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10-12-16, 04:16
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Samsung Officially Confirms To Disable Charging On Unreturned Galaxy N

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32197-3cc2ca0b_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after we heard rumours that Samsung is allegedly preparing another software update for the Galaxy Note 7 that will disable charging on unreturned units, the company went ahead and officially confirmed the rumours. Instead of the rumoured December 15,
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Oppo To Start Selling Phones In The US By The End Of The Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32196-0ebeb92a_600_400.jpg" />Oppo is offering some great smartphones, but the company isn't a top-tier company and not many people know about it. The company is now trying to catch other Chinese smartphone manufacturers and to do that, it wants to expand to new markets, including the United States.
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ASUS Preparing To Launch ZenBook UX310UQ With Kaby Lake CPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32195-d8cf6b79_600_400.jpg" />ASUS ZenBook lineup is considered as one of the best Ultrabook series available at the moment. Although we haven't seen any drastic improvements in terms of design, the ZenBook laptops are still very impressive and will only become better with Kaby Lake CPUs.
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Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung And Sony_Create Global Virtual Reality Association
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32194-8ad08a9d_600_400.jpg" />Virtual reality technology is in early stages, but major tech companies like Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung and Sony have joined forces to form Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA) in order to promote the growth of the global virtual reality (VR) industry.
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Google Tests Likes, Dislikes In Movie And TV Searches
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32193-2f819998_600_400.jpg" />Google's search results for movies and TV shows currently feature embedded ratings from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, and now Google is testing its own user ratings feature. The company has confirmed it is trying out a like and dislike system. This is only an experiment.
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Google Chrome Adding Clearer 'Not Secure' Warning For Certain Sites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32192-3596e427_600_400.jpg" />Google Chrome is growing its warnings on HTTP sites and it'll initially roll out a new "not secure" label in the URL bar on sites that collect passwords or credit card numbers. The label is included in the Chrome 56 beta. Eventually, the browser will always use the warning.
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Samsung About To Restrict European Note 7 Units To 30%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32191-eb94701b_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners in Europe won't be able to charge their phone above the 30% mark beginning December 15. An update is set to be released throughout the region, including in the UK. This change will further encourage customers to hand over their phones.
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HTC Creates 'Vive Studios' To Make VR Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32190-080856c6_600_400.jpg" />A new division at HTC dedicated to creating in-house VR content and releasing content from third-parties has been unveiled. Known as Vive Studios, the division will work on content covering a wide range of categories, such as sports, design, and education.
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HBO Now Added To Google Daydream
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32189-82c269e5_600_400.jpg" />HBO Now content can now be viewed in a virtual reality (VR) environment using Google's Daydream system. For now, that means the app works on the Daydream View headset, which is only compatible with a few handsets. Viewers will be placed in a home theater-like setting.
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Super Mario Run Requires Always-On Connection
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32188-81603e8d_600_400.jpg" />Playing Nintendo's new mobile side-scroller, Super Mario Run, without a connection isn't going to be possible. The company has revealed an internet connection is always required in order to reduce piracy. Super Mario Run will be available on December 15.
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Elite: Dangerous Reaches PS4 In Q2 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32187-24595f00_600_400.jpg" />The PlayStation 4 is receiving Elite: Dangerous, a space adventure title, in the second quarter of next year. When it's released, it will include all of the Horizon expansions. Frontier Developments didn't mention how much the game will cost, but it's available on Xbox for $30.
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AT&T Must Return $88 Million For Bill 'Cramming'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32186-45c42035_600_400.jpg" />AT&T owes its customers $88 million for "stuffing" their mobile service bills with unauthorized charges. This ruling comes from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the settlement will be spread across 2.7 million customers. It's the largest settlement for this practice.
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Magic Leap Is Further From Its AR Goals Than Anticipated
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32185-916de6f5_600_400.jpg" />Magic Leap isn't very far along with its secretive augmented reality (AR) technology and it's at least years away from having a product on the market. The Information reports its current tech is less impressive than the HoloLens, yet the marketing is much grander.
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Samsung To Replace TouchWiz With Samsung Experience
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32184-1347f1ac_600_400.jpg" />TouchWiz was the synonym for Samsung's custom user interface on Android smartphones. Samsung has yet to announce it, but according to Android 7.0 Nougat beta builds, the user interface TouchWiz is about to get replaced by the new branding - Samsung Experience.
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LG G6 Won't Have Removable Battery After All
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32183-cc6e8bef_600_400.jpg" />Almost every LG flagship smartphone so far had a removable battery, but that could change with the upcoming flagship smartphone. According to a new report, the LG G6 will integrate battery, meaning that user would no longer be able to swap or remove it.
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Sony Wants To Become First Third-Party Vendor To Release Android 7.1.1 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32182-94b46d0a_600_400.jpg" />Google's Pixel and Nexus lineup were the first to receive the latest Android update, but that was expected since the devices are basically running the stock version of the system. Other companies need to make some small and larger adjustments, depending on the interfaces.
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Huawei Watch No Longer Available From Google Store
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32181-80b3fe11_600_400.jpg" />Just ahead of the holiday season, Huawei has pulled out its smartwatch from Google's website. The Huawei Watch, which is one of the best smartwatches available, is no longer available from Google Store, but there are still a few Android Wear devices available.
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There Won't Be Xiaomi Mi Note 2 With Flat Screen, Company Confirms
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32180-eaf1217f_600_400.jpg" />2016 might not be that impressive for Xiaomi, but the company has released some impressive smartphones this year. The latest one is the Mi Note 2, which is currently the best-selling Xiaomi device. It comes with dual edge curved display, but don't hold your breath for a flat
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Huawei Rolling Out Android 7.0 Nougat Update To Select Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32179-2aad333f_600_400.jpg" />Huawei has just started rolling out the final Android 7.0 Nougat build for the P9 and Mate 8 handsets. Previous information was saying that Huawei plans to release the update early in 2017, but it looks like company managed to get things done earlier than expected.
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Nvidia Gains Approval To Test Autonomous Vehicles In California
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32178-15832368_600_400.jpg" />Nvidia can now test its autonomous vehicles in California. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles granted the company, which is primarily known for its graphics cards, permission to drive on public roads. Nvidia is primarily working on autonomous vehicle tech for auto makers.
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12-12-16, 04:30
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BlackBerry Priv And Galaxy S7 Are Now Receiving December Android Secur

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32223-29e05d2d_600_400.jpg" />Google has recently released Android security patch for the month of December, and companies are slowly updating their smartphones. Today, both the BlackBerry Priv and Galaxy S7 series have received the patch. The updates have just begun rolling out, so it may take some time
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Samsung Galaxy A Series 2017 Gets Detailed, Almost Everything Is Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32222-e3c16b6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's upcoming premium mid-range Galaxy A 2017 smartphones are pretty much revealed. The company can only launch them since we know pretty much everything about them, including specifications and design thanks to several video renders and images.
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Facebook Confirms A Glitch Has Caused Old Content To Be Reposted
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32221-85fa5cdf_600_400.jpg" />Facebook says it is aware of a glitch that is causing old posts and photos to suddenly appear at the top of a user's News Feed. The problem has been reported by many users since earlier this weekend and it appears to be a common glitch. Facebook is now working on a fix.
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Facebook Addresses Bug In 'Live' Metrics
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32220-9d8f9558_600_400.jpg" />An inaccuracy in Facebook Live's metrics has been fixed by the social network. The company confirmed a few months ago that metrics throughout the site weren't representative of reality and now it's addressing some problems with its live streaming service.
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare Sees Lower US Sales Than Prior Title
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32219-e0cd8cfd_600_400.jpg" />Compared to Black Ops 3 (2015), physical sales of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare are down significantly in the United States. A report from NPD Group reveals the game missed early expectations by 17% and physical sales were down 51% year-over-year in November.
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NSA Is Losing Many Of Its Best Employees
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32218-eb205bd3_600_400.jpg" />In the wake of the Snowden revelations, the National Security Agency (NSA) is struggling to keep its best employees. Former NSA director Keith Alexander says many people have been leaving the agency for the private sector. The departures are often tied to "low morale."
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Huawei Mate 9 Coming To The US On January 6
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32217-4ebf8b1b_600_400.jpg" />If you want to purchase the latest Huawei Mate 9 handset, then you probably can't wait for 2017. The smartphone can already be purchased in the US from Amazon for $799 (64 GB) or $899 (128 GB), but the company will officially launch it in the country in 2017.
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Kodak Launches Ektra Camera Phone In Europe For €499
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32216-db90d14d_600_400.jpg" />Just as promised, Kodak, a company behind many great imaging products, has decided to release its second smartphone called Ektra, which is now available in Europe. The Europeans are now available to purchase one from either Amazon or Kodak's online store.
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Image Of Meizu's Bezel-Less Smartphone Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32215-f0d5f50d_600_400.jpg" />There is barely a smartphone company that isn't working on a bezel-less smartphone, a trend that Xiaomi started with the Mi Mix. Meizu's chairman, Jack Wong/Huáng Zhāng said that the company is not in a rush to release a curved-screen phone, but they didn't say anything
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Sony's Latest In-Car Entertainment System Supports Android Auto And CarPlay_
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32213-354db4a4_600_400.jpg" />Sony has just released one of the cheapest in-car systems currently available that also supports both Google's Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay. The cheapest model belongs to JBL with their Legend CP100, but Sony's XAV-AX100 is close, priced at $499 on Amazon.
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ZTE Launches Nougat Preview Program In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32214-a995d93c_600_400.jpg" />Before releasing the final, stable version of the Android software update, companies often launch preview program so users can test and report any problems with it. Before releasing Nougat update, ZTE has launched its preview program for Axon 7 users in the United States.
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Facebook For Android Gains HD Video Uploads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32212-b6288ccf_600_400.jpg" />Facebook has updated its Android app over the past few weeks with the ability to upload videos in HD, a feature that appeared on iOS years ago. It's available in the settings menu right below Facebook's option for HD photo uploads. This is a pretty obvious addition.
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Twitter Cuts Off Law Enforcement Tool For Monitoring Protests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32211-b3e6a22e_600_400.jpg" />Twitter has fully eliminated Media Sonar's access to the social network's data due to its violation of a policy against data collection for surveillance. Media Sonar sold its tool to US law enforcement who used it to monitor protests, often those led by African Americans.
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Japan Launches 'Space Junk' Collector To ISS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32210-9145190c_600_400.jpg" />Using an H-IIB rocket, Japan launched a cargo ship carrying a "space junk" collector to the International Space Station (ISS). The system is based around an electrodynamic tether that can swing through Earth's magnetic field and slow down debris currently orbiting the planet.
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LeEco And Coolpad Working On Cool1S Flagship Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32209-9a055c28_600_400.jpg" />LeEco and Coolpad continue working together on new smartphones. In the past, Coolpad was considered as a manufacturer of entry-level phones, but LeEco wants to change that and since the acquisition, Coolpad has released several high-end smartphone models.
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HTC 11 Rumoured To Pack 8 GB Of RAM And Snapdragon 835
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32208-4a485794_600_400.jpg" />HTC has recently confirmed that they are working on several flagship smartphones and they have no intentions of leaving the mobile market. As the end of the year is slowly approaching, the rumour mill of next-gen smartphones is getting more interesting.
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Qualcomm Unveils World's First 10nm ARM Server Processor
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32207-0bb16e32_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm was aiming to release a new ARM server chips for a while, and they have finally decided to enter the market with a new Centriq 2400 series. The company has been working on it for two years and volume shipments of the chips will start in the second half next year.
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CIA Determines Russia Engaged In Hacking During US Election
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32206-943392cd_600_400.jpg" />Another US intelligence agency has determined the Russian government engaged in cyberattacks during the US election, likely with the goal of helping Donald Trump secure a victory over Clinton. The Washington Post reports a CIA assessment was completed and shared with the Senate.
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Resident Evil 7 Demo Now Out For Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32205-b272a048_600_400.jpg" />Resident Evil 7's Beginning Hour demo is now out for the Xbox One months after reaching Sony's PlayStation 4. The download, which is entirely free, is available here and comes in at 3.64 GB. PC gamers will have access to the same demo on December 19.
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Occipital Reveals $399 Mixed Reality iPhone Headset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32204-c02c5a16_600_400.jpg" />Occipital has introduced an iPhone-based mixed reality headset called Bridge and an accompanying platform. The headset ships in March for $399, though a $499 Explorer Edition will begin shipping to developers next week. It's compatible with the iPhone 6, 6S, and 7.
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14-12-16, 04:33
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Snapchat Introduces 16-Person Group Messaging

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32286-165f6dfc_600_400.jpg" />Private conversations in Snapchat can now take place between up to 16 people. You can share Snaps with the entire group and click on individual participants to send them a private Quick Chat. Snaps can only be viewed once and all of the content will last for 24 hours.
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T-Mobile To Display (Not Sell) Google Pixel Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32285-282b563a_600_400.jpg" />Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets will soon be on display at T-Mobile retail locations, but you won't be able to purchase them from the carrier. Android Police reports T-Mobile plans to showcase the phones and help people buy them through the Google Store and Best Buy.
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Alphabet Spinning Out Autonomous Vehicle Division
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32284-7e11aa28_600_400.jpg" />Alphabet, Google's parent company, is spinning out its autonomous vehicle efforts into a new entity called Waymo. John Krafcik, the current division head, will lead Waymo. Alphabet is directing some resources at the division, but Waymo will be like a "venture backed startup."
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Music Industry Calls On Trump To Combat Piracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32283-d54107c1_600_400.jpg" />A letter from a variety of music industry organizations was sent to president-elect Donald Trump requesting he consider the issue of piracy prior to his "tech summit" meeting on December 14. The letter is from BMI, the RIAA, and others members of the music industry.
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Latest MacOS Preview Drops Estimated Battery Time
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32282-03a2aeef_600_400.jpg" />MacOS no longer tells you how long your computer is expected to last. The latest developer preview (12.12.2 beta 4) has gotten rid of the "remaining" battery listing. Even though the feature wasn't perfect, it's often used to help users figure out how much time they have left.
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Facebook Releases Standalone 'Events' App On Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32281-7c66a8b1_600_400.jpg" />Facebook Events is now available on Android, two months after it debuted on iOS. The standalone app lets you see events your friends are interested in, events hosted by pages you like, and the things you're already planning to attend. Events can integrate with your calendar.
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Oculus' CEO Steps Down, Will Lead PC VR Division
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32280-bffff705_600_400.jpg" />The leadership at Oculus is going through a shake-up. Brendan Iribe, the current CEO, is stepping down to lead a PC-based virtual reality division within the company. As the leader of that division, Iribe is going to help push "the state of VR forward."
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Uber Will Bring Autonomous Vehicle Rides To San Francisco 'Very Soon'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32279-2ace4ce1_600_400.jpg" />Uber is currently testing its autonomous vehicle technology with passengers in Pittsburgh and it plans to expand the tests to San Francisco "very soon." It already has self-driving vehicles travelling around the city for the purpose of data collection.
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Around 50% Of Xbox One Owners Use Backwards Compatibility
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32278-27c93725_600_400.jpg" />Close to half of Xbox One owners use the console's backwards compatibility feature, which enables them to play old Xbox 360 games on the system. That stat comes from Phil Spencer, who thanked people for "supporting the program." Backwards compatibility launched last November.
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Microsoft Opening Cortana To Third-Parties
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32277-1bc37e45_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft's Cortana will soon appear on more third-party products and the virtual assistant is also going to be opened up to other developers. A Skills Kit for Cortana allows developers to build services that use the assistant for voice-based commands.
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EU Agency Opposes Encryption Backdoors
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32276-4a474817_600_400.jpg" />Law enforcement shouldn't be requesting backdoors in the encryption used by private companies, says the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA). A new report from the agency details its opposition to the use of backdoors or requests for them.
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Slack Adds Video Calling
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32275-6f3e1248_600_400.jpg" />Slack, the go-to chat tool for many businesses, now includes support for videoconferencing. The feature allows users to enter a video call one-on-one or in groups. Slack's inclusion of video calling will help it better compete against services like Skype for Work and Hangouts.
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Google Publishes Eight National Security Letters To Further Transparency
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32274-66f42006_600_400.jpg" />Eight National Security Letters (NSLs) received by Google from FBI offices in the United States have been published online. Google is sharing the letters to increase its transparency with consumers. The FBI asked for access to content from ~20 users with the letters.
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Apple AirPods Go On Sale, Promptly Sell Out Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32273-a62122dd_600_400.jpg" />Apple finally released its AirPods on Tuesday, but they quickly sold out online. Most consumers won't be able to receive the wireless earbuds by the holidays now that they're set to ship in over four weeks when ordering online. They're also available from physical stores.
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LG To Announce At Least Six New Smartphones At CES 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32272-73da26c9_600_400.jpg" />At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show next year, LG plans to announce several new smartphones. If the rumour is legit, there will be at least six new smartphones, including new mid-range K- and X-series smartphones and next-gen pen-equipped phablet Stylus.
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Google Releases_Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32271-b7c17b6b_600_400.jpg" />Back at Google's I/O 2016 developer conference, the company has unveiled the next-gen Android Wear platform, calling it "the most significant update to Android Wear" since its launch. It was expected to start rolling out in the fall, but six months later, we have yet to see
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7's Display Tech To Be Used On Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32270-70a64d64_600_400.jpg" />If we put aside the safety issue, the Galaxy Note 7 is a great handset. Its display is one of the best out there, and according to latest information, Samsung is planning to use the same space-saving display packaging technology with the upcoming Galaxy S8.
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Google Launches New OS For Internet of Things
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32269-b9033cc8_600_400.jpg" />Google is having big success with Android, Chrome OS and Android Wear, as more companies are starting to use them, especially the Chrome OS. The company wants to continue expanding into new things and has now announced a new version of Android called Android of Things.
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Synaptics Launches New Fingerprint Scanner, Can Read A Fingerprint Through Glass
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32268-2255287b_600_400.jpg" />Synaptics is mostly known by touchpad, but the Silicon Valley company has many other products such as fingerprint sensors. The company has developed a new fingerprint sensor that can sit under glass and practically be invisible, without need for extra button or a cutout.
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Surface Hub Back In Stock, Microsoft Launches Try-and-Buy Program
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32267-3398f1d5_600_400.jpg" />Due to higher than expected demand, Microsoft had to change its manufacturing capabilities, which has resulted in small delays. The company has now announced that the Surface Hub is back in stock and has shipped to over 2,000 customers in 24 markets.
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16-12-16, 04:38
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Mercedes Launches 'Croove' Car Sharing Service

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32347-b056d4f6_600_400.jpg" />Mercedes has entered the car sharing industry with Croove, a peer-to-peer sharing service that launched in Munich this month. Croove differs from some other solutions in that it's open to private cars from any brand. It's a bit different from ReachNow.
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Rivvr Offers Wireless Functionality For Oculus Rift, HTC Vive
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32346-2b0d9b84_600_400.jpg" />The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive both require a wired PC connection to run, but Rivvr has introduced a wireless solution for both virtual reality headsets. Its device attaches to either headset and doesn't add much heft to the overall setup since it only weighs 300 grams.
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Obama Administration Blames Putin For US Election-Related Hacking
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32345-9ef51387_600_400.jpg" />The White House has officially blamed Russian president Vladimir Putin for the Democratic National Committee breach that may have influenced the presidential election. According to the Obama Administration, US intelligence supports the view that Putin wanted a Trump win.
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GM Will Quickly Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing On Michigan's Roads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32344-9e149c05_600_400.jpg" />General Motors (GM) is almost immediately going to begin autonomous vehicle tests on Michigan's public roads following the state's implementation of self-driving car regulations. It'll also be building autonomous Bolt EV vehicles at its local Orion Township facility.
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Verizon Will Let Note 7 Units Be Killed In January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32343-f0902325_600_400.jpg" />Verizon has changed its position on Samsung's update for the Note 7 that'll render all remaining units in the United States useless. It originally said it wouldn't roll out the update, which prevents the phone from charging, but now it plans to let the software update go out.
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Twitter Built, Abandoned A Messaging-Style App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32342-d463b325_600_400.jpg" />Twitter was working on a unique messaging-style app as recently as September 2016, but it decided to cancel the project, reports BuzzFeed News. The app was going to be targeted at emerging markets and it was based on collections of tweets and "instant messages."
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Facebook Reveals A Plan For Fighting Fake News
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32341-a5c5c1de_600_400.jpg" />Facebook has more clearly laid out a plan for dealing with fake news on the network. It announced on Thursday that it'll make reporting easier and it'll work with third-party fact-checking agencies to verify content is fake. Disputed content will be marked as such.
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Xbox One Update Speeds Up Downloads Up To 80%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32340-d3fdd064_600_400.jpg" />Game downloads on the Xbox One are now up to 80% faster due to a software update for the console. The latest version of the system's software boosts the download speed up to 80% for 100+ Mbps connections and by up to 40% if you're on a slower connection.
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Twitch Introduces 'IRL' Category For Lifestreaming
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32339-68386d7a_600_400.jpg" />Twitch's focus remains on game streaming, but there's now a category on the platform dedicated to general purpose livestreams. It's called "IRL," which stands for "in real life." The category is meant for those who simply want to stream themselves talking.
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Instagram Reaches 600 Million Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32338-30b33023_600_400.jpg" />There are now 600 million active users on Instagram, Facebook's photo and video-centric social network. Of those, 100 million joined in the past six months and Instagram's user count has doubled in the past two years. This growth comes alongside the introduction of new features.
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Verizon Planning To Kill Its Yahoo Acquisition Or Spend Less
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32337-67d5d022_600_400.jpg" />Now that two massive breaches have been confirmed by Yahoo, Verizon is reportedly considering an abandonment of its $4.8 billion acquisition. Yahoo revealed a hack in September that affected 500 million users and another breach was revealed this week affecting 1 billion accounts.
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Sony Releasing New Wireless PS4 Headset In January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32336-eafa4f2e_600_400.jpg" />Sony is coming out with a new pair of high-end wireless headphones for its PS4 console. The newly introduced Platinum Wireless Headset supports 7.1 virtual surround sound and offers noise cancelling. It'll be out on January 17. The headset comes with 3D audio support.
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21st Century Fox Buying Sky For $14.6 Billion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32335-e44993d8_600_400.jpg" />Acquisition discussions between 21st Century Fox and Sky have ended with a $14.6 billion deal that'll see the largest pay-TV network in Europe be operated by the former. Between its operations in the UK and other parts of Europe, Sky has a reach of 22 million subscribers.
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TCL Signs Deal To Manufacture BlackBerry Hardware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32334-7ace5907_600_400.jpg" />Phones featuring the BlackBerry name will be manufactured by China's TCL, the company has revealed. BlackBerry already partnered with the hardware maker, which is known for the Alcatel brand, on its DTEK50 and DTEK60 smartphones. BlackBerry will remain connected to handsets.
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New Facebook Messenger Camera Includes Special Effects
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32333-7809f60e_600_400.jpg" />Facebook has introduced a new camera for Messenger that comes with support for special effects, similar to what's available on Snapchat. The effects include props and 3D masks. Messenger's camera is also more accessible and you can easily switch to recording video.
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MacOS Update Seemingly Improves MacBook Pro Battery Life
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32332-8dc9bced_600_400.jpg" />An update to macOS has at least partly addressed the MacBook Pro's battery life problem. Many users reported the laptop wasn't lasting anywhere close to its advertised 10 hours. With this software update, a lot of consumers say their units now last as long as they're supposed to.
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Fitbit Won't Cut Pebble Services Until At Least 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32331-f5332d3c_600_400.jpg" />New Pebble smartwatches aren't going to see the light of day now that it's being acquired by Fitbit, but existing devices will continue working until at least 2018. Fitbit says it's "going out of its way" to keep Pebble-related software and services running through next year.
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Google Play Music For Android To Receive Quality Adjustments For WiFi, Offline
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32330-c0a201a2_600_400.jpg" />More quality controls appear to be headed to Google Play Music for Android. An APK teardown completed by Android Police shows controls for WiFi and offline playback quality are going to be introduced. The app currently lets users adjust streaming quality when on a mobile network.
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Google Offers To Alter Gmail Scanning To End Legal Challenge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32329-4bd97972_600_400.jpg" />Google's practice of scanning Gmail email content has been challenged in a lawsuit filed with the Northern California District Court. Rather than fight the lawsuit in defense of Gmail, Google has put forth a voluntary proposed settlement that would slightly tweak the scanning.
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Samsung's Viv Might Miss Galaxy S8 Due To Google Assistant Launch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32328-3087d5a6_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's upcoming digital assistant, known as Viv, might not land on the Galaxy S8. The Register reports Google has requested Samsung avoid launching Viv with the phone since its release would clash with the introduction of Google Assistant, a similar service.
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18-12-16, 05:00
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Won't Have Front-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32381-4526a82d_600_400.jpg" />Some smartphone manufacturers prefer front and some rear-mounted fingerprint scanners, while Sony is the only one who uses side fingerprint scanners. Samsung was one of those that prefer front-mounted scanner, and mostly uses physical home buttons to embed fingerprint scanners
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First Benchmarks Of Intel's High-End Mobile Kaby Lake CPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32380-2b87551d_600_400.jpg" />For 2017, Intel is preparing to release their high-end Kaby Lake processors for both desktop and mobile computers. Ahead of the official launch, the high-end mobile Kaby Lake CPU has leaked online, and revealed what kind of improvements it will bring compared to Core i7-6700HQ.
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Samsung Confirms That New Gear VR And AR Devices Are Coming Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32379-e0c83ca1_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has recently unveiled new Gear VR device, but due to Galaxy Note 7 problems, the headset never achieved its full potential. Samsung's vice president Sung-Hoon Hong confirmed that Samsung is working on two new virtual and augmented reality systems
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Lenovo To Release More Tango-Ready Phones In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32378-6ab68367_600_400.jpg" />Lenovo was the first company to release Google Tango-ready handset and is now working on more devices for 2017. General Manager of Android and Chrome at Lenovo, Jeff Merideth, has confirmed that new Tango-ready smartphones will be released next year.
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Google Unveils First Standalone Apps For Android Wear 2.0
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32377-9b3dfbf0_600_400.jpg" />Android Wear 2.0 has a few more weeks left before it officially launches. Since the development is almost done, Google has unveiled first standalone apps for the operating system. Previously, apps required smartphone installation to function properly.
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HP EliteBook G4 With Enhanced Security To Be Available Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32376-2b125d41_600_400.jpg" />HP is about to add Kaby Lake processors option to its business notebook series, along with some additional security improvements. The first lineup to get the improvements is the EliteBook 800 G4, and the new models will likely be available in early 2017.
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Samsung Knows The Reason Why Note 7 Units Were Exploding
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32375-22507c85_600_400.jpg" />According to latest information, Samsung has finished its Galaxy Note 7 investigation, but is not yet ready to share the reason of the culprit. The company promised a formal explanation by the end of the year, meaning it should happen in the next few days.
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MLB, Disney Acquire League Of Legends Streaming Rights
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32374-26202e67_600_400.jpg" />An entity owned by the MLB and Disney, BAMtech, has signed a deal with Riot Games that'll see it become the exclusive provider of League of Legends tournaments. BAMtech is going to spend at least $300 million through 2023 on the streaming rights, reports the Wall Street Journal.
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LG May Manufacture Foldable Displays For Future iPhones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32373-20cf6561_600_400.jpg" />Foldable displays made by LG will enter mass production in 2018, with the components intended for Apple, Google, and Microsoft, reports ETNews (South Korea). The next iPhone is said to included a curved display, at least with one of the models, rather than a foldable display.
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Amazon Fire TV Receives New Interface Design
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32372-2b96f321_600_400.jpg" />Amazon has rolled out an update to the Fire TV and Fire TV Stick that offers a "more cinematic experience" due to interface design changes. Navigation has moved to the top of the screen and the entire interface lends itself to being a home for trailers and images.
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Super Mario Run Sees Millions Of First-Day Downloads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32371-05ba4189_600_400.jpg" />Millions of people downloaded Nintendo's Super Mario Run side-scroller on its first day of availability on iOS. The exact numbers vary depending on who you ask. App Annie reports 10 million downloads, while Apptopia reports 2.85 million. It quickly become the #1 game.
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Oculus Adds Voice Chat, Virtual Living Rooms To Gear VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32370-7e318327_600_400.jpg" />Gear VR has become much more social. It now includes voice chat and virtual living rooms. The former, known as Parties, is a straightforward chat system that lets you communicate with other users when you're wearing the headset. The latter, known as Rooms, is more interesting.
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UN Agrees To Formally Discuss Legality Of Autonomous Weapons
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32369-e6b388c1_600_400.jpg" />The UN is taking action on autonomous weapons before they have a chance to influence the battlefield. It has agreed to formally discuss their legality and place in warfare over a period of two weeks at the 2017 UN convention in Geneva. A ban will be discussed.
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Huawei Honor Magic Goes Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32368-5c000b42_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is the world's third smartphone manufacturer and with the latest handset, it will only improve its ratings. The company has now announced Honor Magic that packs a dual rear camera technology, an eye-tracking sensor from Tobii on the front and curvy design.
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Lenovo Confirms To Launch Yoga Book With Chrome OS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32367-3bd93826_600_400.jpg" />There was some talking that Lenovo could launch its recently launched Yoga Book with Chrome OS platform, but until now there was no official confirmation. Jeff Meredith, vice president and general manager of Lenovo's Android and Chrome Computing Business Group
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Two New Sony Smartphones Get Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32366-3bcf4e27_600_400.jpg" />Sony has already confirmed that they want to be a first third-party vendor to release Android 7.1.1 Nougat update. The company has already been rolling out Nougat update to Xperia X Performance and Xperia XZ handsets, and now more smartphones have received the update.
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Yahoo's Billion Account Database Has Repeatedly Sold For $300,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32365-6ab753b2_600_400.jpg" />A database containing details for a billion Yahoo accounts reportedly sold on the dark net for $300,000. It went up for purchase in August 2015, says Andrew Komarov of the security firm InfoArmor. He says the hacker group selling the database is in Eastern Europe.
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T-Mobile Offering Former AT&T Subscribers A Year Of DirecTV Now
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32364-a2bb1158_600_400.jpg" />AT&T subscribers who switch to T-Mobile and active two T-Mobile One lines can receive a free year of DirecTV Now, a streaming service operated by AT&T. You'll get the service with a $35 credit, representing the cost of the lowest tier on the service.
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Evernote Pulls Back Privacy Policy Update, Note Reading Will Be Opt-In
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32363-539f2048_600_400.jpg" />Evernote has backtracked on its controversial privacy policy update. The update will no longer be applied in January and when the company lets employees read user notes for machine learning purposes, that system will be opt-in. Users were going to have to opt out.
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Twitter Considers Adding Encrypted DMs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32362-0d70b07f_600_400.jpg" />Twitter will consider an update to direct messages that will add support for encrypted content to that part of the app. CEO Jack Dorsey says the request for "secret, burn-after-reading" direct messages is something that's reasonable and will be considered internally.
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20-12-16, 05:06
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Proposed South Carolina Bill Would Require Porn Block On Computers

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32432-3358ff55_600_400.jpg" />A bill put forth by South Carolina representative Bill Chumley would require PC manufacturers include porn-blocking software on all computers sold in the state. Manufacturers would face a $20 fee per computer if they didn't include the software and users could pay $20 as well.
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Hyundai Focussing On Affordability With Autonomous Vehicle System
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32431-9cc3079f_600_400.jpg" />Hyundai is developing self-driving car technology with a focus on making it as affordable as possible. The car manufacturer revealed its autonomous vehicle technology this week and gave some public test rides in Las Vegas. It's using a modified Ioniq for the tests.
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Apple Has 'Great Desktop' iMacs On The Way, Says Tim Cook
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32430-bcc81b15_600_400.jpg" />New iMacs are in development, says Apple CEO Tim Cook, and they're "great." The company remains committed to developing and selling desktop computers, something that was questioned due to the absence of iMacs during its latest MacBook-centric media event.
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Facebook Adds Colors To Text Posts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32429-b190fefd_600_400.jpg" />Text status updates on Facebook can now come with color backgrounds. The social network added support for a number of background colors, though it only allows them to be used on text posts. You cannot apply the colors when links, images, or videos are involved.
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List Of ASUS Laptops With High-End Kaby Lake CPUs And NVIDIA Pascal-Based GPUs Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32428-b0f94b4b_600_400.jpg" />With upcoming high-end Intel Kaby Lake mobile processors, as well as NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card, many notebook manufacturers are preparing to launch new products. ASUS is just one of those companies, and thanks to a leaked roadmap, we now know which models will be
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Coolpad And LeEco Announces Their Third Smartphone - Cool S1
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32427-cf79d281_600_400.jpg" />Coolpad and LeEco have successfully launched their third smartphone since LeEco acquired the other Chinese company. Dubbed the Cool S1, the smartphone has a lot to offer at an affordable price tag. For only $460, you get a nice list of specifications along with a metal body.
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Airbnb Plans To Add Airline Booking Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32426-debb1c30_600_400.jpg" />Airbnb is growing into a more full-featured travel service and it'll make a big advance in that direction with the addition of flight booking. Bloomberg reports flight booking will be added to Airbnb in the next 18 months. The feature is simply known as "Flights."
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Samsung Pay Could Reach India In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32425-5031c130_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's mobile payment service might become available in India next year. The company reportedly hopes to launch Pay in the region during the first half of 2017. Testing is already underway, says SamMobile, and the results of those tests will determine the roll out.
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Kik Adds Group Video Chats
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32424-6afc01bc_600_400.jpg" />Video chat is now available in Kik and it already comes with support for groups. Up to six people can be in a chat at a time and Kik's version of the feature lets people view others even if they don't have their video turned on. Kik wanted to make video chats less like calling.
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BlackBerry Opens Autonomous Vehicle Research Center In Canada
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32423-d6b14a45_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry has opened a new autonomous vehicle research center in Ottawa, Canada. During the company's initial tests, it'll use modified Ford Lincoln vehicles. It is partly focused on developing security and infotainment systems that could become commonplace.
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Nintendo Doesn't Have Any Planned DLC For Super Mario Run
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32422-ee8f252f_600_400.jpg" />No additional content is coming down the pipeline for Super Mario Run, Nintendo has revealed. A spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that neither free nor paid DLC is in the works. It's not clear if Nintendo truly doesn't plan to release any extra content at any point.
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Doodle Functionality Added To Google Keep For Chrome
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32421-121890b7_600_400.jpg" />Google Keep for Chrome now supports "handwritten" notes, making the app a little more like its Android counterpart. You can utilize the new "drawing" feature to create notes with a pencil, marker, and highlighter on a blank canvas. You're given six tip sizes to work with.
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Google Pixel Phones Might Have Audio Distortion Problem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32420-f786714a_600_400.jpg" />Some users have reported an audio distortion problem with the Google Pixel and Pixel XL that becomes apparent at high volumes. A Reddit user demonstrated the issue in a YouTube video with both the Pixel and Pixel XL. Other users have replicated the problem.
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Nintendo Switch Drops To 40% GPU Performance When Undocked
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32419-ffdd31a8_600_400.jpg" />The Nintendo Switch's performance changes significantly when it's running on battery power instead of being attached to a dock. Digital Foundry reports the console's clock speed drops to 40% (307.2 MHz) when the console goes mobile. Only the GPU performance is affected.
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Minecraft Now Available On Apple TV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32418-e1a8c66f_600_400.jpg" />Minecraft can now be played on Apple's set-top box, the Apple TV. This version of the hit game was announced in October and it's available for $20. For a limited time, Minecraft: Apple TV Edition comes with seven free content packs. Some features aren't available.
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UK Politicians Want Smartphones To Include 'Drive Safe' Mode
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32417-5b4fb2a6_600_400.jpg" />Echoing a sentiment shared by the US' NHTSA last month, politicians in the UK would like mobile device makers to add a "drive safe" mode to their products. When the mode is active, a phone's notifications would temporarily be muted or disabled, among other things.
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Both Galaxy A And Galaxy C Pro Series Postponed For Mid-January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32416-3dc1362a_600_400.jpg" />When the Galaxy Note 7 incident happened, Samsung confirmed that no products are canceled, but that there could be some delays. That has just happened with the Galaxy A and Galaxy C Pro series. Both lineups were expected to be announced by the end of 2016, but
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Lenovo Launches IdeaCentre 510 All-In-One PC, Costs $629.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32415-2b586735_600_400.jpg" />All-in-one computers are slowly getting more attention and even Microsoft entered the market with its Surface Studio AiO. Lenovo is one of the best computer company and is offering various desktop and notebook products. Now, the company has launched a new all-in-one computer.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 To Cost Up To 20% More Than Galaxy S7, Might Be Postponed For April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32414-64162ed0_600_400.jpg" />It seems logical that with every new series, products get better, but maintain the same price tag. That unfortunately doesn't work every time as companies tend to raise the prices. The same goes for the upcoming Galaxy S8, as the phone is now rumoured to cost up to 20% more than
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Samsung Updates Its Notebook 9 Lineup With New Features And Hardware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32413-93dad2c0_600_400.jpg" />For almost a year, Samsung did nothing to its premium Notebook 9 series, which was announced at CES in January. Both the 13.3- and 15-inch series is updated, featuring a built-in fingerprint scanner and better specs. In terms of design, nothing has changed.
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22-12-16, 05:09
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BitTorrent Brings 'Live' P2P Streaming To iOS

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32507-ef5a971e_600_400.jpg" />BitTorrent's P2P alternative to traditional streaming services is now available on iOS. The service, known as BitTorrent Live, utilizes distributed internet bandwidth instead of a centralized source to deliver content. It currently features 15 channels, including NASA TV.
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Google Reduced 2015 Taxes By $3.6 Billion With Loopholes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32506-e44e2241_600_400.jpg" />Google saved $3.6 billion last year by utilizing tax loopholes. It primarily sent profits through shell companies in Ireland and the Netherlands, both of which have comparatively low tax rates. Those maneuvers reduced the company's tax rate outside of the US to 6.9%.
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Canada Says Broadband Is A Basic Service, Will Invest In Improvements
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32505-d7f2a040_600_400.jpg" />Broadband is now classified as a basic communications service in Canada and the federal government will invest in infrastructure improvements. The decision was announced by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, a regulatory agency.
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Waymo Talking With Honda About Autonomous Vehicle Collaboration
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32504-d5f52812_600_400.jpg" />Alphabet's Waymo is officially speaking with Honda about collaborating on autonomous vehicle development. If the companies end up working together, Waymo's software and sensors will be added to existing Honda vehicles. Engineers from the auto maker will directly work with Waymo.
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YouTube Support Added To PlayStation VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32503-b0f5b59c_600_400.jpg" />YouTube content can now be viewed inside Sony's PlayStation VR virtual reality headset. Version 1.09 of the YouTube app adds support for the system and is beginning to roll out to users. Users can view regular videos as well as view 360-degree videos in a more immersive way.
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White House Calls For Stronger Safety Net To Counteract Automation Effects
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32502-527c2db2_600_400.jpg" />A report from the White House says the country needs to invest in a stronger social safety net in order to deal with the impact of automation. The Obama Administration believes robotics and related technologies "have the potential to disrupt" the lives of millions.
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Japanese Startup To Attempt Moon Landing In 2017 For X-Prize
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32501-cf0d80fd_600_400.jpg" />A Japanese startup competing in the Google Lunar X-Prize will attempt a moon landing next year. Team HAKUTO will work in collaboration with India's Team Indus, which already has a contract to launch its rover using a rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organization.
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Congressional Report Says Encryption Backdoors Are A Dangerous 'Overreaction'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32500-c887f021_600_400.jpg" />An agency within the European Union came out against encryption backdoors last week and now a similar anti-backdoor position has shown up in a US Congressional report. The bipartisan report says mandated backdoors would be an "overreaction" and potentially dangerous.
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Signal Adds Workaround For Censorship
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32499-07a7ce6a_600_400.jpg" />Signal users in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates can now easily get around their country's censorship. The Android version of the app has added a "domain fronting" feature that masks a user's activity. This prevents service providers from blocking messages.
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Nexus 6P Affected By Shutdown Issue Following The Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32498-58527908_600_400.jpg" />Google Nexus devices have already received the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, but the owner of Pixel and Nexus 6P won't be excited after they update their phones. After users update their phones, they will experience some software issues. Pixel owners are affected by the
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Xiaomi Working On Compact High-End Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32497-7f74ed95_600_400.jpg" />Almost every new smartphone has 5.5-inches display, more or less, but not everyone likes big smartphones. To please those customers, Xiaomi is now preparing a compact high-end smartphone called Xiaomi Mi S, but there is no word on a release date or pricing.
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Vivo X9 To Launch Outside China Very Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32496-42ce7de7_600_400.jpg" />Vivo X9 was unveiled last month and went on sale shortly after in China. At first, the handset was only available in China, but the company now wants to launch it in other markets as well. The phone has been spotted online and the first other country to get it looks to be
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare To Get Its First DLC Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32495-d00ea67a_600_400.jpg" />Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare has recently been crowned as the top selling console game of 2016, and the game is about to become even better thanks to the upcoming DLC. The company behind the game has now confirmed the release date of Sabotage, the game's first DLC.
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Apple Sued For Copyright Infringement By Nokia In Germany, US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32494-56c676ab_600_400.jpg" />Apple is facing copyright infringement lawsuits from Nokia in the US and Germany as a result of a licensing dispute. Apple has filed its own antitrust lawsuit against multiple patent assertion companies that are allegedly trying to collect excessive fees for Nokia's patents.
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Uber Lets Users Set A Contact As Their Destination
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32493-1e12e34d_600_400.jpg" />If you're getting an Uber ride to someone in your contact's list, the app now lets you set the contact as your destination rather than their manually entered location. This 'Uber to Person' feature simply requires you to sync your contacts list with the app.
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Blu Life Max Costs $120, Lasts 3 Days
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32492-bf7f6506_600_400.jpg" />If you're a budget-focused smartphone buyer and battery life is of utmost importance, Blu's Life Max handset may be of interest. The device only costs $120, but it has a 3,700 mAh battery that offers 3 days of "standard usage" per charge. Blu didn't define "standard usage."
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OurMine Hacks Twitter Accounts Of Marvel, Netflix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32491-ce6c0311_600_400.jpg" />Netflix and Marvel are the latest victims of OurMine, a hacking group most known for breaking into social media accounts. Twitter accounts for both companies were hacked and OurMine made itself known in their respective feeds by posting to their millions of followers.
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T-Mobile Introduces 'One Plus International' Plan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32490-b5486313_600_400.jpg" />T-Mobile has launched a new One plan that comes with more international communication options. Spending $95 rather than $70 per month will leave you with 'One Plus International.' The upgraded plan features unlimited calling from the US to landlines in 70+ countries.
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Apple Working On Three New iPhones For 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32489-0b1ba864_600_400.jpg" />From having only one flagship smartphone, Apple has come to two models with a standard iPhone 7 and a larger iPhone 7 Plus. For 2017, the company wants to expand its offering by launching a third flagship model codenamed "Ferrari" if the report from China is accurate.
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LeEco Preparing Layoffs Due To Financial Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32488-d43b2ec4_600_400.jpg" />Back in November, LeEco's chairman Jia Yueting confirmed that the company is facing severe financial issues. A few days later, rumours about layoffs started emerging online, but were quickly squashed saying that there won't be any layoffs and that the company will find ways to
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24-12-16, 05:26
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Renders of BlackBerry Mercury (DTEK70) Surface Online

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32554-2b366a4a_600_400.jpg" />Following TCL's confirmation, a company behind future BlackBerry smartphones, a new set of unannounced BlackBerry smartphone has leaked online. The next-generation BlackBerry phone is expected to make official debut at CES 2017 in Las Vegas next week, but prior the official
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OnePlus 2 Receives New Software Update; OxygenOS 4.0 Coming Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32553-ab63d6c3_600_400.jpg" />OnePlus is still one of those companies that have yet to release Android 7.0 Nougat. Neither the current flagship nor the last-gen OnePlus smartphones run Nougat, but leaked details suggest that the OxygenOS 4.0, which is based on Nougat, is almost ready.
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_Google Discounts Drive's Annual Subscriptions For 100 GB And 1 TB
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32552-d4df96ab_600_400.jpg" />Google Drive annual billing option was previously available only for the two highest storage options, but starting today, you can prepay for a full year for 100 GB and 1 TB storage options. The best thing is that Google offers up to 17 percent off annual subscriptions.
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SK Hynix Readies 8 GB RAM Chips For 2017 Mobile Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32551-0d59467d_600_400.jpg" />SK Hynix has quietly unveiled its new 8 GB LPDDR4 mobile DRAM package that is aimed ath future smartphones and tablets. The chips will be made using the older 21nm manufacturing process, but will offer better price/performance ratio compared to the more efficient 10nm process
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ECS Launches LIVA Z Plus Mini PC With Intel Kaby Lake CPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32550-af8e624c_600_400.jpg" />ECS has just unveiled its latest LIVA Z Plus mini PC that packs a few new features and an updated set of specifications compared to its previous Braswell-based models. First of all, the new model features Intel Kaby Lake processor that offers quite a performance bump over its
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Firefox's Multi-Process Rolling Out To More Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32549-ab3ecd41_600_400.jpg" />Mozilla's developers have been working hard on improving performance of Firefox, and the result is the multi-process technology, which is already included in Chrome, Safari and Ege. The idea behind the technology is to separate tabs, add-ons and even rendering from the main
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Fitbit Charge 2 Gets Huge Software Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32548-5e2e2880_600_400.jpg" />Just ahead of the holiday season, Fitbit has released a huge software update for its Charge 2 fitness tracker. The Fitbit Charge 2 just got a lot better thanks to tons of new features. If you own the Fitbit fitness tracker, make sure to check your notifications and update it.
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Gets Two New Color Options
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32547-f3f81f98_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has decided to launch two new color versions of its Redmi Note 4 handset in its home market of China. The Redmi Note 4 is now available in blue and black, in addition to already available silver, gray and gold. The new blue and red variants are priced the same as other
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumoured To Have A 6-inch Display, Alleged Renders Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32546-c4066269_600_400.jpg" />There has been a lot of talking about the upcoming Galaxy S8, but we still don't have any solid confirmation of what to expect from Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone. Latest information suggests even larger display size than the rumoured 5.5-inch model.
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Valve Fined $3M In Australia Over Steam Refund Policy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32545-fa57c371_600_400.jpg" />Valve has received a $3 million fine in Australia due to it generally not offering refunds in compliance with the country's regulations. The Federal Court found Steam was in violation of Australian Consumer Laws. Valve is getting the maximum fine requested.
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Super Mario Run Passes 50 Million Downloads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32544-47d794a0_600_400.jpg" />Still just days after its launch on iOS, Super Mario Run is over 50 million downloads. While prior stats came from third-parties, this stat is from Nintendo itself. Nintendo is celebrating the milestone by giving every player 10 free Toad Rally tickets.
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US Begins Asking Foreign Visitors For Social Media Info
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32543-73c4d414_600_400.jpg" />To more thoroughly monitor who is visiting the United States, the government has begun requesting social media information from those using the visa waiver program. Travelers are asked to provide their Facebook, Google+, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn usernames.
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Twitter Gives Advertisers Refunds Due To Bad Metrics
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32542-4498872f_600_400.jpg" />Faulty metrics caused by Twitter's Android app have led to the social network offering refunds to advertisers. Video ad metrics were inflated up to 35%, which had an impact on payments from advertisers and the ability for companies to know how effective Twitter is.
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Tesla's Next Autopilot Update May Arrive Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32541-b53bee09_600_400.jpg" />Tesla is close to rolling out its next Autopilot software update. Included in the "Enhanced Autopilot" update are some old features that have been optimized for the latest self-driving hardware included in the Model S and Model X. The features include collision warning/avoidance.
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All Google Play Movies Currently Available To Rent For $0.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32540-4a2abd95_600_400.jpg" />The Google Play Store has introduced a temporary discount for all movies, including new releases. You can rent any film for $0.99 in the US or 99p in the UK. The discount will stick around until January 23, though you can only apply the deal to one rental during that time.
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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air With 4G Now Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32539-f317bef5_600_400.jpg" />As suggested by the teaser image, a new version of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air has just become official. The new version is launched in partnership with China Mobile, and comes with Cat.4 4G LTE built-in and supporty any SIM card that offers download speed of up to 150Mbps.
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Android Pay Coming To Android Wear Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32538-1bc7f076_600_400.jpg" />Google has big plans for its smartwatch platform next year. Not only it will launch two flagship smartwatches, but the platform will also gain a few new features, among which is the Android Pay. That was also confirmed in an exclusive interview Android Wear's product manager Jeff
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MacBook Pro Misses Consumer Reports Recommendation Due To Battery Life Problems
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32537-df0e68cc_600_400.jpg" />Consumer Reports isn't recommending Apple's latest MacBook Pro models due to major inconsistencies with their battery performance. It says battery life "varied dramatically" between trials and this MacBook Pro is therefore the first MacBook to not be recommended.
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Tesla Is On Top In Consumer Reports' Customer Satisfaction Survey
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32536-a0538696_600_400.jpg" />People who buy Tesla vehicles are more likely to be satisfied than buyers for any other auto maker, according to a customer satisfaction survey from Consumer Reports. The survey shows 91% of Tesla owners would be up for buying another vehicle from the company.
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Bitcoin Rises To Highest Ever $14 Billion Value
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32535-c2729e1f_600_400.jpg" />Bitcoin has reached its highest valuation of all time. The world's most popular digital currency is now worth $14 billion based on a single Bitcoin value of $875, which is the current amount listed on the European Bitstamp exchange. That's the highest value since January 2014.
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26-12-16, 06:18
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Florida Judge Rules iPhone Passcodes Aren't Protected By Fifth Amendme

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-26/32590-4648ab62_600_400.jpg" />An appeals court judge in Florida has ruled Fifth Amendment protections don't apply to iPhone passwords, meaning you can be compelled to hand over your passcode. This goes against an earlier ruling which opposed requiring a suspect to provide their password.
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Spotify Updated With Mac Touch Bar Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-26/32589-4ac74f5c_600_400.jpg" />The latest version of Spotify for macOS includes support for the Touch Bar that was introduced with the most recent MacBook Pro. Controls for the music streaming service will now appear on the Touch Bar. Options for search, repeat, play, pause, skip, and volume are available.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 To Feature 8 GB Of RAM; The Company Might Kill The Note Series
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32588-640663ee_600_400.jpg" />Rumours so far are telling that Samsung is working on two different Galaxy S8 sizes for next year. The first should have a 5-inches display, while the alleged Plus variant will have a 6-inch display. Both models will have high-end specs and the only difference could be the
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Mass Production Of Flexible Phones To Start In 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32587-07501d85_600_400.jpg" />We're not hearing about flexible phones for the first time, but the technology is not yet there. There are curved displays, but the flexible and foldable devices have yet to be announced. A lot of new patents toward flexible phones have appeared online lately, and latest reports
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ASUS ZenWatch 3 Launches In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32586-1d58e93f_600_400.jpg" />ASUS has silently launched its latest smartwatch, the ZenWatch 3, in the Indian market. The smartwatch will be available in three variants, and can be pre-ordered now exclusively on Flipkart. The first two models, including the Gunmetal with leather or rubber strap, are available
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FBI Investigating Alleged Chinese Hack Of Federal Insurance System
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32585-75584488_600_400.jpg" />The FBI is investigating a series of hacks targeted at the US' Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), says Reuters. Hackers connected to the Chinese military are responsible, the FDIC believes. The cyberattacks began in 2010 and remained an issue for years.
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Huawei Chooses Pegatron As Notebook ODM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32584-3dec548b_600_400.jpg" />For 2017, Huawei plans to release several new notebooks. To do that, the company has selected Taiwan-based Pegatron and Quanta Computer as ODMs, according to DigiTimes. Two notebooks are reportedly in the works, with a 13.3- and 15.6-inches displays.
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Black Pearl Galaxy S7 Edge To Reach More Countries Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32583-f139906e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's flagship Galaxy S7 Edge has recently received a new color variant. The new Black Pearl color variant is currently only available in select markets around the world, but a new report says that the model will go on sale in India on January 1.
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Moto X Style Spotted With Android 7.1.1 Nougat
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32582-5d6b890a_600_400.jpg" />Moto Z users are already receiving their Android 7.0 Nougat update, while the Moto X Style and X Play have yet to receive the update. According to the latest listing, the company is already testing the phones with the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat, so we can expect to see an
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Leaks In Renders
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32581-031c09c4_600_400.jpg" />For 2017, Samsung has a lot of new products. The first two lineups that are expected are to be announced are the premium mid-range Galaxy A and the Galaxy J. Both lineup will be updated with 2017 models, and today we have a first look at the Galaxy J7 (2017).
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Microsoft Admits It Went Too Far With Windows 10 Update Campaign
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32580-3ef3344c_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft's last-gen Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 weren't very successful, and the company put a lot of hope to Windows 10. To improve the adoption rate, Microsoft offered an option for a free upgrade to Windows 10 only if you were running Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating systems.
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The Original Galaxy A5 Will Get Nougat Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32579-dd9a5468_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy A series was first unveiled way back in 2014 and while we thought that Samsung had no intention of updating the original series, we were wrong. The company is working on Android 7.0 Nougat update and that has been confirmed by Optus, an Australian carrier.
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CyanogenMod Also Closes Its Doors, Forks Into Lineage
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32578-2579ba31_600_400.jpg" />Following the announcement by Cyanogen Inc., the community driven CyanogenMod has also released a statement, detailing its future plans. While Cyanogen Inc. is shutting down all services, due to trademarks regarding Cyanogen, CyanogenMod has also decided to put an end to it.
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Star Citizen Begins Using Amazon's Game Engine
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32577-78c631cd_600_400.jpg" />Cloud Imperium Games is no longer using Crytek's CryEngine for Star Citizen and is instead using Amazon's Lumberyard engine. This change is part of Alpha 2.6 and it's meant to help secure the "long term future" of the title. Squadron 42 is also now using the Amazon engine.
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Virgin Galactic Finishes Second Unity Test Flight
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32576-67e839f3_600_400.jpg" />Virgin Galactic has successfully completed its second VSS Unity (SpaceShipTwo) test flight. After a test earlier this month, the Unity glided on its own and landed perfectly fine on December 22. The test occurred around the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.
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Fitbit No Longer Trying To Ban US Jawbone Sales
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32575-64198611_600_400.jpg" />Jawbone is no longer facing a potential device sales ban in the United States. Fitbit says it has dropped its case with the US International Trade Commission. Although this may be a relief for Jawbone, Fitbit claims it changed it's mind because Jawbone is barely competing.
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Amazon Reducing Expenses By Putting Light Loads On Its Cargo Jets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32574-c877084b_600_400.jpg" />Amazon has strategically altered its shipping setup to reduce expenses. It's now using its own cargo jets to carry light items, reports Reuters, though it is still reliant on UPS and Fedex. This change comes as Amazon's shipping partners have switched to charging by volume.
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China Will Develop Autonomous Vehicle Communication Standards Around 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32573-344264bf_600_400.jpg" />A standard for communication between autonomous vehicles will be developed in China around 2018, laying the "framework" for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies. It'll fully establish and publish the standards between 2020 and 2025.
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Verizon Discounts Second-Gen Moto 360 By $100
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-24/32572-d08cfed6_600_400.jpg" />Motorola's second-generation Moto 360 smartwatch can currently be purchased for $100 less than usual through Verizon. The carrier has listed it for $200 with free shipping. It's one of the smartwatches that will receive Android Wear 2.0 when it's released by Google.
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Apple Responds To Consumer Reports MacBook Pro Tests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-24/32571-4419b3d4_600_400.jpg" />Apple says it is working with Consumer Reports to determine why its battery tests suggest the MacBook Pro is unreliable with its performance. Phil Schiller, senior VP at Apple, said the company's "extensive" testing hasn't yielded the same results as Consumer Reports posted.
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28-12-16, 06:36
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T-Mobile Sends Out Note 7 Killing Update

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-28/32643-90bb9e31_600_400.jpg" />A major US carrier has begun rolling out an update to truly kill the potentially dangerous Samsung Galaxy Note 7. T-Mobile is sending out the update and phones will display an on-screen notification about the Note 7 recall once updated. Others will soon release the update.
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Clash Of Clans To Be Banned In Iran For Promoting Tribal Conflict
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-28/32642-05463b1d_600_400.jpg" />Regulators in Iran have determined Clash of Clans is too problematic to be allowed in the country. Because the mobile game allegedly encourages real-world tribal warfare, the Ministry of Justice recommends it be blocked by Iran's large censorship system.
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Hulu Will Be The Exclusive Streamer Of Some Disney Classics
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-28/32641-ac485efb_600_400.jpg" />Dozens of classic Disney films are being added to Hulu and some will be exclusive to the service. In total, 56 titles from the Disney vault will be added beginning this week. The full roll out is going to take months. Mulan and Pocahontas will both be exclusive.
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First AMD-Powered Chromebooks Coming Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32640-8c061f9d_600_400.jpg" />There are some promising days ahead of Google's Chrome OS. Not only the platform is expected to get first Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Chromebooks, but Google is also working on AMD support for next year. Nothing has been confirmed so far, but references to "amd" were recently
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Nokia To Announce Up To 5 New Phones Next Year, D1C And E1 Surface In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32639-b0029b3e_600_400.jpg" />Nokia is finally making its comeback next year and so far we have heard about two upcoming smartphones - the D1C and E1. Both smartphones have now surfaced in live images, but we are also hearing now that the HMD Global plans to launch up to five new Nokia-branded smartphones in
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Samsung Officially Teases Upcoming Galaxy A Series, Confirms Waterproof Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32638-584405c6_600_400.jpg" />There have been a lot of rumours about upcoming Galaxy A series smartphones, and Samsung has finally decided to release some official information. The Samsung Mobile Malaysia has posted a new teaser image on Facebook, hinting at waterproof capabilities of the Galaxy A series
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Nintendo Switch Goes Through The FCC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32637-02e89522_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo launched its last console way back in 2014, and after almost 3 years without a new console, the company will finally unveil a new device. The company officially confirmed to announce more details about the Switch game console in January, and the console has now showed up
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2017 Samsung Smart TVs Can Track Your Sports Teams
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32636-64df996c_600_400.jpg" />Samsung will include two new "Smart TV" services with its 2017 units that are aimed at helping people find the content they're interested in. One of the services, known as Sports, will track your favorite teams and notify you when new relevant content is available.
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Apple Leads Holiday Phone Activations At 44%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32635-b42fd0ee_600_400.jpg" />New smartphone activations in mid to late December were dominated by Apple, which accounted for 44% of activations in the US. Flurry, an analytics firm owned by Yahoo, says Samsung came in second (21%) and Huawei was third (3%). Apple's share fell from last year.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 AI Assistant Is Integrated With All Samsung Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32634-c21d14f6_600_400.jpg" />The Viv-based digital assistant included with Samsung's Galaxy S8 is going to be integrated with every Samsung-built app, reports SamMobile. Bixby, which is believed to be the name of the assistant, will replace S Voice and function similarly to its counterpart from Apple.
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Nintendo Might Offer Super NES Classic Edition
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32633-b0c56dd4_600_400.jpg" />Just as it has come out with a re-release of the NES, Nintendo might be planning a re-release for the Super NES. A trademark bot on Twitter recently shared an image of an SNES controller that was included in relevant documents filed by the games company.
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Law Enforcement Request Amazon Echo Recordings In Murder Case
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32632-ea4f8b1f_600_400.jpg" />A request for voice recordings from the Amazon Echo has been submitted by police in Arkansas. As part of a murder investigation, law enforcement have sent search warrants to Amazon requesting any recordings collected between November 21 and November 22, 2015.
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Bandai Namco Invests In AI Startup, May Improve NPCs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32631-72357f4d_600_400.jpg" />Dark Souls publisher Bandai Namco is pumping money into Heroz, an AI startup that created an algorithm capable of beating professional human shogi (Japanese chess) players. It has worked on algorithms for other games, such as backgammon. The tech could improve NPCs.
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Uber Banned By Turkey
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32630-5c141a4b_600_400.jpg" />Uber is no longer allowed to operate in Turkey, a notice from the government states. Turkey believes the company is running an illegal taxi service and therefore cannot be allowed to continue without the necessary permits. Regular taxi drivers have protested against Uber.
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Asus Chromebook With USB-C Leaks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32629-1e83b0bc_600_400.jpg" />An image of Asus' upcoming C302CA has leaked, revealing the new USB-C Chromebook. It was temporarily posted on the Newegg website and a listing for the item revealed some of its specs. The C302CA offers a 12.5-inch 1080p display and a 2.2 GHz Intel Core m3 processor.
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Fake News Triggers Facebook's Safety Check In Thailand
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32628-7b7ca44a_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's Safety Check feature has been tricked by fake news posts that were shared on the network. Safety Check went live in Bangkok, Thailand after news of an "explosion" spread. The notification was shown to users in the country beginning at 9 p.m. local time.
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First Computer Factory Opens In Cuba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32627-19fc02e5_600_400.jpg" />Access to modern technology remains limited in Cuba and the nation has seen little to no tech production, but things are changing. Cuba has unveiled its first ever computer factory, which is capable of manufacturing 120,000 laptops and tablets per year.
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Amazon Experiences Best Holiday Season, Over 1 Billion Items Shipped
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32626-eaf2914f_600_400.jpg" />Amazon has reported another record-breaking holiday season with over a billion items shipped through Prime and Fulfillment by Amazon between November 1 and December 19. That's over 5x as many items as were shipped last year. Its own Echo products were quite popular.
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China Reaffirms Commitment To Mars Probe Launch By 2020
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32624-a045de94_600_400.jpg" />As part of its serious commitment to space missions, China has reaffirmed its plan to soft land a Moon probe around 2018 and fully launch a Mars probe by 2020. The government has released a white paper that explains how it'll carry out space missions peacefully.
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Panasonic Investing $256 Million In Tesla Solar Cell Plant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32623-b675ae9e_600_400.jpg" />A Tesla solar cell production facility in New York is receiving a $256 million investment from Japan's Panasonic. Photovoltaic (PV) cell production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2017 and the facility will offer one gigawatt of module production by 2019.
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30-12-16, 06:51
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Twitter Wants To Let Users Edit Tweets

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32710-5c212279_600_400.jpg" />Tweet editing could be on the way, but the social network needs to figure out how it should be implemented. To close out the year, CEO Jack Dorsey polled users on what features they want to see added in 2017. Editable tweets was a common and well received request.
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DirecTV Now's $35 Offer Ends January 9
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32709-72b6451c_600_400.jpg" />You'll no longer be able to get 100+ channels through DirecTV Now for $35 per month come January 9. When that offer ends, the closest available tier will cost $60. If you spend the same amount, you will receive 60 channels instead. The service launched last month.
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Amazon Alexa Updated To Work Better With Follow-Up Questions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32708-49f679ed_600_400.jpg" />Amazon has quietly improved Alexa to make the voice assistant better at conversational interactions. The AI-backed assistant is reportedly better at responding to follow-up questions, meaning Amazon has improved Alexa's contextual response abilities.
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Game Of Thrones Was 2016's Most Pirated Show
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32707-2b1c35ea_600_400.jpg" />HBO's hit series Game of Thrones topped the list of most pirated TV shows yet again in 2016. TorrentFreak says it beat The Walking Dead and Westworld, which came in second and third, respectively. Game of Thrones has been ahead of all other series for five seasons.
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US Responds To Russian Election Hacking With Sanctions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32706-0dbdd745_600_400.jpg" />In response to Russia's election-related hacking, the United States is imposing sanctions against the country and is removing 35 Russian intelligence operatives from the US. This is the largest response the United States has ever had against cyberattacks.
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Consumer Reports Is Sticking With Its MacBook Pro Tests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32705-de9f3cdc_600_400.jpg" />Consumer Reports isn't changing its position on the latest MacBook Pro and still isn't recommending consumers buy it. Apple didn't agree with Consumer Reports' research, which found the MacBook Pro offered very unreliable battery performance, sometimes lasting just a few hours.
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Final Fantasy Creator Will Reveal New Game In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32704-0b1aa71e_600_400.jpg" />Hironobu Sakaguchi, creator of the Final Fantasy series, has teased an upcoming game that'll be introduced next year. During a 4Gamer roundtable discussion, Sakaguchi revealed his Mistwalker studio would unveil a new game in 2017. Mistwalker is working with Silicon Studio.
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Google Adds Recipes To Mobile Search Results
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32703-c43e7ff9_600_400.jpg" />Looking up food items with Google on mobile devices may now yield recipe suggestions at the top of the results. The recipes appear in a carousel format, similar to Google's AMP news results. Filters are available to help people narrow down the kind of food they're looking for.
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iPhone Production Unlikely To Move To US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32702-1a57d120_600_400.jpg" />While Foxconn may be considering US iPhone production, it's unlikely Apple's phones will stop being made in China. The New York Times reports the Chinese government has made China a relatively unbeatable place for business through the application of incentives and other benefits.
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Faraday Future Has Lost Its Global CEO
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32701-c0a76f1c_600_400.jpg" />A major LeEco executive who has overseen Faraday Future is no longer operating as the struggling company's "global CEO." Ding Lei has stepped down from that position. He was practically FF's CEO since the company never actually named a true chief executive.
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Here, Mobileye Working Together On Autonomous Vehicle Mapping Tech
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32700-aeaadd96_600_400.jpg" />Mobileye and Here, a mapping company formerly owned by Nokia, have partnered up to work on navigation tech for autonomous vehicles. They intend to add Here's HD Live Map to Mobileye's Roadbook, which provides drivable routes in real-time using crowdsourced data.
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Facebook Developing Tool To Find Copyrighted Videos
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32699-4c39e034_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is working on a YouTube-like tool that'll enable the social network to quickly find copyright infringing videos. Similar to YouTube, Facebook plans to use the tool to automatically identify content that's technically illegal, thereby pleasing copyright holders.
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Wireless Earbuds To Launch Alongside Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32698-ee2372c5_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is reportedly going to launch new wireless in-ear headphones at the same time as the Galaxy S8. The earbuds may be a successor to the IconX, according to a report from SamMobile. If the S8 does indeed lack a 3.5 mm headphone jack, launching the earbuds makes sense.
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Breath Test Capable Of Detecting 17 Diseases (Including Cancer) Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32697-d394ad53_600_400.jpg" />Researchers with the Israel Institute of Technology have created a simple breath analysis system that can detect 17 diseases, including cancer. It's not accurate enough for clinical use, but it has the potential to be a worthwhile noninvasive diagnostic tool.
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Samsung To Supply Apple With AMOLED Displays For 2017 iPhones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32696-4a424a67_600_400.jpg" />Apple has been rumoured for a while to switch to AMOLED displays, but so far that didn't happen. The latest reports suggest that three new iPhones will arrive in 2017, with a 4.7-, 5.5- and 5.8-inch displays. While the first two models will keep the same TFT-LCD displays
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Meizu's "Legent" Flagship Phone Leaks Online, Features Reversible Camera Module
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32695-edbcc11b_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to some sketches and specs details, we have learned more about Meizu's upcoming flagship smartphone. Dubbed Legent, the smartphone is expected to have some unique design paired with high-end specifications, while pricing and availability are not yet known.
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Xiaomi Mi 6 To Become Official In February After All, May Reassemble Mi Note 2
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32694-30b7db6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung and Xiaomi are expected to be one of the first companies to release Snapdragon 835-powered smartphones. Xiaomi Mi 6 was rumoured to arrive in either February or in April, but latest report suggests that the Mi 6 will be unveiled in the first quarter of 2017.
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Galaxy C5 Pro And Galaxy C7 Pro Get Certified
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32693-947aca6a_600_400.jpg" />Days after Samsung unveils an upgraded Galaxy A series, the new Galaxy C5 Pro and Galaxy C7 Pro are expected to become official as well. Rumours are saying that the announcement is scheduled for January 21, which might be true as both phones have been certified now.
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Windows 10 Testers Will Get Green (Not Blue) Screen Of Death
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32692-fadd5372_600_400.jpg" />The long-standing Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is going to change in some situations. Included in a leaked preview build of Windows 10 is a green version of the error message that appears to replace the BSOD. Multiple users have reported its existence in the build.
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Pre-Registrations Begin For Super Mario Run On Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-29/32691-5cbb0eb2_600_400.jpg" />Super Mario Run initially launched on iOS, but it's also coming to Android and pre-registrations are now open on that platform. Nintendo has put up a page on Google Play that lets you register in order to receive a notification when the game is available.
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01-01-17, 07:06
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ECS To Announce Four New Mini-PCs At CES 2017

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32746-ca879fa4_600_400.jpg" />Just like Zotac earlier today, ECS has also announced its plans for the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show 2017. The company is preparing four mini-PCs and three of them will be powered by Intel's latest Kaby Lake processors. No word on pricing or availability.
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OnePlus 3 And 3T Getting Nougat Update Tomorrow; OnePlus 2 Update Fixes Network Drop Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32745-9daa94bc_600_400.jpg" />Android 7.0 Nougat beta version is already available for OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T handsets, but the company's co-founder Carl Pei confirmed via Twitter that a stable Android 7.0 Nougat is ready and will start gradually rolling out tomorrow, over-the-air.
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Foxconn Has Plan To Largely Replace Humans With Robots
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32744-a6ba4a60_600_400.jpg" />Foxconn's manufacturing efforts employ hundreds of thousands of people, creating a massive expense that the company would love to do without and is actively working to get rid of. Dai Jia-peng says there is a three-phase plan to automate the factories.
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Samsung Adding Chromecast-Like Streaming To Smart TVs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32743-127437c2_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is updating its smart TV system to add Chromecast-style streaming to its Smart View mobile app. The latest version of that app on iOS will let people stream from YouTube, Hulu, Amazon Video, and others. Content previously had to be stored on a user's device.
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Vermont Power Company Finds Possible Russia-Linked Malware On A Laptop
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32742-01848d9e_600_400.jpg" />Malware that appears to have come from hackers in Russia was detected by the Burlington Electric Department in Vermont. The malware includes a signature for "Grizzly Steppe" that seemingly matches some of the code shared by the US federal government.
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Lucid Motors Using Mobileye Tech For First Autonomous Vehicle
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32741-2de64391_600_400.jpg" />The first autonomous vehicle from Lucid Motors, a luxury auto maker in California, will use technology from Mobileye. Its car, the Lucid Air, is using Mobileye's camera, radar, and lidar sensors. It'll also utilize some autonomous driving software from the company.
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Signal Gets Around Censorship In Cuba, Oman
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32740-00fac219_600_400.jpg" />Encrypted messaging app Signal has applied its domain fronting feature to Cuba and Oman. The feature lets users in those countries get around blocks instituted by government authorities against the app. Signal recently rolled out the same ability in Egypt and the UAE.
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ARM-based Acer Chromebook R13 Might Support Windows 10
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32739-5bc90137_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft plans to bring full version of Windows 10 to ARM devices and one of the first chipsets that will support the Windows 10 is Qualcomm's flagship Snapdragon 835. The company confirmed that the first devices running Windows 10 on ARM chips would launch in 2017
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Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge User Manuals Details Upcoming Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32738-a8aba49c_600_400.jpg" />Following the end of beta testing Android 7.1.1 Nougat update for the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, the support documentation for both models has been updated to reflect the OS change. The document is reportedly already available across Samsung regional servers and websites.
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ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 Listed On Best Buy Priced At $499.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32737-d618b6b5_600_400.jpg" />Following its recent leak on Newegg, the same ASUS Chromebook Flip 2 laptop has now appeared on Best Buy. ASUS has yet to make it official, but according to details it looks like a promising Chromebook with an all-metal casing, 360-degree hinge and more.
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Zotac Confirms To Unveil External Graphics Dock And New Mini PCs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32736-e90671b7_600_400.jpg" />Zotac was once a very strong manufacturer of PC hardware, and although it is no longer one of the top companies, they still have some very good, affordable products. The company has now revealed what to expect from them at the upcoming CES 2017 trade show.
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Mysterious ASUS Smartphones Goes Through TENAA, Could Be ZenFone 4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32735-285ac3b0_600_400.jpg" />According to China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center (TENAA), a new ASUS smartphone running Android 7.0 Nougat is on the way. While there is no official information about it, many details point that the phone could be one of the upcoming ZenFone 4 devices.
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Qualcomm And Gionee Also Sign Patent License Agreement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32734-d2fd302b_600_400.jpg" />A day after Qualcomm signed patent license agreement with Meizu, the company did the same with another Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Gionee. The new 3G and 4G patent license agreement grant Gionee to develop, manufacture and sell 3G WCDMA , CDMA2000 and 4G LTE complete devices
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Andromium Superbook Gets Delayed Until June 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32733-21c19b8d_600_400.jpg" />During its Kickstarter campaign, Superbook managed to raise nearly $3 million in 2016. The team at Andromium had hoped to begin shipping Superbooks to backers in February, but like with almost every Kickstarter campaign, the date has been pushed back a few months.
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New Details And Renders Detail Moto X (2017)
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32732-c8663f94_600_400.jpg" />During its prime times, Moto X was one of the best devices out there. Things have changed lately thanks to Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola and the release of Moto Z lineup. The company is still committed to Moto X lineup, but according to new details, it won't be as good as in
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Nintendo Switch Won't Have LTE, More Features Get Detailed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32731-41f39c2c_600_400.jpg" />The official announcement of Nintendo's next-gen console is just days ahead, but you will have to wait until March to be able to purchase it. As we are approaching the official date, more details are leaking online and today we have some new features of the Nintendo Switch.
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First Nokia Smartphone Gets Certified
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-31/32730-bb932d3b_600_400.jpg" />With CES 2017 just around the corner, the Finnish company HMD Global confirmed that it won't make any official announcement there, but it is making its comeback a month later, in February, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2017 with a bunch of new smartphones.
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Apple Reducing iPhone Production In Q1 By 10%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32729-33616c7c_600_400.jpg" />Like it did this year, Apple is going to cut its iPhone production going into the first quarter of 2017. Suppliers expect a 10% cut in handset production, according to Nikkei Asian Review. The cuts apply to the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus. A couple contributing factors exist.
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Facebook Regularly Purchases Its Users Offline Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32728-723b837f_600_400.jpg" />To more completely understand its users, Facebook purchases data about them. It's been doing this for years, but a recent ProPublica report highlights the practice. Facebook pays for information from six data partners in the US, including Experian and TransUnion.
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Autonomous Vehicle Tests Begin In Boston Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-30/32727-05ee0ccb_600_400.jpg" />nuTonomy's request to test autonomous vehicles in Boston has been approved by Massachusetts authorities, allowing trials to begin on January 3. The company says it's been ready to bring its vehicles to the area for weeks, it was just waiting on this last piece of approval.
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03-01-17, 07:15
NextPowerUP

LG Uses 'Nano Cells' To Improve Latest 4K TVs

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32781-66fa345c_600_400.jpg" />To improve the color quality of its 4K TVs, LG is using "nano cell" technology. The Nano Cell LCD models ensure that accurate and consistent color performance is provided no matter the viewing angle. LG has also partnered with Technicolor to improve the models.
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Leaked Mario Kart 8 Box Art For Nintendo Switch Reveals Return Of Battle Mode
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32780-6d846a94_600_400.jpg" />EB Games Australia accidentally posted a picture of the Nintendo Switch version of Mario Kart 8. Along with revealing what the box art looks like, the picture confirms the game includes an "all new" Battle Mode. This suggests the Switch version differs from the Wii U version.
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Galaxy S8 May Have Windows Continuum-Like Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32779-f44dd66b_600_400.jpg" />The Samsung Galaxy S8 may include a feature that'll let users attach their handset to a monitor in order to power a desktop Android experience. You'll also be able to use a mouse and keyboard. Evidence of the feature in the form of a presentation slide was posted online.
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Windows 10 Creators Update Scheduled For April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32778-bc6957d4_600_400.jpg" />The Creators Update for Windows 10 is reportedly going to be released to users in April. According to MSPoweruser, the update's features will be finalized later in January and it'll then enter a testing phase to get rid of any bugs. The update includes Windows Holographic.
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Deadpool Was 2016's Top Pirated Movie
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32777-a955b7be_600_400.jpg" />More illegal copies of Deadpool were downloaded in 2016 than for any other movie. TorrentFreak reports the film, which was a box office success at $783 million, came out ahead of Captain America: Civil War, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, and Star Wars.
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Nintendo Switch Release Of Mass Effect: Andromeda Isn't Planned
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32776-58d3df9d_600_400.jpg" />Mass Effect: Andromeda probably isn't going to be released on Nintendo's new console. While a big EA game is reportedly set to reach the Switch, it doesn't appear to be the next Mass Effect. Mike Gamble, the game's producer, confirmed a Switch version isn't anticipated.
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MIT Finds Carpooling Services Could Replace NYC Taxis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32775-9c6da0bc_600_400.jpg" />New York City's 14,000 traditional taxis could be replaced by 3,000 vehicles operating through carpooling services like UberPOOL, says MIT. The university's CSAIL computer science lab analyzed data from over 3 million NYC taxi rides to reach that conclusion.
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SpaceX Will Take Flight Again Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-03/32774-8f094118_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX's first Falcon 9 launch since its September accident is expected to take place on January 8. The company has been grounded for five months due to a rocket explosion in Cape Canaveral that destroyed a Falcon 9 and a $95 million internet satellite.
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LG Promises 24-Hour Battery Life With Updated LG Gram Notebooks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32773-7fc714ea_600_400.jpg" />Over the years, almost every aspect of notebooks has been drastically improved, except for battery. We could say that batteries haven't improved at all, but manufacturers have found ways to improve battery life. With its update LG Gram lineup, the company might have done the
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Qualcomm Accidentally Reveals ASUS' Upcoming Tango-Enabled Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32772-b0b73b58_600_400.jpg" />There were some rumours that ASUS could be launching its first Google Tango-enabled smartphone at CES 2017, and thanks to a mistake by Qualcomm, we now know for sure. The chipset maker has accidentally revealed that ASUS plans to unveil the ZenFone AR
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Dell Now Officially Announces All New XPS 13
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32771-c489afef_600_400.jpg" />Just hours after we had a chance to see a leaked image of Dell's new XPS laptop, the company has officially unveiled it. The new XPS 13 has a new design that comes with a 360-degree hinge that lets you fold the touchscreen display and use the laptop as a tablet.
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"Right to Disconnect" Law Goes Into Effect in France
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32770-9a1bbb31_600_400.jpg" />The amount of ways work seems to seep into our non-work related life are astonishing. However, if you live in France, having to worry about being contacted out of hours may soon be a thing of the past: the "Right to Disconnect" law has gone into effect.
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Vivo V5 Plus With Dual Cameras Set To Launch Later This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32769-f45a095f_600_400.jpg" />Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo is ready to launch a bigger version of the recently launched V5 handset. The V5 was launched in November last year and even though the company did not reveal the launch date of the smartphone at V5 launch, the Plus variant is now confirmed to
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First OnePlus Experience Store In India To Open On January 7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32768-994157f7_600_400.jpg" />For 2017, OnePlus is preparing a lot of new things. One of the first announcement in 2017 is going to be the first experience store in India. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer sees India as the largest mobile market and wants to expand its availability in the country.
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Sony Xperia X (2017) Will Have Near Bezel-Less Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32767-e2b977a9_600_400.jpg" />Alleged image of the updated Sony Xperia X smartphone has emerged online. According to a source, it is apparently a press image that shows the front of the black Xperia X (2017). There will probably be some improvements under the hood, but the phone is also physically different.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Might Not Be The First Phone With Snapdragon 835 SoC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32766-27820406_600_400.jpg" />First Snapdragon 835-powered smartphone was expected to be Samsung's Galaxy S8, which seems logical as Samsung is manufacturing the chipset using its 10nm node. However, according to new information, the Galaxy S8 lineup might not be the first with Snapdragon 835.
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Dell Accidentally Reveals Upcoming XPS 2-in-1 Laptop
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32764-2a180815_600_400.jpg" />Dell XPS is one of the best laptop lineup available out there, and the company is apparently preparing a small surprise at CES 2016. To battle with Lenovo's Yoga and HP's Spectre lineup, Dell is working on a 2-in-1 XPS notebook, which was accidentally posted on Dell's official
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Bitcoin Passes $1,000 For First Time In Three Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32763-11fd63f2_600_400.jpg" />To kick off the new year, Bitcoin is trading at over $1,000 for the first time in three years. It experienced a major rise in value in the latter part of 2016, bringing it closer and closer to its all-time high of $1,163, which was reached in late 2013.
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Google, Fiat Chrysler Working On Android Car Tech
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32762-59b4eeb5_600_400.jpg" />Alphabet's partnership with Fiat Chrysler on autonomous vehicles isn't the full extent of their collaboration. They've now jointly revealed an 8.4-inch Android Nougat in-car Uconnnect concept system that'll be more completely unveiled at CES this month.
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Samsung Will Reveal Cause Of Note 7 Issue This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-02/32761-e039f33e_600_400.jpg" />We'll soon have an official explanation for the Note 7's overheating and fire-starting problem. JoongAng Ilbo (South Korea) reports Samsung has finally finished its investigation and it'll reveal the cause later this month. It had struggled to find the cause.
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06-01-17, 23:55
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Google Assistant Headed To Android TV

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32911-a981ecfa_600_400.jpg" />Google Assistant will be built into Android TV "in the coming months," bringing it to televisions and other devices that use the platform. Devices must be running at least Android 6.0 to receive Assistant. Google mentioned some of the products that'll get the feature.
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Tidal Offering 'Master' Quality Recordings To HiFi Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32910-6093dac0_600_400.jpg" />Tidal now offers an even higher level of quality for some of its music. HiFi users can access Master quality recordings, which will surpass the FLAC streams users have had. Audio will typically be 96 kHz/24 bit, up from the existing 44.1 kHz/16 bit CD-quality streams.
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Snapchat Accused Of Faking Growth Stats To Increase Value
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32909-81458b08_600_400.jpg" />A former Snapchat employee is claiming the company used fake growth numbers to increase its value. The claim comes from Anthony Pompliano, who was in charge of the company's growth team. His lawsuit claims Snapchat quickly fired him when he refused to go along.
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Apple App Store Tops $240M On New Year's Day, Breaking Its Record
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32908-4f5c3d91_600_400.jpg" />January 1 was the "busiest day ever" for Apple's App Store. It saw $240 million in purchases during the 24-hour period. Apple also says 2016 was a massively successful year with developers receiving over $20 billion, which was up 40% over 2015's share for developers.
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Misfit Introduces Its First Touchscreen Smartwatch, The 'Vapor'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32907-7c18c5aa_600_400.jpg" />Misfit has announced its first touchscreen smartwatch, known as the Vapor. It comes with a round design, health tracking features, heart rate tracking, and built-in GPS. The wearable uses a 1.4-inch touchscreen AMOLED display and it's running a Snapdragon 2100 processor.
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Uncharted 4 Has Sold 8.7 Million Copies
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32906-ea9d35fc_600_400.jpg" />The latest entry in the Uncharted franchise is doing well. Sony says Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has sold 8.7 million copies globally as of December 21. That figure includes retail sales and digital sales over the PlayStation Store. Uncharted 4 was released in May.
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Audi, Nvidia Plan To Release Autonomous Vehicle By 2020
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32905-85a8fa4e_600_400.jpg" />Audi and Nvidia are working together on a fully autonomous vehicle that could be ready by 2020. They made the announcement at CES, revealing how the German automaker will use Nvidia's AI capabilities to power its self-driving vehicle. Audi will begin public tests in 2018.
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Huawei Mate 9 Reaches The US, First Phone With Alexa Preinstalled
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32904-14af0426_600_400.jpg" />Huawei's Mate 9 will be available in the United States beginning today and it's the first phone to come with Amazon's Alexa preinstalled. The Alexa app gives users a "natural, convenient user interface" to interact with the digital assistant, says Huawei.
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Aorus Teases New X9 Gaming Laptop
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32903-9ecd1fb1_600_400.jpg" />One of the best gaming laptop lineups on the market is about the receive a new member. Alongside the x3, x5 and x7 notebooks, Aorus is working on a new model called x9. The concept was shown at CES 2017 and according to the company it is work-in-progress.
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Huawei Mate 9 Pro And Porsche Design Now Support Daydream Platform
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32902-83cdfbc4_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is the latest company that is joining Google's Daydream platform with two phones - Mate 9 Pro and Porsche Design. Although the devices were announced a few weeks ago, both phones received the support via software update. Unfortunately, the standard Mate 9 that is scheduled
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HTC One X10 To Be Announced In 1Q17, Codenames For Upcoming HTC Phones Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32901-f431eb04_600_400.jpg" />We already learned that HTC is working on three new smartphones that are expected to be released in the first half of 2017. Today, we have learned codenames for all three upcoming smartphones as well as the possible release date of the mid-range HTC One X10 smartphone.
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New Balance And Intel Announce New Smartwatch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32900-fb83c7a4_600_400.jpg" />Following the partnership with TagHeuer last year, which resulted in the $1,500 smartwatch called Connected, Intel has now partnered with a running firm called New Balance that resulted in a more affordable smartwatch. The New Balance RunIQ is an Android Wear powered smartwatch
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TSMC Already Working On 7nm Chips For 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32899-ad7a2a6b_600_400.jpg" />10nm chipset from both TSMC and Samsung are about to hit the market. Samsung is producing Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset, while TSMC is said to be the sole supplier of the Apple A10 Fusion and A11 chips alongside MediaTek's Helio x30. To get ready for 2018, TSMC is working on
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ZTE Unveils Two Mid-Range Smartphones At CES 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32898-5469fda4_600_400.jpg" />ZTE was rather quiet at CES 2017. The company only announced two phones, a mid-range Blade V8 Pro with dual rear cameras, and a crowdsourced Hawkeye smartphone that comes with eye-tracking technology. Both smartphones are now available for pre-order.
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Xiaomi Mi TV 4 Is Only 4.9mm Thick
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32897-e63892e0_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi's first presence at CES 2017 went very well, we would say. Aside from the expected new color option for Mi Mix, the company surprised us with a few other announcements. Among them is the new modular Mi TV 4 SmartTV as well as the Mi Router HD.
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Xiaomi Announces Smart Mi Router HD
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32896-b7ebacf6_600_400.jpg" />There are various routers available on the market, but Xiaomi decided to design a smarter router. The new Mi Router HD is not a normal wireless networking device. It is designed to maintain connectivity in your home or office that also has a surveillance-class hard drive inside.
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Xiaomi Mi Mix In White Unveiled At CES 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32895-06acfe77_600_400.jpg" />As expected, Xiaomi has announced another color option for the very popular Mi Mix smartphone. The Mi Mix is now available in both black and white, but there is no word about a wider market release. We assume that most of customers will have to look into alternative ways
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Razer Showcases Laptop With Three Displays
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32894-d54fe5da_600_400.jpg" />A few months ago, a crowdsource Kickstarter campaign started that would enable you to have three display on a laptop. It looks like Apple had similar idea as it has just unveiled a gaming laptop that comes with three built-in monitors and is called Project Valerie.
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Dell Unveils XPS 27 AiO And A 27-inch Surface Studio-Like Peripheral
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32893-6171b039_600_400.jpg" />Besides a dozen of new laptops and convertibles, Dell has also unveiled a new all-in-one computer that aims to suit the needs of an entire family, alongside a huge horizontal peripheral that will challenge Microsoft's Surface Studio. Both products are expected to go on
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Next Nissan Leaf Will Offer Autonomous Highway Driving
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-06/32892-d63bab2b_600_400.jpg" />The next version of Nissan's popular Leaf electric vehicle will come with autonomous highway driving capabilities. It'll feature Nissan's ProPilot tech, which was revealed last summer as part of its Serena minivan. Nissan hasn't said when it will make the new model available.
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09-01-17, 00:00
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D-Link Sued By FTC Over Security Practices

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32951-7490611e_600_400.jpg" />The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is suing D-Link over the company's allegedly insufficient security practices for its routers, web cameras, and other products. In the lawsuit, D-Link is accused of not meeting security standards from 2007, which left its products open to attack.
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Hubblo VR Offers 360-Degree 4K Capture For $1,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32950-c9eecf25_600_400.jpg" />Hubblo introduced an early version of its Hubblo VR camera at CES. The product uses a unique triangular design with pairs of cameras on three sides. Each camera has a 200-degree fisheye lenses. Live broadcasting is possible with the software's live stitching.
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Apple May Switch To IGZO Displays For MacBooks This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32949-d36131b8_600_400.jpg" />IGZO displays could soon replace the MacBook Pro's current amorphous silicon (a-SI) tech. IHS believes the switch will occur later this year, with Samsung and Sharp beginning to supply new IGZO panels by the middle of 2017. IGZO displays will use less power.
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Modders Successfully Expand NES Classic's Library To 60 Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32948-fec4d243_600_400.jpg" />Hackers have successfully brought an additional 30 games to the NES Classic Edition. Videos of the mod working show the NES Classic running River City Ransom, Bucky O'Hare, and other titles. Those games aren't included in the official lineup from Nintendo.
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First Hyperloop Test Will Soon Occur, Global Challenge Semifinalists Announced
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32947-1bb156c7_600_400.jpg" />Hyperloop One is moving towards a full system test that it says will occur within the next three months. Along with making that announcement last week, the company revealed 35 semifinalists in its Global Challenge. The semifinalists originate in 17 countries.
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Star Citizen Begins 2017 With $141 Million In Funding
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32946-08c0242c_600_400.jpg" />Crowdfunding has left Star Citizen's team with $141 million in support as of the New Year. It's been raising money since 2012. To begin laying out its road map for the new year, Cloud Imperium Games' Chris Roberts published a "Happy New Year" statement.
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Russia Gets Apple, Google To Remove LinkedIn From App Stores
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32945-7fb4c7e7_600_400.jpg" />Apple and Google have complied with a request from Russia to remove LinkedIn's mobile app in the country. A November 2016 ruling found LinkedIn was violating a 2014 rule mandating Russian user data be stored within Russia. LinkedIn is the largest service to be affected.
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HTC Preparing Vive-Branded Smartphone Case Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32944-e1db227d_600_400.jpg" />HTC is having great success with its VR headset called HTC Vive. The company wants to use that to their advantage by introducing a new smartphone case lineup called Vive. According to the Softpedia, the new smartphone cases have been spotted in an official video leaked by Evan
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Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge Coming To Europe Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32943-ab3b150b_600_400.jpg" />Back in November last year, Samsung officially launched a new color option for the Galaxy S7 Edge smartphone. At first, the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge was available in South Korea, but the phone started reaching new markets as time went by and soon it will reach another one.
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MSI Unveils External GPU Case For Notebooks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32942-4edd4d95_600_400.jpg" />In the past, external GPU units were very complicated and there were only a few solutions available. Thanks to the new Thunderbolt 3-enabled USB Type-C ports, companies have started launching external GPU docking station, including Alienware, Razer, ASUS, Gigabyte and Zotac.
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Lenovo Showcases IdeaCentre Y910 Gaming AiO Computer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32941-356a8497_600_400.jpg" />Gaming notebooks have come a long way since their early days, but it still feels like they are a big compromise - designs are beautiful, they have powerful specs, but they are not quite there yet. With rising popularity of all-in-one computers, Lenovo has something in its
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ZTE To Fire Around 3,000 Employees In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32940-4a087d56_600_400.jpg" />ZTE's employees might not have the best 2017 as the company plans to restructure its operations and organizational structure. According to a new report, the company is planning to cut 5% of its global workforce following a poor financial 2016. The majority of the layoffs will
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Samsung Won't Launch New Galaxy A (2017) Series In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32939-a5ccf966_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has tendency not to launch certain lineups in select markets, but those are usually entry-level devices. They also did something similar with the Galaxy Note 5, which never reached Europe despite various rumours saying otherwise, and now the company plans something
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 To Get Three New Color Options
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32938-a044de9c_600_400.jpg" />At CES 2017, Xiaomi showcased three new color options for its Mi Note 2 flagship phablet. The company didn't say anything about the availability or pricing, but if we had to guess, they should cost the same as other Mi Note 2 models and hit the shelves in the first half of 2017.
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Samsung Introduces Enterprise Smartphone Security Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32937-261316f4_600_400.jpg" />Smartwatches are developing and every once in a while we see new features being introduced for them. That is great for consumers, but many companies are not very happy with the new technology, especially those that are worried about the security and leaks of their products.
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First Nokia Smartphone Is Now Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-08/32936-32edbe20_600_400.jpg" />After years of waiting, Nokia is now officially back in the smartphone business. The HMD Global, a Finnish company that has the exclusive licensing rights to use the Nokia brand on mobile smartphones, has unveiled a new Android handset called Nokia 6.
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Samsung Expects Highest Quarterly Profit In Three Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-07/32935-c4bc98b0_600_400.jpg" />Samsung believes it'll post a significant rise in operating profit for Q4 2016. In the company's earnings guidance, Samsung said its anticipated operating profit is $7.8 billion, up from $5.2 billion in the prior year. This suggests the Note 7 recall only had a temporary impact.
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Nexus 6 Now Has Android 7.1.1 Nougat
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-07/32934-bffebbec_600_400.jpg" />Android 7.1.1 Nougat is now available for Google's Nexus 6, bringing with it some notable feature and design changes. The update includes updated emoji, rounded icons, and the image keyboard. Google isn't making some features, such as Night Light, available.
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Faraday Future Gets 64,000 Reservations For First Vehicle
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-07/32933-f86d9734_600_400.jpg" />Tens of thousands of people have shown enough interest in Faraday Future's FF 91 to reserve the electric vehicle. The company received 64,124 reservations within 36 hours of the unveil. However, that number doesn't mean a whole lot since you can reserve an FF 91 for free.
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Amazon Will Open Another Physical Bookstore This Spring In NYC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-07/32932-be79a84c_600_400.jpg" />Amazon will expand its physical presence this spring with another physical bookstore, this time in New York City. The company already has bookstores in Seattle, San Diego, and Portland. Its NYC location is 4,000 square feet and will be found in the Shops at Columbus Circle.
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11-01-17, 00:14
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ASUS Reveals Price Tag Of ZenFone 3 Zoom

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33007-d8334366_600_400.jpg" />ASUS ZenFone 3 Zoom was introduced at CES 2017 and is expected to go on sale sometime in February, but no pricing was revealed. Alongside launching the new ZenFone Pegasus 3S today in China, the company has also revealed pricing of the ZenFone 3 Zoom.
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Huawei Confirms To Launch P10 And P10 Plus In March Or April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33006-17bd0867_600_400.jpg" />According to the company's Chairman and CEO of the consumer division Yu Chengdong, Huawei plans to launch its new flagship smartphones in March or April this year. They also revealed that the Huawei P10 will have a flat, while the Plus variant will come with a curved display.
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SK Hynix Launches 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM Chip, Tipped To Be Used By Samsung In Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33005-201d6239_600_400.jpg" />LeEco was rumoured to be the first company to release a phone that packs 8 GB of RAM, but ASUS made the move and announced the world's first 8 GB phone at CES 2017, the ZenFone AR. This is only the beginning as more flagship devices will pack 8 GB, and reportedly Galaxy S8 is one
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LG G6 To Be Available Before Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33004-cf3658fd_600_400.jpg" />LG is gearing up to release its next-gen flagship smartphone, the LG G6, which is expected to arrive in the first half of 2017. Rumours are pointing to February 26 as the announcement date, while the phone will reportedly go on sale a month before Samsung Galaxy S8.
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Samsung Announces All-In-One PC With Soundbar
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33003-b3dd95de_600_400.jpg" />Apart from announcing two new Chromebooks, completely new gaming notebook lineup called Odyssey, Samsung has also announced an interesting all-in-one desktop computer. Just like Dell's new AiO model that comes with 10 speakers, Samsung also decided to implement special soundbar.
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Fitbit Now Acquires Smartwatch Startup Vector
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33002-1b516697_600_400.jpg" />Fitbit is on a roll. After acquiring Pebble a few weeks ago, the company has now acquired a smartwatch startup called Vector. No financial terms were disclosed, but the two companies will soon start working on new devices that won't be launched under the Vector brand.
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Mobile AMD Radeon RX 570 Spotted At CES 2017, Packs Up To 8 GB Of VRAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33001-d517d1d2_600_400.jpg" />AMD's biggest competitor, NVIDIA, has recently unveiled its next-gen desktop and mobile graphics cards based on the Pascal architecture. AMD is not sitting still, as the company is preparing Radeon RX 500 series graphics cards. Although the new lineup has yet to be announced,
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LeEco Unveils Action Camera With 4K Recording Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/33000-7a710b3a_600_400.jpg" />LeEco has now unveiled its first action camera that looks a lot like the GoPro lineup. Dubbed the Liveman C1, the camera will first go on sale in China, where it will cost 1,499 Yuan or around $220. For that price, you'll get an action camera that is capable of recording 4K
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Razer Is Now Offering $25,000 Reward For Stolen Prototypes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32999-1c624f11_600_400.jpg" />After confirming that two prototypes from the company's booth at CES 2017 was stolen, Razer's CEO Min-Liang Tan has shared new details on the situation. He confirmed that both stolen prototypes were Project Valerie laptops and not the Project Ariana smart projector device.
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ASUS Launches ZenFone Pegasus 3S With A 5,000 mAh Battery
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32998-a219ed2d_600_400.jpg" />Just shortly after ASUS showcased several new products at CES 2017, the company has now unveiled a successor to the budget ZenFone Pegasus 3. The new model called ZenFone Pegasus 3S only brings improvement under the hood, as the physical design remained the same.
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Verizon Places 200 GB Limit On Unlimited Lines
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32997-d7541070_600_400.jpg" />Verizon customers who still have an unlimited data plan have a strict limit of 200 GB per month, the carrier has confirmed. Anyone averaging more than that will either need to leave the carrier or accept a regular data tier plan. This is only the latest warning for those users.
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Yahoo Changing Name To Altaba Post-Acquisition, Marissa Meyer Stepping Down From Board
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32996-e4d40e3c_600_400.jpg" />Once Verizon's $4.8 billion acquisition of Yahoo is entirely finished, filings reveal Yahoo will change its name and Marissa Mayer will step down from the board. The board size will drop to five directors and it'll also lose Yahoo co-founder David Filo.
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LG G6 Has QHD+ Display, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32995-82f59ff4_600_400.jpg" />The LG G6 will be the first device to include a QHD+ display with an 18:9 aspect ratio. LG confirmed the spec ahead of the phone's actual unveiling in February. The "QHD+" term reflects the 5.7-inch display's 2880x1440 resolution, which surpasses QHD's 2560x1440.
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Parrot Eliminating A Third Of Its Drone Staff
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32994-bf909ead_600_400.jpg" />Drone maker Parrot is laying off 290 people from its drone division, which represents around a third of its employees. The decision to reduce its expenses by laying off employees comes after the company reported $90 million in revenue for Q4, missing its $106 million target.
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Windows 10 Insider Update Released, Includes Blue Light Filter
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32993-2a57cb75_600_400.jpg" />Windows 10 Insider Build 15002 includes a handful of changes that'll be released publicly with the Creators Update. Among those changes are a built-in blue light filter that aims to replace third-party tools like F.lux. You have multiple options for controlling the feature.
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Apple, Carl Zeiss Creating AR Glasses
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32992-93176478_600_400.jpg" />Apple is said to be working with optical systems maker Carl Zeiss AG to create an augmented reality (AR) device. Robert Scoble says an employee present at Carl Zeiss' CES stand confirmed Apple's connection to the company. It appears they're working on mixed reality.
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Final Fantasy 15 Reaches 6 Million Copies Shipped
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32991-ebe1d97e_600_400.jpg" />Square Enix says over 6 million copies of Final Fantasy 15, which was released on November 29, 2016, have shipped. That figure covers all copies shipped to retailers globally and it's up from the 5 million copies that were shipped at launch. The company wants at least 10m sales.
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Samsung Confirms Bixby Assistant Ahead Of Launch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32990-56b092d6_600_400.jpg" />It's been widely reported the Samsung Galaxy S8 will feature a new digital assistant that may be called Bixby. Although the phone still hasn't been announced, Samsung appears to have confirmed Bixby's existence by accident. Its latest Samsung Pay Beta mentioned Bixby.
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White PS4 Slim Arrives Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32989-4aa08963_600_400.jpg" />Sony will release a white version of the PS4 Slim next month. The "Glacier White" model is set to appear in Japan for 29,980 yen (500 GB) and 34,980 (1 TB). It'll reach that market on February 23 and then debut in Europe for €299/£259 on the following day.
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Apple To Consolidate Some US Manufacturing With Its Arizona Facility
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-10/32988-4d2446e0_600_400.jpg" />Filings from Apple published in the Federal Register reveal the company plans to increase or consolidate its domestic production, but the shift won't cover consumer products. Apple intends to use its existing Mesa, Arizona facility to build servers and data center equipment.
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13-01-17, 00:25
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Official Nokia 8 Leaks Ahead Of Official Announcement

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33072-17f26954_600_400.jpg" />Nokia 6 is expected to go on sale in China every moment now, and according to first information, over 250,000 people have registered for January 19 flash sale. HMD Global will launch various new phones in 2017, among which is the flagship Nokia 8 that was caught in action at CES
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Samsung Releases Nougat Update For Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33071-8191bd02_600_400.jpg" />Many manufacturers have released Nougat-based updates for their flagship smartphones. Samsung was one of a few that wanted to wait and test the update thoroughly. Starting today, the company has finally released Android 7.0 Nougat for Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge phones.
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Latest Dell XPS 15 Now Available For Order
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33070-cc28d2ed_600_400.jpg" />At CES 2017, Dell unveiled dozens of new products, among which were the updated XPS laptops. One of them, the XPS 15 to be more precisely, is now available for order, but not all models are available. At the moment, only models with i5-7300HQ or i7-7700HQ processors are
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Huawei Announces P8 Lite (2017), Starts At €239
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33069-344d876e_600_400.jpg" />Before announcing two new flagship smartphones, Huawei has unveiled a new mid-range smartphone called P8 Lite (2017). The upgraded version of last year's model comes with many improvements, both under the hood and in design. The phone will launch in various EU markets by the end
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LG Teases Its Upcoming Flagship Phone, Possible Features And Announcement Date Confirmed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33068-2c3f9867_600_400.jpg" />LG has started teaser campaign for its flagship smartphone. The company has released a 40-second teaser video in which they interviewed people about their ideal smartphone. The video also ends with the caption "February, 2017," which is a clear sign that LG G6 will be announced
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Google Upgrading AMP To Further Reduce Data Consumption
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33067-c7806ec2_600_400.jpg" />Google is rolling out some improvements to AMP that'll bring down its data usage and also make it more useful on low-end devices. One of the new features, AMP Cache, partly deals with images since they make up 64% of the byes on the average website page.
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Twitter, PBS To Livestream Trump Inauguration
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33066-7ee25476_600_400.jpg" />Twitter has announced another livestreaming partnership. This time it'll work with PBS to stream Donald Trump's presidential inauguration, which begins at 11 a.m. ET on January 20. Users will see the stream on all Twitter apps and at inauguration.twitter.com.
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Sony Opens Registrations For 'Major' PS4 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33065-e214b600_600_400.jpg" />The next "major" software update for the PS4, version 4.5, has been confirmed and registrations for the beta test are being taken. This will be the first update of its kind since 4.00 was released in September 2016. Sony has yet to detail this version.
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Google Maps Now Shows Uber Vehicles In Real-Time
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33064-0e82aeff_600_400.jpg" />Google Maps' integration with Uber has expanded to display the service's vehicles within Maps in real-time. The integration brings most of Uber's core features to Google's navigation app. A list of ride options and price estimates were previously added.
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Opera Introduces Concept 'Neon' Browser
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33063-6209ae71_600_400.jpg" />Opera has introduced an odd "concept" web browser called Neon that'll be used to try out a bunch of experimental features. The browser essentially overlays itself on a desktop-like setup. It places bookmarks and your top visited websites across the display.
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PC Shipments Fell Again During Holiday Season
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33062-87ec3e4a_600_400.jpg" />PC shipments were down yet again during the fourth quarter of 2016, report IDC and Gartner. Both research firms recorded a year-over-year decline in shipments. IDC lists the drop as 1.5% while Gartner is reporting a steeper 3.7% decline. This is the fifth year of declines.
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Apple Reportedly Wants To Make TV Shows
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33061-95487c39_600_400.jpg" />Apple isn't happy with just making devices for content consumption, reports The Wall Street Journal, it also wants to enter the world of content creation. The company is said to be planning an investment in original TV shows and the series could premiere as early as this year.
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Google Using Machine Learning To Reduce Image Data Consumption While Retaining Quality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33060-268e88fa_600_400.jpg" />Google has begun integrating its RAISR machine learning system into online services. RAISR can enhance the appearance of lower-quality images, which means users can reduce their data consumption. The system is being used to alter some Google+ photos.
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Fitbit Attempted To Purchase Jawbone In 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33059-485ec9d6_600_400.jpg" />At the same time as Fitbit and Jawbone were engaged in legal disputes, Fitbit reportedly tried to buy its competitor in 2016. Financial Times reports the wearable company attempted to acquire Jawbone for a "tiny fraction" of its $1.5 billion valuation.
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Amazon Will Add 100,000 US Jobs Over 18 Months
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33058-0a31988b_600_400.jpg" />Amazon plans to add 100,000 new full-time jobs in the United States over the next 18 months. With those hires, the eCommerce company's already massive US workforce will grow to 280,000. It announced the 56% increase in positions on Thursday. Many of the hires are for warehouses.
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Wileyfox Releases £219 Swift 2 X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33057-f1ea4573_600_400.jpg" />Wileyfox has released its most expensive smartphone to-date. The Swift 2 X is available beginning today for £219. One of the differences between it and the Swift 2/2 Plus is that it has a 5.2-inch 1080p display rather than a 5-inch display. It has the same core design.
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Former Porn, Explicit Content Moderators For Microsoft Sue The Company
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33056-b319bc4b_600_400.jpg" />Two Microsoft employees tasked with viewing and moderating explicit content are suing their former employer because of the PTSD they developed as a result of their job. In their lawsuit, it is alleged the PTSD developed following exposure to highly explicit content.
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HTC Vive Reportedly Outselling Oculus Rift 200%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33055-7cb14429_600_400.jpg" />Tim Sweeney, founder of Epic Games, claims the HTC Vive is outselling Facebook's Oculus Rift two-to-one. Much of the performance difference can be tied to the Vive being a more open platform, says Sweeney. Games like Doom 3 have helped the Vive in the market.
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PS4 Beat Xbox One, GTA 5 Beat Uncharted 4 In UK Last Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33054-ce47e1ba_600_400.jpg" />The PlayStation 4 performed better than any other console in the UK in 2016, reports trade body UKIE and Chart-Track. Around 45% of boxed games sold in the country were for Sony's console, while the Xbox One had a 34.1% share. Nintendo's 3DS grabbed 7%.
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FCC Report Goes After AT&T, Verizon Zero-Rating
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-12/33053-13b40a08_600_400.jpg" />Net neutrality rules are potentially being violated by AT&T and Verizon's zero-rating, says the FCC. According to the agency, those carriers may not be following the Open Internet Order by treating their streaming services differently from other services.
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15-01-17, 00:30
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Qualcomm Says Nokia 8 Was Not Present At CES 2017

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33115-a4d3ed4a_600_400.jpg" />A Recent video that allegedly showed the upcoming Nokia 8 was actually fake. Qualcomm has now issued a statement saying that the video demonstrated in their CES booth wasn't Nokia, but their own reference design devices that they use to demo Snapdragon SoCs.
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HTC Halts Nougat Update Due To Bugs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33114-4631b90b_600_400.jpg" />Just as HTC 10 owners got their chance to freshen up their phones, new problems arrived. The company has reportedly halted the roll out of the Nougat update for its HTC 10 smartphone. It seems like the update is just too buggy, but the exact details on bugs were not revealed.
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Dell Responds To XPS 15's Fingerprint Scanner Issues, Says Early Models Won't Have It
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33113-27e98a13_600_400.jpg" />At CES 2017 trade show, Dell showcased their new XPS lineup that comes with a fingerprint scanner embedded right next to the touchpad. We came across a chat between Reddit user and a Dell representative, which revealed that the fingerprint scanner isn't enabled.
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Motorola To Announce New Phones On February 26
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33112-5d221103_600_400.jpg" />Just like Huawei and Nokia, Motorola will also hold a press conference a day before the Mobile World Congress 2017 officially starts. The company is going to hold press conferences on February 26, at 4:30 PM local time and it is safe to assume that we'll see several new
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Nougat Update For Xperia Z3+, Z4 Tablet And Z5 Gets Certified
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33111-c6cffa41_600_400.jpg" />Owners of Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4 Tablet and Xperia Z5 devices are about to be treated with Nougat update. The update has been certified by PTCRB, a wireless device certification forum led by North American mobile operators, and is expected to roll out any time now.
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Obamas Say Goodbye With VR Tour Of White House
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33110-9ef3ddf3_600_400.jpg" />The Obama administration has used virtual reality on multiple occasions and it's turned to the tech again to bid farewell. Working with Facebook's Oculus, the White House has released an 8-minute tour of "The People's House" (White House) narrated by Barack and Michelle Obama.
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WhatsApp Denies There's A 'Backdoor' For Intercepting, Reading Messages
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33109-422ef739_600_400.jpg" />A report in The Guardian claiming there's a "backdoor" in WhatsApp that could allow messages to be intercepted and read is being refuted by the Facebook-owned messaging service. According to the original report, security researcher Tobias Boelter found the vulnerability.
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Next iPhone May Have IP68 Water Resistance
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33108-1e757223_600_400.jpg" />The iPhone 8 (7s) is reportedly going to include IP68 water resistance, certifying it's less vulnerable to water exposure than the iPhone 7. Apple's current handset is only IP67-certified. This upgrade would put the iPhone in the same class as the Galaxy S7 and likely the S8.
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Nissan To Test Autonomous Leaf Vehicles In London Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33107-3eea9e76_600_400.jpg" />Nissan has picked London as its first European test location for autonomous vehicles. The automaker will begin trying out modified Leaf electric vehicles on public streets in February. Volvo is also bringing its autonomous XC90 SUVs to London around the same time.
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Spotify, Netflix, LINE Were Among 2016's Top Revenue-Generating Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33106-e2b44e7a_600_400.jpg" />A ranking of mobile apps by their 2016 revenue has been released by Sensor Tower and as one would expect, streaming services were on top. Spotify beat all other apps, coming in at number one for total revenue and number one on the Apple iTunes App Store.
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Apple TV Apps, Games Can Be 20X Larger Than Before
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33105-b289973c_600_400.jpg" />The maximum file size for the Apple TV has grown to 4 GB, allowing apps and games to be 20x larger than before. Developers for the tvOS platform were previously capped at 200 MB for their app package, but Apple has changed its submission guidelines to allow for larger files.
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Nintendo Switch Online Subscribers Receive A Free NES/SNES Game Monthly
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33104-08206897_600_400.jpg" />The Nintendo Switch comes with a new online subscription for online play, but that's not the only thing it includes. Nintendo says the subscription also comes with a free NES/SNES game each month, though you may not be able to play each title for more than a month.
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Google Chrome Adding FLAC Audio Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33103-ba0a6c4f_600_400.jpg" />The next Google Chrome release (version 56) will come with support for FLAC lossless audio. Beta testers already have access to the feature. Support for the audio file format will please audiophiles, though it won't necessarily make much of a difference for most users.
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Mobile Titanfall Game 'Frontline' Cancelled
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33102-6a853fd6_600_400.jpg" />Titanfall: Frontline has been cancelled. The mobile game based on Respawn's series had made it into a closed beta on iOS and Android. The beta allowed developer Particle City (a studio backed by Nexon) to "learn an incredible amount" about bringing Titanfall to mobile.
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Facebook Stops Clearly Labelling Edited Posts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33101-fae21461_600_400.jpg" />It's no longer going to be as obvious if a Facebook post has been edited when you're browsing your feed. The social network has stopped displaying an "edited" label next to the timestamp of posts. You must click the drop-down menu in the corner to see if something has changed.
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Huawei Is Now Sending Invites For MWC 2017 Conference
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33100-502228db_600_400.jpg" />It has just been confirmed that Huawei plans to hold a press conference just before MWC 2017 starts. The event has been scheduled on February 26, a day before MWC begins, and the company promised to announce its 'flagship device,' without revealing more information.
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LG Preparing To Launch Up To Four New Smartwatches
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33099-a34f060f_600_400.jpg" />Smartwatches were expected to be the next big thing, but after their big start in 2015, many manufacturers decided not to release new devices in 2016, and schedule the release for 2017. One of those is LG, who is now working on several models that already received
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Moto G5 Plus Leaks In A Press Image, Should Launch In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33098-3b9b07eb_600_400.jpg" />Following recently leaked hands-on images, the Motorola's Moto G5 Plus has now leaked in a press image. There are no surprises as the image is inline with what we saw last week. The phone also appeared on a Romanian site for sale, but was taken down minutes after.
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Android's Co-Founder Andy Rubin Working On A Modular Phone With Bezel-Less Design
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33097-9590d175_600_400.jpg" />Back in September last year, Google officially confirmed that its modular Project Ara smartphone project has been suspended. After creating Android operating system and leaving Google two years ago, Andy Rubin is now working on another big project that could change the
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LG Also Working On A Foldable Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-14/33096-4dfb75b4_600_400.jpg" />Samsung isn't the only company that is working on foldable smartphones as new rumours suggest LG will also release similar phone in 2017. Samsung is expected to debut their Galaxy X series sometime in the third quarter of the year, while LG allegedly plans to do the same in the
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17-01-17, 00:32
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Raspberry Pi Launches Compute Module 3, Costs $30

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33151-beace276_600_400.jpg" />Raspberry Pi Foundation has just announced a new Compute Module that is based on the latest Raspberry Pi 3 architecture. the Compute Module 3 is a slimmed-down version of Raspberry Pi 3 that is missing the SD card and other sockets for embedding in other products.
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Huawei Mate 9 With 6 GB Of RAM Now On Sale
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33150-821ab646_600_400.jpg" />When Huawei officially unveiled its two flagship smartphones, the Mate 9 and Porsche Edition, the company also promised to launch the Mate 9 with more RAM. Only two versions of the Mate 9 were available, the MHA-L29 (Global unit) and MHA-L09 (Chinese unit), and both came with
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Microsoft Will Finally Address Windows 10 Privacy Concerns
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33149-968f6537_600_400.jpg" />Since the release of Windows 10, users asked Microsoft to address the privacy concerns. Many users have expressed concerns regarding Windows 10 privacy, since the operating system sends to Microsoft location, text input, voice input, touch input, website visit, and other
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Xiaomi Mi 6 To Be Available In Three Versions With Two Different Chipsets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33148-eb8c6f15_600_400.jpg" />Due to various demands from customers, companies tend to release several smartphone variants. For 2017, Xiaomi plans to launch three versions of the flagship Mi 6 handset, with two different chipsets. The cheaper model with MediaTek's Helio X30 will cost CNY1,999 (around $290)
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Two New Sony Phones With MediaTek Chipsets Spotted Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33147-969e6ca7_600_400.jpg" />Sony was rather quite over the last few weeks, but that only means the company is putting some work. According to UAProof (User Agent Profile), Sony is working on two new Xperia smartphones that might come powered by the MediaTek Helio P20 MT6757 chipset.
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NVIDIA Shield TV (2015) Receives Android Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33146-135e38e1_600_400.jpg" />Owners of NVIDIA's first set-top streaming box from 2015 can now enjoy new features and improvements brought by the latest software update. The update is based on Android 7.0 Nougat platform and it brings it closer to the new model released a few months ago.
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Samsung Now Halts Android Update For Galaxy S7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33145-6603c565_600_400.jpg" />Just days after HTC officially suspended roll out of Android 7.0 Nougat update for HTC 10 owners, Samsung has done the same things for Galaxy S7 series. A week after Samsung had begun rolling out the Android 7.0 Nougat update for its Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge handsets, the roll out
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Galaxy S8 Series Has Almost The Same Dimensions As Galaxy S7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33144-dc5669ce_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to the same case maker that created recent 3D renders of the Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphones, we now have the exact dimensions of both the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones. The dimensions of the new phones are very similar to the current models, despite much bigger
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Prosecutors Request Arrest Warrant For Samsung's Primary Executive
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33143-fad7501f_600_400.jpg" />South Korean officials have been investigating Samsung's connection to government corruption for months. That investigation has now led to Jay Y. Lee, Samsung's de facto leader, being formally accused of bribery. Prosecutors in the case have requested an arrest warrant.
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Facebook's Fake News Tools Will First Go Live In Germany
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33142-02027db6_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's new tools intended to combat the spread of fake news will first roll out in Germany. The fake news identification tools were unveiled in late 2016 and have been tested in the US. Aine Kerr says the roll out will occur in the next few weeks.
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Amazon Requests FCC Permission For Secret Wireless Tests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33141-e6e2aa1a_600_400.jpg" />An application to run tests on multiple wireless frequency bands was filed by Amazon with the FCC last week. The company wants to receive permission in the form of a "five-month experimental special temporary authority to operate on selected" frequencies.
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China Requiring App Stores Register With Authorities
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33140-2be6b24d_600_400.jpg" />China's Cyberspace Administration (CAA) has implemented a requirement that all app stores in the country must register with the government. Stores that don't register and possibly submit themselves to greater oversight won't be operating in accordance with the law.
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Microsoft Patents Foldable Phone That Becomes A Tablet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33139-20b875c7_600_400.jpg" />Patent filings from Microsoft reveal the company has come up with a design for a foldable phone that can transform into a tablet. The filings include notes and diagrams pertaining to a smartphone that can either become a tablet or be used in a "tent" mode.
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Airbus To Test Autonomous Single-Passenger Air Taxi This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33138-a7b53224_600_400.jpg" />Airbus is working on urban air transport systems and it hopes to test one of its prototype units by the end of this year. The company's Project Vahana team has been working on an autonomous single-passenger airborne taxi that features a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) system.
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Apple Exec Confirms Plan For TV Shows On Apple Music
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33137-d2b7947f_600_400.jpg" />Apple plans to add original TV shows to Apple Music, executive Jimmy Iovine has confirmed. The company wants to include TV content on Music since it'll turn the service into "an entire pop cultural experience." Music is trying to better compete with services like Spotify.
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Minecraft For Nintendo Switch Confirmed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33136-96f68eaf_600_400.jpg" />A Nintendo Switch edition of Minecraft has been announced. Details about the game are minimal, but a listing for the title is now live on Nintendo's website. 4J Studios, the game's co-developer, also confirmed the title and released a picture of Minecraft running on the system.
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Blue Coral Galaxy S7 Edge Available In Europe, Customers In UK Get Free Gear Fit 2
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33135-88309b6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has finally launched the Blue Coral version of its Galaxy S7 edge in selected European countries. It's unclear whether or not it is offered in other regions, but customers in the UK get a free Gear Fit 2 sports band with a purchase of the Blue Coral Galaxy S7 edge.
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Samsung To Publish Results Of Galaxy Note 7 Investigation On January 23
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33134-871d7a97_600_400.jpg" />Samsung already promised to release details of its Galaxy Note 7 investigation this month, and according to a new report, the results could be revealed on January 23, which is next Monday. It is obvious that many people, especially those who owned the phone, are curious to find
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Windows 10 Creator Update Confirmed To Launch In April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33133-9890b058_600_400.jpg" />The second major update for Microsoft Windows 10 codenamed Redstone 2 is now confirmed to launch in April. After Dell accidentally confirmed that Microsoft plans to launch the Creators Update in April, Fitbit did the same via message posted on its forums.
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Google Confirms Pixel Phones Have Hardware Issue That Is Causing Audio Distortion Problem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-16/33132-a1906db8_600_400.jpg" />At first, it was believed that the latest audio issues with Google Pixel smartphones is just a minor software problem that will be fixed in the future. However, according to new information, the problem is not easy to fix because it is not software related.
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Nintendo Switch Will Have Hard Time Running Games at 1080p

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33208-e4c9ffed_600_400.jpg" />Although we know much about Nintendo's upcoming gaming console, there are still a lot of things we don't know, especially in terms of performance. The flagship game for Nintendo Switch, the Breath of the Wild, won't run at 1080p as some reports suggested.
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Several Huawei Employees Arrested For Leaking Internal Information To LeEco
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33207-710c61cf_600_400.jpg" />According to several reports, law enforcement officers in China have arrested six Huawei's employees for allegedly leaking sensitive internal information to LeEco. At the time of arrest, the executives no longer worked for Huawei, but shared some important information such as
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Leaked Images Shows Galaxy S8 And S8 Plus Front Panel
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33206-bf6245fe_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has no plans on showing the new flagship Galaxy lineup at the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2017, but will announce the phones on March 29 and launch them during the 17th week of the year, which is between April 24 and April 30. The base model is expected to cost at
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Google Retiring Classic Google+ Interface On January 24, Adding New Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33205-d98582af_600_400.jpg" />Google+ may seem all but dead to many people, but Google isn't giving up on it. In another attempt to make the platform interesting, new features have been unveiled. Google is also fully disabling the network's classic user interface later this month.
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Leak Suggests eBooks Are Coming To Windows 10 Store
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33204-70402584_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is going to begin selling eBooks through the Windows 10 Store, according to a leak posted by MSPowerUser. The leak includes multiple images showing eBook content on the Windows store, suggesting there will soon be a dedicated tab for books.
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Verizon Interested In Acquiring A Large Cable Company
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33203-da3760ce_600_400.jpg" />Lowell McAdam, CEO of Verizon, is reportedly interested in picking up a major US cable company, reports the New York Post. Verizon is said to be considering an acquisition and it may be looking at Charter or Comcast. An acquisition would give it a larger cable position.
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App Downloads Increased 15%, Revenue Increased 40% Last Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33202-937298cb_600_400.jpg" />The mobile app market saw a significant increase in downloads and revenue during 2016. App Annie reports worldwide downloads were up 15% year-over-year and revenue paid to developers jumped 40%. A lot of the increase can be tied to activity in China.
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Google Maps To Help Users With Parking
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33201-e1d6886c_600_400.jpg" />Parking features are going to be added to Google Maps, according to an analysis of its version 9.44 beta. It appears the app will help users figure out how difficult parking is at their destination. Parking availability will be shown within the mobile app.
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Verizon Has Thousands Of Active Note 7 Units, Will Start Blocking Calls
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33200-30d2ce2d_600_400.jpg" />Even though the Note 7 was recalled months ago, "thousands" of people are still using the phone on Verizon's network. To try and get rid of those remaining units, the carrier is going to start rerouting outgoing calls. You'll only be able to complete emergency calls.
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Specs Revealed For ZTE's Crowdsourced 'Hawkeye' Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33199-084d55e2_600_400.jpg" />ZTE unveiled its crowdsourced Hawkeye smartphone earlier this month and now it has revealed the device's specs. The device is currently up on Kickstarter for $199 and its origin is in a design that was submitted to ZTE through its Project CSX campaign.
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Twitter Getting Rid Of 'Buy' Button, Will Continue Supporting Donations
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33198-20a67e24_600_400.jpg" />Twitter is moving away from eCommerce, an area it was only partially involved in. With the shift, the network is getting rid of its "buy" button and it'll end partnerships with retailers and other businesses. However, it appears the site will continue supporting donations.
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Bulk Of Chelsea Manning's Sentence Commuted By Obama
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33197-9220bf86_600_400.jpg" />President Barack Obama is using his last days in office to reduce the sentences of many people in federal jail and one of those affected by this activity is Chelsea Manning. She'll be out in five months, yet her original sentence would have kept her in prison for 32 years.
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Android One Phones Reportedly Headed To US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33196-74f365ea_600_400.jpg" />Inexpensive handsets from Google's Android One program are reportedly going to be released in the United States. The Information reports the program is soon going to include the US. It previously expanded beyond India to reach Spain, Portugal, and some parts of Africa.
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Modified Tesla Model S Reaches 62 Mph In 2.1 Seconds
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33195-49b40e7e_600_400.jpg" />The fastest a Tesla Model S can currently go is around 2.4 seconds, but modified vehicles can push that even further. A modified Model S built for the Electric GT Championship reached a 0-100 kmh (0-60 mph) speed of 2.1 seconds, beating out any production vehicle.
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Unlocked Alcatel Idol 4S With Windows 10 Now Available In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33194-002464e3_600_400.jpg" />Only a few companies are still working on Windows-powered smartphones, among which is Alcatel. The company has now launched its flagship Windows 10-powered smartphone in the United States, the Alcatel Idol 4S, that can be purchased from Microsoft's online US store for $470.
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Google To Unveil Its First Smartwatches On February 9
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33193-4d79df19_600_400.jpg" />Google's latest operating system for smartwatches is expected to make an official debut on February 9. On the same day, the company will announce its first smartwatches called the Watch Sport and Watch Style. Both smartwatches are built by LG and will go on sale on February 10
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FTC Files A Lawsuit Against Qualcomm For Anticompetitive Behaviour
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33192-8c251a31_600_400.jpg" />The United States Federal Trade Commission today filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm, accusing the company of using unfair anti-competitive tactics in order to gain advantage from its competitors. According to the FTC, Qualcomm has a "no license, no chips" policy
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ASUS Stops Rolling Out Android 7.0 Nougat Update For ZenFone 3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33191-03657304_600_400.jpg" />It looks like there is some major problem with the latest Android 7.0 Nougat updates. Over the last few weeks, several companies stopped rolling out the Nougat updates without specifying the exact problem. The latest company to do that is ASUS, which stopped rolling out the
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Sony Xperia XA Successor Surfaces In New Photos
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33190-1cecfbf3_600_400.jpg" />Sony stated that they plan to release fewer smartphones in 2017 focus less on select markets like China, India, and the US where its performance has been less than satisfactory. The first phone released this year from Sony could be a successor to the Xperia XA.
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Moto 360 Smartwatch No Longer Available From Google Store
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-18/33189-1a9b9c75_600_400.jpg" />Companies are slowly preparing for the upcoming release of Android Wear 2.0 update, which is scheduled to roll out on February 9 according to latest rumours. Lately, Google has been "cleaning" its online store and a few days after all Fossil Android Wear smartwatches were removed
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