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• Unable to integrate a Yahoo! Mail account on your BlackBerry? Try these fixes!

  20-10-2016 23:50 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Having issues with being able to integrate your Yahoo mail on your BlackBerry? You're not alone. The issue has arisen for plenty of folks in the CrackBerry Forums recently due to some changes made at Yahoo.Here are some possible fixes to try if you're having the issue.
  Having issues with being able to integrate your Yahoo mail on your BlackBerry? You're not alone. The issue has arisen for plenty of folks in the CrackBerry Forums recently due to some changes made at Yahoo.Unfortunately, there is
  
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• FYI: BlackBerry Link is not supported on macOS Sierra or Windows 10

  20-10-2016 22:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Lately, in the CrackBerry Forums, there has been an influx of folks having issues with using BlackBerry Link on macOS Sierra and Windows 10. The problems range anywhere from the app simply not opening to it crashing to it not synching items correctly.
  Lately, in the CrackBerry Forums, there has been an influx of folks having issues with using BlackBerry Link on macOS Sierra and Windows 10. The problems range anywhere from the app simply not opening to it crashing to it not synching items correct
  
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• Tesla: Don’t use your self-driving car for ride-sharing services like Uber or Lyft

  20-10-2016 22:26 via thenextweb.com
  
  Last night, Tesla announced some exciting hardware upgrades for the Model X and Model S that feature fully autonomous driving, at some point anyway. The announcement came just before a video detailing a Tesla ‘navigating a complex urban environment’ — which saw the car get on a drive itself through a suburban neighborhood, get on the freeway and then drop off the driver and park itself. It even ‘recognized’ a no parking zone found another spot. If you planned on gr
  
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• Let's chat Nintendo Switch and LeReactions to LeEco Le Pro 3 | #PNWeekly 223

  20-10-2016 21:55 via youtube.com
  
  
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• This case makes your iPhone look like an exploded Note 7

  20-10-2016 21:11 via thenextweb.com
  
  Samsung hasn’t been in a joking mood lately, but I’d like to think somewhere deep down inside, even the disparaged weapons maker mobile device manufacturer might get a chuckle over this one. Or, it could go the DMCA route we saw yesterday and threaten to sue the living bejesus out of whoever made the Explo-Sung case. Explo-Sung is an iPhone case that turns your Apple product into a Samsung device — an exploded Note 7, to be exact. The case fits every iPhone from the 5 on up an
  
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• Microsoft AI Beats Humans at Speech Recognition

  20-10-2016 20:40 via technewsworld.com
  Microsoft's Artificial Intelligence and Research Unit earlier this week reported that its speech recognition technology had surpassed the performance of human transcriptionists. The team last month published a paper describing its system's accuracy, said to be superior to that of IBM's famed Watson artificial intelligence. The error rate for humans on the widely used NIST 2000 test set is 5.9 percent for the Switchboard portion of the data, and 11.3 percent for the CallHome portion, the team sai
  
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• Facebook brings 360 images and video to Instant Articles

  20-10-2016 19:44 via thenextweb.com
  
  Get ready for a lot more 360 videos in Facebook articles. After introducing Instant Articles in May 2015 and 360 content in September of the same year, Facebook is bringing the two together. Starting today, any publisher can implement 360 content in their Instant Articles. They work pretty much the same as on your News Feed: wave your phone around or tap and drag to explore. To be clear, instant articles only work on iOS and Android, but it’s a neat addition to add some interactive m
  
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• What To Expect From Apple’s October Event: Macs & 5K Display

  20-10-2016 19:26
  
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  It’s the Mac’s turn to shine. Michael Grothaus18:43, 20 Oct 2016Without a doubt, Apple’s annual September event is the company’s most anticipated of the year. That’s when Apple introduces new iPhones and (usually) new iPads. But Apple also occasionally has smaller events throughout the year and the company has recently announced that it’s next one is scheduled for October 27th. It recently sent out media invites to the event in
  
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• Apple UNLEASHES New MacBook Pro Alongside LG-Made 5K Monitor & Final Cut Pro X

  20-10-2016 19:26
  
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  It’s the Mac’s turn to shine. Michael Grothaus08:07, 28 Oct 2016Today Apple held what is likely to be its last product event of 2016. That’s good news for most, knowing that it’s going to be a while until Apple decides to update any of its other products–so you’re safe to buy now. However, it’s bad news for those who were hoping to see product upgrades that didn’t materialize (like a refreshed Mac Pro or Mac mini).
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• New donation tool makes Clinton $1,100 for each @realDonaldTrump tweet

  20-10-2016 19:22 via thenextweb.com
  
  Donald Trump has a propensity for spouting off at the mouth, especially on Twitter. At this point, that statement should surprise no one. In fact, it’s one of the most oft-mentioned reasons his followers love him — he lacks the filter of previous presidential candidates. But there are two sides to every coin. On the other, you’ll find those that equate Trump rhetoric to be akin to nails on a chalkboard. It’s that side Hillary Clinton targeted with her new tool: &lsq
  
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• October's BlackBerry Android software updates are full of treats!

  20-10-2016 18:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After having spent some time in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, October's BlackBerry Android software updates are now rolling out to everyone. This time around, there's updates for Hub+, Camera, Keyboard, Password Keeper and more!
  After having spent some time in the BlackBerry Beta Zone, October's BlackBerry Android software updates are now rolling out to everyone. This time around, there's updates for Hub+, Camera, Keyboard, Password Keeper and more!Read More »
  
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• A tale of two tech giants: How Philips competes with the likes of Google to reinvent an entire industry

  20-10-2016 18:51 via thenextweb.com
  
  Disruption. There’s a reason startups use this buzzword – they’re all about trying new things, testing them, and re-doing it all over again. And while there is no one right way, there are plenty ways that are better. Change is never easy. For companies to benefit from the vast digital opportunities out there, organizational readiness needs to be taken seriously. Just last year, Google reimagined its Life Science research unit – rebranded as Verily – in or
  
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• China remains the top App Store revenue producing country with record breaking Q3 sales

  20-10-2016 18:08 via phonearena.com
  
  A report published today by App Annie reveals that China remains the leading source of App Store revenue for Apple. Last quarter, the country overtook the U.S. in generating app sales on the iOS flavored applications store. Building on this momentum, the $1.7 billion in App Store revenue credited to China during the third quarter was an all-time App Store record for quarterly sales from one country.While the U.S. had been the top-grossing country for the App Store since its launch in 2010, Chine
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 trailer is oddly mysterious and captivating

  20-10-2016 17:57 via thenextweb.com
  
  The first teaser trailer for Red Dead Redemption’s sequel has finally arrived – and while short, it’s oddly mysterious and ridiculously captivating. The footage gives out scarce clues and hints as to where the game will be set, who the protagonists will be or what the story will revolve around. The only cue the trailer gives us is a cryptic warning at the end of the video: “When the time comes… You gotta run and don’t look back. This is over.” Roc
  
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• iOS has a hidden one-handed keyboard – but you can’t use it just yet

  20-10-2016 16:21 via thenextweb.com
  
  Messing around with the iOS Simulator, developer Steve Troughton-Smith has stumbled upon a nifty one-handed keyboard mode hidden in the code of iOS that has apparently “been there since at least iOS 8.” As the crafty coder explains, the secret feature can be activated by a simple edge-swipe. What’s particularly cool is that you can adjust the keyboard to fit either of your hands – all you have to do is pull up the feature from the side of yo
  
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• Nintendo’s next console revealed: The NX is now the Nintendo Switch

  20-10-2016 16:13 via thenextweb.com
  
  Nintendo has finally given us our first glimpse at its next console…. and handheld. What was once called the Nintendo NX is now officially known as the Nintendo Switch. It’s every bit as crazy as you expected, and quite removed from the ‘leaked‘ designs. We knew the console would work as both at home and on the go, but it’s a lot more modular than rumors suggested. It’s able to transform from a handheld to a console by simply dropping it into a doc
  
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• New Nintendo Switch: Everything you need to know

  20-10-2016 16:13 via thenextweb.com
  
  Nintendo has finally given us our first glimpse at its next home console…. and handheld. The hybrid console once called the Nintendo NX is now officially known as the Nintendo Switch. It’s every bit as crazy as you expected, and quite removed from the ‘leaked‘ designs we’ve seen the past few months. Concept We knew the console would work as both at home and on the go, but it’s a lot more modular than rumors suggested. It’s able to transform f
  
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• Learn to create apps for both iOS and Android using the Xamarin cross-platform development tool

  20-10-2016 16:03 via thenextweb.com
  
  App developers, take heed: There’s a way to create apps for both iOS and Android simultaneously. Dive into the Xamarin Cross Platform Development Bundle, and you’ll master an efficient tool devoted to streamlining your app development process. For a limited time, you can pick up this training for just $35 from TNW Deals. Throughout six in-depth courses, you’ll learn to use the C# programming language to build fully functional apps for iOS and Android using Xamarin. Here are th
  
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• This guy performing the Mario theme with a gun and trumpet is perfectly normal

  20-10-2016 15:35 via thenextweb.com
  
  Today is bound to be an exciting day for Nintendo and Mario fans, with the impending reveal of the company’s next console. Not everyone is bothered with new and shiny products however, and this guy chose to instead give us a blast to the past — literally. If this isn’t the most American-looking guy ever, then I don’t know who is. His short tribute to Koji Kondo’s famous theme seems to be a birthday video for ‘Nate’, according to the video’s d
  
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• Get this powerful, fully featured Android smartphone for under $130

  20-10-2016 15:33 via thenextweb.com
  
  Great smartphones often run in the upper hundreds of dollars, but the Nuu Mobile X4 bucks that trend. This powerhouse of an Android phone delivers impressive performance at an affordable price. For a limited time, you can pay just $129.99 for this phone on TNW Deals. This Nuu Mobile X4 packs a robust array of features, which speak for themselves: Lightning-fast: 1.3 GHz Quad-Core processor with 1 GB of RAM Plenty of storage: 16 GB of internal memory for all your file storage needs (expandable u
  
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• Digital Offers: $39 will ensure you never run out of storage again!

  20-10-2016 15:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Everybody who has a computer, PC or Mac, knows that eventually, you're going to run out of space on your hard drive. Photos, documents, videos, music, presentations, notes, memos, and everything else, all eat away at the precious storage space. Of course, when your hard drive is full, you then have to spend a ton of time going through all your files and deciding what you can delete; it's a giant time waster. That's why cloud storage services are so popular today.
  Everybody who has a computer, PC
  
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• The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild - Two NEW Gameplay Trailers Land

  20-10-2016 15:30
  
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  Nintendo's Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, gets two new gameplay trailers 14:30, 20 Oct 2016Two brand new trailers have been quietly released in Japan for the next big installment in the much-loved The Legend Of Zelda series; The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild. The title is being released both on the next-gen Nintendo NX console and on the existing Nintendo Wii U console, but the timing of these trailers is interesting as the Nintendo NX is due t
  
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• Microsoft plans to bring Office Hub app to iOS

  20-10-2016 14:41 via phonearena.com
  
  iOS users might be blessed with yet another important productivity tool coming from Microsoft, the Office Hub. The application hasn't been announced yet, but evidence shows that the Redmond-based company is now working to bring this specific tool to iOS devices.Office Hub is more like your productivity hub where you will be able to access Microsoft's Office 365 and all the features this suite of apps has to offer. For example, you can see what People are working on various documents, but you ca
  
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• This smart chessboard straight out of ‘Harry Potter’ moves its pieces entirely hands-free

  20-10-2016 14:27 via thenextweb.com
  
  Remember Wizard’s Chess – the awesome chessboard from the Harry Potter movies that could move its pieces entirely on its own? Well, someone is finally bringing it to life. Square Off is an automated smart chessboard that moves its pieces entirely hands-free – and it’s pretty awesome. The board also comes with an app for mobile that allows you to square off with players from all around the globe in real-time. The board will move the pieces on its own, refle
  
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• Best Material Design apps of 2016, as named by Google

  20-10-2016 13:19 via phonearena.com
  
  Google has announced the winners in its second annual Material Design Awards, highlighting five apps which have best implemented Google's paper-inspired design language over the last year. The winning entries are split into five categories, each representing a stand-out aspect of Material Design, and are judged based not only on how they implement the various visual facets of the design, but also its ideological concepts.Expertly implementing various aspects of Material Design, all the while ap
  
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• This new, magical video mapping technology is perfect for clothing

  20-10-2016 13:12 via thenextweb.com
  
  If you’ve ever seen an example of projection mapping or video mapping before, prepare to have your mind blown by the latest advancement in this technology. For those out of the loop, it refers to projecting an image onto a surface – be it a sheet of fabric or the side of a building – while having it conform to the shape of your target. It’s a way harder to achieve when the object isn’t stationary and can be moved in different ways. If you’ve ever seen an exam
  
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• Check out this new, magical video mapping technology

  20-10-2016 13:12 via thenextweb.com
  
  If you’ve ever seen an example of projection mapping or video mapping before, prepare to have your mind blown by the latest advancement in this technology. For those out of the loop, it refers to projecting an image onto a surface – be it a sheet of fabric or the side of a building – while having it conform to the shape of your target. It’s a way harder to achieve when the object isn’t stationary and can be moved in different ways. If you’ve ever seen an exam
  
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• Google finally allows you to pin important notes in Keep

  20-10-2016 13:02 via phonearena.com
  
  Slowly yet steadily, Google Keep is evolving into one of the best and most useful note-taking apps. Part of this is due to the latest addition of a rather essential and neat functionality to the app. You can now pin important notes to the top of the screen, which will keep them atop all other notes. 
  How do you pin notes in the newest version of the app? Simple - just open up any of your notes and tap the pin on the top bar of the app. As easy as abc! 
  The feature is now live on both
  
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• Save $16 o this DTEK50 smart flip case today!

  20-10-2016 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Want to keep the front and back of your DTEK50 safe but not miss out on any notifications? If so, BlackBerry’s smart flip case is a great addition to your phone. It has a small window that lets you view your notifications while the case is closed, and right now you can grab one for just $18.95, a savings of $16.
  Want to keep the front and back of your DTEK50 safe but not miss out on any notifications? If so, BlackBerry's smart flip case is a great addition to your phone. It has a small win
  
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• Apple’s secret trademark filling suggests OLED ‘Magic Toolbar’ is real

  20-10-2016 11:58 via thenextweb.com
  
  The OLED toolbar we’ve all been dreaming of seems to be a reality… probably. The Trademark Ninja, who has a pretty stellar reputation for unearthing trademark filings from around the world stumbled on this gem in a recent search. ‘Presto Apps America LLC,’ a dummy corporation, filed an application to trademark the term ‘Magic Toolbar’ on February 5 of this year. The company seeks trademark protection in the following categories (and dozens more): T
  
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• Apple: 90% of ‘genuine’ Mac chargers and cables sold on Amazon are actually knockoffs

  20-10-2016 11:33 via thenextweb.com
  
  It’s no secret that online marketplaces are packed with knockoff Mac chargers and cables sold as ‘genuine’. But it turns out some of these counterfeit Apple products are so close to the real thing that even Amazon has fallen for it – and now it seems the iPhone-maker has had enough of it. Apple has filed a trademark infringement case against Mobile Star LLC after Amazon accused the manufacturer of supplying the company with fake Mac accessories, Patently Apple repor
  
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• Polarr for Android and iOS is an exceptional photo editor that's worth downloading

  20-10-2016 11:17 via phonearena.com
  
  Developer: PolarrDownload: Android | iOSCategory: PhotographyPrice: Free 
  Supposedly, you have at least one image editing app on your phone. We are avid fans of VSCO, Prisma, Snapseed, Adobe Lightroom mobile, Darkroom, RNI Films, Google Photos from time to time, and a couple of other less popular editing apps, but recently, we find ourselves using one particular app more than the rest.
  That'd be Polarr, a truly exceptional photo editing app that has all the essential editing features as we
  
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• Nobody will ever need this ugly $20,000 Pokémon watch

  20-10-2016 11:17 via thenextweb.com
  
  Even though I’ve been done with Pokémon Go for a while now, I get that there are still a bunch of people hopelessly addicted to the game. Walk around any big city park and you’ll see players flock around Pokéstops and Gyms, trying to become the best of a steadily declining userbase. On the other hand, the franchise has never been as popular as it is today. Thanks to its recent revival, we’ve seen everything from themed sex toys to weird 3D videos. Luxur
  
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• Kodak gives the photography-first smartphone another go with its £449 Ektra

  20-10-2016 10:58 via thenextweb.com
  
  Kodak is attempting to woo photography enthusiasts with its latest smartphone that draws inspiration from its 1940s Ektra camera and packs a powerful shooter. The Ektra – the second phone from Kodak after the 2015 entry-level IM5 –  combines the design of a smartphone and a traditional camera with a curved bottom that mimics a camera grip, as well as a leatherette back and a dedicated shutter button on the side. Its most notable feature is a large steel-rimmed f/2.0 aperture 26
  
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• Google’s new wallpaper app brings beautiful backgrounds to your Android device

  20-10-2016 09:09 via thenextweb.com
  
  Wallpaper collections are a dime a dozen on Google Play, but the big G thinks it can do better with its new Android app. Wallpapers brings a ton of backgrounds to pretty up your device, sorted into categories like Landscapes, Cityscapes, Life, Textures and Earth. The app pulls in imagery from Google Earth and partners like 500px, and so far, the collection looks good. You’ll find loads of striking photos to suit your home screen setup, and it looks like Google has carefully curated pictur
  
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• 3.2 million debit card details stolen as India faces one of its largest data breaches ever

  20-10-2016 08:23 via thenextweb.com
  
  Hackers used malware that they injected into Hitachi Payment Services’ systems to steal 3.2 million debit cards’ details in India, reports The Economic Times. It isn’t yet clear who is behind the attack, which appears to be one of the largest India has ever faced. At present, all that’s known is that a number of victims reported unauthorized transactions made in various locations in China. State Bank of India, ICICI, Yes, Axis and HDFC are said to have been hit the harde
  
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• Tesla is packing even more self-driving hardware into all its cars for totally hands-free rides

  20-10-2016 07:44 via thenextweb.com
  
  While Tesla’s Autopilot feature, which is still in beta, is pretty cool to see and makes certain operations like parking easier, the company believes that fully autonomous vehicles can ensure greater safety than having humans behind the wheel. To that end, the company has announced that all forthcoming vehicles that it produces, including its presently available models and the Model 3, will be equipped with all the hardware necessary for full self-driving capability. That includes eight c
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 to make up for Note 7, HTC Ocean & more - Pocketnow Daily

  20-10-2016 05:48 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Nintendo will unveil its new NX console tomorrow

  20-10-2016 05:30 via thenextweb.com
  
  Nintendo has announced that it will finally give us a glimpse of its upcoming NX game console tomorrow morning at 7AM PT / 10AM ET. The company said you can expect a three-minute video showing off the gaming system. Be among the first to discover #NX. Watch the Preview Trailer at 7am PT/10am ET! pic.twitter.com/R2QTzjyLUo — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 20, 2016 We’ve been hearing murmurs about Nintendo’s next console since last year: Everything from
  
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• Nintendo will unveil its new NX console on October 20

  20-10-2016 05:30 via thenextweb.com
  
  Nintendo has announced that it will finally give us a glimpse of its upcoming NX game console tomorrow morning at 7AM PT / 10AM ET (that’s October 20). The company said you can expect a three-minute video showing off the gaming system. Be among the first to discover #NX. Watch the Preview Trailer at 7am PT/10am ET! pic.twitter.com/R2QTzjyLUo — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) October 20, 2016 We’ve been hearing murmurs about Nintendo’s next console since
  
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• WhatsApp for iOS gets an update - you can now draw on photos and videos

  20-10-2016 03:16 via phonearena.com
  
  About two weeks after WhatsApp for Android was updated with various new features, today the iOS version of the app received a similar update.
  Following the update (version 2.16.12), WhatsApp for iOS lets you draw or add emojis and text on top of your photos and videos by making use of different brush sizes and font styles. Similar features have been available for some time now on Snapchat and Instagram Stories (as you may know, WhatsApp and Instagram are both owned by Facebook). 
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• Google reportedly signs CBS to Internet TV deal, Fox and Disney may be next

  20-10-2016 02:00 via phonearena.com
  
  There have been rumors circulating for a while that Google is working on putting together a streaming internet TV service to offer to cable cord cutters. Google hasn't always had the best luck negotiating with media companies, but the latest word is that Google has advanced in talks with some TV channels and even signed one of the biggest in CBS.
  Google has reportedly signed CBS and will offer everything CBS shows, including NFL games. Word has it that Google is also close to a deal with Fox and
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S7 Real Audio Review: Premium price, mid-pack performance

  20-10-2016 01:34 via youtube.com
  
  
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• This temporary tattoo could help curb drunk driving

  20-10-2016 01:24 via thenextweb.com
  
  Engineers at the University of California created an experimental wearable that alerts you when you’ve had a few too many. The wearable looks like a temporary tattoo and contains a sensor that detects alcohol levels in your perspiration and alerts your smartphone when you’ve reached peak stud, or asshole (we don’t know each other). According to Seila Selimovic, Ph.D. and director of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Program in Tissue Chips said: I
  
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• Hub+ Services with Facebook Messenger integration update now available

  20-10-2016 00:53 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you're part of the Hub+ Services beta this won't be anything really new to you but, if you're not part of the beta program, the latest Hub+ Services update is now available and brings along with it Facebook Messenger integration for the BlackBerry Hub.
  If you're part of the Hub+ Services beta this won't be anything really new to you but, if you're not part of the beta program, the latest Hub+ Services update is now available and brings along with it Facebook Messenger integration for the Blac
  
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• BlackBerry kicks off new ad campaign to spread the word about their software pivot

  20-10-2016 00:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ever since their Q2 Fiscal 2017 earnings report, BlackBerry has been busy pushing the message hard that software is the new BlackBerry and to help further spread that word, the company has now kicked off a new ad campaign using print and digital online ads through the the Wall Street Journal and the Financial Times.
  Ever since their Q2 Fiscal 2017 earnings report, BlackBerry has been busy pushing the message hard that software is the new BlackBerry and to help further spread that word, the compa
  
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• You can now try Android 7.1 even if you don’t own a Pixel phone

  20-10-2016 00:10 via thenextweb.com
  
  Following up on it’s promise last week, Google has announced you can now download the Android 7.1  Developer Preview, the same version running on the new Pixel phones. It’s not as big of a deal as a full version update, but there are still some notable new features. We break them down better in this post, but as a recap, 7.1 includes: Daydream VR platform support GIF keyboard support Resources for making Circular Icons (Google’s new aesthetic on the Pixel phones) App Shor
  
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