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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk beats out Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and Apple's Steve Job as the most admired tech leader among 700 founders. The survey by VC firm First Round Capital was conducted from August to September 2016 and published just recently.

After iPhone 7 was beaten by Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S7 during the Thanksgiving-Black Friday weekend sale, some reports say that the Android devices had better deals. Now, Apple is reported to be reducing its orders for the iPhone 7. But according to sources, it might be caused by the decrease in demand for the latest Apple flagship smartphone.

An app-installing malware has breached more than 1 million Google accounts and infected Android devices. Security firm Check Point has revealed that the malware campaign called "Gooligan" has been compromising 13,000 devices per day.

The recently launched NES Classic Edition is nothing short of a success. Nintendo's latest console has been selling really well. You will probably find it hard to purchase one since it's mostly sold out. However, this overwhelming reception does not reflect the only one criticism on the old-school console, its short controller cable. There are several solutions to this obvious problem. One of them is 8Bitdo's Retro Receiver.

There were a number of great smartphones Black Friday weekend deals. Among them are on flagship Android and iOS devices. A recent data from an analytics firm revealed that the Google Pixel enjoyed the most success with sales far from what Apple’s iPhone got. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S7 settled in the middle of the pack.

Watching your favorite TV series or movies on Netflix sometimes get disrupted by limited internet connection. But Netflix members no longer have to worry about going offline. The streaming service has just announced a new feature in its app that solves this problem. You can now download and watch Netflix content on the go.

Android, iOS and Windows 10 Mobile are the known ones when it comes to mobile operating systems. Not many are aware of the Sailfish OS. However, that is about to change as the mobile OS tries to break into Russia. The Finnish-based software developer Jolla proudly announced that the Russian government has certified the Sailfish OS as its "Android alternative".

Minecraft has achieved great success as a three-dimensional video game. The critically acclaimed and best-selling Lego-like game will be soon rivaled by Minecraft-like Lego Worlds. Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, The Lego Group and game developer TT Games have just announced that the Lego game will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on Feb. 21.

Amazon is stepping up its game by developing a new "premium Echo-like speaker" with a 7-inch touch screen display. It is said to work with the online retailer's digital assistant Alexa. This move is more likely Amazon's take on the recently launched Google Home and Apple's yet to be released own smart home device.

Samsung and Apple are battling it out with their flagship devices this year. The Korea-based company is enjoying the success of its Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 devices despite the downfall of the Galaxy Note 7. The US company is also boasting the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. But the rivalry gets even more intense next year. Both companies are set to launch their new flagship devices. To get ahead of the competition, Samsung might introduce an innovative auto focus selfie camera feature on the upcoming Galaxy S8.

Samsung was looking for a successful 2016 with its two flagship devices the Galaxy S7 and Note 7. However, things did not go into plan. It was a few months ago when the exploding Galaxy Note 7 hit the news. The whole debacle led the Korean-based company to discontinue the device altogether. The tech giant also had to set up an investigation that involved outside experts. Samsung is expected to announce the probe's findings before the end of this year.

Tesla is about to release its Enhanced Autopilot driving assistance system. This prompted a consumer group to encourage the California Department of Motor Vehicles to act on its proposed regulations back in September to prevent the US automaker from using the name Autopilot.

As consumers were busy with the Thanksgiving and Black Friday weekend, cyber criminals used the opportunity to attack San Francisco's transport system. They even demanded a $73k ransom in exchange of the key to unlock the affected Muni computer systems. What's even worse, they threatened to leak confidential information if the management would not pay. None of these worked out as the Muni Metro Stations are now back to normal.

AT&T is officially joining other over-the-top streaming providers like Sony’s PlayStation Vue and Dish Network’s Sling TV. The multinational telecommunications company will be launching its new DirecTV Now streaming service on Wednesday. AT&T is even throwing a generous introductory offer of over 100 channels for only $35 monthly.

Apple just released the fourth macOS Sierra 10.12.2 beta. It's now available for developers and public beta testers. The latest update to the macOS Sierra can be downloaded through the Mac App Store or Apple Developer Center. It will probably be released to the public before this year ends.

Electronics company Huawei is looking to expand its market in the US. The Chinese manufacturer is set to launch its high-end Mate 9 smartphone though there's no given release date yet. However, Huawei may still have to win over US Mobile carriers. Their flagship device is expected to be available only through retailers.

There are a lot of great Cyber Monday deals on Android smartphones. If you want a discounted Samsung Galaxy S7, you can get one. In fact, you have several options. If you are looking for other smartphones, here are some of the list that you can consider before buying anything.

If you have missed out on the Black Friday sale, you can still have good tablet deals on Cyber Monday. There are a lot to choose from: iOS, Android and Windows-based devices. Among them are the Apple iPad Air and Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro S. Tablets offer a bigger screen that users don't get with smartphones. They also provide portability that laptops are limited with. There are also what you call 2-in-1s as a compromise.

If you are looking for a school and budget friendly laptop, the Chromebook will suit you. This Cyber Monday, you have a chance to purchase one in an even more affordable price. As for those who wants a high-end Windows laptops, there are also some good deals for you.

There were more Americans who shopped online than those who patiently waited in line in stores last Black Friday. E-commerce thrives the most during this season. Based on a recent survey, an even bigger turn out is expected on Cyber Monday.

Israeli security firm Check Point discovered a malware program that exploits vulnerabilities on social media platforms like Facebook. Apparently, the security flaw in Facebook leads to a maliciously coded image file that downloads itself to the computer. Once it is accessed the Locky ransomware will be installed to the device. In a statement to Engadget, Facebook said that the said ransomware is not on their social media site.

If you are looking for a portable device that is easy to carry around, there are a number of discounted smartwatch for Cyber Monday. Among them include Samsung's Gear watches that can be connected to your Samsung smartphones using Bluetooth technology.

There are more things to be thankful for after Thanksgiving. Amazon is ready to roll out its Cyber Monday sale. You still have a chance to purchase the best gadget deals if you were not able to on Black Friday. If you do not want to wait in line, buy it online from go-to online retailer. Amazon will be offering a whopping 75,000 deals on electronics, toys, fashion items and other exciting products.

Now that Black Friday sale is over, customers will still have something to be excited about. HTC has updated its Vive blog and announced that its popular HTC Vive VR headset will still go on sale on Cyber Monday. If you have not got one on Black Friday, you still have a chance to get a more affordable HTC Vive VR headset.

Amidst the rumors and excitement about the upcoming iPhone 8 with OLED display, iPhone SE owners are left wondering if Apple is going to refresh the low-end smartphone. A top analyst has speculated that the tech company may be focusing more on its high-end iPhones.