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18-01-16, 20:40
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YouTube Creates Pakistani Version To Overcome Ban

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25776-4fe7d6b6_600_400.jpg" />A special version of YouTube has been created for the Pakistani market, allowing the video platform to return in that country after a 3-year ban. Pakistan banned YouTube in 2012 following the release of an anti-Islam movie on the site. This site is partially censored.
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Apple Watch 2 Release Delayed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25775-0dc0f550_600_400.jpg" />Apple has reportedly pushed back its expected release date for the Apple Watch 2. The device is now going to be revealed in April, which goes against recent reports claiming Apple was on track to show the smartwatch in March. This report supports at 18-month release cycle.
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Apple Confirms iPhone 6S Battery Percentage Bug
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25774-df65884d_600_400.jpg" />The existence of a bug with the iPhone 6S' battery percentage has been confirmed by Apple and the company is now working on a fix for the issue. A temporary fix was provided on the Apple Support page, with users being told to restart their phone and alter some settings.
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HoloLens Battery Cut In Half With 'Intensive' Use
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25773-50c63d42_600_400.jpg" />If you plan on really using the Microsoft HoloLens, you'll probably need to charge it at least once each day. With regular usage, the device lasts for about five hours, but that's cut in half with "intensive" use. Normal usage is considered working on documents and using email.
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Amazon Echo Gets Book Narration Ability
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25772-cbcf9476_600_400.jpg" />Alexa, the digital assistant that powers the Amazon Echo, has been updated with the ability to narrate books. Users can now have her voice read Kindle books aloud through the Echo and that ability is entirely free. A voice command, "Alexa, read [book]," will bring up the feature. 
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iTunes Radio No Longer Free Come January 28
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25771-3e5948c1_600_400.jpg" />Apple has announced iTunes Radio will no longer be a free service come January 28. Users are being pushed towards Apple Music since every radio station other than Beats 1 will only be available to those with subscriptions to Apple Music, which costs $10 per month.
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Landing Fails, Rocket Explodes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25770-509fd303_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX's latest Falcon 9 mission was largely successful, but the rocket's landing failed once again. After bringing a satellite into space, the rocket attempted to land on a barge near Florida, but it ended up falling over and exploding. The fall was due to a leg lockout mess up.
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Sony Sends Out Press Invites For MWC 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25769-48ec5be7_600_400.jpg" />Sony has started sending out press invites for the upcoming Mobile World Congress 2016, which is scheduled to take place in Barcelona in February. The Sony's press conference will be held on Monday, February 22, and looking at the invite, there is no hint at what to expect.
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Samsung Launches Dual-SIM Galaxy Note5 In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25768-e3b7004f_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has started expanding the availability of its flagship phablet to more regions. After being available only in a dozen countries, the company has launched Galaxy Note5 in India. The phablet is now available for purchase in India from the company's India eStore.
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WhatsApp Finally Removes Ads From The App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25767-7f6b26d2_600_400.jpg" />If you've been using WhatsApp, then you know who ads can be frustrated. Some users have even decided to stop using it, but the company has finally decided to change some things. As of today, WhatsApp has removed fees from its app and will no longer charge for its service.
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Oculus Rift Won't Start Shipping Until July
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25766-e3f81fe5_600_400.jpg" />The most anticipated VR device, the Oculus Rift, went on pre-order starting January 6, but shocked many potential customers with $599.99 price tag. Although it was expected to start shipping on March 28, in 28 countries, but unfortunately that has become questionable.
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Sony Releases Android 5.1 For Xperia C5 Ultra
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25765-ccef6c12_600_400.jpg" />Shortly after the Sony Xperia C4 started receiving the a new software update based on Android 5.1, the company released the same update for the Xperia C5 Ultra. Like C4, the Xperia C5 was also supposed to go directly to Marshmallow yet it got the exact same treatment.
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ZTE Officially Announces Prague S Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25764-cebba4bb_600_400.jpg" />As expected, ZTE has officially announced a new device, an upgraded version of My Prague. Dubbed the Prague S, the handset is available for pre-order in China in Silver and Rose Gold color option. It is priced at CNY 2,399 ($360) or CNY 3,499 ($380) and will launch on January 23.
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Sprint's HTC One M8 And One M9 Will Get Marshmallow Very Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25763-3772e845_600_400.jpg" />HTC's Mo Versi, the VP of Product Management has confirmed that the both Sprint's HTC One M8 and One M9 smartphones will receive the long awaited Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. According to him, the update is scheduled to roll out during the next week.
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Samsung Gear Fit 2 Gets Pictured
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-17/25762-617a9880_600_400.jpg" />In 2015, Samsung has released several new smartwatches, which all had some sort of fitness tracking. However, we didn't see any new fitness tracker, but that could change in 2016. According to leaked images, the company is working on a new Gear Fit fitness tracker.
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Microsoft To Launch Lumia 650 On February 1
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-17/25760-b5bafe33_600_400.jpg" />Finally we have some real details about the launch date of Microsoft's unannounced Lumia 650. The handset will be made official early next month, on February 1 to be precise. And while you would assume that Lumia 750 and 850 would follow soon, that might not be the case.
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Xiaomi's Co-Founder Hints At Mi 5's Launch Date
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-17/25759-5aae950a_600_400.jpg" />During last week, we have learned that Xiaomi plans to launch a new flagship smartphone next month. That news was confirmed by the company's Senior VP Wanqiang Li said last week, while today the co-founder Liwan Jiang has also confirmed the similar date.
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Huawei P9 Schematic Leak Online And Reveal New Details
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-17/25758-0d145d6e_600_400.jpg" />With official Mate 8 phablet, Huawei had rather quite show at the recent Consumer Electronics Show 2016, without announcing any new smartphone. That means only one thing, the announcement of the P9 flagship smartphone is just around the corner, maybe in a few weeks.
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Windows 8.1 And Earlier Versions Won't Support Future CPUs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-17/25757-66a4989b_600_400.jpg" />Windows platform covers the most desktop computers, but some versions could face certain limitations. Apparently, Microsoft won't officially support any new processors, starting with Intel's Skylake platform, on old Windows versions, including Windows 8.1 and earlier.
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19-01-16, 20:50
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Ultrasound Capable Of Replacing Phone Proximity Sensors

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25792-dd909fae_600_400.jpg" />A combination of ultrasound technology and software could replace the proximity sensors used by smartphones (such as the top black dot on the phone above). Elliptic Labs (Norway) has created a system that uses a phone's microphone and speaker to do what a proximity sensor would.
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US Court Bans Sale Of Some Old Samsung Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25791-4738f9bf_600_400.jpg" />The sale of some Samsung smartphones has been banned by a US court. Apple had requested the sale of the phones no longer be allowed due to confirmed patent infringement. This ban will go into effect in the next 30 days and it applies to a number of phones.
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Apple May Be Planning To Support LiFi
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25790-a679d57f_600_400.jpg" />LiFi, a relatively new wireless data transmission technology, may get more attention in the near future when Apple's products begin supporting it. AppleInsider reports the iOS "library cache file makes mention of LiFiCapability," suggesting it may be found in a future iOS.
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Amazon Prime Air Drones Can Carry 5 Lbs For 10 Miles
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25789-0a25830c_600_400.jpg" />Paul Misener, Amazon's VP for public policy, has revealed some more information about the company's drone delivery setup, Prime Air. Misener says the service will be capable of delivering 5 lb packages up to 10 miles away and the deliveries will take just 30 minutes.
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Robots To Replace 5M Jobs By 2020
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25788-93bce72b_600_400.jpg" />A report from the World Economic Forum (WEF) claims robots are likely going to replace around 5 million jobs globally in the next four years. In this time period, it is believed the jobs most at-risk for automation are administrative and office positions.
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Minecraft: Story Mode Arrives On Wii U January 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25787-cbb6d47e_600_400.jpg" />The Wii U version of Minecraft: Story Mode will begin coming out on January 21. Telltale Games and Mojang say the first episode from the game, "The Order of the Stone," is coming out on that date and it will cost $4.99. After that episode, Telltale intends to release more soon.
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Samsung, Apple, Microsoft, Others Use Children-Mined Cobalt From Congo
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25786-a7ccefc8_600_400.jpg" />Many of the largest tech companies have been tied to cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo that includes the use of child labor. A report from Amnesty International and Afrewatch says the children involved in the mining are exposed to dangerous conditions.
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Apple Increasing App Prices In Multiple Regions
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25785-64c4a02d_600_400.jpg" />iPhone and iPad users in a number of markets are going to see the price of apps increase. Apple is adjusting its App Store pricing in Canada, Singapore, Russia, South Africa, New Zealand, Israel, and Mexico to be in-line with changes in currency exchange rates.
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Google Begins Letting Android Users Download Apps From Google Search
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25784-889e32de_600_400.jpg" />Google has provided some Android users with the ability to download apps directly from Google search, allowing them to avoid the Play Store. This feature appears to be experimental and only some users have access to it. For now, users must download the apps from the Google app.
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OnePlus Offers Free Standard Shipping On Larger Orders
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25783-34d480f7_600_400.jpg" />A little surprising, but OnePlus has announced today that it will be offering free standard shipping on larger orders. To qualify for free shipping, US customers have to place an order of at least $100, while European and UK customers have to meet a €100 or £60, respectively.
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Samsung Galaxy J5 (2016) Visits GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25782-e4f7095b_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is allegedly working on a new member of its affordable J series of smartphones. According to a listing from GFXBench, a handset with the model number SM-J510x is in the works, which seems to be the upgraded version of the current Galaxy J5 handset.
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Huawei Working On A Hybrid Device With Android And Windows
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25781-d128b071_600_400.jpg" />With the announcement of Microsoft Surface Book, a 2-in-1 devices have become that popular that Huawei is reportedly working on a similar device. The device in question will be slightly different, as it will launch with two OSes, Android and Windows 10.
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Samsung Galaxy A3, A5 And A7 (2016) Go On Pre-Order In Europe
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25780-ae02cf2b_600_400.jpg" />Last month, Samsung has officially announced the new Galaxy A series of smartphones, which consists of Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7 smartphones. Shortly after, the two more members were added to the list, the Galaxy A8 and Galaxy A9, but were available only in China.
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Facebook Is Testing New Built-In Browser
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25779-fc5437c1_600_400.jpg" />The most popular social network is testing a new built-in browser to make it easier for users to browse websites outside of Facebook, but remain inside the Facebook app. With this move, the company is trying to rival Google and prevent users from ever leaving the app.
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HTC Reportedly In Charge Of Designing Two Nexus Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25778-d2836292_600_400.jpg" />When Google released its very first Nexus device, the Nexus One, HTC was a company behind it. Google gave HTC another shot with the Nexus 9 and it looks like there could be more HTC Nexus devices in the works. According to new rumours, Google has once again turned to HTC.
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Samsung Silently Updates Galaxy Note5 With New Sliding Mechanism
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25777-af0db96a_600_400.jpg" />We all remember the problem that the Galaxy Note5 had with the S-Pen and its sliding mechanism. Those who didn't know, if you slide your S Pen backwards, it would break the S-Pen detection mechanism and therefore rendered their S-Pen a pointless stick.
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Apple Watch 2 Release Delayed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25775-0dc0f550_600_400.jpg" />Apple has reportedly pushed back its expected release date for the Apple Watch 2. The device is now going to be revealed in April, which goes against recent reports claiming Apple was on track to show the smartwatch in March. This report supports at 18-month release cycle.
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Apple Confirms iPhone 6S Battery Percentage Bug
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25774-df65884d_600_400.jpg" />The existence of a bug with the iPhone 6S' battery percentage has been confirmed by Apple and the company is now working on a fix for the issue. A temporary fix was provided on the Apple Support page, with users being told to restart their phone and alter some settings.
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HoloLens Battery Cut In Half With 'Intensive' Use
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-18/25773-50c63d42_600_400.jpg" />If you plan on really using the Microsoft HoloLens, you'll probably need to charge it at least once each day. With regular usage, the device lasts for about five hours, but that's cut in half with "intensive" use. Normal usage is considered working on documents and using email.
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20-01-16, 20:50
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Google Chrome Will Soon Be Faster, Use Less Data

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25814-c8f4bc85_600_400.jpg" />Google's Brotli compression algorithm will soon be used in its Chrome browser to reduce data usage and significantly improve loading times. The algorithm was revealed in September 2015 and it's capable of reducing the size of a file by 26% more than Zopfli, its predecessor.
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iOS 9.2.1 Released, Addresses Old Security Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25813-6ee13ed5_600_400.jpg" />Apple has released iOS 9.2.1 for iPhone, iPad, and iPod users and among the things included with the update is a fix for a relatively old security hole. The update is described as containing "security updates and bug fixes," and one of the updates is for a flaw from 2013.
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Vodafone Expects Australia To Have 5G Network By 2020
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25812-392a4ad4_600_400.jpg" />5G networks are currently being developed and one of them may roll out in Australia in just a few years. Vodafone's Australian chief technology officer, Benoit Hanssen, says the country will get a 5G network by about 2020. Hanssen says Australia will get 5G very early.
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Netflix Grows By 5.59M Subscribers, Has Over 75M
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25811-37d0c069_600_400.jpg" />Netflix's earnings statement for the fourth quarter of 2015 has come out and it reveals the company added 5.59 million subscribers in the past few months. With these additional users, Netflix has over 75 million subscribers and that number will surely grow.
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ESPN Says Apple Is "Frustrated" About TV Streaming Negotiations
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25810-a742298c_600_400.jpg" />Apple's rumored TV streaming service has reportedly been met with opposition from content providers and now ESPN president John Skipper has provided some support for that view. Skipper told the Wall Street Journal that ESPN communicated with Apple about the service.
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Facebook Adds Tor Support On Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25809-f027e170_600_400.jpg" />If you are concerned about your use of Facebook being secure while browsing the network on your phone, you can now use Tor to access the service's Android app. Tor support has been added to the app and it requires you also download and install Orbot.
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Minecraft: Education Edition Announced, Costs $5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25808-d168580e_600_400.jpg" />An educational version of Minecraft has been announced and it is being targeted at schools. Microsoft intends to charge $5 per year for the game, but it also wants students to be able to play it outside of school without buying their own copy. The game has some new features.
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Metal Gear Online For PC Launches, Leaves Beta
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25807-4301e66f_600_400.jpg" />The beta for Metal Gear Online on PC is now over and the game has fully launched. A bonus to those who play the game in the first week is being offered by Konami in the form of 3000 Gear Points. That offer will no longer be available to players come January 26.
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GM Buys Sidecar, Already Investing In Lyft
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25806-7ecafecf_600_400.jpg" />General Motors (GM) has scooped up what's left of Sidecar, an Uber competitor that recently ended operations. This acquisition comes after GM invested $500 million in Lyft, the largest Uber competitor in the US, earlier this year. Assets and technology were purchased.
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Tesla Defends Direct Car Selling To FTC Panel
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25805-b2dc2ee6_600_400.jpg" />Representatives from Tesla have spoken in front of a panel that was organized by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to determine if car makers should be able to sell to consumers. Tesla has effectively been banned in some areas because it refuses to sell its cars through dealers.
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Netflix Doesn't Think VPN Crackdown Will Affect Subscribers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25804-04f18160_600_400.jpg" />Cracking down on people's ability to use VPNs with Netflix would presumably affect the service's subscribers, but Netflix doesn't think it is going to lose any users. Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, has told analysts he believes Netflix will continue growing internationally.
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Verizon Wireless Begins Introducing Sponsored Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-20/25803-4093857a_600_400.jpg" />For a fee, content providers can have the use of their services exempted from a person's Verizon Wireless data cap. The carrier has begun selling sponsored data with FreeBee Data 360, which charges content providers a certain amount per gigabyte used.
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Lenovo Launches K4 Note VR, Sells 10,000 Units In Less Than 0.9s
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25802-b74bbd99_600_400.jpg" />Prior the launch, Lenovo has revealed that it has received a total of 480,566 registrations for today's flash sale. Now, the company has announced over 10,000 units of the smartphone were sold in less than 0.9 seconds, but probably not all people have been able to purchase it.
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PlayStation VR Headset To Cost Much Less Than Oculus Rift
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25801-2256395d_600_400.jpg" />The VR battle is slowly heating up as first official VR headsets are getting announced. It is believed that the biggest battle will be between the Oculus Rift and PlayStation VR, and one of the Sony's advantages will be price, if the new details are legit.
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ASUS ZenFone 2 Gets Android For Work Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25800-61bff644_600_400.jpg" />ASUS has just released a new software update that brings support for Android for Work. The update is still based on Android Lollipop and is available for ZenFone 2 (ZE551ML). It bumps up the software version to 2.20.40.164 and is only around 75 MB in size.
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Sony Xperia M5 Coming To Europe
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25799-44f8c434_600_400.jpg" />Back in August 2015, Sony officially unveiled the Xperia M5 smartphone. Since then, although promised, the handset has yet to reach Europe. The waterproof Xperia M5 looks to be close though, and could launch in the Netherlands and Poland next month, on February 2.
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Tizen 2.4 For Samsung Z1 To Start Rolling Out This Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25798-095a7c86_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's first Tizen smartphone, the Z1, is about to get a new software update. Last month, the smartphone has received a beta version of Tizen 2.4 and thanks to feedbacks, Samsung is finishing the final version and will release it this month, precisely on January 22.
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Successors To The GTX 980M And GTX 970M Mobile GPUs To Launch In 2H16
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25797-db3be735_600_400.jpg" />NVIDIA has a lot of new products for this year, with new high-end desktop GPUs as well as mobile GPUs. According to a new report published by HWbattle, the company plans to release successors to the GeForce GTX 980M and GTX 970M mobile GPUs later this year.
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Dell Venue 8 Pro Tablet Goes On Sale In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25796-5ad93601_600_400.jpg" />Dell has just announced that its recently introduced Venue 8 Pro tablet, which replaces the older Venue 8 Pro with better specs and Windows 10 operating system, is now available for purchase in the US. The tablet is now available directly from the company's website.
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Huawei P9 To Come In Four Variants
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-19/25795-547b46ed_600_400.jpg" />As the release date of the Huawei's flagship smartphone is closing, we have learned more new information regarding the handset. Dubbed the Huawei P9, the smartphone is now being rumoured to come in four different versions, including the P9 Lite and P9 Max.
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21-01-16, 20:51
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Call Scheduling Added To Skype For Android

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25837-28e4e0c5_600_400.jpg" />Skype on Android has been updated with a few new features, among which is the ability to schedule calls, a feature that's not yet found on iOS. When you click on a contact and decide to schedule a call, Outlook will be opened so that you can find a time that's right.
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Foxconn Places $5B Bid For Sharp
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25836-04e743c2_600_400.jpg" />Foxconn has reportedly made an offer to buy Sharp for $5 billion. Sharp has been struggling in the recent past and it is considering another significant competing offer from the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, a Japanese government-backed entity.
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Ninth Planet Possibly Found, Is 10X More Massive Than Earth
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25835-c983610a_600_400.jpg" />Evidence is pointing to the existence of a ninth planet in our solar system, according to scientists. Planet Nine, which has not been entirely confirmed, appears to have 10x more mass than Earth and it orbits 20x farther away from the Sun than Neptune.
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GM Announces Car-Sharing 'Maven' Service
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25834-85408307_600_400.jpg" />GM is really delving into the world of alternative transportation options. First, it invested millions in Lyft. Second, it purchased the remaining bits of Sidecar. And now, the company has introduced its own car-sharing service called Maven. Renting costs $6 per hour.
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Facebook Introduces Sports Stadium Hub For Game Chat
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25833-2250ca9b_600_400.jpg" />Sports fans now have a dedicated hub for game chat inside Facebook. The social network's newly introduced Sports Stadium serves as a go-to spot for major sporting events. Four tabs are found in the hub and they include content about the game as well as posts from friends.
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Weibo Beats Twitter To Ending 140 Character Limit
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25832-7e685bba_600_400.jpg" />Weibo, a Chinese social network, has ended its 140 character limit ahead of Twitter. The platform will begin supporting significantly longer messages on January 28, with the new limit on characters being set at 2,000. Recent reports have claimed Twitter plans to end its limit.
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Mortal Kombat XL Headed To PS4, Xbox One In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25831-8c1b58e3_600_400.jpg" />Xbox One and PS4 gamers will have access to a bundled version of Mortal Kombat X that comes with DLC and bonus content in March. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment says Mortal Kombat XL will be arriving in North America and Europe. The bundle comes with all bonus content.
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Nintendo NX May Support 4K Streaming
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25830-cfb9ec32_600_400.jpg" />A survey that appears to have been used by Nintendo to gauge people's interest in the Nintendo NX has surfaced. Based on the information in the survey, which comes from GFK Research Group, it appears the NX will include 4K video streaming and 900p gameplay.
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25816-faeb781a_600_400.jpg" />If I look at pure numbers, performance is higher than expectations. What I found is that Dark Arisen has been ported with immense care and attention, getting excellent performance, as well as offering a multi-GPU profile. Visuals look somewhat similar to Knights of the Old
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25815-8b5ccca1_600_400.jpg" />Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen is a rereleased RPG from Capcom that came out no so long ago. What PC gamers get is the Dark Arisen campaign, plus all the original title's content and DLC in a remarkably well priced package. It's been ported over with exceptional skill too
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Nielsen Given Access To Private Facebook Conversations For TV Ratings
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25829-a6151190_600_400.jpg" />Some of your public and private chats with people on Facebook will now be scanned for information that can be handed over to Nielsen, a TV ratings company. If your conversation has something to do with television, Nielsen can record how you feel about a program.
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Old Surface Pro Power Cables Recalled, Pose Fire Hazard
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25828-94120c0e_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is recalling and replacing the power cables for some of its older Surface Pro tablets. The recall covers millions of cables, but Microsoft suspects only a small percentage of them could truly pose a hazard. All cables from before mid-2015 are affected.
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Samsung Sued Over Lack Of Android Updates
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25827-47fc782a_600_400.jpg" />A lawsuit has been filed against Samsung by a consumer group due to the company's lack of Android updates for many of its devices. The Dutch Consumers' Association (DCA) says the company has not updated 82% of its phones to the latest version of Android in the past two years.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Appears On AnTuTu, Confirms Exynos 8890 And 5.1-inch Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25826-68ccd87c_600_400.jpg" />The first half of the year looks to be really interesting, as many manufacturers are about to release their flagship smartphone, including Meizu, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, HTC and others. As more information is leaking out, the Samsung's flagship phone has appeared on AnTuTu.
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Huawei Starts Testing Marshmallow Builds In Europe For Several Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25825-d3b3510b_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is in a final stage of releasing the latest Google Android system for its smartphones. The company is currently testing Marshmallow build in the UK for Honor 6 Plus, Honor 6, and Honor 4X smartphones, while the users of P8 Lite in Romania will also get beta build.
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White Variant Of Xiaomi Mi 5 Leaks In New Live Image
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25824-c7798380_600_400.jpg" />Huawei won't be the only Chinese manufacturer that is getting ready to release a flagship smartphone for 2016. Xiaomi has also been rumoured for a while to release the Mi 5 smartphone, which has now leaked in new color variant and looks to be ready for the launch.
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HTC One M10 To Be Announced In March, But Not At MWC 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25823-21047991_600_400.jpg" />The upcoming Mobile World Congress 2016 trade show looks like a right place and time for the announcement of the new mobile device, but HTC seems to have different plans. The company plans to announce its flagship smartphone in March, but not at the MWC 2016.
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Meizu Starts Sending Out Press Invites, Possible Flagship MX6 Announcement
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25822-2f89b497_600_400.jpg" />Back in 2015, Meizu only released two high-end smartphones, including the MX5 and PRO 5. For this year, Meizu has been rumoured to launch something similar, in addition to the compact version of PRO 5. Thanks to new details, we can guess that the new device will be announced soon
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Leaked Video Allegedly Reveals The 4-inch iPhone 5e
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25821-3009a8f7_600_400.jpg" />The upcoming budget iPhone 5e, also known as iPhone 6c and iPhone 7c, has allegedly leaked in a video clip. A 40-second video was posted on social media and is giving us the first real look at the upcoming 4-inch Apple iPhone, which is expected to be unveiled this quarter.
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WhatsApp Working On End-To-End Encryption For Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-21/25820-55f45e8e_600_400.jpg" />Many people want encryption for their conversations and WhatsApp has been rumoured for a while to fulfill those requests. Thanks to a newly leaked image, the company seems to be quite close from releasing that feature, which is probably weeks from the launch.
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22-01-16, 21:00
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Zauba Listing Confirms Screen Sizes Of Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25861-98e8c967_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy S7 is the company's next-generation flagship smartphone and we already had enough details to have a clear picture about it. Thanks to the latest Zauba listing, which tracks imports into, and exports out of India, the screen sizes of the phones are now confirmed.
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Netflix Quickly Begins Blocking US Content Streamed Via VPN In Australia
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25860-c59bbd85_600_400.jpg" />Netflix has already begun blocking US content that is streamed by Australian users who have VPNs enabled. The video service announced earlier in January that it would be cracking down on the use of VPNs. Only some users are being affected right now, but that'll change.
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Skype Is Now Hiding IP Addresses By Default
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25859-91aed73f_600_400.jpg" />Skype will now hide IP addresses by default, which should help minimize the harassment of users, especially streamers. One of the primary ways game streamers can end up hit with a DDoS attack is if their Skype ID and their linked IP address are found.
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Google Paid Apple $1B To Be Default iOS Search Engine In 2014
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25858-c0fd0c2a_600_400.jpg" />A billion dollars was spent by Google in 2014 just so that the company could provide the iPhone's default search engine. Bloomberg found the amount was mentioned in court transcripts and it didn't take long for those transcripts about the deal to disappear.
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Google Improves Weather Reports On Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25857-d00513cc_600_400.jpg" />A few changes have been made to Google's weather forecast in Google Now for Android that alter both the visual side of the forecast and the data itself. Google has improved its reporting by including more information and charts for things like rain and UV index.
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ASUS Starts Shipping ROG GX700 Gaming Laptop With Water Cooling
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25856-0a44f80e_600_400.jpg" />Back at the IFA 2015, one of the most impressive product was a unique gaming notebook from ASUS. What makes it special is the addition of water cooling, and the ASUS ROG GX700 is also the world's first gaming notebook with a dedicated water cooling dock.
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Verizon Says It'll Have First 5G Network In US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25855-a42cc099_600_400.jpg" />The first 5G wireless network in the United States will come from Verizon, the carrier has pledged. Verizon is already working on the network, but it expects it will be at least 2020 before it can be deployed in some areas. Some 5G networks could exist by 2018.
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Windows 10 Mobile Update Pushed Back To Late February, Windows 10 Continuum Gets Support For New SoC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25854-45417e4e_600_400.jpg" />Windows 10 Mobile updates have slowly started reaching out certain smartphones, but we are still waiting for it to start. Responding to Twitter status, Joel Devaux from French carrier Bouygues Telecom has said that the updates would not arrive before late February.
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California Lawmakers Trying To Ban Phone Encryption In 2017
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25853-f8380969_600_400.jpg" />Phones that have encryption enabled by default could be banned from the California market if bill AB 1681 passes. The bill has been introduced by Jim Cooper, a state representative, and it would go into effect on January 1, 2017. A fine of $2,500 per unit would exist.
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SpaceX Shows Dragon Capsule Can Hover
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25852-d6d91ef1_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX has completed a test showing its Dragon capsule is capable of hovering, meaning the propulsion system can be used to land the capsule safely. The test lasted for five minutes and involved the Dragon V2. The system generated 33,000 lbs of thrust.
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Oracle Says Google Has Received $22B In Profit From Android
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25851-b246f9e6_600_400.jpg" />Oracle has been claiming for years that Google illegitimately used its Java software to create Android and that Google must pay a fee as a result. That claim is being argued in court. During some recent arguments, Oracle brought forth a couple interesting stats about Android.
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NVIDIA Has No Plans For Updating The GTX 970M And 980M This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25850-252f51cb_600_400.jpg" />We recently posted an article about the upcoming NVIDIA GTX 970M and 980M graphics cards, which were rumoured to be replaced in near future with the GTX 970MX and GTX 980MX. Unfortunately, it turned out that NVIDIA has no plans on updating the existing GTX 970M or GTX 980M GPUs.
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Microsoft Accidentally Mentions Lumia Phone X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25849-22ce64d6_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is expected to announce three new smartphones this year, the Lumia 650, Lumia 750 and Lumia 850, which will fill the gap between the affordable Lumia 550 and high-end Lumia 950/950 XL. However, the company is allegedly working on yet another smartphone.
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HTC One M10 To Have Two Variants
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25848-990f065f_600_400.jpg" />Only a day after we heard that HTC plans to launch its flagship smartphone during a dedicated event and not at the MWC 2016, new rumours have emerged online revealing more technical specs. According to those details, the HTC One M10, also known as Perfume, will have two variants.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 Spotted On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25847-510084f1_600_400.jpg" />Certain benchmark sites have become so popular thanks to the leaks of unannounced smartphones. Today, a new affordable Samsung Galaxy smartphone has appeared on GFXBench. We're talking about the Galaxy J7 (2016) model, and thankfully the listing revealed its specs.
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ASUS ZenFone 3 Allegedly Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25846-d54aa80d_600_400.jpg" />ASUS had a lot of success with the ZenFone lineup, especially the latest ZenFone 2. To keep the good trend, the company is working on its successor that will probably be called ZenFone 3. From current rumoures, we know that the ZenFone 2 successor will be launched in May or June.
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IBM Confirms Acquisition Of Ustream
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25845-8f71ae66_600_400.jpg" />To contribute to a newly formed cloud video services unit, IBM has acquired Ustream, one of the larger video streaming services. Beyond confirming the deal, IBM has not given many details on the acquisition, but Fortune reports the purchase price was $130 million.
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Dropbox Now Supports Facial Recognition
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25844-d5a33c8e_600_400.jpg" />With the growing popularity of fingerprint scanners and the upcoming iris recognition, the security factor seems to be improving. Many apps have improved their security recently, and now Dropbox has announced that it has further expanded its partnership with Microsoft.
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Google Play Dominating App Downloads, Apple Sees More Revenue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25843-60e9fd7c_600_400.jpg" />The Google Play Store has seen a significant increase in app downloads recently, but Apple is still coming out ahead in terms of revenue. App Annie reports Google's store now has a 100% lead over Apple with worldwide downloads, compared to 60% in 2014.
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Mozilla Co-Founder Announces Ad-Blocking 'Brave' Browser
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25842-032d5731_600_400.jpg" />One of the founders of Mozilla, Brendan Eich, has come out with a new web browser that will block advertisements by default. The browser, called Brave, blocks ads and then replaces them with its own, with Brave Software collecting part of the money generated by the ads. 
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23-01-16, 21:01
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Apple's 4-inch iPhone To Be Unveiled In March

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25881-c8eb1d45_600_400.jpg" />Apple is said to have plans to unveil its rumored 4-inch iPhone in March 2016. A report from 9to5Mac claims the phone is going to be based on the design of the iPhone 5S and it will come with curved glass edges, A8 processor, and an 8-megapixel camera.
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First Hyperloop Could Be Open For Use By 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25880-b6099116_600_400.jpg" />One of the companies trying to make Elon Musk's Hyperloop idea a reality may have a working version of the system available for use by 2018. Hyperloop Transportation Technologies should have a working track by 2018 and right now it is working on a test track.
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Destiny 2 Delayed, Not Arriving In September 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25879-8c080aba_600_400.jpg" />The sequel to Destiny has reportedly been delayed, meaning it is no longer expected to come out in September 2016. Destiny 2 has never truly been announced, but documents from Activision did reveal it would be coming out with four Destiny games in total.
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1TB Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 Released
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25878-e9df4fc7_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has come out with 1 TB versions of its Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. Both come with Core i7 processors and 16 GB of RAM, which is good in terms of specs, but they also cost thousands of dollars. The Surface Book costs $3,199 and the Surface Pro 4 costs $2,699.
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Certain Qualcomm SoCs To Support SafeSwitch Anti-Theft Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25877-8978d960_600_400.jpg" />Back in September 2014, Qualcomm has announced a feature called SafeSwitch, to address mobile security threat. During CES 2016, the company has confirmed it is working with OEMs to include this feature, and today it has finally released more details.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 To Go On Sale In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25876-1d147aca_600_400.jpg" />The popular leakster @evleaks strikes once again and this time with some interesting information regarding the Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone. There is no mention of specifications, but if true, then we have just learned when the phones will be available.
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Microsoft Releases A List Of Skylake CPUs That Will Be Supported For The Next 18 Months
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25875-8c9ee28f_600_400.jpg" />Starting July 17, 2017, Microsoft will stop releasing any updates for Windows 7 or 8.1 that are powered by Intel's new Skylake processor lineup. The company is recommending to upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible and has also explained why should we do that.
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Verizon Releases Marshmallow Update For LG G3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25874-c51eb0b5_600_400.jpg" />In the last few days, many handsets have received their first Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware update. Today, Verizon has released Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for LG G3 users, which has been available for unlocked model since late December, but only in some parts of the Europe
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Huawei Honor Holly 2 Plus Launching Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25873-e19088c8_600_400.jpg" />Huawei plans to announce Honor 5X in the US in February, but there is another phone in the works as well. Huawei India already confirmed a launch event for January 28, and although they didn't confirm what device will be announced, it is safe to assume it will be Holly 2 Plus.
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Vivo X6S Plus Visits TENAA, Specifications Revealed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25872-910b4f5e_600_400.jpg" />Another Chinese company is getting ready to launch a new smartphone in 2016. Vivo X6S Plus has visited TENAA, the Chinese certification agency, which has posted images and alleged specifications. Compared to the X6 Plus handset, not much has been changed.
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Microsoft Postpones Lumia 650 Until Mid-February
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25871-f301f071_600_400.jpg" />The Lumia 650 was expected to arrive in early February, but according to the latest reports, Microsoft had to postpone the launch. The reasons behind that are unknown, but apparently some unnamed software issues are to blame, according to "sources close to the matter".
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Oppo ColorOS 3.0 Begins Beta Testing_____
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25870-2682212a_600_400.jpg" />Oppo has started testing the latest version of its highly customized ColorOS firmware. The ColorOS 3.0 is currently in beta testing and is aimed at Chinese users. Other users should wait for official release as there are no other languages support nor Google Play Service.
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Next Week in Gaming: January - Week Four
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25839-d6687986_600_400.jpg" />Continuing on from last week, this series of articles is to help keep you guys up to date with what's been happening in the gaming world, and fill you in on what's coming in the week to come. I'll be announcing game releases, interviews, as well as introducing next
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Sony Xperia M5 Goes On Pre-Order In The UK
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25869-9df84c25_600_400.jpg" />Back in January, we have reported that the waterproof Xperia M5 handset will reach Europe on February 2. The report seems to be legit, as the smartphone went up for pre-order in the United Kingdom and will ship next month, but slightly later, on February 8.
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Xiaomi Mi 4 Gets Marshmallow Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25868-7bee5227_600_400.jpg" />Before launching a new flagship smartphone after almost a year and a half, Xiaomi has released a new software update that will definitely cheer up all Mi 4 owners. Shortly after the Xiaomi Mi Note, the Mi 4 has also received the latest Google update, the Android Marshmallow.
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Android Variant Of Acer Jade Primo In The Works
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25867-ccafa56b_600_400.jpg" />At CES 2016, Acer has officially announced their high-end Jade Primo smartphone that is powered by Windows 10 Mobile and was one of the first smartphones that was confirmed to launch with it. According to Geekbench, Acer is also working on an Android version of the phone.
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OnePlus Stops Selling The 16 GB OnePlus 2 Variant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25866-64317af0_600_400.jpg" />Apart from launching OxygenOS update for the company's first smartphone, the OnePlus One, there has been more interesting news. OnePlus has allegedly stopped selling the 16 GB variant of its flagship smartphone in the United States, Europe and the UK.
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Xiaomi Finally Confirms The Announcement Date Of Mi 5 Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25865-eeb71b72_600_400.jpg" />After almost 1.5 years after the launch of Xiaomi Mi 4, the company will finally announce its successor. The long rumoured Xiaomi Mi 5 is expected to be announced next month, something we already knew, and today the company's co-founder officially confirmed the date.
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Huawei Honor 5X Gets Software Update Prior Launching In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25864-4778d93e_600_400.jpg" />Like promised back in January, Huawei has released a software update for the Honor 5X smartphone that includes January security fixes. The handset is expected to launch on January 31 in the United States and is also rumoured to receive Android Marshmallow days before the launch.
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New Details About Snapdragon 830 SoC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-22/25863-0ae868f9_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm has yet to start shipping this year's flagship chipset and rumours about its successor has already started emerging online. There was already some information about the upcoming Snapdragon 830 SoC back in October last year, but now we have much better details.
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25-01-16, 21:20
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Samsung Will Open VR Film Studio In NYC

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25893-eadf4cce_600_400.jpg" />Samsung is going to boost the creation of virtual reality content by opening a VR film studio in New York City. The studio was announced at Sundance and it is going to be based in one of the company's existing offices. Samsung is working with the Sundance Institute.
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Google Will Give Chromebooks To Nonprofits Helping Refugees
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25892-cf5693a4_600_400.jpg" />Google has announced it is going to give millions of dollars worth of Chromebooks to nonprofits which are helping refugees in Germany who've left the Middle East. The $5.3 million grant assists NetHope's Project Reconnect, which hopes to help refugees with internet access.
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Google Will Pay UK £130M In Back Taxes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25891-5d08f640_600_400.jpg" />Google is going to hand over more than a hundred million pounds to the UK government. The company has agreed to pay £130 million in back taxes and that amount was agreed upon following an inquiry into Google. Google is paying back taxes for the past 10 years.
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Twitter Suddenly Loses Five Major Execs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25890-305af351_600_400.jpg" />Five of Twitter's top executives have left the company and CEO Jack Dorsey has confirmed the departures. Those who've left the company include Twitter's VPs for media, engineering, human resources, and product. Twitter has also lost one of its Vine executives.
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Gold Gear S2 Will Be Available Globally Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25889-1e014f8e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's rose gold Gear S2 smartwatch will soon be available across the globe. The watch, called the Gear S2 Classic New Edition, was introduced at CES and it will eventually come in either 18-karat rose gold or platinum. Rose gold units have an ivory leather band.
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Spotify Video Launching On Android This Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25888-47e2b9d2_600_400.jpg" />A video service side to Spotify is going to reach Android this week. Following months of rumors, Spotify says it is going to launch a video service and it will first be available for users in the US, UK, Germany, and Sweden. iOS users are going to get it shortly.
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HTC Watch May Be Available In April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25887-a2a6f129_600_400.jpg" />HTC's first smartwatch, which has been rumored for more than a year, may finally come out in April. The latest report comes from Evan Blass (@evleaks) and his tweet only reveals the release date. Based on what we've previously heard, the watch is expected to run Android Wear.
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Front Camera And Display Images Of Samsung Galaxy S7 Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25886-a85ce4a2_600_400.jpg" />The Galaxy S7 is expected to go official on sale in March, with the official announcement happening a few weeks earlier. A lot of details have been leaked regarding the handset, but we have yet to see any real images. Over the weekend, two live images of the phone have leaked.
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Apple iPhone 5se Pictured Next To iPhone 5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25885-b3001c0b_600_400.jpg" />Apple's upcoming affordable 4-inch iPhone seems to be reaching its final stages. The new smartphone is expected to be an enhanced version of the iPhone 5 from 2013, but instead of only improving specifications, Apple has decided to make it look like a mini iPhone 6.
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Lenovo K5 Note Handset Goes Official
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25884-8b196c77_600_400.jpg" />A few months after the announcement of Lenovo K4 Note, which has only recently went on sale, the company has unveiled its successor. The Lenovo K5 Note is now official, featuring an all-metal body with some nice list of specifications and affordable pricing.
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Samsung Allegedly Preparing Pro Version Of Its Galaxy A9 Handset
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Xiaomi Mi Pad 2 Windows 10 Variant Launching Tomorrow
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25882-4871b15e_600_400.jpg" />Back in November, Xiaomi announced its flagship tablet called the Mi Pad 2. The tablet features an all-aluminum body that is much thinner than the predecessor and comes in two versions - Android, which was available since launch, and Windows 10, which will go on sale tomorrow.
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Destiny 2 Delayed, Not Arriving In September 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25879-8c080aba_600_400.jpg" />The sequel to Destiny has reportedly been delayed, meaning it is no longer expected to come out in September 2016. Destiny 2 has never truly been announced, but documents from Activision did reveal it would be coming out with four Destiny games in total.
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1TB Surface Book, Surface Pro 4 Released
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25878-e9df4fc7_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has come out with 1 TB versions of its Surface Book and Surface Pro 4. Both come with Core i7 processors and 16 GB of RAM, which is good in terms of specs, but they also cost thousands of dollars. The Surface Book costs $3,199 and the Surface Pro 4 costs $2,699.
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Certain Qualcomm SoCs To Support SafeSwitch Anti-Theft Feature
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25877-8978d960_600_400.jpg" />Back in September 2014, Qualcomm has announced a feature called SafeSwitch, to address mobile security threat. During CES 2016, the company has confirmed it is working with OEMs to include this feature, and today it has finally released more details.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 To Go On Sale In March
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25876-1d147aca_600_400.jpg" />The popular leakster @evleaks strikes once again and this time with some interesting information regarding the Samsung's upcoming flagship smartphone. There is no mention of specifications, but if true, then we have just learned when the phones will be available.
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Microsoft Releases A List Of Skylake CPUs That Will Be Supported For The Next 18 Months
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25875-8c9ee28f_600_400.jpg" />Starting July 17, 2017, Microsoft will stop releasing any updates for Windows 7 or 8.1 that are powered by Intel's new Skylake processor lineup. The company is recommending to upgrade to Windows 10 as soon as possible and has also explained why should we do that.
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Verizon Releases Marshmallow Update For LG G3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-23/25874-c51eb0b5_600_400.jpg" />In the last few days, many handsets have received their first Android 6.0 Marshmallow firmware update. Today, Verizon has released Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for LG G3 users, which has been available for unlocked model since late December, but only in some parts of the Europe
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26-01-16, 21:30
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Xiaomi Releases Another Image Confirming The Announcement Date Of Mi 5

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25918-6b41b7e2_600_400.jpg" />With so many rumours appearing online in recent weeks regarding the Xiaomi Mi 5 smartphone, the company's co-founder and now Global VP Hugo Barra and India Head Manu Kumar Jain have officially confirmed the announcement date of their flagship handset.
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ASUS Releases Update ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25917-938de60d_600_400.jpg" />Another variant of the ZenFone 2 smartphone has received small innards update. ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe Special Edition was announced back in November and today, ASUS announced a new, refreshed model that pack faster quad-core Intel processor running at 2.5 GHz.
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Microsoft Silently Releases New Firmware Update For Lumia 550
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25916-e9ebd48b_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has just released a small firmware update for its budget Lumia 550 smartphone. The update has been quietly released by Microsoft and bumps up the firmware version of the handset from 15461.48007 to 15503.21007, while keeping the OS version the same.
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Vivo Xplay 5S Appears On AnTuTu, Features Snapdragon 820 And 4 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25915-0d97c823_600_400.jpg" />Vivo Xplay 5S has already leaked in live images, revealing its design and confirming that it will be a successor to the Xplay 3S. Today, the same smartphone has appeared in an AnTuTu database, revealing some of its specifications that suggest it will be worth watching.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab E 7.0 and Tab E Lite Coming Soon
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25914-cf207e2a_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy Tab E lineup is aimed at budget-oriented customers, and is about to get two new members. The company is working on a 7-inch variant for normal users, alongside Galaxy Tab E Lite version, that will be directed specifically for the kids.
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LG Russia Reveals Entry-Level K4 Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25913-0307f09f_600_400.jpg" />LG has recently announced and started selling its K-series of smartphones, but not all models are available. We know there will be five members, including LG K4, K5, K7, K8 and K10, but only the K7 and K10 are available for purchase. Now, the third member has been spotted online.
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Twitter Tests Removing Ads For Popular Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25910-bebb2f48_600_400.jpg" />If you're a heavy user of Twitter with a relatively large following, the social network may no longer show any ads in your timeline. Twitter is currently experimenting with removing ads for top users in order to boost engagement. It has been reducing ads for users for months.
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EFF Wants NSA To Delete Phone Data, Not Destroy Evidence
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25909-7daef907_600_400.jpg" />The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has announced it reached out to a secret US court last year in order to find ways for the National Security Agency (NSA) to destroy its phone records. As per the USA Freedom Act, which passed in 2015, the NSA can't bulk collect phone data.
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Uber Monitors Driver Speeds Through Phone Sensors
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25908-a66426eb_600_400.jpg" />Uber is beginning to use smartphone sensors in order to check in on its drivers. The company says it will now use a phone's gyrometer and GPS data to figure out if a driver may be speeding, thereby giving drivers another reason to drive safely when they're with passengers.
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Google Wipes Glass From Social Media
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25907-34816d7b_600_400.jpg" />Google is getting rid of any final traces of its Glass wearable by removing the consumer product from Twitter, Instagram, and Google+. Those social media pages no longer contain any content and are fully defunct. Google ended its Glass Explorer program a year ago.
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Tesla To Secure Chinese Factory Location By Mid-2016, Launch In Couple Years
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25906-0eec1ba9_600_400.jpg" />Tesla may further commit to the Chinese market by finding and securing a factory in the country by mid-2016, according to Engadget. Some issues existed with Tesla's break into the Chinese market, but it has since done "reasonably well" in mainland China.
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Battery Prototype Capable Of Storing 5x More Energy Than Current Li-Ion Batteries
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25905-a30d3023_600_400.jpg" />Researchers have created a battery prototype that is capable of storing far more energy than existing lithium-ion batteries and the prototype was detailed in Nature. The new battery, referred to as "lithium-oxygen," relies on lithium superoxide and it can store more energy.
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LG Confirms Two Flagship Phones Are Coming This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25904-a64b1112_600_400.jpg" />At least two flagship smartphones will come out from LG this year, the company has confirmed. Even though LG's phone division has been seeing losses, it wants to hit back at competitors by coming out with more flagships. Devices such as the LG G5 and LG V11 could come out.
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Samsung Could Bring Most Apps To iOS This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25903-4d19700f_600_400.jpg" />Samsung may no longer focus as much on Android when it comes to smartphone software, according to a report from SamMobile. The company will reportedly bring most, or perhaps all, of its available software to iOS this year and it will be improving its few currently available apps.
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300,000 Drones Registered With FAA In First Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25902-d57f32a8_600_400.jpg" />Since the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began accepting drone registrations in the United States, more than 300,000 drones have been registered. The FAA says the owners of those drones registered in the first 30 days, allowing them to receive a $5 refund.
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Sprint Firing 2,500 Employees To Cut Costs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25901-35c8ef17_600_400.jpg" />Thousands of Sprint employees are being laid off because the company is trying to reduce its expenses. Sprint has announced 2,500 employees were laid off and most of the jobs that have been cut were in customer service. Out of those jobs, 574 came from one office.
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Latest Surface Pro 3 Firmware Causing BSODs And Other Issues
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25900-c4a4c2d8_600_400.jpg" />To fix certain bugs and improves performance, Microsoft rolled out a new Surface Pro 3 firmware update last week. Unfortunately, according to posts on Microsoft's Community forums, the company did just the opposite and now users are experiencing various issues.
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HTC Desire T7 Tablet Appears On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25899-4d435fa9_600_400.jpg" />Apart from working on new smartphones, HTC is eager to expand its Desire brand with new tablets. The first HTC Desire tablet seems to be in the work, and has visited the popular GFXBench database. It carries a model number of HTC IV5001-A, but will be known as the HTC Desire T7.
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OnePlus Releases OxygenOS 2.2.0 For The OnePlus X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25898-6801b451_600_400.jpg" />OnePlus One owners have recently received their first OxygenOS update, and today the company is releasing an update for the OnePlus X owners. The company is now rolling out OxygenOS 2.2.0, an incremental rollout of the Android-based OS, for OnePlus X owners.
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Live Images Of Xiaomi Mi 5 Emerge Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-25/25897-6c3df2ff_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi is less than a month away from officially announcing a successor to the current flagship Mi 4 handset. Dubbed the Xiaomi Mi 5, the smartphone has leaked numerous times over the past few months and now another set of live images have appeared online.
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27-01-16, 21:32
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Gionee Announces Another Marathon Smartphone

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25941-53eb21d1_600_400.jpg" />Gionee continues expanding its Marathon smartphone lineup. After announcing the Marathon M5 lite handset last month, the Chinese manufacturer has unveiled a new variant of its Marathon M5 smartphone, but unfortunately no word on pricing or availability.
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LG Confirms Hardware Issues With G4 Phones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25940-f5fca4d6_600_400.jpg" />LG G4 owners have been struggling with the phone for the past few months, complaining about a mysterious bootloop issue. The problem was that the LG G4 will randomly reboot and get stuck in a bootloop with no apparent resolution and there was not much to do about that.
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Microsoft 'News Pro' App For iOS Makes News "Relevant"
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25939-36e8bfc0_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft now has a news app on iOS, something nobody really saw coming, and it says the service will provide "hyper-relevant news for your work." Rather than act as a simple feed of news from various sources, Microsoft's News Pro tries to make the content relevant.
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Spotify Adds Video Streaming On Android, iOS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25938-116aae77_600_400.jpg" />Video content is now found in the Spotify app for Android and iOS. Following reports that Spotify would add video streaming to the app, Spotify has launched that feature. In the browse area, users will now see a section called "shows", which includes video and audio content.
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Apple News Will Add Subscription-Only Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25937-30915929_600_400.jpg" />Apple plans on adding paywalled content to its News app for iOS. Reuters reports the app is adding subscription-only content to please publishers that normally have paywalls, such as The New York Times. With the addition of the paywalls, NYT content could be fully shown.
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Garmin Announces Approach G10 And S20 GPS Smartwatch For Golfers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25936-f9ca5ef9_600_400.jpg" />Garmin is a well-known manufacturer of watches for athletes and it has a variety of products. Most of its products aim at the specific sport and the latest two gadgets are designed especially for golfers. The watches are also designed to be worn on and off the course.
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Lenovo Vibe X3 Launched In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25935-aa604a24_600_400.jpg" />As promised, the Vibe X3 smartphone that was unveiled back in November last year has officially launched in India. The smartphone will go on open sale exclusively through Amazon.in starting tomorrow, January 28th, 2PM, priced at INR 19,999 or around $290.
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Apple iPad Air 3 To Feature Four Speakers And LED Flash On The Back
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25934-8d89217c_600_400.jpg" />Besides working on new iPhone 7 and iPhone 5se smartphones, Apple is also finishing the successor to the current iPad Air 2 tablet. The iPad Air 3 tablet is now rumoured to arrive with a number of small design changes, as well as improved specifications.
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Toshiba Satellite, Portege And Tecra Z Series Get Skylake Upgrade
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25933-32d44074_600_400.jpg" />Toshiba is updating several notebook lineups with Intel's 6th Generation Core processors. The lineup includes Portégé Z20t, Portégé Z30t, Tecra Z40t, Tecra Z50 and Satellite Z30-C. Some of the notebooks have also received the new USB Type-C reversible connector.
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BlackBerry Priv Now Available From T-Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25932-e2e618d6_600_400.jpg" />T-Mobile has announced that BlackBerry's first Android handset is now available for purchase in the United States. The BlackBerry Priv is in stock at the carrier's online as well as physical stores, and can be purchased on the carrier's standard leasing program, or off-contract.
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Google Reduces Nexus 5X Price Temporarily, Now $299
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25931-cc10c96c_600_400.jpg" />Google has reduced the price of the Nexus 5X temporarily as part of a Valentine's Day promotion. The phone just had its price cut by $30 earlier this month and the latest promotion brings the 16 GB model to $299, a $50 reduction. A 32 GB unit can be purchased for $349.
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Active Apple Devices Cross 1 Billion Mark
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25930-ffcdbb14_600_400.jpg" />There are now more than a billion Apple devices active globally, the company revealed in its latest earnings report. Apple says that number covers all of the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod, and Apple TV units active in the world. Many of the active devices are iPhones.
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Apple Posts Largest Ever Quarterly Profit Of $18.4 Billion
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25929-02f4c7d9_600_400.jpg" />Apple made more money last quarter than it ever has, with the company pulling in $18.4 billion in profit. Not only is that the most Apple has ever made in a quarter, its the largest profit any public company has ever reported. Apple's previous record was $18 billion.
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Firefox 44 Adds Push Notifications
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25928-8d41b2e5_600_400.jpg" />Websites are now able to send you push notifications through Firefox due to the browser's latest update. The same feature is already found in Chrome and Safari, but now Firefox 44 has brought it to that browser. Push notifications can be received without a site being open.
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GoPro Adds Periscope Livestreaming To Some Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25927-9649aeef_600_400.jpg" />GoPro HERO4 Black and HERO4 Silver users can now stream directly to Periscope. Those cameras can stream to a Periscope account through an iOS device and presumably Android support will be added shortly. Your GoPro feed will automatically appear in Periscope.
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Inbox By Gmail App Gets Smarter Search
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25926-de5419cd_600_400.jpg" />Google's Inbox by Gmail app has been updated and the latest version of the email client comes with more intelligent search capabilities. This update makes it easier for people to find what they're looking for, such as addresses and package tracking numbers.
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Lyft Integrates Google Waze To Improve Transportation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-27/25925-5714dd55_600_400.jpg" />Lyft is now using Waze, a Google-owned navigation service, to help its drivers navigate. The addition of Waze could result in Lyft's drivers picking people up faster than Uber's, its primary competitor. With the Waze Transport SDK, drivers can update their routes in real-time.
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2nd Gen Apple Watch To Enter Mass Production In 2Q15
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25924-0ff4fa86_600_400.jpg" />DigiTimes is reporting that the second-generation Apple Watch is expected to enter mass production in the second quarter. Although it was rumoured that Apple will be shifting some Apple Watch orders to Foxconn, Quanta Computer will be the sole manufacturer of the device.
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Apple iPhone 5se Won't Use A8/M8 Chips
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25923-61d97d58_600_400.jpg" />Apple is rumoured to launch a new 4-inch iPhone in March 2016, which is going to be based on the design of the iPhone 6. As expected, it won't be as powerful as the flagship iPhone, but Apple will use pretty powerful hardware inside the iPhone 5se, if that is the final name.
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Xiaomi Releases Software Update For Mi 4 Windows 10 Mobile Variant
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25922-67d24eb3_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi has released a software update for Mi 4 smartphone that was based on Windows 10 Mobile, but the special ROM however had been released with many issues according to users. Xiaomi has finally decided to fix it by releasing a new software update.
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28-01-16, 21:42
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Apple Recalls Some AC Power Adapters

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25969-d53b0b49_600_400.jpg" />Not only Microsoft is dealing with problems regarding the power adapters, but Apple also has to recall some of its devices. Due to a risk that might cause adapters to break and pose a potential electric shock risk Apple has issued a voluntary recall for several types of adapters.
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LG G3 Suffers From Security Vulnerability
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25968-6551e07e_600_400.jpg" />After reports about a serious issue with the LG G4 phones came out, the bad luck for the company isn't over. According to new reports, the predecessor of LG G4 has some security vulnerabilities. Allegedly, one of the LG G3's features allows malicious hackers access to the phone.
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Xiaomi Mi 5 To Support Dual-SIM And NFC; Retail Box Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25967-c713b555_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi Mi 5 isn't well-kept secret. Almost everything is familiar about the smartphone and we are only waiting for the company to officially announce it. A set of new images has leaked online, which not only shows the retail box, but also confirms additional specifications.
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Apple iPad Air 3 To Come With 4K Display And 4 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25966-f9b87af7_600_400.jpg" />Apple has been rumoured to announce a successor to the iPad Air 2 during the 1H16. The iPad Air 3 was already rumoured to pack an LED flash on the back, a feature that none of the previous iPad models had, as well as four speakers, which can be found only on iPad Pro.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25964-8dffb7f4_600_400.jpg" />On 1080p the game performed like a rock. Throughout the main game there were only three instances of glitches, one requiring me to suicide so the camera would zoom away from my head, another where a QTE in a tomb didn't resolve until a patch fixed it, and another where
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Rise of the Tomb Raider Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25965-de17e6fb_600_400.jpg" />Rise of the Tomb Raider is Crystal Dynamics' next instalment in the Tomb Raider reboot series. It's an action adventure game with numerous elements like stealth, climbing, hunting and just generally surviving, making it a bit of a jack-of-all-trades kind of title.
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Kyocera Begins Working On Largest Floating Solar Farm In Japan
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25963-2870d477_600_400.jpg" />Japan's environment isn't optimal for large solar farms since it has limited open unobstructed ground space and that's why Kyocera is using open water for solar farms. Kyocera has just begun working on the world's largest floating solar farm, which will have 50,000 panels.
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Google Ready To Give Bad Marks To HTTP Sites
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25962-2ee88c2f_600_400.jpg" />Google Chrome is soon going to shame websites into switching to HTTPS. The browser will begin marking sites that are still using HTTP as bad, something Google began talking about in 2014. Unlike with HTTPS, regular HTTP connections are not encrypted and unsafe.
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North Korea Has Just 7,200 Internet Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25961-8b7f3bb8_600_400.jpg" />With a population of 24.9 million, North Korea has the smallest percentage of active internet users since just 7,200 people in the country are online. We Are Social has published a report on internet penetration and the report shows North Korea has the least penetration.
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Oppo Sold 50 Million Phones Last Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25960-ffb9bef8_600_400.jpg" />Oppo, a Chinese phone maker that entered the market in 2008, sold 50 million smartphones in 2015. With those sales, Oppo has become a major competitor in the handset market and the 8th largest mobile phone maker in the world. 50 million sales represents a 67% year-on-year growth.
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OnePlus Gets Rid Of OnePlus X Invite System
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25959-7b388430_600_400.jpg" />An invite is no longer required if you want to purchase the OnePlus X. OnePlus has gotten rid of the invite system for the phone three months after its release. The $250 handset launched with the same invite system as the preceding OnePlus One and OnePlus 2.
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Elon Musk: A Tesla Truck Is 'Quite Likely'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25958-f90e9cc9_600_400.jpg" />Tesla CEO Elon Musk has suggested the company may actually be interested in coming out with an electric truck. Musk stated in an interview at StartmeupHK that, "I think it is quite likely we will do a truck in the future." He also said it was a "logical" step.
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Oracle To End Java Browser Plug-In
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25957-dc6d455c_600_400.jpg" />The next version of Java, which is coming out later this year, will deprecate the Java browser plug-in and another version of the software will get rid of the plug-in entirely. Oracle has decided to no longer work on the plug-in since browsers are no longer supporting it.
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Google Has Shipped 5 Million Cardboard Units
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25956-15d39276_600_400.jpg" />Since launching in June 2014, more than 5 million Google Cardboard units have shipped out to users. The very basic and inexpensive virtual reality viewer has grown in popularity over time, according to Google. So far, over 25 million Cardboard-compatible apps have been installed.
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Google Hangouts For Android Gets Quick Replies
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25955-9d226335_600_400.jpg" />A quick reply feature is now found in Google Hangouts for Android, allowing users to respond to messages without entering the app. When you receive a Hangouts notification, you can now click "reply" and that will bring up a text box for your response.
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Largest Telecom In Indonesia Blocks Netflix
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25954-4b450708_600_400.jpg" />The largest telecom in Indonesia has outright blocked Netflix and since Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world, that's a big setback for Netflix's global launch. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), a state-owned entity, has blocked Netflix.
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Chrome For iOS Now Fast, Stable Like Safari
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25953-b7f4fb2a_600_400.jpg" />Chrome for iOS has been updated and it is now as fast and stable as Safari, iOS' default browser. Version 48 of the browser is mainly an improvement because Google has switched to the WKWebView rendering engine that was introduced with iOS 8 a couple years ago.
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Facebook Adding 'Reactions' In A Few Weeks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25952-f63bb047_600_400.jpg" />Facebook will upgrade its like function in a few weeks to include "reactions," which are emojis that let people express different responses to a post. The social network says the feature will roll out worldwide shortly and it will let people respond with things like "sad."
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Microsoft Edge Storing Private Browsing Data In InPrivate Mode
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25951-c61230f5_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft's desktop browser, Edge, is allegedly holding onto private browsing data even when you are using the InPrivate browsing mode. Ashish Singh, a researcher, has found the data can be viewed by looking at a user's WebCache file on their hard drive.
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Commenting Now Available For Google Sheets, Slides On Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25950-1c6a2a15_600_400.jpg" />Google has made a few changes to commenting in Google Apps, with one of the changes being the addition of commenting for Sheets and Slides on mobile. This change means commenting functions in essentially the same way across the productivity suite on mobile and desktop.
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29-01-16, 21:50
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Bombshell: Performance Analysis

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25912-dfddb922_600_400.jpg" />Performance was OK, but a bit all over the place. The game has a full SLI profile but nought for AMD users. No biggie, I don't personally expect any game to arrive with a multi-GPU profile of any kind, in my mind it's a luxury addition. As I said before VSync didn't work
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Bombshell Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25911-22019fb6_600_400.jpg" />After a long history with Duke Nukem, Interceptor 3D have decided to take a different direction with their hyper-violent shooter roots. That direction is Bombshell, a top down shooter featuring a female lead equipped with a bionic arm with interchangeable WMD's.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Specs Now Confirmed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25982-52414247_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's upcoming 2nd generation Galaxy J7 smartphone is expected to launch very soon, following the steps of Galaxy J1 (2016), which is already available for purchase. Two new leaks, a kernel source code and GFXBench benchmark, have confirmed the specs.
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Apple MacBooks With Intel Skylake CPUs To Arrive In The First Half Of 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25981-c8bb28cb_600_400.jpg" />Intel has recently announced new Skylake CPUs that could be used in the Apple's Mac lineup. The only problem is, according to DigiTimes, that Apple is expected to stagger the release of new Skylake MacBooks, which are expected to enter production in late March or early April.
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HP Announces A Luxury Smartwatch With Swarovski Crystals_
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25980-8bee067e_600_400.jpg" />HP has teamed up with American designer Isaac Mizrahi to design a luxury smartwatch for women, and the best way to attract women's attention is with a set of Swarovski crystals. The watch comes with two different outlined faces and five different leather strap colors.
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Jolla Tablet Is Officially Dead, Refunds Are Offered
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25979-cc34e2bc_600_400.jpg" />We have reported that earlier this year, Jolla was in financial problems that were almost fatal for the company. Shortly after that, the company announced that not all backers will get the tablet and while we hoped for the best, the company canceled the tablet after all.
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HTC One M10 (Perfume) Specifications Released Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25978-f09df5c1_600_400.jpg" />The popular leakster @evleaks hits once again with the alleged specifications regarding the upcoming HTC flagship smartphone. The HTC One M10, also known as the Perfume, is said to feature a 12 MP UltraPixel camera, which wasn't well accepted with the One M7.
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LG Fixes G3's Vulnerability Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25977-7cedc3fa_600_400.jpg" />Only a day after a serious vulnerability has been discovered on LG's last-gen flagship smartphone, the company has released issued a fix to patch the issue. All LG G3 smartphones are now safe, as the company has fixed the vulnerability that is found in an app called Smart Notice.
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Facebook's Video Streaming Now Available For All iPhone Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25976-95bff4a8_600_400.jpg" />With the introduction of YouTube's live streaming, many services have been born that tried to improve that feature. One site, Twitch, has even exceeded YouTube and is one of the best broadcast services, at least for gamers. Now, Facebook is trying to implement video streaming.
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HTC One M10 (Perfume) To Have UltraPixel Camera
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25975-f243f79f_600_400.jpg" />When HTC unveiled their first One smartphone, it was one of the best phones available at the moment. Almost everything was perfect about it, except one thing and that is the UltraPixel camera, which couldn't match the performance of some other flagship smartphones.
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Gionee To Launch Elife S8 At MWC 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25974-a1ba1caa_600_400.jpg" />Gionee has released a new teaser, which is more an invite for MWC 2016 event that's scheduled for next month. The teaser doesn't say much, but the Chinese manufacturer says the device will offer "hassle-free photo-shooting features" and "pressure-sensitive display."
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VLC 2.2.2 Beta Version Up For Download
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25973-f0ff4309_600_400.jpg" />VideoLAN crew have just released a new software version of the popular media player that is designed to run all kinds of media files, from simple DVDs to video and audio files. The new update brings some great features as well as bug fixes, but it is still in beta.
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Bluboo Announces Budget Xfire 2 Smartphone, Costs Only $59.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25972-58b173bf_600_400.jpg" />The Chinese company Bluboo has confirmed back in 2015 that they are working on two new devices for this year and one of them has just been announced. The affordable Xfire 2 smartphone comes with decent specs, triple-SIM support and yet is extremely affordable.
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Oppo Teases A New Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25971-9cd89281_600_400.jpg" />Oppo F-series of smartphones is the latest mid-range lineup from Oppo, which currently has only one member and that is the F1 handset. The company has just announced that it has plans to release an upgraded version of the F1 phone in April, called Oppo F1 Plus.
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Microsoft Is Storing Your Private Browsing Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25970-4489f510_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft Edge is a very promising browser that has finally replaced the old and buggy Internet Explorer. There are some bugs that could potentially send away people at early stages, but if true, there are some things that could hurt the Microsoft Edge in a long run.
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LG G3 Suffers From Security Vulnerability
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25968-6551e07e_600_400.jpg" />After reports about a serious issue with the LG G4 phones came out, the bad luck for the company isn't over. According to new reports, the predecessor of LG G4 has some security vulnerabilities. Allegedly, one of the LG G3's features allows malicious hackers access to the phone.
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Xiaomi Mi 5 To Support Dual-SIM And NFC; Retail Box Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25967-c713b555_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi Mi 5 isn't well-kept secret. Almost everything is familiar about the smartphone and we are only waiting for the company to officially announce it. A set of new images has leaked online, which not only shows the retail box, but also confirms additional specifications.
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Apple iPad Air 3 To Come With 4K Display And 4 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25966-f9b87af7_600_400.jpg" />Apple has been rumoured to announce a successor to the iPad Air 2 during the 1H16. The iPad Air 3 was already rumoured to pack an LED flash on the back, a feature that none of the previous iPad models had, as well as four speakers, which can be found only on iPad Pro.
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Rise of the Tomb Raider: Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25964-8dffb7f4_600_400.jpg" />On 1080p the game performed like a rock. Throughout the main game there were only three instances of glitches, one requiring me to suicide so the camera would zoom away from my head, another where a QTE in a tomb didn't resolve until a patch fixed it, and another where
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30-01-16, 22:00
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Snapdragon 820-Powered LeEco Le Max Pro Gets Certified

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25992-f0a5b8d8_600_400.jpg" />LeEco Le Max Pro smartphone could become the first smartphone that is released with the Snapdragon 820 chipset. The smartphone has now been certified at TENAA, the Chinese regulatory commission, and we expect it to hit shelves in the next couple of weeks.
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ZTE Grand X3 Now Available In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25991-b9ef404a_600_400.jpg" />Back at the CES 2016, ZTE has announced a new affordable smartphone called Grand X3. As any other entry-level smartphone, it packs decent features for its price point. As of today, the smartphone is available in the United States, starting at $129.99.
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New Interesting Details About The Upcoming Samsung Galaxy S7
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25990-1d271fe6_600_400.jpg" />Samsung Galaxy S7 is currently one of the most anticipated smartphones. With plenty other flagship handsets that will be also announced in the coming weeks, Samsung has a tough job to reach the top spot yet again, but it has a pretty good handset according to rumours.
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Bug In MediaTek's Chipsets Leaves Them Vulnerable
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25989-9ba96d2e_600_400.jpg" />Due to fast and tough market, there are not much time to test products in various conditions. This makes them vulnerable if only one thing isn't as it needs to be. Unfortunately, some MediaTek chipsets have a security flaw that leaves them wide open to attack.
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HP Unveils Envy Phoenix Gaming PCs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25988-6a733d77_600_400.jpg" />HP has just announced a new gaming desktop lineup that is developed in cooperation with HTC. Dubbed the Envy Phoenix, the PCs are said to be "Virtual Reality Certified" and currently only two models are available- the Envy Phoenix 860-170VR and the Envy Phoenix 860-170VX.
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Renders Of Sony Xperia C6 Handset Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25987-6269e268_600_400.jpg" />Sony is currently trying to expand its presence in the American smartphone market and has recently launched various devices there. One of the upcoming smartphones that will definitely reach the US in the future is the bezel-less Sony Xperia C6 smartphone.
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Cisco Releases Patch That Fixes Critical Vulnerability In Many Products
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25986-593c786b_600_400.jpg" />The latest company that has issued a critical update to fix major security vulnerability is Cisco, who has warned users of a critical vulnerability in its RV220W wireless network security firewalls. The company has now released firmware updates for some of affected products.
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Snapchat Adds Live Score Filters
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25985-b13c3af4_600_400.jpg" />To improve users experience, Snapchat has released an update to its app, which brings new geofilters called Live Score. The filters let users inside NBA arenas share pictures and videos with real-time score overlays, and also work with "some other matches."
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Sprint's HTC One A9 Gets Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, One M8 Marshmallow Update Imminent
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25984-fc49b225_600_400.jpg" />HTC has been releasing Android updates for One A9 very often, keeping the handset on the latest version. Now, Sprint has released its Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the handset, and has also promised that the One M8 users can expect a similar update.
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Next Week in Gaming: February - Week One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-30/25983-736ce021_600_400.jpg" />Continuing on from last week, this series of articles is to help keep you guys up to date with what's been happening in the gaming world, and fill you in on what's coming in the week to come. I'll be announcing game releases, interviews, as well as introducing next
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Bombshell Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-26/25911-22019fb6_600_400.jpg" />After a long history with Duke Nukem, Interceptor 3D have decided to take a different direction with their hyper-violent shooter roots. That direction is Bombshell, a top down shooter featuring a female lead equipped with a bionic arm with interchangeable WMD's.
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Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Specs Now Confirmed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25982-52414247_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's upcoming 2nd generation Galaxy J7 smartphone is expected to launch very soon, following the steps of Galaxy J1 (2016), which is already available for purchase. Two new leaks, a kernel source code and GFXBench benchmark, have confirmed the specs.
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Apple MacBooks With Intel Skylake CPUs To Arrive In The First Half Of 2016
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25981-c8bb28cb_600_400.jpg" />Intel has recently announced new Skylake CPUs that could be used in the Apple's Mac lineup. The only problem is, according to DigiTimes, that Apple is expected to stagger the release of new Skylake MacBooks, which are expected to enter production in late March or early April.
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HP Announces A Luxury Smartwatch With Swarovski Crystals_
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25980-8bee067e_600_400.jpg" />HP has teamed up with American designer Isaac Mizrahi to design a luxury smartwatch for women, and the best way to attract women's attention is with a set of Swarovski crystals. The watch comes with two different outlined faces and five different leather strap colors.
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Jolla Tablet Is Officially Dead, Refunds Are Offered
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25979-cc34e2bc_600_400.jpg" />We have reported that earlier this year, Jolla was in financial problems that were almost fatal for the company. Shortly after that, the company announced that not all backers will get the tablet and while we hoped for the best, the company canceled the tablet after all.
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HTC One M10 (Perfume) Specifications Released Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25978-f09df5c1_600_400.jpg" />The popular leakster @evleaks hits once again with the alleged specifications regarding the upcoming HTC flagship smartphone. The HTC One M10, also known as the Perfume, is said to feature a 12 MP UltraPixel camera, which wasn't well accepted with the One M7.
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LG Fixes G3's Vulnerability Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25977-7cedc3fa_600_400.jpg" />Only a day after a serious vulnerability has been discovered on LG's last-gen flagship smartphone, the company has released issued a fix to patch the issue. All LG G3 smartphones are now safe, as the company has fixed the vulnerability that is found in an app called Smart Notice.
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Facebook's Video Streaming Now Available For All iPhone Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-29/25976-95bff4a8_600_400.jpg" />With the introduction of YouTube's live streaming, many services have been born that tried to improve that feature. One site, Twitch, has even exceeded YouTube and is one of the best broadcast services, at least for gamers. Now, Facebook is trying to implement video streaming.
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HTC One M10 (Perfume) To Have UltraPixel Camera
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-28/25975-f243f79f_600_400.jpg" />When HTC unveiled their first One smartphone, it was one of the best phones available at the moment. Almost everything was perfect about it, except one thing and that is the UltraPixel camera, which couldn't match the performance of some other flagship smartphones.
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31-01-16, 22:01
NextPowerUP

Microsoft Ending OneDrive's 15 GB Free Storage Offer Today

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26016-4853d7a1_600_400.jpg" />Existing OneDrive users who've yet to claim their 15 GB of free storage must do so by the end of today or else they'll be stuck with just 5 GB. Microsoft announced it was changing the free storage offer to 5 GB in November, but it is letting existing users keep their 15 GB.
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Apple iPhone 7 May Feature Wireless Charging
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26015-be5878e1_600_400.jpg" />The next iPhone will reportedly come with wireless charging, something that's already found with multiple Android and Windows Phone devices. IHS, a research firm, says it is likely the iPhone 7 will come with wireless charging and the phone should launch in September 2016.
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Konami Has Sold 6M Copies Of Metal Gear Solid V
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26014-26b86e43_600_400.jpg" />In a single quarter, Konami was able to sell over 6 million copies of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The company revealed that figure along with many others. Konami says its total sales for the digital entertainment division in the nine months ending December 31 was $771M.
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PS4, Xbox One Combined Sales Top 55 Million Units
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26013-241e3513_600_400.jpg" />The combined sales figure for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 was revealed during a financial call featuring Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen. In the call, he noted the combined sales were 55 million and the breakdown was 36 million for the PS4 and 19 million for the Xbox One.
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Google Shutting Down 'My Tracks' Fitness App In April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26012-47ed8793_600_400.jpg" />My Tracks, a Google-made fitness tracking app for Android, is going away. The support site for the app has been updated to inform users that My Tracks will no longer be available come April 30, 2016 and this announcement comes after support for the app from developers declined.
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Elon Musk Plans To Send Humans To Mars By 2025
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26011-647d63d3_600_400.jpg" />Human beings will be on their way to Mars within the next decade if SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has his way. At the 2016 Startmeup Hong Kong Venture Forum, Musk said he wants his company to put people in space by 2021 and then have them go to Mars just a few years later.
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Apple Has Secret Team Working On Virtual Reality
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26010-0ed777e3_600_400.jpg" />It appears there's a fairly large, quiet team operating inside Apple that is focused on virtual reality. Apple has been dumping more people into its VR unit by acquiring companies and poaching experts. Flyby Media, which worked on Project Tango, is the latest acquisition.
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Obama Budget Includes $4 Billion For Computer Science Education
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26009-4257f9e5_600_400.jpg" />The latest budget proposal from the Obama Administration includes $4 billion that'd be dedicated to improving computer science education in public schools. President Obama's budget is for the fiscal year that begins October 1 and the $4 billion would be given to states.
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China Releases Many Full Color HD Moon Photos
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26008-aef4ad27_600_400.jpg" />China has published a large number of photos from its moon landing and some of them show the lunar surface like it's never been seen before. The true color HD shots, of which there are hundreds, are available for the public to download. China successfully landed in 2013.
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US Transportation Secretary Believes Hyperloop Is A "Very Solid Idea"
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26007-819e6b2b_600_400.jpg" />Anthony Foxx, the United States' transportation secretary, was recently at Texas A&M University for the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition Design Weekend and he made some positive statements about Elon Musk's proposed system. Foxx considers the Hyperloop a solid idea.
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Google To Use Solar Drones For Its 5G Internet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26006-0ef737a9_600_400.jpg" />4G network has basically become standard and companies are now working on bringing even faster network to users. Google has also joined the race in bringing 5G internet and according to new details, it is working at a spaceport in New Mexico on a top secret project.
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LG Pay Is A Different Mobile Payment Platform
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26005-0d7216ae_600_400.jpg" />It isn't unknown that LG wants his own shares in the mobile payments market, but that won't be easy as there is already some tough competition. However, LG has different plans for its mobile payment service as the company will actually launch a Smart Card.
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ASUS ZenWatch Gets A Price Cut, Costs Only $99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26004-db5d596b_600_400.jpg" />The first-generation ZenWatch from ASUS has just received an official price cut in the United States. Prior the price cut, the smartwatch was selling for around $130, but now you can get it for only $99.99. It is available in the silver/rose gold with a tan strap from the B&H.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge Get Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26003-2f66bf6b_600_400.jpg" />In its home country, Samsung has released a new update for the current flagship. Since the official release of the Galaxy S7 lineup is close, the company is trying to leave its predecessor in the best position it can, so users can now enjoy in a new Marshmallow version.
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Huawei Officially Launches Honor 5X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26002-eeb133f3_600_400.jpg" />Huawei has officially entered the United States smartphone market. As expected, the company has launched the Honor 5X smartphone. The European customers will have to wait a few more days, as the smartphone is expected to launch next week, on February 4.
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New Samsung Galaxy Tablets Appear On Zauba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26001-73ccc624_600_400.jpg" />The Indian import-export tracking portal called Zauba has listed two new Samsung tablets with 8-inch and 9.7-inch displays. Since the only lineup that has those display sizes is Galaxy Tab S2, Samsung might be working on its successor or only a refresh of the current lineup.
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Google Calendar Supports Smart Suggestions In 30 Languages
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26000-b38c9829_600_400.jpg" />If you love using Google Calendar, but your language isn't supported, there is a high possibility you might have a luck with the latest update. Google Calendar now supports smart suggestions for event tiles, places and people in 30 different languages on both Android and iOS.
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BLU Vivo XL Launches Today With $50 Rebate, Limited Time Offer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/25999-76213bb4_600_400.jpg" />BLU Vivo XL was announced at CES 2016 trade show and has landed in the United States today. To celebrate the availability, the company is now offering a limited time $50 rebate to those who purchase the smartphone. The offer lasts only over the weekend.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge To Be Unveiled On February 21
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/25998-71a35f56_600_400.jpg" />We have finally confirmed the announcement date of Samsung's upcoming flagship phones. Credible leakster @evleaks has confirmed that Samsung will officially announce Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge next month, on February 21, and considering its past reports, it should be true.
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TSMC To Bring 5nm By 2020, Will Start Soon With 10nm Production
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/25997-ac28b4b8_600_400.jpg" />TSMC is one of the largest contract chip manufacturers and has been with us for more than a decade. With increased competition, especially from Samsung with its 14nm technology, the foundry is now in a tough position and is trying to improve its cutting-edge foundry technology.
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01-02-16, 22:11
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Tablet Shipments Declined 10.1% In 2015

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26030-7943401a_600_400.jpg" />IDC's latest report on the tablet market has revealed tablet shipments dropped by 10.1% last year and both Apple and Samsung took hits in 2015. The fourth quarter of 2015 was the 5th quarter in a row to see shipment decreases, with 65.9 million units going out, a 13.7% decline.
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UK Allows Human Embryo Gene Editing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26029-758a8713_600_400.jpg" />UK authorities have given their approval to edit genes in human embryos. Scientists can use CRISPR, a gene editing technique, to alter an embryo's genetic code and this is the first time such approval has been given by fertilization and embryo officials in the UK.
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Xiaomi Phones Available For Purchase In US From US Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26028-a9d57c38_600_400.jpg" />If you are a US Mobile customer, you can now purchase Xiaomi and Meizu phones in the United States. Xiaomi has yet to make its phone available in the US, but the carrier is importing them for its network's subscribers. US Mobile runs on T-Mobile and it will sell Redmi units.
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Removing Facebook Android App Can Save 20% Of Battery Life
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26027-bb7cc116_600_400.jpg" />By removing a single application from your Android phone, the Facebook app, you can save up to 20% of your battery life. Battery and performance issues have long existed with the Facebook for Android app, and Reddit user pbrandes_eth carried out some tests.
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MIT Team Wins Hyperloop Pod Design Contest
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26026-022d1894_600_400.jpg" />A team of students from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has come out on top in the Hyperloop pod design contest, which was taking place at Texas A&M University. 124 teams from over 100 universities spread across 20 countries were involved in the competition.
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Italy Probes Google, Wants Up To $327 Million In Taxes
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26025-49262965_600_400.jpg" />Italian tax officials are looking into Google and may demand the company pay hundreds of millions of dollars in back taxes. Just after Google agreed to pay £130 million in back taxes in the UK, Italian authorities have moved towards asking for €300 million.
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France Will Install 1000 km Of Solar Panel Roads
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26024-21bdefff_600_400.jpg" />Over the next five years, France is going to cover 1,000 km (621 miles) of road with durable photovoltaic panels and it will use the generated energy to cover an estimated 5 million people. This is the first time solar panels will be installed on regular public roads in this way.
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Microsoft's Project Natick Will Place Data Centers Under Ocean
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26023-45a15a25_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has come up with prototypes for underwater data centers and they are being tested through the company's Project Natick. A trial of one prototype design has already been completed, with a steel capsule lasting 105 days under cool ocean water.
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Motorola Moto X Force Launching Today In India
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26022-ca8947dc_600_400.jpg" />Motorola is gearing up to launch its latest flagship smartphone in India. The news was confirmed by the company, who has tweeted information about the event. The announcement is set for 3 PM (IST) today and you will be able to watch it live on YouTube.
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Case For Apple iPad Air 3 Reveals New Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26021-066d0c6b_600_400.jpg" />Apple is expected to launch a new iPad tablet in the first half of the year and latest rumours have revealed quite a few details about it. Dubbed the iPad Air 3, the tablet is rumoured to feature 4K display, 4 GB of RAM, LED flash on the back and up to four speakers.
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Samsung's Android Browser Updated With Ad Blocking Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26020-aae1d825_600_400.jpg" />Ad blocking support has been added to Samsung's mobile web browser, Internet. The latest browser is headed to phones running at least Android Lollipop and it will let users block ads and other forms of content with third-party apps. Content blockers can reduce data usage.
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Samsung Holding Galaxy S7 'Unpacked' Event In Three Weeks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-01/26019-0e8a8ca8_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's next Unpacked event, which will be used to unveil the Galaxy S7, is going to take place on February 21. Invites have gone out for the event and it is set to occur in Barcelona, Spain just before Mobile World Congress (MWC) begins. Samsung often has events near MWC.
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Google Tests Phone Service For Fiber Customers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26018-622adef0_600_400.jpg" />Google Fiber customers may eventually have the option to receive phone service as well as TV and internet service. Invites have gone out to some Fiber users for Google Fiber Phone, which reportedly comes with call screening, do not disturb, and spam filters.
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Google Adding Material Design To Chrome, First Pictures Available
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26017-ef689475_600_400.jpg" />The shift to material design for Google's Chrome browser is expected to take place with the release of version 50, but The Next Web has found it's possible to view some of the changes already. By enabling certain flags in Chrome, material design alterations became visible.
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Apple iPhone 7 May Feature Wireless Charging
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26015-be5878e1_600_400.jpg" />The next iPhone will reportedly come with wireless charging, something that's already found with multiple Android and Windows Phone devices. IHS, a research firm, says it is likely the iPhone 7 will come with wireless charging and the phone should launch in September 2016.
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Konami Has Sold 6M Copies Of Metal Gear Solid V
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26014-26b86e43_600_400.jpg" />In a single quarter, Konami was able to sell over 6 million copies of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. The company revealed that figure along with many others. Konami says its total sales for the digital entertainment division in the nine months ending December 31 was $771M.
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PS4, Xbox One Combined Sales Top 55 Million Units
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26013-241e3513_600_400.jpg" />The combined sales figure for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 was revealed during a financial call featuring Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jorgensen. In the call, he noted the combined sales were 55 million and the breakdown was 36 million for the PS4 and 19 million for the Xbox One.
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Google Shutting Down 'My Tracks' Fitness App In April
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26012-47ed8793_600_400.jpg" />My Tracks, a Google-made fitness tracking app for Android, is going away. The support site for the app has been updated to inform users that My Tracks will no longer be available come April 30, 2016 and this announcement comes after support for the app from developers declined.
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Elon Musk Plans To Send Humans To Mars By 2025
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/01-31/26011-647d63d3_600_400.jpg" />Human beings will be on their way to Mars within the next decade if SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has his way. At the 2016 Startmeup Hong Kong Venture Forum, Musk said he wants his company to put people in space by 2021 and then have them go to Mars just a few years later.
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02-02-16, 22:21
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Comcast 2 Gbps Available To 18M Homes, Gigabit Cable Arriving Shortly

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26058-5f8d06ab_600_400.jpg" />Comcast is soon going to roll out gigabit cable internet, according to an announcement. In addition to its gigabit service, Comcast says 2 Gbps fiber internet (known as Gigabit Pro) is available to 18 million homes in the United States. Gigabit internet will soon be everywhere.
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Alibaba Leads $793 Million Investment In Magic Leap
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26057-d7579cee_600_400.jpg" />Magic Leap, a startup working on augmented reality, has received a $793.5 million investment and the funding was led by Alibaba. The company has barely shown the public anything thus far, but it has attracted well over a billion dollars in funding from the likes of Google.
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Fujitsu Breaks Record With 56 Gbps Wireless Transmission
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26056-af818b0e_600_400.jpg" />A joint effort from Fujitsu and the Tokyo Institute of Technology has resulted in a new record for wireless transmission. Researchers from those groups were able to achieve 56 Gbps transmission speeds and the technology they used could be commercialized by 2020.
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Apple's Next Event Is March 15, 4-Inch iPhone To Be Shown
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26055-469dd8dd_600_400.jpg" />Apple is reportedly holding its spring event on March 15 and that event will be used to introduce new devices. Mark Gurman reports the event's exact date may differ, but it should occur around mid-March. Based on other reports, Apple will use the press event for the iPhone 5se.
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Becoming A Lego Video Game
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26054-95fa6c56_600_400.jpg" />A Lego video game for Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be coming out this year. Warner Bros. Interactive has announced Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens following a leak that revealed the existence of the game. TT Games is working on this video game.
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Evernote Closing Its Physical Goods Marketplace
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26053-eebfffc7_600_400.jpg" />Evernote is switching back to a complete focus on its main service and it will close its physical items marketplace as a result. The company will no longer sell notebooks, scanners, styluses, or other products through its online store. The items complemented Evernote.
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Nintendo Researching VR Possibilities, Considers Tech Interesting
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26052-b67fdab9_600_400.jpg" />It has been decades since Nintendo was seriously interested in virtual reality, but the company has returned to researching the technology. Tatsumi Kimishima, the company's president, publicly described VR as an "interesting technology" and Nintendo is researching VR.
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Toshiba Launches Battery Replacement Program
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26051-79c23fc1_600_400.jpg" />Yet another manufacturer has issued battery recall due to potential fire hazard. Today, Toshiba has launched a worldwide recall and replacement program of certain battery modules found on Toshiba notebooks that are prone to overheat, burn, and catch on fire.
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Microsoft Band 2 Gets New Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26050-adf6e8dc_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has just released a new software update for its latest fitness band. Aside from tracking your calories, steps, distance, heart rate, users now have a new capability that adds weight tracking. There are also some other improvements that have arrived with the update.
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First Live Images Of Microsoft Lumia 850, Features Metal Trim
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26049-8acdc4cd_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft Lumia 850 has leaked in the past, but until now there were no live images available. Thanks to a new set of images, we have a first real look at the upcoming mid-range Lumia smartphone. The biggest changes over other Lumias is the addition of metal trim around the edge.
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Nexus Devices Get February Security Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26048-953f5488_600_400.jpg" />The biggest advantage of Nexus lineup over other Android smartphones and tablets is the fast software updates. With only two days in February, Nexus devices are already receiving this month's security update, which is now rolling out over-the-air (OTA).
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MediaTek Helio X20 Suffers From The Same Issue As Snapdragon 810
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26047-310c980d_600_400.jpg" />When Snapdragon 810 first came out, nobody was expecting to encounter overheating issues. The issue was partially solved via various firmware updates, alternating chipset's clock to keep it within acceptable temperatures. Unfortunately, not only Qualcomm has these problems.
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T-Mobile Is The Fastest 4G Network In US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26046-707b8360_600_400.jpg" />It's not the largest wireless carrier in the United States, but T-Mobile does have the fastest 4G network. A report from OpenSignal has found T-Mobile comes in above the other three main carriers and the report is based on findings from 180,000 mobile users.
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Windows 10 Becomes 'Recommended Update' For Windows 7, 8.1
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26045-1f1c05c8_600_400.jpg" />Many Windows 8.1 and Windows 7 users are now going to either have Windows 10 automatically downloaded or automatically installed on their system, depending on their settings. Microsoft has made Windows 10 a "recommended update" and that means it'll at least be downloaded.
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WhatsApp Has Over 1 Billion Users Globally
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26044-fb5a077f_600_400.jpg" />WhatsApp now has over 1 billion users and the platform is used by those individuals to share 42 billion messages, 1.6 billion photos. and 250 million videos each day. The Facebook-owned company is the largest mobile messaging service and it added 10 million users in two weeks.
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FCC Finds 16M Americans Don't Have 4 Mbps Internet
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26043-e5580c6e_600_400.jpg" />Without even going by the newer definition of broadband, the Federal Communications Commission has found 16.1 million Americans don't have access to broadband. The old definition considers broadband to be 4 Mps down and 1 Mbps up. And, 34 million don't have faster broadband.
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Tesla Powerwall 2 Launch Occurring In Summer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26042-0db56c24_600_400.jpg" />The second iteration of the Tesla Powerwall, a battery system for homes, should be announced in the summer. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, revealed during an event in Paris that the company was close to version 2 of the product and it expected the Powerwall to be shown in the summer.
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Gmail Has Reached 1 Billion Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26041-926a83f5_600_400.jpg" />Joining some other Google products, Gmail is now over the 1 billion monthly user mark. Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, announced during the company's latest earnings call that Gmail had more than a billion monthly users, just like Search, Chrome, Play, YouTube, Android, and Maps.
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Facebook Altering News Feed To Provide More Engaging Content
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26040-48046bd5_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is updating the news feed algorithm so that more engaging content is shown. The network says it has begun considering two additional signals when ranking content. Those include the probability of you wanting to see a post and the probability you'll engage with it.
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Windows 10 Surpasses 8.1 In Installations
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/02-02/26039-de1dbc94_600_400.jpg" />The install base for Windows 10 is now greater than the install base for Windows 8.1, but Microsoft's latest operating system remains behind Windows 7. NetMarketShare's data reveals Windows 10 has an 11.85% market share and Windows 7 has 52.47% of the desktop OS market.
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