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• Honda is the new torch bearer for the mass-market stickshift

  09-06-2017 23:53
  The manual transmission may be falling from favor, but you can’t blame Honda for that. The Japanese automaker might not be the first you think of when it comes to preserving the stick-shift option, but it’s actually doing more than most, particularly in the mainstream mid-range where most rivals have thoroughly embraced automatics. For the 10th generation, 2018 Honda Accord, … Continue reading
  
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• Jetson's Adventure looks like a normal 21-speed bike but has hidden power

  09-06-2017 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using a battery hidden in the frame, the Jetson Adventure ebike matches pedaling effort for speeds up to 20 mph and a range of 50 miles. The Adventure is lightweight, widely available, and relatively low-priced.
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• GameStop mails customers letter warning of security breach

  09-06-2017 23:45
  In early April, it was revealed that GameStop’s website may have fallen prey to hackers, and now the company has confirmed the report. Some GameStop customers are receiving notices from the company advising them of a ‘security incident’ that affected its website. Customers may have been affected by this security breach, assuming they placed orders on the website during the … Continue reading
  
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• Does it or doesn’t it? Incognito electric bike hides battery and motor

  09-06-2017 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using a battery hidden in the frame, the Jetson Adventure ebike matches pedaling effort for speeds up to 20 mph and a range of 50 miles. The Adventure is lightweight, widely available, and relatively low-priced.
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• It sounds impossible, but physicists created a magnet that is one atom thick

  09-06-2017 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the University of Washington and MIT developed the world's thinnest magnet that is just one atom thick -- making it 2D, technically. It could be used for future computer applications.
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• Mitt Romney Says He Discussed Secretary Of State Role With Hillary Clinton

  09-06-2017 23:33
  
  Mitt Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts and the 2012 Republican nominee for president, said Friday that he’d sought advice from Hillary Clinton when considering serving as President Donald Trump’s secretary of state.
  
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• Venezuela opposition rallies behind attorney against government

  09-06-2017 23:27
  
  Venezuelan opposition lawmakers filed fresh court cases Friday against planned crisis reforms, raising pressure on the government in a deadly political struggle after a similar challenge by a senior official.The opposition on Friday filed a case with prosecutors alleging that the government, judges and electoral officials were conspiring "to violently change the constitution," lawmaker Tomas Guanipa said.The move came after Attorney General Luisa Ortega on Thursday mounted a separate challenge i
  
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• Senator Says Net Neurality Is Just 'A Slogan,' Internet Needs Paid Fast Lanes

  09-06-2017 23:26
  
  Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson said net neutrality is just "a slogan" and internet fast lanes may be necessary at times.
  
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• Angry Voters Produce Another Surprise

  09-06-2017 23:26
  
  Dan Rather, president of News & Guts Media, talks with Rachel Maddow about broader lessons that can be drawn from the unexpected result of the UK snap election.
  
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• Doug travels light with flat-packing sneakers - TechCrunch

  09-06-2017 23:21 via techcrunch.com
  
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  Gadget reviewer Doug Aamoth has the ultimate physique – a perfect blend of a world-class body builder mixed with an elite triathlete mixed with an undefeated karate champion. So how does he stay so fit, yet travel so light?
  
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• Weekly Rewind: AI predicts your death, Britney gets hacked, NASA’s new Mars Rover

  09-06-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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• Shareholder Proposals Threatened by Financial Reform Bill the House Passed

  09-06-2017 23:15
  
  Consumer Reports has no relationship with any advertisers on this website. The ability of many shareholders to influence the policies of publicly traded companies could be hobbled if the Financia...
  
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• Intel issues veiled threat to Qualcomm’s plans to run Windows

  09-06-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel has reiterated its dedication to protecting its intellectual property, seemingly in response to Qualcomm's plans to provide x86 compatibility via emulation for Windows 10 on ARM.
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• Uncrushable? Tenba makes big claims with its updated Roadie bag line

  09-06-2017 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bag maker Tenba announced the latest update to its Roadie bag line, which was developed specifically with traveling photographers in mind and they make some pretty big claims about the new bags.
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• Tenba claims updated Roadie bags are uncrushable

  09-06-2017 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bag maker Tenba announced the latest update to its Roadie bag line, which was developed specifically with traveling photographers in mind and they make some pretty big claims about the new bags.
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• Get a good night’s sleep with the six best sleep trackers of 2017

  09-06-2017 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are a handful of different ways you can leverage today's tech to get a good night's sleep. Here, we've rounded up six of the best ways to do so, whether you prefer a bedside solution or one tailor-made for your mattress.
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• Crossroads: When Cultures Collide in Food

  09-06-2017 23:10
  
  This article, Crossroads: When Cultures Collide in Food, originally appeared on Chowhound.
  
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• Apple's iMessage is getting even safer than it already was — here's how

  09-06-2017 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the release of its latest mobile operating system, iOS 11, Apple is poised to make iMessage even safer than it already was.. One of the biggest features in iOS 11 is the ability to sync messages across platforms.
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• Apple’s iMessage is about to get even more secure with the release of iOS 11

  09-06-2017 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the release of its latest mobile operating system, iOS 11, Apple is poised to make iMessage even safer than it already was.. One of the biggest features in iOS 11 is the ability to sync messages across platforms.
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• British pound tumbles after UK vote; tech sell-off hits Nasdaq

  09-06-2017 23:02
  
  New York (AFP) - The pound plunged Friday as the surprise election setback to Prime Minister Theresa May injected uncertainty into Britain's negotiations with the European Union over Brexit.
  
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• Between the Streams: ‘The Mummy’ and the trouble with cinematic universes

  09-06-2017 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week: Universal's second try at kickstarting its Dark Universe results in critical failure in The Mummy. We'll talk about the trouble with cinematic universes, as well as Black Panther's first look, Game of Thrones, and much more.
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• Woman Falls Into Sidewalk Basement in NJ

  09-06-2017 22:55
  
  The video shows the woman reaching the doors, looking down and tumbling six feet into a basement.
  
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• Erdogan says 'not witnessed' Qatar give support to terror

  09-06-2017 22:55
  
  Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he has never known Qatar to give support to terror organisations, a charge made by Saudi Arabia and its allies who have cut ties with the gas-rich emirate.Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and other states broke off relations on Monday over what they say is the emirate's financing of extremist groups as well as its ties to Iran, Riyadh's regional arch-rival.On Friday, the Saudis and their allies placed several Qataris and Doha-b
  
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• 7 products to remind everyone that yes, science is real

  09-06-2017 22:50
  
  Just to let you know, if you buy something featured here, Mashable might earn an affiliate commission. Nothing sounds better than having a planet to live on.   Trump’s controversial decision to leave the Paris Agreement is a reminder that some people need more than a overwhelming consensus among scientists to convince them that climate change is real. Yeah.   There’s been talk of some big time business leaders pledging to make up the money the U.S. was formerly responsible
  
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• The ZTE V870 features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 and 16MP camera

  09-06-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ZTE quietly launched another midrange phone but this one features somewhat of a mashup of flagship and entry-level specs. For example, while it has a Snapdragon 435 processor, it also boasts 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.
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• Teen Breaks Down in Tears as He Receives Special Birthday Gift From Dad, Who Died 2 Months Ago

  09-06-2017 22:48
  
  Johnny Crow's father made the arrangements before his death.
  
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• The first PrEP HIV generic just got FDA approval, and it could change lives

  09-06-2017 22:43
  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a generic form of the drug Truvada, an antiretroviral and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) from Gilead Sciences. The approval notice was posted on the FDA’s website yesterday; finer details, such as the cost associated with the generic (Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate tablets) is still unknown, though the price will no doubt … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s reCAPTCHA is coming to Android smartphones and tablets

  09-06-2017 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's bringing reCAPTCHA, the form that distinguishes between 'bots and humans by requiring you to transcribe characters, to Android devices as part of an updated Google Play Services framework.
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• How the First 'Biggest Loser' Winner Gained All the Weight Back, and His Mission to Lose It Again

  09-06-2017 22:42
  
  Ryan Benson is hoping to get back in shape with the help of the show's former executive producer, J.D. Roth.
  
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• Journal entry before bus crash: 'God has called me here'

  09-06-2017 22:39
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Hours before a 17-year-old Alabama girl was killed in a bus crash, she wrote a final journal entry about her mission trip to Africa: "God has called me here and he's done so for a reason."
  
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• The Latest: 9 still hospitalized after deadly bus crash

  09-06-2017 22:36
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the crash of a church bus in Georgia (all times local):
  
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• This Pixel 2 leak spills all the key secrets

  09-06-2017 22:32
  It’s fair to say expectations are high for Google’s Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2 smartphones, and a new set of leaked specifications suggest that’s with good reason. Although the new Android handsets aren’t expected to make their official debut later in the year, speculation – and the leak machine – has been on high-alert to see how the new … Continue reading
  
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• The Latest: Erdogan says Turkey won't leave Qatar isolated

  09-06-2017 22:26
  
  DOHA, Qatar (AP) — The Latest on developments in and related to Qatar (all times local):
  
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• New Polls Give Jon Ossoff An Edge In Georgia House Runoff

  09-06-2017 22:26
  
  Democrat Jon Ossoff may have the upper hand over Republican Karen Handel in the closely watched runoff to fill the seat for Georgia’s 6th District, according to two newly released surveys.
  
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• Show your love for ‘Overwatch’ with this cool merch

  09-06-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can't get enough of Blizzard's team-based shooter? Want it to pervade every aspect of your life? Well, luckily, there's plenty of iconic merch to help you deck out every aspect of your life.
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• President Trump holds joint press conference with Romanian President Iohannis

  09-06-2017 22:13
  
  On Friday, June 9, 2017, President trump holds a joint press conference with the President of Romania Klaus Iohannis.
  
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• With a hybrid gas/electric motor, Surefly is like a flying Prius (but way cooler)

  09-06-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are currently dozens of companies competing to be the first functioning air taxi firm. And this hybrid quadcopter from Workhorse looks rather promising.
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• PS4’s Days of Play sale sees big discounts on major games

  09-06-2017 22:10
  Just ahead of E3 2017, Sony has kicked off its Days of Play sale on PlayStation Network. The idea we’re working with here is “quality over quantity” – there aren’t a ton of games being discounted, but the ones that are on sale rank among PlayStation 4‘s biggest recent games. Because of that, this is the first time we’re seeing … Continue reading
  
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• Donald Trump accuses Qatar of funding terrorism 'at very high level'

  09-06-2017 22:06
  
  Donald Trump has accused Qatar of funding terrorism at a "very high level", and says that the world wants the small country to rejoin "the unity of responsible nations" in bringing about "the beginning of the end" of the global threat.Several countries in the region, including Saudi Arabia, have imposed a diplomatic blockade on Qatar, and have said that the nation needs to meet several demands – including ending alleged support for terrorism – before it can restart diplomatic ties."T
  
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• Trump: I would ‘100 percent’ be willing to testify about Comey under oath

  09-06-2017 21:58
  
  Trump also said he would “be glad” to meet with special counsel Robert Mueller to tell his version of the conversations with Comey.
  
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• Pictar brings the best thing about using a camera to the iPhone

  09-06-2017 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pictar gives the iPhone the look and controls of a classic camera, including physical dials that let you quickly change settings.
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• US criticises Qatar over extremism while trying to calm escalating Gulf row

  09-06-2017 21:42
  
  US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has told Gulf allies to lay off Qatar, but says that the small Middle Eastern country would do well to respond quicker to extremism.Mr Tillerson said that a diplomatic blockade placed on Qatar by several Gulf nations has “humanitarian consequences” and that it hinders America’s military efforts.Qatar is the home of the Al Udeid Air Base, which is the main regional centre for American air strikes against Isis.
  
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• This natural sugar triggers a clogged artery clean-up (if you’re a mouse)

  09-06-2017 21:42
  If you keep an eye on certain corners of the web, places like Longecity and nootropics subreddits, you may have heard about trehalose, a type of mild sugar believed to have many beneficial properties from a health standpoint. Outside of those niche interests, though, trehalose has largely gone unnoticed, but that may soon change: a new study has found that, … Continue reading
  
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• Ex-GOP congressman: Ryan would look into impeachment if a Democratic president acted like Trump

  09-06-2017 21:40
  
  Inglis told Yahoo News on Friday that he hoped that Ryan and his party would put country over party and take the investigation seriously.
  
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• New ‘synthetic tongue’ can outperform whisky sommeliers at guessing your Scotch

  09-06-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists in the Netherlands and Germany have developed a “synthetic tongue” that uses 22 different fluorescent dyes to accurately distinguish between different whiskies. Can't technology leave us any good jobs?
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• New ‘synthetic tongue’ can best whisky sommeliers at guessing your Scotch

  09-06-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists in the Netherlands and Germany have developed a “synthetic tongue” that uses 22 different fluorescent dyes to accurately distinguish between different whiskies. Can't technology leave us any good jobs?
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• Elon Musk goes full Trump to defend Tesla’s fake founding myth

  09-06-2017 21:31
  
  With Tesla doing so well these days, it's sometimes difficult to remember where the company was at 10 years ago. Elon Musk and Tesla have become as one in the minds of the public, but the quiet truth is that Musk wasn't a founder of Tesla in a technical sense.
  Malcolm Smith and Martin Eberhard were the two Silicon Valley engineers who first came up with the idea of building an electric car that didn't suck. They came up with the name, the car concept, and founded the company. Musk came on board
  
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• Essential PH-1: Everything you need to know

  09-06-2017 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Essential PH-1 is the latest must-have phone to be announced in 2017, and it comes from Andy Rubin, the co-creator of Android itself. The phone has a striking design with a bezel-less display, and a price tag of $700.
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• US-backed force advances in fight for IS Syria bastion

  09-06-2017 21:24
  
  The Kurdish-Arab alliance known as the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) broke into Raqa for the first time earlier this week, months after they launched an operation to capture the jihadist stronghold.The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights monitor said SDF fighters took parts of the suburb of Jazra just west of Raqa's city limits on Friday.It said heavy clashes continued to rock other parts of the neighbourhood, where at least 15 civilians were killed Thursday night in air strikes t
  
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• Few Republicans Defend Trump After Comey Testimony

  09-06-2017 21:24
  
  The cloud over the Trump White House is darkening – and looming over the GOP in Congress. Are they joining in attacks on Comey, or is it only Trump's inner circle who dare to use Trump's talking points?
  
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