Fitbit reportedly plans to acquire Pebble for $34-40 million

One of the first major companies to launch smartwatches may be about to be sold. New, but still unconfirmed, reports claim that the wearable fitness device company Fitbit is planning to acquire Pebble, which got its start by funding its first smartwatch on Kickstarter in 2012, raising over $7 million

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November 25, 2015

The Information was first to report on the possible Fitbit deal to buy Pebble, and VentureBeat added that it will pay between $34 to $40 million to acquire Pebble. The smartwatch company has actually raised a total of over $40 million in its many Kickstarter campaigns for the past few years. That includes money it received from its most recent effort to launch the Pebble 2 and Pebble Time 2 smartwatches earlier this year.

However, it would appear that all that crowd sourced money, plus funds from venture capital financing rounds, was not enough to keep Pebble afloat. Indeed, in March the company laid off about 25 percent of its team members. with CEO Eric Migicovsky admitting in an interview that "money is pretty tight right now".  The Information claims that when and if the deal goes through, Fitbit will be acquiring Pebble's intellectual property and software, but sales of the smartwatches themselves will be phased out.

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Google Play Store rolling out new search result interface

While we haven't seen any changes yet, plenty of online reports claim the Google Play Store is rolling out a server-side update. This is said to bring forth a new card-based layout for your search results.

The new UI seems to focus more on each app that shows up in the results. Upon searching for any app, you will get large cards that you can swipe through (left and right). They include the option to install, uninstall, descriptions and more. It's pretty much a preview of the app's page.

There's not much evidence of these changes, but we do have plenty of user reports and a video created by user Rony Mishchuk, who claims to have the update and has a video of the new improvements.

We are liking the new changes, but so far we have no idea what's going on with this update and choose to treat it as a rumor. As always, don't hold your breath on it. We will definitely keep our eyes open for any more details that may show up.

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Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) photos and video reportedly leaked

A few weeks ago, we posted some exclusive renders and information, in collaboration with @OnLeaks, for the upcoming 2017 version of the Samsung Galaxy A5. The company has not yet officially announced this phone but today some new photos, and a hands-on video, have made their way onto the Internet that allegedly show off the smartphone.

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3 days ago

The video and renders come from a person named Neil Potgieter, who in the clip says he is doing a "review" of the 2017 Samsung Galaxy A5. However, since the phone hasn't even been announced yet, let alone released, this "review" is likely of a pre-production prototype for the phone.  For example, the video shows the phone running on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, but it's more than possible the final 2017 Galaxy A5 could have Android 7.0 Nougat out of the box.

The video does seem to jibe with what we have learned about the phone, including that it will be nearly identical to the current Galaxy S7 in terms of its design, complete with rounded corners. It also seems to show that it will indeed have 3GB of RAM and an octa-core processor. The video shows that this model has 32GB of storage, but again it's possible that Samsung could release models with even more onboard storage.

In any case, Samsung is expected to officially announce and launch the new Galaxy A5 sometime in December. Are you interested in getting the new version of this mid-range smartphone?

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The Moto Z Hasselblad camera mod is used to create SI magazine cover

While smartphone cameras have come a long way in the past few years, they still lag behind professional stand alone cameras for serious work. That gap may be getting smaller, however, thanks in part to Motorola's support of Moto Mods for its Moto Z family of smartphones. Indeed, the Moto Z was used with its Hasselblad True Zoom camera mod to take the cover photograph for the latest issue of Sports Illustrated's print magazine.

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Moto Mods Review: Blast, Power and Project in a snap

July 27, 2016

The subject of the latest SI cover just happens to be Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who started as a college football player and pro wrestler and is now arguably the most famous movie star in the world right now, not to mention People magazine's latest "Sexiest Man Alive"

The photo shoot itself was taken on Nov. 14 in Beverly Hills by photographer Mike LeBrecht. Motorola says that he was able to use the Hasselblad Mod's professional settings with the Moto Z to create an image that looks as good as one made with a high-end camera. Of course, LeBrecht already knows his way around a photo shoot, and there are also other factors in this image such as lighting that the normal smartphone owner would not have. However, it does show that Motorola's support of Mods to add extra functions to smartphones may be getting some traction.

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Hatch, a spinoff of Rovio, will bring free streaming games to Android in 2017

A new company that has been spun off from Rovio, the creators of the Angry Birds franchise, wants to offer a way for Android device owners to stream and play games without downloading them onto their phones. The new company, Hatch, says the service will also include some unique social features.

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3 weeks ago

Hatch says that the service will allow anyone to play games for free, with no updates or in-app purchases. Instead, the service, and game developers, will get revenues from "integrated, unobtrusive advertising and brand storytelling". Hatch also plans to launch a paid subscription option that will offer unnamed additional features for gamers.

In addition, the service will allow players to compete, or even help, in online gaming, along with support for sharing and broadcasting gameplay footage. Even single-player games can be altered so that players can receive online assistance from others. The service will use cloud-based servers in a partnership with Huawei Technologies.

When Hatch does launch to the public, it will have over 100 games to play such as Badland, Leo's Fortune, Monument Valley, Pac-Man CE DX, République and many more. It will also release games that will be exclusive to the service, such as IslaBomba: Ready To Boom, that will be able to use the service's multiplayer and social features. The company plans to launch via an invite-only beta sometime in the first half of 2017.

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Build your own LEGO characters with the new LEGO Brickheadz VR app for Daydream View

This post originally appeared on our sister site, VRSource.

More and more VR apps are being released in the Google Play Store that support the company's Daydream View smartphone headset. The latest example is LEGO Brickheadz, a free app that lets children of all ages make cool LEGO-based figures in a virtual world.

See also: Launch day: Daydream VR apps roundup

The Brickheadz brand from LEGO was first announced earlier this year, and will offer people a way to own buildable figures based on pop culture characters from Marvel and DC's superhero universes. The real-world Brickheadz won't go on sale until 2017, but this new VR app offers something of a sneak peek at what this LEGO spinoff is like.

The game gives you the option of building your own Brickheadz figures. You can also unlock new characters and combinations by putting together pre-arranged figures via special diagrams. All in all, this app would seem to be targeting young kids, but we would imagine older folks might get a kick out of playing with virtual LEGO bricks as well.

One word of warning: The app is listed in the Google Play Store as "Unreleased", which likely means that there could be more than the usual number of bugs in this version.

Get it at Google Play

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Moto Z is “likely” to get a Tango 3D camera Moto Mod

The biggest feature in Motorola's Moto Z family of smartphones is their support for Moto Mods, which are modular add-ons that can be quickly connected to the back to add extra features to those devices. Today, Motorola CEO Aymar de Lencquesaing said the company will "likely" release a Moto Mod in the future that will add support for Google's Tango 3D camera technology to the Moto Z.

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Moto Mods Review: Blast, Power and Project in a snap

July 27, 2016

Of course, this is one of the exact reasons why Lenovo and Motorola created Moto Mods in the first place. If an up-and-coming technology comes out that may be of interest to users, creating a Moto Mod with that functionality is much easier than building it into a smartphone. de Lencquesaing stated that the augmented reality features that can be used with the Tango camera will fit well within Motorola's smartphone plans:

Augmented reality on a phone is a technology that's likely to stick. Of course we'll follow, or lead, the market in this area.

Motorola's parent company, Lenovo, launched the first Tango-enabled smartphone, the Phab 2 Pro, earlier this month. The large 6.4-inch unlocked device is currently priced at $499.99, and there are over 35 apps in the Google Play Store that specifically support Tango's AR features. There are rumors that ASUS could announce its own Tango-based smartphone in January during CES 2017.

Currently, the Moto Z family of Moto Mods directly from Motorola include an external speaker, an extra battery and projector. More recently, Verizon began selling a Moto Mod battery pack made by Mophie. Motorola has also partner with the Indiegogo crowd funding website to help hardware developers fund the creation of even more Moto Mods.

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DirecTV Now streaming TV service launches for Android and Chromecast on November 30 (Update: Google Play link)

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Update (11/30: AT&T has brought its DirecTV Now app to the Play Store. If you're interested, head to the link below to give it a shot! Get it from Google Play

Original post (11/28): AT&T officially enters the already crowded streaming TV service market on Wednesday, November 30 with the launch of DirecTV Now. Among many other platforms, the new service will be available on Android smartphones and tablets, along with support for Google Chromecast.

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2 weeks ago

Here's the breakdown of the four channel packages and prices that will be available for interested DirecTV Now customers:

• Live a Little – $35 / month (60+ channels)
• Just Right – $50 / month (80+ channels)
• Go Big – $60 / month (100+ channels)
• Gotta Have it – $70 / month (120+ channels)

AT&T's 'Go Big' package will be just $35 for a limited time

However, for a "limited time", AT&T will offer the "Go Big" package, which normally costs $60 a month for over 100 channels, for the price of just $35 a month. Customers who sign up for that promo price can continue to keep it for as long as they stay signed up for that package. In addition, customers can also add the HBO and Cinemax pay-TV networks to any of the four DirecTV Now plans for $5 a month each.

AT&T also announced that starting on Tuesday, November 29, LeEco will offer three months of free DirecTV Now service for people who purchase its Le S3 and Le Pro3 smartphones from the LeMall website. It will also offer a number of free months of service for people who purchase the company's smart TVs from the same site, with the amount of free time depending on the model of TV.

DirecTV Now joins Sony's PlayStation Vue and Dish's Sling TV in the streaming TV service market in the US. Hulu has also announced plans to offer a similar service sometime in 2017.

AT&T also announced that its previously launched Fullscreen streaming video service, which normally costs $5.99 a month, will be free for any of its wireless phone customers for a year starting on November 30. Finally, AT&T will launch FreeVIEW, a free, ad-supported video service that will offer samples of its content from DirecTV Now, Audience Network and more.

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Facebook shuts down Live Video API access for Prisma

In an apparent attempt to shut down the competition, Facebook has now cut off access to its Live Video API for the popular Prisma image and video filters app. This move comes as both companies released ways to include stylized art filters to Facebook Live videos.

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October 7, 2016

According to TechCrunch, Facebook sent an email to the team behind Prisma, stating that Facebook's app already supports streaming of video from a "mobile device camera". Facebook's statement seems to suggest that its Live Video API is not meant to be used by mobile cameras and third-party apps, but rather by professional cameras, games and other sources. The report does point out that Facebook's own FAQ page on the Live Video API does not specifically state that mobile camera streams are banned.

On the surface, this would appear to be a pretty heavy handed attempt by Facebook to stop Prisma from offering its own art filters for Facebook Live users. Facebook launched its Live filters for iOS for testing in a select number of countries a few weeks ago, but there's no word on when that will expand to more territories. Of course, Facebook's latest move has put the future of Prisma's live video support in doubt, but in the meantime, it is still working on a social-themed update for the app which is planned for release in December.

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Cyber Week Deal: White Hat Hacker kit 98% off

For the past few days, Tech Deals has been celebrating Cyber Week by offering discounts on products and services related to cyber security. While there are quite a few deals that are worth looking at today, the outlier in our opinion is the 2017 IT Security & Ethical Hacking Certification Training kit.

Although we've seen a handful of interesting ethical hacking courses while on the prowl for good deals, something sets this one apart. Sure, you'll learn all the tools of the trade that career white hat hackers use to earn their paychecks: cryptography, identity management, attacking networks, mitigating vulnerabilities, etc. But what gives this kit extra value is that it also includes all of the relevant materials you'll need to become a certified security expert.

 

That's right. This course includes all material covered by the official 2017 CompTIA Security+, CEHv9, and CCNA Security certification exams with comprehensive study guides to prepare for them. With these certificates in hand, you're just one résumé away from a lucrative career as a white hat hacker.

What you'll get:

• Access over 35 hours of training 24/7
• Discuss cryptology, identity management & access control, & more
• Learn how to mitigate network attacks & vulnerabilities
• Explore the necessary technical skills to engineer & design secure solutions across advanced enterprise environments
• Use labs, games, & activities to verify your progress
• Study for the 2017 CompTIA Security+, CEHv9, & CCNA Security certification exams w/ printable study guides

What's the catch?

Although you can find courses like this for cheaper, the launch price for the 2017 IT Security & Ethical Hacking Certification Training kit is a hair-raising $1,895. I guess when you're providing the comprehensive foundations for an entire career, you can afford to charge top dollar for it.

However, probably in an effort to boost their student base going into 2017, LearnSmart is temporarily offering the entire course for $29.99.

You'll get everything that students forking over the full price get, but you'll have to act quickly if you want to snag this deal. At the time of writing, only 8 hours remain.

Click the button below to learn how to become an ethical hacker and get certified!

Start Hacking!

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Android Pay arrives in New Zealand but with very limited support

I bring good news and bad news for all the Kiwis out there. The good news is that you can now use Android Pay to make purchases at locations like BurgerFuel and McDonald's. The bad news is that only one specific card is supported by it.

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April 27, 2016

Google just announced that Android Pay will be finally making its way to New Zealand. This means that as long as you have an unrooted, NFC-enabled Android device running Android 4.4 or higher, you will be able to create virtual cards just by downloading the Android Pay app. All you have to do is wake up and unlock your phone, hold the back of the device against the contactless payment terminal, and voila, your transaction is completed. No need to open up the actual app.

According to Google, its contactless payment system is already accepted in participating locations that are equipped with contactless terminals. These include BP, Domino's, BurgerFuel, McDonald's, Spark, Vodafone, The Warehouse, Torpedo 7, and more. Just like Apple Pay and Samsung Pay, you can store your gift cards and loyalty cards on Android Pay as well. To see the full list of stores that support the app, visit Android Pay's official website for New Zealand.

However, there is a catch. Unfortunately, for now, Google's payment system in New Zealand supports only one type of card, and that is the BNZ Flexi Debit Visa card.

Unfortunately, for now, Google's payment system in New Zealand supports only one type of card, and that is the BNZ Flexi Debit Visa card.

Although the company hasn't specified whether or not it would be adding more support and when that would be, we will be sure you keep you updated. In the meantime, if you are a merchant looking to use Google's contactless payment service, you can visit the Android Pay Merchant Help Centre. And for online merchants and developers, here is the Android Pay API website.

For those in New Zealand, are you disappointed about the limited support? How often do you use Android Pay or Samsung Pay? Let us know by leaving a comment down below!

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Get ready for Saint Nick’s ride with the updated Google Santa Tracker app

With less than a month to go before Christmas arrives, it's time to get ready for the most famous yearly trip in history with the updated Google Santa Tracker app. The new version adds some features, including the ability to keep track of Saint Nick's trip around the world on December 24 on an Android TV.

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23 hours ago

In addition, the updated app includes more support for Android Wear smartwatches, although specifics have not been revealed. Kids of all ages can check out the redesigned Santa's Village in the new version, along with an AR game, Present Quest, that shows people how to get virtual gifts from real-world locations, which are then taken and placed at a local "Santa's Workshop".

Of course, the biggest reason for using the app is coming in just a few weeks, where children can keep tabs on where the big guy is in the world as he makes his way across the globe via your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, Android TV or  Chromecast-enabled device. In the meantime, you should be able to get in the holiday spirit with this app's games and other features, which include "elves in jetpacks, rolling gumballs, sleighs powered by rockets and Google Cardboard." Sounds like fun.

Get it at Google Play

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Not so hot on coding but want to create an app? Try Google’s App Maker!

Google is adding some important features to its G Suite, including the all new App Maker, which is a low-code application development tool.

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July 29, 2016

G Suite is quite literally a suite of Google's apps, which is particularly useful for businesses. For as low as five dollars a month, you can get professional business email addresses, cloud storage, data migration, online help, etc. And now, Google has added some cool new features to it: App Maker and new partners under "Recommended for G Suite."

Let's get to the exciting part first – the all new App Maker. As you can see from the video above, App Maker is essentially an application development tool that doesn't require heavy coding. It offers built-in templates and supports popular standards like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript so that you can create a complete app within weeks. Simple and fast.

App Maker is essentially an application development tool that doesn't require heavy coding. It offers built-in templates and supports popular standards like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript so that you can create a complete app within weeks.

As Google describes, App Maker has built-in support for G Suite products like Maps, Contacts, and Groups. It also gives you access to other Google Cloud services such as the Directory API and Prediction API as well as third-party APIs. In terms of security, App Maker is built on the same infrastructure as popular Google apps like Gmail or Drive, meaning it is secure.

Whatever your business needs may be, simply drag and drop and do some simple coding, and you have a fully functioning app. For someone like me, who has very limited knowledge of coding, App Maker might be the perfect tool for creating apps in a fairly straightforward and efficient manner.

Google's App Maker is available for those enrolled in the Early Adopter Program for G Suite Business. If you are not yet enrolled, you can go here to apply.

On top of that, Google has added seven new apps to the Recommended for G Suite program, which lets you use third party apps to manage aspects of your business on G Suite. The new ones are:

• Asana for project & process management
• DocuSign for eSignature
• Freshdesk for customer support
• LumApps for corporate & social portal
• Virtru for encryption
• Xero and Zoho Invoice for finance & accounting

Are you currently using G Suite? Have you had a chance to play around with App Maker? If so, let us know what you think by leaving a comment below!

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OnePlus 3 Nougat update available for download via OxygenOS Open Beta 8

OnePlus 3 owners who don't mind getting their hands dirty with beta software can finally update their phone to Android 7.0 Nougat. People who have the recently discontinued phone can download OxygenOS Open Beta 8, which adds support for Nougat.

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OnePlus 3 review

June 14, 2016

Since this is a beta build, you may experience more bugs than normal

In a post on the company's forums, it mentions this beta release may have more bugs than normal, because of its move to a new version of Android. Therefore, OnePlus 3 owners definitely should download Open Beta 8 at their own risk. That being said, the update to Nougat will bring features such as custom DPI support, multi-window view and much more.

There are some known issues with this beta build, including some stability and performance bugs and the fact that Android Pay may no longer work. Also, users should be aware that once they download and install Open Beta 8 on the OnePlus 3, they won't be able to directly downgrade the build back to Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The good news is that customer support can supply a flash install back down to Marshmallow but it will format your smartphone.

OnePlus has already stated it plans to release the final Nougat OTA update for both the OnePlus 3 and the recently launched OnePlus 3T by the end of the year. However, it does not plan to release Nougat as an open beta for OnePlus 3T owners.

Get OxygenOS Open Beta 8 at OnePlus

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Mozilla scrambling to address security attacks on Tor users

Mozilla is expected to release a security patch in the near future for Firefox, whose vulnerability is apparently exploited to attack Tor users.

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January 27, 2016

There are multiple reports of a JavaScript exploit which is used to attack Tor users by revealing their MAC address, hostname, and even their public IP address in some cases. Tor is an anonymous browser, but most importantly, is based on a version of Mozilla's Firefox. So these two browsers often share similar vulnerabilities. And that's why Mozilla is scrambling to track the bug and come up with a patch to address the concern.

These two browsers often share similar vulnerabilities. And that's why Mozilla is scrambling to track the bug and come up with a patch to address the concern.

The exploit was posted by an anonymous user, and according to this user, the leak happens when a package containing SVG, JavaScript, and x86 code pops up on a Tor mailing list and is opened:

This is a JavaScript exploit actively used against Tor Browser now. It consists of one HTML and one CSS file, both pasted below and also de-obscured. The exact functionality is unknown but it's getting access to VirtualAlloc in kernel32.dll and goes from there.

Although the attacks are targeted at Tor users for now, the exploit code is readily accessible, meaning it could be used to attack Firefox users, given these two browsers' similarities. Not much is known at this moment, but it is possible that the attacks require JavaScript to be enabled in the browser. Dan Guido, a security researcher at TrailofBits, warns that Firefox on macOS is also at risk.

What's interesting is that the code that is being used to unmask identities of Tor users is extremely similar to the one used by the FBI in the past in tracking down dark-web child-abuse website users. However, given the fact that the latest exploit sends a unique identifier to a French address, and not directly to the agency, it is unlikely the FBI is involved in it.

Window users out there: if the potential exploit bothers you, your best bet would be Chrome or Edge, which should be more difficult to exploit due to memory partitioning.

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Over 1 million Google accounts may have been breached by Gooligan malware

A new malware strand called Gooligan may have breached over 1 million Google accounts over the past several months. That's the claim from the Check Point security firm, which released its findings today.

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4 weeks ago

As with many other malware attacks on an Android-based device, Gooligan starts when the end user either downloads an infected app from a third party store (not Google Play) or if a person clicks on a link in an SMS or email message that sends them to the malware source.

Once Gooligan is installed, Check Point claims it sends out data on the infected device to a command and control server. Then it downloads rootkit software that can steal information such as email accounts and authorization tokens that can be used to breach Google accounts. The blog states that the majority of infected Android devices are in Asia, but about 19 percent of those devices are in the Americas.

Check Point has a list of the known apps that have been infected by the Gooligan malware. It also says it has already sent the information it collected on this breach to Google. Adrian Ludwig, Google's director of Android security, is quoted in the blog post as saying that the company has "taken numerous steps to protect our users and improve the security of the Android ecosystem overall."

In the meantime, most people can likely avoid having their Android smartphone or tablet get infected by staying away from unsecured third-party app stores and not clicking on any random links from emails and messages from unknown sources.

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YouTube adds 4K live streaming for standard and 360-degree videos

YouTube has been able to support 4K videos for the past several years, but today, the service has hitched that support up a notch. It can now support live streaming of videos in 4K resolution. That's for both its standard clips as well as 360-degree videos for virtual reality headsets. It also supports frame rates at up to 60fps at that higher resolution.

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YouTube unveils 360-degree live streaming with spatial audio

April 18, 2016

One of the first such examples of 4K live streaming on YouTube will happen on Thursday, December 1. That's when it will be used to stream the annual Game Awards, which celebrates the past year in video games as well as showing off preview footage of upcoming titles. If you have a 4K TV or monitor, you can watch the Game Awards at the new resolution on YouTube starting at 6p.m. Eastern time.

This is just the latest update for the streaming video service owned by Google. It recently added support for uploading and viewing High Dynamic Range (HDR) videos and a few weeks ago it launched a stand alone VR app that is compatible with Google's Daydream View smartphone headsets.

Get it at Google Play

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10 best new Android games of November 2016!

Android gaming is getting bigger and better every month it seems and there is always a slew of new titles coming to Google Play. Whether you're a casual gamer or you want something with a beat more meat on its bones, there's usually a game coming out to suit everyone's taste. Let's take a look at the best new Android games from the last month! You can watch the videos on YouTube from passed months by clicking here!

• Best New Android apps from the last month
• Best Android games of 2016

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Asphalt Xtreme

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Asphalt Xtreme is the latest game in the Asphalt franchise. Unlike the prior game where you drive cars over tracks, Xtreme has you driving off-road vehicles over various off-road courses. You'll have about three dozen vehicles to unlock and play with. It includes a rather lengthy campaign mode that includes various challenges to help keep things fresh. There is also online multiplayer mode if you want to play that. It's a good looking game with decent mechanics. The only caveat is that it's rather aggressive with its freemium content.

Download now on Google Play!

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Astral Frontier

[Price: $4.99]
Astral Frontier is the latest game out of Kemco, a developer known for its mobile RPG titles. It plays like a classic jRPG from the 1990s. You'll be exploring various places, fighting bad guys, and trying to save the world. It also includes an elemental stone mechanics to help liven things up a bit. Players will notice that is a little dry and there is tons of dialog. Otherwise, it's a fun experience for those who like a retro feel to their RPG experience. It's $4.99, but there are no in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

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Batman – The Telltale Series

[Price: Free / $4.99 per episode]
Batman – The Telltale Series is an episodic adventure game about Batman from Telltale Games. This adventure follows Batman through a new story line that promises to be as gritty and violent as the Batman series can get. You'll also meet a number of characters from the Batman universe. This one is having more issues than usual for a newly released game which is a bit of a bummer. However, Telltale is known for their high quality game play so we imagine these issues will be worked out eventually. For now, keep this one on your radar.

Download now on Google Play!

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Eisenhorn: Xenos

[Price: $5.99]
Eisenhorn: Xenos is an adventure game that takes place in the Warhammer 40,000 universe. It's also based on a book by the same name. You'll play Gregor Eisenhorn, an Inquisitor that has some stuff that needs done. You'll be fighting bad guys and exploring the world under this premise. It has pretty decent graphics and game play along with some special powers to help you along the way. It's also fully voice acted if that matters to you. It's $5.99 with no in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

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Gear.Club

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Gear.Club is a new racing game that tries to focus more on realism. It boasts a mechanics engine that adheres to realistic expectations of what a car can do. It also has some pretty decent graphics. On top of its looks, you'll be racing through various courses, upgrading and unlocking new vehicles, and there is an online multiplayer mode that you can engage with. Like the Batman game mentioned earlier, this one has a few more issues than what would be considered normal for a new game. It's free to download if you want to try it.

Download now on Google Play!

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See also:

10+ best free Android games with no in app purchases

September 4, 2016

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Jade Empire: Special Edition

[Price: $9.99]
Jade Empire is actually an old Xbox game from Bioware that has been officially ported to Android. This new special edition contains the entire game that we all know and loved from many years ago along with additional content specific to this mobile version. The mechanics have been adapted for mobile and it turned out pretty well. This is a rather large and epic game that boasts about 40 hours of game play. It costs $9.99, but there are no in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

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Microsoft Solitaire Colleciton

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Microsoft released their eponymous Solitaire game to Google Play. The Microsoft Solitaire Collection comes with a total of five variants of Solitaire, including Klondike (traditional), Spider, Freecell, Tripeaks, and Pyramid. The game is entirely free to play and you can replay them as often as you want. You'll have to deal with some advertisements, but otherwise the game is free. You can pop down some money for platinum status which actually doesn't add all that much.

Download now on Google Play!

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Neko Collector

[Price: Free]
Neko Collector is a port of the Easter egg game in Android Nougat. It allows most devices to play the game for a little bit of fun. Truth be told, there isn't a lot to this game. You'll lay out some food, a cat shows up, and you add it to your collection. The goal is to collect every cat. It's a simple game that doesn't take much battery and it seems to work rather well. It's completely free which is also a plus.

Download now on Google Play!

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PinOut

[Price: Free / $2.99]
Pinout is an arcade pinball game from the same developers that brought us Smash Hit. This is an endless runner game with pinball mechanics. You'll try to shoot the ball through an infinite level to see how far you can get. It features bright, neon colors, smooth game play, and it culminates in an excellent experience that should leave you feeling elated. It's a time waster style of game, but it's free to play with no advertising. You can throw down for the full version which includes a couple of additional features.

Download now on Google Play!

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The Trail

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
The Trail is a freemium game created by Peter Molyneaux. For those who don't know, he's done a lot in the God Game genre, including the mobile game Godus. The Trail will have you traveling down a trail, meeting travelers, trading for stuff, and eventually settling down to create your own town. You'll also craft stuff, explore various places, and more. It has a unique graphical style and it's an overall enjoyable experience. The only caveat is that it is a freemium game with the usual pitfalls.

Download now on Google Play!

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