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Report: LG considers shutting down mobile division after sale talks fall through

There have been a string of reports that LG is quitting the smartphone business or at least scaling it back. So far, each has been followed by the company denying such claims. Korean publication adds another such report (citing an industry insider) and it sounds like the worst case scenario is the likely outcome. LG was reportedly in talks with Vingroup as well as Volkswagen as potential buyers…
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OnePlus 9 series: what to expect

OnePlus has a grand event planned for tomorrow, March 23. It will unveil the OnePlus 9 series, the first products from its new partnership with medium format camera maker Hasselblad. The company will also unveil its first smartwatch. Here’s a summary of all the official…
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Nest Detect for Secure alarm systems back in stock on the Google Store

This $49 sensor sticks to doors and windows to sense movement, with several sensors advertised: Motion (54° field of view up to 15 ft), Ambient light, Accelerometer, Magnetometer, Tamper detection switch, Temperature, and Humidity. The tubular Nest Detect measures 3.2-inches tall, while the Open/Close Magnet is .4 inch.  Tapping the bottom button lets you quietly “open a door while the house…
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Quick Charge Podcast: March 22, 2021

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on Saturday. Subscribe to our podcast in Apple Podcast or your favorite podcast player to guarantee new episodes are delivered as…
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GamingNews

Microsoft confirms plan to phase out ‘Xbox Live’ branding

Microsoft is now calling its Xbox network the “Xbox Network” — clever. And this has led the company to drop the Xbox Live branding for the wider service. Microsoft will still use that original naming convention when referring to the Xbox Live Gold subscription program.
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Razer goes green with 10-year sustainability plan

Razer has amassed a following of gamers that is more than 100 million strong, but all that gaming uses a lot of energy. So the company is announcing today a 10-year environmental roadmap that will make its business more sustainable for the planet. The gaming lifestyle brand has launched its #GoGreenWithRazer banner, and the program will help preserve nature and protect the environment with the…
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