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Only three days were enough for someone to get ahold of Meizu's latest Pro 7 Plus flagship smartphone and disassemble it. Thanks to a Chinese site and the teardown, we now know every single component inside the phone and steps how to open the phone just in case something

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NVIDIA Announces External GPU Solutions Based On Titan Xp And Quadro GPUs

At the ongoing SIGGRAPH 2017 trade show in Los Angeles, NVIDIA has announced external GPU solutions featuring the powerful Titan Xp and Quadro graphics cards. These external GPU solutions are made to upgrade the capability of notebooks to support new workflows such as

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This Is The Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Just hours after Evan Blass posted a press image of the flagship Galaxy Note 8, the leakster has now revealed the phablet in its full glory. The new press render shows the phone from all angles in black and gold color option, with matching S Pen stylus.

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Amazon Stops Selling BLU Smartphones Due To Possible Spyware Software

Back in November, security researchers discovered spyware on BLU smartphones, which was then confirmed by the company who promised to fix the issue. Despite those promises, BLU's smartphones are still shipping with the date collecting features. At least three models

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MSI WS63 Gets Updated With Better Specs

MSI has now announced that a new version of its high-end workstation has received an update. The new MSI WS63 looks the same on the outside, but inside has a new graphics card, better storage and more display options. It is also the first to ship with NVIDIA Max-Q Quadro P4000

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HP Unveils New VR Backpack PC Priced At $3,299

If you don't know what to do with money, then HP has something for you. The company has now announced a super high-end VR backpack PC that is also marketed as a workstation PC. The Z VR Backpack costs $3,299 and ships with a dock that lets the backpack turn into a desktop PC.

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Sony Launches New Limited Edition PS4 Controller

We know that PlayStation 4 controller can go through some abuse, but they all have some limits. If by any chance your is done or you are looking to buy a second controller, Sony has now announced the launch of a limited edition Destiny 2 DualShock 4 controller for the

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Apple's HomePod Specs Now Revealed

Back at WWDC 2017, Apple introduced a Bluetooth speaker that will compete against Amazon and Google. The Apple HomePod comes with the Siri digital assistant and Apple even released the HomePod's software code publicly. Thanks to that, we now have more information.

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Moto Z2 Force Display Scratches Easy, Motorola Issues A Statement

The main highlights of Motorola's latest flagship smartphone are thin design, performance and the ShatterShield display. Although the display should be prone to drops, it looks like it isn't to scratches. Users are now reporting that the Moto Z2 Force's display scratches easy,

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Alleged Press Image Of Galaxy Note 8 Leaks Online

Samsung will announce the flagship Galaxy Note 8 on August 23, but ahead of the event in New York City, Evan Blass aka @evleaks has just posted a full render of the device in its Midnight Black color, showing the impressive edge-to-edge Infinity Display.

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LG Q6 To Go On Sale On August 2

LG is getting ready to launch its first smartphone from the new Q series that was unveiled earlier this month. The LG Q6 smartphone will go on sale starting August 2 and the first country to get it will be South Korea, the company's home country. All three major Korean carriers

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HTC U11 To Get Bluetooth 5.0 Support With Upcoming Update

There are only dozens of Android smartphones that support the latest Bluetooth 5.0 and although we expected that HTC's flagship phone should have the support, for some reason, the Taiwanese company decided not to include the new technology with HTC U11.

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Samsung's Premium Flip Phone Leaks In Live Images

Flip phones are not very popular nowadays, but there are still some people that want to have such phone. For them, Samsung is preparing probably the best flip phone ever called W2018. The exact release date is unknown, but some rumours claim it might be unveiled alongside

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Twitter Now Testing A $99 Subscription Program

Many social networks were already offering some kind of promotion that could be used to promote either your page or your post, and Twitter has now launched a new way of promotion. The social media network is now testing a subscription plan that charges users $99 a month to

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Apple Wants LG As OLED Supplier For 2018 iPhones

Recent reports claim that Apple had most problems with OLED display panel for this year's iPhone 8, as Samsung is the only company with design and production capabilities to make the displays. To stop relying so much on Samsung, its main competitor, Apple wants to help LG to

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Goes Through The FCC, Four Different Variants To Be Released

We are three weeks away from the official launch of Samsung's flagship Galaxy Note 8 and the phablet has now been certified by the FCC. The listing shows that there are four different variants - a global model powered by an Exynos 8895 SoC, two US-bound models with a

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Moto X4 Render Shows Possible Color Options

The flagship Moto Z2 Force smartphone was recently announced and for the rest of the year, Motorola needs to announce three new mid-range phones - Moto X4, Moto G5S and Moto G5S Plus. A lot of things have been said about all three phones and we now have an image of possible

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LG V30 Schematic Leak, Shows Dual Rear Cameras And Fingerprint Scanner

LG is expected to announce a new flagship smartphone on August 30 and as we are closing the official launch date, more and more details are popping out. Today, an alleged schematic of the LG V30 has leaked online, showing the FullVision display with slim bezels.

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Snapdeal-Flipkart Merger Won't Happen, Snapdeal Decides To Go Ahead Alone

Just days after we reported that online shopping site Snapdeal accepted Flipkart's latest buyout offer, but was awaiting approval from Snapdeal shareholders, the e-commerce firm decided to terminate all talks with Flipkart and pursue an independent path

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Samsung Announces New LTE Modem With A Maximum Speed Of 1.2 Gbps

Samsung Exynos 8895 chipset that powers the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus packs a Cat.16 LTE modem with 1 Gb downlink speed, which is enough for a lot of people. However, the company managed to make some improvements of the modem and announced a new Cat.18

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Australia is finally going to be one of OnePlus' supported markets. The Chinese company has confirmed it'll bring its latest flagship, the OnePlus 5, to the country this month. Initially it's only going to offer the phone through a "soft launch." Details are minimal.

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DeepMind Funding NHS Eye-Related Research In UK

Part of Britain's National Health Service (NHS) has received financial support from DeepMind, a artificial intelligence division within Google. DeepMind has given Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust £110,000 since setting up a deal with the organization two months ago.

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Tesla's Model Y Might Be Ahead Of Schedule

It seems Tesla CEO Elon Musk is changing his nondescript timeline for the Model Y, another electric vehicle. During the company's latest earnings call, he revealed the car would be using "substantial carryover from Model 3" so that it can arrive on the market faster.

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Huawei Mate 10 Could Launch October 16

Though some reports claimed the Huawei Mate 10 would be introduced during IFA 2017 in Berlin next month, a new claim from TableTowo (Poland) is that we'll actually see the handset in October during an event in Munich. The Mate 9 launched in November 2016.

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Xiaomi Is The Top Wearable Maker Globally

China's Xiaomi is dominating the global wearable industry, with it coming out ahead of competitors like Apple and Fitbit. Strategy Analytics reports Xiaomi surpassed both of those competitors during Q2, reaching 3.7 million units shipped during the three months.

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Apple Watch Passes 30M Total Sales

Since the first set of Apple Watch models was introduced in 2015, Apple has sold over 30 million units, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The company shipped around 2.8 million units globally during the last quarter, marking a 56% rise.

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Solar Is The Most Popular New Energy Generation Source

More expansions in solar are taking place than in any other energy generation industry. Around the world, 73 gigawatts of new solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity was installed last year. That's compared to wind (55 GW), coal (52 GW), gas (37 GW), and hydro (28 GW).

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Zuckerberg Brings In Top Clinton Pollster

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hired Hillary Clinton's former top pollster, adding more fuel to rumors of a presidential run. Though he denies having political aspirations, some have speculated Zuckerberg isn't being entirely upfront. He's been touring the US recently.

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Hackers Cash Out $143,000 In Bitcoin From WannaCry Attack

Those responsible for the WannaCry ransomware attack have finally collected their ransom earnings. It appears the hackers withdrew 52.2 Bitcoins during the night. Those have a value of $143,000 and they came from victims affected by the ransomware who decided to pay up.

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Facebook To Rank Websites By Load Time

Facebook will begin considering site load times when ranking domains in the News Feed, the social network has announced. It's going to roll out an update in the coming months that'll specifically boost the ranking of fast-loading pages. Those will show up higher for mobile users.

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Minecraft: Story Mode Headed To Switch This Month

The Nintendo Switch will receive Minecraft: Story Mode this month, with the first season arriving on that platform on August 22. Telltale Games has also revealed the release date for Giant Consequences, the second episode in Season 2. The game debuted in 2015.

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Tesla Receiving 1,800 Model 3 Reservations Daily

The Model 3 is shaping up to be a large source of revenue for Tesla and it could also be quite difficult to meet demand. During an earnings call, CEO Elon Musk said the company has been getting around 1,800 preorders daily since the delivery event last month.

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Microsoft May Be Creating Touch Cover For iPads

Microsoft has seemingly revealed plans for an iPad Touch Cover. The still unannounced product was mentioned in a document on Microsoft's Download Center. It appears Microsoft confirmed the existence of an iPad version of the product, which is usually for Surface devices.

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Tesla Finishes First Solar Roof Installations

Tesla's Solar Roof product is finally being installed. It unveiled the product last year as an alternative to normal roof-based solar panels. Compared to a typical setup, the Solar Roof looks more like traditional roofing material and is therefore significantly more stylish.

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Tesla Loses $401M On $2.7bn In Revenue

Tesla's earnings report for Q2 2017 reveals the company is still losing a lot of money, but not in an unexpected way. The electric vehicle maker lost a total of $401 million on revenues of $2.7 billion. Those results are comparable to Tesla's Q1, albeit a little better.

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CRISPR Used To Correct Genetic Heart Mutation In Embryos

Scientists in the US have used CRISPR, a gene editing tool, to alter human embryos for the first time. During the trial, they used the technology to correct a genetic mutation that'd normally result in a heart defect. The test was carried out successfully by Shoukhrat Mitalipov.

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Apple Pay Headed To Sweden, Denmark, Finland, UAE

Apple Pay is soon going to launch in a handful of additional countries, including the UAE, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Those markets will receive the mobile payment system before the end of the year, but no exact dates or details about launch partners have been provided.

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Hands-On Video Reveals RED's Hydrogen One Phone That Costs $1,200

On July 7, RED announced a new smartphone that has some interesting features, but also costs a lot of money. Called the Hydrogen One, the Android smartphone features a holographic display and starts at $1,200, with the titanium version priced at $1,600. The phone is available

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Android O Might Make Official Debut Next Week

With the final beta of Android O already available for developers as well as a public beta, Google is gearing up to officially launched its latest mobile operating system. According to a new report, the Android O might arrive next week and will be available for Pixel smartphones.

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ASUS ZenFone AR Available For Pre-Order In The US

The world's first smartphone with 8 GB of RAM that also supports Google's VR and AR platform has finally arrived in the US. The ASUS ZenFone AR is now available for pre-order from Verizon, which will be the exclusive provider of the VR- and AR-powered smartphone.

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For the tenth anniversary of iPhones, Apple developed an all-new smartphone that is currently known as Apple iPhone 8, iPhone X and iPhone Pro. While many think the new model will be called iPhone 8, the final name is not yet set and we probably won't know it until few hours

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Meizu Pro 7 Might Launch With Snapdragon 835

Meizu's recently launched flagship smartphones called Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus are definitely looking interesting with the secondary display on the back, but many think that included Helio X30 chipset is nowhere near the Qualcomm's flagship model. It seems that even Meizu is aware

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Samsung Ramping Up OLED Production Because Of Apple

It is safe to say that many Apple fans can't wait to purchase the upcoming iPhones, and the most interesting model seems to be the new iPhone 8. The new model is rumoured to arrive with OLED displays, which will be supplied by Samsung. To meet up demand, Samsung has

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Apple's Next-Gen Smartwatch Might Launch By The End Of 2017

Battery life is problem of many devices, starting from the phones all the way up to notebooks, and things could be even worse if companies include all available features, especially in smartwatches, which are limited by the small battery size. The biggest battery consumption

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Huawei Mate 10's Display To Be Called EntireView; Coming To US As Well

For a few years, Huawei has been trying to enter and make bigger impact in the US, but for various reasons, it has failed to do that. However, that will change with the upcoming flagship smartphone, which is expected to be announced next month, on October 16.

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Google Pixel 2 Leaks In A Blurry Image

If you are unsure whether to wait for new Google Pixel smartphones or to buy some of the already available smartphones, maybe the newly leaked image will help you make the decision. If you liked the original Pixel and Pixel XL, then you will definitely enjoy the new Pixel.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Battery Size Now Confirmed

The main problem with last-gen Galaxy Note phablet was the battery, which was physically too big to fit inside the chassis, causing it to overheat over time and explode. The new refurbished model uses smaller battery, a 3,200 mAh compared to 3,500 mAh, and we now have confirmed

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Tesla Reduces Model X Price By $3,000

Tesla has dropped the price of its Model X SUV by another $3,000. You can now pick up the luxury electric vehicle for $79,500, which is just $5,000 more than the base Model S sedan. The lowest-end Model S had its own price reduced by $3,000 back in April.

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Huawei Flagship Might Be Sold By AT&T Next Year

Huawei's reach in the United States has been limited by its lack of carrier partnerships, but it could finally be getting a boost in that regard. The Information reports AT&T has agreed to sell Huawei's next flagship smartphone beginning in early 2018.

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Toyota, Mazda Partner On EV Development

Toyota has entered into a deal with Mazda that'll see the auto companies work together on electric vehicles. A joint $1.6 billion assembly plant is in the works and it'll be located in the United States. That facility will be focused on EVs. A location hasn't been specified.

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Best Buy Lists Essential Phone

Though a release date still has not been mentioned for Andy Rubin's Essential Phone, it seems like a release is just around the corner. The phone has been listed on Best Buy's website, suggesting it'll become available pretty soon. Two versions have appeared.

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US Army Tells Units To Stop Using DJI Drones, Cites Security Concerns

Due to cybersecurity concerns, a guidance from the US Army has instructed all units to halt their use of drones from DJI, a Chinese company. This order was issued because of "an increased awareness of cyber vulnerabilities" in the products. The memo was dated August 2.

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YouTube Music Now Offering Music Downloads

Songs, albums, and playlists can now be saved in YouTube Music for offline listening. This capability has appeared on the music streaming service ahead of an upcoming merge of YouTube Music with Google Play Music. Basically no offline listening options were available before now.

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LTE To Be Available On Next Apple Watch

The next-generation Apple Watch is reportedly going to come with LTE support. Bloomberg says the company is intending to release a wearable with cellular support this year, giving the Apple Watch itself significantly more functionality. People can use their Watch for a lot more.

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Sony Xperia XZ Premium Now Offers HDR Netflix

HDR displays still aren't typical in the smartphone industry and one of relatively few handsets with one is the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. Though that has the potential to improve video quality, it only matters when applicable content is available, such as from Netflix.

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Steam Adds 1.5M Users Every Month

Valve's dominance in the PC gaming industry is continuing thanks to the regular addition of 1.5 million new users each month. We haven't received many updates about Steam's user base, but the company shared some details during the Casual Connect event in Seattle.

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Google To Make Snapchat Discover-Like Service Based On AMP

Google is working on an AMP-based Snapchat Discover competitor that'll be built into its search engine. According to The Wall Street Journal, the new Search feature will feature stories from news publishers, all of which will appear in the AMP format.

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Next-Gen Apple iPhone SE Coming Next Year

Apple's main goal for this year is to successfully launch next-generation flagship smartphones, the iPhone 7S, iPhone 7S Plus and all-new iPhone 8. Once that is done, the company will continue with development of many other devices, among which is the new affordable iPhone SE.

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Anthony Levandowski Was Working On Flying Cars With Alphabet's Larry Page

Before his prominent career encountered a tumultuous period, former Google engineer Anthony Levandowski reportedly worked with Alphabet CEO Larry Page on flying cars. He was contributing to that effort through Page's Kitty Hawk, a startup. He helped test prototype aircraft.

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Spotify Headed To Xbox One

A beta version of Spotify for Xbox One is finally being tested internally and a public release could be just around the corner, according to posts on Reddit. The music streaming service became available on the PS4 back in 2015 and it's available on a range of other platforms.

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Apple might not achieve what it has planned with iPhone 8 in terms of sales, at least not at first. There are two reasons - the cost of the phone, which is expected to start at around $1,200, and low yields of OLED panels. We have already reported that Samsung started mass

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Samsung Confirms AT&T Won't Have Exclusive Rights On Galaxy S8 Active For Long

Samsung officially announced the Galaxy S8 Active, the more rugged version of the standard Galaxy S8. The smartphone is going to be exclusively available from AT&T later this week and pre-orders will start tomorrow, while the handset will start shipping on August 11.

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Elon Musk Teases November Falcon Heavy Launch

SpaceX is preparing to launch a much larger rocket for the first time in November. The company's Falcon Heavy is "the most powerful operational rocket in the world by a factor or two," says CEO Elon Musk. It'll be capable of bringing larger payloads to space.

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SoftBank CEO Interested In Uber Or Lyft Investment

Masayoshi Son, CEO of Japan's SoftBank, would like to invest in either Uber or Lyft. A large investment in Uber from SoftBank has been rumored for weeks. Now, Son has confirmed that potential deal, but he's also revealed the company is exploring a different deal.

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Samsung Launching Galaxy S8 Active This Week

A launch date for the Galaxy S8 Active has been confirmed. The rugged smartphone will go up for preorder through AT&T on August 8 and it'll be released on August 11. It's exclusively going to be sold through AT&T for a period of time. It starts at $28 per month.

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UK's New Privacy Laws Let Citizens Erase Childhood Social Media Posts

Updated data privacy laws in the UK will let people erase their childhood social media history. The upcoming Data Protection Bill includes a section that lets people request social networks remove content that was posted when the user was under the age of 18.

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Konami Announces Partnership With Fulham FC

Konami and London's oldest professional football club Fulham have just announced that they have entered an exclusive agreement. The agreement will see the club perfectly recreated in the upcoming PES 2018, with all the kits and players using Konami's full body-scanning process.

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Facebook Groups To Be Discontinued Next Month

Another Facebook app is being shutdown due to the social network giant's plans to bring all of the things into the core application. The Facebook Groups app will be discontinued next month, on September 1, which allows you to create and manage Facebook groups through the app.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Also Leak In Live Images

Just as first live image of iPhone 8 leaked online, another upcoming flagship phone has been caught in action. This time we're talking about Apple's biggest competitor, Samsung and its Galaxy Note 8 phablet that will directly compete with new iPhone 7S Plus and iPhone 8.

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Live Image Of iPhone 8 Confirms Touch ID Position; Foxconn Exec Says It Won't Be Cheap

As we are closing on the official announcement of Apple's all-new iPhone 8, more details are surfacing online. Today, an image from the Foxconn factory has emerged online, showing the rear side of the iPhone 8. The image is taken right before the phone is packed and transferred

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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Leaks On Geekbench, Confirms Flagship Specifications

Sony has been very quiet over the last few months, but that only means that some new products will be released in the coming weeks. One of such device could be the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact, which has now been spotted on the Geekbench with a model number G8441.

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Alcatel Idol 4 Pro Delayed Again

We stopped counting how many times Alcatel's flagship Windows 10 Mobile smartphone has been postponed. Microsoft and Alcatel promised to launch the phone in the United Kingdom by the end of July, but even the latest August 7 release date has been postponed.

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Front Panel Of Vivo's Upcoming Premium Phone Leaks Online

Like pretty much every other smartphone manufacturer, Vivo is also working on two new smartphones that have bezel-less displays. The phones are successor to Vivo's premium X9 and its X9s and X9s Plus variants, and are rumoured to be called Vivo X20 and Vivo X20 Plus.

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ASUS ZenPad Z8s Now Available From Verizon

A follow-up to last year's Zenpad Z8 is now available from Verizon. The ASUS Zenpad Z8s is priced at $250 and is now available for purchase exclusively via US operator Verizon Wireless, only in Gray color option. The tablet is very similar to the last year's model

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First Apple AR Device Probably Won't Arrive In 2017

Apple has been doing really well in almost every market, and the company has now set its sights on the augmented reality. The first AR device from Apple will be the AR glasses, but according to a new report from the Financial Times, that won't happen this year.

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Nokia 2 Now Certified, Reveals Design And Dimensions

HMD Global and Nokia are not only working on high-end Nokia 8 smartphone, as the FCC has now revealed the entry-level Nokia 2 model. The listing has pretty much confirmed the look of the phone, as well as its dimensions, but specifications have yet to be confirmed.

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Google Pixel And Pixel XL Get Price Cut, Ship With Included Daydream View VR

If you are interested in Google's smartphones, then you'll be glad to hear that both Pixel smartphones have received official price cut. Not only the price is now lower, but the search giant has also decided to include a free Daydream View VR headset.

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Moto X4's Design Now Confirmed

The Moto X4 smartphone was previously rumoured to launch along side Moto Z2 Force on July 25, but that obviously didn't happen. Motorola has not announced an official launch date for Moto X4, but the smartphone is expected to be unveiled anytime soon.

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New Tesla Model S Range Record Set

Tesla enthusiasts in Italy have set a new range record with the Model S. With a single charge, they were able to take the electric vehicle 1,078 kilometers (nearly 670 miles). That record was set by the Tesla Owners Club Italia, which was using a Model S P100D.

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Faraday Future Signs Lease For California Factory

Faraday Future isn't going to establish a large factory in Nevada any time soon, but it still needs a location to operate out in. That location appears to be in California. The company has signed a lease on a 1 million square-foot building in Hanford, California.

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Those predicting Bitcoin could reach $5,000 are certainly gaining a lot of support these days. This week, the cryptocurrency reached a new all-time high of $3,500, though it has since settled down at $3,200. Its been increasing in value throughout August.

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Facebook Shutters Lifestage App Intended For Teens

Lifestage, a Facebook-made app that was meant to target the Snapchat-loving teenage market, is shutting down. The app launched with the premise of being an exclusive space for young people. Only those under the age of 21 could join, granted there was no enforcement of that rule.

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Twitter Tries Out Desktop Night Mode

After finally bringing a night mode option to Twitter for iOS in August 2016, the social network has begun testing the same design on desktop. Many people prefer dark designs, especially by the evening when it can become more comfortable to limit a site or app's brightness.

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Disney Ending Netflix Deal, Launching Separate Streaming Service

In a blow to Netflix and in a potentially risky move for Disney, all of Disney's content is going to be removed from the popular streaming service. Instead of furthering its distribution deal with Netflix, Disney has opted to create its own streaming option.

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Apple Grows To New High With $160+ Share Value

Apple has hit a new all-time share value high, with shares of the company passing the $160 record that was set earlier in August. With this increase in value, which saw Apple reach around $160.08 by closing, its market cap grew to $832 billion. That's up from May's $800 billion.

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Microsoft Updates Outlook.com, Improves Speed And Functionality

Microsoft has launched a public beta of Outlook.com that's both smarter and faster. This beta is available through a new opt-in beta program that'll become available for all users in the coming weeks. If you don't like the site's design, you can easily switch back to the old one.

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Intel Completes Mobileye Acquisition

Intel and Mobileye have been partnered for quite some time on autonomous vehicle technology and Intel announced in March that it would be buying its partner. Now, Intel says its acquisition of Mobileye is complete. The deal had a value of $15.3 billion.

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HTC U11 To Get 60 FPS Video In The Coming Months

Support for 60 fps video is going to arrive on the HTC U11 within the "next couple months," says HTC. The company is refusing to specify a rollout time for the capability. Some people will receive the feature fairly soon, however. HTC gave itself months to finish the release.

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Xbox One Receives Spotify

The world's top music streaming service, Spotify, is now available on the Xbox One. We've known about its impending launch since last week and now the service is actually available as an Xbox One app. It's been offered on the competing PlayStation 4 for years.

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AI Expect Andrew Ng Brings New Deep Learning Classes To Coursera

In the age of artificial intelligence, expert Andrew Ng wants to spread knowledge about the industry to as many people as popular. Ng recently left his role as Baidu's chief scientist and now he's bringing a Deep Learning Specialization Certificate to Coursera.

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Valve Reveals Dota-Based Card Game 'Artifact'

Valve has a new first-party game set in the Dota universe. Its a digital card game known as Artifact, but that's basically all we know. During The International, a large Dota 2 event, broadcaster Sean Plott said the company wasn't introducing Half-Life 3.

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US Trade Commission Investigates Apple In Qualcomm Patent Battle

After Apple began legal action against Qualcomm, it was accused of violating some of Qualcomm's patents. Those claims are now being investigated by the US International Trade Commission. According to Qualcomm, Apple has violated patents with some iPhones.

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3D Renders Show Upcoming Google Pixel 2

Well, that was quick. Just a day after alleged live images of the Google Pixel 2 smartphone leaked online, first 3D renders of the new smartphone has appeared online. Keep in mind that none of these images are official and there could be some changes made to final version,

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Oppo Launches Two New Color Options For Its Selfie-Focused F3 Handset

After teasing new color options for the Oppo F3 smartphone, Oppo has now officially launched the new models. Following the launch of Black Edition F3 back in May, Oppo has now introduced the Rose Gold and Limited Edition Red color version of the selfie-focused F3 smartphone.

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Galaxy S9 To Have Bigger Battery Thanks To Stacked Logic Board

Flagship smartphones might look nice and have great specifications, but one key segment is hurting them - battery life, and although technology is improving each day, we are not seeing much improvements when it comes to batteries. To improve battery life, companies need to put

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Android Nougat Running On 13.5 Percent Of Active Devices

As we approach the official release of Android O, Google has now updated its distribution chart for the month of August. The chart shows that Android Nougat is slowly picking up pace in terms of adoption, as it is now running on 13.5 percent of active devices

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Availability Details Now Revealed

It is already known that the new flagship phablet, the Galaxy Note 8, will be announced on August 23. What many have been wondering is when will they be able to purchase the device. Thanks to a leaked sales information, we have now learned more about the availability.

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Uber Might Sell Off Its Car-Leasing Business

Uber is mostly known for its ride hailing services, but the company also has a car-leasing business. Unfortunately, the company is now thinking about selling the Xchange Leasing division, considering that the losses were actually about $9,000 per car.

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T-Mobile Accidentally Lists LG's Upcoming Tablet

Tablet market is not having its best days lately as tablet shipments have fallen 11 quarters in a row, despite a rebound from several companies. Regardless of that, some manufacturers are still working on new products and we have now learned more about LG's upcoming tablet.

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Google Home Launches In Germany, Priced At €149

Google has recently added its voice-controlled smart speaker to the Preview Program, allowing members of the program to gain access to updates sooner. Today, the same smart speaker has launched in Germany, where it is listed on Google's online store in the country.

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There's a lot of demand for the Nokia 6 in India, with Amazon's local business reporting 1 million registrations for the smartphone. It's priced at Rs. 14,999 and registrations started on July 14, with the phone set to go on sale on August 23. It's an Amazon exclusive.

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Snap's Q2 Earnings Lead To Share Decline

Following yet another disappointing earnings report, Snap's shares fell 14%, dipping below $12. The company reported just $181.7 million in revenue, missing its forecasted $186.2 million. And it had a loss of 16 cents per share, above the 14 cents per share investors expected.

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HBO May Have Offered Hackers $250,000

HBO reportedly tried to pay off its hackers with a $250,000 lump sum that would have been treated as a "bug bounty payment." Those hackers recently breached HBO's systems, giving them access to unreleased content, emails, and other important private data.

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Amazon Planning To Sell Event Tickets

Amazon reportedly wants to enter the business of selling event tickets in the United States. Reuters claims the company is speaking with venue owners about offering tickets to their events, which would turn Amazon into a large competitor to Ticketmaster.

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Uber's Travis Kalanick Sued By Major Investor

Benchmark, one of the early investors in Uber, has sued former CEO Travis Kalanick. He's accused of committing fraud, breaching contracts, and breaching his fiduciary duty. The venture capital firm says the former CEO has acted "selfishly" and possibly illegally.

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SoundCloud Facing 'Do Or Die' Decision

SoundCloud is facing one of the tensest moments in its history. A memo sent to shareholders reveals the company has a pending reorganization proposal that it considers "do or die." If its not approved by the company's board, SoundCloud could run out of money.

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Xbox Live Creators Program Launches, Enables Indie Game Self-Publishing

A system for self-publishing Xbox One and PC games, Xbox Live Creators Program, has launched. Microsoft has introduced both the program and a new Xbox Store "Creators collection" section that'll highlight self-published indie titles. Nine games are currently available.

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Discord Tests Video Chat, Screen Sharing

Discord, a chat app geared towards gamers, is making a play to become more of a true Skype competitor. The service is now testing screen sharing and video chat with 5% of its user base. Early responses from users indicate the features work quite well.

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FCC May Institute Speed Standards For Mobile Broadband With New Classification

The FCC is moving to classify mobile broadband in a way that's similar to its existing broadband definition. A document from the agency outlines how it would implement a standard speed classification of 10 Mbps down and 1 Mbps up. It's seeking comment on the proposal.

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Android O Reportedly Delayed, New Date Unknown

Google's next mobile operating system Android O was rumoured to arrive either by the end of this month or early next month, but nothing was confirmed. Google Pixel smartphone was expected to be the first device to get the new update, but for unknown reasons, the search giant

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Acer Nitro AN515-31 Spotted With 4C/8T Intel Coffee Lake CPU

Intel is expected to announce its new architecture on August 21, the much anticipated Coffee Lake that will finally bring up decent performance improvements to notebooks. While there won't be significant performance improvements compared to current Kaby Lake processors with same

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Mid-Range HTC U11 Life Leaks Online

HTC might be busy improving its flagship U11 smartphone with new software updates, but that doesn't mean the company is not working on new smartphones. In fact, according to a leaked render, HTC is about to release a new mid-range smartphone called HTC U11 Life.

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3G Nokia 3310 Variant Coming Next Month

HMD and Nokia have been rumoured to be working on a new version of the popular Nokia 3310, a phone that made its debut at MWC 2017 earlier this year. An Irish carrier has just confirmed that a 3G version of the smartphone is coming in later this year.

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Fitbit's Upcoming Smartwatch Leaks In Renders

It's not a secret that Fitbit is working on its first smartwatch, along with an app store. Although the watch was rumoured to be delayed, the company dismissed those rumours by saying that everything is on track. Ahead of the official launch, we finally have renders of the

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Samsung Bixby Might Launch Globally Soon

Samsung's artificial intelligence (AI) assistant is currently only available in the United States and its home country. Due to missing many features, and not being globally available, the Bixby assistant failed to make better impact, but that could change soon.

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HTC U11 Gets New Software Update, Support For 60fps Video Recording Included

HTC recently said that support for 60 fps video recording is going to arrive on the HTC U11 within the "next couple months", but it looks like the roll out has started. Users are now reporting that HTC U11 is already receiving the update in Taiwan and that the support is included

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YotaPhone 3 Leaks Online, Shows Big Secondary Display

Back at the Russian-Chinese Expo in June, Yota Devices has officially confirmed that they are planning to release a new YotaPhone model later this year. Now, a set of press images of the YotaPhone 3 handset has surfaced on vk.com site in Russia, revealing its design.

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Live Images Show Mid-Range Moto X4 From All Angles

Motorola's upcoming Moto X4 smartphone has been rumoured for months and we have yet to see the official announcement. The handset was expected to be announced alongside flagship Moto Z2 Force, but obviously that never happened. Today, a set of images from Anatel, Brazil's

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ASUS ZenFone 4 Selfie And Selfie Pro Specs And Pricing Revealed

Although one model is already on sale in Russia, ASUS is expected to announce the new ZenFone 4 lineup at an event in China next week, on August 17. The lineup consists out of ZenFone 4, ZenFone 4 Pro, ZenFone 4 Selfie, ZenFone 4V and ZenFone 4 Max, and thanks to

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Future LG Phones To Enable FM Radios Through NextRadio Partnership

FM radios are integrated into all modern smartphones, yet they're rarely enabled. That won't be the case with future handsets from LG. The company has partnered with NextRadio to enable the FM radios inside its upcoming devices. Phones will come with NextRadio's app preinstalled.

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After weeks of delay, Essential's CEO Andy Rubin told us last week that the Essential Phone would be coming "in a few weeks," and that it would reveal the release date "in a week." As promised, the company has now sent out invitations to a "first look" event that will take place

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ASUS ZenFone 4 Pro Gets Detailed

Last year's top ASUS ZenFone 3 smartphone had a lot to offer and according to latest report, its successor is expected to do the same. Evan Blass of @evleaks has now posted a full list of specifications for the ZenFone 4 Pro, but he stated that this is the US model.

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Launch Date Of Moto X4 Finally Revealed

Early rumours were saying that Motorola plans to announce the mid-range Moto X4 alongside the flagship Moto Z2 Force, but obviously that never happened. Since then, many details and pictures of the smartphone have leaked online, but nothing has been said about the new launch date

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Chuwi Lapbook Air Is Windows 10 MacBook Air Clone

Chuwi is well-known for making good, cheap notebooks that often looks premium and has now teased a new notebook. Called Lapbook Air, the notebook is very similar to the MacBook Air, with full metal design, 14.1-inch display and weighs only 1.3 kg. Not only it is light, but it is

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Samsung Tizen Reaching More Home Appliances

Tizen is an operating system based on the Linux kernel that was first released back in 2012, and is currently being used by Samsung in its refrigerators, televisions, smartwatches and certain smartphones, but the South Korean company plans on bringing it to more products.

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Android Things Developer Preview 5 Now Released

Google is having much success with its mobile operating system, but it wants to bring it to more platforms. Android Things is a minimal version of Android, intended to power Internet of Things devices and the first Developer Preview was released at the end of 2016.

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Vuzix And BlackBerry Partner To Release Smart Glasses

BlackBerry states in 2014 that they are interested in the wearable market, but they have not partnered with Vuzix, to release their smart glasses. Vuzix will be providing the hardware, while BlackBerry is working on software to keep all the data secure.

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LG V30 Plus Might Be Released Alongside V30, Wireless Charger Now Pictured

LG already set a date for the announcement of new premium phablet, which is set for August 31. As the announcement of the LG V30 handset is right around the corner, ET News suggests there will be a separate model announced alongside the V30 called LG V30.

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HTC U11 To Get Bluetooth 5.0 Enabled With Android O

HTC recently released a software update to its flagship U11 smartphone that adds support to record videos in 1080p resolution and 60fps. Some reports also mentioned that the smartphone received Bluetooth 5.0 support, but that is not true and HTC has released more information

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Meizu M6 Note To Be Announced On August 23

After being quiet for most of the year, Meizu has started releasing new products, starting with recently announced Meizu Pro 7 and Pro 7 Plus. The company has now sent out press invites for another event that will take place in China, on August 23. The main star of the event will

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LG V30 Confirmed To Have World's Widest Aperture On A Phone Camera

LG V30 is set to arrive later this month, but the South Korean company decided to share some camera-related details ahead of the announcement. The company claims that the V30 "will include the world's largest aperture and clearest lens ever to be featured in a smartphone."

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Android O Confirmed To Be The Last Update For OnePlus 3 And 3T

OnePlus isn't best known for keeping its smartphones up to date. After not releasing Android Nougat update for OnePlus 2 users, the company has now confirmed that its last generation flagship smartphones, the OnePlus 3 and 3T will only receive Android O update.

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Press Image Of Moto X4 Reveals The Phone In Its Full Glory

The long rumoured mid-range Motorola smartphone has once again leaked in a new press image, confirming recent leaks and rumours. After the Brazilian equivalent of the US FCC leaked a few live images of the prototype that went through its testing, the smartphone has

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Samsung Working On Two New Wearables

Samsung appears to be readying two new wearables, with model numbers SM-R365 and SM-R600. The latter recently popped up on Bluetooth SIG, while the company has accidentally listed the SM-R365 on its official website, which appears to be called Gear Fit 2 Pro.

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Google Might Release Android O On August 21

There are a few people that we can trust when it comes to leaked information on upcoming products, and Evan Blass is definitely one of them. After AndroidPolice's David Ruddock said that Google might have pushed the release of Android O for Pixel, Blass has managed to get

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Eurocom Announces Mobile GPU To PCI-E Adapter

Many people are trying to bump up the GPU performance of their laptops. Because of that, companies have started releasing external GPU docking solutions based on Thunderbolt 3, but Eurocom has been looking the other way as well. Mobile GPUs are not very power hungry and

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Apple Considering Dropping The iPhone S Name

In addition of recent iPhone 7s, 7s Plus and iPhone 8 rumours, another very interesting rumour has appeared online, which claims that Apple is reportedly thinking about dropping the iPhone S name. This was confirmed by Apple blogger John Gruber who claims that the company has

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Huawei Honor 9 To Get New Color Options

Huawei's sub-brand Honor is reportedly preparing to launch new color options for the popular Honor 9 handset. The device has been out only for a couple of months and is available in Glacier Grey, Gold, Midnight Black, and Sapphire Blue color options, but three new colors will be

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Moto Z2 Force Goes On Sale In The US; Another Variant Clears TENAA

Motorola's flagship smartphone has been available for pre-order in the US since late last month and it looks like the sale has finally begun. All Big Four carriers in the United States are selling the Moto Z2 Force smartphone, with a starting price of $720 and up to $810

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Gmail For iOS Gets Phishing Protection

Phishing protection arrived on Gmail for Android a few months ago and now the same capabilities have been introduced to the iOS app. Over the coming weeks, the anti-phishing features will become available, reducing the chance of people being harmed by malicious links in emails.

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Samsung's recently launched two new Chromebook and according to a listing on Amazon, B&H and Best Buy, it has already received a price cut. The official pricing for the Chromebook Pro is set at $549.99, but Amazon is now selling the notebook for $499, which is also about $20 less

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Facebook Marketplace Reaches New Countries

Facebook continues improving and expanding its social network. By the end of 2016, Facebook launched a feature called Marketplace that allows people to sell and buy things. At first, the Marketplace was only available in a handful of countries, including the US, Australia, Canada

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Apple HomePod To Hit Shelves In Q4 In Limited Quantity

Main Apple products for the second half of 2017 are definitely the next-generation iPhone 7S, iPhone 7S Plus and all-new iPhone 8. Aside from new iPhones, Apple will announce and launch several other products, such as new Apple Watch Series 3 as well as HomePod smart speaker.

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PlayStation 4 Pro Could End Up Being Faster Than Xbox One X

With the launch of AMD's newest series of high-end graphics cards, RX Vega, we have also learned that some of the new technologies could also lead to massive performance boosts on the PlayStation 4 Pro since the console comes with a chip manufactured by AMD based on

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Processor Inside HoloLens To Get Discontinued Soon

Microsoft HoloLens mixed reality headset is being rumoured to receive an upgrade soon and now we know why. Intel has just announced that it will be retiring the Atom x5-Z8100P Cherry Trail SoC, the processor used only in the Microsoft HoloLens headset.

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Google To Pay Apple $3 Billion To Remain Default Search Engine On iOS

Some of you don't like using Google as a search engine, but many people often use it as its default search engine on both Android and iOS platform. While Google owns Android platform, the company has to pay Apple certain amount of money to remain the default search engine

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Huawei Mate 10 Leaks Online, Reveals Beautiful Display With Almost No Bezels

At least three high-end phablets are expected to be announced in the second half of 2017 and two main competitors are the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Huawei Mate 10. We know almost everything about the Note 8 and we have seen many images of the phablet, but we finally have

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Leaked Renders Show Samsung's Gear Fit 2 Pro Tracker

Well that didn't take long. After Samsung confirmed the existence of a new fitness tracker on its website, the well-known leaker Evan Blass has managed to get his hands on a set of renders that show the wearable in its full glory. He also claims that Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro

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Essential Now Valued At $1.2B And We Are Still Waiting For The PH-1 Handset

It looks like Andy Rubin is a very capable businessman. The co-founder and former CEO of both Danger Inc. and Android has established Essential earlier this year, and announced the Essential PH-1 smartphone that was supposed to start shipping a few weeks ago.

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MediaTek Cuts Prices For Upcoming Helio P23

MediaTek obviously can't compete with others in a high-end segment, but it has great offering for entry- and mid-range segments. However, Qualcomm is still a very hard competitor in these segments and the recent price cut of Snapdragon 450 to $10.50 per chip has forced MediaTek

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High-End Kirin 970 Chipset Enters Mass Production

Currently the world's second largest smartphone maker Huawei is working on its flagship smartphone for the second half of the year. To have enough units of the Mate 10, Huawei has reportedly started mass production earlier this month of the chipset that will power the phablet.

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Moto Z2 Force Has The Same Jelly Scrolling Issue As The OnePlus 5

Motorola's latest flagship smartphone is reportedly suffering from the same "jelly scrolling" issue, something that OnePlus 5 users are already used to. Since both OnePlus and Motorola tested their products before putting them on the market, probably only a small number of units

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LG V20 Now Selling For Only $350

Ahead of the new premium LG smartphone announcement, retailers are trying to get rid of the LG V20. If you live in the United States and are interested in the V20, then check Newegg, who is offering the phone for $375. But the price can be even lower.

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Sony Xperia ZG Compact With Snapdragon 810 Spotted Online

Recent Geekbench listings revealed that Sony is working on a new premium Xperia XZ1 lineup. At least two models will be announced, the standard Xperia XZ1 and Xperia XZ1 Compact, both featuring flagship specifications with Snapdragon 835 and at least 4 GB of RAM.

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More Details About Apple's New Watch Surface Online

Apple is reportedly working on a new smartwatch that could be announced alongside new iPhones. At first, it was reported that a new Apple Watch Series 3 would be all new with, but looks like that is not going to happen. Famous Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo of KGI Securities

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Opera Max For Android No Longer Available

Back in 2016, Opera Software announced a free VPN service called Opera Max that aimed to compress data to lower data usage and block trackers and other undesirable connections. Unfortunately, the app is now officially discontinued and removed from Google Play Store.

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New Huawei P10 Plus Variant Now Official

The P10 Plus is Huawei's latest flagship smartphone that launched alongside P10 at Mobile World Congress 2017 in February. It packs 5.5-inch display, 20 MP + 12 MP dual cameras on the back and a diamond-cut finish with Arctic White, Prestige Gold, Greenery, Dazzling Blue,

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Two Leaked Video Show iPhone 8 In Production

As mass production of new Apple iPhones reportedly started, it was only a matter of time before new details surface online. This time, two new leaked videos show the iPhone 8 is being assembled in a Foxconn factory. Although the videos are very poor quality and don't show

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Micromax Also Working On A Bezel-Less Smartphone

Samsung, LG and Xiaomi are not the only companies that will be selling bezel-less smartphones in 2017. Many other top-tier companies, and even some not so popular such as Micromax, are preparing to release such smartphone. The new Micromax Infinity series is expected

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Assistant On Android Wear Platform Now Fixed

While Google is still working on fixing the issue with recurring reminders on Android Wear platform, at least some bugs have been patched. Its Assistant app had some issues on the Android Wear platform that have been acknowledged last week and Google has confirmed that

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ASUS ZenFone 4 is finally official. After months of rumours and leaks, ASUS has just announced the ZenFone 4 series at an event in Taiwan. The lineup consists of four different models, including ZenFone 4 and ZenFone 4 Pro with dual rear cameras, and ZenFone 4 Selfie

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Nokia 8 Now Official, Features Carl Zeiss Cameras And OZO Audio

After months of rumours and waiting, HMD Global and Nokia have finally announced their flagship smartphone. There are not many surprises due to many leaks over the last weeks and the Nokia 8 smartphone will start selling globally in September at a price of €599.

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Google Home Can Now Make Calls

Google has just announced that its smart speaker is receiving a software update with an interesting feature for users in the United States and Canada. Starting today, users will be able to use the Google Home as a phone to make voice calls for free, so long as the call recipient

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A To Be Announced Next Week

Xiaomi has officially confirmed that the Redmi Note 5A will be announced next week, on August 21. This isn't much of a surprise, since the smartphone got certified by TENAA earlier this week. It is also said that the phone will come in two versions.

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HTC Reports Another Bad Quarter

HTC's latest smartphones are very good devices, but not many people are actually interested in them and according to the Q2 results, it is only a matter of time before HTC exits the mobile market, if something drastically doesn't change. The company has now announced its

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New MediaTek Helio Chipsets To Be Announced On August 29

MediaTek chipsets have been known for cheap, entry-level solutions, but over the last few years, the company has been trying to prove it can make much better chipsets that are competitive with Qualcomm's offering. Unfortunately the flagship Helio X30 hasn't proved like a

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Another Samsung Smartphone Being Recalled Due To Bad Batteries

It is obvious that the Galaxy Note 7 scandal cost Samsung a lot of money and bad reputation. Since then, the company improved safety testing of batteries, but we are now hearing that another Samsung smartphone is being recalled due to bad batteries .

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Leaked Render Reveals LG V30 From All Angles

LG V30 is set to be announced by the end of the month, on August 31, just ahead of the traditional IFA trade show. The company has already started sending media invites for the launch event, but ahead of the event, thanks to Evan Blass, we have a chance to see the

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Upcoming Apple Watch Won't Be Compatible With Android Devices

Over the last few days, we have started hearing more about Apple's next-generation smartwatch. Dubbed the Apple Watch Series 3, the biggest change over its predecessor is the addition of 4G LTE connectivity thanks to an eSIM that are smaller than a regular SIM card.

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Motorola Working On A Display That Heals Itself

It is safe to say that Corning's Gorilla Glass brought a small revolution to displays in terms of durability, but also replaced the plastic cover for more premium look and feel. Instead of using Gorilla Glass on its Moto Z series, Motorola's ShatterShield uses a plastic polymer

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Facebook's News Feed Receiving Small UI Changes

Facebook has now announced small user interface changes to its News Feed, which are aimed to make the main interface look cleaner. There is no longer the blue accents and headers across the interface, which should help make navigating easier and more consistent.

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Saygus V2 Finally Gets Certified By The FCC

After months of delays, the Saygus V2 smartphone has finally received FCC approval. The phone went on pre-order way back in January of 2015, but due to various problems it never shipped. The last word from the company was it should start shipping in January this year, but

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Official Image Reveals Huawei Mate 10 Release Date In Europe

Shortly after a set of images showing the Mate 10 leaked online, another official-looking image confirms the launch date of the flagship phablet. As reported earlier, Huawei's phablet will be unveiled in two months on October 16 in Munich, Germany. The invite has a text that

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ZTE Announces Blade Z Max Handset Priced At $129

The rumoured ZTE Z982 has finally become official. The Chinese company has today announced the phone today under the name ZTE Blade Z Max. The successor to the Zmax Pro is priced at $129 and will start shipping through MetroPCS on August 26. Those that pre-register

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Google Pixel 2 Goes Through The FCC, Confirms Squeezable Frame

Google Pixel 2 smartphone has now appeared on the FCC, revealing some new information about its specifications and design. While the Pixel XL successor is rumoured to be made by LG, the smaller Pixel 2 is expected to be manufactured by HTC. The FCC listing shows a few screenshots

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Moto Z2 Force Holds Up Great In Durability_Test

Motorola's flagship Moto Z smartphones are known for having a shatter-proof display that doesn't crack easily. Not only that, but Motorola also gives a four-year warranty against shattering and cracking from the original purchase date. The only question now is how durable

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ASUS Announces Its First Windows 10 S Laptop

It took us three months to see first Windows 10 S laptop from ASUS. Dubbed the VivoBook W202NA, the notebook is very cheap and is meant to be used in schools. It is priced at $279 and is already available for purchase, but ASUS also said that a consumer model with Windows

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Qualcomm Announces Depth-Sensing Camera Technology For Android

The popular chipset manufacturer has announced a new camera technology designed for Android ecosystem. It comes as an expansion to the Qualcomm Spectra Module Program, and will be implemented into its Snapdragon Mobile chipsets in the future. The new camera architecture is able

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Wearables Market Still Growing, Xiaomi Tops Q2 Smart Wearable Shipments

The wearble market in the United States isn't doing great and has been struggling for months, but globally it is still growing. According to a report by Canalys, the smart wearables market rose 8% year on year for a total of 21.6 million units shipped in the second quarter

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Google Adds 30 New Languages To Its Voice Typing Tech

Google has now announced that it is expanding its speech recognition capabilities to support 30 new languages, mostly those in emerging markets in India and Africa. The total number of supported languages are now 119, and the update includes two of Africa's largest languages.

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Samsung is among few manufacturers that managed to increase tablet shipments despite the bad situation on the tablet market, and is now working on a new model that has cleared TENAA. The listing doesn't reveal any specifications, but at least we can see how it looks.

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Apple Watch Shipments To Reach 15M This Year

Third-generation Apple Watch is rumoured to be announced alongside new iPhones, and the smartwatch will definitely help Apple boost the wearables sales. According to supply chain sources, Apple sold around 10 million units this year and by the end of the year, 5 more million

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Misfit Vapor Smartwatch Won't Have GPS

Misfit has been working on a new smartwatch since January and what looked like a promising smartwatch is now becoming all but that. Although it was stated at CES 2017 that it would, according to the company's own Instagram account, Misfit's first full smartwatch

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Android O Confirmed To Arrive On August 21, To Be Called Oreo

Google's latest Android mobile operating system has finally got a release date. The company confirmed that the Android O will be announced next week, on August 21 during a special event in New York City. The event starts 2:40 PM ET and will be live streamed.

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Sharp Rumoured To Be Working On Another Bezel-Less Smartphone

Sharp's latest smartphone reminds a lot of Essential's PH-1 and Apple's iPhone, but regardless of that, it is indeed one nice looking smartphone. However, it looks like Sharp wants to enter the battle with other top-tier companies as we are now hearing that another flagship

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Leaked Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Video Reveals Phone's Display Panel, Confirms Extremely Thin Bezels

Xiaomi is the company that started the bezel-less trend with its Mi Mix handset, which is still a phone with the smallest bezels around the display. The Chinese company recently confirmed that the renowned designer Philippe Starck, who designed the original Mi Mix, is working on

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Movado Connect Goes On Sale

Another Swiss watchmaker has now announced its premium Android Wear-powered smartwatch. The Movado Connect was announced back at Baselworld and instead of the expected $495 price tag, the smartwatch is actually a lot more expensive. It starts at $595 and

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Mobile Intel Coffee Lake Lineup Detailed, Core i5-8550U Gets Benchmarked

At first, it was believed the Coffee Lake processors will be made using the new 10nm node, but latest leaks suggest otherwise. The new 10nm node is reserved for the architecture called Ice Lake, while the Coffee Lake will debut with 14nm++ process. Since the launch is very close

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Nintendo Switch Was The Best Selling Gaming Console Last Month

Sony and Microsoft have been dominating the gaming console market for months, with PlayStation having a slight advantage over the Xbox. However, with the announcement of Nintendo Switch, things have changed and for a few times now, the console won the title of the

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Instagram Direct Now Supports Replies With Photo Or Video

The Facebook-owned platform has now received another new feature or should we say the existing feature received improvements. Instagram Direct, the one-to-one messaging service, was unveiled way back in 2013, and thanks to the addition of Stories, its popularity is growing.

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Leaked Galaxy Note 8 Brochure And Dummy Confirm Most Details

In about 5 days, on August 23, Samsung will finally announced the much anticipated Galaxy Note 8 in New York City. Ahead of the event, we have two new leaks that now confirms pretty much everything about the handset, and we're probably see more leaks before the official

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Sharp Aquos S2 Gets Dissasembled

Sharp's latest premium smartphone has just received a teardown treatment, revealing what is inside and how well it is designed. The phone is relatively easy to fix and probably the biggest problem is opening the phone due to the glued rear panel. Once you get past the back panel,

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Revamped Skype App Reaches Desktop PCs

Back in June, Microsoft launched a completely redesigned mobile app that was also the biggest update since 2006, when the voice calls were introduced. The new app is now available for all Windows 10 users, while Mac and non-Windows 10 PC users can download a preview of the app.

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Essential PH-1 Handset Now Available For Pre-Order

Essential's CEO Andy Rubin has now announced that the much anticipated Essential PH-1 is available for pre-order from Essential.com, BestBuy.com, and Amazon, as well as from Sprint. After missing pretty much every deadline, this gives hope that the launch is finally close.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 To Have 3D Face Recognition Support

Xiaomi is yet another company that is working on a flagship device that is expected to be announced in the last quarter of the year. Compared to other phones, the Mi Mix 2 will probably have the thinnest bezels and that won't stop the company to include high-end specs.

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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Leaks In 360-Degree Render Video

Sony is one of the few companies that are still working on compact flagship smartphones as not everyone like 5.5+ inches devices. Thanks to 91Mobiles and OnLeaks, we have 360-degree render video that shows the Xperia XZ1 Compact. The phone is very similar to the standard

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Nokia Hints At Larger Smartphone, Could Be The Rumoured Nokia 9

At first, we thought that Nokia was working on two flagship smartphones that are called Nokia 8 and Nokia 9, but later rumours said that Nokia 9 doesn't exists. Well, at least it isn't official, as according to HMD Global representatives, a phone with bigger screen than the

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Apple Watch Series 3 Enters Final Testing Phase

The Cupertino company is having pretty busy schedule ahead, with several product announcements. With three new iPhones, Apple is also rumoured to announce the next-gen smartwatch called Watch Series 3 during an event that will likely take place sometime in mid-September.

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ASUS Decides To Include Less Bloatware With Android O

Shortly after we reported about the new ZenFone 4 smartphones that ASUS unveiled, the company has also released more information about future updates. All smartphones from the ZenFone 3 and ZenFone 4 will be updated to the Android O, with ZenUI 4.0 on top of it.

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YouTube TV Reaches 14 New Cities In The US

YouTube TV service recently went live in 10 cities in the United States and Google has now announced another major expansion of the service, spreading its availability to more areas quite fast. The service has reached 14 new cities in the United States and is now available in 29

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During a press conference in China, Xiaomi has officially unveiled its new Redmi Note handset that will offer solid build, design and performance while being very affordable. The Redmi Note 5A is now available for purchase in China and comes in three colors - Champagne Gold, Rose

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First Laptops With New Intel Processors Now Official

HP has just announced that its business laptop lineup is now available with Intel's 8th generation Core processors. The HP ProBook 400 G5 is available with up to Core i7 Kaby Lake Refresh processor, up to 32 GB of RAM and storage options ranging from a 128 GB solid state drive to

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Google Officially Reveals The Next Android Version

As promised, Google today announced the official name of next Android mobile operating system. During the event in New York City, the Android 8.0 O finally got its full name and is called Android 8.0 Oreo. The most rumoured and probably expected name actually turned out to

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Intel Unveils Next-Gen Kaby Lake Refresh U Series Processors

Intel has officially unveiled its next-gen Core processor family called Kaby Lake Refresh and not the expected Coffee Lake. The lineup currently consists out of four models, including Core i7-8650U, Core i7-8550U, Core i5-8350U and the Core i5-8250U, which all leaked over the

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Fitbit Smartwatch To Have Special LED Sensors For Improved Measurements

Earlier this month, we had a chance to see alleged renders of Fitbit's upcoming smartwatch and learn more about the watch. According to leaked information, the smartwatch will be a refined version of the Blaze aluminum unibody design that will support swappable bands.

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PlayStation Accounts Hacked, Database Allegedly Stolen

Hacker group called OurMine hacked PlayStation Twitter and Facebook accounts, where they posted several messages claiming that the PlayStation accounts have been hacked and the database have been stolen. The posts have since been deleted, but we have yet to notified from

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Alcatel's Upcoming Smartphones Appear In Renders

Three Alcatel smartphones that are expected to be showcased at the upcoming IFA 2017 trade show have appeared online in new renders. Alongside renders, we have also learned a few details about the smartphones, including their names and possible specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Pre-Order Details Now Revealed

Two days more and Samsung will finally unveil the much anticipated Galaxy Note 8. The press conference is scheduled for August 23 and ahead of the event, pre-order details have leaked online. The pre-order details were revealed by the famous Evan Blass.

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Moto X4 Leaks In New Set Of Live Images

Moto X4 is yet another smartphone that is waiting for the official announcement and yet we know pretty much everything about it. The next mid-range Android smartphone is set to be unveiled on August 24 and a couple of new live images confirms previously leaked renders.

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Xbox One X 'Project Scorpio' Now Available For Pre-Order

Back at E3 2017 in June, Microsoft officially introduced the new Xbox One X gaming console and said it will go on sale by the end of the year, on November 7. Starting today, the console is officially available for pre-order, alongside new Xbox One S Minecraft limited edition

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Cheaper Nest Thermostat In The Works

Third generation Nest Learning Thermostat is available, but many people decide to go into other direction due to hefty price tag. Because of that, the Google-owned company is working on a simpler version that will still do its job, but won't have premium metal design.

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Lenovo Teases Devices That Will Be Showcased At IFA 2017

The traditional trade show called IFA, also known as Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin, starts this year on September 1 and like many years so far, we'll see plenty of new devices. Some companies, like Lenovo, have already started teasing products that will be showcased at

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Moto 360 Sports To Get Official Android Wear 2.0 Update

Motorola has now announced that it has decided to release an update for the Moto 360 Sport smartwatch. Although at first the watch wasn't supposed to get it, the Android Wear 2.0 update will arrive in the coming weeks, but the exact release date is unknown.

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ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 N580VD Now Available From Amazon

ASUS' latest premium 15-inch notebook has just went on sale and is available for purchase from Amazon. The VivoBook Pro 15 N580VD model features very powerful specifications at a solid price tag, bridging the gap between high-end and mainstream notebooks.

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Razer Blade Stealth And Razer Blade Go On Sale In The US

Ahead of the new Intel architecture that is expected to be announced tomorrow, Razer has launched its premium laptops powered by Intel Kaby Lake processor. The 13.3-inch Razer Blade Stealth and the 14-inch Razer Blade are available in the US and Canada from Razer's online store.

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Several HP Laptops With Coffee Lake CPUs Leak Online

Intel is about to launch its next-generation processor lineup based on the Coffee Lake microarchitecture. And while we expected to see desktop processors first, it looks like mobile models are also ready as several top-tier laptop companies have confirmed models with new CPUs.

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Windows 10 Can Still Be Obtained For Free

Back in July last year, Microsoft officially ended free upgrade promotion to Windows 10 for Windows 7/8 users. Just days after the promotion ended, two methods that allowed users to upgrade to Windows appeared online and according to Techradar, they are still available.

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First Xiaomi Android One Handset To Be Announced Soon

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Kirin 970 Chipset Now Detailed, Packs An Octa-Core CPU And Mali-G72 MP8 GPU

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Bixby Now Rolling Out Globally

Earlier this month, we reported that Samsung's own artificial intelligence assistant Bixby, which is currently only available in the company's home country and the United States, might launch globally soon and looks like rumours were true. Several regions like the United Kingdom,

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During the event today in New York City, Samsung has officially announced that the new Gear S smartwatch will be announced at IFA 2017, on August 30. This information is confirmed by the Samsung mobile president DJ Koh. A successor to the Gear S3 that was unveiled back in

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Sony Announces New Pro Controller For PS4

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Samsung Releases Pricing And Launch Info For Note 8, Big Discounts For Previous Note 7 Owners

As the Galaxy Note 8 is now officially unveiled, Samsung has now posted more information about pricing and availability. The phablet will go on pre-order today at midnight, and sales kick off on September 15. If you are thinking about purchasing the phone, then you might want to

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Meizu Announces Affordable M6 Note Handset

Meizu is yet another smartphone maker that announced today a new device. Unlike Samsung, who announced a flagship phablet, Meizu has unveiled a new entry-level smartphone featuring dual cameras. The Meizu M6 Note phone features a 5.5-inch display, 2.0 GHz Qualcomm

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HTC Confirms Android 8.0 Oreo Update For Three Smartphones

As Google officially released Android 8.0 Oreo, companies have started releasing information which devices will get the update. Among first is HTC, which has now confirmed that three high-end smartphones will get the update globally, something that many expected.

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Samsung Also Unveils New Fitness Tracker

Alongside new Galaxy Note 8, Samsung has also announced a new fitness tracker at its event in New York City. Called Gear Fit 2 Pro, the device is an improved version of the Gear Fit 2 that has been available for quite some time now. The Pro variant is very similar to its

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Is Finally Official

After catastrophic Galaxy Note 7, many thought we'll never see a new Galaxy Note device. Shortly after the recall, Samsung confirmed that they are still committed to the Note lineup and few months after, the company officially unveiled its latest flagship phablet, the Galaxy

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Microsoft Introduces AI Hardware System 'Brainwave'

A new hardware system intended for running artificial intelligence systems has been created by Microsoft. Its Brainwave system enables machine learning models to run with high speeds and low latency. Using the Intel Stratix 10 FPGA, it can reach a sustainable 39.5 Teraflops.

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Verizon Placing Video Playback Limitations On Unlimited Plans

Verizon is implementing some video playback restrictions on its unlimited data plans such that the most basic "unlimited plan" only offers 480p playback on phones and 720p on tablets. That plan also lets the carrier throttle your stream whenever, yet it costs $75 per month.

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Nintendo eShop Now Works With PayPal

PayPal can now be used as a payment option on the Nintendo eShop, making it easier for some people to purchase Switch, 3DS, and Wii U games. Paying with that method is quite simple on the Switch. When you go to purchase a piece of content on the console, PayPal will be available.

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Bethesda Announces Release Dates For VR Skyrim, Fallout 4, & Doom Games

The release dates for virtual reality editions of Fallout 4, Skyrim, and Doom are now available. Bethesda introduced those editions during E3 2017 earlier this summer and today it has revealed when they'll be available. Skyrim VR will be out first, with it arriving November 17.

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China Increases Phishing Attacks Against Vietnam

Vietnam is being hit with a growing number of phishing attacks from hacker groups associated with the Chinese government. According to FireEye, a cybersecurity firm, China has targeted many Vietnamese officials with phishing emails in hopes of breaking into government systems.

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Apple Working On Autonomous Shuttle Service For Employees

Apple will put its autonomous vehicle technology to work with a shuttle service for employees located near its campuses, reports The New York Times. The autonomous shuttle system would bring people between Apple's current campus in California and its new one.

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Hulu Brings Live TV Service To Xbox 360

Despite being quite an old platform, the Xbox 360 continues to be supported by some major apps, including Hulu. The company has just launched its live TV streaming service on the console. With a monthly fee of around $40, you can receive access to live television content.

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LG Creating Michigan Factory For Electric Vehicle Components

A new US factory is being established by LG in Michigan and it'll be used to produce components for electric vehicles. The company announced on Tuesday that it would be opening a new facility in Hazel Park, a Detroit suburb. It's a 250,000 square foot manufacturing facility.

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Uber Driver Policy Will Reduce Cancelled Rides

Uber has updated its driver policy in a way that'll both reduce cancelled trips for riders and make it easier for drivers to avoid trips they don't want to take. Riders will be provided with drivers who actually want to bring them to their listed destination.

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HTC U11 Update Adds 1080p 60fps Video Recording Support

It looks like the software for HTC U11 smartphone wasn't ready at launch, as with every new update, the Taiwanese company adds new features. Starting today, the company is rolling out a new software update that brings 1080p 60fps video recording support to the U11 handset.

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Microsoft To End Forced Windows Upgrades With Future Versions

When Windows 10 was launched, users were mostly complaining about two things - privacy and forced upgrades. While Microsoft made some changes to data it acquires, not much has been done to forced upgrades. The good news is that Microsoft learned something from that and is

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Do Not Install Latest BIOS Update For Dell XPS 13 (9360)

Yesterday, Dell released an "urgent" BIOS update for the XPS 13 (9360) owners that supersedes version 2.1.0. The update was expected to improve Thunderbolt Dock stability and numerous suspend/resume issues, but instead it brought some serious problems.

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Sony Announces Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 Bundle

Sony and Gran Turismo creator and president of Polyphony Digital, Kazunori Yamauchi, announced today a new limited edition PlayStation 4 Slim bundle that will launch in Europe on October 18. The Limited Edition Gran Turismo Sport PS4 will launch on the same date as the new Gran

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Andy Rubin's Essential Phone is now heading out to customers. The company confirmed on Twitter this afternoon that units had begun shipping and customers could expect to receive tracking information shortly. Early buyers have been waiting since May to get their devices.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink Raises $27 Million

Neuralink, another venture from Tesla's Elon Musk, has pulled in $27 million in funding. The company is working on technology that'll directly connect the human brain to machines, giving people a way to benefit from AI. An SEC filing revealed the funding.

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Microsoft Ends Original Xbox One Sales

Microsoft has stopped selling the original Xbox One in the United States, choosing to only offer the Xbox One S and Xbox One X through its online store. The only way you can get the original model is if you buy a refurb unit. Microsoft hasn't confirmed if all sales are ending.

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HTC U11 To Get Oreo Update By The End Of 2017

The Taiwanese company is having tough months ahead as it is thinking about selling the VR business and its mobile business isn't doing great. Still, HTC is ready to commit to an Android 8.0 Oreo upgrade and has recently confirmed that U Ultra, 10 and U11 get the update.

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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Rear Panel Leaks Along With 3C Certification And Launch Date

Thanks to a newly leaked information, we have learned that Mi Mix 2 is about to be announced. The bezel-less phablet will be revealed next month, on September 12, which is in about two weeks and also the same when the Apple iPhone 8 is expected to launch.

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Xbox One X Is The Fastest Selling Xbox Preorder

The Xbox One X is officially the fastest-selling Xbox preorder in Microsoft's history, the company has confirmed. In the first five days of its availability, more people preordered the Xbox One X Project Scorpio Edition than any other Xbox console. Preorders began Sunday.

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Facebook Faces New Criticism, Has Been Used To Share Migrant Torture Videos

Facebook is dealing with another content moderation scandal due to a report from The Times, which found human traffickers and slave traders have used the network to share migrant torture and physical abuse videos in order to get money from family members.

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FBI Trying To Get US Companies To Stop Using Kaspersky Software

The FBI is actively working to convince US businesses not to use antivirus software from Kaspersky, a Russian company believed by some to have ties to the government. Kaspersky has strongly refuted the allegations and in July it released its source code to US officials.

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Apple Taking Down Apps From Iranian Developers

To fully comply with the US' sanctions against Iran, Apple is removing applications from Iranian developers from the App Store. Although there's no App Store for the region, there's a relatively large market in Iran for smuggled iPhones. Apple is facing some criticism.

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Samsung Chief Jay Y Lee Gets 5-Year Jail Sentence

Jay Y. Lee, vice chairman and head of Samsung Group, has received a 5-year jail sentence in South Korea due to instances of bribery with the prior administration. His sentence stems from a long scandal that eventually brought down South Korea's former president, Park Geun-hye.

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Huawei Welcomes Samsung To Dual Camera Family And Teases Mate 10

Huawei posted an image to welcome Samsung to the dual cameras family, but also to throw a bit of shade at the company and its recent announcement of the Galaxy Note 8. Since Huawei already has a lot of experience in this segments, the company probably wants to make it clear

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Leaked Press Images Reveal Sony Xperia XZ1 Handset

Like many other companies, Sony is also gearing up for the upcoming IFA 2017 trade show. The company has already scheduled an event for IFA 2017 in Berlin, where it is expected to announce its new Xperia XZ1 smartphone flagship lineup and ahead of the event, we have a

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More Details About The Samsung Gear Sport Leak Online

During the recent Galaxy Note 8 event, Samsung has officially confirmed that a new Gear S smartwatch will be announced next week, on August 30. Since then, we have heard that there could be two wearables in the works, the Samsung Gear S4 and Gear Sport.

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Android Pay Adds New US Banks

Android Pay works with major credit and debit cards from most of the top US banks, but Google wants to expand it even further. Therefore, the search giant has now announced that 17 new US banks/credit unions are supporting its mobile payments sevice.

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LQ Q8 Now Available, Q6 To Go On Sale Next Week

Ahead of the LG V30 announcement, LG has officially launched the Q8 handset that was unveiled last month. The second smartphone that was announced alongside it was the Q6, but the smartphone is not yet available. According to the company, it will go on sale next week.

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Razer Unveils New Controller For Xbox And PC

If you are looking for a new Xbox or PC controller, then take a look at Razer's new Wolverine Ultimate controller. It is mainly designed for Xbox console, but it also works on PC. It is priced at $159.99 and will go on sale next month. The controller comes with some unique

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Samsung Galaxy S9 To Have Dual Cameras, Might Even Have Modular Accessories

With both premium smartphones now official, Samsung has switched its focus to its next-generation flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S9. Recent leak claims that Samsung has inked a deal with Qualcomm to be the first smartphone maker to get its hands on the Snapdragon 845

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Apple iPhone 7s And 7s Plus PCBs Pictured

Thanks to /Leaks, we have first images and videos of what look to be logic boards for new iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus handsets. The boards are made in early August so they should be final versions and while iPhone 7s lineup might not feature an edge-to-edge display like the

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Tesla's Semi May Have 200-300 Mile Range

Tesla's electric semi truck reportedly has a range of 200 to 300 miles per charge, meaning it can travel about the same distance as a Model S, albeit with a larger battery. Reuters claims a prototype of the Tesla Semi will be unveiled at an event in September.

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Boring Company Receives Approval To Build 2-Mile Test Tunnel

The government in Hawthorne, California has given Elon Musk's The Boring Company approval to build a 2-mile test tunnel. It's going to dig 44 feet below public land, expanding the project beyond SpaceX's campus in the city. The Boring Company wants to transport vehicles.

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A replacement for Uber founder and former CEO Travis Kalanick could be announced by the middle of this week, reports Recode. The company's board has been discussing the replacement since Friday. If a decision is made, we could learn about it in the coming days.

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Leak Possibly Reveals Game Of Thrones Title From Bethesda

Bethesda could be working on a Game of Thrones RPG, according to an unfinished page from the retailer Target. The page includes a header that simply says "Bethesda: Game of Thrones." No additional information is included, so it doesn't tell us much about the possible game.

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LG V30 Leaks In Another Live Image

To battle with recently announced Galaxy Note 8 and upcoming iPhone 8, LG has been working on a premium smartphone called LG V30. The successor to the successful LG V20 is confirmed to be announced on August 30, just ahead of the IFA 2017, but due to a number of leaks we

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Almost 200,000 Apple Apps Won't Work With iOS 11

It has been known for months now that Apple will officially stop supporting 32-bit apps with upcoming iOS 11, which is set to launch in the next few weeks. As of January, users started getting a message warning them that the 32-bit apps won't work and many developers have

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OnePlus 3 And 3T Get New OxygenOS Update

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Apple iPhone 8 Wireless Charger Is Not Very Fast

Another new feature for upcoming iPhone lineup is the addition of wireless charger, something Android smartphones had for quite some time now. Aside from alleged images of the components for external charging pad, we have also learned more about its capabilities.

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Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact Now Leaks In Pink

Just as Xperia XZ1 renders surface online, another flagship Sony smartphone has now been revealed. The compact flagship version of the Xperia XZ1 has leaked in Pink, revealing its design, color options and pricing information. The availability details are not yet revealed, but

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Sailfish OS Launches For Xperia X, But Not For Free

Several months after Jolla officially announced that they have partnered with Sony to optimise its mobile operating system for the Xperia flagship series, the company has now officially launched the Sailfish X. Although many expected it to be free, Jolla is actually charging the

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Huawei Unveils Four New Tablets

Huawei has announced today four new MediaPad tablets, with two 8-inch and two 10-inch models. All four Android tablets are coming to the United States, with prices starting at $139, while the most expensive model is priced at $249 and they are available as we speak.

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More Images Of iPhone 8 PCB Leak Online

Just a day after first alleged image of the iPhone 8 PCB surfaced online, new images have appeared online. Unfortunately, they are not the same and since this is the first time we see iPhone 8 PCB, we can't tell which image is legit and which is fake, or maybe both are legit.

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BlackBerry Updates Eight Apps, Including Hub, Keyboard, and Launcher

If you are using BlackBerry apps, then make sure to check for updates as the company has just update eight apps, including BlackBerry Hub, Keyboard, Launcher, Calendar, Contacts, Productivity Tab, Notable, and Privacy Shade, all of which are available from the PlayStore.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Pictured Alongside iPhone 8

Samsung has enough time to sell a decent number of Galaxy Note 8 units before the new iPhone series launches. We all know that even the new iPhone 8 will be expensive, it will be sold out as soon as it goes on sale. If you are still thinking whether to buy the Note 8 or wait for

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Google Pixel 2 XL To Have Very Thin Bezels

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Google Chrome To Allow Users To Permanently Mute Sites

One of the most popular internet browsers is about to get a new feature. According to the development team of Google Chrome for computers, the browser will soon be able to permanently mute any specific website. The feature is currently under development and is being

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First AsteroidOS-Powered Smartwatch Now Official

AsteroidOS, an open-source alternative to Android Wear that was launched way back in 2015, has now first device that runs it out of the box. The French startup ConnectWatch announced their first standalone smartwatch that is powered by AsteroidOS platform.

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Customers Complaining That Essential Phone Is Not Yet Shipping

Although many sites, including ours, reported that Andy Rubin's Essential smartphone finally started shipping after 57 days of delay, that seems not to be the case. According to PhoneArena, the Essential PH-1 smartphone did not ship yesterday as earlier reported.

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Apple iPhone 8 PCB Now Leaks, Confirms Rumours About L-Shaped Battery

Early iPhone 8 rumours were pointing out to a few key changes that have been made and those were all-new design with bezel-less display and larger, "L-shaped" battery thanks to a stacked PCB. The leaked image allegedly shows iPhone 8's PCB, which definitely looks to have left

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NVIDIA Preparing Mobile GTX 1040, IdeaPad 320S Could Be First Laptop With It

High-end and mid-range mobile GPU offerings from NVIDIA have been very strong and everyone can find what they want or need, however the entry-level segment has room for improvements. Even NVIDIA knows that and is now preparing a new model for notebooks.

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Western Digital Wants To Buy Toshiba's Memory Business

It looks like Western Digital is back in the running to buy Toshiba's memory chip business. Reportedly the companies have been in intensive talks on the sale of Toshiba's memory chip operations, for which Western Digital is offering 1.9 trillion yen, or $17.4 billion.

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Latest Samsung Firmware Update Bricks Certain Smart TVs

Owners of Samsung's latest Smart TV were left with non-functional TV after the latest firmware update. According to The Guardian, a number of customers in the UK have had their TV bricked by a firmware update, making it useless. The only way to fix the TVs is to send back to

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HTC's flagship model with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage is now available in Europe. The Taiwanese company opened pre-orders now and promised to start shipping the top U11 model in early September. The red variant comes with dual SIM support, while all other color options

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Meizu Confirms It Will Continue Using Chipsets From MediaTek, Samsung And Qualcomm

Meizu is probably the only company that uses chipsets from all three major companies - MediaTek, Samsung and Qualcomm. For example, the Pro 6 Plus arrived with Exynos, the Pro 6s had Helio chipset and the recently announced M6 Note comes with Snapdragon.

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DisplayMate Says Galaxy Note 8 Has The Best Phone Display, Rates It As A+

Without doubt, Galaxy S8 and Note 8 lineups are one of the best-looking smartphones. However, it looks like they do not just have good design, but their displays are one of the best on the market. According to DisplayMate's testing, the Galaxy Note 8 has the best phone display.

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MediaTek Announces Two New Mid-Range Chipsets

Two new MediaTek chipsets from the P series have become official. Called Helio P23 and Helio P30, both chipsets pack an octa-core Cortex-A53 processor and are made using the TSMC's 16nm FinFET production process and will be available starting Q4 2017. Both will be globally

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Next Samsung S Pen Stylus To Have AI-Based Microphone

With Bixby slowly starting to reach more markets, Samsung wants to improve its products to support the voice assistant. Wacom, a company that specializes in digital pen, ink and handwriting, has been working with Samsung since the first Galaxy Note device and has since

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Leaked iPhone 7s And 7s Plus Dimensions Confirm Slightly Larger Design

Some Apple users want bigger, while others want smaller phones. Now, TechnoBuffalo has managed to find out dimensions of upcoming iPhone 7s and iPhone 7s Plus, and those that were expecting smaller handsets won't be happy. The new iPhones are slightly larger than the

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Samsung Rumoured To Be Working On New 360-Degree Camera

Samsung Gear 360 (2017) VR camera was unveiled five months ago and according to new information, the tech giant is already working on its successor. Samsung has now filed for a new trademark that hints at the new virtual reality camera. The trademark listing confirms a model

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Both ASUS And HTC Struggling With Their Phone Businesses

If you have been reading anything about HTC, then you are aware that the company is in really bad situation in the last few months. Although the HTC U11 has been a success, the company can't seem to get back on track and is now looking into other strategic options that could

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Those That Pre-Ordered Essential PH-1 Will Have To Wait Until At Least August 31

Essential has recently started charging credit cards those that pre-ordered the PH-1 smartphone, but customers have been very angry because the company didn't provide any shipping proof. The company has now confirmed that the Essential PH-1 will start reaching

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First Android One With Bezel-Less Display Coming Soon

Xiaomi and Google are reportedly working together on another Android One smartphone, and new images confirm that Google is still committed to the series. According to the Chinese microblogging platform Weibo, the Android One phone from Xiaomi will be called Xiaomi Mi A1.

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Elon Musk Confirms The Boring Company's Tunnels Can Fit Cars

Elon Musk shared an update photo of The Boring Company's underground tunnel in Hawthorne earlier today, but instead of just capturing the tunnel, Musk showed a Tesla Model S in it. The picture reveals how large the tunnel is and confirms it can already fit typical vehicles.

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Google Gets Rid Of 300 Apps That Spread DDoS Malware

Google has taken 300 apps off the Play Store after they were connected to a widespread DDoS attack. Researchers found the apps were taking over devices in order to use them to bombard sites with illegitimate traffic. The botnet, WireX, was noticed by Akamai, a CDN.

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WhatsApp Adding Its Own Verification Tick

WhatsApp is going to offer its own account verification system, letting users see when an account on the platform has been verified as legitimate. The messaging app has confirmed it's testing a Twitter-like verification tick to help people spot legitimate business accounts.

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UK To Comply With EU Data Laws Post-Brexit

The UK may be pulling away from a long list of EU regulations as a result of Brexit, but it's not going to stray from the EU's data laws. According to a paper published on a government website, the country intends to continue complying with laws dealing with data handling.

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DJI Offers Bug Bounty Up To $30,000

Hackers can receive up to $30,000 if they help DJI find flaws in the software for its drones. The Chinese company has unveiled a bug bounty program that's intended to improve the overall security of its products. Rewards start at $100 and increase based on severity.

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IDC Expects PC Sales To Continue Dropping

PC sales are going to continue their downward trend, according to a report from IDC. Sales will fall from 435.1 million units in 2016 to 398.3 million by 2021, providing a five-year compound annual growth rate of -1.7%. IDC believes the forecast could be somewhat improved.

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Android DDoS Malware Has Infected Devices In 100 Countries

Android devices all around the world have been infected with malware that can force a device to participate in a DDoS attack. Researchers say this is the first time DDoS malware has been an issue for Android devices. The WireX botnet spread through 300 apps on Google Play.

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Travis Kalanick Claims Benchmark 'Fabricated' Its Allegations

Former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick says Benchmark Capital's claims against him are "fabricated allegations." He was sued by Benchmark, an investor in Uber, earlier this month for allegedly violating his fiduciary duty, committing fraud, and breaching contract.

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Google Play Protect Logo Will Be On Certified Android Device Boxes

Google will help consumers navigate towards certified Android devices by placing its Play Protect logo on boxes. The company already has a history of certifying devices that offer the Play Store and come with Google apps preinstalled. Now it'll highlight those certifications.

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Xiaomi Mi 5X To Launch In New Markets Next Week

On its official Twitter account, Xiaomi has hinted at a launch of a flagship dual camera smartphone. The event will take place next week in India's capital city of New Delhi, on September 5, and according to latest information, the smartphone in question is the Mi 5X.

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