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Dubbed the MIUI 7.1, the new interface is the successor to the MIUI 7.0 and will hit a handful of Xiaomi devices sometime in the morning of Jan. 5.

Xiaomi Rolls out MIUI 7.1 Global Stable Build on Jan. 5

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi is planning to release an over-the-air update for its flagship user interface. Dubbed the MIUI 7.1, the new interface is the successor to the MIUI 7.0 and will hit a handful of Xiaomi devices sometime on Tuesday, Jan. 5.

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Microsoft Reveals Latest Xbox One Backwards-Compatible Games

After weeks of speculation and anticipation, tech giant Microsoft finally revealed the list of Xbox 360 games that will find their way into the Xbox One console through the Backwards Compatibility program.

Microsoft is planning to launch a new smartphone dubbed the Surface Phone.

Is Microsoft Working on a Surface Smartphone?

When it comes to the smartphone market, it is safe to say that Microsoft has its fair share of misses. The tech giant has plans of releasing a brand of affordable devices on emerging markets like India, but this was overshadowed by Google when it released its Android One brand.

This Microsoft HoloLens is  a set of goggles and software that imposes computer-generated images over real-world scenes for about $3,000 cost.

HoloLens Experience Showcase a Playground for Augmented Reality Developers

Tech giant is launching the HoloLens Experience Showcase semi-permanent showroom where the company will highlight the HoloLens augmented reality device. The showroom, which opens on Dec. 17, will be housed on Microsoft’s flagship store in New York.

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Brazilian Judge Shuts Down WhatsApp For 48 Hours

A Brazilian judge imposed a ruling to block the use of messaging app WhatsApp for 48 hours. The block was forced after WhatsApp failed to comply with an order in a criminal case.

A prototype self-driving car by Google is shown in this publicity photo released to Reuters June 27, 2014.

Regulators Ease up on Self-Driving Cars

It has been a promising year for the autonomous car market. While no self-driving car has yet to hit the road, advances in technology and the continued easing up of regulations have pushed the boundaries in favor of automakers and tech companies.

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Tencent Finalizes Acquisition of ‘League Of Legends’ Developer Riot Games

Chinese tech giant Tencent has completed its purchase of Riot Games, developer of the highly popular “League of Legends.” Tencent acquired majority of Riot Games in a stakeout in February 2011, while the latest purchase acquired the remaining equity of the game developer.

Facebook’s fast loading Instant Article feature is finally crossing over to the Android platform.

Facebook Debuts Instant Articles to Android Platform

Facebook’s fast loading Instant Article feature is finally crossing over to the Android platform. The social networking giant recently announced that Instant Article is now supported by Android devices.

Apple is Rumored Working the Next iPhone to be Waterproof

Apple to Focus on Polishing, Refining Devices in 2016 - Rather Than Releasing New Ones

Apple released some revolutionary new devices for 2015, as well as new features and services to its consumer base. The tech giant has announced that in 2016, it will focus more on enhancing and polishing its devices and services in order to deliver the best to customers.

Facebook received massive amounts of complain when it imposed the rule commanding users should use the name they use in real life.

Facebook Eases up on ‘Real Names’ Policy

Social networking giant Facebook is making amends to its recently imposed regulation about the use of real names on its platform. Facebookhas received lots of complaints since it imposed the rule demanding users to use their real names on the social media website.

Mozilla’s Firefox 42 Version Adds Tracking Protection In Private Browsing Mode

Mozilla Finally Releases 64-Bit Version of Firefox for Windows

Mozilla announced on Tuesday that it is rolling out version 43 update for its Firefox Internet browser. This is a historic moment for Mozilla as Firefox version 43 is the company's first browser that has a 64-bit version for Windows.

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Hideo Kojima Joins Sony After Official Exit From Konami

Following the expiration of his contract with Konami, video game developer Hideo Kojima signed into a partnership with Sony. Kojima is prominent figure in the video game industry. He is well known as the creator of the “Metal Gear Solid” franchise.

Google is expanding its operations in India.

Google Lays Down Massive Expansion Plans for India

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the company is bumping up it;s expansion plans in India. The company plans to hire more engineers and expand its existing facilities in India. On top of that, Google plans to open a "huge" campus in Hyderabad as well as expand its research and development facility located in Bangalore.

The new 2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC roadster is expected to debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

2017 Mercedes-Benz SLC to Debut at Detroit Auto Show

Auto manufacturer Mercedes-Benz is transforming its popular SLK roadster brand into the new SLC roadster. The new SLC brand is expected to debut at the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Google Project Fi now supports tablet devices.

Google Project Fi Now Supports Tablet Devices

When Google launched Project Fi, it immediately caught the attention of tech experts all over the world for its ambitious vision of bringing affordable and fast wireless service. Now, Google Project Fi is once again shaking the tech world by allowing subscribers to use the service on tablets like the iPad Air 2 and the Nexus 7.

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