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Good to see Huawei keep its promises. (Source: XDA-Developers)

Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 8, and Honor 6X now receiving Oreo beta updates

Huawei is currently sending out Oreo beta updates to users of the Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 6X, Honor 8, and Honor Note 8 in China. The Oreo update will likely be the final update these devices receive.

Ricci Rox, 06 May 2018 15:36

Turn 10 Studios was founded in 2001 and is a subsidiary of Microsoft. (Source: Turn 10 Studios)

Forza Motorsport 7 update introduces a new free car

The latest update for Forza Motorsport 7 is live worldwide, and it brings a new free car to all the game’s players. Fans of the game can now get their hands on the wheel of a 2018 Honda Civic Type R. The popular racing title, deve...

Daniel R Deakin, 04 May 2018 23:26

Screen Sketch tool in Windows 10 build 17661 (Source: Windows Experience Blog)

New Windows 10 preview build already available, features improved snipping and screenshot taking

Although the Windows 10 April 2018 Update (build 17134.1) still has to reach most users of Microsoft's operating system, the members of the Windows Insider Preview program can already take the build 17661 for a spin. Its highlight...

Codrut Nistor, 04 May 2018 14:45

Google Assistant in Wear OS (Source: Google - The Keyword)

New Google Assistant features and actions coming to Wear OS

More than one year since the arrival of Google Assistant to smart wearables thanks to Google Wear 2.0, Wear OS receives a whole new set of features for smartwatch users. The highlights of this update include Google Assistant smart...

Codrut Nistor, 04 May 2018 14:10

Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ to get Oath bloatware on Verizon Wireless

The Oath bloatware is coming soon to Samsung Galaxy S9 handsets on Verizon

All Verizon Samsung Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ handsets will soon be pre-loaded with the following Oath apps: Newsroom, Yahoo Finance, Yahoo Sports, and Go90. Although the financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, it has ...

Codrut Nistor, 04 May 2018 01:55

PUBG has been losing ground to Fortnite in terms of revenue and active player numbers. (Source: GameSpot)

PUBG reveals new weapon but is still losing war against Fortnite

A new weapon has been revealed as part of the latest patch for PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG), but it seems not even original content can help Bluehole’s game in the battle royale war against Fortnite. According to analysts,...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2018 22:40

Action Launcher 35 home screen (Source: Action Launcher)

Action Launcher 35 arrives with Android P looks and features

Chris Lacy's Action Launcher app has reached version 35 and, although Android P is still a few months away, this launcher comes with a dock and search bar inspired by the upcoming major iteration of Google's mobile operating syste...

Codrut Nistor, 03 May 2018 22:22

The US$1.7 billion in funds has come from fewer than 200 investors. (Source: Bitcoin News)

Telegram cancels plans for public ICO

A report by the Wall Street Journal has stated that Telegram has scrapped plans to carry out an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) for the public. Apparently, because the two coin presales that have already been carried out for private i...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2018 19:53

Kratos has to deal with beasts found in Norse mythology in the latest God of War game. (Source: Sony)

3.1 million units of God of War sold in first three days

According to Sony, 3.1 million copies of God of War have been sold in the first three days of the game’s release. The latest installment in the famous franchise was launched on April 20 and has been met with critical acclaim. The ...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2018 18:40

Cambridge Analytica was founded in 2013 as an offshoot of the British company SCL Group. (Source: Huffington Post)

Cambridge Analytica ceases operations

A press release from Cambridge Analytica and parent company SCL Group has stated that all the firm's operations have ceased. Insolvency applications have been filed in the UK and bankruptcy proceedings will soon commence in the US...

Daniel R Deakin, 03 May 2018 00:01

Facebook's smart speakers coming in October

The recent Cambridge Analytica scandal forced Facebook to delay the launch of its first smart speakers, which are now scheduled to arrive in October, loaded with the Facebook M artificial intelligence software solution. These smar...

Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2018 22:50

Analysts believe Red Dead Redemption 2 will become one of the highest-selling games of the year. (Source: Rockstar)

New trailer released for Red Dead Redemption 2

Rockstar Games has released the latest trailer for Red Dead Redemption 2. The dramatic clip offers a glimpse into the game's gritty open-world environment and seems to hint at some of the expected gameplay the title will offer, su...

Daniel R Deakin, 02 May 2018 18:29

How to block annoying ads and secure your PC in any OS

The recent Facebook-Cambridge Analytica scandal has proved that user data can be harvested and used for any purpose by almost anyone without explicit consent. Therefore, it is imperative that one secures his/her online experience ...

Vaidyanathan Subramaniam, 02 May 2018 09:23

Telegram down in Iran for good (Source: The Next Web)

Iran joins Russia as the second country to ban Telegram

It looks like a certain type of governments does not like Telegram at all since Iran is now banning the popular encrypted messaging service that was recently taken down in Russia. Telegram has about 40 million users in Iran and ha...

Codrut Nistor, 02 May 2018 00:24

The downvote button now tested by some Facebook users in Australia and New Zealand

The testing of the downvote button continues with a limited number of Facebook users, but now this feature rolls out to those in Australia and New Zealand. Just as before, this button allows the users to provide feedback about the...

Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2018 13:55

Windows 10 April 2018 Update rolling out, Windows 10 1803 build 17134.1

The Windows 10 April 2018 Update now rolling out

The new update for Windows 10 brings the build number up to 17134.1 and includes a large number of noticeable changes, as well as a few completely new features. The essentials include Timeline, Nearby Sharing, Edge Extensions in t...

Codrut Nistor, 01 May 2018 11:05

LG G6, G5, V20 set to receive Oreo updates

LG is set to send out The Android 8.0 Oreo update to the LG G6. Considering the fact that the G6 is the current LG flagship in that series, an Oreo update by this time is rather shambolic. The G5 and V20 are expected to receive th...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2018 20:46

Honor 7X to receive stable Oreo update today

The Android Oreo OTA update rollout for the Honor 7X begins today. While users of the mid-ranger will get their full taste of Android Oreo today, there's still no specific date for the Oreo update rollouts of the Honor 8, Huawei ...

Ricci Rox, 30 Apr 2018 20:29

Chrome OS devices will receive an update to version 66. (Source: Acer)

Chome OS updated to version 66, brings Meltdown patch, more

Google has updated its Chrome OS to version 66, bringing with it numerous bug and security fixes. Chief among the security updates is a patch for Meltdown for Intel-based Chrome OS devices closing off the vulnerability across all ...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 30 Apr 2018 11:08

Frostpunk is set in an alternative past where humanity has been decimated by catastrophic snowstorms. (Source: 11 bit studios)

250,000 copies of Frostpunk sold in just 66 hours

The company behind the development of Frostpunk has announced that 250,000 copies of the game have already been sold in just 66 hours. 11 bit studios posted a message on the game's official Twitter account to share the impressive ...

Daniel R Deakin, 28 Apr 2018 10:06

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update event, Windows 10 April 2018 Update coming April 30

Windows 10 April 2018 Update coming next week

The Windows 10 April 2018 update is scheduled to begin its rollout on April 30. Its list of new features includes better voice recognition, Timeline to easily retrieve your content across devices, Focus Assist to get things done w...

Codrut Nistor, 28 Apr 2018 02:25

English actress Camilla Luddington has reprised her voice and motion caption role for Shadow of the Tomb Raider. (Source: Square Enix)

Shadow of the Tomb Raider gets a full reveal

An impressive reveal trailer has been released for the upcoming game Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The latest title in the famous franchise is scheduled for September 14 and will be available on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One platforms. T...

Daniel R Deakin, 27 Apr 2018 23:47

The Meizu 15 Plus offers a perfect blend of great hardware and poor, shackling software

Meizu launched the Meizu 15 Plus a few days ago. The device offers a lot of features that would thrill Android enthusiasts—a 16:9 display, slim bezels, no notch, etc—but is ultimately let down by its less than spectacular software...

Ricci Rox, 27 Apr 2018 18:42

Apple iTunes available in the Microsoft Store app late April 2018

Apple iTunes hits the Microsoft Store

Although it was initially supposed to become available via the Microsoft Store before the end of 2017, Apple needed some additional to make iTunes ready for the Windows platform. When installing from the Microsoft Store, the iTune...

Codrut Nistor, 27 Apr 2018 15:55

The symbol Google is using to denote the Fuchsia OS. (Source: Google)

Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS set for Android app support, could signal OS unification plans

Google has not had much to say about the Fuchsia OS, its new operating system currently under development, but little hints have popped up here and there — the latest clue is apparent support for Android Runtime. If Fuchsia OS gai...

Sanjiv Sathiah, 27 Apr 2018 06:01

Amazon's total revenue for 2017 was US$177.86 billion. (Source: Phys.org)

Amazon, Intel, and Microsoft post impressive quarterly results

Amazon, Intel, and Microsoft have all published quarterly financial reports showing better than expected results. Microsoft revealed revenue of US$26.8 billion while fellow tech giant Intel managed revenue of US$16.1 billion for t...

Daniel R Deakin, 26 Apr 2018 23:46

Update: Download now available | Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) now available

Ubuntu 18.04 LTS "Bionic Beaver" is here and brings quite a few changes to the OS. Users upgrading from 16.04 LTS will notice quite a few aesthetic changes; 18.04 LTS brings the switch back to the GNOME desktop to the long-term su...

Sam Medley, 26 Apr 2018 18:39

Google Tasks app for Android now available (Source: Google Play)

Google launches the Tasks mobile productivity app

Freely available for both Android and iOS devices, the brand-new Google Tasks mobile app simply provides another way of adding tasks from the other G Suite apps without using the task management features of Google Calendar or Gmai...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2018 17:47

ZTE dual-notch design patent, ZTE Iceberg concept might become a product someday (Source: Mobiel kopen)

The Iceberg is back: ZTE patents a dual-notch handset

The ZTE Iceberg concept that surfaced on the iF World Design Guide might have seemed nothing more but another over-the-top design, but now a patent showing a similar device has been spotted online. Now, it only remains to see if Z...

Codrut Nistor, 26 Apr 2018 14:30

Opera Touch browser for Android (Source: Opera Blogs)

Opera Touch is a new mobile browser optimized for one-handed use

Opera Touch is a new mobile browser from Opera Software that is only available for Android now, but an iOS version will arrive later this year as well. Its main highlight is Flow, a feature that syncs the desktop Opera browser wit...

Codrut Nistor, 25 Apr 2018 20:25

Chrome's Canary channel gets a visual overhaul, new features

The developer channel for Google's Chrome browser ("Canary") is sport a new coat of paint as well as some useful features. While all of these changes may not make their way to the Stable channel, the new design language echoes wha...

Sam Medley, 25 Apr 2018 04:59

BattleTech received funding of US$2.78 million on Kickstarter. (Source: RockPaperShotgun)

Strategy titles BattleTech and Frostpunk released

Fans of the strategy genre will be pleased to learn that the games BattleTech and Frostpunk have been released today. The former, developed by Harebrained Schemes, gives the player the opportunity to control enormous BattleMechs o...

Daniel R Deakin, 25 Apr 2018 01:46

The global semiconductor market enjoyed 2016-2017 growth of 21.6%. (Source: VR Zone)

Report places Samsung ahead of Intel in semiconductor market

A press release from research company Gartner has stated that Samsung has overtaken Intel as the world’s largest semiconductor vendor. The figures for 2017 show the South Korean company gaining 14.2% of the global market share whi...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2018 22:47

Among businesses Cortana is in first place, followed by Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa. (Source: Spiceworks)

Cortana ranked as the most popular virtual assistant for businesses

A member survey of IT professionals done by Spiceworks has found Cortana to be the most widely implemented virtual assistant in North American and European businesses. Siri follows closely behind with Google Assistant and Alexa ha...

Craig Ward, 24 Apr 2018 19:51

Part of the code that exploits the Tegra SoC's boot ROM. (Image: Github)

New method of hacking Nintendo's Switch claims to be "unpatchable"

A newly discovered hardware exploit allows for the execution of arbitrary code on devices powered by Nvidia's Tegra processors. This includes Nintendo's wildly popular Switch, which has been under the scope of several hacking grou...

Sam Medley, 24 Apr 2018 17:50

LG V30 Android flagship gets ThinQ features in late April 2018 (Source: LG)

LG V30 gets ThinQ support

Just as promised, LG has issued a software update that brings the ThinQ set of artificial intelligence-driven photo capabilities to the LG V30 flagship. In addition to these features, the new software also includes a new startup s...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2018 14:50

Microsoft Teams mobile app and desktop version (Source: Microsoft)

No more support for Microsoft Teams, Yammer and Skype for Business on Windows Phone starting next month

Although Skype for Business will remain alive and well on the iOS and Android handsets, as well as on Mac and Windows desktops, Microsoft decided to stop supporting it on Windows Phone. In addition to it, Microsoft Teams and Yamme...

Codrut Nistor, 24 Apr 2018 13:05

YouTube was founded in 2005. The site was bought by Google in 2006 for US$1.65 billion. (Source: YouTube)

8.28 million videos removed by YouTube in final quarter of 2017

YouTube has released a Community Guidelines enforcement report that states the video-sharing website removed over 8.28 million videos from the platform during the last quarter of 2017. The majority of these videos, 6.68 million of...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2018 09:39

The LAX Nightclub at the Luxor Las Vegas hotel was converted into an esports arena. (Source: Las Vegas Review)

Tencent and PUBG boost the esports sector

The esports industry is enjoying further rapid growth according to a report produced by The Esports Observer. Apparently, nearly US$2 billion has been invested in this gaming sector for the first quarter of 2018, with Tencent cont...

Daniel R Deakin, 24 Apr 2018 00:24

Windows 10 Mobile on a Lumia phone. (Source: Microsoft)

Microsoft adds mobile APIs back into Windows 10, possibly for Surface Phone

It appears that the phone call related APIs that Microsoft removed from Windows 10 in the Fall Creators Update have been added back again in Windows 10 Redstone 5 Build 17650, which rolled out to the 'Skip Ahead Insiders' channel....

Craig Ward, 23 Apr 2018 22:15

Avira Privacy Pal protection modes (Source: Avira)

Avira's Privacy Pal gives you more control over your personal data

Released last week, Avira's free Privacy Pal tool for Windows focuses on providing the user with a more precise level of control over the personal data collected and sent away by the web browsers and other apps. In addition to coo...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2018 16:15

Google Photos movie editor: old and new (Source: Android Police)

Google Photos gets new video editing tools and a white color scheme

Although it still does not feature filters and themes or the ability to add text, the movie editor inside Google Photos has just received a new interface with a white color scheme, as well as new controls and commands that aim to ...

Codrut Nistor, 23 Apr 2018 09:50

The Nokia 6 is one of the three devices to have its kernel sources released. (Source: Pocket Lint)

HMD releases kernel sources for some of its devices but it's still not all rosy

HMD has finally released kernel sources for some of its devices. The Nokia 1, Nokia 6, and Nokia 8 get to enjoy better community development, although there's something of a catch to that right now.

Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2018 17:33

Xiaomi is set to bring Android One to the budget Redmi line

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has confirmed that the company will launch Android One Redmi devices in the near future. The company's Redmi line is widely regarded as offering excellent value for money, and the allure of stock Android on its ...

Ricci Rox, 22 Apr 2018 17:20

Deal | The Razer Phone is now available for just $600

The Razer Phone is now available for slightly cheaper than it cost at launch. The device launched with an MSRP of US$700 but potential buyers can now get it for $100 less. The deal has been on for the past two days but will end on...

Ricci Rox, 21 Apr 2018 13:54

Ripple was initially released in 2012 and has a supply limit of 100 billion XRP. (Source: Express)

Get off the Bitcoin bandwagon, Ripple is on the rise

The cryptocurrency Ripple (XRP) has been performing well lately and may hit a price of US$1.00 in the near future. Like many virtual currencies, it has dropped in value over the last few weeks, reaching a low of US$0.48 as recentl...

Daniel R Deakin, 20 Apr 2018 09:53

Windows Defender extension for Chrome (Source: Chrome Web Store)

Windows Defender now available as an extension for the Chrome browser

Available as a standalone antispyware program for Windows XP, Windows Defender shipped with Visa and Windows 7, then it replaced Microsoft Security Essentials as a full antivirus solution since Windows 8. Now, the time has come fo...

Codrut Nistor, 20 Apr 2018 00:22

PUBG Mobile 0.4.0 now available with Arcade Mode, Training Grounds area, and Dusk setting

PUBG Mobile for Android gets Arcade Mode with the 0.4.0 update

The very popular Battle Royale game, PUBG Mobile, has just received an update that brings its version number up to 0.4.0. In addition to the Dusk setting and the Training Grounds area, the update also comes with Arcade Mode, which...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2018 22:29

Microsoft Translator app in action with AI-powered translation (Source: Translator)

Microsoft Translator gets AI-driven offline language packs on Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire

Thanks to the optimizations done in the last few months, the Microsoft Translator app can now use AI-powered offline translation packs without the need of a processor with hardware-accelerated AI capabilities. The new packs are 23...

Codrut Nistor, 19 Apr 2018 12:23

A report from the UK Treasury stated that the use of banks, not Bitcoin, was the most common money-laundering method. (Source: CCN)

Cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin not a magnet for crime, reports suggests otherwise

A department of the Quebec government has stated that Bitcoin is not a “magnet” for illicit transactions and that the widely believed perception of the cryptocurrency being mainly connected to criminal activity is erroneous. In ot...

Daniel R Deakin, 19 Apr 2018 04:58

Software

Huawei Mate 8, Huawei P9, Honor 8, and Honor 6X now receiving Oreo beta updates

Forza Motorsport 7 update introduces a new free car

New Windows 10 preview build already available, features improved snipping and screenshot taking

New Google Assistant features and actions coming to Wear OS

The Oath bloatware is coming soon to Samsung Galaxy S9 handsets on Verizon

PUBG reveals new weapon but is still losing war against Fortnite

Action Launcher 35 arrives with Android P looks and features

Telegram cancels plans for public ICO

3.1 million units of God of War sold in first three days

Cambridge Analytica ceases operations

Facebook's smart speakers coming in October

New trailer released for Red Dead Redemption 2

How to block annoying ads and secure your PC in any OS

Iran joins Russia as the second country to ban Telegram

The downvote button now tested by some Facebook users in Australia and New Zealand

The Windows 10 April 2018 Update now rolling out

LG G6, G5, V20 set to receive Oreo updates

Honor 7X to receive stable Oreo update today

Chome OS updated to version 66, brings Meltdown patch, more

250,000 copies of Frostpunk sold in just 66 hours

Windows 10 April 2018 Update coming next week

Shadow of the Tomb Raider gets a full reveal

The Meizu 15 Plus offers a perfect blend of great hardware and poor, shackling software

Apple iTunes hits the Microsoft Store

Google’s mysterious Fuchsia OS set for Android app support, could signal OS unification plans

Amazon, Intel, and Microsoft post impressive quarterly results

Update: Download now available | Ubuntu 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver) now available

Google launches the Tasks mobile productivity app

The Iceberg is back: ZTE patents a dual-notch handset

Opera Touch is a new mobile browser optimized for one-handed use

Chrome's Canary channel gets a visual overhaul, new features

Strategy titles BattleTech and Frostpunk released

Report places Samsung ahead of Intel in semiconductor market

Cortana ranked as the most popular virtual assistant for businesses

New method of hacking Nintendo's Switch claims to be "unpatchable"

LG V30 gets ThinQ support

No more support for Microsoft Teams, Yammer and Skype for Business on Windows Phone starting next month

8.28 million videos removed by YouTube in final quarter of 2017

Tencent and PUBG boost the esports sector

Microsoft adds mobile APIs back into Windows 10, possibly for Surface Phone

Avira's Privacy Pal gives you more control over your personal data

Google Photos gets new video editing tools and a white color scheme

HMD releases kernel sources for some of its devices but it's still not all rosy

Xiaomi is set to bring Android One to the budget Redmi line

Deal | The Razer Phone is now available for just $600

Get off the Bitcoin bandwagon, Ripple is on the rise

Windows Defender now available as an extension for the Chrome browser

PUBG Mobile for Android gets Arcade Mode with the 0.4.0 update

Microsoft Translator gets AI-driven offline language packs on Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire

Cryptocurrency news: Bitcoin not a magnet for crime, reports suggests otherwise

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