Watch the Apple's WWDC keynote here

Apple’s annual WWDC event begins today in California. Naturally there will be an opening keynote, where Apple will present its new software advancements such as iOS 10, the next version of Mac OS, Watch OS, tvOS, among others.

Apple is also rumored to unveil a refreshed Apple Music and new version of the App Store, smarter Siri with broaden functionality, among others. Some rumors suggest a new MacBook may make appearance, too.

Apple will be livestreaming the keynote on its website. You need a Safari browser on any Apple device or a PC with Windows 10 and Microsoft Edge browser….

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Microsoft will acquire LinkedIn for $26.2B

Microsoft has announced that it will acquire LinkedIn for $26.2 billion (£18.5 billion) in an all-cash deal. The transaction is expected to close within this calendar year.

The deal will see LinkedIn retain its brand, culture, and independence. Jeff Weiner will remain as CEO of LinkedIn, but report into Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Reid Hoffman, co-founder and controlling shareholder of LinkedIn, and Weiner both support the acquisition.

At $26.2 billion, this is one of the tech industry’s largest acquisitions—though it pales in comparison to last year’s Dell/EMC merger, which at $67 billion/£43.6 billion was by far the largest tech deal of all time.

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'Harmful' robot aims to spark AI debate

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'Harmful' robot aims to spark AI debate

Lenovo launches Vibe K5 in India

Lenovo has launched the Vibe K5 in India, which is a budget smartphone aimed at the lower end of the market. The K5 is similar to the K5 Plus launched earlier, except for a lower resolution display and slower processor.

The phone has a 5.0-inch 720p display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 415, 2GB RAM, 16GB expandable storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 5 megapixel front camera, stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos, metal body, TheaterMax, dual SIM, and 2750mAh battery.

As predicted, the Vibe K5 is priced at INR 6,999 ($104) and will be available exclusively through Amazon.

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Honor 5A goes official with 5.5-inch display, 13MP camera

As scheduled, Huawei has officially announced the Honor 5A smartphone. Aimed at youth, the device is powered by an octa-core processor and sports a 5.5-inch HD display. It comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory.

In terms of camera, the device features a 13MP rear unit and an 8MP front shooter. A 3,100mAh battery is there to keep the lights on. Measuring 154.3×77.1×8.45mm and weighing in at 168g, the phone offers dual-SIM as well as 4G support.

As for price, the Honor 5A carries a tag of RMB 699, which translates into around $105 at current exchange rates. Color options include…

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Why everyone in King's Landing should be scared of Cersei

Warning: Here be spoilers for everything up to Season 6, episode eight. If you haven’t watched the episode, you’re probably just lost.

In the most recent Game of Thrones episode, King Tommen, cementing his place as one of the lamest kings in Westeros history, proclaimed that he would eliminate the long-standing tradition of trial by combat. *cue the Mountain looking disappointed*

Never one to take bad news lying down, Cersei plotted other plans.

SEE ALSO: Subway ad heartbreakingly warns riders not to Hodor

As the court goes milling out, creepy former maester Qyburn, who gave us the zombie Mountain, said to Cersei, “That old rumor you told me about, my little birds investigated.” …

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Smaller Xbox One with 4K video support leaks ahead of E3 2016

There have already been rumors that Microsoft will unveil a revamped Xbox One gaming console at this year’s E3 gaming conference, and now images alleged to be of the device has leaked online. The new version is called Xbox One S.

The information accompanying the images reveal that the console is 40% smaller in size and comes with 2TB hard drive as well as built-in power brick. It also features 4K video and HDR technology. A vertical stand is also included.

In case you don’t already know, Sony also recently confirmed a PS4 variant dubbed Neo, although the company made it clear…

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Crowdfunding project of the week – Pal Strap offers extra battery and GPS for Pebble watches

Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo are full of creative and innovative products, but there’s also plenty of campaigns we could live without. This is why we created the ‘Crowdfunding project of the week’ weekly series, in which we find the hottest gadgets around and bring them to your attention. Shall we get started?

Here at Android Authority we are a bit tired of Josh complaining about his “lackluster” 3-day battery life on the Pebble Time Round. He has it better than most other smart watch users, but a better experience is always welcomed, and he can finally have it with something like the Pal Strap.

This companion strap for your Pebble smart watches adds an external battery and GPS. More battery life is always good, and the lack of GPS on Pebble devices is one of the biggest complaints from users, making this strap a very enticing accessory.

The strap is supported by the Pebble 2, Time, Time Steel, Time Round and Time 2. Older devices are out of luck. But chances are you are using one of these, which means you could take advantage of an extra 250 mAh battery. That is a very good amount of extra juice, especially considering most Pebble watches don’t even reach 200 mAh.

Powerstrap claims this device can keep a Pebble watch charged for 7 days, but keeping the smart watch powered up is only one of the battery’s jobs. GPS works standalone and takes all its energy from the strap’s battery. It doesn’t even need to connect to a smartphone. All its information gets transferred to the Pebble watch, and data can then be transferred to the official application whenever you choose to. But it’s also possible to view all the data from the watch, which could prove to be very convenient for adventurers.

What’s the damage? You can sign up to get your Pal Strap for as low as $65, but most early bird specials are gone by now. Check out the Kickstarter page to learn more details and hit the comments to let us know if this is something you were looking for! Josh is definitely looking into it.

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Crowdfunding project of the week – Pal Strap offers extra battery and GPS for Pebble watches

Gigi Hadid shares sweet note supporting Zayn as he struggles with anxiety

Despite breakup rumors, Zigi’s very much alive, and Gigi has Zayn’s back.

Zayn Malik canceled a show on Saturday due to anxiety, and his girlfriend, model Gigi Hadid, is right by his side through his struggle. Hadid tweeted a note of support to Malik, writing, “I’ve seen the battles you go through and the way you fight to get to a place that allows you to get up there for your fans.”

SEE ALSO: Zayn Malik is finally free to make his own mistakes on ‘Mind of Mine’

Hadid assured Malik that he has fans who know that his mental health should be his top priority.

“Those who can find compassion now are the ones that deserve to watch you continue to grow,” she wrote. …

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[Deal Alert] Woot Offers Discounts On A Smattering Of Bluetooth Headphones And Speakers From Jawbone, JBL, Sony, Klipsch, Logitech, And More, Today Only

If you’re in the market for some new Bluetooth gear, ley your fingers do the walking over to Woot’s Electronics portal today. The side is offering a wide variety of Bluetooth headphones and speakers from a collection of different brands, all at around half off. This is one of Woot’s daily deals, so the sale items will only be available today, Sunday (though they may show up in different sales later).

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Liveblog: Apple’s WWDC 2016 keynote starts Monday at 10am PT/1pm ET

Enlarge / Developers wandering the halls of the Moscone Center during WWDC 2015. (credit: Megan Geuss)

Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference is nearly upon us, and you know what that means: a two-hour keynote extravaganza in which Apple unveils and describes its major software and platform updates. We’ll be liveblogging the whole thing as usual, and you can join us on Monday June 13 at 10:00am Pacific (1:00pm Eastern) to find out more about the replacements for El Capitan, iOS 9, and more.

Current rumors indicate that Siri will be a focus for both iOS and OS X—developers will finally be given access to an API for Apple’s assistant, and it will supposedly be available on the Mac for the first time. Apple may also be adding some more Continuity features, which may let you unlock your Mac with your iPhone or add support for Apple Pay on the Mac. And “OS X” may be rebranded as “macOS” to bring it in line with the naming convention Apple established with watchOS and tvOS last year.

Speaking of Apple’s watch and set-top box, we know even less about the new versions of watchOS and tvOS than we do about the iOS and OS X updates. Developers may be given more access to the Apple Watch’s hardware, building on work started in watchOS 2, and the new version of tvOS will hopefully allow developers to make different and more versatile apps than those currently available on the platform.

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