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• Google hires Apple chip designer John Bruno

  23-12-2017 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of its mission to create better internal hardware for its Pixel line of smartphones, Google has hired one of Apple's leading chip designers, John Bruno.
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• How to Tell If Your iPhone Battery Is Screwed and What You Can Do About It

  23-12-2017 22:50 via gizmodo.com
  Earlier this week, Apple admitted that it is deliberately throttling the performance of older iPhones running newer versions of iOS, explaining that artificially limiting the speed of those devices was necessary to prevent aging lithium ion batteries from failing. As TechCrunch explained, while users have long…Read more...
  
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• Santa Claus is coming to town: Get ready with these Christmas apps

  23-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Like it or not, Christmas comes but once a year. Thankfully, we've got a list of Christmas apps to help get you into the holiday spirit, just in case you want to track Santa or Grinch-ify yourself.
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• NASA is planning an interstellar mission to Alpha Centauri — but not until 2069

  23-12-2017 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When we pay a visit to our closest interstellar neighbor, it won't be any time soon. Although engineers are confident we'll get there eventually, NASA's plans for an Alpha Centauri probe still have a few obstacles to overcome.
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• Biometric scans at airports across the country may not be legal, report claims

  23-12-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report from Georgetown Law’s Center on Privacy and Technology calls into question the Department of Homeland Security's new biometric exit pilot program. The program is currently live in nine airports.
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• Olympics fans headed to PyeongChang will be able to experience LTE-R technology

  23-12-2017 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest innovation in preparation for the 2018 Winter Olympics comes in the form of the world's very first LTE-Railway service, which has just been deployed on the Wonju-Gangneung high-speed train.
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• The world’s first nuclear fusion plant is now halfway to ‘First Plasma’

  23-12-2017 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) program reached an important milestone this month, as the 35-nation nuclear fusion project hopes to create a viable source of clean energy in the near future.
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• Uber Freight trucker app gets new features to help drivers make money

  23-12-2017 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber Freight, a service for truckers, debuts a couple new features to "deliver an even more seamless experience and help our carriers and their drivers maximize their time and productivity."
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• Not-so-happy holidays for Ram owners as Fiat Chrysler recalls pickup trucks

  23-12-2017 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having your car roll away would be a nightmare. Unfortunately, owners of Ram pickup trucks are running the risk of that nightmare now that Fiat Chrysler has announced that 1.8 million of these trucks must be recalled for that very reason.
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• Rode VideoMic Pro+ review

  23-12-2017 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We put Rode’s latest on-camera shotgun mic to the test in our Rode VideoMic Pro+ review. It’s a great mic and fixes the biggest sore spots of the previous generation without changing a successful recipe.
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Bright,’ ‘Peaky Blinders,’ and more

  23-12-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need something to watch this weekend? Check out our list of the best new shows and movies to stream right now. On the list this week: In 'Bright,' humans, orcs, and elves try to survive together on the streets of Los Angeles.
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• Want better beer, fancy cocktails, and ‘aged’ wine? Try these drinking gadgets

  23-12-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What are you drinking at your holiday party? If you're hosting, you might want to have beer, wine, cocktails, and coffee on hand, so we rounded up some drinking gadgets that can help with all types of beverages.
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• Today’s archaeologists are putting down shovels and turning to tech

  23-12-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Archaeology may be a field based on looking at the past, but that doesn't mean it can't focus on the future as well. Here's how cutting edge tech is helping change archaeology as we know it.
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• Inrigo is the high-tech camera bag designed to keep moisture at bay

  23-12-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed to protect camera lens and bodies from moisture, the Inrigo photography backpack is completely waterproof and features a Bluetooth humidity sensor that alerts users of excess moisture inside.
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• Tidal celebrates the holidays with a 12-day credit card-free, ad-free preview

  23-12-2017 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To show folks who have yet to subscribe to the service just what they're missing out on, Tidal is offering a free 12-day preview to its Hi-Fi and Premium services. There will be no ads or credit cards involved.
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• Tidal celebrates holidays with 12-day, credit card-free and ad-free preview

  23-12-2017 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To show folks who have yet to subscribe to the service just what they're missing out on, Tidal is offering a free 12-day preview to its Hi-Fi and Premium services. There will be no ads or credit cards involved.
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• Here’s Elon Musk’s Tesla that SpaceX will launch into Mars orbit

  23-12-2017 17:30
  Earlier this month, Elon Musk teased that the upcoming first launch of SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy rocket would feature a test payload that includes his own Tesla. Now he’s back with the proof, sharing several photos on Instagram of the car being prepped and loaded into the payload container that will sit atop the rocket. Musk, the CEO of both Tesla … Continue reading
  
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• Obsessive selfie-taking is now a mental disorder called ‘selfitis’

  23-12-2017 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Selfitis is now an actual mental disorder after the hoax that coined the phrase inspired researchers to dig deeper. Selfitis is often associated with low-self esteem and can be a legitimate addiction.
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• Here’s how to clean an oven without harsh chemicals

  23-12-2017 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cleaning your oven kind of sucks, but unless you do it on a somewhat regular basis, the food and grease is going to keep get more baked on and the process is going to suck more. Here's how to clean an oven.
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• Sequel to Netflix’s ‘Bright’ already in the works

  23-12-2017 16:30
  It’s been clear for some time now that Netflix has been going all-in on its original content, with the streaming service gradually making it the primary focus of its business over licensing existing shows and movies. This week sees the release of the company’s first Hollywood blockbuster-level film with Bright, starring Will Smith and Joel Edgerton, and it appears Netflix … Continue reading
  
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• Hennessey Performance straps a Christmas tree to a Dodge Challenger Hellcat

  23-12-2017 16:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How fast can a Christmas tree go? Hennessey Performance finds out by strapping one to a 707hp 2018 Dodge Challenger Hellcat and doing a few top speed test runs at the Continental Tire Proving Grounds in Uvalde, Texas
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• MoviePass’ $10 plan for near-unlimited movies surpasses 1 million subscribers

  23-12-2017 15:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If exorbitant ticket costs have kept you from theaters lately, MoviePass might get you back in. The subscription service offers a movie a day in theaters, and 1 million paid subscribers have signed up for the service.
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• MoviePass’ $10 plan for near unlimited movies attracts 1 million subscribers

  23-12-2017 15:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If exorbitant ticket costs have kept you from theaters lately, MoviePass might get you back in. The subscription service offers a movie a day in theaters, and 1 million paid subscribers have signed up for the service.
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• Short film celebrates first female pro skateboarder signed by Adidas

  23-12-2017 15:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To celebrate the signing of Nora Vasconcellos, its first female pro skateboarder, Adidas put together a fascinating 20-minute film that showcases Vasconcellos' mission to diversify the sport and why she's beloved by her peers.
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• The best HDR monitors

  23-12-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HDR has arrived on a slim selection of PC displays. We've rounded up the best HDR monitors -- but be warned, there's still a few issues with support on Windows 10 PCs.
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• The best Google Pixel 2 XL cases to keep your phone picture perfect

  23-12-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to protect that 6-inch screen and aluminium body, it’s time to shop for the best Google Pixel 2 XL cases and covers. We've rounded up our top picks so far to style and protect your Google phone.
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• The best family tents

  23-12-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Camping with a large family can be exhausting for a variety of reasons but setting up and transporting a tent shouldn't be one of them. Here are the best family tents designed to comfortably (and easily) house a small army.
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• T-Mobile to buy Austrian cable operator for $2.3 billion

  23-12-2017 15:09
  Deutsche Telekom's T-Mobile Austria unit has announced plans to buy cable operator UPC Austria in a deal that values the company at 1.9 billion euros ($2.3 billion.).
  
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• Your Blink doorbell and security camera are now part of the Amazon family

  23-12-2017 15:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On December 22, Amazon announced the acquisition of Kickstarter darling Blink, whose smart security solutions include cameras and doorbells that are, of course, compatible with Amazon's Echo line.
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• OkCupid forcing people to use real names on their profile over usernames

  23-12-2017 15:00
  Online dating service OkCupid has announced that it will be requiring users to start putting their real names on dating profiles, doing away with the pseudonyms and usernames that have been allowed for years. The company explains that the change in policy is in part to “keep up with the times” as well as to have profiles reflect a real … Continue reading
  
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• Enterprise software firm Deskera to expand India footprint

  23-12-2017 14:49
  Firm plans to invest Rs 400 crore in the country to help SMEs adapt to the Cloud platform. Focus to remain on increasing presence in tier-II cities, said Deskera.
  
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• Reliance Industries partners Myntra to co-brand denim collection

  23-12-2017 14:46
  As per the partnership deal, RElan will get visibility in the form of hangtags on garments and other publicity tools at points of sale.
  
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• Google Play offers heavy discounts ahead of Christmas

  23-12-2017 14:44
  Technology giant Google is offering Android users 12 days of Play Store deals, called 12 Days of Play, for the holidays. The sale offers discounts on apps, books, games, and movies and until January 2.
  
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• CNN kills its daily Snapchat news show ‘The Update’ after 4 months

  23-12-2017 14:00
  While Snapchat, as an app, continues to be a hit among millennial social media users, as a platform for more traditional forms of media it continues to be a gamble. News outlet CNN has revealed that it’s pulling the plug on The Update, its daily news program that it launched on Snapchat’s Discover section just four months ago. The show … Continue reading
  
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• Infosys completes Rs 13,000 crore buyback

  23-12-2017 12:28
  Infosys buyback scheme -- a first in the company's over three decade history -- commenced on November 30 and closed on December 14.
  
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• What is a GoPro, and what can it do?

  23-12-2017 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everybody has heard about it, but what is a GoPro and what sets it apart from other action cams? Here, we break down the ins and outs of GoPros, and why they may be appropriate for your next adventure.
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• Bitcoin goes on wild ride and it may only get crazier

  23-12-2017 11:10
  Ewing said 40 per cent of bitcoin belongs to just 1,000 people, and hedge funds and other major investors are going to start buying it soon.
  
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• Fujitsu, Microsoft to develop AI-based workplace solutions

  23-12-2017 11:07
  Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company Fujitsu and Microsoft on Saturday announced to build new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based solutions that will transform the ways people work.
  
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• Book chains better watch out: Amazon is coming to town

  23-12-2017 11:02
  Amazon told AFP it will stock only bestselling or highly rated titles and feature local authors in the store, which it said is "all about discovery."
  
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• 8 Geeky Products You Didn’t Know You Totally Need

  23-12-2017 11:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Tech companies aren’t just about producing practical products, like faster computers and smartphones. Techies like to have to fun, too, and sometimes they put out some products that straddle the lines between science, fiction, and sanity. See for yourself as we’ve rounded up eight products you probably didn’t know existed but totally need. 1. Ellusionist Pyro […](Read More ...)8 Geeky Products You Didn’t Know You Totally Need (C) Copyright 2007-2017 Geeky Gadg
  
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• Top tech news of the week (December 18-December 22)

  23-12-2017 10:53
  As the week comes to an end, we take a look at the news that was in the spotlight this week.
  
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• Edward Snowden's 'Haven' app turns smartphone into surveillance device

  23-12-2017 09:51
  National Security Agency (NSA) whistleblower Edward Snowden is back, this time with an app called "Haven" that will transform any Android smartphone into a sensor that can detect intrusions.
  
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• British company produces a Tesla Model S estate car conversion

  23-12-2017 09:51
  Elon Musk might be forgiven for thinking he must have got much of the design of his Tesla Model S wrong: all anyone ever wants to do with the revolutionary car is entirely redesign it.
  
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• Facebook launches tool to allow users to check interaction with Russian posts during US election

  23-12-2017 08:33
  Coming under intense scrutiny for failing to prevent alleged Russian propaganda from spreading on its platform during the 2016 US presidential election, Facebook has introduced a tool that lets some users check if they interacted with such posts in the run up to the election.
  
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• Cryptocurrency stocks holding gains despite Bitcoin pullback

  23-12-2017 08:14
  Stocks that surged in recent weeks because of the cryptocurrency mania have managed to hold onto most of their gains despite the recent retreat in the price of bitcoin and scepticism from market participants.
  
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• The Best TV Shows of 2017

  23-12-2017 07:30
  Gadgets 360 picks its favourite content on the small screen this year, starring the likes of Elisabeth Moss and James Franco.
  
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• Ziox Duopix F1 smartphone with dual-selfie cameras launched at Rs 7,499

  23-12-2017 06:27
  Domestic handset maker Ziox Mobiles on Tuesday launched "Duopix F1" with dual-selfie camera for Rs 7,499 in stunning black and smart white colours.
  
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• Home Ministry wants DoT to install 4000 towers in naxal-hit area

  23-12-2017 05:30
  The Home Affairs Ministry has asked the Department of Telecom to install 4,072 additional mobile towers in naxal-hit areas on priority basis, official sources said.
  
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• Amazon acquires home security startup Blink

  23-12-2017 05:26
  Blink on Friday put out word that online retail goliath Amazon has bought the startup specializing in wireless home security cameras.
  
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• Several iPhone owners have sued Apple over slowing down of older iPhones

  23-12-2017 05:22
  iPhone owners from several states sued Apple Inc. for not disclosing sooner that it issued software updates deliberately slowing older-model phones so aging batteries lasted longer, saying Apple's silence led them to wrongly conclude that their only option was to buy newer, pricier iPhones.
  
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