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• Uber may offer short VTOL flights in big cities in the future

  26-09-2016 23:42
  
  For now, hailing an Uber ride means waiting for a human driver to show up in a car. In the relatively near future, we expect it’ll mean an autonomous car showing up. In the somewhat more distant future, it could include a different option entirely: a short duration autonomous flight from one place to another. Such a reality was recently … Continue reading
  
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• Disney may bid for Twitter, too

  26-09-2016 22:49
  
  You can add Disney to the list of companies considering making a bid for Twitter, at least if new sources are correct. According to these individuals, who are said to be familiar with the business plans, Disney is looking into possibly making a bid for Twitter, something Salesforce, Google, Verizon, and Microsoft are also reportedly looking into. As expected, neither … Continue reading
  
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• Mazda’s stunning Miata RF “baby Porsche Targa” now has a price

  26-09-2016 22:43
  
  Mazda has priced up the Miata RF, the hardtop convertible version of its MX-5 roadster, which the automaker unveiled unexpectedly back in March. Surprise star of the New York Auto Show, the slick fastback does away with its sibling’s fabric roof and puts in its place a multi-section hard roof that unfolds and unfurls in a pleasingly origami style. To … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft Edge isolation features detailed, Win 10 passes 400m devices

  26-09-2016 22:13
  
  Microsoft is celebrating a fairly significant milestone for Windows 10, announcing today that the operating system is installed on more than 400 million active devices. That means Windows 10 has added 100 million active devices since the last time Microsoft announced install numbers, which was back at the beginning of May. It seems that Windows 10 install numbers are slowing … Continue reading
  
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• Pluto may have a secret super salty liquid ocean

  26-09-2016 21:59
  
  Pluto may have a liquid ocean hidden beneath its surface, according to researchers, the evidence of which has been growing. NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has contributed toward that pool of evidence, and now researchers with Brown University have built upon it, developing models of the planet in order to estimate how thick this buried ocean may be. Based on their … Continue reading
  
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• PlayStation coming to iPhone and Android, for real this time

  26-09-2016 21:31
  
  Sony seems to have seen the light when it comes to mobile device gaming, creating a new company by the name of ForwardWorks to engage with iPhones, iPads, and Android devices of all sorts. This is not the same as Sony’s previous mobile venture, one known as PlayStation Mobile. This is also different from the relative wild nonsense that was … Continue reading
  
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• Fitbit Charge 2 now available in US and around the globe

  26-09-2016 20:56
  
  The Fitbit Charge 2 wearable is now available to purchase from retailers around the globe, including in North America, Europe, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Australia, New Zealand, and China. This launch will be followed soon by expanded availability into Japan, Latin America, and South Korea starting next month, the same time frame in which accessory bands will be available. As … Continue reading
  
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• 4K Chromecast Ultra says hello in leaked press image

  26-09-2016 20:52
  
  Google’s event on October 4 seems to be already filled to the brim with new hardware announcements, and a new Chromecast may be joining that roster. The Chromecast Ultra, which is rumored to be the 4K big brother to the more 1080p Chromecast, could very well see an announcement there as well. Today we’re catching a glimpse at the new … Continue reading
  
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• BlackBerry CEO says turnaround two-thirds complete

  26-09-2016 20:01 via news.yahoo.com
  
  By Alastair Sharp TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd Chief Executive John Chen said on Monday he was two-thirds of the way toward achieving his goal of turning the Canadian technology company's fortunes around. "We have made investment over a billion-plus, all in software, all in security, and now we need to execute it," Chen said at an event in Toronto two days before the company will report its second-quarter earnings. Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry, a once-dominant smartphone maker, has s
  
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• Sony Xperia Android Nougat updates begin next month with Xperia XZ

  26-09-2016 19:37
  
  Most Android users are wondering right now when – or if – their phones will receive an update to Android 7.0 Nougat. Sony Xperia owners may not have to wonder much longer, as the folks over at the Xperia Blog have gotten their hands on an interesting slide that was shown during a presentation by Sony Slovakia. This slide gives … Continue reading
  
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• Plex Cloud launched for Media Server lovers without hardware

  26-09-2016 19:22
  
  Now for those users that like the idea of using Plex Media Server but don’t want the hassle of actually hosting the server themselves, the company has expanded. Plex has launched Plex Cloud, taking the approach other cloud storage companies have worked with and turning it on its head. While other cloud storage groups have launched their storage first, then … Continue reading
  
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• Key Google Pixel phone details leak from China

  26-09-2016 18:54
  
  Earlier this morning a set of specifications were leaked with Pixel and Pixel XL details we’d not seen before. These not-Nexus Android devices, also known by their code-names Sailfish and Marlin have been leaked in parts over the past several weeks, so we’ve gone ahead and constructed the lot together in a single article, as well. Now we’ll be leaving … Continue reading
  
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• Steam overhaul rumored to feature reworked home page, global customer preferences

  26-09-2016 18:34
  
  It may not be long before Steam gets a makeover. Apparently Valve has posted a developers-only update to let them know of an incoming overhaul, and briefly touch on the new features they can expect when the new Steam arrives. Even better is that this update claims that the newest version of Steam will be rolling out in the next … Continue reading
  
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• Nest Cam Outdoor Review

  26-09-2016 17:30
  
  Streaming security cameras are probably the most popular gadget in the connected home, and Nest the best known today. After a fairly slow start after its Dropcam acquisition in 2014, Nest finally has an outdoor model, the unimaginatively titled Nest Cam Outdoor. Like the Nest Cam – designed for indoor use – it’s $199.99, though for the full range of … Continue reading
  
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• Roku officially announces Express, Premiere, and Ultra streaming boxes

  26-09-2016 17:22
  
  Roku has opened the floodgates today, announcing a total of five new streaming players at a variety of price points. These new Roku streamers range from the fairly basic to feature-packed, and aim to satisfy everyone regardless of if they’re using a composite A/V cable set up or a 4K HDTV. This announcement follows a number of leaks, with the … Continue reading
  
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• The Pixel phones may not be the most interesting thing Google unveils next month

  26-09-2016 16:40 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Google started teasing its October 4th mobile event a few days ago, and if you’re familiar with recent rumors you probably know two things about it: the Nexus phone is dying, and the Pixel phone will replace it. Google will have other hardware on display during the event, but the company is also expected to unveil a massive milestone for Android. Andromeda, as a new operating system is internally called, might be the most important thing coming out of Google’s October 4th event. DON&
  
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• GOG kicks off Back to School sale, adds new titles to GOG Connect

  26-09-2016 16:04
  
  If you think you’re capable of facing a new school year with a host of new games serving as a distractions, then perhaps you’d like to know that GOG has kicked off a Back to School sale. Throughout this sale, GOG has promised that more than 300 games will be getting discounts, with prices dropping as much as 90% in … Continue reading
  
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• Please don’t drill a headphone jack into your iPhone 7

  26-09-2016 15:25 via news.yahoo.com
  
  I can’t believe I actually have to write this, but here we are. Absolutely don’t try to fix the iPhone 7’s headphone jack problem by drilling a hole where the port used to be. Apple did not leave the internal components in there. You won’t be able to use your 3.5mm headphone jack with a custom made hole. Instead, you’re going to ruin a very expensive handset. Honestly, I refuse to believe anyone would actually believe Apple would do such a thing in the first pl
  
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• Best Buy is bringing exciting crowdfunded products to its retail stores

  26-09-2016 14:35 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The problem with crowdfunding projects is that you can never know which ones to trust. They all look great on paper, but making new products with limited resources can be challenging for some startups — assuming they don’t plan to rip off excited buyers in the first place. But there are great projects coming out of Kickstarter and Indiegogo, and retailers are starting to pay attention to them. Amazon already set up its own virtual shop for startups, and Best Buy is about to follow su
  
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• 2017 Nissan GT-R Nismo MSRP starts at $174,990

  26-09-2016 14:30
  
  Nissan has announced the official starting price of the 2017 GT-R Nismo and it’s very far from an affordable car. In fact, if you take the $174,990 price tag for the GT-R Nismo and then add another $1,000 to it, you could own a Porsche 911 GT3 RS. The new Nismo GT-R packs in 600hp via a twin-turbo 3.8L V6 … Continue reading
  
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• Sol Republic Relays Sport Wireless headphones won’t fall out

  26-09-2016 14:00
  
  Sol Republic has some new headphones that it calls the ultimate sports headphones. The issue for people who are really into sports and want to listen to music at the same time is that normal headphones fall out of the ears with lots of activity. Sol Republic says that it spent two years doing the research to come up with … Continue reading
  
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• Project Loon gets new AI autopilot system

  26-09-2016 13:40
  
  Google started its Project Loon several years back with the goal of putting a balloon into the stratosphere that carried with it tech needed to beam internet access to people on the ground. The goal was to use the balloons to connect parts of the world where internet was unavailable or very slow. Over the summer, a balloon of this … Continue reading
  
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• Robo C2 and R2 smart 3D printer are controlled via Robo app

  26-09-2016 13:11
  
  A pair of new 3D printers have landed on Kickstarter looking for funding called the Robo C2 and the Robo R2. Both of the 3D printers are equipped with WiFi and are controlled via an app that allows you to print whatever you can dream up right from your smartphone. The printers both promise innovative print features with the goal … Continue reading
  
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• Raptor interplanetary engine test fired by Space X

  26-09-2016 12:30
  
  Elon Musk, head of Space X and Tesla has offered up some details on the engine that Space X plans to use to travel the distances between planets. Musk didn’t offered up full details on the engine, but did give us some insight into the powerful new rocket. Musk says that the engine is called the Raptor interplanetary transport engine. … Continue reading
  
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• Build your own robot vacuum cleaner with Arduino, spare parts

  26-09-2016 12:00
  
  Roomba it ain’t, but if you’re either pressed for cash or have a tinkerer’s itch, then you’d probably be more comfortable building your own robotic butler, er, vacuum cleaner. Electronics today has reached a point where it almost too easy to assemble something together in no time flat, whether it be an intruder alarm, face-recognizing security system, or, in this … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung patent shows a stylus that’s also the smartphone speaker

  26-09-2016 11:30
  
  Samsung apparently isn’t done innovating with the stylus. Or at least isn’t done having crazy ideas about them. A patent filed in March this year reveals its idea of a stylus that doubles as a smartphone speaker. But before you think it’s something as odd as ASUS’ Stylus Headset, it is both less and at the same time even more … Continue reading
  
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• Strong iPhone 7 Plus demand not enough to halt decline, says KGI

  26-09-2016 11:00
  
  The prophesied slump in iPhone sales is coming, and there is no stopping it. Not even with the both expected and unexpected strong sales of the new iPhone 7 duo, particularly the iPhone 7 Plus. At least that is the forecast that noted KGI analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has just made. While he has indeed improved his estimates of the total … Continue reading
  
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• More Minecraft goodies: llamas in September, dragons in October

  26-09-2016 10:30
  
  The Minecraft “Boss Update” may be coming to the Pocket, Windows 10, and Gear VR editions of the game on October 18th, but even before that happens, there will be a double blow update to be unleashed. One of them even starts on the 28th! This time, however, it will be the PC (and Mac) players as well as console … Continue reading
  
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• Google Andromeda hybrid Android/Chrome OS tested on Nexus 9

  26-09-2016 10:00
  
  Google may or may not have another surprise in store for both Android and Chrome OS fans this coming October 4th. But whether it is revealed together with the HTC-made Pixel smartphones or not, the growing evidence of the Andromeda OS’ existence is enough to generate both excitement and worry. As has been reported before, Andromeda is allegedly the much … Continue reading
  
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• New Galaxy Note 7 overheats, loses power when charging

  26-09-2016 09:30
  
  Just when you, or more likely Samsung, thought the nightmare will soon be over, new specters threaten to prolong the Korean manufacturer’s suffering. In South Korea, where it had first started the replacements of defective Galaxy Note 7 models, there are growing reports that the placements, while not exploding, do still overheat. They even claim that the smartphone continues to … Continue reading
  
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• China’s humongous single-dish radio telescope goes online

  26-09-2016 08:30
  
  The desire to scour the heavens for proof that we aren’t the only intelligent life in the universe is not limited to a few countries and nations. In its ambition to also become a major power in space, China is also jumpstarting its own exploration of the galaxies outside our own. That exploration will now be powered by a gigantic, … Continue reading
  
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• The terrifying moment a pilot is hit by another plane on runway - CNET

  26-09-2016 00:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Technically Incorrect: It seems impossible to believe. But the pilot of a small race plane had engine trouble. Another plane continues to take off behind him.
  
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