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• WW, formerly Weight Watchers, launches a weight loss app for kids https://engt.co/31O8sXF pic.twitter.com/P0mCsXniDZ

  14-08-2019 23:31 via twitter.com
  WW, formerly Weight Watchers, launches a weight loss app for kids https://engt.co/31O8sXF pic.twitter.com/P0mCsXniDZ
  
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• Panasonic Hid a Security Camera Inside a Lamp That Will Stand Out Like a Sore Thumb

  14-08-2019 22:02 via gizmodo.com
  There’s certainly something to be said for cleverly hiding an object in plain sight, but Panasonic’s new incognito wireless security cameras are camouflaged inside a conspicuously tall floor lamp that doesn’t really look like a floor lamp, inevitably leading to visitors taking a closer inspection to figure out what it…Read more...
  
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• Who are you and why are you leaving old TVs on porches in Virginia? https://engt.co/2z0OWuA pic.twitter.com/nyEQfROj31

  14-08-2019 21:11 via twitter.com
  Who are you and why are you leaving old TVs on porches in Virginia? https://engt.co/2z0OWuA pic.twitter.com/nyEQfROj31
  
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• Sacred Games 2 Now Streaming on Netflix in India

  14-08-2019 20:30
  Sacred Games season 2 is now streaming on Netflix in India and across the globe. Sacred Games 2 has a total of eight episodes, which pick up with Sartaj Singh (Saif Ali Khan) right where we left off.
  
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• VW T-Roc Cabriolet: The Car No One Wants?

  14-08-2019 16:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  VW has launched a car into a space that has only had a smattering of offerings over the years. This is the drop-top crossover space. Sure Jeep has had raging success with the Wrangler convertible for generations, but that’s really the only drop-top SUV that people buy. The Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet was a disaster and […](Read More ...)The post VW T-Roc Cabriolet: The Car No One Wants? appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Misfit's New Vapor X Smartwatch Looks Very Promising

  14-08-2019 16:00 via gizmodo.com
  The first Misfit Vapor was nearly vaporware. Its successor, the Vapor 2, tried to fix the original smartwatch’s issues but was ultimately hindered by an outdated processor. Today, Misfit launched its third stab at a smartwatch with the Vapor X—and at least on paper, it looks like it could be a substantial improvement…Read more...
  
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• Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro Spotted on TENAA and Bluetooth SIG

  14-08-2019 15:46
  Huawei Mate 30, Mate 30 Pro with model numbers TAS-AL00 and LIO-AL00 have now received Bluetooth SIG and TENAA certifications both.
  
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• Indian PC Market Grows 49.2 Percent in Q2, Lenovo Leads: IDC

  14-08-2019 15:40
  The traditional PC market in India (desktop, notebook and workstation) shipped 3.4 million units in Q2 2019, IDC reports.
  
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• RetroStone 2 handheld gaming console from €129

  14-08-2019 15:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you would like your very own handheld games console capable of playing games from a variety of different retro consoles using emulation software, you may be interested in the RetroStone 2. Priced from €129 the handheld console allows you to enjoy the gaming without the trouble of building the system yourself. Watch the demonstration […](Read More ...)The post RetroStone 2 handheld gaming console from €129 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Microsoft Releases August Security Release for Windows PCs, Fixing 93 Vulnerabilities

  14-08-2019 15:35
  Microsoft has released the August security release that patches 93 vulnerabilities, including 29 issues rated Critical and 64 marked as Important.
  
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• Motorola One Zoom Is Just a Rebranded Motorola One Pro With Pre-Installed Amazon Apps: Report

  14-08-2019 15:34
  As per a new leak, the Motorola One Zoom is just a renamed version of the Motorola One Pro with some pre-installed Amazon software.
  
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• M-Light 7 mini motion sensor lighting

  14-08-2019 15:26 via feedproxy.google.com
  The M-Light 7 motion sensor light has been designed to provide a small adjustable lighting system that can be positioned almost anywhere and used as a nightlight thanks to its motion sensor activation. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the small light which is launched via Kickstarter this week and is now […](Read More ...)The post M-Light 7 mini motion sensor lighting appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Xiaomi’s Upcoming Foldable Phone Might Pack Triple Rear Cameras, Shows Patent Application

  14-08-2019 15:25
  A patent application filed by Xiaomi in Europe suggests that the company’s upcoming foldable phone might pack triple rear cameras.
  
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• Xiaomi’s Upcoming Foldable Might Pack Triple Rear Cameras, Shows Patent Application

  14-08-2019 15:25
  A patent application filed by Xiaomi in Europe suggests that the company’s upcoming foldable phone might pack triple rear cameras.
  
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• Twitter Says Doesn't Have Edit Button in Its Top Priorities, Support for Apple's Live Photos Upcoming

  14-08-2019 15:20
  Twitter Product Lead Kayvon Beykpour at a press event suggested that users might get a dedicated feature to address user needs like correcting a typo or clarifying their message, but not exactly the tweet edit button.
  
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• GeoTaker 3D scanner for large objects and architecture

  14-08-2019 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  The GeoTaker 3D scanner has been created to allow users to capture the geometry of larger objects and architecture, making it easy to transfer real-life objects into digital files for augmented reality or virtual reality applications, engineering software or 3D printing. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the 3D scanner created by […](Read More ...)The post GeoTaker 3D scanner for large objects and architecture appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Adobe August 2019 Security Patch Tackles Several Major Issues in Acrobat, Reader, Photoshop, Creative Cloud Desktop, Others

  14-08-2019 15:14
  The Adobe August 2019 Security Patch also resolved over 34 vulnerabilities in Photoshop for Windows and macOS, and the list of flaws for Photoshop include out-of-bounds write, type of confusion, heap overflow and command injection issues.
  
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• Samsung Could Have a Smartphone With a Graphene Battery by 2021: Report

  14-08-2019 15:11
  Leakster Evan Blass was told that Samsung could have at least one smartphone with a graphene battery by 2021
  
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• Raspberry Pi night vision camera

  14-08-2019 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  Pi enthusiasts searching for a project to keep them busy this weekend might be interested in a new Raspberry Pi night vision camera created by Hackster.io member TeCoEd. The project uses a Raspberry Pi Zero W together with a Pimoroni HyperPixel and an IR camera. Check out the vide below to see it in action. […](Read More ...)The post Raspberry Pi night vision camera appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Google, Facebook, Amazon to Testify in US Against French Digital Tax

  14-08-2019 15:09
  Google, Facebook, and Amazon.com are among the companies that will testify Monday at a US government hearing on the French government's digital services tax.
  
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• AT&T and T-Mobile will now verify phone calls between their networks https://engt.co/2yYyMBQ pic.twitter.com/XIsVaUxC65

  14-08-2019 15:05 via twitter.com
  AT&T and T-Mobile will now verify phone calls between their networks https://engt.co/2yYyMBQ pic.twitter.com/XIsVaUxC65
  
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• Apple’s contactless IDs head to more US Universities

  14-08-2019 15:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple is bringing its contactless IDs to more universities in the US, this will allow students to use the IDs with their iPhones and Apple Watch. The contactless IDs will be available in 12 more US universities, you can see details on which ones these will be below. In the coming school year, more than […](Read More ...)The post Apple’s contactless IDs head to more US Universities appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Noir discreet security camera

  14-08-2019 15:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  Noir is a new discrete security camera complete with USB charger and 1080p resolution providing unlimited video and audio streamed directly to your mobile device. Created by a team based in Los Angeles, California the HD Mask Noir security camera is now available via Indiegogo with early bird pledges starting from $65 or £57 offering […](Read More ...)The post Noir discreet security camera appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• My SuperCase – the World’s First Electric Weightless Suitcase Launches Today

  14-08-2019 15:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sponsored : London – August 2019 – My SuperCase has announced the launch of the world’s first electric weightless suitcase for leisure and business travellers. With superior mobility, convenience and added smart features, this extraordinary suitcase along with its signature design truly places itself above the rest. My SuperCase is available now with special rewards […](Read More ...)The post My SuperCase – the World’s First Electric Weightless Suitcase Laun
  
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• Dell XPS 13 (2019) Review: A Great Compact Laptop

  14-08-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  With that dreaded nose cam fixed, the Dell latest XPS 13 is an ultraportable delight to use. Read our full laptop review.
  
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• Twitter Launches Ashoka Chakra Emoji for 73rd Independence Day

  14-08-2019 14:54
  Twitter on Wednesday launched a customised Independence Day emoji of the Ashoka Chakra.
  
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• iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max Names Tipped by Case Maker

  14-08-2019 14:52
  iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are the names that case makers are expecting Apple to use for its upcoming smartphones.
  
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• Wireless wearable health monitor created by engineers

  14-08-2019 14:44 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new wireless wearable health monitor has been created by engineers at Georgia Tech providing a soft and comfortable device that is capable of transmitting electrocardiogram, heart rate, respiration and motion data to a remote sensor such as a smartphone. Check out the video below to learn more about the new wireless wearable health monitor […](Read More ...)The post Wireless wearable health monitor created by engineers appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Oru’s new foldable kayak weighs under 20 lbs and assembles in just 2 minutes

  14-08-2019 14:37
  California-based kayak maker Oru has built a great brand on the strength of its origami-inspired folding kayaks, and now it’s launching its lightest and most portable model yet with a new Kickstarter project. The Oru Inlet miraculously packs up to the size of a suitcase, weights less than 20 lbs, and can unfold and be on the water in as little as two minutes.
  Even if you’re trying it for the first time, or just aren’t particularly handy, the kayak still sets up in 5 minutes, at
  
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• British Airways is offering VR entertainment on flights https://engt.co/31Juef7 pic.twitter.com/22XsV8zlNZ

  14-08-2019 14:36 via twitter.com
  British Airways is offering VR entertainment on flights https://engt.co/31Juef7 pic.twitter.com/22XsV8zlNZ
  
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• Independence Day: How to Watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Speech on YouTube, Google Search

  14-08-2019 14:35
  YouTube live feed will be made available on Google Search - both mobile phones and desktop - when users search for 'India Independence Day'.
  
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• THQ Nordic acquires Gunfire Games

  14-08-2019 14:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  THQ Nordic has today announced it has acquired game studio Gunfire Games and the team responsible for creating the Darksiders, Chronos and From Other Suns series of games and is a long-term developing partner of THQ Nordic. The acquisition of Gunfire Games includes the development studio that includes a team of 63 creative and technical […](Read More ...)The post THQ Nordic acquires Gunfire Games appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Realme 5 Spotted on Geekbench With Snapdragon 665 SoC Ahead of Official Launch

  14-08-2019 14:17
  Realme 5 has surfaced on Geekbench with model number RMX1911. An NBTC certification also spotted that suggests a relationship between the Realme 5 name and model number RMX1911.
  
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• iPhone XR Helps Apple Take Top Spot in Indian Premium Smartphone Segment in Q2: IDC

  14-08-2019 14:17
  Apple bettered Samsung for the leadership position with an overall share of 41.2 percent in 2Q19.
  
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• Chrome OS 76 update corrects tablet mode key-press issue and more

  14-08-2019 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you have become fed up with the long-standing tablet mode bug in Chrome OS, you’ll be pleased to know that thanks to the latest Chrome OS 76 update it has now been fixed according to Robby Payne overrun the Chrome Unboxed website. Chrome OS 76 brings with it a wealth of features but the […](Read More ...)The post Chrome OS 76 update corrects tablet mode key-press issue and more appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• LG G8 ThinQ dropped to $499.99

  14-08-2019 14:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  The LG G8 ThinQ launched earlier this year, the handset originally cost $849 and now the price of the device has been reduced ion the US. The handset is now available in the US for $499.99, it is being sold unlocked on Amazon so it will work with the major US carriers. The LG G8 […](Read More ...)The post LG G8 ThinQ dropped to $499.99 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Facebook Now Lets Anyone Create 3D Instagram Effects Using Its Spark AR Platform

  14-08-2019 14:04
  Facebook announced on Tuesday that the company is opening up its Spark AR platform, allowing anyone to create and publish 3D effects for Instagram.
  
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• Fury Unleashed gameplay

  14-08-2019 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new gameplay trailer has been released for Fury Unleashed providing a glimpse at what you can expect from the action platform currently under production and preparing to launch early in 2020. Fury Unleashed Will be available to play on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC and is now available via early […](Read More ...)The post Fury Unleashed gameplay appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• DIY Raspberry Pi Bluetooth car audio system supports live streaming

  14-08-2019 13:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  Sami Pietikäinen has published a new Raspberry Pi project providing details on how you can create your very own Raspberry Pi Zero in car audio system which supports live streaming. The project uses a Raspberry Pi Zero fitted with a pHAT DAC (Digital to Audio Converter). “My car comes with a built-in Bluetooth hands-free but […](Read More ...)The post DIY Raspberry Pi Bluetooth car audio system supports live streaming appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Sculptures from old typewriters by Jeremy Mayer

  14-08-2019 13:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  Wired has this week published a new video featuring artist Jeremy Mayer who creates sculptures using the parts from broken and old typewriters. Creating a fantastic variety of different sculptures of insects, birds and human figures, watch the video below to learn more about the process of building the amazing sculptures. “Artist Jeremy Mayer has […](Read More ...)The post Sculptures from old typewriters by Jeremy Mayer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• DJI Osmo Mobile 3 Handheld Foldable Smartphone Camera Stabiliser Launched

  14-08-2019 13:36
  DJI Osmo Mobile 3 smartphone camera stabilizer is priced at $119 (roughly Rs. 8,400).
  
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• Feel sound with Woojer Edge

  14-08-2019 13:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  If you would like to become more immersed in your virtual reality, games or music you may be interested in a new system specifically designed to enable you to feel your music. Woojer Edge Has been created to provide users with an immersive experience and is now available to back via Kickstarter with earlybird pledges […](Read More ...)The post Feel sound with Woojer Edge appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Spotify Gets Rid of Its Home Screen Widget on Android With Latest Update

  14-08-2019 13:19
  Spotify is adding some new features to its service but also getting rid of some conveniences such as the home screen widget on Android.
  
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• Recalled 2015 15 inch MacBook Pro has been banned from US Flights

  14-08-2019 13:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Apple recalled a 2015 15 inch MacBook Pro recently after an issue with the batteries on some devices was discovered. The company is replacing these batteries and now the FAA in the US has announced that these devices are now banned on US flights. This follows on from a recent ban of these notebooks in […](Read More ...)The post Recalled 2015 15 inch MacBook Pro has been banned from US Flights appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Ancestors Legacy RTS launches on Xbox and PlayStation

  14-08-2019 13:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  Ancestors Legacy is now available to play on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after originally being launched on PC systems via Steam during May 2018. Ancestors Legacy offers players a real-time strategy game created by Polish studio Destructive Creations and published by the 1C Company, providing both single and multiplayer modes. “Ancestors Legacy – […](Read More ...)The post Ancestors Legacy RTS launches on Xbox and PlayStation appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Indian Student in US Sentenced to 1-Year in Prison for Damaging University Computers

  14-08-2019 13:06
  Vishwanath Akuthota, 27, of Albany was also ordered to pay $58,471 (Rs. 41.7 lakhs) as restitution charge.
  
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• CutiePi open source Raspberry Pi tablet unveiled

  14-08-2019 12:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  A new open source Raspberry Pi tablet is currently under development and could be launching before the end of this year. The aptly named CutiePi Ra three pie tablet is equipped with an 8 inch touchscreen and is powered by a Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 Lite, fitted to a custom carrier board. The Raspberry […](Read More ...)The post CutiePi open source Raspberry Pi tablet unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Lexus LC Limited Edition Coupe gets a new color option

  14-08-2019 12:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  Lexus has announced the launch of a new color option for the Lexus LC Limited Edition Coupe, the car will be available in a new Terrane Khaki exterior finish and also a new interior color. The car comes with 32-valve 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, producing 457bhp and 530Nm of torque and a 0 to 62 […](Read More ...)The post Lexus LC Limited Edition Coupe gets a new color option appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Sacred Games 2 Release Time Brought Forward by Over 12 Hours

  14-08-2019 12:57
  Netflix has announced a new release time for Sacred Games 2: 12am IST on August 15. That brings the Indian series’ release forward by over 12 hours, which was initially set to drop 12am PDT, as is standard for all Netflix content.
  
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• 15-Inch MacBook Pro Models Affected by Battery Recall Banned on Flights by US FAA

  14-08-2019 12:55
  The US FAA Apple's MacBook Pro laptops on flights, after the company recalled select units which had batteries posing fire risks.
  
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