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• Google’s TPU taking on Intel and NVIDIA for Neural Networking’s future

  05-04-2017 23:53
  Google is seeking a new way to make neural networking work efficiently – starting with the TPU. The TPU is a Tensor Processing Unit – to be compared to Intel’s CPU or NVIDIA’s GPU, made for processing data. Google’s news here is their first-ever study published on how well their TPU works – compared, appropriately enough, to Intel’s CPU and … Continue reading
  
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• Man accused in fatal midtown Atlanta shooting hospitalized

  05-04-2017 23:45
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — A man accused of fatally shooting a woman on a midtown Atlanta street in broad daylight was hospitalized after jail guards found him biting his left arm and spitting blood, authorities said Wednesday.
  
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• Mormon church president remains hospitalized

  05-04-2017 23:35
  
  Church spokesman Eric Hawkins said no further updates were immediately available on Monson's condition as of Wednesday afternoon.In a statement Tuesday, the church said Monson had been admitted to hospital on Sunday evening after not feeling well and was being given fluids.A spokeswoman later said Monson had been suffering from dehydration.
  
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• Sling TV adds Showtime to its premium channel lineup

  05-04-2017 23:28
  Sling TV has expanded its premium channel lineup, adding Showtime as one of the options for those who want it. The add-on can be tacked onto one’s existing channel package for $10/month extra, giving subscribers access to the network and its eight individual channels. Showtime joins the service’s existing premium offerings, including HBO, Starz and Cinemax. The Sling TV Showtime … Continue reading
  
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• For Trump, Mar-a-Lago is place to break the ice with China's Xi

  05-04-2017 23:22
  
  By Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump has told visitors that his Mar-a-Lago retreat is set up perfectly for foreign visits, but the Chinese side was initially hesitant when word came that Trump would like to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping there, according to administration officials.“They thought, no, it has to be the White House, the symbolism of that,” a senior administration official told Reuters.It’s unusual because most foreigners realize th
  
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• Sprint is axing its oldest and best deal

  05-04-2017 23:13
  
  For the last three years, Sprint has had one killer deal to try and persuade people to switch. If you walked in off the street with a bill from a competitor, Sprint would offer the same data and minutes for half the price.
  But according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, the rise of unlimited data plans is forcing Sprint to end the run of its Switch and Save 50 Percent deal. It's the end of a historically long-running promotion, and bad news all around for Sprint.The report quotes indu
  
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• Senate Republicans praise Trump for removing Bannon from NSC post

  05-04-2017 23:01
  
  In January, Steve Bannon’s appointment to the National Security Council raised hackles. Now his removal from it is bringing some praise.
  
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• It’s Time for Action on Syria’s Chemical Weapons, Not Pointing Fingers

  05-04-2017 22:54
  
  Casting blame will not save a single child’s life.
  
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• Netflix abandons star rating system, replaces it with thumbs

  05-04-2017 22:43
  Last month we learned that Netflix was planning to get rid of its star rating system and replace it with a simplified, less detailed rating system: thumbs up and thumbs down. That system is now rolling out, with users seeing the thumb ratings instead of the stars that have long dotted the platform. At the heart of the problem, according … Continue reading
  
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• 2017 Acura MDX Changes for the Better

  05-04-2017 22:38
  
  It seems Acura can't leave well enough alone, updating its popular MDX luxury SUV almost annually. And though Acura made some improvements that we’ve wanted, some changes are a miss, and the auto...
  
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• Ingenious new service thwarts ISP snooping by allowing any site to join the Tor network

  05-04-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tor is an invaluable tool if you’re looking for extra privacy for a website. This U.K. hosting company lets any site have a presence on the Tor network. Yes, that includes your one!
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• Zunum Aero Plans To Offer Hybrid-Electric Aircraft Flights By 2020

  05-04-2017 22:24
  
  A startup backed by JetBlue and Boeing, Zunum Aero, plans to offer fast and affordable flights with its hybrid-electric aircrafts.
  
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• The Latest: Military: Pilot of crashed F-16 out of hospital

  05-04-2017 22:24
  
  CLINTON, Md. (AP) — The Latest on an F-16 crash in the Washington suburbs (all times local):
  
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• The physical Brexit study: how close to Pangea?

  05-04-2017 22:18
  A study has been conducted which shows when England began to break away from Europe physically, creating the Dover Strait. Using bathymetric maps to study the bottom of the sea, scientists have discovered a lot more than what’s previously been known about the area and the sequence of events that created today’s topography. Britain, it turns out, was connected to … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook is using image-recognition tech, human reviewers to combat revenge porn

  05-04-2017 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Boeing and Jet Blue invest in a startup developing electric passenger planes, AT&T plays an ace in the battle of unlimited data plans.
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• Mellow smartens up sous vide with app control and it begins shipping in May

  05-04-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to its built-in cooling capabilities and Wi-Fi connectivity, this sleek, new sous vide cooker allows you to prepare food from afar using your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
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• U.S. consumer financial protection chief defends agency before Congress

  05-04-2017 22:10
  
  The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's director defended himself in Congress on Wednesday against a barrage of Republican criticism over everything from the agency's handling of the Wells Fargo accounts scandal to the way he has personally managed his job.Appearing before the House Financial Services Committee, Richard Cordray, got coy when asked whether he would finish his term, which expires in July 2018.Republicans on the committee and elsewhere have pushed for President Trump to fir
  
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• Moto G5 and G5 Plus: Everything you need to know

  05-04-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola's affordable flagships boast exceptional cameras at a reasonable price point. Here's all you need to know about Lenovo's new Moto G5 and G5 Plus, including pricing and availability information.
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• Trump Defends O'Reilly Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations: 'I Don't Think Bill Did Anything Wrong'

  05-04-2017 22:05
  
  The Fox News host is a friend of the president.
  
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• France's Macron sees election lead narrow after TV debate: poll

  05-04-2017 22:05
  
  French centrist Emmanuel Macron's lead in France's presidential election has narrowed following a televised debate though he is still on course to win, an Elabe poll for BFM TV showed on Wednesday.In one of the first polls on voter intentions since Tuesday's debate between all 11 candidates, Macron was seen winning 23.5 percent of the vote in the April 23 first round, his lowest score in a month and down from 25.5 percent the last time the poll was conducted on March 28-29.
  
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• After Crackdown on Protesters, Venezuela’s Opposition Slams Judges for ‘Coup’ Attempt

  05-04-2017 22:01
  
  The Maduro government seems determined to ride out the latest wave of dissent. The opposition seems determined to make sure it doesn't.
  
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• Dev’s adventures in dating, pasta continue in ‘Master of None’ season 2 trailer

  05-04-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Master of None coming back for a second season in May, Netflix has unveiled the official trailer. The preview gives us a look at Dev's latest adventures, including Vespa rides, first dates, and pool parties.
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• Grandmother Pleads Guilty to Murder in Gruesome Death of Her Own 2-Year-Old Grandson

  05-04-2017 21:54
  
  Patricia Flores told police the boy was burned in a bathtub, but that she thought she could treat the injuries herself.
  
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• Trump, declining to provide evidence, says thinks Obama adviser Rice committed crime: NYT

  05-04-2017 21:52
  
  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he thinks Susan Rice, a former top adviser to President Barack Obama, committed a crime by seeking the identities of Trump associates mentioned in intercepted communications, but he declined requests for evidence, the New York Times reported.In an interview, Trump declined to tell the New York Times whether he had reviewed intelligence to bolster his claim about Rice but said he would explain himself "at the right time."Rice said she had no immediate
  
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• Fly faster, cheaper, and cleaner with Zunum Aero electric planes

  05-04-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Air travel with startup Zunum Aero promises to be faster, cleaner, and cheaper with electric-hybrid planes using regional airports. The first flights are expected to start in the early 2020s.
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• Astell & Kern XB10 Bluetooth review

  05-04-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Astell & Kern’s XB10 Bluetooth headphone amp is beautifully designed, ultra-portable, and offers some of the best wireless sound you’ll find.
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• Ubuntu is ditching Unity and going back to GNOME

  05-04-2017 21:40
  Canonical’s Mark Shuttleworth has announced that Ubuntu for tablets and phones is dead, and that the Ubuntu desktop OS will be reverting back to GNOME instead of using Unity. It’s a major change, one that Shuttleworth describes as ‘a very difficult decision.’ This spells the end to Canonical’s visions of ‘the convergence future’ — instead, the company will be focusing … Continue reading
  
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• Sling TV subscribers can start watching Showtime content for an extra $10 a month

  05-04-2017 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sling TV customers can now add Showtime to their channel package for an extra $10 per month, giving them access to eight Showtime channels, as well as thousands of on-demand titles including Homeland, and Billions.
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• Fake positive reviews are flooding Google Play’s most popular apps

  05-04-2017 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hundreds of oddly worded, inaccurate positive reviews were posted for popular Google Play apps like Chrome, Firefox, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger over the last month, despite Google's best efforts to crack down.
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• Trump administration says no longer considering separating women, children at border

  05-04-2017 21:18
  
  By Julia Edwards AinsleyWASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Trump administration is no longer considering separating women and children at the southern U.S. border as a means of deterring their migration, a Department of Homeland Security spokesman said on Wednesday.U.S. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly was questioned by a Senate panel on Wednesday, but only said it was not current policy to separate women and children except in certain circumstances.A DHS official, who spoke on the condition of an
  
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• Which Verizon plan is best for you? We check out the family, individual, and prepaid plans

  05-04-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon offers lots of plans for individuals, your family, and folks who want prepaid service. Here is everything you need to know about Verizon's plans, from data packages and smartphones to Big Red's prepaid plans.
  The post Which Verizon plan is best for you? We check out the family, individual, and prepaid plans appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Thousands of Serbs protest against big election win for PM Vucic

  05-04-2017 21:13
  
  Thousands of protesters, mainly students, rallied for the third straight night in Belgrade on Wednesday to protest against the overwhelming victory of Prime Minister Aleksandar Vucic in a weekend presidential election.Throngs gathered in front of the Serbian parliament, blowing whistles and chanting "Vucic, you stole the election" and "End the dictatorship".Protesters said they see Vucic as an autocrat and his Serbian Progressive Party as corrupt and instrumental in what they say was a fraudulen
  
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• YouTube TV has officially launched, but only in a select few cities

  05-04-2017 21:08
  After officially unveiling YouTube TV back at the end of February, Google hasn’t wasted much time in pushing it out the door. The day is here at last and now YouTube TV is officially available to the cord cutting masses. Well, not all of the masses, but rather those living in major metropolitan areas within the US. Yes, even though … Continue reading
  
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• The Consequences of No One Believing What Trump Says

  05-04-2017 21:04
  
  Lawrence O'Donnell says Donald Trump is unprepared and lost on Syria and so is his Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson. Max Boot says that under Trump, not even the President necessarily speaks for U.S. policy. David Corn joins.
  
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• Tech Gadgets That Celebrities Can't Live Without - Fortune

  05-04-2017 21:00
  
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  Tech Gadgets That Celebrities Can't Live Without
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  One of the advantages of being a celebrity is you often have a bit more disposable income than other people. That means more money to spend on gadgets and gizmos. In most cases, the go-to tech for celebrities are their phones. It's their lifeline to ...
  
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• Spyker’s grand plan for a revival involves a stunning hybrid SUV

  05-04-2017 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After years of financial struggle, Spyker Automotive is getting serious about its renewal. If the name sounds vaguely familiar, it’s because Spyker once made some truly awe-inspiring works of automotive art.
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• These beefy warehouse bots are meant to work alongside forklift drivers, not replace them

  05-04-2017 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  They may look like beefy Robot Wars contestants, but this pair of bots are actually impressively strong, autonomous warehouse robots -- designed to move cargoes of up to 3,300 lbs.
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• Haley: Russia thwarts U.N. action on Syria atrocity

  05-04-2017 20:54
  
  America’s U.N. ambassador made an impassioned plea for action by the Security Council in response to a gas attack in Syria, and also condemned Russia.
  
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• Astronomers may have the data they need to prove ‘Planet Nine’ exists

  05-04-2017 20:53
  
  It's been a while now since astronomers began openly discussing the possibility of a ninth planet in our solar system — and no, it's not Pluto.  Now, thanks to a new citizen science effort to detect and identify a mysterious, previously unknown world lurking near the edge of our celestial neighborhood, researchers actually have a handful of possible candidates.Using data from the SkyMapper telescope at the Australian National University, nearly 21,000 citizen volunteers browsed an ast
  
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• Google retiring Challenges, Quests, Requests, and iOS support for Play Games

  05-04-2017 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is doing away with some underutilized features of Play Games, its gaming platform on Android and, for now, iOS. Specifically, it's axing Quests, Challenges, Requests, and support for Apple devices.
  The post Google retiring Challenges, Quests, Requests, and iOS support for Play Games appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony G Series Professional SSDs launch for 4K video recording

  05-04-2017 20:49
  Sony has introduced a pair of new G Series solid state drives designed specifically for videographers or photographers who need expansive storage for Ultra HD 4K footage. Both drives are part of Sony’s G Series Professional lineup, and they come in two capacities: 480GB and 960GB. The drives can be used with DSLRs or camcorders; they offer, among many other … Continue reading
  
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• Stretchy, flexible fibers offer a route to spinal cord recovery

  05-04-2017 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Materials scientists at MIT developed a rubbery, conductive fibers, which they hope can someday be implanted into a patient’s spinal cord to study neurons and potentially treat serious injuries.
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• Trump suggests Susan Rice may have committed a crime

  05-04-2017 20:34
  
  President Trump suggested in a New York Times interview that former National Security Adviser Susan Rice may have committed a crime. New reports suggest that Rice may have requested that names of Trump associated caught up in surveillance of Russian officials be revealed.
  
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• The Klymit Double V is an inflatable sleeping pad made for camping couples

  05-04-2017 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Klymit Double V is inflatable, lightweight, and ideal for outdoorsy couples who like to camp or hike. The Double V allows couples to rest comfortably on individually balanced pads, which reduces movement between sides.
  The post The Klymit Double V is an inflatable sleeping pad made for camping couples appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony’s robust and speedy G Series SSDs for videographers promise long life

  05-04-2017 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has a line of Professional Media products that are laser-focused on video professionals and it introduced two new solid-state drives for them in the G Series SV-GS96 and SV-GS48.
  The post Sony’s robust and speedy G Series SSDs for videographers promise long life appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This iPhone 8 video shows what Galaxy S8 does right and LG G6 does wrong

  05-04-2017 20:06
  It’s difficult to say exactly why it is Samsung and Apple dominate the smartphone market – but this video takes a crack at it. What we’re looking at is a spinning iPhone 8 concept – a device that’s most likely going to come out next year, but commands search terms in Google this year because “iPhone 7s” is too many … Continue reading
  
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• Trump: Syria gas attack had ‘a big impact’ on me

  05-04-2017 20:05
  
  President Trump opened a joint press conference with King Abdullah II of Jordan by condemning Tuesday’s chemical attack against civilians in Syria.
  
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• Attorney General Eric Schneiderman files lawsuit against DOE over ceiling fans

  05-04-2017 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rules for ceiling-fan efficiency were supposed to go into effect in March, but the Department of Energy pushed them back. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman is suing over them and other unpublished standards.
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• HTC VIVE gets a one-day discount

  05-04-2017 19:59
  Today just so happens to be the first anniversary of the HTC VIVE‘s launch. The virtual reality headset has been available for a whole year now, and to celebrate, HTC is dropping the price on new VIVEs for one day only. If you’ve yet to take the plunge and find yourself wanting to dive into the realm of virtual reality, … Continue reading
  
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• Trump's Approval Rating Today Is...

  05-04-2017 19:51
  
  More than a quarter of respondents said they strongly approved of his performance in a poll conducted by Rasmussen Reports.
  
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