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Apple Stops Code Signing for iOS 9.2.1

Following the successful rollout of the iOS 9.3.1 operating system, tech giant Apple has announced that it will cease code signing for the iOS 9.2.1. This means that all devices that have opted to upgrade to iOS 9.3.1 cannot downgrade the operating system back to the older version.

Major graphics card manufacturer Nvidia is betting big in the future of virtual reality.

Nvidia Introduces New IRAY VR Technology

Nvidia is pushing the boundaries of virtual reality technology with the introduction of its latest photorealistic IRAY VR.

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IKEA Launches Virtual Reality App

Swedish furniture retailer IKEA has launched its own virtual reality app dubbed the IKEA Virtual Kitchen.

Roku recently unveiled a smaller, thinner and more powerful Streaming Stick.

Roku Releases New $50 Streaming Stick With Quad-Core Processor

Roku has unveiled a smaller, thinner and more powerful Streaming Stick. The new dongle only costs $50 and sports a quad-core processor, which the company promises will provide much smoother performance compared to the current generation of streaming sticks.

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Google to Bundle Landline Phone Service With Ultra-Fast Broadband for Only $10 Per Month

Tech giant Google is planning to bundle traditional home phone service to its ultra-fast broadband service. The resulting bundle will be called Fiber Phone service and will cost subscribers $10 per month.

Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer recently launched a new capture card called Ripsaw.

Razer Launches $180 Ripsaw Capture Card for High-End Game Streaming

Gaming peripheral manufacturer Razer has launched a new capture card called Ripsaw. The device allows users to easily stream games directly from their living room console to the Internet.

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Volkswagen May Cancel Dividend Payout due to Emission Scandal Costs

German auto manufacturer Volkswagen is reported to be considering suspending its 2015 dividend payouts as the company continues to struggle to deal with the cost of its diesel emissions scandal.

Amazon Is Putting Together A Team To Work On Virtual Reality

Amazon Bans Substandard USB Type-C Cables

E-commerce giant Amazon recently announced that it is imposing a ban for the marketing of non-standardized USB Type-C cables on its platform. Amazon said that the ban is a response to the increasing number of reports over the hazards of using substandard products.

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Instagram Rolls Out Support for 60-Second Videos

Online photo-sharing and social networking service Instagram has rolled out an update that will allow users to record up to 60 seconds of video, instead of the usual 30 second limit. The update has been released to both iOS and Android versions of Instagram.

Among the biggest Xbox One March update is the capability to purchase backward-compatible Xbox 360 games via the Xbox One.

Microsoft Adds Three Classic Titles to Xbox One Backwards Compatibility List

The backward compatibility support of Microsoft's flagship console Xbox One is expanding. Microsoft recently announced that it is adding three classic video game titles to the list of games supported by backward compatibility of the Xbox One.

Rumors are brewing over several Internet forums claiming that Sony is prepping up to release an upgraded and highly powerful version of the PlayStation 4 console.

Rumors: Sony is Working on Upgraded PlayStation 4

Sony first released the PlayStation 4 in November 2013 and since then the console had enjoyed massive success. Almost three years after its first release, rumors are brewing that Sony is prepping for the release of an upgraded and highly powerful version of the PlayStation 4 console.

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Never10: Free Utility Tool Disables Windows 10 Upgrade

While Microsoft continues to market its latest Windows 10 operating system as the most advanced and secure platform today, some people are not joining the bandwagon. For users who do not want to upgrade to Windows 10, a new app called Never10 is offering a free alternative.

A recent glitch in China’s notorious “Great Firewall” temporarily allowed Chinese Internet users to access Google, albeit only for a couple of hours.

Google Temporarily Bypassed China’s Great Firewall

A recent glitch in China's notorious "Great Firewall" temporarily allowed Chinese Internet users to access Google, albeit only for a couple of hours.

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T-Mobile CEO Gets His Own Twitter Emoji

T-Mobile chief executive officer John Legere has joined the ranks of Pope Francis as one of the few individuals with their very own Twitter emoji.

Several unconfirmed rumors have been brewing in the Internet regarding the production status of “Grand Theft Auto 6,” the rumored sequel highly popular and very successful video game franchise.

Is Rockstar Games Already Working on ‘Grand Theft Auto 6’?

Several unconfirmed rumors have been making rounds online regarding the production status of Grand Theft Auto 6, the sequel to the highly popular and very successful video game franchise.

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