Tech

‘Fallout 4’ Wins Game of the Year Title at D.I.C.E Awards

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 20, 2016 12:54 PM EST

The previous year was an auspicious period for the gaming community. Notable titles like "Rocket League" have dominated the multiplayer platform while titles like "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt" was an excellent addition to a well-beloved title. However, one title stood on top of all others at the annual D.I.C.E Awards, and that is "Fallout 4." read more

Microsoft Translator for Android, iOS Receives Major Update

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 20, 2016 12:37 PM EST

Tech giant Microsoft has rolled out a handful of new features for its Translator app. The features, which were rolled out on Thursday Feb. 18, vary on the iOS and Android platform. read more

Vivo Officially Confirms it is Working on XPlay 5 Smartphone

Daphne Planca   | Feb 19, 2016 08:22 AM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Vivo has confirmed that its latest flagship device called the Vivo Xplay 5 is indeed in the works. This news came after Vivo posted images of the upcoming smartphone on its official Weibo account. read more

TENAA Listing Reveals Coolpad 5270 Specifications; Featuring 5-inch FWVGA Screen, 1 GB RAM, and LTE Ready

Daphne Planca   | Feb 19, 2016 08:03 AM EST

The latest gadget from Chinese smartphone maker Coolpad has been spotted on a listing by China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Authority (TENAA) with a model number of 5270. The listing has also revealed most of the specifications and features of the upcoming device. read more

Hackers Take Home $17,000 in Ransom After Holding Hospital Computer Network Hostage

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 06:25 AM EST

A Los Angeles hospital has been forced to pay nearly $17,000 worth of bitcoin as ransom to hackers who were able to penetrate and remotely disable the hospital's computer network. The cyber attack started on Feb. 5 and the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center decided that it was in its best interest to pay the ransom in order to make sure that its computer network remains functional. read more

Bethesda Outlines 'Fallout 4' DLC Plans; Season Pass Price Set to Increase in March

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 06:08 AM EST

Fallout 4 developer, Bethesda Studios, has unveiled its roadmap for future DLC releases. The first DLC scheduled for an early March release costs $10 and contains a robot companion. In April, Bethesda will release a $5 DLC that includes tamable enemies and settlement crafting items. In May, Bethesda will release a story expansion that will cost $25. read more

Apple to Contest Court’s Order to Hack San Bernardino Shooter’s iPhone

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 04:29 AM EST

Tech giant Apple has announced that it will fight a federal court's order that instructs the company to create a backdoor software in order to bypass security protocols and access information on the iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooter. Apple described the federal government's effort as "an overreach." read more

Instagram Adopts Two-Form Authentication to Improve User Security

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 03:41 AM EST

As part of the company's effort to curb incidents of identity theft and online hacking, photo-sharing app Instagram recently add a two-factor authentication system to improve its security protocols. Instagram said that the feature will not be rolled out to all users at once, instead it will slowly release the feature its users. read more

Psyonix Releases Patch That Bans Gamers Who Have Deleted ‘Rocket League’ Wasteland Level

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 03:06 AM EST

After installing a recently released patch, Rocket League gamers, who have deleted the Wasteland level, have found themselves locked out of the game. Rocket League developer Psyonix has explained that the update aims to ban players who intentionally alter the game's file system in order to earn unfair gameplay advantage. read more

Leaks Reveal Samsung Galaxy S7 Specs

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 02:54 AM EST

The 2016 Mobile World Congress is slowly closing in and the tech world is buzzing with rumors, leaks and speculations. The latest to join the mill is a handful of leaked information regarding the next flagship devices from Samsung; the Samsung Galaxy S7 and the Galaxy S7 Edge. read more

‘Neko Atsume’ Mobile Game Free Tips, Tricks, Guide

Phenny Lynn Palec   | Feb 19, 2016 02:45 AM EST

A new video game is taking smartphones by storm due to its innovative gameplay and presentation. Neko Atsume: Kitty Collector is a mobile game unlike any other. It combines mobility and the sheer love of cat. Now the game has spawned a lot of cheats, tips and guides that will help gamers succeed. read more

Vivo X6S Features and Specifications Revealed on TENAA Listing

Daphne Planca   | Feb 18, 2016 09:06 AM EST

The specifications of the latest smartphone of Chinese manufacturer Vivo has leaked in a listing by China's telecommunication equipment certification authority (TENAA). As shown in the TENAA listings, the Vivo X6S upcoming smartphone has impressive features that will make this device stand out in the crowd once it is released. read more

ZOPO Launches Hero 1 Smartphone in India for Rs 12,000

Daphne Planca   | Feb 18, 2016 08:59 AM EST

Chinese smartphone manufacturer ZOPO mobile has launched a new device called Hero 1 in India. The smartphone will be soon available via online and offline stores in India for the price of Rs 12,000. read more

Apple Pay Now Available in China

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 18, 2016 08:56 AM EST

Apple Pay has been launched in China on Thursday in a bid to tap into the lucrative market for mobile payment service created by China's 1 billion population. read more

WeChat to Start Charging for Digital Wallet to Bank Account Transfer

Charissa Echavez   | Feb 17, 2016 12:17 PM EST

Tencent Holdings Inc. announced that its popular messaging app WeChat will begin to charge a fee for every money transferred from the app's digital wallet service to a client's personal bank account. read more

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