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• This $99 AirPower knockoff is available for order now

  18-06-2019 23:04
  There are a number of key differences between Apple’sAirPower and lookalike knockoff, AirUnleashed. The most pertinent one, however, is that one of the two is actually available for purchase.
  Apple gave up the AirPower ghost back in March, after having gone silent on the product for some time, citing an inability to “achieve [its] high standards.” The company released little additional information, but most reports came down to engineering problems with densely packed charging
  
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• The Original NES Console Had a Motion Control Joystick 15 Years Before the Nintendo Wii Did

  18-06-2019 23:00 via gizmodo.com
  Remember how the Wii’s groundbreaking motion controls helped Nintendo sell over 100 million consoles? Well, it turns out it wasn’t actually the first Nintendo console you could play by flailing around a joystick. Thanks to a third party accessory called the Hot Stik, the original NES had rudimentary motion controls…Read more...
  
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• Roli’s newest instrument, the Lumi, helps you learn to play piano with lights

  18-06-2019 19:10
  There has been a longstanding gulf between the consumption music and the creation of it: not everyone has the time or money to spend on lessons and instruments, and for those in school, many music education programs have been cut back over the years, making the option of learning to play instruments for free less common. Still others have had moments of interest but haven’t found the process of learning that easy.
  Now we’re seeing a new wave of startups emerge that are attempting to
  
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• The Geesaa automates (but overcomplicates) pourover coffee

  18-06-2019 18:53
  Making pourover coffee is a cherished ritual of mine on most mornings. But there are times I wish I could have a single cup of pourover without fussing about the kitchen — and the Geesaa, a new gadget seeking funds on Kickstarter, lets me do that. But it’s definitely still a ways from being a must-have.
  I’m interested in alternative coffee preparation methods, low and high tech, so I was happy to agree to try out the Geesaa when they contacted me just ahead of their Kickstarter
  
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• Simone Giertz’s converted Tesla Model 3 pickup truck is wonderful

  18-06-2019 18:19
  YouTuber Simone Giertz, celebrated DIY inventor, roboticist and general maker of cool stuff, decided not to wait for Tesla’s forthcoming pickup truck. Instead, she bought a TeslaModel 3 direct from the company new and then used elbow grease, ingenuity, some help from friends and power tools to turn it into a two-seater with a flatbed.
  The amazing thing is, unlike some of the robots Giertz is famous for making, the final product looks terrific — both in terms of the detail work and i
  
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• Focals by North Review: The future is (almost) here

  18-06-2019 17:38
  The concept of an IRL heads-up display has been a part of science fiction since basically the beginning. Big players have tried their hand at it with less than stellar results — most notably Google with Glass, and more recently Intel’s Vaunt. But North may have cracked the nut on smart glasses with Focals.
  They are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination — they’re slightly heavy and don’t feel quite as seamless as science fiction promised they would — bu
  
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• GoTenna is ramping up public sector mesh networking with a $24M C round

  18-06-2019 16:02
  GoTennais best known for its outdoors-oriented consumer products that let you text and share locations between smartphones off the grid. But the company has found that government work — military, fire, rescue — is the real market, and is pursuing it with a vengeance on the strength of a $24 million funding round.
  “We’ve been busy!” said Daniela Perdomo, founder and CEO of the company, in an interview. “We have a good problem, which is a technology that can be
  
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• Fortnite v9.30 Update Brings Chug Splash Collective Healer to Battle Royale, New Islands, LTM, and More

  18-06-2019 15:37
  The Fortnite v9.30 update brings a new item called Chug Splash to help players heal their teammates, new islands, missions, and more.
  
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• HMD Global Says Moving Nokia Phone Data Collection to Finland for Security

  18-06-2019 15:36
  HMD Global, which makes and markets Nokia-branded phones, on Tuesday announced its partnership with consultancy firm CGI and Google Cloud.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Screen Protector Leak Tips Big Size Difference Between the Standard, Pro Models

  18-06-2019 15:19
  Alleged images of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro screen protectors tip massive size difference between the two variants of Samsung’s next flagship.
  
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• Blockchain Startup Ripple Buys $30 Million Stake in MoneyGram

  18-06-2019 15:10
  Ripple has bought $30 million worth of shares and warrants in MoneyGram, the two companies said on Monday.
  
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• Revolt RV 400 AI-Based Electric Motorcycle Launched in India, Offers a Top Speed of 85kmph

  18-06-2019 15:09
  Revolt Motors has unveiled its first electric bike, the RV 400, in India. The Revolt RV 400 claims to be India’s first AI-enabled bike and comes with a number of smart features.
  
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• iOS 13 Beta 2 Tips Apple Will Prompt You About an Active Subscription When Uninstalling an App

  18-06-2019 15:03
  Apple has added a pop-up on iOS 13 beta 2 to let the users easily cancel an active subscription when they're uninstalling an app associated with it.
  
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• Domino's Will Start Delivering Pizzas via an Autonomous Robot This Fall

  18-06-2019 15:01
  For months now, the robotics company Nuro has been using electric, self-driving vehicles to deliver groceries to Kroger customers in Phoenix and Houston.
  
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• The Boys Trailer: Nobodies Take on Corrupt Superheroes in New Amazon Series

  18-06-2019 14:31
  Amazon Prime Video has released a full-length trailer for The Boys, its live-action adaptation of Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s comic book of the same name.
  
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• Moon's Crust Hides the Early History of Our Sun, NASA Scientists Say

  18-06-2019 14:31
  The Moon contains clues to the ancient mysteries of the Sun, which are crucial to understanding the development of life.
  
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• Volvo Partners Nvidia to Develop AI for Driverless Vehicles

  18-06-2019 14:21
  Volvo is joining forces with Nvidia to develop artificial intelligence used in self-driving trucks, the companies said on Tuesday.
  
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• Samsung Deletes Tweet That Urged Its QLED TVs Users to Regularly Scan for Viruses

  18-06-2019 14:10
  Samsung’s US Support Twitter account deleted a tweet in which it reminded its followers that it is imperative to regularly scan their QLED TVs for viruses and malwares.
  
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• Huawei Laptops Return to Microsoft Store After US Ban Disappearance

  18-06-2019 14:08
  After a month of disappearing from the Microsoft Store, laptops from Huawei have made a comeback on the software giant's online store.
  
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• Roli Lumi Keyboard: Price, Specs, Release Date

  18-06-2019 14:00 via wired.com
  The keys on the Roli Lumi light up different colors, and a companion mobile app uses those colors to teach you how to play a song.
  
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• Review: Gocycle's GX Is a Fast, Foldable, and Spendy Ride

  18-06-2019 14:00 via wired.com
  Gocycle’s folding electric bike is fun and stable, but its high price tag puts it out of reach for most people.
  
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• NASA Boss Says 'No Doubt' SpaceX Explosion Delays Flight Programme

  18-06-2019 13:53
  The explosion that destroyed a SpaceX astronaut taxi in April "no doubt" delays NASA's drive to return Americans to the ISS from US soil later this year.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M40 Next Sale in India Scheduled for June 20 via Amazon.in, Samsung Online Store: Price, Specifications, Offers

  18-06-2019 13:23
  Samsung Galaxy M40 price in India is set at Rs. 19,990 and is available in Midnight Blue and Seawater Blue gradient colour options.
  
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• Truecaller Voice VoIP Calling Feature Announced, Now Rolling Out on Android

  18-06-2019 12:50
  Truecaller has announced the Truecaller Voice VoIP calling feature and it is now being rolled out in a phased manner for the app’s Android version.
  
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• Microsoft's GitHub Acquires Collaboration Tool Firm Pull Panda

  18-06-2019 12:41
  GitHub has acquired a US-based startup called Pull Panda that makes collaboration tools for software teams at an undisclosed amount.
  
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• WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD With Up to 2TB Storage Option Launched in India, Aimed at Gamers

  18-06-2019 12:20
  WD Black SN750 NVMe SSD in 250GB storage option is currently on sale through Amazon.in at Rs. 6,929, while its 500GB variant is available at Rs. 9,999.
  
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• Oppo A5s 4GB RAM Variant Goes on Sale in India: Price, Specifications

  18-06-2019 12:09
  Oppo has released the 4GB RAM variant of its Oppo A5s smartphone in India. It has been priced at Rs. 12,990 and can be purchased in Green and Gold colour options.
  
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• Facebook Libra Cryptocurrency Unveiled, With Lofty Goals

  18-06-2019 12:05
  Facebook revealed plans on Tuesday to launch a cryptocurrency called Libra, the latest development in its effort to expand beyond social networking.
  
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• YouTube Working on Removing Harmful Content: Pichai

  18-06-2019 11:57
  YouTube has recently made "significant revisions" to its hate speech policy and removed over nine million videos in the last quarter, according to Google CEO Sundar Pichai.
  
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• Saregama Carvaan 2.0 With 5,000 Preloaded Songs and Wi-Fi Connectivity Launched, Priced at Rs. 7,990

  18-06-2019 11:56
  Saregama’s latest hardware product takes the success of the Carvaan forward, now with Internet-based content
  
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• RBI to Review Data Storage Rules for Payment Firms: Government

  18-06-2019 11:47
  RBI will look into concerns about data storage rules that have been raised by companies, a government statement said on Tuesday,
  
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• Xiaomi Mi CC9, Mi CC9e Surface Online, Tipped to Feature 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera

  18-06-2019 11:39
  Xiaomi is reportedly getting ready to launch the first smartphones coming out of its acquisition of the hardware division of Meitu, the Chinese selfie app and smartphone maker.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M40 Starts Receiving Its First Software Update With May Security Patch in India

  18-06-2019 11:27
  Samsung Galaxy M40 has started receiving its first software update just as the phone has been put on sale for the first time in India.
  
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• OnePlus 7 Pro 5G Starts Receiving OxygenOS 9.5.4 Update, Brings Optimised DC Dimming and Ambient Display

  18-06-2019 11:27
  OnePlus has rolled out the OxygenOS 9.5.4 update for the OnePlus 7 Pro 5G, which brings an optimised DC dimming and ambient display among a host of bug fixes.
  
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• Apple Considering a Move towards Cryptocurrency

  18-06-2019 11:14 via techguide.com.au
   Cryptocurrencies and mobile phones are two democratizing forces, and their collaboration is creating headlines over the past few years. Now with Apple entering the crypto market, experts believe that it will entice its users to start using cryptocurrencies when it comes to purchasing anything using iTunes. According to reports, Apple will soon roll out two new products that will prove its shift towards blockchain and crypto.
  Quite recently, Apple unveiled its SF Symbols app available for i
  
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• Vivo V1913A/T Specifications Listed on TENAA Certification Site, Expected to Launch Soon

  18-06-2019 10:28
  Vivo V1913A/T listed on TENAA, revealing design and key specifications about the smartphone.
  
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• tvOS 13 Beta 2 Brings Picture-in-Picture Mode Support: Report

  18-06-2019 10:25
  Apple has quietly added Picture-in-Picture (PiP) support in the second developer beta of Apple TV's operating system tvOS 13.
  
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