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Amazon is Putting Together a Team to Work on Virtual Reality

Phenny Lynn Palec | Mar 09, 2016 05:08 PM EST

Based on a latest job listing posted on GlassDoor, it appears that e-commerce giant Amazon is also dipping its toes in the virtual reality platform. Rumors indicate that Amazon is putting together a team that will work on a 3D virtual reality platform. read more

China Develops Crime Prevention Software

Cyrus Omega | Mar 10, 2016 09:14 AM EST

The Communist Party commissioned China Electronics Technology Group late last year to develop a terrorism prevention software that will collate data about the people's general activities like hobbies, work and internet usage. read more

MacBook Pro 2016 Rumors: Delay in Release Date Possible due to ‘Lack of Interest’

Jenia Cane | Mar 09, 2016 07:50 AM EST

As Apple users eagerly await to catch a glimpse of the MacBook Pro 2016, there are speculations that there could be further delay before the device finally hits the market. read more

ZTE Blade D2 Equipped With 4000mAh Battery; Price at $120

Daphne Planca | Mar 08, 2016 09:50 PM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZTE has officially unveiled the successor of the Blade V7 and Blade V7 Lite smartphone called the Blade D2, which features a massive 4000mAh capacity battery and is priced at $120. This is a lower-end device but packs a sizeable battery. read more

Alcatel Go Play now Available for $199.99 With Free Case Included

Daphne Planca | Mar 08, 2016 09:45 PM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Alcatel has announced that its latest smartphone called the Go Play is now available for purchase for only $199.99 with a free case included in the box. read more

Amazon to Reactivate Fire OS Encryption Feature This Spring

Phenny Lynn Palec | Mar 08, 2016 09:30 PM EST

When Amazon turned off the encryption feature for its Fire devices, the company suffered severe criticisms from its users. In order to win its customers confidence, Amazon has announced that it is restoring the security feature through an upcoming software update scheduled to arrive this spring. read more

Apple’s Mac OS Suffers First Ransomware Attack

Phenny Lynn Palec | Mar 08, 2016 09:26 PM EST

It appears that the Mac computer is not as safe as many people would believe it is. The flagship operating system of Apple was recently attacked for the first time by a ransomware called KeRanger. The ransomware was hidden deep in the popular BitTorrent application Transmission and infected Mac users when they downloaded that latest version of the application. read more

Email Inventor Ray Tomlinson Dies at 74

Phenny Lynn Palec | Mar 08, 2016 09:20 PM EST

Ray Tomlinson, the American computer scientist who invented email and picked the "@" system to be used for addresses, has died at the age of 74. The computer legend reportedly suffered a heart attack on Saturday, March 5. read more

‘Metal Gear Solid’ Remake Project Cancelled due to Undisclosed Reasons

Phenny Lynn Palec | Mar 08, 2016 09:11 PM EST

The unofficial remake of the hit PlayStation game 'Metal Gear Solid' has been cancelled. Indie game designer Airam Hernandez recently announced that he is ditching the project to remake 'Metal Gear Solid' for newer generation consoles. read more

HTC M10 Smartphone to Hit Market on April 19: Rumor

Phenny Lynn Palec | Mar 08, 2016 09:05 PM EST

The tech world is once again buzzing with rumors about the highly anticipated HTC 10. The upcoming flagship smartphone from the Taiwan-based company HTC is expected to be available in four different color variation. There are speculations that the HTC 10 will be released on April 19. read more

China Objects United States’ Sanctions on ZTE

Jenia Cane | Mar 08, 2016 08:39 PM EST

The government of China is reportedly unhappy and dismayed over the sanctions imposed by the US on ZTE. The mobile technology giant from the Asian country received trade restrictions from the United States' Commerce Department after it alleged violated export sanctions to Iran. read more