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• Coral raises $4.3M to build an at-home manicure machine

  20-12-2019 19:59
  Coral is a company that wants to “simplify the personal care space through smart automation,” and they’ve raised $4.3 million to get it done. Their first goal? An at-home, fully automated machine for painting your nails. Stick a finger in, press down, wait a few seconds and you’ve got a fully painted and dried nail. More than once in our conversations, the team referred to the idea as a “Keurig coffee machine, but for nails.”
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• Gadget Hacker Solves the Biggest Problem With Robovacs by Making One That Flies

  20-12-2019 19:50 via gizmodo.com
  
  Even the most expensive robot vacuums—like those capable of emptying themselves so they can run autonomously for weeks—lack the ability to climb up and down stairs in order to clean multiple floors of a house. YouTuber Peter Sripol came up with a solution to that problem, but it’s a hack you probably won’t see as an…Read more...
  
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• The sorry state of AR startups in 2019

  20-12-2019 17:07
  
  Even when Apple telegraphs its hardware strategy, it’s proving to be nearly impossible for startups to beat them.
  The company’s executives have been motioning interest in following their runaway success on mobile with hefty investments in augmented reality, something that has led to the rise of dozens of venture-backed startups hoping to beat Apple to the punch by creating their own AR headsets.
  In 2019, this vision collapsed for some of the most recognizable AR startups as reality p
  
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• The Best Amazon Fire Tablet (2019): Which Model Should You Buy?

  20-12-2019 17:00 via wired.com
  
  Do you need a tablet for around the house? For your kids? Should you buy the Fire HD 8 or the Fire HD 10? We've got the answers.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11+, Galaxy S11e: Release Date, Expected Price, Specifications, Features, Latest News

  20-12-2019 16:17
  
  Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S11 series of phones in February next year. Here's everything we know about the Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11+, and Galaxy S11e so far.
  
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• The 8 Best Baby Monitors: Wi-Fi, Radio (No Internet), and More

  20-12-2019 16:00 via wired.com
  
  We tested Wi-Fi, radio (no internet), audio, and app-based monitors from a variety of brands, to help you keep an eye on your baby or toddler.
  
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• The Most Improved Tech of the Past Ten Years

  20-12-2019 15:50 via gizmodo.com
  
  In the grand scheme of things, ten years is nothing; an insignificant slice of our planet’s long timeline. But when it comes to technological innovation, a lot can change in a decade, and some of the gadgets, software, and silicon you relied on back in 2010 now seems almost ancient and ready for the antique market.
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• Oppo A91 With Quad Rear Cameras, Oppo A8 Packing Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  20-12-2019 15:38
  
  Oppo has launched a pair of new phones – the Oppo A91 packing quad rear cameras and Oppo A8 with triple rear cameras – in China.
  
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• Apple Said to Have a Secret Team Working on Satellites to Beam Data to Devices

  20-12-2019 15:15
  
  Apple has a secret team working on satellites and related wireless technology, striving to find new ways to beam data such as internet connectivity directly to its devices, according to people familiar with the work.
  
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• Facebook Said to Pursue Music Video Rights in Challenge to YouTube

  20-12-2019 15:02
  
  Facebook is pursuing rights to music videos from major record labels, programming that could boost interest in its Watch video service, according to people familiar with the matter.
  
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• 15 Smart Home Gift Ideas (2019): Ecobee, Dyson, Wemo, and More

  20-12-2019 15:00 via wired.com
  
  Smart thermostats, smart displays, and more awesome gift ideas for that special someone who can activate everything in their home with a sneeze.
  
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• Apple Held Talks to Add James Bond, Live Sports to Its TV+ Streaming Service: Report

  20-12-2019 14:50
  
  Apple executives met James Bond franchise-owner MGM Holdings and the collegiate athletic conference Pac-12 earlier this year as part of its efforts to boost the Apple TV service, the Wall Street Journal reported.
  
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• Acer ConceptD, ConceptD Pro Range of High-End PCs and Monitors Launched in India

  20-12-2019 14:41
  
  Acers' ConceptD series includes products like ConceptD 500 Desktop, ConceptD 3, 9, 7 and 5 Notebooks, CP3 Monitor, ConceptD 9 Pro, 7 Pro, 5 Pro and 3 Pro.
  
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• Delhi Police Tells Social Media Firms to Rein in Digital Miscreants

  20-12-2019 14:20
  
  With the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) dominating discussions on major social media platforms for the past few days, the Delhi Police have asked these platforms to rein in "digital miscreants" in a bid to arrest the spread of misinformation.
  
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• Indians Spend 75 Days a Year on Their Smartphones, Survey Claims

  20-12-2019 14:09
  
  An average Indian is spending one-third of his or her waking hours on phone - nearly 1,800 hours a year -- and three out of four respondent said if smartphone usage continues at this rate, it is likely to impact their mental or physical health, a survey claimed on Friday.
  
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• Vodafone Launches 4 New Prepaid Recharge Plans Starting at Rs. 24: Validity, Calling, Data Allowance Details

  20-12-2019 14:07
  
  Vodafone has launched four new prepaid recharge plans priced at Rs. 24, Rs. 129, Rs. 199, and Rs. 269 in India.
  
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• Gadget Lab Podcast: Our Favorite Stuff From 2019, Plus Our 2020 Predictions

  20-12-2019 14:00 via wired.com
  
  The Gadget Lab crew highlights the stories, the products, and the trends that defined 2019. Plus, we look at what's coming next.
  
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• Russia Plans 'Sovereign Internet' Tests to Combat External Threats

  20-12-2019 13:49
  
  Russia on will carry out tests on Monday on the reliability of its domestic internet infrastructure in the event that the country is disconnected from the worldwide web, the communications ministry said.
  
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• Earth's Inner Core Could Be Covered by 'Iron Snow': Study

  20-12-2019 13:30
  
  The Earth's inner core could be covered by "snow" made of tiny particles of iron which are much heavier than any snowflake on Earth's surface, says a study.
  
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• Sony Xperia K8220 Spotted on Geekbench Site With Snapdragon 765G SoC: Report

  20-12-2019 13:18
  
  Sony Xperia K8220 sporting Snapdragon 765G SoC spotted on Geekbench website
  
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• Zynga Hack in September Exposed 173 Million User Accounts: Report

  20-12-2019 13:06
  
  In September, Zynga suffered a major security breach involving around 173 million user accounts. Personal information such as usernames, passwords, and email addresses was stolen.
  
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• Wakanda Free Trade Forever? Fictional Nation Removed From US Trade List

  20-12-2019 12:59
  
  Taxpayers and reporters alike demanded answers from the US Department of Agriculture, which at some point on Wednesday removed Wakanda from its Agricultural Tariff Tracker.
  
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• Apple reportedly working on satellite technology for direct wireless iPhone data transmission

  20-12-2019 12:58
  
  Appleis said to be working on satellite technology, having hired a number of aerospace engineers to form team along with satellite and antenna designers, according to a new report from Bloomberg. The report notes that this is an early-stage secret project that could still be scrapped, but that the purpose of the team and its work is to potentially develop communications satellite technology that can send and receive data directly to user devices, including the iPhone, in a bid to make it possibl
  
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• SonyLiv Fixes Flaw That Could Let Attackers Fetch Sensitive User Information

  20-12-2019 12:44
  
  SonyLiv has fixed a security flaw that existed in one of its APIs used for login functions. The flaw could have allowed attackers to fetch sensitive user information such as profile picture, email address, date of birth, and phone number of SonyLiv’s registered users.
  
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• Old Jio Prepaid Recharge Plans Can Still Be Availed via Tariff Protection

  20-12-2019 12:35
  
  Reliance Jio has provided the tariff protection option on its website that enables customers to avail old prepaid recharge plans.
  
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• Google Fined EUR 150 Million by France Over Search Ads

  20-12-2019 12:25
  
  France's competition authority has fined Google EUR 150 million ($167 million) for abusing its dominant position on the market for advertising linked to web searches, the regulator announced Friday.
  
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• LG G8X ThinQ With Detachable Dual Screen, 32-Megapixel Selfie Camera Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  20-12-2019 11:55
  
  LG G8X ThinQ comes with a detachable secondary display that can be attached to the main phone when required. The phone has a dual camera setup at the back, and is powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC.
  
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• Huawei P40, Huawei P40 Pro: Release Date, Expected Price, Specifications, Features, Latest News

  20-12-2019 11:44
  
  Huawei P40 will run Android 10, but without Google’s apps and services. It will instead integrate Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) core on-board.
  
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• Apple Grabs 66 Percent of Global Handset Industry Profits: Counterpoint Research

  20-12-2019 10:14
  
  Apple dominated the global handset market by capturing 66 percent of industry profits and 32 percent of the overall handset revenue in the third quarter of 2019 as overall global handset profits declined 11 percent (year-on-year) to $12 billion, a new report from Counterpoint Research said on Thursday.
  
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• Redmi K20 Pro Gets a Bug-Fixing MIUI 11 Update; Redmi K20 Series Receives HD Playback Support for Amazon Prime Video

  20-12-2019 09:45
  
  Redmi K20 Pro has received a new update with software version MIUI 11.0.3.0.QFKINXM. Separately, Redmi K20 and Redmi K20 Pro have received HD video playback support for content available on Amazon Prime Video.
  
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• PVR Cinemas Brings IMAX With Laser to Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai; IMAX Coming to Hyderabad, Kolkata

  20-12-2019 09:30
  
  IMAX with Laser is now available at two PVR Cinemas: High Street Phoenix in Lower Parel, Mumbai and Select City Walk in Saket, New Delhi. A third will be installed at SPI Palazzo The Forum Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani, Chennai. PVR is also bringing IMAX to Hyderabad and Kolkata.
  
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• Google to Boost Its Customer Care Support by Hiring 3,800 Full-Time Workers, Including in India

  20-12-2019 09:29
  
  After facing criticism that the tech giant relies more on low-cost, third-party temporary workers, Google has announced to hire 3,800 "in-house" full-time employees in 2020 at various sites, including in India who will provide customer care support 24/7.
  
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• Steam Winter Sale 2019 Is Here: Get Discounts on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Red Dead Redemption 2, and More

  20-12-2019 09:17
  
  The Steam Winter Sale is back, and is offering discounts on a tonne of acclaimed games from franchises such as Far Cry, Monster Hunter,Mortal Kombat, and more.
  
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• Forbes List 2019: Eight-Year-Old Ryan Kaji Is Highest Paid YouTuber in 2019, Earns $26 Million in Year

  20-12-2019 09:13
  
  Eight-year-old Ryan Kaji earned $26 million in 2019 on his YouTube channel, making him the highest-paid creator on the platform, according to a list published Wednesday by Forbes magazine.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite Price Leaked Ahead of Expected Launch This Month

  20-12-2019 08:26
  
  The WinFuture report has added an update to its earlier report to state that the price of the Galaxy Note 10 Lite will be at EUR 629.99. The report earlier said that it should launch in Germany for EUR 670, and this could because of the additional taxes and duties imposed by the country.
  
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• BSNL Brings Rs. 109 ‘Mithram Plus’ Prepaid Plan With 5GB Data, 250 Minutes of Voice Calling

  20-12-2019 08:26
  
  Rs. 109 BSNL “Mithram Plus” prepaid recharge plan comes with a validity of 90 days, though its bundled benefits are valid for 20 days.
  
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• Redmi Note 7 Pro to Get Android 10-Based MIUI 11 Update Soon, Report Claims, Alongside Redmi Note 7

  20-12-2019 08:09
  
  Redmi Note 7 and Redmi Note 7 Pro will reportedly be updated soon to MIUI 11 based on Android 10.
  
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• Realme X50 5G to Come With Enhanced VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge Fast Charging Tech, Teaser Reveals

  20-12-2019 08:06
  
  Realme X50 5G is teased to come with an enhanced version of VOOC 4.0 Flash Charge fast charging technology that Oppo unveiled in September. The smartphone is already confirmed to have a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC that has integrated 5G modem.
  
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• Pokemon Go's New Buddy Adventure Feature Rolled Out: All You Need to Know

  20-12-2019 08:06
  
  The Buddy Adventure feature essentially lets you experience your choice of Pokemon in a more life-like manner. It lets the Pokemon walk around the map without worry, lets you feed berries, and basically be your AR buddy.
  
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• Realme XT, Realme C2 Updates Add Dark Mode Switch in Notification Centre, Bring December Security Patch, More

  20-12-2019 07:49
  
  Realme XT and Realme C2 have started receiving a new software update in India that brings December Android security patch and a host of new features.
  
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• Listen to Episode 418 – the last Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast for 2019

  20-12-2019 07:07 via techguide.com.au
  
  Tune in to Episode 418 – the last Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast for 2019 – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long taking a look back at the year and what we can expect to see in 2020.
  Also on the show, the Government to spend $9m to educate Australians that 5G technology is safe, lots of kids getting smartphones for Christmas this year according to Telstra research, Aldi offering a bargain priced 75-inch TV, Westpac to finally offer Apple Pay to its cust
  
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• Facebook Working on Own Operating System to Run Its AR Glasses

  20-12-2019 06:53
  
  Facebook is exploring the possibility of designing its own software to power augmented reality glasses, which would free it from dependence on Google's Android operating system, the company confirmed Thursday.
  
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• OnePlus Unveils New Bug Bounty Programme, Partners With HackerOne to Increase Security Efforts

  20-12-2019 06:50
  
  The new OnePlus Security Response Center will offer bug bounty ranging from $50 to $7,000 to security experts who discover and report on potential threats to OnePlus’ systems through the new bug bounty program.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Leak Tips 48-Megapixel Camera With tOIS, Snapdragon 855 SoC, Price, and More

  20-12-2019 06:39
  
  As per a new report, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite will pack Snapdragon 855 SoC and a 48-megapixel rear camera with support for tOIS technology.
  
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• Tenet Trailer: ‘Time Runs Out’ in Christopher Nolan’s Next Movie

  20-12-2019 06:20
  
  Surprise — we have a trailer for Tenet. Warner Bros. has released a two-minute trailer for Christopher Nolan’s next movie. It was already clear that Tenet had something to do with time being reversed, and the new Tenet trailer tries to give us a peek at how its world works.
  
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• Realme X2 Goes on Sale for the First Time in India Today: Check Price, Offers, Specifications

  20-12-2019 06:11
  
  Realme X2 will be available for purchase at 12pm (noon) IST through Flipkart and the Realme.com online store. The phone comes in Pearl Blue, Pearl Green, and Pearl White colour options.
  
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• Facebook Says Investigating Data Exposure of 267 Million Users

  20-12-2019 05:48
  
  Facebook on Thursday said it is investigating a report that a database containing names and phone numbers of more than 267 million users was exposed online.
  
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• Facebook to Separate 2-Factor Authentication From 'People You May Know' Feature

  20-12-2019 05:37
  
  Facebook will no longer feed user phone numbers provided to it for two-factor authentication into its "people you may know" feature, as part of a wide-ranging overhaul of its privacy practices, the company told Reuters.
  
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• We go hands-on with Samsung’s Star Wars edition of the Galaxy Note10+

  20-12-2019 00:17 via techguide.com.au
  
  Samsung has partnered with Disney to produce a limited edition Star Wars edition of the Galaxy Note10+ to celebrate the release of the new film The Rise of Skywalker – and Tech Guide has taken a hands on look at the device.
  It is amazing.
  Everyone we showed it to – casual Star Wars fans and die-hards – were both equally amazed and fascinated.The collectors edition includes the Galaxy Note10+, a Star Wars case with Kylo Ren emblazoned on the back, a small collectible 3D plaque o
  
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