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With virtual assistants popping up everywhere, one could assume that we have reached saturation point, but it seems that would be the wrong assumption with Lenovo announcing its entry into the market.

The first official Minecraft novel has finally made its way to the Windows 10 Store. Priced at $11.99, it promises plenty of mystery, intrigue, and dangerous situations in a fantasy world.

When it comes to Japanese games, if they're not made by Nintendo, developers can have a pretty tough time appealing to the mass market; and Michael Pachter believes this trend will continue.

Debian 9 and Debian 8 have received updates to version 9.1 and 8.9 respectively. The main focus of these releases concerns security updates and new ISOs are also available for download.

The US network has been accused of capping the speeds of its users when watching YouTube, Netflix, and the like. The company called it a temporary test for a new "video optimization" system.

Firefox is set to handle tabs in a much more refined fashion after Quantum Flow lands in Firefox 55. In a test opening 1691 tabs (but not loading pages), Firefox 55 did it 30x quicker than Firefox 51.

ProtonMail has, via Twitter, reiterated its intention to open source its Android application. The consequences will be that security experts can review the code making the platform even safer.

A brand new player vs player death match mode, titled Ghost War, is set to arrive for Ubisoft's cooperative shooter Ghost Recon Wildlands for free. An open beta is planned for this summer.

From nine-one-OnePlus and Android Wear wah-wah-waaahhh, to proof for porn, a new Glass, Qualcomm vs the world, and Windows 10 turning up the heat, it's our handy roundup of the week's top tech news.

With HMD bringing Nokia's brand back to smartphones with its new range of Android handsets, one device has been glaringly absent: a proper flagship that can take on the likes of Samsung and OnePlus.

Hacking groups have caused irreparable damage over the years, destroying careers and causing political uncertainty, and Microsoft has taken the fight to them using the criminal's own tactics.

With AI becoming a larger part of our everyday lives, Microsoft has just given developers of the applications we love to use the ability to find potential bugs in software before they affect us.

After months of analysis, a security researcher discovered that the Segway miniPRO could be compromised, allowing interested attackers to track down and take control of these hoverboards.

After an agonizing, two-year closed beta period, Gigantic, the free-to-play strategic hero shooter has finally launched and it's available on a plethora of platforms including Windows 10 and Xbox One.

Amazon is integrating Alexa into its main shopping app on Android with an update this week. This comes just a few months after the company integrated its digital assistant into its iOS app.

Today, Microsoft announced that it will be releasing a new Xbox One Insider Preview build to the Alpha ring, which includes a fix for the Store. The build number is 15063.4083, or 1706.170719-1720.

Over four years after it was originally announced, it turns out that Microsoft's live-action Halo television series is still in the works, according to a spokesperson from the company.

India's Reliance Jio has announced a 4G LTE feature phone with VoLTE support, dubbed as JioPhone. The device will be sold for an effectively free price and cheaper tariffs on the Jio network.

Bandai Namco has introduced Piccolo and Krillin as the newest additions to upcoming fighting game Dragon Ball FighterZ. The characters come equipped with various special abilities seen in the anime.

A popular Japanese cosmetics manufacturer is bringing the look of 8-bit Super Mario to a set of beauty products and one accessory that will go on sale this holiday season in Japan.

It hasn't been a month since Mozilla introduced its privacy-focused browser, Firefox Focus to the Play Store. Since then, the browser has been downloaded over a million times.

New renders that have been created by smartphone case maker Ghostek, based on schematics and information that have leaked from the factory, give us our best look yet at Samsung's Galaxy Note8.

A team from the Singapore University of Technology & Design has created a drone that can transition mid-flight from a hover mode to an airplane-like cruising mode by turning its rotors into wings.

When Andy Rubin unveiled the Essential Phone in May, he said he wouldn't take reservations unless it was ready to ship within 30 days or so. Nearly two months later, it still hasn't shipped.

Today, Microsoft is delivering a series of firmware updates for its Surface Pro 4 tablet, including one that adds a new power slider, which allows users to adjust their power mode.

A lobbying group representing major tech companies including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, and Facebook, has aligned itself with Apple in the company's ongoing legal dispute with Qualcomm.

Comments made by the now-former HMD CEO this week hinted at the possibility of a second, more innovative flagship alongside the Nokia 8 - and a sketch in an official video has raised hopes further.

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In March, LG confirmed plans to bring Android 7.0 to the G4 in the second half of 2017. The wait for the update appears to be nearing its end, as Nougat is now available for some G4 models.

Smartwatch owners have been complaining for months that on-screen keyboards for some languages in Android Wear 2.0 are missing characters - but Google only acknowledged the issue yesterday.

MGM has announced that the Stargate franchise will return with Stargate Origins, a prequel series, which will be exclusively available on a new website that will be home to all things Stargate.

OnePlus has released a software update to fix the latest issue plaguing its flagship phone, which it released a month ago. Some users found that the device was rebooting when attempting to call 911.

When it comes to programming languages, finding the perfect one that will secure you a job is crucial when looking into your future career path, and this report just made it easier than ever.

With the iPhone selling as fast as the factories can churn them out, Apple has skyrocketed in profitability in the years since it launched, even as the company tries to find the next big thing.

For those that prefer the Google Play Music service for their music needs and have access to Apple's CarPlay platform in their vehicles, support for the former has arrived on Apple's in-car platform.

If you've had your eye on the LG V20 but it's a bit too big for you, the company has now unveiled the Q8, which is just a little bit smaller than the firm's autumn flagship phone, with similar specs.

A discovered patent shows that ZEISS may be working on a new rotary camera system that would provide multiple levels of optical zoom, and it could possibly be used on future Nokia devices.

After more than 20 years, Doom co-creator John Romero has revealed that he is the inspiration behind the iconic cover art that features a marine challenging a horde of demons, showing off a six pack.

If you already completed the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy and were hoping just to get a little more of Crash in your life, you're in luck. A new, previously unreleased level has now been added.

A new trademark has been unearthed that could indicate that Nintendo is already planning an N64 Classic Edition. While there isn't much to go on, the image does have some vital connections.

Following the closure of AlphaBay earlier this month, the dark web market Hansa has also been taken offline. The closure was the result of a landmark international law enforcement investigation.

Today, Samsung began sending out invitations for its next Galaxy Unpacked event, which will be held in New York City on August 23. The company is expected to announce the Galaxy Note8.

The brand new Nazi Zombie mode of the upcoming Call of Duty: WWII has finally been unveiled by Sledgehammer Games. The new trailer has shots of various hideous zombies and plenty of shooting.