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18-04-16, 21:12
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MIT AI Able To Predict 85% Of Cyberattacks

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27656-5682ed98_600_400.jpg" />An artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by researchers at MIT can accurately predict 85% of cyberattacks. The system uses three machine learning algorithms to detect unusual events in network traffic that could be attacks. It uses some input from humans.
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GameStop Forms Publishing Label 'GameTrust'
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27655-3b642f75_600_400.jpg" />GameStop announced earlier this year that it would make moves in the publishing side of the video game business. Now, it is forming an actual publishing label called "GameTrust." The retailer has announced it's already working with some well-known studios.
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Amazon Makes Prime Video A Standalone Service
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27654-0cab555b_600_400.jpg" />Prime Video has grown enough for it to stand on its own. Amazon is spinning the service off so that it can be purchased on its own for $8.99 per month. The company has also adjusted its Prime membership options to include a monthly $10.99 plan, letting you avoid the annual fee.
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Australia Postal Service To Test Delivery Drones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27653-9699c846_600_400.jpg" />The postal service in Australia will begin testing delivery drones. At the end of last week, it announced it would soon begin a trial during which it'd imitate delivering some small packages with drones. Australia Post will use the trial to see how easy it is to use the drones.
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Android N To Support Pressure-Sensitive Displays
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27652-e183462b_600_400.jpg" />Phones running Android N will have an easier time offering pressure-sensitive display features, much like those found on the latest iPhones. The Android version of Apple's 3D Touch will assign different actions to different levels of touch pressure from the user.
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GoPro Launches Omni VR Camera And App, Pre-Orders Start Today
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27651-77d46136_600_400.jpg" />GoPro has now officially announced the virtual reality platform, which consists of Omni VR Camera and GoPro VR app. The six-camera Omni rig will be available for $5,000, out of reach for most amateurs, but still more accessible than the $15,000 16-camera Odyssey rig.
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LeEco Le 2 Won't Have A 3.5mm Headphone Jack
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27650-e76dd8f1_600_400.jpg" />In order to achieve thinner design, companies will eventually remove a 3.5mm headphone jack. Apple's upcoming iPhone allegedly won't arrive with a 3.5mm headphone jack, but it looks it won't be the only smartphone to do that as LeEco has the same plans for its new phone.
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Windows 10 Mobile To Support Unannounced Snapdragon 830
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27649-9b566dc1_600_400.jpg" />The lack of flagship Windows 10 Mobile smartphones isn't due to not supporting high-end chipset, in fact the operating system allegedly supports the unannounced Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 chipset. The chipset was spotted on the company's hardware requirements support page.
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Huawei P9 Gets Teardown Treatment
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27648-17584c6e_600_400.jpg" />It is always interesting to see how the device looks from the inside, especially when it is one of the first phones with dual-camera system. Not only teardowns give us a look from the inside, but can also reveal how well the device is built and if the repair is possible.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Listing Reveals Specifications, Packs 6 GB Of RAM And Exynos 8890
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-18/27647-c2496f30_600_400.jpg" />CPU-Z has been the main app to use to find out your PC's specifications. The app is now slowly entering the mobile market and thanks to the latest listing, we have learned more about the Galaxy Note 6. There are so many rumours about it, so take this with a grain of salt.
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Apple Creates iPad Pro Specifically For Charity
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-17/27645-69f8da5c_600_400.jpg" />A special version of the iPad Pro has been created just for charity. The unique 12.9-inch tablet features a yellow aluminum shell and special-made accessories that aren't found in stores. It comes with a Smart Cover in French leather and an orange Pencil case.
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Facebook Trying Out Major News Feed Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27644-faf61e49_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is trialing an update to its mobile News Feed setup that highlights news sections (e.g. World, US, Sports). It's not the primary feed in Facebook's mobile app, but it does exist as an easily accessible alternative to the regular feed. Some users have seen the layout.
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Verizon To Launch Internet TV Service This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27643-42cb26ef_600_400.jpg" />Verizon intends to roll out an internet-based television service in 2016 and it could begin replacing FiOS TV. Variety reports the company's "IP TV service" will launch in at least one FiOS market this year and the service is going to use a new set-top box.
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Apple Recycling Program Yields $40M In Gold
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27642-642c939b_600_400.jpg" />Apple's recycling program recovered millions of dollars worth of gold last year, according to the company's latest environmental report. The company collected 61 million pounds of materials like steel, aluminum, and glass from its devices. Among that was 2,204 pounds of gold.
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2016 MacBooks To Arrive With Redesigned Hinge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27641-ac784895_600_400.jpg" />Last year, Apple had pretty strong notebook lineup to compete with, but for 2016 the company is looking to introduce redesigned MacBooks. The new "ultra thin" MacBooks could be announced during the upcoming Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
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Samsung Galaxy C Smartphone Appears On Geekbench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27640-c3533ef5_600_400.jpg" />After some time, companies tend to retire certain series and introduce new ones to consolidate its market share. Samsung seems to be doing that with the new C series, with which it plans to take another shot at the budget and mid-range smartphone market.
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Xiaomi Max's Front Panel Just Leaks Out
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27639-0d9b5222_600_400.jpg" />Only minutes after publishing the article about the Xiaomi Max phablet, a live image of the smartphone's display panel has emerged online. We have also learned that the smartphone will have a metal body design that houses a 6.4-inch display and Snapdragon 820 chipset.
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Acer Liquid M330 With Windows 10 Mobile Goes On Sale For $99.99
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27638-5de19282_600_400.jpg" />The affordable Liquid series of phones has just been refreshed with the new Windows 10 Mobile handset. Dubbed the Acer Liquid M330, the handset will go on sale this month and users will be able to purchase it from either Microsoft Stores or Microsoftstore.com in the US for $99.99
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Gigabyte Launches Four New Brix Mini-PCs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-16/27637-9d542905_600_400.jpg" />Gigabyte has announced that four new models of Brix mini-PCs are now official, but there is no word on pricing or availability. The heart of the PCs is Intel's 6th generation "Skylake" processor paired with Thunderbolt 3 high-speed USB Type-C ports and the same small chassis.
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19-04-16, 21:20
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Intel Officially Unveils Apollo Lake Platform

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27690-fb956f75_600_400.jpg" />As expected, Intel has today officially announce its new Apollo Lake platform. The next-generation family of Atom-based processors uses a new architecture with a new graphics core used in Skylake for better performance as well as improved power efficiency and thermal control.
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Viber Now Supports End-To-End Encryption
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27689-ad696842_600_400.jpg" />Although it is the latest messaging app that has brought this feature, Viber finally supports end-to-end encryption with the latest version of the app. The app is now encrypting all communication, but it also offers the ability to hide chats and discretely delete messages.
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Sony Rolls Out Marshmallow Update For Almost Entire Xperia Z2 And Z3 Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27688-6723e4f1_600_400.jpg" />Sony has been slowly releasing Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for its smartphones, prioritizing first newer, flagship phones and then moving on to the older. Today, the company has released the update for a number of additional Xperia X2 and Z3 variants.
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Apple Launches New 12.2-inch MacBook Model
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27687-0fcb3fd8_600_400.jpg" />Just as ASUS announced new, updated ZenBook UX305UA model that comes with Intel Core i5 processor instead the Core M, Apple has just done the same thing. The 2016 12.2-inch MacBook model is very similar to the last year's model, but comes with a choice of new Intel CPUs.
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FIFA 16 Joins EA/Origin Access For Xbox One, PC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27686-df7f5f17_600_400.jpg" />FIFA 16 is now available for free if you're an EA/Origin Access subscriber. The game, which came out in September 2015, has joined "The Vault," meaning it can be downloaded free of charge as long as you're a member. It takes up 16.87 GB on Xbox One and 15 GB on PC.
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Tesla Autopilot Saves Driver From Collision
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27685-6aee3593_600_400.jpg" />Joshua Brown was driving on the highway when a truck nearly slammed into his Model S. But, because of the car's autopilot feature, the collision was entirely avoided. A video of the incident shows the Model S swerving out of the way upon detecting the nearby truck.
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Netflix Puts 5% Of Cash Budget Into Original Films
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27684-380bb664_600_400.jpg" />Netflix has introduced a large number of original shows and films in the past few years and it's now at the point where original content is a notable driver of subscriptions. To keep up with the demand, Netflix says it's dedicating 5% of its cash budget to original films.
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Netflix CEO Doesn't Think VPN Users Are An Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27683-82ad7e8b_600_400.jpg" />Netflix has faced some backlash from users due to its crackdown on VPN usage, but CEO Reed Hastings believes the number of people greatly affected by the blocks is minimal, making it an effectively unimportant issue. It had been easier to access Netflix's US library.
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Secret German Team Working On Apple Car
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27682-14c15e52_600_400.jpg" />Work on the Apple Car is reportedly underway and some of it is occurring in Germany. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany) reports Apple has a secret R&D team in the country that's working on the vehicle. The team includes 15-20 "progressive thinkers".
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Music Industry Moves To Block KAT In Australia
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27681-474d4da9_600_400.jpg" />The music industry is trying to block KickassTorrents, one of the largest torrent sites in the world, in Australia. Among the companies that have announced their intent to have the site and its proxies blocked are Universal Music Australia and Warner Music Australia.
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Android N To Come With Improved VR Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27680-38057329_600_400.jpg" />Following the recent confirmation about supporting pressure sensitive display out of the box, Android N is now rumoured to arrive with improved VR support. Details of the VR support aren't yet clear, but new references have been found in the second Android N developer preview.
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Harvard Robot Helps Kids Learn Coding
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27679-40f2af58_600_400.jpg" />A Harvard-made robot called Root can help children learn coding. It's designed to operate on a white board, where it completes actions with markers and erasers while kids enter commands. The goal is to provide a real-time feedback mechanism for coding.
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Apple Pay Expands To Singapore
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27678-75b34542_600_400.jpg" />Apple's mobile payment system has reached Singapore, but it is limited to American Express cards for the time being. Singapore is the sixth country to receive Apple Pay, following the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and China. The expansion was confirmed last year.
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Netherlands May Ban Non-Electric Car Sales By 2025
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27677-167dcd20_600_400.jpg" />Within the next few years it'll be very easy to switch to an electric vehicle and if a proposal passes in the Netherlands, people won't have any choice but to buy them. The law would ban the sale of all diesel and petrol cars by 2025, forcing people into the electric car market.
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Certain Surface Pro 4 Models Cheaper Up To $100
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27676-edaafebb_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft continues with regular discounts and promotions. After $150 discount promotion, the company is now offering a $100 discount on several Surface Pro 4 models. The price cut is now available for the most high-end Microsoft Surface Pro 4 models.
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HP Working On Chromebook With VR Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27675-9d63660d_600_400.jpg" />After the announcements of first VR headsets, the VR devices are step closer to our homes. Companies are now releasing new devices that are VR ready, and we are now hearing that HP is working on the first Chromebook that will be VR-ready, among other impressive features.
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ZTE Unveils Nubia Z11 Mini Handset, Priced At $230
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27674-27dfe5ff_600_400.jpg" />Following numerous leaks, ZTE has finally unveiled a new Nubia smartphone in China. Dubbed the Nubia Z11 mini, the handset comes with mid-range specifications and is now available for pre-order. It is available in Silver, Black and Gold colors with optional back covers.
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DJI Announces Matrice 600 Photography Drone, Osmo Row And Ronin-MX Stabilizer
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27673-b7991188_600_400.jpg" />DJI is slowly becoming the main choice for the quality drones. Today, the company has expanded its offer with several new products, including a new photography drone, updated hand-held stabilized camera and the universally compatible Ronin-MX stabilizer.
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Pro Version Of LeEco Le 2 Appears On GFXBench, Packs Snapdragon 820 And 6 GB Of RAM
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27672-11a9367a_600_400.jpg" />If you like the design of upcoming LeEco Le 2 smartphone, but not satisfied with MediaTek's chipset and want more power, then the Pro version might be for you. The company is also working on a Pro variant that will be more powerful, but will keep the same design.
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ASUS Launches UX305UA With Intel Core i5 Processor
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27671-4e38f0cf_600_400.jpg" />ASUS' fanless ZenBook UX305 notebook was at first available only with Intel Core M processor. That was necessary to keep the laptop cool, but the company has found a way to cool down the Core i5 processor without adding a fan and is now selling it for the same price.
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20-04-16, 21:23
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Samsung Launches New Color Option For Galaxy S7 And Galaxy S7 Edge

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27693-7b6ccfcf_600_400.jpg" />Today, Samsung has introduced a new color option for its two newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge. The new color option will be available starting today in its home country of South Korea, while other market should get it in the upcoming days.
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Motorola Moto G4 Plus Render Now Out, Shows Entire Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27692-4e6a2755_600_400.jpg" />Motorola's upcoming Moto G4 lineup has started leaking online. After Evan Blass shared an image of the Motorola Moto G4 Plus that shows the bottom front, today he released another image that shows much more than only the bottom portion of the front-panel.
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LeEco Officially Announces Three High-End Smartphones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27691-5882b5f0_600_400.jpg" />Today, LeEco has announced new phones that will battle with other flagship handsets in 2016. All three smartphones come with large displays, high-end hardware and one of the biggest surprise, which was rumoured, is the lack of 3.5mm audio jack that is replaced by USB Type-C port.
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Viber Now Supports End-To-End Encryption
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27689-ad696842_600_400.jpg" />Although it is the latest messaging app that has brought this feature, Viber finally supports end-to-end encryption with the latest version of the app. The app is now encrypting all communication, but it also offers the ability to hide chats and discretely delete messages.
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Sony Rolls Out Marshmallow Update For Almost Entire Xperia Z2 And Z3 Lineup
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27688-6723e4f1_600_400.jpg" />Sony has been slowly releasing Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for its smartphones, prioritizing first newer, flagship phones and then moving on to the older. Today, the company has released the update for a number of additional Xperia X2 and Z3 variants.
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Apple Launches New 12.2-inch MacBook Model
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27687-0fcb3fd8_600_400.jpg" />Just as ASUS announced new, updated ZenBook UX305UA model that comes with Intel Core i5 processor instead the Core M, Apple has just done the same thing. The 2016 12.2-inch MacBook model is very similar to the last year's model, but comes with a choice of new Intel CPUs.
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FIFA 16 Joins EA/Origin Access For Xbox One, PC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27686-df7f5f17_600_400.jpg" />FIFA 16 is now available for free if you're an EA/Origin Access subscriber. The game, which came out in September 2015, has joined "The Vault," meaning it can be downloaded free of charge as long as you're a member. It takes up 16.87 GB on Xbox One and 15 GB on PC.
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Tesla Autopilot Saves Driver From Collision
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27685-6aee3593_600_400.jpg" />Joshua Brown was driving on the highway when a truck nearly slammed into his Model S. But, because of the car's autopilot feature, the collision was entirely avoided. A video of the incident shows the Model S swerving out of the way upon detecting the nearby truck.
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Netflix Puts 5% Of Cash Budget Into Original Films
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27684-380bb664_600_400.jpg" />Netflix has introduced a large number of original shows and films in the past few years and it's now at the point where original content is a notable driver of subscriptions. To keep up with the demand, Netflix says it's dedicating 5% of its cash budget to original films.
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Netflix CEO Doesn't Think VPN Users Are An Issue
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27683-82ad7e8b_600_400.jpg" />Netflix has faced some backlash from users due to its crackdown on VPN usage, but CEO Reed Hastings believes the number of people greatly affected by the blocks is minimal, making it an effectively unimportant issue. It had been easier to access Netflix's US library.
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Secret German Team Working On Apple Car
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27682-14c15e52_600_400.jpg" />Work on the Apple Car is reportedly underway and some of it is occurring in Germany. Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (Germany) reports Apple has a secret R&D team in the country that's working on the vehicle. The team includes 15-20 "progressive thinkers".
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Music Industry Moves To Block KAT In Australia
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27681-474d4da9_600_400.jpg" />The music industry is trying to block KickassTorrents, one of the largest torrent sites in the world, in Australia. Among the companies that have announced their intent to have the site and its proxies blocked are Universal Music Australia and Warner Music Australia.
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Android N To Come With Improved VR Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27680-38057329_600_400.jpg" />Following the recent confirmation about supporting pressure sensitive display out of the box, Android N is now rumoured to arrive with improved VR support. Details of the VR support aren't yet clear, but new references have been found in the second Android N developer preview.
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Harvard Robot Helps Kids Learn Coding
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27679-40f2af58_600_400.jpg" />A Harvard-made robot called Root can help children learn coding. It's designed to operate on a white board, where it completes actions with markers and erasers while kids enter commands. The goal is to provide a real-time feedback mechanism for coding.
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Apple Pay Expands To Singapore
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27678-75b34542_600_400.jpg" />Apple's mobile payment system has reached Singapore, but it is limited to American Express cards for the time being. Singapore is the sixth country to receive Apple Pay, following the US, Canada, the UK, Australia, and China. The expansion was confirmed last year.
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Netherlands May Ban Non-Electric Car Sales By 2025
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27677-167dcd20_600_400.jpg" />Within the next few years it'll be very easy to switch to an electric vehicle and if a proposal passes in the Netherlands, people won't have any choice but to buy them. The law would ban the sale of all diesel and petrol cars by 2025, forcing people into the electric car market.
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Certain Surface Pro 4 Models Cheaper Up To $100
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27676-edaafebb_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft continues with regular discounts and promotions. After $150 discount promotion, the company is now offering a $100 discount on several Surface Pro 4 models. The price cut is now available for the most high-end Microsoft Surface Pro 4 models.
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HP Working On Chromebook With VR Support
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27675-9d63660d_600_400.jpg" />After the announcements of first VR headsets, the VR devices are step closer to our homes. Companies are now releasing new devices that are VR ready, and we are now hearing that HP is working on the first Chromebook that will be VR-ready, among other impressive features.
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ZTE Unveils Nubia Z11 Mini Handset, Priced At $230
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-19/27674-27dfe5ff_600_400.jpg" />Following numerous leaks, ZTE has finally unveiled a new Nubia smartphone in China. Dubbed the Nubia Z11 mini, the handset comes with mid-range specifications and is now available for pre-order. It is available in Silver, Black and Gold colors with optional back covers.
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21-04-16, 21:30
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Nokia Ozo Adds Support For Live Broadcasts

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27709-33a9247f_600_400.jpg" />Nokia's virtual reality camera, the Ozo, has added support for live broadcasting. The camera captures 360-degree content that is then stitched together with the Ozo Creator software. This feature means stitching can occur in real-time. Live broadcasts also feature spatial audio.
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PlayStation Network Will Receive Two-Factor Authentication
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27708-58baa271_600_400.jpg" />Sony has confirmed two-factor authentication will be added to PlayStation Network, which will enhance the security of those who take advantage of it. Details about the addition will be shared "at a later date," but at least it's clear Sony is working to bring the option to PSN.
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Sony Not Sure It'll Release PS5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27707-042af0ff_600_400.jpg" />The future of Sony's PlayStation isn't as clear as you may expect it to be, according to veteran game designer Lorne Lanning, who says PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida indicated to him that the PlayStation 5 may not be set in stone like one would think.
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Free Group Calling Added To Facebook Messenger
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27706-a194b869_600_400.jpg" />Facebook Messenger has been updated and it now comes with free group calling. The feature, which is headed to iOS and Android right now, will appear in the form of a phone icon in the top right corner of group chats. Calls can take place with up to 50 people.
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VLC Media Player Headed To Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27705-2a5909b2_600_400.jpg" />The VLC media player will be available for the Xbox One come this summer. Development is underway and the team behind VLC says it will be released as a Universal Windows Program (UWP). VLC already works on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, but a UWP app goes beyond those platforms.
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Windows 10 Mobile Preview Comes With Texting From PC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27704-2c8746b6_600_400.jpg" />An update to the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview has introduced the ability to text from your PC, much like you can do with an iPhone and a Mac. The update comes with an app called "Messaging Everywhere," which lets you send/receive messages on Windows 10 computers.
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Opera Adds Free, Unlimited VPN
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27703-0b75bca4_600_400.jpg" />Opera's web browser now comes with a free built-in VPN that can be used as much as you like. With the feature, a single click is all you need to activate the VPN, thereby keeping your traffic hidden. You can adjust the VPN's settings to different spoofed locations.
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Falcon Wing Doors Malfunctioning On Tesla Model X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27702-3c240392_600_400.jpg" />Some Tesla Model X users have found the car's falcon wing doors are not working right. Multiple customers have reported the doors either won't open, won't close, or don't sense their environment correctly. The Wall Street Journal reported on a few of these glitches.
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Xbox One Sales Reach 18 Million
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27701-09547cef_600_400.jpg" />Since its release, 18 million Xbox One units have been sold, according to eSports group Gfinity. Earlier this year, the PlayStation 4 had 36 million sales, showing just how well Sony's console has done compared to Microsoft's. The information isn't verified.
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The Collider 2: Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27700-54aba0c0_600_400.jpg" />Performance overall was totally solid. There were no nasty surprises besides the odd control glitch on the main menu (sometimes the controller refused to navigate so I was forced to use the mouse). Main gameplay seemed perfectly well bug tested, and I never really noticed
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The Collider 2 Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27699-780d5662_600_400.jpg" />The Collider 2 is the sequel to Shortbreak Studios' original mobile title, reimagined in the gorgeous Unreal Engine 4, and accompanied by a soundtrack that delightfully reminds you of ye olde days of Rogue Squadron. It's a brutally challenging, fast paced game designed for those
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Sony Xperia X Premium To Arrive With HDR Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27698-227fc3b2_600_400.jpg" />Back in February, Sony introduced a new smartphone series with three new devices, including the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA. As expected, the company plans to expand the lineup and the first device will be the Xperia X Premium, a true flagship smartphone.
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HP Launches Z1 G3 AiO Workstation
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27697-76d82279_600_400.jpg" />HP has released an all new AiO Z1 G3 Workstation that comes with smaller, thinner and lighter design and is aimed for users in demanding applications. The AiO Workstation is set to go on sale in May for $1,498, while the Remote Graphics Software is now available for download
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LeEco Announces Two New Smart TVs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27696-252ea645_600_400.jpg" />Besides launching flagship Le 2 smartphones, LeEco has also unveiled new smart televisions. Two new models, the SuperTV X4-50 and SuperTV X4-50 Pro, are now official, both featuring 50-inch display, but have different specifications and therefore the pricing is different.
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UMi Touch X Now Official, Priced At Only $119
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27695-9a228d76_600_400.jpg" />UMi has started releasing very interesting smartphones. After the first series, the company has learned a few things and implemented it in new products, and the outcome is the Touch X. The handset packs a large 4,000 mAh battery and metal body, and is priced at only $119.
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Xbox 360 Is No Longer In Production
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27694-0371d108_600_400.jpg" />With decent sale figures of Xbox One and upcoming rumoured slim version of the gaming console, Microsoft has decided to make some production changes. The Xbox chief Phil Spencer posted on the company's blog that the Xbox 360 is no longer in production.
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Motorola Moto G4 Plus Render Now Out, Shows Entire Phone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27692-4e6a2755_600_400.jpg" />Motorola's upcoming Moto G4 lineup has started leaking online. After Evan Blass shared an image of the Motorola Moto G4 Plus that shows the bottom front, today he released another image that shows much more than only the bottom portion of the front-panel.
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LeEco Officially Announces Three High-End Smartphones
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27691-5882b5f0_600_400.jpg" />Today, LeEco has announced new phones that will battle with other flagship handsets in 2016. All three smartphones come with large displays, high-end hardware and one of the biggest surprise, which was rumoured, is the lack of 3.5mm audio jack that is replaced by USB Type-C port.
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22-04-16, 21:30
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Amazon Fire Tablet Now Available In Four Colors

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27717-201009e6_600_400.jpg" />Amazon's most affordable Fire tablet has just got refreshed. Starting now, the tablet has three new color options and is available with 16 GB of storage as well. The Amazon Fire Kids Edition is also available with 16 GB of internal storage and can be purchased from the US now.
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Motorola Moto E (3rd Gen) Spotted On Zauba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27716-a9d7bd58_600_400.jpg" />Not only Motorola is preparing 4th generation Moto G smartphones, but we are starting to learn more about the upcoming 3rd generation Moto E handsets. Dubbed the Motorola Affinity, the smartphone has surfaced on the import-export website Zauba, along with some specifications.
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Sony Releases PS3 4.80 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27715-0bc94cd6_600_400.jpg" />Not everyone can afford the latest gaming console, but Sony didn't forget about them. Now, the company has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3. The update version 4.80 doesn't do much for the console, except it improves the overall stability.
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Huawei Honor V8 Coming Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27714-808e34b7_600_400.jpg" />Huawei Honor V8 is the company's next Honor-branded smartphone that will be released next month. The smartphone will become official at an event on May 10 and according to some reports, it should be priced at around CNY 2,000, which at the current exchange rates is $300/€270.
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Next-Gen Moto G Lineup To Be Announced On June 9
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27713-74edaac3_600_400.jpg" />During the launch event of the ZUK's flagship Z2 Pro smartphone, Lenovo's CEO Yang Yuanqing has revealed some new information about upcoming devices. He said that Motorola will be outing a new and exciting device on June 9, which could be the next-gen Moto G lineup.
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ZUK Unveils Its Flagship Z2 Pro Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27712-3e2f1e42_600_400.jpg" />ZUK has finally announced a successor to the Z1 smartphone, which puts other flagship smartphones to shame. Not only the ZUK Z2 Pro comes with great specs, metal body and other features, but is also very affordable. The top model will be available in China starting tomorrow.
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First Xiaomi Max Phablet Render Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27711-915191ff_600_400.jpg" />After asking fans how the new phablet would be called, first render of the device has appeared online. Dubbed Xiaomi Max, the phablet visually looks very similar to the flagship Mi 5. The biggest difference is the size, since the phablet should have a massive 6.4-inch display.
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Sony Xperia M Ultra To Pack Impressive Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27710-665d2090_600_400.jpg" />Sony's smartphones were always known for its great camera capabilities. Alongside waterproof capabilities, the camera department was also one of the key marketing features. The company plans to rely on the same features with the new Xperia M Ultra phablet.
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PlayStation Network Will Receive Two-Factor Authentication
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27708-58baa271_600_400.jpg" />Sony has confirmed two-factor authentication will be added to PlayStation Network, which will enhance the security of those who take advantage of it. Details about the addition will be shared "at a later date," but at least it's clear Sony is working to bring the option to PSN.
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Sony Not Sure It'll Release PS5
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27707-042af0ff_600_400.jpg" />The future of Sony's PlayStation isn't as clear as you may expect it to be, according to veteran game designer Lorne Lanning, who says PlayStation president Shuhei Yoshida indicated to him that the PlayStation 5 may not be set in stone like one would think.
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Free Group Calling Added To Facebook Messenger
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27706-a194b869_600_400.jpg" />Facebook Messenger has been updated and it now comes with free group calling. The feature, which is headed to iOS and Android right now, will appear in the form of a phone icon in the top right corner of group chats. Calls can take place with up to 50 people.
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VLC Media Player Headed To Xbox One
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27705-2a5909b2_600_400.jpg" />The VLC media player will be available for the Xbox One come this summer. Development is underway and the team behind VLC says it will be released as a Universal Windows Program (UWP). VLC already works on Windows 8.1 and Windows 10, but a UWP app goes beyond those platforms.
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Windows 10 Mobile Preview Comes With Texting From PC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27704-2c8746b6_600_400.jpg" />An update to the Windows 10 Mobile Insider Preview has introduced the ability to text from your PC, much like you can do with an iPhone and a Mac. The update comes with an app called "Messaging Everywhere," which lets you send/receive messages on Windows 10 computers.
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Opera Adds Free, Unlimited VPN
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27703-0b75bca4_600_400.jpg" />Opera's web browser now comes with a free built-in VPN that can be used as much as you like. With the feature, a single click is all you need to activate the VPN, thereby keeping your traffic hidden. You can adjust the VPN's settings to different spoofed locations.
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Falcon Wing Doors Malfunctioning On Tesla Model X
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27702-3c240392_600_400.jpg" />Some Tesla Model X users have found the car's falcon wing doors are not working right. Multiple customers have reported the doors either won't open, won't close, or don't sense their environment correctly. The Wall Street Journal reported on a few of these glitches.
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Xbox One Sales Reach 18 Million
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27701-09547cef_600_400.jpg" />Since its release, 18 million Xbox One units have been sold, according to eSports group Gfinity. Earlier this year, the PlayStation 4 had 36 million sales, showing just how well Sony's console has done compared to Microsoft's. The information isn't verified.
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The Collider 2: Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27700-54aba0c0_600_400.jpg" />Performance overall was totally solid. There were no nasty surprises besides the odd control glitch on the main menu (sometimes the controller refused to navigate so I was forced to use the mouse). Main gameplay seemed perfectly well bug tested, and I never really noticed
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The Collider 2 Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27699-780d5662_600_400.jpg" />The Collider 2 is the sequel to Shortbreak Studios' original mobile title, reimagined in the gorgeous Unreal Engine 4, and accompanied by a soundtrack that delightfully reminds you of ye olde days of Rogue Squadron. It's a brutally challenging, fast paced game designed for those
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Sony Xperia X Premium To Arrive With HDR Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-20/27698-227fc3b2_600_400.jpg" />Back in February, Sony introduced a new smartphone series with three new devices, including the Xperia X, Xperia X Performance and Xperia XA. As expected, the company plans to expand the lineup and the first device will be the Xperia X Premium, a true flagship smartphone.
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23-04-16, 21:40
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Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Could Pack Curved Display

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27728-b99e0cf8_600_400.jpg" />The next important announcement from Samsung is going to be regarding the Galaxy Note 6, the company's flagship phablet. After disappointing Galaxy Note 5, which wasn't even available in Europe, many are questioning the next-gen Note device, so Samsung has to make it great.
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Garmin Announces New Fitness Tracker
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27727-8fb294fb_600_400.jpg" />Garmin has just added another fitness tracker to its offer. The new Approach X40 band is the company's latest golf wearable, but can be used for other activities as well. It will be available in Q2 2016 and comes in black, white, blue, and green, priced at $249.99.
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Huawei Confirms Quad HD Display For Next Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27726-d2acf2fc_600_400.jpg" />Last year, Huawei's CEO Richard Yu said that Quad HD displays are a waste of money and the biggest culprit of poor battery life. Now, a few months later, he changed his mind and confirmed that the company is now working on a smartphone with Quad HD display.
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Huawei P9 Lite Now Official, Will Hit Shelves In May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27725-5ea040d3_600_400.jpg" />The Lite version of the flagship P9 smartphone was expected to be announced at the same time, but Huawei had different plans. Today, following a number of leaks, the company officially announced the P9 Lite, which will be available for purchase sometime next month.
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UMi Touch 2 To Pack Helio X25 Chipset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27724-fb59efd0_600_400.jpg" />UMi has recently unveiled Touch X smartphone, an affordable smartphone with aluminum body and decent specifications. The company still lacks a true flagship smartphone, but that will be changed in near future as it is working on a Touch 2 smartphone.
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Next Week in Gaming: April - Week Four
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27723-9d8ec82c_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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Bank Failed To Secure Itself, Hackers Stole $81 Million
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27722-c83dd7bf_600_400.jpg" />Due to a severe lack of security, the central bank of Bangladesh lost $81 million. Hackers were able to steal money from Bangladesh Bank because it failed to use any firewalls and was relying on $10 network switches to connect itself to the SWIFT global payment network.
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FBI Paid Over $1.3 Million To iPhone Hackers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27721-5af08fe8_600_400.jpg" />In order to break into an iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter, the FBI had to buy a tool from a group of hackers and it appears the agency paid them at least $1.3 million. Speaking at an event in London, FBI Director James Comey gave an estimate of the tool's cost.
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Amazon Selling Some Top Games Exclusively To Prime Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27720-99255d45_600_400.jpg" />You must be a Prime subscriber to buy certain video games from Amazon. The eCommerce site has placed a couple popular games behind a paywall. Amazon now says Grand Theft Auto 5 (PS4) and Fallout 4 (PC) are exclusive to the site's paying Prime members.
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Facebook Ranks Articles Based On How Long You Look At Them
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27719-1642ae55_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's algorithm is now going to take into account how long you spend on an article after clicking away from the main Facebook app. The network already pays attention to how long you stay on a piece of content in the app, but now it'll track your activity on an article.
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Tesla Offers Current Drivers Free Autopilot For One Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27718-5ff9efc0_600_400.jpg" />Existing Model S and Model X drivers can receive one free month of Tesla Autopilot, the car company has announced. Tesla is giving drivers a chance to experience the feature, which adds some partially autonomous capabilities to the vehicles. It would normally cost $2,500.
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Motorola Moto E (3rd Gen) Spotted On Zauba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27716-a9d7bd58_600_400.jpg" />Not only Motorola is preparing 4th generation Moto G smartphones, but we are starting to learn more about the upcoming 3rd generation Moto E handsets. Dubbed the Motorola Affinity, the smartphone has surfaced on the import-export website Zauba, along with some specifications.
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Sony Releases PS3 4.80 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27715-0bc94cd6_600_400.jpg" />Not everyone can afford the latest gaming console, but Sony didn't forget about them. Now, the company has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3. The update version 4.80 doesn't do much for the console, except it improves the overall stability.
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Huawei Honor V8 Coming Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27714-808e34b7_600_400.jpg" />Huawei Honor V8 is the company's next Honor-branded smartphone that will be released next month. The smartphone will become official at an event on May 10 and according to some reports, it should be priced at around CNY 2,000, which at the current exchange rates is $300/€270.
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Next-Gen Moto G Lineup To Be Announced On June 9
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27713-74edaac3_600_400.jpg" />During the launch event of the ZUK's flagship Z2 Pro smartphone, Lenovo's CEO Yang Yuanqing has revealed some new information about upcoming devices. He said that Motorola will be outing a new and exciting device on June 9, which could be the next-gen Moto G lineup.
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ZUK Unveils Its Flagship Z2 Pro Handset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27712-3e2f1e42_600_400.jpg" />ZUK has finally announced a successor to the Z1 smartphone, which puts other flagship smartphones to shame. Not only the ZUK Z2 Pro comes with great specs, metal body and other features, but is also very affordable. The top model will be available in China starting tomorrow.
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First Xiaomi Max Phablet Render Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27711-915191ff_600_400.jpg" />After asking fans how the new phablet would be called, first render of the device has appeared online. Dubbed Xiaomi Max, the phablet visually looks very similar to the flagship Mi 5. The biggest difference is the size, since the phablet should have a massive 6.4-inch display.
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Sony Xperia M Ultra To Pack Impressive Cameras
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-21/27710-665d2090_600_400.jpg" />Sony's smartphones were always known for its great camera capabilities. Alongside waterproof capabilities, the camera department was also one of the key marketing features. The company plans to rely on the same features with the new Xperia M Ultra phablet.
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24-04-16, 21:40
NextPowerUP

Steam To Support Bitcoin Payments In Near Future

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27732-87584d10_600_400.jpg" />One of the biggest digital distribution platform developed by Valve is reportedly getting ready to announce that it will allow users to pay for the content using the Bitcoin virtual currency. Developers are already getting details about the feature, so it is only a matter of time
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Twitch Announces New Feature, Beta Will Begin By The End Of The Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27731-961f45e1_600_400.jpg" />During PAX East, Twitch has unveiled a new feature called Friends to improve the experience of the game video streaming platform. Alongside recently announced the Channel Feed and Party Chat features, the new feature will help users to connect with each other.
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ZTE Blade A910 And Blade V7 Max Now Official In China
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27730-b5f9f7ce_600_400.jpg" />ZTE has just announced two new mid-range smartphones in China, the Blade A910 and Blade V7 Max. Both smartphones come with very decent specifications and are available for purchase as we speak. The base models are priced at 1,299 Yuan ($200) and 1,799 Yuan ($280), respectively.
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Manufacturers Are Choosing Voltage Levels For Quick Charge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27729-c13633ce_600_400.jpg" />Instead of developing better batteries, manufacturers have decided to develop quick charging technologies that can charge faster smartphones and other devices. Qualcomm was one of the first with the Quick Charge technology, but there are some small controversies.
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Garmin Announces New Fitness Tracker
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27727-8fb294fb_600_400.jpg" />Garmin has just added another fitness tracker to its offer. The new Approach X40 band is the company's latest golf wearable, but can be used for other activities as well. It will be available in Q2 2016 and comes in black, white, blue, and green, priced at $249.99.
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Huawei Confirms Quad HD Display For Next Smartphone
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27726-d2acf2fc_600_400.jpg" />Last year, Huawei's CEO Richard Yu said that Quad HD displays are a waste of money and the biggest culprit of poor battery life. Now, a few months later, he changed his mind and confirmed that the company is now working on a smartphone with Quad HD display.
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Huawei P9 Lite Now Official, Will Hit Shelves In May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27725-5ea040d3_600_400.jpg" />The Lite version of the flagship P9 smartphone was expected to be announced at the same time, but Huawei had different plans. Today, following a number of leaks, the company officially announced the P9 Lite, which will be available for purchase sometime next month.
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UMi Touch 2 To Pack Helio X25 Chipset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27724-fb59efd0_600_400.jpg" />UMi has recently unveiled Touch X smartphone, an affordable smartphone with aluminum body and decent specifications. The company still lacks a true flagship smartphone, but that will be changed in near future as it is working on a Touch 2 smartphone.
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Next Week in Gaming: April - Week Four
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27723-9d8ec82c_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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Bank Failed To Secure Itself, Hackers Stole $81 Million
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27722-c83dd7bf_600_400.jpg" />Due to a severe lack of security, the central bank of Bangladesh lost $81 million. Hackers were able to steal money from Bangladesh Bank because it failed to use any firewalls and was relying on $10 network switches to connect itself to the SWIFT global payment network.
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FBI Paid Over $1.3 Million To iPhone Hackers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27721-5af08fe8_600_400.jpg" />In order to break into an iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter, the FBI had to buy a tool from a group of hackers and it appears the agency paid them at least $1.3 million. Speaking at an event in London, FBI Director James Comey gave an estimate of the tool's cost.
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Amazon Selling Some Top Games Exclusively To Prime Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27720-99255d45_600_400.jpg" />You must be a Prime subscriber to buy certain video games from Amazon. The eCommerce site has placed a couple popular games behind a paywall. Amazon now says Grand Theft Auto 5 (PS4) and Fallout 4 (PC) are exclusive to the site's paying Prime members.
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Facebook Ranks Articles Based On How Long You Look At Them
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27719-1642ae55_600_400.jpg" />Facebook's algorithm is now going to take into account how long you spend on an article after clicking away from the main Facebook app. The network already pays attention to how long you stay on a piece of content in the app, but now it'll track your activity on an article.
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Tesla Offers Current Drivers Free Autopilot For One Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27718-5ff9efc0_600_400.jpg" />Existing Model S and Model X drivers can receive one free month of Tesla Autopilot, the car company has announced. Tesla is giving drivers a chance to experience the feature, which adds some partially autonomous capabilities to the vehicles. It would normally cost $2,500.
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Motorola Moto E (3rd Gen) Spotted On Zauba
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27716-a9d7bd58_600_400.jpg" />Not only Motorola is preparing 4th generation Moto G smartphones, but we are starting to learn more about the upcoming 3rd generation Moto E handsets. Dubbed the Motorola Affinity, the smartphone has surfaced on the import-export website Zauba, along with some specifications.
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Sony Releases PS3 4.80 Update
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27715-0bc94cd6_600_400.jpg" />Not everyone can afford the latest gaming console, but Sony didn't forget about them. Now, the company has released a new firmware update for the PlayStation 3. The update version 4.80 doesn't do much for the console, except it improves the overall stability.
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Huawei Honor V8 Coming Next Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27714-808e34b7_600_400.jpg" />Huawei Honor V8 is the company's next Honor-branded smartphone that will be released next month. The smartphone will become official at an event on May 10 and according to some reports, it should be priced at around CNY 2,000, which at the current exchange rates is $300/€270.
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Next-Gen Moto G Lineup To Be Announced On June 9
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-22/27713-74edaac3_600_400.jpg" />During the launch event of the ZUK's flagship Z2 Pro smartphone, Lenovo's CEO Yang Yuanqing has revealed some new information about upcoming devices. He said that Motorola will be outing a new and exciting device on June 9, which could be the next-gen Moto G lineup.
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25-04-16, 21:51
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Hacker Finds Backdoor In Facebook During Bug Search

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27746-6dbe0f73_600_400.jpg" />As part of Facebook's bug bounty program, a hacker discovered an existing backdoor in the network's system. The hacker, Orange Tsai, says he found malware on a Linux-based staff server that was able to send off usernames and passwords to a remote server.
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Elon Musk Says Autopilot Cuts Crash Rate In Half
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27745-49cc261f_600_400.jpg" />Tesla's Autopilot software is capable of reducing crash rates by 50%, according to CEO Elon Musk. Based on data from the past few months, Musk says the feature is already preventing many crashes and that's with just the first version of the software.
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Google Loon Balloon Crashes In Chile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27744-f08b9540_600_400.jpg" />An internet-delivery balloon from Google's Project Loon has crashed in Chile. Over the weekend, local media reported the balloon landed in a farmer's field near Los Angeles. When it commented on the incident, Google told the local media that the "landing was controlled."
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Google May Bring Android Play Store To Chromebooks
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27743-4586a30b_600_400.jpg" />It appears Google is planning to further integrate Android and Chrome OS by bringing the Android Play Store to Chromebooks. Reddit users recently posted screenshots showing a setting to "enable Android apps to run on your Chromebook" that wasn't functional.
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ZTE Nubia X8 Promo Images Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27742-f09c2030_600_400.jpg" />ZTE has recently unveiled a new Nubia Z11 Mini, and the Nubia Z11 and Z11 Max are expected to arrive next month. Besides those two smartphones, the company is rumoured to announce four variations of Nubia X8, the Nubia X8 Lifestyle, Standard, High and the premium PPT version.
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Lenovo Vibe K5 Now Available For Pre-Order In Europe
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27741-9c4fa15b_600_400.jpg" />Back at Mobile World Congress 2016 trade show, Lenovo officially announced two new Vibe smartphones, the Vibe K5 and Vibe K5 Plus. While the latter was already available in Europe, the Vibe K5 has just recently went on pre-order in Europe, carrying a price tag of €199.
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ZTE Blade L5 Plus Goes Official, Priced At Around $90
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27740-31623948_600_400.jpg" />ZTE has just officially launched a new smartphone in China and Thailand. Just like its smaller brother ZTE Blade L5 smartphone, the Plus variant comes with low-end specifications and is now available for purchase for around $90 at the current exchange rates.
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Samsung Rumoured To Partner With Swiss Jeweler For Gear S3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27739-accfe735_600_400.jpg" />It is hard to create a new device that is much better than the competition and would easily attract new customers. Therefore, manufacturers are trying to be innovative as much as they can, partnering with other companies to implement some new features or design.
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Meizu m3 Now Official, Gets Faster Chipset
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27738-6186a958_600_400.jpg" />Following the recent announcement of Meizu m3 note, the company has now announced a successor to its entry-level m2 smartphone. The new Meizu m3 has very similar polycarbonate body with very few changes, but the biggest one is under the hood with new chipset.
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Huawei Smartphone With Quad HD Resolution Now Spotted On TENAA
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27737-dd6af2aa_600_400.jpg" />Huawei's CEO Richard Yu has recently said that the company has changed its mind regarding the Quad HD resolution used on smartphones due to increased popularity of virtual reality. The company is already working on a similar smartphone, which has now been spotted on TENAA.
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Xiaomi's CEO Teases Mi Band 2 And Mi Max; The Mi Max Should Be Unveiled On May 10
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27736-8a14ec91_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to Lei Jun, Xiaomi's co-founder and CEO, we have learned that Xiaomi is preparing to release the next-generation fitness tracker and already rumoured Mi Max phablet. Both devices were teased during a live streaming broadcast using the Mi Live app.
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OnePlus X Gets CyanogenMod 13 Nightly
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27735-e9bf32b9_600_400.jpg" />CyanogenMod team is working hard to release support for a variety of smartphones and with each week, new builds are released. Today, the team has released CyanogenMod 13 Nightly build based on Android 6.0.1 for the OnePlus X smartphone, before it officially gets OxygenOS 3.0.
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Microsoft Surface Phone To Pack Impressive Specs
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27734-97d682ea_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft needs a high-end smartphone to successfully compete with Android and iOS devices because at the moment, everybody looks at Windows 10 Mobile as entry-level or mid-range platform. The company could finally unveil such smartphone in near future.
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Instagram Beta Now Available For Windows 10 Mobile
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27733-67ef866f_600_400.jpg" />Many Windows Phone apps are still not on par with their Android or iOS versions. With Windows 10 Mobile, Microsoft is trying to change that and it looks like things are changing. Now, the Instagram Beta if officially available in the Windows Store for all users.
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Twitch Announces New Feature, Beta Will Begin By The End Of The Month
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27731-961f45e1_600_400.jpg" />During PAX East, Twitch has unveiled a new feature called Friends to improve the experience of the game video streaming platform. Alongside recently announced the Channel Feed and Party Chat features, the new feature will help users to connect with each other.
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ZTE Blade A910 And Blade V7 Max Now Official In China
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27730-b5f9f7ce_600_400.jpg" />ZTE has just announced two new mid-range smartphones in China, the Blade A910 and Blade V7 Max. Both smartphones come with very decent specifications and are available for purchase as we speak. The base models are priced at 1,299 Yuan ($200) and 1,799 Yuan ($280), respectively.
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Manufacturers Are Choosing Voltage Levels For Quick Charge
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27729-c13633ce_600_400.jpg" />Instead of developing better batteries, manufacturers have decided to develop quick charging technologies that can charge faster smartphones and other devices. Qualcomm was one of the first with the Quick Charge technology, but there are some small controversies.
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Garmin Announces New Fitness Tracker
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-23/27727-8fb294fb_600_400.jpg" />Garmin has just added another fitness tracker to its offer. The new Approach X40 band is the company's latest golf wearable, but can be used for other activities as well. It will be available in Q2 2016 and comes in black, white, blue, and green, priced at $249.99.
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26-04-16, 21:52
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Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition Now Available For Purchase

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27767-331f0755_600_400.jpg" />The most powerful Ubuntu smartphone that was announced back in February is now finally available for purchase. Canonical has just announced that the Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition handset is now officially available and can be purchased for $369 off contract.
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HTC One S9 Now Official, Features MediaTek Helio X10 SoC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27766-3cd7114e_600_400.jpg" />Nobody was expecting this, but all of a sudden HTC has just announced a new mid-range smartphone. Dubbed the HTC One S9, the smartphone reminds a lot of the HTC One M9, only being more affordable thanks to a less powerful SoC and some other components.
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ZTE Axon 2 Now Certified By TENAA
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27765-e8160d30_600_400.jpg" />ZTE A2017 has already went through the GFXBench database and now it was certified by Chinese certification agency TENAA. It is believed that the A2017 is a sequel to the ZTE Axon smartphone, and thanks to the images by TENAA, it certainly has that Axon look.
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Meizu Pro 6 Gets Torn Down, Reveals Interesting Cooling Solution
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27764-e0039d46_600_400.jpg" />Like many flagship smartphones, Meizu's own Pro 6 has also received teardown treatment. There are a lot of notes on the various components with some interesting features, but it is very easy to repair. The whole disassembly process of the handset is available here.
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US Begins Cyberattacks Against ISIS' Digital Infrastructure
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27763-52d4f136_600_400.jpg" />The United States is now using cyberwarfare to combat ISIS, an Islamist terrorist organization that has gained a notable foothold in the Middle East and Africa. In addition to fighting the group with bombs, the US is going after the group's digital infrastructure.
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LeEco Reveals Electric, Autonomous, Voice-Controlled Car
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27762-5f2798b4_600_400.jpg" />Chinese media company LeEco has revealed the LeSEE, an autonomous electric vehicle that can be controlled with voice commands. During its unveil on April 20, CEO Jia Yueting had the car drive itself out of a shipping container while he operated the vehicle.
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FCC Commissioner Gives Final Approval To Charter, Time Warner Deal
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27761-40b15489_600_400.jpg" />Charter's $78 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable has received its final stamp of approval from Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Wheeler recommends his fellow commissioners approve the deal, which means the acquisition will occur.
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Facebook Creating Snapchat-Like Camera App
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27760-abd343f8_600_400.jpg" />Facebook is reportedly working on a camera app that's similar to Snapchat which will encourage users to create and share more videos/photos. The standalone app is integrated with Facebook and Instagram. Users will be able to share live streamed video from the app on Facebook.
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Microsoft Releases New iOS Keyboard, Helps With One-Handed Typing
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27759-c862e6c6_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has released a keyboard app for iOS that it first teased a few months ago. The app, called Word Flow, is available in the United States for English-speaking users. It can operate like a normal QWERTY keyboard, but it can also function in a one-handed curved mode.
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Scientists Accurately Identify People By Brain Waves
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27758-fe69d316_600_400.jpg" />With an impressive 100% accuracy level, researchers at Binghamton University have identified people based on their brain waves. There are sufficient differences between people when it comes to the way their brains respond to specific stimuli that "brainprints" can be captured.
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Apple Watch 2 Could Have Cellular Connectivity
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27757-18706fb5_600_400.jpg" />The next Apple Watch may be more independent due to the addition of cellular connectivity, says the Wall Street Journal. Apple's next wearable is reportedly going to connect directly to wireless networks, meaning it will do more without being connected to a smartphone.
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EU Investing €1 Billion In Quantum Computing Research
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27756-1885e11f_600_400.jpg" />Groups working to make quantum computing a reality may receive funding from the European Union, which has announced it'll pump €1 billion into the industry. The European Commission says it will invest in groups working on everything from motion sensors to secure communications.
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Amazon Files Lawsuits Against More Fake Reviewers
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27755-f109c20b_600_400.jpg" />Amazon took action against some fake review sites last year and now it is filing more lawsuits to combat the market. With this round of legal action, the eCommerce company is going after five sites, including "buyamazonreviews.info." These sites offer positive reviews.
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Nokia Picks Up Withings For $191M
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27754-95438e16_600_400.jpg" />Withings, a wearable and health device maker, has been acquired by Nokia for $191 million. The deal is taking place in cash and it should close by the third quarter of 2016. With the purchase, Nokia can move further into wearables, health devices, and the Internet of Things.
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OnePlus 3 Appears In GFXBench And GeekBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27753-0f249606_600_400.jpg" />OnePlus' next-gen flagship smartphone has once again appeared online. The OnePlus 3 was recently found on AnTuTu's website, and today it has been spotted on GeekBench and GFXBench. The two listings have small, but important differences, including 6 GB of RAM.
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Apple iPhone Upgrade Program Now Available Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27752-5fa4a34c_600_400.jpg" />Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program is an easy way to get a new smartphone every 12 months, but at first it was available only from Apple retail stores. Starting today, Apple has expanded the upgrade program and customers can use it for online purchases as well.
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Motorola Moto 360 Sport Gets A Decent Price Cut
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27751-fdec883a_600_400.jpg" />Companies are slowly gearing up to launch their next-gen smartwatches. Ahead of the new devices, Motorola has decided to make its Moto 360 Sport smartwatch more affordable. The watch was initially launched with a price tag of $299, but now it has received a significant discount.
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Xiaomi To Launch MIUI 8 Alongside Mi Max
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27750-bff6795a_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi is gearing up to announce new products on May 10 - a new phablet Mi Max, Mi Band 2 fitness tracker and the next major iteration of its MIUI user interface. The latter has now been confirmed to be announced on May 10, and will brand new design and features.
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VAIO Phone Biz Now Available For Purchase
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27749-78c65e9a_600_400.jpg" />VAIO's Windows 10 Mobile smartphone is now available for purchase in company's home country of Japan. The handset was announced back in February, but it went on sale only now. It is listed on VAIO's website for JPY 59,184, which is around $535 at the current exchange rate.
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HTC Desire 830 Gets Detailed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-25/27748-150ad540_600_400.jpg" />With the HTC 10 now official, the company has switched its focus on the Desire lineup and is working on a new mid-range device that will see the light of day very soon. Dubbed the Desire 830, the smartphone is very similar to the One X9 and Desire 825 in terms of design.
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27-04-16, 22:01
NextPowerUP

Dropbox Announces Project Infinite, New Way To Access All Your_Files

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27780-14eb8618_600_400.jpg" />Keeping your data in cloud is better than on your storage, in case a hardware failure happens. However, there are times when you need to access files locally and the biggest issue with cloud syncing is to decide which files stay on your PC and which will be in cloud.
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Verizon Releases Marshmallow Update For The Droid Turbo 2 Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27779-e64b26d7_600_400.jpg" />Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for the Droid Turbo 2 handset was released back in late February, but that didn't end up well as not many people actually received the update. There might have been some issues with the update, but starting today, it is available for everyone.
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Motorola Moto X (2016) Listed On Geekbench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27778-a4f05f31_600_400.jpg" />This could be the last time we see Motorola-branded flagship smartphone as Lenovo is slowly phasing out the Motorola brand. Therefore, Motorola is trying hard to make the Moto X (2016) a very impressive smartphone, which has now appeared on Geekbench.
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Samsung Gear Fit 2 And Gear IconX_Leak Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27777-39bfaf64_600_400.jpg" />Samsung's Gear lineup is about to get two new members, at least according to a person testing the items. The company is about to release a successor to the original Gear Fit fitness band and a new Gear IconX earbuds, which are the company's first wireless Bluetooth earbuds.
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Steam Now Accepts Bitcoin Through BitPay
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27776-5f302656_600_400.jpg" />The recent rumour about Steam adding bitcoin support looks to be true as the company has just officially announced that they started accepting bitcoin payments. The users that decide to use bitcoins are redirected to the third-party BitPay website to conclude the payment.
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BlackBerry Priv Starts Receiving Marshmallow
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27775-0add1bc4_600_400.jpg" />BlackBerry has just announced that its Priv smartphone users are now receiving the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. The update is currently available only for the devices sold in the US and Canada (STV100-1) as well as the UK and France (STV100-4).
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Microsoft Says It Is Still 'Committed' To Windows 10 Mobile Platform
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27774-612f8f82_600_400.jpg" />Over the years, Microsoft's mobile platform received various improvements, but all of them weren't enough to catch up the two major players, Android and iOS. Even the latest Windows 10 Mobile, which was postponed numerous times, couldn't do much about that.
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Nintendo NX Will Be Out In March 2017, Zelda Game Delayed
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27773-8313e7cf_600_400.jpg" />Nintendo's next console, the NX, is going to be out in March 2017. In its latest earnings report, Nintendo revealed the NX would be available around the world within the next 12 months, but it still hasn't provided any details about the gaming device.
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Volvo Will Test Partially Self-Driving Cars In London Next Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27772-55a2d033_600_400.jpg" />One of Volvo's self-driving vehicle testing grounds is going to be London, where tests will begin in 2017. Come next year, the car company will start a program that'll allow 100 regular families to use its partially autonomous vehicles. The program will expand by 2018.
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Nintendo Miitomo Attracts Over 10 Million Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27771-a7cac017_600_400.jpg" />Miitomo, Nintendo's first mobile app/game, has proven to be a big hit. There are now more than 10 million people who've played Miitomo globally and since the game's release last month, users have saved over 20 million "Miifotos," which are shareable images of your in-game avatar.
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Hearthstone Grows To 50 Million Players
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27770-493f59db_600_400.jpg" />Blizzard Entertainment's Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft (2014) now has more than 50 million players. Just two months ago, Blizzard announced the game had 40 million players, so the collectible card game appears to be growing at quite an impressive pace.
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Apple Revenue Drops, iPhone Sales Decrease For First Time
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27769-e127def4_600_400.jpg" />Apple has reported its first ever year-over-year drop in iPhone sales and a decline in revenue. During fiscal Q2, the company reported 51.2 million iPhone sales, which is down 16% from 61 million sales a year ago. It also reported revenues of $50.6 billion.
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HTC Announces $100 Million Fund For VR Projects
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-27/27768-c687fe17_600_400.jpg" />HTC is going to invest $100 million in a variety of virtual reality projects, the company has announced. Through its new Vive X fund, VR startups around the globe can receive financial support from HTC, which will be helped by the creation of more content in the format.
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HTC One S9 Now Official, Features MediaTek Helio X10 SoC
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27766-3cd7114e_600_400.jpg" />Nobody was expecting this, but all of a sudden HTC has just announced a new mid-range smartphone. Dubbed the HTC One S9, the smartphone reminds a lot of the HTC One M9, only being more affordable thanks to a less powerful SoC and some other components.
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ZTE Axon 2 Now Certified By TENAA
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27765-e8160d30_600_400.jpg" />ZTE A2017 has already went through the GFXBench database and now it was certified by Chinese certification agency TENAA. It is believed that the A2017 is a sequel to the ZTE Axon smartphone, and thanks to the images by TENAA, it certainly has that Axon look.
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Meizu Pro 6 Gets Torn Down, Reveals Interesting Cooling Solution
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27764-e0039d46_600_400.jpg" />Like many flagship smartphones, Meizu's own Pro 6 has also received teardown treatment. There are a lot of notes on the various components with some interesting features, but it is very easy to repair. The whole disassembly process of the handset is available here.
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US Begins Cyberattacks Against ISIS' Digital Infrastructure
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27763-52d4f136_600_400.jpg" />The United States is now using cyberwarfare to combat ISIS, an Islamist terrorist organization that has gained a notable foothold in the Middle East and Africa. In addition to fighting the group with bombs, the US is going after the group's digital infrastructure.
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LeEco Reveals Electric, Autonomous, Voice-Controlled Car
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27762-5f2798b4_600_400.jpg" />Chinese media company LeEco has revealed the LeSEE, an autonomous electric vehicle that can be controlled with voice commands. During its unveil on April 20, CEO Jia Yueting had the car drive itself out of a shipping container while he operated the vehicle.
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FCC Commissioner Gives Final Approval To Charter, Time Warner Deal
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-26/27761-40b15489_600_400.jpg" />Charter's $78 billion acquisition of Time Warner Cable has received its final stamp of approval from Tom Wheeler, chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Wheeler recommends his fellow commissioners approve the deal, which means the acquisition will occur.
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28-04-16, 22:10
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HP Launches Chromebook 13, Thinner & Lighter Than MacBook Pro

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27809-21739442_600_400.jpg" />HP has a new Chromebook with a nice design that is thinner and lighter than Apple's MacBook Pro. The Chromebook 13, which begins at $499, offers more in the way of performance and design than most Chromebooks. It's only 0.5-inches and weighs 2.86 lbs.
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SpaceX Gets First Military Launch Contract
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27808-62611ff8_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX has won its first military launch contract which will see the company carry a GPS satellite into space on behalf of the US Air Force. According to Reuters, the contract is worth $83 million and the launch is going to occur in May 2018. SpaceX will use its Falcon 9 rocket.
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Microsoft Using 10 Million DNA Strands To Store Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27807-f59f8129_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has partnered with Twist, a biotech startup, to test data storage on synthetic strands of DNA. The company has obtained 10 million strands which can be used to store data for a long time in a secure manner. Data is stored like normal biological information.
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Uber Tests Charges For Making Drivers Wait
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27806-2b2ed118_600_400.jpg" />In some markets, you'll now be charged extra if you make an Uber driver wait more than two minutes once they arrive. Users who call for a ride and then take a long time to show up hurt drivers, which is why the fee is being rolled out. Uber is also reducing its grace period.
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Samsung Building Standalone VR Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27805-302738e4_600_400.jpg" />The phone-based Gear VR probably won't be the only virtual reality product Samsung comes out with. During its developer conference, Samsung revealed it has been working on some standalone VR headsets that'll operate more like an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.
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Researchers Race Drones Using Brain Waves
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27804-5c8d402f_600_400.jpg" />Using a device called the Emotiv, which can read your brain activity, researchers at the University of Florida Human-Experience Research Lab have created the first ever brain-controlled drone race. The Emotiv captures EEG brain activity that can be turned into commands.
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Comcast Increasing Data Caps To 1 TB
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27803-321f728f_600_400.jpg" />Comcast has been testing broadband data caps in some markets around the United States and it's now increasing those caps significantly. The ISP had limited service to 300 GB per month, but now it's going to bring a 1 TB limit to all trial markets by June 1.
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Minecraft Now Available For Samsung Gear VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27802-127d53ca_600_400.jpg" />Minecraft has been released for the Gear VR, Samsung's phone-based virtual reality headset. In March, Microsoft announced it was planning a release of the game on the headset and now that release has occurred. Minecraft: Gear VR Edition is similar to Pocket Edition.
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Samsung Gear 360 Launching Tomorrow, Won't Be Available In The US At First
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27801-b9e25159_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has just released more information about its Gear 360 camera, which was introduced at MWC 2016 trade show. The Samsung Gear 360 will be available only to select regions, including Korea, starting tomorrow, priced at around $350 at the current exchange rate.
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SpaceX Planning To Reach Mars By 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27800-3541a171_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX intends to land on Mars within the next two years and a full plan for the mission will be revealed in September 2016. The company says it'll send its Red Dragon spacecraft to the planet in 2018 and SpaceX has suggested there will be multiple dragon missions to Mars.
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Skype For Business Now Available On Mac
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27799-738d9b61_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has announced that Business version of Skype is now available for Mac. The Skype for Business Mac Public Preview is business-focused and expands Skype capabilities to its Mac business users. The final version will be out in the third quarter of 2016.
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Tesla Working On An Even Cheaper EV
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27798-6950e8ee_600_400.jpg" />The Model 3 is already much cheaper than Tesla's existing vehicles and yet it's not the end of Tesla's journey toward a super low price point. Elon Musk, Tesla's CEO, noted during the Future Transportation Solutions conference that there will be cheaper cars in the future.
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Motorola To Host Event On May 17, Expect Moto G4 And G4 Plus
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27797-02c37d1c_600_400.jpg" />Motorola has just sent out invites to an event in India, which will take place on May 17 and will be held in New Delhi. The invites reveal no information on what to expect from the event, but considering recent speculations, the company will likely announce Moto G4 and G4 Plus.
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Huawei Announces Honor 5C, Starts At $140
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27796-98979dab_600_400.jpg" />Today in China, Huawei has officially announced the long-rumoured Honor 5C handset. The new mid-range device is available in two versions - the 3G-only model and 4G-enabled. They are both available in China for CNY 899 ($140) and CNY 999 ($155), respectively.
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Court Decides Amazon Is Responsible For In-App Purchases Made By Kids
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27795-5b92d874_600_400.jpg" />Amazon has been found responsible for the unauthorized in-app purchases children made during the earlier days of its app store. A federal judge found Amazon had not warned users about in-app purchases in a proper way, so it is now liable for the costs of those purchases.
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Apple Music Reaches 13 Million Paid Users
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27792-1b87c7bb_600_400.jpg" />Apple Music is one of the top music streaming services and while Spotify is still ahead, Apple's service is quickly catching up. Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, revealed during a conference call that Music had reached 13 million paid subscribers, following its recent growth to 10 million.
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Getty Accuses Google Of Enabling Image Piracy
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27791-a26339d6_600_400.jpg" />Getty Images has filed a formal complaint against Google in the EU over its alleged enabling of image piracy. The company says Google is helping people steal images by displaying full-resolution copyrighted photos in its search results. Getty says Google has hurt its business.
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Nintendo Wii U To Be Discontinued By March 2018
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27790-a480635a_600_400.jpg" />With Nintendo NX ahead of us, it is obvious that at some point the company will have to cease the production of Wii U. While that might not happen anytime soon, we have heard that Nintendo will stop production of the console by March 2018, a year after the NX arrives.
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Alleged iPhone 7 Pro Schematic Leaks Online
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27788-59c63fb7_600_400.jpg" />Apple is currently working on its next iPhone handset and like many times before, we have a chance to find out something about it before it becomes official. Now, a leaked schematic of the iPhone 7 has found its way to a Japanese magazine, confirming some of the rumours.
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Oppo Find 9 To Arrive With A 4K Display
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27787-29144124_600_400.jpg" />Oppo has quite decent smartphones to offer, but none of them can be considered as a true flagship smartphone. That will be changed with the upcoming Find 9 smartphone, which has been in development for two years and will arrive with state of the art specs.
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29-04-16, 22:10
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Microsoft To Announce Surface Phone By April 2017

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27819-9dd267fd_600_400.jpg" />Since the announcement of Surface Book, many fans have been wondering if Microsoft will ever release state of the art smartphone. Luckily, their wishes might be fulfilled as Microsoft's first true flagship phone is coming next year and is now rumoured to arrive by April 2017.
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ASUS Transformer Book T302 2-in-1 To Be Unveiled At Computex In June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27818-0875ac4f_600_400.jpg" />ASUS T300 Chi is about to be replaced by a new 12.5-inch 2-in-1 PC. The company is working on a new device called Transformer Book T302 and is expected to unveil it at the upcoming Computex that will take place in Taipei from May 31 to June 4 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
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Two New Sony Smartphones Show Up On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27817-5d0e5217_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to the GFXBench database, we have learned specifications of the two new upcoming Sony smartphones. Their exact names are unknown, but they are very similar to the recently rumoured Xperia M Ultra, considering it has a 16-megapixle front camera.
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WhatsApp Might Get Voicemail Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27816-1b709d50_600_400.jpg" />Voicemail is still a pretty common thing and although we are in a time of messaging, many users are still using it. It is very questionable if the voicemail is really necessary with so many social platforms, but according to WhatsApp, there is a need for some voicemail features.
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Samsung Gear 360 Launches, Will Be Available Across The Globe In May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27815-aef5fc6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has kept its promise and launched today its first 360-degree virtual reality camera in South Korea. The camera is currently available only in the company's home country, but is expected to be available across 450 stores nationwide starting from May.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 To Have Octa-Core CPU And LTE Cat. 16 Modem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27814-c5849737_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm's current flagship chipset is being used in various flagship phones, including Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, HTC 10, Mi 5 and many others. We could say it is the best performing SoC available now, but that might not be the case in near future if Qualcomm doesn't improve it.
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Improved Nexus 6P Spotted On Geekbench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27813-5ccad5ef_600_400.jpg" />The next-gen Nexus smartphones will be designed by HTC and in the upcoming few years, since Google signed a 3-year deal with HTC to be the exclusive manufacturer of all Nexus smartphone. However, it seems that the current Nexus 6P will be updated as well.
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27794-8fd9e691_600_400.jpg" />Performance was OK. I'm mildly disappointed that an UE4 title doesn't have multi-GPU profiles, but that's merely a luxury request. The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, although the performance in general across my hardware was about average. Being an UE4 game, CPU usage
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27793-a3197d4b_600_400.jpg" />Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is a fresh new take on the Warhammer IP from Tindalos Interactive, opting for a semi-RTS style. Instead of creating an engine in-house, or using one the many strategy engines available, they've opted to wow players with the newer Unreal Engine 4.
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New Xbox One Hardware To Be Unveiled At E3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27812-046882ce_600_400.jpg" />We had various confirmations that all major gaming console companies are working on new consoles, including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already hinted at a hardware upgrade, and now we have new information when to expect it.
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Huawei Mate 9 To Arrive With Kirin 960
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27811-009e4d85_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is well-known by its custom-designed chipsets that are often used in Honor and Mate smartphones. The current flagship smartphone Huawei P9 uses Kirin 955 chipset, but the company will use the new Kirin 960 chipset in the upcoming Huawei Mate 9.
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Xiaomi Smartwatch Coming Later This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27810-aeb0d548_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi had a great start and was called a second Apple, but lately the company didn't have much success and is no longer one of the top five smartphone makers in the world. But the company is still working on expanding its business and a new device is coming.
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SpaceX Gets First Military Launch Contract
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27808-62611ff8_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX has won its first military launch contract which will see the company carry a GPS satellite into space on behalf of the US Air Force. According to Reuters, the contract is worth $83 million and the launch is going to occur in May 2018. SpaceX will use its Falcon 9 rocket.
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Microsoft Using 10 Million DNA Strands To Store Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27807-f59f8129_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has partnered with Twist, a biotech startup, to test data storage on synthetic strands of DNA. The company has obtained 10 million strands which can be used to store data for a long time in a secure manner. Data is stored like normal biological information.
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Uber Tests Charges For Making Drivers Wait
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27806-2b2ed118_600_400.jpg" />In some markets, you'll now be charged extra if you make an Uber driver wait more than two minutes once they arrive. Users who call for a ride and then take a long time to show up hurt drivers, which is why the fee is being rolled out. Uber is also reducing its grace period.
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Samsung Building Standalone VR Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27805-302738e4_600_400.jpg" />The phone-based Gear VR probably won't be the only virtual reality product Samsung comes out with. During its developer conference, Samsung revealed it has been working on some standalone VR headsets that'll operate more like an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.
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Researchers Race Drones Using Brain Waves
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27804-5c8d402f_600_400.jpg" />Using a device called the Emotiv, which can read your brain activity, researchers at the University of Florida Human-Experience Research Lab have created the first ever brain-controlled drone race. The Emotiv captures EEG brain activity that can be turned into commands.
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Comcast Increasing Data Caps To 1 TB
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27803-321f728f_600_400.jpg" />Comcast has been testing broadband data caps in some markets around the United States and it's now increasing those caps significantly. The ISP had limited service to 300 GB per month, but now it's going to bring a 1 TB limit to all trial markets by June 1.
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Minecraft Now Available For Samsung Gear VR
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27802-127d53ca_600_400.jpg" />Minecraft has been released for the Gear VR, Samsung's phone-based virtual reality headset. In March, Microsoft announced it was planning a release of the game on the headset and now that release has occurred. Minecraft: Gear VR Edition is similar to Pocket Edition.
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30-04-16, 22:12
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Next Week in Gaming: May - Week One

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27820-8b917c1b_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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ASUS Transformer Book T302 2-in-1 To Be Unveiled At Computex In June
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27818-0875ac4f_600_400.jpg" />ASUS T300 Chi is about to be replaced by a new 12.5-inch 2-in-1 PC. The company is working on a new device called Transformer Book T302 and is expected to unveil it at the upcoming Computex that will take place in Taipei from May 31 to June 4 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
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Two New Sony Smartphones Show Up On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27817-5d0e5217_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to the GFXBench database, we have learned specifications of the two new upcoming Sony smartphones. Their exact names are unknown, but they are very similar to the recently rumoured Xperia M Ultra, considering it has a 16-megapixle front camera.
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WhatsApp Might Get Voicemail Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27816-1b709d50_600_400.jpg" />Voicemail is still a pretty common thing and although we are in a time of messaging, many users are still using it. It is very questionable if the voicemail is really necessary with so many social platforms, but according to WhatsApp, there is a need for some voicemail features.
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Samsung Gear 360 Launches, Will Be Available Across The Globe In May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27815-aef5fc6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has kept its promise and launched today its first 360-degree virtual reality camera in South Korea. The camera is currently available only in the company's home country, but is expected to be available across 450 stores nationwide starting from May.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 To Have Octa-Core CPU And LTE Cat. 16 Modem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27814-c5849737_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm's current flagship chipset is being used in various flagship phones, including Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, HTC 10, Mi 5 and many others. We could say it is the best performing SoC available now, but that might not be the case in near future if Qualcomm doesn't improve it.
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Improved Nexus 6P Spotted On Geekbench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27813-5ccad5ef_600_400.jpg" />The next-gen Nexus smartphones will be designed by HTC and in the upcoming few years, since Google signed a 3-year deal with HTC to be the exclusive manufacturer of all Nexus smartphone. However, it seems that the current Nexus 6P will be updated as well.
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27794-8fd9e691_600_400.jpg" />Performance was OK. I'm mildly disappointed that an UE4 title doesn't have multi-GPU profiles, but that's merely a luxury request. The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, although the performance in general across my hardware was about average. Being an UE4 game, CPU usage
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27793-a3197d4b_600_400.jpg" />Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is a fresh new take on the Warhammer IP from Tindalos Interactive, opting for a semi-RTS style. Instead of creating an engine in-house, or using one the many strategy engines available, they've opted to wow players with the newer Unreal Engine 4.
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New Xbox One Hardware To Be Unveiled At E3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27812-046882ce_600_400.jpg" />We had various confirmations that all major gaming console companies are working on new consoles, including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already hinted at a hardware upgrade, and now we have new information when to expect it.
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Huawei Mate 9 To Arrive With Kirin 960
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27811-009e4d85_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is well-known by its custom-designed chipsets that are often used in Honor and Mate smartphones. The current flagship smartphone Huawei P9 uses Kirin 955 chipset, but the company will use the new Kirin 960 chipset in the upcoming Huawei Mate 9.
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Xiaomi Smartwatch Coming Later This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27810-aeb0d548_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi had a great start and was called a second Apple, but lately the company didn't have much success and is no longer one of the top five smartphone makers in the world. But the company is still working on expanding its business and a new device is coming.
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SpaceX Gets First Military Launch Contract
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27808-62611ff8_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX has won its first military launch contract which will see the company carry a GPS satellite into space on behalf of the US Air Force. According to Reuters, the contract is worth $83 million and the launch is going to occur in May 2018. SpaceX will use its Falcon 9 rocket.
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Microsoft Using 10 Million DNA Strands To Store Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27807-f59f8129_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has partnered with Twist, a biotech startup, to test data storage on synthetic strands of DNA. The company has obtained 10 million strands which can be used to store data for a long time in a secure manner. Data is stored like normal biological information.
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Uber Tests Charges For Making Drivers Wait
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27806-2b2ed118_600_400.jpg" />In some markets, you'll now be charged extra if you make an Uber driver wait more than two minutes once they arrive. Users who call for a ride and then take a long time to show up hurt drivers, which is why the fee is being rolled out. Uber is also reducing its grace period.
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Samsung Building Standalone VR Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27805-302738e4_600_400.jpg" />The phone-based Gear VR probably won't be the only virtual reality product Samsung comes out with. During its developer conference, Samsung revealed it has been working on some standalone VR headsets that'll operate more like an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.
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Researchers Race Drones Using Brain Waves
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27804-5c8d402f_600_400.jpg" />Using a device called the Emotiv, which can read your brain activity, researchers at the University of Florida Human-Experience Research Lab have created the first ever brain-controlled drone race. The Emotiv captures EEG brain activity that can be turned into commands.
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Comcast Increasing Data Caps To 1 TB
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27803-321f728f_600_400.jpg" />Comcast has been testing broadband data caps in some markets around the United States and it's now increasing those caps significantly. The ISP had limited service to 300 GB per month, but now it's going to bring a 1 TB limit to all trial markets by June 1.
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01-05-16, 22:20
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ASUS Transformer Book T302 2-in-1 To Be Unveiled At Computex In June

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27818-0875ac4f_600_400.jpg" />ASUS T300 Chi is about to be replaced by a new 12.5-inch 2-in-1 PC. The company is working on a new device called Transformer Book T302 and is expected to unveil it at the upcoming Computex that will take place in Taipei from May 31 to June 4 at Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center.
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Two New Sony Smartphones Show Up On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27817-5d0e5217_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to the GFXBench database, we have learned specifications of the two new upcoming Sony smartphones. Their exact names are unknown, but they are very similar to the recently rumoured Xperia M Ultra, considering it has a 16-megapixle front camera.
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WhatsApp Might Get Voicemail Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27816-1b709d50_600_400.jpg" />Voicemail is still a pretty common thing and although we are in a time of messaging, many users are still using it. It is very questionable if the voicemail is really necessary with so many social platforms, but according to WhatsApp, there is a need for some voicemail features.
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Samsung Gear 360 Launches, Will Be Available Across The Globe In May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27815-aef5fc6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has kept its promise and launched today its first 360-degree virtual reality camera in South Korea. The camera is currently available only in the company's home country, but is expected to be available across 450 stores nationwide starting from May.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 To Have Octa-Core CPU And LTE Cat. 16 Modem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27814-c5849737_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm's current flagship chipset is being used in various flagship phones, including Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, HTC 10, Mi 5 and many others. We could say it is the best performing SoC available now, but that might not be the case in near future if Qualcomm doesn't improve it.
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Improved Nexus 6P Spotted On Geekbench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27813-5ccad5ef_600_400.jpg" />The next-gen Nexus smartphones will be designed by HTC and in the upcoming few years, since Google signed a 3-year deal with HTC to be the exclusive manufacturer of all Nexus smartphone. However, it seems that the current Nexus 6P will be updated as well.
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Performance Analysis
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27794-8fd9e691_600_400.jpg" />Performance was OK. I'm mildly disappointed that an UE4 title doesn't have multi-GPU profiles, but that's merely a luxury request. The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, although the performance in general across my hardware was about average. Being an UE4 game, CPU usage
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Battlefleet Gothic: Armada Review
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27793-a3197d4b_600_400.jpg" />Battlefleet Gothic: Armada is a fresh new take on the Warhammer IP from Tindalos Interactive, opting for a semi-RTS style. Instead of creating an engine in-house, or using one the many strategy engines available, they've opted to wow players with the newer Unreal Engine 4.
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New Xbox One Hardware To Be Unveiled At E3
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27812-046882ce_600_400.jpg" />We had various confirmations that all major gaming console companies are working on new consoles, including Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo. Xbox boss Phil Spencer has already hinted at a hardware upgrade, and now we have new information when to expect it.
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Huawei Mate 9 To Arrive With Kirin 960
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27811-009e4d85_600_400.jpg" />Huawei is well-known by its custom-designed chipsets that are often used in Honor and Mate smartphones. The current flagship smartphone Huawei P9 uses Kirin 955 chipset, but the company will use the new Kirin 960 chipset in the upcoming Huawei Mate 9.
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Xiaomi Smartwatch Coming Later This Year
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27810-aeb0d548_600_400.jpg" />Xiaomi had a great start and was called a second Apple, but lately the company didn't have much success and is no longer one of the top five smartphone makers in the world. But the company is still working on expanding its business and a new device is coming.
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SpaceX Gets First Military Launch Contract
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27808-62611ff8_600_400.jpg" />SpaceX has won its first military launch contract which will see the company carry a GPS satellite into space on behalf of the US Air Force. According to Reuters, the contract is worth $83 million and the launch is going to occur in May 2018. SpaceX will use its Falcon 9 rocket.
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Microsoft Using 10 Million DNA Strands To Store Data
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27807-f59f8129_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft has partnered with Twist, a biotech startup, to test data storage on synthetic strands of DNA. The company has obtained 10 million strands which can be used to store data for a long time in a secure manner. Data is stored like normal biological information.
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Uber Tests Charges For Making Drivers Wait
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27806-2b2ed118_600_400.jpg" />In some markets, you'll now be charged extra if you make an Uber driver wait more than two minutes once they arrive. Users who call for a ride and then take a long time to show up hurt drivers, which is why the fee is being rolled out. Uber is also reducing its grace period.
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Samsung Building Standalone VR Devices
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27805-302738e4_600_400.jpg" />The phone-based Gear VR probably won't be the only virtual reality product Samsung comes out with. During its developer conference, Samsung revealed it has been working on some standalone VR headsets that'll operate more like an Oculus Rift or HTC Vive.
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Researchers Race Drones Using Brain Waves
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27804-5c8d402f_600_400.jpg" />Using a device called the Emotiv, which can read your brain activity, researchers at the University of Florida Human-Experience Research Lab have created the first ever brain-controlled drone race. The Emotiv captures EEG brain activity that can be turned into commands.
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Comcast Increasing Data Caps To 1 TB
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-28/27803-321f728f_600_400.jpg" />Comcast has been testing broadband data caps in some markets around the United States and it's now increasing those caps significantly. The ISP had limited service to 300 GB per month, but now it's going to bring a 1 TB limit to all trial markets by June 1.
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AMD's Radeon R9 M480 To Be Based On Polaris 11 GPU

<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27832-ee20f8b6_600_400.jpg" />Both AMD and NVIDIA are about to release their next-gen GPUs. Some rumours suggest that NVIDIA might announce the high-end desktop GPUs this week, and now we have first details regarding the high-end mobile graphics card from AMD that will arrive later this year.
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Certain Microsoft Surface Book Models Gets Price Cut
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27831-b7f91209_600_400.jpg" />Microsoft is continuing with various discounts and promotions. Followed by the recent $100 discount offer on several Surface Pro 4 models, the company has now announced a $150 discount on any Surface Book that is powered by the Intel Core i5 processor.
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HTC 10 To Launch In The US This Week
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27830-34d9ec9f_600_400.jpg" />If you own AT&T's SIM card and you're considering purchasing the HTC's flagship smartphone, then you'll be happy to hear that the company's Jeff Gordon announced on his Twitter account that the unlocked version of the HTC 10 will start shipping to the US this coming week.
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Samsung Working On A 64-bit Version Of Tizen OS
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27829-f422d01e_600_400.jpg" />With growing amount of RAM amount, a 64-bit operating system is a necessary to use more than 4 GB of RAM. During its Developer Conference in San Francisco, Samsung has announced that the company will roll out a major update to the Tizen operating system.
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LG Unveils Button-Less Fingerprint Sensor
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27828-532a5c3a_600_400.jpg" />LG has created a fingerprint sensor that can operate without a button. The sensor fits under the front glass of a phone, meaning it doesn't take up space and is protected from the external environment. Hiding the sensor doesn't result in lower accuracy either.
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Self-Destructing Messages To Join Facebook Messenger
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27827-bb5fcd82_600_400.jpg" />In an upcoming update of Facebook Messenger, the app is likely going to add self-destructing messaging capabilities, like what's found in Snapchat. The privacy-centric feature has appeared in Messenger for iOS version 6.80. A message can last for minutes, hours, or days.
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Call Of Duty: Infinite Warfare Trailer Released, Game Arrives November 4
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27826-fd4c74c4_600_400.jpg" />The next Call of Duty will be available worldwide on November 4 and it'll largely be set in space. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare has received its first trailer and some editions of the game are going to come with a remastered version of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
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Star Wars Battlefront Free On PC During Star Wars Day
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27825-a5e706b9_600_400.jpg" />In celebration of Star Wars day (May 4), Star Wars Battlefront will be playable for free on PC. Electronic Arts is offering a free trial of the game on that day, during which you'll be able to play it for up to 4 hours. The trial doesn't include Battlefront's DLC content.
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Craig Wright Claims He Is The Creator Of Bitcoin
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27824-a02205af_600_400.jpg" />Craig Wright, an Australian businessman who was outed last year as the creator of Bitcoin, now says he is indeed the person responsible for the technology. Wright made his claim in a blog post and while speaking with three media outlets. He provided proof of his identity.
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Intel Officially Announces That Atom Family Is Cancelled
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27823-1353918f_600_400.jpg" />With its plans to layoff 11 percent of its workforce and shift its focus from PCs to the cloud, the company has now announced another big move. The low-power and entry-level chips from Atom family won't be available anymore as the Broxton chips have been cancelled.
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Huawei Watch Elegant & Jewel Now Available In The US
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27822-dce879a4_600_400.jpg" />After almost 5 months, Huawei has launched women version of the Huawei Watch in the United States. Dubbed the Elegant and Jewel, the two smartwatches can be purchased from Best Buy, Newegg, and B&H Photo with white and blue bands, priced at $449.99 and $549.99, respectively.
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Google Discontinues The $999 Chromebook Pixel
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/05-02/27821-3e6f639b_600_400.jpg" />If you have been looking at the Chromebook Pixel model with a Core i5 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 32GB of storage then we have some bad news. Google has decided to discontinue the aforementioned model and has no plans of restocking it, but will offer the faster model.
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Two New Sony Smartphones Show Up On GFXBench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27817-5d0e5217_600_400.jpg" />Thanks to the GFXBench database, we have learned specifications of the two new upcoming Sony smartphones. Their exact names are unknown, but they are very similar to the recently rumoured Xperia M Ultra, considering it has a 16-megapixle front camera.
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WhatsApp Might Get Voicemail Features
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27816-1b709d50_600_400.jpg" />Voicemail is still a pretty common thing and although we are in a time of messaging, many users are still using it. It is very questionable if the voicemail is really necessary with so many social platforms, but according to WhatsApp, there is a need for some voicemail features.
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Samsung Gear 360 Launches, Will Be Available Across The Globe In May
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27815-aef5fc6e_600_400.jpg" />Samsung has kept its promise and launched today its first 360-degree virtual reality camera in South Korea. The camera is currently available only in the company's home country, but is expected to be available across 450 stores nationwide starting from May.
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 830 To Have Octa-Core CPU And LTE Cat. 16 Modem
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27814-c5849737_600_400.jpg" />Qualcomm's current flagship chipset is being used in various flagship phones, including Samsung Galaxy S7, LG G5, HTC 10, Mi 5 and many others. We could say it is the best performing SoC available now, but that might not be the case in near future if Qualcomm doesn't improve it.
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Improved Nexus 6P Spotted On Geekbench
<img src="//tpucdn.com/npu/img/2016/04-29/27813-5ccad5ef_600_400.jpg" />The next-gen Nexus smartphones will be designed by HTC and in the upcoming few years, since Google signed a 3-year deal with HTC to be the exclusive manufacturer of all Nexus smartphone. However, it seems that the current Nexus 6P will be updated as well.
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