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• How Google’s Pixelbook broke the laptop mold with a Swedish design

  05-05-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most laptops look the same, but the second we first saw the Pixelbook, we knew there something different about it. We sat down with the people who designed it to see how and why it was made.
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• LG G7 ThinQ vs. iPhone X: Which phone comes out on top?

  05-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After months of rumors and speculations, we finally have our hands on the LG G7 ThinQ. While it's easy to pit the LG G7 ThinQ against other Android smartphones, we decided to mix things up to see how it comes out against the iPhone X.
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• World Video Game Hall of Fame welcomes John Madden and Lara Croft

  05-05-2018 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The inductees for the 2018 World Video Game Hall of Fame have been revealed, and they include a boisterous sportscaster, a daring archaeologist, a blue-haired adventurer, and even a historic relic from the sixties.
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• Qualcomm to depose Apple services chief Eddy Cue

  05-05-2018 20:32
  Qualcomm Inc can depose Apple Inc's services chief Eddy Cue in addition to Chief Executive Tim Cook, a magistrate judge in the US District Court for the Southern District of California has ruled.
  
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• ‘Mars, here I come!’ NASA’s InSight launches on a six-month journey

  05-05-2018 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA's newest mission InSight, developed to probe deep beneath the surface of Mars, began its 300-million mile journey from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The pre-dawn launch was a rare spectacle for West Coast residents.
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• ‘Mars, here I come!’ NASA’s InSight launches from California on a six-month journey

  05-05-2018 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA's newest mission Insight, developed to probe deep beneath the surface of Mars, began its 300-million mile journey from Vandenberg Air Force Base. The pre-dawn launch was a rare spectacle for West Coast residents.
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘The Rain,’ ‘Anon,’ “Lady Macbeth,’ and more

  05-05-2018 19:00 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: Season 1 of The Rain, Andrew Niccol's Anon, and more.
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• Idaho State University loses gram of weapons-grade plutonium, faces fine

  05-05-2018 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Feel bad about that time you misplaced your car keys? Well, it could be a lot worse. Idaho State University has reportedly lost one gram of weapons-grade plutonium.
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• Idaho State lost a gram of weapons-grade plutonium

  05-05-2018 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Feel bad about that time you misplaced your car keys? Well, it could be a lot worse. Idaho State University has reportedly lost one gram of weapons-grade plutonium.
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• Elon Musk hung up on NTSB chairman during a call regarding deadly Model X crash

  05-05-2018 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In addition to lashing out at Wall Street, Tesla CEO Elon Musk reportedly hung up on the chairman of the National Transportation Saftey Board during a phone call regarding a Model X Crash in Mountain View.
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• 2019 Chevrolet Suburban RST Performance Package speeding to dealers this summer

  05-05-2018 17:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GM just bumped up the hot SUV list with the 2019 Chevrolet Suburban RST Performance Package. Customer response to the Tahoe RST prompted Suburban RST Performance Package. The regular RST looks hot, the Performance Package makes it hot.
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• These comics prove that Free Comic Book Day is for movie lovers, too

  05-05-2018 17:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comics are all over the big screen these days, so it's no surprise that movie-related comics are a big deal during Free Comic Book Day this year. Here are the free comics that movie lovers should look out for May 5 at their local comic shop.
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• Apple’s iOS 13 could feature a revamped Files app and better multitasking

  05-05-2018 16:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may not have officially released iOS 12 yet, but the company is already hard at work on iOS 13 -- and rumors about the new operating system are already swirling. Here's everything we know about the new operating system so far.
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• Apple’s iOS 13 could feature a revamped Files app and better multi-tasking

  05-05-2018 16:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may not have officially released iOS 12 yet, but the company is already hard at work on iOS 13 -- and rumors about the new operating system are already swirling. Here's everything we know about the new operating system so far.
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• Some details slip of a new BMW M5 Competition with more power

  05-05-2018 16:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It seems some details about a new, harder-edged version of the already ridiculously fast BMW M5 (F90), dubbed the M5 Competition, surfaced somewhere down under in Australia, via some leaked dealer ordering information.
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• Chrome’s search bar may soon display pictures for your browsing pleasure

  05-05-2018 15:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chrome's new descriptive search bar will soon show text and images in the auto-suggested results below the omnibox as you type. This change could make Google searches more useful, allowing you to quickly find the results you need.
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• MobiKwik App Now Lets You Make Ola Cab Bookings

  05-05-2018 15:32
  Ola cabs is available only for the Android users, on the latest version of the MobiKwik app.
  
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• Firefox 60 for Android Brings Quantum CSS Engine, New Option to View Page Source

  05-05-2018 15:31
  The new Quantum CSS engine originally arrived on desktops through Firefox 57.
  
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• Here’s our take on the best Galaxy S7 Edge screen protectors

  05-05-2018 15:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to keep your Galaxy S7 Edge's display protected, a tempered glass or film screen protector is a must. Here are some of the best Galaxy S7 Edge screen protectors to make sure your display stays safe and pristine.
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• My Airtel App's New 'My Coupons' Feature Takes on Jio's 'My Vouchers'

  05-05-2018 15:24
  The updated My Airtel app for Android and iOS devices also provides Paytm Wallet integration.
  
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• Microsoft's Turnaround Could Have Started Sooner

  05-05-2018 15:22
  For the next 15 years after its famous antitrust trial, Microsoft's primary focus was on protecting its cash cow, Windows.
  
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• NASA Mars InSight Lander, Meant to Study Planet's Interior, Launches From California

  05-05-2018 15:11
  The NASA Mars InSight probe lifted off from the central California coast at 4:05am PDT (3:35pm IST).
  
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• Peek inside the outlandish mansions of tech titans, from Musk to Zuckerberg

  05-05-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tech CEOs and other high-ranking execs sink big chunks of their paychecks into huge homes and mansions all over the country. Jeff Bezos has a bunch of properties, as does Michael Dell. Sometimes they buy the houses next door in an attempt to gain more privacy.
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• Audioengine A5+ wireless speakers review

  05-05-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As with any wireless take on a great set of speakers, the Bluetooth-connected variant of Audioengine’s iconic A5+ had us very excited when they arrived. Are they the perfect option for jackless phone owners and wire-hating laptop users?
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• Xiaomi Is More Like Facebook Than Apple

  05-05-2018 14:31
  Xiaomi has done quite a job of monetizing device buyers beyond the initial transaction, tripling sales from the services segment over the past two years.
  
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• With PerfectSwell technology, American Wave Machines revolutionized surfing

  05-05-2018 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American Wave Machines is a name synonymous with artificial wave technology and with its proprietary PerfectSwell technology set to take center stage at the upcoming BSR Surf Ranch, the brand's unique approach to mimicking real ocean waves is ready to revolutionize the industry.
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• Telegram's Ban in Iran Criticised by President Hassan Rouhani

  05-05-2018 14:12
  "Failure to follow legal procedures and the use of force and judicial means is ... the opposite of democracy," said Rouhani.
  
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• Amid heated controversy, Nvidia shuts GeForce Partner Program

  05-05-2018 14:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After just two months, Nvidia is shutting down its GeForce Partner Program due to criticism. The program was launched to bring transparency to gamers shopping for a new desktop or laptop.
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• Apple Services Chief Eddy Cue to Be Deposed in Qualcomm Patent Battle

  05-05-2018 14:02
  Qualcomm can depose Apple's services chief Eddy Cue in addition to CEO Tim Cook, a magistrate judge in the US District Court for the Southern District of California ruled on Friday.
  
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• Gboard Keyboard App for Android Gets 'Make a GIF' Feature, New Sticker Gallery

  05-05-2018 13:49
  Gboard - the Google Keyboard app has received an update on the Android beta channel that brings the Make a GIF option.
  
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• Jio Fiber Offering Up to 1.1TB of Free Data for a Month to Customers: Report

  05-05-2018 13:22
  Jio Fiber broadband services are reportedly available in markets, including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Jamnagar, Mumbai, and New Delhi among others.
  
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• Musk Hung Up on NTSB Chairman in Call About Fatal Tesla Autopilot Crash

  05-05-2018 13:13
  After the April 11 call, Tesla issued a statement saying it "withdrew" from the NTSB probe.
  
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• Flipkart enters AC segment with Billion series; launches 1.5 ton split AC at Rs 21,999

  05-05-2018 12:56
  Flipkart claims that its Billion air conditioners offer lower repair costs in comparision to other brands and electricity bill savings of up to Rs 9,000 per year
  
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• 'Adult dating' scam is back on Twitter, claims report

  05-05-2018 12:48
  Evading Twitter's security algorithms, a mass-scale "botnet" advertising "adult dating" scam websites is back and is rapidly growing on the micro-blogging platform.
  
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• Apple to kill Texture's Windows app

  05-05-2018 12:15
  Apple is shutting down Texture's Windows magazine app.
  
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• You may never own a quantum computer, but IBM will still let you use one

  05-05-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The IBM Q platform allows researchers and enthusiasts to access a working quantum computer from wherever they’re located – and it’s helping to facilitate the next chapter in the development of this potentially game-changing new form of computing.
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• The big one: Huawei P20 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus vs. Google Pixel 2 vs. Apple iPhone X

  05-05-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Huawei P20 Pro has hit the smartphone scene and caused quite a stir with its triple-lens camera; but how does it compare to the equally great cameras on the Apple iPhone X, the Google Pixel 2, and the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus?
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• Apple iPhone users, here's how you can get 'new features' on your phone before others

  05-05-2018 11:16
  Apple every year releases a new iOS update with new features and enhancements in almost every section for millions of iPhone and iPad users.
  
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 5th May 2018

  05-05-2018 11:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have had some really cool deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week so it is time for our round up of the most popular ones. Some of this weeks popular deals have included the iMazing 2 and the Anchor under desk headphone stand. iMazing 2: Universal License for Mac & Windows   […](Read More ...)The post Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 5th May 2018 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Some iPhone 7 Users Report Microphone Issues on iOS 11.3, Apple Said to Acknowledge Problem

  05-05-2018 11:01
  Affected iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus units that are not covered under warranty are said to be provided with a warranty exception by Apple for the microphone issue.
  
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• Coolpad wants Xiaomi to stop selling these 5 Mi smartphones

  05-05-2018 10:35
  Coolpad Group subsidiary Yulong Computer Communications Technology (Shenzhen) Co Ltd had sued Xiaomi for infringement of three patents related to system UI, notifications and app icon management.
  
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• Apple stock hits all-time high, here's what triggered the jump

  05-05-2018 10:09
  In February, Berkshire had said its Apple stake grew by about 23 per cent since September end.
  
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• iPhone X Bestselling Smartphone of Q1, Redmi 5A Only Android Phone in Top 5: Strategy Analytics

  05-05-2018 09:45
  Strategy Analytics in its Q1 2018 shipments report says the iPhone X captured 5 percent of the global smartphone market, shipping 16 million units.
  
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• Apple to Discontinue Texture's Windows App on June 30

  05-05-2018 09:29
  Texture apps for Android, iOS, and Amazon Fire devices will continue to be supported.
  
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• Waymo Self-Driving Car Hit in Collision on Arizona Street

  05-05-2018 09:15
  Police in a Phoenix suburb are investigating a collision involving a self-driving vehicle owned by Waymo.
  
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• LG K30 With 5.3-Inch HD Display, 4G VoLTE Support Launched: Price, Specifications

  05-05-2018 08:33
  LG K30 comes with a contract-free price tag of $225 (roughly Rs. 15,000) in the US.
  
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• Why Apple, LG, and Others Have Given in to the Notch on Phones

  05-05-2018 08:20
  LG this week unveiled the LG G7 ThinQ, and it got attention for all the wrong reasons.
  
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• Free to Play, Expensive to Love: Fortnite Changes Video Game Business

  05-05-2018 07:53
  Fortnite, a sort of hybrid of The Hunger Games and Minecraft, drops 100 people onto an island to fight each other for survival.
  
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• Google to Verify Identity of US Political Ad Buyers

  05-05-2018 07:23
  Google said that people looking to place US election ads on its platform will need to show identification and make clear who is paying.
  
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• Why WhatsApp is no threat to Facebook’s dominance

  05-05-2018 06:56
  Users who want to switch platforms after Facebook's data privacy scandal have nowhere to go as WhatsApp & Instagram are owned by the social media giant.
  
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