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• Windows 10’s Mail app may display an Office 365 ad for some users

  06-04-2018 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 device owners are jumping on Reddit to reveal that they're seeing an advertisement for Office 365 in the Mail app. It's not showing up for all Microsoft customers, indicating it could be targeting random users.
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• Tent buying guide: How to find the best tent for your trip

  06-04-2018 23:51 via themanual.com
  
  Let us help you find a good shelter quickly so you can get off the computer and back outside.
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• LG G7 ThinQ leaked up closer

  06-04-2018 23:46
  A number of photos have leaked showing the next LG flagship smartphone, the LG G7 ThinQ. While the name is… bonkers… the device seems to roll right. This smartphone has a case on it to disguise its full body, but the basics appear to be all in place, including a massive full-screen frontside. With a notch, of course, just like … Continue reading
  
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• YouTube TV adds Firefox support, PS4 users still waiting

  06-04-2018 23:39
  The YouTube TV live-streaming television service was slow to expand into new markets and add support for major streaming devices, one of the primary criticisms from consumers. Over the many months since launching, though, YouTube TV has slowly expanded to cover major cities throughout the US, giving most people access to the service. New device support has arrived at a … Continue reading
  
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• Kenwood’s kCook is a multicooker that works with a Drop-style scale

  06-04-2018 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Kenwood kCook is a smart multicooker resulting from the company's partnership with Drop. The Drop app guides users through recipes, using the scale to measure ingredients and letting the multicooker do almost everything else.
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• Hero Arm: Luke Skywalker’s bionic limb made real

  06-04-2018 23:29
  Powered prosthetics are becoming so well designed, they’re surpassing their sci-fi film predecessors. Look to Open Bionics, a group that’s working on a project called Hero Arm. They’ve created a 3D-printed bionic arm that works with muscle control, custom covers, and full customizability. This is one of those times where it’s abundantly apparent that we’re living in a technologic wonderland. … Continue reading
  
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• Mercedes-Benz EQ S all-electric luxury sedan due 2020

  06-04-2018 23:26
  Mercedes’ all-electric luxury sedan is headed to dealerships in just a couple of years time, but the German automaker is taking a different approach from that of its cosseting rivals. Although the company already has a strong-selling full-sized sedan in the shape of the well respected Mercedes-Benz S-Class, it has apparently opted not to use that nameplate for the luxury … Continue reading
  
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• Chevrolet’s 2019 car refresh shows patience is wearing thin

  06-04-2018 22:58
  It’s not a good time to be a sedan or a hatchback car in America. What once were the darlings of the dealership forecourt have since been overshadowed by SUVs and crossovers, with buyers preferring the higher driving position and the argument of greater flexibility that “utility” vehicles offer. That hasn’t stopped Chevrolet from trying a little misdirection with the … Continue reading
  
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• Lomography’s Neptune lens system now goes as wide as 15mm

  06-04-2018 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lomography Neptune is now four lenses in one modular system, thanks to a new 15mm, f/3.5 front lens, Naiad. The Neptune system swaps bases, apertures, and main lens sections and now stretches from 15mm to 80mm.
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• SpaceX needs license to broadcast Earth from space says government

  06-04-2018 22:45
  SpaceX is dealing with a minor issue resulting from a 1992 ruling that requires it to get a license to broadcast videos and images of the Earth from space. The requirement applies to private companies and is the reason for the abrupt end to SpaceX’s launch webcast on March 30. Though the private space company has previously broadcast its launches, … Continue reading
  
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• DJI Spring Sale: Score a new DJI drone for as little as $399

  06-04-2018 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to soar into the world of personal drones? DJI makes some of our favorite consumer models, and now you can score a new or professionally refurbished quadcopter drone for as low as $399.
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• Does Project Maven’s use of Google’s A.I. tech violate ‘Don’t Be Evil’ credo?

  06-04-2018 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google workers petition CEO to stop involvement in Project Maven, an implantable chip could sooth or cure many nervous system maladies, Spielberg says a woman may take over Indiana Jones role in future movies.
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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited review

  06-04-2018 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Jeep Wrangler is one of the most iconic vehicles ever sold, and despite an increase of competition, it remains the preferred choice for off-road enthusiasts. But what about all that time spent on-road? Our 2018 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon Unlimited Review puts the updated rig to the livability test.
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• Aston Martin’s first SUV won’t get an electric powertrain after all

  06-04-2018 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite teasing with the all-electric DBX concept in 2015, Aston Martin won't offer an all-electric version of its first production SUV. But Aston hasn't given up on electric cars.
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• Nintendo Switch is getting a compilation of classic SNK games

  06-04-2018 21:58
  While most people seem to have a lot of great things to say about the Nintendo Switch, there’s still one lingering problem with the system: no Virtual Console support. Though the Virtual Console has been a major component of Nintendo systems since the original Wii, Nintendo hasn’t announced any plans to create one for the Switch. Instead of waiting on … Continue reading
  
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• Proposed tariffs on Chinese goods could lead to rising TV prices

  06-04-2018 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’ve got your eyes on a new TV but are holding off in the hope that prices will drop, you might want to think again. We could see prices heading upward by the end of the year.
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• FDA wants ISPs, social networks to help curb online opioid sales

  06-04-2018 21:54
  The FDA wants social media companies like Facebook, as well as Internet service providers, to help deal with illegal online opioid sales. These illegal sales are completed in the absence of a doctor’s prescription, helping fuel the opioid epidemic claiming lives across the nation. The FDA desires to “work collaboratively” with the companies to help get preventative actions in place. … Continue reading
  
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• Sparkmaker review

  06-04-2018 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sparkmaker’s low price and high resolution are certainly enticing, but you should steer clear of this printer unless you’re prepared to do some tinkering
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• Social Feed: Fake tweets, more Facebook Stories, and required hashtags

  06-04-2018 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this week's social feed news, find out how Twitter is managing (or not managing) hoaxes, why Snapchat is getting sued, why Giphy's back on Snapchat and Instagram, and which network may require hashtags.
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• Under a millimeter wide and powered by light, these tiny cameras could hide almost anywhere

  06-04-2018 21:30
  As if there weren’t already cameras enough in this world, researchers created a new type that is both microscopic and self-powered, making it possible to embed just about anywhere and have it work perpetually. It’s undoubtedly cool technology, but it’s probably also going to cause a spike in tinfoil sales.
  Engineers have previously investigated the possibility of having a camera sensor power itself with the same light that falls on it. After all, it’s basically just two d
  
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• Sea of Thieves just revealed how it’ll prevent griefing

  06-04-2018 21:23
  With the hype surrounding Sea of Thieves‘ launch beginning to die down a bit (and the game’s server stabilizing as a result), Rare can begin focusing more on improving the game through post-launch content and updates. Rare has been collecting player feedback about the game, and in upcoming patches will look to fix some of the problem areas Sea of … Continue reading
  
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• Everything we know about ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ so far

  06-04-2018 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tom Cruise will return as secret agent Ethan Hunt for the sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Here's everything we know about Mission: Impossible -- Fallout before it hits theaters in July 2018.
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• Spotify Car Player leaks: Voice-controlled 4G music streamer

  06-04-2018 21:13
  Spotify may be preparing to launch an in-car music system, with dedicated hardware that could allow for standalone streaming direct to the dashboard. The company announced earlier today that it was planning an event in New York City on April 24, though has been tight-lipped as to what its announcement might be. Still, there has been long-standing chatter that Spotify … Continue reading
  
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• UberX gets a big X from Greece, is forced to suspend operations

  06-04-2018 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Thursday, April 5, the beleaguered San Francisco-based ridesharing giant announced that it would be suspending its licensed service, UberX, in Greece after local legislation was passed that imposed stricter regulation of such services. 
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• The best free video-editing software

  06-04-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Video-editing software doesn't have to cost you a paycheck and a half. Here are some of the best free video editing software for making quick and extensive edits, so you can channel your inner Hollywood director.
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• Here are the 15 best iPad keyboard cases, from the Mini to the Pro

  06-04-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking to replace your laptop with a tablet or merely want to increase your typing speed, a physical iPad keyboard is the perfect companion to the iPad. Check out our top picks for every available iPad model.
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• Cryptocurrency miner Canaan eyes IPO; bets on China's push for chip industry

  06-04-2018 21:00
  Canaan Creative, one of the world's top cryptocurrency mining equipment makers, said it was considering an initial public offering and expected China's push to promote the domestic chip industry to help drive growth for the company.
  
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• Virgin Galactic’s completes its first powered flight — what’s next?

  06-04-2018 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It wasn't so long ago that we were celebrating Virgin Galactic's return to the skies after a two-year hiatus. Now, just a few months into 2018, the company has completed its first powered test flight.
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• Virgin Galactic completes its first powered flight — what’s next?

  06-04-2018 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It wasn't so long ago that we were celebrating Virgin Galactic's return to the skies after a two-year hiatus. Now, just a few months into 2018, the company has completed its first powered test flight.
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• RemoveDEBRIS mission uses nets, harpoons to take down space junk

  06-04-2018 20:44
  Space debris is a threat to future missions, but no ideal solution for cleaning it up has been developed. A new mission called RemoveDEBRIS may help change that, with the team behind it saying this is one of the first ever “concrete steps” toward eliminating the refuse. Among other things, RemoveDEBRIS works by capturing space junk using a harpoon and … Continue reading
  
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• Alexa Announcements will help you save your voice by serving as an intercom

  06-04-2018 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why raise your voice when you can just get Alexa to do it? If you are the proud owner of an Amazon Echo device, you will soon be privy to the associated smart assistant's latest parlor trick: Alexa Announcements.
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• Facebook toughens ad rules after Russian manipulation

  06-04-2018 20:43
  Facebook is updating its Ads and Pages rules to make them more transparent, in the aftermath of Russian adverts designed to manipulate the 2016 US election. The social network has faced considerable criticism from several quarters over how easily foreign bad actors were able to buy targeted advertising and attempt to use it in order to shape political opinion. Facebook … Continue reading
  
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• We’ve only just ‘scratched the surface of what’s possible’ with Alexa, exec says

  06-04-2018 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alexa is one smart cookie, but according to Rohit Prasad, vice president and head scientist of the Alexa division at Amazon, we ain't seen nothin' yet. Prasad says we've only just scratched the surface of the tech's potential.
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• Asus just rolled out the world’s slimmest gaming laptop with GTX 1070 graphics

  06-04-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus dumped a load of new Republic of Gamers notebooks and laptops on PC gamers this week, including the world's slimmest laptop with a discrete GTX 1070 graphics chip. There are seven new/refreshed products in the spring lineup.
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• Look out AMD and Nvidia, Intel could get into the graphics card game by 2020

  06-04-2018 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's made its own onboard graphics solutions for years, but it could be gearing up to take on gaming GPU manufacturers Nvidia and AMD with its own gaming-centric graphics card slated for 2020.
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• Check out the best Xbox One deals and bundles for April 2018

  06-04-2018 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's latest consoles are just as capable of streaming media as they are of tackling the latest AAA games. Check out our top Xbox One deals and bundles, which include some awesome games and can also save you some money.
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• Snapchat’s iPhone X AR Lenses are finally here

  06-04-2018 20:13
  Snapchat has launched its special iPhone X Lenses, with the more accurately-placed augmented reality masks taking advantage of Apple’s TrueDepth front camera. The new iPhone X Lenses were part of Apple’s big reveal for the smartphone in September last year, and indeed one of the few things the company demonstrated that tapped into the complex camera array. That camera system … Continue reading
  
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• Fortnite Mobile’s shocking daily revenue will make your eyes water

  06-04-2018 20:11
  There’s no question that Fortnite is one of the most popular games around, especially now that it’s made the jump to mobile devices. While Fortnite Mobile was at first only open to those who received an invited from Epic Games, recently it opened to everyone with a compatible iOS device. In the time since then, Fortnite Mobile’s revenue has climbed … Continue reading
  
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• Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher is sneaking his way into ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’

  06-04-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Splinter Cell's super-spy Sam Fisher will be coming to Ghost Recon Wildlands in a limited-time event, and he's voiced by Michael Ironside. Ironside last played the character in 2010's Splinter Cell Conviction.
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• Antarctic scientists are growing veggies without dirt, sunlight, or pesticides

  06-04-2018 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists in Antarctica have successfully grown the first crop of vegetables without the help of earth, daylight or pesticides. The results could help astronauts grow healthier food in space.
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• Walmart Pickup Tower deployment expands

  06-04-2018 19:55
  This week the folks at Walmart announced the arrival of a whole bunch more “high-tech pickup towers” at a number of stores across the United States. These giant towers appeared at just under 200 Walmart stores in the past year. Now the store is aiming to expand the program to “more than 500” stores by the end of this year. … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon Prime members locked out of their accounts by the thousands

  06-04-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thousands of Amazon Prime users have mysteriously been locked out of their accounts, and therefore no longer can check on package deliveries or access their Kindle books, Amazon movies, and music.
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• This throwable life preserver inflates instantly when it hits water

  06-04-2018 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OneUp life preserver starts as a gadget the size of a can of soda, but rapidly inflates into a full-sized polyurethane float in just a couple of seconds when you throw it in water.
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• Robot Cache’s blockchain-based service could change how you buy games

  06-04-2018 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Robot Cache, an upcoming game distribution platform based on blockchain, has partnered with game publishers including THQ Nordic. The platform allows users to sell their digital games once they're done with them.
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• Ford F-150 and Explorer recall: Almost 350k at rollaway risk

  06-04-2018 19:36
  Ford has recalled nearly 350,000 of its most popular vehicles, after discovering a fault that could see the pickups and SUVs roll away – even if they’ve been put in park. The transmission problem affects Ford’s F-150 truck and the Expedition SUV, two of its strongest sellers, with the recalls affecting not only the US but Canada and Mexico. Two … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus 6 specs we expect via OPPO R15

  06-04-2018 19:34
  We’ve got our review of the Oppo R15 up this morning, and something seems familiar. Familiar, that is, if we’ve paid attention to the leaks of the OnePlus 6 that’ve appeared so far. OPPO and OnePlus are part of the same organization and they tend to follow some predictable patterns. Take, for example, the OPPO R11 and the OnePlus 5. … Continue reading
  
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• Recent data suggests that GPU supply might be stabilizing and prices falling

  06-04-2018 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Contemporary cryptocurrency mining has seen both AMD and Nvidia's midrange graphics card pricing reach ridiculous heights in recent months. Nvidia has also spoken out against this new trend.
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• In proper 2018 fashion, the royal wedding now has its very own cryptocurrency

  06-04-2018 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Move over Bitcoin! When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get married on May 19 this year, they’re being gifted a new cryptocurrency, called the Royal Coin, which launched this week.
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• Popular 2018 Ford Escape SUV failed passenger side crash test

  06-04-2018 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Ford Escape was rated "Poor" in passenger-side front crash testing and "Acceptable" in the driver-side version of the test in results published this week by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
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• Four things to know about Telegram messenger

  06-04-2018 19:09
  The popular messaging app Telegram risks being blocked in Russia after refusing demands to hand over its encryption keys to give the FSB security service access to users' data.
  
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