From Firefox Hello goodbye and the end of Torrentz, to Facebook clickbait, Apple updates, not so much Marshmallow, and a mini Master Chief, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news.
A report confirms August 9 as the official date for the rollout of the Anniversary Update for Windows 10 Mobile on unlocked devices. The update for carrier-locked devices will arrive a week later.
The YI 4K is an action camera that offers high-end specifications that top GoPro's best, yet is priced at $250 USD, or half the cost of the GoPro. But does it live up to the hype?
A growing number of users are reporting that their PCs have started to randomly freeze after updating to Windows 10 Anniversary Update. A consistent solution has not yet been discovered.
Microsoft is looking to make it easier for developers to convert Chrome extensions for compatibility with its Edge browser. The company has released a new tool in the Windows Store for this purpose.
As a part of its expanding logistics operations, Amazon has shown off the first of its fleet of cargo planes carrying the 'Prime Air' branding, potentially giving FedEx and UPS cause for concern.
Having already launched in China, HTC has announced plans to roll out its own Viveport app store to the rest of the world, with the curious exception of virtual reality gaming content.
Mozilla has announced its intentions to pull Firefox Hello, which enabled calls over WebRTC, from Firefox 49. The release for this version of Firefox is planned for September 13, 2016.
Chrome 52 introduced a new layout for the Chrome browser. If you're interested in turning on the new look or reverting it back, this guide will take you step-by-step through how to do it.
The Supreme Council of Virtual Space in the Islamic Republic of Iran has issued a ruling banning Iranians from playing the popular mobile gaming app Pokémon Go, citing unnamed 'security concerns'.
Microsoft's new slimmer Xbox One S has a sticker that's designed to keep users from opening up the console, stating that breaking the seal will void the user's warranty, which is illegal.
After Microsoft slashed the price of the Lumia 950 and 950 XL, AT&T has followed suit, offering its variant of the Lumia 950 for just $298.99 off-contract, or $9.97 per month for 30 months.
After thirteen years in operation, popular meta-search engine Torrentz suddenly shut down today. A message to registered users on its site reads: "Torrentz will always love you. Farewell."
The Anniversary Update began rolling out this week, bringing a ton of new features to PCs. Have you installed it, are you still waiting for it, or are you sticking with an older Windows version?
As part of its celebration for this year's Olympics which will be held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Google has launched a new Doodle containing a set of mini sports games featuring fruits.
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LG says that it will officially unveil the V20 - its new high-end handset with a dual-display configuration - on September 6. It will apparently be the very first device to ship with Android 7.0.
A new leak suggests that Microsoft could be working on a File Explorer app on Windows 10 with a clean user interface and much of the same functionality. However, the company hasn't confirmed this yet.
A research group at MIT has created an algorithm that can extract information about objects and materials from video. Using it, mixed or augmented reality may soon become much more realistic.
Google is partnering with Dashlane and launching Open Yolo, whose aim is to help you no longer rely on passwords on Android. The open API will securely fetch your credentials for you.
A new video uploaded on the Call of Duty YouTube channel, showcases a cutscene from Infinite Warfare, is perhaps the only video from the game that is being received positively by viewers.
An Intel researcher has unwittingly revealed that the company has been working on an accessory for the HTC Vive VR headset. Intel's device features 6 cameras and can be attached directly to the Vive.
Ahead of the official release of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare, Activision is allowing users to play its latest game, namely Call of Duty: Black Ops III, for free on Steam over the weekend.
Forza and its partners are holding a huge digital driving competition open to everyone. If you've got the skills to be the best in the world, you'll drive away with a new 2017 Ford Focus RS.
Apple has been eyeing the TV space for a good, long while now, but recently, the company was forced to abandon a big part of its plans. Now Apple is focusing on its TV guide feature.
Facebook will roll out an update to its network in the coming weeks which will see clickbait articles get relegated lower down user's news feeds. Pages that regularly post clickbait will be affected.
The HTC Desire 530 is now being offered on Verizon Wireless for $144. The device is already available from T-Mobile for $159.99, as well as an unlocked model from HTC.com for $179.
In a TechNet blog post, Microsoft has confirmed that it plans on releasing two feature updates for Windows 10 in 2017; however, the company has also confirmed that there will be no more this year.
With the Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which was released on Tuesday, Microsoft introduced a number of new emoji. What was previously a toy gun is now a regular gun - the opposite of what Apple did.
Microsoft has released a significant update to its Groove music app - now available for Insiders in the Fast ring - with the ability to edit metadata in the app, feedback for playlists, and more.
iOS 10 will be arriving soon, but Apple has just released iOS 9.3.4. The "important security update" aims to prevent applications from "being able to execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges".
OnePlus has rolled out an update for its OnePlus X handset. The update will not offer Marshmallow, but will instead have smaller updates and also include Google's June Android security patches.
Nintendo Power was Nintendo's official source for news and tips throughout the years. Though it was discontinued in 2012, you can now browse the first 145 issues of the magazine online for free.
In a new report highlighting diversity, Apple has stated that 32% of its workforce now consists of women, and that it has reached pay equity for all its employees in the US, regardless of ethnicity.
After offering HP's ENVY 34 with $200 off last month, Microsoft has now deepened that discount even further. The ultra-wide monitor is currently available with $300 off, down from $999 to $699.
Teardowns of the Xbox One S have revealed an unexpected Easter egg buried inside Microsoft's new console - a small tribute to Master Chief, protagonist of the popular Halo gaming series.
If you live in the UK and bleed Nintendo, you might want to hop on Twitter or Instagram and show Nintendo your love, as the company is now offering one Nintendo Classic Mini to a lucky winner.
The developer of the PoGo-UWP app for Windows 10 Mobile has announced that the Pokémon GO no longer works, due to API changes on Niantic's end. Kaankehh doesn't believe that the app will return.
Microsoft continues its campaign to woo Windows 10 users into using its Edge browser. It now notifies users through the taskbar stating that Google Chrome drains the battery faster than its software.
Microsoft has introduced EdgeHTML 14, its most significant update to its Edge browser with the launch of Windows 10 Anniversary Update, which brings improved performance, efficiency, and security.
