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• Twitter pledges to clamp down on trolls

  25-12-2015 23:43 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  As it enters its 10th year, social networking site reportedly plans to introduce measures to show abusers their actions have effects in the real world
  Social media giant Twitter has pledged to clamp down on trolls once and for all, according to reports. Malicious Twitter users are said to be hampering the site’s efforts to be a frontrunner in the online news market, and its European head, Bruce Daisley, told the Independent that Twitter was committed to cleansing the service as it enters i
  
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• A thought for those who are alone this Christmas - CNET

  25-12-2015 18:08 via cnet.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: Sometimes, a gadget is the only thing that can bring someone at least a little comfort at Christmas.
  
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• Just got an Android phone for Christmas? You need these apps

  25-12-2015 17:30
  
  10 essential apps to downloadYouTube : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7vFOPVajrkUnwrapped a brand new Android phone on Christmas morning? We're jealous, but we're also here to help.A smartphone can get a lot smarter with the right apps and there's a whole world of them on Android -well over a million, in fact. But with such a mindboggling number available finding the ones which are actually worthwhile isn't always easy.So we've done the hard work for you and come up with a list of ten which yo
  
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• The best Android apps of 2015 – live-streaming video goes mainstream

  25-12-2015 15:00 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  From Periscope, Google Photos and Dubsmash to Apple Music, YouTube Gaming and Ninja Jamm, the 25 best new Android apps of the yearLet’s be blunt: the vast majority of apps used by the vast majority of smartphone owners were not released for the first time in 2015.Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, Snapchat, Spotify, Skype, Uber ... all well-established before Big Ben struck midnight on 31 December 2014. As the years go by, the number of brand new apps that make a massive, global impact seems t
  
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• The best iPhone and iPad apps of 2015 – Apple unveils Spotify competition

  25-12-2015 14:00 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  From Periscope and Enlight to Apple Music, Google Photos, YouTube Gaming and Pacemaker: the best new iOS apps of the yearAccording to analyst firm Forrester Research, smartphone owners spend 85% of their time on those devices using apps, but 84% of that time is spent using just five apps that weren’t already preloaded on their devices.That’s why it’s so tough for new apps to become WhatsApp or Candy Crush-sized hits: even if their developers can persuade people to download them
  
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• Getting started with your new Android phone - CNET

  25-12-2015 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Here's your guide to the right way to set up your new shiny Android phone or tablet.
  
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• The 404 Show 1642: The year in television with TV Guide Editors Adam Bryant and Sadie Gennis (podcast) - CNET

  25-12-2015 12:00 via cnet.com
  
  Jeff and Russ sit down with TVGuide.com editors Adam Bryant and Sadie Gennis to discuss the best and worst television of 2015.
  
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• Review: Acer Chromebook R11

  25-12-2015 10:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  IntroductionChromebooks are in an odd spot in the laptop marketplace. Acting essentially as an access point for Google Chrome, their focus is clear and singular: the web. As such, they don't require a lot of power, and we often see a lot of similar specs no matter which manufacturer you're talking about. To stand out from the pack, Acer's Chromebook R11 has the distinction of being the company's first convertible Chromebook thanks to its 360-degree hinge.With an attractive, if not overly-flashy
  
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• Got a new smartphone? Here's how to get the best out of it

  25-12-2015 10:00 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  From privacy to backups and the best apps – here’s a guide to get you started with that new smartphone If the holiday season has been kind enough to bestow upon thee a shiny new smartphone, here’s what to do to get the best out of the first few hours and set it up right. Continue reading...
  
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• Got a gift card for the holidays? Here's the tech to spend it on. - CNET

  25-12-2015 10:00 via cnet.com
  
  CNET offers some great tech choices for your $25, $50, or $100 gift cards.
  
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• 2016 predictions: the emoji edition

  25-12-2015 10:00
  
  2016 is going to be an amazing year. And what better way to express what's to come than in emoji?By: James Temperton, Continue reading...
  
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• Cover up: from iPhones to tablets, 10 great carry cases

  25-12-2015 09:02 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  Got a new Mac for Christmas? Ideal. Time to invest in a cover before you scratch it to bits. Here are 10 covers that don’t look like covers Continue reading...
  
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• Got a new tablet? Here's how to get the best out of it

  25-12-2015 08:00 via feeds.theguardian.com
  
  This hunk of tech will only be as good as the apps you put on it and as secure as you make it If the holiday season has been kind enough to bestow upon thee a shiny new tablet, here’s what to do to get the best out of the first few hours and set it up right. Continue reading...
  
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• How to set up the Xbox One

  25-12-2015 06:00
  
  Have you just got a brand new Xbox One? You're probably pretty excited and keen to get it up and running straight away so you can begin playing all those great games.After a shaky start Microsoft has been working hard on bringing new features to the Xbox One, making it a fine choice for playing the latest and greatest games on.Before you start taking headshots in Halo 5, however, you may want to consider getting an Xbox Live subscription, which allows you to play online. To sweeten the deal you'
  
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• Taco shop turns robbery footage into hilarious commercial - CNET

  25-12-2015 02:17 via cnet.com
  
  Burglars just want tacos! When robbers break into Frijoles & Frecas Grilled Tacos, the store's manager transforms the crime footage into a viral sensation.
  
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• How to set up a PlayStation 4

  25-12-2015 01:00
  
  If you or a family member have just unwrapped a brand new PlayStation 4 this Christmas, then you'll be eager to plug it in and get gaming straight away.If you're a proud new owner of a PlayStation 4, then there's plenty to be excited about, as Sony's latest gaming machine comes with a huge range of features that makes it not only the most powerful console ever built, but also a robust media player as well.You'll also want a PlayStation Account to get the most out of the console, and a PlayStatio
  
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• TechRadar Deals: Golden Joystick Store takes on the Steam sale with cheap PC games: day 5

  25-12-2015 00:30
  
  The Golden Joystick Store is the newest online PC game shop to take on the might of the Steam sale. It's run by the same company that owns PC Gamer and techradar, and it's attempting to offer PC games at cheaper prices than the competition.It's running a whole range of PC game deals throughout the rest of December and into January, so we'll be listing the best ones every day. If you want to go straight to the store to view all the deals yourself you can do so here.If you've not used the Golden J
  
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• Latest Hollywood movie leak goes blockbuster

  25-12-2015 00:21
  
  It's been a rough year for Quentin Tarantino and the "The Hateful Eight." A year after the script leak for the director's eightful film put the project in dire straits, the finished product has leaked online before having a chance in theaters. Not only is Tarantino's film out before its release, but several other recent films have been compromised in what could be one of the biggest piracy hits in Hollywood history.The exceptionally high quality of the leaked films suggests that the sources of t
  
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