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Sep 22, 2017

iOS 11: The 10 best features you won't be able to live without

Ready for some new iPhone and iPad features? iOS 11 is now out of beta and ready for the public. Here are the best features that came with it. Read More ▶

AppleCare+: Everything you need to know about Apple's extended warranty program

Apple sells extended warranties for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, iPod touch, and Apple TV. Here's what they cost, what they cover, and answers to all your other questions too. Read More ▶

53% off Cable Organizer Electronics Accessories Travel Bag - Deal Alert

Keep your electronics accessories organized and easy to find with this Electronics Accessories Travel Organizer. Read More ▶

Google's HTC move borrows from Apple's playbook

Google's $1.1 billion acquisition of HTC's smartphone engineering arm is a recognition that to produce a quality device you need to control over the hardware and software – just like Apple. Read More ▶

Google buys 2,000 HTC employees for $1.1 billion to get instant smartphone chops

Google isn't buying HTC outright, but it's scooping up the engineering talent behind the Pixel phones for $1.1 billion. Read More ▶

Windows 10 digital ink: All the improvements with the Fall Creators Update

You can use your Windows tablet's digital pen to ink notes into Windows 10, saving them as editable digital text. And with the Fall Creators Update, it's even easier to do so. Read More ▶

62% off RAVPower 14000mAh Portable Car Jump Starter - Deal Alert

A compact power bank, a car jump starter, and a LED flashlight, all fit into a minimal and portable design. Store it in the glovebox or simply drop it in your bag. Have a concentrated 14000mAh source of power always with you. Read More ▶

Imagination wants to add intelligence to smartphone chips

Specialized hardware needed to accelerate machine learning algorithms is moving out of the data center and into high-end mobile phones. Soon it could be in everyone's pocket, if chip designer Imagination Technologies has its way. Read More ▶

Google tightens grip on Android hardware with HTC deal

Google is buying its way back into the smartphone business, almost four years after selling its stake in Motorola Mobility to Lenovo. Read More ▶

How Windows 10 S is different from the Windows 10 you know

Windows 10 S isn't just for education; Microsoft hopes the new Windows edition will find its way into homes and enterprises, too. But beneath the familiar user interface are some significant differences. Read More ▶

Amazon Discounts Fire 7 by $15, Fire HD 8 by $25 For Prime Members - Deal Alert

Amazon's best-selling tablets feature vibrant displays, generous battery life, Alexa, parental controls, and everything you need to surf, check email, watch Netflix, read books, and more. Prime members can get a discount right now. Read More ▶