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Samsung says 90% of those who have so far returned their Galaxy Note7 have chosen to stick with the device by opting for a replacement - but almost over 40% of US owners still haven't returned theirs.

While Google is reportedly planning to launch a premium notebook next year as a showcase for its new Andromeda OS, it looks like the new Huawei-made Nexus tablet could be the developer device for it.

At day two of Microsoft's Ignite 2016 conference, the company announced a number of new features that are coming to Windows 10 Mobile in the next feature update, codenamed Redstone 2.

A new variant of ransomware called MarsJoke has been discovered by security researchers. It is distributed via spam emails, which pretend to contain a link to track a parcel on an air carrier.

Mozilla has announced that all B2G (Firefox OS) code will be stripped from the Firefox browser engine, Gecko. The move comes following a year of the company winding down involvement in the project.

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CNBC claims Microsoft is considering a bid to acquire Twitter. However, according to Bloomberg, Microsoft was approached "but isn't interested", while Disney is said to be evaluating a possible bid.

A report claiming that Elite x3 sales had been suspended until mid-October proved to be inaccurate, as the device went on sale yesterday, followed quickly by the Anniversary Update and new firmware.

Apple has been having some trouble defining the role of its Watch. Having relegated it to the fitness market, the company now reportedly hopes to build on that and push into the healthcare sector.

The BBC will require all users of iPlayer, iPlayer Radio and some of its mobile apps to log in to be able to use them from 2017 - but it insists the data will not be used for TV licensing enforcement.

There may not be much left for Google to unveil at its October 4 launch event. Following numerous leaks relating to its new flagship phones, an official render of the Pixel handset has leaked.

YouTube Go is a new official app that will allow users to not only enjoy downloaded YouTube content but also share it without using up any data. The new app will roll out in the coming months.

OnePlus is known among tech enthusiasts for its devices that are exclusively sold online. But starting this week, the OnePlus 3 handset will also be available from an actual carrier, O2 in the UK.

Google is expanding a program where the company partners with local businesses and institutions around the world. The aim is to bring free, wireless internet to everyone, everywhere.

With its premium design, the Xiaomi Mi VR Play looks to be an ideal low-cost solution for VR on a smartphone. Here is our unboxing and first impressions of the headset.

Plex Cloud allows users to host their media content online, without requiring them to maintain a local PC host or NAS. A Plex pass and Amazon drive storage are required to use the service.

Microsoft today released a new cumulative update for Windows 10 Mobile devices on the Release Preview and Slow rings, bringing the build number to 14393.221. As usual, there is no changelog.

Microsoft announced today that with Uber's new app, it will provide an additional layer of security by periodically asking drivers to take selfies, assuring riders of their identity.

At Microsoft's Ignite 2016 afternoon conference today, Satya Nadella and Deion Sanders took the stage to announce a new bot, which is designed to help users with their fantasy football.

Google's big October press event is said to include the announcement of a new 4K Chromecast device. We're still a week away from the event, but we're getting our first look at Google's new Chromecast.

IBM and China UnionPay have completed a blockchain pilot program successfully, which allows loyalty points to be shared between different banks from around the world.

Valve is holding a Dev Days event next month from October 12-13. The event will see several talks held at the Washington State Convention Center. Interestingly, there is no mention of Steam Machines.

Google is said to be developing an ultra-thin 12.3" notebook with stylus support priced from $799, as a showcase device for its new Andromeda OS, bringing together the best of both Android and Chrome.

Security researcher Brian Krebs has been offered help from Google after his site suffered a massive DDoS attack. The attack which peaked at over 620Gbps is one of the biggest recorded.

MediaTek has announced the newest edition to the Helio X series of chipsets, the Helio X30. The chip comes with a huge 10 cores, none of which operate under 2.0 GHz. It'll launch Q1 2017.

Microsoft announced today that it is partnering with Adobe, which will be running some of its Creative Cloud services on Microsoft's Azure cloud platform. More information is coming soon.

88 days after revealing that Windows 10 had made its way to over 350 million devices, Microsoft has announced that that the OS is now installed on over 400 million devices.

Apple's iOS 10 may be an outlier when it comes to improved security. Researchers are saying Apple took a big step backwards with the way it hashes backup passwords. Apple says it will fix the issue.

Microsoft announced today that it will be releasing Windows Server 2016 and System Center 2016 next month, which is designed to help transition business customers to the cloud.

Today is the first day of Microsoft's Ignite 2016 conference, where the company announced a number of new features for Office 365 users, including some for businesses and some for everyone.

At Microsoft's Ignite 2016 keynote today, the company announced a number of new security features, such as Windows Defender Application Guard for Edge, and much more.

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Microsoft's business and enterprise event, Ignite, is about to kick off today. The company's expected to share news on Office 365, Azure and Windows 10 in the enterprise. Watch along live right here.

Fruit Ninja is the latest game to get the Hollywood treatment. Billed as a live-action family comedy, the new movie will follow a group of misfits who team up as Fruit Ninjas to save the world.

After cutting 50% off the Universal Mobile Keyboard in the US in August, Microsoft is offering a similar deal in the UK. The keyboard is compatible with Windows, iOS and Android phones and tablets.

It's been a source of speculation for a year, but Google might take the wraps off a new Android/Chrome hybrid OS on October 4, when the company is also expected to rebrand Nexus to Pixel.

Some Galaxy Note7 owners whose devices were replaced under the recall program are reporting that the new handsets are overheating, and that their batteries are losing power even while being charged.

We already knew that a Minecraft movie was on the way, but Mojang has also announced that the first novel based on the blocky game is coming too, and will be written by the author of 'World War Z'.

The Galaxy Note7 smartphone - which is currently being recalled in many markets - is expected to relaunch in India on October 7, while its sales in South Korea have been pushed back to October 1.

There's been no end of deals on Microsoft's Surface devices lately. The latest one is aimed at budget-conscious buyers, offering 17% off the entry-level Surface Pro 4 - but you'll have to be quick.

There's been considerable confusion surrounding the launch of HP's new Windows 10 Mobile flagship, as it's been intermittently delayed, out of stock, and shipping - but it now appears to be available.

Two US companies are working on a new satellite tracking technology which will allow an airliner to be tracked from nearly anywhere in the world, bypassing the limitations of current tracking systems.

The United States has, for the first time, sentenced a terrorist-related hacker for stealing information about 1,300 US military personnel. Ardit Ferizi, has been handed a 20-year sentence.

Microsoft has announced that its new Xbox Wireless Controller will soon gain compatibility with Gear VR devices, with Minecraft: Gear VR Edition to be the first controller-enabled title.

From hello, Allo and SKYP4LYF, to self-lacing sneakers, HP's ink indiscretion, Twitter takeover talk, Pro 3 problems, and crushing an iPhone, it's our regular roundup of the week's top tech news.

Microsoft has announced the availability of the final version of the TypeScript 2.0 programming language, which can be downloaded from NuGet or Node Package Manager.

Fresh stock of the Galaxy Note7 from Samsung won't be hitting Europe anytime soon as an executive of the company has suggested that the smartphone would be made available towards the end of November.