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Lenovo smartphones to get software update to Android Lollipop; Update available to unlocked handsets only

Several Lenovo smartphone models are due to receive a software upgrade to Android Lollipop. The rollout of the Lollipop update only applies to unlocked phones purchased directly from the company or from accredited retailers, and units bought from telco carriers are not covered.

Jul 14, 2015 11:19 PM EDT

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BlackBerry appoints Cisco’s warhorse Carl Wiese as its new global chief of sales

Blackberry Ltd. appointed Cisco’s veteran Carl Wiese to lead its global sales operations and drive the company’s go-to market approach.

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Linux Mint 17.2 release with updates for Cinnamon and Mate

Linux Mint 17.2 release is the same desktop with better features, options and bug fixes. The update comes with new Cinnamon and Mate as well.

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Taylor Swift donates $50K to a sick fan with leukemia; crowdfunding site GoFundMe changes rules

GoFundMe had raised their limit to $50, 000 when Taylor Swift donated to an 11-year-old fan, Naomi, who is suffering from a leukemia.

Uber announces cashless payments in India, to accept payments via credit card again

U.S. based taxi hailing service Uber Technologies announced it will accept payments via credit card in India again.

Jul 14, 2015 3:52 AM EDT

From 'Minions' to millions: the animated film beats Toy Story 3 for biggest opening weekend

The sequel of the Universal and Illumination Entertainment's Minion movie has made it as the second biggest animated film in the history as it debuted on July 12 earning around $115. 2 million, beating Toy Story 3 in 2010 and next to Shrek the Third in 2007.

Jul 14, 2015 1:57 AM EDT

First big performance update for Alcatel OneTouch IDOL 3 is on its way

Alcatel OneTouch will be rolling out the first big performance update for its new flagship Idol 3 soon. The brand is expecting the update to be a game changer.

Jul 13, 2015 12:11 PM EDT

New android wear update moves with wrist gestures

The new android wear update takes smart watches moving up the value chain. It's available with smart watches from Moto 360, LG Samsung, Sony, etc.

Jul 13, 2015 12:02 PM EDT

J. Crew Group Inc. Will Open Low-Priced Chain J. Crew Mercantile

J. Crew Group Inc. will open its first low-priced chain at the Shops at the Parklane, Dallas. This is due to the company's lost in a few months prior to company's fashion misses.

Jul 13, 2015 11:55 AM EDT

NASA New Horizon to reveal Pluto's mysterious shapes

NASA's New Horizon fly-by expedition to Pluto may reveal the mystery behinds its four dark spots and a white heart image on its surface. It's also expected to get a closer look at Charon.

Jul 13, 2015 11:25 AM EDT

Facebook is getting more personal with its latest News Feed update

Facebook updated its news feed allowing users to pick and rank feeds that they want to see first from closest or favorite friends or pages that they follow.

Jul 13, 2015 5:14 AM EDT

Pope Francis Protested Against Unbridled Capitalism

Pope Francis opposed unbridled capitalism and the worship of money. Correspondingly, Bolivian President Evo Morales said the Pope is preaching socialism as the "first and the best politician in the world".

Jul 13, 2015 5:00 AM EDT

Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata Dies At 55; Analysts Say This Is A Big Lost For Nintendo

At 55, Satoru Iwata, chief executive officer of Nintendo Co. Ltd. had died due to bile duct growth. Analysts say this is such a big lost for Nintendo as the company had just teamed up with Dana, an online gaming maker.

Jul 13, 2015 2:50 AM EDT

OPM data breaches started in 2013; director resigns

OPM cyber attack affects millions of individuals directly and indirectly connected to the government. Some 21.5 million social security numbers, 1.1 million filed fingerprints and 19.7 million filled out goverment forms containing sensitive information such as health backgrounds were all stolen by hackers.

Jul 13, 2015 2:32 AM EDT

Under Armour's MyFitnessPal and Endomondo apps now run in tandem

MyFitnessPal users can now access information from Endomondo after both apps were acquired by Under Armour.

Jul 13, 2015 2:19 AM EDT

Asus ZenPad S 8.0 Now Available On Best Buy; 8-inch model available at $199.99

As the Taiwanese OEM, Asus, has introduced Asus ZenPad S 8.0 last month, the new tablet series is now available at Best Buy. The 8-inch model costs $199.99 with 32GB and the 7-inch model costs $99.99 with 16GB.

Jul 12, 2015 7:14 AM EDT