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Twitch Launches New Friends List Feature for More Social Activities

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 25, 2016 03:31 AM EDT

Twitch has announced huge improvements on its streaming platform during the keynote presentation on Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) over the weekend. read more

WeChat Officially Launches Enterprise WeChat

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 25, 2016 10:24 AM EDT

The battle to reign China's communications industry began on Monday when Chinese tech firm giant Tencent Holdings Ltd. officially kicked off its Qiye Weixin, or Enterprise WeChat, app. read more

Toyota to Launch Plug-in Hybrid Cars in China by 2018

Charissa Echavez   | Apr 24, 2016 01:43 PM EDT

Japan's Toyota Motor Corporation is planning to sell heavily electrified "plug-in hybrid" cars in China in 2018, Hiroji Onishi, Toyota's head of operations for China, announced on Sunday at a media event during the Beijing auto show. read more

Sony Releases Android N Developer Preview for Xperia Z3

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Apr 24, 2016 12:48 PM EDT

Sony has surprised the tech community by releasing a custom Android N developer preview for its Xperia Z3 smartphone. The preview released by Sony is the same as the one released for the Nexus' line of phones and tablets, as well as other first-party Google partners. The preview provides a full Android experience including Google Services and Play Store. read more

FBI Paid Hackers $1.3 Million to Break Into San Bernardino Attacker's iPhone

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Apr 24, 2016 12:40 PM EDT

It cost the Federal Bureau of Investigation more than $1.3 million to open the iPhone owned by one of the San Bernardino shooters. read more

Samsung Galaxy Note 6 Rumors: Two Prototypes in the Works?

Chi Cuesta   | Apr 24, 2016 12:26 PM EDT

Samsung is reportedly working on two prototypes for the Galaxy Note 6, which is expected to be launched later this year. Rumors claimed that the Korean company is testing out two versions of the same device, but only one final form will be unveiled. read more

Researchers Find New Way to Make Battery Last a Lifetime

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 23, 2016 10:32 AM EDT

A team of researchers from University of California, Irvine has developed nanowire-based battery material that greatly increases its lifespan and could mean never having to replace a battery again. read more

Amazon Sells Video Games to Prime Members Only

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 23, 2016 06:50 AM EDT

Amazon has apparently decided to sell its popular games such as “Grand Theft Auto” and “Assassin's Creed: Syndicate” to Prime members only. read more

Fiat Chrysler Recalls 1.1 Million Cars for Causing Injuries

Ellie Froilan   | Apr 23, 2016 05:58 AM EDT

Fiat Chrysler has announced that it will more than 1.1 million cars and SUVs worldwide because the vehicles may roll away after drivers exit. read more

Baidu Goes to Silicon Valley for Self-Driving Car Project

Rina S.   | Apr 23, 2016 09:33 AM EDT

Chinese internet giant Baidu will set up an office in Silicon Valley to jumpstart its self-driving car initiative. The announcement comes on the heels of Chinese authorities clamoring to get self-driving cars up and running in the next three to five years. read more

Huawei Honor V8 Now Just Spotted and Passed on the Chinese TENAA With Key Specifications

Daphne Planca   | Apr 26, 2016 07:30 AM EDT

Huawei just released on its website a GIF teaser of Honor V8 to be launched on May 10, complete with its TENAA certification. Honor V8 might be showing its face outside the Asian markets as well with the company's distribution plans remain yet unclear. read more

ZTE Launched Nubia Z11 Mini Smartphone in China

Daphne Planca   | Apr 23, 2016 07:59 AM EDT

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE officially launched its newest device called the Nubia Mini Smartphone in China for 1,500 yuan (USD $230). The Nubia Z11 Mini smartphone is the light version of the Nubia Z11 smartphone that was recently announced in the region this year. read more

OPPO F1 Plus Smartphone Goes on Sale in India

Daphne Planca   | Apr 23, 2016 09:08 AM EDT

Chinese smartphone maker OPPO officially announced its latest handheld device in India called the OPPO F1 Plus. The smartphone is the successor to the "selfie expert" OPPO F1 and is currently priced at Rs. 26,990 (CNY 2631.18/USD $404.89). read more

Microsoft Surface Pro 5 Rumors: Release Date Moved to Early 2017 for More Upgrades?

Jenia Cane   | Apr 22, 2016 08:04 PM EDT

While Apple's MacBook Pro 2016 has been speculated to bear a release date of June during the company's Worldwide Developers Conference event, Microsoft Surface Pro 5 rumors suggested that it would also have be out around that time. read more

Virtual Reality Delay? HTC Vive, Oculus Rift Double Their Price on eBay

Chi Cuesta   | Apr 23, 2016 06:56 PM EDT

Lucky owners of HTC Vive and Oculus Rift may get double of what they paid for their virtual reality devices. A recent posting on eBay showed that the gadgets may be sold for as much as ¥12,988 ($2,000). read more

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