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• Google Pay's NFC-Based Card Payments Option Rolling Out in India

  29-08-2020 16:12
  
  Google Pay in India is seen allowing some users to add their NFC-powered credit and debit cards as a payment method in addition to the existing bank account option. The new development would help Google initiate tokenized payments cards.
  
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• The 10 Best Portable Coffee Makers (2020): All-in-Ones, French Presses, and More

  29-08-2020 14:00 via wired.com
  
  Whether it’s Aeropress, French press, or faux espresso, we’ve found the best ways to make a great cup of Joe anywhere.
  
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• Huawei Watch Fit Smartwatch With Rectangular AMOLED Display, Heart Rate Monitor Launched

  29-08-2020 13:47
  
  Huawei Watch Fit has been unveiled as the latest smartwatch by the Chinese company. The new offering comes in a rectangular design — unlike the company's existing Huawei Watch GT 2 and Watch GT that both come in a circular shape.
  
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• 14 Best Weekend Deals: Video Games, Headphones, and More

  29-08-2020 13:00 via wired.com
  
  Want 'Fall Guys'? It’s free if you have PlayStation Plus! We’ve also rounded up a ton of other sales, including discounts on robot vacuums and earbuds.
  
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• Google Pay Spotted Testing NFC-Based Card Payments Option in India

  29-08-2020 12:22
  
  Google Pay in India is seen allowing some users to add their NFC-powered credit and debit cards as a payment method in addition to the existing bank account option. The new development would help Google initiate tokenized payments cards.
  
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• Apple Watch gesture control band $139

  29-08-2020 12:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Mudra Band is a smart watch wristband that lets you control your Apple Watch using effortless finger movements. The unique watch band instantly turns your Apple watch into a single-handed device, letting you easily multitask while operating the watch, without blocking the display. Mudra Band lets you control your Apple watch using subtle finger movements, […](Read More ...)The post Apple Watch gesture control band $139 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Protect your online privacy with the Deeper Network decentralized VPN and firewall

  29-08-2020 10:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  If you are in the market for a new decentralised VPN and firewall for your home or business you may be interested in the new hardware created by the team at Deeper Network. Specifically designed to safeguard your personal and business data the VPN protect all your Internet of things devices with seven layers of […](Read More ...)The post Protect your online privacy with the Deeper Network decentralized VPN and firewall appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Amazon Unveils Its First Fitness Tracker, Halo

  29-08-2020 10:25
  
  This week Amazon announced its introduction to the wearables market. The Halo wristband brings on all the must-have tracked elements including cardio, sleep, heart rate, and temperature. However, Amazon has proven to innovate with two additional elements that have been unheard to consumers until now. The Tone metric uses built-in microphones to periodically pick up on a users voice and log their...
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• TikTok Rival Triller Says Made $20 Billion Bid With Centricus for Assets

  29-08-2020 10:24
  
  Triller executive chairman Bobby Sarnevesht said on Friday that the short-video app had made a $20 billion offer with investment firm Centricus Asset Management for the assets of rival TikTok that China's ByteDance is seeking to a divest.
  
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• Poco X3 Confirmed to Carry a 64-Megapixel Primary Camera, Fast Charging Battery Tech

  29-08-2020 09:42
  
  Poco X3 64-megapixel camera sensor has been confirmed by a company executive on Twitter. The new confirmation comes days after the rumour mill claimed the primary camera details of the Poco X3. The new Poco phone will debut as the successor to the Poco X2 that the Xiaomi spun-off company launched in India in February.
  
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• Apple Agrees to Pay $9.75 Million to Settle Powerbeats 2 Earphones Lawsuit

  29-08-2020 09:21
  
  Apple has agreed to pay $9.75 million to settle a class-action lawsuit in relation to charging issues with the company’s Powerbeats 2 wireless earphones. Apple is denying all allegations, but still settling as going to court will be more expensive.
  
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• Lumina Fat Iron “irons off” fat, saggy skin, stretch marks and more from $249

  29-08-2020 09:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  After a successful Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign the unique Fat Iron has now transitioned to Indiegogo InDemand, providing a second chance for those that didn’t take advantage of the discounted prices on the original campaign. Launched via Indiegogo the campaign has already raised over $1,00,000 thanks to over 7, 000 backers. Pledges are now available from […](Read More ...)The post Lumina Fat Iron “irons off” fat, saggy skin, stretch marks and more from $249 appeared
  
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• Chadwick Boseman, Black Panther Star, Dies at 43 After Private Battle With Cancer

  29-08-2020 08:09
  
  Chadwick Boseman, star of the ground-breaking superhero movie Black Panther, has died after a private four-year battle with colon cancer, his publicist told AFP Friday.
  
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• Elon Musk Wants YOU to Build a Brain-Computer Interface

  29-08-2020 07:45
  
  Elon Musk isn't content with electric cars, shooting people into orbit, populating Mars and building underground tunnels to solve traffic problems. He also wants to get inside your brain with Neuralink.
  
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• TikTok Celebrities Criminally Charged After LA House Parties

  29-08-2020 07:31
  
  TikTok celebrities Bryce Hall and Blake Gray are facing criminal charges after they hosted recent parties in the Hollywood Hills despite the city's ban on large gatherings during the coronavirus pandemic, authorities said Friday.
  
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• Cubbit creates your own personal cloud storage

  29-08-2020 07:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Third-party cloud storage services such as Dropbox, Box and others all require a monthly subscription to use. Cubbit is a new piece of hardware that allows you to create your very own personal cloud storage system without any monthly fees. Features of the Cubbit Cloud Storage system includes the ability to : – With Cubbit, […](Read More ...)The post Cubbit creates your own personal cloud storage appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Facebook's Failure to Remove 'Kenosha Guard' Militia Page an 'Operational Mistake': Zuckerberg

  29-08-2020 07:14
  
  Facebook Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg took responsibility and faulted his company for not removing the page and event for a militia group before two people were killed at a protest in Kenosha, saying it was "largely an operational mistake".
  
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• Apple Blocks Fortnite Maker Epic Games From Game Developer Tools

  29-08-2020 06:58
  
  Apple said Friday it has followed through on its decision to block the maker of Fortnite from developer tools needed to update games on its mobile devices.
  
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• Speed Wars: What’s The Difference Between 5G and Wi-Fi 6?

  29-08-2020 05:45
  
  Historically, Wi-Fi and cellular technology have been pitted against each other and as cellular network speeds increase to compete with the contemporaneous Wi-Fi technology, we hear a lot of bold claims about the death of Wi-Fi. It didn’t happen when 3G or 4G were rolled out, yet as 5G hits the headlines people are wondering once again – what about Wi-Fi? It’s worth noting that the internet is...
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• There is now a Karen game: Argue your way to the top!

  29-08-2020 04:25
  
  Over the past two months, Vagabond Dog has been working on a hilarious comedy game called Karen: An Outrage Simulator. It’s set in the same universe as their other games, Sometimes Always Monsters / Always Sometimes Monsters, and lets you play the all to familiar annoying woman who attacks all sorts of customer service employees to ensure she always gets what she wants. The game has you navigating...
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• Sophisticated State-based Cyberattacks Targeting Australia’s Government and Institutions

  29-08-2020 04:21 via techguide.com.au
  
  The Australian government is struggling to deal with an onslaught of cyber attacks. Scott Morrison sees these attacks as coming from a state actor. He describes the attacks as malicious in nature and sophisticated in character.
  Based on information that the prime minister released during a press conference, this state-based actor has Australian organizations in its crosshairs. No sector of the government or business is being spared. Cyber attacks are being perpetrated against the educational sys
  
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• Top Sci-fi Movies and Series to Check

  29-08-2020 04:01
  
  Are you looking to watch the best sci-fi movies? We have compiled a list of top movies based on their overall success, ratings and reviews. Best movies are those who entertain the people and provide them with a beautiful experience. If movies are something that excites you, it is time for you to explore the best custom essay services. Sci-fi is undoubtedly the most popular genre within the...
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• The Top 5 Emerging Technologies Used in Contact Centers

  29-08-2020 03:53 via techguide.com.au
  
  In today’s modern world, companies and organizations are moving with technology’s speed, mainly on how they communicate with potential clients and customers. Due to the increased number of people using modern technology, companies must also adjust to meet clients’ expectations and demands on when and how to be contacted.
  Thanks to the contact center industries like the Oracle CMS that are committed to provide advanced customer management solutions. 
  Communication with
  
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• Should You Buy Gold or Bitcoins: What Financial Experts Think

  29-08-2020 03:39 via techguide.com.au
  
  When it comes to hedge against the volatility of the stock market, investors have chosen gold as a safe haven. Gold has proven to be an effective way to manage the risk during such times. But in the last couple of years, a new alternative has come to light. In 2009, when Bitcoin came into existence, the value was insignificant.
  Over the last 10 years, the value has risen from $0.0008 to nearly $11,500 today. So, traditional investors have shown interest in putting their money into a new kind of
  
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• The Middleman of Information: How APIs Work

  29-08-2020 03:23 via techguide.com.au
  
  What is an API? An API (Applications Programming Interface) is an intermediary that defines interactions between multiple software applications. It defines the requests and calls that are made, how they are made, the conventions to follow, and the data formats that should be used.They are versatile and can be used on operating systems, web applications, computer hardware, and database systems.
  APIs have made developers’ work simpler and more efficient. They (developers) are able to re
  
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