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‘The Grand Tour’ Sets Amazon Record for Most Streamed Debut Episode

Nov 23, 2016 10:58 AM EST

Even with just its premiere episode released, “The Grand Tour” is already making waves. Amazon recently confirmed that the motoring show took the number one spot for the most watched debut episode of a series, taking the crown previously held by “The Man in the High Castle.”

Google Rolls Out Android 7.1.1 Nougat

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Nov 23, 2016 10:24 AM EST

Tech giant Google has officially released the second and final preview build of Android 7.1.1 Nougat. This build will be rolled out to select Pixel and Nexus phones and tablets on Wednesday, Nov. 23.

Moto Z, Moto Z Force to Receive Google Daydream VR Certification with Android 7.0 Nougat Update

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Nov 23, 2016 10:13 AM EST

Smartphone manufacturer Motorola recently announced that the Moto Z and Moto Z Force models are slated to receive the Android 7.0 Nougat upgrade this week. Moreover, Motorola added that the same two smartphones will also support Google’s Daydream virtual reality protocol.

Blizzard will soon roll out a whole new set of skills for

Overwatch News: Blizzard Gives Symmetra a Second Ultimate Skill

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Nov 23, 2016 01:07 AM EST

Symmetra, despite its varied set support of skills, is widely considered as one of the least-played heroes in “Overwatch.” Due to this lack of interest, “Overwatch” developer Blizzard recently announced that it is overhauling the character.

Minecraft will release a whole new update for the final

‘Minecraft: Console Edition’ Holiday Update Brings Plenty of New Content

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Nov 23, 2016 12:57 AM EST

Microsoft recently announced that the final “Minecraft: Console Edition” update for this year will be released late in December. Dubbed only as the Holiday Update, it is also slated as the largest “Minecraft” update of this year.

Corrupted 5-second Video Causes iPhones to Crash

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Nov 23, 2016 12:40 AM EST

Apple’s iOS operating system was recently at the receiving end of several criticisms following the discovery of a five-second video that can cause an iPhone to lock up and completely freeze. The bug was discovered by Reddit users. Triggering the bug is as simple as opening an MP4 file and watching the video.

MSI VR One Backpack PCs Hit Market; Base Model Costs $1999

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Nov 22, 2016 04:26 PM EST

MSI recently released its VR One backpack personal computers designed for virtual reality enthusiasts. Two models were released, the VR One 6RD and the VR One 6RE; both sport the same design and their main differences are the graphics card and storage configuration options.

Google Play Services Version 10.0.0 To Cease Support of Android 2.3 Gingerbread

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Nov 22, 2016 12:29 PM EST

Google recently announced that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread version will no longer be supported once the new update, Google Play services 10.0.0, starts rolling out by next month. The search engine giant added that only 1.3 percent of Android devices run on Gingerbread, and that the reason to drop it is to focus its resources towards newer versions of the mobile operating software.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 Chipset will Hit Market Early in 2017

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Nov 22, 2016 12:21 PM EST

Semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm claims that the company is poised to be the global leader in terms of 10nm manufacturing technology. Qualcomm said that smartphones that use the new Snapdragon 835 chipset should be able to hit the market within the first six months of 2017.

Internet user (Getty Images/Chris Hondros)

United Nations: Half the World’s Population Will Have Access to the Internet by End of 2016

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Nov 22, 2016 09:26 AM EST

A United Nations agency tasked with monitoring worldwide Internet usage claims that almost half of the world's population should be able to access the Internet by the end of 2016.

Expedition 46 On International Space Station (Getty Images/ESA)

SpaceX Plans to Launch Thousands of Satellites into Orbit to Create a Global Internet Network

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Nov 22, 2016 08:12 AM EST

While most telecommunications company are limited to delivering Internet services through physical fiber or cable connections and cellular towers, SpaceX has an ambitious plan of launching a space network composed of more than 4,000 satellites.

Huawei Rolls Out Budget-Friendly Mate 9 Lite

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Nov 22, 2016 12:59 AM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei recently announced the newest addition to its growing Mate 9 family. Joining the Huawei Mate 9, the Porsche Design Mate 9, and the Mate 9 Pro, is the new Huawei Mate 9 Lite.

Qualcomm is set to unveil a more faster charging technology on its upcoming Snapdragon 835 chipset.

Qualcomm Unveils Quick Charge 4.0 Fast Charging Technology

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Nov 21, 2016 11:02 AM EST

Semiconductor and telecommunications equipment manufacturer Qualcomm recently launched the company’s newest super-fact charging technology called Quick Charge 4.0. Qualcomm claims that the new technology can charge a regular smartphone battery from zero to 100 percent in just a matter of minutes.

Mozilla has launched a new app exclusively for iOs users, which offers a go-to alternative for Apple's Safari default.

Mozilla Launches Firefox Focus for iOS

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Nov 21, 2016 10:57 AM EST

Mozilla is launching a new app called Firefox Focus exclusively for the iOS platform. The new browser brings in new features for secure and private web browsing experience.

Rumor: AMD Plans to Launch First Zen-based Chips on Jan. 27

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Nov 21, 2016 10:14 AM EST

AMD’s highly anticipated Zen architecture was recently a hot topic on several tech forums. It was rumored that AMD is planning to launch the new technology on Jan. 17. Speculations also surfaced claiming that the first Zen-based microchips will be targeted for high-end desktop computers, and that they are expected to be unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas a week before the official launch.