Samsung has received approval from California's DMV to test autonomous vehicles in the state. It's the 39th company to receive testing approval from the state government and is one of a number of tech companies that are trying out self-driving technology.


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Netflix Brings HDR To Galaxy Note 8

Netflix has quietly added HDR video streaming support on the Galaxy Note 8 to its mobile app, making the Samsung handset the fourth smartphone to receive HDR streaming. That support will immediately be available when the Samsung device is released on September 15.


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Apple Beats Studio 3 Wireless Launch, Cost $350

A new Beats wireless headphones model has launched, providing consumers with an updated version of the Apple subsidiary's Studio Wireless over-ear headphones. This model, the Beats Studio 3 Wireless, come with a W1 chip, just like Apple's wireless AirPods.


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Large Nintendo Switch Games Will Require MicroSD Cards

Particularly large Nintendo Switch games will only work if you have a microSD inserted in the game system. The company has confirmed "a microSD card will be needed for certain Nintendo Switch games that contain an especially large amount of content."


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Putin: The Country With The Best AI Will Rule The World

Russian president Vladimir Putin recently told students, according to a report from state-run RT, that whichever country has the best AI will become "the ruler of the world." His statement publicly acknowledges the importance AI will have in the coming years.


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Daimler, Via Launching Ride-Sharing Shuttle Service In Europe

Daimler and Via are working together on a new ride-sharing shuttle service that'll launch in Europe. It's first going to roll out in London this year, with Daimler providing Mercedes-Benz minivans and Via providing the required software. The service shares features with UberPool.


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HMD Reveals Which Phones Will Get Android 8.0 Oreo

HMD Global is the latest company that has released a list of smartphones that will get the Android 8.0 Oreo update. According to the company, all HMD-made Nokia smartphones, including Nokia 3, Nokia 5, Nokia 6 and Nokia 8, are set to receive the Android 8.0 Oreo updates in 2018.


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Gionee Teases Upcoming Bezel-Less Smartphone

As pretty much every top-tier company announced a bezel-less flagship smartphone, other not so popular companies are now joining the race. Gionee looks to be the latest company joining the trend of edge-to-edge screens with a phone that was now teased at the company's official


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Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 Enters Mass Production

The successor to bezel-less Mi Mix has entered mass production. This is now confirmed by the CEO of Xiaomi, Lei Jun, who shared this information today and posted a few images of the retail packaging. He also shared more details about the 17:9 screen of the original Mi Mix.


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LG V30 Price Now Revealed

Ahead of IFA 2017, LG officially unveiled its next-generation V smartphone. The premium LG V30 comes with impressive design and specifications, but all of that comes at cost. The company only said that the device will have an "approximate retail value" of $749, which could


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Xiaomi Mi 7 To Arrive In The First Quarter Of 2018

Xiaomi Mi 6 was one of the first flagship smartphones announced in 2017, and as we are in the second half of the year, details about its successor are starting to leak online. The Mi 6 was announced in April, but reportedly Xiaomi plans to announce the Mi 7 earlier.


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OnePlus One Get Experimental Android 8.0 Oreo Update

OnePlus announced its first smartphone back in 2014 and since then, the company announced four new smartphones. Considering OnePlus One is a fairly old smartphone, OnePlus has no plans to release Google's latest mobile operating system for the smartphone.


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Samsung Adds U Flex Earphones With Every Gear Fit 2 Pro Pre-Order

At IFA 2017 last week, Samsung officially announced two new wearables - the Gear Fit 2 Pro and Gear Sport. The fitness activity tracker is now available for pre-order, ahead of its September 15 release date, and every customer that pre-order it will receive the Samsung U Flex.


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Xiaomi Mi A1 Spotted On Geekbench

For the last quarter of 2017, Xiaomi is preparing at least three new smartphones, including Mi Mix 2, Mi Note 3 and the new Android One smartphone called Mi A1. The handset has now been spotted on Geekbench, confirming that the device is variant of the Mi 5X and will come


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Huawei Removes All EMUI Images From Its Website

Until today, all EMUI images for Huawei smartphones were listed on the official EMUI website, but they can no longer be downloaded. There is no explanation why the images are no longer available, but if you visit the site, the notice clearly says that the download page is closed.


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Cat Unveils Two New Rugged Smartphones And A Tablet

Back at IFA 2017 last week, Cat has announced two new smartphones and a tablet for those that need durable devices. The new smartphones are successors to the 2015's S30 and S40, and bring important performance upgrades to the table. The devices reportedly offer beyond IP68


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Microsoft Confirms Xbox One Keyboard, Mouse Support Is Coming

Support for external keyboards and mice is still on the way for the Xbox One, says Xbox director Mike Ybarra. The Microsoft executive confirmed while speaking at PAX West that keyboard and mouse support are "definitely coming" to the company's game console.


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Yahoo Must Face Lawsuits Over Data Breaches

A judge in the US has ruled Yahoo will need to face lawsuits stemming from data breaches that affected hundreds of millions of its users. Yahoo was trying to dismiss the lawsuits, but US Judge Lucy Koh only threw out some of the claims. The plaintiffs can amend their complaint.


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Huawei Says Kirin 960 Gives It An Advantage Over Apple

Huawei believes it'll be in a good position to compete against Apple and Samsung once its Kirin 960 chip enters the market. That processor is first going to appear in the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro, which are due this October. The Kirin 960 reportedly offers better performance.


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Siri Could Be Activated With Wake Button On iPhone 8

A new way to access Siri could be introduced with the iPhone 8. Developer Guilherme Rambo came across some information that supports the existence of a "gesture to invoke Siri by holding the lock button." Currently, users interact with Siri using the "Hey Siri" phrase.


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