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• Vermont becomes fifth state to sign order supporting net neutrality

  17-02-2018 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vermont's governor has signed an executive order mandating that state agencies only work with telecom providers that agree to support the principles of net neutrality.
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• Atari embraces cryptocurrencies and sees its stock prices soar

  17-02-2018 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One of gaming's oldest companies is seeking to rebrand itself by embracing the cryptocurrency boom. Atari saw its stock prices rise as it announced it would be working to create new cryptocurrencies.
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• Who cares about loot? For ‘Sea of Thieves,’ Rare hid the real fun in the hijinks

  17-02-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Legendary studio Rare has teased us with its open world pirate game 'Sea of Thieves' for years now. We went behind the curtain to play the game and meet the devs, and found serious buried treasure.
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• Secrets behind cuttlefish’s camouflage could inspire shape-shifting structures

  17-02-2018 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cuttlefish have long amazed and bemused scientists, but researchers have begun to uncover the creature's secrets. A recent study identified the neural circuits that give the creature its incredible shape-shifting abilities.
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• Twitter ends support for its Mac application

  17-02-2018 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After several years of less than ideal support, Twitter is pulling the plug on its Mac client. The company has announced that support for the application will end in 30 days.
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• Charge your devices simply by plugging them into your Radius backpack

  17-02-2018 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dutch designer Pauline van Dongen has created a new pack that incorporates minuscule solar power beads that simplifies the recharging of smartphones tablets, and other such devices using the energy of the sun and a built-in cable
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• ‘Alien Zoo’ takes you on a virtual journey through an extraterrestrial world

  17-02-2018 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An "Alien Zoo" has opened at a mall in Los Angeles, so get your tickets fast. The new VR exhibit pushes the boundaries of entertainment with an immersive cinematic trek through a world of extraterrestrial creatures.
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• It doesn’t look like much, but this black box pulls energy out of thin air

  17-02-2018 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Engineers from MIT have developed a small device that captures energy from fluctuations in air temperature. The thermal resonator could offer continuous power to remote sensing devices.
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• These fabric bicycle spokes will lighten your load and keep you moving

  17-02-2018 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Berd's polymer bicycle spokes are the lightest spokes on the market. The company claims they are stronger than most other spokes, while offering a smoother ride.
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Good Time,’ ‘Archer,’ and more

  17-02-2018 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: 'Good Time,' 'Archer' season 8, and a coming-of-age story set in the '90s.
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• RightEye’s portable eye-tracking test catches concussions and reading problems in five minutes

  17-02-2018 19:02
  
   They say the eyes are the windows to the soul, but physiologically speaking, they’re windows to the brain. RightEye is a startup that looks through that window to detect common but often subtle vision issues resulting from concussions and other brain troubles. Its quick, portable eye-tracking station can tell in minutes whether you should see a doctor — or look into becoming a pro… Read More
  
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• Microsoft Cortana now features IFTTT integration

  17-02-2018 18:15
  While Microsoft’s Cortana struggles to keep up with Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant in the growing smart assistant market, it’s still making effort to stay relevant. Its latest feature is integration with IFTTT, the platform that lets users connect hundreds of different apps and services, creating automated processes through the use of “triggers” and “actions.” With IFTTT, Cortana users can … Continue reading
  
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• How the ‘Kong: Skull Island’ FX team built a bigger, better King

  17-02-2018 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Kong: Skull Island' visual effects supervisors Stephen Rosenbaum and Jeff White explain what it took to bring the biggest version of King Kong ever created to the screen, and the Oscar-nominated effects that made it possible.
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• Hyperloop transportation routes could soon be running from Cleveland to Chicago

  17-02-2018 17:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, HyperloopTT (HTT), one of the two companies seeking to create high-speed tunnel-based transportation systems, signed an agreement that could herald a new era in the feasibility of an interstate Hyperloop system.
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• You can now hail a ride in a fully autonomous vehicle, courtesy of Waymo

  17-02-2018 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Waymo was just granted a Transportation Network Company permit in Arizona, which gives it clearance to operate as a paid ride hailing service. This good news compounds the company's recent lawsuit win against Uber, which granted the Google company $245 million.
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• Apple’s WWDC 2018 expected to fall on June 4-8

  17-02-2018 17:15
  2018 is now in full-swing, and for those who follow Apple it means it’s time to start looking forward to this year’s Worldwide Developers Conference. It’s a huge event for Apple, where it introduces some of the big new upcoming features coming to its numerous platforms, not only for the company’s customers but for developers in the Apple-ecosystem as well. … Continue reading
  
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• Transformers movie universe tipped as next big franchise reboot

  17-02-2018 16:15
  You’d be hard pressed to find anyone, critic or fan, who would say the live-action Transformers movies are anything close to “good,” but there’s no denying that the franchise has made Paramount several billions in profits since its debut in 2007. With this in mind, a new report ahead of the upcoming New York Toy Fair indicates that the movie … Continue reading
  
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• The best tax software

  17-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best tax software offers a variety of different services for saving money, completing your taxes at top speed, or getting the guide need for more complex tax scenarios that you haven't had to deal with before.
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• How to block calls on an iPhone — let us count the ways

  17-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a way to block calls on your iPhone? Read our how-to guide to blocking calls, messages, and Facetime using iOS 7-10, the iBlacklist app, your phone's Do Not Disturb mode, and other call-blocking apps.
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• Amazon-exclusive Essential Phone features Alexa built-in

  17-02-2018 15:00
  It’s only been a day since Essential announced three new limited edition color options for its flagship PH-1 phone, but it turns out Andy Rubin’s startup has one more surprise to add to the mix. Dubbed Halo Gray, this new version sports a stylish look like the previously announced Ocean Depths, Stellar Gray, and Copper Black, however, it’s only available … Continue reading
  
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• Essential Phone Halo Gray Variant Launched, Comes With Amazon Alexa Assistant Built-In

  17-02-2018 14:37
  The newest Halo Gray variant comes with Amazon's Alexa virtual assistant built-in, and costs less.
  
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• 8 things you need to know about the Russian social media election ads

  17-02-2018 14:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook, Twitter, and Google have now testified before Congress on multiple occasions about Russian election ads and formal charges have been filed. So what do social media users need to know about those ads? We break it down.
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• Audi chairman rubbishes report that CEO Stadler to be removed

  17-02-2018 14:29
  Audi Chairman Matthias Mueller appealed to workers to ignore a media report that Chief Executive Rupert Stadler was about to be ousted, hoping to quell further unrest at the scandal-hit Volkswagen group.
  
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• Daimler, VW face more recalls over emissions cheating: report

  17-02-2018 14:25
  German transport authorities will next week recall thousands more Daimler and Volkswagen vehicles, Der Spiegel magazine reported today, as the massive emissions cheating scandal that has engulfed the sector for more than two years shows no sign of going away.
  
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• The Rogue Packraft rolls up to the size of a roll of paper towels

  17-02-2018 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Go further on your outdoor expeditions with Kokopelli's newest series, including the Rogue packraft and the Rogue-Lite. The best part? No pump is required for inflation -- the Rogue series includes a nifty inflation bag.
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• Anticipated System Shock remake put on ‘hiatus’ after $1.3M Kickstarter

  17-02-2018 14:04
  Back in mid-2016, fans of old school PC gaming were excited to learn that a complete remake of the hit System Shock was being made by developer Nightdive Studios. The project went on to successfully raise $1.35 million from its Kickstarter campaign, surpassing its original $900,000 goal. Unfortunately, it appears backers and everyone else will be waiting quite a bit … Continue reading
  
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• Idea Revises Nirvana Postpaid Plans to Provide More Data Per Month

  17-02-2018 13:58
  The Rs. 389, Rs. 1,299, Rs. 1,699, Rs. 1,999 and Rs. 2,999 recharge plans have been updated by Idea Cellular.
  
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• Elon Musk's Space Tesla May Crash Into Earth in the Next Million Years

  17-02-2018 13:56
  Don't panic. The chance is pretty small - somewhere around 6 percent for Earth and 2.5 percent for Venus. And a million years is a very long time.
  
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• Facebook to roll out fix for bug in two-factor authentication

  17-02-2018 13:40
  After several people received non-security-related notifications from Facebook after giving the social network their phone numbers for two-factor authentication (2FA), the company admitted there was a bug and has promised to roll out a fix soon.
  
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• The LG G7 smartphone: News, rumors, and everything we know

  17-02-2018 13:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG pulled out all the stops to deliver one of 2017's best smartphones in the G6. Although it is early, rumors are already starting to surface about the company's next-generation flagship, the LG G7. Here's what we know.
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• Microsoft's Cortana Assistant Gains IFTTT Integration, Supports More Smart Home Products

  17-02-2018 13:29
  In a bid to expand into the growing home automation market, Microsoft's digital assistant Cortana will now support more smart home devices and integrate with IFTTT.
  
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• Whatsapp allowed beta test with limited user base, low transaction limit: NPCI

  17-02-2018 13:27
  National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) today said it has allowed WhatsApp to beta test its payments service with limited user base of one million and low transaction limit.
  
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• Facebook Says SMS Spam Received by Two-Factor Authentication Users Was a Bug

  17-02-2018 13:24
  Facebook says it was never its intention to send non-security-related SMS notifications to phone numbers.
  
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• Itel Mobile registers 217% growth in India

  17-02-2018 13:23
  With a 9 per cent market share, China-based Transsion Holdings' Itel Mobile registered a 217 per cent growth in India in 2016-2017, the company said on Saturday.
  
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• Facebook forges ahead with kids app despite expert criticism

  17-02-2018 13:16
  Facebook is forging ahead with its messaging app for kids, despite child experts who have pressed the company to shut it down and others who question Facebook's financial support of some advisers who approved of the app.
  
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• No 'ease of doing business' in telecom sector: COAI

  17-02-2018 13:14
  Telecom operators body COAI today said it does not see "ease of doing business" in the sector as rules framed by the Centre are not getting implemented at local level for network rollout.
  
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• BSNL to launch 4G services in Arunachal soon

  17-02-2018 12:53
  BSNL has already started a number of wi fi hotspots in the border state of Arunachal Pradesh and would launch 4G services shortly, according to senior telecom officials.
  
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• Facebook Ordered to Stop Collecting Data by Belgian Court

  17-02-2018 12:23
  Belgian media say a Brussels court has ordered Facebook to stop collecting data about citizens in the country or face fines for every day it fails to comply.
  
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• Sling your suds in style with this DIY beer caddy made from a pallet

  17-02-2018 12:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you have access to a bunch of old wood pallets and are looking for a simple but useful project to put them to use, we highly recommend this rustic, reusable beer carrier.
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• Uber Introduces UK Safety Measures Amid Licence Battle

  17-02-2018 12:12
  Uber says it will now "pro-actively" make reports of serious incidents related to a trip to the police, rather than encouraging individuals to contact authorities themselves.
  
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• Facebook Messenger Kids Makes Its Way to Android Despite Expert Criticism

  17-02-2018 12:04
  Messenger Kids launched on iOS to lukewarm reception in December. It arrived on Amazon devices in January and on Android Wednesday.
  
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• Google Trials New Tech for 911 Emergency Operators to Locate You More Accurately

  17-02-2018 11:25
  The test included tens of thousands of 911 calls over the span of two months in several states in the US and had encouraging results.
  
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• Google Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL Hit by Heating and Battery Issues After February Update, Some Users Report

  17-02-2018 10:53
  Several users have been complaining about the Pixel 2 smartphones getting warmed up and battery draining significantly quicker.
  
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