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• This is NASA’s Mars Helicopter: It’s a GO!

  11-05-2018 23:55
  Today NASA announced they’d be bringing their Mars Helicopter to Mars, officially. This is not the sort of helicopter you saw circling your house the last time you stole a bunch of diamonds, but the kind that carries payloads. More like a drone than a traditional human-piloted helicopter. In the NASA Mars Helicopter is the future of flight on other … Continue reading
  
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• Will Nikon’s big shakeup result in new high-end cameras?

  11-05-2018 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nikon posted a profit increase, suggesting the restructuring and focus on high-end cameras is stabilizing the company. With that success, Nikon will continue to focus on advanced cameras and meet customer demands.
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• Nikon restructuring yields profit, expect more high-end cameras to follow

  11-05-2018 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nikon posted a profit increase, suggesting the restructuring and focus on high-end cameras is stabilizing the company. With that success, Nikon will continue to focus on advanced cameras and meet customer demands.
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• SpaceX’s new Falcon 9 just landed perfectly, and it’s a game-changer

  11-05-2018 23:44
  SpaceX has successfully landed its Falcon 9 Block 5, the rocket that will used to transport astronauts to the International Space Station. This is the most powerful version of the private space company’s Falcon 9 rocket, one featuring upgrades that enhance its reusability. Today’s success marks the first time this rocket has been launched and successfully landed. READ: SpaceX live: … Continue reading
  
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• 5 things Google’s Pixel Buds 2 need to outdo Apple’s AirPods

  11-05-2018 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  That Google is all but certainly working on a second generation of its failed Pixel Buds doesn’t come as a surprise, but the company faces an uphill battle. Here are five things the company must do to make the Pixel Buds 2 a success.
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• Google Clips’ AI is learning to be a better photographer

  11-05-2018 23:28
  Google Clips, the AI-enhanced camera that promises to capture moments you’d miss with your smartphone, is getting a brain upgrade. A new update for the hands-free camera promises to make it smarter at spotting the sort of activities users probably want to have records of, like hugs and dancing. Launched earlier this year, Clips stands at odds to most camera … Continue reading
  
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• Blinkers are customized lights to help keep cyclists safe and visible

  11-05-2018 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your commitment to biking instead of driving is saving the planet, but who's there to save you from the motorists on the road? Here to answer that question is Blinkers, the "complete smart lighting system for cyclists."
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• iPhone SE 2018: About that X notch…

  11-05-2018 23:17
  Today we’re having a peek at a mockup of the iPhone SE 2018 based on leaks from the past week. We’re exploring the viability of the leaked models that’ve appeared – with regard to the software and the hardware that’d need to work with said hardware. This is a test. If this had been a news story based on Apple … Continue reading
  
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• SpaceX makes rocket launches look easy, nails 25th Falcon 9 landing

  11-05-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The fifth and final version of the Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched and landed. The SpaceX rocket has now completed its mission of carrying Bangladesh's very first satellite, the Bangabandhu-1.
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• Photo FOMO: Record-breaking 1 million-megapixel macro, new camera sales records

  11-05-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this week's Photo FOMO, it's all about records -- like the 1 million-megapixel photo that's the world's first terapixel macro, or the eighth consecutive year of record sales for CMOS sensors.
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• Snap to it: 9 last-minute photography gift ideas for Mother’s Day

  11-05-2018 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Still looking for the perfect gift for Mother's Day? If mom is a fan of photography or a photographer herself, we have some recommendations, including a portable printer, camera strap, leather bag, and smartphone lens.
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• Snapchat has undone its controversial redesign for a majority of iOS users

  11-05-2018 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not a fan of Snapchat’s redesign? A test suggests that the company could be bringing back snippets of the old version and merging them with the new app. This new/old look has rolled out to a "majority" of iOS users.
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• Rick and Morty renewed for another 70 episodes on Adult Swim

  11-05-2018 22:51
  Rick and Morty, the hit adult animation with an obnoxious fanbase, will be returning to Adult Swim with another 70 episodes. The renewal was announced by series co-creator Justin Roiland, who revealed the network’s order on Twitter. That’s a huge success for the series; it’s more than double the current number of episodes. Despite having launched in 2013, Rick and … Continue reading
  
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• BlackBerry KEY2 reveal set for next month

  11-05-2018 22:39
  While once a dominant phone manufacturer, BlackBerry hasn’t really been a major contender in the smartphone space for quite some time. Still, that hasn’t stopped BlackBerry Mobile and parent company TCL from releasing some interesting handsets over the past few years. One BlackBerry phone that managed to turn some heads was the KEYone, an Android device equipped with the company’s … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s everything we know about the Microsoft Surface Phone

  11-05-2018 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is reportedly developing an in-house Surface Phone smartphone. However, the cancellation of the Windows Phone puts its future in doubt. Here's everything we know so far.
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• World domination, phase two: Facebook ponders its own cryptocurrency

  11-05-2018 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After forming a team dedicated to blockchain technologies, Facebook is reportedly jumping into cryptocurrency with both feet. Anonymous sources report the social media giant is considering the release of its own virtual token.
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• Speak to me, robot: Startling Google Duplex demo raises endless concerns

  11-05-2018 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Duplex has people (and digital assistants) talking about talking to robots, Google may also be eyeing an entry into the smartwatch market, the latest Boston Dynamics robot is going to need some of those marathoner stickers.
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• Sorry, Spider-Man! Newly developed bio-fiber is even stronger than spider silk

  11-05-2018 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Sweden have developed a new biomaterial that's stronger than all previous bio-based materials, both fabricated and natural. That includes previous record holder, spider silk.
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• First launch of SpaceX’s revamped Falcon 9 carries Bangladesh’s space ambitions

  11-05-2018 22:13
  Today brings historic firsts for both SpaceX and Bangladesh: the former is sending up the final, highly updated revision of its Falcon 9 rocket for the first time, and the latter is launching its first satellite. It’s a preview of the democratized space economy to come this century.
  You can watch the launch below:Although Bangabandhu-1 is definitely important, especially to the nation launching it, it is not necessarily in itself a highly notable satellite. It’s to be a geostationary
  
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• Study finds antibiotics may interfere with vital vaccines in infants

  11-05-2018 22:03
  A newly published study warns that antibiotic use in infants could interfere with the efficacy of five vital routine vaccines. According to Associated Professor David Lynn of Flinders University, administering antibiotics to infants before the age of 1 could change how their body develops immunity and responds to these routine vaccines. Infants are vulnerable to various illnesses that can be … Continue reading
  
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• Watch live as SpaceX attempts to launch (and land) its best Falcon 9 rocket yet

  11-05-2018 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk’s SpaceX is readying for the debut launch of its latest rocket, the Block 5. The launch of this final version of the Falcon 9 rocket will take place today at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
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• Forget clocks — this giant robotic sundial is the coolest timepiece ever

  11-05-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shown off recently at Milan Design Week, Sunny Side Up is a fresh take on the sundial that replaces the sun with a freaking giant robot arm. Check it out in all its time-telling glory.
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• Who’s next? As it snubs R. Kelly, Spotify opens a moral can of worms

  11-05-2018 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify introduced a new Hate Content & Hateful Conduct Policy, removing R. Kelly and XXXTentacion from its curated and algorithmic playlists. Is it justified? And how does this decision impact the streaming industry at large?
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• Boston Dynamics’ SpotMini robot dog sales start in 2019

  11-05-2018 21:10
  Boston Dynamics is upgrading from merely terrifying us with the sight of its lifelike robots to actually selling them, with sales of its dog-like ‘bot expected to start next year. The company is currently owned by SoftBank, which has already launched robots of its own, though none quite as advanced as those Boston Dynamics has developed over the years. That … Continue reading
  
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• Sony E3 2018: The dates and big-name games you need to know

  11-05-2018 21:09
  Don’t look now, but E3 2018 is nearly upon us. We’re just about a month out from one of the biggest gaming conferences of the year, and as you’d expect, some of the biggest names in gaming are starting to share their plans for the show. Today it’s Sony’s turn, letting us know when it will host its annual E3 … Continue reading
  
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• Secure Data Act bill may block encryption backdoor orders

  11-05-2018 21:01
  Newly introduced bipartisan legislation called the Secure Data Act aims to prevent government access to encrypted data via backdoors. The proposal follows multiple government attempts to get access to encrypted devices, as well as increasing concerns that courts or government agencies could force a company to introduce backdoors into its products. The Secure Data Act was introduced by several representatives … Continue reading
  
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• Acer Switch 7 Black Edition vs. Microsoft Surface Book 2 13

  11-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Both Microsoft and Acer have attempted to pack real gaming performance into flexible 2-in-1 formats, but they've taken very different approaches. Which of these to innovative machines is the better choice for you?
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• A library at your fingertips: The 100 best free Kindle books

  11-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You shouldn't always have to pay for a good read. Here are our picks for the best free Kindle books, so you don't have to sort through thousands of titles on Amazon and Google Play. We've divided them into various genres, so dive in.
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• 2019 Aston Martin DB11 AMR takes flagship spot with 630hp V12

  11-05-2018 20:38
  More power, more driving performance, and more style: if you’re going to give your Grand Tourer a makeover, the 2019 Aston Martin DB11 AMR isn’t a bad way to do it. Replacing the existing DB11 V12 – despite that only being launched in 2016 – and throwing 30 more horsepower into the mix, it gives the range a new, more … Continue reading
  
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• What is Alexa? It’s Amazon’s virtual voice assistant

  11-05-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While "Alexa" has become synonymous with products like the Amazon Echo, you can't actually go out and buy an "Alexa." So what is Alexa? Here's everything you need to know about Amazon's virtual assistant.
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• The Density Cusp: Black Holes discovered en masse

  11-05-2018 20:09
  A team of researchers have discovered evidence of thousands of black holes near the center of our galaxy. Using NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory, Chuck Hailey of Columbia University in New York and crew pointed to a large number of X-ray binaries near the center of the Milky Way in a study published this week. They call their discovery a “density … Continue reading
  
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• Jon Favreau reveals the setting of Disney’s live-action Star Wars series

  11-05-2018 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A live-action Star Wars series from Iron Man and The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau is headed to Disney's streaming service, and now we know when the show will be set in the sci-fi saga's timeline.
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• Tesla Model 3 AWD and Performance orders open next week

  11-05-2018 19:51
  Tesla plans to open the order books for two of its most-anticipated Model 3 options next week, with AWD and the Performance package finally going on sale. Production of the Model 3 began in mid-2017, but so far Tesla has been focusing on a single drivetrain configuration. That’s been the rear motor, rear-wheel drive version of the car. Although Tesla … Continue reading
  
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• Asura Is the First Made in India Nintendo Switch Game

  11-05-2018 19:46
  Asura from Ogre Head Studio is the first Nintendo Switch game made in India.
  
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• Microsoft PC and Xbox One game gifting: Here’s how to get started

  11-05-2018 19:42
  Steam, for all of its faults, has some really nice features, and one of those is gifting. You can buy pretty much anything on Steam’s store and send it to a friend, whether or not they already have a Steam account. Today, Microsoft is taking a page out of Valve’s book by flipping the switch on PC game gifting, allowing … Continue reading
  
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• Spot X brings two-way satellite messaging to the masses

  11-05-2018 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spot X is the new satellite messenger device that allows outdoor enthusiasts to send two-way messages from remote places, as well as send an SOS alert, without the need for cellular service.
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• Gamers aren’t convinced by Windows Mixed Reality headsets

  11-05-2018 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The audience for Windows Mixed Reality headsets is shrinking on Steam, despite a steady drop in prices since the platform first debuted. Just 5 percent of all VR users on Steam now use WMR hardware.
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• Aston Martin dives into the submarine business with Project Neptune

  11-05-2018 19:00 via themanual.com
  
  Because luxury vehicles and Bond-mobiles weren't enough, Aston Martin is going underwater.
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• Elon Musk wants to whisk you from New York to D.C. in 30 minutes

  11-05-2018 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk revealed that he had received written government approval for The Boring Company to build an underground system that will take commuters quickly from Point A to Point B. A new video shows a nearly completed tunnel in LA.
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• Where Pokemon GO Fest tickets are as server crashes

  11-05-2018 18:47
  This morning the server hosting the ticket sales site for Pokemon GO Fest crashed – in an extreme way. Users found themselves on the wrong end of a warning message that suggested tickets weren’t available in certain quantities or in certain “sections” – North or South – which is silly. Users also got messages about the webpage’s inability to process … Continue reading
  
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• Panasonic Lumix FT7: Rugged in orange, blue, and black

  11-05-2018 18:42
  Panasonic has announced the Lumix FT7, a new compact camera aimed at the more adventurous among us. This is a rugged camera, meant to be used outdoors and perhaps in turbulent situations. At the same time, Panasonic doesn’t want its rugged nature to mean that it has to compromise on resolution, granting the FT7 4K capabilities. First, let’s dive into … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy Note 9 vs 8 Pre-release and tip-based

  11-05-2018 18:26
  This morning we’re having a peek at the battle we’ll be re-addressing in just a few weeks time – that is Galaxy Note 9 vs Galaxy Note 8. These two devices will roll with extremely similar hardware with a few important adjustments made to the newer of the pair. The newer device comes with the latest in processor and camera … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix to stream upcoming SCTV reunion special; Rick Moranis rounds out cast

  11-05-2018 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has been tapped to serve as the exclusive streaming provider of the upcoming SCTV reunion special, which includes many returning cast members, with the most recent to sign on being Rick Moranis.
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• Netflix to stream upcoming SCTV reunion special, and Rick Moranis signs on

  11-05-2018 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has been tapped to serve as the exclusive streaming provider of the upcoming SCTV reunion special, which includes many returning cast members, with the most recent to sign on being Rick Moranis.
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• Xiaomi finally heads to the U.S. with a little help from Google Assistant

  11-05-2018 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At Google I/O 2018, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi revealed that it would be adding Google Assistant support to three smart home products, all of which are bound for the elusive U.S. market.
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• This Philips Hue promo makes for a cheaper smart home

  11-05-2018 18:12
  When it comes to getting started in the smart home, connected lights are where most people start, and one of the more popular platforms is Philips’ Hue. If you’re looking to get some more connected color in your IoT life, Amazon is running a sale on a number of Hue products today, from starter kits to individual bulbs. Hue works … Continue reading
  
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• Android P Might Just Be the Beginning of the End of Android Fragmentation

  11-05-2018 17:55
  We speak to Google's Dave Burke and Sameer Samat about our burning questions on Android P.
  
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• Microsoft may be working on a Cortana smart speaker to rival Echo, Google Home

  11-05-2018 17:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri continue to gain ground, Cortana has faded to the background a bit. But this may change now that Microsoft is rumored to be working on its own smart speaker. 
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• Audi’s talking traffic lights tech expands to 10 US cities

  11-05-2018 17:27
  Audi’s Traffic Light Information system, which puts a countdown to the next green light on your dashboard, is launching in ten more cities across the US, the automaker has confirmed. First launched in 2016, the technology is one of the earliest examples of V2I, or Vehicle-to-Infrastructure, to reach production cars. Back then, though, you’d need to live in Las Vegas … Continue reading
  
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• Indian IT industry to hire over 1 lakh people in 2018: IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad

  11-05-2018 17:26
  The industry is expecting to add one lakh jobs in 2018-19. The overall IT-BPO industry size would be adding $14-16 billion.
  
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