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YouTube

YouTube Launches Native Messaging Feature

YouTube has announced that it is rolling out a new chat feature on its mobile app. The messaging feature called Native Sharing will be rolled out first to a small niche of YouTube users before it reaches the wider market.

The Nintendo 2DS is getting yet another price cut effective on May 20.

Nintendo 2DS Price Drops to $80

The Nintendo 2DS is getting yet another price cut effective on May 20. The price cut comes less than a year after the Japanese company slashed its price to $100, down from the original $130 price tag. Nintendo announced that the Nintendo 2DS will only cost $80 now.

Unlike Siri, Viv wants to build a conversational and smart layer that lets users ot interact with various services.

Another Original Siri Engineer Leaves Apple and Joins General Electric

There are reports that Darren Hass has left Apple to work for General Electric. Hass was one of the last remaining members of the team that helped develop Siri, Apple's intelligent personal assistant.

Google

Google is Experimenting With New Search Results Color

Google is making a major change to the way it presents its search results. The search engine giant is changing the font color of its search results to black instead of the color blue, which has been the default color for many years.

Sandbox ‘Minecraft’ Game is Finally Coming to the Nintendo Wii U

‘Minecraft’ Gets ‘Super Mario’ DLC

There are reports that 'Minecraft' is set to receive a new cosmetic downloadable content from another iconic video game title. The latest skin pack that will be added to the already colorful world of 'Minecraft' is from Nintendo's 'Super Mario Bros.' series.

Final Fantasy XV

‘Final Fantasy X’ and ‘Final Fantasy X-2’ to Hit PC Platform on May 12

The highly anticipated 'Final Fantasy XV' will hit stores this September, but video game publisher Square Enix is gearing fans for a surprise look back at the past before that big date. Gamers on the PC platform will be pleased to know that Square Enix recently announced that it will release the HD remastered version of 'Final Fantasy X' and its direct sequel 'Final Fantasy X-2' on Steam.

T-Mobile is offering Sprint customers a $200 bill credit should they decide to switch.

T-Mobile to Offer Roaming Services in Cuba

T-Mobile has announced that it has struck a roaming deal with state-owned Cuban network provider Empresa de Telecommunicaciones de Cuba SA (ETECSA). This deal will allow tourists and visitors to use text, voice, and data services starting this summer.

The 2017 Honda Ridgeline debuted at the Chicago Auto Show on Feb. 11.

2017 Honda Ridgeline: A Worthy Upgrade for Truck Lovers

The newly revised 2017 Honda Ridgeline has the motoring world in awe with its look and features. The second-generation Ridgeline is considered by many motoring experts as a truly unique pickup truck. Although the concept is the same as the original model, this time it is executed with emphasis on style and technology.

Periscope focuses its vision around live events that brings people together to watch them.

Periscope Adds Search Function, Save Broadcast Option, Drone Support

Many tech analysts agree that Periscope's rise as the leader in the live video streaming industry is due to the app's ease of use rather than its lineup of features. In order to lure users who demand more sophisticated features, the Twitter-owned broadcasting app has rolled out an update to support video archiving, search functions, and full integration with DJI drones.

Apple Lost its Trademark Battle in China

Apple iPhone 7 Leaked Schematics Reveals Dimensions

Although it is still months before Apple's iPhone 7 will make its debut, many tech analysts are already labelling the smartphone as the most controversial device by far. Apple is expected to make radical changes in terms of the design of its upcoming flagship successor. There are any speculations as to what Apple will change on the iPhone 7.

Mark Zuckerberg

10-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Recipient of Facebook's Bug Bounty Reward

A 10-year-old boy from the Finnish capital city of Helsinki has been awarded a $10,000 bounty after he successfully uncovered a major security flaw hidden deep in the code of photo-sharing application Instagram.

Microsoft will End Free Upgrade to Windows 10 on July 29

Microsoft Acquires Italian Internet of Things Company Solair

Tech giant Microsoft has announced its acquisition of Italy-based Internet of Things company Solair. The company was founded back in 2011 and is a user of Microsoft's Azure cloud computing platform.

President Of Nintendo Satoru Iwata Gives Keynote At Game Developers Conference

Nintendo President Explains why ‘Fire Emblem’ and ‘Animal Crossing’ are Coming to Smartphones

Nintendo announced last week that it is adding popular video game titles like 'Fire Emblem' and 'Animal Crossing' to its growing lineup of smartphone games. While the news was well received by the gaming community, especially Nintendo fans, some analysts are skeptical as to why Nintendo picked those two specific titles.

“Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End” developer Naughty Dog recently released a detailed multiplayer roadmap ahead of the game’s May 10 official release.

Naughty Dog Unveils ‘Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End’ Multiplayer Roadmap

'Uncharted 4: A Thief's End' developer Naughty Dog has released a detailed multiplayer roadmap ahead of the official release of the game on May 10. The multiplayer component of the game is expected to come as a downloadable content and subsequent releases are already planned out until the spring of 2017.

Google

Google Acquires Startup That Provides Users Interactive Training for Google Apps

Tech giant Google has announced its acquisition of startup company Synergyse. The startup is a small firm created in 2013 that develops training software for users of Google Apps. Synergyse also keeps its users up to-date regarding new features and provide advice on how to use them.

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