Microsoft discounts Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL devices, bundles Display Dock

Microsoft is having another sale for its unnapreciated Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL Windows Phones. This time, they're bundling the display dock which enables the Continuum feature that lets you use your smartphone as a desktop PC. This is likely in anticipation of the release of HP's Elite X3, which is an enterprise-focused smartphone that takes the Continuum ideal to another level with desktop and notebook accessories that run entirely on the phone's processor.

In Canada, the Lumia 950 is now $599.00 and the larger, more powerful Lumia 950 XL is $649.00, both come with the Display Dock. The phone version of the Anniversary Update has still to be released to Windows Phone but overall, these are solid devices. I've been enjoying the camera capabilities of my Lumia 950 with its 20 MP sensor and Zeiss optics as well as the great software inherited from Nokia.

Source: Microsoft

Pokémon Go now officially available in 15 more countries

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Pokémon Go's master plan for world domination continues as the game is now available in 15 more countries. The addictive game, which is available on iOS and Android devices has come to Asia and Oceania, specifically Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Federated States of Micronesia and Palau.

What's next for Pokémon Go? The three largest potential markets of China, India and Korea. Expansion to Korea is a bit of a pipe dream at this point since the game relies on Google Maps information and that country has enforced strict rules about having Google map out locations. 

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HTC’s giving its Vive virtual reality headset users another app store to browse through. Called Viveport, it’ll serve as the Taiwanese brand’s own store and it’ll become an alternative to Steam. It was initially launched in China, where Steam is a less established platform, and it served the purpose of giving access to VR content to those who don’t have access to Steam. But now we’ll be seeing a global release of the store. It’s currently in developer beta and will be getting a full rollout in the future. If you’re a developer interested in peddling your wares on Viveport, you can register here.

Viveport is a more general interest store than the more gaming-centric Steam. It’ll be available across multiple platforms including the desktop, smartphones, and an in-VR catalog connected to Vive Home. Steam on its own has been expanding beyond gaming and now offers a sizable non-gaming catalog. But if you want a VR-focused store, the Viveport will be worth checking out when it launches.

Source: The Verge