Take-Two Is 'Intrigued And Excited' By Nintendo Switch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31936-b863ac8c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Red Dead and Grand Theft Auto publisher Take-Two is interested in creating content that'll be available on the Nintendo Switch. No final decision has been made regarding the console, but Take-Two president Karl Slatoff says the company is "intrigued and excited" by the system.</p>
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Lyft Now Displaying Fares Before A Trip Begins
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31935-ae120a61_600_400.jpg" /><p>Like Uber, Lyft is now showing riders their fare before a ride begins. Uber introduced its "upfront fares" earlier this year, enabling users to see how much their trip is going to cost when fees, taxes, tolls, and other factors are considered. The exact cost is subject to change.</p>
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Valve To Reduce HTC Vive Setup Cost By Changing Tracking Components
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31934-718bb65c_600_400.jpg" /><p>By altering some of the headset system's components, Valve hopes to reduce the cost of the HTC Vive. Road to VR reports it is looking for ways to update the SteamVR Lighthouse Base Stations. It believes changing some of their internal components is possible.</p>
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Ford Will Start Testing Autonomous Vehicles In Europe Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31933-19c49a33_600_400.jpg" /><p>Testing of Ford's autonomous vehicles is underway in the United States and it'll expand to Europe next year. The automaker says it's important to test vehicles in European countries since traffic signs, road designs, and laws can vary by individual nation.</p>
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Apple Covering Cost Of iMac Hinge Repairs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31932-e26d125e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Consumers who've encountered issues with their iMac's hinge won't have to pay to fix the problem. Apple says it'll cover all repair and replacement costs while also issuing refunds to those who have already spent money on a repair. This is a fairly widespread problem.</p>
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Intel Creates Group Dedicated To Autonomous Driving
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31931-9b2c3e86_600_400.jpg" /><p>Intel has established an entire group dedicated to the development of autonomous vehicle technology. Known simply as the Automated Driving Group (ADG), the division will be led by Doug Davis, Intel's former head of the company's Internet of Things group.</p>
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MediaTek Working On New Product Lineup For Automotive Industry
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31930-29c1f0d8_600_400.jpg" /><p>MediaTek has announced that it wants to be a part of self-driving cars by bringing holistic, fully integrated system solutions to the automotive industry beginning the first quarter of 2017. The company hopes to bring innovative multimedia, connectivity and sensor solutions</p>
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Android 7.1.1 Nougat To Start Rolling Out On December 5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31929-b27e2ec1_600_400.jpg" /><p>When Google formally announced Android 7.1 Nougat, the company only mentioned the update will start rolling out in December, with no specific release date. Thanks to Canadian carrier Rogers, Android 7.1.1 should be ready for roll out in North America starting December 5.</p>
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Latest Facebook Messenger Update Adds Instant Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31928-d4fc6091_600_400.jpg" /><p>After testing instant games in several countries, Facebook has officially released a new software update for its Messenger app on both Android and iOS platform, with the support of the instant games. The update will be available in 30 countries, starting with the US.</p>
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Coolpad Silently Unveils Cool1C Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31927-7b0346a6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following the announcement of Cool1 Dual, which is the result of collaboration between LeEco and Coolpad, the companies have now silently released a new mid-range smartphone. Called Cool1C, the handset is almost the same as the Cool1 Dual, except for one key difference.</p>
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Microsoft Surface Studio Teardown Reveals That Only Storage Is Upgradable
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LeEco Phones, TVs Headed To Amazon And Best Buy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31925-8036f615_600_400.jpg" /><p>LeEco's phones and TVs will be available for purchase through Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and others beginning December 1. The availability of those items at popular US retailers comes after the launch of the LeMall.com store. DirecTV Now is included with purchases.</p>
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Otto's Autonomous Trucks Will Be Tested On Public Ohio Roads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31924-fe6db956_600_400.jpg" /><p>Two routes in Ohio will be opened up to Otto's modified self-driving trucks. Otto, now owned by Uber, can utilize the regularly changing weather conditions in the state to see how its system performs in different environments. Governor Kasich is in favor of the tests.</p>
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Cyber Monday Surpasses Black Friday With $3.39B In Online Sales
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31923-b93cec30_600_400.jpg" /><p>Online transactions in the US on Cyber Monday narrowly surpassed those on Black Friday, with Adobe reporting retailers saw $3.39 billion in sales compared to $3.34 billion on the preceding Friday. Adobe's data comes from 23 billion anonymized website visits.</p>
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BMW, VW, Ford, Daimler Creating EV Charging Network In Europe
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31922-221ddb12_600_400.jpg" /><p>Automakers BMW, Daimler, Ford, and Volkswagen have partnered to build fast electric vehicle charging stations around Europe. Installations will begin in 2017 and 400 sites have initially been located for the stations. By 2020, there should be "thousands" of charging points.</p>
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Authorities Shut Down Largest French Torrent Site
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31921-e3cd6676_600_400.jpg" /><p>France's largest source of pirated material, Zone-Telechargement, has been shut down by the cybercrime unit of the French police. DL-Protect, another widely used download site, was shut down as well as. It was reportedly operated by those behind Zone-Telechargement.</p>
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Samsung Considers Splitting Company In Restructure
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31920-46ef669d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Pressure from investors has pushed Samsung to consider a significant restructure that would include the company splitting itself in two. The restructure would implement a new corporate structure and establish a holding company. Advisers are being consulted on the matter.</p>
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Google Is Removing Nearly A Billion Piracy Results Annually
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31919-2a35bf77_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google receives over a billion search result takedown requests each year, with the vast majority being approved. Data from the company's Transparency Report shows there have been 1,007,741,143 removal requests for copyright infringement in the past 12 months.</p>
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Russia Working On China-Like Great Firewall
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31918-743f9eee_600_400.jpg" /><p>Russia already has internet censorship systems in place, though it would like to take things a step further by borrowing from the Chinese. A Great Firewall-like setup is reportedly in the works and is joined by an increase in government surveillance.</p>
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Samsung Pay Unlikely To Be In UK Until 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/11-29/31917-c90100d7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung Pay, the company's mobile payment system for its Galaxy and Gear devices, isn't expected to reach the UK until next year. Due to Samsung being "tied up amid negotiations with banks," The Telegraph reports a launch will probably occur sometime in 2017.</p>
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Moto Unveils New Moto Mods, Including Battery And Car Dock
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/32004-80b5a795_600_400.jpg" /><p>A couple new Moto Mods have been released for Moto's Z smartphone line. The first is a Juice Pack battery from Mophie. It costs $80 and is 3000 mAh, which should extend a handset's battery life by about 60%. It can be charged via the included USB-C port.</p>
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Russian Spaceship Destroyed During Resupply Mission To ISS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/32003-c7d47551_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Progress MS-04, a Russian resupply vehicle bound for the International Space Station, has been destroyed. Russian authorities lost contact with the ship after its launch from the Naikonour Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan last night. It was carrying three tons of food and fuel.</p>
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Pokemon Go Was The Top Google Play Game In 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/32002-2e685839_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's Play Store stats for 2016 reveal Niantic's Pokemon Go topped all other games. It was played by many millions of people, resulted in mobs around areas like Central Park, and was the source of numerous headlines. Google also released stats for other categories.</p>
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iHeartRadio Adds Two New Streaming Options, One Powered By Napster
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/32001-fb077040_600_400.jpg" /><p>iHeartRadio has rolled out new music streaming options which were announced earlier this year. One of the offers, iHeartRadioPlus, costs $5 and gives you more control over your digital radio streams. You can save, replay, skip, and search for songs, but it's not "on-demand."</p>
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CBS All Access Begins NFL Streams This Weekend
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/32000-6bc90b8c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Streams of live NFL games have been added to CBS All Access and the first games will be available this Sunday. An agreement was reached between CBS and the NFL to let users view matches that would normally be available on CBS TV. All Access costs $6 to $10.</p>
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Google Daydream View Now Available In Red, White
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31999-b54380a5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's Daydream View VR headset is now available in a couple extra colors: crimson (red) and snow (white). The models don't cost any more than the previously released slate version, meaning you can pick them up for $79. Google is selling the Daydream View through its store.</p>
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Android Auto App Gaining 'OK Google' Commands
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31998-4823579d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Support for 'OK Google' voice commands is coming to the recently launched Android Auto mobile app. A Reddit user, neo5468, noticed a new setting in the app that allows users to begin a command or web search with "OK Google." The feature is slowly rolling out.</p>
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Facebook Will Use AI To Detect Offensive Livestreams
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31997-7bcbd76b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook is developing an AI-based system that can detect offensive content in livestreams, which will enable faster video removals. Joaquin Candela, Facebook's director of applied machine learning, told Reuters the company's tool will automatically find nudity and violence.</p>
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Moto Indefinitely Pauses Smartwatch Launches
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Oculus Reveals Launch Titles For Touch Controllers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31995-7b8b18b4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Oculus has revealed a set of 53 games that'll work with the Rift's Touch controllers when they're released. Those titles will be available when the $199 motion controllers are released on December 6. Oculus' Touch controllers will have a significant impact on the user experience.</p>
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Vivo Launches Its Camera-Centric V5 Handset, Packs Impressive 20-Megapixel Selfie Camera
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31994-90170c6e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Vivo V5 is yet another impressive smartphone from the Chinese companies. The main highlight of the smartphone is the impressive front-facing camera, which has a 20-megapixel unit with Sony's IMX376 sensor, which according to Vivo, can be compared to digital cameras</p>
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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) Leaks In Live Images And Hands-On Video, Looks Like Galaxy S7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31993-48323d20_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung is about to update its premium mid-range with a new Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 models. The other Galaxy A smartphones will probably be updated later next year. The Galaxy A5 (2017) has now leaked online in a series of live images as well as hands-on video.</p>
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Huawei Reveals Nougat Update Roadmap
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31992-40bafe70_600_400.jpg" /><p>Huawei has recently entered the US market, but the adoption rate isn't the best. The company hopes to improve the numbers by improving its software and releasing its own version of Google's latest Android 7.0 Nougat update, also known as the EMUI 5.0.</p>
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Nokia Officially Announces Its Comeback To Smartphone Market
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31991-3c4738c2_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nokia was once the world's number one handset manufacturer, but bad decision to stick with the Windows Phone platform and some other decisions have put the company out of the market. The company has learned from its mistakes and is ready to challenge Apple, Samsung and others.</p>
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Final Fantasy 15 Ships 5M Copies, Best Start For Franchise
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31990-db6c6a47_600_400.jpg" /><p>Final Fantasy 15 has seen the most successful launch of any game in the franchise. Square Enix reports 5 million copies (including digital sales) have already shipped worldwide since November 29. Famitsu says the title has also set a new record for launch day sales in Japan.</p>
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Twitter Adds Moments Creation To Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31989-47307ba0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Moments creation on Twitter has expanded beyond the web and is now reaching mobile devices. Regular users have been able to construct Moments since earlier this year. The feature lets users create stories featuring tweets and photos from the network.</p>
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Federal Judge Demands Customer Records From Coinbase
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31988-78ca843c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Customer records from Coinbase should be turned over to the IRS, a federal judge in San Francisco ruled this week. The IRS' request for a summons to compel Coinbase into providing transaction records from 2012 to 2015 for all US users was granted in the case.</p>
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Electronic Arts Says A 'Major Game' Will Be On Nintendo Switch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31987-00c03e46_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some of the partners initially announced for the Nintendo Switch haven't firmly committed to offering games on the platform, but Electronic Arts says a "major game" will be released for the console. EA has long had a relationship with Nintendo and that continues with the Switch.</p>
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Apple To Use Drones To Improve Navigation App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31986-2301f8c9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple hopes to improve its navigation app by utilizing drones to quickly update its information. Bloomberg reports the company has been building a team who will help with drone-based data capture. It is already using traditional vehicles for mapping purposes.</p>
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Next Samsung Gear VR May Include Face, Eye Tracking
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-01/31985-caeab847_600_400.jpg" /><p>The next phone-based virtual reality headset from Samsung might come with face and eye tracking technologies. Those features are part of a recent patent filing from the company, which explains how sensors could be used to detect eye and mouth movements.</p>
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BlackBerry's Next Smartphone With QWERTY Keyboard Caught In Action
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32043-c10c7257_600_400.jpg" /><p>BlackBerry might not be too involved in smartphone's design, as the company recently ended all internal hardware development and outsourced it to partners, but they will still be present on the market. The rumoured BlackBerry Mercury has finally been caught in action.</p>
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Upcoming Surface Pro 5 Gets Detailed, Looks Very Promising
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32042-af301300_600_400.jpg" /><p>Microsoft might not have big success with smartphones, but the rest of mobile lineup have been well accepted, especially the new Surface Book laptops and Surface Pro tablets. For 2017, Microsoft is preparing to launch a successor to the Surface Pro 4, which should be released</p>
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ZUK Edge Expected To Be The Cheapest Snapdragon 821-Powered Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32041-f0a75c53_600_400.jpg" /><p>It is expected for a device with high-end specifications to have a premium price tag, but it seems that ZUK thinks that nowadays flagship smartphones are just too expensive and we could agree with them. The company's upcoming handset will have high-end specs, but it won't be too</p>
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Samsung Galaxy A (2018) Lineup To Have Curved Displays
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32040-28b05ebe_600_400.jpg" /><p>As we are waiting for the launch of 2017 Galaxy A series, Samsung has reportedly already started with the development of 2018 lineup. The premium mid-range Galaxy A phones might not have the latest high-end hardware, but its design isn't much different compared to Galaxy S lineup</p>
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Pandora Open To Bid From SiriusXM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32039-4340a6f9_600_400.jpg" /><p>SiriusXM is moving forward with an offer for Pandora and the online radio service is reportedly open to a deal. CNBC reports Pandora will consider selling itself, but discussions with SiriusXM are only in "the first inning." It's been considering a sale since at least early 2016.</p>
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FCC Claims Free Data Offers From AT&T, Verizon 'Harm Consumers'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32038-96fabf1e_600_400.jpg" /><p>The FCC believes some of the free data schemes introduced by wireless carriers are "harming consumers." It has sent letters to AT&T and Verizon in regards to their offers, which allow people to use certain services without their activity counting against their data limit.</p>
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Hulu Begins 4K Streaming With Originals, James Bond Films
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32037-efc98962_600_400.jpg" /><p>4K streaming has been added to Hulu, but only for a limited selection of content. The service's original shows and a set of 20 James Bond films will be streamed in 4K to supported devices. Hulu says you can stream at that resolution on the Xbox One S and PS4 Pro.</p>
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Motorola To Release Four Moto Mods Per Quarter In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32036-0e4e7f1b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Lenovo's Motorola Mobility plans to release more Moto Mods for the Moto Z line next year than it has in 2016. The company currently intends to release four Mods per quarter. Some of the add-ons already introduced for the phones are a car dock and a battery.</p>
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Google Chrome Defaulting To HTML5 On Most Sites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32035-e07925dc_600_400.jpg" /><p>HTML5 is now the default for Google Chrome on most websites. As of Chrome 55, the browser will always treat HTML5 as the default unless a website is Flash-only or is among the top 10 sites on the web. You'll be asked to enable Flash when visiting all other sites.</p>
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Foxconn Employee Caught Stealing $1.5 Million Worth Of iPhones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32034-9bbfeb4a_600_400.jpg" /><p>One of Foxconn's managers in Shenzhen, China has been charged with stealing $1.56 million worth of iPhones over the course of his employment. He stole iPhone 5 and 5s units from a factory and proceeded to sell them to various stores between 2013 and 2014.</p>
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Panasonic Develops New IPS Technology, Ready To Take On OLED
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32033-d9584fcf_600_400.jpg" /><p>Many companies have focused on developing OLED panels, but Panasonic went in another direction and has now unveiled a new IPS panel that is competitive with OLED. The new screen technology offers contrast levels well above what is currently on the market, alongside some other</p>
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Verizon Announces New GizmoTab Tablet Aimed At Kids
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32032-4b0af419_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you are looking for a new tablet for your kids, then Verizon has something new for you. The carrier has now announced a new tablet called GizmoTab that is specifically designed for children aged between 3 and 8. The tablet has specifically design user interface so kids can</p>
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Microsoft Bumps Up Cloud Prices In The UK By 22% Starting Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32031-508793ef_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back in October, Microsoft confirmed it plans to increase enterprise prices in the UK starting next year. Today, the company sent out emails to customers, saying that prices for Azure will be increased by 22 percent, "to more closely align to euro pricing."</p>
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Samsung Releases New Update For Gear S3 Smartwatch, Improves A Few Things
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32030-dbbf2087_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung Gear S3 is one of the best smartwatch available at the moment and it recently went on sale in the United States, receiving some nice feedback from users. Shortly after releasing a brand new speedometer app, Samsung has decided to make some adjustments to the watch as well</p>
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Apple Explains What Caused iPhone 6s Battery Problems
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32029-df93c539_600_400.jpg" /><p>Due to not enough testing times, new phones often arrive with a few bugs. It is not a big problem if those issues are software related, but in case of hardware issues, things get more expensive, just ask Samsung how expensive is the recall of Galaxy Note 7 phablets.</p>
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WhatsApp To End Support For Millions Of Devices By The End Of 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-03/32028-e911cbdc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Smartphones are improving each day, but not everyone needs to upgrade their phones every year or two and some would hold out for even longer. However, if you're using WhatsApp on an older phone and would like to continue using it, you will have to change your smartphone.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017) Clears The FCC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-02/32027-1a36b8e8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has recently leaked in live images and hands-on video, and there were enough reports suggesting the official launch is just around the corner. Samsung is expected to unveil two new 2017 Galaxy A smartphones, the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7.</p>
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TeamViewer 12 Features New Features And Major Performance Improvements
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-02/32026-1ac8de22_600_400.jpg" /><p>TeamViewer has just announced a new software update for its popular remote control application. The latest version of TeamViewer comes with major improvements, especially in terms of performance, where users can expect up to 20x faster file transfers.</p>
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Cyanogen's Co-Founder Leaves Company, Blames Kirt McMaster For Cyanogen's Failure
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-02/32025-4a8a889f_600_400.jpg" /><p>After several successful years, Cyanogen Inc. failed to adapt to new market situation and the company is now facing serious financial and business issues. Reportedly a number of layoffs are taking place and the company plans to close its Seattle headquarter by the end of the year</p>
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Samsung Drops Dual Camera Setup For Galaxy S8, Check What To Expect From It
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-02/32024-1b299d6e_600_400.jpg" /><p>All the details we heard so far about the Galaxy S8 were purely rumors, as Samsung has yet to officially release a comment on the upcoming smartphones. As we know, that probably won't happen until the smartphone becomes official, which should happen early next year.</p>
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Samsung And Many Others To Face Lawsuit Over FinFET Patent Infringemen
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32078-bd6b0143_600_400.jpg" /><p>It looks like there is going to be a big lawsuit for infringing on FinFET technology patent, including all the major companies. According to a report by SamMobile, the US-based Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology is suing the companies over patent infringement.</p>
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LG G6 To Pack Wireless Charging Tech And Waterproof Rating
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Software Update Brings Gear S3 Features To Gear S2 Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32076-52de1c51_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apart from different design and hardware improvements, Samsung's Gear S3 lineup also has better software compared to the Gear S2 family. The company made a lot of improvements to the Gear S3 software and has now decided to implement the same improvements to the Gear S2.</p>
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Google Starts Rolling Out Android 7.1.1 Nougat To Pixel, Nexus And Android One Devices
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Microsoft's Flagship Smartphones Slowly Running Out Of Stock Around The Globe
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BMW Remotely Locks Thief In Car
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Final Fantasy 15 Is Second To FIFA In UK, Second Biggest Launch Of Series
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32072-92a02533_600_400.jpg" /><p>Final Fantasy 15's launch in the UK appears to be the second biggest of the franchise and the game came in second to FIFA 17 for the week ending December 3. The game's opening week sales figure includes physical sales across all platforms. It doesn't consider digital sales.</p>
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Amazon Launches AWS Shield DDoS Protection
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32071-61d72ae1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon is turning on a new DDoS protection service and is making it available to AWS customers. Called AWS Shield, the technology will protect sites against DDoS attacks, like the one that disrupted service to sites using Dyn in October. Amazon was affected by the Dyn incident.</p>
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First Glide Flight Of Virgin Galactic Unity Completed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32070-f686b24e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Virgin Galactic's first independent flight with its VSS Unity spacecraft was successful. The craft went on a gliding flight over California's Mojave Air & Space Port after being released from the VMS Eve. It successfully returned to Earth from an initial 15 km altitude.</p>
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EU Demands Facebook, Twitter Deal With Hate Speech
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DeepMind CEO Says General AI Is Still A Ways Off
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32068-2f6a12e9_600_400.jpg" /><p>DeepMind CEO Mustafa Suleyman believes general AI is possible, but it's likely to be decades in the future. Speaking at Disrupt London, Suleyman discussed AI and how DeepMind is working in that area. Google has owned the artificial intelligence company since 2014.</p>
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Uber Adds Tracking For When Rides Are Finished
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Volkswagen Introduces 'Moia' Company To Change City Transportation
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iPhone 8 Rumors Continue Supporting Curved OLED Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32065-82666995_600_400.jpg" /><p>Reports about the iPhone 8 using a curved OLED display are piling up. The latest rumors suggest Interflex, BH, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics will supply the necessary components for Samsung Display to manufacture the panels. Availability of OLED parts is increasing.</p>
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Motorola DROID Turbo Finally Gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32064-9cc0f7b6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Companies are slowly preparing for the roll out of Android 7.0 Nougat, and yet some phones are still waiting for the promised Marshmallow update. One of those phones is Motorola DROID Turbo, which has finally started receiving the Marshmallow update.</p>
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Users Are Now Reporting Poor Battery Life With Latest MacBook Pros
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Intel Details Upcoming Apollo Lake-Powered NUC Mini
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Elephone Max To Feature 6-inch Display, Slim Metal Body And Dual Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32061-1f837e3a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Elephone seems to be on a roll, with at least two new smartphones in the works. The impressive Elephone S8, which packs triple bezel-less design with curved display, and the newly rumoured Elephone Max with a 6-inch, dual rear cameras and an ultra-slim metal body.</p>
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Aggressive Design Led To The Galaxy Note 7 Explosions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-05/32060-9e18617e_600_400.jpg" /><p>As we are waiting for the official results from Samsung, a hardware company called Instrumental has conducted its own investigation about the Galaxy Note 7 explosion. Based on its investigation, the main culprit behind multiple explosions is the aggressive phone design.</p>
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Recent MacBook Pro Graphics Issues Are Not Caused By AMD GPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-04/32059-53154907_600_400.jpg" /><p>We have recently reported about graphics issues with the latest MacBook Pro laptops, and more users have started reporting the same issues. At first, the culprit of the graphics issues was not familiar, but according to latest information, it looks like the issues are not caused</p>
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Sony Brings Back $50 Off PS4 Deal For Two Weeks
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SoftBank Pledges $50B Investment In US After Trump Meeting
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Apple Wants To Offer Movie Rentals For Films In Theaters
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Mars One Delays Its Mars Mission
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32136-08555bfc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Mars One, a project that'll probably never put humans on Mars, has adjusted its timeline yet again. Its manned mission has a new launch date of 2031, five years later than before. The delay will allow Mars One to raise additional money and avoid large expenses for a longer time.</p>
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Apple App Store Breaks Monthly Record In November
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32135-ebb78828_600_400.jpg" /><p>November was the best month on record for the Apple App Store in terms of sales. Apple executive Phil Schiller revealed the accomplishment, though he didn't release any details about the store's performance. The store's successful month comes as iOS is gaining ground in the US.</p>
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SpaceX Not Launching Again Until January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32134-e9cb6ac9_600_400.jpg" /><p>SpaceX has pushed back its next launch until early January. It was reportedly planning to launch in mid-December, but it now says a Falcon 9 rocket will bring up the Iridium-1 satellite next month. This will be its first launch since a rocket exploded in September.</p>
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Chrome For Android Adds Support For Viewing Pages, Videos Offline
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32133-97b25ed6_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you come across something of interest while using Google Chrome for Android, you'll now be able to save the content for later. With the 55.0.2883.84 update, Chrome is receiving a feature that enables you to download pages and videos. Downloads can be viewed offline.</p>
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Telltale's Batman Series Concludes December 13
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32132-aa10a22b_600_400.jpg" /><p>The last episode of Batman: The Telltale Series will be out on December 13. Telltale Games says the finale, called City of Light, includes different beginnings depending on what choice players make at the end of the fourth episode. A synopsis for City of Light has been released.</p>
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Verizon Halts Galaxy Beta Program, Confirms No Nougat Update Until Early 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32131-11c162bf_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some smartphones have already received Android Nougat update, but first Samsung handset to get it will be Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. Its Galaxy Beta Program was running in several countries, where users can test it and improve it before the update goes public.</p>
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New Nokia Smartphones Will Challenge Other Phones In Terms Of Pricing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32130-ffe3cca4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nokia is about to make its return to the smartphone market early next year and pretty much everyone is excited about it. We don't know much about new smartphones, but according to new information, they will be extremely competitive in terms of specs and price.</p>
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Jolla Wants A Piece Of Smartwatch Market With Sailfish Watch OS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32129-adf83fb1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Android and iOS are the best mobile operating systems, but the situation on the smartwatch market is slightly different. While Google and Apple platforms are also present, there are others, equally good solutions for smartwatches, including Samsung's Tizen OS.</p>
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ASUS Schedules Zennovation Event For CES 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32128-04a3f567_600_400.jpg" /><p>CES 2017 is scheduled to take place early next year, and almost every top-tier mobile company is expected to be there. Even Xiaomi, who has never been present at the event, has confirmed its presence for next year. The latest company to announce its presence is the Taiwanese ASUS</p>
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ZUK Z2 And Z2 Pro Are Now The Cheapest Snapdragon 820-Powered Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32127-63e348cf_600_400.jpg" /><p>Lenovo's sub-brand ZUK is expected to launch a new high-end smartphone called ZUK Edge with very thin bezels, but ahead of today's announcement, the company has announced a price cut for two of its high-end smartphones - ZUK Z2 and Z2 Pro, both powered by Snapdragon 820.</p>
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Nintendo Switch Supports GameCube Games Through Virtual Console
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32126-66dc6d56_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some GameCube titles will reportedly be available on the Nintendo Switch thinks to the Virtual Console system. Eurogamer reports, based on three sources, that three GameCube games are already in the works for the new console, including Super Mario Sunshine.</p>
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Foxconn Is Planning US Expansion, In Early Talks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32125-cd13acce_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple's primary iPhone manufacturer, Foxconn, is in talks to more significantly expand its operations in the United States. The company confirmed its interest in opening assembly plants in the US. It says more details about the expansion will be available at a later time.</p>
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Sony Has Sold 50 Million PS4s Around The World
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32124-7dd0ffc8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Total PlayStation 4 sales are now over 50 million, meaning 10 million units have been sold since May 2016. It reached that milestone much faster than its predecessor. It took about 4.5 years for the PS3 to sell 50 million units, whereas the PS4 reached that mark in 3 years.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) And Galaxy A7 (2017) Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32123-aa9ced0c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung is about to release a new series of Galaxy A smartphones. The new 2017 version is rumoured to feature very similar design as the current flagship Galaxy S7 series, but that was only rumoured for Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7. New renders now suggest the same design for Galaxy</p>
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GE Uses Amazon Alexa To Enhance A Table Lamp
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32122-0adc8993_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon's Alexa digital voice assistant is showing up in some third-party products, the latest of which is a table lamp from GE. The product was announced during a demo on Facebook Live and is described as the "first announced use of AVS embedded within a lighting product."</p>
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Fitbit's Acquisition Of Pebble Will See Cancellation Of Time 2, Core Wearables
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32121-92bcb30a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Fitbit isn't interested in Pebble's hardware and as such, it'll cancel the company's Time 2 and Core wearables once the acquisition is complete. Bloomberg reports the buyout will take place for under $40 million and is occurring because Fitbit wants to use Pebble's assets.</p>
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Qualcomm's Next-Gen Flagship Chipset Gets Benchmarked
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-07/32120-14a183e9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Companies are slowly finalizing their flagship smartphones for next year, and one of the first to announce new devices will be Samsung and Xiaomi. Both the Xiaomi Mi 6 and Samsung Galaxy S8 will also feature Qualcomm's high-end Snapdragon 835 chipset.</p>
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Samsung Officially Confirms To Disable Charging On Unreturned Galaxy N
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32197-3cc2ca0b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Shortly after we heard rumours that Samsung is allegedly preparing another software update for the Galaxy Note 7 that will disable charging on unreturned units, the company went ahead and officially confirmed the rumours. Instead of the rumoured December 15,</p>
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Oppo To Start Selling Phones In The US By The End Of The Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32196-0ebeb92a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Oppo is offering some great smartphones, but the company isn't a top-tier company and not many people know about it. The company is now trying to catch other Chinese smartphone manufacturers and to do that, it wants to expand to new markets, including the United States.</p>
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ASUS Preparing To Launch ZenBook UX310UQ With Kaby Lake CPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32195-d8cf6b79_600_400.jpg" /><p>ASUS ZenBook lineup is considered as one of the best Ultrabook series available at the moment. Although we haven't seen any drastic improvements in terms of design, the ZenBook laptops are still very impressive and will only become better with Kaby Lake CPUs.</p>
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Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung And Sony_Create Global Virtual Reality Association
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32194-8ad08a9d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Virtual reality technology is in early stages, but major tech companies like Google, HTC, Oculus, Samsung and Sony have joined forces to form Global Virtual Reality Association (GVRA) in order to promote the growth of the global virtual reality (VR) industry.</p>
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Google Tests Likes, Dislikes In Movie And TV Searches
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32193-2f819998_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's search results for movies and TV shows currently feature embedded ratings from IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes, and now Google is testing its own user ratings feature. The company has confirmed it is trying out a like and dislike system. This is only an experiment.</p>
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Google Chrome Adding Clearer 'Not Secure' Warning For Certain Sites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32192-3596e427_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Chrome is growing its warnings on HTTP sites and it'll initially roll out a new "not secure" label in the URL bar on sites that collect passwords or credit card numbers. The label is included in the Chrome 56 beta. Eventually, the browser will always use the warning.</p>
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Samsung About To Restrict European Note 7 Units To 30%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32191-eb94701b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners in Europe won't be able to charge their phone above the 30% mark beginning December 15. An update is set to be released throughout the region, including in the UK. This change will further encourage customers to hand over their phones.</p>
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HTC Creates 'Vive Studios' To Make VR Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32190-080856c6_600_400.jpg" /><p>A new division at HTC dedicated to creating in-house VR content and releasing content from third-parties has been unveiled. Known as Vive Studios, the division will work on content covering a wide range of categories, such as sports, design, and education.</p>
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HBO Now Added To Google Daydream
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32189-82c269e5_600_400.jpg" /><p>HBO Now content can now be viewed in a virtual reality (VR) environment using Google's Daydream system. For now, that means the app works on the Daydream View headset, which is only compatible with a few handsets. Viewers will be placed in a home theater-like setting.</p>
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Super Mario Run Requires Always-On Connection
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32188-81603e8d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Playing Nintendo's new mobile side-scroller, Super Mario Run, without a connection isn't going to be possible. The company has revealed an internet connection is always required in order to reduce piracy. Super Mario Run will be available on December 15.</p>
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Elite: Dangerous Reaches PS4 In Q2 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32187-24595f00_600_400.jpg" /><p>The PlayStation 4 is receiving Elite: Dangerous, a space adventure title, in the second quarter of next year. When it's released, it will include all of the Horizon expansions. Frontier Developments didn't mention how much the game will cost, but it's available on Xbox for $30.</p>
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AT&T Must Return $88 Million For Bill 'Cramming'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32186-45c42035_600_400.jpg" /><p>AT&T owes its customers $88 million for "stuffing" their mobile service bills with unauthorized charges. This ruling comes from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the settlement will be spread across 2.7 million customers. It's the largest settlement for this practice.</p>
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Magic Leap Is Further From Its AR Goals Than Anticipated
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32185-916de6f5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Magic Leap isn't very far along with its secretive augmented reality (AR) technology and it's at least years away from having a product on the market. The Information reports its current tech is less impressive than the HoloLens, yet the marketing is much grander.</p>
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Samsung To Replace TouchWiz With Samsung Experience
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32184-1347f1ac_600_400.jpg" /><p>TouchWiz was the synonym for Samsung's custom user interface on Android smartphones. Samsung has yet to announce it, but according to Android 7.0 Nougat beta builds, the user interface TouchWiz is about to get replaced by the new branding - Samsung Experience.</p>
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LG G6 Won't Have Removable Battery After All
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32183-cc6e8bef_600_400.jpg" /><p>Almost every LG flagship smartphone so far had a removable battery, but that could change with the upcoming flagship smartphone. According to a new report, the LG G6 will integrate battery, meaning that user would no longer be able to swap or remove it.</p>
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Sony Wants To Become First Third-Party Vendor To Release Android 7.1.1 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32182-94b46d0a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's Pixel and Nexus lineup were the first to receive the latest Android update, but that was expected since the devices are basically running the stock version of the system. Other companies need to make some small and larger adjustments, depending on the interfaces.</p>
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Huawei Watch No Longer Available From Google Store
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32181-80b3fe11_600_400.jpg" /><p>Just ahead of the holiday season, Huawei has pulled out its smartwatch from Google's website. The Huawei Watch, which is one of the best smartwatches available, is no longer available from Google Store, but there are still a few Android Wear devices available.</p>
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There Won't Be Xiaomi Mi Note 2 With Flat Screen, Company Confirms
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32180-eaf1217f_600_400.jpg" /><p>2016 might not be that impressive for Xiaomi, but the company has released some impressive smartphones this year. The latest one is the Mi Note 2, which is currently the best-selling Xiaomi device. It comes with dual edge curved display, but don't hold your breath for a flat</p>
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Huawei Rolling Out Android 7.0 Nougat Update To Select Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32179-2aad333f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Huawei has just started rolling out the final Android 7.0 Nougat build for the P9 and Mate 8 handsets. Previous information was saying that Huawei plans to release the update early in 2017, but it looks like company managed to get things done earlier than expected.</p>
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Nvidia Gains Approval To Test Autonomous Vehicles In California
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-09/32178-15832368_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nvidia can now test its autonomous vehicles in California. The state's Department of Motor Vehicles granted the company, which is primarily known for its graphics cards, permission to drive on public roads. Nvidia is primarily working on autonomous vehicle tech for auto makers.</p>
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BlackBerry Priv And Galaxy S7 Are Now Receiving December Android Secur
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32223-29e05d2d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has recently released Android security patch for the month of December, and companies are slowly updating their smartphones. Today, both the BlackBerry Priv and Galaxy S7 series have received the patch. The updates have just begun rolling out, so it may take some time</p>
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Samsung Galaxy A Series 2017 Gets Detailed, Almost Everything Is Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32222-e3c16b6e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's upcoming premium mid-range Galaxy A 2017 smartphones are pretty much revealed. The company can only launch them since we know pretty much everything about them, including specifications and design thanks to several video renders and images.</p>
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Facebook Confirms A Glitch Has Caused Old Content To Be Reposted
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Facebook Addresses Bug In 'Live' Metrics
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32220-9d8f9558_600_400.jpg" /><p>An inaccuracy in Facebook Live's metrics has been fixed by the social network. The company confirmed a few months ago that metrics throughout the site weren't representative of reality and now it's addressing some problems with its live streaming service.</p>
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare Sees Lower US Sales Than Prior Title
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32219-e0cd8cfd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Compared to Black Ops 3 (2015), physical sales of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare are down significantly in the United States. A report from NPD Group reveals the game missed early expectations by 17% and physical sales were down 51% year-over-year in November.</p>
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NSA Is Losing Many Of Its Best Employees
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32218-eb205bd3_600_400.jpg" /><p>In the wake of the Snowden revelations, the National Security Agency (NSA) is struggling to keep its best employees. Former NSA director Keith Alexander says many people have been leaving the agency for the private sector. The departures are often tied to "low morale."</p>
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Huawei Mate 9 Coming To The US On January 6
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32217-4ebf8b1b_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you want to purchase the latest Huawei Mate 9 handset, then you probably can't wait for 2017. The smartphone can already be purchased in the US from Amazon for $799 (64 GB) or $899 (128 GB), but the company will officially launch it in the country in 2017.</p>
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Kodak Launches Ektra Camera Phone In Europe For €499
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32216-db90d14d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Just as promised, Kodak, a company behind many great imaging products, has decided to release its second smartphone called Ektra, which is now available in Europe. The Europeans are now available to purchase one from either Amazon or Kodak's online store.</p>
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Image Of Meizu's Bezel-Less Smartphone Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32215-f0d5f50d_600_400.jpg" /><p>There is barely a smartphone company that isn't working on a bezel-less smartphone, a trend that Xiaomi started with the Mi Mix. Meizu's chairman, Jack Wong/Huáng Zhāng said that the company is not in a rush to release a curved-screen phone, but they didn't say anything</p>
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Sony's Latest In-Car Entertainment System Supports Android Auto And CarPlay_
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32213-354db4a4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony has just released one of the cheapest in-car systems currently available that also supports both Google's Android Auto or Apple's CarPlay. The cheapest model belongs to JBL with their Legend CP100, but Sony's XAV-AX100 is close, priced at $499 on Amazon.</p>
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ZTE Launches Nougat Preview Program In The US
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Facebook For Android Gains HD Video Uploads
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Twitter Cuts Off Law Enforcement Tool For Monitoring Protests
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Japan Launches 'Space Junk' Collector To ISS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-11/32210-9145190c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Using an H-IIB rocket, Japan launched a cargo ship carrying a "space junk" collector to the International Space Station (ISS). The system is based around an electrodynamic tether that can swing through Earth's magnetic field and slow down debris currently orbiting the planet.</p>
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LeEco And Coolpad Working On Cool1S Flagship Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32209-9a055c28_600_400.jpg" /><p>LeEco and Coolpad continue working together on new smartphones. In the past, Coolpad was considered as a manufacturer of entry-level phones, but LeEco wants to change that and since the acquisition, Coolpad has released several high-end smartphone models.</p>
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HTC 11 Rumoured To Pack 8 GB Of RAM And Snapdragon 835
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32208-4a485794_600_400.jpg" /><p>HTC has recently confirmed that they are working on several flagship smartphones and they have no intentions of leaving the mobile market. As the end of the year is slowly approaching, the rumour mill of next-gen smartphones is getting more interesting.</p>
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Qualcomm Unveils World's First 10nm ARM Server Processor
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32207-0bb16e32_600_400.jpg" /><p>Qualcomm was aiming to release a new ARM server chips for a while, and they have finally decided to enter the market with a new Centriq 2400 series. The company has been working on it for two years and volume shipments of the chips will start in the second half next year.</p>
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CIA Determines Russia Engaged In Hacking During US Election
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32206-943392cd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Another US intelligence agency has determined the Russian government engaged in cyberattacks during the US election, likely with the goal of helping Donald Trump secure a victory over Clinton. The Washington Post reports a CIA assessment was completed and shared with the Senate.</p>
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Resident Evil 7 Demo Now Out For Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32205-b272a048_600_400.jpg" /><p>Resident Evil 7's Beginning Hour demo is now out for the Xbox One months after reaching Sony's PlayStation 4. The download, which is entirely free, is available here and comes in at 3.64 GB. PC gamers will have access to the same demo on December 19.</p>
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Occipital Reveals $399 Mixed Reality iPhone Headset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-10/32204-c02c5a16_600_400.jpg" /><p>Occipital has introduced an iPhone-based mixed reality headset called Bridge and an accompanying platform. The headset ships in March for $399, though a $499 Explorer Edition will begin shipping to developers next week. It's compatible with the iPhone 6, 6S, and 7.</p>
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Snapchat Introduces 16-Person Group Messaging
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32286-165f6dfc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Private conversations in Snapchat can now take place between up to 16 people. You can share Snaps with the entire group and click on individual participants to send them a private Quick Chat. Snaps can only be viewed once and all of the content will last for 24 hours.</p>
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T-Mobile To Display (Not Sell) Google Pixel Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32285-282b563a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets will soon be on display at T-Mobile retail locations, but you won't be able to purchase them from the carrier. Android Police reports T-Mobile plans to showcase the phones and help people buy them through the Google Store and Best Buy.</p>
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Alphabet Spinning Out Autonomous Vehicle Division
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Music Industry Calls On Trump To Combat Piracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32283-d54107c1_600_400.jpg" /><p>A letter from a variety of music industry organizations was sent to president-elect Donald Trump requesting he consider the issue of piracy prior to his "tech summit" meeting on December 14. The letter is from BMI, the RIAA, and others members of the music industry.</p>
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Latest MacOS Preview Drops Estimated Battery Time
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32282-03a2aeef_600_400.jpg" /><p>MacOS no longer tells you how long your computer is expected to last. The latest developer preview (12.12.2 beta 4) has gotten rid of the "remaining" battery listing. Even though the feature wasn't perfect, it's often used to help users figure out how much time they have left.</p>
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Facebook Releases Standalone 'Events' App On Android
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Oculus' CEO Steps Down, Will Lead PC VR Division
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32280-bffff705_600_400.jpg" /><p>The leadership at Oculus is going through a shake-up. Brendan Iribe, the current CEO, is stepping down to lead a PC-based virtual reality division within the company. As the leader of that division, Iribe is going to help push "the state of VR forward."</p>
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Uber Will Bring Autonomous Vehicle Rides To San Francisco 'Very Soon'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32279-2ace4ce1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Uber is currently testing its autonomous vehicle technology with passengers in Pittsburgh and it plans to expand the tests to San Francisco "very soon." It already has self-driving vehicles travelling around the city for the purpose of data collection.</p>
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Around 50% Of Xbox One Owners Use Backwards Compatibility
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32278-27c93725_600_400.jpg" /><p>Close to half of Xbox One owners use the console's backwards compatibility feature, which enables them to play old Xbox 360 games on the system. That stat comes from Phil Spencer, who thanked people for "supporting the program." Backwards compatibility launched last November.</p>
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Microsoft Opening Cortana To Third-Parties
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32277-1bc37e45_600_400.jpg" /><p>Microsoft's Cortana will soon appear on more third-party products and the virtual assistant is also going to be opened up to other developers. A Skills Kit for Cortana allows developers to build services that use the assistant for voice-based commands.</p>
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EU Agency Opposes Encryption Backdoors
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-14/32276-4a474817_600_400.jpg" /><p>Law enforcement shouldn't be requesting backdoors in the encryption used by private companies, says the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA). A new report from the agency details its opposition to the use of backdoors or requests for them.</p>
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Slack Adds Video Calling
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32275-6f3e1248_600_400.jpg" /><p>Slack, the go-to chat tool for many businesses, now includes support for videoconferencing. The feature allows users to enter a video call one-on-one or in groups. Slack's inclusion of video calling will help it better compete against services like Skype for Work and Hangouts.</p>
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Google Publishes Eight National Security Letters To Further Transparency
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32274-66f42006_600_400.jpg" /><p>Eight National Security Letters (NSLs) received by Google from FBI offices in the United States have been published online. Google is sharing the letters to increase its transparency with consumers. The FBI asked for access to content from ~20 users with the letters.</p>
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Apple AirPods Go On Sale, Promptly Sell Out Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32273-a62122dd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple finally released its AirPods on Tuesday, but they quickly sold out online. Most consumers won't be able to receive the wireless earbuds by the holidays now that they're set to ship in over four weeks when ordering online. They're also available from physical stores.</p>
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LG To Announce At Least Six New Smartphones At CES 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32272-73da26c9_600_400.jpg" /><p>At the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show next year, LG plans to announce several new smartphones. If the rumour is legit, there will be at least six new smartphones, including new mid-range K- and X-series smartphones and next-gen pen-equipped phablet Stylus.</p>
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Google Releases_Android Wear 2.0 Developer Preview 4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32271-b7c17b6b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back at Google's I/O 2016 developer conference, the company has unveiled the next-gen Android Wear platform, calling it "the most significant update to Android Wear" since its launch. It was expected to start rolling out in the fall, but six months later, we have yet to see</p>
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7's Display Tech To Be Used On Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32270-70a64d64_600_400.jpg" /><p>If we put aside the safety issue, the Galaxy Note 7 is a great handset. Its display is one of the best out there, and according to latest information, Samsung is planning to use the same space-saving display packaging technology with the upcoming Galaxy S8.</p>
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Google Launches New OS For Internet of Things
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32269-b9033cc8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google is having big success with Android, Chrome OS and Android Wear, as more companies are starting to use them, especially the Chrome OS. The company wants to continue expanding into new things and has now announced a new version of Android called Android of Things.</p>
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Synaptics Launches New Fingerprint Scanner, Can Read A Fingerprint Through Glass
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32268-2255287b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Synaptics is mostly known by touchpad, but the Silicon Valley company has many other products such as fingerprint sensors. The company has developed a new fingerprint sensor that can sit under glass and practically be invisible, without need for extra button or a cutout.</p>
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Surface Hub Back In Stock, Microsoft Launches Try-and-Buy Program
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-13/32267-3398f1d5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Due to higher than expected demand, Microsoft had to change its manufacturing capabilities, which has resulted in small delays. The company has now announced that the Surface Hub is back in stock and has shipped to over 2,000 customers in 24 markets.</p>
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Mercedes Launches 'Croove' Car Sharing Service
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32347-b056d4f6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Mercedes has entered the car sharing industry with Croove, a peer-to-peer sharing service that launched in Munich this month. Croove differs from some other solutions in that it's open to private cars from any brand. It's a bit different from ReachNow.</p>
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Rivvr Offers Wireless Functionality For Oculus Rift, HTC Vive
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32346-2b0d9b84_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Oculus Rift and HTC Vive both require a wired PC connection to run, but Rivvr has introduced a wireless solution for both virtual reality headsets. Its device attaches to either headset and doesn't add much heft to the overall setup since it only weighs 300 grams.</p>
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Obama Administration Blames Putin For US Election-Related Hacking
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32345-9ef51387_600_400.jpg" /><p>The White House has officially blamed Russian president Vladimir Putin for the Democratic National Committee breach that may have influenced the presidential election. According to the Obama Administration, US intelligence supports the view that Putin wanted a Trump win.</p>
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GM Will Quickly Begin Autonomous Vehicle Testing On Michigan's Roads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32344-9e149c05_600_400.jpg" /><p>General Motors (GM) is almost immediately going to begin autonomous vehicle tests on Michigan's public roads following the state's implementation of self-driving car regulations. It'll also be building autonomous Bolt EV vehicles at its local Orion Township facility.</p>
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Verizon Will Let Note 7 Units Be Killed In January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32343-f0902325_600_400.jpg" /><p>Verizon has changed its position on Samsung's update for the Note 7 that'll render all remaining units in the United States useless. It originally said it wouldn't roll out the update, which prevents the phone from charging, but now it plans to let the software update go out.</p>
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Twitter Built, Abandoned A Messaging-Style App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32342-d463b325_600_400.jpg" /><p>Twitter was working on a unique messaging-style app as recently as September 2016, but it decided to cancel the project, reports BuzzFeed News. The app was going to be targeted at emerging markets and it was based on collections of tweets and "instant messages."</p>
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Facebook Reveals A Plan For Fighting Fake News
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32341-a5c5c1de_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook has more clearly laid out a plan for dealing with fake news on the network. It announced on Thursday that it'll make reporting easier and it'll work with third-party fact-checking agencies to verify content is fake. Disputed content will be marked as such.</p>
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Xbox One Update Speeds Up Downloads Up To 80%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32340-d3fdd064_600_400.jpg" /><p>Game downloads on the Xbox One are now up to 80% faster due to a software update for the console. The latest version of the system's software boosts the download speed up to 80% for 100+ Mbps connections and by up to 40% if you're on a slower connection.</p>
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Twitch Introduces 'IRL' Category For Lifestreaming
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32339-68386d7a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Twitch's focus remains on game streaming, but there's now a category on the platform dedicated to general purpose livestreams. It's called "IRL," which stands for "in real life." The category is meant for those who simply want to stream themselves talking.</p>
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Instagram Reaches 600 Million Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32338-30b33023_600_400.jpg" /><p>There are now 600 million active users on Instagram, Facebook's photo and video-centric social network. Of those, 100 million joined in the past six months and Instagram's user count has doubled in the past two years. This growth comes alongside the introduction of new features.</p>
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Verizon Planning To Kill Its Yahoo Acquisition Or Spend Less
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32337-67d5d022_600_400.jpg" /><p>Now that two massive breaches have been confirmed by Yahoo, Verizon is reportedly considering an abandonment of its $4.8 billion acquisition. Yahoo revealed a hack in September that affected 500 million users and another breach was revealed this week affecting 1 billion accounts.</p>
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Sony Releasing New Wireless PS4 Headset In January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32336-eafa4f2e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony is coming out with a new pair of high-end wireless headphones for its PS4 console. The newly introduced Platinum Wireless Headset supports 7.1 virtual surround sound and offers noise cancelling. It'll be out on January 17. The headset comes with 3D audio support.</p>
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21st Century Fox Buying Sky For $14.6 Billion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32335-e44993d8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Acquisition discussions between 21st Century Fox and Sky have ended with a $14.6 billion deal that'll see the largest pay-TV network in Europe be operated by the former. Between its operations in the UK and other parts of Europe, Sky has a reach of 22 million subscribers.</p>
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TCL Signs Deal To Manufacture BlackBerry Hardware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32334-7ace5907_600_400.jpg" /><p>Phones featuring the BlackBerry name will be manufactured by China's TCL, the company has revealed. BlackBerry already partnered with the hardware maker, which is known for the Alcatel brand, on its DTEK50 and DTEK60 smartphones. BlackBerry will remain connected to handsets.</p>
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New Facebook Messenger Camera Includes Special Effects
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32333-7809f60e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook has introduced a new camera for Messenger that comes with support for special effects, similar to what's available on Snapchat. The effects include props and 3D masks. Messenger's camera is also more accessible and you can easily switch to recording video.</p>
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MacOS Update Seemingly Improves MacBook Pro Battery Life
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32332-8dc9bced_600_400.jpg" /><p>An update to macOS has at least partly addressed the MacBook Pro's battery life problem. Many users reported the laptop wasn't lasting anywhere close to its advertised 10 hours. With this software update, a lot of consumers say their units now last as long as they're supposed to.</p>
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Fitbit Won't Cut Pebble Services Until At Least 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32331-f5332d3c_600_400.jpg" /><p>New Pebble smartwatches aren't going to see the light of day now that it's being acquired by Fitbit, but existing devices will continue working until at least 2018. Fitbit says it's "going out of its way" to keep Pebble-related software and services running through next year.</p>
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Google Play Music For Android To Receive Quality Adjustments For WiFi, Offline
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32330-c0a201a2_600_400.jpg" /><p>More quality controls appear to be headed to Google Play Music for Android. An APK teardown completed by Android Police shows controls for WiFi and offline playback quality are going to be introduced. The app currently lets users adjust streaming quality when on a mobile network.</p>
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Google Offers To Alter Gmail Scanning To End Legal Challenge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32329-4bd97972_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's practice of scanning Gmail email content has been challenged in a lawsuit filed with the Northern California District Court. Rather than fight the lawsuit in defense of Gmail, Google has put forth a voluntary proposed settlement that would slightly tweak the scanning.</p>
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Samsung's Viv Might Miss Galaxy S8 Due To Google Assistant Launch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-15/32328-3087d5a6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's upcoming digital assistant, known as Viv, might not land on the Galaxy S8. The Register reports Google has requested Samsung avoid launching Viv with the phone since its release would clash with the introduction of Google Assistant, a similar service.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Won't Have Front-Mounted Fingerprint Scanner
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32381-4526a82d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some smartphone manufacturers prefer front and some rear-mounted fingerprint scanners, while Sony is the only one who uses side fingerprint scanners. Samsung was one of those that prefer front-mounted scanner, and mostly uses physical home buttons to embed fingerprint scanners</p>
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First Benchmarks Of Intel's High-End Mobile Kaby Lake CPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32380-2b87551d_600_400.jpg" /><p>For 2017, Intel is preparing to release their high-end Kaby Lake processors for both desktop and mobile computers. Ahead of the official launch, the high-end mobile Kaby Lake CPU has leaked online, and revealed what kind of improvements it will bring compared to Core i7-6700HQ.</p>
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Samsung Confirms That New Gear VR And AR Devices Are Coming Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32379-e0c83ca1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung has recently unveiled new Gear VR device, but due to Galaxy Note 7 problems, the headset never achieved its full potential. Samsung's vice president Sung-Hoon Hong confirmed that Samsung is working on two new virtual and augmented reality systems</p>
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Lenovo To Release More Tango-Ready Phones In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32378-6ab68367_600_400.jpg" /><p>Lenovo was the first company to release Google Tango-ready handset and is now working on more devices for 2017. General Manager of Android and Chrome at Lenovo, Jeff Merideth, has confirmed that new Tango-ready smartphones will be released next year.</p>
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Google Unveils First Standalone Apps For Android Wear 2.0
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HP EliteBook G4 With Enhanced Security To Be Available Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32376-2b125d41_600_400.jpg" /><p>HP is about to add Kaby Lake processors option to its business notebook series, along with some additional security improvements. The first lineup to get the improvements is the EliteBook 800 G4, and the new models will likely be available in early 2017.</p>
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Samsung Knows The Reason Why Note 7 Units Were Exploding
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32375-22507c85_600_400.jpg" /><p>According to latest information, Samsung has finished its Galaxy Note 7 investigation, but is not yet ready to share the reason of the culprit. The company promised a formal explanation by the end of the year, meaning it should happen in the next few days.</p>
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MLB, Disney Acquire League Of Legends Streaming Rights
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32374-26202e67_600_400.jpg" /><p>An entity owned by the MLB and Disney, BAMtech, has signed a deal with Riot Games that'll see it become the exclusive provider of League of Legends tournaments. BAMtech is going to spend at least $300 million through 2023 on the streaming rights, reports the Wall Street Journal.</p>
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LG May Manufacture Foldable Displays For Future iPhones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32373-20cf6561_600_400.jpg" /><p><em></em>Foldable displays made by LG will enter mass production in 2018, with the components intended for Apple, Google, and Microsoft, reports ETNews (South Korea). The next iPhone is said to included a curved display, at least with one of the models, rather than a foldable display.</p>
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Amazon Fire TV Receives New Interface Design
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Super Mario Run Sees Millions Of First-Day Downloads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32371-05ba4189_600_400.jpg" /><p>Millions of people downloaded Nintendo's Super Mario Run side-scroller on its first day of availability on iOS. The exact numbers vary depending on who you ask. App Annie reports 10 million downloads, while Apptopia reports 2.85 million. It quickly become the #1 game.</p>
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Oculus Adds Voice Chat, Virtual Living Rooms To Gear VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32370-7e318327_600_400.jpg" /><p>Gear VR has become much more social. It now includes voice chat and virtual living rooms. The former, known as Parties, is a straightforward chat system that lets you communicate with other users when you're wearing the headset. The latter, known as Rooms, is more interesting.</p>
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UN Agrees To Formally Discuss Legality Of Autonomous Weapons
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32369-e6b388c1_600_400.jpg" /><p>The UN is taking action on autonomous weapons before they have a chance to influence the battlefield. It has agreed to formally discuss their legality and place in warfare over a period of two weeks at the 2017 UN convention in Geneva. A ban will be discussed.</p>
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Huawei Honor Magic Goes Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32368-5c000b42_600_400.jpg" /><p>Huawei is the world's third smartphone manufacturer and with the latest handset, it will only improve its ratings. The company has now announced Honor Magic that packs a dual rear camera technology, an eye-tracking sensor from Tobii on the front and curvy design.</p>
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Lenovo Confirms To Launch Yoga Book With Chrome OS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-17/32367-3bd93826_600_400.jpg" /><p>There was some talking that Lenovo could launch its recently launched Yoga Book with Chrome OS platform, but until now there was no official confirmation. Jeff Meredith, vice president and general manager of Lenovo's Android and Chrome Computing Business Group</p>
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Two New Sony Smartphones Get Nougat Update
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Yahoo's Billion Account Database Has Repeatedly Sold For $300,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32365-6ab753b2_600_400.jpg" /><p>A database containing details for a billion Yahoo accounts reportedly sold on the dark net for $300,000. It went up for purchase in August 2015, says Andrew Komarov of the security firm InfoArmor. He says the hacker group selling the database is in Eastern Europe.</p>
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T-Mobile Offering Former AT&T Subscribers A Year Of DirecTV Now
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32364-a2bb1158_600_400.jpg" /><p>AT&T subscribers who switch to T-Mobile and active two T-Mobile One lines can receive a free year of DirecTV Now, a streaming service operated by AT&T. You'll get the service with a $35 credit, representing the cost of the lowest tier on the service.</p>
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Evernote Pulls Back Privacy Policy Update, Note Reading Will Be Opt-In
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32363-539f2048_600_400.jpg" /><p>Evernote has backtracked on its controversial privacy policy update. The update will no longer be applied in January and when the company lets employees read user notes for machine learning purposes, that system will be opt-in. Users were going to have to opt out.</p>
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Twitter Considers Adding Encrypted DMs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-16/32362-0d70b07f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Twitter will consider an update to direct messages that will add support for encrypted content to that part of the app. CEO Jack Dorsey says the request for "secret, burn-after-reading" direct messages is something that's reasonable and will be considered internally.</p>
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Proposed South Carolina Bill Would Require Porn Block On Computers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32432-3358ff55_600_400.jpg" /><p>A bill put forth by South Carolina representative Bill Chumley would require PC manufacturers include porn-blocking software on all computers sold in the state. Manufacturers would face a $20 fee per computer if they didn't include the software and users could pay $20 as well.</p>
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Hyundai Focussing On Affordability With Autonomous Vehicle System
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Apple Has 'Great Desktop' iMacs On The Way, Says Tim Cook
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32430-bcc81b15_600_400.jpg" /><p>New iMacs are in development, says Apple CEO Tim Cook, and they're "great." The company remains committed to developing and selling desktop computers, something that was questioned due to the absence of iMacs during its latest MacBook-centric media event.</p>
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Facebook Adds Colors To Text Posts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-20/32429-b190fefd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Text status updates on Facebook can now come with color backgrounds. The social network added support for a number of background colors, though it only allows them to be used on text posts. You cannot apply the colors when links, images, or videos are involved.</p>
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List Of ASUS Laptops With High-End Kaby Lake CPUs And NVIDIA Pascal-Based GPUs Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32428-b0f94b4b_600_400.jpg" /><p>With upcoming high-end Intel Kaby Lake mobile processors, as well as NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 1050 graphics card, many notebook manufacturers are preparing to launch new products. ASUS is just one of those companies, and thanks to a leaked roadmap, we now know which models will be</p>
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Coolpad And LeEco Announces Their Third Smartphone - Cool S1
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32427-cf79d281_600_400.jpg" /><p>Coolpad and LeEco have successfully launched their third smartphone since LeEco acquired the other Chinese company. Dubbed the Cool S1, the smartphone has a lot to offer at an affordable price tag. For only $460, you get a nice list of specifications along with a metal body.</p>
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Airbnb Plans To Add Airline Booking Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32426-debb1c30_600_400.jpg" /><p>Airbnb is growing into a more full-featured travel service and it'll make a big advance in that direction with the addition of flight booking. Bloomberg reports flight booking will be added to Airbnb in the next 18 months. The feature is simply known as "Flights."</p>
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Samsung Pay Could Reach India In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32425-5031c130_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's mobile payment service might become available in India next year. The company reportedly hopes to launch Pay in the region during the first half of 2017. Testing is already underway, says SamMobile, and the results of those tests will determine the roll out.</p>
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Kik Adds Group Video Chats
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32424-6afc01bc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Video chat is now available in Kik and it already comes with support for groups. Up to six people can be in a chat at a time and Kik's version of the feature lets people view others even if they don't have their video turned on. Kik wanted to make video chats less like calling.</p>
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BlackBerry Opens Autonomous Vehicle Research Center In Canada
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32423-d6b14a45_600_400.jpg" /><p>BlackBerry has opened a new autonomous vehicle research center in Ottawa, Canada. During the company's initial tests, it'll use modified Ford Lincoln vehicles. It is partly focused on developing security and infotainment systems that could become commonplace.</p>
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Nintendo Doesn't Have Any Planned DLC For Super Mario Run
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32422-ee8f252f_600_400.jpg" /><p>No additional content is coming down the pipeline for Super Mario Run, Nintendo has revealed. A spokesperson told the Wall Street Journal that neither free nor paid DLC is in the works. It's not clear if Nintendo truly doesn't plan to release any extra content at any point.</p>
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Doodle Functionality Added To Google Keep For Chrome
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32421-121890b7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Keep for Chrome now supports "handwritten" notes, making the app a little more like its Android counterpart. You can utilize the new "drawing" feature to create notes with a pencil, marker, and highlighter on a blank canvas. You're given six tip sizes to work with.</p>
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Google Pixel Phones Might Have Audio Distortion Problem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32420-f786714a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some users have reported an audio distortion problem with the Google Pixel and Pixel XL that becomes apparent at high volumes. A Reddit user demonstrated the issue in a YouTube video with both the Pixel and Pixel XL. Other users have replicated the problem.</p>
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Nintendo Switch Drops To 40% GPU Performance When Undocked
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32419-ffdd31a8_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Nintendo Switch's performance changes significantly when it's running on battery power instead of being attached to a dock. Digital Foundry reports the console's clock speed drops to 40% (307.2 MHz) when the console goes mobile. Only the GPU performance is affected.</p>
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Minecraft Now Available On Apple TV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32418-e1a8c66f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Minecraft can now be played on Apple's set-top box, the Apple TV. This version of the hit game was announced in October and it's available for $20. For a limited time, Minecraft: Apple TV Edition comes with seven free content packs. Some features aren't available.</p>
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UK Politicians Want Smartphones To Include 'Drive Safe' Mode
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32417-5b4fb2a6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Echoing a sentiment shared by the US' NHTSA last month, politicians in the UK would like mobile device makers to add a "drive safe" mode to their products. When the mode is active, a phone's notifications would temporarily be muted or disabled, among other things.</p>
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Both Galaxy A And Galaxy C Pro Series Postponed For Mid-January
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32416-3dc1362a_600_400.jpg" /><p>When the Galaxy Note 7 incident happened, Samsung confirmed that no products are canceled, but that there could be some delays. That has just happened with the Galaxy A and Galaxy C Pro series. Both lineups were expected to be announced by the end of 2016, but</p>
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Lenovo Launches IdeaCentre 510 All-In-One PC, Costs $629.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32415-2b586735_600_400.jpg" /><p>All-in-one computers are slowly getting more attention and even Microsoft entered the market with its Surface Studio AiO. Lenovo is one of the best computer company and is offering various desktop and notebook products. Now, the company has launched a new all-in-one computer.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 To Cost Up To 20% More Than Galaxy S7, Might Be Postponed For April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32414-64162ed0_600_400.jpg" /><p>It seems logical that with every new series, products get better, but maintain the same price tag. That unfortunately doesn't work every time as companies tend to raise the prices. The same goes for the upcoming Galaxy S8, as the phone is now rumoured to cost up to 20% more than</p>
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Samsung Updates Its Notebook 9 Lineup With New Features And Hardware
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-19/32413-93dad2c0_600_400.jpg" /><p>For almost a year, Samsung did nothing to its premium Notebook 9 series, which was announced at CES in January. Both the 13.3- and 15-inch series is updated, featuring a built-in fingerprint scanner and better specs. In terms of design, nothing has changed.</p>
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BitTorrent Brings 'Live' P2P Streaming To iOS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32507-ef5a971e_600_400.jpg" /><p>BitTorrent's P2P alternative to traditional streaming services is now available on iOS. The service, known as BitTorrent Live, utilizes distributed internet bandwidth instead of a centralized source to deliver content. It currently features 15 channels, including NASA TV.</p>
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Google Reduced 2015 Taxes By $3.6 Billion With Loopholes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32506-e44e2241_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google saved $3.6 billion last year by utilizing tax loopholes. It primarily sent profits through shell companies in Ireland and the Netherlands, both of which have comparatively low tax rates. Those maneuvers reduced the company's tax rate outside of the US to 6.9%.</p>
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Canada Says Broadband Is A Basic Service, Will Invest In Improvements
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32505-d7f2a040_600_400.jpg" /><p>Broadband is now classified as a basic communications service in Canada and the federal government will invest in infrastructure improvements. The decision was announced by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, a regulatory agency.</p>
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Waymo Talking With Honda About Autonomous Vehicle Collaboration
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32504-d5f52812_600_400.jpg" /><p>Alphabet's Waymo is officially speaking with Honda about collaborating on autonomous vehicle development. If the companies end up working together, Waymo's software and sensors will be added to existing Honda vehicles. Engineers from the auto maker will directly work with Waymo.</p>
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YouTube Support Added To PlayStation VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32503-b0f5b59c_600_400.jpg" /><p>YouTube content can now be viewed inside Sony's PlayStation VR virtual reality headset. Version 1.09 of the YouTube app adds support for the system and is beginning to roll out to users. Users can view regular videos as well as view 360-degree videos in a more immersive way.</p>
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White House Calls For Stronger Safety Net To Counteract Automation Effects
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32502-527c2db2_600_400.jpg" /><p>A report from the White House says the country needs to invest in a stronger social safety net in order to deal with the impact of automation. The Obama Administration believes robotics and related technologies "have the potential to disrupt" the lives of millions.</p>
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Japanese Startup To Attempt Moon Landing In 2017 For X-Prize
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32501-cf0d80fd_600_400.jpg" /><p>A Japanese startup competing in the Google Lunar X-Prize will attempt a moon landing next year. Team HAKUTO will work in collaboration with India's Team Indus, which already has a contract to launch its rover using a rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organization.</p>
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Congressional Report Says Encryption Backdoors Are A Dangerous 'Overreaction'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32500-c887f021_600_400.jpg" /><p>An agency within the European Union came out against encryption backdoors last week and now a similar anti-backdoor position has shown up in a US Congressional report. The bipartisan report says mandated backdoors would be an "overreaction" and potentially dangerous.</p>
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Signal Adds Workaround For Censorship
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32499-07a7ce6a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Signal users in Egypt and the United Arab Emirates can now easily get around their country's censorship. The Android version of the app has added a "domain fronting" feature that masks a user's activity. This prevents service providers from blocking messages.</p>
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Nexus 6P Affected By Shutdown Issue Following The Nougat Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32498-58527908_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Nexus devices have already received the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat update, but the owner of Pixel and Nexus 6P won't be excited after they update their phones. After users update their phones, they will experience some software issues. Pixel owners are affected by the</p>
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Xiaomi Working On Compact High-End Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32497-7f74ed95_600_400.jpg" /><p>Almost every new smartphone has 5.5-inches display, more or less, but not everyone likes big smartphones. To please those customers, Xiaomi is now preparing a compact high-end smartphone called Xiaomi Mi S, but there is no word on a release date or pricing.</p>
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Vivo X9 To Launch Outside China Very Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32496-42ce7de7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Vivo X9 was unveiled last month and went on sale shortly after in China. At first, the handset was only available in China, but the company now wants to launch it in other markets as well. The phone has been spotted online and the first other country to get it looks to be</p>
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare To Get Its First DLC Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32495-d00ea67a_600_400.jpg" /><p><strong></strong>Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare has recently been crowned as the top selling console game of 2016, and the game is about to become even better thanks to the upcoming DLC. The company behind the game has now confirmed the release date of Sabotage, the game's first DLC.</p>
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Apple Sued For Copyright Infringement By Nokia In Germany, US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32494-56c676ab_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple is facing copyright infringement lawsuits from Nokia in the US and Germany as a result of a licensing dispute. Apple has filed its own antitrust lawsuit against multiple patent assertion companies that are allegedly trying to collect excessive fees for Nokia's patents.</p>
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Uber Lets Users Set A Contact As Their Destination
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32493-1e12e34d_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you're getting an Uber ride to someone in your contact's list, the app now lets you set the contact as your destination rather than their manually entered location. This 'Uber to Person' feature simply requires you to sync your contacts list with the app.</p>
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Blu Life Max Costs $120, Lasts 3 Days
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32492-bf7f6506_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you're a budget-focused smartphone buyer and battery life is of utmost importance, Blu's Life Max handset may be of interest. The device only costs $120, but it has a 3,700 mAh battery that offers 3 days of "standard usage" per charge. Blu didn't define "standard usage."</p>
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OurMine Hacks Twitter Accounts Of Marvel, Netflix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32491-ce6c0311_600_400.jpg" /><p>Netflix and Marvel are the latest victims of OurMine, a hacking group most known for breaking into social media accounts. Twitter accounts for both companies were hacked and OurMine made itself known in their respective feeds by posting to their millions of followers.</p>
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T-Mobile Introduces 'One Plus International' Plan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32490-b5486313_600_400.jpg" /><p>T-Mobile has launched a new One plan that comes with more international communication options. Spending $95 rather than $70 per month will leave you with 'One Plus International.' The upgraded plan features unlimited calling from the US to landlines in 70+ countries.</p>
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Apple Working On Three New iPhones For 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32489-0b1ba864_600_400.jpg" /><p>From having only one flagship smartphone, Apple has come to two models with a standard iPhone 7 and a larger iPhone 7 Plus. For 2017, the company wants to expand its offering by launching a third flagship model codenamed "Ferrari" if the report from China is accurate.</p>
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LeEco Preparing Layoffs Due To Financial Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-21/32488-d43b2ec4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back in November, LeEco's chairman Jia Yueting confirmed that the company is facing severe financial issues. A few days later, rumours about layoffs started emerging online, but were quickly squashed saying that there won't be any layoffs and that the company will find ways to</p>
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Renders of BlackBerry Mercury (DTEK70) Surface Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32554-2b366a4a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following TCL's confirmation, a company behind future BlackBerry smartphones, a new set of unannounced BlackBerry smartphone has leaked online. The next-generation BlackBerry phone is expected to make official debut at CES 2017 in Las Vegas next week, but prior the official</p>
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OnePlus 2 Receives New Software Update; OxygenOS 4.0 Coming Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32553-ab63d6c3_600_400.jpg" /><p>OnePlus is still one of those companies that have yet to release Android 7.0 Nougat. Neither the current flagship nor the last-gen OnePlus smartphones run Nougat, but leaked details suggest that the OxygenOS 4.0, which is based on Nougat, is almost ready.</p>
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_Google Discounts Drive's Annual Subscriptions For 100 GB And 1 TB
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32552-d4df96ab_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Drive annual billing option was previously available only for the two highest storage options, but starting today, you can prepay for a full year for 100 GB and 1 TB storage options. The best thing is that Google offers up to 17 percent off annual subscriptions.</p>
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SK Hynix Readies 8 GB RAM Chips For 2017 Mobile Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32551-0d59467d_600_400.jpg" /><p>SK Hynix has quietly unveiled its new 8 GB LPDDR4 mobile DRAM package that is aimed ath future smartphones and tablets. The chips will be made using the older 21nm manufacturing process, but will offer better price/performance ratio compared to the more efficient 10nm process</p>
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ECS Launches LIVA Z Plus Mini PC With Intel Kaby Lake CPU
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32550-af8e624c_600_400.jpg" /><p>ECS has just unveiled its latest LIVA Z Plus mini PC that packs a few new features and an updated set of specifications compared to its previous Braswell-based models. First of all, the new model features Intel Kaby Lake processor that offers quite a performance bump over its</p>
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Firefox's Multi-Process Rolling Out To More Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32549-ab3ecd41_600_400.jpg" /><p>Mozilla's developers have been working hard on improving performance of Firefox, and the result is the multi-process technology, which is already included in Chrome, Safari and Ege. The idea behind the technology is to separate tabs, add-ons and even rendering from the main</p>
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Fitbit Charge 2 Gets Huge Software Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32548-5e2e2880_600_400.jpg" /><p>Just ahead of the holiday season, Fitbit has released a huge software update for its Charge 2 fitness tracker. The Fitbit Charge 2 just got a lot better thanks to tons of new features. If you own the Fitbit fitness tracker, make sure to check your notifications and update it.</p>
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Gets Two New Color Options
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32547-f3f81f98_600_400.jpg" /><p>Xiaomi has decided to launch two new color versions of its Redmi Note 4 handset in its home market of China. The Redmi Note 4 is now available in blue and black, in addition to already available silver, gray and gold. The new blue and red variants are priced the same as other</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Rumoured To Have A 6-inch Display, Alleged Renders Leak Online
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Valve Fined $3M In Australia Over Steam Refund Policy
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Super Mario Run Passes 50 Million Downloads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32544-47d794a0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Still just days after its launch on iOS, Super Mario Run is over 50 million downloads. While prior stats came from third-parties, this stat is from Nintendo itself. Nintendo is celebrating the milestone by giving every player 10 free Toad Rally tickets.</p>
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US Begins Asking Foreign Visitors For Social Media Info
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32543-73c4d414_600_400.jpg" /><p>To more thoroughly monitor who is visiting the United States, the government has begun requesting social media information from those using the visa waiver program. Travelers are asked to provide their Facebook, Google+, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn usernames.</p>
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Twitter Gives Advertisers Refunds Due To Bad Metrics
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32542-4498872f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Faulty metrics caused by Twitter's Android app have led to the social network offering refunds to advertisers. Video ad metrics were inflated up to 35%, which had an impact on payments from advertisers and the ability for companies to know how effective Twitter is.</p>
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Tesla's Next Autopilot Update May Arrive Next Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32541-b53bee09_600_400.jpg" /><p>Tesla is close to rolling out its next Autopilot software update. Included in the "Enhanced Autopilot" update are some old features that have been optimized for the latest self-driving hardware included in the Model S and Model X. The features include collision warning/avoidance.</p>
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All Google Play Movies Currently Available To Rent For $0.99
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Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air With 4G Now Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32539-f317bef5_600_400.jpg" /><p>As suggested by the teaser image, a new version of the Xiaomi Mi Notebook Air has just become official. The new version is launched in partnership with China Mobile, and comes with Cat.4 4G LTE built-in and supporty any SIM card that offers download speed of up to 150Mbps.</p>
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Android Pay Coming To Android Wear Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32538-1bc7f076_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has big plans for its smartwatch platform next year. Not only it will launch two flagship smartwatches, but the platform will also gain a few new features, among which is the Android Pay. That was also confirmed in an exclusive interview Android Wear's product manager Jeff</p>
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MacBook Pro Misses Consumer Reports Recommendation Due To Battery Life Problems
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-23/32537-df0e68cc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Consumer Reports isn't recommending Apple's latest MacBook Pro models due to major inconsistencies with their battery performance. It says battery life "varied dramatically" between trials and this MacBook Pro is therefore the first MacBook to not be recommended.</p>
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Tesla Is On Top In Consumer Reports' Customer Satisfaction Survey
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32536-a0538696_600_400.jpg" /><p>People who buy Tesla vehicles are more likely to be satisfied than buyers for any other auto maker, according to a customer satisfaction survey from Consumer Reports. The survey shows 91% of Tesla owners would be up for buying another vehicle from the company.</p>
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Bitcoin Rises To Highest Ever $14 Billion Value
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-22/32535-c2729e1f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Bitcoin has reached its highest valuation of all time. The world's most popular digital currency is now worth $14 billion based on a single Bitcoin value of $875, which is the current amount listed on the European Bitstamp exchange. That's the highest value since January 2014.</p>
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Florida Judge Rules iPhone Passcodes Aren't Protected By Fifth Amendme
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-26/32590-4648ab62_600_400.jpg" /><p>An appeals court judge in Florida has ruled Fifth Amendment protections don't apply to iPhone passwords, meaning you can be compelled to hand over your passcode. This goes against an earlier ruling which opposed requiring a suspect to provide their password.</p>
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Spotify Updated With Mac Touch Bar Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-26/32589-4ac74f5c_600_400.jpg" /><p>The latest version of Spotify for macOS includes support for the Touch Bar that was introduced with the most recent MacBook Pro. Controls for the music streaming service will now appear on the Touch Bar. Options for search, repeat, play, pause, skip, and volume are available.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 To Feature 8 GB Of RAM; The Company Might Kill The Note Series
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32588-640663ee_600_400.jpg" /><p>Rumours so far are telling that Samsung is working on two different Galaxy S8 sizes for next year. The first should have a 5-inches display, while the alleged Plus variant will have a 6-inch display. Both models will have high-end specs and the only difference could be the</p>
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Mass Production Of Flexible Phones To Start In 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32587-07501d85_600_400.jpg" /><p>We're not hearing about flexible phones for the first time, but the technology is not yet there. There are curved displays, but the flexible and foldable devices have yet to be announced. A lot of new patents toward flexible phones have appeared online lately, and latest reports</p>
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ASUS ZenWatch 3 Launches In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32586-1d58e93f_600_400.jpg" /><p>ASUS has silently launched its latest smartwatch, the ZenWatch 3, in the Indian market. The smartwatch will be available in three variants, and can be pre-ordered now exclusively on Flipkart. The first two models, including the Gunmetal with leather or rubber strap, are available</p>
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FBI Investigating Alleged Chinese Hack Of Federal Insurance System
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32585-75584488_600_400.jpg" /><p>The FBI is investigating a series of hacks targeted at the US' Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), says Reuters. Hackers connected to the Chinese military are responsible, the FDIC believes. The cyberattacks began in 2010 and remained an issue for years.</p>
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Huawei Chooses Pegatron As Notebook ODM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32584-3dec548b_600_400.jpg" /><p>For 2017, Huawei plans to release several new notebooks. To do that, the company has selected Taiwan-based Pegatron and Quanta Computer as ODMs, according to DigiTimes. Two notebooks are reportedly in the works, with a 13.3- and 15.6-inches displays.</p>
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Black Pearl Galaxy S7 Edge To Reach More Countries Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32583-f139906e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's flagship Galaxy S7 Edge has recently received a new color variant. The new Black Pearl color variant is currently only available in select markets around the world, but a new report says that the model will go on sale in India on January 1.</p>
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Moto X Style Spotted With Android 7.1.1 Nougat
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32582-5d6b890a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Moto Z users are already receiving their Android 7.0 Nougat update, while the Moto X Style and X Play have yet to receive the update. According to the latest listing, the company is already testing the phones with the latest Android 7.1.1 Nougat, so we can expect to see an</p>
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Leaks In Renders
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32581-031c09c4_600_400.jpg" /><p>For 2017, Samsung has a lot of new products. The first two lineups that are expected are to be announced are the premium mid-range Galaxy A and the Galaxy J. Both lineup will be updated with 2017 models, and today we have a first look at the Galaxy J7 (2017).</p>
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Microsoft Admits It Went Too Far With Windows 10 Update Campaign
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32580-3ef3344c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Microsoft's last-gen Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 weren't very successful, and the company put a lot of hope to Windows 10. To improve the adoption rate, Microsoft offered an option for a free upgrade to Windows 10 only if you were running Windows 7 or Windows 8 operating systems.</p>
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The Original Galaxy A5 Will Get Nougat Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32579-dd9a5468_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung Galaxy A series was first unveiled way back in 2014 and while we thought that Samsung had no intention of updating the original series, we were wrong. The company is working on Android 7.0 Nougat update and that has been confirmed by Optus, an Australian carrier.</p>
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CyanogenMod Also Closes Its Doors, Forks Into Lineage
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32578-2579ba31_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following the announcement by Cyanogen Inc., the community driven CyanogenMod has also released a statement, detailing its future plans. While Cyanogen Inc. is shutting down all services, due to trademarks regarding Cyanogen, CyanogenMod has also decided to put an end to it.</p>
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Star Citizen Begins Using Amazon's Game Engine
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32577-78c631cd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Cloud Imperium Games is no longer using Crytek's CryEngine for Star Citizen and is instead using Amazon's Lumberyard engine. This change is part of Alpha 2.6 and it's meant to help secure the "long term future" of the title. Squadron 42 is also now using the Amazon engine.</p>
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Virgin Galactic Finishes Second Unity Test Flight
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32576-67e839f3_600_400.jpg" /><p>Virgin Galactic has successfully completed its second VSS Unity (SpaceShipTwo) test flight. After a test earlier this month, the Unity glided on its own and landed perfectly fine on December 22. The test occurred around the Mojave Air and Space Port in California.</p>
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Fitbit No Longer Trying To Ban US Jawbone Sales
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32575-64198611_600_400.jpg" /><p>Jawbone is no longer facing a potential device sales ban in the United States. Fitbit says it has dropped its case with the US International Trade Commission. Although this may be a relief for Jawbone, Fitbit claims it changed it's mind because Jawbone is barely competing.</p>
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Amazon Reducing Expenses By Putting Light Loads On Its Cargo Jets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32574-c877084b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon has strategically altered its shipping setup to reduce expenses. It's now using its own cargo jets to carry light items, reports Reuters, though it is still reliant on UPS and Fedex. This change comes as Amazon's shipping partners have switched to charging by volume.</p>
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China Will Develop Autonomous Vehicle Communication Standards Around 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-25/32573-344264bf_600_400.jpg" /><p>A standard for communication between autonomous vehicles will be developed in China around 2018, laying the "framework" for vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-infrastructure technologies. It'll fully establish and publish the standards between 2020 and 2025.</p>
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Verizon Discounts Second-Gen Moto 360 By $100
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-24/32572-d08cfed6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Motorola's second-generation Moto 360 smartwatch can currently be purchased for $100 less than usual through Verizon. The carrier has listed it for $200 with free shipping. It's one of the smartwatches that will receive Android Wear 2.0 when it's released by Google.</p>
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Apple Responds To Consumer Reports MacBook Pro Tests
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-24/32571-4419b3d4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple says it is working with Consumer Reports to determine why its battery tests suggest the MacBook Pro is unreliable with its performance. Phil Schiller, senior VP at Apple, said the company's "extensive" testing hasn't yielded the same results as Consumer Reports posted.</p>
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T-Mobile Sends Out Note 7 Killing Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-28/32643-90bb9e31_600_400.jpg" /><p>A major US carrier has begun rolling out an update to truly kill the potentially dangerous Samsung Galaxy Note 7. T-Mobile is sending out the update and phones will display an on-screen notification about the Note 7 recall once updated. Others will soon release the update.</p>
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Clash Of Clans To Be Banned In Iran For Promoting Tribal Conflict
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-28/32642-05463b1d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Regulators in Iran have determined Clash of Clans is too problematic to be allowed in the country. Because the mobile game allegedly encourages real-world tribal warfare, the Ministry of Justice recommends it be blocked by Iran's large censorship system.</p>
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Hulu Will Be The Exclusive Streamer Of Some Disney Classics
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-28/32641-ac485efb_600_400.jpg" /><p>Dozens of classic Disney films are being added to Hulu and some will be exclusive to the service. In total, 56 titles from the Disney vault will be added beginning this week. The full roll out is going to take months. Mulan and Pocahontas will both be exclusive.</p>
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First AMD-Powered Chromebooks Coming Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32640-8c061f9d_600_400.jpg" /><p>There are some promising days ahead of Google's Chrome OS. Not only the platform is expected to get first Qualcomm Snapdragon-powered Chromebooks, but Google is also working on AMD support for next year. Nothing has been confirmed so far, but references to "amd" were recently</p>
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Nokia To Announce Up To 5 New Phones Next Year, D1C And E1 Surface In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32639-b0029b3e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nokia is finally making its comeback next year and so far we have heard about two upcoming smartphones - the D1C and E1. Both smartphones have now surfaced in live images, but we are also hearing now that the HMD Global plans to launch up to five new Nokia-branded smartphones in</p>
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Samsung Officially Teases Upcoming Galaxy A Series, Confirms Waterproof Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32638-584405c6_600_400.jpg" /><p>There have been a lot of rumours about upcoming Galaxy A series smartphones, and Samsung has finally decided to release some official information. The Samsung Mobile Malaysia has posted a new teaser image on Facebook, hinting at waterproof capabilities of the Galaxy A series</p>
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Nintendo Switch Goes Through The FCC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32637-02e89522_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nintendo launched its last console way back in 2014, and after almost 3 years without a new console, the company will finally unveil a new device. The company officially confirmed to announce more details about the Switch game console in January, and the console has now showed up</p>
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2017 Samsung Smart TVs Can Track Your Sports Teams
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32636-64df996c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung will include two new "Smart TV" services with its 2017 units that are aimed at helping people find the content they're interested in. One of the services, known as Sports, will track your favorite teams and notify you when new relevant content is available.</p>
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Apple Leads Holiday Phone Activations At 44%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32635-b42fd0ee_600_400.jpg" /><p>New smartphone activations in mid to late December were dominated by Apple, which accounted for 44% of activations in the US. Flurry, an analytics firm owned by Yahoo, says Samsung came in second (21%) and Huawei was third (3%). Apple's share fell from last year.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 AI Assistant Is Integrated With All Samsung Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32634-c21d14f6_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Viv-based digital assistant included with Samsung's Galaxy S8 is going to be integrated with every Samsung-built app, reports SamMobile. Bixby, which is believed to be the name of the assistant, will replace S Voice and function similarly to its counterpart from Apple.</p>
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Nintendo Might Offer Super NES Classic Edition
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32633-b0c56dd4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Just as it has come out with a re-release of the NES, Nintendo might be planning a re-release for the Super NES. A trademark bot on Twitter recently shared an image of an SNES controller that was included in relevant documents filed by the games company.</p>
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Law Enforcement Request Amazon Echo Recordings In Murder Case
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32632-ea4f8b1f_600_400.jpg" /><p>A request for voice recordings from the Amazon Echo has been submitted by police in Arkansas. As part of a murder investigation, law enforcement have sent search warrants to Amazon requesting any recordings collected between November 21 and November 22, 2015.</p>
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Bandai Namco Invests In AI Startup, May Improve NPCs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32631-72357f4d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Dark Souls publisher Bandai Namco is pumping money into Heroz, an AI startup that created an algorithm capable of beating professional human shogi (Japanese chess) players. It has worked on algorithms for other games, such as backgammon. The tech could improve NPCs.</p>
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Uber Banned By Turkey
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32630-5c141a4b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Uber is no longer allowed to operate in Turkey, a notice from the government states. Turkey believes the company is running an illegal taxi service and therefore cannot be allowed to continue without the necessary permits. Regular taxi drivers have protested against Uber.</p>
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Asus Chromebook With USB-C Leaks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32629-1e83b0bc_600_400.jpg" /><p>An image of Asus' upcoming C302CA has leaked, revealing the new USB-C Chromebook. It was temporarily posted on the Newegg website and a listing for the item revealed some of its specs. The C302CA offers a 12.5-inch 1080p display and a 2.2 GHz Intel Core m3 processor.</p>
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Fake News Triggers Facebook's Safety Check In Thailand
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32628-7b7ca44a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook's Safety Check feature has been tricked by fake news posts that were shared on the network. Safety Check went live in Bangkok, Thailand after news of an "explosion" spread. The notification was shown to users in the country beginning at 9 p.m. local time.</p>
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First Computer Factory Opens In Cuba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32627-19fc02e5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Access to modern technology remains limited in Cuba and the nation has seen little to no tech production, but things are changing. Cuba has unveiled its first ever computer factory, which is capable of manufacturing 120,000 laptops and tablets per year.</p>
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Amazon Experiences Best Holiday Season, Over 1 Billion Items Shipped
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32626-eaf2914f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon has reported another record-breaking holiday season with over a billion items shipped through Prime and Fulfillment by Amazon between November 1 and December 19. That's over 5x as many items as were shipped last year. Its own Echo products were quite popular.</p>
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China Reaffirms Commitment To Mars Probe Launch By 2020
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32624-a045de94_600_400.jpg" /><p>As part of its serious commitment to space missions, China has reaffirmed its plan to soft land a Moon probe around 2018 and fully launch a Mars probe by 2020. The government has released a white paper that explains how it'll carry out space missions peacefully.</p>
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Panasonic Investing $256 Million In Tesla Solar Cell Plant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/12-27/32623-b675ae9e_600_400.jpg" /><p>A Tesla solar cell production facility in New York is receiving a $256 million investment from Japan's Panasonic. Photovoltaic (PV) cell production is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2017 and the facility will offer one gigawatt of module production by 2019.</p>
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