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ZDNet Computex 2016: Acer arrives with 5000mAh handset, laptops, and 'Internet of Being' products ZDNet Taiwanese hardware manufacturer Acer has taken the wraps off a number of products it will be showcasing at Computex 2016. acer-liquid-zest-plus.png (Image: Acer). Leading the way is the Liquid Zest Plus, a 5.5-inch smartphone running Android ... Acer To Release Liquid Zest Plus In July: 5.5-Inch Display, 2 GB RAM, 5000 mAh Battery For $199Tech Times Acer Liquid Zest Plus Release Date, News & Update: Smartphone Set For July Launch? Features Humongous Battery?Gamenguide Acer Liquid Zest Plus To Retail For $199 StatesideUbergizmo Techaeris -Phone Arena -PhoneDog -SlashGear all 31 news articles » Google

Tech Times Google Selling Robotics Division Boston Dynamics To Toyota Tech Times Google is close to a deal to sell robotics division Boston Dynamics to Toyota. Alphabet executives did not believe that Boston Dynamics will be able to create a consumer product within the next few years, prompting the sale. ( Boston Dynamics | YouTube ). Toyota Is Buying Up Robotics Companies. Could Boston Dynamics Be Next?Gizmodo Toyota Rumored to Be in Talks to Buy Boston DynamicsInverse The Boston Drama -- Why did Boston Dynamics and Google fall out?Modern Readers Yahoo Finance UK -Rickey.org all 16 news articles » Google

Forbes Like Humans, Sharks Have Their Own Personalities Forbes Despite their reputation, not all sharks are fearless predators — just like humans, some are braver than others. And according to Australian biologists, that means each individual has a different personality. Researchers at Macquarie University in ... Sharks Have Personality Differences, Says StudyScience World Report Sharks have Different Personalities Just Like Humans, Study SaysI4U News Sharks Have Personalities, Study SaysLighthouse News Daily Business Standard -International Business Times -EurekAlert (press release) -UPI.com all 26 news articles » Google

PlayStation LifeStyle See How Vita Handles Dragon Quest Heroes II PlayStation LifeStyle Dragon Quest Heroes II came out in Japan this past Friday, perfectly in time for the franchise's 30th anniversary. YouTube user syaazaku2000 grants us a half-hour look at the Vita version. Because the original Dragon Quest Heroes didn't come to Vita ... and more » Google

FOX 11 Los Angeles Mars will be the closest to Earth in 11 years on Monday, May 30 FOX 11 Los Angeles LOS ANGELES, CA (FOX 11/NASA) - 2016 is a great year for viewing Mars in the night sky! Mars will appear brightest from May 18th through June 3rd. The closest approach will come on Monday, May 30th, which is Memorial Day. On that day, Mars will be a ... Mars Is Making Its Closest Approach To Us In A Decade. Here's How To WatchGizmodo Australia Why humans could be DESTROYED if we go to Mars, according to NASAExpress.co.uk Mars to make its closest approach to Earth in 11 yearsABC10.com Minneapolis Star Tribune -Economic Times -Sci-Tech Today -Seat42F all 12 news articles » Google

Engadget Google Photos celebrates first birthday and 24 billion selfies Engadget Happy birthday, Google Photos. In the year since its launch, the service has created 1.6 billion animations, collages and movies from your snapshots, according to a post on the Google blog. More than that, there've been some 2 trillion labels, with 24 ... Google Photos Android Update Bringing Unlimited Photo/Video Storage At Original Quality (Even 4K), But There's A ...Tech Times Nexus 7 2016 Release Date, Specs and Price: Google Will Launch the Device Later This YearGospel Herald Google Photos is one year old — here's what's next for itDigital Trends Phandroid.com -Android Headlines -9 to 5 Google -Tech News Today all 37 news articles » Google

Engadget Phonebloks creator isn't entirely happy with Project Ara Engadget Dave Hakkens, the brains behind the Phonebloks modular phone concept, thinks Google could do better when it comes to Project Ara. In a blog post, Hakkens said he wasn't happy that the modular phone's latest version puts its processor, battery, antenna, ... Droid Life Q&A Sessions: Volume 40 AnswersDroid Life (press release) (blog) Modular smartphone hardware is fraught with problems (but ones worth solving)Phone Arena First Click: How much would you pay for Google's modular Ara phone?The Verge 9 to 5 Google -Phandroid.com -Android Headlines -Autostraddle all 33 news articles » Google

The Verge Amazon built a tool that puts Alexa in your browser The Verge Amazon's Alexa personal assistant is super useful in the Echo and lot of fun to use. But if you don't have an Echo or can't buy one because you're outside of the US, it can be hard to appreciate Alexa's skill set. In light of this, Amazon has created a ... Now you can try Amazon Echo and Alexa in your web browserMashable Alexa is now available on your browser, sort ofChristian Science Monitor Amazon Debuts Alexa on the WebFortune Android Police -Tech Times -TechCrunch -VentureBeat all 34 news articles » Google

Game Rant E3 website adds Xbox One virtual reality filter, multiple companies register Destructoid The ESA recently added the ability to search E3 2016's official website for the category 'Xbox One virtual reality' and it appears as though multiple companies have registered under said category, including: Maximum Games, Rebellion, Readily ... Xbox at E3 2016: 'Doing Things We've Never Done'Game Rant Report: Developer Confirms Work on Xbox One VR Title for 2017Road to VR E3 2016 Website Puts Xbox One VR CategoryAttack of the Fanboy TechSpot -Newsy -University Herald -Vine Report all 32 news articles » Google

Tech Insider Boston Dynamics employees were frustrated with Google's plan for a household robot Tech Insider When Boston Dynamics posted a video of its humanoid robot, Atlas, walking in the snow and recovering from getting kicked, Google was not happy. Boston Dynamics atlas YouTube/Boston DynamicsBoston Dynamics and its Atlas robot. As one former ... The Boston Drama -- Exclusive examines Boston Dynamics and Google falloutModern Readers Google is selling its robot company to ToyotaBusiness Insider Google's scary-robots factory Boston Dynamics has a buyer: reportSiliconBeat Inverse -9 to 5 Google -TCC -Rickey.org all 10 news articles » Google

TechCrunch Who's afraid of the IoT? TechCrunch It's heeeere! The Internet of Things, I mean. I just spent several days at the Connected Conference in Paris, which focused on IoT hardware. They built a whole home full of connected devices, showcased the War for the WAN and underscored that the IoT ... and more » Google

TechCrunch Who's afraid of the IoT? TechCrunch It's heeeere! The Internet of Things, I mean. I just spent several days at the Connected Conference in Paris, which focused on IoT hardware. They built a whole home full of connected devices, showcased the War for the WAN and underscored that the IoT ... Understanding the Internet-of-Things Data Boom in 12 SlidesMotley Fool 'Smart cities' are closer to reality than we realizeWashington Post Regulators look for role in the Internet of ThingsYahoo News IndraStra Global -IT Business Edge (blog) -groovyPost -Robohub all 19 news articles » Google

Tech Times Microsoft Giving Away Custom 'Overwatch' Xbox One Console Plus Controller: Here's How To Join Tech Times Microsoft is handing out a custom "Overwatch" Xbox One console and controllers to a few lucky winners who can answer a simple questions. Here's how to get in on the action. ( Blizzard ). Advertisement. Microsoft is putting a custom Overwatch Xbox One ... Is Blizzard's new world the new king of multiplayer shooters?PC Gamer Overwatch PC Benchmarks: Making Ultra HD Look EasyKotaku 'Overwatch' is here, and it packs a wallopThe Boston Globe Attack of the Fanboy -PlayStation LifeStyle -TechnoBuffalo -Pocket-lint.com all 62 news articles » Google

CNN How to win a fight with a shark CNN (CNN) Ah, the joys of summer. Getting lost on road trips. Firework injuries. Shark attacks. Yes, we know there are a ton of terrible things more likely to befall you than a shark taking a liking to you. But it does happen (last year, there were about ... Record Number of Shark Attacks Feared in 2016Newsweek Don't Become Shark BaitThe SandPaper all 3 news articles » Google

Forbes The Four Biggest Problems With 'Uncharted 4' Forbes Uncharted 4 is a really terrific game in many ways. With some of the best actors in the video game industry doing the voices—and mo-cap—for the story's heroes, and easily some of the most gorgeous graphics we've ever seen on PlayStation 4, there's ... Uncharted 4 multiplayer guidePolygon The comprehensive interview with Uncharted 4 creators Neil Druckmann and Bruce StraleyVentureBeat Uncharted 4 Update 1.05 Today Fixes Major Multiplayer IssuesPlayStation LifeStyle Cinema Blend -Los Angeles Times -Attack of the Fanboy -Daily Star all 63 news articles » Google

fox13now.com Utah moon rock locked away during planetarium remodel Washington Times SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - A rare moon rock has gone under lock and key while Salt Lake City's Clark Planetarium undergoes renovations for the next several months. The Salt Lake Tribune reports (http://bit.ly/1P4TqF7) that the object was escorted by armed ... Utah's famed moon rock on lunar lockdown for planetarium exhibit remodelSalt Lake Tribune Armed guards escort out of this world artifact to bank vault in Salt Lake Cityfox13now.com Salt Lake's Moon Rock to be put in 'LunarGood4Utah all 5 news articles » Google

NDTV 1200 Light-Years Away, This Planet May Have Active Life NDTV Kepler-62f, the planet is situated in the direction of the constellation Lyra is larger than earth and might also have life on it. Washington: Highlights. Named Kepler-62f, the planet is a good prospect for a habitable world; In all probabilities, the ... Combined climate, orbit models show that Kepler-62f could sustain lifePhys.Org A planet 1200 light-years away is a good prospect for a habitable worldAstronomy Magazine 1200 light-years away planet may be habitable: researchersDeccan Chronicle Imperial College London -Popular Mechanics -Universe Today -Gizmodo all 49 news articles » Google

Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune Microsoft bans stupid passwords Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune Most digital accounts set password requirements, demanding certain length, special characters or capitalization for validity. But, according to research done by one of Microsoft's program managers, humans tend to respond to these requirements in ... and more » Google

Tech Times Dedicated Samsung Gear VR Controller Coming As Render Leaks Tech Times A leaked render has emerged on the Web suggesting that Samsung is allegedly working on a dedicated controller for the Gear VR. Check out what this controller looks like. ( SamsungMania.cz ). Advertisement. A newly leaked render has emerged on the ... Here's why that 'leaked' Gear VR controller makes no senseThe Verge Samsung's Upcoming Gear VR Controller Revealed In Leaked RenderAndroid Police Samsung Working on Dedicated Controller for Gear VRDroid Life (press release) (blog) Neowin -SlashGear -Android Headlines -TechnoBuffalo all 24 news articles » Google

Google Daydream VR Canadian Reviewer If you thought your current flagship device will prepare you for using Google's Daydream VR (even the Nexus 6P developers are using to work with this VR platform), then you thought wrong. Google's VR head Clay Bavor confirmed that there most likely won ... and more » Google

PlayStation LifeStyle GTA Online Head to Head Event Now Underway, Full Details Listed PlayStation LifeStyle Rockstar has once again rolled out an event for GTA Online, and it's now underway! The GTA Online head to head event should have started now on all platforms and will last from May 27 to June 2. Once again, players can expect double GTA$ and RP in all ... GTA Online's next big expansion arrives in JunePolygon Next major GTA 5 update release date, more details announcedCNET GTA Online's Further Adventures in Finance and Felony will be out in JunePC Gamer Tech Times -GameSpot -The Verge -Attack of the Fanboy all 56 news articles » Google

The Verge No Man's Sky has been delayed until August The Verge You'll have to wait a little bit longer to explore the vast universe of No Man's Sky. Today developer Hello Games revealed that the game will now be coming out on August 9th in North America; it was previously planned to hit both the PS4 and PC next month. No Man's Sky delayed to AugustPolygon 'No Man's Sky' is delayed until August 9thEngadget No Man's Sky Delayed, New Release Date AnnouncedGame Rant PlayStation LifeStyle -Tech Times -Destructoid -PC Gamer all 140 news articles » Google

The Verge Tech Talk: Games May Kickstart The Samsung Ecosystem Android Headlines Ask around and anybody can tell you that the mobile space is currently in a state of hardware stagnation. Chips are already incredibly powerful and it's going to be hard to make any significant advances in that sector without advances elsewhere first ... Samsung Shows Of 4K 5.5-inch Display Designed For VRUbergizmo Samsung's next smartphone display was designed for VRThe Verge Samsung's next Galaxy phone may have a 4K screen designed for VRMashable Droid Life (press release) (blog) -TechnoBuffalo -Jakarta Post -androidandme.com all 17 news articles » Google

PC Magazine VirnetX Goes After Apple for iMessage, FaceTime PC Magazine Say what you will about the business techniques of VirnetX, a company that has been called a patent troll by quite a few publications as a result of its recent (and successful) patent lawsuit against Apple. Said lawsuit centered on four patents the ... Will Apple Have to Shut Down iMessage, FaceTime? -- Tech RoundupTheStreet.com This Patent Troll Is Asking for Another $190 Million From AppleAppAdvice VirnetX Asks for More Money From Apple, Calls on Court to Shut Down FaceTime and iMessageMac Rumors Macworld -AppleInsider (press release) (blog) -Ars Technica -BBC News all 23 news articles » Google

Digital Trends Asus launches two new graphics cards based on Nvidia's GeForce GTX 1080 'Pascal' GPU Digital Trends Nvidia certainly heated up the GPU market with the introduction of its GeForce GTX 1080 “Pascal” graphics chip earlier this month. It's the company's fastest processor yet, and we're now seeing Nvidia partners rolling out their GTX 1080-based solutions ... ASUS' GeForce GTX 1080 is faster and more colorfulEngadget MSI put Corsair liquid cooling on a GeForce GTX 1080The Verge The Specifications of NVIDIA Corporation's Next King May Have Just LeakedMotley Fool AnandTech -PCWorld -PC Gamer -The Tech Report, LLC all 172 news articles » Google