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• HP reopens pre-orders for its first ‘always connected’ Windows 10 PC

  27-04-2018 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After briefly appearing during February, HP's first Windows on ARM PC, the Envy x2, is back to pre-order for $999. It's the result of a new relationship between Qualcomm and Microsoft for Snapdragon-powered Windows 10 PCs.
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• Sprint, T-Mobile $26bn merger tipped with possible weekend reveal

  27-04-2018 23:45
  A Sprint and T-Mobile merger is once again in the works, according to new sources. This isn’t the first time we’ve heard this rumor, but latest claims say we could be getting an official announcement as soon as this Sunday. The deal is reportedly valued at $26 billion, though the sources caution that the two carriers haven’t actually signed a … Continue reading
  
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• This soft robotic arm is straight out of Big Hero 6 (it’s even from Disney)

  27-04-2018 23:43
  The charming robot at the heart of Disney’s Big Hero 6, Baymax, isn’t exactly realistic, but its puffy bod is an (admittedly aspirational) example of the growing field of soft robotics. And now Disney itself has produced a soft robot arm that seems like it could be a prototype from the movie.
  Created by Disney Research roboticists, the arm seems clearly inspired by Baymax, from the overstuffed style and delicate sausage fingers to the internal projector that can show status or inform
  
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• Apple’s smart glasses sound more like VIVE than Glass

  27-04-2018 23:38
  Apple’s first AR/VR product is shaping up to be more like HTC VIVE Pro than Google Glass, and that’s probably a good thing in the long run. If the latest leaks are true, the Cupertino company’s first steps into augmented reality and virtual reality hardware will be a more streamlined version of the tethered experience slowly gaining traction among gamers. … Continue reading
  
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• Sony earnings: PS4 booming, Mobile not so much

  27-04-2018 23:21
  Sony’s earnings report for the year 2017 suggested they’d sold a whopper of an amount of units of their current gaming console, PlayStation 4. After selling 76 million+ PlayStation 3 units over the product’s lifetime, Sony’s on track to sell that many by the end of the current financial year. That’s no small feat – but it’s still a while … Continue reading
  
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• MoviePass now limits customers to 4 movies per month

  27-04-2018 22:46
  MoviePass was always too good to be true. Now the day of reckoning has arrived and the company’s $9.95/month plan is not the same one it was earlier this week. The company has introduced new limitations, the biggest being a hard cap on how many movies you can see per month: four. That’s not the only restriction, however, with others … Continue reading
  
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• Photo FOMO: Fujifilm X-H1 sees bug fixes, Premiere Pro gets 360 plug-in

  27-04-2018 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Both the Fujifilm X-H1 and Lightroom Classic CC got bug fixes this week via software updates, while Premiere Pro will soon have a plug-in for the Insta360 Pro to speed up immersive edits.
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• Logitech G513 Review: A great (but expensive) keyboard for the RGB-obsessed

  27-04-2018 22:39
  If you’re looking for an RGB mechanical keyboard, there are plenty out there to choose from. Many gaming keyboards these days have started using mechanical switches instead of membrane ones, and while most of those seem to use some kind of Cherry MX switches, Logitech has taken things one step further by developing its own switch, dubbed Romer-G. These switches … Continue reading
  
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• New Windows 10 update focuses on work Focus, Timeline features

  27-04-2018 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest update for Windows 10 brings Timeline and Focus features, Square buys website maker Weebly, and it only took 19 Marvel movies to lead up to Avengers: Infinity War, which opens today.
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• Windows 10 April 2018 update: 5 reasons we’re excited

  27-04-2018 22:16
  The Windows 10 April 2018 update is coming, making it to your PC of choice just under the wire, and there are several reasons to be excited. The update – the fifth feature pack to be released since Windows 10 first launched – is expected to begin installing on Monday, sneaking in just before the month ends. Here’s why you … Continue reading
  
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• Apple’s rumored wireless mixed reality glasses could launch in 2020

  27-04-2018 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is working on its own mixed reality headset. With an 8K display for each eye, the glasses, which combines augmented and virtual reality technologies, may arrive in 2020 with custom Apple components to deliver a wireless experience.
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• The Microsoft Office 2019 preview is here

  27-04-2018 22:01
  Microsoft has released the Office 2019 preview, enabling some individuals to try out the new features and other changes ahead of the product’s actual availability. The preview is made available via the company’s Microsoft Collaborate product, and users are encouraged to provide feedback on their experiences with the software. Getting access to the preview is a little tricky, though. Previews … Continue reading
  
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• Acton BLINK QU4TRO review

  27-04-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hitting speeds up to 26 miles per hour, Acton’s four-wheel drive electric skateboard offers one of the most exhilarating rides we’ve ever experienced -- but it also has its fair share of shortcomings.
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• Parents can now limit their kids’ access to the Facebook Messenger Kids app

  27-04-2018 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook has updated the Messenger Kids app with a new feature that parents might appreciate -- the ability to set when kids can and can't access it. The new feature is called Sleep Mode.
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• Mist is a wall-painting robot that does all the hard work for you

  27-04-2018 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you ever painted a wall in your home? If you have the experience of painting a room by yourself, you know how difficult it can be. But there seems to be a solution in sight for all your house-painting woes. 
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• Amazon’s home security kits offer pro-install and no service fees

  27-04-2018 21:15
  Amazon has quietly launched a home security service, taking on Vivint, ADT, and others with a range of systems that do away with a monthly fee. It’s the latest move by the online retail behemoth to extend into the smart home, having made a number of acquisitions in the space over the past 12-18 months. Most recently that included Ring, … Continue reading
  
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• EU bans popular pesticides from fields to save bee populations

  27-04-2018 21:07
  The European Union is taking drastic steps to help protect the world’s bee population and will ban the most commonly used pesticides by the end of the year. The ban applies to open fields, but not closed greenhouses. The move follows many studies indicating that these pesticides are contributing to a drastic decrease in bee populations, an issue that threatens … Continue reading
  
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• Keep your Google Pixel 2 XL phone safe with these screen protectors

  27-04-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a stunning 6-inch POLED screen, you’re going to want to shop for the best Google Pixel 2 XL screen protectors to avoid scratches and cracks. We've got a short list for you right here.
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• Keep your Google Pixel 2 XL phone safe with the these screen protectors

  27-04-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a stunning 6-inch POLED screen, you’re going to want to shop for the best Google Pixel 2 XL screen protectors to avoid scratches and cracks. We've got a short list for you right here.
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• How to copy and paste

  27-04-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Knowing how to copy and paste can make your computer use much more efficient and enjoyable. If you've gotten how to perform this simple function, don't fret! This handy guide will make sure you know how to do both and more on both Windows PCs and Macs.
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• Nokia sees weak first half but strong momentum later in 2018

  27-04-2018 20:35
  Nokia posted a big drop in profits at its mainstay network equipment business as operators, particularly in North America held off spending, but it sees momentum building later in 2018 as the market for next-generation 5G networks takes off.
  
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• Drug-infused 3D-printed dentures promise to bite back against infections

  27-04-2018 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the University at Buffalo have developed 3D-printed dentures which are able to release controlled doses of medication. They could be used to help battle infections.
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• Apple’s AR/VR headset reportedly iPhone-free and 8K each eye

  27-04-2018 20:22
  Apple’s big push into augmented reality and virtual reality may not be the first such product to launch, but according to new leaks it could well be the most dramatic. The iPhone-maker has long been rumored to be working on AR and VR technology, including long-standing chatter of Apple smart glasses. Now, fresh information on just what they might comprise … Continue reading
  
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• LG G6 Oreo update at last (G5, V20 too)

  27-04-2018 20:13
  An Android update for LG G6, LG G5, and LG V20 was announced on Friday the 27th of April, 2018. This is just around 8 months after the release of Android Oreo and approximately one year after the LG G6 was originally released. LG also had the LG V30 on Android Oreo in December of 2017, and reported they’d update … Continue reading
  
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• Jaguar confirms limited-edition Project 9, but what exactly will it be?

  27-04-2018 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jaguar will follow up the Project 7 and Project 8 with a third limited-edition model called Project 9, says the boss of the automaker's Special Vehicle Operations skunkworks. But Jaguar hasn't decided what the Project 9 will be.
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• Canary and partners to donate security devices to first responders in May

  27-04-2018 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon and State Farm are joining with home security provider Canary to pay tribute to first responders by donating more than 10,000 of the company's Canary all-in-one home security devices to police, fire and EMS professionals.
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• Microsoft makes Office 2019 ready for business users to preview

  27-04-2018 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is allowing business customers to try out Office 2019. The preview brings the latest features available on Office 365 to users who want a perpetual, rather than subscription, license of Microsoft's productivity suite.
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• Nintendo Switch Online details teased: What we know

  27-04-2018 19:46
  Even though we know a little bit about the paid online service coming to the Nintendo Switch later on this year, there’s still quite a bit we don’t. Nintendo has been fairly secretive with details leading up to this point, only letting a few loose here and there. Nintendo mentioned Switch’s online service in its latest report to investors, and … Continue reading
  
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• EV charging is about to get a whole lot less frustrating

  27-04-2018 19:43
  Charging up an electric car looks set to get a whole lot easier, with a new Plug&Charge system promising to do away with membership cards, apps, or swiping a credit card. The system turns the electric charging socket on the EV itself into an authentication system, enabling it to communicate with the charger it’s plugged into. Currently, pulling your electric … Continue reading
  
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• Move over Yeezys, K-Swiss is making performance sneakers for pro gamers

  27-04-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  K-Swiss partnered with esports team Immortals to create a new sneaker aimed at pro gamers and is even planning to design a new sneaker which will offer "performance-enhancing" elements, such as keeping gamer feet cool.
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• New iPhone 2018: Apple’s next power-tweak

  27-04-2018 19:24
  iPhone X and the rest of Apple’s 2018 mobile devices may well benefit from components developed by Apple itself. For the first time in the history of the iPhone, Apple’s aim to control the whole creation process may hit the power button. Development of iPhone power management chips (PMIC) could have far-reaching consequences for Apple and iPhone consumers around the … Continue reading
  
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• The dull Windows 10 April 2018 Update is everything a patch should be

  27-04-2018 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10's latest patch is the April 2018 Update. The dull name represents in change in tactic from previous patches, which hyped major features almost as if each patch was a new Windows release. But maybe that's not such a bad thing after all.
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• Glowing contact lenses could be the key to stopping diabetic blindness

  27-04-2018 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Caltech have developed glowing contact lenses which could be used to help battle blindness in the hundreds of millions of people around the world who suffer from diabetes.
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• ‘God of War’ guide for vanquishing all nine villainous Valkyries

  27-04-2018 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Use these tips to help you get the upper hand over the Valkryies during the toughest battles "God of War" has to offer, so you can claim some of its best rewards and most prestigious trophies.
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• Intel 10nm roadblock delays Cannon Lake again

  27-04-2018 19:03
  Intel’s much-anticipated “Cannon Lake” processors have been delayed, with the chip-maker confirming that its next-generation CPUs now won’t be hitting volume production this year. The new chips rely on Intel’s equally-new 10 nanometer production process, which the company has been particularly upbeat about, but which itself has experienced some significant delays. Back at the start of 2017, Intel’s CEO Brian … Continue reading
  
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• Mamma Mia! ABBA will share new music, return to stage as holograms

  27-04-2018 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans of the legendary Swedish pop group ABBA have a lot to be excited about, as the band has announced a delightful blend of new music, a fresh film, and a TV special and stage show that will be performed by holograms.
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• A Nike patent could have your athletic wear looking like Iron Man’s suit

  27-04-2018 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nike's latest technology patent describes how the company would use a thermoelectric module to provide warmth and cooler temperatures to maintain a constant core temperature, increasing an athlete's performance over time.
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• Nintendo’s next mobile game is an action RPG

  27-04-2018 18:53
  Though much of Nintendo’s focus is on turning the Switch into a lasting success, it still presses on with its mobile strategy. Nintendo’s mobile games have been met with varying degrees of success, with titles like Mittomo missing the mark and others like Fire Emblem Heroes raking in a ton of cash. Nintendo, it seems, is still trying to discover … Continue reading
  
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• Yield problems still plague Intel 10nm chips, delaying production to 2019

  27-04-2018 18:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel is facing continued yield problems with its 10nm hardware and as such the planned mass-production of its next-generation Cannon Lake CPUs won't begin until at least 2019, making this the second delay for this hardware.
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• TV viewing will never be the same; all thanks to this one brand

  27-04-2018 18:50
  Our lives are always-on, always-connected and TV is a big part of our cultural fabric. So many of our daily watercooler conversations are centred on what we ...
  
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• Windows 10 April 2018 Update lands next week packing Timeline, Cortana updates

  27-04-2018 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft will launch its next feature update next week dubbed as April 2018 Update. It packs new features such as Timeline, Focus Assist, and improved dictation. Cortana will also support voice commands for smart thermostats.
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• If you live in a city, air pollution is so bad you might as well be smoking

  27-04-2018 18:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By taking data from air quality stations around the world, thiis app translates the amount of pollution in your city into the number of cigarettes that could theoretically cause the equivalent amount of damage.
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• Facebook Messenger Kids sleep mode: Here’s how to use it

  27-04-2018 18:20
  Facebook is adding a sleep mode for Facebook Messenger Kids, allowing parents to control when young users get access to the app. The new feature follows the launch of the child-friendly version of the instant messaging app last December, intended to quiet concerns that younger users of the social network could be talking with predators. To do that, it avoids … Continue reading
  
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• How Galaxy Note 9 details guide iPhone X Plus upward

  27-04-2018 18:15
  Yesterday a friend of mine said “I wish my iPhone had a pen thing like [Galaxy Note], even though I wouldn’t use it.” Such is the way of things here in 2018. We live in a consumer culture which says “I don’t know why, but I want it.” When it comes to smartphones, that feeling turns into many millions of … Continue reading
  
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• The best movies on Netflix right now (May 2018)

  27-04-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Save yourself from hours wasted scrolling through Netflix's massive library by checking out our picks for the streamer's best movies available right now, whether you're into explosive action, subdued humor, or anything in between.
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• S.J. Clarkson to helm Star Trek 4, will be film franchise’s first female director

  27-04-2018 17:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Defenders and Jessica Jones television director S.J. Clarkson has reportedly been hired to direct Star Trek 4, the still-untitled fourth installment of Paramount Pictures' rebooted Star Trek movie franchise.
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• S.J. Clarkson to direct Star Trek 4, will be movie franchise’s first female director

  27-04-2018 17:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Defenders and Jessica Jones television director S.J. Clarkson has reportedly been hired to direct Star Trek 4, the still-untitled fourth installment of Paramount Pictures' rebooted Star Trek movie franchise.
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• Digital Trends welcomes Chris Carlson as COO, hires two new directors in April

  27-04-2018 17:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends, a Portland-based media publication with 30MM unique monthly visitors, hires three key employees amid media hiring slump. April 19, 2018 - Portland, Oregon - Digital Trends announced today three key hires in the month of April. Chris Carlson joins the organization as chief operating officer. The digital media company also welcomes Lynda Mann as senior […]
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• Windows 10 April 2018 Update: Here’s what’s new

  27-04-2018 17:27
  The next update for Windows 10 is nearly here. Once known as the Windows 10 Spring Creators Update, Microsoft has now decided to call this the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. After being delayed beyond its originally intended release date, Microsoft will soon be ready to make it available to the masses, and that’s good news for anyone who might … Continue reading
  
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• Super Smash Bros. game will headline Nintendo’s E3 2018 festivities

  27-04-2018 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Super Smash Bros. arrives to Nintendo Switch later this year, and Nintendo will have it front and center at the company's E3 presentation this June. The event will focus on games releasing in 2018.
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