Assassin's Creed 4 Receives First DLC Today

Fans of Assassin's Creed 4, here is some good news to help you start the day right – the first DLC for the gaming franchise is made available already, and do bear in mind that this DLC will concentrate on just the multiplayer aspect, so do not get too excited if you prefer to fly it solo most of the time. The DLC, known as Blackbeard's Wrath, will see the introduction of a trio of new characters to the roster, where they will obviously include the notorious Blackbeard himself, accompanied by a pair of rather stereotypical ethnic characters. The other two choices apart from Blackbeard would be the the Chinese and Aztec Assassins.

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Sprint Offers Samsung Galaxy S4 With Sprint Spark

So, you think that the Samsung Galaxy S4 is the bee's knees ever since it came out, and cannot wait until the rumored Galaxy S5 hits the streets. Assuming you have been a Sprint subscriber all this while and have felt that LTE connectivity is insufficient for your mobile data needs in terms of speed, Sprint might have just the solution for you. The mobile carrier is offering the 16GB Samsung Galaxy S4 Spark edition, which is actually enhanced LTE, via its sales channels in the weeks to come.

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2015 Porsche 918 Spyder (video)

"Do not pass the factory driver in the 911 Turbo S.". Fifteen minutes later, I'm skeptically pondering that admonishment as I strap into the carbon-fiber tub of the Porsche 918 Spyder, the German automaker's latest supercar. With even a cursory glance, the two-seat, gasoline-electric hybrid, with a total output of nearly 900 horsepower, looks to be a masterpiece of engineering that qualifies it as not only the most sophisticated machine Porsche has ever built, but also its quickest and fastest road car of all time.
But that doesn't change the fact that I'm an amateur driving an all-new car on an unfamiliar European racing circuit.










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Rinspeed prepares for autonomous driving with XchangE concept

We may still be several months off from next year's Geneva Motor Show, but with Frankfurt well behind us, European automakers are already counting down the days. And you know what that means, boys and girls: that's right, another outside-of-the-box concept from Rinspeed. This year's concept is called the XchangE, and it focuses on autonomous driving and advanced infotainment to keep occupants busy while underway. Frank M.

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Let Your Favorite Tunes Wake You Up With Pandora For iOS

Waking up can be quite a difficult task at hand, especially when you consider how the weather outside seems to be so fine for sleeping in. Many of us use the alarm clock function on our smartphones to help us get out of bed, and without a Snooze function in the alarm clock, life could get pretty tough. Instead of listening to the usual ring or din, how about letting you greet the day with your favorite tunes. The latest update to the Pandora for iOS app would enable you to do so, where after downloading this update from iTunes, you can make use of the built-in alarm clock.

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Did KitKat India cheat Indian contestants out of a 2013 Nexus 7?

An interesting story brewed over this past weekend, with one group of Android and KitKat-loving customers apparently getting the shaft in a contest that they believed could net them a 2013 Nexus 7. We're talking about our friends in India, who were treated to the same Nexus 7 contest that folks in the likes of the United States, Canada and across Europe were. Unfortunately, it appears the contests weren't as similar as we originally thought.


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Blackbird Products PRO25 HD Action Video Camcorder Sunglasses

Looking for a new HD action video camcorder sunglasses. Why don't you take a look at this PRO25 from Blackbird Products. This wearable video camcorder (waterproof design) sports a 5MP image sensor, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, stereo sound recording, a built-in lithium battery and has the ability to capture 720p HD video. The PRO25 can be yours for $139.43.

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Ferrari 458 Speciale already sold out for first year

Ferrari tends to sell its models out extremely quickly – its wait lists are the stuff of legend. That's especially true when the cars in question are of the fastest or most exclusive variety. If new reports are to be believed, Maranello has already sold the entire 499-unit production run of its new LaFerrari hypercar, and now Australia's Motoring is claiming that Ferrari has also filled its order book for the entire first year's production run of its new 458 Speciale. For those unfamiliar, the 458 Speciale follows in a proud line of hardcore mid-engined V8 Ferraris in the footsteps of the 360 Challenge Stradale and 430 Scuderia.

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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Gameplay Trailer (VGX 2013)

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has received a new gameplay trailer that was shown at VGX 2013. You could check it out after the break.

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T-Mobile LG Optimus F3Q QWERTY Slider Leaked

There was once a time when QWERTY sliders were quite popular, but that time is long gone. Its all about full touchscreen displays now and physical keyboards aren't expected to regain their lost dominance anytime soon. However, that probably won't stop some manufacturers from making keyboard touting smartphones. LG appears to have a QWERTY slider for T-Mobile up its sleeve, called the LG Optimus F3Q. A press shot of the smartphone has leaked online.
The press shot comes from well known Twitter leaker @evleaks, who is known for being right when it comes to these things.

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Help This Sheriff Catch Vandals, Get A Free Xbox One

If you have been trying very hard to get your hands on an Xbox One, chances are that you might not find it at a sheriff's office. Residents of St. Charles Parish are in a bit of luck, their very own Sheriff Greg Champagne is offering a free Xbox One to anyone who can help him find BB gun totting vandals. There have been 11 incidents already in which windows, homes and vehicles have been damaged by pellet guns, and since no concrete information about the vandals had surfaced up till now, the sheriff decided to offer an incentive.

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HTC One Developer Edition Android 4.4 update now available for download

The title says it all. HTC has kept its promise and has released the Android 4.4 update for the HTC One Developer Edition and Unlocked US variants of the phone. We still have not received the update notification on our device, but there should be quite a few KitKat specific tweaks and a whole new set of features built into HTC Sense. Once more details on the new software are made available, we will update this post to share them with you.

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HTC One Dual SIM now available for pre-order in the UK

HTC is looking to change things up a little in the UK with the introduction of the HTC One Dual SIM, a variant of the HTC One 802w which was introduced in China a few months back. While the main specs and design of the HTC One Dual SIM are the same as the original HTC One, there are a few minor differences. Like the HTC One max, the HTC One Dual SIM has a removable back panel which gives users access to the two SIM slits and a microSD card slot which supports up to 64GB of additional storage. That's right, this new variant of the HTC One can max out with a total of 96GB of storage.

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No Glasses 3D Tablet Makes 3D Viewing More Convenient

We all know just how 3D movies made quite a buzz a few years ago when Avatar hit the silver screen. The thing is, there were not too many 3D movies after that which really managed to capture the rapt attention of the audience, and it has become a gimmick rather than a necessity. The Nintendo 3DS too, tried to ride on the 3D bandwagon where portable gaming is concerned, but it has not really taken off in a big way to make it a “must have” item despite the fact that you do not need to wear a pair of 3D glasses when playing.

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Samsung Rumored To Be Working On 8-inch And 10-inch AMOLED Tablets

Back in 2011, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Tab 7.7, which according to the South Korea tech giant, is the world's first tablet to sport a Super AMOLED Plus display. Well if you had a chance to play with the device or if you own it and you like what you see, you might be interested to learn that Samsung could be working on more AMOLED tablets for 2014. According to the Korean media, they are reporting that Samsung is currently working on AMOLED tablets of the 8-inch and 10-inch variety and that they will be launched alongside the Samsung Galaxy S5 which has been rumored for a release in April 2014.

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Acer Z3-600 AIO Desktop Announced

Acer has recently unveiled their C720P, the company's latest Chromebook which features a touchscreen display. However if a Chromebook wasn't what you were after and you were looking for something for your desktop, Acer has announced the Acer Aspire Z3-600 all-in-one desktop system.  It will be priced starting at $779 and is expected to be made available for purchase in the US later this month, although Acer did not mention any specific dates, so we guess we will just have to keep an eye out for it. So what can you expect for your money.

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Assassin's Creed: Pirates Released For Android, iOS And Kindle Fire

Gamers who enjoyed Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag from Ubisoft now have something new to look forward to. As we reported last month, Assassin's Creed: Pirates has been released today for a slew of mobile devices that are powered by Android and iOS. Kindle Fire, which runs a highly forked version of Android, has also received this title. Do keep in mind that this title isn't an extension of the console game, it just shares a similar play setting with its sibling. Naval battles are the highlight, naval captain Alonzo Batilla is one of the game's central figures. The objective of Assassin's Creed: Pirates is to get to La Buse's treasure.

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Docomo Safety Mode Might Just Save Your Life

With the number of engaging apps on our mobile devices these days, it is extremely easy to get “lost” in them. For instance, just pay attention to any metropolitan area by sitting at the sidewalk with a cuppa, and see how many people actually do not really see where they are going. Rather, they would most probably be holding their smartphone with one or both hands, texting or sending some sort of update, or even talking on their mobiles, all without paying much attention to what is going on around.

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Android 4.4.1 Release Will Fix Nexus 5 Camera Issues

We reported recently that Google might be releasing Android 4.4.1 KitKat soon, and it appears that the update is going to be rolled out over the next few days. This was confirmed today by David Burke, director of engineering for Android at Google to The Verge. He says that the update is going to bring a number of changes for the camera on Nexus 5, while the camera on Google's latest smartphone doesn't have any major issues, several quirks have irked users. It is with this update that the quirks will finally be taken care of.

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Samsung announces Galaxy Win Pro mid-ranger

Having gone unannounced until now, the Samsung Galaxy Win Pro has popped up on the Korean manufacturer's China web portal today. The Win Pro retains the midrange pedigree of its predecessor, the Galaxy Win, but to a lesser degree thanks to its 4.5-inch qHD display. This is a marked step up from the 4.7" WVGA display of the Galaxy Win.
Otherwise, the specifications are for the most part identical between the two devices: a 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, 5MP camera, and optional dual-SIM support.




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The EU Commission cleared MicrosoftÂ’s acquisition of Nokia

The European Commission cleared NokiaÂ's acquisition by Microsoft. According to the EUÂ's executive body, Â"the transaction would not raise any competition concerns, in particular because there are only modest overlaps between the parties' activities.Â". MicrosoftÂ's official acquisition of Nokia will see NokiaÂ's former CEO Stephen Elop return to Redmond as a head of an expanded Devices team. It will include Window Phone devices, Microsoft Surface, and Xbox gaming consoles.

The European CommissionÂ's approval of the deal comes a day after the US Department of Justice gave it its own clearance.

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Intova Sport HD II Waterproof Action Camera

If you're in the market for a new waterproof action camera, be sure to check out this new Sport HD II from Intova. Featuring a unibody design that seals the camera electronics directly inside an underwater housing (down to 200′), this action camera is packed with a 5MP 1x2.3″ CMOS image sensor, a 140-degree wide-angle lens, a 1.5-inch LCD screen, a 32MB of internal flash memory, a microSD/SDHC card slot (up to 32GB), Motion Detection / Picture in Video, Electronics Red Diving Filter, NTSC/PAL output via A/V port, a built-in battery that lasts up to 2.5 hours and can capture 1080p/720p video at 60fps.

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FTS and Sampoerna Telecom Indonesia Sign Multi-Year Convergent Billing and Charging Extension Deal

Leap™ Billing enables Indonesian operator to introduce innovative new mobile broadband servicesLondon, UK | December 4, 2013: FTS, a global provider of billing, customer care and policy control solutions, today announced that Indonesian mobile operator PT Sampoerna Telecom (STI) has signed a multi-year extension for FTS’ convergent charging and billing solution.

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Male Contraceptive A Possibility

When it comes to birth control, there has been plenty of advancements made over the years, but there seems to be a whole lot more options available to the ladies compared to men. Well, it seems that there might be a new method in the world of contraceptives, and that would be to prevent sperm from being ejaculated. A new mouse study has pointed to this possibility which should be made possible via a birth control drug which will be concocted specially for the guys.

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Highly anticipated VSCO Cam now available for Android (Spoiler: it's awesome)

VSCO Cam sample after using a picture taken with my Sony NEX 5R. We gave you guys the quick spiel about VSCO Cam yesterday. A powerful set of photo editing tools, VSCO Cam looks to take your Android photography to that next level. Using a sleek minimal interface (more akin to Windows Phone than Android) users can take photos from within the app, apply professional grade filters (not that kiddie Instagram stuff), or further tweak photos using the usual exposure/saturation/contrast/sharpen/etc..

It's in VSCO Cam's filters or “Presets”, where the app really shines.




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CyanogenMod 10.2 (Android 4.3) hits stable status, KitKat work begins

The CyanogenMod team has announced that they have finally hit stable status for CyanogenMod 10.2, which is the release based on Android 4.3. While many of you have been enjoying release candidates and milestone releases for quite some time, this stable release means the device is ready for public consumption, and the CM team will shift focus to the next major version of Android (Android 4.4 KitKat, in case you've been under a rock the past month or so).

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Spice Smart Flo Mettle 5X Dual SIM Android 4.2 Smartphone

Spice Mobility has introduced another dual SIM Android 4.2 smartphone to its range. Called the Smart Flo Mettle 5X, the handset packs a 5.0-inch FWVGA capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.3GHz dual-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot, dual SIM card slots, dual cameras (1.3MP front & 8MP rear), WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 1800mAh battery and runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean OS. The Smart Flo Mettle 5X will be available within the next few days for Rs 6,499 (about $105) off contract.

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IBM Introduces RFID Enforced Hand Washing Technology

Just because a hospital is a place where lives are rescued to the best of the doctor's abilities each day in the operation theater, not to mention it is a sanctuary for those who need to recuperate from a serious illness, it does not mean that it is a fully sterile platform. Actually, hospitals are pretty good candidates to be a breeding ground for dangerous bacteria. MRSA, a bacterial infection which has proven itself resilient to majority of the antibiotics out there, will run rampant in healthcare environments if given the chance. Of course, such infections can be easily stopped if hospital workers wash their hands on a regular basis.

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Shenmue 3 Trademark Filing Has Nothing To Do With The Game

Shenmue fans, here is some news that will definitely put a damper in your mood – it seems that the Shenmue III trademark application which was filed earlier this week with the European Office of Harmonization for the Internal Market (OHIM) has nothing to do with Sega, the developer of the game in the past. As a matter of fact, Sega has gone so far as to refer to this particular application as a "fake", and they are looking into how such an application could have occurred at all, as it should not have happened. Since then, this false trademark was removed from the OHIM.

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Qualcomm Toq Smartwatch Now Available For Purchase

A couple of weeks ago, we reported that the Qualcomm Toq smartwatch had gone up for pre-order. The good news is that if you missed out on the opportunity to pre-order the device, you're in luck because it can now be purchased directly via Qualcomm's website where it is priced at $350. There are two models available, one in black and one in white, but as it stands the white model is said to be "coming soon", so for now customers will only be able to get their hands on the black model.

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Tegra 4-powered HP Slate 8 Pro and HP Slate 7 Extreme now available from Best Buy

HP's all new Tegra 4-powered Android tablet line is now available at Best Buy. Officially unveiled back in September, holiday shoppers perusing Best Buy's site will find the HP Slate 7 Extreme and HP Slate 8 Pro retailing for $200 and $330, respectively. The HP Slate 8 Pro features a familiar iPad Mini aspect ratio, carrying a 7.98-inch display with 1600×1200 resolution, 8MP rear camera/2MP front facing camera, 1GB DDR3 RAM, micro SD card slot, micro HDMI out, Beats Audio, and again — powered by a powerful NVIDIA Tegra 4 quad-core processor.

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Mercedes AMG SLC drops cladding while testing

Mercedes-Benz is still keeping its Porsche 911 contender – rumored to be called the SLC – under wraps, but a new set of spy shots gives us our best look yet at the sporty coupe. With production of the SLS AMG winding down, development of the SLC (codenamed C190) is steadily progressing, and while this car still wears plenty of swirly camouflage, it has dropped the heavier cladding seen in prior spy shots to reveal some of the coupe's lines. These new shots show that the SLC will wear a face similar to recent Mercedes products with large, LED-trimmed headlights, aggressive fascia air inlets and an upright grille.

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Xbox One Cyber Monday 2013 Deal Brings Ultimate Bundle For $800

There has been a surge in online shopping over this holiday weekend, with recent data revealing that over $760 million being spent on Thanksgiving Day and over $1.2 billion being spent online on Black Friday alone. Today is Cyber Monday and already a lot of deals have been announced which are likely to entice shoppers. Microsoft's Xbox One Cyber Monday 2013 deal has gone live, the company is offering the Xbox One Day One Ultimate Bundle for $800.

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Nike might have a new smart watch coming, but will Android users have reason to care?

With Nike being one of the first big names to tackle the wearable space with their Nike FuelBand fitness bracelet, you had to imagine the company would have plans to test out the smart watch market that's beginning to take off. DigiTimes is reporting that is indeed the case, with the outlet saying Nike is looking to bring their own product out in the first half of 2014. It's easy to assume that Nike will take the fitness angle with their smart watch, utilizing the same vitality sensors from the FuelBand and giving you an even more comprehensive suite of workout-related features.


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