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• Lootbox charging lock box and cable tidy for all your devices

  20-02-2021 17:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Efficiently charging all your family’s devices while trying to keep cable management to a minimum is almost an impossible task. To help charge anything from laptops to gaming consoles and controllers Delatite Studios has created Lootbox. A smart charger that allows you to hide all the unsightly cables yet still provide easy access to them […](Read More ...)The post Lootbox charging lock box and cable tidy for all your devices appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• MagBrother wireless charging dock $29

  20-02-2021 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Apple Watch and iPhone owners may be interested in a new magnetic wireless charging dock created by MagBrother which is launched via the Kickstarter crowdfunding website this month. The portable Apple Watch and iPhone charger makes it easy for you to quickly charge your mobile devices using QI wireless charging technology. Transforming your Magsafe or […](Read More ...)The post MagBrother wireless charging dock $29 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• The Best Posture Correctors to Put a Stop to Your Slouch

  20-02-2021 15:00 via wired.com
  
  You're hunched over your desk and phone for hours. So we rounded up the gear to help you straighten up—including a DIY trick and yoga advice.
  
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• Uber Drivers Entitled to Paid Holidays, Minimum Wage, Says UK Top Court in Landmark Ruling

  20-02-2021 14:48
  
  Uber drivers in UK are entitled to benefits like minimum wage and paid holidays, the country's top court ruled in a landmark judgement. The decision threatens Uber’s business model and holds broad implications for the gig economy.
  
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• Vivo S9e Price and Specifications Leak, Dimensity 820 SoC Tipped

  20-02-2021 14:22
  
  Vivo S9e smartphone price and specifications have been leaked. It is reported to feature a 6.44-inch AMOLED display with a waterdrop-style notch and a 90Hz refresh rate. The Vivo S9e is tipped to come with MediaTek Dimensity 820 SoC and a 4,100mAh battery with 33W fast charging support.
  
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• Gamify Your Workouts With Ergatta's Rowing Machine

  20-02-2021 14:00 via wired.com
  
  This internet-connected rower makes sweating fun by adding a layer of video game logic to your exercise routine.
  
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• Apple Supplier Foxconn Says 'Limited Impact' Expected from Chip Shortage

  20-02-2021 13:58
  
  Foxconn Chairman Liu Young-way said on Saturday that he expects that his company and its clients, including Apple, will face only "limited impact" from a global chip shortage. The global spread of COVID-19 has increased demand for laptops, gaming consoles, and other electronics.
  
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• Realme Narzo 30A Tipped to Come With Helio G85 SoC, Android 10 via Geekbench

  20-02-2021 13:04
  
  Realme Narzo 30A has been spotted on Geekbench with the model number RMX3171. The Geekbench listing suggests that the phone may run on the dated Android 10 software and be powered by the MediaTek Helio G85 octa-core SoC clocked at 1.8GHz. It is listed to pack 4GB of RAM and achieves a single-core score of 368 points and a multi-core score of 1,296 points.
  
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• The 18 Best Weekend Deals on Masks, Headphones, and MacBooks

  20-02-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  If you’re looking to stay warm or just need a bit of self-care, check out these discounts.
  
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• Save 59% on the MacPilot Lifetime License

  20-02-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We have an amazing deal on the MacPilot Lifetime License in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week. The MacPilot Lifetime License is available in our deals store for $39.99, that’s a saving of 59% off off the regular price of $99. With the power of UNIX and the simplicity of Macintosh, your Mac is […](Read More ...)The post Save 59% on the MacPilot Lifetime License appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• 6 Clever Ways to Use the Windows Command Prompt

  20-02-2021 13:00 via wired.com
  
  A rundown of things you can do faster, easier, and with less hassle, all just by peeking under the hood.
  
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• YouTube Android App Gets 4K HDR Streaming Support

  20-02-2021 12:03
  
  YouTube on Android now has 4K HDR streaming support. To see if you’ve got 4K HDR streaming support on your Android phone, go to any YouTube video that has been uploaded in 4K and click on the three dots menu icon on the top right corner of the video box. Select Quality and you should be able to see 2160p60 HDR as an option among other resolutions.
  
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• Polaris motorized electric tripod head with integrated controller

  20-02-2021 11:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Polaris is a new smart electric tripod head which is equipped with integrated camera interface controller, remote DSLR preview as well as the ability to configure it wirelessly using both Wi-Fi and cellular connectivity. The smart electric tripod head has been designed by the team at BenroPolaris based in Los Angeles, California and is capable […](Read More ...)The post Polaris motorized electric tripod head with integrated controller appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Redmi 9 Power 6GB RAM Variant India Launch Soon, Price Tipped

  20-02-2021 10:00
  
  Redmi 9 Power will launch in a new configuration soon. The phone is getting a new 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configuration, which is priced at Rs. 12,999 in India according to a tipster. There is no clarity on exactly when this new configuration will be made available in the country.
  
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• Save 25% on the HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad

  20-02-2021 09:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We have an amazing deal on the HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today. he HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad is available in our deals store for $31.95, that’s a saving of 25% off off the regular price. Rated as Amazon’s bestselling laptop cooling pad, the HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling […](Read More ...)The post Save 25% on the HAVIT Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Realme Buds Air 2 Teased to Come With 25-Hour Battery Life, 25dB ANC Ahead of India Launch

  20-02-2021 08:51
  
  Realme Buds Air 2 TWS earbuds have been teased in Black and White colour options. They are said to offer 25 hours of total playback with ANC kept off. If the ANC is kept on, the Realme Buds Air 2 are touted to last for 22.5 hours. The company claims that just 10 minutes of charging can offer two hours of playback.
  
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• Facebook Starts Blocking Sensitive Medical Data Shared by Apps Over Privacy Concerns

  20-02-2021 07:39
  
  Facebook has been accused of not policing its own rule of barring apps from sharing sensitive medical data of users. Data fed into a Facebook analytics tool by app makers included medical diagnoses and whether users were pregnant, according to a report shared by New York financial services department on Thursday.
  
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• Passport Services Integrated With DigiLocker for Paperless Documentation

  20-02-2021 07:26
  
  Inaugurating DigiLocker for Passport Seva Programme, Union minister V Muraleedharan said that it would enable citizens to submit the documents required for passport services in a paperless mode and they would not be required to carry the original documents.
  
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• Twitter to Continue Allowing Posts From Anonymous Accounts Amid Pressure from Premier League Stars Over Abuse

  20-02-2021 07:14
  
  Twitter will continue to allow people to post from anonymous accounts despite protests from Premier League chiefs over the abuse suffered by several of their star players on the platform. "We believe everyone has the right to share their voice without requiring a government ID to do so,” said Twitter.
  
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• Facebook Has 'Tentatively Friended' Us Again, Says Australia After Site Blocks News

  20-02-2021 06:54
  
  Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday that Facebook was back at the negotiating table after the tech giant this week blocked news on its site in the country.
  
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• Apple Working on Magnetic Battery Pack Attachment for Wireless Charging on iPhone

  20-02-2021 06:35
  
  Apple is working on a magnetically attached battery pack for the newest iPhones that would wirelessly charge the handset. It could provide the company with another potentially lucrative MagSafe add-on product.
  
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• Mars Rover Perseverance Beams Back Selfie from Moment Before Landing

  20-02-2021 06:16
  
  NASA has released a stunning picture of its Mars Rover Perseverance being lowered into the dusty red surface moments before a successful landing. NASA has promised more photos in the next few days and possibly also an audio recording of the descent.
  
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• Google AI Chief Apologises for Timnit Gebru’s Acrimonious Exit in Email to Staff

  20-02-2021 06:01
  
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai in an email to staff acknowledged the fault in Timnit Gebru’s acrimonious exit and said Google will start grading executives based on workforce diversity goals and increase human resources staffing. The email included comments by Jeff Dean, who leads the company’s AI and research efforts, saying he was sorry for how he handled Gebru’s ex...
  
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• Google Fires AI Ethics Lead Margaret Mitchell After Timnit Gebru as Dispute Over Research Grows

  20-02-2021 05:33
  
  Google has fired Margaret Mitchell, another top AI ethics researcher and leader, months after dismissing Timnit Gebru. Google said in a statement that Mitchell violated the company's code of conduct and security policies by moving electronic files outside the company.
  
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