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• Truecaller launches two new features with the upcoming Android release 8.45

  06-09-2017 23:30
  Aiming to become the complete ‘communication platform’, Truecaller is all set to launch two new features -- Number scanner and Fast Track numbers -- with the upcoming Android 8.45 release.
  
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• Kobo gets audiobooks in latest push against Amazon

  06-09-2017 23:28
  When it comes to ebooks, most people still think of Amazon. The Internet company has long dominated the online publishing market, having been the driving force behind the rise of ereaders and digital books. Still, competitors remain and notable among them is Kobo, which has launched its own ereaders over the years. The company launched its own online ebook subscription … Continue reading
  
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• Tattico Bluetooth mini pump lets you measure tire pressure on your smartphone

  06-09-2017 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Say goodbye to finicky and cumbersome ground pumps. Silca is using Bluetooth technology so you can measure tire pressure from your smartphone. The Tattico Bluetooth mini pump is accurate within plus/minus 2 percent.
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• These 13 gadgets will make you breakfast in under 10 minutes, every time - Business Insider

  06-09-2017 23:24 via businessinsider.com
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  These 13 gadgets will make you breakfast in under 10 minutes, every time
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  The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. 91QaXZkrVrL._SL1500_ Amazon. Regardless of being told over and over again that breakfast ...
  
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• You can get your own mini Mars rover for Earth through this new project

  06-09-2017 23:23
  
   Mars is a long way away, and super expensive to get to, so if you have the very specific dream of owning your own Mars rover, it’s probably not going to happen. But if you want an EARTH rover, there’s a new Kickstarter project that could deliver one once it reaches its funding goal. Read More
  
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• Enter to win a handcrafted, laser-cut case for your favorite device from Toast

  06-09-2017 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want some free swag? Of course you do! We've partnered with Portland's own Toast to give custom, laser-cut cases and covers to a few lucky readers. Sign up and follow us for a chance to win!
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• Michael Kors’ next-generation smartwatches are now available for purchase

  06-09-2017 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Michael Kors announced a slew of new smartwatches at Baselworld 2017, chief among them the Access Sofie and Access Grayson. Both smartwatches are now officially available for purchase.
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• Lowe’s prints comic books imagining sci-fi futures — then makes them real

  06-09-2017 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lowe's isn't just a lumberyard, it's an incubator building our sci-fi future -- thanks to Kyle Nel and the Lowe’s Innovation Lab, which is merging 3D modeling, AR, VR, and even additive manufacturing with retail.
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• Are you prepared? Check out our favorite deals on emergency gear

  06-09-2017 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though your chances of getting caught up in the destructive path of a natural disaster may seem pretty slim, it never hurts to be ready. Check out these four great deals on emergency gear and be prepared.
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• To prevent robots from harming humans, engineers want robo airbags

  06-09-2017 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cars have airbags to protect us vulnerable humans from damage, so why shouldn’t robots offer similar protection? That's a question that researchers in Germany have been busy answering.
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• Twitter Night Mode arrives for everyone on desktop

  06-09-2017 22:40
  Following a test of the feature that had it appearing for only some users, Twitter has officially launched its Night Mode for everyone on its desktop website. The feature, which turns the screen dark for more comfortable night-time viewing, has already been available to mobile users for a while. When enabled, many bright elements are turned dark grey or black. … Continue reading
  
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• CEDIA 2017

  06-09-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association -  better known as CEDIA, thankfully - may not have the catchiest name, but it does throw one heckuva fun show. The CEDIA Expo is where all the best installers, custom home integrators and media go to learn about the coolest new stuff in custom home theater and […]
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• Stephen King's 'It' shatters horror movie ticket presale record

  06-09-2017 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The It movie's opening weekend is going to be a big one. Not only did ticket presales for the Stephen King adaptation set a record among horror flicks, the film is expected to make $60 million in its box office debut.
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• Stephen King’s ‘It’ on track for huge debut after breaking presale record

  06-09-2017 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The It movie's opening weekend is going to be a big one. Not only did ticket presales for the Stephen King adaptation set a record among horror flicks, the film is expected to make $60 million in its box office debut.
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• How Final Fantasy and Pokemon Influenced Kickstarter Darling Re:Legend

  06-09-2017 22:09
  Re:Legend is what happens when Pokemon meets Monster Hunter meets Stardew Valley and will be out for the Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• iOS 11 developer beta 10 released as Apple Event approaches

  06-09-2017 21:53
  In under a week, Apple will finally make the next iPhone – a device we’ve all been talking about for months – official. Along with that iPhone reveal will come the launch of iOS 11, but before that can happen, Apple is making yet another update to the developer beta for the new operating system. For those keeping track, this … Continue reading
  
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• Roku launches its own channel with free ad-supported movies

  06-09-2017 21:51
  Roku has announced the launch of its own channel, one that is, appropriately, called ‘The Roku Channel.’ This channel provides free movies for all Roku users located in the US, though it is supported by advertisements. The channel is available on both Roku smart TVs and on Roku streaming boxes and sticks, and it doesn’t require any logins. The Roku … Continue reading
  
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• India could be getting a hyperloop soon thanks to new deal with HTT

  06-09-2017 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Wednesday, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced a new deal with the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeast India to build a hyperloop in the second most populous nation in the world.
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• The BMC Speedfox AMP might be the mountain ebike we’ve been waiting for

  06-09-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Speedfox AMP mountain ebike from BMC was built from the ground up for off-road riding on rough trails. It features great components, 29-inch tires, and a Shimano E-8000 electric drive system for powering up hills.
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• BMC Speedfox AMP is a mountain ebike that doesn’t look like one

  06-09-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Speedfox AMP mountain ebike from BMC was built from the ground up for off-road riding on rough trails. It features great components, 29-inch tires, and a Shimano E-8000 electric drive system for powering up hills.
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• BSNL expects to start 5G service trials by March 2018

  06-09-2017 21:30
  The state-run firm has started discussion with Larsen & Toubro and HP for end devices that will be required for 5G services.
  
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• Electric jet company Lilium receives $90M to make flying cars a reality

  06-09-2017 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Venture capitalists invested a massive $90 million in German aviation startup Lilium Aviation to bring electric flying cars to market. You can thank them when you're flying to work!
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• Moto X4 vs. Moto Z2 Force: Which Moto reigns supreme?

  06-09-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lenovo Moto X4 is a compelling phone for the price, but does it measure up to the flagship Moto Z2 Force? We pit Moto X4 vs. Moto Z2 Force and look at the cameras, processors, software, and more to find out.
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• Welcome back, Guardians! Catch up on the entire story before playing ‘Destiny 2’

  06-09-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny 2 is built on the long and winding story of Destiny and its many expansions. Read our comprehensive story primer to help get you up to speed before you dive into the new game.
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• Designer Roland Sands evokes ’70s California with Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0

  06-09-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Roland Sands Design edition Ducati Scrambler Mach 2.0 carries traditional design elements forward with modern mechanicals. The special edition scrambler's graphics and color scheme were inspired by 1970's West Coast biking.
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• Can’t remember what happened in ‘Destiny’? Here’s what preceded ‘Destiny 2’

  06-09-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny 2 is built on the long and winding story of Destiny and its many expansions. Read our comprehensive story primer to help get you up to speed before you dive into the new game.
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• Epson LS100 is an ultra short-throw projector for home theaters

  06-09-2017 21:03
  Typically a projector must be mounted at least several feet from the screen, meaning home and apartment owners often have to mount the projector on one wall and the screen on a different wall. That’s a bulky, space-wasting problem for some, one addressed by ultra short-throw projectors — that is, projectors that can be mounted very closely to the projection … Continue reading
  
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• Plex Live TV and DVR launches support for Amazon Fire TV

  06-09-2017 20:56
  Cord cutters using Plex Live TV and DVR received a happy bit of news today. Plex announced today that Live TV and DVR have come to Amazon Fire TV, giving you another option for streaming your over-the-air shows. This expansion will be a welcome one for Plex subscribers, as previously, Plex Live TV and DVR was only accessible on Android, … Continue reading
  
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• Explore what Iron Man’s home might look like in real life with a 3D model

  06-09-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a new 3D exercise from Archilogic, daydreamers and fan-fiction fanatics can explore what Iron Man's house might look like in real life. Just be warned -- if you fall in love, you will have to build it yourself.
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• From Alexa to massive OLED TVs, CEDIA 2017 blueprints the future of home theater

  06-09-2017 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CEDIA is where the homes of the future are born, and the electronics that power them are revealed. Here's a rundown on the trends we expect to see born out at CEDIA 2017, from simple gadgets huge tech advancements.
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• Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series dials up high-end speaker tech, dials down prices

  06-09-2017 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series speaker line borrows a slew of technology from the company's much more expensive 800 Series Diamond line, offering excellent sound at a fraction of the price.
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• Bower & Wilkins 700 Series makes the company's best speaker tech affordable

  06-09-2017 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series speaker line borrows a slew of technology from the company's much more expensive 800 Series Diamond line, offering excellent sound at a fraction of the price.
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• New system can reconstruct faces using your DNA

  06-09-2017 20:40
  Scientists have reconstructed faces from people's DNA, an advance that challenges the idea that genetic databases can be anonymous.
  
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• Porsche could make engines for Formula One, starting in 2021

  06-09-2017 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Porsche may supply engines for Formula One under proposed regulations that take effect in 2021, according to the automaker's finance boss. Could Porsche shake things up in the high-profile race series?
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• Nissan turns over a new Leaf EV with more range and power, sleeker style

  06-09-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan updates its popular Leaf EV electric car for 2018, Samsung's Note 8 tries to steal the spotlight from Apple, trouble hits Star Wars Episode IX production.
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• Microsoft Surface event coming to the spookiest date

  06-09-2017 20:04
  A new Microsoft Surface event is headed for London as the company holds their annual “Microsoft Future Decoded” session series. This event series takes place on the 31st of October and the 1st of November 2017 at ExCeL London. Microsoft’s own Panos Panay is set to speak – he’s Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Devices, and his job is almost … Continue reading
  
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• 5 things to do before upgrading to Gigabit internet

  06-09-2017 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you upgrading to gigabit internet? Here's how to check your standards for gigabit compatibility, and make sure your devices will be as fast as possible.
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• Apple just released iOS 11 beta 10 to developers

  06-09-2017 19:39
  
   Apple is pushing the limits of its beta program as the company just released the tenth beta version of iOS 11. If you have a developer account and want to try out the next version of iOS, you can download the new beta version right now. iOS 11 is the next major release of the operating system for the iPhone and iPad. Apple first unveiled iOS 11 at its WWDC event back in June 2017. Developers… Read More
  
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• Lenovo K8 Plus India Launch, Jio 4G Download Speeds, WhatsApp Monetisation Plans, and More: Your 360 Daily

  06-09-2017 19:30
  Lenovo K8 Plus is priced is Rs. 10,999, Jio, Vodafone, and Idea saw a dip in their 4G peak download speeds, WhatsApp is testing features letting businesses chat with clients and more.
  
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• T-Mobile’s family plans now come with free Netflix (Yep, you heard us)

  06-09-2017 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're a current Netflix subscriber or looking to join, you'll now get the streaming service free as a T-Mobile One customer with at least two lines. The promotion begins September 12.
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• New gene editing tech promises to be even better than CRISPR

  06-09-2017 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just when we were getting used to the CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing revolution, a new “fourth-generation” DNA base editor has come along -- offering a new safer way to modify genetic code.
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• The bell tolls for Yellow Pages, which is publishing its last print books

  06-09-2017 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The internet has claimed its latest victim. Don't worry, it's not the collective mind of our progeny (though that might be at risk as well), but rather the venerable Yellow Pages, that guidebook you thought would never go away.
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• Netflix free at T-Mobile: the fine print

  06-09-2017 19:15
  T-Mobile USA earlier today announced that they’d be allowing Netflix to be streamed for free for certain data plans. This means that the users benefitting will not have to pay a monthly fee for Netflix because T-Mobile USA will be footing the bill. Sounds like a pretty good deal right out the gate, right? It sort of is – sort … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 7 Plus camera: Is it worth the pricey upgrade?

  06-09-2017 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple continues its trend of putting out smartphones with great cameras, but when you pin the iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 7 plus camera against one another, which one comes out on top, and is it worth the price tag?
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• 2017 BMW i3 vs i3 with Range Extender Review

  06-09-2017 18:12
  BMW’s 2017 i3 is actually two very different cars: this is actually a review of two i3 models, not one. The entry-level car is all-electric, with a 170 HP motor packing 184 lb-ft of torque and, new for 2017, a 33 kWh li-ion battery. On top of that, though, you can have the BMW i3 with Range Extender, which adds … Continue reading
  
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• Star Wars Episode 9 loses its director in big shake up

  06-09-2017 18:07
  Star Wars Episode 9 seems to be off to something of a rocky start. With just a few months left to go until The Last Jedi premieres in theaters, Disney has announced that it has parted ways with Episode 9 director Colin Trevorrow. The good news is that Episode 9’s release date is still quite a ways off, so Disney … Continue reading
  
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• DJI offers free drone rentals in photo contest, will award drones to winners

  06-09-2017 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't have a drone to enter that aerial photo contest? DJI's My Mavic contest includes a free drone rental for randomly selected users. The five best photographers will win a Mavic Pro of their own.
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• Here's what RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani told Jio employees on the company's first anniversary

  06-09-2017 17:40
  Reliance Jio completely altered the Indian telecom landscape with the launch of its services a year ago. Jio launched its mobiles services commercially on September 5 2016.
  
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