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    Default Remasters Of Batman: Arkham Asylum, Arkham City Confirmed For PS4, Xbo

    Warner Bros. has confirmed remasters of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City will be released for the Xbox One and PS4. Both games will be out on July 26 through the Batman: Return to Arkham bundle, which retails for $50. A trailer for the bundle has been released.


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    Google Image Search Now Includes Shopping Ads

    Shopping ads will now be a part of Google's image search results when you're searching for applicable items. The ads are placed at the top of the results and when you begin to apply filters, the ads will change. Clicking on an ad will direct you to the retailer.


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    Google Introduces 'Spaces,' A Slack-Like Service For Messaging And Sharing

    Google has a new messaging service called Spaces that shares more with Slack than an app like WhatsApp. Spaces is based around groups which can communicate and easily share items due to the platform's integration with Google products like Search and YouTube.


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    Tesla Improves Summon Mode, Helps Prevent Crashes

    Tesla's Summon feature for the Model X and Model S has been updated to make it even harder for people to crash their vehicles. The feature, which lets people have their car self-park or self-return, now requires users confirm the car's travel direction.


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    Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge On AT&T Now Have Marshmallow

    The Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow update for the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is now out for AT&T users. AT&T subscribers are receiving it pretty late given Sprint customers got the update in March and it hit Verizon and T-Mobile in June. The update includes various changes.


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    BitTorrent Launches 'Live' Video Streaming Platform

    BitTorrent has introduced its own video streaming platform that will run on TVs, desktops, and mobile devices. The service, called Live, uses P2P technology and it improves when more people are using it. It'll stream content from broadcasting partners.


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    Google May Face €3 Billion Antitrust Fine In Europe

    Antitrust authorities in the European Union intend to fine Google up to €3 billion for antitrust violations. The fine is greater than any Google has faced before and if the ruling is implemented, Google will also be further prevented from favoring its services in search results.


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    T-Mobile Expands Binge-On, Now Includes 80 Services

    A dozen services have been added to T-Mobile's Binge On offer, bringing the feature to a total of 80 services. If a content provider is included in Binge-On, streaming their content doesn't count against your data cap. The latest batch includes popular ones like Spotify.


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    Latest iTunes Includes Fix For Music Deletion Issue

    Apple has updated iTunes and tried to address its music deletion bug. The latest version of the software also comes with an updated design that modifies its navigation. A small set of users reported in the past few weeks that iTunes randomly deleted music from their computers.


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    Uber Trip Tracker Lets You Monitor A Family Member's Ride

    To help people monitor their family members, Uber has released a feature called "Trip Tracker," which gives you real-time updates about a family member's ride. Uber will automatically notify you when someone in your "Family Profiles" gets in an Uber.


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    Facebook Releases First Video From 'Surround' 360-Degree Camera

    Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has shared the first video captured with the company's Surround 360-degree camera. The rig was used to shoot a 3.5-minute video in New York City's Grand Central Terminal, letting you get a feel for the environment while at home.


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    Google 'Chirp' To Be Called 'Home,' Arrives In Fall

    Google Home will be the company's answer to the Amazon Echo and it'll be out in the fall. The New York Times reports the product, which is internally called Chirp, can "answer simple questions and carry out basic tasks." It'll reportedly be unveiled during Google I/O (May 18-22).


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    Amazon Working On Alexa-Powered Tablet

    Alexa, the voice command software running on Amazon's Echo, is reportedly going to be used on a tablet. The Wall Street Journal reports Amazon is developing a "tablet-like computer screen" that uses Alexa and it's internally called "Knight." Knight isn't a general use tablet.


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    Uber Signs Deal With Bay Area Landlord, Tenants To Get $100/Month If They're Car-Free

    Uber has signed a deal with a major landlord in the San Francisco Bay Area that'll let tenants receive $100 per month if they go without their own car. Those who agree to go car-free must spend at least $30 on Uber and they can use the rest for other forms of transportation.


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    Jeff Bezos Says More Amazon Bookstores Are Coming, Prime Will Grow

    Amazon plans to spend money on additional physical bookstores, CEO Jeff Bezos told shareholders. The company's first bookstore opened in Seattle in 2015 and Bezos says "additional stores" will definitely be opened. One will reportedly be in San Diego.


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    EA Access Will Be Free For 10 Days Next Month

    Electronic Arts will offer a 10-day trial of EA Access next month. The offer is for Xbox Live Gold subscribers and it's going to run from June 12 to June 22. EA hasn't revealed the trial yet, but video game deal site Cheap Ass Gamer posted about the offer.


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    Google Brings Android Pay To UK

    Android users in the United Kingdom can now use Android Pay, Google's mobile payment platform. The service, which works on NFC-capable phones running at least Android 4.4, can be downloaded from Google Play. To start, support exists for some Visa and Mastercard cards.


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    Microsoft Suggests The End Of Lumia Phones Could Be Coming

    Microsoft isn't getting out of the mobile business, but there's growing reason to believe the Lumia brand could be over. The company, which just sold its feature phone business to Foxconn, hints in a press release that a new Lumia isn't in the works.


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    Microsoft's Surface Book 2 Postponed Until 2017

    Microsoft's first notebook has received many positive feedbacks, but as always there are some ways to improve it even further. The company has already been working on its successor that was expected to launch next month, but production issues caused it to be delayed until 2017.


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    UMi Super Handset To Launch On May 31, Super Edge Version Coming Soon

    UMi has recently announced its latest flagship smartphone, the UMi Super. The smartphone comes with premium specifications and yet keeps its price below $200. It is expected to be available for pre-order on May 23 and go on sale a week later, on May 31.


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    Default Android Auto Receiving Waze Navigation

    Waze, a crowdsourced navigation app owned by Google, is coming to Android Auto. As one of the most popular mapping apps for mobile devices, Waze will be a popular addition to the platform. While announcing the feature at I/O, Google noted Waze has been the most requested feature.


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    Android N Runs Natively In Vehicles

    There will be much more integration between Android and the cars its running in when Android N is released. Google says the OS can run natively in vehicles, meaning users will control a lot more than they currently can with Auto. You'll be able to control things like heating.


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    117 Million LinkedIn Credentials Stolen In 2012, Passwords Reset

    A data breach at LinkedIn in 2012 resulted in hackers gaining access to 6.5 million user passwords, or at least that's what LinkedIn believed. It turns out the breach actually exposed around 117 million user credentials. LinkedIn now wants people to reset their passwords.


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    Apple Hiring 4,000 Developers In India To Work On 'Maps'

    Apple is opening a new, large office in India and it's bringing in 4,000 developers to work on Apple Maps. The office will be located in Hyderabad and it'll be dedicated to Maps. Apple is placing the Maps development facility in the WaveRock SEZ campus.


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    Chromebook Shipments Surpass Macs For First Time In US

    More Chromebooks were shipped than Macs during the first quarter of 2016, according to IDC analyst Linn Huang. This is the first time Chromebooks have performed better in the US market than Apple's Macs, which are both more established and more expensive.


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    Uber Reveals Its First Self-Driving Car

    Uber has been working on self-driving vehicle technologies for more than a year and it's finally shown off an autonomous car. The car, a hybrid Ford Fusion, is being tested in Pittsburgh. An earlier prototype of the vehicle was spotted last year in the same area.


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    Google Filing Appeal In France To Combat Global Right To Be Forgotten

    Google is strongly opposed to a global application of Europe's "right to be forgotten" and as such, it's in opposition to an order in France that would make Google apply RTBF changes to all searches. To fight that order, Google has filed an appeal against the order.


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    Google Home Unveiled, Directly Competes With Echo

    Google's rumored virtual assistant speaker has been unveiled at Google I/O. The device, which is called Home, will be in direct competition with Amazon's Echo. While the Echo uses the Alexa virtual assistant, Home runs Google's new Assistant software.


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    Installs From Google Play Reached 65 Billion In Past Year

    Android users have installed items from Google Play 65 billion times in the past year, says Google VP of Engineering Dave Burke. Back in June 2015, the install figure was only 50 billion over the previous 12 months, showing Google Play has grown considerably.


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    Fitbit Acquires Coin's Wearable Assets, May Look To Add Payment Abilities To Wearables

    Fitbit appears to be planning expansions beyond fitness tracking with its wearables. It has acquired assets from Coin, meaning it could soon move to add payment capabilities to its products. The deal only applies to the company's mobile payments solution.


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    ZUK Z2 Pro Goes On Pre-Order In China

    ZUK Z2 Pro is the company's newest flagship smartphone that was announced back in April, featuring latest high-end hardware. Now, the handset is available for pre-order, priced at RMB 2,699, which is $415 at current exchange rates, with shipping starting on May 24.


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    Shadwen: Performance Analysis

    Performance was actually fantastic. The game looks super slick, not quite as bright and shiny as Trine, but still pretty damn excellent. Despite the heavy focus on physics my system didn't take a remotely large hit to performance except when fire got involved.


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    ZTE Axon 7 To Launch In The US

    ZTE's attempt to launch a smartphone in the United States started with the Axon lineup and its first ZTE Axon smartphone, which was described as "a flagship phone designed in the US for the US." Unfortunately, the phone wasn't as available as we would like to.


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    Shadwen Review

    Shadwen is the new piece of IP from Trine developers Frozenbyte, diving head first into the foray of 3D stealth adventure after the poorly received Trine 3. Despite being shiny new in terms of character and story, there are clear throwbacks to their old titles, particularly in


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    Apple iPhone 7 And iPhone 7 Plus Renders Leak Online; Rumoured Again To Feature Intel Modem

    We are a few months away from the next-generation Apple iPhone 7 series and just like with every other iPhone in the past, various details have leaked online. There are some information that we could see three variants, including the Pro variant, but those are not yet confirmed.


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    ASUS Teases ZenFone 3 Lineup

    ASUS' upcoming smartphone lineup is scheduled to be announced on May 30. As we are less than two weeks ahead of the introduction, the company has started teasing the three smartphones of the ZenFone lineup, including ZenFone 3, ZenFone 3 Deluxe, and ZenFone 3 Max.


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    Windows 10 Anniversary Update To Be Released On July 29

    Back in 2015, Microsoft released the Windows 10 Threshold update on July 29. If the rumours are true, then the company plans to announce the Windows 10 Anniversary Update on the same date this year. This was also confirmed by the leaked screenshot of the timeline.


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    Microsoft Updates Band 2 With New Features For Hikers

    Microsoft's second-generation Band tracker has already received several updates that brought some new features to the device, but they are not stopping there. Now, the company has released another software update and hikers will definitely appreciate the update.


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    Samsung Galaxy S7 Sport Also Spotted

    If none of the current Galaxy S7 models interest you, nor the upcoming Galaxy S7 Active, then maybe the Galaxy S7 Sport could be for you. The unannounced Samsung smartphone has been spotted in an Indian import database Zauba with a model number SM-G880.


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    OnePlus 3 Leaks In A New Render

    We already had a chance to see the OnePlus' upcoming flagship smartphone in several live images, but new press renders are always welcome. Evan Blass strucks again with that looks like the official promo rendering of the upcoming OnePlus 3 smartphone.


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    Default Microsoft Working On AI System Like Google Assistant

    Microsoft is developing its own Google Assistant-like conversational AI bot called 'Bing Concierge Bot.' The existence of the software was revealed in a job posting from the company that's since been taken down. With the bot, people will be able to get tasks done faster.


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    Snowden Opposes Allo Due To Lack Of Default End-To-End Encryption

    Google's new Allo messaging app isn't receiving an endorsement from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Because the app doesn't have end-to-end encryption enabled by default, Snowden says it is "dangerous" and "unsafe." Allo requires users enable encryption manually.


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    Reddit Posts Are Now Embededable

    Reddit posts and everything they include (GIFs, images, and videos) can now be embeded elsewhere online. Just like any other embed, placing a small piece of code in your content will add a Reddit post. The full thread that goes along with the post isn't displayed.


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    SoftBank Opening Pepper Robot To Android Devs

    Android developers will soon have another platform to develop for, SoftBank's humanoid robot 'Pepper.' SoftBank announced upcoming support for third-party development at Google I/O. A designer portal will be created for Pepper prior to its full US arrival.


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    Apple To Let People Unlock Mac Using Touch ID On Mobile

    An upcoming OS X 10.12 feature may let people unlock their Macs using Touch ID on the iPhone. MacRumors claims the feature will utilize Bluetooth LE to connect your Mac and iPhone when they're near each other. The same process may be used for Apple Pay payments.


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    Facebook Allegedly Scanned Private Messages, Used Data To Alter Likes

    A lawsuit has been filed against Facebook that claims the network regularly scanned private messages and used data from them to increase likes. The plaintiffs in the case say Facebook looks through messages and if it finds someone has linked to a site, it treats it as a "like."


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    Unannounced Meizu Smartphone Features Curved Display, Live Images Available

    It is no secret that Meizu is working on a smartphone with a curved display. Now, we have first real evidence that the mentioned display is really in production and that could be announced very soon. The name of the device is unknown, but it should be unveiled sometime in 2H16


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    Android Apps And Google Play Store To Be Available For Chromebooks In June

    At its I/O 2016 developer conference, Google confirmed previous rumours and announced Android apps and Play Store support for its Chrome OS platform. The support is expected to be released sometime in June, but only to a few select notebooks at first.


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    Xiaomi Drone To Launch Later This Month

    Drones are the next trending thing in action sports and other similar activities. One of the biggest action camera company GoPro has promised to launch its drone later this year, which might be too late since other companies already have something to offer.


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    BlackBerry Hamburg Spotted Online, Features A 5.2-inch Display And Snapdragon 615

    Following the success of BlackBerry Priv smartphone, its first Android handset, the company confirmed they are working on more Android devices, saying that two new devices codenamed Hamburg and Rome are in the works that will be aimed at mid-range segment.


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    Android N Runs Natively In Vehicles

    There will be much more integration between Android and the cars its running in when Android N is released. Google says the OS can run natively in vehicles, meaning users will control a lot more than they currently can with Auto. You'll be able to control things like heating.


    More...

    117 Million LinkedIn Credentials Stolen In 2012, Passwords Reset

    A data breach at LinkedIn in 2012 resulted in hackers gaining access to 6.5 million user passwords, or at least that's what LinkedIn believed. It turns out the breach actually exposed around 117 million user credentials. LinkedIn now wants people to reset their passwords.


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    Apple Hiring 4,000 Developers In India To Work On 'Maps'

    Apple is opening a new, large office in India and it's bringing in 4,000 developers to work on Apple Maps. The office will be located in Hyderabad and it'll be dedicated to Maps. Apple is placing the Maps development facility in the WaveRock SEZ campus.


    More...

    Chromebook Shipments Surpass Macs For First Time In US

    More Chromebooks were shipped than Macs during the first quarter of 2016, according to IDC analyst Linn Huang. This is the first time Chromebooks have performed better in the US market than Apple's Macs, which are both more established and more expensive.


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    Uber Reveals Its First Self-Driving Car

    Uber has been working on self-driving vehicle technologies for more than a year and it's finally shown off an autonomous car. The car, a hybrid Ford Fusion, is being tested in Pittsburgh. An earlier prototype of the vehicle was spotted last year in the same area.


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    Google Filing Appeal In France To Combat Global Right To Be Forgotten

    Google is strongly opposed to a global application of Europe's "right to be forgotten" and as such, it's in opposition to an order in France that would make Google apply RTBF changes to all searches. To fight that order, Google has filed an appeal against the order.


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    Google Home Unveiled, Directly Competes With Echo

    Google's rumored virtual assistant speaker has been unveiled at Google I/O. The device, which is called Home, will be in direct competition with Amazon's Echo. While the Echo uses the Alexa virtual assistant, Home runs Google's new Assistant software.


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    Installs From Google Play Reached 65 Billion In Past Year

    Android users have installed items from Google Play 65 billion times in the past year, says Google VP of Engineering Dave Burke. Back in June 2015, the install figure was only 50 billion over the previous 12 months, showing Google Play has grown considerably.


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    Fitbit Acquires Coin's Wearable Assets, May Look To Add Payment Abilities To Wearables

    Fitbit appears to be planning expansions beyond fitness tracking with its wearables. It has acquired assets from Coin, meaning it could soon move to add payment capabilities to its products. The deal only applies to the company's mobile payments solution.


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    Default Next Week in Gaming: May - 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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    ASUS ZenFone 3 Lineup Gets Detailed

    A day ahead of Computex, ASUS has scheduled a press conference where it plans to announce its new ZenFone smartphone lineup. We already know that the lineup consists of three smartphones and that 90% of the ZenFone 3 handsets will be powered by Snapdragon chipset.


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    Apple Pulls Out iOS 9.3.2 Update For 9.7-inch iPad Pro

    Following the reports from users, Apple has officially pulled out the iOS 9.3.2 update for the iPad Pro 9.7. The update bricked the tablet, showing an "Error 56" message. The bug has only affected the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, while other iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices are working fine.


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    Yu Yunicorn Gets Delayed, To Be Announced On May 31

    Due to some unknown reasons, Yu has postponed the launch of its flagship smartphone "that will redefine flagships." Not much is known why, but the delay isn't huge. The Yu's flagship Yunicorn handset was expected to be announced yesterday, but new date is May 31.


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    NVIDIA Shield TV Now Supports HDR, Vudu And 4K At 60fps

    Google promised more features with the Android N, but NVIDIA's Shield Android TV got an important update ahead of the new Google OS. The high-end set-top box gains new apps, 4K and HDR content and new games as well, but not all features will be available for other Android TVs.


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    Ara Phone Shipping To Developers This Fall

    During the last day of Google I/O conference, Google has revealed some information regarding the Ara Phone. After numerous delays, the company will finally start shipping the developer edition this fall. As for the consumer version, it will be available sometime in 2017.


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    Snowden Opposes Allo Due To Lack Of Default End-To-End Encryption

    Google's new Allo messaging app isn't receiving an endorsement from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Because the app doesn't have end-to-end encryption enabled by default, Snowden says it is "dangerous" and "unsafe." Allo requires users enable encryption manually.


    More...

    Reddit Posts Are Now Embededable

    Reddit posts and everything they include (GIFs, images, and videos) can now be embeded elsewhere online. Just like any other embed, placing a small piece of code in your content will add a Reddit post. The full thread that goes along with the post isn't displayed.


    More...

    SoftBank Opening Pepper Robot To Android Devs

    Android developers will soon have another platform to develop for, SoftBank's humanoid robot 'Pepper.' SoftBank announced upcoming support for third-party development at Google I/O. A designer portal will be created for Pepper prior to its full US arrival.


    More...

    Apple To Let People Unlock Mac Using Touch ID On Mobile

    An upcoming OS X 10.12 feature may let people unlock their Macs using Touch ID on the iPhone. MacRumors claims the feature will utilize Bluetooth LE to connect your Mac and iPhone when they're near each other. The same process may be used for Apple Pay payments.


    More...

    Facebook Allegedly Scanned Private Messages, Used Data To Alter Likes

    A lawsuit has been filed against Facebook that claims the network regularly scanned private messages and used data from them to increase likes. The plaintiffs in the case say Facebook looks through messages and if it finds someone has linked to a site, it treats it as a "like."


    More...

    Unannounced Meizu Smartphone Features Curved Display, Live Images Available

    It is no secret that Meizu is working on a smartphone with a curved display. Now, we have first real evidence that the mentioned display is really in production and that could be announced very soon. The name of the device is unknown, but it should be unveiled sometime in 2H16


    More...

    Android Apps And Google Play Store To Be Available For Chromebooks In June

    At its I/O 2016 developer conference, Google confirmed previous rumours and announced Android apps and Play Store support for its Chrome OS platform. The support is expected to be released sometime in June, but only to a few select notebooks at first.


    More...

    Xiaomi Drone To Launch Later This Month

    Drones are the next trending thing in action sports and other similar activities. One of the biggest action camera company GoPro has promised to launch its drone later this year, which might be too late since other companies already have something to offer.


    More...

    BlackBerry Hamburg Spotted Online, Features A 5.2-inch Display And Snapdragon 615

    Following the success of BlackBerry Priv smartphone, its first Android handset, the company confirmed they are working on more Android devices, saying that two new devices codenamed Hamburg and Rome are in the works that will be aimed at mid-range segment.


    More...

    Android N Runs Natively In Vehicles

    There will be much more integration between Android and the cars its running in when Android N is released. Google says the OS can run natively in vehicles, meaning users will control a lot more than they currently can with Auto. You'll be able to control things like heating.


    More...

    117 Million LinkedIn Credentials Stolen In 2012, Passwords Reset

    A data breach at LinkedIn in 2012 resulted in hackers gaining access to 6.5 million user passwords, or at least that's what LinkedIn believed. It turns out the breach actually exposed around 117 million user credentials. LinkedIn now wants people to reset their passwords.


    More...

    Apple Hiring 4,000 Developers In India To Work On 'Maps'

    Apple is opening a new, large office in India and it's bringing in 4,000 developers to work on Apple Maps. The office will be located in Hyderabad and it'll be dedicated to Maps. Apple is placing the Maps development facility in the WaveRock SEZ campus.


    More...

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    Default Mojang Creating Version Of Minecraft For Chinese Market

    Microsoft's Mojang is working on a version of Minecraft that will be released in China. To bring the game to China, Microsoft has partnered with NetEase, an internet company. NetEase previously worked with Blizzard to release Hearthstone and World of Warcraft in the market.


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    Motorola Teases Return Of RAZR Flip Phone

    Flip phones used to control almost the entire phone market and when they were popular, one of the top models was Motorola's RAZR. Despite smartphones now dominating the handset market, Motorola is planning a return of its iconic phone later this year.


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    Google Project Ara Consumer Edition Headed Out In 2017

    Google's modular phone, called Project Ara, is finally going to reach developers and consumers. The developer edition of the handset will go out this year and a consumer model is expected in 2017. Project Ara allows you to swap out various hardware components on your phone.


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    Google Placing More Visual Rich Cards In Mobile Search

    Searching in the mobile version of Google will soon yield more visual results. Google says it's rolling out a new "rich cards" format which means you'll see cards with images in your searches before your normal search results. The format is being used for movies and recipes.


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    Oculus Rift Update Keeps Exclusive Games From Playing On HTC Vive

    Developers found a way to get exclusive Oculus Rift titles from the Oculus Store onto the HTC Vive last month, but Oculus has now shut down the ability to unofficially port many games. A developer of the Revive app (which lets people port games) detailed the change.


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    ASUS ZenFone 3 Lineup Gets Detailed

    A day ahead of Computex, ASUS has scheduled a press conference where it plans to announce its new ZenFone smartphone lineup. We already know that the lineup consists of three smartphones and that 90% of the ZenFone 3 handsets will be powered by Snapdragon chipset.


    More...

    Apple Pulls Out iOS 9.3.2 Update For 9.7-inch iPad Pro

    Following the reports from users, Apple has officially pulled out the iOS 9.3.2 update for the iPad Pro 9.7. The update bricked the tablet, showing an "Error 56" message. The bug has only affected the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, while other iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices are working fine.


    More...

    Yu Yunicorn Gets Delayed, To Be Announced On May 31

    Due to some unknown reasons, Yu has postponed the launch of its flagship smartphone "that will redefine flagships." Not much is known why, but the delay isn't huge. The Yu's flagship Yunicorn handset was expected to be announced yesterday, but new date is May 31.


    More...

    NVIDIA Shield TV Now Supports HDR, Vudu And 4K At 60fps

    Google promised more features with the Android N, but NVIDIA's Shield Android TV got an important update ahead of the new Google OS. The high-end set-top box gains new apps, 4K and HDR content and new games as well, but not all features will be available for other Android TVs.


    More...

    Ara Phone Shipping To Developers This Fall

    During the last day of Google I/O conference, Google has revealed some information regarding the Ara Phone. After numerous delays, the company will finally start shipping the developer edition this fall. As for the consumer version, it will be available sometime in 2017.


    More...

    Snowden Opposes Allo Due To Lack Of Default End-To-End Encryption

    Google's new Allo messaging app isn't receiving an endorsement from NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. Because the app doesn't have end-to-end encryption enabled by default, Snowden says it is "dangerous" and "unsafe." Allo requires users enable encryption manually.


    More...

    Reddit Posts Are Now Embededable

    Reddit posts and everything they include (GIFs, images, and videos) can now be embeded elsewhere online. Just like any other embed, placing a small piece of code in your content will add a Reddit post. The full thread that goes along with the post isn't displayed.


    More...

    SoftBank Opening Pepper Robot To Android Devs

    Android developers will soon have another platform to develop for, SoftBank's humanoid robot 'Pepper.' SoftBank announced upcoming support for third-party development at Google I/O. A designer portal will be created for Pepper prior to its full US arrival.


    More...

    Apple To Let People Unlock Mac Using Touch ID On Mobile

    An upcoming OS X 10.12 feature may let people unlock their Macs using Touch ID on the iPhone. MacRumors claims the feature will utilize Bluetooth LE to connect your Mac and iPhone when they're near each other. The same process may be used for Apple Pay payments.


    More...

    Facebook Allegedly Scanned Private Messages, Used Data To Alter Likes

    A lawsuit has been filed against Facebook that claims the network regularly scanned private messages and used data from them to increase likes. The plaintiffs in the case say Facebook looks through messages and if it finds someone has linked to a site, it treats it as a "like."


    More...

    Unannounced Meizu Smartphone Features Curved Display, Live Images Available

    It is no secret that Meizu is working on a smartphone with a curved display. Now, we have first real evidence that the mentioned display is really in production and that could be announced very soon. The name of the device is unknown, but it should be unveiled sometime in 2H16


    More...

    Android Apps And Google Play Store To Be Available For Chromebooks In June

    At its I/O 2016 developer conference, Google confirmed previous rumours and announced Android apps and Play Store support for its Chrome OS platform. The support is expected to be released sometime in June, but only to a few select notebooks at first.


    More...

    Xiaomi Drone To Launch Later This Month

    Drones are the next trending thing in action sports and other similar activities. One of the biggest action camera company GoPro has promised to launch its drone later this year, which might be too late since other companies already have something to offer.


    More...

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    Default Spotify Upgrades Family Plan, Covering 6 People For $15

    Spotify has upgraded its family plan to match what's offered by Apple and Google with their music streaming services. Up to six people can now receive service for $15 per month, which is a big improvement over five people for $30. The services are now even more similar.


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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Teaser Video Leaks

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    ZTE To Announce New Handset On June 7

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    NVIDIA To Announce GTX 1080M At Computex

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    Google Placing More Visual Rich Cards In Mobile Search

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    Oculus Rift Update Keeps Exclusive Games From Playing On HTC Vive

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    ASUS ZenFone 3 Lineup Gets Detailed

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    Apple Pulls Out iOS 9.3.2 Update For 9.7-inch iPad Pro

    Following the reports from users, Apple has officially pulled out the iOS 9.3.2 update for the iPad Pro 9.7. The update bricked the tablet, showing an "Error 56" message. The bug has only affected the 9.7-inch iPad Pro, while other iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices are working fine.


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    Default Twitter Relaxes Character Limit, Will Exclude Links And Photos

    Twitter has slightly pulled back its 140-character limit, giving people more room to type when composing certain types of tweets. Photos, links, videos, polls and other attachments will soon no longer count against the character limit, making it easier to post things.


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    LG G5 VR Headset, Camera Now Available In US

    The LG G5's various accessories, including a VR headset and 360-degree camera, are now available in the United States. LG already released the G5 in the market, but its accompanying "Friends" have just arrived. The devices can either be purchased from LG or as add-ons.


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    Google HQ In Paris Raided By Tax Authorities

    As many as 100 investigators (including 25 IT specialists) have raided Google's headquarters in Paris, France to collect information on the company's tax practices in the country. The French government believes Google may owe up to $1.8 billion in back taxes.


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    OtterBox Creates Modular Phone Case, Works With Various Accessories

    OtterBox has introduced a new iPhone case that lets you swap out accessories for your phone. The case, called the Universe, can hold up to two accessories, such as a battery pack or WiFi booster. Accessories must be made specifically for the Universe.


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    AT&T Now Enforcing Data Caps On Broadband Users

    AT&T U-Verse users no longer have effectively unlimited data. Beginning today, caps on data usage will be enforced, meaning broadband customers are faced with limitations of 300 GB to 1 TB, depending on their tier. If you go beyond your cap, you'll be hit with a $10 fee.


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    Olympus Unveils Action Camera Called Stylus Tough TG-Tracker

    We could say that GoPro started the trend of action cameras. More and more companies are releasing similar products and now, Olympus has joined the race with the latest Stylus Tough TG-Tracker. The camera will be available in June for $349 in the US, and $479 in Canada.


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    DJI Drones Can Now Stream On Facebook Live

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    First Front Camera Sample Of OnePlus 3 Emerges Online, Confirms 8 MP Front Camera

    OnePlus 3 isn't the best kept secret and it looks like the company doesn't want to keep it secret. After the official render of the smartphone, the company's CEO has now published a selfie he landed with OnePlus 3, confirming its front-facing camera.


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    Apple Won't Become A Carrier, Says Tim Cook

    eSIMs will be a part of Apple's future, but the company doesn't plan on becoming an actual wireless provider. While speaking with retired European Commissioner for Digital Agenda Neelie Kroes, Apple CEO Tim Cook answered a question about its possible network ambitions.


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    Sony Forecasting 60M Total PS4 Sales By April 2017

    During this financial year, which closes on March 31, 2017, Sony believes it will sell 20 million PS4 units. With those projected sales, the company plans to reach 60 million total PS4 sales and there will be an 8.3% increase in hardware and software sales over the previous year.


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    Xiaomi Mi Drone To Be Priced At Around $600

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    Trademark Confirms Moto Z Name

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    Amazon Ends Price Change Refunds For Nearly All Items

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    Facebook Stops Using Bing Translations, Serves 2 Billion Daily

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    Twitter Tests Night Mode On Android

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    Facebook Will Alter 'Trending Topics,' But Says There's No Evidence Of Bias

    Reports claiming Facebook employees have regularly kept conservative topics out of the Trending Topics section are unfounded, says Facebook. Nonetheless, the social network is updating the division responsible for the section by implementing new guidelines.


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    Upcoming MacBook Pros To Include OLED Touch Bar

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    Sony Confirms The Existence Of Xperia E5, Posts Official Press Render

    Sony Xperia E5 handset, also known as the E3311, was spotted on a document used to check compliance in Russia only a few days ago. Today, the company has confirmed on Facebook that the E3311 is indeed the Xperia E5 smartphone and posted official press render.


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    New Details Confirms Dual Rear Camera For iPhone 7 Plus

    Following the leak of alleged iPhone 7 case, new components of the iPhone 7 Plus have surfaced alongside CNC machining plates used in the finishing process of the aluminum. The images only confirm previous rumours, such as dual rear cameras for the iPhone 7 Plus.


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    Default EU May Force Netflix, Amazon To Have 20% European Content

    The European Commission has proposed requiring streaming services like Amazon and Netflix feature at least 20% European content. Under the proposal, the Commission would attempt to boost the European film industry and may also encourage services to invest in content creation.


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    Samsung Adds Iris Scanner To Galaxy Tab For Indian Market

    A new Samsung Galaxy Tab has been unveiled specifically for the Indian government and enterprise markets. The tablet, called the Galaxy Tab Iris, has a built-in iris scanner and it supports Aadhar authentication, a controversial biometric identification program.


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    Apple Is Also Making A Smart Speaker, Will Use Siri

    Apple is reportedly planning to join Google and Amazon in introducing a smart connected home speaker. Like the Google Home and Amazon Echo, Apple's device will play content, answer questions, and interact with other devices/services. It will use Siri.


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    Microsoft Cutting Around 1,850 Employees As It Minimizes Smartphone Division

    Microsoft's sale of its feature phone business to Foxconn will already take a big chunk out of its handset division and it appears Microsoft wants to cut the division even more. The company is going to further "streamline" its business, which means removing up to 1,850 jobs.


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    Overwatch Will Get Ranked Play In June

    Overwatch, a shooter from Blizzard, is finally available. But, it has been released without ranked play, one of its key components. The game's lead designer, Jeff Kaplan, says ranked play should be introduced as part of a content update by late June.


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    Opera Shareholders Approve Sale To Chinese Group

    Opera's $1.2 billion deal with a group of Chinese companies has been approved by its shareholders. The browser company says 90.6% of its outstanding share capital and 90.9% of the votes were in favor of the acquisition. This is only a preliminary vote right now.


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    Rocket League's Cross-Network Play For Xbox One, PC Now Enabled

    Cross-network play between the Xbox One and PC has arrived for Rocket League. The ability is live and it opens up many potential matches in the game. Rocket League is the first game to receive cross-network play on the Xbox One, but the feature isn't new.


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    Google Maps Adding More Ads On Desktop, Mobile

    Google is testing a "promoted pins" ad format in Maps that will let companies pay to have their location appear prominently in the app. The pins will appear on desktop and mobile. You may encounter them when looking through a map or when viewing your on-screen directions.


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    Huawei Suing Samsung Over Improper Use Of LTE Patents

    Huawei is taking Samsung to court in response to its use of 11 LTE technology patents that it doesn't have the proper rights to. In its complaint, Huawei alleges Samsung hasn't properly licensed the patents, but it uses them for its various LTE devices.


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    Toyota Partners With Uber, Invests In Company

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    Google Ends Sales Of Nexus Player

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    E Ink Unveils Color ePaper Display

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    Red Bull Buys Shares In GoPro, Expect Better Content Production

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    Official Images Of Samsung Galaxy C5 Now Available

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    LG Working On G Flex 3 Handset, Coming In September

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    CAT S60 With Thermal Camera Will Be Available For Pre-Order Next Month

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    OnePlus Live Chat Rep Confirms The Launch Date Of Upcoming Flagship Handset

    Thanks to OnePlus live chat rep, we now know the announcement date of upcoming OnePlus 3 handset. According to a report, the smartphone will be announced on next month, on June 14. The company already announced it is returning to the world of VR to unveil the OnePlus 3.


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    HP Updates Omen Gaming Series

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    Samsung Won't Release Any New Android Wear Smartwatch In Future

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    Oppo To Launch F1 Plus Barcelona Edition Next Month

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    Default OnePlus 3 Shown In Chinese Regulator Images

    Images from TENAA, China's wireless regulator, have officially revealed the OnePlus 3. The phone still does not have a release date, but we now know exactly what it looks like. OnePlus' handset comes with a 5.5-inch 1080 display, a 2.15 GHz processor, and 4 GB of RAM.


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    Minecraft Mini-Games Will Reach Consoles In June, New Multiplayer Mode Included

    Console gamers will begin receiving mini-games in Minecraft next month, Mojang has announced, and the first game is a mode called Battle. In the new multiplayer game mode, you must find supplies that are split up across a bunch of chests. Battle supports up to 8 players.


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    Tesla Model S Crashes Into Parked Van While On Autopilot, Driver To Blame

    Tesla's Autopilot feature lets people take their mind off the road without crashing in many situations, but it's not perfect and Tesla continues to warn against people completely giving Autopilot control. In the latest instance of user error, a Model S crashed into a van.


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    Apple Wants To Release Original Content, Considered Time Warner Takeover

    Though the talks didn't go very far, Apple considered buying Time Warner Cable in 2015, the Financial Times has revealed. Discussions never involved the CEOs of either company, but Apple did toss the idea around due to its desire to provide original content.


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    ZTE Launches VR Headset To Go Along With Axon 7

    ZTE launched the Axon 7 today and it has introduced a VR headset (the ZTE VR) to go along with it. The headset attaches to your Axon 7 and provides VR viewing. Little is known about the accessory, but it appears to have some control buttons and is similar to the Gear VR.


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    Microsoft Begins Banning Clearly Bad Passwords

    To ensure people are at least moderately secure online, Microsoft will no longer let people use clearly terrible common passwords like "123456." Simple passwords are widely used either because people are lazy or because they just don't realize the risk.


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    Lenovo Says Motorola Acquisition Failed To 'Meet Expectations'

    Lenovo's acquisition of Motorola from Google hasn't gone over as well as it had hoped. In the company's latest financial report, Lenovo says "integration efforts did not meet expectations" and performance hasn't been great in some key markets, like China and the US.


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    China Unveils Elevated Bus Plan, Operates Over Cars

    Engineers working for the Chinese government have come up with an alternative to subways that is cheaper to implement and takes only a year to build. At the country's International High-Tech Expo, the Transit Elevated Bus (TEB) was unveiled. Testing will begin this year.


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    HTC Ends Production Of Nexus 9 Tablets

    Production of the Nexus 9 has come to an end. HTC confirmed to CNET that it had stopped making the device, which came out in October 2014 for $399 (16 GB). The tablet disappeared from Google's store in April, though HTC continues to sell some models through its online store.


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    Reddit Adds Native Pic, GIF Uploading

    Reddit and Imgur have been closely linked for years, but the days of their connection may be ending. Now that Reddit has introduced its own native image uploading tool, people no longer need to turn to Imgur. When posting a thread, you can include an image or GIF.


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    Sony Confirms PS4 Is Over 40 Million Sales

    The PlayStation 4 has sold 40 million units since its release in 2013 and 5 million of those sales have occurred in the past six months, says Sony. It's been reported for a little while that the PS4 had crossed the 40 million mark, but Sony has kept quiet until now.


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    Apple Exploring Electric Vehicle Charging

    It's widely believed and all but confirmed that Apple is working on an electric vehicle. Now, a new report claims Apple has been speaking with EV charging infrastructure companies to understand the technology behind EV charging. It has also hired engineers.


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    Foxconn Swaps 60,000 Workers For Robots

    Foxconn, a key manufacturer for companies like Apple, has replaced 60,000 workers at a single facility with robots. A government publicist for the city of Kunshan described the move as "reducing employee strength from 110,000 to 50,000 thanks to the introduction of robots."


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    Three Will Test Ad Blocking Next Month

    UK mobile carrier Three says it will test network-side ad blocking next month with a 24-hour opt-in trial. The ad-blocking initiative was first revealed in February when Three said it would partner with Shine to get rid of most ads for up to 30 million people.


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    Google Building Self-Driving Car Facility Close To Detroit

    Google has announced it will establish an autonomous car R&D facility near Detroit in Novi, Michigan. The center is 53,000 square feet and it'll be used by Google and its various partners in the area. Part of its work will be with Fiat Chrysler since they're working on minivans.


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    Xiaomi Mi Drone Unveiled, Begins At $380

    Xiaomi held its official unveiling of the Mi Drone today and revealed the device will begin at only $380, which is much better than the $600 that had been reported. The Mi Drone supports 1080p recording at $380 and 4K recording at $460. Both versions use a 104-degree lens.


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    New Rumored 'Scorpio' Xbox Has Better Graphics, VR Support

    Details on a rumored Xbox One have emerged, revealing what Microsoft may have in store for 2017. A new console model, codenamed Scorpio, is reportedly in development and it will come with improved graphics and support for virtual reality headsets like the Rift.


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    Samsung Adds Iris Scanner To Galaxy Tab For Indian Market

    A new Samsung Galaxy Tab has been unveiled specifically for the Indian government and enterprise markets. The tablet, called the Galaxy Tab Iris, has a built-in iris scanner and it supports Aadhar authentication, a controversial biometric identification program.


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    Default Lenovo Launches ThinkPad X1 Tablet In Europe

    The successor to the ThinkPad Helix series, the ThinkPad X1 Tablet, was announced back in February, but due to some delays and after being available in the US for several weeks, Lenovo has finally started shipping the tablet in Europe, where is priced at around €1,400.


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    The Upcoming Moto Z Lineup Will Have MotoMods Accessories

    Lenovo is expected to announce a successor to the Moto X lineup where soon, which will be replaced by the new Moto Z. The recent renders of the Moto Z lineup have revealed pins located on the back of the phone that were rumoured to be used for the docking station.


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    OnePlus Launches OxygenOS 3.0.1 Beta For OnePlus 2

    OnePlus continues with the development of Marshmallow-based OxygenOS 3.0 system. After releasing the first beta ROM for the OnePlus 2, the company has just made available another beta community build that is available for download from their website.


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    First AMD Bristol Ridge-Powered Notebook Listed Online

    During a conference call back in early April, AMD announced its new 7th generation of A-series APUs codenamed Bristol Ridge. Almost two months after, first notebook with the AMD Bristol Ridge processor has appeared online, and more will probably follow soon.


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    PayPal To Discontinue Its App For Several Mobile Platforms

    One of the most popular worldwide online payments system PayPal has announced that it is shutting down its app for several mobile operating systems, including Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Amazon's Fire OS and will only be available for Android and iOS as of June 30.


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    Gigabyte Announces A 14-inch Gaming Laptop With Great Battery Life

    Gigabyte is a very popular manufacturer of gaming PC components and notebooks. Today, ahead of the biggest international tech trade show of the year, the company announced a new ultra-thin and light gaming notebook, the Aero 14, which also comes with great battery life.


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    ZTE Axon 7 To Start At $449/€409

    Yesterday, ZTE has officially announced the long rumoured Axon 7 smartphone. The phone is expected to go on sale soon, but the exact release date is still unclear. Besides its newest flagship handset, the company has also announced the new ZTE VR headset.


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    Samsung Working On A Standalone 5.5-inch 4K Display For VR

    Virtual reality is the hot topic these days and every company is working on a VR device, either a headset or something similar. To differentiate from others, Samsung has decided to launch a display with a high resolution that would be a great solution for a VR headset.


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    Render Of Moto Z Droid Edition Leaks Online

    Lenovo has confirmed that the acquisition of Motorola "did not meet expectations", but the company is still trying hard to achieve their initial goal, and that is to become the third largest smartphone maker in the world and challenge to two top smartphone companies.


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    Apple's Connected Speaker May Have Built-In Camera

    Apple's competitor to the Amazon Echo and Google Home will reportedly differentiate itself by including a built-in camera. The smart connected speaker will use its camera for facial recognition and the device will automatically know who is in the room, says CNET.


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    Samsung Releasing Batman Styled S7 Edge

    A limited availability Batman-styled Galaxy S7 Edge will be released by Samsung in partnership with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The phone is being released to celebrate the anniversary of Injustice: Gods Among Us, a Warner Bros. fighting game.


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    Jolla Sailfish OS Phone Sells Out In One Day

    Jolla's second phone running Sailfish OS (part of the Linux family) sold out in one day. The €169 ($190) Jolla C launched in Europe and part of the reason for the quick sell out is that just 1,000 units were manufactured for the initial product sale.


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    Facebook Will Show Non-Users Ads Around Internet, Track Viewers

    Facebook's ad network is expanding beyond the social network to display more ads on other websites and track non-users. It'll monitor viewer activity through cookies and embedded buttons, such as like buttons. This practice has been heavily criticized in Europe.


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    Acer Launches Two Inexpensive 2-In-1s

    Acer has introduced two new sub-$300 2-in-1 notebooks, the Switch V 10 and the Switch One 10. They come with 10-inch detachable IPS displays and quad-core Intel Atom processors. Both will be present at Computex Taipai next week and they'll be available in the US this year.


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    Microsoft, Facebook Working Together On Underwater Cable From US to Europe

    An underwater data cable that will run from the United States to Europe is being created by Microsoft and Facebook. Their "MAREA" cable is 4,100 miles (6,600 km) in length and it should be completed by October 2017. MAREA will be the "highest-capacity subsea cable" in the area.


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    Apple Trying To Quickly Launch Pay In Other Countries

    Apple hopes to bring its mobile payment platform, Apple Pay, to more countries soon. The company says it intends to launch the service in "every significant market" Apple is already involved in and it's "working rapidly" to do so. Apple Pay is currently offered in six countries.


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    Twitter Adds 30-Second Previews From Spotify

    You can now listen to previews of songs from Spotify in your Twitter timeline. Spotify is letting music appear in the audio cards Twitter first revealed in 2014. When audio cards launched, they supported iTunes previews and eventually songs on SoundCloud.


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    Oracle Loses $9 Billion Case Against Google

    Google has come out victorious in its copyright dispute with Oracle, which hoped to receive up to $9 billion from the company. Oracle claimed Google illegally used copyrighted-code in Android, but Google defended itself by claiming its use of the code was fair use.


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    HTC Working On Its Own Vive Game

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    SpaceX Planning On Another Ocean Landing Friday

    SpaceX will attempt to land its Falcon 9 rocket on the ocean as soon as this Friday. A launch had been scheduled for May 26, but a "tiny glitch in the motion of an upper stage engine actuator" forced SpaceX to postpone, says CEO Elon Musk. The launch could take a couple days.


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    Default Samsung Working On Pay Mini Service For Android And iOS Devices

    Samsung Pay is the company's mobile payment service that currently only works on Samsung smartphones. That is about to change, as the company is working on a new version of the service called Samsung Pay Mini that will work on non-Samsung smartphones.


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    Default Samsung Working On A Standalone Gear VR Controller

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    Default Oppo Announces F1 Plus FC Barcelona Edition Handset

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    Default OnePlus Smartphones To Soon Be Available From Amazon In The US

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    Default Vivo's Successor To The Xshot Handset Gets Pictured

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