Global report on Android details the main apps that abuse battery and hinder performance

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Many people have complained that Facebook is a major battery hog on iOS 9 devices, as the mobile app seems to consume plenty of juice even when it’s been expressly told not to run any activities in the background. But it looks like Facebook is also the most battery-unfriendly app on Android, according to a fresh report on the least energy-efficient apps in Google’s Play Store.

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Global report on Android details the main apps that abuse battery and hinder performance

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Many people have complained that Facebook is a major battery hog on iOS 9 devices, as the mobile app seems to consume plenty of juice even when it’s been expressly told not to run any activities in the background. But it looks like Facebook is also the most battery-unfriendly app on Android, according to a fresh report on the least energy-efficient apps in Google’s Play Store.

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The evolution of US military camouflage

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Last summer, the U.S. Army confirmed that soldiers will begin wearing the new Army Combat Uniform (ACU) that bears the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP) – also known as Scorpion W2. They are now being issued, and soldiers are expected to retire their prior uniforms by summer 2018.

This means it’s the end of the line for the Universal Camouflage Pattern (UCP), which was known for its digital-like appearance. Camouflage has undergone numerous changes in the past decade, and the new OCP is just the latest effort by the U.S. military to develop the “perfect camouflage.”

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Last call: Every movie and TV show leaving Netflix in November

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You know it’s not a great month when there are more decent movies and shows leaving Netflix than being added to the service. Unfortunately, that’s the case for November, but we’ve got the full list of content expiring next month right here for you, so you can plan accordingly before your queue suddenly empties itself out.

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Every ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ trailer edited into a single video

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Now that the final Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has landed, we’ve reached peak Star Wars hype. Months before its release, the movie is already threatening to break ticket sales records (thanks to well-advertised pre-sales), and if you’re especially desperate to see the sequel at midnight, you might end up spending hundreds of dollars on eBay.

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Defense contractor shows off ‘Iron Beam’ anti-drone laser

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Late last week, we showed you a new type of rifle that can shoot a drone out of the sky without firing a single bullet. While the term drone has recently been expanded to cover somewhat harmless consumer quadcopters, more sophisticated drones pose a real threat to militaries, governments and more. Rifles that fire radio waves aren’t the only anti-drone devices out there though, and Israeli defense contractor Rafael showed off its sophisticated “Iron Beam” system earlier this week.

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Defense contractor shows off ‘Iron Beam’ anti-drone laser

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Late last week, we showed you a new type of rifle that can shoot a drone out of the sky without firing a single bullet. While the term drone has recently been expanded to cover somewhat harmless consumer quadcopters, more sophisticated drones pose a real threat to militaries, governments and more. Rifles that fire radio waves aren’t the only anti-drone devices out there though, and Israeli defense contractor Rafael showed off its sophisticated “Iron Beam” system earlier this week.

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