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13-04-17, 19:40
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HP Updates Pavilion And Pavilion X360 Notebook Lineup

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35234-a07adb13_600_400.jpg" />HP has announced that its Pavilion lineup of notebooks has been updated with new models. There is a total of six new models, including 14-, 15.6-, and 17.3-inches Pavilion and 11.6-, 14- and 15.6-inches Pavilion x360 convertible notebooks, all of which will be available in
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Misfit Flare Fitness Tracker With Up To 4 Months Battery Life Now Announced
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35233-af781686_600_400.jpg" />Not everyone needs a high-end fitness tracker with all the necessary features. It would be nice to have all these features, but at a much more affordable price. This is where Fossil-owned Misfit comes, as the company has now announced its latest budget fitness tracker called
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Maze Alpha Leaks In New Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35232-10db4d76_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has been working on a successor to the Mi Mix smartphone for quite some time, but now more companies are joining the battle and from what we can see, the Chinese company will have hard times achieving the same success as it did with the Mi Mix smartphone.
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Nintendo Launches New Color Option For Joy-Con And Joy-Con Battery Strap
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35231-c04ba4e2_600_400.jpg" />If you have been looking for more variety beyond the standard grey or red and blue version of the console, then this new color option might be for you. The company has now announced a new Neon Yellow Joy-Con variant as well as a Joy-Con battery strap.
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Apple iOS 10.3.2 Might Not Be Available For iPhone 5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35230-2f76cda2_600_400.jpg" />The Cupertino company is slowly making a transition to 64-bit apps only, meaning the support for some phones will end as well. It is believed that iOS 11 will kill off support for 32-bit apps, and now a post on Forbes claims that Apple could obsolete the iPhone 5 with iOS 10.3.2.
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Microsoft To End Support For The Original Version Of Windows 10 On May 9
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35229-fbb99dde_600_400.jpg" />Windows 10 Creators Update has been released a few days ago and Microsoft has now announced that it plans to end support for the original version of Windows 10. The Windows 10 version 1507 will stop receiving security and quality updates after May 9.
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Sharp Unveils New Mid-Range Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35228-b3092f6b_600_400.jpg" />Sharp is mostly known for its display products, but they have also been releasing other products such as phones. Today, the company has announced a successor to the Sharp Z2 from 2016, which is aimed towards Taiwanese market, but might reach other countries as well.
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Alcatel Idol 5 Spotted On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35227-89bedf18_600_400.jpg" />Back at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona earlier this year, Alcatel unveiled four new smartphones. None of them was a successor to the flagship Idol 4, but that doesn't mean it isn't in the works. The company looks to be conducting some final testing as the phone has
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Xiaomi Mi Note 3 To Be Announced In 2Q17
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35226-c91c0898_600_400.jpg" />Many companies want to take advantage of Samsung's big mistake with the Galaxy Note 7 smartphone. One such company is Xiaomi, who is days away from launching the flagship Xiaomi Mi 6 smartphone, but who is also working on a new Mi Note series phablet.
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Amazon, Google, Facebook Urge FCC To Maintain Net Neutrality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35225-96a15726_600_400.jpg" />Major tech companies are urging the FCC to respect net neutrality despite requests from the ISP lobby. A lobby group called the Internet Association, which represents Amazon, Google, Facebook, Netflix, and others, met with chairman Ajit Pai this week.
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Google Home Can Help You Plan A Flight
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35224-c0bcc317_600_400.jpg" />Flight planning features have been added to Google Home. You can now use the smart speaker and its accompanying Google Assistant to find flight prices and track them. When you ask about the cost with a command like "how much are flights to X," you'll be given upcoming prices.
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Microsoft To Refund Digital Xbox One, PC Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35223-2c2fb7c6_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is planning to offer refunds on digital game purchases for the PC and Xbox One. That intention was revealed by an image for an upcoming update that was posted to Reddit. Insider Program members were notified about the upcoming refund program.
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Google Releases Food Delivery, Home Service Services In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35222-069184d7_600_400.jpg" />A couple cities in India have received two new services from Google, one for food delivery and one for servicing your home. Both capabilities are found in a single new app called Areo. The app is first arriving in Mumbai and Bangalore, and only on Android.
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Apple Close To Improving Diabetes Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35221-183a97e5_600_400.jpg" />A secret team within Apple is working on noninvasive sensors that can continuously monitor glucose levels in people with diabetes. CNBC reports Apple had been working on the project for five years and it's already begun feasibility trials. This tech could improve diabetes care.
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Nintendo Switch Mario Kart 8 Bundle Confirmed For Russia
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35220-6b3e3d33_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo has confirmed it's going to sell a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Nintendo Switch bundle, but it appears to be an exclusive offer for the Russian market. A rep for the company said, "the bundle is exclusive to Russia and there are no plans to bring it to other countries."
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Minecraft Reaching Switch On May 11
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35219-8f9d5711_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft's Minecraft will become available on the Nintendo Switch in a month. The "Nintendo Switch Edition" of the game has been given an official May 11 release date. It'll support the console's Pro controller, up to eight players online, and four local split-screen players.
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Splatoon 2 Reaches Nintendo Switch July 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35218-74951a97_600_400.jpg" />Splatoon 2 has been given an official release date for the Nintendo Switch. During a Nintendo Direct event, it was revealed the game would arrive on the console on July 21. It'll build upon 2015's Splatoon with new weapons, local and online multiplayer, and various other changes.
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All 2017 iPhones May Have Faster Charging, 3 GB RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35217-d6690bfd_600_400.jpg" />Every handset that's released by Apple this year is going to come with 3 GB of RAM and lightning connectors that offer faster charging, reports Timothy Arcuri, an analyst with Cowen and Company. The 2017 models include the iPhone 7s, iPhone 7s Plus, and the premium iPhone 8.
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Google Revealing A 'New Google Earth' Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35216-f012767c_600_400.jpg" />Google will introduce an updated Google Earth next week. During an event that's scheduled for Apple 18 (four days before Earth Day), the company says it'll unveil "the new Google Earth." Exactly what will change about the app isn't known. Invites have been sent out.
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Google Cardboard Now Support Chrome VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-13/35215-cdc30961_600_400.jpg" />The Chrome VR platform now works with Google's inexpensive Cardboard viewer. Support for WebVR was brought to Chrome in February and now Chrome's iteration of the capability works with the headset. WebVR lets people view virtual reality experiences without a special app.
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15-04-17, 19:42
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Google Photos Adds Video Stabilization

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35270-c37d9cd0_600_400.jpg" />All of your videos in Google Photos can now be stabilized by the app. The mobile app can automatically stabilize the videos in your camera roll with a tap. The feature may be useful even in cases where a clip was recorded on a phone with hardware-based image stabilization.
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Tesla Revealing Final Model 3 In July
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35269-762c5a5a_600_400.jpg" />Tesla will unveil its finalized Model 3 production vehicle in a couple months. CEO Elon Musk revealed on Twitter that the company is aiming for a reveal in July. We first saw the car in April 2016, but it wasn't the final version. The final may be closer to the Model S.
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Facebook Trying To Eliminate More Fake Likes, Accounts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35268-f864706b_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is improving its internal tools to track down more fake accounts and fake likes. Over the past six months, the network has been fighting a like spamming operation, which it has finally shut down. That operation generated thousands of fake likes on various pages.
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Google Creating Job Platform For Businesses
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35267-3673aac6_600_400.jpg" />A new Google project known as Hire is being created to help businesses recruit employees. Hire is meant to take over at least part of the task of managing job applications. It hasn't fully launched, but the info that's available suggests it could compete against LinkedIn.
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UK Investing $135M In Electric, Autonomous Vehicles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35266-71edaa83_600_400.jpg" />The UK government has invested $136 million (£109 million) in electric and autonomous vehicles. Much of the money went to a project called the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which is dedicated to low-carbon vehicles. Much of the money went to companies like Ford and BMW.
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Nintendo's Fastest Selling Console Is The Switch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35265-fb2dbae0_600_400.jpg" />The Nintendo Switch is officially the fastest selling console in Nintendo's history. It sold 906,000 units in March alone, which Nintendo considers particularly good for a "non-traditional" console sale month like March. The Switch is doing better than most consoles.
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T-Mobile Stops Selling Alcatel Idol 4S With Windows 10, Others Offer Huge Discounts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35264-3ca08339_600_400.jpg" />Many companies, retailers and carriers are dropping their support for the Windows smartphones since Microsoft has almost no interested in evolving the platform. Today, T-Mobile has decided to stop selling the unlocked Alcatel Idol 4S with Windows 10 operating system.
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Do Not Install Android 7.1.2 On Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 5X And Nexus 6P
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35263-b817e995_600_400.jpg" />Google has recently launched a new software update for the Android operating system. The new Android 7.1.2 is just an incremental update that is aimed at fixing some bugs and improving overall system stability, but unfortunately it does just the opposite for certain
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For $60 You Can Get An Extra 2 GB For The Nexus 5X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35262-dfe1ef4d_600_400.jpg" />Smartphone companies often launch improved version with more RAM and storage, occasionally paired with faster chipset. However, it looks like local Chinese companies have better solution. If you like your Nexus 5X, but you would like to have more RAM, for $60 you can.
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NES Classic Edition Might Not Be Permanently Discontinued
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35261-b7109340_600_400.jpg" />Earlier this year, Nintendo announced that its extremely popular NES Classic Edition, which sold in 1.5 million units, is no longer available for sale and that the production has ended. Many were surprised why Nintendo did that, but reportedly the console could be coming back.
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LG And Samsung Postpone Shutdown Of Old LCD Plants
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-15/35260-06c4480e_600_400.jpg" />LG Display and Samsung Display are expecting to make a shift to OLED panels in near future, and to do that, they need to shut down LCD production. Both companies had plans end production by the end of 2016, but they have decided to postpone those plans.
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Huawei P10 Gets Torn Down, Take A Look At The Inside
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35259-52cf29e8_600_400.jpg" />Huawei's latest flagship smartphones, the P10 and P10 Plus, might look similar to the last-gen models, but the Chinese company had to completely redesign them. Although they look hard to be torn down, MyFixGuide has found that the P10 model is somewhat easy to take it apart.
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_AT&T To Sell Samsung Galaxy S8 Active In Near Future
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35258-652dae58_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has yet to officially launch the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones and we are now hearing that the company plans to make a rugged version of its flagship handset. The Galaxy S8 Active is codenamed Cruiser and has model number SM-G892A.
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HP's VR Backpack PC To Start Shipping In June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35257-f0aa8156_600_400.jpg" />Back in May last year, HP officially unveiled the Omen X backpack computer for virtual reality. During the announcement, HP never mentioned the price or launch date and we now know why. The company wanted to gather as much feedback as it could about various things before
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Nokia 6 Gets Android 7.1.1 Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35256-ccd02ac5_600_400.jpg" />Ahead of the official worldwide launch, HMD Global has released a new software update for the first Nokia smartphone launched this year. The Nokia 6 is currently available only in China, but it plans to launch worldwide during the second quarter of the year.
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New Xiaomi Mi 6 Images Leak Online Ahead Of The Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35255-d686504e_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has recently finally confirmed when it plans to take off the wraps from the flagship Mi 6 smartphone. The date is set for April 19, but before the phone becomes official, we have a few new images of it, which looks to be in line with previous leaks.
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Alleged Nokia 8 And 9 Schematics Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35254-a5e1809f_600_400.jpg" />HMD Global has launched several Nokia smartphones this year, but we are still waiting for the more powerful models. Those phones are expected to be released later this year. Some details suggest that they could be announced in the third quarter of the year
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T-Mobile Starts Shipping Galaxy S8 Pre-Orders
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35253-f5746e34_600_400.jpg" />The popular carrier was expected to start shipping pre-ordered Samsung Galaxy S8 units on April 19, two days before the phone is officially launched in the United States, but the good news is that some customers might get the smartphone a few days earlier.
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Nintendo Switch Dock Will Be Available Starting May 19
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35251-9d32f216_600_400.jpg" />Besides launching new color option for the Joy-Con controllers and a new battery pack, Nintendo is also gearing up to start selling the console's docking station. Currently, the Switch dock is bundled as part of the console and is needed for connecting the console to the TV
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HTC One X10 Officially Unveiled, Priced At Around $350
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-14/35249-2c6ec432_600_400.jpg" />Following various leaks over the last few weeks, HTC One X10 is now finally official. The Taiwanese company has today silently unveiled the new mid-range device by posting it on the company's Russian website. The phone is expected to go on sale in Russia sometime this month
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17-04-17, 19:43
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Twitter Now Works With Two-Factor Authentication Apps

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-17/35296-1adc1925_600_400.jpg" />Twitter has expanded its two-factor authentication options to include third-party apps. You're no longer limited to SMS-based authentication or generating a one-time code. You'll be able to enable a third-party app in your Settings if one is installed.
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UberEats Entering India Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-17/35295-d12801f4_600_400.jpg" />India will receive Uber's food delivery service this quarter, according to The Economic Times. UberEats will first arrive in one Indian city and then it will expand to another five by the end of this year. The app is already live in 80 cities around the world.
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First Broadcast-Quality 6K VR Drone Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-17/35294-f88a4f28_600_400.jpg" />360 Designs' Flying Eye drone is the first drone in the world capable of 6K 360-degree livestreaming. The broadcast-quality 6K VR drone has a wireless transmission system that was built in-house. With it, the drone can stream in 6K to services like YouTube.
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UberRush No Longer Working With Restaurants
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-17/35293-ef5b56b0_600_400.jpg" />Restaurant deliveries are no longer going to be accepted by UberRush, a fast delivery service that was introduced by Uber a couple years ago. The company is trying to direct people to UberEats if they're looking to get food delivered. Uber is reducing Rush's scope.
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Italian Court Pulls Brakes On Uber Ban
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-17/35292-68167591_600_400.jpg" />A court in Rome has paused an earlier court decision that would have almost immediately banned Uber throughout the country. The new order overturns a lower court decision, at least for right now. Uber will be allowed to continue operating while it pursues its appeal.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Arrives In November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-17/35291-114c52da_600_400.jpg" />Star Wars Battlefront 2 will be out on PS4, PC, and Xbox One on November 17. The game's first full trailer has been released and the release date was confirmed during a Star Wars Celebration panel. Battlefront 2 pulls content from all three Star Wars eras, not just one.
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Uber Lost $2.8B In 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35290-f221aa7f_600_400.jpg" />Uber reached $20 billion in bookings and $6.5 billion in revenue last year, but it ended up with a $2.8 billion loss. The loss is fairly large, though Uber's expenses have helped it stay far ahead of Lyft. The loss doesn't include Uber's Chinese business.
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Apple Receives Approval To Test Autonomous Vehicles In California
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35289-ca26c37a_600_400.jpg" />Apple still hasn't confirmed it's working on autonomous vehicles, but it certainly seems to be. The company has received a permit to test self-driving vehicles in California, suggesting Apple is working on the technology. Apple might be making tech for other companies.
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GM To Put Another 300 Self-Driving Bolts On The Road
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35288-14b62a71_600_400.jpg" />GM is planning to put another 300 self-driving Chevy Bolts on the road, reports IEEE Spectrum. GM and Cruise, its autonomous vehicle division, will be rolling out the new fleet additions as early as next month. The company already has a fleet containing 50 Bolts.
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Alphabet's Verily Reveals Health Tracking Smartwatch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35287-fa05bea2_600_400.jpg" />The life sciences division of Alphabet, Verily, has revealed a health tracking smartwatch. The Verily Study Watch can collect a large amount of data as part of clinical and observational studies. It's only an "investigational device," so it won't be up for sale.
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Microsoft Has Already Patched The Shadow Brokers' Exploits
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35286-ec12ef30_600_400.jpg" />The latest NSA exploits revealed by The Shadow Brokers that pertain to Windows have been patched, says Microsoft. Within hours of the hacking group revealing a range of vulnerabilities, Microsoft responded by noting the vulnerabilities had already been addressed.
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Moto C And Moto C Plus Also Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35285-0433d4cb_600_400.jpg" />It looks like someone had access to Motorola's upcoming smartphones, as we have details on almost every unannounced Motorola phones. Following the leaked details about Moto Z2, Moto E4 and Moto E4 Plus smartphones, the same renders have now detailed the Moto C series.
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We Might Get Nintendo Switch Mini In Future
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35284-d200f0d4_600_400.jpg" />Not many people thought that Nintendo could release such an interesting gaming console, but the company sold 906,000 units in the US and 2.4 million units worldwide in its first month. It is believed that Nintendo might sell around 7.2 million units in 2017
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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Concept Renders Shows Dual Rear Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35283-f165e155_600_400.jpg" />The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are official, but they are not yet available. Some retailers and carriers started shipping the phones, but you'll have to wait for a few more days or weeks, since the demand is very high. With those two devices out, Samsung has turned its focus on
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OnePlus' Next Smartphone Confirmed By Chinese Certification Authority
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35282-d77b2d98_600_400.jpg" />It was believed that the recent announcement by OnePlus could be about the new flagship smartphone, but instead the company unveiled new limited color option for OnePlus 3T. The successor to the OnePlus 3T is still in the works, but the development might be near its end.
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Apple iPhone 8 To Have Very Thin Bezels
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35281-65e97b1b_600_400.jpg" />Recent report citing a source from Foxconn has revealed more details about Apple's upcoming flagship smartphone. Based on the leaked schematic, we now have first renders of the new iPhone 8 handset, which looks to feature very thin bezels on the front.
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Ubuntu 17.04 Zesty Zapus Released
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35280-cbc78183_600_400.jpg" />Canonical has just announced its 26th distribution of Ubuntu called Zesty Zapus. The 17.04 version is still using the Unity desktop and brings several improvements to the Linux experience, but since it is non-LTS (Long-Term Support), it will be supported for only nine months.
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OnePlus Releases New OxygenOS Update, Fixes Bugs And Improves Stability
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35279-e890cdf7_600_400.jpg" />OnePlus has announced that a new software update is now rolling out for the OnePlus 3 and OnePlus 3T smartphones. The OxygenOS 4.1.3 update is very similar to the last software update, as there are no new features except for the added extended screenshots.
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Microsoft To Bring Tabs On Windows 10 With Redstone 4 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35278-265b584f_600_400.jpg" />Windows 10 Creators Update is now rolling out, but it will take some time before it reaches all users. In the meantime, Microsoft has started working on new features and improvements that will be included in the next major update, and one of those new features is now detailed.
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Motorola Moto E4 And E4 Plus Surface Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-16/35277-835bb6fe_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after we got our hands on the Moto Z2 renders and 360-degree video, another Motorola Moto smartphone appeared online. The upcoming fourth generation entry-level Moto E series has now received the same treatment, surfacing online in new renders and 360-degree CAD video.
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19-04-17, 19:52
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LG Display To Make A Curved Display For LG V30

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35346-1fb1cdc8_600_400.jpg" />LG V30 is rumoured to arrive in the second half of 2017 and reportedly LG wants to experiment with the curved OLED screens. New information reveals that LG Display is gearing up to start mass producing of curved OLED screens that will be used on the LG V30.
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Sharp Aquos R Now Official, Features Snapdragon 835 And 22.6 MP Rear Camera
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35345-77a0c9c9_600_400.jpg" />Japanese smartphone manufacturer Sharp has now announced a new flagship smartphone that is powered by the Qualcomm's latest chipset. Dubbed the Sharp Aquos R, the handset is powered by the Qualcomm's Snapdragon 835 chipset and paired with 4 GB of RAM.
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Dell Unveils All-in-One Workstation Powered by Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35344-45e29d87_600_400.jpg" />Canonical might have scraped Ubuntu Touch for phones and tablets, but they are pretty much on track in terms of desktop and mobile computers. After announcing two new powerful Ubuntu-based laptops, Dell has now unveiled a new all-in-one workstation that is powered by the latest
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Lenovo Announces Flex 11 Chromebook Convertible, Priced At $279
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35343-a6ef6d6a_600_400.jpg" />Among various Chromebooks available on the market, Lenovo has now announced a new one that brings something new. Dubbed the Flex 11 Chromebook, the convertible is a successor to the original Yoga 11e and features drop resistance up to 2.4 feet and sealed keyboards, trackpads,
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Upcoming Microsoft CloudBook To Be Powered By Snapdragon 835
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35342-6e3e5af3_600_400.jpg" />It was rumoured for a while now that Snapdragon 835 will be the first ARM chipset to support Windows 10. While we are still waiting for that to happen, as the chipset is not even supported by the Windows 10 Mobile, new details reveal more about the situation.
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Original StarCraft Is Now Free
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35341-cf4cebd0_600_400.jpg" />Blizzard has made its original Starcraft game free to download ahead of the release of StarCraft Remastered. With the game's version 1.18 patch, it should run fine on new computers, though it won't have the upgraded graphics that come with the Remastered version.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick Launches In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35340-c55e5902_600_400.jpg" />Amazon is bringing its Fire TV Stick streaming device to the Indian market. You can now get the device in the country for Rs 3,999 ($60). Prime subscribers will save $7.50 when ordering the product. Fire TV Stick works with a range of services, including Netflix.
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Instagram Gets Offline Mode On Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35339-cdd46bbb_600_400.jpg" />Instagram for Android can now be used without an internet connection. With the app's offline mode, you can browse and create posts without being connected. Anything that's already been downloaded will be available for viewing, commenting, liking, and saving.
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Anyone Can Now Sign Up For Pandora Premium
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35338-fcb243eb_600_400.jpg" />An invite is no longer needed to sign up for Pandora's on-demand streaming service. Pandora Premium has opened up to all users following its more limited launch last month. Anyone can get the service for $10 per month on Android and iOS. Premium is fairly similar to Spotify.
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Google Maps Brings Destination History To iOS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35337-4744e243_600_400.jpg" />Google Maps for iOS has added a destination history section that'll show you every place you've gone using the app. The list of destinations is available in the Your Timeline area. This feature has been available on Google's Android and desktop for years.
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Apple Makes iWork, iMovie, GarageBand Free
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35336-fc0baa7c_600_400.jpg" />Apple's GarageBand, iWork, and iMovie apps are all entirely free. Anyone can use the software on macOS and iOS without paying a thing. This change doesn't impact a ton of people since Apple has been including the software with new computers for free since 2013.
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Windows 10 To Throttle Background Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35335-cfc56c14_600_400.jpg" />In order to save your battery life, Microsoft is adding a background app throttling feature to Windows 10. The feature has appeared in preview build 16176 and it may be able to save up to 11% of battery usage. Your computer must be running an Intel 6th gen processor.
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Spotify Launching Messenger Bot, Can Share Song Clips
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35334-3b37dd8e_600_400.jpg" />Spotify is coming out with a bot for Facebook Messenger that can let you share song clips with friends. The bot comes with search tools, music recommendations, and a sharing option for 30-second clips. You can listen to music within Messenger or Spotify.
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Facebook Launches AR Camera Effects Platform
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35333-755b3a85_600_400.jpg" />At its F8 conference, Facebook has launched an augmented reality Camera Effects developer platform. The platform will take in AR image filters and interactive effects from developers around the world and they'll become available in Facebook's Camera feature.
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Facebook Spaces Is A Social VR System For Oculus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35332-e8263429_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's latest social platform is Spaces, a virtual reality platform built for the Oculus Rift. You can create your own avatar based on your regular Facebook photos and then you can interact with everyone else within the VR space. Spaces was revealed at F8.
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Xiaomi Officially Introduces Mi 6 Handset, Starts At $360
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35331-ced880f6_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has finally took off the wraps from its 2017 flagship handset. At an event in China, the company has announced its flagship Mi 6 smartphone. The new handset packs the best possible hardware on the market and the best thing is it isn't that expensive.
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Lenovo's VR Headset To Launch In Time For Back-To-School
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35330-88321ac3_600_400.jpg" />More and more companies are joining the VR market. Some companies are releasing backpack VR computers, others are focusing on VR headsets, while some have both products. One such company is Lenovo, who is now working on a new VR headset that will probably launch in time for
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Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+ Receive iFixit Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35329-126ad89f_600_400.jpg" />The popular repair website has just got their hands on Samsung's latest flagship smartphones - the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus. Both models have been torn down by iFixit to find out how hard or easy it is to repair the phones and to learn more about its design.
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Microsoft Is Working On A Fix For OneDrive Sync Issue For Windows Phone Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35328-0afe013b_600_400.jpg" />If you have been using Microsoft OneNote and OneDrive on Windows Phone 8.1, you probably have experienced sync issue lately. The software giant has now confirmed the issue, saying that the root cause has been identified and they are working on a fix. At the moment, there are no
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ZTE Unveils Flagship Axon 7s Handset, Packs 5.5-inch Quad HD Display And Snapdragon 821
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-19/35327-3f7a568f_600_400.jpg" />To extend the life of its Axon 7 lineup, ZTE has today announced an improved version of its flagship smartphone - the Axon 7s. The new model is identical to its predecessor, except for hardware that received a small upgrade. Besides that, the old model has received a price cut
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21-04-17, 20:00
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System76_Galago Pro Ubuntu Ultrabook_To Start Shipping In May

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35389-b09e96d8_600_400.jpg" />Popular maker of Linux-based computers has now announced that the Galago Pro Ubuntu ultrabook that has been unveiled back in March and was available for pre-order will start shipping in early May. This was now confirmed by the company's CEO Carl Richell on Twitter.
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Doogee Preparing A Competitor To Xiaomi's Mi Mix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35388-a8743f3e_600_400.jpg" />Doogee has several interesting smartphones in its offering, but the upcoming has definitely got our attention. With the increasing popularity of bezel-less smartphones, Doogee has been working on a phone that might end up having thinner bezels than Xiaomi's Mi Mix.
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32 GB Google Pixel Receives A Price Cut
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35387-9c6bc09e_600_400.jpg" />With the announcement of various new flagship smartphones, Google has decided to slash price of its Pixel smartphone. The base model with 32 GB of storage was normally selling for $649, but now can be purchased for $599.99 unlocked, which is a pretty good deal.
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Xiaomi Mi 6 To Be Available In A Wide Range Of Colors
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35386-2a8a69b4_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi recently announced its flagship smartphone, the Mi 6, but it never mentioned in which colors it will be available. As we are waiting for the official announcement of Mi 6 Plus, and retail availability of the Mi 6, a new listing has revealed that the Mi 6 will be
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Android Wear 2.0 To Reach The Remaining Watches By The End Of May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35385-a2c80606_600_400.jpg" />Due to the small issues with Android Wear 2.0 update, many companies had to postpone their updates. Despite the short delay, many watches have yet to receive the promised update. Now, Google has posted a timeframe when the remaining watches will receive the update.
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Samsung To Release Fix For Galaxy S8's Red Display_Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35384-5746ee19_600_400.jpg" />If you thought that the recent Galaxy S8 display issue was hardware related, then you'll be happy to hear that is not a question and that a software update is already in the works. According to Samsung, fix for the issue is already in the works and should be released next week.
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Sony Xperia X Performance Now Available For Less Than $400
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35383-89356d05_600_400.jpg" />If you were about to purchase a new Sony smartphone, then your best shot could be the high-end Xperia X Performance that has just received a big discount. The 32 GB Lime Gold model is now listed on Amazon's website for $367, which is a saving of around $130.
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Apple, Nike Reveal Apple Watch NikeLab Model
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35382-f39306a4_600_400.jpg" />Apple and Nike have partnered up again for a special edition of the Apple Watch. The new model updates the Apple Watch Nike+ that arrived in 2016. This special edition is known as the Apple Watch NikeLab. The model has the exact same internal specs as the Series 2.
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Justice Department Preparing Charges Against Julian Assange
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35381-cea0778b_600_400.jpg" />The US Justice Department is reportedly preparing formal legal charges against WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a step the Obama administration never took. The Washington Post and CNN report Trump's Justice Department is willing to officially seek his arrest.
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Spotify Lets Indie Labels Temporarily Hide Music Behind Paywall
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35380-3b90e22f_600_400.jpg" />Spotify has entered into a new agreement with Merlin, a digital rights agency representing over 20,000 independent labels. Under the agreement, labels can choose to place their music behind a time-limited paywall. This deal is similar to one with Universal.
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Redstone 3 Arriving This September
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35379-3aff90e9_600_400.jpg" />Windows 10's Redstone 3 update is going to arrive in September and Microsoft has confirmed it plans to release updates twice per year. Those releases are being planned for March and September of each year. Each will be supported for 18 months. Preview builds are coming out now.
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China Concerned About Apple App Store
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35378-b230a4eb_600_400.jpg" />China is concerned about Apple's App Store and is going to be "tightening up checks on software applications" that are available through the store, reports the state-run Xinhua News Agency. Chinese officials have been visiting the company's offices in Beijing.
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Tesla Recalls 53,000 Vehicles For Park Brake Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35377-006dae61_600_400.jpg" />Tesla is voluntarily recalling 53,000 Model S and Model X vehicles due to a braking issue that could leave a car stuck once parked. No accidents have been caused by this manufacturing flaw, but Tesla wants to remain ahead of the issue and prevent any issues.
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iPhone Ownership In US Reaches Highest Level
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35376-dfe4663f_600_400.jpg" />iPhone ownership in the United States has reached a new high point. ComScore reports there are 85.8 million iPhone owners over the age of 13, which is more than there have ever been. That's based on data from Q4 2016. iPhone 6 and 6s are still the most popular.
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Google Home Now Distinguishes Between Voices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35375-b9ab7372_600_400.jpg" />An update to Google Home has made it capable of distinguishing between users. The smart speaker can now interact in a unique way with up to six people. Your voice will be attached to things like a schedule and playlists. Assistant will be personalized to your activity.
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Bose Accused Of Collecting, Sharing Private User Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-21/35374-4fedb00a_600_400.jpg" />Bose is facing a lawsuit that claims the company collected and shared private user data, including listening habits. The company's Connect app is said to have shared private data with third-parties. Connect held on to data like your listening history without permission.
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Samsung Facing Supply Issues With Galaxy S8+ 6 GB Variant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-20/35373-54b5da35_600_400.jpg" />6 GB of RAM isn't default on Samsung's latest Galaxy S8 lineup, but at least the company launched a variant with more memory. At the moment, the Galaxy S8+ with 6 GB of RAM is only available in its home country of South Korea, where the company also announced that pre-orders of
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Andy Rubin's Essential Phone Appears In Michelin Ad
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-20/35372-8021b1c0_600_400.jpg" />Andy Rubin's Essential Android smartphone might have appeared in Michelin's latest advertisement. The phone that we can see for a moment at 0:07 seems to fit the description of Andy Rubin's upcoming Essential smartphone. Unfortunately, no other details were revealed.
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Samsung's 2nd Gen 10nm FinFET Process Technology Almost Ready For Production
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-20/35371-6e732e4a_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's first generation 10LPE (Low Power Early) process is about to be replaced by the improved second generation 10LPP (Low Power Plus) technology as the company announced that it has completed the qualification procedure for the new 10nm FinFET process technology.
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GoPro's 360-Degree Camera To Be Released By The End Of 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-20/35370-2ecce5f5_600_400.jpg" />Back at last year's CES 2016, GoPro teased a new consumer 360-degree camera called Fusion. Since then, we haven't heard much about it, until today. The company has now announced the GoPro Fusion, the latest member of GoPro's lineup for fully immersive virtual reality content
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23-04-17, 20:02
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Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S8 Has Limited Bixby Functionality

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35423-111f358a_600_400.jpg" />When Galaxy S8 was unveiled, Samsung did say that Bixby is far from its prime time and that they have a lot of work to do before making it work like it should. However, the personal digital assistant ships with the phone and offers several features, one of which is the Bixby
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Xiaomi Introduces 3-Axis Shooting Stabilizer For Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35422-6ebd5013_600_400.jpg" />Nowadays smartphones have very impressive camera performance and some people are even using them for some semi-professional shootings. For those purposes, Xiaomi unveiled 3-axis Shooting Stabilizer designed for smartphones under its Mi Ecosystem, which is also known as MIJIA.
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New iPhone 8 Renders Hint At Rear-Mounted Touch ID
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35421-4cab053a_600_400.jpg" />Many people are putting a lot of hope into Apple's upcoming anniversary iPhone 8, which is definitely one of the most anticipated smartphones this year. As we are approaching the official event, details about the smartphone are starting to come out.
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TCL's President Cistulli To Announce Something New About BlackBerry KEYone Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35420-f471cdb5_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry KEYone is the last BlackBerry handset designed in-house. The company signed licensing agreement with three firms, including TCL, to design, produce, market and sell BlackBerry-branded handsets, while BlackBerry would provide the software.
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Honor 9 Makes Another Appearance
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35419-f883ff2d_600_400.jpg" />After launching Honor 8 Pro, also known as the Honor V9 globally, Huawei's subsidiary is allegedly finishing the development of a phone called Honor 9. The phone has recently leaked online in a blue color, and now the same smartphone made second appearance in different color.
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Galaxy Note 5 Now Selling For $300 In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35418-8b640763_600_400.jpg" />Just as Galaxy Note 5 owners started receiving the Android 7.0 Nougat updates, the phablet has received a price cut and is selling for $299.99. The official price of the phone is $740, but you can find it selling for $400 and with this deal you save another $100.
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YouTube Fixes Restricted Mode's Filtering Of LGBT Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35417-58531337_600_400.jpg" />YouTube has addressed a problem with its Restricted Mode that was filtering out an unnecessary portion of LGBT content. The site was criticized recently for the filtering even though Restricted Mode is only utilized by a small portion of YouTube users.
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Waymo Accuses Uber Of Hiding Stolen LiDAR Tech
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35416-e52f5a57_600_400.jpg" />Uber may have hid a piece of LiDAR technology that was based on Alphabet trade secrets, according to a new claim from Alphabet's Waymo. As part of its ongoing lawsuit against Uber, Waymo says a LiDAR device was created using stolen information from Alphabet.
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Apple Could Be Working On Internet Satellites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-23/35415-fbd86267_600_400.jpg" />One of Apple's secret projects may be in the area of internet satellites. Bloomberg reports two executives from Alphabet who were working on space operations and satellite engineering have been hired by Apple. They are joining a new hardware team at the company.
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Nokia Unveils New Withings Steel HR Variant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35414-069b59a0_600_400.jpg" />On the official Facebook page, Nokia officially unveiled a special version of its Steel HR smartwatch. The company believes that the Special Edition Leather watch would make a great gift for Mother's Day. The new Steel HR watch is slightly more expensive, priced at €229.95 and
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Qualcomm Confirms Snapdragon 835-Powered Windows 10 PCs Are Coming In Q4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35413-4e929d7d_600_400.jpg" />Back at WinHEC event in December, Microsoft and Qualcomm have announced a partnership to bring Windows 10 to Qualcomm's mobile processors. Microsoft said that Windows 10 on ARM processors will be launched sometime in 2017 and now we have more details on the launch.
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Twitch Expands Monetization Tools To Non-Partners
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35412-b7e7dfcd_600_400.jpg" />Twitch is making it possible for far more people on the site to earn money from their streams. It announced this week the launch of an Affiliate program that'll be open to non-Partners. That program comes with some monetization options, albeit not the same benefits.
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Call Of Duty Confirmed To Return To WW2
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35411-273d85d9_600_400.jpg" />The next game in the Call of Duty series will officially be set in World War 2. Sledgehammer Games, which worked on Modern Warfare 3 and Advanced Warfare, is creating Call of Duty: WW2. The game was first rumored last month. No details are available.
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Valve Requiring Phone Verification For Dota 2 Ranked Play
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35410-a2fb59bb_600_400.jpg" />To minimize the impact of trolls in Dota 2, Valve will require people verify their phone number before playing ranked matches. This requirement will go into effect on May 4, at which point a valid phone number must be entered. This will make it harder to have multiple accounts.
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Google Received Over 90,000 Government Requests In 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35409-4fc9ebc6_600_400.jpg" />Governments submitted requests for personal data to Google on 90,492 occasions in 2016. That's up about 19% from the number of requests Google received during all of 2015. 45,549 of those came during the second half of the year. It complied in over 60% of cases.
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Watchdog Ruling Strengthens Canada's Net Neutrality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35408-357323c3_600_400.jpg" />Net neutrality regulations in Canada have been strengthened by a recent ruling against Videotron. The company was allowing subscribers to stream certain apps (Spotify and Apple Music, for example) without it counting against their data cap. This practice is called zero-rating.
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Google Play Music Becomes Default Music Service On Samsung Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35407-13b72086_600_400.jpg" />Samsung phones and tablets are now going to feature Google Play Music as their default music streaming app. Unlike in prior years, Samsung Music isn't present. Play Music comes with both a free streaming option and a premium ad-free option. This could help Play Music grow.
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Apple Live Photos Now Work Across Websites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35406-c4be6a0b_600_400.jpg" />All websites can now work with Apple's Live Photos, a feature that was added to the iPhone in 2015. With an official JavaScript API for the feature, websites can easily include content in the Live Photo format. Live Photos will be added like any other photo or video.
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Travis Gadget Can Translate In 80 Languages
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35405-6f64546d_600_400.jpg" />Travis is a new, slim gadget that could make travelling a bit easier. The device can translate up to 80 languages in real time when online and it supports up to 20 common languages when you aren't connected. All of the major languages are included in Travis.
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HTC U 11 Appears In New Teaser Video, Shows Some Edge Sense Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-22/35404-034572e2_600_400.jpg" />HTC is slowly getting ready to launch its true flagship smartphone. The HTC U 11, codenamed HTC Ocean, has leaked several times over the last few days, and today we have first video teaser that shows a few interesting features of its touch-sensitive frame.
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25-04-17, 20:10
NextPowerUP

Owners Of Galaxy S8 Plus Now Reporting Issues With Wireless Charging

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35472-fe03b5ea_600_400.jpg" />Like with every release of a new phone, it takes some time before users start reporting some issues with it. Samsung's latest flagship lineup is no different, and although there are no serious issues so far, we have heard about two annoying issues that are affecting the phones.
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Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update Now Rolling Out
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35471-1fd8cb07_600_400.jpg" />As promised, Microsoft's latest major update for its mobile operating system is now rolling out. The Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update will be rolled out gradually to devices across the world, and we already know that only a handful of devices will get the update.
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Google And Yi Technology Announce New VR Camera, Priced At $17,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35470-7d2714f7_600_400.jpg" />If you don't know what to purchase next and you have enough money, then take a look at the latest virtual reality camera by Google and Yi Technology. The two companies have now announced a new VR camera that combines 16 spherically aligned 4K action cameras with an extra
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DJI Announces Goggles That Can Control A Drone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35469-81e5e076_600_400.jpg" />The popular drone manufacturer DJI has now announced an interesting accessory for its drones. Called DJI Goggles, they give you a first-person, VR-like experience of your drone and yet the best thing about them is that you can even control the drone by moving your head.
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ZTE Introduces Affordable 6-inch Phablet Called Max XL
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35468-f2cd4824_600_400.jpg" />Three Sprint's carriers are now offering a new ZTE smartphone, the ZTE Max XL. After releasing the Blade Max 3 handset yesterday, the company has now announced the ZTE Max XL, a 6-inch phablet that is very affordable and yet offer very much for its price.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 And S8 Plus Pre-Orders Break Record In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35467-dfb294ae_600_400.jpg" />Samsung knew that the Galaxy S8 lineup would achieve high demand, but not many people thought that pre-orders for the smartphones would surpass its predecessors. According to an email sent by Tim Baxter, the President and COO of Samsung Electronics America
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Waymo Providing Free Autonomous Rides In Phoenix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35465-b36f2b73_600_400.jpg" />Like Uber, Alphabet's Waymo is now opening itself up to autonomous vehicle rides for the public in Phoenix, Arizona. All of the rides are free as part of the company's Early Rider program. You can get around the city's metro area with Waymo's minivans.
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GM To Test Thousands Of Autonomous Cars Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35464-66c4d1f5_600_400.jpg" />General Motors will be testing thousands of autonomous vehicles on public roads by 2018, reports Reuters. It'll work with Lyft to get the cars on the road and many of them could be picking up members of the public, much like Uber and Waymo. The vehicles are split with Lyft.
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NASA AR, VR Expert Hired By Apple
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35463-1961bb64_600_400.jpg" />Jeff Norris, an augmented and virtual reality expert from NASA, has been hired by Apple. Bloomberg reports Norris is joining Apple as a senior manager who'll be working on an AR team. That team is currently led by Mike Rockwell, former leader of Dolby Labs.
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Uber Sued Over 'Hell' Lyft Driver Tracking Program
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35462-5950bbf7_600_400.jpg" />A Lyft driver named Michael Gonzales has filed a lawsuit against Uber and is seeking class-action status. The lawsuit is in response to Uber's Hell program, which is said to have illegally tracked Lyft drivers in order to convince some drivers to work exclusively for Uber.
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Netflix Expands Into China Using iQiyi Licensing Deal
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35461-7968eec2_600_400.jpg" />Through a deal with Chinese video streaming service iQiyi, Netflix has managed to enter China. Netflix was originally planning to directly enter the market, but it decided in October 2016 to work on licensing deals instead. Baidu owns the iQiyi service.
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LG X Power 2 To Launch In Early June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35460-c8d9b4b3_600_400.jpg" />LG also officially unveiled its flagship smartphone and is now focusing on releasing more phone for other segments. One of the first phones that should be launched will be the X Power 2, the phone that was announced by the company back at the MWC 2017.
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NVIDIA Shield TV Gains 4K Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35459-ca776194_600_400.jpg" />4K resolution is slowly becoming a mainstream standard as more TVs and other devices support it out of the box. That wasn't the case with the NVIDIA Shield TV, but luckily the company has now released a software update that brings the 4K support to the devices.
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Canonical To Officially End Support For Ubuntu Phone In June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35458-ed5e916e_600_400.jpg" />Canonical has already confirmed that they are ending support for its Ubuntu Phone software or should we say the Unity desktop environment, and going back to GNOME starting in 2018. What we didn't know, until today, is when the support for the Ubuntu Phone will end.
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Sony XA1 Goes Up For Preorder, Costs $300
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35457-a832fad4_600_400.jpg" />The Sony XA1 midrange smartphone is now available for preorder and you can pick up the device for $300. It's currently up for preorder on Amazon and Best Buy, and it'll be available from other retailers beginning May 1. The device was introduced during MWC.
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Overwatch Probably Getting 3 New Maps This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35456-db6fee76_600_400.jpg" />Overwatch is likely going to receive at least three new maps during the course of 2017. Only two maps have been added to the game during the past 11 months. Director Jeff Kaplan confirmed in a forum thread that three standard maps are in development.
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Google Auto-Translating Local Reviews When You Travel
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35455-ce1e19fc_600_400.jpg" />To make it easier for people to find good businesses while traveling, Google is automatically translating reviews. If you happen to be in a country where you don't speak the local language, Google will change user-generated reviews to your main language.
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Verizon Fios Begins Offering Near Gigabit Speeds, Cuts Some Prices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-25/35454-e6e11e3d_600_400.jpg" />Verizon is starting to add near-gigabit speeds to its Fios internet service. The company announced "Fios Gigabit Connection" on Monday, revealing it'll offer 940 Mbps down and 880 Mbps up. It's coming to eight regions in the United States. It will only cost $70.
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Tesla Doubling Supercharger Network
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-24/35453-d33eb94c_600_400.jpg" />Tesla is going to double the size of its Supercharger network this year, bringing the network to over 10,000 chargers globally. Its Destination charging connectors, which are present in commercial locations, will also grow from 9,000 installations to 15,000 this year.
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Spotify Working On Music Hardware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-24/35452-bde90465_600_400.jpg" />Spotify is working on its own music hardware, according to a job listing on the company's website. That listing says Spotify is working on a "category defining product akin to Pebble Watch, Amazon Echo, and Snap Spectacles." The listing says the device is coming from Spotify.
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27-04-17, 20:13
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Facebook Trying To Turn Brain Activity Into Quickly Typed Text

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35534-8c5115b3_600_400.jpg" />One of the initiatives underway at Facebook's Building 8, a facility based around moonshots, is a brain-computer interface (BCI) system that'll quickly decode speech based on brain activity. The system could transfer thoughts into words on a computer or mobile device.
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Uber Will Offer UK Drivers Sick And Injury Pay
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35533-6000190e_600_400.jpg" />Uber will treat some drivers in the UK more like regular employees, offering them sick and injury pay. It's entering into a new partnership with the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed (IPSE). Uber is subsidizing membership costs for active drivers.
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LG Reports Increased Profits, Strong Home Appliance Sales
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35532-7ae40b0a_600_400.jpg" />LG's Q1 report is out, showing a significant rise in the company's operating profit. Its profit was the highest it's been in close to 8 years. Television and home appliance sales were a key source of revenue and profits for the company. Profit increased 82.4%.
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Samsung Reports Record-Breaking Q1 Performance Driven By Components
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35531-10438083_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's Q1 financial report includes an operating profit of $8.7 billion, which was driven by the company's components business rather than mobile sales. Its Q1 performance also included $44.7 billion in revenue. Q1 was the company's second best quarter.
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Hundreds Of Startups Request FCC Avoid Killing Net Neutrality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35530-ea107807_600_400.jpg" />FCC chairman Ajit Pai has outlined a plan to reverse net neutrality rules in the US, but the agency is going to face a lot of opposition. One piece of opposition comes from a group of over 800 tech industry members. They sent Pai a very critical response.
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Samsung's In-Traffic Reply Will Combat Distracted Driving
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35529-417a87ed_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has revealed a new app meant to reduce distracted driving. The "In-Traffic Reply" software can be turned on to help people respond to messages without taking their eyes off the road, even for a second. It is currently available only as a beta.
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Nintendo Expecting 13M Switch Sales By April 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35528-caff596c_600_400.jpg" />During the first year of its availability, Nintendo expects the Switch to sell nearly 13 million units. Nintendo sold 2.74 million units during the console's first month, going well beyond the 2 million it had anticipated. Now it expects to have another 10 million sales.
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Google Home Adds Millions Of Recipes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35527-745d0d24_600_400.jpg" />Google Home can now help you cook due to the addition of 5 million recipes. Users can ask Google Assistant to bring up a recipe and they can control the instructions while cooking. You can ask it to repeat steps or return to a specific instruction, for example.
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Google Begins Operations In Cuba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35526-dd61213b_600_400.jpg" />Google's partnership with Cuba's national telecom, ETECSA, was signed in December 2016 and now it's getting off the ground. Google has become the first foreign internet company to be available on the relatively isolated island. Google Global Cache has been turned on.
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Chinese, European Space Agencies Talk About Building Moon Base
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35525-266f7539_600_400.jpg" />Space agencies in China and Europe are speaking about building a moon base. Those discussions were confirmed by Pal Hvistendahl of the European Space Agency (ESA). The agencies are thinking through a "moon village" that'd contain humans and facilitate missions.
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eBooks Fall In UK As Physical Books Experience Rebound
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35524-ae89d923_600_400.jpg" />Consumer eBook sales have fallen in the UK, while physical book sales are experiencing a five-year high. During the last year, sales of consumer eBooks dropped by 17%, bringing them to £204 million. That's the lowest the eBook market has been since 2011.
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Leaked Images Reveal Tesla Model 3 Production Robots
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35523-a4a1a5d0_600_400.jpg" />Tesla has received a large shipment of production robots that'll play a major role in the assembly of its Model 3 electric vehicle. Leaked images from Tesla's Fremont factory revealed the hundreds of Kuku robots the company has recently received and is now installing.
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BlackBerry KeyOne Will Be Out Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35522-8c5b429a_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry's release plans for the KeyOne, a smartphone featuring a regular physical keyboard, have been revealed. It'll first take orders for the phone in its home market of Canada, although the device is being manufactured by TCL, a Chinese company.
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Google Might Be Working On New Headphones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35521-f222df6c_600_400.jpg" />Google has been slowly entering new markets in the last few years. The search giant has become very popular in the mobile segment with Pixel phones and Android operating system, and if the latest leak is legit, the company plans to launch a new on-ear headphones that connect via
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Samsung Confirms A New Flagship Phone Is Coming In The Second Half Of 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35520-ba25e844_600_400.jpg" />If you thought that high-end segment won't get a new Samsung device for at least a year, then we'll have to disappoint you. In its first quarter earnings report, the company has confirmed that another flagship smartphone is due in the second half of this year.
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Samsung Tizen Z4 Receives Wi-Fi Certification
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35519-8fc0f4a1_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is slowly improving its Tizen operating system and as it is maturing, the company is working on new devices powered by the system as well. The Samsung Z2 is about to be released in the United States, while a new Samsung Z4 handset has just received its Wi-Fi certification
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Sony Xperia XZ Premium With Snapdragon 835 SoC To Launch On June 1
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35518-970c95ac_600_400.jpg" />The world's first smartphone that packed the Qualcomm's flagship chipset was the Xperia XZ Premium, but as expected, the phone has yet to hit the shelves. According to latest information, you won't have to wait much longer as Sony is gearing up to launch it in Europe.
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AT&T Lost 200,000 Subscribers During First Quarter
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35517-7f6366a4_600_400.jpg" />AT&T has reported a loss of nearly 200,000 subscribers for the first quarter of the year. It also failed to meet its revenue estimates due to lower hardware sales and some competition from other carriers offering unlimited data plans. Those other carriers are to blame.
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iPhone 8 Schematic Includes Wireless Charging, Dual-Lens Camera
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35516-ebcf79ef_600_400.jpg" />A supposed schematic for the iPhone 8 suggests the phone is going to come with a dual-lens camera and wireless charging, two features that have shown up in other reports. The schematic was shared by OnLeaks and Benjamin Geskin. It wasn't confirmed to be legitimate.
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Consumer Reports Doesn't Give Tesla Model S Top Rating
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-27/35515-8a4592f1_600_400.jpg" />Tesla's Model S was at one time Consumer Reports' best-reviewed car, but things have changed recently. The latest ratings from Consumer Reports show the Model S and Model X are lower than before. In the Model S' case, the fall from 87 to 85 knocks it out of the top spot.
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29-04-17, 20:15
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Sony Expected To Launch A New Console In 2018

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35590-1102a600_600_400.jpg" />After years of being behind Sony, Microsoft is finally looking like it could beat Sony with its new gaming console. The new Xbox Project Scorpio really looks impressive on the paper and will definitely be stronger than the recently announced PlayStation 4 Pro.
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Acer Unveils New Mid-Range Gaming Notebook Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35589-1c1d6a7c_600_400.jpg" />At the next@acer press conference in New York City, Acer unveiled a lot of new products, among which is the new gaming notebook lineup called Helios 300. With the new lineup, the company aims to bring the price/performance-balanced notebook to the market.
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Acer Triton 700 Features Unreleased NVIDIA GPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35588-19272b78_600_400.jpg" />Acer's latest high-end laptop was unveiled two days ago and from what we could see, it will definitely be the one to beat. The Triton 700 features the latest high-end hardware, including Intel Core i7 processor and NVIDIA GeForce 10-series graphics card.
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Take A Look At Galaxy S8 With Clear Back Panel
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35587-a8034f99_600_400.jpg" />Smartphone companies are always trying that little of something that would put their products ahead of competition. Samsung's latest Galaxy S lineup features very attractive design with impressive Infinity Display, but there is always room for improvement.
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Google, Facebook Affected By Large Phishing Scam
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35586-55197f71_600_400.jpg" />A Lithuanian man was able to get $100 million from Google and Facebook through a phishing scam, reports Fortune. Over the course of two years, Evaldas Rimasauskas, pretended to be Quanta Computer, which Facebook and Google are clients of. He used fake invoices and contacts.
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Nintendo Discontinued NES Classic Because It Lacks 'Unlimited Resources'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35585-63ac71aa_600_400.jpg" />The NES Classic was discontinued only a matter of months after launching because Nintendo doesn't have "unlimited resources." Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime gave that explanation during an interview with Time. The system had been very popular.
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Facebook Will Let Creators Profit When Their Videos Are Stolen
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35584-b0bc7009_600_400.jpg" />Like on YouTube, Facebook is going to let video creators make money when their videos are stolen. If someone re-posts content without the creator's permission, the original creator can receive all of the revenue from the content. Facebook has updated its Rights Manager.
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Uber Makes Account Deletions Easier
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35583-2dda1aa3_600_400.jpg" />An update to Uber's Privacy Settings will, among other things, make it easier for people to delete their account. The changes were announced this week and will be rolling out during the coming weeks. Users are gaining more control over things like location data and notifications.
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Apple Ends Royalty Payments To Qualcomm
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35582-4cca96f7_600_400.jpg" />In the midst of a legal fight over royalty payments between Apple and Qualcomm, the former has stopped paying the latter. Qualcomm says its revenue will be lower now that Apple is halting any disputed licensing fees. Payments could be lower when they resume.
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Google Wifi Arrives In Canada
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35581-26a6ff2c_600_400.jpg" />Google's home WiFi system, simply called Google Wifi, is now available in Canada. It has already arrived in the US and UK markets, and now people can get a single unit for $179 CAD or a triple pack for $439 CAD. Google Wifi uses a mesh router setup to improve coverage.
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New Gigabyte Aero 15 Laptop Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35580-77d951d0_600_400.jpg" />High-end products are not the main income of money for most companies, but the entry-level and mid-range products. Regarding the notebooks, people are mostly searching for powerful, yet affordable models and Gigabyte's latest lightweight Aero is such lineup.
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Amazon's Alexa Now Sounds More Human
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35579-2e215c58_600_400.jpg" />Amazon has just announced that its intelligent personal assistant Alexa supports new Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) that will make it sound more human. The addition of a new set of speaking skills allows Alexa to control the tone, timing, and emotion of its voice.
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Galaxy S8+ Variant With 6 GB Of RAM Is Compatible With AT&T And T-Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35578-27989d4a_600_400.jpg" />For now, Samsung has no plans on selling the top Galaxy S8+ variant with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of native storage in other countries but South Korea and China, despite seeing heavy demand. If you are really interested in the top model and was wondering if it would work in the US
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LeEco Le Max 3 Leak In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35577-b7af86ba_600_400.jpg" />Chinese smartphone company LeEco had a pretty rough start. The company started well, but then financial issues stopped its expansion into new markets. The good thing is that the company is strong enough to overcome that and is now working on new phones.
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Xiaomi Mi 6 Sells Out In Seconds, Next Flash Sale Scheduled For May 5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35576-f4f46811_600_400.jpg" />While we are still trying to learn whether Xiaomi scrapped the Mi 6 Plus or not, the company's flagship Mi 6 handset just went on sale. With more than 1.2 million people registering on JD.com, it was safe to assume that the phone will be sold in just seconds.
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BLU R1 Plus With 5.5-inch Display And 4,000 mAh Battery Now Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35575-ffb2a563_600_400.jpg" />The well-known smartphone manufacturer BLU has just announced a new smartphone that complements its R1 handset. The new BLU R1 Plus is already available from Amazon and other retailers for $159.99, but during a limited time, it will be available for $109.99.
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LG G6 Mini With A 5.4-inch Display To Launch Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35574-00b965fe_600_400.jpg" />There are people that are not into large smartphones, but they still want high-end specifications. Newer smartphones pack larger displays into almost the same chassis thanks to smaller display bezels, but for some people they are is still too big. Good thing is that LG
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Google Maps Might Get Ads In Near Future
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35573-6cf026b0_600_400.jpg" />We are living in a time where every single company is trying to find new ways on how to earn money. If you thought that Google is not interested in earning even more money, then you would be wrong. The search giant will reportedly monetize its navigation app in near future.
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Fitbit Says External Force Forced Flex 2 To Catch On Fire
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35572-831898bd_600_400.jpg" />Just a day after we heard about the issues with the Flex 2, which melted and burned into an arm of a woman that was reading a book, Fitbit issued official statement regarding the tracker. The company concluded investigation, saying the fitness tracker did not malfunction.
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HTC Vive To Get Eye Tracking Peripheral Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-29/35571-90c6e886_600_400.jpg" />HTC Vive has been out for some time now and third-party developers are slowly releasing new peripherals for the VR headset. Next month, a Chinese startup known as 7invensun will release a new eye tracking module for the HTC Vive headset that will cost about $220.
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01-05-17, 20:20
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Twitter Launching 24/7 News Streaming With Bloomberg

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35620-2f854a0e_600_400.jpg" />Twitter is partnering with Bloomberg to create a 24/7 news streaming service. It'll build upon Twitter's existing interest in livestreams, which led to 800 hours of live premium video being viewed by 45 million people during Q1 2017. The service should arrive in the fall.
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Bixby Rollout Begins For Galaxy S8 In South Korea
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35619-d20fc4e4_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus owners in South Korea are beginning to receive Samsung's new Bixby digital assistant. It's the first market to have a roll out of Bixby. Consumers were notified about its availability at 1 p.m. KST on Monday. More markets could get it soon.
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Huawei P10, P10 Plus Reaching Australia This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35618-3ccd7ada_600_400.jpg" />The P10 and P10 Plus from Huawei are going to become available in Australia on May 25. Huawei, a Chinese company, has already brought its Mate 9 tablet to the market and now it has confirmed the upcoming availability of two flagship phones. Both have a Kirin 960 processor.
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Facebook May Have Targeted 'Depressed' And 'Insecure' Young People
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35617-08d9ea55_600_400.jpg" />Young adults and teenagers fitting the profile of "depressed" and "insecure" could be targeted by Facebook's system, reports The Australian. Those targeting options were revealed by a 23-page leaked document, triggering an investigation by the company.
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Apple Extends Some First-Gen Apple Watch Warranties By A Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35616-8c54c3b1_600_400.jpg" />Apple has added an extra year of coverage to the warranty for some first-generation Apple Watch units. The extension was revealed in a note to authorized service providers. With the extension, the warranty is lasting for three years after the purchase date.
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AT&T Will Throttle Grandfathered Unlimited Data Tablet Plans
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35615-bfc3b1fa_600_400.jpg" />Grandfathered unlimited data plans for tablets are going to be throttled on AT&T's network. The carrier has contacted grandfathered customers to let them know their plans will sometimes be throttled upon reaching 22 GB of data usage in a given month.
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Oculus Won't Be At E3 This Year, First Time Since 2014
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-01/35614-c3201f81_600_400.jpg" />For the first time since 2014, Oculus VR isn't going to appear at E3. The company confirmed it's going to skip the event in a statement to Venturebeat. It has had a booth at E3 during each annual event for the past three years. Oculus took up more space each year.
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Autonomous Teslas Will Be Able To Go From LA To NYC This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35613-cd8a52d9_600_400.jpg" />Self-driving Tesla vehicles will be able to make the journey from Los Angeles to New York City before the end of 2017, says CEO Elon Musk. He mentioned the cross-country tip during a TED talk this past week. The same talk featured a teaser image for Tesla's electric semi.
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Average Cable Bill To Reach $140 By 2020
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35612-103ccb98_600_400.jpg" />Cable bills in the United States continue to increase in price and they're increasing at a rate well beyond that of inflation. An analysis from CutCableToday indicates that if the increase continues at the same rate, cable bills will be $140.83 by 2020.
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Windows Phone Revenue Fell To $5M Last Quarter, Was At $1.4 Billion In 2015
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35611-f6d80f39_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft reported $1.397 billion in revenue from its mobile phone business in Q3 FY2015, a figure that has declined significantly in the past couple years. According to its report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2017, Microsoft only made $5 million.
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Amazon Ending Free Android App Program
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35610-b617839b_600_400.jpg" />Amazon's Underground program, which has given people free Android apps and in-app purchases since 2015, is coming to a close. The company says it's beginning to shut down the service and it will fully end support for Underground in 2019. The app is currently still available.
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Tesla, Apple Request Changes To California's Autonomous Vehicle Regulations
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35609-db9114f1_600_400.jpg" />Tesla and Apple have reached out to California regulators to request some changes to the state's autonomous vehicle regulations. Those requests come as the DMV is considering some updates. Both companies are asking California to allow for testing of larger vehicles.
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Huawei Admits It Has Been Using Less Efficient Memory Chips In Its Flagship Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35608-4b62c725_600_400.jpg" />Earlier this month, we reported that Huawei might have been using different memory chips for its flagship smartphone. This was confirmed by the company's mobile chief, who said that Huawei used a mix of less efficient eMMC flash memory cards and high-performance Universal Flash
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New Entry-Level NVIDIA GPU For Notebooks Coming Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35607-c0687eff_600_400.jpg" />NVIDIA's latest Pascal GPUs have a clear advantage over AMD, especially in the notebook market. Their graphics card offer better performance and yet consume less power. The company updated every segment with Pascal GPUs, except the entry-level, which will be updated soon.
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Amazon Echo With Screen May Arrive Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35606-5b6d170b_600_400.jpg" />Amazon is going to reveal a new Echo product with a built-in screen within the coming weeks, claims CNET. The device would utilize the Alexa digital assistant and its display to help people find and order products. Though you can already use Alexa on the existing Echo for orders.
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Elon Musk Teases Tesla's Semi
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35605-82899143_600_400.jpg" />Tesla CEO Elon Musk has released a teaser image for the Tesla semi, an upcoming electric vehicle that was first discussed by the company in 2016. He showed the picture, which only gives us an outline of the truck, during a recent TED talk on April 28.
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Turkey Blocking Wikipedia Because It Didn't Remove Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35604-8661a3af_600_400.jpg" />Wikipedia, one of the most popular sources of info on the web, is now being blocked by Turkish authorities. They claim the site was running a "smear campaign" against the government. Wikipedia didn't remove allegations that the government works with militant groups.
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Merriam-Webster's "Sheeple" Definition Uses Apple Fans As Example
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35603-438b6385_600_400.jpg" />The official definition of "sheeple" in Merriam-Webster's dictionary takes a shot at Apple. Two examples of the word are given on the dictionary's site, one of which uses Apple fans as an example. Merriam-Webster just made the term an actual word this past week.
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LG Watch Style Reaches Canada
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35602-60912325_600_400.jpg" />LG's latest flagship smartwatch powered by Android Wear 2.0 platform is now available in Canada. The smartwatch can be purchased from the Canadian Google Store, where it is priced at CAD 319 or around $230 at the current exchange rates for the silver and titanium models
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ASUS ZenPad 10 Gets A New Software Update, Now Has Bundled Notification Switch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/04-30/35601-5fc6420d_600_400.jpg" />ASUS has just announced that a new software update is rolling out to ASUS ZenPad 10 (Z300M) tablet. The update arrives as version 5.3.6, and besides the latest Google security patch, it also packs a few new features such as bundled notifications switch, Game Genie and some bug
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03-05-17, 20:30
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Apple Pay Volume Rises 450% In A Year

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35679-87f3736e_600_400.jpg" />Apple Pay's transaction volume increased by 450% in the past quarter when compared to Q2 2016. CEO Tim Cook revealed the payment system's growth during a conference call on Tuesday. Much of its growth is coming from Apple Pay's expansion into new markets.
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Nintendo Expects Switch Sales To Reach 'Relative Parity' With Wii
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35678-0663ff06_600_400.jpg" />The Nintendo Switch is doing pretty well and it debuted on the market with more sales than had been expected. Based on its initial performance, president Tatsumi Kimishima says the company expects the console to reach "relative parity" with the Wii, which had over 100m sales.
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Google Expanding Project Sunroof Beyond US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35677-dd9f0bd6_600_400.jpg" />Google is bringing Project Sunroof beyond the US. The tool, which helps people find out how viable solar panels are for their home, is launching in Germany. It was first introduced as a US-only tool in 2015. In March, it reached all 50 states in the country.
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India Gets UberEats
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35676-53ddca04_600_400.jpg" />UberEats has launched in its fourth Asian market, India. The food delivery service is now available in Mumbai and it'll soon roll out to five other cities in the country. UberEats is also live in Singapore, Tokyo, and Bangkok. Only some of Mumbai is covered.
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NSA Collected 151M American Phone Records Despite Law Change
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35675-5c58b715_600_400.jpg" />Despite Congress implementing restrictions on the NSA's bulk collection of phone records, the agency still collected over 151 million records of American phone calls in 2016. The FISA court system only authorized the NSA to spy on 42 terrorism suspects.
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ASUS ZenFone Zoom 3 To Launch Under Different Name In Select Markets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35674-9ac703c2_600_400.jpg" />ASUS's latest Zenfone Zoom 3 handset is available was launched earlier this year and has yet to reach all markets. However, according to latest leaks, the smartphone won't launch under the same name in select markets. Instead, ASUS plans to launch as ZenFone Zoom S.
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Sony Preparing Android TV Nougat Update For Its TVs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35673-fb82c83c_600_400.jpg" />Sony's supported Android TVs are about to get Nougat update if the leaked information is legit. According to a report, Sony is informing some Android TV owners about the update, which should start rolling out at some point after May, with no specific date mentioned.
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Owners Of Surface Laptop Can Upgrade To Windows 10 Pro For Free
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35672-81b77c4a_600_400.jpg" />To promote its new Windows 10 S operating system, Microsoft unveiled a new notebook called Surface Laptop. Just by looking at it, many have wondered if it is possible to install Windows 10 Pro on the notebook. Not only it is possible, but it is also free.
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Razer Shuts Down Nextbit's Community Site
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35671-7e287833_600_400.jpg" />Back in January, Razer announced that it has acquired Nextbit, a startup known for its cloud-centric Robin smartphone. The terms of the deal were not disclosed, but CEO Tom Moss said that all 30 employees were joining Razer to work on future mobile products as part of a new unit
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Google Home Receives A Small Price Cut
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35670-e2e8cafa_600_400.jpg" />Ahead of the Mother's Day, Google has just announced that its voice-activated speaker Home has received a price cut in the United States. The Assistant-powered device is priced at $129, but for a limited time, it will be available for $114, which is down $15 from its usual price.
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OnePlus 5 Confirmed By The Company's CEO
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35669-5e04a3bb_600_400.jpg" />It is not a secret that OnePlus is working on its new flagship smartphone and we have already seen several teasers by the company. Now, the company has posted another teaser of the phone, saying it is working without a break, "just to make a big surprise."
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Galaxy Note 8 Won't Be The First Samsung Phone With Dual Rear Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35668-2cc3069d_600_400.jpg" />Before Samsung announced Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+, many have assumed that the new flagship smartphone might pack a dual rear camera setup. That never happened, but we have heard a lot of things about the upcoming Galaxy Note 8, and one of them is the dual rear cameras.
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Minecraft's Education Edition Gets Tool To Learn Coding
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35667-b22636a9_600_400.jpg" />A tool for learning coding has been added to Minecraft: Education Edition. The feature, known as Code Builder, has launched today in beta. It'll typically appear inside the game as a robot and users can interact with it to learn simple coding skills.
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Apple Reports Lower iPhone Sales, Higher Revenue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35666-eb0df40b_600_400.jpg" />Apple's quarterly earnings report for Q2 reveals the company had fewer iPhone sales, but it earned a little more from its smartphone division. Sales dropped 1% year-over-year, bringing them to 50.8 million units, below the analyst anticipated 51.4 million.
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eSports Contributes To Higher Gaming PC Sales In NA
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-03/35665-841c60ab_600_400.jpg" />The PC market in general hasn't been experiencing growth, but the gaming PC division is doing pretty well. According to Kevin Jones, VP of Micro Center, their gaming PC sales increased 25-30% in 2016. Data from Gartner is supporting that shift in the market.
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Facebook Denies Gender Bias In Engineering Department
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-02/35664-d2af688b_600_400.jpg" />A report from The Wall Street Journal claims Facebook may have a gender bias issue within its engineering department, but the social network has quickly denied the claim. Facebook says the allegations are "incomplete and inaccurate." The analysis used an incomplete data set.
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YouTube Makes Significant Redesign Available
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-02/35663-834d1601_600_400.jpg" />YouTube has formally opened up access to its updated look, which has a video-centric material design appearance. The new appearance also has an official dark mode, which is bound to please a large percentage of users. Eventually the design will go out to everyone.
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Google AdSense Allowing Above The Fold Mobile Ads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-02/35662-08b64c31_600_400.jpg" />Google's ban on above-the-fold mobile advertisements is no longer in place. It has added an option for 300x250 ads to Adsense. Those ads will be visible without scrolling down the page, but Google says they're still "user-friendly." There had been a ban in place.
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Owners Now Reporting Display Burn Ins
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-02/35661-da20a349_600_400.jpg" />There isn't a smartphone without issues and most of these issues are fixed two, three months after the announcement. Something like that is now happening with Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ models, as users are reporting more and more issues, with the latest being display burn ins.
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Users of Windows 10 S Will Be Able To Upgrade To Windows 10 Pro
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-02/35660-2fc93c35_600_400.jpg" />After months of rumours, Microsoft has finally unveiled a modified version of Windows 10 operating system that is aimed at the education market. Previously known as Windows 10 Cloud, the new operating powers cheap notebooks starting at $189 and that competes with Chromebooks.
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05-05-17, 20:30
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Overwatch Has Surpassed $1 Billion In Revenue

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35738-c6e634a0_600_400.jpg" />Overwatch has already made Activision Blizzard over $1 billion in revenue, according to its Q1 2017 earnings report, making it the publisher's fastest-growing franchise. The title has 30 million registered players and most of those are playing at least monthly.
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Oculus No Longer Making In-House VR Films
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35737-a9976599_600_400.jpg" />Oculus is no longer focusing on internal content production to the same degree. Facebook has decided to shut down the company's Story Studio, meaning Oculus is exiting the virtual reality film production business. It'll focus on supporting external production endeavors.
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Apple Becomes The Top Wearable Maker
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35736-d67155b5_600_400.jpg" />As of Q1 2017, Apple is the top wearable company in the world. Strategy Analytics reports the first quarter of the year saw around 3.5 million Apple Watch shipments, enabling the company to surpass Fitbit's 2.9 million shipments. That gives it a 15.9% market share.
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US Could Require Social Media Info From Some Visa Applicants
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35735-33b06881_600_400.jpg" />Certain Visa applicants could be forced to hand over their social media handles from the past five years before they'll be granted a Visa. A proposal from the State Department includes that requirement. The extra requirement would only be in place for around 0.5% of applicants.
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Microsoft Bringing Bots To Bing Searches
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35734-89f0ed37_600_400.jpg" />Bots are being added to the Bing search engine to make the results more useful. Details haven't been released by Microsoft, but a session at its Build conference (May 10 - 12) is titled "Chatbots on Bing.com." Developers will learn about using chatbots during the session.
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Uber Faces Criminal Investigation For Regulator-Evading Software
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35733-366e1303_600_400.jpg" />A piece of software used by Uber to evade regulators in areas where it wasn't welcome has landed the company in hot water with the Justice Department. Uber is facing a criminal probe due to its "Greyball" tool, which helped it hide cars from regulators.
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Amazon Adjusts eBook Deals After EU Investigation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35732-b360556f_600_400.jpg" />An investigation by the EU has pushed Amazon to change its deals with eBook publishers. Under newly created terms, Amazon is no longer forcing publishers to offer the best price on the Kindle store. The company had been preventing publishers from offering cheaper prices.
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Snapchat Adding On-Demand TV Shows
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35731-9b0a0ee1_600_400.jpg" />On-demand TV shows are going to fill up Snapchat in the near future. According to a Wall Street Journal report, Snapchat has signed content deals with NBCUniversal, ESPN, ABC, Turner, NFL, and others. They'll be offering 3-5 minute short episodes in Snapchat Stories.
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Remastered Zombie Maps Are Headed To Black Ops 3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35730-0103380c_600_400.jpg" />A DLC pack for Black Ops 3 called "Zombies Chronicles" has been confirmed by Treyarch. It's going to include remastered versions of earlier Zombie maps. Eight maps from World at War, Black Ops, and Black Ops 2 will be available. It'll arrive this month.
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Roku Gets Twitter's TV Video App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35729-1564c0bc_600_400.jpg" />Twitter's television livestreams are now accessible on Roku devices. A new app for the platform, called Twitter for Roku, lets you stream live content like news, sports, and big events. Twitter's selection of streams is continuing to increase. It recently announced new deals.
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Report Finds American Car Ownership Could Drop 80% In 15 Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35728-0d4d3abe_600_400.jpg" />Once autonomous vehicles are widespread and integrated into the transportation system in a public transportation-like manner, most Americans may not have their own vehicle. A report has found private car ownership in the United States is on track to decline 80% by 2030.
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FBI Director Testifies Agency Can't Access 50% Of Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35727-46a5faf5_600_400.jpg" />The security on consumer-grade devices has reached a level at which 50% of mobile devices can't be accessed, according to FBI director James Comey. During a Senate oversight committee meeting, Comey testified the agency has been unsuccessful in around half of cases.
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Twitter 'Moments' Will Include Ads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35726-254dda03_600_400.jpg" />Twitter's Moments section is going to become another source of revenue for the social network. Ads in the form of "full-screen vertical videos" will make an appearance in that section of the app. Company representatives discussed the ad format during an event in Dubai.
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Apple CEO Claims Apple Watch Helped Him Lose 30 Lbs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35725-8aea9c4b_600_400.jpg" />With the help of the Apple Watch's health features, Apple CEO Tim Cook managed to lose 30 pounds, according to a CNBC interview. Cook says the smartwatch can help with staying fit because it provides an extra source of motivation. He's heard similar stories from others.
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Most US Households Now Just Use Wireless Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35724-52502294_600_400.jpg" />Wireless phones have become more common in US households than landlines. A report from the US Department of Health and Human Services finds that for the first time in history, the majority of households only have cell phones. The wireless-only rate is now 50.8%.
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Google Street View Will Collect Business Data To Improve Maps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35723-17c93dc9_600_400.jpg" />Google's Street View system is now going to be used to collect street names, numbers, and other business-related info. Street View cars have been capturing vast swaths of the world for years, but extracting business and street info hasn't been an easy task.
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Gmail For Android Gets Phishing Protection
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35722-b2961e5d_600_400.jpg" />In the wake of a large phishing scam affecting Google Docs and Gmail users, Google is introducing a new security feature in Gmail for Android. The feature will warn users about potential phishing emails. When you click on a link in one of those emails, a warning will appear.
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Facebook To Improve Indian Internet Connectivity With 20,000 Hotspots
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35721-5728ac5a_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is going to use a large number of WiFi hotspots to improve connectivity across India. A new internet.org project called Express Wi-Fi will help set up around 20,000 hotspots over the coming months. Those will help a lot of people get online.
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Honor 9 Renders Leak Online, Another Phone Without 3.5mm Headphone Jack
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35720-fa3a7b57_600_400.jpg" />Apple was one of the first companies that ditched the 3.5mm headphone jack on its flagship smartphones, and many other companies, including Xiaomi and HTC, followed the trend. Today, a set of Honor 9 renders leaked online from all angles, revealing the absence of 3.5mm port.
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iPhone Graphics Chips Supplier_Launches Formal Dispute Against Apple
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-05/35719-70f9185d_600_400.jpg" />As Apple started working on its own graphics solution, its GPU chip manufacturer Imagination Technologies opens dispute process with the Cupertino company related to intellectual property, after the two companies failed to reach agreement.The company believes that Apple can't
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07-05-17, 20:43
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Gionee Handset With Dual Front And Rear Cameras Certified By TENAA

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35775-674a142b_600_400.jpg" />Smartphones with dual rear cameras are slowly becoming a trend and more companies are working on such devices. Gionee is getting ready to launch a successor to last year's Gionee S9 and according to leaked information, there will be at least two variants.
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Unknown ASUS Handset With Dual Rear Cameras Appears On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35774-390d1d79_600_400.jpg" />The Taiwanese tech giant ASUS appears to be working on a new smartphone that has now been benchmarked on the GFXBench. The handset has model number ASUS X00ID, but the model number and GFXBench listing don't really reveal the smartphone's real name.
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Spotify Rolls Out 'Codes' For Easy Sharing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35773-564f1eb0_600_400.jpg" />A feature that'll make sharing and discovering music easier on Spotify has been introduced. Its new "Spotify Codes" feature generates unique codes for any piece of content on the platform. You can scan a code using the camera function found in Spotify's search bar.
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Windows' Snake Malware Expands To MacOS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35772-6fbf430b_600_400.jpg" />A piece of malware known as Snake that's existed on Windows for years is now showing up on MacOS. The malware involves a fake Adobe Flash Player installer that can get around MacOS' Gatekeeper feature. When present, it can add a backdoor to the OS' file system.
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YouTube, Warner Extend Music Streaming Deal
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35771-ccfcbdc9_600_400.jpg" />Warner has extended its music licensing agreement with YouTube despite its discontent with the way piracy is handled by the platform. This extended licensing deal ensures copyright holders get paid for legal streams. Warner released a statement showing it's not entirely pleased.
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HoloLens Inventor Thinks Phones Are Already Dead
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35770-f546fd7b_600_400.jpg" />Alan Kipman, inventor of Microsoft's HoloLens augmented reality device, believes the smartphone format is already dead. The future, Kipman told Bloomberg, will involve devices that can offer "mixed reality," such as the HoloLens. Microsoft's CEO appears to share that viewpoint.
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Google Drive Contains Over 2 Trillion Files
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35769-ef1136a5_600_400.jpg" />Google's cloud storage service, Google Drive, passed 2 trillion files in April 2017. That stat was revealed by Prabhakar Raghavan, Google's VP for G Suite, during the company's Cloud Next event in London. The service also has more than 800 million users.
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Facebook Could Add Original Shows In June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35768-dec28555_600_400.jpg" />We're only a month away from Facebook introducing some original shows, reports Business Insider. The social network is planning to launch a set of "TV-like shows" sometime in June. Around two dozen shows are already close to launching and more will eventually arrive.
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Spotify Claims Apple Is Abusing Its Market Position
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35767-60deef4a_600_400.jpg" />Spotify has filed a letter in Brussels claiming Apple is operating in an anticompetitive way by abusing its dominant market position. The letter was also signed by Deezer and Rocket Internet. It also takes aim at Google since both companies have allegedly become "gatekeepers."
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Samsung Also Uses Different Storage Chips In Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8+
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35766-9b729596_600_400.jpg" />Just days after Huawei has been accused of using different RAM and storage chips in its flagship P10 and P10 Plus smartphone, which greatly affect the performance, it appears that another top-tier company has been doing the same thing with its flagship lineup.
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Apple Watch Gets New Bands From Coach
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35765-af286fcc_600_400.jpg" />According to Strategy Analytics reports, Apple has surpassed Fitbit in wearable shipments. The company shipped around 3.5 million Apple Watch, while Fitbit had only 2.9 million shipments. Apple Watch has been very popular since the release and the device is now getting more band
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Lenovo IdeaPad 720S Leaks Online, Features Slim Bezels
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35764-7e841c15_600_400.jpg" />As smartphones started getting displays with smaller bezels, notebook manufacturers started to follow the same trend. Lenovo's latest 14-inch model, the IdeaPad 720S, is not yet official, but the laptop has now leaked online, revealing its final design.
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Intel's Next-Gen ULV Quad-Core CPU Spotted On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35763-27f20f0e_600_400.jpg" />Intel has recently launched its quad-core ultra-low voltage processors for notebooks that are based on Kaby Lake architecture, but if you are not in a hurry to buy a new laptop, then you should wait for the successor to Kaby Lake that isn't far away.
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Scratch Test Shows HTC U Ultra Is Extremely Scratch Resistant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35762-50b7b1ce_600_400.jpg" />Many flagship smartphones come with Corning's Gorilla Glass protection, which has proved over the last few years. As the company is developing its next-generation glass, some companies have decided to experiment with some other materials, like HTC with sapphire.
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Samsung Might Release Refurbished Galaxy Note 7R With Exynos 8895
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35761-b67edc16_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is gearing up to launch a refurbished version of the Galaxy Note 7. The phablet has recently received certification from the FCC and was spotted on Geekbench and GFXBench, which showed the same specifications as the original model. However, it appears that a second
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HTC U 11 Design Revealed In Render Video
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35760-a0d09d2c_600_400.jpg" />HTC's upcoming flagship smartphone fist leaked back in April, when we got our first good look at the HTC U 11. As the company's scheduled press event is approaching, more details about the phone are leaking and we now have a chance to see the phone from all angles.
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HMD Global Starts Shipping Nokia 3310
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-07/35759-c8530bf9_600_400.jpg" />The company behind Nokia's return to smartphone market has just announced that the modern version of the iconic Nokia 3310 phone is now shipping. The phone has been available for pre-order in a number of countries, but the company has not announced the region or country where
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Opera Max 3.0 Now Released, Features New Design
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-06/35758-1f506065_600_400.jpg" />The Android powerful data management and data savings tool has just received an update. The new 3.0 version brings an all-new design "optimized for easier use of the powerful data savings and data management tools inside Opera Max." Aside from updated design,
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active Spotted On User Agent String
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-06/35757-2a736014_600_400.jpg" />Current flagship smartphones all look great, but we have to admit they aren't very resistant to drops and scratches. For those that are looking for flagship smartphone that still looks decent, but is more durable, Samsung Galaxy Active lineup could be for them.
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Snapdragon 845 Listed By Qualcomm, TSMC Starts Trial Production
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-06/35756-4a01c59d_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm might be having some small production issues with Snapdragon 835, which is more because of Samsung's and TSMC's 10nm production node immaturity, but other than that it pretty much dominates the high-end market. That doesn't mean the company can relax now.
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09-05-17, 20:53
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Steam Now Explains Game Recommendations

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35821-d993e6c9_600_400.jpg" />Instead of just giving people a list of recommended games, Valve's Steam will now tell users why they believe a game is suitable. With a change that'll make Steam's recommendation algorithm more open, users will see a list of reasons why a game is being suggested.
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Microsoft Quickly Fixes 'Crazy Bad' Windows Exploit
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35820-e23be190_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has issued a special patch to address a "crazy bad" Windows Defender exploit first reported by Google's Project Zero over the weekend. Tavis Ormandy and Natalie Silvanovich, two Project Zero researchers, reported the security hole on Twitter.
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New York Sues Time Warner Cable Over Low Speeds, Especially For Netflix & League Of Legends
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35819-7e5ea314_600_400.jpg" />Time Warner Cable (TWC) is facing a lawsuit from New York attorney general Eric T. Schneiderman over unacceptably low performance. According to Schneiderman, Time Warner Cable intentionally provided consumers with service that was slower than advertised.
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OnePlus 5 Leaked Sketches Reveal Dual Front And Rear Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35818-92e63279_600_400.jpg" />From the first rumour, we knew that OnePlus' next-generation flagship smartphone would pack dual rear cameras. However, according to hand-drawn sketches of the OnePlus 5, the smartphone will actually have both front and rear dual cameras, bringing the camera performance to
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China's Top Payment Service, Alipay, Reaching US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35817-453bbbdb_600_400.jpg" />The biggest mobile payment service in China, Alipay, is coming to the United States. Alipay already has 450 million users around the world, with nearly all of those coming from Asia, particularly China. It's entering the US through a partnership with First Data.
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Amazon Prime Adding Live Concerts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35816-883f3c54_600_400.jpg" />Amazon's Prime subscription now comes with a new perk: exclusive live concerts. It's also selling tickets to the events exclusively to Prime subscribers, while everyone else in the program can watch the events for free. The first events are being held in London.
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Samsung Starts Shipping Gear 360 (2017), Free 128 GB Card Included
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35815-b1d20f30_600_400.jpg" />The official UK launch for Samsung's latest 360-degree and VR camera is set for May 12, but some customers will get it ahead of the launch. The Gear 360 (2017) is already shipping to customers in the United Kingdom who previously pre-ordered the device.
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Amazon Echo Show Will Go On Sale On June 28 With A Price Tag Of $229
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35814-4263d323_600_400.jpg" />Earlier today, The Wall Street Journal reported that Amazon's new Alexa-powered device is close to being official. Now, another report has more details about the new Echo model. Apparently the new device will be called "Echo Show" and will be priced at $229.
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Qualcomm Unveils New Mid-Range Snapdragon Chipsets For Mobile Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35813-798e4088_600_400.jpg" />As promised, Qualcomm has officially took off the wraps from its next-generation mid-range chipsets for mobile devices. Although we expected to see three new chips, the company announced only two, successors of last year's Snapdragon 653 and Snapdragon 626.
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OnePlus 3T With 128 GB Of Storage Officially Discontinued
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35812-bbcf6cc1_600_400.jpg" />We've been hearing a lot about the upcoming OnePlus 5 and the company has officially confirmed that the phone will be announced this summer. Another confirmation of that is the availability of the OnePlus 3T as the 128 GB variant is no longer listed on the company's website.
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AT&T Offers $200 Trade-In Credit Towards Galaxy S8, S8 Plus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35811-fb8931d5_600_400.jpg" />AT&T is offering $200 off the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus in the form of a trade-in credit, bringing them down to $549 and $649, respectively. Customers must provide an eligible working device that's worth at least $20. The deal is only available until May 31.
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Dead Island 2 Still Being Developed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35810-ce53f3ad_600_400.jpg" />Even though it's been six years since the first Dead Island was released, Dead Island 2 hasn't been abandoned. According to Deep Silver, the game's publisher, the sequel is currently in development. Sumo Digital, a British game developer, is actively working on the title.
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Amazon Echo With Touchscreen Might Be Unveiled Tuesday
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35809-92acd24f_600_400.jpg" />Amazon may introduce a new Echo model with a touchscreen on Tuesday. The Alexa-powered device recently showed up in leaked pictures and now The Wall Street Journal claims Amazon is close to introducing it for $200. It also has a camera and is capable of video calling.
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Instagram Adds Ability To Share Photos From Mobile Site
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-09/35808-5f50a4bf_600_400.jpg" />Instagram has significantly updated its mobile website such that it's no longer necessary to install the network's app to post photos or view the Explore tab. This may improve access to the social network in areas with slower wireless networks. Browsing had been the only option.
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Waze Lets Users Record Their Voice For Directions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-08/35807-b97a4194_600_400.jpg" />Google's popular Waze navigation app is now letting users record their own voice to give themselves directions. Waze has already featured a range of voices, including ones from T-Pain and Mr. T. Users can enter the "settings" area and open "sound and voice" to add their voice.
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FCC Reports DDoS Attacks Against Net Neutrality Comment System
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-08/35806-b54d9b22_600_400.jpg" />DDoS attacks hit the FCC's comment system, which is currently being used to accept comments regarding a proposed net neutrality rollback, on May 7 and May 8. It was initially believed the high volume of comments was responsible for the comment system being unavailable.
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Google Chrome Improves Offline Features On Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-08/35805-d0e30555_600_400.jpg" />Google has introduced some changes to its offline features for Chrome on Android. With the updated version of the app, services like Pocket are becoming significantly less useful. You can now save any article just by long-pressing a link and hitting "Download Link."
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T-Mobile Ends Free 200 MB Data Offer For iPads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-08/35804-cc0486e1_600_400.jpg" />T-Mobile is no longer offering 200 MB of free data with new iPads on the network. As of May 7, new iPad activations don't come with free LTE data per month. T-Mobile first offered its Free Data for Life plan in 2013. You'll no longer have the data upon upgrading.
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Apple Extends Warranty For iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-08/35803-ff25fb59_600_400.jpg" />The iPad Pro's Smart Keyboard accessory now comes with a three-year warranty. Apple revealed in an internal memo to retail stores that it would extend the warranty due to "functional issues" with the keyboard. Hardware issues have led to various problems.
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Russia Blocks WeChat For Not Registering With Government
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-08/35802-80189158_600_400.jpg" />WeChat is facing a ban in Russia because it never registered with the government. Tencent, the app's owner, was supposed to register with state authorities since WeChat distributes information online. It's in discussions with state officials to figure out how to proceed.
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11-05-17, 21:00
NextPowerUP

US Government Planning To Expand Laptop Ban To Cover European Flights

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35890-8fc5a250_600_400.jpg" />The US will soon announce an expansion of laptop-related restrictions to European nations, according to US and European officials. Laptop restrictions were first implemented against flights originating from 10 Middle East airports in March of this year.
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Germany Received 85% Of Energy From Renewables In Late April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35889-aa094396_600_400.jpg" />Germany broke a local record during the last weekend of April by getting 85% of its electricity from renewable energy sources. That electricity came from wind, solar, biomass, and hydroelectric. Germany's coal-based power stations basically stopped working.
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Verizon Beats AT&T To Buy Straight Path For $3.1 Billion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35888-277d19c6_600_400.jpg" />Verizon has reportedly beat AT&T in a bidding war, enabling it to acquire Straight Path and its spectrum for $3.1 billion. The Wall Street Journal reports Verizon sent in the bid after AT&T announced it was buying Straight Path for $1.6 billion in April.
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FCC Flooded With Fake Anti-Net Neutrality Comments
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35887-418dc780_600_400.jpg" />Thousands of illegitimate anti-net neutrality comments have taken up a lot of space in the FCC's comment section. The agency is currently accepting comments from the public regarding its proposed rollback of net neutrality regulations. Most of the fake responses are the same.
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Nielsen Finds 64% Of Americans Over 13-Years-Old Are Gamers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35886-1a09e2cc_600_400.jpg" />The majority of Americans over the age of 13 can be described as gamers, according to a report from Nielsen. Its 2017 report on the gaming market found 64% of people in the US could be considered "gamers" in 2016, up from 63% in 2015. Many of those people use mobile devices.
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Snap Reports Poor Q1 Performance, Lost $2.2 Billion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35885-9286611d_600_400.jpg" />Just after going public, Snap has reported a pretty bad quarter. The company had $149.6 million in revenue during the first quarter, missing its expected $158 million. That's a quarter-on-quarter drop of around $16 million. It also had a net loss of $2.2 billion.
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Google Acquires VR Studio Behind Job Simulator, Rick & Morty
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35884-fdf3c870_600_400.jpg" />Google has purchased one of the most successful virtual reality studios, Owlchemy Labs. The Texas-based company is responsible for Job Simulator and Rick & Morty: Virtual Rick-ality. While announcing the acquisition in a blog post, Owlchemy said it "couldn't be happier."
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Mass Effect Series Placed On Hold For Now
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35883-26782d9b_600_400.jpg" />The future of Mass Effect is currently in limbo due to the disappointing performance of Andromeda. According to Kotaku, publisher EA has placed the series "on ice" for the time being. That doesn't mean a new title will never be released, but a new game isn't in development.
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Periscope For Android Adds 360-Degree Video
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35882-79800c56_600_400.jpg" />Support for 360-degree video streams has been added to Periscope's app on Android. The highly requested feature now lets people with an Insta360 Air camera broadcast live in 360-degrees from a smartphone. Streams in that format will have a special badge.
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Toyota Using Nvidia Tech For Autonomous Vehicles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35881-982d9055_600_400.jpg" />Autonomous vehicles created by Toyota will be based on Nvidia's Drive PX system. Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, announced during the company's GPU Technology Conference that the automaker had decided to use the PX at the core of its self-driving vehicles.
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Microsoft Emma Watch Can Help Parkinson's Patients
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35880-05fb1084_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has created a wearable device that could help reduce limb tremor in those with Parkinson's. The Emma Watch is a wrist-worn device that uses "vibrating motors" like those in smartphones to "distract the brain" in such a way that abhorrent muscle activity is reduced.
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Is Three Times Larger
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35879-65e90996_600_400.jpg" />Star Wars Battlefront 2 comes with enough content to make it "three times the size of the original," EA said during an earnings call. We've known for a while that the game is going to be much larger in an attempt to overcome some of the complaints about the first Battlefront.
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HP Announces Elite x2 1012 G2 Detachable Laptop For Enterprise
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35878-1ae2bd2d_600_400.jpg" />The first-generation Elite X2 1012 G1 was praised by its great build quality, battery life and ease of serviceability. HP has now announced its successor that features a better hardware, but also improved design with reduced thickness of the bezels by 10% for a larger display and
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Verizon's Wear24 Smartwatch Now Available For Purchase
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35877-01f4f123_600_400.jpg" />The carrier nicknamed Big Red has just announced that its smartwatch is now available for purchase. Just as promised, the Wear24 is now available in stores and online. If you're willing to sign a contract, the watch will cost you $299. Otherwise, it is priced at $349.
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ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 With GeForce GTX 1050 Now Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35876-31b6c92e_600_400.jpg" />Earlier this month, ASUS unveiled two new budget notebooks powered by Intel Apollo Lake processors and Windows 10 Home operating system. Both laptops are part of the VivoBook lineup and feature an 11.6-inch display. Now, the company has unveiled a larger and more powerful member
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New Renders Show Oppo's Find 9 Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35875-f04ddb9e_600_400.jpg" />The long rumoured successor to the Find 7 smartphone, which was unveiled back in 2014, is still under the development. There has been a lot of talking and leaks about it, but have not heard anything from Oppo about the launch of Oppo Find 9. It is possible that Oppo has
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Replacement Galaxy S8 Displays Not Too Costly
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35874-a2b26c31_600_400.jpg" />For its 2017 flagship smartphones, Samsung designed a new display called Infinity Display. Both the display and rear side use hardened Gorilla Glass 5, one of the best glass solutions on the market, but even the Glass 5 is still prone to breaking relatively easily.
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Image Of iPhone SE (2017) Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35873-1011d6c7_600_400.jpg" />Apple is rumoured to be working on three new smartphones for 2017 and many think that the third model is the iPhone 8. However, the third model could be a member of the affordable Apple SE lineup and a leaked image shows us how the iPhone SE (2017)'s rear might look like.
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Facebook Demoting Sites That Have Spammy Ads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35872-5a1cc00f_600_400.jpg" />Much like sites that peddle fake news, websites that host spammy advertisements are going to see less traffic from Facebook. The social network is tweaking its algorithm to demote domains that feature spammy and misleading ads. Those sites won't have as large of a reach.
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Spotify Offering Half-Price Discount To Capital One Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-11/35871-0cef6273_600_400.jpg" />Spotify and Capital One have partnered to let certain customers receive a 50% discount on a premium subscription to the music streaming service. If you sign up for Spotify Premium with a Capital One Quicksilver or QuicksilverOne card you'll get the service for $5 per month.
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13-05-17, 21:00
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NSA Tool-Derived Ransomware Spreads Globally

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35927-a769cacf_600_400.jpg" />Ransomware based on leaked NSA hacking tools is spreading around the world and has already shown up in dozens of nations. On Friday, Kaspersky estimated there were at least 45,000 infected computers. Most are located in Russia, Ukraine, India, and Taiwan.
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Sprint, T-Mobile Return To Merger Discussions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35926-4b98829b_600_400.jpg" />Sprint and T-Mobile are once again talking about a possible merger, reports Bloomberg. Preliminary "informal" discussions are taking place between SoftBank (the biggest Sprint shareholder) and Deutsche Telekom (owner of T-Mobile). Earlier merger talks were set aside.
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Halo 6 Isn't Going To Be At E3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35925-9931dc5b_600_400.jpg" />The next entry in the Halo franchise won't be introduced during E3 2017 next month. Although 343 Industries has a "little something" planned for the event, it's not going to show Halo 6. It confirmed the lack of a Halo announcement in a post on Reddit.
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iPhone 8 128 GB May Cost $1000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35924-db5ce706_600_400.jpg" />Simona Jankowski, an analyst with Goldman Sachs, has released a research note to investors stating the iPhone 8 is likely to cost $999.99 for the 128 GB version. Consumers will be able to double that, bringing the storage to 256 GB, for just $100 extra.
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Street View Images Integrated Into Google Maps For Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35923-87d19e81_600_400.jpg" />Google Maps for Android now comes with some images from Street View, specifically those showing turns. On the directions screen, users can see actual images of the moves they need to make rather than just knowing the street to look out for and its distance.
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Uber, Waymo Case Sent To Department Of Justice
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35922-02eef3ab_600_400.jpg" />The judge overseeing Waymo's lawsuit against Uber has decided to refer the case to federal prosecutors with the Department of Justice. Although US District Judge William Alsup isn't saying Uber is guilty or should be criminally charged, this investigation was deemed necessary.
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Minecraft Reaches Nintendo Switch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35921-ee93f16f_600_400.jpg" />Minecraft has been released for the Nintendo Switch. It comes with all of the same features found in the other console versions of Minecraft, including its multiplayer mini games. Even if you're using the handheld setup, Microsoft says it should offer 720p 60 fps performance.
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Google Announces Project Treble, First Step Towards Faster Android Updates
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35920-897439fe_600_400.jpg" />Google might be one of the key players when it comes to mobile operating system, but Android is still far from perfect. One of the main problems of the system about which users are always complaining is a painfully slow update system, which takes few months to reach non-Nexus
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Apple Invests $200 Into Corning And Its Gorilla Glass Technology
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35919-2ef10b89_600_400.jpg" />For some time, Apple was thinking about releasing iPhones with sapphire models, but according to its latest investment, the company is now focused on glass. As a part of the recently announced $1 billion fund aimed at investing in US-based manufacturing, the first company to get
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Samsung Galaxy S8 And S8+ Not Using Fast Charging While They'Re In Use
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35918-e3463ec0_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has had very painful experience with the Galaxy Note 7 and to prevent that from happening every again, the company has implemented various safety features, both in production and software. Some of those things have been included in the new Galaxy S8 lineup.
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New Moto X (2017) To Be Called Moto X4, More Details Also Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35917-b6c51715_600_400.jpg" />The last Moto X smartphone was announced back in 2015 and although we thought that we won't see new Moto X handset, the company has different plans. The new Moto X smartphone might not be a high-end model, but it will be announced in very near future.
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OnePlus 5 Renders Leaked, Shows Rear Panel
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35916-52ff9704_600_400.jpg" />Most top-tier companies have released their flagship smartphones, but there are still some that have been very competitive in the past. OnePlus is one of them and the upcoming OnePlus 5 smartphone has now leaked via Weibo, revealing its dual-rear cameras.
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Valve Releases Steam VR App For 360-Degree Videos
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-13/35915-5c536aec_600_400.jpg" />Valve has come out with a 360-degree video viewer for the Steam VR platform. The app, called Steam 360 Video Player, is currently in beta and it'll arrive on desktop soon. With a single click, you'll be able to playback content on your Rift or HTC Vive.
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Samsung Forms A Separate Contract Chip Manufacturing Unit
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35914-a5a4b603_600_400.jpg" />With such competitive market, it is very important to release next-generation products first. This is extremely important for the contract chip manufacturers that make chips for various products, as every new node brings further improvements and tends to secure many new contracts
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7R Available For Purchase In China, Comes In Two Variants
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35913-fb03ff16_600_400.jpg" />Officially, Samsung has yet to announced the refurbished Galaxy Note 7R. However, according to Chinese retailer listings, the smartphone is already available for purchase and from what we can see, two variants are available, and the only difference is the battery size.
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LG Denies Rumours That It Will Make Pixel 3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35912-bafff99c_600_400.jpg" />Google is currently focused on its next-generation smartphone lineup, the Pixel 2, and although the phones have yet to be announced, we already have our first Pixel 3 rumours. It has already been rumoured that several companies are interested in Google Pixel 3
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HP Now Removing Keylogger From Affected Laptops
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35911-cd4d6dba_600_400.jpg" />Earlier today, a security research company Modzero revealed that some HP notebooks come with keyloggers out of the box, which can track everything typed on a keyboard. The firm discovered a keylogger in audio drivers issued by HP in 2015 that record every keystroke entered.
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Xiaomi Opens Its First Retail Store In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35910-34b2c060_600_400.jpg" />As promised last week, Xiaomi has officially announced its first Mi Home retail store location in India, the company's second biggest market. Located in Phoenix Market City Mall, Bengaluru, the store will allow customers explore Xiaomi's product line.
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HTC U 11 To Feature 360-Degree Real-Life Recording
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35909-3e33fda7_600_400.jpg" />We are less than a week away from HTC's scheduled press conference, where we'll finally see the announcement of a brand new flagship smartphone. The HTC U 11 is rumoured to pack features that have not been available so far, and another teaser only confirms that.
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Acer and HP Windows Mixed Reality Dev Kits Up For Pre-Order
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-12/35908-aa5d3ea5_600_400.jpg" />The first Windows Mixed Reality development kits made by HP and Acer are now officially available for pre-order. This was now announced by Microsoft, who has listed the virtual reality headsets in the Microsoft Store. Developers can expect their kits to be shipped later this
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15-05-17, 21:10
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GM's Maven Arrives In NYC

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35972-167a6362_600_400.jpg" />General Motors' Maven car-sharing service has expanded to its largest market, New York City. Maven launched more than a year ago and has so far entered 17 markets in North America. In New York City, the service initially has a fleet of over 80 vehicles.
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Judge Lets Uber Continue Autonomous Vehicle Work, Bans Levandowski From Lidar Development
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35971-e817bda0_600_400.jpg" />As Waymo's case against Uber moves forward, Judge William Alsup has issued a ruling that'll be somewhat helpful to Uber. The company can continue its autonomous vehicle project, but Anthony Levandowski has been barred from any Lidar-related work at Uber.
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Audi, Volvo To Use Android For Upcoming Cars
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35970-9b84ce81_600_400.jpg" />An Android-based operating system will sit at the center of upcoming vehicles from Volvo and Audi. Through new partnerships between Google and the automakers, they'll end up using an infotainment system based on Android 7.0 Nougat. Google Assistant integration is present.
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Amazon's Worth Grows To $459B, Twice That Of Walmart
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35969-0b2f2ee9_600_400.jpg" />Walmart was formed in the 1960s and has stores all across the world, while Amazon was formed in the 1990s and is almost exclusively known for its online businesses. Despite those differences, Amazon's value is now twice that of its largest physical retailer competitor.
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Asus May Be Killing The ZenWatch Line
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35968-0330464d_600_400.jpg" />Asus isn't moving forward with its ZenWatch Android Wear smartwatch line, reports Digitimes. Sources along the company's Asian supply chain claim development of the smartwatch lineup is ending. It's decided against releasing additional ZenWatch devices due to low sales.
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Samsung Chromebook Pro Now Up For Preorder
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35967-30e1e3cd_600_400.jpg" />Preorders have begun for Samsung's Chromebook Pro, which was first revealed during CES earlier this year. It's more expensive and powerful than Samsung's other model, the Chromebook Plus, which was also introduced at CES. It has a release date of May 28.
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Steam Summer Sale 2017 Date Leaks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35966-509193b4_600_400.jpg" />This year's Summer Sale on Steam is going to run from June 22 to July 5, according to information leaked on Reddit and PCGamesN. That date showed up in a developer-only post, which can be seen in the included screenshot. We're still waiting on verification, of course.
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Fake WhatsApp URL Spreads Adware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35965-74ed8afe_600_400.jpg" />A malicious website pretending to be associated with WhatsApp is spreading adware. It's located at "whatsapp.com," yet the characters are replaced with those from the Cyrillic alphabet, making it easier to appear legitimate. The URL could definitely trick people.
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Google Assistant For iOS May Be Announced At Google I/O
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35963-10da0df9_600_400.jpg" />Google Assistant could be headed to iOS within the next couple months. Android Police reports Google might reveal the app during its I/O event this week, which would indicate a release is just around the corner. Assistant has expanded to many devices in recent months.
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Lyft Working With Waymo On Autonomous Vehicles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35962-2335a061_600_400.jpg" />As Waymo (Alphabet) fights Uber in court, it is also partnering with Uber's greatest competitor, Lyft. They're going to work together on autonomous vehicle technology, increasing the possibility that Lyft could overtake Uber as a result of faster developments.
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Hackers Connected To Vietnamese Government Attack International Targets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35961-5e0fbbce_600_400.jpg" />Security firm FireEye reports hackers "aligned with Vietnamese government interests" are targeting companies, journalists, and governments around the world. They've been carrying out cyberattacks for at least 3 years. The implicated group is known as OceanLotus.
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Latest Netflix For Android App Doesn't Run On Rooted Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35960-a5fba69e_600_400.jpg" />Rooted Android phones and tablets won't be able to use the latest version of Netflix. The app now comes with an updated DRM system that fully relies on Google's Widevine DRM. As a result, it typically won't run on a device that's been rooted. Widevine offers content protection.
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Nintendo Creating Zelda Game For iOS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35959-94615381_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo is working on a Legend of Zelda title for iOS, reports the Wall Street Journal. It'd be the first time Nintendo has come out with a mobile Zelda game and it'd continue the company's relatively recent venture into mobile gaming. We may not see it for months.
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FTC Cracking Down On Tech Support Scams
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35958-24e45e43_600_400.jpg" />The FTC has begun an initiative to crack down on tech support pop-up scams. According to the agency, its "Operation Tech Trap" involves a "nationwide and international crackdown" on scams. These scams often involve security alert-like pop-ups that get people to spend money.
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Google AdSense Will Often Punish Individual Pages, Not Sites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35957-8a9b55e8_600_400.jpg" />If a website page contains content that violates Google AdSense's policies, the entire website may no longer be affected. With an update to the service's policy, Google says individual pages may lose ads, but the rest of a site could remain unaffected.
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FCC Comments Clearly Support Net Neutrality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35956-c36601ea_600_400.jpg" />Comments submitted to the FCC in response to its proposed rollback of net neutrality regulations are clearly in support of the regulations, according to an analysis from Jeffrey Fossett. Once you remove a set of spam comments, the alternative position dominates.
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MasterCard Partners With Verifone and Global Payments To Speed Up Chip-And-PIN Payments
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35955-6e51a160_600_400.jpg" />A month after MasterCard announced addition of fingerprint sensor technology to physical credit cards, which wouldn't require a PIN to verify your identity, the company has now announced that it has partnered with payment processing companies Verifone and Global Payments to make
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Microsoft Rumoured To Bring New Fluent Design To Phones As Well
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35954-a3aa30f0_600_400.jpg" />At the recent Build conference, Microsoft announced a new Fluent Design System that was previously known as Project Neon. During the announcement, the company never mentioned anything about bringing it to phones, but according to a new report, it will.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy J3 (2017), Priced At $179.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35953-41e12cb2_600_400.jpg" />The South Korean tech giant has just updated its affordable smartphone lineup with a new 5-inch device. The Galaxy J3 (2017) has just been officially announced and is available to buy in the United States, where AT&T has it listed on its website with a price of $179.99.
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Unlocked LG G6 Launches In The US; T-Mobile Ends "Buy One Get One Free" Promotion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-15/35952-67dbcf7e_600_400.jpg" />LG's latest flagship smartphone was available in the United States for a couple of months now, but only from carriers. The company has now announced that unlocked models are finally available in the country and can be ordered for $599 from retailers like B&H and Amazon.
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17-05-17, 21:11
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Facebook May Have Stolen Tech For Open Compute Project

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36031-995e8eb8_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's Open Compute Project may have stolen server and rack technology from BladeRoom, a UK data center company. A case against Facebook is underway and a district court judge in California has laid out the timeline for the proceedings. Blueprints were allegedly stolen.
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Apple Pay Arrives In Italy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36030-3311f78a_600_400.jpg" />Apple Pay has officially launched in Italy and it comes with support from 3 banks. The mobile payment system is initially working with Boon, Carrefour Banca, and UniCredit. Cards from Visa and MasterCard will be accepted. It's been slowly expanding around the world.
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Chinese Drone Owners Will Need To Register With The Government
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36029-4ff69e0c_600_400.jpg" />Like in the US, China is setting up a drone registry system that'll mandate all drones over 250 grams be registered with the authorities. Inappropriate piloting behavior has led to flight groundings in China, affecting thousands of people's travel plans.
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The Shadow Brokers Claim More Leaks Are Coming
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36028-4e20c43e_600_400.jpg" />More NSA secrets are going to leak this summer, claim The Shadow Brokers. The hacking group says more tools from the US spy agency have been stolen and it's going to set up a monthly subscription model for accessing security exploits. It revealed the exploit behind WannaCrypt.
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Discord Messaging App Grows To 45M Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36027-026c15b5_600_400.jpg" />Discord, a chat app that's become very popular among PC gamers, is now at 45 million users. It's only been around for a couple years and it's quadrupled in size in about a year. The app reported 11 million users back in July 2016. 200 million messages are exchanged per day.
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Tesla's Elon Musk Refused To Work With Uber On Autonomous Vehicles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36026-c32046f8_600_400.jpg" />Uber CEO Travis Kalanick approached Tesla's Elon Musk last year to see if the companies could work together on autonomous vehicles. According to a new book called Wild Ride, Musk turned down Kalanick's offer. He called the proposal "too far out" at the time.
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Facebook Working With The Trevor Project To Help Prevent Youth Suicide
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36025-297627ad_600_400.jpg" />Facebook has partnered with The Trevor Project, a suicide hotline aimed at young people in the LGBTQ community. With the partnership, more suicide prevention tools will become available in Messenger. It'll be easier for people to connect with The Trevor Project as a result.
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Resident Evil 7 Still Expected To Ship 10M Units
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36024-576c19f5_600_400.jpg" />Despite disappointing early sales, Capcom still believes Resident Evil 7 will eventually have over 10 million shipments. The game's 3.5 million shipped copies failed to meet Capcom's expectations for the latest fiscal year, which was 4 million copies.
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ASUS ZenWatch 3 Now Receiving Android Wear 2.0 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36023-45cd40ce_600_400.jpg" />Recent rumours suggest that ASUS will kill its ZenWatch smartwatch lineup due to poor sales. The company is reportedly shipping an average of just 5,000 to 6,000 ZenWatch units per month across the product line, which is too low for the company. This could be another company that
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Google Might Unveil High-End VR Headset Today At I/O
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36022-2f8d3549_600_400.jpg" />Google I/O developer conference is about to begin and we are eager to see what has Google prepared for us this year. It is safe to say that we'll see more about the next version of the mobile operating system, the Android O, but some people also think we might see the next-gen VR
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Moto Z2 Force And Z2 Play Leak In Press Render
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36021-2f09f78c_600_400.jpg" />Motorola has been busy lately with the work on 2017 smartphone lineups. The company recently unveiled the entry-level Moto C and Moto C Plus smartphones and is now prepping to launch new handsets under the Moto Z, Moto X and Moto E lineups this year.
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Meizu To Launch Bezel-Less Phone Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36020-c6ba1c67_600_400.jpg" />Pretty much every new flagship smartphone in 2017 needs to have bezel-less display, otherwise it is considered as a failure. Even Apple is working on a radical redesign of its mobile phones, and according to GizmoChina, Meizu needs one more year to develop and starts selling such
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HTC U11 Beats Google Pixel On DxOMark
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36019-1eaa3178_600_400.jpg" />Just a day after the launch of 2017 flagship smartphone, HTC U11 is already making a statement. On the paper, the phone looks great. It has great specifications and some unique features, but according to real tests, it is also proving to be one of the best devices out there.
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New Assassin's Creed Confirmed For This Fiscal Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36018-2d309e12_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after a screenshot and title for a new Assassin's Creed entry leaked, Ubisoft has confirmed the next game in the series will be out this fiscal year. It confirmed the upcoming title as part of its earnings report. Very little was released about the game.
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Tencent Reportedly Working On eSports-Themed Amusement Park
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36017-1c5de18a_600_400.jpg" />Tencent, a large Chinese investment firm and owner of League of Legends developer Riot Games, is interested in building an eSports-themed business park, animation studio, and theme park. According to its plan, Tencent is going to place all of those in the same location.
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Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone Returns To Company
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36016-3157ed7c_600_400.jpg" />To help guide Twitter's future, co-founder Biz Stone is returning to the social network. Stone was one of the first four founders of Twitter back in 2006, but he decided to leave the company in 2011 in order to work on other projects. He has an unspecified role.
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LG Watch Sport For Verizon Cancelled
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-17/36015-8e7f0fea_600_400.jpg" />A version of the LG Watch Sport is not going to be released for Verizon, reports Droid Life. The LTE-ready model has been entirely cancelled. Initially the Watch Sport was supposed to offer LTE on Verizon and AT&T. The Verizon model was first delayed.
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First Amazon-Based 4K TVs Launch, Begin At $450
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-16/36014-366baca9_600_400.jpg" />The first 4K televisions running Amazon's Fire TV software and its Alexa digital assistant are entering the market starting at $450. A low-cost lineup from Element will be sold under both the Element and Westinghouse brands. You can preorder them on Amazon's site.
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Microsoft, UN Working Together To Track Human Rights Abuses
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-16/36013-a3246c48_600_400.jpg" />The United Nations is working with Microsoft to track human rights abuses around the world using big data. With this "landmark" partnership, they'll work towards combating human rights violations by tracking and predicting abuses. Microsoft is giving a $5 million grant.
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Far Cry 5 Officially Announced By Ubisoft
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-16/36012-9c847362_600_400.jpg" />Far Cry 5 has officially been announced by Ubisoft and given a general release date of the current fiscal year. It was revealed ahead of the company's earnings call. Ubisoft is targeting a release by March 31, 2018. Ubisoft isn't releasing much about the title right now.
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19-05-17, 21:11
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Destiny 2 For PC Is Only Available On Battle.net

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36095-8c1fe95f_600_400.jpg" />Destiny 2 for PC isn't going to be released through Steam, PC's largest game store. Instead, it's exclusive to Blizzard's Battle.net platform. Destiny 2 is using Battle.net for purchases as well as for online gameplay. It'll be the first non-Blizzard game to use the platform.
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Destiny 2 Beta Test Arriving This Summer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36094-93c24e6d_600_400.jpg" />Destiny 2 won't be fully out until September 8, but a beta test is going to start earlier this summer. Bungie says gamers will have access to a free beta prior to the release, yet it didn't mention when that beta will become available. The game will be out on consoles and PC.
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Google Daydream Has Over 150 Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36093-e237959b_600_400.jpg" />More than 150 apps have been built for Daydream, Google's virtual reality platform. That milestone was announced during I/O 2017, a year after Daydream was introduced by the company. Daydream was announced during I/O 2016 and a headset arrived in November.
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Facebook Lands Weekly MLB Game Streams
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36092-ecf0da1c_600_400.jpg" />Live MLB baseball games will be streamed on Facebook on a weekly basis. Those games will air on Friday beginning this week. The first game is the Rockies vs. the Reds at 7:10 a.m. ET and it'll be available here. All US users can view the live baseball content.
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Amazon Establishing Drone Research Center In France
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36091-0a5c0101_600_400.jpg" />Amazon is setting up a new drone research center in France to increase its work on Prime Air. The Prime Air Development Center is located in Clichy, France, placing it in a suburb of Paris. Around a dozen software developers will initially be working at the facility.
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Uber Freight Launches For Long-Haul Trucking Jobs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36090-dfd419df_600_400.jpg" />Uber has a new app that's aimed at a different market than usual. Its new Uber Freight service will connect truckers with long-haul jobs. The platform is being marketed as an easy way for companies to get things moved and for truckers to find more work.
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FCC Votes Against Net Neutrality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36089-eb49fdbb_600_400.jpg" />Even though most of the comments received by the FCC were in favor of net neutrality, the agency has voted to overturn regulations. A 2-1 vote on Thursday came down in favor of a rollback. This begins the process of eliminating certain rules and changing the way ISPs are treated.
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Microsoft To Open First African Data Centers In 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36088-5507d016_600_400.jpg" />Ahead of Google and Amazon, Microsoft will begin opening data centers in Africa next year. It'll start operating its cloud services from centers in Cape Town and Johannesburg, both of which are in South Africa. Those services include Azure and Office 365.
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Twitter Will No Longer Respect 'Do Not Track'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36087-b36f8925_600_400.jpg" />Twitter has updated its privacy policy, with one of the changes being that it'll no longer respect Do Not Track requests. Do Not Track is supported by all of the major browsers and it lets sites know you want to opt-out of cross-site tracking. Enforcement is up to the site.
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Oppo R11 Confirmed To Launch Very Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36086-1531e9f3_600_400.jpg" />Oppo has recently announced its latest selfie-centric smartphone, the Oppo A77, and has now confirmed that it is gearing up to introduce the R11, a new mid-range smartphone. The company has also released the first official teaser for the smartphone and confirmed the presence of
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Huawei MediaPad T3 7.0 Launches In The US, Costs Only $89
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36085-abc3022d_600_400.jpg" />Huawei has just announced that its latest member of the MediaPad T3 lineup of tablets has just arrived in the United States. Out of three new models that were announced last month, and were expected to launch at the same time, only one is now available for purchase.
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Motorola Moto Z2 Force Leaks In A Press Render, Confirms Dual Rear Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36084-45564b02_600_400.jpg" />Following the leaks of mid-range Moto E4 and E4 Plus smartphones, another Motorola handset has now leaked online ahead of its official launch. Motorola has yet to officially announce its new flagship lineup, but the Moto Z2 Force has now leaked in an official-looking press render
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Take A Look At The Upcoming Microsoft Surface Pro
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36083-5a30da54_600_400.jpg" />On May 23 in Shanghai, China, Microsoft will hold a press conference where it will unveil a much-anticipated successor to the Surface Pro 4. The new Windows 10-powered tablet is simply known as the Surface Pro, since Microsoft already confirmed that the Surface Pro 5 doesn't
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Samsung Chromebook Pro Delayed, To Be Released By The End Of May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36082-b8479b6f_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's flagship Chromebook that was unveiled earlier this year at CES 2017 ahs been postponed. The Chromebook Pro was expected to launch this week, but talking to The Verge, Kan Liu, senior director of product management for Chrome OS, has confirmed that the laptop will start
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Android Pay Coming To New Markets, New Features To Launch As Well
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36081-cbccfbbb_600_400.jpg" />Google's mobile payment service has recently launched in the United Kingdom, but during its developer conference Google I/O 2017, the company announced an expansion of Android Pay, upgrades to its Payment API, new loyalty features for merchants, and more.
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Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 To Launch As Galaxy Note FE
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36080-322e4af4_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is preparing to launch a refurbished Galaxy Note 7 and since there were a lot of problems with the phablet, the company and many other organizations want to ensure that the device is safe to use. For weeks now, the refurbished device was rumoured to be called
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LG Stylo 3 Plus Launches In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-18/36079-4364693f_600_400.jpg" />LG Stylo 3 Plus is the latest smartphone from the South Korean company in the United States. The phone is now available from T-Mobile for $9 down and $9 a month on Equipment Installment Plan, or for $0 upfront and $10 a month with JUMP! on Demand. It can also be purchase
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Lenovo Restructures Its Business In China, Creates Two New Divisions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-18/36078-024ae5a8_600_400.jpg" />Besides refreshing its notebook lineup with new devices, Lenovo has also announced a plan to restructure its business in China due to changing computer industry and losing its place as the world's top PC vendor according to the recent market research by IDC.
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Lenovo Updates Its Laptop Lineups, Introduces Five New Models
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-18/36077-41e141f4_600_400.jpg" />Lenovo just announced that it is updating the IdeaPad and Legion gaming laptop lineup and introducing a new Flex 2-in-1 laptop. The IdeaPad is updated with three new models - the 720S, 320S and 320, the Legion lineup is refreshed with a new model Y920, while the new 2-in-1 is
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OnePlus Confirms Name Of Upcoming Flagship Phone, Camera Made In Partnership With DxO
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-18/36076-3ec5edd9_600_400.jpg" />Following a number of leaks over the last few months and official teasers, OnePlus has now officially confirmed the name of its upcoming flagship smartphone. OnePlus 5 is the name of the upcoming phone, just like the rumours were saying. If you didn't know, the company decided
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Google To Add Assistant Directly To Vehicles

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36109-5d6a31c8_600_400.jpg" />Full Android integration, including Google Assistant, is in the works for vehicles. A new version of the Assistant tool has been designed to offer some car-specific features not found on the devices currently offering the feature. It works with 3D mapping and satellite images.
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Vast Majority Of WannaCrypt Victims Have Been On Windows 7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36108-f6e940be_600_400.jpg" />Windows 7, not Windows XP, has been the most problematic operating system during WannaCrypt's spread. A report from Kaspersky found 98% of all known infections occurred on versions of Windows 7. The 64-bit version accounted for over 60% of infections on its own.
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New Browser Act Proposed To Protect Browser Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36107-fc0ff5ae_600_400.jpg" />The Senate voted in favor of rolling back browser data privacy protections in April, but now certain protections could be restored. A new bill, known as the BROWSER Act (Balancing the Rights of Web Surfers Equally and Responsibly), would require user opt-in.
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Apple Doesn't Appear To Be Adequately Deleting iCloud Notes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36106-19dba38e_600_400.jpg" />iCloud notes are thought to disappear from Apple's system after a 30-day grace period that begins the moment a note is put in the trash. But Apple doesn't appear to be fully removing the content. ElcomSoft researchers found the notes aren't actually going away.
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37,000 Workers At AT&T Go On Strike
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36105-75a80458_600_400.jpg" />37,000 AT&T employees who are also members of the Communications Workers of America (CWA) are going on strike. Since the company will effectively lose 14% of its workforce for the time being, it's possible some retail stores could temporarily shut down.
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Personal Drones No Longer Need To Be Registered With The FAA
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36104-2177f156_600_400.jpg" />A Washington DC court has ruled in favor of consumers who don't want to register their personal drones with the federal government. Due to the ruling, personal drones no longer need to be registered with the FAA, at least for now. This stems from a January 2016 lawsuit.
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Tesla Extends Free Supercharger Access Offer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36103-2ed6da95_600_400.jpg" />Although Tesla officially got rid of its free Supercharger access offer for new customers starting January 15, Tesla is partly walking back that change. It's now letting any existing Tesla owner receive free, unlimited access to the Supercharger network.
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Bitcoin Jumps Over $2,000 For The First Time
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-21/36102-0bb872f0_600_400.jpg" />Bitcoin has continued to reach new heights during the past few weeks. It surpassed its highest ever value and kept on going, bringing the cryptocurrency over $2,000 for the first time. That gives the market cap of the currency a value of $32.92 billion.
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Facebook Lets You Check Notifications From Instagram, Messenger
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-20/36101-605e39e1_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's mobile app is now integrating notifications from the company's other large apps: Instagram and Messenger. With the new notifications, which first showed up on iOS, users don't need to flip between apps as often. The notification icon has also been updated.
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Uber Could Fire Anthony Levandowski If He Doesn't Comply With Court Orders
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-20/36100-59472f14_600_400.jpg" />Former leader of Uber's autonomous vehicle division, Anthony Levandowski, could lose his job if he doesn't fully comply with court orders. Levandowski received a letter from his employer informing him of the potential consequences of his current actions.
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Destiny 2 Release For Nintendo Switch Isn't In The Works
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-20/36099-59321420_600_400.jpg" />Destiny 2 has only been announced for PC, Xbox One, and PS4, and it doesn't seem like the game is going to come out for the Nintendo Switch. According to Bungie project lead Mark Noseworthy, a Switch version isn't in the company's plans. It'll be out September 8.
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Over-The-Air Update Brings CarPlay, Android Auto To Many Ford Vehicles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-20/36098-114cd031_600_400.jpg" />Ford's first over-the-air software update has brought CarPlay and Android Auto to a range of 2016 vehicles. Every car using the Sync 3 infotainment system can receive those features via a wireless update. Customers can also install the update at a dealership or via a flash drive.
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Nintendo NES Classic Outsold PS4, Xbox One In April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-20/36097-9dcf4f4b_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo had both the first and second best selling consoles in the US last month, reports NPD. The Switch had more sales than any other system and the NES Classic managed to beat Sony's PS4 and Microsoft's Xbox One. The NES Classic was a hit from the moment it came out.
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Counter-Strike Events Will Be Streamed On Facebook
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-20/36096-e3729ad9_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's livestreaming has largely been devoid of any gaming content, but that's beginning to change. The social network is going to become home to livestreams of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive events. ESL, a major eSports company, has signed a deal with Facebook.
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Destiny 2 Beta Test Arriving This Summer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36094-93c24e6d_600_400.jpg" />Destiny 2 won't be fully out until September 8, but a beta test is going to start earlier this summer. Bungie says gamers will have access to a free beta prior to the release, yet it didn't mention when that beta will become available. The game will be out on consoles and PC.
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Google Daydream Has Over 150 Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36093-e237959b_600_400.jpg" />More than 150 apps have been built for Daydream, Google's virtual reality platform. That milestone was announced during I/O 2017, a year after Daydream was introduced by the company. Daydream was announced during I/O 2016 and a headset arrived in November.
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Facebook Lands Weekly MLB Game Streams
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36092-ecf0da1c_600_400.jpg" />Live MLB baseball games will be streamed on Facebook on a weekly basis. Those games will air on Friday beginning this week. The first game is the Rockies vs. the Reds at 7:10 a.m. ET and it'll be available here. All US users can view the live baseball content.
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Amazon Establishing Drone Research Center In France
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36091-0a5c0101_600_400.jpg" />Amazon is setting up a new drone research center in France to increase its work on Prime Air. The Prime Air Development Center is located in Clichy, France, placing it in a suburb of Paris. Around a dozen software developers will initially be working at the facility.
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Uber Freight Launches For Long-Haul Trucking Jobs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/05-19/36090-dfd419df_600_400.jpg" />Uber has a new app that's aimed at a different market than usual. Its new Uber Freight service will connect truckers with long-haul jobs. The platform is being marketed as an easy way for companies to get things moved and for truckers to find more work.
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