A space junk removal device launched by JAXA, Japan's space agency, isn't functioning properly. The agency says efforts to deploy the "fishing net" component have failed, meaning the device isn't capable of clearing through any trash surrounding Earth.


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Samsung Confirms February 26 Reveal For New Device

Samsung has sent out an invite for a February 26 media event. Judging by the outline of a device shown on the invite, the company will be introducing a new tablet, possibly the Galaxy Tab S3. Samsung already confirmed the S8 would not be shown at MWC.


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LG G6 Reportedly Has Thinner Bezel, USB-C

The LG G6's design will include a thinner bezel relative to the G5, according to an alleged prototype for the device. The bezel surrounds a 5.7-inch display in the middle. This leaked prototype has appeared just a matter of weeks before the G6 is going to be shown at MWC 2017.


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Amazon Will Build $1.5 Billion Air Cargo Hub

Amazon is going to invest $1.5 billion in a centralized air hub that'll help it expand and support its Prime Air operations. The hub is located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky airport in Hebron, Kentucky. Over 2,000 jobs will be created as a result of its construction.


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Nintendo Says It'll Keep Making 3DS Games

Nintendo is going to continue investing in the 3DS platform. According to president Tatsumi Kimishima, the company will keep making games for its 3DS devices. That confirmation was provided in response to speculation that the Switch would replace the 3DS.


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BioWare Launching Its Next Series By March 2018

BioWare's next game series will launch early next year. Andrew Wilson, CEO of Electronic Arts, announced the new IP during a conference call for investors. It's an action title and it'll be shown by March 31, 2018. Members of the Mass Effect team are working on the title.


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Average iPhone Cost $695 Last Quarter, Setting New Record

Apple has reported an all-time high for its average iPhone sale price. The average phone sold by the company during the last quarter cost $695, up $4 over the average price from the same quarter last year. Apple sold a total of 78.3 million units and had $54 billion in revenue.


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German Watchdog Sues WhatsApp Over Privacy

Facebook's WhatsApp is facing a lawsuit in Germany from a watchdog group that claims the messaging app is violating user privacy and trust. The lawsuit deals with the app's practice of collecting data and sharing it with Facebook, which was announced in August 2016.


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Tim Cook Explains Apple Had 'No Choice' But To Sue Qualcomm

Apple filing lawsuits against Qualcomm was the only available course of action, says CEO Tim Cook. While speaking during an earnings call, Cook said the legal action was a "last resort" and Apple could not see "another way forward." It filed a $1 billion lawsuit last month.


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EA Says Skate 4 Isn't Currently In Development

A community manager for Electronic Arts may have tweeted about Skate 4 late last month, but the company isn't actually working on the game. According to EA CEO Andrew Wilson, the company is "not presently making Skate 4." The last game in the series was released in 2010.


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Star Wars Battlefront 2 Arriving In 2017, Includes Campaign

Star Wars Battlefront's sequel is going to be released this year, EA has confirmed, and it'll include a campaign mode like many have requested. The lack of a campaign was one of the greatest downsides to the otherwise well-received Battlefront from 2015.


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Facebook Working On A Streaming TV App

Facebook is said to be working on an application for streaming television content. A report from The Wall Street Journal says the app is being built for set-top streaming devices. It'll specifically feature video content rather than just giving a new way to access the News Feed.


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Capcom Reports Decline In Profits, Sales

Capcom's financial report for the nine months ending December 2016 show a year-on-year drop in revenue and profits. Its revenue was down from $503 million to $472 million. Operating income fell to $4.5 million, coming out to a drop of 51%. Total profits fell to $24 million.


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Google Wins A Content Removal Case In Japan

Google has successfully argued it needn't offer "right to be forgotten"-like options in Japan. The country's Supreme Court has dismissed four cases against the company that sought to force Google to remove allegedly defamatory comments on Google Maps.


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More Vulnerabilities Found With Netgear WiFi Routers

Two vulnerabilities in dozens of Netgear router models have been highlighted by Trustwave researchers. If they're exploited, hackers can recover your router's administrative password. The exploit only applies if your router accepts administration from outside the network.


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Chrome On iOS Becomes Open Source

Google has open sourced its Chrome for iOS code. The Chromium project has been providing developers with access to browser code that can be tested and modified, though it wasn't until now that Google for iOS' code was included. New third-party browsers may come out.


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Snapchat Adds QR Codes That Can Link To Web Pages

Snapchat is updating its mobile apps with support for QR codes that can be used to send people to websites. This means you can create "Snapcodes" for websites in addition to codes for your profile. It'll be possible to share an article or other interesting pages with other users.


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Galaxy Tab S3 Specs Reportedly Revealed, Unveil Expected Next Month

Details about Samsung's Galaxy Tab S3 have been leaked by Naver News. The tablet recently passed through the FCC, but that filing didn't include much information about the device. According to the latest report, the Tab S3 will be introduced during MWC 2017.


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Konami Revenue Drops While Profit Increases 70%

Konami has reported a significant rise in profits for the nine months ending December 31, 2016. The company says it experienced a 70% increase in profits year-on-year at $261 million, although revenue was down. Revenue fell by 8.5% compared to 2015 to $1.45 billion.


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Nexus 6, Nexus 9 Will No Longer Receive Software Updates From Google

Google is no longer going to release software updates for its Nexus 6 and Nexus 9 devices. Although security updates will still be provided for now, neither product is going to get Android 7.1.2. They had previously received updates quickly, but Google eventually ends support.


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