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Samsung

Leaks Reveal Info About Samsung Galaxy S7 Active

A handful of new leaks about the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active have surfaced recently. Although the tech world is still talking about the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge, which were unveiled at the Mobile World Congress, new rumors have surface about the highly hyped Galaxy S7 handset.

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Elon Musk Prepares to Debut Tesla Model 3 on March 31

After more than a decade of leading innovations in the automobile industry, Tesla is gearing up for its biggest release to date with the Tesla Model 3. Many experts and investors have noted that the success of the Model 3 electric-car is crucial not only to the reputation of Tesla, but also for the future of the electric car industry.

Microsoft Corporation

Microsoft Apologizes, Shuts Down Tay After Chatbot Posts Offensive Tweets

Tech giant Microsoft has issued a public apology after its AI chatbot Tay made offensive and racist posts on Twitter. The chatbot was subsequently pulled offline following the unfortunate event.

Japanese car manufacturer Mazda recently unveiled the latest MX-5 Miata RF at the New York International Auto Show where it was met with favorable cheers.

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Debuts at New York International Auto Show

Japanese car manufacturer Mazda unveiled the MX-5 Miata RF at the New York International Auto Show, where it was met with favorable cheers. The new Miata RF sports a hardtop, which is one of its many upgrades from the standard Miata soft-top.

Sprint

Sprint Rolls Out Android 6.0 Marshmallow Update

American telecommunications company Sprint has announced that it is rolling out the Android 6.0 Marshmallow update to Samsung Galaxy Note 5 devices running on its network. Sprint added that the update will be released on March 24 and will be rolled in a phased manner.

Google Updated Google Maps Feature for iOS Devices

Google Maps for iOS Expands to 5 New Ridesharing Services

Google Maps for iOS has long provided Uber users with fares and other important data. Now, Google is expanding the scope of Maps for iOS to five more ridesharing services, all of which are available in locations outside of the United States.

Based on the successful and critically acclaimed video game franchise, The Banner Saga: Warbands is a cooperative, miniatures board game for 2-4 players.

Stoic Studios Announces April 19 Release Date for ‘The Banner Saga 2’

The sequel to one of the most popular and widely loved Norse tactical RPG is finally arriving. Stoic Studio has announced that 'The Banner Saga 2' will be released on PC and Mac platforms on April 19. The studio added that the console version of the game, for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, will follow at a later date, which has not been confirmed.

Both Roku and TCL stated, several times in the past, that they are working together to release a Roku TV that supports 4K resolution.

TCL 4K Roku TVs Start at $499

Roku and TCL have noted in the past that they are working together on a Roku TV that supports 4K resolution. The result of this collaboration is the TCL P130, one of the most affordable 4K TV that could easily rival some of the most high-end sets in the market.

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iOS 9.3 Upgrade Causes Glitches on Some iPad 2 Devices

Tech giant Apple recently released iOS 9.3, which comes with several new features including Touch ID for Notes, Night Shift, new Apple Music options for CarPlay, as well as a handful of new enhancements. Unfortunately, the iOS 9.3 update has caused some glitches for a small group of iPad users, who claim that their devices were bricked after the update.

Intel

Intel Bids Tick-Tock Cycle Farewell; Introduces New Three-Step Manufacturing Cycle

It appears that chipmaker Intel is finally ready to bid farewell to its usual "tick-tock" product cycle. Experts say this will be a major microarchitectural change. Intel will introduce a new three-step process that will incorporate Process, Architecture and Optimization (PAO).

The Sony-owned Evolution Studios, famous for developing some of the well-beloved racing franchises, recently announced its closure.

Sony Pulls Plug On ‘Driveclub’ Developer Evolution Studios

Another legendary game studio is closing its doors. The Sony-owned Evolution Studios, famous for developing some of the well-beloved racing franchises, recently announced its closure.

Uber is losing $1 billion per year because of heated competition

Uber Launches $10,000 Bug Bounty For Successful Hackers

Online transportation network company Uber is offering a big bounty worth $10,000 to hackers who can successfully find bugs in its system. Uber said that minor bugs will amount to a few thousand dollars, but for hackers who can point out a major security flaw into Uber's system is expected to earn the five-figure paycheck.

Google Chromecast Audio Now Features High-Resolution Audio Boost and Multi-Room Support

Google Changes Chromecast App Name To Google Cast

Tech giant Google announced on Tuesday that it is renaming its Chromecast application to Google Cast. Google said that the change is part of its effort to show that the technology also applies to different platforms and not only limited to the Chromecast dongles.

Blackberry Messenger is finally available for Windows Phone 8

Facebook Stops Support for BlackBerry 10

Facebook is joining WhatsApp in cancelling its support for the BlackBerry 10 operating system. Facebook's messaging platform will also stop supporting the operating system of the struggling phone manufacturer.

Android

New Stagefright Strain Threatens Millions of Android Devices

Mobile security experts claim that a large number of Android devices - including the ones running on the latest version of the platform - are vulnerable to a security flaw that was previously considered to be fully patched. The Stagefright security flaw caused a major disturbance in the Android community late in 2015 and now a new variant of it is once again threatening millions of users.

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