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• Would you mind if someone openly used your phone to mine cryptocurrency?

  11-11-2017 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  cryptocurrency mining is growing more and more popular, but, as they do, the risk of malicious actors grows as well. One Russian developer has turned his Android games into mining software, but says there's nothing wrong with that.
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• A cut above the rest: Here are the best circular saws money can buy

  11-11-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are just starting to get into DIY, a decent circular saw is one of the first tools you should buy. To help you navigate the nearly endless options, we've rounded up the best circular saws on the market in this list
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• Debit, credit cards, ATMs will be redundant in 4 years: Niti CEO Amitabh Kant

  11-11-2017 22:30
  "India has a billion biometrics and as many mobile phones & bank a/cs, so, it will be the only nation which will make a lot of disruptions," Niti CEO said.
  
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• Faraday Future: What you need to know about the ambitious electric car company

  11-11-2017 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  California-based, China-backed startup Faraday Future is on a mission to take down Tesla. From its latest production facility in California to it's legal woes and recent exec departures, here's everything you need to know about this mysterious automaker.
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• Faraday Future: Everything you need to know about the ambitious electric car co.

  11-11-2017 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  California-based, China-backed startup Faraday Future is on a mission to take down Tesla. From its latest production facility in California to it's legal woes and recent exec departures, here's everything you need to know about this mysterious automaker.
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• The world’s smallest hotel is in a VW Beetle … in the Jordanian desert

  11-11-2017 22:17 via themanual.com
  
  A lone hotelier in rural Jordan has created what he claims to be the world's smallest hotel out of a VW Beetle.
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• Kirio creates smart homes from scratch, and they learn as you live

  11-11-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kirio is a smart-home automation system that comes built into your home and becomes smarter the more it learns about your routines.
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• Disney is starting its own streaming service, pulling content from Netflix

  11-11-2017 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bob Iger announced that Disney will be pulling all Star Wars and Marvel films from Netflix in 2019. The company plans to launch its own cheaper streaming service, as well as a streaming platform for its subsidiary, ESPN.
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• Android 8.1 may reduce the size of inactive apps to save more space

  11-11-2017 21:30
  Google is still in the process of rolling out Android 8.0 Oreo to all Android users. The OS version comes with several new features. But it looks like one of the most important features is being saved for Android 8.1.
  
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• Project Loon has restored internet access to 100,0000 people in Puerto Rico

  11-11-2017 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alphabet's Project Loon has reached a new milestone in Puerto Rico with the company announcing that it has restored internet connectivity to more than 100,000 users across the island.
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• Project Loon has restored internet access to 100,000 people in Puerto Rico

  11-11-2017 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alphabet's Project Loon has reached a new milestone in Puerto Rico with the company announcing that it has restored internet connectivity to more than 100,000 users across the island.
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• Is the Surface Book 2 a worthy sequel to the original? Here’s how it compares

  11-11-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Surface Book 2 was finally introduced after months of speculation. We compare the Surface Book 2 vs. Surface Book with Performance Base to see if it's the upgrade that Surface fans have been anxiously awaiting.
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• Get your gaming on the go with the 25 best Android games for November

  11-11-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Google Play Store is loaded with both terrific and terrible titles. Thankfully, we vetted the store to bring you a few of the best Android games available, whether you're into puzzles or first-person shooters.
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• The RazorX Cruiser shows that not all eboards have to cost you an arm and a leg

  11-11-2017 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't be fooled by the listed target demographic of the RazorX Cruiser -- really, the fact that kids as young as nine can have fun on this new electric skateboard means that it's all the harder for grownups like us to fall off of.
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• Reddit’s UI is a mess — CEO talks about his plans to upgrade the ‘front page of the internet’

  11-11-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "The front page of the internet" is a messy disorganized place, but Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is committed to making the site more user-friendly and making it easier for new users to find communities that interest them.
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• Reddit’s CEO talks about his plans to upgrade the ‘front page of the internet’

  11-11-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "The front page of the internet" is a messy disorganized place, but Reddit CEO Steve Huffman is committed to making the site more user-friendly and making it easier for new users to find communities that interest them.
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• Meet the ‘Hesla,’ a modded Tesla Model S that runs on hydrogen fuel

  11-11-2017 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A company in the Netherlands has added hydrogen fuel cells to a stock Tesla using an extreme after-market modification. The 'Project Hesla' prototype nearly doubles the range of the luxury electric vehicle.
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• Brown goes green as UPS looks into conversion to electricity in New York City

  11-11-2017 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  UPS announced a partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) to convert UPS vehicles from diesel to electric. 1,500 could be on the road by 2022.
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• The future feels pretty far away for electric car company Faraday Future

  11-11-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A soap opera is playing out at electric car startup Faraday Future, where several C-level executives have either quit or been fired in recent days, including CFO Stefan Krause and new CTO Ulrich Kranz. But according to Faraday, they've all been fired -- and lawsuits are pending.
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• The future feels pretty far away for electric car co. Faraday Future

  11-11-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A soap opera is playing out at electric car startup Faraday Future, where several C-level executives have either quit or been fired in recent days, including CFO Stefan Krause and new CTO Ulrich Kranz. But according to Faraday, they've all been fired -- and lawsuits are pending.
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• Singles treat themselves on this special day, spending $25 billion on Alibaba

  11-11-2017 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alibaba, recorded more than $18 billion worth of sales after just 13 hours of shopping. And by the end of the day, Alibaba managed to sell over $25 billion in products, a 40 percent increase over last year's totals. 
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Taboo’ season 1, ‘Lego Batman Movie,’ more

  11-11-2017 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 this week: 'Taboo' season 1, two new documentaries, and more.
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• Niantic promises it won’t abandon Pikachu in favor of Harry Potter

  11-11-2017 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're all excited about he upcoming Harry Potter mobile game, Wizards Unite, but many fans of Pokémon were concerned that Niantic was simply abandoning them for a shiny new IP. However, the developer has promised that is not the case.
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• Niantic promises it won't abandon Pikachu for Buckbeak anytime soon

  11-11-2017 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're all excited about he upcoming Harry Potter mobile game, Wizards Unite, but many fans of Pokémon were concerned that Niantic was simply abandoning them for a shiny new IP. However, the developer has promised that is not the case.
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• The Evelo Delta Review

  11-11-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We’ve tested plenty of ebikes over the years and we’ve never seen anything quite like the Evelo Delta. It looks the part but how does this electric mountain bike perform in the wild?
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• Destiny 2 getting 4K, HDR update on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X

  11-11-2017 18:00
  Good news is finally here for Destiny 2 players on the PlayStation 4 Pro and Xbox One X: developer Bungie has announced that support for both 4K resolution and HDR color will be added to the shooter for the more powerful console models. The features will be added with an update coming on December 5th, right alongside the release of … Continue reading
  
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• PUBG teases new desert map with screenshots

  11-11-2017 17:00
  The hit PC game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) is due to finally leave early access before the year ends, and although we’re still waiting on a solid date, Brendan “PlayerUnknown” Greene himself has shared a handful of new images of the shooter’s upcoming map set in the desert. While the map was originally revealed back in July, the new screenshots give … Continue reading
  
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• There are 4 new Echo devices joining the Amazon universe

  11-11-2017 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Amazon Echo universe is expanding again with the new Echo, Echo Plus, Connect, and Spot. In the face of the emergence of a veritable panacea of smart home speakers from competitors, Amazon is stepping up to the plate and taking on the challenge with four new Amazon Echos.
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• Aldi unveils hi-tech gadgets for slae including 3D printer - Gloucestershire Live

  11-11-2017 16:25
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• Chinese spend billions shopping online on 'Singles Day'

  11-11-2017 16:17
  Chinese consumers are spending billions of dollars shopping online for anything from diapers to diamonds on "Singles Day," a day of promotions that has grown into the world's biggest e-commerce event.
  
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• Go ‘hill bombing’ with San Francisco skateboarders in thrilling 360-degree video

  11-11-2017 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hill bombing is the act of skateboarding through heavy traffic at high speeds, without ever stopping. In this 360-degree video, we join a team of skaters as they weave through San Francisco, giving us a realistic view of their ride.
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• Surf’s up! New information reveals the science behind Kelly Slater’s wave pool

  11-11-2017 16:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kelly Slater and Adam Fincham created a wave pool system that drags a massive metal hydrofoil blade through the water. As the swelling water sweeps over the precisely contoured lakebed, it transforms into a perfect surfing wave, every time.
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• Facebook Local app launches to replace Events

  11-11-2017 16:00
  Facebook has made a notable update to one of its many standalone apps: the app known as Events, which first launched last year as a way to bring users’ calendar and event listings together, has been renamed to Facebook Local. Available now on both iOS and Android, Local combines the previous features with things like local business listings and user … Continue reading
  
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• Top tech news of the week (November 6-10)

  11-11-2017 15:19
  As the week comes to an end, we take a look at the news that grabbed the headlines.
  
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• These are the most common Pixelbook problems, and how to fix them

  11-11-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Early adoption is risky. But if you picked up a Google Pixelbook on day one and you're having some issues, look no further. Here are some of the most common Pixelbook problems, and how you can fix them.
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• iPhone X problems, and how to fix them

  11-11-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Every smartphone has problems, and Apple's $1,000 iPhone X is no different. Here's a collection of iPhone X problems we found people complaining about, and potential solutions to fix them.
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• IBM reveals 50 qubit quantum computer prototype

  11-11-2017 15:00
  The researchers at the IBM Q lab have been busy this year; back in May they revealed a quantum computing platform with a 17 qubit processor, and now they’ve already topped that by a huge margin. The company has announced that they’ve developed an operational 50 qubit prototype processor, as well as a 20 qubit quantum system that will be … Continue reading
  
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• Celebrate Singles Day the American way with these items for $1 or less

  11-11-2017 14:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You may not know what Singles Day is, but that doesn't mean you can't join in. Whether you're in a relationship or living that single life, join us in our celebration of Singles Day with these items for $1 or less.
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• Nintendo said to double Switch production to 30M in 2018

  11-11-2017 14:00
  Since the Nintendo Switch was release earlier this year, it’s turned into one of the company’s biggest hardware hits in quite some time. The console/handheld hybrid is already well on its way to topping the total lifetime sales of the Wii U within its first year. The Switch has been in such demand that Nintendo has had to increase production … Continue reading
  
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• Chromebook multitasking to improve with ‘split view’ (with one big catch)

  11-11-2017 13:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Multitasking on larger Chromebooks is fairly limited as it stands. Google will be improving multitasking on Chromebooks by bringing Chrome OS split view, though it probably won't work with Android apps.
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• Phishing bigger threat that data breaches: Google

  11-11-2017 13:36
  Keystroke logging is a type of surveillance software that once installed on a system, has the capability to record every keystroke made on that system.
  
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• Phishing bigger threat than data breaches: Google

  11-11-2017 13:36
  Keystroke logging is a type of surveillance software that once installed on a system, has the capability to record every keystroke made on that system.
  
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• Kerala police to sensitise children, parents on cyber security

  11-11-2017 13:28
  The Kerala police has come out with an initiative aimed at protecting children from cyber threats.
  
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• Google can't replace Guru: Venkaiah

  11-11-2017 13:17
  Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu on Saturday said teachers play a key role in transforming the society and they can never be replaced by anything, including Google.
  
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• 10 Gadget Gifts for Less Than $20

  11-11-2017 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  The holidays are upon us, but this year, you won’t have to break the bank to shop for all of your friends and family. Below are 10 Gadget Gifts ideal for holiday gift-giving, and they’re all going for under $20. Plus you can take an extra 15% off when you plug in the GIFTSHOP15 coupon […](Read More ...)10 Gadget Gifts for Less Than $20 (C) Copyright 2007-2017 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden.
  
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• To make technology that puts humans first, we have to practice what we preach

  11-11-2017 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg may not ask you what features to roll out on Facebook next, but the way you use technology is always shaping the next iteration. What are you building?
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• OnePlus 5T ‘final’ images, specifications leaked in a review guide

  11-11-2017 12:15
  OnePlus 5T, the Chinese smartphone maker’s upcoming smartphone, has had a constant presence on the web, be it through leaks or official discussions by the CEO. Until now we saw the render images of the smartphone but this time the handset has appeared in hands-on images. The review guide with all the specs are also shown.
  
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• Knowing the best time to post on Instagram could lead to more likes and follows

  11-11-2017 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To attract more followers and achieve maximum interaction on Instagram, it’s all about timing. Although the numbers are far from definitive and depend a great deal on your audience, we look at the best time to post on Instagram.
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• Now, add more characters to your Twitter display name

  11-11-2017 11:05
  Twitter doubles its count for users' display names
  
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