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• Teams autonomously mapping the depths take home millions in Ocean Discovery Xprize

  31-05-2019 21:01
  There’s a whole lot of ocean on this planet, and we don’t have much of an idea what’s at the bottom of most of it. That could change with the craft and techniques created during the Ocean Discovery Xprize, which had teams competing to map the sea floor quickly, precisely, and autonomously. The winner just took home $4 million.
  A map of the ocean would be valuable in and of itself, of course, but any technology used to do so could be applied in many other ways, and who knows wha
  
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• Watching Someone Restore a Filthy Game Boy to Its Original Pristine Condition Is Soothing For the Soul

  31-05-2019 19:10 via gizmodo.com
  It was a tragic day when, after being dropped on the floor, my original Game Boy was left with a bunch of dead lines on its screen. But it lived a good life, and has the scars, knicks, and scratches to prove it. However, it wasn’t quite as abused as this Game Boy that YouTube’s Odd Tinkering purchased and managed to …Read more...
  
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• These DIY Hot Glued AirPods Are Definitely Not a Status Symbol, but They Only Cost $4 to Build

  31-05-2019 17:39 via gizmodo.com
  It doesn’t matter how easy they are to pair with your phone, paying $160 for a pair of wireless earbuds whose tiny battery dies after a year and a half just doesn’t feel worth it. Redditor Sam Cashook agrees, so instead of spending a small fortune on Apple’s most losable gadgets, he hacked together his own AirPods…Read more...
  
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• Hennessey Maximus 1000 is the Gladiator We Wanted

  31-05-2019 17:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  The 2020 Jeep Gladiator mid-size truck was highly anticipated and will sell very well for Jeep. One thing that fans aren’t pleased about is that the vehicle is only offered with the V6 that comes in the 2- and 4-door Wrangler models. A diesel is supposed to be coming down the road, but for now, […](Read More ...)The post Hennessey Maximus 1000 is the Gladiator We Wanted appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Save 92% on the Complete Front-End Web Development Course

  31-05-2019 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal on the Complete Front-End Web Development Course in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 92% off the normal price. The Complete Front-End Web Development Course is available in our deals store for just $14.99, it normally retails for $200. Front-end development has proven itself as one of […](Read More ...)The post Save 92% on the Complete Front-End Web Development Course appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple Increases App Download Limit to 200MB Over Cellular Data for iPhone Users

  31-05-2019 15:21
  Apple has increased the App Store download limit over cellular data from 150MB to 2000MB for iPhone users.
  
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• Flipkart Flipstart Days Sale Starts Tomorrow: Offers on Laptops, Headphones, Mobile Accessories, and More

  31-05-2019 15:17
  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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• PlayStation Days of Play Sale: Here are the Deals on Games, Consoles, Accessories, and More

  31-05-2019 15:10
  The Play Station Days of Play Sale kicks off on June 7. Here are the details and the offers that will be live during the sales fest.
  
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• Apple’s new Powerbeats Pro land in the UK, France and Germany

  31-05-2019 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  The new Powerbeats Pro by Dr Dre were made official earlier this month and now they have gone on sale in the UK, Germany and France. These new headphone from apple and Dr Dre Are now available in the UK for £219.95 and they come ina  range of colors. Powerbeats Pro is a harmonious blend […](Read More ...)The post Apple’s new Powerbeats Pro land in the UK, France and Germany appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Cheap Phones, Folding Bikes, and Everything Else We Loved This Month

  31-05-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  Plus: Boosted's new e-scooter, the Beats Powerbeats Pro, and New Balance's redesigned sneakers.
  
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• Facebook Appeal Over Transfer of User Data to US Rejected by Irish Supreme Court

  31-05-2019 14:55
  European Court of Justice will hear a landmark privacy case regarding the transfer of EU citizens' data to the US in July, after Facebook's bid to stop its referral was blocked by Ireland's Supreme Court.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A80 India Launch Could Reportedly Happen As Early As Next Week

  31-05-2019 14:52
  Samsung Galaxy A80 is reportedly set to launch in the country soon. Samsung is said to be holding preview events for the Galaxy A80 in different Indian cities next week.
  
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• Huawei Mate 20 Pro Back in Android Q Beta Programme

  31-05-2019 14:45
  Huawei Mate 20 Pro is back on the list of devices that are part of the Android Q beta programme. The phone was earlier removed after US banned Huawei.
  
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• Elon Musk Says He Earned Nothing From Tesla in 2018

  31-05-2019 14:45
  Elon Musk denied reports that claimed he had earned $2.3 billion in Tesla stock options in 2018.
  
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• PUBG Mobile: Teen Dies After Allegedly Playing PUBG for 6 Hours

  31-05-2019 14:36
  A 16-year-old boy died of cardiac arrest allegedly while playing PUBG Mobile for six hours at a stretch in Madhya Pradesh.
  
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• PUBG Mobile: Teen Allegedly Dies After Playing PUBG for 6 Hours

  31-05-2019 14:36
  A 16-year-old boy died of cardiac arrest allegedly while playing PUBG Mobile for six hours at a stretch in Madhya Pradesh.
  
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• Apple Leads Wearables Shipments in Q1 2019, Huawei See 280 Percent Growth: IDC

  31-05-2019 14:32
  Global shipments of wearable devices reached 49.6 million units during the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, up 55.2 percent from the previous year, the International Data Corporation (IDC) said.
  
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• Dating App Users ‘More Likely to Suffer From Eating Disorders’, Study Claims

  31-05-2019 14:14
  Researchers have found that using a dating app may be linked to an increased risk of unhealthy weight control behaviours.
  
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• Generative Music Apps: Endel, Mubert, Hear

  31-05-2019 14:00 via wired.com
  Who needs Spotify playlists? These apps create truly endless tunes to match whatever mood you desire.
  
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• 5G: EE Launches Next-Generation Mobile Network in UK

  31-05-2019 13:27
  EE has become the first in UK to launch a high-speed 5G service, but without smartphones from Huawei.
  
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• Realme 2 Pro Starts Receiving Android Pie-Based ColorOS 6 Update in India

  31-05-2019 13:22
  The build number for the Realme 2 Pro Android 9 Pie update is RMX1801EX_11.A.20, and it also brings May 2019 Android Security patch.
  
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• Realme 2 Pro Starts Receiving Android Pie-Based Color OS 6 Update in India

  31-05-2019 13:22
  The build number for the Realme 2 Pro Android 9 Pie update is RMX1801EX_11.A.20, and it also brings May 2019 Android Security patch.
  
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• BlackBerry Key2 LE is now available for business customers

  31-05-2019 13:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Back in January we heard that the BlackBerry Key2 LE would be headed to Verizon Wireless, the handset is now available with the carrier, although only to business customers. The device is available to buy for $450 wothout a contract or for $100 when you take out a new two year business contract with Verizon. […](Read More ...)The post BlackBerry Key2 LE is now available for business customers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Facebook Files Patent for Unusual Kite-Powered Drone

  31-05-2019 13:19
  Facebook has filed a patent for an unusual drone called "dual-kite aerial vehicle" that would use kites to stay aloft.
  
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• 89 Percent of Indian Consumers Prefer to Do Their Shopping Online, Study Reveals

  31-05-2019 13:11
  Smartphones have also emerged as the most preferred medium for all shopping activities with 89 percent of consumers currently being able to do all the retail activities they want on mobile, showed a study.
  
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• Pay What You Want: CompTIA CSIS Prep Bundle

  31-05-2019 13:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great pay what you want bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, the Pay What You Want: CompTIA CSIS Prep Bundle. You decide how much you want to buy the Pay What You Want: CompTIA CSIS Prep Bundle for, it comes with four modules. CompTIA Secure Infrastructure Specialists (CSIS) are versed […](Read More ...)The post Pay What You Want: CompTIA CSIS Prep Bundle appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple WWDC 2019: What to Expect From the Big Developer Show

  31-05-2019 13:00 via wired.com
  Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off Monday, June 3. Here's what we're expecting the company to show off.
  
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• Redmi Note 5 Starts Receiving MIUI 10.3.1 Stable Update with Android 9 Pie: Report

  31-05-2019 12:13
  Redmi Note 5 gets the MIUI 10.3.1 software update in China.
  
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• ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G launched in Europe

  31-05-2019 12:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  The ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G was made official at Mobile World Congress back in February, the handset previously launched in China and now it is headed to Europe. The device is launching in Finland and it will apparently retail for €899, the standard ZTE Axon 10 Pro costs €599 in Europe. The device comes […](Read More ...)The post ZTE Axon 10 Pro 5G launched in Europe appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Huawei Nova 5i Spotted on Geekbench, FCC, Tipped to Pack 4GB RAM and Android 9 Pie

  31-05-2019 11:56
  Huawei Nova 5i is expected to debut globally as the Huawei P20 Lite 2019 and come with HiSilicon Kirin 710 SoC.
  
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• A Huawei Supplier Explains How It Plans to Survive US Ban

  31-05-2019 11:56
  The capacitors Taiyo Yuden makes are building blocks of the modern world. Tiny components made of metallic plates, they're used in electronic circuits to stabilize voltage and power flow.
  
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• Maxfit portable all-in-one smart gym

  31-05-2019 11:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  Maxfit is a compact truly portable all-in-one smart gym created by Nezar Akeel based in Detroit. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about its features, functionality and design. Using Bluetooth connectivity Maxfit can connect to your mobile phone and companion application to help track your workouts, provide motivation and offer more details on […](Read More ...)The post Maxfit portable all-in-one smart gym appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Northgard strategy game launching on PlayStation 4

  31-05-2019 11:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  After launching on PC back in 2018 with positive reviews on Steam, PlayStation gamers will soon be able to enjoy Northgard, the Viking strategy game developed and published by indie studio Shiro Games. “After years of tireless explorations, brave Vikings have discovered a new land filled with mystery, danger and riches: Northgard. The boldest Northmen […](Read More ...)The post Northgard strategy game launching on PlayStation 4 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Could Ditch the Headphone Jack, All Physical Buttons: Report

  31-05-2019 11:28
  Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is expected to launch later this year but rumours have intensified. The latest speculations point towards Samsung ditching the 3.5mm headphone jack and all physical buttons on the Galaxy Note 10.
  
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• MagicJet 600w electric modular sea scooter

  31-05-2019 11:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Divers and underwater adventurers searching for a way to save energy while scuba-diving, may be interested in a new modular underwater propulsion system called the MagicJet. Marketed as the world’s first water scooter the MagicJet is equipped with a 600w engine and a rechargeable electric battery that is capable of providing up to 100 minutes […](Read More ...)The post MagicJet 600w electric modular sea scooter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Sony Xperia 1 is now available from Vodafone UK

  31-05-2019 11:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sony’s new flagship Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia 1 is now available from UK mobile carrier Vodafone. The handset comes with a range of different contract options and prices start at £46 a month with a £29 up front cost. The NEW Sony Xperia 1 – with the world’s first 21:9 CinemaWide 6.5” 4K OLED […](Read More ...)The post Sony Xperia 1 is now available from Vodafone UK appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Square Wave 5 dimensional kinetic spinner

  31-05-2019 11:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Kinetrika based in Milan Italy has created a mesmerising five dimensional kinetic spinner aptly named the Square Wave. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the stress relieving sculpture inspired by maths and the Fibonacci sequence. Offering a “mind-bending yet minimal kinetic toy both geometric and fluid”. Square wave is made up of […](Read More ...)The post Square Wave 5 dimensional kinetic spinner appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• NBC Launches Free News Streaming Service

  31-05-2019 11:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  We knew that NBC was building a standalone news streaming service for cord-cutters and the network has now finally launched the service. NBC News Now is the free streaming service that provides news programming between the hours of 3 pm and 11 pm ET. The service is accessible via the web and through the NBC […](Read More ...)The post NBC Launches Free News Streaming Service appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Zotac RTX 2080 Ti ArcticStorm single slot graphics card now available

  31-05-2019 10:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  This week at Computex 2019 hardware manufacturer Zotac has announced the launch of its Zotac GAMING GeForce RTX 2080 Ti ArcticStorm graphics card offering a water cooled graphics card packing the ultimate 2080 Ti performance. Zotac has also created the graphics card with a 1 slot design that allows for implementation in any system. The […](Read More ...)The post Zotac RTX 2080 Ti ArcticStorm single slot graphics card now available appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Nokia Event on June 6 May See Launch of a Feature for Low Light Photography, Teaser Hints

  31-05-2019 10:55
  Nokia Mobile Twitter handle has released a teaser showing a rear camera lens teasing amplified low-light photo-taking skills.
  
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• Layover travel blanket by Gravel

  31-05-2019 10:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you travel enough, delays are inevitable during one or more of your adventures, yet staying comfortable during your wait has now become a little easier thanks to the Layover travel blanket created by Gravel. Returning to Kickstarter for their third project Gravel has created a compact lightweight, warm, travel blanket equipped with premium insulation, […](Read More ...)The post Layover travel blanket by Gravel appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Tibbits are colorful pre-programmed modules for building IoT devices

  31-05-2019 10:40
  At first glance, Tibbits look like building blocks, but each one is a module or a connector that makes it easier to build connected devices and systems. Tibbits were created by Tibbo Technology, a Taipei-based startup that exhibited at Computex this week (it showed off a humanoid robot built from various Tibbits).
  Pre-programmed Tibbit modules from Tibbo
  The heart of the Red Dot Award-winning Tibbo Project System (the company used bright colors to make its modules stand out from other hardware)
  
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• Baldur’s Gate III game teased by Larian Studios

  31-05-2019 10:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  It seems that Larian Studios may have already started development on third episode in the Baldur’s Gate story after Chris Wray from the WCCFTech website contacted them with a couple of questions. Although the studio didn’t categorically say they were developing Baldur’s Gate III they didn’t deny it and answer two questions asked by Chris […](Read More ...)The post Baldur’s Gate III game teased by Larian Studios appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Huawei P30, P30 Pro Upcoming Software Update to Enable DC Dimming Support: Report

  31-05-2019 10:23
  The DC dimming technique will be an option which can be enabled in the P30 series.
  
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• Tata Sky Revises 25 Regional Language Channel Packs, Prices and Channel Count Affected

  31-05-2019 10:16
  With the new revision, Tata Sky has changed the prices of packs such as the Gujarati Regional, Tamil Family Sports, Telugu Family Sports, and Kannada Family Sports.
  
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• WhatsApp for iPhone Removes Ability to Save Profile Photos, Brings Album Improvements

  31-05-2019 10:14
  WhatsApp rolled out its beta app version 2.19.60.26 for iPhone via the TestFlight program, and the update has removed the possibility to copy, save and export the profile picture of your contacts.
  
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• LEGO Apollo 11 Lunar Lander launches tomorrow for $100

  31-05-2019 10:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first moon landing, LEGO will be launching a LEGO Apollo 11 Lunar Lander kit tomorrow on June 1st, 2019 priced at $100 or £85 depending on your location. Once constructed the LEGO Apollo 11 measures 20 cm high x 22 cm wide x 20 cm deep. The advanced […](Read More ...)The post LEGO Apollo 11 Lunar Lander launches tomorrow for $100 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Muro is a retro-style cylinder music box you control with an app

  31-05-2019 10:13
  The light twinkle of an old-fashioned cylinder music box evokes many things: nostalgia, childhood memories, sometimes even horror (they are a trope in scary movie soundtracks). Most music boxes play one tune, but with the Muro Box, which exhibited at Computex this week, you can use an app to pick different songs or even compose your own. It even doubles as a smart alarm clock.
  Created by Tevofy Technology, a Taiwanese startup, the Muro Box’s components are mounted on a wooden base and visi
  
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• Syska HE1100 Beat Pro Earphones Launched, Priced at Rs. 899

  31-05-2019 10:08
  Although Syska is better known for its light bulbs and home appliances, it also has a range of headphones. The latest in this range is the HE1100 Beat Pro, a pair of budget earphones.
  
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