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Android 5.0 Lollipop Update Release Date: HTC One M7 for T-Mobile Confirmed, Plus Sony Xperia OTA's Good News (and Bad)

This week's Android 5.0 Lollipop update release date news brings some good news to HTC One and Sony Xperia Z owners, and some bad news for users of pretty much every other Sony-built smartphone on the market.

Mortal Kombat X: News, Release Date, Two Classic Characters Coming Back

Cage and Kenshi, two characters familiar to fans of the video game series, will return in Mortal Kombat X.
Vodafone

Vodafone Introducing More Time Off and Benefits for Those on Maternity Leave

The plan will go in effect for all worldwide Vodafone locations, including in the U.S.
Remains of Truck Hit by Laser

Lockheed Martin: Company Tests New Laser on Pick up Truck, Destroy Car's Engine

Known as ATHENA, Lockheed Martin's new 30-kilowatt laser successfully destroyed the engine of a pick up truck during field testing.
Apple IPads Sales Down

Large-Screen 2015 iPad Release Date Delayed

Those expecting to pick up a larger-screen iPad anytime soon will have to wait, as it seems production of the tablet has been delayed.
Xperia Z4 Leaked Chassis

Sony Xperia Z4 Details Emerge, Release Date Before September 2015

Sony's changing things up with the release of its next-generation Xperia Z4 smartphone, and despite straying from its usual release schedule, the company has hinted that the phone will launch before September 2015.
Google Nexus 6

Verizon Nexus 6 Release Date Rumor: March 12 with Android 5.1 Onboard

The Google-branded Motorola Nexus 6 smartphone has been out for a few months now, but a Verizon variant has yet to rear its head. Luckily, it looks like Verizon customers won't have to wait much longer before they can snag the popular phablet.
New American citizens register to vote

Voto Latino to Help Legal Permanent Residents Understand Naturalization Process, Become US Citizens With New Tech Program

With immigration being one of the top three issues among U.S. Latinos, Voto Latino announced its partnership with an online platform for lawful permanent residents to familiarize with the naturalization process and become U.S. citizens.
Grand Theft Auto V

GTA 5 Xbox 360 Cheats, Hacks & Codes: Rockstar to Add Heists, Adversary Modes & Daily Objectives

Grand Theft Auto V players received a gift from Rockstar this week when the publisher announced that it will add new game modes to the latest installment of its successful open-world adventure. "Heists will deliver a brand new gameplay experience to GTA Online," the maker said.
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler

Sprint and T-Mobile, Unlike Verizon and AT&T, Support Net Neutrality Decision

Sprint and T-Mobile don't mind the FCC's ruling on Net Neutrality.
oculus rift

The State of VR Now: HTC & Valve's Vive, Sony's Project Morpheus, Oculus Rift & Samsung Gear VR, & LG

Here's a rundown on the progress of the biggest players in the race to be the first, best VR headset to hit the general consumer market.
The-Walking-Dead

‘The Walking Dead,’ ‘Mad Men’ & ‘Portlandia’ Now Available on Sling TV After Latest Channel Additions

Dish’s Sling TV offers TNT, TBS, HGTV, ESPN, ESPN2 and many more popular cable networks.
Cars

Blue Link Hyundai: Android App Locks, Unlocks & Remote Starts Genesis, Sonata, Azera and More Cars [Watch]

The Blue Link app will be available for the Apple Watch soon after its release, according to Hyundai.
MacBook Air

2015 MacBook Air Rumors, News & Release Date: Retina Display Added to New 12-Inch Model

A new 12-inch MacBook Air could debut alongside Apple Watch at Apple's press event on Monday.
voto latino

Voto Latino Celebrates 10 Years of Empowering Latino Millennials, Names VL Innovators Challenge Winners

Although Voto Latino is in its 11th year, the nonprofit celebrated its 10-year anniversary Wednesday and showcased Latino innovators in technology.
Minecraft

'Minecraft' for PS4 & Xbox One Gameplay Update: See How Minecraft Worlds Are Created [Watch]

A new video created by the PBS show "Game/Show" explains how the game Minecraft creates detailed worlds.

Diversity in Tech: How to Attract More Minority Students into Tech Careers? Start By Asking Them!

If you've been hiding under a rock for the past year, when a cavalcade of Silicon Valley workplace transparency reports were released, here's the news: Most high tech jobs and leadership positions tend to be held by white men.
Nvidia Shield box Announcement at Game Developers Conference 2015

Valve's Steam Link vs Nvidia Shield: Two New Takes on Streaming PC Games to the TV

This year, PC gaming might overtake the Xbox and PlayStation duopoly on the big screen.

'The Sims 4' Cheats: Game Now Available for Mac & So Are Cheats

"The Sims 4," Electronic Arts' highly successful life-simulation game, has finally been released for Mac. And the secret commands the game's makers have included to solve your in-game woes can certainly come in handy.
Sundar Pichai

Could Google Wireless Be the Next Google Fiber?

The rumors were true: Google is planning a wireless service that could launch sometime this year. But it's not going to become a full carrier, owning spectrum bands and infrastructure itself -- which is precisely why "Google Wireless" could shake up the industry.
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