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Google Fiber Construction Causes Damages, Disruption in Austin

Feb 23, 2016 01:22 PM EST

The words "Google Fiber" might incite technological excitement for most people, but the same can not be said for some residents of Southeastern Austin, Texas where the company is planning an expansion program. For several months, several residents have complained about construction eyesores as well as flooding aggravated by material left behind by contractors working for Google Fiber.

The Linux Mint website was recently hacked.

Linux Mint Website Hacked; Hackers Created Backdoor Access on Downloadable ISOs

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Feb 23, 2016 01:13 PM EST

Sunday, Feb. 21 was a bad day for users of Linux Mint as the popular Linux desktop distribution platform announced that its Mint website was hacked. Officials from the company claim that the hackers were able to infect some downloadable ISOs from the website with malicious malwares that could lead to further hack attacks when installed.

HTC Releases 3 New Desire Smartphones

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Feb 22, 2016 04:55 PM EST

Taiwanese electronics company HTC has released three new devices that will be successors to its Desire brand of smartphones. The three new handsets from HTC are Desire 530, Desire 630 and Desire 825. All the three smartphones were unveiled at the 2016 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

Chinese telecommunications company ZTE is once again making waves in the tech community after it unveiled the Spro Plus.

New ZTE Spro Plus Projector Doubles as Tablet, Mobile Hotspot, USB Battery Charger

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Feb 22, 2016 04:50 PM EST

Chinese telecommunications company ZTE is once again making waves in the tech community after it unveiled the Spro Plus. While ZTE's Spro line of devices revolutionized the mini smart projector market, the new ZTE Spro Plus is raising the bar even higher as it combines the function of a projector, smartphone, mobile hotspot and a portable USB battery into one nifty package.

Lenovo Unveils New Android Smartphones, Windows Laptops

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Feb 22, 2016 04:46 PM EST

As part of its presentation at the 2016 Mobile World Congress, Chinese tech company Lenovo unveiled a handful of devices that runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow as well as laptops running on Windows 10. In the tablet market, Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Tab3 7, Lenovo Tab3 8 and Lenovo Tab3 10 Business. For its convertible devices, Lenovo unveiled the Lenovo Yoga 710 laptop.

Lenovo Launches Connect; New Service to Provide Global Internet Connection Without SIM Cards

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Feb 22, 2016 04:42 PM EST

Chinese telecommunications company Lenovo has announced its plan to develop devices that do not require a SIM card in order to operate and get quick access to the Internet even if the user is in a different country.

Facebook is now featuring 360-degree virtual reality-style videos in its newsfeed using Oculus VR.

Facebook, Samsung Form Partnership to Improve Virtual Reality

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Feb 22, 2016 04:37 PM EST

Samsung Gear VR, one of the very first mass produced virtual reality headset, is getting a major upgrade. The South Korean tech giant has announced that its flagship virtual reality device will be receiving a new feature thanks to an update from Facebook.

Tech company HP recently unveiled the new HP Elite X3 at the 2016 Mobile Work Congress in Barcelona, Spain.

HP Elite X3 is Smartphone, Laptop, Desktop PC in one Package

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Feb 22, 2016 04:32 PM EST

Tech company HP has unveiled the new HP Elite X3 at the 2016 Mobile Work Congress in Barcelona, Spain. The HP Elite X3 runs on Windows 10 Phone and sports an impressive list of specs and accessories which allows it to be used either as a smartphone, a laptop or a desktop computer.

South Korean tech giant LG shocked the tech community after it showcased its newest flagship device, the LG G5.

LG G5 Features Revolutionary Modular Design

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Feb 22, 2016 04:29 PM EST

South Korean tech giant LG shocked the tech community after it showcased its newest flagship device, the LG G5. The new LG G5 sports a revolutionary modular design which allows user to swap batteries as well as add or replace other hardware accessories.

Apple Rolls out Updated iOS 9.2.1 to Fix Error 53 Issues

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Feb 20, 2016 02:43 PM EST

Tech giant Apple has released a patch for its iOS operating system in order to fix iPhones that were rendered completely unusable due to Error 53. The Error 53 is triggered when an unofficial repair shop replaces the iPhone's home button.

Leaked Document Reveal Plans to Introduce ads on Facebook Messenger

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Feb 20, 2016 02:39 PM EST

A leaked document has revealed that social networking giant Facebook is planning to introduce ads on its messaging platform, Messenger. The document said that users, who voluntarily chat with a company via Facebook Messenger, will give the company permission to them send spam contents. Although Facebook is yet to confirm this, rumors indicate that the feature will be rolled out as early as April.

Google Replaces Google+ Profile With Gamer ID for Google Play Games

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Feb 20, 2016 02:33 PM EST

Gamers on the Android platform will be pleased to know that Google has released a new feature that will make it easier to track gaming achievements as well as create a permanent gaming persona.

Video Game Company Bethesda Holds Press Event Ahead Of Start Of E3 Gaming Conference

‘Fallout 4’ Wins Game of the Year Title at D.I.C.E Awards

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Feb 20, 2016 12:54 PM EST

The previous year was an auspicious period for the gaming community. Notable titles like "Rocket League" have dominated the multiplayer platform while titles like "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" was an excellent addition to a well-beloved title. However, one title stood on top of all others at the annual D.I.C.E Awards, and that is "Fallout 4."

Microsoft Translator for Android, iOS Receives Major Update

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Feb 20, 2016 12:37 PM EST

Tech giant Microsoft has rolled out a handful of new features for its Translator app. The features, which were rolled out on Thursday Feb. 18, vary on the iOS and Android platform.

A Russian hacker has gained access and is spreading email access of over 200 million accounts.

Hackers Take Home $17,000 in Ransom After Holding Hospital Computer Network Hostage

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Feb 19, 2016 06:25 AM EST

A Los Angeles hospital has been forced to pay nearly $17,000 worth of bitcoin as ransom to hackers who were able to penetrate and remotely disable the hospital's computer network. The cyber attack started on Feb. 5 and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center decided that it was in its best interest to pay the ransom in order to make sure that its computer network remains functional.