Pokemon GO hits 100 million Android installs, rakes in $200 Million on its first month

Pokemon GO has been installed 100 miliion times on Android devices in the past month. The game has reportedly earned US $200 million since it was released a little over a month ago. Despite the slow and measured global rollout as well as some reported glitches with the game, Pokemon GO developer Niantic Labs is said to be making $10 million a day on the app.

This incredible growth and popularity isn't expected to fade anytime soon since the app is reaching new markets and hundreds of millions of potential new players who can't wait to get sucked into the wildly popular monster-hunting and levelling game.

Source: Android Authority

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. 

Dell updates XPS towers with new designs and added power

Dell has updated its XPS Tower, XPS Tower VR (virtual reality) and a new XPS Tower Special Edition desktops. They bring the blazing speed and performance that tech, gaming and VR enthusiasts asked for with the latest Intel processors and NVIDIA graphics, as well as easy expandability in a new 27 percent smaller form-factor.

Additionally, both the XPS Tower VR and Special Edition come virtual reality-ready for both Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, for immersive video, game, film and other experiences. The XPS Tower Special Edition also features a beautiful aluminum design with diamond-cut edges, NVIDIA’s latest Pascal graphics, Intel K-Skus and overclocking capabilities on select configurations.

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