Jun 19, 2016

You're not being rickrolled: Rick Astley just hit number one in the UK


It’s true: Rick Astley really is never gonna give us up.


His new album, 50, just hit number one on the UK album charts. Could it soon be doing the same thing in the United States?


If you don’t remember, Astley is most famous for his 1988 hit, “Never Gonna Give You Up.” The catchy track just happens to be the inspiration for one of the Internet’s oldest and most beloved memes, rickrolling.



Astley’s new album is his first in over a decade. So far, it has beaten out some stiff competition, including offerings from Paul McCartney and Tom Odell.


This is the first time Astley’s smooth baritone has dominated the UK singles charts. …


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Top 10 trending phones of week 24


The OnePlus 3 debuted in 10th place last week, but it quickly climbed to the top – it’s the most popular phone in our database over the last 7 days!


The metal-clad flagship attracted a lot of attention with its 5.5″ screen (dubbed Optic AMOLED, but made by Samsung), 6GB of RAM and affordable price.


The Lenovo Moto Z debuted a week ago and it currently occupies 9th place. That’s one better than the OnePlus’ debut, but we have to wait until next week to see the public reaction.


Its claim to fame is the modular design – MotoMods for additional functionality (from extra battery to pico…


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Top 10 trending phones of week 24

Week 24 in review: OnePlus 3 is finally here, Apple announces iOS 10


There are weeks when the attention gets shared between various smartphones and then there are weeks when a single one stands in the spotlight. Well, the latter was the case these past few days, and it was the OnePlus 3 that took center stage. Final leaks leading up to the launch, official announcement and then initial impressions – you were eager to read it all.


Despite all the clamor around the 3, though, the announcement of iOS 10 didn’t go unnoticed. Updated interface, new Siri features, improved keyboard, the list goes on.


A few other announcements took place over the last…


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Week 24 in review: OnePlus 3 is finally here, Apple announces iOS 10

OnePlus 3 comes pre-loaded with porn, claims user


A buyer, on Reddit, has claimed that his new OnePlus 3 smartphone came with pre-loaded bloatware offering NSFW adult content out-of-the-box. – Source



OnePlus 3 comes pre-loaded with porn, claims user

BLU Win HD LTE (X150E) Windows 10 Mobile update now rolling out in India


The BLU Win HD LTE (X150E) phone has started receiving the Windows 10 Mobile update in India. Unfortunately, nothing else – including detailed change log – is currently available as the information is based on user reports.


Aside from the Win HD LTE (X150E), other BLU handsets that are confirmed to get the update include Win HD W510u, Win HD LTE X150q, and Win Jr LTE X130e. And as you might already know, the Win Jr as well as the Win Jr LTE X130q will not receive the update.


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BLU Win HD LTE (X150E) Windows 10 Mobile update now rolling out in India

Through Monday, save up to $250 on certain Surface Pro 4 models; get a free Surface Dock


Microsoft is bringing back a deal that it offered back at the end of last month. From now through Monday (June 20th), certain configurations of the Surface Pro 4 are offered with a discount of up to $250. In addition, every one buying a Surface Pro 4 will receive the Surface Dock for free. The dock is a $199 value, and works with all Surface tablets. It features two Mini Display Ports, one Gigabit Ethernet port, four USB 3.0 ports, and one Audio out port.


The Surface tablets on sale include:


Intel Core M, 4GB RAM, 128GB of storage: $799, save $100
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Through Monday, save up to $250 on certain Surface Pro 4 models; get a free Surface Dock

'Angels' guard Orlando victim's funeral from Westboro protesters


Hateful words were no match for crowds of people preaching love and their guardian angels.


The Westboro Baptist Church promised to protest the funeral of an Orlando shooting victim Saturday, but the tiny contingent of four from the homophobic Kansas-based church were drowned out by hundreds of people chanting “We love you!” and “Orlando Strong!”


SEE ALSO: ‘Safe spaces’ for LGBTQ people are a myth — and always have been


Among the counter-demonstrators outside 32-year-old …


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Artificial coloring gives these 20th century postcards of New York a dreamy look



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Artificial coloring gives these 20th century postcards of New York a dreamy look

Trump says 'ask the gays,' gays flip him the bird on Twitter - CNET


Technically Incorrect: Surpise. On social media, you don’t always get the response you might have hoped for. – Source



Trump says 'ask the gays,' gays flip him the bird on Twitter - CNET

7 can't-miss apps: 'Slip Away,' Flogg, BurstKey and more


With Apple’s news-filled WWDC and trying to figure out what to get your dad for Father’s Day, you may have missed some of this week’s best new apps.


SEE ALSO: Can emoji and ‘invisible ink’ make Apple’s iMessage cooler than Snapchat?


Each weekend, we round up a few of our favorite new and updated apps. This week’s list includes an app to help kids learn the basics of coding, a finance-tracking app and a game where you help a jellyfish escape the depths of the ocean.


Check out the gallery below to see our top picks. If you’re looking for more, take a look at our …


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