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Surface Pro News: Microsoft to Cancel Development of Tablet?
With the current competition in the technological market reaching new and more intense heights, companies are making riskier decisions to keep up with the tide. Nokia recently shut down its Ozo virtual reality camera to focus on other products, while Microsoft inadvertently announced that the Windows 10 Mobile will no longer be receiving any hardware upgrades. Considering the current tone of the news, Microsoft fans were afraid that their Surface Pro tablet will also receive the axe sooner or la
'Dance Moms' Season 7 Spoilers: On the New Choreographer, Kalani's Injury, and Lifetime's Editing
First released back in 2011, "Dance Moms" has garnered quite the following in the past six years of the journey. As a reality show, the series is known to evoke emotion as the audience follow the lives of the Abby Lee Miller Dance Company members. Spoilers have been released for the upcoming "Dance Moms" season 7, episode 25, and it looks like things might not get any easier for anyone on the show. Furthermore, reports have revealed that the show runners behind the series might be tampering with
Hong Kong-based Company Has Released a Fidget Spinner Phone With Expandable Memory
The year of 2017 is quite possibly the most progressive time for technology. Smartphone giants have begun integrating features such as virtual reality and OLED display. However, while Apple and other tech giants are keeping themselves busy with developing the most high-tech phones in the market, a Hong Kong-based company called Chili may have slightly different priorities, as reports reveal that they have released a phone that doubles as a fidget spinner.
OnePlus News: OxygenOS Harvests Personal Information of its Users
With the advent of modern day technology, devices have become smarter and more powerful, packing a lot of features in as little space as possible. Due to this, concerns about privacy and security have risen as well, and it seems that Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus has become one of the reasons why many are concerned about their information. Recent reports have revealed that a security researcher named Chris Moore discovered that the OxygenOS, which is what powers OnePlus devices, apparently ha
Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL Review: On the Missing Headphone Jack and What Makes It Different From Other Smartphones
Considering the competition in the smartphone market, companies are working hard to make sure that they bring the fastest, most powerful, and unique device to the consumers. Although Apple and Samsung are currently dominating the market with their groundbreaking flagships, Google was hoping to attract their own fans with the announcement of the Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL. Revealed just recently, here are what critics have to say about the search giant's latest addition to their smartphone lin
'StarCraft' AI Tournament: Facebook Gets Beaten By Single-Coder AI Bots
Lately, Facebook has made its presence known in several areas. They have been reported to be working on a streaming service of their own and promoting virtual reality. Most recently, it seems that the social networking giant is attempting to catch up to Google in the race of artificial intelligence (AI), as they have entered their own bot in a "StarCraft" tournament, where it unfortunately did not win the top spot.
Facebook News: CEO Mark Zuckerberg Tours Devastated Puerto Rico to Promote Virtual Reality
Social media sites are a powerful way of cascading information and messages. Despite this, Facebook has come under fire after it was revealed that their site was main form of communication used by Russian accounts to promote politically-sensitive and negatively toned messages. Moreover, recent reports have revealed that Facebook's chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg promoted their virtual reality (VR) contribution by using Puerto Rico's current hurricane-devastated state.
'Blade Runner 2049' Review: A Film Featuring the Best Music and Cinematography This Year
As the most anticipated sequel to a classic, "Blade Runner 2049" was facing high expectations since it was first announced and in the final weeks leading up to its release. The cast and crew worked hard to keep the hype up, even going so far as releasing three shorts videos that can be considered as the prequel of the film. Considering how they got the director of "Cowboy Bebop" on board, fans are interested if the final output actually meets the standards. Here is what critics have to say about
Dove Advertisement: On the Company's Public Apology and the Model's Statement on the Issue
For years, Dove has known to be a brand that stands for beauty in any skin color, regardless of societal standards. However, the most recent advertisement they released seemed to represent the opposite of their vision, as many called the company out for being racially insensitive. The advertisement has since sparked debates, with Dove publicly apologizing for its advertisement and the model in question has released a statement.
Nokia Abandond Ozo VR Camera Development; 310 Employees Facing Job Loss
Technology today is vastly different from what it was a few years ago. Among one of the most recent developments in this aspect is the introduction of virtual reality (VR). Today, there are many VR headsets and devices that cater to those who would like to explore a world beyond the physical. In accordance to this thread, Nokia released Ozo, a virtual reality camera. However, given some specific circumstances, Nokia has decided to cut the project down, which will consequently lead to 310 job los