Monthly Archives: March 2016

US Cellular will reportedly start selling LG G5 on April 1

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While we already know that LG’s newest flagship smartphone – the G5 – will land in the United States sometime in early April, there has been no information on the exact launch date. However, that was until now.

A new report is suggesting that carrier US Cellular will start selling the G5 on April 1, with pre-orders beginning March 28. As for the price, the report says the device will carry a tag of $636 sans contract, $199 on a regular 2-year agreement, and $26.50/month for a period of 24 months.

If true, the report reveals that US Cellular will be among the first carriers in the…

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RSA Shows How To Trust Your Digital Storage

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Security is an important element in modern electronic gear and securing data at rest is an important element in preventing unauthorized access to valuable information. The Trusted Computing Group and the Drive Trust Alliance are working to make all computing devices save and storage devices safe respectively. Wider use of self-encrypted drive technology could protect many consumer and businesses from data theft and intrusion.

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Report says Windows 10 Mobile rollout will finally begin today

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The Windows 10 Mobile roll-out for older Windows Phone devices will finally begin today, according to a new report which cites a person familiar with the Redmond, Washington-based company’s plans.

The update will follow what is being called as a ‘pull model,’ where-in devices selected to receive the update will have to initiate it manually, meaning there won’t be any OTA notification. “A Microsoft-triggered push model will follow at an undisclosed date,” the report notes.

There’s currently no information on the complete list of devices that are scheduled to receive the update,…

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Fitbit Charge HR gets price cut in US, now available for $100

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Fitbit’s Charge HR fitness band has received a price cut in the United States, where it is now available for $100, down from its usual price of $150. eBay seller tri-state1 is currently offering the wearable at that price.

In case you aren’t aware, the Charge HR is capable of tracking user’s activity and overall health. It includes a heart rate monitor that constantly tracks your heart rate all day. Launched back in 2014, the device has a battery life of 5 days.

Coming back to the deal, only a limited quantity of discounted Charge HR units are available, and at the time of writing…

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Oculus announces list of VR games launching with Rift

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Oculus has announced a list of 30 VR games that will be launched with the company’s Rift headset on March 28. These include AdrIft, BlazeRush, Chronos, Darknet, Elite Dangerous: Deluxe Edition, Fly to KUMA, and Herobound SC.

The virtual reality company says that it’s currently working with “thousands of developers,” and over a hundred more games will be launched by the end of this year.

In addition, the company also introduced the new Oculus Home on Rift. “We designed Home from the ground up for VR, and it’s evolved significantly since its launch on Gear VR,” Oculus said in a…

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