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You can download the Office for Android tablet preview right now

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Last November, Microsoft announced that it would be inviting some Android tablet users to test Microsoft Office for the very first time. Two months later, the preview is receiving its largest expansion yet as Microsoft makes the preview apps available to anyone with an eligible device without having to request access or being put on a waitlist.

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Lenovo unveiled a bunch of great looking laptops and tablets at CES 2015 – here are the details

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Lenovo is seemingly trying to overwhelm us with new laptops and tablets at CES 2015, as it’s unveiled more than 10 different computers at this week’s big trade show. Below we’ve picked out what look like five of the most promising Lenovo tablets and laptops and have provided pictures of them along with Lenovo’s own description of each device. In all, 2015 looks like a terrific year for anyone buying a new Lenovo PC.

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Fix all your iPhone 6 battery problems with these brand new Mophie Juice Packs

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Mophie, a well-known maker of iPhone cases that also double as external battery packs, announced on Tuesday at CES 2015 a new line of products that fit Apple’s latest iPhone models, including the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Already available for pre-order on Mophie’s website, the new cases will offer up to 120% more battery life to iPhone users, depending on the iPhone 6 model chosen.

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For iPhone 6, Mophie has two different cases in stock, including the Juice Pack Air, which retails for $99.95 and offers an additional 2,750 mAh battery charge; and the Juice Pack Plus, which costs $20 more and offers a 3,300 mAh spare battery charge.

The iPhone 6 Plus only gets one compatible Mophie accessory, the Juice Pack, which can offer users an additional 2,600 mAh battery charge for $99.95.

The company has not announced actual launch dates for these iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus cases, but Mophie says on its website thatcase models will ship in three to four weeks after purchase.

The full press release follows below.

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mophie releases highly-anticipated juice pack® line for iphone® 6 and iphone® 6 plus

Orange County, Calif., (January 6, 2015) – mophie—the #1 selling mobile battery case in North America(1), and innovator of power and storage solutions for mobile devices—announced today its lineup of protective battery cases for iPhone® 6 and iPhone® 6 Plus. Introducing the juice pack air® for iPhone® 6 (more than 100% extra battery), juice pack plus® for iPhone® 6 (more than 120% extra battery), and juice pack® for iPhone® 6 Plus (more than 60% extra battery).

Users get up to 17 more hours of talk time, up to 12 more hours of web browsing, up to 13 more hours of video playback, and up to 60 more hours of music playback.

“Our journey to bring the juice pack to consumers for every generation of iPhone continues with our latest solutions for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus,” said Daniel Huang, mophie CEO and Co-Founder. “Since release of the original juice pack for the first iPhone, mophie battery cases have become a necessity to legions of smartphone users. Because we understand how vital these solutions are, our team remains intensely focused on quality and the level of innovative design needed to drive the direction of this industry.”

Featuring a thinner, lightweight yet durable frame, the full lineup delivers edge-to-edge protection. The juice pack air® for iPhone® 6 and juice pack® for iPhone® 6 Plus boast high-impact protection, which includes rubberized support points inside the case to guard your phone from everyday drops and falls. The juice pack plus® for iPhone® 6 is designed with mophie’s proprietary Impact Isolation System—an increased level of protection—which features shock-absorbing bumpers that provide protection against the most brutal impacts.

Incorporating quick-charge and pass-through technology within each model, users can charge and sync their phone simultaneously and at a rapid rate. To enhance audio quality, forward-ported speakers are strategically positioned while the exterior includes pass-through volume, mute and power buttons to seamlessly blend the design of the case with your iPhone.

The mophie juice pack® line for iPhone® 6/6 Plus is now available for pre-order at mophie.com starting at $99.95.

For the latest details and updates about all mophie products, follow mophie on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, or register at mophie.com/innovation.

mophie, the #1 selling battery case manufacturer in North America, is a California-based, award-winning designer and manufacturer that empowers the mobile world to do more. Widely acclaimed for innovative mobile solutions, mophie is the proud developer of the juice pack®, the first ever mobile battery case certified by Apple Inc. mophie products are recognized for style and engineered for performance, providing a seamless integration of hardware, software and design. mophie has operations in California, Michigan, Netherlands, Hong Kong, and China. mophie products are available in more than 130 countries, and can be found at Apple, Best Buy, Verizon, and T-Mobile stores, as well as Sprint and other leading retailers. Visit http://www.mophie.com and follow us on Facebook, twitter, and Instagram (@mophie).

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Watch Game of Thrones in IMAX theaters starting on January 23rd

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What better way to celebrate one of the biggest TV cultural phenomenons of the decade than by blowing it up on the big screen? According to Variety, that’s exactly what HBO and IMAX plan on doing later this month. From January 23rd – 29th, over 150 theaters will screen the final two episodes of season 4 and an exclusive trailer for season 5 of Game of Thrones.

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Meet ZBoard 2, the super-light electric skateboard of your dreams

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Skateboarding fans looking for an even better board to get around town should check out the ZBoard 2, a brand-new crowdfunding project listed on Indiegogo. The successor of a previous Kickstarter product — the original Zboard that was funded back in 2013 — the ZBoard 2 is now supposed to be the “lightest, fastest, longest running weight-sensing electric skateboard ever,” according to its creators.

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Google wants to make wireless networks that will free you from AT&T and Verizon’s data caps

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You aren’t the only one who hates the prospect of getting hit with overage fees if you exceed your monthly wireless data cap. Google hates it too but for different reasons: If you’re too scared to watch a YouTube video on your phone because you’re worried about going over your cap, that means Google gets less ad revenue. However, a new report in The Wall Street Journal makes it clear that Google has a pretty detailed plan to help free your mobile phone from data caps using cap-free wireless networks.

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