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• Huawei WiFi Q2 mesh router adds Powerline for easy setup

  09-01-2018 23:45
  Huawei is getting into the mesh router business, unveiling the Huawei WiFi Q2, a multi-unit networking system that combines wireless and powerline backhaul. Announced at CES 2018 today, the WiFi Q2 also has an eye on the Internet of Things (IoT), promising a dedicated channel that will automatically shift connected device and smart home traffic into its own, separate lane. … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei Mate 10 Pro US release detailed (but no AT&T deal)

  09-01-2018 23:45
  Huawei will launch the Mate 10 Pro as an unlocked, SIM-free phone in the US come February 2018, selling the Android smartphone through third-party stores but not via a carrier. Announced last year, the Mate 10 Pro packs a 6-inch OLED display and a dual-lens camera developed with Leica. Meanwhile, there’ll also a Porsche Design version of the phone, and … Continue reading
  
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• Sony Aibo hands-on at CES 2018: In the USA to make us envious

  09-01-2018 23:44
  Today we got our first chance to take a look at the newest version of Sony Aibo. This is the electronic puppy dog that Sony re-introduced to the world late last year after an extended time of darkness. That is, a time without the doggy. People loved this dog’s predecessor. They loved this robot dog’s family members so much, they … Continue reading
  
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• Will.i.am’s company I.am+ scoops up wireless earbud maker Earin

  09-01-2018 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After finally landing on a solid product with its Buttons in-ears, Will.i.am's tech company I.am+ revealed at CES that it has acquired wireless earbud company Earin, which produced some of the first "true wireless" earbuds.
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• Western Digital launches wireless SSD, ‘world’s fastest’ 256GB flash drive at CES

  09-01-2018 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Western digital has launched three new products under its WD and SanDisk brands at this year’s CES, including a rugged wireless SSD with built-in SD card reader, a compact SSD drive, and "the world's fastest" 256GB flash drive.
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• At CES, Harman shows how it’s fighting cyberattacks on autonomous vehicles

  09-01-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Harman is showcasing its latest Shield Solution to combat cyberattacks and sensor spoofing on autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles.
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• Television talk dominates the opening salvo from CES 2018

  09-01-2018 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crazy new television trends are dominating CES thus far, plus we chat about virtual assistant integration by major TV manufacturers, wireless charging, and advances in laptop technology.
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• Sony’s blinding 85-inch 8K TV made us squint, while its OLED made us smile

  09-01-2018 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony shocked us at its CES press conference with its incredible 85-inch 8K HDR TV, redefining what HDR will mean in the future, while also showing off a new, more affordable OLED TV for 2018.
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• Columbia’s Olympic ski team uniforms adeptly combine form and function

  09-01-2018 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just a few short weeks before the start of the 2018 Winter Olympic Games, Columbia Sportswear unveiled its designs for the ski teams from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Ukraine, and other countries.
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• A bit larger than a smartphone, Sony mobile projector creates a 120-inch screen

  09-01-2018 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Sony MP-CD1 isn't much larger than a smartphone but can project up to a 120-inch screen for up to two hours. Sony says reducing heat production with a quiet fan is essential to the projector's small size.
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• How to delete and reinstall games on the Nintendo Switch

  09-01-2018 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are so many great games on Nintendo Switch that you're bound to run out of space. Here's how to delete, archive, and reinstall Switch games without losing any save data in the process.
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• Cold hands, warm stick: High school lacrosse player makes heated stick to beat icy conditions

  09-01-2018 22:57
  
   Lacrosse is a physically demanding sport under the best conditions, but inclement weather adds frozen hands to the mix. Samantha Wolfe had enough of it and, as a 14-year-old freshman, thought, “why not make a heated stick?” Three years later, her idea has become a reality — the FingerFire lacrosse stick — and is being tested right now by teams in colder climes. Read More
  
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• Game Boy Is Coming Back Thanks to Hyperkin

  09-01-2018 22:56 via gizmodo.com
  With the NES and SNES Classic Edition retro consoles still selling out as fast as they go on sale, it’s a safe assumption that Nintendo is going to revive some of its other popular consoles soon. But before the Game Boy Classic Edition has a chance to become more than a rumor, peripherals manufacturer Hyperkin is…Read more...
  
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• Swallow this ingestible gas sensor to spill the secrets of your angry gut

  09-01-2018 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new and tiny pill-sized device developed by researchers at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia,  is actually a functioning ingestible gas sensor that could one day help save you from a severe gut-related problem.
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• Dell’s latest Ultrathin monitors ditch 4K but keep HDR

  09-01-2018 22:39
  In addition to revealing its new XPS 15 2-in-1 today, Dell also arrived at CES 2018 with a pair of Ultrathin monitors on hand. While those who are in the market for a new 4K monitor will want to give these a pass, those who are fine with lower resolutions might want to consider what Dell is selling here. The … Continue reading
  
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• Ford will power Postmates’ on-demand delivery service with self-driving cars

  09-01-2018 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford and Postmates will partner up to expand the latter's on-demand delivery of goods with the help of Ford's fleet of self-driving cars. The goal is to help small businesses reach new customers.
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• Jabra Elite Active 65t are an AirPods alternative for athletes

  09-01-2018 22:31
  At CES 2018, audio company Jabra announced a new product line called Elite, which is currently comprised of three earbuds models: the Elite 45e, Elite 65t, and Elite Active 65t. The first of the bunch, the 45e, feature a typical wired connection between the two otherwise wireless ear pieces, but the other two models are different: they’re ‘truly wireless,’ meaning … Continue reading
  
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• During the Drone Rodeo at CES, the fastest pilots race for aerial supremacy

  09-01-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not far from CES 2018, drone enthusiasts assemble at the Aerodrome for the annual Drone Rodeo, a showcase for the latest innovations in drone technology, and a place for ace drone pilots to strut their skills.
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• KodakOne uses a blockchain and web crawlers to spot stolen images

  09-01-2018 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kodak is creating a registry of images called KodakOne and cryptocurrency to pay photographers for those images. Web crawlers will scour the web for registered photos and Kodak says they'll help photographers find stolen work.
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• LifeDoor closes your home’s doors automatically to protect against fires

  09-01-2018 22:05
  
   It turns out that in case of a fire in your home, a closed door is the best barrier against spreading smoke, heat, and flames. But who’s going to run around the house shutting doors? LifeDoor is a simple gadget that sits on your doors’ hinges and closes them automatically (and gently) when smoke is detected. It’s kid safe and firefighter approved. Read More
  
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• Is there an Echo in here? Toyota, Lexus add Amazon Alexa to select 2018 vehicles

  09-01-2018 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota has announced that it will introduce Amazon Alexa into select Toyota and Lexus vehicles in 2018. It’s unclear which models will benefit from the change at first, but the brand promises more cars will offer the system in 2019.
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• Have a need for speed? Learn to race drones with Fat Shark’s 101 training kit

  09-01-2018 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We headed to Drone Rodeo at CES in Las Vegas and spoke with Grant Martin from Fat Shark, the company behind a starter kit which teaches you how to race drones from the comfort of first-person googles.
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• Best Qualcomm-powered laptops of CES 2018

  09-01-2018 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new breed of laptop debuted just before CES 2018, powered not by Intel or AMD, but Qualcomm. These new ultra-mobile laptops are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors promising unparalleled mobility.
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• Dell XPS 15 goes 2-in-1 with CES 2018 refresh

  09-01-2018 21:43
  Shortly before CES kicked off, Dell unveiled its new XPS 13 refresh. Now that the show is underway, Dell is showing off that new notebook the floor, but it also had another, arguably bigger, reveal in store. Today, the company announced the new XPS 15, which will be a 2-in-1 convertible machine, a first for the line. With the XPS … Continue reading
  
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• Beoplay H8i, H9i headphones unveiled: ANC, 18+ hour playback, luxury designs

  09-01-2018 21:42
  Bang & Olufsen has announced an expansion of its product portfolio, including the new H8i and H9i, as well as Special Edition Collection versions of the E8, namely the addition of all-black and all-white limited color options. The company has also announced the addition of Google Assistant to some of its TV audio products and speakers, allowing them to be … Continue reading
  
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• Prototype Insta360 light field camera lets viewers move through the scene

  09-01-2018 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Insta360 showed off a prototype camera at CES that could finally break into the realm of true VR, allowing viewers to move throughout a scene with six degrees of freedom as if controlling the camera in real time.
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• Sandisk launches world’s smallest 1TB USB Type-C flash drive at CES 2018

  09-01-2018 21:30
  Western Digital acquired Sandisk has announced what can be called as the world’s smallest 1TB USB Type-C flash drive at CES 2018. The firm has also launched the smallest 256GB USB flash drive at the conference.
  
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• Do you need to erase your device? Here’s how to turn off Find My iPhone

  09-01-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Find my iPhone is a very useful feature, but do you need to sell or erase your iPhone? If you do, then you’re probably trying to figure out how to turn off Find My iPhone. Read on to find out how.
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• CES 2018: 10 more of the best devices and tech (so far)

  09-01-2018 21:13
  Today we’re taking a second look at what’s been delivered to CES 2018 in gadgets, gizmos, or otherwise innovative tech. Our first list of devices (linked at the end of this article) was limited to the first day on the ground in Las Vegas. This second list of tech from CES includes another heaping helping, this time with 50% more … Continue reading
  
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• This 15-foot tall mech weighs 8,000 lbs and can run 20 mph

  09-01-2018 21:12
   This is Mobile Suit Gundam in real life. A company called Furrion created this monster of a mech. It’s called Prosthesis and I need one in my life.
  The Prosthesis is an exoskeleton that weighs 8,000, has a top speed of 20 mph, and the company says the battery can power the mech for an hour. And this thing is for real. Watch the video above.
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• 5 Tips for saving battery life in your PlayStation 4 controller

  09-01-2018 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The PlayStation 4 controller or DualShock 4 is comfortable and easy to use, but its battery life is abysmal. Here is how to get more time out of it, and how you can ensure you're never left without a charged controller.
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• Facebook Portal video chat device tipped to take on Amazon Echo

  09-01-2018 20:56
  Facebook is about to launch a hardware product called Portal, according to a new report, to take on Amazon and its Echo devices. Portal, at least unofficially, is a video chat device for homes that makes video chatting a simple task. Facebook’s hardware won’t be announced at CES 2018, the sources say, instead being slated for an early May unveiling … Continue reading
  
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• Thailand says drone users must register or face jail, fines

  09-01-2018 20:30
  Drone users who fail to register their devices in Thailand by Tuesday could face up to five years in jail or a $3,000 fine, officials said, tough new rules that may hit tourists and media alike.
  
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• Lenovo’s Mirage Solo, two compact 180-degree video capture cameras coming soon

  09-01-2018 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo officially pulled the wraps off its stand-alone VR headset supporting Google's Daydream platform. Also on the way are two Daydream-branded cameras from Lenovo and YI Technology supporting Google's new VR180 format.
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• Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream hands-on review

  09-01-2018 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lenovo Mirage Solo is the world’s first Daydream virtual reality headset that doesn’t need a smartphone. Powered by Google’s VR software and WorldSense technology, you benefit from six degrees of freedom and the lack of smartphone constraints.
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• Lenovo Mirage Camera hands-on review

  09-01-2018 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has launched its first camera, and it has two lenses to take 180-degree wide-angle pictures, making it ideal for viewing with its new virtual reality headset.
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• 2018 Honda Pilot: Release date, prices, specs, and features

  09-01-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Honda Pilot is for families who need minivan interior space and comfort but prefer a vehicle that looks like an SUV. The Pilot is not set up for heavy-duty off-roading and the full safety suite requires the top trim.
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• LG's Canyon of OLEDs Is Trippy Cool

  09-01-2018 20:25 via gizmodo.com
  LG is known for having some of the best OLED TVs available, so why not make an undulating 90-foot-long canyon of them to walk through?
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• Toyota Alexa integration is coming to dashboards in 2018

  09-01-2018 20:18
  Toyota and Amazon are teaming up to put Alexa in the car, with the voice assistant going mobile in select models from the automaker this year. The feature, announced at CES 2018, will be part of Toyota Entune 3.0 and Lexus Enform 2.0, the latest versions of the automaker’s infotainment platform. It’ll allow for Alexa interactions both inside the car … Continue reading
  
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• TiVo Alexa and Google Assistant integration is on the way

  09-01-2018 20:18
  TiVo sees the smart home revolution and it wants to be a part of it. Today the company announced that it will soon offer integration with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant, two AI assistants that are quickly becoming the centerpiece of many smart home systems. When these enhancements arrive, TiVo envisions the potential to watch your content in a way … Continue reading
  
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• Vital Inc.’s new Moto Mod measures five vital signs in a matter of two minutes

  09-01-2018 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vital Inc. has taken the wraps off of a new Moto Mod that can track a hefty five vitals in only two to three minutes. The Mod could prove to be very helpful for those that need to keep a close eye on things like blood pressure.
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• The First Standalone VR Headset From Google and Lenovo Is a Beauty

  09-01-2018 20:15 via gizmodo.com
  Every major VR player has made the same promise. A VR headset that would be completely wireless. One that would let you go anywhere without tripping over cords or being tethered to a computer/phone/PS4. Google, which has spent more than a year quietly improving its VR platform, Daydream, is now the first company to…Read more...
  
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• Lenovo Mirage Solo with Daydream hands-on: VR and the camera to shoot it

  09-01-2018 20:15
  Right now there are two main types of virtual reality headsets, ones that are tethered to PCs and ones that need a smartphone to work. Either way, such headsets are beholden to another device running the show, which also prevents users from accessing said devices normally. Standalone VR headsets have long been a dream but, as far as Google’s Daydream … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei says AT&T won’t carry its phones, reportedly due to security issues

  09-01-2018 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei released a statement confirming its Mate 10 Pro will not be sold by AT&T or any other U.S. carriers. While no specific reason has been revealed, reports claim it could be due to security concerns.
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• The PowerDolphin underwater drone is every bit as ridiculous as it sounds

  09-01-2018 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PowerDolphin is a water-based drone that can record video, deliver life preservers to struggling swimming, use sonar to map the ocean floor, and catch fish. How's that for multitasking?
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• You can now control Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant with a big red button thanks to Fibaro

  09-01-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fibaro, a manufacturer of Internet of Things solutions, is bringing new smart home products, increased capabilities, and new product integrations to CES. These include new controllers, plugs, and more.
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• Get your game on with the 8 best controllers for Android games

  09-01-2018 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to do some serious gaming on an Android device, you're going to need a gamepad. Here are the best controllers for Android games on smartphones and tablets, with rechargeable and wireless options.
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• Bell Helicopter air taxi shown at CES 2018 with AR sim

  09-01-2018 19:59
  Bell Helicopter brought their new air taxi cabin design to CES 2018, bringing with it a hefty claim. They suggested that they are the first major helicopter manufacturer to exhibit at CES, ever. I genuinely hope this spurs interest in bringing other hereto unseen exhibitioners to CES 2019 – Think sword-smiths, jet ski manufacturers, chocolatiers – everything we’ve never seen … Continue reading
  
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• Is your smartphone frozen? Here’s how to reset your iPhone

  09-01-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can do a lot with an iPhone, but if you ever run into an issue with it, the first thing you should do is restart it. In this guide, we'll tell you how to reset your iPhone, and explain how it differs from a factory reset.
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• Here’s how to factory reset your Nintendo Switch to give it a clean slate

  09-01-2018 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having problems with your Nintendo Switch? We have step-by-step instructions for restoring your Nintendo Switch to its out-of-the-box state. There's more to it than you think!
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