Windows 10 Anniversary Update bug drops Wi-Fi connections

From InfoWorld: If your Windows 10 Anniversary Update PCs (version 1607) are suddenly dropping their Wi-Fi connections and the Network Diagnostics troubleshooter is spouting "Wi-Fi doesn't have a valid IP configuration" nonsense, you're not alone.

I've heard from many people who blame the Wi-Fi...

Nintendo confirms you can't play Super Mario Run offline

From CNET: There's a small catch with Nintendo's much-anticipated Super Mario Run mobile game: you can't play it offline.

That's what series creator and Super Mario Run producer Shigeru Miyamoto told Mashable in an interview.

"We wanted to be able to leverage that network connection with all three...

AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint willing to kill off Galaxy Note 7

From CNET: AT&T, T-Mobile and Sprint are working with Samsung to kill off your Galaxy Note 7. But they're going to let you enjoy Christmas first.

The wireless carriers on Friday said they will issue software updates from Samsung that will prevent Note 7 devices from charging and will "eliminate...

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More recently, I have been watching a Korean drama recommended by Editor-in-Chief Jonathan Kwan, called Descendants of the Sun. When he first told me to watch it, I laughed him off, especially as I do not normally watch these shows. In addition, I did not have a legitimate source to watch from, unlike what Jonathan mentioned in his Seagate IronWolf ST10000VN0004 10TB review. Since then, it was uploaded onto Netflix, granting me full access to the...

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Is an activity only socially odd if only one person engages in it? A few weeks ago, I got a call from my colleague Aaron Lai. "Hold on, let me turn off my music," I said to him as I reached for the mute button on my keyboard. "Uhh yes, I was listening to some K-pop. Please do not judge." Aaron just laughed and replied, "I have to tell you this, I stream the same album when I am at work as well." Even though I have known Aaron for many years, I...

Cortana for iOS, Android now features quick access to common actions

From InfoWorld: Microsoft’s Cortana virtual assistant is getting a facelift on iOS and Android aimed at making it more useful for users, and also bringing a bit of brightness to what’s currently a rather dour interface.

The app’s biggest change is the launch of a button that lets users quickly...

Google invites third parties to make Assistant smarter

From CNET: Google Assistant is about to get a bit smarter, thanks to third-party developers.

The Alphabet-owned company said Thursday it is opening up its digital assistant with new tools for developers who want to interact with customers through Google Home, its always-listening smart home speaker...

AMD strengthens gaming and VR on Linux with graphics improvements

From PC World: Windows is the indisputable platform of choice for gaming and VR, but Linux is catching up fast as graphics companies ramp up driver and hardware support for the OS.

AMD is showing more love for Linux than ever before. The company on Thursday announced some hardware and driver...

Spotify said to drop bid to buy SoundCloud

From CNET: It looks like the musical mashup of Spotify and SoundCloud won't be happening after all.

The Financial Times reported in September that music-streaming service Spotify was in "advanced talks" to acquire rival streaming service SoundCloud. However, months of discussions between the two...

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