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If you're someone that is in need of a rugged smartphone, the recently released LG X venture might be for you. The handset is now available on AT&T and as an unlocked model in the United States.

Apple's latest build of iOS 11 comes with a new emergency feature which allows users to quickly tap the power button five times in order to disable Touch ID. Afterwards, a password will be required.

Alcatel's parent company, TCL, has slashed another $50 off the IDOL 4S with Windows 10, reducing its price to $224.99, including a VR headset. The same device is priced at $470 on the Microsoft Store.

Microsoft is rolling out Office Insider version 15.38 (170815), its latest preview build for Macs in the Fast ring, bringing new features and improvements to some of its Office apps.

The Cyberspace Administration of China has cracked down on major VPN vendors, instructing them to carry out a complete cleanup of harmful information and "submit a rectification report by a deadline".

Essential says its phone will get the same period of OS and security support as Google's Pixel phones. But while it also announced 'availability' of its device, it's still only available to pre-order.

As UK students get their A-Level results it has been revealed that just 9.8% of those completing computing courses were girls. Computing courses saw fewer people than expected during the last year.

Amazon has begun sending out emails to those who signed up for more information about Xbox One X availability, saying that Microsoft will be announcing pre-orders this Sunday at Gamescom.

Sony's annual PlayStation Experience event is returning in December this year at the Anahelm Convention Center. Capcom Cup 2017 tournament will also be held at the event, with a $250,000 prize pool.

It would seem that H.P Lovecraft has become a popular source of inspiration for developers to tap into, with several new horror games launching on consoles, including Conarium from Zoetrope.

Microsoft added one title to the list of Xbox 360 games that are playable on the Xbox One family of consoles through the Backward Compatibility program today, Battlefield: Bad Company.

New Concerts mini-expansion for Cities: Skylines' PC version gives players the ability to host their own music festivals along with a range of new management options to customize the events. 

Today Bethesda announced that the closed beta for Quake Champions will conclude, pushing the game to Steam Early Access, giving gamers the chance to get in on the action ahead of the official launch.

Microsoft has announced the release of a new Skype Preview app for Mac and older Windows versions, bringing the redesigned interface that debuted on its 'next generation' mobile app in June.

Microsoft launched a new enterprise extension for Google Chrome that allows users of Microsoft applications and services to sign-in to Windows 10 once and have it carry over to the browser.

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A new variant of the Locky ransomware has been discovered, which now utilizes a new file extension. After encrypting files, it will demand 0.49 Bitcoins, which is equal to more than $2,000.

Shenmue III developer Ys Net has partnered up with Deep Silver to handle the game's physical and digital distribution worldwide. Shenmue III is set to launch in the latter half of 2018.

It seems that the Windows development team needs more time to deal with a recently-discovered Windows 10 installation bug, which causes Green Screen of Death issues and "constant rollbacks".

Today, Sony begins its beta program for the next major update heading to its PS4 consoles, and has announced full details of what system software update 5.00 - codenamed 'NOBUNAGA' - will include.

With today's deal, save over $830 off the Raspberry Pi Mastery Bundle. Discover the personal and professional IoT applications of Raspberry Pi across these 8 courses via Neowin Deals.

Google is testing a new 'lite' version of its search app for use in parts of the world where data usage can be slow and expensive. The experimental app is currently being tested by users in Indonesia.

Netflix's Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarados, has announced that the company will increase content spending by a further $1 billion next year - raising the total to a huge $7 billion.

Taking inspiration from birds and the way they stay up in the sky, researchers at Microsoft have created an AI system which attempts to mimic the birds' flight pattern to stay aloft autonomously.

By the time LG announces its V30, there may be little left for it to reveal. After official teasers and unofficial rumors, a leaked render has now provided a clear look at the new flagship.

Google has acquired the Belarusian firm AIMatter. The startup, which operates from Europe and the US, has developed computer vision AI which is available through a proof-of-concept app.

After being in Early Access for a year, Compulsion Games has officially revealed the launch date for the Bioshock-like game 'We Happy Few', which will launch on Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4.

Microsoft had been offering $300 off HP's Windows 10 Mobile flagship with the Desk Dock accessory, but it's now reduced that discount to $200. That's still a lot less than its price at HP.com.

It started with only one game just a year ago, but now the Xbox Play Anywhere program has expanded to a total of 30 games with the addition of two new titles, Hello Neighbor, and Tacoma.

China Unicom, has raised $12 billion by selling shares to the likes of Alibaba and Tencent, as part of an effort aimed at increasing mixed-ownership of state-run companies by the Communist Party.

Google has updated its cloud office applications - Docs, Sheets and Slides. With this new update, users will be able to create new templates with the ability of bundling useful addons into them.

Following last week's acquisition of Mobileye, Intel has now announced a partnership with Fiat Chrysler, in addition to BMW, to deliver fully automated driving for production by 2021.

Microsoft may announce pre-order details for its upcoming Xbox One X. Phil Spencer, head of Xbox, chimed in via Twitter stating more would be revealed on August 17. The console arrives on November 7.

SteelSeries, the maker of various gaming accessories like headphones and mice, has now debuted a new mechanical keyboard that will give users visual cues when connected to Discord.

Today, Microsoft released the second Insider Preview of the Fall Creators Update for the Xbox One, bringing the build number to 16262. It contains one new feature, along with fixes and known issues.

Microsoft has revealed a bit of bad news today, stating that one its launch titles for the Xbox One X will be delayed until spring 2018. Crackdown 3 was touted this year at E3 2017.

Huawei has started sending out invitations for the launch event of its upcoming flagship handset, the Mate 10. Although the invite doesn't clearly state the device, it does tease it.

Smartphone displays aren't as sturdy as we would like. To make them more robust, manufacturers have proposed many solutions. A recent such patent from Motorola may finally cure our display woes.

Thanks to another last minute leak courtesy of Evan Blass, we get to take a sneak peek at the Deep Sea Blue variant of the Samsung Galaxy Note8, one week before the NY release event.

Samsung's Galaxy S8 was the most popular Android phone globally during the second quarter of 2017. It could not displace Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus from first and second place, though.

Today, HMD Global finally announced the much-leaked Nokia 8, the company's first flagship handset under the Nokia brand, which includes ZEISS cameras, a Snapdragon 835, an aluminum design, and more.

The secure email provider, ProtonMail, will now allow customers to pay with Bitcoin. The feature has been requested for several years already but now it works seemlessly when buying premium addons.

Facebook is rolling out new features in order to allow its users to enhance their birthday experience. Well-wishers will be able to send birthday videos and make donations to nonprofits as a gift.

Batteries that were used in Samsung Galaxy Note 4 devices that were replaced by AT&T's insurance program are being recalled by the company, as they "could lead to fire and burn hazards".

Today, Google announced that users of its Home smart speaker will soon be able to use it to make calls, but for the time being, the recipient will see the call as "Unknown" or "No Caller ID".

Andrew Ng, formerly of Baidu and co-founder of Coursera, has filed with the SEC to set up 'AI Fund'. He hopes that the fund will raise $150 million in order to help AI startups get off the ground.

Google has made it possible for Chrome users to access the Allo web application. Google says that Allo for web will support more browsers in the future and it'll also be compatible with iOS.