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How to flash CM10 boot animation for the Galaxy S2 I9100 or Nexus 7

CyanogenMod 10 ROMs based on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean are found virtually everywhere as new Android devices are constantly being added to the list. This new update from the CyanogenMod development team comes in the form of a modification that will change the old boot animation found on most CM10 ROMs. If you have recently flashed CM7 or CM9 ROMs before, then you’re probably familiar with the boot animations that usually show the CyanogenMod mascot in blue named Cid.

How to watch Sony's PS5 event live

Sony is hosting yet another PlayStation 5 event today. The company is set to unveil several games coming to the console, but we could also finally get that juicy pricing and availability info we’ve been waiting for. While we already know the pricing and availability structure of its Microsoft Xbox Series S and Series X rivals, we’re yet to count pennies or mark calendars for any of Sony’s consoles. How to watch the PlayStation 5 Showcase The PS5 Showcase will kick off on Wednesday, September 16 from 1 PM PT (4 PM ET).

In app purchases - the good, the bad, and the ugly truth

In app purchases (or IAPs) have been drawing a lot of ire in the mobile world for quite some time now. Consumers agree that improperly done IAPs are ruining the app and game experience and even tech bloggers are giving otherwise great apps bad reviews because they include in app purchases. With more “Freemium” apps making the headlines than ever before, people are getting nervous. Is this really where our mobile experience is headed?

Miss your original Motorola Droid? Check out this physical keyboard mod for Moto Z

One of the biggest features of the Moto Z series is its modular design. You can attach Moto Mods to the back of the devices, including a JBL speaker, a projector, and a power pack, among others. Soon, there might be another Moto Mod available that will bring a physical keyboard to the Moto Z smartphones. Right now, there’s a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo that’s trying to raise $100,000 to start production of a five-row QWERTY keyboard for the Moto Z.

Jetpack Joyride comes to Android

When it comes to addicting mobile games, there are few as successful as Fruit Ninja. The game is simple yet addictive, and that makes for an awesome time-killing combo. For iOS users though, Fruit Ninja’s maker, Halfbrick Studios, have plenty of other great titles that have yet to make their way to Android. One of these titles is Jetpack Joyride, and, thankfully, it has now made its Android debut. The game’s story is about a guy that breaks into a secret lab to liberate a jetpack, and things get crazier from there.

Jump into JavaScript and start coding for just $13

Everyone and everything has a website nowadays. With those sites comes a need for skilled programmers and developers. It’s never too late to learn, and you can get started turning your typing fingers into money with the Complete Full-Stack JavaScript Course. We’re spotlighting it today because it’s just $13 on Tech Deals.First and foremost, you can prepare with the basics of JavaScript. It’s one of the most common website programming languages with tons of uses, from apps to software.

AA holiday gift guide 2019: 8 tech gift ideas for men

Christmas is almost here. Haven’t picked up a gift just yet? Sometimes, the hardest part of the holiday season is picking out the perfect gift for the man in your life. What does he want, anyway? What does he need? It seems like every man out there has everything they want, and it gets even harder if they’re tech-obsessed. Beyond the obligatory fresh socks and underwear stocking stuffers, here are eight of the coolest tech gifts for men.

Google engineer says LaMDA AI has developed feelings, gets suspended

TL;DR Google has suspended an engineer who claims that one of its AI chatbots is becoming self-aware. “I am, in fact, a person,” the AI replied to the engineer during a conversation. Google has suspended an engineer who reported that the company’s LaMDA AI chatbot has come to life and developed feelings. As per The Washington Post, Blake Lemoine, a senior software engineer in Google’s responsible AI group, shared a conversation with the AI on Medium, claiming that it’s achieving sentience.

Kodi 18.0 integrates DRM decryption tools, among other new features

TL;DR Kodi 18.0 was released today, an upgrade two years in the making. The new version features a DRM decryption tool, allowing you to stream media content from third-parties within Kodi. Kodi 18.0 also features an upgraded music player, support for game emulators, and Android Leanback and voice controls. Today, Kodi 18.0 is finally live and available to all. The update — two years in the making — brings a bevy of new features to give users total control over their media library.

New LG TVs will use AI to better the picture and sound based on content

High-end LG televisions come with the ThinQ branding, which signifies built-in AI features. Although previous LG TVs have included Google Assistant built in and newer ones are now featuring Amazon’s Alexa too, LG will debut a new type of AI-powered television at CES 2019. According to an LG press release, the company’s newest flagship TVs will use a new algorithm to offer enhanced picture and sound by analyzing source content as well as optimize content by recognizing ambient conditions.