Dec 5, 2016

Deal: Refurbished Samsung Gear S2 discounted to $109.99, 63% off its MSRP until tomorrow


ProductLocationItem ConditionCurrent PriceOffer ExpiresSamsung Gear S2DailySteals Certified refurbished$109.99 ($299.99)
63% off 12/6
DailySteals is currently offering one of last year’s not-too-shabby wearables, Samsung’s Gear S2, for significantly cheaper than its MSRP. You can get yourself the smartwatch for $109.99, way less than the $299.99 is used to sell for. Currently, the wearable goes for $249.99 on Amazon as a part of a limited-time promotion, too.
Have in mind that the units DailySteals is selling are not new, … – Source



Deal: Refurbished Samsung Gear S2 discounted to $109.99, 63% off its MSRP until tomorrow

Microsoft to take on Amazon Echo, Google Home with Home Hub and Cortana


Amazon single-handedly created the smart speaker niche with the introduction of the Echo back in 2014 and has since dominated it with its family of Alexa-powered home speakers. Only now, with the arrival of the Google Home, are we seeing another serious competitor enter this segment of the market with a very similar offering that doesn’t break any new ground. Amazon, on the other hand, is reportedly hard at work to innovate the sector with a next-gen Echo speaker that is said feature a tablet-sized touchscreen and high-end speakers. Amidst all of this, Microsoft is also … – Source



Microsoft to take on Amazon Echo, Google Home with Home Hub and Cortana

Dual camera for everybody! Oukitel outs the budget-friendly U20 Plus


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Oukitel is on a roll, outing one bargain-priced midranger after the next. Just last week, we saw the U15S — a metal-clad handset with some pretty respectable specs and features for its $150 price-tag. Now, we have the Oukitel U20 Plus — a new phablet on the Android scene with a dual camera, lower-midrange specs, and quite the inviting price.


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Dual camera for everybody! Oukitel outs the budget-friendly U20 Plus

A brighter future sends me back to Android following eight months with iOS


You might remember that just before April, my trusty Motorola DROID Turbo took a dive into a toilet which was too much for the P2i nano-coating. I decided to accept my daughter’s offer to user her Apple iPhone 5, and from the end of March through now, I was using iOS for the first time since I owned the original Apple iPhone in 2007.


Right off the bat, I was impressed with how quickly video would load on the iPhone 5. Software updates were a breeze and iOS 10 worked smoothly. Not bad for an old timer. The 8MP rear camera even produced better than average pictures and video. While … – Source



A brighter future sends me back to Android following eight months with iOS

New Meizu smartphone leaks, specs tipped as well


A new Meizu smartphone has leaked online. Allegedly code-named ‘1206,’ the device – as revealed by the leaked images, which show both black and white colored variants – sports a curved display.


Meizu 1206 live images


Aside from design, the leak also reveals a couple of handset’s key specs: Exynos 8890 SoC and QHD display. Reports say the device may be called Meizu Four. There’s currently no information on the handset’s pricing and availability though.


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New Meizu smartphone leaks, specs tipped as well

'MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries' revives a classic series in 2018


It’s been a long, long time since there was a single-player game in the MechWarrior series — 2002’s MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries has been your only option if you didn’t want to play online. Thankfully, a new wave of gamers is about to see what all the… – Source



'MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries' revives a classic series in 2018

EU to Facebook and Twitter: Crack Down on Hate Speech, Or Else


On Sunday, the European Commission warned Facebook, Twitter, Google, YouTube and Microsoft that if the companies do not address their hate speech problems, the EU will enact legislation that will force them to do so.



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EU to Facebook and Twitter: Crack Down on Hate Speech, Or Else

15 amazing 'Rocket League' plays that explain why you aren't a pro


The second season of the Rocket League Championship Series just wrapped up on Sunday and the grand finals were chock-full of mind-blowing plays.


Since Rocket League’s release in the summer of 2015, the level of talent in the professional Rocket League scene has sky-rocketed, and what better way to show that off than with a collection of the most jaw-dropping goals, saves and passes in the Season 2 grand finals.


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In the series, FlipSid3 Tactics defeated Mockit Aces over two sets in Amsterdam, walking away with $50,000. FlipSid3’s squad is Mark “Markydooda” Exton, Francesco “Kuxir97” Cinquemani and Marius “Greazymeister” Ranheim. Mockit is comprised of Philip “Paschy90” Paschmeyer, David “Deevo” Morrow and Jos “Violent Panda” van Meurs. …


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15 amazing 'Rocket League' plays that explain why you aren't a pro

Make Perfect Punch Every Time Using This Simple Rhyme


Punch is the perfect festive party drink, and making a good one is all about striking that perfect balance of flavors. If you want to mix up a bowl that hits all the tasty notes, you just need to remember a little rhyme.



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Make Perfect Punch Every Time Using This Simple Rhyme

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