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• You can easily take the Rome Citizen Bike on the plane with you

  14-10-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking a bike on the subway system of New York is difficult enough, so of course, most of us would never even consider flying with our two-wheeled vehicles. But with the Rome Citizen Bike, you can bid inconvenience adieu.
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• Fly with your bike thanks to the Rome Citizen Bike

  14-10-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking a bike on the subway system of New York is difficult enough, so of course, most of us would never even consider flying with our two-wheeled vehicles. But with the Rome Citizen Bike, you can bid inconvenience adieu.
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• Supersonic passenger jet prototype completes first unmanned test flight

  14-10-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A prototype of Spike Aerospace's upcoming S-512, a supersonic passenger jet capable of speeds up to Mach 1.6, just completed its first test flights. The company hopes to have them airborne for commercial use in just a few years.
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• Amazon Great Indian Festival sale: Hot deals on smartphones

  14-10-2017 22:30
  There are several popular handsets that are available on sales, exchange offers, no cost EMIs and more. The smartphones included in the list are from some of the popular brands such as LG, Honor and more.
  
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• OnePlus announces it will allow users to opt out of data collection program

  14-10-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus makes great smartphones, but lately, the company has been embroiled in a bit of controversy over the fact that its phones are collecting data without customer consent. The company has announced that is changing this month.
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• Tesla just fired hundreds of employees due to ‘performance’ issues

  14-10-2017 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As originally reported by The Mercury News, the carmaker Tesla has fired "hundreds" of employees. Folks including associates, team leaders, and supervisors were affected by the decision. 
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• IGN buys digital storefront Humble Bundle, which promises no changes

  14-10-2017 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Humble Bundle is one of the internet's most popular ways to find great deals on video games, books, music, and software while providing a way to give to those in need by contributing to charity.
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• The best sedans you can buy

  14-10-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sedans are a popular way to get from A to B, but not all four-doors are created equal. Here are the best sedans you can buy.
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• Stay safe with the best Google Pixel 2 XL screen protectors

  14-10-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a stunning 6-inch P-OLED screen, you’re going to want to shop for the best Google Pixel 2 XL screen protectors to avoid scratches and cracks. We've got a shortlist for you right here.
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• Project Loon might soon become its own company as per an FCC filing

  14-10-2017 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Project Loon, Alphabet's balloon-based internet service, might be taking flight in a new way. As per a recent FCC filing, it would appear that Project Loon is being spun out into its very own company.
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• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey promises new rules regarding harassment and hate speech

  14-10-2017 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter has announced new rules regarding how it will handle hate speech, threats of violence and harassment. CEO Jack Dorsey has said that the platform will begin cracking down on "unwanted sexual advances, non-consensual nudity, hate symbols, violent groups, and tweets that glorifies violence."
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• Nokia 8 goes on sale from online and offline stores at Rs 36,999

  14-10-2017 20:23
  HMD Global has made its Nokia 8 flagship smartphone available in India. The handset was introduced in the country last month at a price tag of Rs 36,999.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy J7+ with dual rear cameras quietly start selling in Philippines

  14-10-2017 19:42
  The USP of the Samsung Galaxy J7+ is the dual rear cameras with 13MP (f1.7 aperture) and 5MP sensors (f1.9 aperture).
  
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• Want free donuts and the chance to win a Google Home Mini? Here’s your chance

  14-10-2017 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone loves free stuff. That's pretty much a universal fact and Google's latest marketing gimmick takes advantage of that by cleverly combining our love of technology with sweets in the form of the Home Mini Donut Shop.
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• Google is offering free donuts and Home Minis to people in select cities

  14-10-2017 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone loves free stuff. That's pretty much a universal fact and Google's latest marketing gimmick takes advantage of that by cleverly combining our love of technology with sweets in the form of the Home Mini Donut Shop.
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• The best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Mindhunter,’ ‘Lore,’ and more

  14-10-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need something to watch this weekend? Check out our list of the best new shows and movies to stream this week. On the list: David Fincher's 'Mindhunter,' a new horror-comedy, and more.
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• Microsoft’s newest employee meeting rooms are giant treehouses

  14-10-2017 19:00
  While Google is already well-known for its creative, unique office environments, and Apple has its cool new “spaceship campus,” Microsoft has revealed that its employees can now enjoy a trio of giant treehouses. The treetop meeting spaces were built at the company’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington, and are made to embrace the effects of nature on “creativity, focus, and happiness.” … Continue reading
  
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• Now you're playing with a cool retro Power Glove VR controller

  14-10-2017 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Teague labs has created a peripheral any retro video game fan would love – a Power Glove VR controller for the HTC Vive VR system. What's more, the technical specs are freely available so you can make your own.
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• Nintendo Power Glove gets new life as a retro HTC Vive VR controller

  14-10-2017 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Teague labs has created a peripheral any retro video game fan would love – a Power Glove VR controller for the HTC Vive VR system. What's more, the technical specs are freely available so you can make your own.
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• The top 6 internet hoaxes, from sex in space to fake time travelers

  14-10-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Internet is a dastardly place where facts and common sense are often optional or irrelevant. Misinformation can often snowball into a mess in a hurry. With this in mind, here are the five best internet hoaxes of all time.
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• 6 ways humankind might accidentally bring about the ‘techpocalypse’

  14-10-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here in 2017, technology is pretty great. But for all the good that tech brings us, there are still plenty of ways in which it has the potential to bring about the so-called "techpocalypse." Here are six.
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• Riot Games’ founders are finally making something other than League of Legends

  14-10-2017 18:00
  Since founding Riot Games in 2006, the almost sole focus of co-founders Brandon “Ryze” Beck and Marc “Tryndamere” Merrill has been creating and managing the development of League of Legends. But after 11 years, the pair are now ready to work on something other than their immensely popular MOBA game, and have announced a shift in roles. In a new … Continue reading
  
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• The Q-Collar draws inspiration from a woodpecker, may help prevent concussions

  14-10-2017 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the FDA has yet to approve the device for medical use in the U.S., the Q-Collar is aimed at preventing brain injuries across all occupations by reducing brain movement in the skull when it sustains impact.
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• The Q-Collar aims to save your brain from concussions, goes on sale in Canada

  14-10-2017 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the FDA has yet to approve the device for medical use in the U.S., the Q-Collar is aimed at preventing brain injuries across all occupations by reducing brain movement in the skull when it sustains impact.
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• Here are our favorite custom SNES Classic borders

  14-10-2017 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SNES Classic users have already managed to add custom screen borders to their system. Here are a few of our favorites, including a box art lookalike border and one modeled after a classic television.
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• Pirate Bay returns to mining cryptocurrency with visitors’ CPUs, no opt-out option

  14-10-2017 17:00
  Just over a month ago The Pirate Bay’s website was found to be using visitors’ CPU cycles to mine cryptocurrency while they browsed the site. At the time, the practice was said to be a limited test in order to see if digital currency mining could be a new source of revenue to replace traditional advertising. However, without notice Pirate … Continue reading
  
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• Moto G5S ‘Midnight Blue’ variant launched at Rs 14,999

  14-10-2017 16:33
  The Moto G5S sports a 5.2-inch full HD (1080x1920 pixels) display and is powered by an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 processor. The processor is clubbed with 4GB RAM. It includes 32GB inbuilt storage and can support up to 128GB via a microSD card.
  
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• Heelight smart light bulbs listen and react to their environment

  14-10-2017 16:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Heelight smart bulbs don't need the internet to communicate with an owner. Instead, it listens for digital sound commands coming from a companion app. Every color, mode, or brightness setting corresponds to a specific sound.
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• T-Mobile drops unlimited LTE perk for trips to Canada and Mexico

  14-10-2017 16:00
  T-Mobile has done a lot over the years to back-up its claim of being an “Un-carrier,” offering perks and options that big rivals Verizon and AT&T don’t come close to. Unfortunately the company has announced it’s bringing an end to one of its more attractive perks: the free unlimited LTE service for customers traveling in Canada and Mexico. Starting on … Continue reading
  
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• Pick the best fantasy football app and win your league this season

  14-10-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for an extra advantage when picking and managing your fantasy football team? Check out these five mobile apps and choose which is the best fantasy football app to give you a leg up on the competition.
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• New Xbox One S bundles include Rocket League, Minecraft, and Halo

  14-10-2017 15:00
  We’re still in the midst of October, but the holiday shopping season will soon be here, and Microsoft has gotten an early jump on things for those planning on buying an Xbox One this year. The company has announced four new console bundles that include a popular game and its DLC or other digital content, along with a white 500GB … Continue reading
  
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• Here's why Microsoft is building treehouse workspaces

  14-10-2017 14:33
  Designed by renowned builder Pete Nelson, the treehouse is one of the three new branch-based meeting spaces and is part of a larger new system of technology-enabled outdoor districts connected to buildings around campus empowering employees to work in new ways.
  
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• 8 tips to get the most out of the new iOS 11 App Store

  14-10-2017 14:11
  If you’ve upgraded to iOS 11, you’ve probably noticed that the App Store looks different. There are some new tabs, some of the tabs you’re used to are gone, and Apple has given the home page a much more editorial feel.
  
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• No Android Oreo for the NVIDIA Shield Tablets

  14-10-2017 14:00
  Quality Android tablets are in decline these days, but the Shield Tablet from NVIDIA has been one of the better options of the last few years, even for those with little interest in gaming. Unfortunately for owners of these devices — both the original Shield Tablet from 2014, and 2015’s Shield Tablet K1 — NVIDIA has now revealed they won’t … Continue reading
  
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• India on very good wicket on privacy: Nandan Nilekani

  14-10-2017 13:06
  Addressing an audience at an event organised by the Center for Global Development on the sidelines of the annual meeting of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, Nilekani said, "I think India is on a very good wicket on privacy".
  
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• Drone gets blasted with whale breath – for a good cause

  14-10-2017 12:48
  If you were a humpback whale, chances are that you wouldn't like having someone following along above you in a motorboat, holding a petri dish out on a pole over your blow hole.
  
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• Robotic gripper has a feel for the shape of things

  14-10-2017 12:45
  When you reach into your pocket and grab your keys, you can tell how they're oriented, without actually seeing them.
  
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• Gartner names Adobe leader in digital marketing analytics

  14-10-2017 12:35
  Adobe Systems Incorporated has been named a leader in Gartner's "Magic Quadrant for Digital Marketing Analytics" research report for the third year in a row, the company announced on Saturday.
  
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• Top tech news of the week: October 9-13

  14-10-2017 12:34
  As the week comes to an end, we take a look at the news that grabbed the headlines.
  
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• Good birdie! This box trains crows to collect cigarette butts for cleaner cities

  14-10-2017 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Crowbar is designed to offer crows a tasty treat every time they deposit a cigarette filter. The device may help keep our city streets cleaner by incentivizing crows to do the dirty work.
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• Now, Google Assistant can control Chromecast from phones

  14-10-2017 11:21
  Google Assistant which lets users control Chromecasts from its "Google Home" smart speakers is now expanding the feature to Google Assistant on Android smartphones and iPhones.
  
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• Wisconsin board to discuss Foxconn contract in private

  14-10-2017 10:53
  MADISON: Wisconsin Gov.Scott Walker's job-creation agency is set to meet behind closed doors next week to continue discussions on a contract with Foxconn Technology Group.
  
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