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• KickSat-2 project launches 105 cracker-sized satellites

  04-06-2019 23:27
  Move over, Starlink. SpaceX’s global internet play might have caught the world’s attention with its 60-satellite launch last month, but little did we know that it had already been upstaged — at least in terms of sheer numbers. The KickSat-2 project put 105 tiny “femtosats” into space at once months earlier, the culmination of a years-long project begun by a grad student.
  KickSat-2 was the second attempt by Zac Manchester, now a professor at Stanford, to test what he
  
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• A Built-in Breathalyzer Lets This Grown Up Tamagotchi Toy Join You For a Night of Drinking

  04-06-2019 22:56 via gizmodo.com
  The Tamagotchi has come a long way in the past twenty years. There’s a lot you can now do with the virtual pets (get married!) but they’re still mostly targeted at kids. So the designers at MTN GODS designed and built a Tamagotchi that’s all grown up and ready to go shot for shot with you during a night out partying.…Read more...
  
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• Uniden’s iGO 85R 4K dash cam and UPP1000 jumpstart kit offer peace of mind on the road

  04-06-2019 20:17 via techguide.com.au
  If you’re looking to invest in a dash cam then take a look at the new Uniden iGO Cam 85R which offers 4K resolution as well as a full high definition rear view camera so drivers can capture 360 degrees around their vehicle.
  The iGo Cam 85R has a supercapacitor under the hood which offers a longer battery life in a wider range of operating temperatures which makes it suitable for Australian conditions.
  The device has built-in wi-fi so it’s easy to instantly upload footage straight to
  
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• What Does 'Amazon’s Choice' Actually Mean?

  04-06-2019 17:39 via wired.com
  It almost certainly doesn’t involve Amazon employees selecting products they think are the best.
  
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• Apple ARKit 3, RealityKit, RealityKit Composer Announced; HomeKit Coming to Security Cameras, Routers

  04-06-2019 15:18
  Apple has announced the new ARKit 3 and RealityKit software frameworks for developers. Additionally, Apple is bringing HomeKit to security cameras and routers.
  
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• Apple CarPlay Gets Design Overhaul, Hey Siri Support, and More With iOS 13

  04-06-2019 15:15
  With the arrival of iOS 13, Apple has given a major design overhaul to CarPlay and has added support for a tonne of new features.
  
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• Jio Cricket Season Special Data Pack Offers 102GB Data for 51 Days at Rs. 251, Jio Subscribers Get Free Access to Matches

  04-06-2019 15:05
  Jio Cricket Season special data pack is available at Rs. 251 to offer 102GB data for 51 days.
  
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• Jio Cricket Season Special Data Pack Debuts to Offer 102GB Data for 51 Days at Rs. 251, Jio Subscribers Get Free Access to Matches

  04-06-2019 15:05
  Jio Cricket Season special data pack is available at Rs. 251 to offer 102GB data for 51 days.
  
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• Samsung to Focus on Its Core Amid Rising Uncertainties

  04-06-2019 14:59
  Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong met with five heads of the company's major divisions over the weekend.
  
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• Global Smartphone Shipments May Decline in 2019 Thanks to US-China Trade War: Canalys

  04-06-2019 14:50
  Canalys slashed its forecast for the global smartphone market by over 3 percent amid the US government's decision to ban businesses from working with Huawei.
  
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• Twitter Acquires Startup Fabula AI to Spot Network Manipulation

  04-06-2019 14:43
  In a bid to detect network manipulation in time, micro-blogging site Twitter has acquired London-based startup Fabula AI.
  
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• Facebook Launches Confetti in India, Its First Interactive Game Show

  04-06-2019 14:33
  Facebook on Tuesday announced its first interactive game show, titled Confetti in India.
  
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• Walmart Faces Major India Test Over Flipkart's Legal Spat With Startup Goqii

  04-06-2019 14:18
  An Indian startup's legal challenge against a Walmart unit claiming losses caused by sharp discounting of its products is winning support from other online sellers.
  
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• Vodafone Rs. 299 Prepaid Recharge Launched With Unlimited Calling, 3GB Data, 70-Day Validity

  04-06-2019 13:35
  Vodafone has launched a new prepaid recharge priced at Rs. 299, which offers unlimited local and STD calling and 3GB of data with a validity of 70 days.
  
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• Mi Power Bank - World Cup Edition Debuts for Cricket Fans in India

  04-06-2019 13:33
  Xiaomi Mi Power Bank - World Cup Edition price in India is set at Rs. 999, and the new model is available for purchase through the Mi.com website.
  
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• OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 6 OxygenOS Brings May Android Security Patch, Sound Recorder, and More

  04-06-2019 13:25
  OnePlus 6T and OnePlus 6 have received OxygenOS 9.0.14 and OxygenOS 9.0.6, respectively.
  
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• Google Online Ad Dominance US Probe Would Appease Long Suffering Rivals, Publishers

  04-06-2019 13:23
  Ad tech firms and publishers have had to stay in the good graces of Google or risk insolvency.
  
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• iOS 13 Will Finally Let You Download Apps of Any Size Over Mobile Data

  04-06-2019 13:18
  Apple has changed the way the app download data limits work in iOS 13. The company will no longer be stopping users from downloading apps over mobile data.
  
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• Amazon Says 10 Million Items Now Part of Its 1-Day Prime Delivery Programme in the US

  04-06-2019 13:12
  Amazon has officially announced that over 10 million products are already eligible to fall under its one-day delivery programme in the US.
  
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• Airbnb Host Kicks Out Black Guests in Racist Exchange

  04-06-2019 12:59
  It was around 2am on Saturday when the Airbnb host kicked Kenneth Simpson and his friends out of her New York townhouse.
  
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• Australian National University Hacked, 19 Years of Students' Data Accessed

  04-06-2019 12:47
  Australia's top-ranked university said on Tuesday hackers breached its cyber defences late last year to obtain sensitive data of students.
  
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• 6G? Samsung Opens Research Centre to Develop Core Next-Gen Network Technologies

  04-06-2019 12:39
  Samsung Electronics has opened a new research centre for the development of core technologies for 6G mobile networks.
  
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• Google Maps Gets 3 New Feature for Commuters in India, Including Live Train Status

  04-06-2019 11:34
  Google has announced a trio of new India-specific Google Maps feature that will offer real-time bus and train journey status, as well as mixed-mode navigation suggestions.
  
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• OnePlus 7 Gets Its First Update, Said to Improve Photo Quality; Also Adds April Security Patch, DC Dimming, and Fnatic Mode

  04-06-2019 11:20
  OnePlus 7 first software update brings April security patch, DC Dimming and Fnatic Gaming mode.
  
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• Victor Lou sustainable sneakers hit Kickstarter

  04-06-2019 11:19 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you are interested in being a little more environmentally friendly when selecting your next pair of sneakers you may be interested in a new Kickstarter campaign for the Victor Lou sustainable sneakers. Watch the promotional video below to learn more about the inspiration behind the new footwear and how the team use industrial waste […](Read More ...)The post Victor Lou sustainable sneakers hit Kickstarter appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• iOS 13 Will Let You Silence Unknown Callers to Help Combat Pesky Calls

  04-06-2019 11:19
  Silence Unknown Callers is aimed at helpful users avoid spam. It is unclear if the feature will be available globally.
  
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• Apple releases macOS 10.15 Catalina beta 1 to developers

  04-06-2019 11:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s new macOS Catalina is now official, it was unveiled at WWDC yesterday and now Apple has released macOS 10.15 Catalina beta 1 to developers. The software is only available for developers at the moment, it is also expected to be released to Apple’s public beta testing program some time soon. The new macOS 10.15 […](Read More ...)The post Apple releases macOS 10.15 Catalina beta 1 to developers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Band 4 Launch Set for June 11, Teased to Debut With Colour Display

  04-06-2019 11:07
  Mi Band 4 launch in China has been confirmed by Xiaomi's Mijia brand on Weibo.
  
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• Samsung Launches 'World's First QLED 8K TV' in India, Starting at Rs. 10,99,900

  04-06-2019 11:04
  Samsung QLED 8K TVs have been priced at Rs. 10,99,900 for the 75-inch model, Rs. 16,99,900 for the 82-inch model, and Rs. 59,99,900 for the 98-inch model
  
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• Purple Xbox One S Fornite Edition console arrives June 7th 2019

  04-06-2019 11:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  Following on from leaked images circulated last month revealing the new Fortnite Edition Purple Xbox One S console. Microsoft has this week confirmed that it will be officially launching in just a few days time on June 7th, 2019. The Purple Xbox One S console will be available as a Fortnite bundle with 1TB of […](Read More ...)The post Purple Xbox One S Fornite Edition console arrives June 7th 2019 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Microsoft Dual-Screen Surface Device Codenamed ‘Centaurus’ Reportedly Showcased Internally

  04-06-2019 11:02
  Microsoft has reportedly demoed a dual-screen Surface prototype at an internal event.
  
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• Steam Summer Sale 2019 rumoured to start June 25th

  04-06-2019 10:52 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you are considering purchasing some new games for your PC it might be worth hanging on just a few more weeks until the start of the highly anticipated Steam Summer Sale 2019. Rumours are circulating that this year’s Steam Sale will start on June 25th, 2019 at 6pm in the United Kingdom and 10am […](Read More ...)The post Steam Summer Sale 2019 rumoured to start June 25th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple releases iOS 13 beta 1 to developers

  04-06-2019 10:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple’s new iOS 13 software was unveiled at WWDC 2019 yesterday and now Apple has released iOS 13 beta 1 to developers. Apple has also released their first beat of iPadOS to developers as well. The new iOS 13 beta 1 is now available to members of Apple’s Developer program, it is also expected to […](Read More ...)The post Apple releases iOS 13 beta 1 to developers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• New Apple Mac Pro 2019 workstation introduced at WWDC 2019

  04-06-2019 10:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  As well as announcing its new range of operating systems in the form of iOS 13, osTV, watchOS 6 and iPadOS, a new display in the form of the 6K Apple Pro Display XDR. Apple has also introduced their new Mac Pro 2019 workstation specifically designed for professionals featuring Xeon processors offering up to 28 […](Read More ...)The post New Apple Mac Pro 2019 workstation introduced at WWDC 2019 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google Releases June 2019 Android Security Update for Pixel Phones, Contains Bug Fixes

  04-06-2019 10:28
  Google has released a new software update for the Pixel phones that brings the June 2019 Android security patch and a number of bug fixes.
  
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• iOS 13 Will Finally Get Rid of the Volume Indicator Everyone Hates

  04-06-2019 10:18
  iOS 13 is set to bring the redesigned volume HUD that appears in the upper-left corner.
  
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• Brabus Black Ops 800 and Shadow 800 unveiled

  04-06-2019 10:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Brabus has unveiled tow limited edition versions of the Mercedes AMG G 63, the Brabus Black Ops 800 and the Brabus Shadow 800. There will be just 10 of the Brabus Shadow 800 made and each one will cost €327,621 excluding taxes, the Brabus Black Ops 800 will cost €275,055 excluding taxes. At the heart […](Read More ...)The post Brabus Black Ops 800 and Shadow 800 unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple Pro Display XDR 32-inch Retina 6K from $4,999

  04-06-2019 10:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple has introduced a new 6K display during its WWDC 2019 Developers Conference keynote in the form of the Apple Pro Display XDR which will offer a 32-inch Retina 6K display with P3 wide and 10-bit colour, 1,600 nits of peak brightness, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and superwide viewing angle with prices starting from $4,999. If […](Read More ...)The post Apple Pro Display XDR 32-inch Retina 6K from $4,999 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Samsung to Use AMD’s Graphics Technology in Its Smartphones, Signs a Multiyear Deal

  04-06-2019 10:13
  AMD will license its mobile graphics design and IP to Samsung for use in its mobile devices, including smartphones, as a part of a multiyear partnership.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10e Cardinal Red Renders Surface Online, Tipped to Launch Soon

  04-06-2019 09:52
  Alleged renders of the Samsung Galaxy S10e sporting a Cardinal Red paintjob have surfaced online, with rumours swirling that it will be launched soon.
  
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• Apple iOS 13 will support both PS4 and Xbox game controllers

  04-06-2019 09:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  During Apple’s WW DC 2019 Developers Conference keynote it was revealed that the new tvOS13 operating system designed specifically for the Apple TV streaming box will support both PlayStation 4 and Bluetooth equipped Xbox One controllers. Enabling gamers to jump to Apple Arcade and use their games controller of choice as well as iOS13 and […](Read More ...)The post Apple iOS 13 will support both PS4 and Xbox game controllers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Porsche shows off one of a kind Boxster Bergspyder prototype

  04-06-2019 09:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  Porsche has shown off a one of a kind prototype of their Boxster, the Porsche Boxster Bergspyder, which was commissioned by the executive board of Porsche back in 2015. The Boxster Bergspyder is based on the 981 Boxster and it is designed to be an open top two seater and a lightweight model. Based on […](Read More ...)The post Porsche shows off one of a kind Boxster Bergspyder prototype appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Amazon Offers One-Day Shipping For Over 10 Million Items

  04-06-2019 09:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  Amazon has been working hard for a long time to make one-day delivery the standard for Prime members and the company is increasing the number of products that are eligible for one-day delivery as well. So it is no wonder that Amazon now says that one-day delivery is available to members on over 10 million […](Read More ...)The post Amazon Offers One-Day Shipping For Over 10 Million Items appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Instagram Outage Hits Users Across the Globe

  04-06-2019 09:24
  Instagram suffered a major global outage that hindered app logins, page refreshes, commenting on posts and uploading content on the platform.
  
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• Fossil Sport Wear OS Smartwatch With Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 SoC Launched in India

  04-06-2019 09:21
  Fossil’s latest smartwatch, the Fossil Sport, is priced at Rs. 17,995 and is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 chipset.
  
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• Blaupunkt BH-21 Bluetooth Headphones With 24-Hour Battery Life, Turbo Bass Mode Launched in India at Rs. 2,999

  04-06-2019 09:20
  The new BH-21 features Bluetooth v5.0 and promises an all-day battery life.
  
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• Apple’s macOS Catalina revealed at WWDC

  04-06-2019 09:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  As well as iOS 13 and the new iPadOS, Apple also unveiled the next version of their Mac software, macOS Catalina. The new macOS software brings a wide range of new features to the Mac, this includes individual Apple Music, Apple Podcasts and Apple TV Apps instead of iTunes. “With macOS Catalina, we’re bringing fresh […](Read More ...)The post Apple’s macOS Catalina revealed at WWDC appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Reminder: Complete Raspberry Pi & Alexa A-Z Bundle

  04-06-2019 09:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have an amazing deal on the Complete Raspberry Pi & Alexa A-Z Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 94% off the normal price. The Complete Raspberry Pi & Alexa A-Z Bundle is available in our deals store for just $29, it normally retails for $498. Raspberry Pi3 Essentials: Learn […](Read More ...)The post Reminder: Complete Raspberry Pi & Alexa A-Z Bundle appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• macOS 10.15 Catalina With New Apple Music App, Sidecar, Voice Control, and More Features Announced at WWDC

  04-06-2019 08:54
  macOS Catalina is here. Among the highlights, Apple is splitting iTunes into three apps, adding support for iPad apps as well as iPad as a secondary display via Sidecar, and voice control support.
  
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• Facebook Keeps 3-Yearly 'Say on Pay' Vote, Amid Outside Investor Doubts

  04-06-2019 08:53
  Facebook investors will only get to vote on the pay of Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg every three years, rather than annually as most outside shareholders would prefer.
  
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