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• Hasselblad expands the X1D mirrorless family with its widest lens yet

  07-05-2018 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hasselblad X1D mirrorless camera now has an even wider lens to twist on the front -- the Hasselblad XCD 21mm f/4 lens. The lens is the company's widest yet for the XCD line and brings the total in the series to five.
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• Federated Learning: Google wants your data

  07-05-2018 23:15
  Google’s going to present themselves as a responsible force for good at Google IO 2018. They’ll be rolling with a message that centers on not just the responsible handling of data, but the measured, reasonable use of smart devices. They’re going to do this in several ways – one of which is with the concept “Federated Learning.” According to Google, … Continue reading
  
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• Google reportedly wants people to spend less time on their phone

  07-05-2018 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google I/O is about to start and a new report suggests the company will place an emphasis on "responsibility in tech" during its keynote. Specifically, Google may launch new tools aimed at helping people manage screen time.
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• The best gaming desktops

  07-05-2018 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PC gaming doesn't always come cheap, but it doesn't have to be extortionate either. In this guide we've put together a list of the best gaming PCs you can buy, with everything from the big and flashy, to the super compact.
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• Melania Trump BE BEST initiative releases anti-cyberbullying guide

  07-05-2018 22:53
  Melania Trump has launched an awareness campaign called ‘BE BEST’ that aims to promote healthy development in children. The White House explained in its announcement today that BE BEST wants to help teach kids “about the importance of social, emotional, and physical health.” First on the agenda? A new information guide designed for parents to help their children deal with … Continue reading
  
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• How influential are you? Skorr uses A.I. to measure and improve social reach

  07-05-2018 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Think you need to be a big brand to see how much reach your post had? Skorr is a new app designed for monitoring social media performance for both individuals and small businesses. The app also offers tips for improvement.
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• Microsoft wants Cortana and Alexa to be friends. Is that cool or just awkward?

  07-05-2018 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To fight Google Assistant, Microsoft showed how Cortana will work with Alexa to be even more useful. However, on a smartphone, it may still be easier for users to default back to Siri, Bixby, or Google Assistant.
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• This ‘skin printer’ is like a magic wand for healing wounds

  07-05-2018 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Imagine a version of the kind of duct tape dispenser you can buy from Home Depot, only instead of rolling out pieces of tape it can produce a sheet of skin tissue to cover a wound.
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• Prototype handheld skin printer is like a magic wand for healing flesh wounds

  07-05-2018 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Imagine a version of the kind of duct tape dispenser you can buy from Home Depot, only instead of rolling out pieces of tape it can produce a sheet of skin tissue to cover a wound.
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• Are we in the A.I. revolution? Microsoft’s keynote points to huge change

  07-05-2018 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's first keynote during its Build 2018 developer conference hinted that we're entering the A.I. revolution, enhancing lives the same way the Industrial Revolution saw humans move from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles.
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• Facebook labels you as a liberal or conservative — here’s how to turn it off

  07-05-2018 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As you click around Facebook, the network tracks whether your views are liberal, conservative, or somewhere in between, as well as your political party. Find that level of tracking creepy? There's an option to remove both labels.
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• Thanos is coming to Fortnite in new Avengers: Infinity War crossover

  07-05-2018 22:08
  Back when Fortnite season 4 was being teased, we though that Epic had decided on a superhero theme to take advantage of all of the hype surrounding Avengers: Infinity War. As it turns out, that was only half correct. Epic is indeed interested in taking advantage of that hype, but it’s doing so with an official Avengers: Infinity War crossover … Continue reading
  
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• Pixel XL charging bug: It’s real, you’re not crazy

  07-05-2018 22:07
  I thought I’d lost my mind when Android 8.1 was released for the Pixel XL (the first one) and charging stopped working. I mean, it’d work sometimes, but a lot of the time my phone would no longer charge. I’d plug it in, and nothing – sometimes the charging notification (the lightning bolt) would appear on the battery icon, but … Continue reading
  
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• Long-term moon dust exposure may have severe impact on human health

  07-05-2018 22:00
  Researchers with Stony Brook University have published a study with concerning implications for future manned lunar missions. Using simulated lunar soil, the team found that moon dust may be toxic to humans, particularly to lungs. As well, the research shows a toxic effect on mouse neurons, indicating other possible health ramifications that await humans traveling to the lunar surface. According … Continue reading
  
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• There’s a whole world outside Windows, and Microsoft finally gets it

  07-05-2018 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft 365 is a new cloud-based initiative at Microsoft to bring its platforms to as many devices as possible, regardless of what company makes it. The good news? That's always a good thing for us.
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• You can now set Amazon Alexa as the default home assistant on your Android

  07-05-2018 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Those who have Android devices but prefer to rely on Amazon Alexa for questions and commands are in luck. Rather than Google Assistant, you will now be able to set Alexa as the default voice assistant on your Android phone.
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• Pokemon GO Fest 2018 and a new Ditto tip

  07-05-2018 21:45
  This morning we’ve come into possession of a new bit of knowledge on the current state of Pokemon GO. Apparently people are looking for Ditto – or are STILL looking for Ditto since the first appearance of this blob-like Pokemon. Not only do we know the current most likely Pokemon in which Ditto might appear, we’ve got word of a … Continue reading
  
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• DJI partners up with Microsoft to give drones A.I. superpowers

  07-05-2018 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI will soon allow industrial drone pilots to control drones while live-streaming footage from a PC rather than a controller. The move allows for more advanced AI used in real-time while allowing developers to create custom drone applications.
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• Apple hands out new handsets in face of iPhone X FaceID failures

  07-05-2018 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lots of developers, a lot less sweat Microsoft’s big annual developers conference, Microsoft Build, is upon us once again, but if you think some crazy new hardware is about to be revealed, you might be disappointed. While Apple often springs new hardware on us at their developer-centric springtime tech fiesta, that’s usually not the case […]
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• Nintendo is hiring a level designer for Zelda, but will it be for a new game?

  07-05-2018 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo posted a job listing for a contract level designer position for the Zelda series. The company released The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild a little more than a year ago to rave reviews.
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• 66-year-old Alan Turing paper inspires new water-purification technique

  07-05-2018 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Father of computer science Alan Turing only ever published one chemistry paper. Here in 2018, it's the basis for a new efficient nanofiltration method for removing the salt from saltwater.
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• Uber’s pedestrian-killing autonomous car reportedly chose not to stop

  07-05-2018 21:15
  The fatal collision involving Uber’s autonomous car in Arizona earlier this year saw the vehicle’s systems intentionally avoid swerving, insiders claim, having reportedly been programmed with a higher tolerance for unexpected items in the lane ahead. The crash took place in Tempe, AZ, in March of this year, with a driverless car in self-driving mode colliding with a pedestrian who … Continue reading
  
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• Drive.ai self-driving car service pilot arrives in Texas this summer

  07-05-2018 21:02
  Starting this summer, autonomous car company Drive.ai will roll out an autonomous car service pilot program in Frisco, Texas. The company plans to offer more than 10,000 rides to the public as part of the pilot program, one being done in cooperation with the Frisco Transportation Management Association. Though the pilot will start modestly, the company has already revealed some … Continue reading
  
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• How does fast charging work? Here’s every single standard compared

  07-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Modern smartphones can charge in mere minutes instead of hours. How does fast charging work? Here's a guide to the most popular standards, including Qualcomm Quick Charge, Apple fast charging, OnePlus Dash Charge, and more.
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• PUBG’s Savage map gets a new name and another beta test

  07-05-2018 20:48
  Last month, PUBG players got a taste of the game’s latest map, which had a working title of Codename: Savage at the time. This smaller map led to fast-paced, intense action, but unfortunately, it was only available for a few days as part of an experimental beta. There’s some good news coming from PUBG Corporation today, as Savage will be … Continue reading
  
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• New trailer reveals ‘Arrested Development’ season 5 will hit Netflix this month

  07-05-2018 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a surprise announcement, Netflix released a new teaser trailer for the long-awaited season 5 of 'Arrested Development,' and confirmed the new episodes are set to premiere in just a few weeks.
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• OPPO F7 'cricket limited edition' launched in India for Rs 21,990.

  07-05-2018 20:40
  Chinese smartphone-maker OPPO on Monday launched the F7 "cricket limited edition" in India for Rs 21,990.
  
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• The Edge Desk Review

  07-05-2018 20:38
  Over the past couple of weeks I’ve worked almost exclusively on The Edge Desk. This desk offers a unique way to work with a new way to sit. Instead of focusing all of my weight on my bottom and my lower back, The Edge Desk aims to spread that pressure to my legs and knees. The way I sit now … Continue reading
  
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• Kaspersky expects 20% growth in India in 2018

  07-05-2018 20:35
  Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky said it expects to register around 20 per cent growth in India on account of increase in focus on enterprise segment.
  
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• 2018 Volkswagen T6 Transporter California first drive review

  07-05-2018 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We glamp out in SoCal for three days in a camper van not even sold in this country, to celebrate its 30th anniversary. The Volkswagen T6 Transporter in California trim is what camper van dreams are made of.
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• Alexa x Cortana demo video: Microsoft and Amazon, BFF

  07-05-2018 19:58
  Amazon and Microsoft just combined forces officially, tag-teaming their personal assistants Alexa and Cortana through the future. These two voice-activated smart assistant overlord software and cloud intelligence systems will work together on devices of all sorts. In short, it would seem that Alexa is going to handle “personal” stuff while Cortana’s going to handle all the “business.” The first place … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus Research becomes Facebook Reality Labs

  07-05-2018 19:55
  Change is in the air over at Oculus today. Facebook and Oculus have announced that Oculus Research will be operate under the banner of Facebook Reality Labs moving forward. This name change doesn’t really mean anything for the company’s research and development operations, but it does show us that Facebook is beginning to take AR and VR more and more … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Pollution Pods’ let you choke on the air of the world’s most polluted cities

  07-05-2018 19:34 via themanual.com
  
  Did you know that the air in New Delhi shortens lives by up to four years? "Pollution Pods" give you a taste of the type of air that residents of the largest cities in the world breathe in every day.
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• Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 Art review

  07-05-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nikon’s venerable 14-24mm f/2.8 finally has some very strong competition in the form of the Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 Art lens. It’s a lens for a small niche, but it could be the new ultra-wide zoom to beat.
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• Scientists put a crocodile in an fMRI machine and played it Bach. Here’s why.

  07-05-2018 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers recently scanned a live crocodile’s brain in an fMRI machine, while playing it the classical music of Johann Sebastian Bach. And presumably tried not to lose a limb in the process.
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• Solos smart glasses’ head-up display lets runners, cyclists keep eyes on road

  07-05-2018 18:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Solos smart glasses are a wearable device that feature a head-up display for runners and cyclists to safely track workout metrics and data at a glance without having to look at another device.
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• Fitbit’s female health tracking goes live as its wearables get smarter

  07-05-2018 18:46
  Fitbit is kicking off its week by announcing that a long-requested feature will soon be coming to its products: female health tracking. Specifically, this means fertility and menstrual cycle tracking. It seems that we have a little longer to wait before these features go live, but Fitbit gave us some in-depth details today. In a blog post over on Fitbit’s … Continue reading
  
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• Build 2018: Microsoft open sources Azure IOT Edge Runtime; partners with DJI, Qualcomm

  07-05-2018 18:40
  DJI have also selected Azure as their cloud provider to further their commercial drone and SaaS solutions.
  
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• This JBL Link Bar is Google’s first Android TV and Assistant hybrid

  07-05-2018 18:26
  Google has teamed up with JBL for the first Google Assistant powered soundbar, with the JBL Link Bar effectively baking together its voice AI and an Android TV box. Launched ahead of Google I/O 2018, the new gadget is designed to plug into a TV and bring all of Google’s media streaming and voice control technologies in one fell swoop. … Continue reading
  
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• Save up to $800 with the best smartphone deals for May 2018

  07-05-2018 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This is the perfect time to score a new smartphone and save some cash. We've rounded up the best smartphone deals available right now -- carrier devices as well as unlocked phones -- that can save you as much as $800.
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• Microsoft Build 2018: New Windows ‘Experiences’ for the mobile workforce announced

  07-05-2018 18:15
  The new updates and features aims at streamlining mobile Windows experiences across a variety of devices and platforms and also offer similar user experience on both the web browser and app.
  
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• The HoloLens 2 secret sauce just got revealed

  07-05-2018 18:10
  Microsoft’s reboot of Kinect may be giving drones smarter vision and bringing AI to edge computing, but it’ll also be at the heart of the next-generation HoloLens 2. Unveiled during Build 2018 this morning, the new Project Kinect for Azure combines an updated version of Microsoft’s time-of-flight (ToF) depth sensor with new AI talents. According to Alex Kipman, Microsoft Technical … Continue reading
  
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• Arrested Development Season 5 trailer: How S4 got remixed

  07-05-2018 18:05
  Netflix’s own version of Arrested Development Season 5 is in the house, complete with a trailer and a release date. This comes after news – very quiet news – that the semi-disastrous Season 4 had been remixed by Netflix. That’s right, those of you that’d tried to watch Season 4 and hated it – it’s better now! Perhaps the most … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft Build 2018: 8 New Microsoft 365 Updates Announced For Developers

  07-05-2018 18:00
  Here are the major tools and other Microsoft 365 updates that were announced on day one of Build 2018 at Seattle, Washington.
  
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• JBL’s Link Bar packs Google Assistant, Android TV streaming into a soundbar

  07-05-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The JBL Link Bar is a soundbar that features built-in Google Assistant support as well as Android TV functionality, meaning it might be the only thing you need to plug into your TV.
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• Google’s big Android Things plan to dominate the IoT is here

  07-05-2018 18:00
  Google’s Android Things has graduated to v1.0, with final software and four new hardware designs announced for those wanting to fast-track Internet of Things devices like smart speakers and connected displays. Announced back in December 2016, Android Things was Google’s attempt to make developing IoT products more straightforward, wrapping up Android, Brillo, and some turnkey hardware from partners into an … Continue reading
  
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• Watch this tuned Audi RS3 give the Dodge Challenger Demon a run for its money

  07-05-2018 17:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Audi RS3 is already a fast car, but tuner APR used a host of upgrades to turn it into a quarter-mile killer. How does 600 horsepower and a 9.83-second run down the drag strip sound?
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• Kaptivo looks to digitally transform the lowly whiteboard

  07-05-2018 17:37
  At Kaptivo, a company that’s bringing high-tech image recognition, motion capture and natural language processing technologies to the lowly whiteboard, executives are hoping that the second time is the charm.
  The Cambridge, U.K. and San Mateo, Calif.-based company began life as a company called Light Blue Optics, and had raised $50 million in financing since its launch in 2004. Light Blue Optics was working on products like Kaptivo’s white board technology and an interactive touch an
  
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• Games from Space lets you loan your GPU to earn free games

  07-05-2018 17:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Games from Space is a new PC gaming service that allows users to loan the power of their GPU to earn free digital games. The selection of titles includes newer releases like PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.
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• Shantae Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch Review

  07-05-2018 17:33
  The How does Shantae Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition fare against other platformers on the Nintendo Switch? Find out in our Shantae Half-Genie Hero Ultimate Edition Nintendo Switch review.
  
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