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This solar array expands itself at the right temperature
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Twelve South’s HiRise Wireless is a super versatile wireless smartphone charger
Wireless charging has been a wonderful addition to mainstream flagship smartphones including the iPhone, Samsung’s Galaxy lineup and Google’s Pixel phones. But there hasn’t been a really great option for bringing the benefits of wireless charging with you on the road, while keeping your desktop setup tidy until now, with TwelveSouth’s recently released HiRise Wireless.
The HiRise Wireless builds on the good reputation of the existing HiRise line from TwelveSouth, which in
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Geeky Gadgets Deals 4th of July Deals
Geeky Gadgets Deals is celebrating Independence Day with some awesome 4th of July deals in our deals store. You can take an extra 15% off these deals by entering the code FIREWORK15 at the checkout in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store. Apple iMac 21.5″ Intel i3-2100 Dual Core 3.1GHz 250GB (Certified-Refurbished) Save 68% An all-in-one […](Read More ...)The post Geeky Gadgets Deals 4th of July Deals appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Microsoft Project xCloud Game Streaming Console Rumoured, Could be New Low-Cost Xbox
Microsoft is reportedly looking to boost its Project xCloud game streaming service with a low-cost TV console.
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Apple reportedly shifting to new keyboard design in 2019/2020 MacBooks
Apple is set to replace the technology underlying the keyboards found in its MacBook Air and MacBook Pro computers, according to a new report from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo(via 9to5Mac). Kuo is frequently accurate in his predictions, which are sourced from within Apple’s supply chain and tend to provide an early indication of forthcoming hardware changes.
In his latest report, Kuo says that the new keyboard designs coming in brand new MacBook Air models set to come out later this year, an
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2020 Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series Limited to 300 Units
Lexus has unveiled its latest Inspiration series vehicle, and this marks the first time a sedan has received the Inspiration treatment. The car is the 2020 Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series, and it will land this fall at dealers in the US. Only 300 units will be made for the US, and pricing will be […](Read More ...)The post 2020 Lexus LS 500 Inspiration Series Limited to 300 Units appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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2019 Samsung Flip digital flipboard announced
Samsung has announced its latest device, although this one is a digital flipboard designed for businesses, the 2019 Samsung Flip. The new 2019 Samsung Flip was recently shown off at InfoComm 2019 and it comes with a range of features. You can find out more information about the new 2019 Samsung Flip over at Samsung […](Read More ...)The post 2019 Samsung Flip digital flipboard announced appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Apple Might Start Ditching Its Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Laptop Keyboards Later This Year
via gizmodo.comThere hasn’t been an Apple product as universally maligned and hated as the company’s low profile butterfly keyboards since the Newton PDA. Introduced in 2015 to help MacBooks achieve thinner designs, even Gizmodo staffers have had keys on their laptops that broke, or inexplicably just stopped working. As a result,…Read more...
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Hathway Lifelong Binge Offer Launched to Provide Unlimited Broadband at Rs. 399 a Month
Hathway Lifelong Binge offer is available in Hyderabad for subscribers opting for the Rs. 399 broadband plan.
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French Lawmakers Approve 3 Percent Tax on Online Giants
France's lower house of parliament approved Thursday a small, pioneering tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon, and Facebook - and the French government hopes other countries will follow suit.
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Honor 9X Retail Box Showcased, Suggests Gradient Finish Ahead of Formal Launch
Honor 9X retail box has been showcased by Honor Vice President in multiple images posted on Weibo ahead of the July 23 launch.
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Dish TV Reintroduces Lock-in Periods for A-La-Carte Channels, Add-on Packs
Dish TV has quietly added lock-in periods for a-la-carte channels as well as add-on packs. While the lock-in period is limited to 30 days for individual channels, the lock-in for add-ons packs ranges from 30 days to 360 days, depending on the pack duration.
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Mozilla Firefox 68 for Android Released With Support for Web Authentication Support
Mozilla has released Firefox 68 for Android that is available for download via Google Play with support for Web Authentication API.
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Huawei Mate 30 Pro Alleged Render Shows Circular Camera Setup With 5x Optical Zoom Support
An alleged new render of the upcoming Huawei Mate 30 Pro smartphone has popped up online. The render shows a quad-camera setup in an interesting new circular design.
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Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition smartphone gets official
Redmi has launched a new limited edition version of one of their smartphones, the Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition. The Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition comes with the same specifications as the standard handset. These include 6.39 inch AMOLED display that features a 19.5:9 aspect ratio and a full HD+ resolution, plus a […](Read More ...)The post Redmi K20 Pro Avengers Limited Edition smartphone gets official appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Lenovo Smart Band Cardio 2 With Heart Rate Monitor, 20-Day Battery Life Launched in India at Rs. 1,499
The latest Lenovo fitness band has a sleek removable strap design, and a 0.87-inch OLED display.
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Apple to Replace Its Butterfly Keyboard With Scissor Switch in Future MacBook Models: Ming-Chi Kuo
Apple is reportedly finally ready to ditch the controversial butterfly keyboard and will start using a new scissor switch-based design.
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Stranger Things Season 3 Now Streaming on Netflix in India
After nearly two years off air, Stranger Things is back for a third season, which is now streaming on Netflix in India.
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Best Podcasts for Kids: Stories, Circle Round, Rebel Girls, Brains On
via wired.comKeep your children entertained and ease the stress of getting there with these podcasts for kids.
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Unique Chef Caddy spice rack designed for more inspired cooking
If your kitchen spice drawer or cupboard could do with a little organisation, to help improve your cooking by making everything easy to view and at hand when you need it. You might be interested in a new spice rack system aptly named the Chef Caddy. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about […](Read More ...)The post Unique Chef Caddy spice rack designed for more inspired cooking appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp issues have been fixed
Yesterday Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp were having problems with images and videos being displayed, there were also some issues with other types of data. Now Facebook has managed to fix these issues on their website and also on the Instagram and WhatsApp apps. Earlier today, some people and businesses experienced trouble uploading or sending images, […](Read More ...)The post Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp issues have been fixed appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Uber Asked by Centre to Act Against Drivers Who Harassed Disability Rights Activist
The Centre has asked app-based cab aggregator Uber India to act against two of its drivers, who had allegedly harassed disability rights activist Arman Ali.
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LoRa security camera using a MKR WAN 1300 base station
A new project has been published to the official Arduino blog this week providing insight into a new LoRa security camera and detection system that is capable of transmitting data when a trust parser is recognised. The system is also clever enough to ignore animals such as dogs that move into its field of view […](Read More ...)The post LoRa security camera using a MKR WAN 1300 base station appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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BMW and Daimler Team Up on Automated Driving
Some 1,200 developers at BMW and Daimler will team up to develop automated driving technology, the companies said on Thursday.
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DIY hacker penetration testing briefcase
Hackers looking for a project to keep them busy this weekend may be interested in this awesome DIY hacker penetration testing briefcase which has been created by Sekhan. The NightPi briefcase is equipped with everything you need to carry out mobile penetration testing all while in disguise as a standard briefcase. Inside the briefcase Sekhan […](Read More ...)The post DIY hacker penetration testing briefcase appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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TikTok's Growth in India Thanks to Strong Local Network: Forrester
TikTok has seen a phenomenal rise in the Indian market owing to a strong local network and giving marketers a platform to reach users in small cities, Forrester claimed.
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Canon IVY REC clippable camera unveiled
Canon is gearing up to launch a new Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for its new Canon IVY REC clippable, “go anywhere” camera and is currently offering a chance to register and preorder the new pocket camera at a 30% discount during the crowdfunding campaign. “Made to go where the moment takes you: waterproof, […](Read More ...)The post Canon IVY REC clippable camera unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro to get new keyboard design
Apple has had a number of issues with its biutterfly keyboard in its MacBook range, the company is planning to replace it in the 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro with a new design. According to respected Apple Analyst Migh-Chi Kuo, Apple will replace their butterfly desigfn with a new scissor switch keyboard. This […](Read More ...)The post 2019 MacBook Air and 2020 MacBook Pro to get new keyboard design appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Asus ROG Phone 2 Spotted on US FCC, Wi-Fi Alliance, and 3C Certification Websites: Reports
Asus ROG Phone 2 spotted on certification sites, reported to come with a 30W charger
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Metal Wolf Chaos XD gameplay trailer release by FromSoftware
Metal Wolf Chaos XD will be officially launching next month on August 6th, 2019 offering a modernised re-release of FromSoftware’s 2004 mech shooter. The new 2019 version includes upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support. Check out the gameplay trailer below to learn more about what […](Read More ...)The post Metal Wolf Chaos XD gameplay trailer release by FromSoftware appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Jio Rs. 102 Prepaid Plan Launched Specifically for Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims
Rs. 102 Jio prepaid plan brings unlimited voice calls, 100 SMS messages per day, and 0.5GB or 500MB data for seven days.
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Can't Set Off Fireworks? Try These Science-Backed Alternatives
via wired.comBlowing things up is a basic part of the Fourth of July. Here's what to try when fireworks aren't an option.
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Airtel 4G Hotspot Now Available With Rs. 1,000 Postpaid Cashback After Price Hike
Airtel has introduced a new scheme which offers Rs. 1,000 postpaid cashback on purchasing the Airtel 4G Hotspot.
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4th of July Sales (2019): 25 Best Tech Deals This Weekend
via wired.comIf you're looking for outdoor and indoor essentials, you can save a lot of cash this Independence Day weekend.
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TMPL watch revives 1910 watch design into the modern age
If you are searching for something a little more unique, than the plethora of smartwatches on the market, you may be interested in a new wristwatch called the TMPL. Inspired by 1910 design the modern watch combines both old and new thanks to Japanese craftsmanship, providing a retro-styled modern timepiece which has launched via Kickstarter. […](Read More ...)The post TMPL watch revives 1910 watch design into the modern age appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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New Logitech G Blue gaming headphones will be officially unveiled on July 9th
In a few days time,. On July 9th 2019, Logitech will be officially unveiling their new Logitech G Blue gaming headphones which have been teased this week via Twitter. The new headphones will follow on from the launch of the new Blue Ember XLR microphone for streamers, which has been created after Logitech acquired microphone […](Read More ...)The post New Logitech G Blue gaming headphones will be officially unveiled on July 9th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Google Photos to Get Manual Face Tagging, Timestamp Editing on Android, and Other Useful Features
Google Photos' product lead David Lieb took to Twitter to discuss upcoming features, acknowledge bugs, and take feature requests from the app's users.
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Canon Ivy Rec Clippable Outdoor Camera Goes Live on Crowdfunding Site Indiegogo
Canon Ivy Rec is up on crowdfunding site Indiegogo, which boasts of a waterproof design and built-in carabiner, for clipping it on to things.
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Raspberry Pi 4 ModBerry M500 industrial computer
Techbase the hardware company specialising in small form factor industrial computers has today announced that the ModBerry M500 is now equipped with the new Raspberry Pi 4 mini PC. Unfortunately, no information on pricing has been released as yet for the Industrial Raspberry Pi for professional use, but more information is available from the IIoT […](Read More ...)The post Raspberry Pi 4 ModBerry M500 industrial computer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Oupio smart light and Bluetooth speaker
Oupio is a Bluetooth speaker and a smart lamp designed to provide your living and working space with an ambience to suit your needs whenever required. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the project which has launched via Indiegogo and has been developed by a team based in Bucharest, Romania. “Oupio merges […](Read More ...)The post Oupio smart light and Bluetooth speaker appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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Toyota GR Supra GT4 race car is launching in 2020
Toyota has announced that their GR Supra GT4 concept will be launched as a race car in 2020 and the Toyota GR Supra GT4 will be available as a track only car for private individual and racing teams. The new Toyota GR Supra GT4 is based on the 2019 Toyota GR Supra and it comes […](Read More ...)The post Toyota GR Supra GT4 race car is launching in 2020 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
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YouTube Bans Instructional Hacking and Phishing Videos
YouTube's recent policy update has added a new item to the list of "harmful or dangerous content".
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Man Who Poured Water on Baidu Chief Detained: Report
The man who poured water on Robin Li Yanhong, Co-founder and Chairman of China's search engine giant Baidu, during its "Create AI Developer Conference" was detained.
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Lenovo Z6 With Triple Rear Camera Setup, 4,000mAh Battery Launched: Price, Specifications
The triple rear camera setup on the Lenovo Z6 comes with a 24-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel secondary sensor, and a 5-megapixel tertiary sensor.
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Google Slammed by New Zealand Over Murder Case Gaffe
Google was accused of "giving the middle finger" by New Zealand's Justice Minister Thursday, after the US tech giant refused to tighten publication standards.
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Avengers: Endgame to Re-Release in India on Friday With Extra Footage
Avengers: Endgame is returning to select theatres across India on Friday, Disney India has announced, with several minutes of additional post-credits footage part of the re-release extended version.
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Facebook, Privacy Activist Schrems Face Off in July 9 Court Hearing
Facebook will face Austrian privacy activist Max Schrems next week at Europe's top court in a landmark case that could affect how hundreds of thousands of companies transfer personal data worldwide as well as Europeans' privacy rights.
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BSNL VoWi-Fi Service in Advanced Testing, Will Counter OTT Players Like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger: Report
BSNL has reportedly started advanced testing of its Voice-over-Wi-Fi (VoWi-Fi) service that would help the telco take on over-the-top (OTT) players such as WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
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App Store Revenues Once Again Beat Google Play, With $40 Billion Spent Overall in H1 2019: Sensor Tower
People have spent 15 percent more on apps in the first half of 2019 than the same period of 2018, according to a new report
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Nokia 9 PureView India Launch Will Be Soon, HMD Global Teases
Nokia 9 PureView’s biggest highlight is its penta-lens camera setup that houses three monochrome and two RGB sensors - all with the same f/1.82 lenses.
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