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• Never get sunburned again with QSun, a wearable gizmo that tracks UV exposure

  09-03-2018 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new wearable device called QSun promises to help you keep track of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, courtesy of some smart artificial intelligence technology. It 's now on Kickstarter.
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• 2018 Chevrolet Equinox LT Diesel AWD review

  09-03-2018 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As the only compact crossover to offer a diesel engine, the 2018 Chevrolet Equinox stands out with 39 mpg highway, handsome American styling, and a surprisingly refine interior.
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• LG phones are about to change as it adopts a gutsy new strategy

  09-03-2018 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG’s mobile division is in a state of flux, where new executives are considering new phones and new projects, all with the intention of turning the company’s fortunes around. The good news is, it has done so before, and could do so again.
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• Become a cryptocurrency master with these online Bitcoin courses

  09-03-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to get started making a profit with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? We’ve rounded up a handful of online Bitcoin courses – including a couple that won’t cost you a dime – to help you get started.
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• 6 great AmazonBasics products that keep things simple and save you money

  09-03-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sometimes simpler is better, and AmazonBasics has some great no-nonsense gadgets that can be yours for cheap. We've picked six of our favorite AmazonBasics accessories, including a Bluetooth soundbar and a digital kitchen scale.
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• Netflix Patches give kids incentive to binge and parents are worried

  09-03-2018 22:59
  Netflix is testing a new experience called “Patches” that gives kids incentive to binge-watch its content. These Patches, which are only available to some Netflix customers for now, are presented to kids as a collectible they receive in exchange for watching certain shows. Early access users report not being able to do anything with the patches — the act of … Continue reading
  
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• A drone captures dramatic footage of surfers caught in big waves in Portugal

  09-03-2018 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dramatic drone footage surfaced of big-wave surfer Alex Botelho getting caught in massive swells while attempting to surf the legendary waves in Nazeré, Portugal. Things go from bad to worse when a jet ski attempts a rescue.
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• Microsoft is selling its own customized version of the Samsung Galaxy S9

  09-03-2018 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft sold a customized version of the Galaxy S8, and now it's doing again for the Samsung Galaxy S9. The difference? You'll be able to download Microsoft's apps and services after setting up the phone.
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• 5 gadgets you should have in your house in case of an emergency ... - Business Insider

  09-03-2018 22:24 via businessinsider.com
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• Blue shell your commute: Mario Kart temporarily races onto Google Maps

  09-03-2018 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo and Google have teamed up for Mario Day (Mar.10--get it?) to temporarily add Mario Kart to the Google Maps app for iOS and Android. "Mario Time" will be available for the next week.
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• Switch, PS4 Pro, Xbox One X get sweet deals in one-day eBay promo

  09-03-2018 22:10
  No matter which platform you choose, gaming can be an expensive hobby. The cost of getting a new console can be pretty significant, especially in the early part of the year when the holiday shopping season has ended. If you find yourself wanting a new console but are dismayed by the lack of sales, then eBay has a new promotion … Continue reading
  
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• Latest round of Motorola layoffs could spell the end of the Moto X smartphone

  09-03-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has announced a fresh round of layoffs at its Chicago Motorola branch, with some reports citing anonymous sources as saying that the layoffs will mean the end of the Moto X.
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• Bose AR smart glasses use audio to enhance everyday life

  09-03-2018 21:57
  Bose has taken the wraps off Bose AR, a smart glasses prototype and first of its kind product for the company. Rather than dealing with visuals, Bose’s wearable focuses on audio, the company’s main product. Each arm on the smart glasses feature tiny integrated acoustic packages that deliver private audio to the wearer. The smart glasses are joined by the … Continue reading
  
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• Google Assistant just made a huge play for the Amazon Alexa device market

  09-03-2018 21:50
  Today Google Assistant Custom Device Actions were announced by the company as just the latest in a line of expansions to its voice assistant ecosystem. The newest additions come in the form of Custom Device Actions, and they’re about to add one whole heck of a lot of variety to their connected device ecosystem. Working with Google to add Google … Continue reading
  
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• Photo FOMO: Meet the $15K glow-in-the-dark camera and the 15-stop ND filter

  09-03-2018 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a matte black exterior designed to blend in, glow-in-the-dark controls make Leica's latest special edition stand out. The new camera and more in this week's Photo FOMO for photo industry news.
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• Sea of Thieves gets one last (massive) beta before launch

  09-03-2018 21:32
  We are quickly closing in on the launch date for Sea of Thieves. Anticipation for this new title from Rare and Microsoft is high, thanks in part to the many beta tests Rare has been hosting to make sure Sea of Thieves is ready for prime time. Rare is ready to put the game’s servers through their paces one more … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon delivery driver fired after dropping package on a puppy

  09-03-2018 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You've heard of delivery drivers throwing or stealing packages, but what about dropping packages on the family pet? A Florida delivery driver for Amazon was caught on video doing that very thing.
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• These are the best cases and covers for the Honor 9 Lite smartphone

  09-03-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Honor 9 Lite has an all-glass back, a 5.65-inch display, and a bezel-less design. It will need some protection against bumps and scratches, so here are our picks for the best cases and covers.
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• The best screen recorder

  09-03-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Take a look at the best screen recorder options for a variety of tasks, from streaming games to capturing portions of your screen for tutorials. We've found the best recorders for Windows, Mac, Linux, and web-based use!
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• Waymo jumps into the high-tech truck competition with Uber and Tesla

  09-03-2018 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Waymo's self-driving semi trucks to join Uber and Tesla on the open road, Fortnite heads for smaller screens, Jon Favreau is set to pilot a new Star Wars series for Disney.
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• Blink and you’ll miss it: This robot solves a Rubik’s Cube in 0.38 seconds

  09-03-2018 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Think that you can solve a Rubik's Cube quickly? It's nothing compared to this amazing new robot that's able to crack the colorful puzzle in just 0.38 seconds. Here's how it works.
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• NASA HAMMER project may use nuke to deal with nearby asteroids

  09-03-2018 21:07
  Perhaps the proposal to blow up an inbound asteroid using a nuke isn’t so bizarre after all. Researchers and agencies all over the world have spent years developing concepts for redirecting or destroying any asteroid that poses a threat to Earth, and at one point we heard mention of nuclear-based destruction. While the idea was mostly dismissed at the time, … Continue reading
  
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• Bose’s new prototype AR glasses focus on what you hear, not what you see

  09-03-2018 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bose announced a new augmented reality platform that changes what you hear around you instead of what you see and based on its first prototype, the company has big plans for the technology's future.
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• Facebook nets exclusive MLB streaming deal

  09-03-2018 20:32
  Video is becoming a major focus of many social networks out there, but Facebook hasn’t quite figured it out yet. Twitter has found some success is live streaming sports on its platform, and lately we’ve been seeing Facebook attempt to follow suit. Last year, Facebook signed a number of deals to stream UEFA, MLB, and college basketball games, but this … Continue reading
  
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• Musicians can now post Twitter-like updates on Google Search

  09-03-2018 20:30
  In what could damage Twitter's popularity, Google is now allowing US musicians to post updates directly to its Search result pages.
  
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• Are you guilty of drunk shopping online? You’re not alone

  09-03-2018 20:15 via themanual.com
  
  You and 68 million other Americans' drunk shopping habits are creating a multi-billion dollar buying pattern.
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• Smart toys accurately predict whether a guide dog will make it through training

  09-03-2018 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have created a smart toy which can accurately predict which would-be guide dogs are likely to successfully complete their training.
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• Facebook to stream 25 Major League Baseball games in exclusive deal

  09-03-2018 20:00
  Facebook is getting deeper into the professional sports streaming game, partnering with Major League Baseball to air 25 afternoon games in an exclusive deal.
  
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• After Warner Music deal, Facebook is in league with all three major labels

  09-03-2018 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook now has deals with Warner Music Group, Universal Music Group, and Sony/ATV Music Publishing, the three companies that control the music of virtually all of the most popular artists on Earth.
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• Bajaj Electricals launches IoT-enabled air cooler

  09-03-2018 19:45
  The Bajaj Electricals has launched Bajaj Cool.iNXT, billed as the first of its kind Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled air cooler.
  
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• Drones capable of reading human heart rate developed

  09-03-2018 19:35
  Australian researchers have developed a drone capable of measuring a person's breathing and heart rate from 60 metres away, an advance that may help during humanitarian crises.
  
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• Swipe Elite Dual with dual rear cameras launched at Rs 3,999

  09-03-2018 19:33
  Domestic smartphone maker Swipe has launched a new smartphone aimed at the ultra-budget segment in India. Called the Swipe Elite Dual, the smartphone's key highlight is its dual rear camera setup.
  
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• The final ‘Sea of Thieves’ Xbox One and PC beta is available now

  09-03-2018 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xbox One and PC users can download the final Sea of Thieves beta now. The beta runs until 6 a.m. ET on Sunday and includes a wealth of new content to try, including new guild quests, ship customization, and skeleton hordes.
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• The Tapplock One is a fingerprint padlock with solid smarts

  09-03-2018 19:24
  
   Apple’s Touch ID was a step change in convenience for securing its mobile devices, and now that same level of convenience is available in a padlock. The Tapplock One is now shipping, and features a fingerprint sensor for unlocking, as well as a companion app with a Bluetooth unlock backup. The Tapplock One began its existence on Indiegogo with a crowdfunding campaign back in 2016, but… Read More
  
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• Mario Kart invades Google Maps today

  09-03-2018 19:24
  Mario is unquestionably the most recognizable video game character in the world. Because of this, we often see Mario make the jump to mainstream promotions that exist outside the world of gaming. Today we’re learning about where we’ll see the plumber next, thanks to a new team up between Nintendo and Google Maps in celebration of Mario day. For those … Continue reading
  
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• 53,000 cybersecurity incidents observed during 2017: IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

  09-03-2018 19:19
  Over 53,000 cyber security incidents, including phishing, website intrusions and defacements and ransomware were observed in 2017, Parliament today said.
  
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• This tiny Marshall Acton Tawny speaker keeps it classy

  09-03-2018 19:17
  Marshall Headphones brand made a lovely little old-school speaker called the Acton Tawny – and it’s tight. This speaker is a “special edition” in color combination (Tawny), including “buttery soft camel vinyl exterior and basket weave fret.” It’s a bluetooth speaker that also works with aux input, and it’s part of a collection of sort of similar-looking speakers from the … Continue reading
  
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• Twitter CEO aims to overhaul verification as digital coin scams grow

  09-03-2018 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During a Periscope live-stream on Thursday, Jack Dorsey and David Gasca talked about overhauling Twitter's confusing verification system. The move could help lower the number of cryptocurrency scams proliferating the social platform.
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• PBOC governor says Bitcoin not a legitimate method of payment

  09-03-2018 19:09
  China does not recognize Bitcoin and other digital currencies as legitimate forms of payment, the central bank governor, Zhou Xiaochuan, said on Friday.
  
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• Gabe Newell says Valve currently has multiple games in development

  09-03-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valve has spent years focusing on hardware and Steam, but co-founder Gabe Newell says the studio now has several games in development including the Dota 2-themed card game, Artifact.
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• Adidas upgrades its high-end sneaker line with a 3D-printed midsole

  09-03-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The high-end Y-3 line of stylish sneakers from Adidas has added a new high-tech element to its Runner 4D shoe that incorporates a 3D-printed midsole that is called the Futurecraft 4D.
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• Oculus rolls out patch for Rift VR headset

  09-03-2018 18:59
  Oculus has officially released a patch to fix a problem that caused Oculus Rift Virtual Reality (VR) headsets to shutdown worldwide.
  
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• Donald Trump’s violent video games highlight reel, and the list

  09-03-2018 18:51
  Today we’re having a peek at the violence in video games highlight reel presented at Donald Trump’s gaming meeting this week. In the meeting, Trump and a set of polar opposites in the subject discussed the matter at hand. The following video started the meeting off on the right foot – in a completely random set of chaotic clips with … Continue reading
  
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• The three-seat BP23 ‘Hyper-GT’ will be the fastest McLaren ever

  09-03-2018 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The McLaren BP23 could be the spiritual successor to the automaker's legendary F1 supercar. McLaren claims it will be a "Hyper GT" better-suited to long-distance driving than its previous supercars.
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• Video games linked to violence, US President Donald Trump tells industry

  09-03-2018 18:36
  Washington, Mar 9 (AFP) Video games have been linked to real-world violence, US President Donald Trump told gaming industry leaders in a meeting after a school shooting last month reignited a national debate over guns.
  
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• Vodafone's Project comfort extended to digital platform

  09-03-2018 18:33
  Vodafone India today said its initiative 'Project Comfort' has been extended to the digital platform with the launch of Vodafone Comfort point map on International Women's Day.
  
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• Zortrax M300 review

  09-03-2018 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite its sturdy frame and high-end components, the Zortrax M300 is ultimately held back by a myriad of small design flaws and seemingly incomplete software.
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• NASA releases first images of Jupiter’s bizarre geometric storms

  09-03-2018 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bizarre geometric storms circle a single massive cyclone on each of the Jupiter's poles. The storms measure several thousands miles across and reach wind speeds nearing 220 miles per hour.
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• Florida may make the police get a warrant before seizing smart-speaker data

  09-03-2018 18:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Florida's senate unanimously supported a bill that would necessitate police and other authorities to obtain a proper warrant before collecting information stored on smart home devices like the Amazon Echo or Google Home.
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• A few more days gone: PlayStation 4 exclusive ‘Days Gone’ delayed to 2019

  09-03-2018 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PlayStation 4-exclusive zombie game Days Gone has been delayed until 2019. The game was originally scheduled to arrive this year. It's in development at Uncharted: Golden Abyss studio SIE Bend.
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