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Facebook and Microsoft to Install Fiber Cable Across Atlantic for Faster Connection

Michael Rene Bobe   | May 27, 2016 09:42 AM EDT

Facebook and Microsoft are teaming up to create an immense 4,000-mile cable wire spanning from Virginia to Spain, which will quicken internet data flow as well as lower its costs. read more

Samsung Galaxy Tab Iris Equipped With Biometric Scanning Technology

Michael Rene Bobe   | May 27, 2016 09:31 AM EDT

Samsung has introduced the newest Galaxy Tab Iris that will feature an iris scanner for Aadhar authentication. This will be helpful for Indian citizens in finance and government services, according to The Verge. read more

BMW Invests in Carpooling Startup Scoop

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 07:19 PM EDT

German luxury car manufacturer BMW AG announced on May 2 that the company's BMW iVentures, its venture capital arm, will be investing in California-based startup Scoop Technologies, a company that offers smartphone-powered carpooling service. The exact terms of the deal were not disclosed. read more

Sony PlayStation 4 Sales Hits 40 Million Mark

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 06:36 PM EDT

Sony's flagship gaming console, the PlayStation 4, has sold more than 40 million units, the company revealed on Thursday, May 26. The latest sales statistics highlights the massive demand for the console which is considered by many market analysts as Sony's fastest growing unit. read more

Ubisoft Releases New ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ Trailer

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 06:32 PM EDT

Ubisoft has released a new teaser trailer for its upcoming open-world action game, "Ghost Recon Wildlands." Ubisoft also confirmed that additional details of the game will be revealed at the upcoming Electronic Entertainment Expo. read more

Gawker May Consider Selling After Losing Hulk Hogan Case

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 06:20 PM EDT

Gawker Media has reportedly hired a banker to explore possible strategic options as the company faces a potentially crippling $140 million fine in a defamation case against former pro wrestler Hulk Hogan. Gawker is allegedly also looking into the potential sale of the company should other options will not suffice. read more

Dish Network Starts Shipping HopperGo

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 06:14 PM EDT

Satellite cable provider Dish Network has announced that the miniscule HopperGo is now ready for shipping. The HopperGo was first introduced to the public back in January at the Consumer Electronics Show. The device is a 64GB USB drive with a built-in wireless access point and can be connected to the Dish Hopper 2 or the Dish Hopper 3. read more

ZTE Axon 7 Combines High-End Specs With Budget Friendly Price

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 06:01 PM EDT

Just like many Chinese smartphone manufacturers, ZTE is making a name in the market for the high-end specs of its devices which are sold at a very reasonable price. ZTE has unveiled its latest creation, the Axon 7, the successor to the company's Axon flagship launched last year. read more

New Pebble Smartwatch Gadgets Unveiled - Pebble 2, Pebble Time 2, Pebble Core

Jarred Eugenio   | May 26, 2016 02:35 PM EDT

Apple has remained mum about the prospect of the new Apple Watch. However, tech enthusiast can take solace on the recently unveiled gadgets by Pebble Technology - the Pebble 2, Pebble Time 2 and Pebble Core. Arguably, the recently announced Pebble smart watches can rival Apple's wearable device. read more

Samsung and SK Telecom to Develop the First Nationwide Internet Network in South Korea

Jarred Eugenio   | May 26, 2016 02:29 PM EDT

Samsung announced its partnership with SK Telecom in developing and deploying the first commercial Internet of Things LoRaWAN network. LoRaWAN, which stands for "long-range wide-area network" is a kind of internet connection directed towards battery-operated objects. read more

HP Unveils New Omen Line of Gaming Devices

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 05:56 PM EDT

Tech company HP is once again dipping its toes into the gaming world with its new line of products dubbed Omen. The new Omen series of devices will include desktop computers, laptops, and peripherals, all of which are geared towards gamers. read more

PayPal to Cease Support for Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Android Fire

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 05:51 PM EDT

PayPal has announced that by June 30 it will force all of its Android and iOS users to update their mobile version of its app into version 6 if they have not yet made the upgrade. PayPal added that it is also cutting ties with Windows Phone, BlackBerry, and Android Fire, which means that the online digital payment giant will no longer support the mentioned operating systems. read more

Leaked Photos Reveal Details About Upcoming Motorola Droid and MotoMod Accessory

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 05:46 PM EDT

Following the announcement of the Moto G4 line of devices, Motorola Mobility and Lenovo are now planning to reveal a new series of high-end smartphones. Rumors, along with a handful of leaks, have fuelled speculated that these devices are the Moto Z Style and the Moto Z Play. read more

‘The Division’ New Update Frustrates Gamers With Massive Bugs

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 05:41 PM EDT

Ubisoft recently released the second major update for "The Division" dubbed "Conflict." The update was supposed to bring new content and features, but gamers are frustrated as most of the features were not working properly. Some claim that the update has brought in more bugs that eventually ruined the game's mechanics. read more

Google Sets up Research and Development Site for Self-Driving Cars in Detroit

Phenny Lynn Palec   | May 26, 2016 05:35 PM EDT

As part of the company's plan to further develop its self-driving technology, Google has opened a shop in what is considered the automotive hub of the United States, Detroit. read more

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