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• Man Restoring a Classic Synthesizer Goes On a 9-Hour Acid Trip After Accidentally Touching LSD-Covered Knob

  28-05-2019 22:30 via gizmodo.com
  There are plenty of wild rumors, mythologies, and eyebrow-raising stories from the long history of music, including claims that parts of synthesizers designed by electronic music pioneer Don Buchla had been dipped in LSD. But as engineer Eliot Curtis recently discovered, those claims might actually hold some truth.Read more...
  
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• Bidding for this like-new Enigma Machine starts at $200,000

  28-05-2019 21:46
  If you’re feeling flush this week, then perhaps instead of buying a second Bugatti you might consider picking up this lightly used Enigma Machine. These devices, the scourge of the Allies in World War II, are rarely for sale to begin with — and one in such good shape that was actually used in the war is practically unheard of.
  The Enigma saga is a fascinating one, though far too long to repeat here — let it suffice to say that these machines created a code that was close to unb
  
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• Upsie nabs $5M to build a direct-to-consumer warranty service

  28-05-2019 20:22
  Warranties for purchased products is a $40 billion annual market. But in in their current form, they are considered by some to be one of the bigger scams in the world of retail because they cost so much and often return too little.
  Now there is an alternative emerging. A startup out of Minneapolis, Minnesota, called Upsie has decided to wage war on the old warranty, with more reasonable pricing (typically 70 percent lower than what the retailer offers) and a much more modern approach to selling
  
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• Ferrari Teases New Hybrid Supercar Reveal Tomorrow

  28-05-2019 17:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ferrari is teasing the unveiling of a new hybrid supercar tomorrow on its Facebook page. The car is set to get official on May 29th, and all we have to see of the car right now is the teaser shot above. Prototypes of the car have been spied in testing. The teaser photo has a […](Read More ...)The post Ferrari Teases New Hybrid Supercar Reveal Tomorrow appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Save 98% on the 2019 Certified Data Scientist Architect Bundle

  28-05-2019 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have an awesome deal on the 2019 Certified Data Scientist Architect Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 98% off the normal price. The 2019 Certified Data Scientist Architect Bundle is available in our deals store for just $49, it normally retails for $2,500. Big data is the future, and […](Read More ...)The post Save 98% on the 2019 Certified Data Scientist Architect Bundle appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Teenager Who Hacked Apple to Get a Job Pleads Guilty, Let Off Without Conviction

  28-05-2019 16:21
  A 17-year-old Australian school student hacked into Apple's secure system hoping to impress the company and get a job.
  
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• Home robots you need to consider

  28-05-2019 15:53
  The robotic vacuum is not a new phenomenon in Australia, however their capabilities and features have grown dramatically. What used to be a product with poor suction and direction is now an advanced, all-seeing and all-powerful robot.
  
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• Microsoft's Classic IntelliMouse Returns With Its Cord Still Intact

  28-05-2019 15:50 via gizmodo.com
  Twenty years ago, Microsoft vastly improved how we all point and click with the introduction of its IntelliMouse Explorer that used a small camera to track movements instead of an easily dirtied rolling ball. Countless iterations were released over the past few decades, but Microsoft has finally revived the original…Read more...
  
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• iPod touch Refreshed After Nearly 4 Years, Now Powered by iPhone 7’s A10 Fusion Chip

  28-05-2019 15:42
  iPod touch price in India now starts at Rs. 18,900 for the 32GB variant.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M40 India Launch Set for June 11, Infinity-O Display Teased

  28-05-2019 15:36
  Samsung Galaxy M40 is real and it is heading to the Indian market on June 11, the South Korean consumer electronics giant on Tuesday revealed in a teaser on its official website and Amazon India.
  
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• New BMW 1 Series shown off on video

  28-05-2019 15:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new BMW 1 Series was unveiled earlier today, this is the third generation 1 series and the car gets a new design. There are a range of different engine options available, the top one will be the M135i and this one can be seen in a new video that BMW has released.  Cutting-edge […](Read More ...)The post New BMW 1 Series shown off on video appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Concept Renders Show Vertical Camera Layout

  28-05-2019 15:32
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 might feature a different camera layout compared to what we’ve seen so far.
  
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• Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 Starts Receiving New Update With May 2019 Android Security Patch in India

  28-05-2019 15:22
  Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 recently received the Android Pie update, alongside the ZenFone Max M2.
  
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• New BSNL Prepaid Recharge of Rs. 389 Introduced for Foreigners, Includes Unlimited Calling

  28-05-2019 15:21
  BSNL has introduced a new prepaid recharge priced at Rs. 389 that offers unlimited calling, accompanied by data and SMS benefits.
  
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• Huawei Ark OS May Be the Name of Its Android, Windows Replacement, EUIPO Trademark Filings Tip

  28-05-2019 15:16
  Huawei's unannounced Android alternative might be called Ark OS.
  
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• Dell Unveils Redesigned Alienware m15, m17 Gaming Laptops With 9th Gen Intel CPU, Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Graphics

  28-05-2019 15:15
  Dell has launched the redesigned Alienware m15 and m17 gaming laptops with 9th Gen Intel CPUs and up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 graphics.
  
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• Facebook Use Eroding in US as Social Media Under Pressure: eMarketer

  28-05-2019 15:13
  Facebook's efforts to crack down on misinformation and sensational content have reduced the time spent at the leading social network eroding, researchers said Tuesday.
  
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• FedEx Apologises After 'Misrouting' Huawei Parcels

  28-05-2019 15:07
  "We apologise for a small number of Huawei packages being misrouted," FedEx said on its official account in China's Twitter-like Weibo platform.
  
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• Samsung announces new USB Type-C controller chips

  28-05-2019 15:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samsung has announced its new USB Type-C  controller chips which are designed to bring improved charging to USB-C devices. these new USB-C controller chips will be capable of supplying power up to 100w, they support the latest USB-PD 3.0 specifications. The new PD controllers meet the most recent USB specifications for fast-charging, USB-PD 3.0, that […](Read More ...)The post Samsung announces new USB Type-C controller chips appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Amazon, Flipkart Said to Be Unlikely to Respond to Key Queries in India Antitrust Study

  28-05-2019 15:03
  Amazon and Flipkart are unlikely to fully participate in an Indian antitrust body's study of the e-commerce sector for fear of revealing trade secrets.
  
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• Nokia 9 PureView India Launch Expected on June 6

  28-05-2019 15:01
  Nokia 9 PureView finally seems to have a launch date in India. HMD Global, the Nokia brand licensee, has sent out invites for a press event next week, where the company is expected to launch the Nokia 9 PureView.
  
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• Review: Ring's Stick Up Cam Battery Eliminates Wires

  28-05-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  The latest version of Ring’s camera aims to replace your home security system—no wires or drilling necessary.
  
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• Review: Ring's Battery-Operated Stick Up Cam Eliminates Wires

  28-05-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  The latest version of Ring’s camera aims to replace your home security system—no wires or drilling necessary.
  
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• Huawei, Tencent Sign Deal on Streaming Services

  28-05-2019 14:53
  Huawei and Tencent have inked an agreement to seek deep cooperation on streaming services.
  
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• ACT Fibernet Offering Up to 500GB of Additional Data on Netflix Entertainment Plans

  28-05-2019 14:53
  ACT Fibernet is offering up to 500GB of additional data to subscribers who opt for the Entertainment plans with bundled Netflix subscription.
  
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• Smartphone Sales Decline in Q1, Huawei Maintains Second Spot: Gartner

  28-05-2019 14:48
  Samsung retained the top spot in global smartphone sales, achieving a 19.2 percent market share.
  
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• Apple announces a new… iPod touch

  28-05-2019 14:42
  Appleis updating the iPod touch with an A10 Fusion system-on-a-chip. Other than that, it looks pretty much like the old iPod touch with a 4-inch display, a classic home button and many different color options.
  The A10 Fusion chip was first introduced with the iPhone 7. In other words, the new iPod touch performs more or less just like an iPhone 7. Just like the previous version of the iPod touch, it supports iOS 12. But you can now launch ARKit apps and start group FaceTime conversations —
  
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• YouTube Gaming App to Retire on May 30, Website to Be Merged: Google

  28-05-2019 14:39
  Google is set to finally pull the plug on the standalone YouTube Gaming app in just a few days
  
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• HP Introduces New Elite, Envy, ZBook Series Laptops at Computex 2019

  28-05-2019 14:34
  In the ZBook range, HP announced the HP ZBook 15 G6 and HP ZBook 17 G6 laptops.
  
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• Google Messages App Crosses 500 Million Downloads Mark on Play Store

  28-05-2019 14:33
  The Messages app from Google has surpassed 500 million installs on Play Store in the past few days.
  
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• iPhone Price in India 4th Highest in the World, Claims Deutsche Bank Report

  28-05-2019 14:23
  If you are looking for the best price for an iPhone, India is not the ideal country. A new report has found that the price of iPhone XS in India is the fourth highest in the world.
  
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• Redmi K20 Pro smartphones with Snapdragon 855 launched

  28-05-2019 14:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  Redmi has announced the launch of their latest Android handset, the Redmi K20 Pro and the device is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor. The device comes with a 6.39 inch AMOLED display that features a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a full HD+ resolution. As well as the Snapdragon 835 it also comes with […](Read More ...)The post Redmi K20 Pro smartphones with Snapdragon 855 launched appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Airtel Africa Eyes London Stock Market Listing, Aims to Raise $1 Billion

  28-05-2019 14:03
  Airtel Africa is considering a stock market flotation in London, it said on Tuesday, part of efforts to expand its data and mobile money services across Africa.
  
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• Solofy solar backpack can provide up to 500w daily

  28-05-2019 13:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  A powerful solar backpack has been launched via Kickstarter this week capable of providing clean, sustainable energy offering up to 500 Watts daily to charge all your mobile devices, cameras and other gear while away from the grid. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the Solofy solar backpack and its features. Early […](Read More ...)The post Solofy solar backpack can provide up to 500w daily appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Facebook, Microsoft to Crackdown on Bots, Fake Accounts Ahead of Canada's Election, Official Says

  28-05-2019 13:53
  Microsoft and Facebook have agreed to help boost the security of Canada's October election by removing fake accounts and cracking down on bots, a top government official said.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fold Not Likely to Release in June Now: Report

  28-05-2019 13:49
  Samsung Galaxy Fold release date is now likely to emerge sometime next month.
  
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• Delhi High Court Issues Notice to Paytm, RBI Over Company’s Postpaid Service

  28-05-2019 13:47
  Delhi High Court on Monday sought RBI’s response on a PIL alleging that online payments platform Paytm was providing lending facilities in violation of the law regulating such activity.
  
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• Comprinter all-in-one PC built using old inkjet printer case

  28-05-2019 13:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you have an old broken inkjet printer you may be interested in a project published by Mason Stooksbury which transforms the old casing into an all-in-one PC complete with full-size keyboard and 14 inch LCD display. “The Comprinter is an odd side-project where I put an old Dell Inspiron 1440 laptop inside an old, […](Read More ...)The post Comprinter all-in-one PC built using old inkjet printer case appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Luna lands on PS4 and PSVR June 18th 2019

  28-05-2019 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Robin Hunicke, CEO of Funomena has taken to the official PlayStation blog this week to confirm the launch of the Luna game on both the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR platform next month, announcing that the game will be available to play from June 18th, 2019 onwards.  “This game is near and dear to […](Read More ...)The post Luna lands on PS4 and PSVR June 18th 2019 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Microsoft Pro Intellimouse 2019 launches

  28-05-2019 13:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  Microsoft has this week unveiled its latest Microsoft Pro IntelliMouse 2019 mouse offering increased performance, modern gaming features and extra customisation for both work and play. The iconic IntelliMouse was launched by Microsoft over 23 years ago back in 1996 and since then it has been refined and tweaked in a number of relaunches. “There […](Read More ...)The post Microsoft Pro Intellimouse 2019 launches appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Gigabyte Phison E16 PCIe 4.0 based M.2 SSD offers speeds up to 5000 MB/s

  28-05-2019 13:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  At Computex 2019 this week hardware manufacturers such as Corsair and Gigabyte have been introducing their new solid state drives (SSD) based on PCIe 4.0 technologies offering faster read and write speeds. The new Gigabyte SSD is one of the first to support the PCIe 4.0 interface on the latest AMD platform, enabling their SSD […](Read More ...)The post Gigabyte Phison E16 PCIe 4.0 based M.2 SSD offers speeds up to 5000 MB/s appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 gets new Disney and Pixar wallpapers (Video)

  28-05-2019 13:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Samsung has announced a new range of Disney and Pixar wallpapers for their galaxy S10 smartphone, these new wallpapers are designed to work with the handsets Infinity O display. The Infinity O Display features an ‘O’ shaped cut out for the front camera, you can see some of these wallpapers in the video below.  […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy S10 gets new Disney and Pixar wallpapers (Video) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Save 60% on the Retro Bluetooth Speaker

  28-05-2019 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal on the Retro Bluetooth Speaker in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 60% off the normal price. The Retro Bluetooth Speaker is available in our deals store for $19.99 and it comes win a choice of four colors, black, pink, white and blue. Make a statement with […](Read More ...)The post Save 60% on the Retro Bluetooth Speaker appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• 10 Productivity Tips and Tricks From WIRED Staff

  28-05-2019 13:00 via wired.com
  Our journalism machine works best when we hit our deadlines. Here are some of the WIRED ones' tips and tricks for optimizing their work/time ratio.
  
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• Digirule interactive binary rulers

  28-05-2019 12:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  Bradley Slattery has returned to Kickstarter once again to launch his latest electronic device in the form of the Digirule 1A and 2A interactive binary rulers, designed to enable owners to program in binary, play with logic gates, flip-flops and more. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the two different versions which […](Read More ...)The post Digirule interactive binary rulers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• SE2 boutique guitar amplifier

  28-05-2019 12:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Electronics enthusiast and audio equipment designer Jim Hagerman has created a new boutique guitar amplifier in the form of the SE2 which is now available to back via Kickstarter with early bird pledges available from $440 or roughly £346. The SE2 is a fully built and tested amplifier, designed to perfectly fit into the very […](Read More ...)The post SE2 boutique guitar amplifier appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30 smartphone revealed

  28-05-2019 12:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  The Asus ZenFone 6 was made official earlier this month and now we have a new version of the handset, the Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30. The new model is being launched to celebrate the company’s 30th anniversary and just 3,000 units of the handset will be made. This model of the handset comes with […](Read More ...)The post Asus ZenFone 6 Edition 30 smartphone revealed appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• JW-EX custom made mechanical watch

  28-05-2019 12:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new wrist worn timepiece has been created and constructive using zero prefabricated parts. The unique movement within the JW-EX mechanical designer watch offers an innovative design enclosed in 316L stainless steel. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the unique watch which has this week launched via Kickstarter to raise the required […](Read More ...)The post JW-EX custom made mechanical watch appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple's Craig Federighi Responds to Sundar Pichai's 'Luxury Good' Dig

  28-05-2019 12:06
  In an op-ed article in The New York Times earlier this month, Pichai said that "privacy cannot be a luxury good offered only to people who can afford to buy premium products and services".
  
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• Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Begins June 1: Offers on Laptops, Headphones, Mobile Accessories, and More

  28-05-2019 12:03
  Flipkart has listed that there will be up to 80 percent discount on headphones, laptops, power banks, mobile cases, and more.
  
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