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China Plans to Build its Own Secure Smartphones, Computers

Nov 20, 2015 07:46 AM EST

As part of its strategy to evade strict surveillance programs imposed by other countries, the Chinese government is planning to create its own secure brand of smartphones. The project will be a collaboration between state-owned companies and technology firms based in China.

LG Stops Urbane Second Edition LT Smartwatch Sale Due to Hardware Issues

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Nov 20, 2015 07:35 AM EST

South Korean electronics company LG announced on Thursday that it is halting all sales and orders of the LG Urbane Second Edition smartwatch after the discovery of some major hardware issues that needs to be fixed.

Google Rolls Out New Update for Hangouts

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Nov 20, 2015 07:27 AM EST

Tech giant Google announced on Thursday that it is rolling out a new feature for Google Hangouts service. Google Hangouts is an application that allows users to chat as well as do video conference calls.

Telegram Blocks ISIS-Controlled Channels

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 19, 2015 11:10 AM EST

Secure messaging app Telegram announced on Wednesday that it is closing 78 public channels believed to have been used by Islamic State supporters and militants. The public channels covered 12 languages.

Facebook, Non-Profit Organizations Fund Raising

Facebook Launches New Fundraiser Tool to Help Non-Profit Organizations Raise Money

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 19, 2015 10:04 AM EST

Social networking giant Facebook is launching a new feature that will allow users to donate money to non-profit organizations. Facebook announced the new feature on Wednesday and the company is currently testing it before it finally rolls it out to its massive user base.

Just one day after its packaging was leaked online, tech giant Apple finally launched the official Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock.

Apple Launches Official Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock

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Nov 19, 2015 09:58 AM EST

Just one day after its packaging was leaked online, tech giant Apple finally launched the official Apple Watch Magnetic Charging Dock. The charging dock designed for Apple's flagship smartwatch can be purchased on the company's official website.

US Prosecutor Proposes Loosening Data Encryption Standards

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Nov 19, 2015 09:51 AM EST

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. is advocating for a federal legislation that will require tech companies to allow law enforcement agencies backdoor access to encrypted data that passes through their computer systems.

Google recently unveiled a device prototype that works just like the Star Trek Communicator.

Google Can Now Stream Content From Android Apps in Search Results

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 19, 2015 09:38 AM EST

Tech giant Google announced on Wednesday that its search engine platform will now display contents from Android apps even if the apps are not installed on the device that did the search. This new feature is part of the company's drive to find the best way of indexing mobile applications.

Google Launches Redesigned Google+

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2015 09:34 AM EST

It appears that tech giant Google is refusing to give up on its social networking platform. The search engine giant announced on Tuesday that it is launching a redesigned version of Google+ that focuses more on user interests rather than personal profiles.

Microsoft Promises Mobility, Security with Azure Cloud Platform

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2015 09:23 AM EST

Tech giant Microsoft has announced its commitment deliver services for its cloud platform during a conference in Australia. The Redmond-based company said that its Azure platform will focus on mobility and security.

New Google Photos Update Helps User Free Up Storage Space

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2015 08:50 AM EST

Tech giant Google announced on Tuesday that its popular photo management tool Google Photos will receive an update that will allow users to easily free up storage space on their mobile devices. The search engine giant said that it is incorporating the new feature that will allow users to bulk delete photos on their phone.

Parrot Bebop Drone 2 Boasts Longer Battery Life; Drone to Hit Market in December

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2015 08:49 AM EST

French wireless product manufacturer Parrot on Wednesday unveiled it's newest drone called the Bebop Drone 2. The new drone boasts of longer battery life and easy controls.

Paris Terrorist Attacks, Encrypted Communication

Paris Attack Opens New Debate About Encrypted Messaging Platforms

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 18, 2015 08:35 AM EST

The recent terrorist attacks that left more than 129 Parisians dead have opened a new debate about encrypted communication platforms. Although still unconfirmed, intelligence and security experts have hinted that the perpetrators of the attacks may have used encrypted communication platforms to plan and stage the bloody seige.

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo recently unveiled its newest flagship device in its homeland.

Lenovo Vibe X3 Available In Three Variants

Phenny Lynn Palec |

Nov 17, 2015 09:26 AM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo recently unveiled its newest flagship device in its homeland. The company said that the new Vibe X3 will be released in three variants.