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Tencent introduces TOS+, its open OS for smart hardware

Apr28
by on April 28, 2015 at 11:55 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Design & Dev, Insider

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Chinese internet giant Tencent announced today the launch of its own operating system, cunningly named Tencent Operating System (TOS+). The new OS is free and open to developers and manufacturers who agree to share their revenue. This is similar to what Google does with its Android OS. TOS+ offers voice recognition and mobile payment systems which will operate on smart hardware devices as well as TVs and connected homeware. This puts the OS in direct competition with the likes of smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi and Asia’s biggest internet company Alibaba which recently announced its Yun OS. Tencent’s mobile messaging app WeChat is…

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The Code Black Drone with HD camera is back, at 50% off (available internationally)

Apr28
by on April 28, 2015 at 11:48 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Offers, TNWDeals, TNWDrones

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Our most popular deal ever (it’s sold out extremely quickly on three separate occasions), the HD Code Black Drone is finally back in the TNW Deals store and ready to ship! Get it now for 50 percent off, with international shipping available! Finished in stunning matte black, the Code Black Drone features beginner and expert flight modes so you can execute simple flight patterns and tricks right out of the box, and more complex maneuvers once you’ve got in some practice. The Code Black Drone includes an easy-to-learn remote control to guide your drone from up to 100 feet away,…

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Steam kills paid mods for Skyrim after user backlash

Apr28
by on April 28, 2015 at 11:27 am
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Last week, Steam launched the ability for developers to build mods that could be sold on the Workshop. The first game to get the new feature was Skyrim, with more to come in the future. Unfortunately for the company, that didn’t go down well. Users responded with a very vocal backlash about the functionality, even going as far as making the top mod on the store a protest about paid mods. In response, Steam has stepped back on the feature and has removed it from the Skyrim workshop. Those that actually purchased a mod will receive a full refund. A…

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Amazon opens a store for businesses

Apr28
by on April 28, 2015 at 11:12 am
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

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Amazon announced today the launch of Amazon Business, a new marketplace where customers can buy everything from mundane office supplies to high-end equipment. This is a clear sign that the company is making a play for the business-to-business market putting itself in direct competition with Chinese e-commerce site Alibaba. There will be no additional cost for businesses to register for the marketplace and the shopping experience will be tailored to suit corporate shoppers by offering features such as multi-user accounts, business-only price incentives, exclusive products and some tax exemptions for eligible regions. ➤ Introducing Amazon Business: Everything You Love About Amazon, For Your…

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