Japan's Space Junk Remover Isn't Functioning Properly
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33539-205e2be6_600_400.jpg" /><p>A space junk removal device launched by JAXA, Japan's space agency, isn't functioning properly. The agency says efforts to deploy the "fishing net" component have failed, meaning the device isn't capable of clearing through any trash surrounding Earth.</p>
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Samsung Confirms February 26 Reveal For New Device
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33538-148b0a3f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung has sent out an invite for a February 26 media event. Judging by the outline of a device shown on the invite, the company will be introducing a new tablet, possibly the Galaxy Tab S3. Samsung already confirmed the S8 would not be shown at MWC.</p>
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LG G6 Reportedly Has Thinner Bezel, USB-C
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33537-796df735_600_400.jpg" /><p>The LG G6's design will include a thinner bezel relative to the G5, according to an alleged prototype for the device. The bezel surrounds a 5.7-inch display in the middle. This leaked prototype has appeared just a matter of weeks before the G6 is going to be shown at MWC 2017.</p>
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Amazon Will Build $1.5 Billion Air Cargo Hub
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33536-aa538f28_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon is going to invest $1.5 billion in a centralized air hub that'll help it expand and support its Prime Air operations. The hub is located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport in Hebron, Kentucky. Over 2,000 jobs will be created as a result of its construction.</p>
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Nintendo Says It'll Keep Making 3DS Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33535-f857f246_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nintendo is going to continue investing in the 3DS platform. According to president Tatsumi Kimishima, the company will keep making games for its 3DS devices. That confirmation was provided in response to speculation that the Switch would replace the 3DS.</p>
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BioWare Launching Its Next Series By March 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33534-dd778ed8_600_400.jpg" /><p>BioWare's next game series will launch early next year. Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, announced the new IP during a conference call for investors. It's an action title and it'll be shown by March 31, 2018. Members of the Mass Effect team are working on the title.</p>
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Average iPhone Cost $695 Last Quarter, Setting New Record
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33533-d2c693b6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple has reported an all-time high for its average iPhone sale price. The average phone sold by the company during the last quarter cost $695, up $4 over the average price from the same quarter last year. Apple sold a total of 78.3 million units and had $54 billion in revenue.</p>
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German Watchdog Sues WhatsApp Over Privacy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33532-5fc64ff3_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook's WhatsApp is facing a lawsuit in Germany from a watchdog group that claims the messaging app is violating user privacy and trust. The lawsuit deals with the app's practice of collecting data and sharing it with Facebook, which was announced in August 2016.</p>
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Tim Cook Explains Apple Had 'No Choice' But To Sue Qualcomm
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33531-6150b814_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple filing lawsuits against Qualcomm was the only available course of action, says CEO Tim Cook. While speaking during an earnings call, Cook said the legal action was a "last resort" and Apple could not see "another way forward." It filed a $1 billion lawsuit last month.</p>
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EA Says Skate 4 Isn't Currently In Development
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33530-d2624d04_600_400.jpg" /><p>A community manager for Electronic Arts may have tweeted about Skate 4 late last month, but the company isn't actually working on the game. According to EA CEO Andrew Wilson, the company is "not presently making Skate 4." The last game in the series was released in 2010.</p>
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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Arriving In 2017, Includes Campaign
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33529-2a905bbb_600_400.jpg" /><p>Star Wars Battlefront's sequel is going to be released this year, EA has confirmed, and it'll include a campaign mode like many have requested. The lack of a campaign was one of the greatest downsides to the otherwise well-received Battlefront from 2015.</p>
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Facebook Working On A Streaming TV App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33528-a5c6486b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook is said to be working on an application for streaming television content. A report from The Wall Street Journal says the app is being built for set-top streaming devices. It'll specifically feature video content rather than just giving a new way to access the News Feed.</p>
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Capcom Reports Decline In Profits, Sales
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33527-24d72697_600_400.jpg" /><p>Capcom's financial report for the nine months ending December 2016 show a year-on-year drop in revenue and profits. Its revenue was down from $503 million to $472 million. Operating income fell to $4.5 million, coming out to a drop of 51%. Total profits fell to $24 million.</p>
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Google Wins A Content Removal Case In Japan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-01/33526-6f448da4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has successfully argued it needn't offer "right to be forgotten"-like options in Japan. The country's Supreme Court has dismissed four cases against the company that sought to force Google to remove allegedly defamatory comments on Google Maps.</p>
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More Vulnerabilities Found With Netgear WiFi Routers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-31/33525-af07855f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Two vulnerabilities in dozens of Netgear router models have been highlighted by Trustwave researchers. If they're exploited, hackers can recover your router's administrative password. The exploit only applies if your router accepts administration from outside the network.</p>
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Chrome On iOS Becomes Open Source
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-31/33524-d552f6d4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has open sourced its Chrome for iOS code. The Chromium project has been providing developers with access to browser code that can be tested and modified, though it wasn't until now that Google for iOS' code was included. New third-party browsers may come out.</p>
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Snapchat Adds QR Codes That Can Link To Web Pages
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-31/33523-09b8408d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Snapchat is updating its mobile apps with support for QR codes that can be used to send people to websites. This means you can create "Snapcodes" for websites in addition to codes for your profile. It'll be possible to share an article or other interesting pages with other users.</p>
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Galaxy Tab S3 Specs Reportedly Revealed, Unveil Expected Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-31/33522-cd3a44fc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Details about Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 have been leaked by Naver News. The tablet recently passed through the FCC, but that filing didn't include much information about the device. According to the latest report, the Tab S3 will be introduced during MWC 2017.</p>
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Konami Revenue Drops While Profit Increases 70%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-31/33521-2e1aaf93_600_400.jpg" /><p>Konami has reported a significant rise in profits for the nine months ending December 31, 2016. The company says it experienced a 70% increase in profits year-on-year at $261 million, although revenue was down. Revenue fell by 8.5% compared to 2015 to $1.45 billion.</p>
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Nexus 6, Nexus 9 Will No Longer Receive Software Updates From Google
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/01-31/33520-55046a9c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google is no longer going to release software updates for its Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices. Although security updates will still be provided for now, neither product is going to get Android 7.1.2. They had previously received updates quickly, but Google eventually ends support.</p>
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Samsung Pay Will Reach India In The First Half Of 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33602-68c1186b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's mobile payment service will reportedly be available in India during the first half of this year. Mashable claims Samsung is working with American Express for Pay's Indian launch. It'll also try to work with Visa and MasterCard. Testing in the region began last year.</p>
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iPhone Manufacturing In India Will Begin By April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33601-b120574f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple will begin manufacturing iPhones in India by April of this year, says Priyank Kharge, IT minister for the state of Karnataka. Manufacturing will begin in the state capital Bangalore, where Apple will partner with Wistron, a Taiwan-based company.</p>
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Delete Uber Campaign Reportedly Led To 200,000 Account Deletions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33600-810ed480_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Delete Uber campaign that began last weekend has led to 200,000 account deletions, reports The New York Times. Uber faced widespread opposition from those who believed the company and CEO Travis Kalanick were too friendly to the Trump administration.</p>
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Rockets May Have Defect
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33599-72d7a22c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Investigators for the US government have reportedly uncovered a defect in SpaceX's Falcon 9 rockets. According to The Wall Street Journal, the flaw involves cracking in the rocket's turbine blades. Those blades drive the turbopumps responsible for getting propellant into engines.</p>
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Firefox OS Is Now Officially Dead
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33598-6b920cd8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back in December last year, Mozilla officially confirmed that work on Firefox OS has ceased and that the company is no longer responsible for the platform. CNET reported that Mozilla is shutting down its "connected devices" group, which was responsible for the platfrom.</p>
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Fire Emblem Heroes Now Out On Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33597-001634a0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Nintendo's first Fire Emblem game for mobile devices is now available on Android and iOS. Fire Emblem Heroes is also the company's first free-to-play mobile title. Heroes has launched in multiple regions around the world, including the US. It's not exclusive to either platform.</p>
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GoPro Lost $373 Million During 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33596-c07adf03_600_400.jpg" /><p>GoPro didn't have a good 2016. The company lost $373 million during the course of the year. That reveal was met with a 15% drop in GoPro's stock during after hours trading. Its financial performance led to department closings and layoffs throughout last year.</p>
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GoPro Releases More Details About The HERO6 Camera
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33595-046c50fb_600_400.jpg" /><p>2016 was definitely a challenging year for GoPro. Only in the last quarter, the company lost $116 million, or 82 cents per share, and one of the reasons is the recall of its first Karma drone and early HERO5 Black production problems. GoPro's founding CEO Nick Woodman said that</p>
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NVIDIA Shield Pro Goes On Sale For $299
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33594-6ed5c3d3_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you were holding out for the Pro version of NVIDIA's Shield TV console, you now have a chance to purchase it. Both the entry-level Shield TV console the Pro version are now on sale for $199 and $299, respectively, and the only differences are a larger hard drive and a microSD</p>
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Live Image Of LG G6 Confirms Design
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33593-6c4f98e7_600_400.jpg" /><p>We are starting to see first real images of LG's upcoming smartphone as the official press event is approaching. A prototype version of the LG G6 leaked earlier this week, and today we have an image of what looks like a final version of the smartphone.</p>
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Facebook AI Lets People Search Images By Their Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33592-0e15981c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook's image recognition AI is now part of the network's search feature, enabling people to browse for photos based on their content. Any keyword that describes the kind of photo you're looking for can be used, although a descriptor like "pizza" works better than "scary."</p>
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The Last Guardian Gets Permanent $20 Discount
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33590-ee41112d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Less than two months after becoming available, The Last Guardian has received a permanent price cut. It now has a listed price of $40, down $20 from the $60 that is normally charged for AAA titles. The Last Guardian was released by Sony in December 2016.</p>
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Faraday Future Scaling Back Factory, Vehicle Plans
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33589-175b7ed4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Faraday Future is changing its factory and vehicle plans to reduce expenses and likely to deal with inadequate demand. Reuters reports FF is shrinking its planned vehicle lineup from 7 electric vehicles to 2 and it's reducing the size of its Nevada factory.</p>
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Google Ends Trial Of Hands Free Payment App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33588-f15e77d9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's experimental Hands Free app is shutting down. The app was released for iOS and Android in March 2016, enabling people to make payments by saying "I'll pay with Google" to a cashier. Hands Free will no longer be available for users on February 8.</p>
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Uber's Travis Kalanick Leaving Trump's Advisory Council
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33587-4dbe98c9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Uber CEO Travis Kalanick has taken himself off President Trump's business advisory council. He told employees about the decision in a memo and his departure from the council has since been confirmed. Kalanick faced criticism for being on the council.</p>
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Snapchat Files For A $3 Billion IPO
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33586-40da7b92_600_400.jpg" /><p>Snapchat's parent company Snap has publicly filed for its initial public offering (IPO) after privately filing the necessary documents late last year. It hopes to raise $3 billion and the IPO could place the company's value above $20 billion. Snap will be listed as "SNAP."</p>
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Snapchat Reached 160M Users, $400M Revenue Last Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33585-d8dc80f8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Snapchat's user count increased to 158 million last year, up from 130 million in the first quarter of the year. Reports suggest the company's growth slowed during the second half of 2016. Snapchat could have a hard time with continued growth due to increased competition.</p>
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Spotify May Push Back IPO To 2018, Figuring Out Licensing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33584-01b1fe30_600_400.jpg" /><p>As it tries to rework licensing deals, music streaming service Spotify may hold out on its IPO until next year. Sources speaking with TechCrunch say the company is considering a delay so that it can improve its margins before going public. The service has 100 million users.</p>
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Samsung Considering US Manufacturing For Some Products
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-03/33583-fc3e4163_600_400.jpg" /><p>Certain products from Samsung could be built in the United States under a plan that's being evaluated internally. Reuters reports the company is considering a move that'd see the creation of a new home appliances plant in the US. Samsung would avoid potential tariffs.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus Design And Dimensions Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-02/33582-e08f46f9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus will become official in less than two months and we are now hearing more rumours about them. Almost everything about the phones has leaked online, and just like many flagship phones in the past, we know the majority of details for the Samsung's</p>
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Unlocked Moto Z Begins Receiving Android 7.0
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-05/33637-770fa93d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Android 7.0 is now rolling out to the unlocked Motorola Moto Z over the air. The update includes multiple features and improvements, such as an enhanced Doze feature for battery life and improved notifications. It also brings support for Google's Daydream platform to the phone.</p>
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Ad-Blocking Software Use Increased 30% Globally In 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-05/33636-e3d12dba_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ad-blockers are on the rise around the globe. PageFair has released a report stating 11% of global internet users used ad-blockers to block at least some forms of digital advertising last year. That's about 600 million devices. Use of ad-blockers was up 30%.</p>
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Google Ordered To Hand Over Foreign Emails, Breaking Precedent From Microsoft Case
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-05/33635-79651a32_600_400.jpg" /><p>A judge in Philadelphia has ordered Google to provide the FBI with emails stored on a foreign server. That decision breaks from precedent that was set in a case involving Microsoft's services. Microsoft successfully argued that foreign data is beyond the reach of US authorities.</p>
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Jawbone Reportedly Planning Transition From Consumer To Medical Wearables
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-05/33634-96e3aa74_600_400.jpg" /><p>Jawbone is said to be planning a complete abandonment of consumer wearables with the intention of making products for clinicians and health care providers. TechCrunch reports Jawbone has been raising money to fund the transition. It's received around $951 million.</p>
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HP Spectre x360 Receives Noticeable Upgrades
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33633-3f8260eb_600_400.jpg" /><p>A day after HP announced it has updated its Omen gaming notebook lineup, another HP laptop received small updates under the hood. This time we're talking about the 2-in-1 convertible notebook, the Spectre x360, which received new processor, a discrete graphics card and a larger</p>
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Alcatel Sends Invites For MWC 2017 Event
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33632-1f14597a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Alcatel is preparing something big for the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2017. The company is expected to introduce five new smartphones on February 27 in Barcelona and one of those devices is rumoured to be a modular smartphone, about which we have very little information.</p>
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Samsung To Source Batteries For Galaxy S8 From Japan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33631-1bb23502_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Galaxy Note 7 was a very painful and costly mistake by Samsung, and now they are doing everything to prevent something like that from happening. It seems that the company will still use its own batteries made by Samsung SDI division, but will also source the batteries for</p>
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Apple Might Drop Support For 32-bit Apps With iOS 10.3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33630-c357120e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back in 2013, Apple introduced iPhone 5S powered by Apple A7 chipset, which is the first 64-bit processor for smartphones. Four years later, the company is reportedly getting ready to drop support for 32-bit apps. This was confirmed by the latest iOS 10.3 beta, which displays a</p>
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 To Arrive With A Stylus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33629-1a5e4ea3_600_400.jpg" /><p>At the biggest mobile trade show of the year, Samsung might not show a new phone, but a tablet. With ongoing testing of the Galaxy S8 lineup, to prevent any Note 7-like incident, the company is working on a successor to the flagship Galaxy Tab S2 tablet, which is rumoured to</p>
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Lenovo A7000 Turbo Successor Gets Pictured
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33628-ae81746a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Lenovo has been doing great on notebook market, but they are still struggling to make a bigger impact with its smartphone products. They have some great phone on the market, but something is still missing. Now, the company is working on a successor to the Lenovo A7000 Turbo.</p>
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Samsung To Use MediaTek Chipset In Upcoming Mid-Range Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33627-79dc7211_600_400.jpg" /><p>Flagship Samsung smartphones often used either high-end Snapdragon 8x0 or Exynos chipsets, while mid-range and entry-level offering relied on Snapdragon chipsets, but that could change soon. Samsung is reportedly interested in MediaTek's chipset and could use them to power an</p>
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Some Third-Party Chargers Can Fry Samsung Gear S3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33626-fce200ab_600_400.jpg" /><p>We are all aware of how a third-party smartphone charger can be dangerous, but it looks like wearables are affected as well. Unfortunately, a Gear S3 Frontier owner from the United States found this out the hard way, as a third-party charger fried his smartwatch.</p>
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Old Skype Versions Will Work Until March 1
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33625-60b600a9_600_400.jpg" /><p>As announced last year, Microsoft will discontinue older Skype clients since it is working on a modern architecture that won't be supported on previous versions. The VoIP platform will soon offer more advanced features, so if you have old version, make sure to update until</p>
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Google Denies That Pixel Smartphones Are No Longer In Production
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33624-5321fdff_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google is having a hard time meeting demand of Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, but despite rumours saying they are no longer in production, the company is still very committed to the phones. A Recent report said that the Pixel's production had been cancelled, but Google has since</p>
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New Balance's First Android Wear Smartwatch, RunIQ, Now Out
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33623-661be331_600_400.jpg" /><p>New Balance's RunIQ wearable is now available for purchase on Amazon and elsewhere. It's the company's first Android Wear smartwatch and it has a retail price of $299. The RunIQ was created by New Balance, Intel (hardware), Google (software), and Strava (run tracking).</p>
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T-Mobile Offering Free Netflix With Galaxy S7, S7 Edge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33622-32811a75_600_400.jpg" /><p>You can receive a free year of Netflix streaming if you purchase or lease a Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge from T-Mobile. Either phone must be purchased by February 7 and you must register for the promotion on the Samsung Promotions site by February 21.</p>
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WhatsApp Tests Real-Time Location Sharing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33621-b5a67cbb_600_400.jpg" /><p>Friends may soon be able to share their location with each other in WhatsApp. The latest beta of the app includes a real-time location sharing feature called "Live Location Tracking." It lets you turn on sharing for a specified period of time (1, 2, or 5 minutes.)</p>
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YouTube Adds Double-Tap Control For Skipping, Going Back 10-Seconds
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33620-130f134a_600_400.jpg" /><p>YouTube is rolling out a new feature on iOS and Android that makes it a little easier to browse around videos on mobile devices. The feature adds a double-tap control for fast forwarding or going back 10-seconds. You'll tap on the right for the former and left for the latter.</p>
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Amazon Has Upwards Of 66 Million Prime Members
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33619-2ff8d8db_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon didn't mention its actual Prime user count during its latest earnings release, but it did say "tens of millions" of net additions occurred during 2016. Given an earlier estimate for Prime's user base in 2015 was 46 million, it appears Amazon has at least 66M subscribers.</p>
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PS4 Pro 'Boost Mode' Could Improve Performance On Non-Pro Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-04/33618-4886ac7d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony appears to be updating the PlayStation 4 Pro with a "boost mode" that'll improve performance in games that have yet to receive a Pro patch. The feature is available in version 4.50, which is currently being beta tested. Boost offers higher frame rates.</p>
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First Commercial Airlock For ISS Is Coming In 2019
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33679-f5d0c034_600_400.jpg" /><p>The first commercial airlock will be added to the International Space Station in two years. NASA has accepted a proposal from NanoRacks, a company that already operates two research platforms in the US' National Laboratory. NASA wants there to be commercial activity in space.</p>
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Apple May Continue Trying To Sell Refurbished iPhones In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33678-6bc8511e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple has failed to gain approval to sell refurbished iPhones in India, but it still wants to open up that business opportunity. Bloomberg reports Apple requested during negotiations with the government the ability to import iPhones so that they can be refurbished and sold.</p>
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Google, Facebook Working Together To Fight Fake News In France
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Vizio Hit With FTC Fine For Tracking Content Viewing Habits
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33676-ef2c158e_600_400.jpg" /><p>The FTC has hit TV maker Vizio with a $2.2 million fine for collecting data from 11 million television units. It grabbed viewer data in the form of "second-by-second information about video displayed on the smart TV, including video from" cable, broadband, and set-top box.</p>
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SpaceX To Launch Every 2-3 Weeks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33675-0f9731fc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Using a new launch site in Florida, SpaceX will begin launching Falcon 9 rockets every 2-3 weeks, the fastest it has ever carried out launches. The Florida launch pad will enter service next week. SpaceX has a backlog of over 70 missions that are worth $10 billion.</p>
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Oppo Becomes China's Top Smartphone Maker, Apple Sales Decline
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33674-37ea09e5_600_400.jpg" /><p>China's most popular smartphone brand is now Oppo. IDC reports the company more than doubled shipment volumes over 2015, allowing it to beat other top companies like Xiaomi and Huawei. It also came out ahead of Apple, which reported its first annual decline in the market.</p>
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Email Privacy Act Passed By House Of Representatives
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33673-2a58e3c3_600_400.jpg" /><p>The US House of Representatives easily passed a bill that requires law enforcement to receive a warrant before emails can be searched. This is the second time the Email Privacy Act has passed in the House. It failed to get through the Senate last year.</p>
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Forza Developer Opening New Studio, Working On Non-Racing Game
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33672-81e42f9b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Playground Games, the developer of Forza Horizon, is opening a new studio that'll work on a new non-racing open world title. According to GamesIndustry, the studio will see Playground Games double its workforce to about 200 people. The new game is known as "Project 2."</p>
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Blizzard Establishes Cross-Game Economy In WoW, Overwatch, Hearthstone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33671-62e7f375_600_400.jpg" /><p>Blizzard has launched a cross-game economy between its games, including World of Warcraft, Overwatch, and Hearthstone. Players will be able to convert in-game gold from WoW into Battle.net credit that can be utilized in other top games from the company.</p>
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TomTom Touch Cardio Offers Lower Price, Fewer Features
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Snapchat Will Offer Shortened Version Of Planet Earth II With New Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33669-74048e8d_600_400.jpg" /><p>A version of the BBC's Planet Earth II is headed to Snapchat. Six mini-episodes from the documentary series will premiere on the network beginning February 17, a day before the series' BBC America launch. The episodes are exclusive to users in the US.</p>
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iPhone 8 Production Reportedly Beginning Early This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33668-07788435_600_400.jpg" /><p>Production of the next iPhone is starting earlier than usual this year, reports BlueFin Research Partners. Analysts with the group say Apple has pushed up the iPhone 8's production timeline, but there's no indication the expected release date has changed.</p>
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Rock Band VR Reaches Oculus Rift On March 23
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Verizon Giving Daydream View To Customers Still Waiting For Pixel Phones
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Japan's Space Junk Remover Fails First Mission
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-07/33665-793b534c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Japan's space agency, JAXA, successfully launched the Kounotori 6 spacecraft to the ISS in late January. Part of the mission was supposed to include a test of the Kounotori Integrated Tether Experiment (KITE). KITE is a tool designed to combat space junk.</p>
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Lenovo Updates Its ThinkPad Workstation Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-06/33664-eb7dbf2f_600_400.jpg" /><p>At SOLIDWORKS World 2017 trade show, Lenovo unveiled three new mobile workstations called ThinkPad P51s, ThinkPad P51, and ThinkPad P71. All three notebooks have similar specifications, including a 4K UHD display, NVIDIA Quadro graphics processor, and latest Intel processors.</p>
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Android 7.0 Nougat Available Again For HTC 10 In Europe
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-06/33663-3ca1f20d_600_400.jpg" /><p>After a series of halts, the Android 7.0 Nougat update is finally rolling out again and this time hopefully with all the bugs fixed. Guess third time is the charm, as HTC 10 owners in Europe can finally download and update their phones to the latest Android version.</p>
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Independent Investigation Also Blames Galaxy Note 7 Batteries
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-06/33662-8a065861_600_400.jpg" /><p>Shortly after Samsung posted official results of its Galaxy Note 7 investigation, blaming the battery defects, independent Korean regulators have also conducted their own investigation. The good thing is that they reached a pretty similar conclusion.</p>
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Cyanogen Inc. To Change Its Name To Andrasta
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-06/33661-dd2ad890_600_400.jpg" /><p>A lot of things have changed recently with the Cyanogen Inc., but it looks like the company is about to make another drastic change. After the developers of open-source CyanogenMod left and started a new company called LineageOS, it looks like Cyanogen Inc has something similar</p>
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Gionee Unveils New Mid-Range Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-06/33660-27f7e7cd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following the received certification back in December, Gionee officially announced the F5, a new mid-range smartphone. The F5 comes with a unibody metal design with a 2.5D curved front glass, a physical home button with embedded fingerprint scanner and a larger 4,000 mAh battery.</p>
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Windows 10 Creators Update To Bring Picture-In-Picture Mode
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33749-3b3e9932_600_400.jpg" /><p>The upcoming Creators Update is still far from finished and Microsoft is constantly bringing new features with the preview builds. The latest preview version of Windows 10 has been released to Fast Ring Insiders and it finally brings one of the best features from Android and iOS.</p>
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LG Pay Reportedly Cancelled, Won't Arrive With LG G6
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33748-e469d372_600_400.jpg" /><p>Months of work on the mobile payment solution may be for nothing, as LG has apparently cancelled the LG Pay. It is not clear whether the mobile payment service is scrapped for good, but due to some big changes it definitely won't be ready for the launch of the flagship LG G6</p>
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Huawei Honor V9 To Be Announced On February 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33747-8290d6c0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Huawei Honor V8 was launched back in May last year and the company is finally ready to launch its successor. The launch date of Honor V9 was revealed in a teaser image released by the Chinese company, which says that the phone will launch on February 21.</p>
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LG Watch Sport Doesn't Support Band Changes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33746-2871dffa_600_400.jpg" /><p>LG's newest Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches have just become official, but there were some things we didn't know about them. While one of the best features of smartwatches is its ability to change faces and bands, but you won't be able to do that with LG's Watch Sport.</p>
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Microsoft Teases New Design Language For Windows 10
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33745-a7785012_600_400.jpg" /><p>Microsoft is planning to release its second major Windows 10 update sometime this summer, called Creators Update. After that, the company will switch focus on a major design refresh of Windows 10, which has now shown its Project NEON during a presentation at its Windows Developer</p>
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Intel Investing $7 Billion In Arizona Facility
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33744-758de760_600_400.jpg" /><p>Intel is investing $7 billion in a semiconductor factory located in Chandler, Arizona. CEO Brian Krzanich announced the investment alongside President Trump even though the factory, known as Fab 42, doesn't have anything to do with the new administration.</p>
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FCC Listing Reveals Galaxy TabPro S2 Specs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33743-89dcb9d2_600_400.jpg" /><p>Details about Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S2 tablet have leaked due to a filing with the FCC. The device reportedly comes with a 12-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD 2160 x 1440 display, a 3.1 GHz Intel Core i5-7200U processor, 4 GB of RAM, a 128 GB SSD, and a 5070 mAh battery.</p>
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YouTube Go For Android Lets Users Save Videos For Offline Viewing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33742-4d5d71c4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has begun rolling out YouTube Go for Android. The app, which was first announced in September 2016, lets users save videos to their mobile device for offline viewing. YouTube Go displays a short preview of the video so you can decide if you want to save it.</p>
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Google Could Soon Remove Millions Of Play Store Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33741-e2fd8604_600_400.jpg" /><p>Millions of applications on the Google Play Store may soon be removed or have their visibility limited by Google for not complying with the store's User Data Policy. Developers have been notified about the impending action, informing them that their app needs a privacy policy.</p>
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Facebook Adding Full Weather Feature To App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33740-821aa5e0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook wants to replace your weather app. The network has added a full weather section to its mobile app and is doing the same on desktop. An update to the platform brings more detail to weather cards and five-day forecasts that appear above the News Feed.</p>
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Model 3 To Enter Test Production This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33739-c399117c_600_400.jpg" /><p>A test run of the Tesla Model 3's production is reportedly scheduled to begin February 20. Reuters claims this production run covers a "test" batch of cars. Mass manufacturing isn't scheduled to begin until July. The Model 3 begins at just $35,000 before incentives.</p>
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NSA Contractor Indicted, Stole 50TB Of Secrets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33738-f556249a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Harold Martin, a former NSA contractor working for Booz Allen Hamilton, has been indicted on 20 criminal counts for stealing government documents. Every charge comes with a max sentence of 10 years. His situation is somewhat reminiscent of Edward Snowden.</p>
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iPhone 8 Rumored To Cost Over $1,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33737-80d4fc08_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple is widely believed to be making some big changes to the iPhone with the iPhone 8 and according to Fast Company, those changes come with a price. The handset will come in over $1,000, surpassing the top iPhone 7's $969. Part of the price is from its display.</p>
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Overwatch's Capture The Flag Mode Is A Permanent Addition
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33736-7629e4a7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Overwatch added a Capture the Flag mode during its Chinese New Year event, but the mode isn't going away. Instead, it's now going to be a permanent part of the game, as the latest developer update has confirmed. More maps for the mode will be introduced.</p>
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Verizon Unveils Its Own 'Wear24' Wearable
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33735-b7a2f6fa_600_400.jpg" /><p>Verizon is entering the wearable market. Following LG's introduction of its first Android Wear 2.0 devices, Verizon has announced its own product, the Wear24. It runs the latest Android Wear build and comes with pretty standard components. It'll arrive next month.</p>
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Comcast Can't Say It Has The "Fastest Internet In America"
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33734-c79aaed9_600_400.jpg" /><p>The National Advertising Review Board has ruled Comcast can no longer advertise itself as offering the "fastest internet in America" or the "fastest in-home Wi-Fi." Comcast wasn't able to produce adequate support for those claims, making them misleading.</p>
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Nearly Half Of Oculus Demo Stations At Best Buy Will Close
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-09/33733-4cbd2b96_600_400.jpg" /><p>Many of the Oculus Rift demo spots in Best Buy retail stores are closing. Business Insider reports the setups will disappear from 200 of the 500 locations that have them. The demo spots let people experience the Rift's VR capabilities for free before buying.</p>
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Signal App Testing 'Next Generation' Voice, Video Calling
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-08/33732-71ca6eab_600_400.jpg" /><p>Encrypted chat app Signal is testing voice and video calling in its latest beta. Those features will take the secure communication software beyond text. Beta users can test the features with others who have access to them. Testing is occurring on Android and iOS.</p>
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Bad Samsung Batteries Cause Factory Fire
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-08/33731-8d614060_600_400.jpg" /><p>Faulty lithium batteries and other waste materials caused a small fire at a Samsung SDI facility in Tianjin, China. The fire didn't lead to any injuries or massive levels of damage, but it's another battery-related headache. Most operations were unaffected.</p>
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Final Fantasy 15 Not Planned For Nintendo Switch, But Remains Possible
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-08/33730-3dac7b2b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Final Fantasy 15 isn't being planned for the Nintendo Switch, says director Hajime Tabata. Speaking with DualShockers, Tabata said Square Enix doesn't have any plans for a Switch version. The game will be headed to PC though. It might be able to run on the Switch.</p>
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WhatsApp Adds Two-Verification For All Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33782-e3e2405b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Two-step verification has rolled out for everyone on WhatsApp, allowing users to make their accounts more secure. The feature was previously found in a beta, but now it's out for all on iOS, Android, and Windows. It's an entirely optional feature in the settings area.</p>
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Destiny 2 Headed For Fall 2017 Release
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33781-11924f4a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Activision Blizzard has confirmed Destiny 2 will be released later this year. It'll be out in the fall of 2017, going against rumors that it wasn't going to arrive until 2018. It follows the original Destiny, which was released in 2014. We may learn about it during E3.</p>
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iPhone 8 Said To Have Iris Scanner
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33780-5dcdac45_600_400.jpg" /><p>An iris scanner will reportedly be included with the iPhone 8, the highest-end iPhone model that'll be released in 2017. The component would let users authenticate themselves just by looking at their phone. DigiTimes says the phone offers an iris scanner and wireless charging.</p>
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AT&T Expects To Close Time Warner Acquisition This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33779-9d7aa109_600_400.jpg" /><p>AT&T is on track to close its $85 billion merger with Time Warner by the end of the year, says CEO Randall Stephenson. He noted that the Department of Justice's "one-track review" is "at pace" to finish in time. AT&T will gain HBO, CNN, and Warner Bros.</p>
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Facebook Accepts Third-Party Audit Over Metrics Problems
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33778-7e8df5a0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook has admitted serious mistakes with its metrics, so it has committed to an audit by the Media Rating Council to "verify the accuracy of the information we deliver to our partners." The network has revealed issues with metrics for things like advertising and reach.</p>
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Xiaomi Looks To Build Its Own Smartphone Chips
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33777-848d4498_600_400.jpg" /><p>In-house manufacturing of smartphone chips could be coming to Xiaomi. The Chinese smartphone maker is reportedly planning to release its own chip, known as the Pinecone, within a month. That chip comes from a company tied to Xiaomi known as Beijing Pinecone Electronics.</p>
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Steam Getting Rid Of Greenlight, Devs To Publish Directly
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-11/33776-9bcc86fd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Steam is dropping its Greenlight system for games and will begin letting developers publish directly in the spring. Valve's new system, known as Steam Direct, is replacing Greenlight, which has existed since 2012. Greenlight has seen the launch of over 6,000 games.</p>
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Google Assistant On Pixel Adds Smart Home Controls
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33775-68354c4c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Assistant has gained smart home control abilities on the Pixel. A "Home Control" center in the Assistant settings area has begun to appear. Once you have the feature, you can send out commands to your smart home devices via voice. Not everyone has the controls right now.</p>
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GTA 4 Now Backwards Compatible On Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33774-37cb1f7d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Backwards compatibility has been added to Grand Theft Auto 4, allowing you to play the title on the Xbox One. Along with the core game being supported, the Episodes from Liberty DLC is also available. Rockstar says every version of the game is supported.</p>
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South Park: The Fractured But Whole Delayed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33773-f575bde0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ubisoft has announced another delay for South Park: The Fractured But Whole that could see the game pushed back to 2018. It's now scheduled to be released in the next fiscal year, giving it a release date sometime between April 2017 and March of next year.</p>
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Facebook Hires MTV Exec To Work On Original Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33772-5ab28371_600_400.jpg" /><p>An MTV executive with experience in television content development has been hired by Facebook. Mina Lefevre, former executive VP of MTV, is joining the network to operate as its head of development. Lefevre will help Facebook move towards offering original content.</p>
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Telltale's The Walking Dead Receiving Next Season 3 Episode In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33771-38c74abb_600_400.jpg" /><p>Above the Law, a new episode for the third season of Telltale Games' The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series will be out in March. It's the third episode in the current season, called A New Frontier. Telltale hasn't attached a specific release date to it.</p>
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New Hyperloop Company Formed By Hyperloop One Co-Founder
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33770-26a8eb3b_600_400.jpg" /><p>A new competitor in the Hyperloop industry has appeared and it's from a familiar individual. Brogan BamBrogan, co-founder of Hyperloop One and its former CTO, has formed Arrivo. Like his prior company, Arrivo is going to develop "technology based on the hyperloop architecture."</p>
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Apple Fixes iCloud Issue That Stored Deleted Browsing History
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33769-83976927_600_400.jpg" /><p>A glitch in iCloud that was leading to the storage of deleted browsing histories has been fixed by Apple. Records of deleted browsing going back as far as 2015 were stored in the cloud service. iCloud's issue was revealed by Vladimir Katalov, CEO of security firm Elcomsoft.</p>
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Valve Developing Three Full VR Games
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33768-86b9b0c1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Three virtual reality video games are in development at Valve, Gabe Newell has revealed to Eurogamer. They're being built with the Source 2 and Unity engines. He clarified that all of the titles are "full" VR games as opposed to relatively small "experiments."</p>
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Prototype Oculus Gloves For Typing Shown By Zuckerberg
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33767-a474c121_600_400.jpg" /><p>Photos of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg have revealed a prototype version of gloves that'll work with the Oculus Rift to assist VR interaction like typing. The gloves were tested during Zuckerberg's tour of Oculus Research's location in Redmond, Washington.</p>
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Apple Offers Three Free Months Of Apple Music With Wireless Beats Products
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33766-54ee681c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Selected Beats products currently come with three free months of Apple Music streaming. Consumers can take advantage of the deal when purchasing the BeatsX, Powerbeats 3 Wireless, Solo 3 Wireless, Studio Wireless, and Beats Pill+. Existing users can also utilize the offer.</p>
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Verizon Will Fix Your Phone Screen At Home, Work In Some Cities
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33765-34ac0cc4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Verizon has launched a phone screen repair service that'll see a technician arrive at your home or workplace on the same day. Owners of certain devices in certain cities can utilize the service if they have Verizon's Total Mobile Protection service plan.</p>
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Android Wear 2.0 Coming To Polar M600
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33764-e2c99383_600_400.jpg" /><p>When Android Wear 2.0 was launched, Google also confirmed which of the smartwatches available on the market would be receiving the update, among which was the Polar M600. Polar has now officially announced that the update is coming and should be released very soon.</p>
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Possible Logo For Samsung's Voice Assistant Bixby Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-10/33763-0827eb94_600_400.jpg" /><p>With Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus, Samsung plans to launch an all new AI-powered voice assistant Bixby. The Bixby will have a tough task to compete with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri, and ahead of the launch, a possible logo has been revealed thanks to a trademark application</p>
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Sonos Raising UK Prices By Up To 25%
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33815-f803f8b6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sonos has announced an impending price change in the UK that'll see its items listed for up to 25% more. The company confirmed the price increase on a support page and says it'll kick in on February 23. Sonos is raising its prices due to the Brexit decision.</p>
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Uber Starts Mapping Roads In Asia, Beginning With Singapore
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33814-60ad71e5_600_400.jpg" /><p>A large mapping project at Uber has expanded to Asia, starting with Singapore. The company is sending out mapping vehicles to collect data that'll ultimately improve its service for Uber and its customers. Uber needs data that allows for highly accurate pick-ups and drop-offs.</p>
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Verizon Returns To Offering Unlimited Data With New $80 Plan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33813-3033d503_600_400.jpg" /><p>Verizon is back to offering unlimited data. The wireless company has introduced a new $80 plan that includes unlimited talk, text, and data. It offers HD video streaming, Mobile Hotspot, calling/texting to Mexico and Canada, and 500 MB/day of LTE roaming in Canada and Mexico.</p>
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Man Faces Ongoing Detention For Over 16 Months Due To Not Decrypting His Hard Drives
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33812-547ff03e_600_400.jpg" /><p>A former police sergeant in Philadelphia accused of possessing child porn has been jailed for over 16 months for refusing to decrypt his hard drives. As Ars Technica reports, Francis Rawls will seemingly be jailed indefinitely without a conviction unless he complies.</p>
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South Korea Might Arrest Other Samsung Officials
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33811-b3bc119b_600_400.jpg" /><p>In their ongoing investigation of government corruption, authorities in South Korea could end up arresting other Samsung officials. The Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea is considering whether more arrest warrants for Samsung Group executives should be issued.</p>
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Jack Dorsey Will Remain In Charge Of Twitter, Square
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33810-b817b5e7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey isn't planning to change his leadership position at Twitter and Square. During a conference call about the network's fourth-quarter earnings, Dorsey said to investors that he will remain the chief executive of both tech companies.</p>
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Magic Leap CEO Defends Company, Says Leaked Photo Was Of Test Rig
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33809-1628d05f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Rony Abovitz, CEO of Magic Leap, has jumped into action to defend his company in the wake of a damaging leaked image. A photo posted by Business Insider over the weekend claimed to show "a working prototype" of Magic Leap's AR device. The device clearly wasn't consumer-ready.</p>
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PS4 Slim Bundles Temporarily Dropped To $250
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33808-5d79515a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony has dropped the price of a couple PS4 Slim bundles to just $250. The Uncharted 4 and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare bundles are both at the lowest they've been since Black Friday. The price cuts apply to all retailers around the US. Both include a 500 GB console.</p>
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Google Street View Lets You Explore Seven African Countries
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33807-fe1cc506_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Street View is letting people explore 81 countries, seven of which are located in Africa. Recently, Google added "some of the most iconic landmarks and monuments in Ghana, Senegal, and Uganda" to the service. Those include Ghana's Nzulezo village, a World Heritage site.</p>
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Splatoon 2 Test Reaches Nintendo Switch In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33806-2b535aa7_600_400.jpg" /><p>A test of Splatoon 2 will be available on the Nintendo Switch close to the console's launch. A free "Global Testfire" preview of the game will be available from March 24 to March 26. On each of those days, you'll be able to play it for an hour or more.</p>
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BlackBerry Mercury Teased To Launch On February 25
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-13/33805-373bbfdf_600_400.jpg" /><p>BlackBerry Mercury, also known as DTEK70, has been in the pipeline for months now and last month, the company officially confirmed it will launch the handset very soon. According to the latest leaked image, the BlackBerry Mercury will be formally unveiled at MWC 2017.</p>
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Android's Instant Tethering Now Rolling Out
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33804-d0dc7f34_600_400.jpg" /><p>A few weeks after Google Pixel smartphones received Android's Instant Tethering, the same feature is now rolling out to Nexus devices. The Pixel, Pixel XL, Nexus 6, Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P running Android 7.1.1 and above can share their data connections, while all those devices</p>
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Xiaomi's First Chipset Coming This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33803-290535a4_600_400.jpg" /><p>It's no secret that Xiaomi is working on its first chipset to further reduce cost of making mobile devices. The Chinese smartphone manufacturer started making its own chipset back in 2015 and they finally have something to show. The first chipset will be released later this month</p>
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Lenovo Miix 320 Is Another 2-in-1 Tablet To Be Announced At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33802-ce1cda3f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Among series of new laptops, Lenovo is also preparing another member of its 2-in-1 tablet lineup. If all goes according to plan, the Lenovo Miix 320 hybrid tablet will be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. Ahead of the introduction, a few details regarding</p>
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Sony Is The First Company To Bring Google Assistant To TVs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33801-8fd4d047_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony's latest TV lineup come with nice design and powerful specifications, and according to the company, it will also support Google Assistant, but not right away. The Android TV platform will receive new software update later this year that also includes Google's</p>
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Alcatel Idol 5S Spotted Online With MediaTek Helio P20
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33800-669e9c67_600_400.jpg" /><p>Alcatel and TCL are expected to announce a successor to the Idol 4S handset at the MWC 2017, and we now have first details about the smartphone. The Idol 4 and Idol 4S packed decent specs for very affordable prices, and according to Geekbench database, not much will change</p>
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Users Of iPhone 7 Matte Black Complain About Poor Paint Quality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33799-278b5273_600_400.jpg" /><p>An increasing number of customers who purchased the Matte Black iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus are reporting about poor paint quality on their devices. The images are showing that the anodized finish on Matte Black models has started chipping or peeling off in some areas.</p>
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Subaru Gets Permit To Test Autonomous Vehicles In California
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33798-0667ffc3_600_400.jpg" /><p>Subaru has received a permit to test autonomous vehicles in California, bringing the number of companies with permits to 22. The Autonomous Vehicle Testing Permit was obtained from the DMV on February 9. What features will be tested isn't currently known.</p>
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First Photo Of Magic Leap Leaks, Shows Backpack
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33797-54f8a770_600_400.jpg" /><p>An image of the Magic Leap's full setup has leaked for the first time. Business Insider published a photo of the system being worn by an unknown individual. From the angle of the image, we can see the Magic Leap's required head harness, shoulder straps, and backpack.</p>
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Ford Invests $1 Billion In Autonomous Vehicle AI Startup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-12/33796-51aed8d6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ford has pumped $1 billion into Argo AI, a machine learning startup that's going to work exclusively for the automaker on autonomous vehicle AI. This investment is part of Ford's larger push to offer an initial self-driving car by 2021. Argo AI will be treated as a subsidiary.</p>
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Capcom Explains Resident Evil 7's Lower Early Shipments
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33883-0d0e8a58_600_400.jpg" /><p>Resident Evil 7 didn't perform as well as its predecessors in terms of launch week shipments, but its performance on that metric doesn't have Capcom worried. So far the game has seen 3 million shipments as of February 10. The figure was discussed during a Q&A.</p>
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Surface Book's Price Increasing In UK Due To Currency Value
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33882-faedd525_600_400.jpg" /><p>Microsoft is increasing the UK price of the Surface Book by £150 in the wake of currency valuation changes triggered by the Brexit decision. Price adjustments of this sort have become quite common in the tech industry ever since the UK voted to leave the EU last year.</p>
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Pokemon Go Getting 80 New Pokemon This Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33881-0c0cbd2f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Niantic has announced a big update for Pokemon Go that'll bring 80 new monsters to the game. The new Pokemon are coming from Gold and Silver, and they'll begin appearing later this week. Niantic is adding characters originally discovered in the Johto region.</p>
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Apple Is Going To Fight 'Right To Repair' Legislation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33880-7a17dcbd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Right to Repair legislation that's under consideration in Nebraska will be fought by Apple, reports Vice's Motherboard. If the legislation were to pass, Apple and other companies would need to sell repair parts to consumers and independent repair shops.</p>
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Nintendo Switch Might Get GameCube Games Through Virtual Console
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33879-fed0685c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Top GameCube titles could be offered on the Nintendo Switch through Virtual Console. Although the feature has not been confirmed, its existence was hinted at by Yoshiaki Koizumi, Nintendo's deputy general manager. GameCube games could also be remastered for the system.</p>
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Signal Adds Encrypted Video Calls
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33878-0d029021_600_400.jpg" /><p>You can now make encrypted video calls in Signal, a popular secure messaging app from Open Whisper Systems. It also has support for encrypted chat and voice calling. With the addition of video calling, Signal is becoming a full-featured messaging option.</p>
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Amazon Drones Could Drop Off Packages With Parachutes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33877-9031106c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon is exploring various ways for drones to be incorporated into the delivery side of its business and one way is to have them drop off packages mid-air using parachutes. One of the company's recently granted patents covers the use of landing systems like parachutes.</p>
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India Breaks Record For Most Satellites Launched By A Rocket
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33876-758211d9_600_400.jpg" /><p>104 satellites were launched by a single Indian rocket Tuesday night, setting a new record. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) used its Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle to send all of the satellites to space. The previous record was 37 and was set by Russia.</p>
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Apple May Use China's BOE For 2018 iPhone's OLED Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33875-c380b68f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some OLED displays for next year's iPhone might be sourced from BOE Technology Group, a Chinese company. Bloomberg reports Apple is figuring out how to ensure it has enough OLED displays available for a large-scale shift away from LCD. Apple has been testing its displays.</p>
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Rocket League Adds 4K With PS4 Pro Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33874-533beb22_600_400.jpg" /><p>An update scheduled to reach Rocket League on February 21 will bring 4K 60 fps gameplay to the title as part of the game's addition of PS4 Pro support. Many games are being updated to utilize the PS4 Pro's superior hardware. 60 fps will be available in each arena.</p>
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Apocalypse Now Game Looking To Raise Extra $5 Million
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33873-16c00652_600_400.jpg" /><p>The team behind the Apocalypse Now video game has established a secondary crowdfunding channel that intends to raise $5 million. Game director Montgomery Markland says the title requires a AAA budget to do the film justice and it'll be around 2020 when the game is released.</p>
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Facebook Confirms It's Making A Video App For Apple TV, Fire TV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33872-4d12f964_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook is working on a video application that'll be released for the Apple TV, Samsung TVs, and Amazon Fire TV. It has confirmed the app following a report about the software in the Wall Street Journal a couple weeks ago. This gives a new way to access Facebook content.</p>
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Sony Smartwatch 3 Owners Are Asking For Android Wear 2.0 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33871-6b3f2ab1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Several last-gen smartwatches have been confirmed that the latest Andorid Wear 2.0 platform won't be available for them, including Samsung Gear Live, the original Moto 360, LG G Watch and Sony Smartwatch 3. Two days ago, users of Sony's Smartwatch 3 have started a petition,</p>
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Latest LG G6 Teaser Image Confirms Water And Dustproof Capabilities
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33870-298c286e_600_400.jpg" /><p>LG has released yet another teaser for the upcoming flagship G6 smartphone. Following the recent teasers about reliability, virtual assistant, slim bezels, improved audio DAC and more, the company has now confirmed something we already knew about the smartphone.</p>
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Samsung To Announce Galaxy S8 Launch Date At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33869-cc9fc080_600_400.jpg" /><p>March 29 is the date when Samsung will officially unveil its new flagship smartphone lineup, but the exact launch date of the phones are not yet known. Koh Dong-jin, president of mobile communications at Samsung, said that the "official [launch] schedule" for the phone will be</p>
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Nokia 6 Global Launch Imminent; New Phones Will Also Be Available Globally
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33868-d21c6e2d_600_400.jpg" /><p>At the upcoming MWC 2017 trade show, HMD Global plans to unveil three new smartphones called Nokia 3, Nokia 5 and a modern version of Nokia 3310. The good news is that all three smartphones, including the already announced Nokia 6, will be available globally.</p>
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LG G6 Battery Capacity Revealed, To Last Around 12 Hours While Browsing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33867-f18d157f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Every time a new smartphone comes out, all everybody is talking is about design or how powerful it is. Very few people actually talk about things they'll need in everyday use, such as battery. Nowadays smartphones are powerful enough for any tasks you'll ever need from</p>
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Pokemon Go Will Add Trading, PvP Battles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33866-f166a5b2_600_400.jpg" /><p>A couple highly requested features are on their way to Pokemon Go. Niantic, the game's developer, says PvP battles and monster trading are going to arrive "soon." Part of the reason they're not yet available is that the game suffered server issues due to its initial popularity.</p>
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Google Displayed A Fake Amazon Site Ad
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33865-cd1fc0e4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's ad system was tricked by a malicious advertisement pretending to be an Amazon link last week. People were presented with the ad on Wednesday when searching for "amazon" and it even showed up ahead of the eCommerce site's actual link. The ad led to a scam.</p>
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Kia To Build All New Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicle By 2021
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-15/33864-9245cfc6_600_400.jpg" /><p>Kia is in the early stages of developing a new hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and it plans to build the car by 2021. It'll have a range of around 500 miles and offer speeds up to 105 mph, says Artur Martins, Kia's head of marketing in Europe. It may launch other models.</p>
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Alleged ASUS Standalone VR Headset Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33943-6a9bee7a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Popular PC hardware and smartphone company ASUS is ready to make its attempt at the VR this year with a standalone virtual reality headset. Unlike other VR solutions, the ASUS VR headset won't require a PC/console to run VR content, allowing users to use the headset anywhere.</p>
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MediaTek To Cancel Up To 50% Of Orders For Helio X30 Placed With TSMC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33942-3d41fa2f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back in August 2016, MediaTek took off the wraps from its upcoming flagship chipset. Several months later, and there are still no phones with the Helio X30 chipset on the market. The first phone powered by the chipset is expected to be announced at Mobile World Congress 2017</p>
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LG V30 To Come With Snapdragon 835 And 6 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33941-58fa6407_600_400.jpg" /><p>LG already confirmed that its upcoming handset won't feature Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset, but the Snapdragon 821 chipset thanks to Samsung. Lucky for LG fans, the company plans to use the Snapdragon 835 with the LG V30, which is expected to arrive in the second half of the</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus Colors And Prices Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33940-33b822a0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphones are not the best-kept secrets, as almost everything about the phones has leaked online. Today, an Ukranian retailer accidentally revealed color options and prices for the Galaxy S8 (SM-G950) and Galaxy S8 Plus (SM-G955).</p>
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Apple To Start Making iPhone SE In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33939-81693ada_600_400.jpg" /><p>Whether or not Indian government agrees to the incentives Apple has requested, the company is set to begin assembling the iPhone SE in the country. The report says that Apple will start making the iPhone SE at its Bangalore manufacturing plant in India in the coming months.</p>
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Nintendo Switch UI Shown In Video From Accidentally Shipped Unit
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33938-2c4eabc6_600_400.jpg" /><p>A NeoGAF user "hiphoptherobot" accidentally received a Nintendo Switch two weeks early and has posted a short video walking through its core UI. The video reveals the device's start-up screen, its home menu, and the settings area.There's not a ton to learn from the leak.</p>
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SpaceX, Boeing Not Likely To Transport Astronauts To ISS Until 2019
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33937-a25fc5bc_600_400.jpg" /><p>It's unlikely SpaceX or Boeing will transport astronauts to the ISS for a couple more years, according to a report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Due to the potential for even greater delays beyond 2019, alternative plans must be established.</p>
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Cities: Skylines Reaching Xbox One This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33936-82f2ec0a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Cities: Skylines will be available on the Xbox One in spring 2017, says publisher Paradox Interactive. The new edition comes with the game's After Dark expansion, but it's unknown if some of its other DLC packs, namely Snowfall and Natural Disasters, will be available.</p>
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Twitter Begins Temporarily Restricting Abusive Accounts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33935-33f5bb76_600_400.jpg" /><p>Abusive accounts that Twitter doesn't deem worthy of complete suspensions are now being hit with temporary restrictions. When an account is restricted, their reach on the platform significantly declines. Restricted users won't have their tweets shown to non-followers.</p>
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Sprint Upgrades Its Unlimited Data Plans
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33934-015b6735_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sprint has joined the rest of the top four US wireless carriers in updating its data plans. The company now has a $65 unlimited plan that includes HD video streaming and 10 GB of mobile hotspot. That's between its previous $55 non-HD plan and its $75 HD plan.</p>
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YouTube Has Auto-Captioned A Billion Videos
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33933-807f7b49_600_400.jpg" /><p>YouTube's automatic captions are now available on over a billion videos. The feature is far from perfect, but it does make a lot of content more accessible to those with hearing impairments. Google announced the milestone on Thursday. Captions were first added in 2006.</p>
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Apple Working On 4K For Next Apple TV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33932-a3c7c509_600_400.jpg" /><p>The fifth-generation Apple TV, which might be out later this year, could come with 4K support. Bloomberg reports Apple is testing a new unit that can stream 4K Ultra HD content. The current prototype is known as J105. It also reportedly offers more "vivid colors."</p>
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Famous Investor Expects Remarkable Returns From Tesla In Coming Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33931-047f0828_600_400.jpg" /><p>Baron Capital's Ron Baron, a famous billionaire investor, thinks his firm's share of Tesla will grow in value significantly in the coming 13 years. Speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box, Baron explained how he anticipates Tesla's performance to turn out in the foreseeable future.</p>
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Top Samsung Exec Arrested In Korea On Corruption Charges
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33930-8512fcfb_600_400.jpg" /><p>Although South Korean officials initially failed to get an arrest warrant for Samsung's vice chair Jay Y. Lee, they didn't fail in their second attempt. Bolstered by new charges of hiding criminal proceeds and violating asset transfer laws, an arrest warrant was obtained.</p>
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AT&T Implements Its Own Unlimited Data Offer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33929-a992decd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Joining Verizon, AT&T has announced its own unlimited data offer. The company will now let all new and existing subscribers pay for unlimited monthly data, an offer that had been restricted to DirecTV customers. Both companies had at one point offered unlimited plans.</p>
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GM Adds 100 Electric Bolt Vehicles To Maven Car-Sharing In LA
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33928-e81624ae_600_400.jpg" /><p>100 fully electric Chevy Bolt vehicles have joined GM's Maven car-sharing service in Los Angeles. The expansion of Maven's fleet in the region follows impressive growth. Since its LA launch in October 2016, there's been a 56% average month-over-month increase in members.</p>
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Google Fiber Dropping Employees As Part Of Refocus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-17/33927-166f898e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Fiber is downsizing as it seemingly shifts from broadband to wireless and becomes less important for Alphabet. Hundreds of employees are confirmed to be moving out of Alphabet's Access division and into other parts of the company. This follows major budget cuts.</p>
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Honor 8 Pro To Be Announced At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-16/33926-44e38a9c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Huawei's subsidiary is reportedly planning to announce a new smartphone at the Mobile World Congress 2017 later this month. The device appears to be an international version of the Honor V9, which is expected to be officially unveiled in China a few days earlier, on February 21.</p>
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ASUS ZenFone 3 Go In The Works
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-16/33925-2a107eda_600_400.jpg" /><p>The latest ZenFone 3 lineup already has a few variants on sale, including original ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, ZenFone 3 Ultra, and ZenFone 3 Zoom, but ASUS is now working on yet another variant called ZenFone 3 Go that should be the most affordable in the lineup.</p>
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Three Mid-Range Qualcomm Snapdragon Chipsets Coming In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-16/33924-562a4153_600_400.jpg" /><p>With Snapdragon 835 out, Qualcomm is now working on expanding its offering to other segments. According to new information, one of the world's most renowned mobile chipset manufacturers plans to announce three new chipsets in its Snapdragon 600 lineup.</p>
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Apple Falls To Fifth In Chinese Smartphone Market
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33974-032ea575_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple dropped to fifth place in the Chinese smartphone market during Q4 2016, with local competitor Xiaomi taking over the fourth position. Canalys reports there were 131.6 million total smartphone shipments during the quarter, coming out to a third of global shipments.</p>
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Uber Is Now Considered A Taxi Service In Australia
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33973-ca978133_600_400.jpg" /><p>Australia has decided Uber will be treated as a taxi service in the country. Uber had argued it's not a taxi service since drivers aren't considered employees and aren't like regular taxi drivers, but an Australian court struck down that line of argument.</p>
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GM, Lyft May Introduce Autonomous Fleet In 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33972-2aea8aa3_600_400.jpg" /><p>GM and Lyft's partnership on autonomous vehicles could lead to the introduction of a public fleet as early as 2018. Reuters reports GM is working on a fleet for 2018 that will include "thousands" of modified Chevy Bolt EVs. This roll out will be the largest of its kind.</p>
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Nintendo Will Let eShop Purchases Be Backed Up Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33971-d80d952f_600_400.jpg" /><p>When the Nintendo Switch is released next month, Nintendo will update the way eShop purchases are treated. They'll no longer be tied to your device and will instead be tied to your online account. This means re-purchasing items when you switch products isn't going to be required.</p>
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Alleged Sony Xperia XA 2 Goes Through The FCC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33970-54709f8c_600_400.jpg" /><p>At least five new smartphones are expected from Sony at the upcoming Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month. Sony will release devices for all segments, from entry-level to premium, and it looks like a successor to the Xperia XA has just received the FCC</p>
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Sony Is Third Galaxy S8 Battery Supplier
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NuAns Drops Windows 10, Working On Android-Powered Neo Reloaded
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33968-e261d8c0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Back in 2015, the Japanese company called NuAns launched an interesting Kickstarter campaign for a Windows 10-powered phone called NuAns Neo, which was very interesting due to various customizable rear covers. Unfortunately, the phone failed to generate interest, and the company</p>
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Hydrogen OS 3.0 Starts Rolling Out To OnePlus 3 And 3T
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33967-13e09f9c_600_400.jpg" /><p>OnePlus has now announced a new software update for OnePlus 3 and 3T that isn't Oxygen OS, but the Hydrogen OS 3.0. The new operating system is now available for both devices and is based on Android 7.0 Nougat with various changes over the Oxygen OS.</p>
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Harman Approves Merger With Samsung
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33966-fc4698b1_600_400.jpg" /><p>Shareholders of US auto parts supplier Harman International voted to allow the purchase of the company by tech giant Samsung. According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, 67 percent of the shareholders of Harman International voted in favour of the merger.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy A5 And Galaxy A7 2017 Editions Coming To New Markets Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-19/33965-2147b9d5_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you can't wait for the Galaxy S8, which has been pushed back to March/April, Samsung's premium smartphone lineup is about to launch in new markets and could be an ideal phone for you. According to latest information, the Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 2017 editions are about to</p>
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Google Wants Your Feedback On The Design Of Pixel 2 Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33964-00bd614f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are definitely the best Google smartphones, and currently one of the best Android devices. To make its successor even better and work on some improvements, the company wants consumers to provide input for Pixel 2 design.</p>
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Xiaomi Mi 6 To Be Available With Either 1080p Or WQHD Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33963-1dbbad61_600_400.jpg" /><p>Xiaomi is not attending this year's MWC 2017, so we won't see a new Xiaomi flagship phone announcement there, but that doesn't mean the announcement isn't close. The Xiaomi Mi 6 is expected to be announced in the next few weeks and it looks like it'll be available in two variants</p>
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First Gigabit LTE Phone To Be Announced At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33962-8b75a899_600_400.jpg" /><p>5G network might be the future, but LTE isn't quite done yet and has still something to offer. The Chinese smartphone maker ZTE has now announced that it will launch the world's first gigabit LTE smartphone at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona later this month.</p>
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GFXBench Listing Reveals Samsung Xcover 4's Specs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33961-5aaacc8f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Unlike normal smartphones, there are not rugged smartphones, especially cheaper ones. Samsung has two rugged lineups, the expensive Active and affordable Xcover. After almost two years, Samsung is finally preparing a new Xcover model, which has now appeared on GFXBench.</p>
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TAG Heuer To Launch New Smartwatch In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33960-37ebfc27_600_400.jpg" /><p>Well-known luxury watch brand is working on a successor to the $1,500 TAG Connected smartwatch. Last month, the company said that the new model will arrive in May 2017, but according to Android Central, some things have changed since then and the watch could arrive earlier.</p>
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Canonical Releases Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33959-28e55434_600_400.jpg" /><p>Following a series of small delays, Canonical has finally released the long-anticipated Ubuntu 16.04.2 LTS (Xenial Xerus) operating system. The new release comes with many security updates and fixes for high-impact bugs and is available is available for the desktop, server, cloud</p>
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Huawei MediaPad Pad T3 Clears The FCC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33958-2769996d_600_400.jpg" /><p>Besides announcement of new flagship Huawei P10 and P10 Plus smartphones, the Chinese company is working on another device called MediaPad T3. The tablet has just been certified by the Chinese telecommunication regulatory TENAA, which revealed its specifications.</p>
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LG G6 Leaks In New Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33957-1777a57b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung and LG are main contenders for the best Android smartphone award. The latter plans to unveil its flagship phone at Mobile World Congress 2017, on February 26, while Samsung will be a month late and unveil the Galaxy S8 lineup on March 29, and launch it in April.</p>
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System76 Updates Its Ubuntu Laptop Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33956-aabd65c6_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you are in a search of Ubuntu-powered notebook, System76 has something for you. A company behind many Linux-powered has now announced that it has updated several higher-performance laptops with Intel's 7th-gen Core Kaby Lake processor and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series GPU</p>
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Apple And Broadcom Working On Wireless Charging Solution
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-18/33955-549e3b1f_600_400.jpg" /><p>To keep up with the competition, Apple plans to include wireless charging solution with the next-generation iPhones. According to JPMorgan analyst Harlan Sur, Apple has been working with Broadcom on a new customized wireless charging solution for iPhones.</p>
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Qualcomm Unveils X20 Gigabit Modem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34031-ad9a0f9c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Besides adding Snapdragon 210 support for Android Things, Qualcomm has also announced a new X20 gigabit modem that is capable of "fiber-like" speeds, with download speeds of up to 1.2Gbps. This new modem is the first big step towards of 5G network, which is closer than we think.</p>
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 Gets Support For Android Things
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34030-6d9ca916_600_400.jpg" /><p>Android Things is an IoT platform in the development that was announced in December last year by Google. To improve the platform, Qualcomm and Google have been working on adding new chipsets support, and today, the former has announced that Snapdragon 210 processors with X5 LTE</p>
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HTC U Ultra Now Available In Europe
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34029-1e22433d_600_400.jpg" /><p>HTC has launched its U series of smartphones in India earlier today, but it looks like the top U Ultra model is also available in Europe. The handset, which was unveiled last month, is now available for purchase in Europe, Romania, but it isn't cheap.</p>
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Honor V9 Launches In China, Starts At $380
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34028-cafcfd4c_600_400.jpg" /><p>As promised, a Huawei subsidiary has just announced a new smartphone in China. The new high-end Honor V9 handset is available in three versions, starting at $380 all the way up to $510. It will be available in China on February 28, but it is unlikely that the phone will launch</p>
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Facebook Messenger Gets International Money Transfers With TransferWise
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34027-5989209d_600_400.jpg" /><p>A new chatbot from TransferWise, a UK money transfer service, has brought international transfers to Facebook Messenger. The feature now lets users send money to and from the US, UK, Europe, Canada, and Australia. Domestic transfers are already available.</p>
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Amazon Fire TV Stick With Alexa Reaching UK
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34026-351dd1ae_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon's latest Fire TV Stick, which comes with its Alexa digital assistant, is now reaching the UK. This model also comes with some performance and visual improvements, including a general speed boost of 30% over the prior version. The device also comes with a redesign.</p>
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Uber Brings In Former Attorney General Eric Holder For Sexism Investigation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34025-ca4ffd7c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Former attorney general of the United States, Eric Holder, is going to lead an investigation into claims of sexism and sexual harassment at Uber. CEO Travis Kalanick announced Holder's involvement in a memo to employees. Uber will also start sharing diversity figures.</p>
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NASA Holding Event On Wednesday, Possibly To Discuss New Exoplanets
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34024-a9e75cf4_600_400.jpg" /><p>NASA has teased an announcement that could pertain to the discovery of new planets beyond our solar system. The space agency is going to hold a press conference on Wednesday that concerns "planets that orbit stars other than our sun, known as exoplanets."</p>
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EU Still Not Content With Windows 10's Privacy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34023-94eeb835_600_400.jpg" /><p>The European Union still has concerns about Windows 10's privacy practices despite Microsoft making efforts to address the issue. Microsoft has faced criticism from the EU since 2016 and it is making adjustments in response. Privacy-related changes are in the Creators Update.</p>
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Blizzard Games Losing Windows XP, Vista Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34022-97f98f6b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Windows XP and Vista users will no longer be able to play Blizzard games sometime this year. Blizzard says it'll be dropping support for those systems "later this year" in World of Warcraft, StarCraft 2, Diablo 3, Hearthstone, and Heroes of the Storm.</p>
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Apple App Store Temporarily Placed Paid Apps Over Subscriptions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34021-4de20194_600_400.jpg" /><p>The App Store was recently affected by what appears to be a bug in its "Top Grossing" section that placed paid apps over those receiving revenue from subscriptions and in-app purchases. A change in the rankings appeared on Friday and persisted until Monday.</p>
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Nintendo Launches Switch User ID System, Lets People Pick ID
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34020-73a0414f_600_400.jpg" /><p>The user ID system for Nintendo's upcoming Switch console has gone live, allowing you to claim your username. If you've preordered the system, it's a good idea to grab a user ID before the one you intend to use disappears. You must have a Nintendo Account.</p>
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Apple Says EU's Tax Ruling Had 'Fundamental Errors'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34019-8eed0ce5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple is highly opposed to the European Commission's decision that the company must pay $13.7 billion in back taxes to Ireland. It appealed the ruling in December and discussed its defense in the Official Journal of the European Union on Monday. The EC made "fundamental errors."</p>
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Samsung Will Let Galaxy Fingerprint Scanners Unlock Windows 10 PCs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34018-a47650b0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung is going to expand its Flow Android app so that all Windows 10 PCs can be unlocked using a Samsung Galaxy fingerprint reader. The feature launched last year, but it has been restricted to the company's Windows 10-based Galaxy TabPro S. That'll change in the coming months.</p>
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Binding Of Isaac Not A Nintendo Switch Launch Title
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34017-4dfcbc0e_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ is no longer going to be released for the Nintendo Switch in early March. Developer Nicalis confirmed in a blog post that the game won't be a launch title for the console. A full explanation was not provided by the company.</p>
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Flipkart Partners With Microsoft, Will Use Azure As Its Exclusive Public Cloud Platform
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34016-d7c9f4b4_600_400.jpg" /><p>One of the biggest online retailer Flipkart, and Amazon's biggest rival in India, has announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft. The retailer will adopt Microsoft Azure as its exclusive public cloud platform, which will provide Indian consumers the best online shopping</p>
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Samsung C-Lab To Showcase Four New AR And VR Projects At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34015-752b3c27_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung's in-house C-Lab initiative, which gives employees resources to work on their most innovative ideas, will showcase four new projects at the MWC 2017 event in Barcelona next week. The company will unveil a smart aid for visually impaired people, monitorless PC viewing</p>
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Windows 10 Redstone 3 To Be Released In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34014-75c8eecc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Microsoft is giving final touches to its upcoming Windows 10 update that is known as Creators Update or Redstone 2, and is expected to be released in April. If the update doesn't impress you, the good news is that Microsoft is already working on a second big update in 2017.</p>
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Samsung Might Sell Refurbished Galaxy Note 7 Units
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34012-55e8f6c1_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Galaxy Note 7 might be the biggest mistake Samsung made in its history. Not only Samsung had to recall over 3 million Galaxy Note 7 units it sold worldwide, but the company's reputation was also affected. According to latest results, the company's ranking fell to 49th in 2016</p>
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Moto G5 Now Leaks In Live Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-21/34011-6f55617e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Just a day after an online retailer revealed specifications of the Motorola's budget Moto G5 and Moto G5 Plus, the former has now leaked in hands-on images. Unlike last-gen models, which were very similar, the Moto G5 is a tad smaller than the G5 Plus.</p>
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T-Mobile Offers Up To $419 Off V20, S7, S7 Edge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34078-52ca8d38_600_400.jpg" /><p>New and existing T-Mobile customers can save up to $419 on some of the top Android phones. The carrier is offering those devices for $360 or $15/month for 24 months. That comes out to $419 off the Galaxy S7 Edge, $409 off the V20, and $313 off the S7.</p>
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Humble Freedom Bundle Generates $6.5M For Charities
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34077-a2e2ba24_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Humble Freedom Bundle launched last week with the goal of raising a lot of money for three top charities and it ended up being a major success. Among the 47 games it offered were Super Meat Boy, Day of the Tentacle Remastered, and Stardew Valley.</p>
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Tesla To Start Including Lifetime Insurance, Maintenance With Vehicles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34076-39e83c9f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Tesla has revealed a goal of bundling lifetime insurance and maintenance with its vehicles. It has first developed the plan for customers in Asia, who can now get a package that covers the core expenses of owning their vehicle. An expansion to other markets is expected.</p>
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Samsung's Galaxy S8 Plus May Have 6.2-Inch Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34075-ac9cdce2_600_400.jpg" /><p>The larger version of Samsung's Galaxy S8 appears to come with a 6.2-inch display. Evan Blass, one of the most reliable leakers, says the S8+ will have a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED display and rounded corners. His tweet confirms some earlier reports from other sources.</p>
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Google Brings Voice Typing, Doodles To Gboard On iOS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34074-0139afd8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's Gboard keyboard for iOS devices has been updated with quite a few changes. The app now offers all of the latest iOS 10 emoji, voice support, and Google Doodles. You'll be notified about Doodles through the "G" button. More languages are also now supported.</p>
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Tesla Says Model 3 Production Will Begin In July
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34073-531325d0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Production of the Model 3, Tesla's most budget-friendly electric vehicle thus far, is going to begin in July. In a letter to shareholders, the company confirmed the vehicle in on track and full-scale production should start in September. Customers could get the car this year.</p>
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HTC U Ultra, U Play Reaching Australia On March 8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34072-c8887175_600_400.jpg" /><p>HTC's U Ultra and U Play smartphones are going to be released in the Australian market on March 8. Preorders are already available for the Ultra. You can get it through Vodafone. Both phones will be sold in Sapphire Blue, Brilliant Black, and Ice White.</p>
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Firefox Test Pilot Adds Ability To Snooze Tabs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34071-880bffc5_600_400.jpg" /><p>Mozilla has introduced a new feature to its Firefox Test Pilot, the ability to snooze tabs. With the experimental SnoozeTabs option, you can temporarily get rid of any tab you want and set a time for it to return to the browser. Many options are given for when a tab will return.</p>
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Google Webpass Bringing Gigabit Wireless Internet To Denver
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34070-512804e7_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google's shift to wireless seems to be increasingly likely now that Google has announced it'll bring Webpass service to Denver, Colorado. Webpass was acquired by Google last year and it offers gigabit wireless service. It has already picked its first apartment complex.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy S8 Reportedly Goes On Sale April 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34069-e4cc1a8b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung is reportedly going to release the Galaxy S8 on April 21. A report from ET News citing a "high-ranking official for a mobile network provider" says April 21 is the worldwide release date. The phone's unveil is said to be scheduled for March 29.</p>
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Huawei Introduces Honor VR Camera For Portable 360-Degree Recording
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34068-5ff37320_600_400.jpg" /><p>Huawei has unveiled its own portable 360-degree camera that can be attached to smartphones. The Honor VR Camera was created through a partnership with Insta360. Huawei will launch the product internationally, but other details haven't been shared. It supports livestreaming.</p>
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Tesla Planning Up To 5 More Gigafactories In Coming Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34067-ca98f521_600_400.jpg" /><p>Tesla is going to have more massive factories than its single location in Nevada. Over the next five years, a spokesperson said Tesla is planning to build up to five Gigafactories and it appears at least three have a high likelihood of being established.</p>
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Fitbit Spent Just $23 Million On Pebble
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34066-cfcbc99c_600_400.jpg" /><p>Fitbit has revealed it spent substantially less on Pebble's assets than had previously been reported. According to a financial filing, the company was acquired for $23 million. That's far below the $40+ million figure that was mentioned in the press last year.</p>
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LG G6 Renders Fully Show Phone Before Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34065-202c3b38_600_400.jpg" /><p>Renders of the LG G6 have leaked only a few days before its announcement at MWC 2017. Posted by Evan Blass, the images reveal the rear, front, and sides of the handset. The renders confirm what many other recent leaks have shared abut the smartphone.</p>
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Waze Carpool Looking To Expand To Other US Cities, Latin America
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34064-c9bf1c19_600_400.jpg" /><p>Waze's carpooling feature is going to expand to more cities in the United States as well as parts of Latin America. Carpool isn't meant to be a major source of revenue for drivers or Waze. Users pay a small fee to a driver in order to join their commute.</p>
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Nintendo Switch Will Be Offered In GameStop Stores On Launch Day
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34063-d3b2e3cc_600_400.jpg" /><p>Some Nintendo Switch units will be available in GameStop stores on the console's launch day, March 3. The retailer says locations are going to have a "limited supply" of consoles ready for walk-in customers. GameStop is encouraging attendance of midnight events.</p>
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Instagram Introduces Photo Albums
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34062-589f8ca8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Instagram has taken a step beyond letting people post single photos and videos. The image-centric social network now comes with support for albums, enabling users to attach up to 10 photos and videos to a single post. The feature appeared in the beta earlier this month.</p>
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Verizon Planning 5G Tests In 11 Cities This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34061-e3c1c6ec_600_400.jpg" /><p>Verizon is going to test 5G wireless technology in 11 US cities this year. It's going to introduce "pre-commercial" service to pilot customers. This is the first time the carrier will set up its 5G technology for actual use. The tests will begin in mid-2017.</p>
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Twitter Adds Customer Support Profiles For Businesses
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34060-9fa1dedd_600_400.jpg" /><p>Twitter is adding custom profiles for customer support providers so that users don't feel as though they're speaking to bots when interacting with businesses. With the feature, users can see a customer support employee's profile when direct messaging a company.</p>
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NASA Announces Discovery Of 7 Earth-Sized Planets, Some Could Be Habitable
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-23/34059-3f5d4a92_600_400.jpg" /><p>Using the Spitzer Space Telescope, US space agency NASA has discovered seven new exoplanets 40 light years from Earth. Three of the planets are considered potentially habitable given they fall in the solar system's "Goldilocks zone." This is the first discovery of its kind.</p>
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3 Specs Now Confirmed, New Images Leak Out
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34127-50db6980_600_400.jpg" /><p>We have just learned a few new things about the Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung's flagship tablet that might compete with the Microsoft's Surface lineup. Thanks to new images, we now have confirmed both specifications and design of the tablet that is expected to be announced at MWC 2017.</p>
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BlackBerry Accidentally Reveals KeyOne (Mercury) Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34126-d7fbb6b6_600_400.jpg" /><p>BlackBerry Mercury's official webpage, which was also rumoured to be called DTEK70, has now gone live ahead of the company's event at MWC 2017. The page was removed, but the damage is done and now we know the official name, design and all of the specifications.</p>
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Meizu To Announce Next-Gen mCharge Technology at MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34125-2b309861_600_400.jpg" /><p>Meizu might not have a new smartphone announcement at Mobile World Congrees 2017, which we don't rule out yet, the company will certainly announce something new and interesting. According to AndroidPure, the company plans to introduce an improved version of its own fast charging</p>
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Samsung Launches Galaxy S8 Signup Page
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34124-fc066e3a_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung is slowly gearing up to announce the much anticipated flagship Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones. Today, the company launched the Galaxy S8 signup page has leaked, with only the words "Unbox your phone" and "sign up to be among the first to know about the Next</p>
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LG G6 Now Revealed In White, Platinum, And Black
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34123-23085dec_600_400.jpg" /><p>We only have to wait one more day before LG officially announces its flagship smartphone, the LG G6. Ahead of the MWC 2017, the handset has now leaked in a new image, revealing possible color variants - mystic white, astro black and ice platinum, all of which we have already seen</p>
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ASUS ZenFone 3 Go Now Official As ZenFone Live
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Samsung Galaxy Book To Have Stylus And 4G LTE Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34121-55dc2437_600_400.jpg" /><p>Besides the flagship Android-based Galaxy Tab S3, Samsung is also preparing to launch a brand new Windows tablet. Recent reports say the upcoming Windows tablet might be called Galaxy Book and that it will have an AMOLED display, support for a stylus pen and more.</p>
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ASUS To Introduce New ZenBook Pro Notebook At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34120-63f99c76_600_400.jpg" /><p>With the Mobile World Congress 2017 set to begin next week, we are now hearing even more rumours about what to expect from the event. Besides new smartphones and tablets, some companies such as ASUS and Lenovo will also unveil new notebooks and all-in-one computers.</p>
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Viber No Longer Developing Windows 10 Apps
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34119-6ad777fc_600_400.jpg" /><p>The instant messaging service Viber is reportedly halting support for Windows 10 PCs and Mobile smartphones. And while Windows phone users are aware that their platform isn't on par with Android or iOS, the lack of support from some key developers could force them to switch</p>
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PC Specs Announced For Mass Effect: Andromeda
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34118-258a47a8_600_400.jpg" /><p>Mass Effect: Andromeda's spec requirements on PC have been revealed. Origin published the minimum and recommended specs for the game before its release in March. At the lowest end, the game calls for a 2 GB GTX 660 or Radeon 7850, along with an i5-3570 or FX-6350.</p>
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LG's Ultralight Gram Laptops For 2017 Begin At $1,000
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34117-0038297a_600_400.jpg" /><p>LG has detailed its ultralight 2017 Gram laptop lineup and all models are now available from retailers like Amazon. The cheapest 13Z970 model comes with a non-touch display and costs $1,000. You can get the same overall device with a touch display for $1,100.</p>
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Android's New Default Messaging App Is 'Android Messages'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34116-9d1074e9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has updated the default messaging app for Android devices and announced its adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS). The 'Messenger' app will now be known as Android Messages. Its use of RCS, a new messaging standard, enables more features.</p>
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Apple Expands Seattle Office For AI Efforts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34115-f3b56ad9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Apple is growing its offices in Seattle to carry out more work on machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI). Seattle is already home to most of the company's AI-related work and it purchased a Seattle-based AI and machine learning startup called Turi last year.</p>
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Larger New iPads Might Not Ship Until May, June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34114-3915a945_600_400.jpg" /><p>Although a whole new range of iPad Pros are reportedly going to be announced next month, Apple may not ship some of the models until May or June. DigiTimes reports the 10.5 and 12.9-inch models won't ship for months, whereas the 9.7-inch iPad will ship sooner.</p>
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WhatsApp Grows To 200 Million Active Users In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34113-ba7b2a5b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Facebook-owned messaging service WhatsApp now has over 200 million active users in India, which remains the largest single market for the app. In November, WhatsApp had about 160 million active users in the region. WhatsApp is looking for other expansion options in India.</p>
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ZeniMax Trying To Block Sale Of Oculus Rift
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-25/34112-e0097678_600_400.jpg" /><p>ZeniMax isn't content with its $500 million win against Oculus, it also wants to keep the company from selling its VR headsets. According to Reuters, ZeniMax has filed for an injunction that'd block the sale of any units using some of the company's code.</p>
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Archos Unveils Two New Smartphones And A Rugged Tablet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-24/34111-ef39d017_600_400.jpg" /><p>Like many so far, Archos has also joined the pre-MWC fever and announced several devices. Ahead of Mobile World Congress, the French company unveiled a 10.1-inch rugged tablet called 101 Saphir, as well as two low-cost phones called the Archos 50 Graphite and Archos 55 Graphite.</p>
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Leaked Image Offers Glimpse Of Samsung's DeX Station Dock
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-24/34110-b077e1f4_600_400.jpg" /><p>While we are waiting for Google to develop such feature, it looks like both Samsung and Jide, the maker of Remix OS, will launch their version of Microsoft's Continuum feature. The latest Galaxy S8 smartphone leak show how the upcoming DeX Station dock would work.</p>
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Remix OS To Get Continuum-Like Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-24/34109-9a604b28_600_400.jpg" /><p>One of the few good things on Windows 10 Mobile operating system is definitely the Continuum feature, which allows smartphones to transform into a PC just by connecting a display, keyboard, and mouse. If you ask us, something like that will be added to Android in the future, but</p>
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2017) Surfaces In Press Images
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-24/34108-576e58b3_600_400.jpg" /><p>Besides launching new flagship lineup, Samsung also plans to unveil its affordable Galaxy J series in the coming weeks. After it recently surfaced on GFBench, and was spotted on Zauba's import listing last year, the Galaxy J7 has now leaked in new press images.</p>
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Alcatel Plus 12 Is A New 2-in-1 Tablet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34182-940a098f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Besides announcing three new smartphones, Alcatel has also introduced a new 11.6-inch 2-in-1 tablet. The tablet comes with a detachable keyboard that supports 4G LTE and Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 15 devices. The tablet also supports a stylus, but the company didn't mention whether</p>
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ZTE Announces Blade V8 Mini And Blade V8 Lite smartphones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34181-e26f2a66_600_400.jpg" /><p>ZTE's Blade lineup of smartphones has just received two new members. At MWC 2017, ZTE announced two new budget smartphones called Blade V8 Mini and Blade V8 Lite. Both phones are very similar in terms of overall design and the only differences are the specifications.</p>
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Oppo Announces New Camera Technology With 5x Optical Zoom
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34180-50fc669f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Oppo's mysterious new camera technology has made its official debut at MWC 2017. The company has announced a new technology called 5x Dual Camera Zoom, which utilizes a unique periscope-style setup. The technology is not yet implemented on a new phone, but it won't take long</p>
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LG G6 Price Confirmed, Not What We Have Been Expecting
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34179-819e7747_600_400.jpg" /><p>When LG officially unveiled its next-gen flagship smartphone, the company never mentioned anything about pricing or availability. Well, according to new details, they had a pretty good reason why. LG chose to Snapdragon 821 and made some other cuts to bring the price down, but</p>
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Fitbit Alta HR May Be In Development
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34178-1aba9879_600_400.jpg" /><p>A Fitbit Alta with a heart rate sensor (the Fitbit Alta HR) appears to be in the works, according to a new leak. Wareable spotted a piece of text in the Fitbit website's source code that includes the name "Alta HR," indicating that model may be coming down the pike.</p>
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Nintendo Switch Has Extra Power Option When Undocked
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34177-720fb79e_600_400.jpg" /><p>All of the processing power for the Nintendo Switch comes from the main unit rather than its dock, but when the system is undocked its internal processor is clocked at a lower speed. While it was believed the GPU was locked at 307.2 MHz when undocked, that's not the case.</p>
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PlayStation VR Approaching 1 Million Sales
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34176-0777fe20_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony has revealed remarkably high sales of the PlayStation VR. In only four months, the virtual reality headset has sold 915,000 units, according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Andrew House. The company only set a goal of 1 million sales for the first six months.</p>
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Qualcomm Expects There To Soon Be 6K, 8K Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34175-55406a25_600_400.jpg" /><p>Phones with 6K and 8K displays will certainly be on the market, says Qualcomm, and even those will end up being surpassed by ever-improving display technology. As it stands, most phones are capped at 1080p and occasionally 2K. Companies will soon go beyond 2K.</p>
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Valve Releases Steam Audio Kit To Facilitate More Immersive Sound
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34174-4d4bb726_600_400.jpg" /><p>Valve is making an effort to improve game audio, particularly in virtual reality. The company has released a Steam Audio Kit that'll help developers offer more immersive and realistic sound. That includes utilizing things like physics-based reverb audio.</p>
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Foxconn Buys Controlling Stake Of SoftBank's Asian Investment Fund
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34173-98e71154_600_400.jpg" /><p>Foxconn is taking over SoftBank's Asian tech investment fund. The manufacturing giant will spend $600 million to acquire a 54.5% stake in SoftBank Asia Capital. A representative for SoftBank has said this deal will make Foxconn the "decision maker on investments."</p>
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Next Ricoh Camera Streams Live In 360-Degrees
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34172-2745cb9f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ricoh is adding more features to its camera line with a new model capable of streaming 360-degree content in 2K at 30 fps. The new Ricoh R Developer Kit has launched and preorders are now being accepted. It can stream up to 24 hours when you're using an AC power adapter.</p>
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DJI Matrice M200 Can Handle Flying In Rain, Snow
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34171-2c3840e1_600_400.jpg" /><p>DJI has a new drone model, the Matrice M200, that's capable of flying in the rain or snow for up to 30 minutes. It's the follow-up to DJI's M100, a well-received model that was released a couple years ago. This is the first DJI model to have an upward-facing gimbal mount.</p>
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Sony Xperia Projector Gets Name, Release Date
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34170-549a2026_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony has finally attached a name and release date to its Xperia projector. The device was introduced during last year's MWC, but few details about it were initially revealed. Now, Sony says the "Xperia Touch" will be released in the spring for €1,599 in Europe.</p>
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AT&T Reveals New Unlimited Plan With 10 GB Of Tethering, DirecTV Discount
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34169-f25150c8_600_400.jpg" /><p>AT&T is working to make its unlimited plans more competitive in a space that's now filled with unlimited offers from all the major carriers. Its latest Unlimited Plus plan starts at $90 per month and includes unlimited talking, texting, and data. 10 GB of tethering is available.</p>
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Shadow Of Mordor Sequel Leaked In Retail Listing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34168-3ee076f9_600_400.jpg" /><p>An online retail listing at Target appeared for a game that appears to be the sequel to 2014's Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. The new title, called Middle-earth: Shadow of War, supposedly has an August 22 release date. The listing was noticed over the weekend.</p>
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Samsung Says It'll Improve Transparency, Oversight Following Corruption Scandal
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34167-e56aa3ce_600_400.jpg" /><p>Samsung has promised to enhance its transparency and improve oversight in the wake of an ongoing corruption investigation in South Korea. Executives from the company are accused of engaging in bribery. Samsung's actions contributed to the impeachment of Korea's president.</p>
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Alcatel Unveils Three New Affordable Phones At MWC 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34166-73f48b44_600_400.jpg" /><p>During almost every MWC 2017, Alcatel has unveiled new flagship smartphones, but this year, the company only announced four new devices, and none of them are aimed at high-end segment. Out of four, three are budget smartphones, while the fourth is a Windows 10 2-in-1 laptop.</p>
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First Hands-On Video Of Galaxy S8 And Galaxy S8 Plus Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34165-66b22e4e_600_400.jpg" /><p>Many companies are unveiling new products at MWC 2017. So far, we have seen LG and Sony announcing their flagship phones for 2017, but unlike them, Samsung has decided to hold a separate event next month for the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus smartphones.</p>
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Sony Xperia XA1 And XA1 Ultra Unveiled With Bezel-Less Displays
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34164-08d6dc1b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Sony also announced something for mid-range segment. The two new XA1 and XA1 Ultra smartphones offer decent specs, but most importantly they look very nice with extremely thin bezels and edge-to-edge displays. The top and bottom bezels are unfortunately still very thin, like on</p>
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Sony Xperia XZs Goes Official, Packs 5.2-inch 1080p Display And Snapdragon 820
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/02-27/34163-a861312b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Besides the new flagship Xperia XZ Premium, the company has also unveiled a smaller, 5.2-inch Xperia XZs. The phone is very similar to the flagship model, and basically the only changes are the Motion Eye camera, 1080p display and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 chipset.</p>
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Battlefield 1 To Get Four Expansions This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34258-dfa9f5d2_600_400.jpg" /><p>EA and Dice have revealed there will be four expansions for Battlefield 1 in 2017. Those expansion packs are part of its new annual Premium Pass, which is available through EA Origin on PC, Xbox One, and PS4. The pass comes with a price tag of $49, but it's optional.</p>
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Google Releases 'Meet' App, An Enterprise Version Of Hangouts
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34257-bda078f4_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google is launching a new version of its Hangouts video chat service that's intended for enterprise customers. The new 'Meet' app is part of G Suite and can be used on mobile devices and the web. An official announcement has yet to occur. Meet supports more participants.</p>
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Amazon Working To Get Alexa To Answer Customer Service Questions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34256-aa0af0c0_600_400.jpg" /><p>Amazon is developing Alexa so that it can be employed in commercial settings to answer voice and text customer service messages. The Information reports this software package, known as Lily, will be introduced this month. Lily includes Lex and Polly.</p>
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Stardew Valley Headed To The Switch
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34255-2e5d64f0_600_400.jpg" /><p>The Nintendo Switch is going to receive Stardew Valley in the summer and its release on the console will mark the game's introduction of multiplayer. Stardew Valley is currently available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Nintendo confirmed its upcoming Switch availability.</p>
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Netflix To Support HDR On Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34254-5bd98e43_600_400.jpg" /><p>Netflix is working to include HDR support for streaming video on mobile devices. Reed Hastings, Netflix's CEO, says the company is committed to offering HDR on all platforms. He made that statement while speaking at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.</p>
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Uber Autonomous Vehicles Ran 6 Stoplights In California
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34253-8abfcc5e_600_400.jpg" /><p>While Uber's self-driving vehicles were operational in California, it appears they broke the law multiple times. According to documents reviewed by the New York Times, the company's autonomous vehicles went through stoplights on six separate occasions.</p>
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Snap Might Be Creating A Drone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34252-32be59ab_600_400.jpg" /><p>Snap, the maker of Snapchat, may be looking at other camera products that'll go beyond its Spectacle glasses. The New York Times claims the company is working on a drone that can be used for recording videos and taking pictures presumably for Snapchat.</p>
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Google Integrates Keep Into Docs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34251-60217a07_600_400.jpg" /><p>Google has added its note-taking Keep app to G Suite and integrated it with Google Docs. This will make it easier for people to grab information they've stored in Keep and place it in a regular document. The integration may improve workflow for some people.</p>
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Las Vegas Getting An eSports Arena This Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34250-5c78b8cb_600_400.jpg" /><p>Las Vegas, Nevada will receive a 15,000 square foot eSports venue on Friday. The new facility is intended to bring more millennials to the city by offering an attraction other than regular gambling. eSports is big in the US, but it hasn't seen the same in-person viewership.</p>
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Travis Kalanick Apologizes For Arguing With Driver
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34249-94b158b9_600_400.jpg" /><p>Adding to Uber's stressful early 2017, a video appeared this week of CEO Travis Kalanick arguing with a longtime driver about declining fares. The video was released by Bloomberg and it shows Kalanick going back-and-forth with his driver Fawzi Kamel.</p>
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Amazon Web Servers Were Down For Hours, Taking Many Sites With Them
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34248-8e8fa9f7_600_400.jpg" /><p>For more than four hours Amazon's web servers were severely disrupted, leading to downtime for a large number of sites. Problems with Amazon's S3 hosting appeared on February 28, affecting services like Trello, Quora, and IFTTT. There were also smart home disruptions.</p>
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Smart Holster Attachment Can Turn On Body Cam When Weapon Is Drawn
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34247-8d49433c_600_400.jpg" /><p>A connected gun holster attachment has been introduced by Axon, which is known for supplying police in the US and UK with body and dashboard cameras. The company's new Signal Sidearm can sense when a gun is drawn and trigger all nearby cameras to start recording.</p>
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Tesla Faces Sexual Harassment Claims, Denies Them
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34246-84fb855b_600_400.jpg" /><p>Tesla has been facing a sexual harassment lawsuit from a female engineer, Aj Vandermeyden, since 2016. Now the employee behind the suit has gone public. She spoke with The Guardian in the wake of sexual harassment allegations against Uber. Tesla denies the allegations.</p>
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Vizio Debuts New Entry-Level 4K TVs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34245-94071ce6_600_400.jpg" /><p>If you're not really into expensive HDR-capable 4K TVs, there are a lot of other options. Today, Vizio has announced its new 2017 E-Series lineup, which brings you both 4K and HDR support at an affordable price tag. The lineup contains several models in sizes ranging from</p>
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General Mobile GM6 Is Newest Android One Phone, Packs Selfie Flash And Fingerprint Scanner
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34244-92ae319f_600_400.jpg" /><p>Android One phones are far from being impressive spec-wise, but that's not even their intention. Instead, they provide stock Android experience at affordable price. Today, General Mobile has announced a new Android One-based handset that is exclusive for Turkey.</p>
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LG UltraFine 5K Displays To Go On Sale This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34243-2cc1375b_600_400.jpg" /><p>After suspending the sale due to insufficient RF shielding, which was affecting the monitor's functionality when placed too close to routers, LG is finally fixed the problem and is almost ready to start shipping the displays again. According to Apple's Online Store, LG UltraFine</p>
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Google Has No Plans To Release New Pixel Laptops
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34242-0d667e5c_600_400.jpg" /><p>First Pixel device released by Google was Chromebook Pixel 2013, running the Chrome OS on high-end hardware. In 2015, the company released a successor, the Pixel 2, and if you were expecting a new model, don't hold your breath as there is no new laptop in the works.</p>
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YouTube Announces Streaming Service For $35 Per Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34241-5b0efd80_600_400.jpg" /><p>This was expected to happen at some point. YouTube is entering the entertainment streaming business by announcing YouTube TV live streaming service. The new streaming service bundles content from networks, including ABC, FOX, NBC and CBS, as well as about 35 of other cable</p>
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Leaked Press Image Reveals Galaxy S8
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34240-05714cd0_600_400.jpg" /><p>With less than a month until Samsung officially announces its new flagship lineup, we are becoming a little bit impatient. Thanks to a number of new leaks every day, we at least now what to expect. Today, popular leakster @evleaks has released a press image of the Galaxy S8</p>
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Live Images Of Unannounced BlackBerry Phone Leaks, Two More Phones In The Works
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2017/03-01/34239-d786b2ab_600_400.jpg" /><p>Ahead of the Mobile World Congress 2017, BlackBerry announced a new phone called KEYone. The handset will probably be the last one with physical QWERTY keyboard, and that also confirms leaked images of a new BlackBerry smartphone, which has a big display.</p>
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