Twitch now lets you change usernames

An often requested feature on Twitch is finally here. The service now lets you change your username once every 60 days. All you need to do is head to your Profile Settings to enable the change. Once you abandon your old username, Twitch will hold on to it for a minimum of six months and they may opt to return this to the pool of available usernames. The only thing they won’t recycle is partner usernames, except, they say, under special circumstances. And they still won’t accept direct requests to take usernames of inactive accounts, though.

And for those worried about losing their streamer stats, Twitch advises players to export these before changing the username. And you will need to update any links to your channel page as the URL will change and it won’t redirect to the new one.

TCL launches latest BlackBerry smartphone called the KEYone

TCL, who now owns BlackBerry's IP, has launched the latest flagship device called the KEYone at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. A QWERTY keyboard and 4.5-inch multi-touch display.  The Android-powered KEYOne has a 3505 mAh battery with QuickCharge 3.0  technology and USB-C charging to allow a 50 per cent charge in up to 36 minutes. The device also features a 12MP rear camera and an 8MP front camera.

The KEYone features a hardened version of Android N, has a resilient metal frame and also boasts a battery that's good for two-days on a single charge. Fast charging is boosted by the system shutting off some functions to store up more power faster. This enterprise-focused device might just entice BlackBerry loyalists of old to consider shifting from whatever they moved on to.

The BlackBerry KEYone will be available globally beginning in April and will be priced at or under €599 EUR/£499 GBP/$549 USD (Canadian pricing and carrier availability to come later).

Seiko is re-releasing Steve Jobs watch from iconic Macintosh photo

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It was Steve Jobs birthday yesterday and as a way to remember the iconic Apple founder, Seiko has decided to re-issue Jobs' Seiko Chariot watch in limited numbers. The original watch worn by Jobs was sold for $42,500 by the Steve Jobs estate. Now, anyone who wants a similar watch can try and get the limited run ofl 33mm size and and a slightly larger 37.5mm variant. The company is selling 1,982 units with a white face, and, even rarer, 300 in black-face. These timepieces will ¥20,000 ($180) but will only be sold in the Japanese market.

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Some Google users experience having their accounts unexpectedly signed out, Google claims account are safe

If you’re like us who suddenly find their Google accounts signed out suddenly yesterday, apparently we’re not alone. It seems to be the result of a routine maintenance by the company. As reported by The Next Web, this caused some issues with users thinking their accounts got hacked. But as Google assures, online security of the accounts are intact. They’re encouraging everyone to sign in again.