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    Default Next Week in Gaming: March - Week Four

    Continuing on from last week, this series of articles is to help keep you guys up to date with what's been happening in the gaming world, and fill you in on what's coming in the week to come. I'll be announcing game releases, interviews, as well as introducing next


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    Microsoft Extends Intel Skylake Support On Windows 7 And 8.1

    Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it will terminate support for Intel Skylake processors in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. After July 17, 2017, users running mentioned operating system and Skylake CPUs won't get any compatibility, reliability, and security fixes.


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    Alcatel Idol 4 Mini Also In The Works

    We already found out about the upcoming high-end Alcatel Idol 4 Pro, which comes with Windows 10 Mobile, but today thanks to another leak, we learned that Alcatel is working on another Idol 4 handset. This time, we're talking about the compact version of the Idol 4.


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    ZTE A2017 Appears On GFXBench, Could Be The ZTE Axon 2

    Thanks to the popular benchmark website GFXBench, we have just found out that ZTE is working on a new high-end smartphone. Since the only high-end smartphone lineup from the company is the Axon, we could be looking at the successor to the ZTE Axon handset.


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    More Images Of Meizu Pro 6 Leak Online

    Following the recent image that confirmed the antenna design of Meizu Pro 6, more renders of the smartphone has emerged online, giving us more detailed look. The renders reveal that it looks fairly similar to the current flagship phone, the Meizu Pro 5.


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    External GPU Case Razer Core Will Also Support Other Laptops

    When Razer announced its first external GPU case called Razer Core, many people probably wondered if it would work with other laptops. Well, lucky for you, the answer is yes. The Razer Core is now confirmed to work with any laptop that supports the external GPU standard.


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    Sony Working On More Powerful "PlayStation 4.5" That Supports 4K Gaming

    A new PlayStation model capable of powering 4K games and superior virtual reality experiences may be in the works at Sony. Kotaku reports the company is developing a PlayStation 4.5 featuring upgraded graphics hardware. The current PS4 doesn't work with 4K.


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    Smaller iPad Pro Said To Begin At $599

    One of the products that could be unveiled by Apple during its spring event is a smaller iPad Pro. The tablet, said to have a 9.7-inch display, is rumored to come with a starting price tag of $599. 9to5Mac reports the product will support Apple's stylus, the Pencil.


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    Uber May Have Ordered 100,000 Mercedes

    Uber would like to build a fleet of self-driving vehicles and it's reportedly shopping around for cars already. The transportation service is interested in buying cars from Mercedes and according to some sources, it has placed an order for 100,000 S-Class vehicles.


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    Twitter Will Stick To 140-Character Limit

    Long posts aren't going to be a part of Twitter in the near future. The social network is not getting rid of its 140-character limit on tweets, according to CEO Jack Dorsey. It was widely reported the network was going to ditch that limit, but Dorsey has countered those claims.


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    LG X Screen Now Available In Europe

    LG's latest mid-range smartphone series was revealed last month and it includes two phones, the X Cam and X Screen. The latter is now available for purchase in Europe, specifically in the Netherlands, where the black color variant is listed on woos.nl for €343.64.


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    Lenovo K3 Note Gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Owners of Lenovo K3 Note smartphone have finally started receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. The update is currently rolling out in India and besides the standard Marshmallow improvements, it also adds TheaterMax support for an immersive VR experience.


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    Huawei Honor X3 Gets Certified By TENAA

    Huawei's upcoming tablet has just received a certification by TENAA in China. The listing has confirmed its specifications and thanks to previous rumours, we know that it should be priced at 1,999 Yuan ($310) for the base model and around 2,499 Yuan ($390) for the high-end model


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    Users Don't Want New Instagram Feed Design

    Just a day after Instagram announced in a blog post that they are testing the new algorithm tweak for the new, improved feed design, a petition to keep the current design that shows the moments in chronological order is up and almost 160,000 people have signed it.


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    LG Confirms The Launch Date Of Its Flagship G5

    It was believed that LG will launch its latest flagship handset on April 8, but that was only a date for Canada and the UK. The South Korean giant has confirmed that the flagship LG G5 smartphone will go on sale in major markets around the world starting March 31.


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    Windows Phone 8.1 Devices With 512 MB Of RAM Won't Get Windows 10 Mobile

    It was rumoured that devices with 512 MB of RAM running WP 8.1 operating system won't receive the latest OS upgrade from Microsoft. Answering to a question on Twitter, Microsoft has just confirmed that WP 8.1 handsets with 512 MB of RAM will not be upgraded to Windows 10 Mobile.


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    Xbox One Gets Temporary Price Cut, Spring Game Sale Partially Detailed

    Microsoft has announced it'll decrease the Xbox One's price to $300 beginning March 20 to go along with its Spring Sale. The sale, which starts March 22, includes 150 items and will last for one week. During the sale, you'll be able to receive discounts on Xbox/PC games.


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    Red Dead Redemption 2 Rumored For Release Next Year

    A sequel to Red Dead Redemption may be introduced during E3 2016 and come out in 2017. Rockstar Games is reportedly working on Red Dead Redemption 2: Legends of the West. Fraghero reports it has been in development for four years and will be released in fall 2017.


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    PlayStation VR Bundle Costs $500, Includes Camera And Controllers

    Sony has introduced a bundle for the PlayStation VR that costs an extra $100 and comes with some of the gear you need to really enjoy the system. Included in the $500 PS VR Launch Bundle is the headset, the PlayStation Camera, and a pair of Move motion controllers.


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    Default Panasonic Shows Off Exoskeleton Workers

    Exoskeletons are already being used in medical settings, but they've only recently begun to appear for healthy people. One of the non-medical units, the Assist Suit AWN-03, has been shown off by Panasonic. A video from the company shows a team of workers wearing the suit.


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    Destiny's Spring Update Releases April 12

    Bungie has announced Destiny's first update after The Taken King will come out on April 12 and it'll include a new quest and some player VS environment challenges. This spring update is also going to feature new/improved gear, Crucible updates, and a higher max Light level.


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    MIT Study Finds Stop Lights Could Be Unnecessary In Future

    Stop lights are something most people have to deal with, but as cars become more intelligent, they may not be required in the future. A study from MIT has found sensor-filled vehicles capable of communicating with each other would eliminate the need for traffic lights.


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    T-Mobile Offering LG G5 Bundled With Battery, LG 360

    T-Mobile will be selling the LG G5 bundled with some accessories for a limited time. The Battery Bundle portion of the offer features an extra 2,800 mAh battery and a charging station. That bundle, which takes advantage of the phone's removable battery, costs $80.


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    Microsoft Creating Tool To Port Chrome Extensions To Edge

    Extensions are finally coming to Microsoft Edge, making it a more functional browser, but that doesn't mean it'll receive as many add-ons as Chrome or Firefox. To address that problem, Microsoft is creating a tool that'll allow Chrome extensions to be ported to Edge.


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    Uncharted 4 Now Gold, Developer Says It's The "Most Visually Stunning Game"

    Naughty Dog's Uncharted 4: A Thief's End has gone gold, meaning it is now headed out to manufacturers for large-scale production. According to one of the game's directors, Bruce Straley, it may be the "most visually stunning game ever created," and certainly the best Uncharted.


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    FBI Warns Car Hacking Is Possible

    Car hacking is entirely possible and it's something the public should be aware of. The FBI, Department of Transportation, and the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration have issued a PSA warning drivers about car hacking and the threat it poses to safety.


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    Microsoft Extends Intel Skylake Support On Windows 7 And 8.1

    Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that it will terminate support for Intel Skylake processors in Windows 7 and Windows 8.1. After July 17, 2017, users running mentioned operating system and Skylake CPUs won't get any compatibility, reliability, and security fixes.


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    Alcatel Idol 4 Mini Also In The Works

    We already found out about the upcoming high-end Alcatel Idol 4 Pro, which comes with Windows 10 Mobile, but today thanks to another leak, we learned that Alcatel is working on another Idol 4 handset. This time, we're talking about the compact version of the Idol 4.


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    ZTE A2017 Appears On GFXBench, Could Be The ZTE Axon 2

    Thanks to the popular benchmark website GFXBench, we have just found out that ZTE is working on a new high-end smartphone. Since the only high-end smartphone lineup from the company is the Axon, we could be looking at the successor to the ZTE Axon handset.


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    More Images Of Meizu Pro 6 Leak Online

    Following the recent image that confirmed the antenna design of Meizu Pro 6, more renders of the smartphone has emerged online, giving us more detailed look. The renders reveal that it looks fairly similar to the current flagship phone, the Meizu Pro 5.


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    External GPU Case Razer Core Will Also Support Other Laptops

    When Razer announced its first external GPU case called Razer Core, many people probably wondered if it would work with other laptops. Well, lucky for you, the answer is yes. The Razer Core is now confirmed to work with any laptop that supports the external GPU standard.


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    Sony Working On More Powerful "PlayStation 4.5" That Supports 4K Gaming

    A new PlayStation model capable of powering 4K games and superior virtual reality experiences may be in the works at Sony. Kotaku reports the company is developing a PlayStation 4.5 featuring upgraded graphics hardware. The current PS4 doesn't work with 4K.


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    Smaller iPad Pro Said To Begin At $599

    One of the products that could be unveiled by Apple during its spring event is a smaller iPad Pro. The tablet, said to have a 9.7-inch display, is rumored to come with a starting price tag of $599. 9to5Mac reports the product will support Apple's stylus, the Pencil.


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    Uber May Have Ordered 100,000 Mercedes

    Uber would like to build a fleet of self-driving vehicles and it's reportedly shopping around for cars already. The transportation service is interested in buying cars from Mercedes and according to some sources, it has placed an order for 100,000 S-Class vehicles.


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    Twitter Will Stick To 140-Character Limit

    Long posts aren't going to be a part of Twitter in the near future. The social network is not getting rid of its 140-character limit on tweets, according to CEO Jack Dorsey. It was widely reported the network was going to ditch that limit, but Dorsey has countered those claims.


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    LG X Screen Now Available In Europe

    LG's latest mid-range smartphone series was revealed last month and it includes two phones, the X Cam and X Screen. The latter is now available for purchase in Europe, specifically in the Netherlands, where the black color variant is listed on woos.nl for €343.64.


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    Lenovo K3 Note Gets Android 6.0 Marshmallow

    Owners of Lenovo K3 Note smartphone have finally started receiving the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update. The update is currently rolling out in India and besides the standard Marshmallow improvements, it also adds TheaterMax support for an immersive VR experience.


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    Huawei Honor X3 Gets Certified By TENAA

    Huawei's upcoming tablet has just received a certification by TENAA in China. The listing has confirmed its specifications and thanks to previous rumours, we know that it should be priced at 1,999 Yuan ($310) for the base model and around 2,499 Yuan ($390) for the high-end model


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    Default ZTE Nubia Z11 Mini Gets Certified

    ZTE has been rumoured to be working on a new Nubia smartphone and it was believed to be announced at the MWC 2016. Instead of Nubia Z11 and Nubia X8, the company announced the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite so we still don't have any details when the new Nubia phone will be official.


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    Apple Fixing iMessage Vulnerability, Could Let Photos Be Stolen

    A vulnerability discovered in iMessage could allow attackers to steal decrypted photos and videos, but the flaw will be fully addressed in iOS 9.3, which arrives today. The hole was discovered by Johns Hopkins University researchers and it only works on devices not running iOS 9.


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    2-In-1 Computers Will Control 20% Of PC Market In 4 Years

    Hybrid laptop-tablet devices will control a significant part of the overall European PC market by 2020. In the coming four years, their market share will grow to 20%, according to research from IDC's Western Europe Quarterly Tablet Tracker. That'll be up from last year's 5%.


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    Face-Tracking Software Lets You Control Anyone

    Researchers have created face-tracking software that lets you control anyone's face. The team from Stanford, the Max Planck Institute for Informatics, and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg created the software, called Face2Face. The actor can control any target.


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    LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE Goes On Sale Again

    The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition LTE smartwatch went on sale back in November last year, but only days after the launch, LG had to halt sales, blaming a hardware that affects the day-to-day functionality of the device. Starting today, the watch is up for pre-order.


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    Vivo Announces Affordable Y31A Smartphone

    Vivo has recently announced flagship Xplay 5 smartphone that comes in two versions, a high-end with Snapdragon 820 and 6 GB of RAM, and more affordable with Snapdragon 652 and 4 GB of RAM. To refresh the rest of the lineup, the company has announced affordable Y31A handset.


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    AT&T Starts Accepting Pre-Orders For LG G5; Offers Buy One, Get One For Free Deal

    The popular US carrier AT&T has announced that it is accepting pre-orders for LG G5. If you are set to purchase the LG G5 and you are considering more than one unit and you are ok with signing a new contract, then you might want to check out the latest AT&T's offer.


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    Apple's New EarPods With Lightning Connector Spotted Online

    Apple has scheduled a press conference for later today, where it will probably announce new 9.7-inch iPod Pro tablet, affordable iPhone 5 SE and a few other things. Ahead of the event, an image showing new EarPods with the Lightning port has leaked online.


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    Microsoft Working On Windows 10 File Explorer Overhaul

    Windows 10 was launched without any significant redesign, except for the return of Start Menu and a few other things. However, expect some big changes in near future, as Microsoft has confirmed that they are working on "a total update of File Explorer."


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    Amazon Releases Emergency Kindle Update

    Amazon has just released an emergency update for its Kindle e-readers, stating that users who don't install this update on their Kindle by Tuesday, March 22nd, will be locked out of the internet, meaning they won't have access the store or sync with the cloud.


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    200-inch 8K TV With Thin Bezels Unveiled At CeBIT 2016

    For the past decade, we have witnessed a big increase in display's resolution and size. However, during CeBIT 2016 event, Tabler Systems has unveiled a 200-inch 8K TV that is 5m (16.4 feet) wide and 2.4m (7.8 feet) high and has a new 0 mm bezel (seamless) video-wall technology.


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    Windows 10 Mobile Will Not Reach HTC One M8 For Windows

    Microsoft has recently confirmed that there won't be a second wave of Windows 10 Mobile updates, which means that around 50% of Windows Phone devices will be stuck with the current version of OS. However, some smartphones are still under consideration.


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    Swatch Releases First Real Smartwatch Called Tissot Smart-Touch

    The Swiss watch manufacturer Swatch has announced its first real smartwatch. Dubbed the Tissot Smart-Touch, the smartwatch was unveiled at the Baselworld watch event in Switzerland and will go on sale later this year, with a retail price between $1,100 and $1,200.


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    Huawei P9 Spotted In Public, Dual Rear Camera System Confirmed

    A set of new images showing Huawei's president using a phone with a dual rear camera setup has surfaced online. Although there's no official confirmation, thanks to the latest rumours, we are talking about the Chinese company's upcoming P9 flagship smartphone.


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    HTC 10 Won't Have AMOLED Display

    First HTC 10 rumours pointed out to an AMOLED display, but that won't be happening, according to @evleaks. Instead, the HTC's next-gen flagship smartphone will feature Super LCD display. The leakster also confirmed a battery size, which is only 3,000 mAh.


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    Casio WSD-F10 Smartwatch To Go On Sale Next Week

    Casio has just announced that its smart outdoor watch will hit shelves next week, on March 25. The WSD-F10 smartwatch will be available online from Amazon, Google Store, REI and ShopCasio in four different color options, including Red, Green, Black and Orange.


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    Instagram Beta For Windows 10 Mobile Gets New Version

    Windows mobile platform has potential, but the biggest issue is the lack of support from developers. While there are a decent amount of apps, not many of them are as quality as their Android or iOS siblings. Today, beta version of Instagram has received a small update.


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    Samsung Galaxy S7 And S7 Edge Have Built-in DPI Scaling

    If you own Samsung Galaxy S7 or Galaxy S7 Edge and have problems with the smaller DPI settings, which is typical for any Samsung phone, there is a simple solution for the issue. The smartphones come with native DPI scaling feature, which is a standard feature for Android N.


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    LG G5 With Snapdragon 652 Now Official

    A few weeks after the introduction of LG G5, rumours have pointed to the existence of a Snapdragon 652-powered G5. Shortly after, an LG executive has confirmed the existence and today, the company has officially announced LG G5 with Snapdragon 652 SoC.


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    Samsung Galaxy J7 (2016) Official Images Leak Online

    The second generation Galaxy J7 smartphone is expected to go official in the upcoming weeks. The phone has recently visited the Chinese certification agency TENAA and today, a new set of images, allegedly official, have leaked online, revealing how the handset will look like.


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    Default Netflix Picks LG, Sony Models For Recommended Smart TVs

    If you're in the market for a smart TV, Netflix believes you should buy one from LG or Sony. The streaming service has updated its "recommended TV" list for 2016 and it features models from LG's 2016 4K webOS 3.0 TV line and Sony's Android 4K TV line.


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    Nintendo's Miitomo Gains 1 Million Japanese Users

    Miitomo, Nintendo's first smartphone app, is doing very well in Japan. The app, released on March 17, has been used by more than a million people on Android and iOS. Japan could be unique with its reception of Miitomo, but it'll certainly rack up many additional users elsewhere.


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    Graphene-Based Wearable Patch Able To Monitor Blood Sugar

    A thin, wearable graphene-based patch may provide a more convenient way for diabetics and others to monitor their blood sugar levels and receive medication. A team led by Dae-Hyeong Kim at Seoul National University has created a prototype of the device.


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    LG Rolling Out New "X" Series Phones This Week

    The X cam and X screen, two new phones from LG, are rolling out this week. LG's latest mid-range handsets are beginning their roll out in South Korea and they'll reach other "key markets" shortly, including countries in Europe, Latin America, and Asia.


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    SE In New iPhone Stands For "Special Edition"

    Apple has finally explained what "SE" stands for in the recently launched 4-inch iPhone. According to VP Phil Schiller, the letters stand for Special Edition and that name is somewhat odd if Apple intends to release new versions in the new few years.


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    Taxi Drivers Riot Over Uber In Indonesia

    Uber's presence has brought about riots from taxi drivers in numerous countries and the latest area affected is Indonesia. Taxi drivers in Jakarta have blocked roads and attacked vehicles belonging to drivers for Uber and similar services. Drivers want Uber to be banned.


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    Assassin's Creed Now On Xbox One Backwards Compatibility List

    Microsoft's latest update to its Xbox One backwards compatibility list includes Assassin's Creed, Dark Void, and Grid 2. Those games join a few others (incl. Alan Wake and Pac-Man) that were added last week. With these additions, there are 145 games on the list.


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    Spotify Grows To 30 Million Paying Users

    Spotify now has more than 30 million paying subscribers, confirming its top position in the music streaming industry. Daniel Elk, the company's founder, announced the customer stat, but he did not mention how many non-paying users there are. Spotify had 20 million in June 2015.


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    FBI Postpones Hearing, Reveals It Could Unlock iPhone Without Apple

    Someone has stepped forward and provided the FBI with a seemingly viable way into the iPhone 5c used by the San Bernardino shooter. Using the third-party's tactics, the FBI can break into the phone, removing the need for Apple's assistance, which it has withheld.


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    Bundle-less PlayStation VR Preorders Begin March 29

    Sony has changed its mind regarding preorders for the PlayStation VR. When preorders were announced, Sony only said it would be offering a $499 bundle that included the PlayStation Camera and two Move controllers. It's reversed that decision and will sell the headset.


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    Tesla Using New Google Glass To Improve Car Building

    Tesla is reportedly using Google's Enterprise Edition wearable at its factory in Fremont, California. Electrek claims the headset has been used to enhance Tesla's car building. APX Labs, whose software can be found on the Enterprise Edition, publicly lists Tesla as a customer.


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    Former Intel CEO Andy Grove Dies At 79

    Andy Grove, co-founder of Intel and the company's former CEO, has passed away at the age of 79. Intel announced his death on Monday, though it did not provide any details. While at Intel, Grove helped keep the chip maker alive and his work was vital to Intel's success.


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    Doom Trailer Reveals Six Multiplayer Modes

    Bethesda's latest trailer for Doom reveals the game's six multiplayer modes: Soul Harvest, Freeze Tag, Warpath, Clan Arena, Domination, and Team Deathmatch. Recently, Bethesda also introduced the nine multiplayer maps that'd launch with the upcoming game.


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    Apple Watch Base Price Drops By $50 to $299

    Apple has reduced the base price for the Apple Watch for the first time since its release last year. You'll now be able to pick up a unit for $50 less, with the Watch beginning at $299. The price cut was announced during Apple's iPhone event earlier today.


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    iOS 9.3 Available Today With Night Shift, Other Features

    Apple will roll out iOS 9.3 today, which includes some new features, among which is Night Shift. With Night Shift, your display can shift away from blue light, potentially improving your sleep at night. The feature functions similarly to tools like F.lux and Twilight .


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    Apple Has A Robot That Tears Down Old iPhones

    Liam is the name of a robot used by Apple to break apart old products. The many-arm robot tears down devices to help the environment by allowing Apple to recycle large parts of the iPhone. Liam can help Apple recycle materials like silver, cobalt, and lithium.


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    Facebook Dropping BlackBerry This Year

    Facebook will stop supporting BlackBerry 10 and BBOS by the end of this year, putting BlackBerry in a more difficult spot. The network's departure from BlackBerry comes after WhatsApp (owned by Facebook) announced it'd stop supporting the barely used platform.


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    Google Will Bring Internet Access To Cuba

    Cubans will receive an alternative to their government-run internet services, according to US President Barack Obama, who today announced Google would help expand WiFi and broadband in the country. How exactly Google is going to service parts of Cuba has not been revealed.


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    Apple Unveils iPad Air 3 With A 9.7-inch Display, A9X SoC And Up To 256 GB Of Storage

    As expected, Apple has updated its iPad Pro lineup of tablets with a new 9.7-inch device. The new tablet is called Apple iPad Pro 9.7 and is basically a scaled-down version of the bigger 12.9-inch iPad Pro. Regardless of smaller size, the tablet packs some serious hardware.


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    Apple Announces More Affordable iPhone SE, Packs Powerful A9 Chipset And Costs Only $399

    Since iPhone 5C, Apple had nothing to offer to budget-oriented customers. Many think that the iPhone 5C was a miss, but the current market is demanding more affordable devices and therefore Apple has decided to give another shot with the completely new iPhone SE.


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    Default Yakuza 0 Reaching The West Early In 2017

    Yakuza 0, a game that's been limited to Taiwan and Japan, will see a western release early next year. Though, it will only arrive for the PlayStation 4, whereas it is also on the PS3 in its current markets. Yakuza 0 is set as a prequel to the existing game series from Sega.


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    Upstream Arcade's New Title - Deadbeat Heroes

    In case you didn't quite make it to the thirty minute mark in our interview with Upstream Arcade, that was about the time when Imkan and Adam let loose the dogs of war and filled us in on the title for their new project: Deadbeat Heroes. Aside from the name, they also detailed


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    NextPowerUp Interviews Upstream Arcade

    Earlier this week we interviewed game developers Adam Langridge and Imkan Hayati from Upstream Arcade. What started off initially as a conversation about general games development as a new indie developer, quickly turned into an exclusive scoop in a hilarious turn of events.


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    Uber's Bug Bounty Program Offers Hackers Up To $10,000

    If you can hack some part of Uber, you now have the chance to earn up to $10,000 from the company. Uber has launched an official bug bounty program that'll provide security researchers with money when they find holes in its app or site. Some bugs are worth less.


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    Google Creating A Keyboard For iOS

    Google is reportedly testing a standalone keyboard for iOS and has been for months. The Verge reports the app is similar to Android's stock keyboard in that it also has gesture-based typing. Google intends to use the keyboard to increase search traffic by integrating search.


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    Google Chrome App Launcher Closing On Windows, Mac, Linux

    The Chrome App Launcher, which is best on Chrome OS, will be shut down on all other platforms. Google says it is scrapping the software in July for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It has found the software isn't very popular since users prefer to launch their apps inside Chrome.


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    Android Pay Headed To UK In Next Few Months

    Android Pay will become available in the United Kingdom "in the next few months," according to Google. The mobile payments option rolled out in the US in September 2015 and this expansion of the service to the UK may mark its first international release.


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    Streaming Music Becomes Primary Source Of Music Revenue In US

    Streaming has beaten downloads and physical sales to become the top source of revenue in the US music industry. Data from the RIAA shows services like Spotify provided $2.4 billion in revenue during 2015, which was just enough to slip past downloads.


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    PlayStation VR Sells Out On Amazon In Minutes

    Sony's PlayStation VR quickly sold out yesterday on Amazon and it's also unavailable from Target and Best Buy. Preorders for the product had to close on Amazon in just a few minutes and they were over at other retailers shortly after the eCommerce retailer.


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    Nintendo Has No Plans To End Wii U's Production

    According the latest rumours, Nintendo was expected to end Wii U's production sometime later this year, which makes sense since the company is working on the NX console. However, the company's spokesperson told that production of the Wii U will go on as scheduled.


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    Meizu Pro 6 Specs Confirmed By GFXBench

    Meizu Pro 6 is the company's next-gen flagship smartphone that is expected to carry MediaTek's Helio X25 with a faster deca-core processor than the one in the Helio X20 and the Mali T880 (MP4) GPU. This was now confirmed by the GFXBenchmark website, alongside other specs.


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    Apple Won't Acquire Imagination Technologies

    Shortly after revealing new products, Apple was rumoured that is planning to acquire the company that provides the PowerVR GPUs for Apple's chipsets, the Imagination Technologies. Apple has now issued a statement, denying the rumours about the acquisition.


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    Android To Receive Blue Light Reduction Feature Like iOS' Night Shift

    iOS isn't the only mobile OS receiving a built-in blue light reduction feature, as Android seems to be getting its own night viewing mode. Hidden in the Android N developer preview is "Night Mode," a feature that's similar to iOS' new Night Shift, which arrived recently.


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    Sony Closing Driveclub Developer 'Evolution Studios'

    Evolution Studios, the developer responsible for Driveclub, will be shut down by Sony. The studio has worked on a number of PS2, PS3, and PS4 games, but Sony is closing it as part of a larger restructure in Europe. Some people will lose their jobs and others will be moved.


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    Oculus Rift Is Capable Of Room Scale VR, But Demand For It Lacks

    Room scale VR, such as what the HTC Vive offers, is possible with the Oculus Rift's technology, but Oculus has yet to see much demand for the feature. Full-room experiences with the Rift haven't been focused on due to the lack of interest from consumers.


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    Telltale's The Walking Dead Season 3 Arriving In 2016

    The third season of Telltale's The Walking Dead will debut later this year, according to Mashable, which reports we'll learn more about the game during the San Diego Comic-Con. Kevin Bruner, Telltale's CEO, told Mashable the season will do a good job of bringing new players in.


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    Nintendo Ending Wii U Production This Year

    Production of the Wii U may come to a halt later this year as Nintendo prepares for its NX console. Nikkei reports the system, which has struggled to find success in the gaming market, will no longer be produced come later 2016. Remaining stock would push sales into 2017.


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    Close Up Images Of Huawei P9 Leak Online

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    Default PlayStation 4.5 Seems Real, Called "PlayStation 4K"

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    Default Many Ubisoft Games Discounted In Latest Steam Sale

    A new Steam Publisher Weekend sale is upon us and this time, it features major discounts on PC games from Ubisoft. Over the weekend, you can buy recent titles like Far Cry Primal ($48) and Rainbow Six Siege ($40), as well as older games like Assassins's Creed IV ($7.50).


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    Default Microsoft Surface Hub Starts Shipping

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    Default Google Street View Takes You Inside Batman's Lair

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    Default Samsung Accidentally Confirms Galaxy S7 Active

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    Default Nintendo Bringing Miitomo To West On March 31

    Nintendo's first mobile game/app, Miitomo, will arrive in western markets in just a couple days. The app will be released in North America and Europe on March 31. It was released a couple weeks ago in Japan, where it has already attracted a large user base.


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    Apple Developing Fix For iOS 9.3 Link Bug

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    Samsung Introduces Galaxy J5 (2016) And Galaxy J7 (2016)

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    Oppo Hints At The Global Launch Of R9 And R9 Plus Phones

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    New Images Of Huawei P9 Handset Leak Online

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    Samsung Galaxy S7 With MediaTek Helio Chipset Spotted Online

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    Samsung Browser Update Brings Ad-Blocking To Many Devices

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    Sony Halts Marshmallow Update For Xperia Z5 And Z5 Premium

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    Windows 10 Growth Slows, Free Upgrades Ending Soon

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    Popular Mac Torrent Client 'Transmission' Now On Windows

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    Upgraded PS4 Set To Arrive Before PlayStation VR

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    FBI Successfully Cracks San Bernardino iPhone Without Apple's Help

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    Xiaomi Unveils A Smart Rice Cooker

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    Oracle Demands $9.3B From Google Due To Java Use

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    Default PlayStation VR Now Up For Preorder By Itself

    Preorders are now being accepted for the standalone PlayStation VR. You can order the virtual reality headset for $400, whereas the Launch Bundle that became available last week costs $500. Preorders are being taken at GameStop, Best Buy, Target, and other retailers.


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    Microsoft, Canonical Reportedly Partner To Let Windows 10 Users Run Ubuntu

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    Xiaomi Handset With 4.3-inch Display And Snapdragon 820 Leak Online

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    Xiaomi Mi Note 2 To Pack Snapdragon 823 SoC

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    Xiaomi Mi 5 Launching In India This Week

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    Apple, MLB Partner To Put iPads In Dugout

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    Foxconn Agrees To Buy Most Of Sharp

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    Street View Worker Walked Thousands Of Kilometers To Capture Thailand's Environment

    A single individual, Panupong Luangsa-ard, is responsible for capturing a fair portion of Thailand's environment now seen on Google Street View. Google added 150 new locations in Thailand this week and it says many were captured by Panupong, a triathlete.


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    Amazon Bans Sale Of Bad USB-C Cables

    USB-C cables that could potentially ruin your devices will no longer be allowed on Amazon. The eCommerce site now requires each cable be in compliance with the USB Implementers Forum Inc's standards. A number of cables had been sold on the site that were potentially dangerous.


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    Fallout 4 Survival Mode Hits PC Today In Beta

    In a beta, Fallout 4's Survival Mode is now available on PC and the mode will reach consoles next month. You can download Survival Mode from Steam if you enter the game's beta using the instructions found here. The mode makes the game much more difficult.


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    US Is Fine Using Courts To Overcome Encryption

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    Mobile Ads Responsible For Up To 79% Of Data Use

    Mobile data isn't cheap from most carriers and most plans, so minimizing your data usage is important and it turns out one of the best ways to do so may be to use an ad blocker. Enders Analysis reports between 18% and 79% of mobile data usage can be tied to ads.


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    Default Smartphone Sales Will Grow To 1.5 Billion Units This Year

    More than 1.5 billion smartphone units will be sold this year, up 7% from 2015. Though, that's actually a small amount of growth relative to what's been seen in previous years. Gartner reports the phone market overall could see 1.9 billion unit sales.


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    Amazon Dash Buttons Now Available For Over 100 Brands

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    Vivo Announces X6S And X6S Plus Smartphones

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    HoloLens Emulator Lets You Test AR Without Headset

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    Microsoft To Build Ad Blocking Into Edge

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    Final Fantasy XV Headed To Consoles On September 30

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    Halo 5 Probably Not Coming To PC

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    Huawei Mate S2 To Come With Curved Display

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    Oppo F1 Plus Is International Version Of R9

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    Overall performance was as expected, Unreal Engine 4 is a pretty well rounded thing to utilise, so visuals are on par with the performance they require. I only ever came across a single bug, which was down to me exploring an area I was supposed to have made it to.


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    HTC 10 Now Leaks In Black Color

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    Gionee Announces High-End Flip Phone

    There are not many high-end flip phones as the demand is very low, but some people still want them. To please those customers, Samsung has recently launched a high-end SM-W2016 phone, and two other companies have been rumoured to working on similar solutions.


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    GFXBench Lists Two New Lenovo Phones

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    Default North Korea Fully Blocks YouTube, Facebook, Twitter

    North Korea has implemented new restrictions on web access in its territory, preventing anyone from viewing Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube. Foreigners had been able to access those sites while in the country. Now, they won't be able to easily share information online.


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    Joining Sprint and AT&T, Verizon intends to add a $20 upgrade fee that'll apply whenever you change your phone, even if the phone has been paid off. Verizon mentions the fee in a leaked memo (obtained by MacRumors) and it says the fee covers support costs.


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    Tesla Announces Major Supercharger Expansion Plan

    During its Model 3 unveil, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced a significant expansion for its Supercharger network that'll see the number of Superchargers double by the end of 2017. Right now, there are 613 stations and 3,628 chargers. That'll grow to 1,200 stations.


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    OnePlus was already soak testing Android 6.0 Marshmallow ROM for the OnePlus 2, but the OS wasn't available for public. Starting today, the company has released a beta build of the Android 6.0 Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 ROM for the OnePlus 2 handset.


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    Default Next Week in Gaming: April - Week One

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    Two HTC 10 Variants Receive FCC Certification

    HTC One M9 will finally be replaced this month with the new, HTC 10 flagship smartphone. The company's upcoming high-end smartphone has seemingly been certified by the FCC ahead of the April 12 announcement, and the phone seems to arrive in two versions.


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    Microsoft Edge Won't Have Native Ad Blocking Feature

    Ad blocking is one of the most effective ways to improve the speed of your browser. During its BUILD conference, Microsoft has revealed that the plan is to include an ad-blocking feature for the Edge browser, but it looks like the browser won't have a native ad blocker.


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    Apple iOS 9.3.1 Now Available, Fixes Link Bug

    The latest iOS software update has brought several bugs and is not very welcomed among the Apple users. Today, the company has released iOS 9.3.1 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, which addresses a crucial bug fix from the previous version, the link bug.


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    Samsung Announces Galaxy J3 (2016) With S Bike Mode

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