Microsoft Will Address Surface Pro 3 Battery Issue With Software
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PIN Code Unlocks Coming To Chromebook
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Unlocking your Chrome OS laptop with nothing more than a PIN code will soon be possible. Google is introducing an alternative to the usual password/username combo that will make it a little easier for users to log in. The feature can be enabled in the developer channel.
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NASA Makes All Publicly Funded Research Available For Free
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It's now quite a bit easier to view much of NASA's research since every study supported by the public will be available for free online. By browsing the studies, which are available through the new Pubspace web portal, you can learn about thousands of different topics.
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Sony Sends Out Press Invite For IFA, Teases Various New Devices
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Last month, Sony confirmed its plans to announce new devices at the upcoming IFA trade show. Today, the company has started sending out press invites for the September 1 event. The invite shows various new devices, but without any solid information about them.
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Xiaomi Is Getting Ready To Enter The US Market
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Xiaomi has been preparing to enter the US market for quite some time now and it looks like the waiting will finally come to an end. The company will soon officially start selling their products in the North American country as the company's vice president explains their plans.
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Samsung To Launch A New Tizen-Based Phone On August 23
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung has been long rumoured to introduce its second Tizen-based smartphone. Another entry-level Tizen smartphone called Samsung Z2 was first rumoured to launch on August 11, but Samsung India has now revealed the actual release date of the smartphone.
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Huawei NOVA Is A Phone Designed For Women
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]We have various smartphones available at the moment that are available in different colors, but Huawei still thinks that the market needs a smartphone specifically designed for women. Dubbed the Huawei NOVA, the smartphone will be unveiled at IFA 2016 trade show.
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Google Slowly Getting Rid Of Chrome Apps On Mac, Windows
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google says it'll begin phasing out Chrome-linked applications on Mac, Windows, and Linux, a move that's only going to affect a tiny percentage of Chrome users. It'll remove support for the apps over the next 24 months due to their lack of usage and other factors.
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Pandora Likely To Launch On-Demand Streaming Next Month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pandora's true competitor to Spotify and Apple Music is expected to launch sometime next month. According to The Wall Street Journal, Pandora will introduce an on-demand streaming option in the US and overseas shortly. Pandora is reportedly signing licensing deals.
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Ohio Turnpike Could Become Test Spot For Autonomous Vehicles
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Those in charge of the Ohio Turnpike are open to letting autonomous vehicles use the road for testing purposes and tests are likely to begin in the next 12 months. Self-driving cars could be used on a 241-mile stretch of Interstate 80, which is well-suited for the tests.
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Lyft Attempted To Sell Itself To Apple, Google, Uber, And GM
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A number of large technology and automotive companies were approached by Lyft about a possible acquisition, reports The New York Times. The company reportedly entered discussions with Apple, Google, Amazon, Uber, Didi Chuxing, and GM. None of those talks moved forward.
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Windows 10 Anniversary Update Broke Tons Of Webcams
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]One of the changes introduced with Windows 10's Anniversary Update was a removal of support for H.264 and MJPEG, two popular video compression formats. Due to the change, it appears software reliant on those formats and webcams are not working properly.
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Facebook Launches Social Network Just For Young People, Based Around Video Q&As
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Facebook has debuted a social media platform that's only available for people under the age of 21.The app, called Lifestage, is based around letting people answer questions with short video responses, which are then placed in a feed. Lifestage turns your profile into videos.
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Samsung Milk Music Ending September 22
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung's music streaming service, Milk Music, is closing for good in the United States on September 22. Those who've been using it may want to switch to Slacker, which was powering the service, according to Samsung. Milk Music launched back in 2014.
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HTC 10 Gets A Price Cut, Available In Red And Gold In The US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It isn't a secret that HTC is struggling with sale figures of its flagship phone. Despite achieving high rates from reviewers, the HTC 10 never managed to impress customers and some carriers, such as T-Mobile, already discontinued the phone, while AT&T never offered the phone.
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Snowden Documents Confirm NSA's Leaked Tools Are Legitimate
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]More documents from the Edward Snowden leak have been published by The Intercept and they confirm a mysterious hacker group, The Shadow Brokers, did steal actual tools from the NSA. Included in the Snowden documents is a 16-character string from the US spy agency.
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EFF Takes Aim At T-Mobile's New Plan, Claims It Violates Net Neutrality
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]T-Mobile's new One plan, which includes an unlimited quantity of data but limits video content to 480p unless you pay extra, has come under fire from advocates of net neutrality. Among those advocates is the well-known Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).
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HP Postpones Launch Of Elite X3 In The UK
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The most powerful Windows 10 Mobile smartphone won't hit the shelves for a few more days. HP Elite X3 was supposed to begin shipping on August 18 in the UK, but the company decided to postpone its business-focused device for next week and will now start shipping next week.
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Galaxy Note 7 Already Receiving Its First Software Update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung Galaxy Note 7 has officially hit the shelves earlier today and is available for purchase from various carriers and retailers in the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, the UAE and Korea, while Europe will get in on September 2.
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A Design Flaw Causing iPhone 6, 6 Plus Touch Issues
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]There is no product available on Earth that never suffered a malfunction and when we are talking about mobile devices, numbers of broken devices are slowly increasing. The reason behind that is the lack of time for proper testing, since to discover some issues take more time.
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LG Partners With Bang & Olufsen Play For Premium Audio Experience On The LG V20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]LG already teased V20's audio experience, saying it will offer "the best video and audio experience," and now the company has announced more details. The company has now announced that the LG V20's audio capabilities are the result of a partnership with Bang & Olufsen Play.
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Samsung W2017 Clamshell Now Spotted Running Snapdragon 820
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung is one of the few companies that are still designing clamshell phones, and the latest one is codenamed W2017 Veyron. We already heard about the W2017 device, but the latest version has slightly different specifications from the first handset.
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Microsoft Details Its Custom Chip That Powers HoloLens
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Earlier this year, Microsoft revealed most of the HoloLens specs, but a few important things were left out. As developer edition units started shipping in April, it was only a matter of time before someone opens it, so Microsoft decided to publish more details about the headset.
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Windows 10 Mobile Anniversary Update Now Rolling Out To Carrier-Locked Phones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A week after Microsoft released its first major Windows 10 Mobile update to devices that were sold unlocked, the Anniversary Update is now finally rolling out to carrier-locked smartphones. It is confirmed that the update is now rolling out from AT&T.
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ZTE Teases New Device Announcement For IFA
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]ZTE has now sent out press invites for the IFA 2016 event that will take place on September 1. As always, the press invite doesn't reveal much about the device, but the main focus this time will be on audio. This was revealed by the "right hear right now" slogan on the invite.
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Xiaomi MIUI 8 Global Stable ROM Starts Rolling Out
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Just like Google, Xiaomi has also started rolling out the global stable ROM of the MIUI 8 mobile operating system. Unlike Android 7.0 Nougat, the MIUI 8 is rolling out to more smartphones, including the Redmi 1S, Mi 2/2S, Mi 4i, Redmi Note 3G and Redmi Note 4G.
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Samsung Unveils Tizen 2.4.0.4, Brings A Lot Of Improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Besides announcing a third member of the Tizen-based smartphone lineup, Samsung has also released a new version of the mobile operating system. There were a few minor stability updates, but the new update comes with thirteen changes and will start rolling out next month.
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Android 7.0 Nougat To Get Maintenance Release 1 In October
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]As Android 7.0 Nougat begin rolling out to users, Google has now announced more plans for the OS. The company has started working on the first Nougat maintenance update that will bring more refinements and will be available this fall as a developer preview prior to release.
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Acer Working On A Gaming Smartwatch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Over the last few weeks, Acer and ASUS were arguing who is the best gaming notebook manufacturer. While some reports say Acer, the others claim it is ASUS, and it will be interesting to see who is going to win. To make sure it wins, Acer has decided to step up its game.
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ZTE Axon Max 2 Spotted On GFXBench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]ZTE is working on a successor to the original Axon Max smartphone, which was released last year. The Chinese smartphone maker is testing the new Axon Max 2 phablet that was now spotted on GFXBench, and revealed what we can expect from the Axon Max sequel.
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Sony Releases Official List Of Devices That Will Recieve Android 7.0 Nougat
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Sony is the second company to publish an official list of devices getting Android 7.0 Nougat operating system after HTC has previously confirmed that three of its handsets will receive the latest Android OS. Unlike HTC, Sony will release the Nougat update for more devices.
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Dark Souls 3 Receives First DLC In The Fall
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The first DLC pack for Dark Souls 3 will be out in the fall, Sony accidentally revealed in a now-deleted tweet. Called "Ashes of Ariandel," the pack includes new weapons, spells, and other content. It reportedly features a PvP map called Immortal Competition.
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Mobileye, Delphi Plan To Create Autonomous Vehicle System By 2019
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Delphi and Mobileye have combined their autonomous vehicle efforts with the goal of creating a largely autonomous driving system by 2019. Mobileye brings its computer vision and mapping abilities to the table, while Delphi offers sensors and software.
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Verizon Dominates In Latest Wireless Comparison
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Verizon has come out ahead of all other wireless carriers in the latest RootMetrics report, which is very different from a recent OpenSignal report. On every test, from reliability to speed, Verizon was on top of the other providers. AT&T came in second on most tests.
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Mozilla Asks Public To Help It Pick New Logo
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Mozilla has turned to the power of the crowd in its journey to find a new logo. A list of potential logos has been published by the company and viewers can tell Mozilla which ones they like. Some of the designs are quite unique and each has a built-in message.
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Opera Releases Free Unlimited VPN On Android
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Opera has come out with a new VPN tool for Android users that provides free and unlimited service. Similar apps for iOS and desktop were previously released by the company. With Opera Free VPN, users can get around region blocks and mask their mobile activity.
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Pokemon Go's Key Metrics Are Now Declining
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Some important figures pertaining to the popularity of Pokemon Go show the game is now in decline. The game took off faster than nearly any other mobile title when it launched in July, but user interest is dropping, says a report from Axiom Capital Management.
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NASA Reconnects With Spacecraft After 2 Years Of Silence
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]NASA has reestablished contact with STEREO-B, a spacecraft that's been silent for about two years. The first new downlink signal from the spacecraft came in at 6:27 p.m. ET and was received with NASA's ground communication antennas. STEREO-B is orbiting the sun.
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Uber Spends $680M On Otto, A Self-Driving Truck Company
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Uber is spending an estimated $680 million on Otto, a self-driving truck startup co-founded by Anthony Levandowski, a former leader of Google's autonomous vehicle division. With this acquisition, Uber will end up using some of Otto's technology to build its own system.
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Sony Xperia X Compact Rumoured To Be Announced Alongside Flagship Xper
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Sony replaced the Xperia Z series with the new Xperia X, but not much has changed. The company still has very similar approach in designing the smartphone lineup, with small, standard and phablet-size smartphones. If you were a fan of the Z Compact phones, then this is for you.
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OnePlus Releases OxygenOS 3.5 Community Build
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]OnePlus is struggling lately with the software updates as the latest OxygenOS 3.2.4 did more harm than good. Now, the company is trying different approach by releasing the update first on its official forum so that users can test it and report back to them if there are some bugs.
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LG Unveils New Indoors And Outdoors Bluetooth Speakers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Ahead of IFA 2016 event, LG has introduced a brand new series of portable Bluetooth speakers. The lineup includes four models - PH1, PH2, PH3 and PH4, and will be released in October in various markets, when we will know more about pricing and technical details.
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NVIDIA Shield Controller And Shield Remote Console Spotted On The FCC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Earlier this month, we reported that NVIDIA has cancelled the successor to the Shield Tablet K1 and has already submitted a dismissal request letter to the FCC, claiming that the reason for the request and cancellation of the product is "business reasons."
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LG V20 Leaks In New Render, Confirms Clean Design And Secondary Display
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]While LG is releasing various teasers that don't reveal much about the LG V20 or its specs, some people have found ways to leak renders of the phone online. This is the third set of renders that has leaked and since they're all in line, we could say that this is the final design.
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Lenovo Preparing New High-End Android Tablet, Specs And Images Emerge Online
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Lenovo is well known for its Yoga lineup and the company is now working on a new tablet that is going to be a part of the lineup. Dubbed the Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus 10, the tablet packs high-end specifications and is expected to be unveiled at the upcoming IFA 2016 event in Berlin
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Garmin Introduces Premium Fenix Chronos Watches
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]With already overcrowded fitness-focused lineup, Garmin has decided to launch a little different product. The new Fenix Chronos is a luxury version of its sports watch that is available in three styles, including a premium titanium version and two stainless steel versions.
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Mobile Kaby Lake Quad-Core ULV Processors Coming In 2017
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]After the announcement of NVIDIA Pascal-based mobile GPUs, the next bigger step for the notebook market is going to be the launch of Intel Kaby Lake processors. We already had a chance to see first benchmarks of the Intel Core i7-7500U, and now new details have leaked.
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Amazon Kindles Can Crash Windows 10 Following Anniversary Update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Another problem with Windows 10's Anniversary Update has been detected and this time it affects Amazon Kindle users. Many reports have appeared regarding BSOD crashes that are triggered by plugging in a Kindle, particularly a Paperwhite, Oasis, or Voyage.
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WhatsApp Is Going To Share User Data With Facebook
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A limited set of WhatsApp's user data, including phone numbers, will now be shared with Facebook, which acquired the company in 2014. By sharing this data, WhatsApp says user security and privacy remains intact, but it allows Facebook to improve its ads.
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Twitter Releases Embeddable Message Button For DMs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Twitter has made it easier for people to contact you privately by releasing an embeddable message button that is hooked up to Twitter's direct message function. With the button, individuals visiting your site can easily message you without looking for your profile on the network.
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NuTonomy Begins First Autonomous Taxi Trial In Singapore
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]NuTonomy has become the first company in the world to test autonomous taxis and it's doing so in Singapore. The trial is only running within a 2.5 square mile radius and it uses set pick-up and drop-off points. Six vehicles are taking part in the trial.
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2-Step Verification Added To PlayStation Accounts
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Sony has enhanced PlayStation Network's security by adding support for 2-step verification, which helps protect accounts when a user's password is compromised. Like with other 2-step verification systems, you will receive a text message with a verification code.
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Apple Working On A Snapchat-Like App
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple is developing an app that's similar to Snapchat that will let users record videos and apply filters/drawings to them. Bloomberg reports the app is meant to make capturing and editing very easy. You can go from capturing to uploading in under a minute.
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Google Releases 360-Degree Tours Of National Parks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]In celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the National Park Service, Google has released 360-degree tours of five US national parks: Kenai Fjords, Hawai'i Volcanoes, Carlsbad Caverns, Bryce Canyon, and Dry Tortugas. Google captured those areas with 360-degree cameras.
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Proxima B Is The Closest Earth-Like Exoplanet
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The discovery of a potential Earth-like exoplanet orbiting Proxima Centauri, which was leaked earlier this month, has been confirmed by scientists in Europe. Proxima b is in a zone that could allow it to contain water and potentially even life. It's 4 light-years away.
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'Halo 5: Forge' Creative Mode Reaches PCs In September
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A free download will bring Halo 5: Forge, an in-game multiplayer creation tool, to PCs on September 8. Microsoft and 343 Industries have also announced Xbox One players are going to receive an update, Anvil's Legacy, that'll bring new content to Halo 5: Guardians.
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iPhone 7 Leak Reveals 256 GB Of Storage
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Up to 256 GB of storage may be available for the iPhone 7, something that's been claimed in a few reports. The Malignant, a leaker, has posted a NAND memory spec sheet which reveals Apple will offer 32 GB, 128 GB, and 256 GB of storage, with Toshiba supplying the latter.
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HP Adds Privacy Shield To Some Business Laptops
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Certain HP laptops will now come with Sure View, a built-in privacy shield that can greatly reduce the visibility of your screen when it's viewed at an angle. When Sure View is enabled, it reduces visibility by 95%, making it much more difficult for someone to spy on you.
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Japan Reports Its First Pokemon Go-Linked Death
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pokemon Go has been available in Japan for a little over a month and authorities in the country have reported the first death connected to the game. Sachiko Nakanishi, a 72-year-old, was killed in Tokushima after being struck by a truck driven by Keiji Goo.
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Xiaomi Mido Spotted On Geekbench, Packs Mid-Range Specs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Another mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi is reportedly getting ready to launch in the future. Dubbed Xiaomi Mido, the mysterious smartphone has been spotted on benchmarking website Geekbench. Except for a few basic specifications, not much is known about the phone.
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DJI Launches New Version Of Osmo Gimbal
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]DJI has announced that a new Osmo gimbal, the handheld version of the stabilizing gimbal and camera that you find on its drones, is now available for purchase. The new DJI Osmo Plus is available for purchase for $649, which is an $80 increase in price over the regular Osmo.
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Evan Blass Confirms Launch Date Of New iPhones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]With so many reports from different sources, we still don't know the exact names of the upcoming Apple smartphones. Some say they will be called iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, while latest reports reveal the "SE" naming. The same goes with launch dates.
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Both First-Gen Samsung Galaxy Tab S Tablets Get Marshmallow Update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Last week, Samsung Netherlands revealed that the original Galaxy Tab S won't get the Marshmallow update, which was strange considering the tablets were a little over two years old. Things drastically changed as Samsung stated that the tablets will get the update.
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Nike+ Gets Rebranded To Nike+ Run Club, New Features Included
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Popular athletic footwear and apparel company Nike has just announced that they have released a new fitness app. The new Nike+ Run Club is a rebranded Nike+ Running app, but the company has made quite a few changes under the hood to improve the fitness app.
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Motorola Moto Z Play Coming Early Next Month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Motorola's third member of the new Moto Z lineup, and the most affordable one, is now expected to be released early next month. According to new images, the phone is already being advertised in various Chinese stores, which reveal September 6 as a launch date.
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LeEco Le 2s Gets Pictured, Shows Different Design
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]LeEco is expected to announce a new smartphone in early September and the alleged phone has been photographed in the wild. Dubbed as LeEco Le 2s or Le 2s Pro, the handset features a metal unibody with quite a few differences compared to its predecessor.
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Many Devices Won't Get Android 7.0 Nougat Because Of Qualcomm
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]If you thought that phone companies are one to be blamed for not releasing the Nougat update for your device, then you should think again. Although they were the main problem in the past, this time it is Qualcomm's fault, as the company doesn't want to update its graphic drivers.
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Samsung Won't Launch More Powerful Galaxy Note 7 Variant
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It was first expected that Samsung will launch its flagship phablet with 6 GB of RAM, but the company decided to pack only 4 GB of RAM inside the Galaxy Note 7. Shortly after the launch, new rumours came out that the variant with 6 GB of RAM might be unveiled in China.
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Sony Xperia XR And X Compact To Launch In Late September
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Sony is rumoured to announce two new smartphones at the IFA 2016 trade show, the flagship Xperia XR and the smaller version Xperia X Compact. The XR model has already leaked in the past and we know a few things about it, while the Compact is a completely new information.
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CrossOver Android Lets You Easily Run Windows Software On Chromebooks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Codeweavers has revealed an app for Chrome OS that'll let you run Windows on an Intel-based Chromebook. The software, called CrossOver Android, allows you to use programs like Steam and Office. It's possible some apps won't work, but CrossOver does work with most.
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Case Against KickassTorrents' Alleged Owner, Two Others Detailed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Details about the United States' case against alleged KickassTorrents owner Artem Vaulin and two others have been released. The indictment includes two new names, Ievgen Kutsenko ("Chill") and Oleksander Radostin ("Pioneer"), both of whom are from the Ukraine.
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Apple Patents Method For Grabbing Fingerprints, Pictures Of Thieves
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Stealing an iPhone/iPad could become a bit riskier if Apple implements a recently patented method for collecting and storing pictures/fingerprints of a thief. The patent application explains how Apple would hold on to the biometric information of unauthorized users.
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Apple Addresses Vulnerability With iOS Update
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]An important security update is now out for iOS and it is recommended everyone install it. The update, called iOS 9.3.5, fixes a vulnerability that has been exploited by spyware. Apple immediately went to work on fixing the problem, which was discussed this week.
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Mortal Kombat XL Arrives On PC In Beta This Weekend
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Mortal Kombat XL, which includes Mortal Kombat X and its second Kombat Pack, is headed to PC. It was released earlier this year for the Xbox One and PS4, but a PC release never occurred. Now, NetherRealm Studios is holding an "online enhanced beta" for the game.
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Two Nokia Android Phones Shown In Geekbench Listing
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]HMD Group, which now owns the Nokia brand, is planning to launch some phones in the fourth quarter of this year, two of which appear to be Android devices. New Geekbench listings have detailed two Android units, the 5320 and the RM-1490. Their specs aren't notably high.
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Alphabet Pressuring Google Fiber To Cut Costs
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google Fiber has gotten too little for its expenses thus far and its parent company, Alphabet, wants things to turn around. The Information reports Alphabet is putting pressure on the division to cut costs in the face of inadequate subscriber figures.
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Rare Apple 1 Sells For $815,000 At Auction
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The auction of a particularly rare Apple 1 has ended on Charitybuzz, netting $815,000. Some bids for over $1 million were placed, but they were retracted. This Apple 1 is a pre-production unit that was created by Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs prior to the public release.
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Google Maps May Add Speed Limits, Food Ordering
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google is working on a few big features for Maps, one of which is support for speed limits that'll be displayed next to your car's current speed when you're driving. Android Police reports Maps may also add food ordering and a new "arrival screen" for when your trip ends.
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Salt Lake City Receives Google Fiber, 7th Market So Far
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google Fiber is now operational in its seventh municipal market, Salt Lake City. The first deployment of fiber internet in the area will cover "112 blocks from 100 South to 800 South and between 400 West and 1300 East." It'll expand in the coming months.
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Opera Sync Hacked, 1.7 Million Users Affected
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Opera has reset every password associated with Opera Sync due to a hack that may have compromised account information and encrypted passwords. Even though the passwords are protected, Opera says it is still resetting them to ensure users are as secure as possible.
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Blizzard Games Can Now Stream Directly To Facebook
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Streaming your gameplay to Facebook is now very easy if you're a fan of Blizzard games. The company's live streaming feature has launched, allowing you to link your Battle.net and Facebook accounts for easy streaming. Blizzard hasn't said if it'll add Twitch streaming.
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Xiaomi Appears To Have Made A Robot Vacuum
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Leaked images suggest Xiaomi is soon going to launch a robot vacuum that'll compete with the Roomba. Boxes for the product reveal Xiaomi's "Mi" branding and show the general design of the device. Another leaked image allegedly reveals the vacuum's accompanying app.
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Philips Unveils 'Hue' Motion Sensor, Can Automatically Turn On Lights
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Philips has introduced a motion detector accessory for its Hue lighting system that will automatically turn the lights on and off. The Hue Motion Sensor is capable of detecting motion up to 16 feet away and it can trigger individual lights or groups of lights to turn on.
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Amazon Planning Physical Bookstore In Chicago
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A physical Amazon bookstore will soon appear in Chicago alongside stores in two previously mentioned locations, San Diego and Portland. The online retailer has confirmed it will open a location in Chicago and it'll presumably be similar to the store that was opened in Seattle.
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Microsoft Adds Form That Makes Reporting Trolls Easier
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]To eliminate trolls and hate speech from its communities, Microsoft has introduced a simple form for reporting users and a second form for challenging content removals. Microsoft's rules do not allow for content that promotes hatred, so content of that kind should be reported.
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Volkswagen Developing EV That Can Go 300 Miles On 15-Minute Charge
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Volkswagen is working on an electric vehicle capable of traveling 300 miles after charging for just 15 minutes, a charging rate and range that surpasses current EVs. The vehicle will have the external size of the Golf and the internal space of a Passat.
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Next Apple Watch May Have 35% Larger Battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple's next 42 mm smartwatch is going to include a significantly larger battery, according to a leaked photo of its battery that was shared on Weibo. The photo is of a 334 mAh lithium-ion battery, which if real, is 35.7% larger than what the current Apple Watch uses.
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State Election Systems Were Hacked By Foreign Entities, Says FBI
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Hackers outside of the United States successfully penetrated some of the US' election systems, the FBI has revealed. At least two state election databases were recently hacked and those hacks came after other election-related attacks that may have been carried out by Russia.
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Huawei Won't Release Any New Mate Devices On September 1
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Huawei is holding a press conference on September 1 and although many expected to see new Mate devices, the company has different plans. Huawei executive has confirmed that the Chinese company won't release new Mate S2 or Mate 9 devices, but a new series.
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Lenovo Vibe B Spotted In Romania, Packs Entry-Level Specifications
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Lenovo has pretty much every smartphone segment covered, from flagship to entry-level. Not every lineup gets refreshed each year and some get replaced by new ones. The company has now quietly released the entry-level Vibe B smartphone in Romania, Europe.
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Elephone R9 Renders Confirm Metal Body
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Elephone is yet another Chinese smartphone company that is trying to find ways to gain more market share. The smartphone's design was inspired by the Oppo R9 and iPhone and features an all-metal body with smooth edges that makes it look more premium.
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T-Mobile Publishes List Of Samsung And HTC Phones That Will Get Android 7.0 Nougat
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Since Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat is finally out, users have been wondering if they are eligible for the update and if yes, when will they get it. T-Mobile is one of the first carriers that has released a list of Samsung and HTC phones that will get an Android 7.0 update.
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AT&T Updates Galaxy S5 Active To Marshmallow
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Now that Android 7.0 Nougat is slowly rolling out, companies and carriers are rolling out probably the last wave of Marshmallow updates. AT&T has just announced that owners of Samsung Galaxy S5 Active are now able to download and update their phones to Marshmallow.
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Spotted In The Wild
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It looks like Samsung's Galaxy A-series will still be present in 2017, as the company is testing improved version of the current Galaxy A5 (2016). Back in December this year, Samsung officially unveiled the Galaxy A (2016) series and it could do the same with the new 2017 lineup.
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Meizu To Launch A Phone Aimed At Business Users
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Meizu has already scheduled a press conference for September 5, where it plans to unveil new smartphones. The invite for the event doesn't reveal much except that we are going to see new phones aimed at business users. Luckily, we now have more details about it.
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Leaks In New Live Images, Confirms Curved Display
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]We are still waiting for Xiaomi to announce the long rumoured Mi Note 2 phablet that is expected to compete with Galaxy Note 7. The handset has now leaked in new live images, which confirm some of rumoured specifications and reveal some more information.
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Unannounced Moto E3 Power Available For Purchase
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Motorola is currently selling the Moto E3 and has promised to launch a more powerful version in near future. As we are waiting for the company to officially announce the Moto E3 Power, some retailers have decided to start selling the improved version of the Moto E3 handset.
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Archos Unveils New Smartphones Ahead Of IFA 2016
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]French smartphone company Archos unveiled a slew of budget smartphones, which includes three Helium handsets each aimed at different market segments. All three smartphones, including the 55 Helium Ultra, 55 Helium and 55 Helium 4 Seasons will be showcased at IFA.
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ASUS Announces ZenWatch 3, Its First Round Smartwatch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]As expected, IFA 2016 has plenty of new wearables. ASUS has also introduced its new smartwatch called ZenWatch 3. Unlike other smartwatches, the ZenWatch 3 comes with a few unique features that are really important for watches, such as fast charging technology.
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ASUS Reintroduces ZenBook 3 At IFA 2016, Now Features Intel Kaby Lake Processor
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]During Computex 2016, ASUS officially unveiled the ZenBook 3. The notebook already went on sale and if you own one, then you might be disappointed to learn that ASUS has launched a new version. The new ZenBook 3 comes with the same design, but has improved specs.
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Samsung Officially Announces Gear S3 And Gear S3 Frontier
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]As promised, Samsung has officially unveiled two new smartwatches called Gear S3 and Gear S3 Frontier. Tha smartwatches are successors to the Gear S2 lineup, but the company has promised to continue selling the Gear S2 for those that don't like bigger Gear S3.
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Motorola Finally Unveils Moto Z Play Smartphone, Priced At $449
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The long rumoured, third member of the Moto Z lineup is finally official. At the IFA 2016, Motorola has officially announced the affordable Moto Z Play handset. Although it has lower price tag compared to the other two models, the company didn't sacrifice much in terms of specs.
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Lenovo Announces Miix 510 2-in-1 Windows Tablet
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The last Lenovo's notebook/tablet announcement at the first day of IFA 2016 trade show is the 12.2-inch 2-in-1 Windows device. The Lenovo Miix 510 comes with a detachable keyboard and an optional digital stylus with 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity.
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Lenovo Yoga Tab 3 Plus Packs 10.1-inch 2K Display And 9,300 mAh Battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]As expected, Lenovo has also unveiled a new tablet at the IFA 2016. Dubbed the Yoga Tab 3 Plus, the tablet comes in Puma Black Finish and Gunmetal Grey colors and is priced at €299 or $329. It is expected to hit shelves and go on sale in early November 2016.
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Lenovo Yoga Book Is A Slim 2-in-1 Tablet, Available In Windows And Android Versions
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Lenovo's second announcement at the IFA 2016 is the 2-in-1 tablet that has magnesium aluminum body and two panels to act like a ultrathin laptop. Two versions are available, with Android 6.0 or Windows 10 OS, and both are powered by Intel Atom X5 processor and 4 GB of RAM.
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Lenovo Yoga 910 Unveiled, Features 13.9-inch 4K Display, Kaby Lake CPU And Up To 1 TB SSD
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Lenovo has announced a new flagship Ultrabook at the IFA 2016 trade show in Berlin. The laptop features a 13.9-inch 4K IPS display with watchband hinge and thin, all-metal unibody design. It will go on sale in October, with prices starting from $1,299.
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Transmission BitTorrent App Again Linked To Mac Malware
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Malware has been located in another version of Transmission that was posted to the developer's site without its knowledge and pulled after a day. Security researchers at ESET say the malware, known as Keydnap, temporarily used a version of the BitTorrent software to spread.
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Apple Unveils 2 TB iCloud Storage Plan For $20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple has updated its iCloud tiers to include a new 2 TB option that's available for $20 (£14) per month. With the plan, which is double iCloud's second largest plan, you're quite unlikely to run out of cloud space. The tier is joined by others for 50 GB, 200 GB, and 1 TB.
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Google Android Search Now Includes Results From Your Installed Apps
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google for Android and Google Now have added a new search mode that surfaces content from your phone. The "in apps" mode works entirely locally and it pulls up content like music and videos from the apps you already have installed. It can also show you contacts and texts.
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Acer's Liquid Z6, Z6 Plus Reach Non-US Stores This Year
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Acer has introduced two Android phones at IFA, the Liquid Z6 and Z6 Plus, both of which are going to arrive in non-US stores later this year. The Z6 is a firmly midrange device and the Z6 Plus comes with notably higher specs. No US launch plans have been discussed for either.
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SpaceX Preparing To Relaunch First Rocket
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]SpaceX has put together a mission for its first recycled rocket. The company is going to launch a satellite from Luxembourg's SES in the fall from a facility in Cape Canaveral. That launch will use SpaceX's fourth successfully recovered rocket, which is one of six.
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iPhone 7 Plus With 256 GB, Lightning EarPods Revealed In Spec Sheet
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A purported iPhone 7 Plus spec sheet has appeared on Weibo which confirms Apple will include Lightning EarPods with the device and offer up to 256 GB of storage space. The photo could be fake, but the information it includes has been supported elsewhere.
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Google Adding Ride-Sharing To Waze, Testing In San Francisco
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google has plans for Waze that go beyond its current use as a navigation app. Waze is reportedly going to add ride-sharing abilities in the fall, with people in the San Francisco region able to use the app to connect with passengers. A pilot already exists for work carpooling.
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Google Taps Nest Employees For Smart Home Work
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]To build up its smart home division, Google has pulled dozens of employees away from Nest Labs, a company it acquired in 2014. The shift in divisions is part of a restructuring effort. Nest Labs employs around 1,000 people who are working on its new products and software.
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PlayStation Now Has Arrived On PC
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Game streaming through PlayStation Now on your PC is now available. Sony announced it would bring the feature to PC last week, providing gamers with easy access to hundreds of older PS3 titles for $20 per month. A $100 1-year subscription is temporarily available.
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Twitter Lets Some Users Place Ads On Videos
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A select group of Twitter users have received a new way to monetize their content. Twitter has introduced the option to add a pre-roll ad to videos, allowing them to become a source of revenue akin to videos on YouTube. This feature is first headed to US users.
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Updated Google+ Headed To Everyone Shortly
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Those who didn't see Google's updated social network when it was first introduced late last year will soon receive it. Google says it's going to roll out the "new" Google+ in the coming days, bringing new features to the platform. Among the features is a new notification center.
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Sonos Working With Amazon, Spotify To Improve Music Control
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Sonos has announced two new partnerships that will bring more control options to its speakers. The first is with Spotify, which will let users control Sonos speakers via the Spotify app. Integration with the music streaming service's app will be added in October of this year.
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Acer Also Introduces Other Swift Laptop Models
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Besides Acer Swift 7, the world's thinnest laptop, the company has also unveiled three other models at IFA, including Swift 1, 3 and 5. All models feature very thin metal chassis, Intel Core processors and USB 3.1 Type-C ports. They all run on Windows 10 with Continuum support.
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Note 7 Exchange Program In The US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The Galaxy Note 7 was one of the most anticipated Samsung devices and although the company put numerous hours in designing the phablet, they made a big mistake. Samsung is now recalling the phablet over battery fire hazard and has now announced the exchange program.
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Razer Blade Stealth Now Comes With Intel Kaby Lake CPU, More RAM And Bigger Battery
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Razer's 12.5-inch Ultrabook was launched in January this year and with the release of Intel's 7th generation Core processors, the company has decided to make some changes to the laptop. This is the first major specifications bump since the launch of Blade Stealth.
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Huawei P9 Now Available In Two New Colors
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The last announcement from Huawei at this year's IFA is about the Huawei P9 smartphone. The flagship model has gained two new color options and is now available in Blue, and Red. Unfortunately for customers, the new color models are $50 more expensive.
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Huawei MediaPad M3 Comes With Bigger Display, Costs €349
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Alongside two new smartphones, Huawei also announced new tablet. Dubbed The Huawei MediaPad M3, the tablet features bigger and sharper display compared to its predecessor, along with other improvements under the hood. It starts at €349, and the top model costs €449.
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Qualcomm Details Snapdragon 821 SoC At IFA 2016
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Last month, Qualcomm officially announced its latest flagship chipset called Snapdragon 821. Although the company revealed a few details about the chipset, key information was still missing. During IFA 2016, the company detailed the clocked speed of its CPU cores, GPU and more.
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Samsung Is Now Selling Refurbished Smartphones In The US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Last month, we heard that Samsung would begin selling its own refurbished smartphones next year through a one-year upgrade program to boost its earnings. It looks like the report was correct, as customers can already purchase refurbished smartphones in the United States.
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Withings Steel HR Wearable Includes Heart Rate Monitoring, Notifications
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Withings, a company now owned by Nokia, has introduced a new fitness watch that includes heart rate monitoring and the ability to display notifications. The company is known for creating wearables that resemble regular watches, resulting in more stylish designs.
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Brave Browser Adds Payments, Lets You Support Sites Without Ads
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Brave Payments, a system for donating to the sites you visit, has arrived in the Brave browser. As long as sites can still receive money from their visitors, Brave thinks they will be fine with ads not being shown. The feature also gives an alternative way to show support.
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Alienware Announces New Gaming Laptops
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Dell has announced that its popular Alienware gaming notebook lineup has just got two new members. The Alienware 15 and 17 are launching with new design, updated internals and are VR-ready. Both models will be available this month at Dell.com, but prices have yet to be announced.
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Google Reportedly Axes Project Ara Modular Smartphone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Back in May, Google launched a new website for the Project Ara smartphone and after several delays, the phone went back on the track and was expected to release developer edition this autumn. Unfortunately, the company has decided to axe the smartphone.
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Jabra Wireless Earbuds Can Monitor Your Heart Rate
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Jabra's latest audio product is its first pair of fully wireless earbuds. The Elite Sport are fitness-centric, including features like heart rate tracking and voice coaching. They can last for three hours and their included carrying case provides them with two additional charges.
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'Instant Video' Added To Facebook Messenger
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Quick video calling/sharing is now a part of Facebook Messenger in the form of Instant Video, which lets you begin a video call that'll appear in the same screen as the rest of your conversation. Instant Video serves as a quicker video chat option than a regular video call.
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Apple Cleaning App Store, Removing Abandoned Apps
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple will soon clear out old and non-functional apps from the App Store in conjunction with the iPhone 7's release. Apps that haven't been receiving updates, are no longer functioning as intended, or don't meet current guidelines will be removed beginning September 7.
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Apple Watch 2 Leak Includes Larger Battery, Thinner Display
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The Apple Watch 2's components have been detailed in a video from Byte, an electronics shop, revealing some information about the upcoming smartwatch. According to Byte, the device comes with a larger battery, which offers a 1.28 watt-hour rating vs. the Apple Watch's 0.98.
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Verizon Will Add Unlimited Slow Data To All Plans
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Verizon has no intention of bringing back its unlimited plans, but it is going to add a form of unlimited data to each plan on September 6. With a feature called Safety Mode, subscribers will see their connection limited to 128 kbps once they reach the end of their allowance.
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Pokemon Go Has Brought In Over $440 Million
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pokemon Go has grossed over $440 million in less than two months and its total download count is now past 180 million, reports SensorTower. With that total income, developer Niantic has received an estimated $308 million in net revenue, whereas it had $100 million in August.
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Last.fm Breached, 43 Million Passwords Compromised
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Last.fm suffered a major breach in 2012 and the full extent of the hack has been realized. It's now known over 43 million passwords were compromised during the breach and the majority of the passwords have been cracked. They were protected with MD5 hashing.
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SpaceX Falcon Explosion Destroys Facebook Satellite, Zuckerberg Isn't Happy
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Just as it appeared to be on a roll of successful launches and landings, SpaceX has suffered a negative PR event and angered one of its customers. One of its Falcon 9 rockets exploded before a launch in Cape Canaveral on Thursday. The incident destroyed a Facebook satellite.
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Google May Unveil A 4K Chromecast, Pixel Phones Next Month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google's upcoming smartphones aren't going to use the "Nexus" brand. Instead, it has been reported they will be called "Pixel" phones. Android Police claims the company is going to introduce two phones, the Pixel and Pixel XL, during an event next month.
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New Samsung Galaxy Folder 2 Images Leak Online
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung is working on two new clamshell smartphones for 2016 and one of them is the successor of the Galaxy Folder. Unlike the W2017, which is a flagship clamshell phone, the new Galaxy Folder 2 is a more affordable device with mid-range specifications and a price tag of $280.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy J7 Prime
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Another version of Samsung's affordable J series of smartphones has hit the market. Dubbed as Samsung Galaxy J7 Prime, the handset is now available in Vietnam from the company's website. It carries a price tag of VND 6,290,000, which is around $280 at current exchange rates.
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 To Be Announced On September 14
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Xiaomi is gearing up to finally release the flagship Mi Note 2 phablet that will take on Samsung's Galaxy Note 7. Since Samsung paused sales of Galaxy Note 7, Xiaomi Mi Note 2 could have an early advantage when it comes to the market, which should happen this month.
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Ireland Will Appeal EU's $14.5 Billion Ruling Against Apple
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Ireland, just like Apple, isn't happy with the European Commission's decision to demand Apple pay $14.5 billion in back taxes. As part of that ruling, the Commission accused Ireland of illegally lowering Apple's tax bill and favoring the company. Ireland will fight the ruling.
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Consumer Reports Not Satisfied With Note 7 'Recall'
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The Galaxy Note 7 appears to have a fairly widespread flaw that has caused dozens of fires. In response, Samsung confirmed it would pause sales and replace units that have already gone out. This "recall" has been met with criticism from Consumer Reports.
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Sony Is 'Aggressively' Moving Into Mobile Gaming
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Sony is heavily involved in console gaming and it wants to seriously move into the world of mobile gaming, according to CEO Kaz Hirai. Speaking with the Financial Times, Hirai noted Sony is "aggressively" entering the mobile space, which is "quite a shift."
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Telltale's Second Batman Episode Releases September 20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The next installment in Telltale Games' Batman series will be out on September 20, the studio has announced. Children of Arkham will be released on the same date for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. For those who would like to have a disc version, you can pick it up on September 13.
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Satellite Company Wants $50M From SpaceX Due To Accident
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The company behind Facebook's Amos-6 satellite will seek up to $50 million or a free flight from SpaceX following an accident that led to the destruction of the satellite last week. An explosion on the launch pad in Cape Canaveral also destroyed the Falcon 9.
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Turing Announces Cadenza, A Phone With Dual Snapdragon 830s, 12 GB RAM And 60 MP Rear Camera
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Smartphones these days are very powerful, but there is still too big gap between them and notebooks, which is obvious. However, Turing has announced a new smartphone that comes with very powerful specifications that are almost too insane for us to believe in.
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HTC To Introduce New Desire Phones On September 20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]We thought that HTC could unveil new Desire smartphones at the IFA 2016, but instead the company only announced the affordable version of the One A9. Now, the company released a new teaser video with a title that says "It's coming. 09.20 #BeEdgier. "
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New Chrome Update Brings Material Design To Windows Along With Battery Improvements
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It is no secret that Chrome browser is hard on battery. Even Microsoft made a video that showed how bad the Google's internet browser is. Google promised to improve battery life in the upcoming versions, but until now, they haven't made any big difference.
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Google Confirms Death Of Project Ara; Founder Now Working With Nexpaq On New Modular Phone
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google has now officially confirmed end of its effort to build a modular phone. Despite promising to ship the Ara phone to developers this fall, the company's spokesperson told VentureBeat that the phone would not be coming to the market, after nearly three years of development.
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Intel Quietly Unveils Apollo Lake CPUs For Budget Laptops
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]At IFA 2016, Intel announced the new Kaby Lake architecture that will be powering next-gen Ultrabooks and convertibles. If you want a more affordable notebook with a newer processor, then Intel also has something for you in terms of budget Apollo Lake processors.
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Lenovo Unveils New K Series Smartphones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apart from launching the P2 and Vibe A Plus smartphones at IFA 2016 in Berlin, Lenovo also revealed the new K6, K6 Power, and K6 Note smartphones. They all feature a unibody metal design and almost the exact same specifications, besides different display size.
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Lenovo Announces A Plus And P2 Smartphones
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]There were various new products announced at the IFA 2016, but Lenovo probably had the largest number of new devices. Apart from new laptops and tablets, the company also unveiled new smartphones. Lenovo A Plus and Lenovo P2 are the two new affordable mid-range phones.
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OnePlus Releases OxygenOS 3.5.1 Community Build 2 For OnePlus 3
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Only a week after the release of OxygenOS 3.5 Community Build, OnePlus has received first feedbacks from users and has now released a new version. The OxygenOS 3.5.1 Community Build 2 is now rolling out to the OnePlus 3 owners and brings some minor improvements.
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Chinese Galaxy Note 7 Variant Has Different Battery Supplier, Safe To Use
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung stopped selling the Galaxy Note 7 phablet in almost all regions and issued a global recall over battery fire hazard. However, the company is still selling the Chinese phablet version with 4 GB of RAM, which is reportedly safe to use since it has a different battery.
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Acer Chromebook R13 Is The Industry's First 13.3-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]If you want something less expensive and don't mind Google's Chrome OS, then check out Acer's latest Chromebook R13. The laptop is the industry's first 13.3-inch 2-in-1 Chromebook that comes with a 360-degree hinge that provides four usage modes along with excellent battery life.
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Samsung Announces Galaxy Note 7 Exchange Program In The US
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The Galaxy Note 7 was one of the most anticipated Samsung devices and although the company put numerous hours in designing the phablet, they made a big mistake. Samsung is now recalling the phablet over battery fire hazard and has now announced the exchange program.
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iPhone 7 Costs 40% More In India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Indian consumers will pay quite a bit more for the iPhone 7 than those in the United States. The cost of a 32 GB unit is 40% higher in India at Rs. 60,000 ($903), a price that's driven by the inclusion of sales tax and the involvement of third-party retailers.
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Google Will Roll Out Anti-Terrorism Ads In North America
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google believes it can fight terrorism with online counter messaging and it'll attempt to dissuade North Americans from joining extremist groups by rolling out ads. Jigsaw, a Google subsidiary, has built a program called Redirect Method that'll leverage Google's infrastructure.
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Cricket Wireless Intros Google Fi-Like $30 Wireless Plan
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Cricket Wireless now has a mobile plan that's reminiscent of Google Fi's. For $30, you can receive unlimited talk, unlimited text, and 1 GB of 4GB data. Once you get through your data allowance, your connection will decrease to 128 kbps. The plan arrives September 9.
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App Store Tops 140 Billion Downloads, Reports 100% Year-Over-Year Growth
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The App Store has grown to 140 billion app downloads and it has reported year-over-year growth of 106% during the past two months, a figure that's likely connected to Pokemon Go's success. Speaking about the store's growth, CEO Tim Cook noted it's far greater than Google Play's.
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Apple Music Has Reached 17 Million Subscribers
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Spotify remains well ahead of Apple Music in the streaming music business, but Apple's service has grown quickly. It's now up to 17 million paying subscribers, CEO Tim Cook announced during the iPhone event, which is up 2 million since June. The service launched last year.
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Nintendo Releasing Mobile Mario Game On iOS
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Nintendo's first mobile game featuring its iconic Mario character will be out on iOS in December. Called Super Mario Run, the game is an endless scrolling runner that lets you control Mario to make him jump over gaps and get past enemies. It'll be released on Android later.
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Apple Releasing macOS Sierra On September 20
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The next big operating system update for Mac computers will be out later this month. Apple says macOS Sierra arrives on September 20, marking the end of the OS X naming system. The new name style is meant to fit with Apple's other operating systems, like watchOS, iOS, and tvOS.
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Michigan Law Would Legalize Autonomous Vehicles
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Michigan wants to be at the forefront of autonomous vehicle development and a law has already been proposed that would legalize the operation of motor vehicles "without any control or monitoring by a human operator." Under the law, R&D would be easier.
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The Jet Black iPhone 7 Is More Vulnerable To Visible Scratches
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The new jet black iPhone 7 looks pretty nice, but it's also more vulnerable to visible scratches and a case is therefore more useful, says Apple. A prominent warning about the scratch potential hasn't been provided, but the phone's official page does note scratches can show up.
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PS4 Pro Can Capture 4K Screenshots, 1080p Video
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The PlayStation 4 Plus comes with an upgraded "share" ability that lets you capture and send higher quality screenshots and videos. Sony says the console can capture 4K screenshots and 1080p video, though the video capture function remains limited to 30 fps.
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Pokemon Go Plus Wearable Launches Next Week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pokemon Go's official wearable is set to launch on September 16, Niantic has announced. The $35 Pokemon Go Plus sits on your wrist and will vibrate when Pokemon and Pokestops are near your location. It receives data from the main mobile game via Bluetooth.
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Pokemon Go Passes 500 Million Downloads, Will Be On Apple Watch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pokemon Go is headed to the Apple Watch and during that expansion announcement at Apple's iPhone 7 unveil, Niantic CEO John Hanke also revealed some updated figures for the game. According to Hanke, Pokemon Go has been downloaded over 500 million times.
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Apple Increases UK iPhone Prices Due To Brexit
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The cost of Apple products in the UK is going up due to market changes caused by the Brexit vote earlier in 2016. In response to currency fluctuations, the iPhone 7 has been introduced at £599 rather than £539 and the iPhone 7 Plus costs £719 rather than £619.
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Raspberry Pi Reaches 10 Million Sales
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]More than 10 million basic computers have been sold by Raspberry Pi and the UK-based company says it is "just getting started." The company has been selling its small computers for over four years and has helped many kids become interested in coding.
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Australian Airlines Implement Ban On Using Galaxy Note 7
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Due to the enhanced risk of fires with the Galaxy Note 7, airlines in Australia have instructed passengers not to turn on their unit or charge it during flights. Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia have implemented the ban and have done so due to a government order.
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Android Pay Headed To Mobile Web, First On Chrome
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Android Pay is moving beyond contactless payments and app purchases to become available on the mobile web for some transactions. Google says the service has arrived in Chrome for Android, allowing you to pay for items offered by retailers that are supporting the payment system.
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Apple Drops All 16 GB iPads And iPhones, Some Models Receive Price Cut
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple has finally discontinued all 16 GB iPads, along with 64 GB models. The base model now features 32 GB of internal memory, and two other storage versions are available, packing 128 GB and 256 GB of memory. The great thing is that the new 32 GB costs the same as 16 GB model.
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Water Damage Not Covered Under iPhone 7 Warranty
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are the first Apple devices with IP67 rating, which means they are dust, and water resistant up to 1m for 30 minutes. They will survive accidental drops in the pool and light water splashing, but shouldn't be used in high-pressure water conditions
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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Gets Certified By China's 3C
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]We are getting closer to the official announcement of Xiaomi's flagship phablet. Since Galaxy Note 7 is having hard times, some users will definitely choose the upcoming Mi Note 2 phablet, which has now passed through China Compulsory Certification (3C) agency.
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Apple AirPads Are Wireless Earbuds That Cost $159
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Since the new Apple iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have no 3.5mm headphone jack, Apple had to offer alternative way to connect headphones. There is Lightning adapter that allows you to connect 3.5mm headphones alongside a pair of EarPods that connect to the Lightning port.
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) Also Leaks On GFXBench
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Only a day after the 2017 versions of Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 appeared online, the smallest Galaxy A3 has also surfaced on the benchmarking website GFXBench. The website has revealed some of its key specs, but we still don't have any official images or press renders.
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Microsoft To Discontinue Its Lumia Lineup By The End Of 2016
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It has been too long since Microsoft announced its last smartphone. There are various Lumia deals in the recent few weeks, which only confirms these new details. According to a new report, Microsoft plans to kill its Lumia lineup by the end of the year.
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ASUS Updates ZenBook UX360 Flip With Kaby Lake CPU
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]ASUS' convertible laptop has just received a small upgrade under the hood. Instead of using Intel Core M or Core i processor based on Skylake, you will soon be able to purchase a version with Intel's latest 7th-gen Core processor that is based on Kaby Lake architecture.
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Samsung To Use AMD Or NVIDIA GPUs In Upcoming Exynos, Plans To Ditch Qualcomm In 2018
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung has very good chipsets, but they are still slightly behind Qualcomm's solutions. The next-gen Exynos chipsets are rumoured to employ Heterogeneous System Architecture (HSA), which will let the CPU and GPU sit on the same bus and share memory and tasks.
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LG V20 Won't Be Available In The UK
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Shortly after we reported that LG is considering whether or not to launch the flagship V20 handset in Europe, new details have leaked online. According to a report, LG has told well known third party online retailer Clove that it won't be officially selling the V20 in the UK.
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Qualcomm's New Mid-Range Snapdragon Chip Gets Detailed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Qualcomm has high-end segment covered thanks to the new Snapdragon 821 chipset, but the company wants to make sure it is the number one choice for the mainstream devices, which is where the most money is made and we have first information about the new chip.
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Motorola Moto E3 Power Coming Soon To India
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Motorola has just launched the G4 Play in India and has plans to unveil another device in the country. The improved version of the Moto E3 has already on sale in Hong Kong, but Motorola has yet to officially announce it, which should happen very soon according to Twitter post.
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There Might Not Be Flat Screen Galaxy S8 Variant
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Although Samsung has big problems with the Galaxy Note 7, the company is already working on a successor to the Galaxy S7 lineup. According to the latest tip from industry sources, both the 5.1-inch and 5.5-inch Galaxy S8 models will feature a curved display.
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Specifications Of Upcoming Huawei Nexus Tablet Now Revealed
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Huawei and Google are working on a new tablet, but just like the phone lineup, we still don't know the official name. Some reports suggest Nexus branding, while others Pixel. What we do know are the specifications, which are now revealed thanks to Huawei Blog's contacts in China.
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Citizen Working On Solar-Powered Smartwatch
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Popular watchmaker Citizen is reportedly working on a new smartwatch that is expected to launch by the end of the year. Since the battery life is very poor on smartwatches, the company has decided to develop a different smartwatch, which will be solar-powered.
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ASUS Introduces Strix GL553VW Gaming Laptop
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]With the launch of next-generation mobile processors and graphics cards, manufacturers are quietly releasing new versions of the devices. Today, ASUS has revealed a successor to the ROG GL552VW laptop, but it doesn't come with new Pascal GPU and Kaby Lake CPU.
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Alcatel Idol 4 Pro Caught In The Wild
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]This year, Alcatel launched two new Android smartphone, the Idol 4S and Idol 4 smartphones, which weren't as successful as its Idol 3 smartphones. Before 2016 comes to an end, the company will launch an improved version of the Idol 4S smartphone called Idol 4 Pro.
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New Teaser Reveals Release Date Of Oppo R9S
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Oppo has released a new official teaser for the upcoming Oppo R9S, which reveals the smartphone's official announcement. According to the image, the company plans to announce the new smartphone next week, on September 12, but no other details were revealed.
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) And Galaxy A7 (2017) Leak Online
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Samsung's premium mid-range smartphone lineup will soon get a refresh. The company is working on 2017 versions that are expected to be announced in the coming months. Three Galaxy A series devices are in the works, including the Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7.
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FAA Strongly Advises Against Bringing Galaxy Note 7 On Planes
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Though not an actual ban, the FAA has issued a statement that strongly encourages people not to take any Galaxy Note 7 units on their flights. According to the administration, passengers are advised not to use or pack their phone "in light of recent incidents."
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SpaceX Could Be Launch-Free For A Year Due To Falcon 9 Explosion
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket explosion on a launchpad in Cape Canaveral could leave the company grounded for months. It is still investigating the cause of the explosion and while SpaceX hasn't said when it will fly again, it is estimated it could take up to a year.
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Facebook Criticized For Removing Iconic Vietnam War Image Due To Nudity
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]There are many kinds of nudity, some that most would consider acceptable on social media and some that most people wouldn't. An image that reliably falls into the former group has been removed by Facebook and many users aren't happy with that decision.
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WhatsApp Devs Hide 'Fuck Apple' In Source Code
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A few instances of "fuck Apple" have appeared in WhatsApp's source code, suggesting at least some of its developers aren't big fans of the company's recent product decisions or the way it runs things. xMarioZ, a Reddit user, found those words in the app's APK installation file.
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Microsoft Planning All-In-One Surface Launch Next Month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Microsoft is reportedly working on a Surface-branded all-in-one PC that will be unveiled during an event next month. The AIO, codenamed Cardinal, uses Windows 10 and is expected to be available in two or three sizes: 21-inches, 24-inches, and 27-inches.
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LeEco Pro 3 Offers Impressive Specs, High AnTuTu Score
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]LeEco's upcoming Pro 3 smartphone is going to be one of the most powerful Android devices on the market. According to an AnTuTu listing, the handset receives a 163,546 score, which is higher than the Galaxy Note 7 or Galaxy S7. The phone includes a Snapdragon 821.
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SwiftKey Improves Predictions On Android Using Neural Networks
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Neural networks are now being used by SwiftKey's Android app in order to improve the keyboard's word suggestions. The app had been surfacing predictions based on your history and already typed words, but it did not consider the full sentence structure and context.
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Microsoft Re-Tests Browsers, Shows Chrome Loses Again
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]It can be debated whether Chrome is ultimately superior to Edge, but it's pretty clear that in terms of battery life, Chrome isn't superior. Google's browser has failed in a number of battery tests, but it recently performed better thanks to some improvements.
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New Tesla Autopilot Should Be Ready By Middle Of Next Week
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Tesla plans to update its Autopilot software by this coming Wednesday after it fixes any last minute issues with the system, says CEO Elon Musk. The software update was detailed recently and includes a greater reliance on radar, which was added in 2014.
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Uber To Pay Back Thousands Of Riders Who Were Misled About Tips
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]A district court judge in San Francisco has ruled Uber will return money to 47,000 customers due to misleading them about gratuity charges for a year. The users were charged a 20% tip for a year, meanwhile Uber was taking half of the fee, netting the company $860,000.
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Galaxy Note 7 Replacements Will Be In Stores By September 21
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Updated Galaxy Note 7 units that lack the same fire risk will be widely available in stores in the coming days. Samsung says they'll reach most retail locations in the US by September 21, though the availability of the replacements will expand to more stores beyond that date.
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Julian Assange Offers To Turn Himself In If Chelsea Manning Is Released
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is willing to give himself over to the authorities if Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier who gave WikiLeaks a large number of classified files, goes free. This is a deal the US government would never accept, despite wanting Assange.
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Windows Store Now Includes Third-Party Desktop Bridge Apps
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]The Windows Store is now set to be a bit more useful as a source of software for your PC. Using Desktop Bridge, which was introduced earlier this year, third-party developers can now bring their existing desktop apps to the Windows Store, thereby greatly expanding the store.
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Nintendo 2DS Sales In US Jumped 500% In August, 3DS Also Up
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]August was a good month for Nintendo's handheld gaming devices in the United States. During the month, Nintendo reported a 500% increase in 2DS sales and an 83% increase in 3DS sales. The change in sales figures has been partly attributed to Pokemon.
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Just 13% Of Galaxy Note 7 Units In US Have Been Exchanged
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Though the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled in early September, only 13% of the units sold in the United States have been exchanged, suggesting the recall process could take weeks. According to Samsung's Tim Baxter, just 130,000 units have been swapped out.
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Google Safe Browsing Now Flags The Pirate Bay
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Google's Safe Browsing feature has begun warning The Pirate Bay visitors that the site contains harmful programs. As such, you must click "details" and accept to proceed to the site if you want to see it. The warnings appear for certain searches in Chrome and Firefox.
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GIF Searches In iOS 10 Briefly Included Porn
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Apple quickly addressed the problem, but for a short time, iOS 10's iMessage was surfacing actual pornography. The newly added GIF search function lets people find images to share with others, but looking for "butt" or "huge" was pulling up pornography.
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FBI Chief James Comey Recommends Covering Your Webcam
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Taping over your webcam is something the vast majority of people never even consider, but due to the privacy/security concerns that exist nowadays, it's probably not a bad idea. FBI chief James Comey agrees with that viewpoint and he recommends it to everyone.
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Pandora Updates $5 Subscription With New Name, Features
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Pandora One, a $5 subscription tier that provides additional song skips and an ad-free experience, has re-launched. The service is now known as Pandora Plus and it comes with some additional features. One of the features effectively provides unlimited skipping.
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed To Early 2017
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Ubisoft's next South Park game is not going to be ready in time for a release this year, the developer/publisher has announced. Rather than be out in December 2016, Ubisoft says South Park: The Fractured But Whole is on track for a release in early 2017.
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Battlefield 1 Beta Had 13.2M Players, Largest In EA History
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Battlefield 1 has already broken a record at EA due to its beta. During the beta, which ran from August 30 to September 8, 13.2 million people played the game. That's better than Star Wars Battlefront's 9 million, which was previously the most popular game beta from the company.
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HBO Now Coming To PS3, PS4
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]HBO's popular cable-free streaming option, HBO Now, will soon be available on Sony's game consoles. Sony says the service will be available on all PS3 and PS4 systems shortly. Further, PlayStation Vue is going to include HBO and Cinemax for $15 per month each.
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Live Image Of Xiaomi Mi 5s Leaks Online
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Over the last few days, we've been hearing a lot about the upcoming flagship Xiaomi Mi 5s smartphone. After we found out that it should be released in December, another leak has confirmed it will have Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sense ID ultrasonic fingerprint scanner.
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T-Mobile Suggests Not To Install iOS 10
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Yesterday, T-Mobile released a warning to users with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus and the SE not to install the latest Apple iOS 10 update. The reason behind this is the "intermittent connectivity issues," but the patch is reportedly already in the works, and close from being released
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HTC Bolt Coming To Sprint Next Month
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]HTC has recently filed a trademark for the name "Bolt" and has even tweeted a mysterious GIF of the device that is expected to be announced on September 20. The reliable leakster Evan Blass has now revealed some information about the upcoming device.
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HP Updates Its ProBook 400 G4 Business Laptops With Better Hardware
[Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]Following other companies, HP has also started updating its notebook lineups with better hardware. The ProBook 400 G4 line of business laptops has received improvements under the hood, which now has Intel Kaby Lake option, support for up to 16 GB of RAM and high-res displays.
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Cyanogen Inc. Won't Help With CyanogenMod 14's Development
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30565-1bfd3c5c_600_400.jpg" /><p>CyanogenMod is one of the most popular custom ROMs for the Android devices. Over the last few months, we have learned that Cyanogen Inc. is having hard times and that was undergoing layoffs. Reports also mentioned that they would be focusing their efforts more on apps.</p>
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OxygenOS Community Build 3.5.2 Now Available For OnePlus 3 And OnePlus X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30564-932c3084_600_400.jpg" /><p>Users of OnePlus 3 and OnePlus X can now download a new community build of OxygenOS platform. The latest build comes in less than two months after the OxygenOS 3.2.2 was released. The OnePlus 3 build weighs around 1.3 GB, while the OnePlus X build weighs 761 MB.</p>
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Dell Also Updates Its Inspiron 15 And Inspiron 17 Laptops
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30563-40180638_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following the Dell XPS 13 announcement, the company has also revealed that they have made improvements to the Inspiron 15 5000 and Inspiron 17 5000 laptops. Not only the new laptops come with better specs, but they feature thinner design for better portability.</p>
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LeEco Le Pro 3 Leaks In Live Images Ahead Of Official Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30562-e55112ec_600_400.jpg" /><p>LeEco is slowly getting ready to launch its next-gen flagship smartphone, the Le Pro 3. After numerous teasers and rumours, we finally have the first live image of the handset. A Chinese actor has gotten hold of a unit, and shared a couple of photos of it on Weibo.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 To Go On Sale Again On September 28
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-17/30561-8f4d97e5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung Galaxy Note 7 users who participated in the exchange program have started receiving their replacement units around the globe. Although the company had earlier given a shipping date of September 19, the phablet is now available for a number of users.</p>
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Microsoft Re-Tests Browsers, Shows Chrome Loses Again
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30559-b37e9ef6_600_400.jpg" /><p>It can be debated whether Chrome is ultimately superior to Edge, but it's pretty clear that in terms of battery life, Chrome isn't superior. Google's browser has failed in a number of battery tests, but it recently performed better thanks to some improvements.</p>
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New Tesla Autopilot Should Be Ready By Middle Of Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30558-8c7776f2_600_400.jpg" /><p>Tesla plans to update its Autopilot software by this coming Wednesday after it fixes any last minute issues with the system, says CEO Elon Musk. The software update was detailed recently and includes a greater reliance on radar, which was added in 2014.</p>
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Uber To Pay Back Thousands Of Riders Who Were Misled About Tips
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30557-8a0257c9_600_400.jpg" /><p>A district court judge in San Francisco has ruled Uber will return money to 47,000 customers due to misleading them about gratuity charges for a year. The users were charged a 20% tip for a year, meanwhile Uber was taking half of the fee, netting the company $860,000.</p>
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Galaxy Note 7 Replacements Will Be In Stores By September 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30556-18ec9720_600_400.jpg" /><p>Updated Galaxy Note 7 units that lack the same fire risk will be widely available in stores in the coming days. Samsung says they'll reach most retail locations in the US by September 21, though the availability of the replacements will expand to more stores beyond that date.</p>
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Julian Assange Offers To Turn Himself In If Chelsea Manning Is Released
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30555-363e02e5_600_400.jpg" /><p>WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is willing to give himself over to the authorities if Chelsea Manning, a former US Army soldier who gave WikiLeaks a large number of classified files, goes free. This is a deal the US government would never accept, despite wanting Assange.</p>
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Windows Store Now Includes Third-Party Desktop Bridge Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30554-fca2d2d5_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Windows Store is now set to be a bit more useful as a source of software for your PC. Using Desktop Bridge, which was introduced earlier this year, third-party developers can now bring their existing desktop apps to the Windows Store, thereby greatly expanding the store.</p>
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Nintendo 2DS Sales In US Jumped 500% In August, 3DS Also Up
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30553-4f451c6c_600_400.jpg" /><p>August was a good month for Nintendo's handheld gaming devices in the United States. During the month, Nintendo reported a 500% increase in 2DS sales and an 83% increase in 3DS sales. The change in sales figures has been partly attributed to Pokemon.</p>
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Just 13% Of Galaxy Note 7 Units In US Have Been Exchanged
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30552-f0313d1b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Though the Galaxy Note 7 was recalled in early September, only 13% of the units sold in the United States have been exchanged, suggesting the recall process could take weeks. According to Samsung's Tim Baxter, just 130,000 units have been swapped out.</p>
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Google Safe Browsing Now Flags The Pirate Bay
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30551-46003074_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's Safe Browsing feature has begun warning The Pirate Bay visitors that the site contains harmful programs. As such, you must click "details" and accept to proceed to the site if you want to see it. The warnings appear for certain searches in Chrome and Firefox.</p>
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GIF Searches In iOS 10 Briefly Included Porn
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30550-c7b46762_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple quickly addressed the problem, but for a short time, iOS 10's iMessage was surfacing actual pornography. The newly added GIF search function lets people find images to share with others, but looking for "butt" or "huge" was pulling up pornography.</p>
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FBI Chief James Comey Recommends Covering Your Webcam
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30549-404f168e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Taping over your webcam is something the vast majority of people never even consider, but due to the privacy/security concerns that exist nowadays, it's probably not a bad idea. FBI chief James Comey agrees with that viewpoint and he recommends it to everyone.</p>
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Pandora Updates $5 Subscription With New Name, Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30548-b3ee0143_600_400.jpg" /><p>Pandora One, a $5 subscription tier that provides additional song skips and an ad-free experience, has re-launched. The service is now known as Pandora Plus and it comes with some additional features. One of the features effectively provides unlimited skipping.</p>
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed To Early 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30547-ee0552ee_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ubisoft's next South Park game is not going to be ready in time for a release this year, the developer/publisher has announced. Rather than be out in December 2016, Ubisoft says South Park: The Fractured But Whole is on track for a release in early 2017.</p>
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Battlefield 1 Beta Had 13.2M Players, Largest In EA History
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-16/30546-c5f494ec_600_400.jpg" /><p>Battlefield 1 has already broken a record at EA due to its beta. During the beta, which ran from August 30 to September 8, 13.2 million people played the game. That's better than Star Wars Battlefront's 9 million, which was previously the most popular game beta from the company.</p>
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Opera's Main Desktop Browser Now Has Built-In VPN
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30602-f1122ecd_600_400.jpg" /><p>An unlimited VPN, like what is found in Opera for Android/iOS, is now built into the public version of Opera's desktop browser. The feature launched in April 2016 in the developer version of the software, but now it's available for everyone as part of the Opera 40 update.</p>
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Oculus Rift Reaches UK Stores
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macOS Sierra Will Be Available Today
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30600-ac2051ef_600_400.jpg" /><p>The vast majority of Macs still in use can be updated to macOS Sierra beginning today. During September 20, Apple will make the download available for a growing number of users. An exact availability time hasn't been provided, but you'll be able to install the new OS quite soon.</p>
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President Obama Supports Autonomous Vehicles In Op-Ed
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Scratches Are Definitely More Apparent With The Jet Black iPhone 7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30598-34bd9d18_600_400.jpg" /><p>The jet black finish for the iPhone 7 looks great, but as Apple suggested in the phone's description, scratches may be more of an issue than with other models. Now that reviews and tests have appeared, that does seem to be the case with entirely typical use.</p>
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SpaceX Still Planning On Manned Mars Mission In A Decade
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30597-7ce2a49d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Elon Musk believes his space company, SpaceX, will take people to Mars in less than a decade. Heading to other planets and even setting up living spaces beyond Earth are among SpaceX's goals for the future. As of now, Musk feels the company is on track for a mission next decade.</p>
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Battlefield 1 PC System Requirements Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30596-c7822c28_600_400.jpg" /><p>The minimum and recommended system specs for the PC version of EA's Battlefield 1 are now out. Regardless of the specs you're trying to meet, you'll need a 64-bit version of Windows and 50 GB of free space. The game will be out on October 21 for PC and consoles.</p>
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DisplayMate Considers The iPhone 7 To Have The 'Best LCD Display Ever'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30595-a9ed33ed_600_400.jpg" /><p>The iPhone 7 has the best LCD smartphone display DisplayMate has ever tested. After putting the phone through various trials and measurements, the site says Apple's latest phone offers the best mobile LCD display of all time. It has the highest contrast ratio and brightness.</p>
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Apple Underreported Japanese Income, Gets $118 Million Fine
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30594-c113e330_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple did not completely account for its Japanese income when reporting its finances to the government and that has resulted in a $118 million fine. The Tokyo Regional Taxation Bureau targeted the company because it sent some of its iTunes revenue to Ireland.</p>
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HTC Officially Announces Two New Mid-Range Phones, The Desire 10 Pro And Desire 10 Lifestyle
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30593-4a8dd9a2_600_400.jpg" /><p>HTC has just announced two new members of its higher mid-range lineup called Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle. The latter is already available, starting at $299, while there is no information on HTC Desire 10 Pro, which should be more expensive once it reaches shelves.</p>
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LG V20 To Be Announced On October 21 In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30592-5ea52fc4_600_400.jpg" /><p>LG's latest high-end smartphone has yet to arrive in the United States and according to latest information, customers will have to wait a little longer. During the same day when Samsung will resume the Galaxy Note 7 sales, LG plans to launch its LG V20 smartphone.</p>
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Apple Confirms Software Issues With Lightning EarPods, Working On A Fix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30591-c4e3131d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following dozens of reports by users, Apple has decided to investigate the alleged glitch in Lightning EarPods, which turns out to be true. The company has confirmed the issue and is currently working on a software fix that should be released in the coming days.</p>
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Google Officially Announces Event For October 4, Pixel And Pixel XL To Be Announced
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-20/30590-6aeeb44c_600_400.jpg" /><p>It looks like the rumours were true as Google has now officially announced a press conference for October 4. The main topic of the event is going to be the rumoured Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones and the date was confirmed in a TV advertisement that the search giant released.</p>
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Samsung To Resume Galaxy Note 7 Sales In The US On October 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30589-12457c97_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung has started shipping the replacement Galaxy Note 7 around the globe, but it has yet to resume sales of the phablet, which could take a lot longer than expected. If you live in the US and want to buy the handset, the company will allegedly start selling it on October 21.</p>
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New Leak Confirms Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Pro Variant With 8 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30588-fd94eaa4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Xiaomi is holding a press conference later this month, on September 27, where it will announce the new Mi 5s smartphone. Some rumours suggest that the company will announce the flagship phablet as well, which according to latest information is going to be an interesting device.</p>
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Xiaomi Announces YI M1 Mirrorless Camera with 20 MP Sony Sensor And 4K Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30587-13c5daba_600_400.jpg" /><p>Xiaomi is slowly expanding its portfolio and today it has unveiled a new digital camera. Dubbed the Xiaomi YI M1, the camera packs a 20-megapixel sensor with a maximum ISO of 25,600, 4K video recording support at 30fps, a 3-inch touchscreen display and Bluetooth support.</p>
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Motorola Launches Moto E3 Power
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30586-9b15f9d9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Motorola has finally made the new Moto E3 Power official in India. The smartphone will be available exclusively through Flipkart starting today, for INR 7,999 or around $120 at the current exchange rate and is eligible for the Reliance Jio Welcome Offer.</p>
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Twitter Launches Longer Tweets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30585-d722dbc5_600_400.jpg" /><p>As expected, Twitter has finally made changes to its platform, enabling longer tweets. While the 140-character limit is still present, the company has found a different way to enable longer tweets. It is going to stop counting a lot of things against the limit.</p>
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Sony Xperia X Compact Available For Pre-Order In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30584-07b11360_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony's latest Compact model is slowly making its way around the world. After a debut at IFA 2016 trade show, the company has now launched the phone in the US. The Xperia X Compact is now available for pre-order, but users will have to wait until September 25 to get their hands...</p>
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GoPro Also Unveils New Action HERO Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-19/30583-27f9af86_600_400.jpg" /><p>During the same event, GoPro also unveiled a new lineup of action cameras. Unlike previous lineups, who had various models, the new features only three cameras - the GoPro Hero 5 Black and Hero 5 Session. As expected, they come with a number of improvements.</p>
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Mark Zuckerberg, Priscilla Chan Start $3B Initiative To Cure Diseases
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30657-d990cd1e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, have introduced a philanthropic organization that will invest billions of dollars in the fight against various human diseases. Under the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, the couple plans to invest $3 billion in 10 years.</p>
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Xbox Exec Says PS4 Pro Specs Can't Deliver "True 4K"
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30656-0f18f84b_600_400.jpg" /><p>The inclusion of 4K support is a primary selling point for the PlayStation 4 Pro, but Microsoft doesn't believe the console can really provide a 4K gaming experience, unlike its upcoming Scorpio console. According to Xbox executive Albert Penello, the PS4 Pro lacks "true 4K."</p>
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Oculus Touch Controllers Cost £190 In UK
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30655-82dd086d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Buying the Oculus Rift's motion controllers will bring the system's total price in-line with the HTC Vive, according to a pre-order display in a GAME store. Based on the display, the controllers cost £190 in the UK, meaning they will cost over $200 when sold in the United States.</p>
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Hulu Creating Two VR-Only Shows
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30654-4172066b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Hulu is planning two shows that will be offered exclusively in virtual reality, providing more content for those who've already adopted the technology. RYOT Studios, which is controlled by the Huffington Post and AOL, is working on them. One is for news and one is for comedy.</p>
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Pokemon Uranium Has Ended All Development
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30653-53c0ee29_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Pokemon Uranium project has officially come to a close. After years of development and a successful launch, the game's development team had to shelve the project due to concerns about Nintendo's response. Since August, no updates have been provided.</p>
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YouTube Will Stream The Presidential Debates
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30652-fdf9e619_600_400.jpg" /><p>There are many ways you can watch this year's US presidential debates, including on YouTube. Google says it will provide coverage of the debates beginning on Monday with the first Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton face off at Hofstra University in Long Island.</p>
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Twitter Reports An Increase In Government Info Requests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30651-c97e67ea_600_400.jpg" /><p>Governments around the world have requested more user data from Twitter this year than at any point in the past. The company's latest transparency report, which comes out twice a year, reveals the US made 2,520 requests covering 8,009 accounts between January and June 2016.</p>
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Blizzard Is Leaving Behind The Battle.net Name
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30650-9be39e8a_600_400.jpg" /><p>The multiplayer side of Blizzard will no longer be known as Battle.net, a name that's been in use for decades. Rather than replace the name with a new branding, the multiplayer offering will simply be known as a part of Blizzard. This change is meant to reduce confusion.</p>
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Yahoo Set To Confirm Major Data Breach, Affects Millions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30649-36521da2_600_400.jpg" /><p>Yahoo will soon announce it has suffered a significant data breach that affects millions of users. Sources speaking with Recode say the announcement will come this week and it pertains to a widespread hack that occurred months ago. Around 200 million accounts are affected.</p>
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Firefox 49 Launched With Improved Reader Mode, Other Changes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30648-7510bfcf_600_400.jpg" /><p>Mozilla has released its Firefox 49 web browser, which includes a number of changes, some of which are platform-specific. Reader Mode has been improved on the desktop version, allowing people to change the font, width and line spacing, and the lightness/darkness of the theme.</p>
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DirecTV Launching A Streaming Service This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30647-35fe1c11_600_400.jpg" /><p>AT&T has announced DirecTV will introduce a streaming service at "very, very aggressive price points" later this year. The new service, known as DirecTV Now, is set to include over 100 premium channels and deals have already been signed with major sources like Disney and HBO.</p>
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AT&T Will Use Power Lines To Deliver Gigabit Wireless Internet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30646-78952156_600_400.jpg" /><p>AT&T may, at some point in the future, deliver wireless home internet via power lines. Under the company's Project AirGig, AT&T intends to provide multi-gigabit service with a setup that'll be easier to deploy than fiber. Based on early tests, the technology works well.</p>
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Apple Solar Initiative May Power Thousands Of Homes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30645-719e5bf6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Salt River Project, a water and electricity provider in Arizona, has revealed details about Apple's fairly secretive solar project. The project is connected to the company's data center in Mesa, but energy from the solar setup won't go directly to the center.</p>
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McLaren Denies Apple Is Acquiring It
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30644-d5ed9bfd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple is talking with McLaren about a possible acquisition, according to some sources, but McLaren denies any such discussion has occurred. Despite what the Financial Times recently reported, McLaren isn't discussing "any potential investment" with Apple.</p>
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Some Nexus 5X Phones Get Permanently Damaged_With Latest Android 7.0 Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30643-0e0f57c1_600_400.jpg" /><p>The main advantage of Nexus over other Android smartphones is in the software. When new update arrives, most smartphones have to deal with carrier and OEM delays, while Nexus devices have stock Android systems, which means you can install new updates right away.</p>
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Xiaomi Mi 5s Spotted On AnTuTu With A Score Of 164k
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30642-a7f37907_600_400.jpg" /><p>Chinese companies have started releasing their next-generation devices. After LeEco unveiled its Le Pro 3, Huawei and Xiaomi are the next two companies that will announce new smartphones in the coming days. Huawei will roll out the Mate 9 phablet, while Xiaomi the Mi 5s handset.</p>
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New Live Images Of Samsung's High-End Clamshell
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30641-b6da3d76_600_400.jpg" /><p>We have been hearing a lot about Samsung's upcoming high-end clamshell codenamed Veyron. The handset is expected to replace the SM-W2016 and should have similar name, and as expected it will arrive with serious under hood improvements as well as design changes.</p>
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Eurocom Updates Its Gaming Notebooks With 120Hz QHD Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30640-100af6a2_600_400.jpg" /><p>The popular notebook company Eurocom has just announced that its the gaming notebooks have been updated with a 120 Hz Quad HD G-Sync panel option with 5ms refresh rates. The models in question are the Sky X7E2 and Sky X9E2, which are fully upgradeable high-end gaming notebooks.</p>
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Upcoming Pixel Smartphones To Have IP53 Protection
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30639-85f759b7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Every new high-end smartphone feature some water and dust protection, even Apple decided to make new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus water resistant. According to a new report by Android Police, who got information from a reliable source, the Pixel phones will both be IP53-certified.</p>
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Xiaomi Mi 5 Gets Price Cut Ahead Of Mi 5s Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-22/30638-8af62cc7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ahead of the press conference that is scheduled for September 27, where we should see the announcement of the new Xiaomi Mi 5s, the company has decided to lower the price of the current flagship smartphone Xiaomi Mi 5, to clear the stock before the arrival of its successor.</p>
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Leaked Presentation Slide Reveals Nougat Update Roadmap
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30690-75c106d3_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony has already confirmed which devices will get the latest Google's operating system, but there was no information when the update will start hitting the devices. Thanks to Sony Slovakia, we now know when the Android 7.0 Nougat will be available for Sony's phones.</p>
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Oppo Introduces Its First 4K Blu-Ray Player
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30689-d9c84d30_600_400.jpg" /><p>Oppo is a smartphone company, but just like a few other phone companies, Oppo also wants to expand its portfolio with some other devices. Today, the company unveiled its first 4K Blu-ray player called Oppo UDP-203, which is said to be available by the end of the year.</p>
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Samsung Preparing To Launch The Galaxy On8 Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30688-7f648ec9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's Galaxy On series is designed for the Asian market and thanks to one of India's top e-commerce marketplaces, we have learned that the company is preparing a new model. Dubbed the Galaxy On8, the handset is expected to go live at annual Big Billion Day sale event.</p>
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Huawei Is Yet Another Company That Will Manufacture Phones In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30687-3e856739_600_400.jpg" /><p>India is slowly becoming one of the most important markets to smartphone manufacturers. Following LeEco, Xiaomi and Gionee, another Chinese company will soon start manufacturing smartphones in India and that is Huawei, who has just announced partnership with Flex.</p>
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Apple Releases iOS 10.0.2 Update, Fixes Headphone Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30686-4a8ea891_600_400.jpg" /><p>As promised a few days ago, Apple is now rolling out a minor software update to the recently released iOS 10 operating system. The new iOS 10.0.2 update fixes the issue that causes Lightning headphone controls to be disabled after a period of inactivity.</p>
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Moto Mods Launching In India On October 4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30685-4b0ae80b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Motorola's latest Moto Z series of smartphones come with an interesting list of add-ons. Called Moto Mods, the accessories enhance user experience by attaching to the back of the device and adding adds various new or improved functionalities to the smartphone.</p>
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New, Safe Galaxy Note 7 Units Are Overheating While Charging
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30684-80251c53_600_400.jpg" /><p>The flagship Galaxy Note 7 could be the worst handset that Samsung designed, in terms of problems. After having serious issues with battery, which caused the device to catch fire while on charge, the new safe variant seems to have problems of its own.</p>
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Microsoft Confirms Surface Pro 3 Battery Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30683-a1ed789d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Recent firmware update for the Surface Pro 3 has fixed battery issue with the integrated LG batteries, but the same update caused battery charging issues with the Simplo batteries, which are more common. A day after we reported about the issue, Microsoft has now confirmed it.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 To Be Powered By 10nm Exynos 8895
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30682-d66c1429_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung is slowly finishing its next-generation flagship phone lineup, the Galaxy S8, about which we already heard a lot. First of all, there might not be a flat screen model, but only the "Edge." If that really happens, we assume there is going to be some changes to the naming.</p>
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Nintendo NX Enters Trial Production At Foxconn
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-24/30681-7dce3544_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nintendo has already confirmed its plans to launch the next-gen gaming console in March. According to latest information, the company seems to be on track because a trial production run at Foxconn is already underway and if everything goes well, the console will launch in March.</p>
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HP Halts Elite X3 Sales In The US Due To Camera Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30680-b92cdf3c_600_400.jpg" /><p>The most powerful Windows 10 Mobile smartphone has recently went on sale in the United States, but if you were about to purchase the phone, then you'll have to wait a little more. According to reports, HP has halted sales of the Elite x3 smartphone due to camera issues.</p>
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Samsung To Relaunch Galaxy Note 7 In Europe By The End Of November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30679-bbf4f1f1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note 7 is slowly starting to hit the shelves for the first time after the global recall over battery issue. The phablet is already available in the US and at least two of the Big Four carriers have the new safe model, which has yet to reach other markets</p>
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Facebook Lied About Ad Video View Times For 2 Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30678-cbdc2e77_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ever since Facebook introduced video advertisements in 2014, it has been miscalculating view times and thereby misleading advertisers about the performance of their videos. Until recently, the network only paid attention to views lasting longer than 3 seconds</p>
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Tesla To Unveil Solar Roof With Integrated Powerwall On October 28
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30677-0765af1c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Tesla/SolarCity have created a solar roof system that uses an integrated Powerwall battery to store/provide energy. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the new offering will be introduced on October 28, although that's not a firm date. This system serves as your actual roof.</p>
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Google AI Now Captions Images With 94% Accuracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30676-0018503e_600_400.jpg" /><p>A Google-developed algorithm capable of captioning photos is now operating with a 93.9% accuracy rate and it can provide fairly detailed descriptions of the contents of an image. The company's "Show and Tell" algorithm has been open-sourced, allowing others to use it.</p>
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FCC Filing Points To New Apple TV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30675-ec421e2c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple may introduce a new set-top box in the near future. The FCC has processed a filing for an unknown product with the model number A1844. Few details about the device were included in the filing, but a diagram does reveal it has a similar shape to the Apple TV.</p>
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iHeartRadio Launching Two Paid Music Streaming Services
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30674-11e52bcd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Two on-demand music streaming services will be introduced by iHeartRadio early next year, putting the company in more direct competition with Spotify and Apple Music. On-demand streaming plans, known as iHeartRadio Plus and iHeartRadio All Access, will be available in January.</p>
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Majority Of US Note 7 Owners Pick Replacements Over Refunds
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30673-8bf8b5d3_600_400.jpg" /><p>The majority of American consumers who purchased a since recalled Galaxy Note 7 have been picking replacements over refunds, which is ultimately a positive for Samsung. Around half of the 1 million units sold in the country have been exchanged already.</p>
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Sony Xperia XZ Headed To US, Will Cost $700
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30672-5af1971f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony's Xperia XZ flagship will be available in the United States come October and it'll be offered alongside the more affordable Xperia X Compact. According to the company, both devices will be available on October 2. The Xperia XZ has a Snapdragon 820 processor.</p>
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Apple Working On Amazon Echo Competitor Prototype
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/09-23/30671-da0d5747_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple is creating a competitor to the Amazon Echo and it recently began testing a prototype, according to Bloomberg. The device will be particularly focused on home automation and it will be connected with Apple's existing HomeKit platform. It's been in development for two years.</p>
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