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Google reportedly set to launch a new product called ‘Google Fit’

Forbes has revealed in a report released on Thursday that tech giant Google has plans underway to release a new product dubbed 'Google Fit;' thereby marking its foray into the health and fitness arena. The report about Google Fit comes two weeks ahead of Google's forthcoming I/O event which is scheduled to kick off on June 25.

Microsoft focuses on video games at its E3 presentation

During its press event at the E3 gaming conference on Tuesday, Microsoft mainly focused on video games; with Kinect, streaming, or TV feature getting the backset at the company's presentation.

Motorola confirms 64GB Moto X variant; introduces ‘Try Then Buy’ offer

Motorola has recently confirmed that the much-rumored 64GB version of the company's Moto X handset will soon be available in the US. The company said that the 64GB Moto X will initially come to US carriers AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Republic Wireless. The availability of the handset on Verizon has not been disclosed.

Google updates its Verify Apps feature

Google has recently revealed that it has updated its app verification feature called Verify Apps. The app verification feature is basically an optional security-service-enabled default which Google has put in place in recent versions of its Android mobile operating system. The feature sends app-related data from an Android device to Google.

E3 event will witness Microsoft and Sony battling for the throne of the video-game industry

At the E3 extravaganza scheduled to begin in Los Angeles on Tuesday, console market rivals Microsoft and Sony will vie for dominance of the video game industry by putting the spotlight on their respective new game consoles --- the Xbox One and the PlayStation 4
(PS4).

Google apologizes for Doodle honoring Japanese Go player on 70th anniversary of D-Day

Google has issued an apology for putting up a Doodle which honored Japanese Go player Honinbo Shusaku on its UK site on June 6 - the 70th anniversary of D-Day, which marked the beginning of the invasion of Nazi-held Europe by the Allies.

Report: Mobile users increasingly using apps to carry out Internet searches

According to a new report from market research firm eMarketer, an increasing number of users of mobile devices are now using apps on their devices to carry out Internet searches; thereby resulting in a notable plunge in ad revenue for bigwig search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing.

Playful Corp. to debut Oculus Rift-exclusive game – ‘Lucky’s Tale’ - at E3

With the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) round the corner next week, game developer Playful Corp. has said in a recent announcement that it is coming up with a new game - dubbed 'Lucky's Tale' - which will be launched exclusively for the Facebook-owned virtual reality (VR) headset Oculus Rift.

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Automotive News

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  • Lexus unveiled new LC 500 coupe at Detroit auto show
  • Porsche-Piech family clan “stands firmly behind” VW CEO Matthias Mueller, say insiders
  • Anthony Foxx approves BMW's request to activate self-parking technology in 2016 7 series models

UK News

  • Drinking additional cups of coffee linked with reduced risk of liver cirrhosis
  • UK Ministers and Health Bosses admit Mental Health Care is Poor and Underfunded
  • Conservative Health Secretary to impose inferior contract on England’s 55,000 junior doctors
  • Junior doctors in England begin second 24-hour strike
  • NHS to start charging extra for high-sugar drinks and snacks in hospitals