performance. According to them, the 32 GB iPhone 7 models have worse storage performance than other capacities.
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23-10-16, 01:17
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Huawei Mate 9 Confirmed To Have Dual Curved Display

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31160-017bcb6b_600_400.jpg" />Two Chinese companies are almost ready to announce their flagship phablets. Besides Xiaomi and its Mi Note 2, Huawei will also unveil the flagship Mate 9 phablet early in November. Thanks to @evleaks, we have a clear image of the phablet, which confirms dual curved display.
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BlackBerry DTEK60 To Be Launched Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31159-752f831f_600_400.jpg" />Although BlackBerry closed its hardware division, the company won't stop selling smartphones. The first new device that will soon go on sale is the BlackBeery DTEK60, which is already available for pre-order in the United States and in Canada from several retailers.
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Xiaomi Teases Mi Note 2, Confirms Dual Curved Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31158-b81707ef_600_400.jpg" />Fans of big smartphones probably can't wait for October 25, which is the day when Xiaomi will finally announce the much-anticipated flagship Mi Note 2. The company has now posted a new teaser image on Twitter, confirming the curved display of the flagship.
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Huawei's Mid-Range Kirin 660 Gets Detailed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31157-0f0212c2_600_400.jpg" />Huawei has recently unveiled the flagship Kirin 960 and is now working on a new chipset for mid-range devices. Yesterday, a set of details has leaked online, revealing the Kirin 660. The SoC will allegedly compete with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 65x series.
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iFixit Gets Their Hands On Google Pixel XL
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31156-cfa31b38_600_400.jpg" />The first Pixel XL handset has been subjected to an iFixit teardown. The popular teardown team has opened the smartphone and pictured the whole procedure to learn how a new device goes together and develop guides with a nondestructive procedure for everyone else to use.
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Samsung Confirms Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge, Coming In Early November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31155-90d8afb2_600_400.jpg" />To mitigate problems caused by Galaxy Note 7, Samsung has just confirmed it plans to announce a new version of the Galaxy S7 Edge. The new model will only have a different color, while the design, specs and everything else will remain the same as the standard model.
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LG Gives Up On Modular Design, LG G6 Won't Support Friends Modules
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31154-1926dd7e_600_400.jpg" />LG G5 is a great smartphone, but people are just not interested in it. The result of poor LG G5 sales resulted in reconstructing its mobile division and creating a special "program management office" that will oversee product development for the foreseeable future.
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ASUS Also Working On High-End Chromebook
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31153-0dc3945a_600_400.jpg" />Days after we learned about the high-end Samsung Chromebooks, newly leaked details have revealed that ASUS is also working on a flagship Chromebook. This means that laptops with Chrome OS will finally be on par with other Windows laptops, at least in terms of performance.
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HTC Bolt To Launch Globally As HTC 10 Evo
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-22/31152-256aa3a0_600_400.jpg" />HTC Bolt smartphone, reportedly codenamed as Acadiia, was expected to be launched in October, but guess that never happened. While we still don't know the release date, @evleaks has now revealed that the handset may carry HTC 10 Evo moniker globally.
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Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro Is Samsung's First Phone With 6 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31151-22d34c0b_600_400.jpg" />Besides unveiling the new Galaxy On Nxt handset, Samsung has also introduced the Galaxy C9 Pro in China. Following numerous leaks and rumours, the handset is finally official, but what we didn't know is it has 6 GB of RAM, which is first Samsung phone to pack that much RAM.
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Motorola Moto M Gets Detailed In New Renders
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31150-b5cc39e3_600_400.jpg" />Motorola has a new affordable smartphone lineup underway that should be announced anytime soon. At first, it was believed that the two upcoming Motorola smartphones are the new Moto X (2016) variants, but latest rumours suggest that Motorola is working on two new lineups.
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Meizu M5 Leaks In Live Images, To Be Unveiled On October 31
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31149-4cee85fb_600_400.jpg" />Meizu's upcoming entry-level smartphone has leaked online in a set of live images, which reveal the phone's front side. The company's VP Li Nan has also confirmed that the phone is going to be announced during a press conference that is scheduled for October 31.
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Chrome 54 For Android Now Available
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31148-aa7d3454_600_400.jpg" />Chrome 55 is expected to bring big improvements in terms of RAM usage. By default, we should see as much as a 50% decrease RAM usage, resulting in better system performance as well as improved battery. Prior releasing the version 55, Google has announced Chrome 55 for Android.
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Every Samsung Phone In India Will Support 4G LTE
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31147-3b360b96_600_400.jpg" />Support for 4G LTE will be included with all upcoming Samsung smartphones intended for the Indian market. Just as mobile internet access in general has grown in country, 4G networks have become more popular and 4G LTE support is considered a selling point across price ranges.
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Large DDOS Attack Temporarily Affects Twitter, AirBnB, Github
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31146-dff0c515_600_400.jpg" />Dyn DNS has been dealing with a DDOS attack since 11:10 UTC, affecting the performance of many sites. Twitter, Github, SaneBox, Reddit, AirBnB, and Heroku were all affected to varying degrees. Twitter was one of the more affected sites. Service has been restored.
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Eye-Tracking Phone Wins ZTE CSX Project
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31145-9d37cac9_600_400.jpg" />ZTE has been collecting product ideas from the crowd with its CSX design project and the winner is an eye-tracking handset with self-adhesive material on its rear. With the adhesive, you can stick the phone to a wall, for example. It's far from the most "out there" design.
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Samsung Galaxy On Nxt With 5.5-inch 1080p Display And 3,300 mAh Battery Becomes Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31144-6b3b0c6e_600_400.jpg" />With already overcrowded smartphone lineups, Samsung has decided it needs to have yet another lineup and as a result, we now have the Galaxy On Nxt. The new smartphone is an all-round midranger, and appears to be a rebadged version of the existing Galaxy On7.
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Star Trek VR Game Pushed To 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31143-a834539d_600_400.jpg" />Ubisoft's virtual reality Stark Trek title, Stark Trek: Bridge Crew, has been delayed to 2017. In the game, which was supposed to come out this fall, players can experience a Federation starship in VR. To make sure the game is as good as possible, Ubisoft opted to delay.
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New Premium OnePlus Handset To Be Called OnePlus 3T
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31142-321dba38_600_400.jpg" />China Compulsory Certification (3C) has recently certified a new OnePlus phone with model number A3010, which was reported as the successor to the OnePlus 3. Although it was rumoured that the handset will be called OnePlus 3S, it looks like the company will go with different name
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Using Tesla's Autonomous Vehicle Tech Costs $8,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-21/31141-9061423c_600_400.jpg" />All Tesla vehicles now come with the minimum hardware required for Autopilot, but actually being able to use the feature to its fullest extent will cost you a minimum of $8,000. Tesla says paying for it upfront means the price tag (on the Model S and Model X) is $8,000.
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25-10-16, 01:19
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) Coming To The US

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31196-7e4c8e74_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has announced that its Galaxy Tab A 10.1 tablet is finally reaching the US, five months after it was announced. The tablet is heading to the US and will be available for purchase starting on October 28. Samsung as well as other retailers will sell it for a $349.99.
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Eurocom Unveils New Slim Gaming Notebook
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31195-2ab544bc_600_400.jpg" />Last week, Eurocom announced Sky X4E2 notebook, a successor to the Sky X4E, that comes with NVIDIA's latest high-end Pascal-based GPUs. Now, the company has announced yet another update of its high-performance gaming laptop series called Eurocom Sky M5 R2.
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Another Top-Tier Company Working On New Chromebook
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31194-8ec45583_600_400.jpg" />Following reports about upcoming ASUS and Samsung Chromebooks, another top-tier company is working on a next-generation laptop that is powered by Google's Chrome OS. Not many details are known, but Dell is working on a new Chromebook that is internally known as "Asuka."
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Apple iOS 10.1 Now Available, Lots Of Fixes And A Few New Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31193-f8d9980f_600_400.jpg" />Apple has just announced that a first major update for its mobile platform is now available. As always, the new iOS update brings a lot of fixes, but being the first significant update for iOS 10, expect to see some new features, especially on the new iPhone 7 Plus.
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Origin PC Announces New Slim VR Ready Laptop With NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31192-90da5db7_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to new energy efficient NVIDIA Pascal GPUs, gaming laptops have never been thinner. Origin PC has unveiled a new version of its EVO15-S laptop that's slimmer and lighter than its predecessor, but more importantly it packs much more graphics power.
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Sky Entering Mobile Industry, Preorders Begin This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31191-42495188_600_400.jpg" />Sky, a media and broadcasting company in the UK, is expanding into the mobile business. It'll soon sell plans as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) and preorders for those plans begin October 31. Only Sky's existing customers will initially get the plans.
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UK Bought Tools From New Zealand Firm To Spy On Internet Lines
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31190-77dee050_600_400.jpg" />Documents obtained and discussed by The Intercept and Television New Zealand reveal the UK's GCHQ purchased technology from a New Zealand company in order to spy on internet traffic. Much of the equipment purchased from Endace was custom-made for the government.
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Titanfall 2 For PS4 Pro Doesn't Run Natively At 4K
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31189-7918d75b_600_400.jpg" />Respawn Entertainment's Titanfall 2 isn't a native 4K game on the PlayStation 4 Pro (PS4 Pro). Drew McCoy, a producer, says native 4K rendering would require too much processing power and he believes other top games will also avoiding running natively at the resolution.
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iPhone Gadget Detects Some Cancerous Cells With 99% Accuracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31188-ab0381ad_600_400.jpg" />A portable cancer-detecting device built around an iPhone's camera is up to 99% accurate when looking for some types of cancer. Lei Li, an assistant professor who led the Washington State University research team, says the gadget detects cancerous cells quickly.
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Microsoft Raising UK Enterprise Prices Due To Pound Decline
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31187-315322a0_600_400.jpg" />To deal with the Brexit-connected decline in the British pound, Microsoft will adjust its pricing in the country, resulting in price hikes as large as 22%. Other tech companies, including OnePlus and HTC, have also introduced price changes following the UK's decision.
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White House Initiative Aims To Promote Microsatellites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31186-561df7ca_600_400.jpg" />More resources will be directed to projects involving microsatellites due to a plan from the White House. Mini satellites are increasingly being employed as a way to cover larger pieces of the planet at a lower cost. Multiple US agencies are involved in the White House plan.
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Nintendo Says It Hasn't Fully Shown The 'Switch' Yet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31185-ef0d60ca_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo's three and a half minute unveil video for the Switch revealed how the gaming device works, but there's still more to learn about the product. Nintendo says it hasn't "shown everything" and a spokesperson stated the public will learn more in early 2017.
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Alpha Of Star Citizen Available For Free Until End Of October
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31184-550c68b7_600_400.jpg" />Anyone interested in playing the alpha version of Star Citizen can do so for free until the end of the month. By applying the "FALL2016" code to an existing or new account, you'll gain access to the alpha client through October 30. You'll receive the F7C-M Super Hornet.
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Skyrim Remaster Limits Mod Space To 1 GB On PS4, 5 GB On Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31183-37c88efe_600_400.jpg" />Support for mods is included in the Skyrim remaster for consoles, but you'll be limited by the available space. Bethesda has clarified in an FAQ that mods can only take up 1 GB of space on the PlayStation 4 and 5 GB on the Xbox One. A similar situation exists with Fallout 4.
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Samsung Reportedly Rushed Its Note 7 Replacements Against Backdrop Of Concerns
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31182-4a1d8362_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's continued issues with the Galaxy Note 7 have arisen from bad executive decisions, reports The Wall Street Journal. Sources claim the company rushed its replacements for the device and effectively ignored some legitimate concerns from various sources.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Catches Fire In US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31181-14bd0b9f_600_400.jpg" />Another Samsung Galaxy smartphone has caught fire, though this time it isn't the Note 7. An employee from "one of the big" US carriers says a customer's S7 Edge, which was a Note 7 replacement, caught fire while being charged with an OEM charger, reports PhoneArena.
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Uber Launches A Debit Card In Mexico
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31180-3c76dc0f_600_400.jpg" />As Uber works to increase its presence throughout Central and South America, it has partnered with Mexico's first online bank to issue a branded debit card. Uber is working with Bankaool to give consumers Uber-branded Mastercard debit cards that can be used pretty much anywhere.
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Facebook Lowering Content Restrictions, Will Allow NSFW In Some Contexts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31179-691679ce_600_400.jpg" />After facing backlash in response to some controversial content removals and account terminations, Facebook says it will alter its community guidelines enforcement to allow for more NSFW content in certain contexts. The network plans to become much more nuanced.
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Nintendo Switch Lacks Physical Backwards Compatibility
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31178-8b6ef99f_600_400.jpg" />Playing Wii U discs or 3DS cartridges on the recently unveiled Nintendo Switch won't be possible. Nintendo has confirmed the new gaming device lacks physical backwards compatibility and therefore cannot work with discs/cartridges from earlier generations.
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76% Of Windows 10 Users Already Have Anniversary Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/10-24/31177-e56a5a25_600_400.jpg" />The release of Windows 10's large Anniversary Update has gone well. Information from AdDuplex reveals around 76.6% of existing Windows 10 users have already installed the update, which indicates a notable acceleration of the roll out in recent weeks.
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