The big sale that drops Google’s Nexus 6P to under $400 is still going on
If you want a smartphone that offers the purest Android experience possible, everyone knows that Google’s Nexus lineup is the way to go. What not everyone knows, however, is that some times are better than others when it comes to purchasing a new Nexus phone or tablet. We told you about a big sale last week that knocked up to $100 off of the price of the Google Nexus 6P, and now we’re back with some good news for people who might have missed this popular sale: It’s still going on through the end of this week!
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Microsoft is bringing my favorite iPhone and Mac feature to Windows 10
It’s incredible how quickly the tide can turn on the internet. It seems like just yesterday that hordes of angry Windows users were banding together and vowing in unison that they would never patronize Microsoft again because of its shoddy Windows 8 platform. Now, it’s almost as though Windows 8 never existed — apparently skipping 9 and jumping directly to 10 worked pretty well indeed.
But Windows 10 isn’t just a marketing trick, it’s a well-crafted desktop platform that doesn’t overcompensate for Microsoft’s shortcomings in mobile, which is why the Windows 8 experience was so terrible. The best part is that Microsoft continues to make important improvements to its Windows 10 platform, and it looks like the next big addition to Windows will be one of my favorite features from iOS and OS X.
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Creepy new Android ransomware installs itself, demands payment in iTunes gift cards
This brand new Android threat might not affect a large number of users, but it deserves some attention considering its ingenuity. Unlike other malware threats that need to fool the user to install them, this new ransomware-like attack does it automatically, without the owner of the handset knowing what’s happening. Ironically, after locking down the handset, the program demands payment in iTunes gift cards. But thankfully, there is a way to deal with it.
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Dangerous Windows 10 flaw lets hackers secretly run any app on your PC
A newly identified Windows 10 security flaw lets hackers install malicious apps on any machine, without business owners being made aware anything out of the ordinary is happening. The issue lets anyone familiar with Windows security bypass its defenses without leaving any trace on the machine.
Discovered accidentally, the issue is significant, and Microsoft is yet to issue a patch.
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Elon Musk discusses one of the best things about Tesla’s Autopilot
Dozens of YouTube videos have already shown us the potential of Tesla’s semi-autonomous Autopilot feature, but according to Elon Musk, we’ve only seen the tip of the iceberg. Electrek reports that Musk told an audience last week during a talk in Norway that early data from Autopilot shows that drivers are significantly safer in their cars when the feature is activated.
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Check out SNL’s full hour-long tribute to Prince
Beloved artist Prince passed away last week, shocking fans all over the world. We’ve seen various tributes since then, and Saturday Night Live dedicated an entire hour-long episode to the late musician. Don’t worry if you missed it, because you can watch the entire thing online for free.
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UE Roll 360 is one of the most novel Bluetooth speakers you’ll ever come across
If you’re in the market for a new Bluetooth speaker, you just hit the jackpot because we’ve got something for you that can be considered the trifecta. It sounds great, it looks original, and it’s on sale so it’s shockingly affordable. When you come across a wireless speaker that his all three of these crucial notes, you almost have no choice but to snag one.
From now until the end of the day on April 16, the UE ROLL 360 Wireless Bluetooth Speaker is on sale for just $69.99 with free Prime shipping.
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You can watch one of Prince’s best concerts in its entirety for free
The world is still coming to grips with the loss of one of the most talented musicians we have ever known. Prince’s untimely passing at the young age of 57 rocked the music industry and fans last Thursday morning, and we’ve all spent plenty of time since then relive our favorite music. If you’re unfamiliar with Prince, one video and the story behind it will tell you everything you need to know.
We’ve done a whole lot of digging over the past few days in our quest to relive the magic, and we’ve found a number of great videos in the process. Among them is a full hour-long set from a Prince concert in 1982, and you can watch the entire thing for free.
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Watch David Spade and Charlotte McKinney’s hilarious Coachella roast
When comedian David Spade and model Charlotte McKinney team up to make fun of Coachella for Funny or Die, you just know it’s going to be a hilarious must-watch video. And the duo does indeed deliver. In less than four minutes, Spade gives McKinney “the third degree” before allowing her to enter the festival.
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A look inside the top-secret factory where iPhones are assembled
Some companies are more than happy to announce their product roadmaps months, if not years, in advance. Apple is not one of those companies. On the contrary, Apple takes elaborate and arguably excessive measures to ensure that its upcoming products remain completely hidden from the public up until the moment Tim Cook trots out on stage and officially introduces it.
Apple’s penchant for and obsession with product secrecy is well-known at this point; which is why the company’s recent decision to grant Bloomberg access to a top-secret factory where iPhones are assembled caught many off-guard.
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