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Mining bitcoin and other cryptocurrency requires a huge amount of electricity, and that’s a problem for modern day prospectors in search of a fortune. Mining operations have popped up in New York’s Plattsburgh, a small city with incredibly cheap electricity rates due to its proximity to a hydroelectric dam. Mining operations have gravitated to the city to take advantage of … Continue reading

Microsoft looks set to skate into some serious negative feedback, with the decision to force its Edge browser as the only way to view links in email. The change was previewed in the most recent Windows 10 Insider Preview, with Microsoft saying that it’s hoping to get feedback as to how well the system works. According to the software company, … Continue reading

As we recently detailed, NASA has offered up preliminary findings under its Twins Study, which looks at the impact space travel has on human health. So far, researchers have identified some changes to astronaut Scott Kelly’s telomeres, among other things, helping scientists understand the kind of health ramifications space travelers face. It’s important to note what NASA didn’t find, however. … Continue reading

A launch of Oculus GO VR may take place at Facebook’s F8 conference this year. The wireless headset runs a mobile software experience very similar to that of the Gear VR (AKA Oculus VR app on Android on a Galaxy smartphone.) The Facebook developer conference would be an ideal place for Oculus’ parent company Facebook to bring this phone-less mobile … Continue reading

During Mobile World Congress, Alcatel introduced a pair of phones called the Alcatel 1X and the Alcatel 3V. The company has confirmed that both of these models will be available to purchase in the United States, each as an unlocked GSM device for use with compatible carriers. The Alcatel 1X in particular will be the maker’s first phone to offer … Continue reading

Verizon has begun rolling out its Galaxy S8 Oreo update, coincidentally bringing last year’s flagship up to date in Android at the same time as the Galaxy S9 arrives in stores. The update includes features like picture-in-picture for apps, app notification dots, and a number of background improvements. It’s fair to say that Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ owners have … Continue reading

Apple is in the mood for an event, and that event will take place on March the 27th. That event will be education focused, as evidenced by the text included on the event invite. The invite says: “Join us to hear creative new ideas for teachers and students.” The invite also suggests that the event will take place at a … Continue reading

Staring directly at the Sun may not be advisable for humans, but a new tool on the International Space Station has come online to do just that. Part of NASA’s efforts to better understand the forces that affect our solar system, while this latest experiment may be looking outward to the Sun, it has big implications for science back home. … Continue reading

Ever since the Xbox One X launched last year, Microsoft has been going hard on bundles meant to tempt gamers into buying one. Convincing people to take the plunge is no small task as the Xbox One X costs a whopping $500, but Microsoft is hoping a new promotion does the trick. Beginning this weekend, Microsoft will bundle in free … Continue reading

Dit weekend trok het Indonesische eiland Bali 24 uur lang de stekker uit mobiel internet om in alle stilte het Balinese nieuwjaar te vieren.David LemereisNieuws
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Netflix has abandoned its “Patches” test, officially putting an end to the feature that some users began seeing in recent weeks. The test, when it was live, gave participating accounts a new reward for watching content called “Patches.” These badges, which may have been used to unlock content at some point (though not in the test), rewarded kids for watching … Continue reading

Today we’re having a peek at what’s included with the digital purchase of Star Wars: The Last Jedi with Movies Anywhere. This service is like a central hub for multiple connected streaming video services like VUDU, Google Play, iTunes, Amazon Prime Video, and Fandango Now. With Movies Anywhere, Star Wars: The Last Jedi was released with a version of the … Continue reading

Lincoln has begun teasing its newest car, bringing the Lincoln Aviator name back from the dead and onto a fresh SUV. Set to make its debut at the New York Auto Show 2018 in just a couple of weeks time, the new Aviator will only, for the moment, be a concept – or, as the automaker describes it, a “production … Continue reading

We already know that Black Ops 4 will be this year’s major Call of Duty release, but as it turns out, it may not be launching alone. Following the popularity of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, it appears that Activision may keep riding the nostalgia train. A new retail listing for Modern Warfare 2 Remastered has appeared, suggesting that … Continue reading

It’s Galaxy S9 and S9+ release day, but Samsung’s newest Android smartphone shouldn’t be the only thing you put in your pocket. No new gadget is complete without the essential accessories that make it easier to live with, and the Galaxy S9 is no different. Read on for our favorite picks in charging and protecting the S9 and S9+, as well … Continue reading

Fans were, to put it mildly, not happy with the changes EA had made to Star Wars Battlefront 2. The progression system had relied heavily on microtransactions, essentially forcing players to choose between either spending additional real-world money on a game they already paid for or failing to progress in the game. Many people boycotted the game as a result, … Continue reading

The world’s biggest jet engine aced its first test flight, with GE Aviation’s huge GE9X looking seriously out of place on the wing of a Boeing 747. Set to power Boeing’s upcoming 777X aircraft, the engine had completed numerous ground trials, but this was the first of many tests which took it airborne. Certainly, the GE9X isn’t going to be … Continue reading

The Galaxy S9 is here at last, and with its status as a flagship device, it obviously costs a decent bit of cash. While the Galaxy S9 doesn’t match something like the iPhone X in terms of pricing, the Galaxy S9+ does come close, which puts just how expensive this phone can be into perspective. Luckily for anyone who wants … Continue reading

Microsoft has a new VR accessory that makes the virtual feel more real. Three different versions of this “Haptic Links” setup allow two VR controllers effectively turn into one. They do this by restricting the movement of said controllers in any of several specific use-case scenarios. If the game requires the user to loose some arrows with a big bow, … Continue reading

Mercedes-Maybach is planning a super-SUV that will combine high luxury with off-roading talents, with reports suggesting it could be revealed as soon as this year. The latest model in Mercedes-Maybach’s range of Bentley and Rolls-Royce rivals, the luxe truck would be based on a new Mercedes-Benz SUV, rather than an all-new design. That’s been the strategy so far for Mercedes-Maybach, … Continue reading

Bram is zeer te spreken over de nieuwe 'lichtere' versie van de Facebook-app. Maar niet vanwege de voordelen die Facebook noemt.Bram van DijkCommentaar
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The United States Department of Justice indicted 5 individuals for their work with Phantom Secure, a company that made “black” phones for users of all sorts. It’s not the making of no-tracking smartphones that got the folks with Phantom Secure in trouble. It was the providing of these phones to international drug dealers that did them in. “When criminals go … Continue reading

Amerikaanse Apple-klanten klagen massaal over slechte service en lange wachttijden in Apple Stores.Bram van DijkNieuws
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L'Oréal koopt het techbedrijf Modiface, dat apps maakt waarmee je lippenstift online kan testen en foto's achteraf kan voorzien van masacara of lipgloss.RTL ZNieuws
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Parkmobile gaat een herinnering sturen als een gebruiker terug is bij de parkeerplaats. Bram van DijkNieuws
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De nieuwe chips van Intel zijn hardwarematig beschermd tegen computerlekken Spectre en Meltdown.RTL ZNieuws
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Deze technologie- en apparaatvrije relaxplek legt je in de beste lichaamspositie om te ontstressen.Ingeborg van LieshoutNieuws
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De visuele zoekfunctie Google Lens is voortaan ook voor iOS-gebruikers beschikbaar.David LemereisNieuws
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What seemed like an inevitability may soon be a reality. Ride-sharing company Lyft is now testing a subscription plan that will allow regular users to pay a flat monthly rate in exchange for a flat number of monthly rides. The plan may prove popular with customers who choose to regularly commute using ride-sharing cars rather than their own vehicle or … Continue reading