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• A Jailbreaker Was Allegedly Behind Apple's iBoot Source Code Leak

  10-02-2018 23:35 via gizmodo.com
  The code to the iOS 9 version of the iPhone’s iBoot software—the proprietary system that ensures trusted launches of iOS, and one of Apple’s closely held secrets—leaked this week on Github, the open-source code repository. According to Motherboard, sources now say a low-level employee who stole the code at work was…Read more...
  
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• Modern Zinc is offering more than just sheets — check out its new towels

  10-02-2018 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new line of zinc bedsheets from the Irvine, California-based startup Modern Zinc claims to "harness the powerful benefits zinc has to offer" by infusing mineral zinc into its cotton sheets.
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• Buckle up for a thrill ride on the world’s largest Lego wooden roller coaster

  10-02-2018 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using almost a hundred thousand bricks, Lego architect Chairudo has created a massive replica of the El Toro Six Flags wooden coaster, complete with a camera in the front car so you can get the full minifig experience.
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• CryptoCelebs: Famous people who’ve bought the cryptocurrency craze

  10-02-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Celebrities endorsing cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum have popped up frequently over the last few years. These athletes, actors, rappers, pop stars, and entrepreneurs have used their massive social media following to push cryptocurrencies into the national spotlight.
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• Ugears Mechanical Models

  10-02-2018 22:02 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
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• The best, most stylish smartwatch to buy for him this Valentine’s Day

  10-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to buy a smartwatch for someone this Valentine's Day? If you're buying for a man, then here are our top picks out of the many available. We've selected them based on style and looks, rather than solely the technology inside.
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• How to delete your Gmail account

  10-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to delete your Gmail account? If you've been using the service for years, chances are you have a few accounts, and maybe you want to cut down. We'll show you how to do it, and what it means for your emails.
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• This e-skin is not only self-healing, it’s totally recyclable too

  10-02-2018 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team of scientists have managed to develop a "malleable electronic skin enabled by dynamic covalent thermoset nanocomposite." But all you really need to understand is that this thin film is able to fix itself.
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• Script hopes to make school permission slips a thing of the past

  10-02-2018 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lost permission slips or payment methods are the bane of any child's field trip, but a new startup called Script hopes to use a simple app to make these things easier to manage for parents and teachers both.
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• Porsche and Audi are working together to bring us the cars of the future

  10-02-2018 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even some of the world's most luxurious auto brands are looking for ways to be strategic in terms of spending. Audi and Porsche will now be teaming up for what's being called "the shared vehicle architecture of the future."
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• A man’s Apple AirPods allegedly exploded while he was working out

  10-02-2018 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to local news reports, a man from Tampa, Florida realized that his Apple AirPods -- those wireless earbuds from the iEmpire -- began smoking in his ear. And yes, he was wearing them when it happened.
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Wonder Woman,’ ‘Dirty Money,’ and more

  10-02-2018 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: 'Wonder Woman,' 'Dirty Money,' and a documentary about a collapsing political campaign.
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• NASA’s InSight lander passes its final tests, ready for the trip to Mars

  10-02-2018 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a two-year delay, NASA's InSight Mars lander is ready for launch and will soon be on its way to the red planet. The lander will study "Marsquakes" and other seismic activity during its two-year-long mission.
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• Tufts of fiber kept us toasty in Columbia’s oddly effective new winter gear

  10-02-2018 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comprised of a similar reflective technology seen in NASA space blankets, Columbia Sportswear's upcoming winter apparel line excels at keeping body temperatures high when exterior temperatures are zero or below.
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• Winter Olympics opening ceremony sees Intel use record 1,218 drones

  10-02-2018 18:00
  The 2018 Winter Olympics kicked-off in Pyeongchang, South Korea yesterday, and like any Olympics event, it began with a big, flashy opening ceremony. This time around it included a light show performance from Intel that used a record-setting 1,218 drones, all flying in sync to create imagery including the interlocking Olympic rings and sports events like snowboarding. The light show … Continue reading
  
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• Nvidia: trying to meet gaming GPU demand, but making lots of money on crypto mining

  10-02-2018 17:00
  During an earnings call with investors earlier this week, graphics card maker Nvidia acknowledged that the growing cryptocurrency mining boom has resulted in a significant revenue increase for their latest quarter, but also promised that it would remain aligned with the gaming market. For its quarter that ended on January 28th, Nvidia says its GPU business accounted for $2.46 billion … Continue reading
  
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• Intel’s Olympic drone light show just set a world record and looked awesome

  10-02-2018 16:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang opened in seriously impressive fashion, with more than 1,200 Intel Shooting Star drones serving as the stars of the show. The display set a new world record.
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• Sonos throws some shade at the HomePod via a Spotify playlist

  10-02-2018 16:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To celebrate the arrival of the Apple HomePod onto the long existing connected speakers market, the rival brand Sonos is offering some sassy commentary by way of -- what else -- music.
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• Google image searches to make copyright credits more apparent

  10-02-2018 16:00
  If you’re a frequent Google images user, you’ll likely soon notice a change when it comes to searches featuring professional, copyrighted photos. Google has reached an agreement with Getty Images that sees the search giant getting a “multi-year” license for Getty imagery, in turn ending the photo company’s legal complaint with the European Commission over copyrights and attribution. The new … Continue reading
  
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• Science fiction’s 5 most haunting A.I. villains, ranked

  10-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We love writing about the latest advances in artificial intelligence, but, boy, does A.I. also have the potential to make for some great movie antagonists. Here are five of the best.
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• Need a Valentine’s Day gift for her? Here are the best, most stylish smartwatches

  10-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to buy that special woman in your life a smartwatch this Valentine's Day, we're here to help. Here are our top picks of the best smartwatches on the market for ladies.
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• Inbox full of spam? Here’s how to block an email address in Gmail

  10-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everybody gets unwanted emails from time to time, whether spam or some other form of unwanted message. Luckily, if you're a Gmail user who wants to block someone from messaging you, the process is simple.
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• Kingdom Hearts 3 reveals Monsters Inc. world in new trailer

  10-02-2018 15:00
  The very long-awaited Kingdom Hearts III is still due for release sometime this year on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but sadly there’s no additional specifics on a date. That’s what developer Square Enix shared at the D23 Expo Japan 2018 event, held at Tokyo Disneyland this week. Fortunately a new trailer was shown for the latest entry in … Continue reading
  
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• How to wax a snowboard

  10-02-2018 14:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've ever lost speed on a long traverse or had to unstrap while friends waited for you to catch up on a cat track, you know how important it is to have a freshly waxed snowboard. This easy to follow tutorial will show you how to wax a snowboard so you can be cruising at […]
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• YouTube reveals guidelines on punishing ‘harmful’ creators after latest Logan Paul fiasco

  10-02-2018 14:00
  Google’s video platform YouTube is taking steps to clearly outline the punishments that will be dealt out when creators step out of line with “egregious actions” that are “harmful” to the YouTube community, advertisers, and viewers as a whole. A new set of policies have been revealed in what can be seen as part of a wider response to controversial … Continue reading
  
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• Asus Zenfone 5 Lite shows up in an image ahead of possible MWC 2018 launch

  10-02-2018 13:55
  We already have some idea of what major brands like Samsung, Sony, Nokia and others may launch at the upcoming Mobile World Congress or MWC 2018 conference at Barcelona, Spain. One company about which we didn’t hear until now was Asus. Although the handset-maker will be present at the conference, there was hardly a clue as to what it may launch. Now, smartphone tipster Evan Blass has posted an image of a smartphone by Asus that is likely to arrive later this month.
  
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• Body-powered tech gadgets could be the future - Sky News - Sky News

  10-02-2018 13:37 via news.sky.com
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  Scientists have invented a "triboelectric nanogenerator" which our bodies could use to generate power for gadgets in the future.
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• Samsung Galaxy S9 render shows a feature that is missing in iPhone X, Pixel 2 and others

  10-02-2018 13:35
  We have already seen what Samsung’s upcoming DeX Pad accessory for the Galaxy S9 and the Galaxy S9+ may look like. The device was leaked in a couple of images by popular handset tipster, Evan Blass (@evleaks). While one of the images showed the accessory, the second image showed the Galaxy S9 mounted on it. Although several users had something to say on the social media about the DeX Pad, some eagle-eyed users spotted a feature, which can be termed as ‘unique’ in flagship smart
  
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• Forget clamps. You can make this stylish box table with some glue and tape

  10-02-2018 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't have a garage full of tools? Don't worry -- with this super clever trick, you'll be able to build a gorgeous mid-century end table using little more than a saw, some glue, and a roll of packing tape.
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week, February 10th 2018

  10-02-2018 11:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  It is that time of the week again, time for or weekly round up of the most popular deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store over the last seven days. Some of this weeks most popular deals have included the complete python programming bundle and more. Complete Python Programming Bundle For Just $19 The Complete […](Read More ...)Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week, February 10th 2018 (C) Copyright 2007-2017 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden.
  
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• Amazon set to launch its own delivery service: report

  10-02-2018 11:19
  Amazon is preparing a limited launch of a delivery service that would compete directly with services like Fedex and UPS, the Wall Street Journal reported Friday.
  
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• Global automated food retail chain Frshly partners TFS, IRCTC and others

  10-02-2018 11:12
  Frshly, the world's first automated food retail chain, has entered into multiple partnerships with the likes of TFS, IRCTC and other large global players.
  
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• Alibaba vows digital transformation of Olympics

  10-02-2018 11:07
  Jack Ma said Alibaba would work with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to develop technology for the Games.
  
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• Alibaba's Ma hopes Beijing 2022 can be smarter, cheaper, faster

  10-02-2018 11:01
  Billionaire Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma foresees an Olympics that is better for fans and athletes and is more economical -- and hopes Beijing 2022 will be the pinnacle of that vision.
  
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• Auto Expo 2018: Five electric two-wheelers that caught our eye

  10-02-2018 09:41
  Concept electric two-wheelers are on display at the Auto Expo 2018
  
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• Google to display Getty Images content in its products

  10-02-2018 08:25
  Getty Images and Google have announced a partnership according to which, the tech giant can now display US-based stock photo agency's content within its various products and services.
  
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• Facebook announces huge investment to empower community leaders

  10-02-2018 08:19
  Facebook has announced it will commit tens of millions of dollars to Community Leadership Program that is designed to empower global leaders who are building communities through its family of apps and services.
  
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• Google doodles turtle charm for PyeongChang Day 2

  10-02-2018 08:12
  Search engine Google on Saturday continuing with its doodle series on the PyeongChang 2018 Olympics featured a turtle, a good luck charm in Korea -- on the second day of the Winter Games.
  
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• Instagram to notify users about their 'stalkers'

  10-02-2018 07:59
  Until now, users have been able to record or screenshot other people's 'Stories' secretly on Instagram, without being detected. But that's about to change.
  
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• Top tech news of the week (February 5-11)

  10-02-2018 07:49
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• Organizers looking into 'possible attack' on internet, Wi-Fi

  10-02-2018 07:34
  Pyeongchang Olympic organizers are investigating a possible attack on their internet and Wi-Fi systems that took place about 45 minutes before the opening ceremony.
  
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• Pyeongchang Games organizers probe possible cyberattack

  10-02-2018 06:55
  The Winter Olympics opened with a spectacular ceremony on Friday, attended by several heads of state who witnessed the joint march of North and South Korean athletes, as Games systems played up.
  
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• Waymo accepts $245 million and Uber's 'regret' to settle self-driving car dispute

  10-02-2018 06:34
  Uber Technologies Inc will pay $245 million worth of its own shares to Alphabet Inc's Waymo self-driving vehicle unit to settle a legal dispute over trade secrets, allowing Uber's chief executive to move past one of the company's most bruising public controversies.
  
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• Bitcoin may not be worth all the hoopla: NY Fed blog post

  10-02-2018 06:31
  Bitcoin and other digital currencies have, so far, not been formidable competition for cash, checks or credit cards as a payment method in the United States and other major economies, according to two economists at New York Federal Reserve.
  
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