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• Galaxy Note 9 in-display fingerprint reader could shake up 2018 security

  12-02-2018 23:54
  Samsung has, by all accounts, been hard at work developing a smartphone that features an in-display fingerprint reader. That phone won’t be the Galaxy S9 handsets, based on what we’ve seen, but it may be the next model in Samsung’s Note lineup. According to newly surfaced documentation, Samsung’s Galaxy Note 9 smartphone will have a fingerprint reader in the display … Continue reading
  
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• Thanks to Bitmoji Deluxe, my Bitmoji now gives me anxiety

  12-02-2018 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last week, Snap Inc. released Bitmoji Deluxe, expanding customization options for Bitmoji avatars. In theory, it sounds great – but my experience with the new feature was filled with far more anxiety than whimsical fun.
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• DirecTV NOW’s killer Apple TV 4K deal is back

  12-02-2018 23:15
  DirecTV has quietly launched another of its must-see Apple TV deals, with new sign-ups to the DirecTV NOW on-demand service getting Apple’s set-top box free. While it’s not the first time we’ve seen the company run a promotion of this sort, this time around it’s not forcing would-be shoppers to go in-store to take advantage of it. Instead, you can … Continue reading
  
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• Poll: Is AMD’s new APU fast enough to make a graphics card unnecessary?

  12-02-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's new Vega-powered Ryzen APUs have much better game performance than your average CPU. However, is playing Overwatch at 30 fps good enough for PC gamers? We took a poll on Twitter to see what people thought -- and the results weren't promising for AMD.
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• Boston Dynamics taught its robots to open doors and it’s terrifying

  12-02-2018 23:07
  Boston Dynamics is back with a new video showing off one of its creations, the latest iteration of the SpotMini robot. SpotMini has changed considerably since its first public debut; its movements are more animal-like than ever, plus it has a slim, sleek body. Not content with merely making robo-dogs, though, Boston Dynamics has taken things up a notch by … Continue reading
  
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• Essential Phone sales report suggests it’s definitely misnamed

  12-02-2018 23:04
  Everyone knew that Andy Rubin’s Essential was going to face challenges in trying to break into the smartphone market. After all, that meant going up against established giants like Apple and Samsung, which both have a significant share of the market that’s going to be difficult to any newcomer to wrestle away. Today we’re finding out just how much the … Continue reading
  
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• The best AMD CPUs on any budget

  12-02-2018 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking to upgrade or buy an entirely new system, it's well worth considering AMD's Ryzen range for your CPU. To help you decide which though, this is our guide to the best AMD processors.
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• TaoTronics TT-DL036 LED Desk Lamp review

  12-02-2018 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The incredibly versatile TaoTronics LED desk lamp has different color modes, brightness settings, and a wireless charging pad built in. We let it loose on our desktop to find out what it can do.
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• The six best insulated water bottles to keep temperatures steady

  12-02-2018 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  All water bottles are not created equal and there are hundreds of models to choose from. From budget-friendly to those with style, here are six of the best insulated water bottles currently on the market.
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• OLED smart glasses display firm denies Apple invested

  12-02-2018 22:26
  Apple did not invest in an OLED specialist making microdisplays for wearables, the company has said, despite reports suggesting the Cupertino firm might be shoring up its smart glasses supply chain. Emagin makes OLED microdisplays with particularly high resolution and which, though little use to the naked eye, when combined with magnifying optics could be ideal for wearable displays. Indeed, the … Continue reading
  
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• The key to next-gen 3D vision for autonomous cars is … praying mantis goggles?

  12-02-2018 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers may have discovered a new way to model computer vision systems and it's all thanks to a multi-year project that involves putting tiny 3D goggles on praying mantises.
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• Bixby Vision real-time text translation tipped with Google Translate

  12-02-2018 22:21
  Samsung’s Bixby AI will be getting some new capabilities in the future, and rumor has it that real-time translates are among them. The assistant already offers translations of written text via Bixby Vision, but Samsung is gearing up to add real-time translation, sources claim. The AI may soon also be equipped with better recognition of landmarks and other notable destinations. … Continue reading
  
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• Ikea and Hasselblad set to launch exclusive collection of photographic prints

  12-02-2018 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ikea and Hasselblad have teamed up to launch an exclusive collection of eight photographic prints from seven photographers based all over the world. The prints are expected to hit all Ikea stores by August.
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• Street Fighter 5 is getting fan-favorite Blanka next week

  12-02-2018 22:07
  The Street Fighter series has no lack of recognizable characters, but perhaps one of the most famous is Blanka. Sure, he might not have the followings that series regulars like Ryu and Chun-Li have, but you’d be hard pressed to find even a casual fighting game fan who can’t identify Blanka on sight. With that kind of notoriety, it was … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft brings Windows 7 and 8.1 into the Defender fold, but there is a catch

  12-02-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft said that subscribers to its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection subscription service will see Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 support starting this spring. This support is for the enterprise market only.
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• 100 years of collectible Chevrolet Pickup Trucks

  12-02-2018 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevrolet pickup trucks are among the hottest collectible vehicles on the market. It doesn’t matter what time period, though each era has its distinct appeal
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• U.S. Cellular gives you unlimited data on four lines, but read the fine print

  12-02-2018 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. Cellular updated its Total Plan to offer unlimited data to new customers with four lines for as little as $35 per line. But there is some serious fine print to read before you sign up.
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• Google just offered its magical machine learning chips to all

  12-02-2018 21:31
  Google is no longer hoarding its artificial intelligence chips to itself, offering its Cloud TPUs for users wanting smarter processing in the cloud. Dubbed machine learning accelerators, the Cloud TPUs are custom hardware chipsets of Google’s own creation, used for everything from recognizing the same people across a host of different photos, though to making safe driving inferences from autonomous … Continue reading
  
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• These are the best accessories to go with your Keurig

  12-02-2018 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trying to keep your kitchen from becoming a cluttered mess of Keurig pods? Try out some accessories to help keep your space spick and span. We've rounded up the best Keurig accessories on the market right now.
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• Keep your records looking and sounding sweet: Here’s how to clean vinyl

  12-02-2018 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vinyl records are coming back in a big way, but the sound quality can suffer if you don't keep them clean. Check out our tips for keeping your vinyl immaculate, whether you prefer to clean them yourself or with a machine.
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• The 20 best iPhone SE cases to keep your phone looking like new

  12-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Protect your new iPhone properly with one of the best iPhone SE cases or covers. That metal-and-glass body is prone to scuffs and scratches, so it pays to think ahead and buy a decent case.
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• New AMD ‘APU’ chips get their game on, but will they replace GPU systems?

  12-02-2018 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's new Ryzen chips come with graphics power baked right in, iFixit gets out the power tools to bust open the Apple HomePod, iOS 12 will come out when it's good and ready.
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• Walkers in winter? Why haven’t we seen snow on ‘The Walking Dead’ yet?

  12-02-2018 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is winter ever coming in The Walking Dead? The series has often jumped past the colder winter months, leaving us wondering what walkers might look like in subzero temperature, and how survivors would deal with the challenges.
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• Oumuamua interstellar object spent billions of years in chaos over violent past

  12-02-2018 21:04
  The Oumuamua interstellar object has been tumbling through space for billions of years due to a violent past, according to researchers with Queen’s University Belfast. The object was first announced late last year; it has the distinction of being the first (known) interstellar object to visit our solar system, though it was shrouded in mystery. Much of that mystery remains, … Continue reading
  
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• No, AMD’s new Vega-powered APUs still don’t make sense for PC builders

  12-02-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's latest Ryzen APUs are quick enough to run Overwatch and Battlefield 1 on Low settings with some serious caveats, but as a PC component they don't fill any particular niche, and that's a problem.
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• No, AMD’s new Vega-powered APUs don’t make sense for PC builders

  12-02-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's latest Ryzen APUs are quick enough to run Overwatch and Battlefield 1 on Low settings with some serious caveats, but as a PC component they don't fill any particular niche, and that's a problem.
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• iOS 12 could bring universal iPhone apps with Mac support

  12-02-2018 20:47
  Apple’s iOS 12 will focus on a few headline features, including apps that can run across both iPhones, iPads, and macOS desktop computers. The upcoming release is expected to be previewed at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, WWDC 2018, this summer, though not arrive on devices until the fall. While that might be the typical cadence for an iOS update, the … Continue reading
  
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• Your days of Instagram creeping may soon be over

  12-02-2018 20:46
  Instagram has had no problem in re-purposing features that first appeared in Snapchat for its own use, and today is no different in that regard. Instagram has started testing a new feature that alerts users when someone tries to snap a screenshot of the stories they share. Of course, snapping a screenshot goes against the whole “disappearing message” thing, which … Continue reading
  
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• New age-detecting system to make your smartphone childproof

  12-02-2018 20:30
  Parents, take note! Your smartphone may soon be able to tell if your toddler is swiping the screen and automatically block apps that are off-limits for kids.
  
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• If Apple designed a scooter, it would probably look a lot like The Eagle

  12-02-2018 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's Jony Ive doesn’t design scooters but if he did, we’re imagining they may well be along the lines of The Eagle, a forthcoming ultra-thin carbon fiber electric scooter coming in 2020.
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• You young people can leave Facebook now

  12-02-2018 20:15
  As Facebook ages, its younger users seem to be leaving – or just not joining at all, in the first place. Where the social network in blue originally found purchase with college students, the years between then and now may have found the brand’s social peak. Facebook remains the most dominant social network in the world, but according to one … Continue reading
  
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• Apple could be rethinking its release cycle for iOS and macOS

  12-02-2018 20:11
  
   According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is switching things up for this year’s major updates. Instead of meeting a tight deadline and ticking all the boxes on the checklist, development teams will be able to push back some features if they’re not polished enough. Axios and Bloomberg previously reported that Apple was focusing on stability with iOS 12. You can still expect… Read More
  
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• Apple HomePod Review

  12-02-2018 20:01
  Apple’s HomePod may be late to the party, but the Siri-powered smart speaker isn’t arriving quietly in any sense of the word. HomePod’s biggest strength is that, in a segment where ease of use is yet to catch up with functionality, it makes navigating a great-sounding Apple Music experience by voice a joy. How it does that, though, feels like … Continue reading
  
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• Sign up for an Audible free trial to score two books and one month totally free

  12-02-2018 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why read when you can listen? Millions of people have already jumped on the audiobook bandwagon, and if you haven’t already, now’s a great time. Sign up for an Audible free trial today and enjoy one month and two books totally free.
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• Soon, you won’t have to be a Windows Insider to test Microsoft’s newest apps

  12-02-2018 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft will let non-Windows Insiders test the newest beta versions of its first-party Windows 10 Apps, gaining access to and giving early glimpses of new features to an even wider group of users.
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• Oppo A71 (3GB) with AI Beauty recognition launched at Rs 9,990

  12-02-2018 19:35
  Oppo has launched a new budget smartphone called the Oppo A71 in the market but with 3GB RAM. Although the company has already launched the handset with nearly the same set of specifications in the country back in September, what’s new in this device is that it now has an AI-based Beauty Technology to enhance selfie shots. The processor too has been changed from MediaTek to Qualcomm Snapdragon.
  
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• Snapchat redesign is bad: How to go back

  12-02-2018 19:34
  Snapchat released a new redesign of their social networking app this month and throngs of users hate it. They cannot fathom how developers at Snapchat could possibly have come up with something so bad. They’ve gone so far as to download old versions of the app to attempt to keep their tapping and swiping the way it was. But they … Continue reading
  
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• This portable jump-starter claims to be the most powerful ever made

  12-02-2018 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Gooloo G2000 claims to be the most powerful portable jump-starter ever made, allowing stranded motorists to start their vehicles when their battery is dead, while also charging laptops, smartphones, and other devices.
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• Verizon phone locking is 2018’s unwelcome return

  12-02-2018 19:13
  Verizon has started the week by making a big announcement, revealing today that it will begin locking phones later on this year. This is somewhat surprising because Verizon has historically offered its phones unlocked from the start, putting it in distinct contrast to the three other big carriers in the US. However, this may not be as big of a … Continue reading
  
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• iRobot Braava Jet 240 review

  12-02-2018 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iRobot Braava Jet 240 is a tiny little mopping robot that takes care of an icky chore many of us don’t do as often as we should --- exactly like a good robot should.
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• Yamaha EAD10 hands-on review

  12-02-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yamaha’s EAD10 drum module is an innovative piece of tech that offers a whole new sound for your acoustic drum kit, allowing you to imitate your heroes and play with digital effects or compression, all without costly studio gear.
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• Supreme brand Pinball machine is newest in low-effort collection

  12-02-2018 18:34
  Streetwear brand Supreme continued their brand power campaign this week with a brand new pinball machine. This new machine was made in collaboration with the pinball machine company Stern and was made “exclusively for Supreme.” As if anyone else would somehow order a Supreme pinball machine from Stern without Supreme’s involvement. That’s just silly. Have a peek below for additional … Continue reading
  
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• To combat fatigue, Uber will force U.S. drivers to take a break after 12 hours

  12-02-2018 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an effort to combat driver fatigue, Uber will be forcing its drivers to take a break. The new feature in the ridesharing platform will kick in automatically once drivers have been active for 12 hours.
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• Find out what to expect from Android P in our extensive guide

  12-02-2018 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next version of Google Android, currently known only as Android P, will be out in 2018 and there are plenty of rumors about its design, and features. Here's everything you need to know about Android P.
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• Alexa is getting a custom Amazon AI chip: Report

  12-02-2018 18:10
  Amazon plans to join the custom chip club, with future Alexa devices like the Echo smart speaker reportedly set to be powered by a homegrown AI processor. Efforts to design a special chipset that would give Alexa offline talents, among other improvements, are said to have been underway for the past few years. As well as further differentiating its assistant … Continue reading
  
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• This wearable tab may soon harness body movements to power gadgets - Wareable

  12-02-2018 17:50 via wareable.com
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  We could soon be harnessing the movements of our bodies in order to charge electronic gadgets, after a team of researchers developed a concept for the potentially groundbreaking technology. A collaborative effort by groups at both the University of ...
  Your own skin could be used to power the tech gadgets of the futureBT.com
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• Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto thinks Switch life cycle could surpass six years

  12-02-2018 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a Q & A with investors, Shigeru Miyamoto claimed the Switch could sell into 2023 and beyond thanks to the console's novel hardware. Historically, Nintendo consoles have lasted no more than six years in the limelight.
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• Secret sword discovered in ‘Shadow of the Colossus’ remake

  12-02-2018 17:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Players have discovered a secret sword hidden in Bluepoint's Shadow of the Colossus remake for PlayStation 4. The sword wasn't present in the original PlayStation 2 version of the game.
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• Less-cool Facebook losing youth at fast pace: Survey

  12-02-2018 17:36
  With mom, dad and grandma signing up in increasing numbers, Facebook is losing younger users in the United States at a faster pace than previously estimated, researchers said Monday.
  
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• Android P ‘notch’ tipped as Google pushes flexible phones

  12-02-2018 17:35
  The iPhone X’s notch looks set to spread, with Google reportedly preparing 2018’s Android P to natively support atypical screen shapes. Though controversial from the earliest rumors of its existence, the cut-out section at the top of the iPhone X’s OLED screen was a necessary evil given what sensors Apple wanted to include in the device. That’s because it was what … Continue reading
  
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