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Google wants to take on Microsoft's Always Connected PC platform head-on with Chrome OS by adding LTE support. A code commit reveals Google wants to add eSIM support and Project Fi for data to Chromebooks in the future.
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Google wants to take on Microsoft's Always Connected PC platform head-on with Chrome OS by adding LTE support. A code commit reveals Google wants to add eSIM support and Project Fi for data to Chromebooks in the future.
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The Xbox One might not tout a headset selection quite as vast as the Xbox 360, but there are a few standouts. Check out our picks for the best Xbox One headsets, whether you're looking for virtual surround sound or budget pricing.
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The company said on Thursday the bug automatically suggested that users make new posts public.

Facebook says a software bug made some private posts public for as many as 14 million users over several days in May.

We love ferrofluid. We love robots. And we love amazing A.I. tech like face tracking. This amazing robotic table, which uses face tracking to manipulate liquid rocket fuel pixels, has all three.
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Senate Democrats are calling on House Speaker Paul Ryan to schedule a vote on a bill that would preserve an open internet. Without Congressional intervention, rules governing net neutrality are set to expire on Monday, June 11.
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LinkedIn's latest feature lets you see the location and commute time to certain employers, which may just help you decide whether or not you want to be its next employee. The feature, aptly named "Your Commute," is available on mobile.
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If you love talking to Google Assistant, it's not hard to believe that a hacker would enjoy the same privileges. And now, Google is patenting a new system that seeks to protect you and your Google Home from being hijacked.
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You don't have to stick with a shoddy headset because it came bundled with your console. These are the best headsets for the PlayStation 4, whether you're in the market for virtual surround sound or merely a comfortable build.
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Apple is always working on ways to improve the camera in the iPhone, and a new patent shows that it could be working on ways to deliver Portrait Mode photos with only one camera sensor -- just like the Google Pixel.
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The crew of the U.S.S. Discovery will return for more adventures on CBS All Access in the near future. Here's everything we know about Star Trek: Discovery season 2, from the cast and themes to the season premiere.
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Hawaii's Kilauea volcano may be disrupting life in paradise with its bursts of ash and bright-orange lava, but it also has scientists wide-eyed, eager to advance what's known about volcanoes.

Prime Video gives subscribers access to a host of great movies, but sifting through the massive library isn't easy. Lucky for you, we've sorted the wheat from the chaff. Here are the best movies on Amazon Prime right now.
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Daimler introduced the E-Mobility Group (EMG), focused on electric commercial vehicles. With two new electric-powered Freightliners, the EMG has six electric models, including four trucks and two buses.
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Amazon Fire TV Cube is set to assimilate your home and TV systems, Parrot's new Anafi drone can look up as well as down, manned Kitty Hawk Flyer takes to the air.
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Whether you're living out of a van, camping with friends, or traveling the world -- finding somewhere to take a hot shower can be a challenge. Geyser System allows you to get clean anywhere you are.
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New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.

New Mars discoveries are advancing the case for possible life on the red planet, past or even present.

Uber makes life easier for both riders and drivers, yes, but have you ever wondered how it actually works? We've rounded up everything you might want to know about the popular ridesharing service.
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A new study published in Science has shown that honeybees are capable of understanding the concept of zero. It’s a first for invertebrates and it joins a class of animals that include dolphins, birds, primates and humans.

There’s no shortage of ways to whip up high-end surround sound, but Focal’s Dome series does things differently, offering small yet powerful speaker packages that can be set up in almost any room. But at $2,000, are the Dome Flax worth it?
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Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart, Germany are busy developing a robot whose only mission is to give you really, really good hugs. Here's why,
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Need to know how to remove the background from an image? Here's how, whether you prefer to use a premium program like Photoshop or one of the many web-based alternatives currently in existence.
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iOS 12 is official and it will soon have iPhone and iPad devices feeling brand new again. But which iOS devices will actually be getting the update? There are 22 devices set to receive iOS 12 -- here is the list.
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Happier Camper camp trailers are so lightweight they can be towed by just about any vehicle, making them more accessible to anyone who wants to go camping but doesn't own a truck or SUV to pull a trailer to the campsite.
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You may soon never need to worry about recharging your stylus. Microsoft patented a solar-powered stylus that can recharge itself while you're using it to ink or draw by collecting the light emitted from your tablet's display.
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Samsung announced the release of its revamped Samsung Galaxy J7 and Galaxy J3. But just what do the new phones have to offer? From specs and design, to release dates -- here's everything you need to know.
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A cooler is a handy item to have around the house. From lightweight softpacks to heavily insulated models, there are so many options to choose from. To help narrow down which cooler is best for you and your adventures, we've found the absolute best coolers on the market.
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Achieving that coveted runner's high isn't exactly easy if you're sporting a subpar pair of shoes. Thankfully, there exist a wide range of runners built for speed, durability, and, most of all, comfort. To help find what's best, these are the best running shoes for women.
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Home audio manufacturer Sonos teamed up with furniture/appliance heavyweight Ikea to develop the new Symfonisk speaker. It represents the beginning of a long-term partnership between the companies.
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Hitman 2, a direct sequel to 2016's Hitman, launches November 13 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC. IO Interactive has ditched the episodic format for the sequel. If you pre-order, you'll gain access to an online co-op mode in Hitman right now.
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Nvidia filed a patent for a technology that could alter the way PC games look and perform. Nvidia calls it "infinite resolution" and it's effectively a clever way of using vector graphics to replace static textures in games.
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It's a little late to try to make it out to E3 2018 in Los Angeles, but it's a perfect time to start prepping for your trip to E3 2019. Here's what you need to now to get your tickets on the cheap to check out gaming's biggest event of the year.
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If you’ve got a newer Onkyo, Integra, or Pioneer Elite A/V receiver, it’s about to get even smarter, as Onkyo has rolled out a firmware update that adds "Works with Sonos" integration to the receivers.
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In the latest photo industry news, PeakDesign is launching an update that is free for some users because of some anchor failures. Lomography has some new 120mm aged film. Find out more photo industry news in this week's Photo FOMO.
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Rental car giant Avis wants to put a personalized, interactive travel guide in your pocket. The company will add a function to its smartphone app that helps users find places of interest in a given city.
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Avalanche Studios -- best known for the Mad Max game and Just Cause series -- has announced Generation Zero, a self-published cooperative shooter set in 1980s Sweden during a robot attack.
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All Cadillac models will add Super Cruise autonomous driving as an option by 2020, with other GM brands to follow. Super Cruise includes precision-mapped roads, driver monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane-keeping assistance.
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The newest Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 IS III USM is all about cutting down flare and ghosting in tough lighting with a new type of coating for the lens' third generation. The more budget-friendly f/4 IS II adds even more stabilization.
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PlayStation 4-exclusive not-zombie game Days Gone will arrive next February. The game promises to be an action-packed take on the apocalypse with an emphasis on player-choice and combat.
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It's been six years since the Mars rover Curiosity landed on the Red Planet, and now, it seems that the space vehicle has some news to share. NASA has called a press conference to share the latest findings by its rover.
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Whether it's a lost soldier, a mysterious briefcase, or the plans to a cosmic weapon, these movie MacGuffins prove that it isn't always the object of an adventure that makes the experience memorable.
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Two years ago, U.S.-based Whale Sanctuary Project announced it was looking at sites across North America to establish a first ever large seaside enclosure for whales and dolphins. Nova Scotia is one of two locations being considered.

Ubisoft co-founder and CEO Yves Guillemot believes there will only be one more generation of game consoles. In a new interview, he stressed that game streaming technology could make them obsolete.
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Though they've been slow to trickle out, the list of HomeKit-compatible devices continues to grow and will only continue to do so now that the HomePod is available. To help you out, here's a list of the best HomeKit-certified devices.
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A U.S. government transportation agency says the driver using autopilot in a fatal Tesla Inc. Model X crash in California in March did not have his hands on the wheel in the six seconds before the crash.

Microsoft has reportedly delayed Crackdown 3 into 2019. The game had previously been scheduled for a November 2017 release date before being pumped into the following year, and early previews have been mixed.
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When the body of a young female whale washed up in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve more than three years ago, museum officials had to decide whether to haul it out to sea or bury it at the nearby dump and save the skeleton.

Waymo just keeps burning up the pavement. On Tuesday, the company's chief business development officer announced that the company's fleet of autonomous vehicles will reach 7 million test miles driven by the end of this week.
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