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Microsoft just rolled out its monthly update for the Xbox One console. The tech company’s popular game console gets a major upgrade. For loyal gamers, the latest version of Xbox One’s operating system will enable a significantly faster download of games compared to before.

The issue with fake news has never become more evident after the 2016 US Presidential Election. Almost a month since Donald Trump was elected as the next US President, Pew Research Center conducted a survey among Americans regarding fake news. Apparently, many of them said that fabricated news stories have caused them confusion over facts.

Mark Zuckerberg has always been firm that Facebook is not a media company. However, the social media platform may soon change its tune. Based on a recent report, the company is apparently considering to buy its own video content. This move will officially label Facebook as a “media” company.

The Silicon Valley is known to have been critical of President-elect Donald Trump. Many were anxious when news broke out last week that the Trump transition team had invited some of America’s prominent tech leaders in a summit. But before the meeting even started it was already announced that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has been added to Trump’s Strategic and Policy Forum.

Microsoft is expected to roll out a major Creator Update next year. Now, the tech company has announced that a part of the upcoming update is a Click-to-Run function on its Edge browser. Users will also be given more control over Flash content. The move is not surprising since other web browsers are also making their transition from Flash to a more secure HTML5.

There’s still more than a week before Christmas. If you are looking for amazing gadget deals, Microsoft is currently offering discounts to select Surface Books, the Surface Pro 4 and Dell Inspiron 13. You might want to check it out aside from its 12 Days of Deals promo.

Yahoo seems to have a problem with its cyber security. The tech company falls victim to another massive data breach. Over 1 billion Yahoo accounts have been hacked. The announcement comes months after it was reported that around 500 million user accounts were illegally accessed. The latest news puts Yahoo as the holder of the two largest data breach.

The recent news of possible Russian hackers’ interference during the US Presidential Election is overshadowing an actual hack on one of Quest Diagnostics’ internet application. The breached network affected around 34,000 personal health data. The lab company announced that it is currently investigating the said unauthorized third-party intrusion.

Apple has another thing to deal with aside from Microsoft’s recent announcement that more people are switching from MacBooks to Surface. Adding to the new MacBook Pro’s list of disappointments is the issue of the device’s battery life. The tech giant pointed that there is no problem with the hardware. Instead, Apple is rolling out a MacOS 10.12.2 Sierra software update that may resolve the supposed flaw.

Google has taken a step further on its rivalry with Apple. Other than a tutorial video on YouTube and a list of steps on its website in guiding iPhone owners to make a smooth transition to an Android device, the tech company has added a new feature to the Google Drive app. The downloaded app on an iOS device will help users back up their data and store it in Google’s cloud.

Apple has finally made the AirPods available to order online. This is after the initial release in October had been pushed back. iPhone 7 users are eagerly waiting for the cell phone accessory since Apple has killed off the 3.5mm headphone jack from its latest flagship device.

The rivalry is really on. Microsoft recently proudly announced that the November sales of its Surface devices are their best month yet. In addition, the tech giant threw a little bit of shade to Apple’s new MacBook Pro and boasted that a lot of users are switching from Mac to Surface.

Though there are more than a billion smartphones running on Android, only 0.4 percent of them have adopted to the current version of the mobile OS, Android Nougat. The latest Nougat 7.1.1 update is even more limited to Google devices and yet to roll out to more smartphones. Now, a post in a forum claims that Samsung might be releasing an update of the latest version to its flagship devices while skipping on the previously reported Android 7.0 update.

Back in early November, Samsung, along with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), issued a national recall of its defective 2.8 million washing machines. This is after the Korean-based company had also recalled exploding Galaxy Note 7 phones worldwide. Apparently, a family in Raleigh is unaware of the situation until their own Samsung washing machine exploded recently.

With 2016 almost coming to a close, 2017 will mark the release of some of reigning tech giants’ flagship devices. Other than the upcoming Apple’s iPhone 8, Samsung is expected to start on a clean slate after the Galaxy Note 7 disaster with the launch of Galaxy S8. There have been a number of rumors surrounding the Korean-based phone maker’s next high-end device. The latest one is ditching the flat screen of the previous Galaxy S versions with a curved screen.

A month after the US Presidential Election, President Barack Obama wants intelligence agencies to review a possible Russian hacking interference. He also ordered that a report should be provided for before his term will end on Jan. 20.

It’s back to business for Elon Musk after being named as the most admired tech leader. The SpaceX CEO still has to deal with the Falcon 9 rocket explosion back in September. SpaceX just announced that its next launch is pushed back to January 2017 from Dec. 16. This seemed to be driven by the fact that the company is yet to finalize their investigation on the said rocket explosion.

Facebook is hit with another glitch in their system. This time, it does not make the living users seemingly dead. Instead, the problem caused old photos to be re-posted as new. The recent incident has brought concerns from Facebook users who think their accounts are not really secure.

Unlike other smartphones, it is not easy to find deals on iPhone or Apple gadgets in general. With both Black Friday and Cyber Monday behind, retailers now offer discounted products for holiday shoppers. In particular, Best Buy is throwing a special two-day sale on Apple phones, tablets, laptops and watches that include the latest iPhone 7, the iPad Pro and the MacBook Pro.

After being reported last month, Samsung has just released the new Black Pearl color variant of its flagship phone Galaxy S7 Edge in time for Christmas. The additional color option is a follow-up to the recently released Blue Coral and Pink Gold. It is also said to be the tech company’s take on Apple’s hit Jet Black and Matte Black iPhone 7.

Google is bringing your favorite shows in HBO Now and HBO Go to its Daydream View VR headset along with additional game titles. The tech company also announced the availability of its limited edition Crimson and Snow colors of Daydream View. The news comes after some people are asking for more content on Google’s VR headset.

In case you missed the Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals on PlayStation and Xbox One, both Sony and Microsoft are offering limited promos that you should grab before they end. They include price cut on the PlayStation 4 for Sony and free controller and Ubisoft game for Sony.

It’s not easy to get a hold of the NES Classic Edition. It’s almost sold-out everywhere. With the Christmas season, it will be even harder. The new console is a popular Christmas gift for gamers. Some are offering it for a staggering amount. However, you might want to wait for the NES Classic to be available in major US retailers. You will be able to purchase them at a reasonable price.

You might want to return or have your Galaxy Note 7 replaced if you haven't yet. Apparently, Samsung is planning to release a software update that might permanently disable your device. It will prevent the Galaxy Note 7 from charging. Thus, rendering the smartphone unusable once the battery drains.

Nintendo is yet to reveal further details about its upcoming Switch at on online event in January. Avid gamers still have to wait until March to really get a hold of the new console. For now, there are a number of rumors that have been circling online. The recent one is a report that claimed the Nintendo Switch will be adding a support of GameCube games in its Virtual Console.