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• Pixel 2 and 2 XL battery drain issue investigation underway at Google

  23-02-2018 23:56
  In recent days, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL owners started complaining about an issue with the phone’s battery life, namely that it had decreased substantially following the models’ February update. According to impacted users, the phones also experience warmer temperatures, a pair of problems that are frustrating users. Now Google has confirmed that it is investigating the issue. The … Continue reading
  
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• Social Feed: Messenger adds shortcut for group calls, Instagram expands privacy

  23-02-2018 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's new on your favorite networks? Messenger group calls are now easier to start, Instagram has new privacy options for photos in Direct, and Twitter updated policies on self-harm. It's this week's Social Feed.
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• Plastic surgeon says patients are asking to look like their Snapchat-filtered selfies

  23-02-2018 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At least two plastic surgeons are reporting a trend of patients coming in and wanting to look like their Snapchat-filtered selfie. But bringing in a doctored selfie may be more realistic than asking to look like a celebrity, one doctor says.
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• Plastic surgeon: Patients are asking to look like their Snapchat-filtered selfies

  23-02-2018 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At least two plastic surgeons are reporting a trend of patients coming in and wanting to look like their Snapchat-filtered selfie. But bringing in a doctored selfie may be more realistic than asking to look like a celebrity, one doctor says.
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• Missing: Elon Musk’s bitcoin wallet

  23-02-2018 23:07
  This week Elon Musk made an offhand comment which revealed that he did, indeed, own a stash of bitcoin at one point. The amount wasn’t especially massive – not by today’s standards, anyway. What’s important is this wallet’s proximity to Elon Musk in the past, and how aware of the amount Musk remains today. Musk said this week that he … Continue reading
  
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• BMW mistakenly installs the wrong emissions software on nearly 12,000 cars

  23-02-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We just can't seem to get away from emissions scandals. In a rather serious instance, BMW is recalling nearly 12,000 cars after the company "discovered that the wrong programming had been installed."
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• Android dark mode is official and will arrive in future update [UPDATE]

  23-02-2018 23:00
  Night mode is popular enough that many apps, including Twitter, offer it as an optional feature. The aesthetic aside, a dark mode could help save battery life, making it a popular request from Android users. Anyone with an Android device can enable a dark mode on their tablet or smartphone, but doing so requires a third-party app. Not interested in … Continue reading
  
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• Adidas looks to break the 2-hour marathon barrier with the Adizero Sub2

  23-02-2018 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When you're running 26.2 miles, every ounce of weight counts. And now, Adidas is finding ways to reduce that load. The company believes its Adizero Sub2 could be the secret to breaking the two-hour marathon barrier.
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• One year after Orisa, Blizzard teases the 27th ‘Overwatch’ hero

  23-02-2018 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard has released the first official teaser for hero 27 in 'Overwatch', which fans expect to arrive in the next few weeks, one year after Orisa.
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• This Virginia distillery just released a beer-finished whisky

  23-02-2018 22:21 via themanual.com
  
  Can you really go wrong when you put beer and whisky together? No. The answer is no.
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• Switch owners can now leave game reviews on Nintendo’s website

  23-02-2018 22:13
  Thanks to the success the Switch found in its first year of availability, more and more developers are being drawn to the console. Whether they’re porting existing games over or developing entirely new games for the platform, Nintendo has done a decent job of attracting third parties. With that interest comes a bunch of new games, so how do you … Continue reading
  
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• Photo FOMO: VSCO gets advanced color edits, Samyang’s 50mm for 50 MP

  23-02-2018 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In case you missed it, VSCO launched a new Hue, Saturation, Lightness tool this week, while Samyang launched a 50mm designed for 50+ megapixel cameras. Oh, and smartphones could soon get square photo filters.
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• Netflix home makeover original series is a first for the company

  23-02-2018 22:04
  Netflix is branching out into a new type of original content with a series called “Amazing on the Inside.” The series, at least according to the report tipping its existence, is a home makeover reality show that’ll appeal to TV watchers obsessed with property-related shows. The series was reportedly ordered from Barcroft Productions, a British productions company. While Netflix has … Continue reading
  
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• Do you see what AI sees? Google unleashes ARCore and Lens features

  23-02-2018 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Sony's Xperia secrets spill ahead of MWC2018, NASA fires up their own heavy lift rocket motor, Google releases ARCore and Lens features to select smartphones.
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• Patent filings suggest Microsoft could be gearing up for a Surface Pen revamp

  23-02-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The trusty Surface Pen is overdue for an update, and it looks like Microsoft knows that. We got a look at the latest in a series of recent patent filings for upcoming Surface Pen features.
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• How to take a screenshot on a Google Pixel or Pixel 2 smartphone

  23-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to learn how to take a screenshot on a Google Pixel device? If you have a Pixel or Pixel 2, here's how to snap a fast screenshot, where to look for your screenshots, and what to do if something goes wrong.
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• Xiaomi Cortana smart speaker in works amid Microsoft AI deal

  23-02-2018 21:10
  With smart speakers featuring Alexa, Google Assistant, and now even Siri on shelves, it’s certainly felt like it was only a matter of time before we’d see one featuring Cortana. Though Microsoft’s smart assistant is limited to the Cortana app on smartphones, she’s a rather central part of the Windows 10 experience for most people, so a speaker boasting her … Continue reading
  
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• NASA’s Juno time-lapse shows Jupiter’s gorgeous blue south pole

  23-02-2018 21:08
  There’s no shortage of incredible images from NASA and its variety of spacecraft, and this week’s stunning space picture is no exception. The space agency has published a series of images showing Jupiter’s south pole in all of its blue glory, each one partially covered in darkness so that the planet’s blue mass is only half-visible. The images are part … Continue reading
  
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• The Siesta2 keeps it cool while you camp beneath the blazing sun

  23-02-2018 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A year and a half in the making, this new outdoor habitat, the Siesta2, promises to be compact, lightweight, but most importantly, capable of blocking both heat and light so that you can sleep comfortably even without an AC unit.
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• MWC 2018 preview: Galaxy S9, Huawei, Sony and more

  23-02-2018 21:03
  Mobile World Congress 2018 should reveal new hardware products from a variety of big names in mobile smart devices. This event is a trade show fun by GSMA, and it’s the place where some of the most important smart devices of the year are launched. Did I mention devices? Today I’m going to run down the basics in what we … Continue reading
  
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• The FCC’s net neutrality rules end in April, but 18 ISPs promise to stay honest

  23-02-2018 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Federal Register shows that the FCC's net neutrality rules will end in April. Meanwhile, 18 ISPs pledge to stay honest, but can we trust them? Time will tell, but the FCC now has regulations in place to force transparency.
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• Melting pots: Some models of America’s favorite kitchen gadget are overheating

  23-02-2018 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you own an Instant Pot, you might want to double check the model number and batch number to make sure that your device isn't prone to overheating and melting. If you do have the device, Instant Pot says to stop using it.
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• Here are the Russian indictments as read by Metal Gear’s Colonel Campbell

  23-02-2018 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  United States special counsel Robert Mueller recently indicted 13 Russians on charges of attempting to influence the 2016 election, so Metal Gear voice actor Paul Eiding read them in-character.
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• Microsoft and University of Washington show DNA can store data in practical way

  23-02-2018 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Microsoft and the University of Washington have shown that DNA storage can be practical, as well and durable and highly dense, by adding random access into the process.
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• Go ultralight with the BivyPack — a backpack that transforms into a tent

  23-02-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It can be hard to shed weight on backpacking trips or while you're traveling the world -- but what if your backpack transformed into your tent? Enter the BivyPack, the all-in-one tent backpack.
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• Apple AirPower charging mat release could be closer than we thought

  23-02-2018 19:58
  The introduction of the iPhone X was a big deal for a lot of different reasons, but one important one is that it signaled Apple’s long overdue adoption of wireless charging. The iPhone X, just like the iPhone 8 and the latest Apple Watch, are Qi wireless charging capable. While that means they can be used with a bunch of … Continue reading
  
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• Have back pain? Check out these step-tracking, posture-correcting insoles

  23-02-2018 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A lot of us have posture that, quite frankly, sucks. A new Kickstarter device promises to help us solve that, however, courtesy of what might very well be the world’s smartest insoles.
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• Huawei gets weird and dangerous for auto AI at MWC

  23-02-2018 19:41
  The folks at Huawei have either lost their minds or are on to something pretty fantastic. They’ve gone and given one of their smartphones the keys to a vehicle. This smartphone’s processor needed to be able to use the device’s camera to see obstacles in front of it to know when to turn to avoid said obstacles. If the smartphone … Continue reading
  
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• Dell XPS 13 9370 review

  23-02-2018 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The redesigned Dell XPS 13 doesn’t reinvent the laptop’s winning formula, but does offer much-needed tweaks including the latest Intel hardware and a thinner, lighter body. Is it enough to keep Dell’s laptop at the top of our ratings?
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• Stay toasty and wire-free with the Chaval Supernova gloves

  23-02-2018 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Heated gloves get much more reliable and efficient with the introduction of the Chaval Supernova, which do away with wired heating elements for the company's Alphaheat tech, which works well even in sub-zero temps.
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• Porsche: Don’t hold your breath for an electric 911 (992)

  23-02-2018 19:25
  Finding yourself responsible for an icon can be a blessing as a curse, something Porsche is all too familiar with when it comes to the 911. Headed toward its next big update, the Porsche 911 generation 992, the legendary car not only has to keep up with competition from Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and others, but keep true to a 55 year … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone SOS feature blamed for hundreds of false 911 calls

  23-02-2018 19:17
  A single facility seems to be at fault for hundreds of false alarm 911 calls from Apple devices over the past few months. A report from Elk Grove, California suggests that 911 dispatch in the area took approximately 20 accidental 911 calls a day from Apple since October of 2017. Police reportedly said that calls are all coming from a … Continue reading
  
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• Who is Satoshi Nakamoto, cryptocurrency’s elusive creator?

  23-02-2018 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Since its creation almost a decade ago, bitcoin has transformed the world of modern finance as the first form of decentralized digital currency. But who is Satoshi Nakamoto, the man responsible for creating it?
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• ‘Steve No Jobs?’ Apple founder’s early job application is a mess

  23-02-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Before founding Apple, Steve Jobs was looking for work. A single-page job application filled out and signed by Jobs is going up for auction and is expected to fetch tens of thousands of dollars.
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• Ledger is working on new native apps for its cryptocurrency hardware wallet

  23-02-2018 18:59
  
   French startup Ledger is making some of the most secure cryptocurrency hardware wallets out there. But the company’s apps aren’t that great. That’s why the company announced that Ledger has been working on brand new native apps for all desktop and mobile platforms. Right now, Ledger relies on Google Chrome for its desktop apps. At some point, Google wanted to promote web apps… Read More
  
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• Say goodbye to cold, wet hands and feet with the Showers Pass Crosspoint line

  23-02-2018 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're an avid hiker or cyclist, encountering rainy weather is a fact of nature. The worst part? Cold, wet feet and hands. Stay dry with Showers Pass Crosspoint waterproof socks and gloves -- and keep on moving.
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• 1Password warns you off reusing leaked passwords

  23-02-2018 18:46
  Making sure that we secure our various online identities with unique passwords can be a tough thing to do, but thankfully, we have password managers to help us out with that. These password managers have varying features but at the end of the day should all do the same thing: allow you to organize and store your passwords securely. 1Password … Continue reading
  
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• DirecTV wants to make 4K HDR sports par for the course. Here’s how it’ll work

  23-02-2018 18:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Live sports broadcast in 4K HDR represents a landmark achievement for the new standard in television, and DirecTV is not only delivering it to subscribers, but doing its part to help the industry move forward.
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• Sunglasses, masks won’t fool this facial recognition — and it’s cheaper to run

  23-02-2018 18:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic says their new facial recognition software is up to five times more accurate thanks to the ability to adjust for sunglasses, surgical masks, and age. Oh, and A.I. is helping keep the costs of the system down, too.
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• Samsung rescues data-saving app Opera Max, launches new version

  23-02-2018 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has saved the doomed privacy app Opera Max and relaunched it as Samsung Max. Find out how it can help you with tools to save data, secure your privacy, and become aware of exactly which apps are taking your data.
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• ARCore 1.0 just released; Android AR apps incoming

  23-02-2018 17:53
  The full launch of Google’s ARCore for Android took place on February 23rd, 2018. Google suggested that while just 13 Android smartphones work with ARCore right now, more are in the pipeline. The devices Google’s listed as working with advanced capabilities in augmented reality today are just part of the equation. There’s a whole lot more coming, and it’s coming … Continue reading
  
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• Porsche knows not to mess with the 911, but also knows how to weave in progress

  23-02-2018 17:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're getting our first look at the next-generation Porsche 911. Called 992 internally, the model will get evolutionary styling upgrades and bigger changes under the sheet metal. We expect it will make its debut by the end of the year.
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• ‘Paladins’ to ditch its Cards Unbound system amid ‘pay-to-win’ concerns

  23-02-2018 17:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paladins developers at Hi-Rez Studios are reportedly concerned that the game's new "Cards Unbound" feature could make it "pay-to-win." The studio has come under fire in the past for its mode Paladins: Battleground.
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• Sony Xperia XZ2 leak previews full-screen push at MWC 2018

  23-02-2018 17:19
  Mobile World Congress is just around the corner, and though the Galaxy S9 will probably be the star of the show, other manufacturers are going to have their heavy hitters on hand as well. Sony may be one of the companies making big announcements next week, as we hear today that it has not one, but two Xperia reveals lined … Continue reading
  
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• Electronic Arts again ditches E3 in favor of EA Play event in June

  23-02-2018 17:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instead of a traditional E3 press conference, Electronic Arts will once again host an EA Play event this June. The publisher has skipped E3 in recent years in favor of the player-focused event.
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• All Chromebook touchpads will soon be cute enough to pinch (to zoom)

  23-02-2018 17:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new entry on Chrome OS's code contribution tracker suggests that all Chromebooks will soon support the previously lacking pinch-to-zoom gesture on touchpads -- finally adding something that's been available elsewhere for ages.
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• OpenAuto makes car smart with Raspberry Pi DIY hack

  23-02-2018 17:15
  Android Auto can be installed on a Raspberry Pi unit with relative ease – and the results are pretty neat. Based on the DIY project we’re having a peek at here today, the next generation in DIY automotive tech appears to be here. This system was made possible by XDA Developers user f1x, maker of an open source Android Auto … Continue reading
  
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• Get ready for more AR apps — Google brings ARCore to version 1.0

  23-02-2018 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced that it is bringing ARCore to version 1.0, essentially meaning that you are about to see a whole lot more AR apps on the Google Play Store. The company also announced the expansion of the Google Lens preview.
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• Frederique Constant debuts world’s first mechanical smartwatch

  23-02-2018 17:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Luxury brand Frederique Constant officially unveiled its latest timepiece -- the Hybrid Manufacture. The new watch is the first of its kind to merge mechanical movement with smartwatch features, and is set to launch this summer.
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• Pay What You Want Absolute Python Bundle

  23-02-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have an awesome pay what you want deal in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, the Pay What You Want Absolute Python Bundle. The best part about the Pay What You Want Absolute Python Bundle  is that you decide how much you want to pay for it. Here is what is included: The Complete […](Read More ...)Pay What You Want Absolute Python Bundle (C) Copyright 2007-2017 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden.
  
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