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In the event you thought the copious amount of explosions in Just Cause 2 was unsatisfactory, Avalanche Studios have spent years developing the perfect explosions for Just Cause 3. Published by Square Enix, Just Cause 3 is powered by the latest iteration of the Avalanche
Back in November, Elephone has released the M3 smartphone priced at only $99, which will challenge UMi Rome handset. Now, the Pro version is rumoured to arrive soon, which will keep the same design as the standard M3, but will have flagship specifications.
HTC's Mo Versi has announced on Twitter that the AT&T variant of the HTC One A9 smartphone is already receiving its December security update. Some users have already reported that the update has arrived for them so check your notifications if you still haven't got it.
We have recently told you that Toshiba is looking for a way out due to the accounting fraud that happened back in July, and that it could join forces with Fujitsu and Vaio. Now, the Japan's Securities and Exchange Surveillance Commission has suggested the penalty.
Apple's iOS operating system is not the greatest, but it has one big advantage over the competition and that is a great system of updating the software. With iOS, you don't need carrier approval, unlike Android and Windows Phone. However, there could be a change for Microsoft.
Not much talking has been about the LG's upcoming flagship smartphone. The LG G5 is expected to be announced early in 2016, so it is about that time when we start hearing more about it, and thanks to a report from Weibo, we have possible specifications of the handset.
It is impossible to stay in touch and watch every new trending video or discussion. And while some of those videos are not interested to you, there are some you would like to watch, and that is where the new trending feature from Google comes in play.
As expected, Motorola has officially launched the improved version of the Moto G in India. The new Moto G Turbo Edition still has the same design, but a slightly improved specs. The phone will go on sale today priced at INR 14,499 ($220) and will be available through Flipkart.
Meizu has officially announced that its Flyme OS 5, which has so far only made it to the Meizu Pro 5 and the MX5, will become available tomorrow for the MX4, MX4 Pro, and m1 note. The update is not yet rolling out over-the-air (OTA), so you'll have to update your phone manually.
After the beta version of Cortana was available for quite some time, Microsoft has now officially launched the final version of the digital personal voice assistant. Cortana is now available for both the iPhone and Android devices in the United States and China.
This was expected, since Motorola started the Android 6.0 Marshmallow soak test on the Moto X Pure Edition (2015) in the US last week. Considering everything went fine, the company has decided to release the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update for all users.
Automattic has released a new version of WordPress named Clifford, which brings several important features. The Automattic's new WordPress distribution brings a new default theme called Twenty Sixteen, which makes your site more connected and responsive.
Huawei has launched its high-end phablet today and according to first reports, the handset is sold out at many retailers. This goes as planned as the He Gang, the head of the Chinese company's smartphone division, said they have high expectations from the device.
Samsung has recently announced its second-generation A series of smartphones, which consists of three smartphones, including Galaxy A3, Galaxy A5 and Galaxy A7. Two other Galaxy A smartphones were rumoured to be announced, but that apparently didn't happen.
When Motorola first released a list of devices that will get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, there was no mention of the second-generation Moto E smartphone. After numerous requests by users, Motorola has changed its mind and will release the update for Moto E.
While the HTC One M10 smartphone was rumoured to be the company's next-generation flagship smartphone, new rumours created a little twist. According to a reliable leakster @LlabTooFeR, HTC's new flagship phone will be called Perfume and is coming in 2016.
Alongside iOS 9.2 software update, Apple has also released a software update for its smartwatch. The Apple Watch now runs software version 2.1, which contains improved language support and various bug fixes. The watchOS 2.1 is available through the Watch app on iPhone.
The European Commission has formally accused Qualcomm of violating the law by bribing companies to use its processors. In a letter to the company, the Commission claims "illegal payments" were made to at least one smartphone maker in the European market.
Mozilla has come out with an iOS ad/content blocker called Focus by Firefox. The app can be downloaded from the App Store and then configured to block the content you no longer want to see. It only prevents ads with a tracking component from being shown.
For this weekend, online multiplayer will be free on the PlayStation 4. Sony is getting rid of its PlayStation Plus requirement temporarily from December 11 at 12:01 AM PT to December 13 at 11:59 PM PT. Like on Xbox, a subscription is normally required to play your games online.
Facebook is making facial recognition features more available in its Messenger app with Photo Magic. The feature has already been tested in Australia and now it is available to more, but not all, users. Photo Magic improves the photo sharing process by identifying other users.
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Facebook Music Streaming Works While Browsing
With an update to its Music Stories feature on iOS, Facebook now lets music streaming occur while you are browsing your news feed. The feature has also grown to work with Deezer, Rhapsody, and KKBOX, which join Apple and Spotify. Music Stories arrived in November.
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Apple Pay, Samsung Pay Competing In China Next Year
Deals between Apple/Samsung and China's UnionPay will allow both payment services to operate in the country next year. Those deals let UnionPay customers use their debit or credit cards with the services. An exact launch date for Samsung Pay and Apple Pay hasn't been provided.
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Netflix Creates Socks That Sense When You Fall Asleep
Netflix has invented a pair of socks that can pause the video you are watching once you fall asleep. The socks come with sensors that are capable of detecting when you're no longer awake, allowing your content to be paused right when you aren't watching anymore.
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Apple Music May Reach 20M Subscribers By End Of 2016
Mark Mulligan, a music business analyst, has released a report that claims Apple Music could grow to 20 million subscribers by the end of next year. The report also says the service will reach 8 million users by the end of this year. Mulligan says Apple Music's growth has slowed.
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Google Opposes Proposed California Self-Driving Car Rules
Google's head of automotive transportation has released a statement opposing efforts by the California DMV to restrict self-driving car efforts to vehicles that allow for complete driver control. The rules would prevent Google from testing its latest self-driving car.
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FCC Questioning Companies Over "Free" Data Offers
T-Mobile, AT&T, and Comcast have been asked to hand over information about their free data offers to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Those service providers now let some types of content not be counted against data usage, but the FCC is concerned about those offers.
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Google To Begin Prioritizing A Site's HTTPS Pages Over HTTP
Google is expanding its prioritization in search results of HTTPS URLs over those that are not as secure. The search engine has been using this prioritization since last year and will now use it more widely to boost a site's HTTPS pages over its HTTP pages.
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CEO Of BlackBerry Criticizes Apple For Not Decrypting Data For Authorities
John Chen, CEO of BlackBerry, has taken a shot at Apple by criticizing the company for not decrypting data when requested to do so by law enforcement. In a blog post, Chen laid out his opposition to Apple's strategy and said BlackBerry will work with government officials.
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VLC Arrives On Chrome OS
VLC, the most popular media player, is now available on Chrome OS. VideoLAN has released a ported version of VLC for Android on the Chrome Web Store, allowing people with Chromebooks to use it. The app was released using the Android Runtime for Chrome tool.
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16 Xbox 360 Games Brought To Xbox One
Microsoft has brought another 16 Xbox 360 games to the Xbox One. Backwards compatibility was introduced for the console in November and it launched with 104 supported games. The latest set of titles brings that number to 120. You can use the feature with a disk or digital copy.
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NVIDIA Details Marshmallow Update For Shield Tablet K1
NVIDIA's new Shield Tablet K1, which was announced after the original Shield Tablet had to be replaced due to potentially danger battery, was confirmed to get the latest Android 6.0 update. The update is expected to arrive soon as NVIDIA has released a video demonstrating it.
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LG Reportedly Working On A Handset With Curved Display, Not The New G Flex
We have reported that LG might not release the new G Flex 3, and will instead switch its focus on LG G5 and the successor to the V10 device. If you are a fan of smartphones with a curved display, LG might still have something for you according to latest information.
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Microsoft Rolls Out First Redstone Preview Build To Windows 10 Insiders
The first major Windows 10 update codenamed Redstone is scheduled for public release next year. The Windows 10 Insiders have received the first build from Microsoft's Redstone development branch (RS1), but since it is in very early development stage, no new features are included.
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OnePlus Announces The Champagne Edition Of Its OnePlus X Handset
The OnePlus X Champagne Edition is now officially available and can be purchase if you have an invitation. If not, hold on until Tuesday, when the company holds its weekly open sales. The Champagne Edition, which has the new color combination, is now available for €269.
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Sprint Begins Rolling Out Marshmallow Update For LG G4
LG G4 was one of the first smartphones to get the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update, but the carriers have yet to release the update. Today, Sprint has announced that it has started rolling out the Marshmallow update to LG G4 smartphones on its network.
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Samsung Launches Special Edition Galaxy Note5
While European users are patiently waiting to see if Samsung will launch the Galaxy Note5 next year, people in the company's hometown have a chance to purchase a special edition for the holiday. The Galaxy Note5 Winter Edition will only be available in the South Korean.
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Motorola Moto X (2014) Gets Marshmallow Update
Motorola's second generation Moto X smartphone has started receiving the Android 6.0 update in certain regions. The first regions to get the update, according to reports, are India and Australia, while other regions are expected to get the same update soon.
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