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• New Google Duplex details keep sneaking out

  18-05-2018 23:54
  Google’s Duplex, the controversial AI that promises to make appointments on behalf of the phone-averse, will make its artificial identity clear first, according to leaked details of a demo given to employees this week. Part of Google’s splashy I/O 2018 opening keynote last week, Duplex first wowed and then worried many with its human-impersonating talents. The goal, Google CEO Sundar … Continue reading
  
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• The best binoculars

  18-05-2018 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Be it gazing at a rare bird or sitting in the nosebleed section, you need a good pair of binoculars to see things from a distance. But what you should you look for? Desirable features vary depending on what you're doing so it's important to know what you're after. Here are the best binoculars for […]
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• This air purifying fan is everything your seasonal allergies need

  18-05-2018 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Pure Cool fan from Dyson is an air purifying fan that rids your home of 99.7 percent of solid particles like pet dander, cleaning solutions and natural irritants like pollen. Contol it from its LCD screen or with its companion app.
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• Chromecast users can now skip intros on Netflix to binge on shows faster

  18-05-2018 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chromecast users can now skip repetitive intros to TV shows on Netflix, letting them get to the crucial next episode of a serious weekend-long binge session faster than ever before.
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• Antifungal drug resistance is a ticking global time-bomb

  18-05-2018 23:37
  There’s a whole lot of fungus amongst us coming with resistance to the drugs with which we resist them. The rate at which pathogenic fungi are resisting commonly used antifungal agents is, as researchers suggest this week, “unprecedented.” One of the causes for this situation is the massive use of drug elements like azoles, currently used for “not only human … Continue reading
  
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• The nearly perfect Garmin Fenix 5 GPS smartwatch is now on sale for $100 off

  18-05-2018 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartwatches have come a long way in recent years. Through June 16, you can take $100 off the excellent Garmin Fenix 5 smartwatch -- one of the best GPS watches ever -- letting you score one for just $450 as part of REI's Anniversary Sale.
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• A.I. border agents could use machine smarts to tell if travelers are lying

  18-05-2018 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're at an airport or border crossing in the next few years, you could possibly find yourself answering questions asked by a surly artificial intelligence with very little tolerance for lying.
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• The trailer for Netflix’s ‘Sense8’ finale prepares fans for war

  18-05-2018 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's canceled sci-fi drama Sense8 will return from its end with a two-hour special set to be released in 2018, with a new trailer showing cool fight sequences and deep interpersonal connections between the eight main characters.
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• NASA’s TESS planet-hunter sent back this stunning image

  18-05-2018 23:10
  NASA has released the first incredible photo from its TESS planet-hunter, with the new satellite beaming back a stunning image of more than 200,000 stars. TESS, or the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite, is at the start of an unusual elliptical orbit that will see it capture enormous images of space in the search for potentially habitable exoplanets. It’ll do that … Continue reading
  
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• Photo FOMO: Fujifilm designs new app, Pentax gaining third-party app controls

  18-05-2018 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Too busy shooting to follow photo industry news? This week, Fujifilm launched a new app for the X series and GFX series. Pentax users could also soon have more apps to choose from now that the company has opened an SDK.
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• The BMW 8 Series sounds incredible: Check out the video

  18-05-2018 22:37
  Scratch one of our big concerns about the upcoming BMW 8 Series: this video of the upcoming GT coupe proves it’ll have the right soundtrack. BMW has been testing the new grand tourer out in Wales, and that makes for some excellent scenery against which to enjoy the camouflaged car’s raucous exhaust note. Previewed as the BMW Concept 8 Series … Continue reading
  
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• Surgery-free ‘nasal airway remodeler’ boosts airflow in congested patients’ noses

  18-05-2018 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tens of millions of Americans suffer from sinus pain and inflammation due to obstruction of the nasal cavity. Aerin Medical has developed a noninvasive device to help. Here's how it works.
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• The best drones of 2018

  18-05-2018 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To help you navigate the increasingly large and ever-changing landscape of consumer UAVs, here's a no-nonsense rundown of the best drones you can buy right now
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• zGlue launches a configurable system-on-a-chip to help developers implement customized chipsets

  18-05-2018 22:00
  The complexity and cost of packing an array of sensors and power inside a small amount of space has opened the door to a wider and wider variety of use cases for internet-connected devices beyond just smart thermostats or cameras — and also exposed a hole for getting those ideas into an actual piece of hardware.
  So there are some startups that are looking to address this hole by providing developers a path to creating the customized chipsets they need to power those devices. zGlue is one o
  
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• The best note-taking apps for the iPad Pro and Pencil (2018)

  18-05-2018 22:00
  The iPad Pro and Apple Pencil are arguably the best tablet + stylus pairing currently available. When used with a good note-taking app, the slate is revolutionary in educational settings, opening the door for natural handwritten notes paired with features not possible with pen and paper. The best hardware in the world, though, would be wasted on a low-quality note-taking … Continue reading
  
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• BeerBox is a vending machine that opens your beer for you

  18-05-2018 22:00
  When you hear about beer vending machine BeerBox, you might wonder: Why don’t we have machines like this already?
  Founder Robert Gaafar explained that there are actually several reasons why beer vending machines haven’t made sense in the past. For one thing, there’s the obvious legal necessity of ensuring that people are 21 years or older. For another, many venues won’t sell you a closed container of alcohol, because it can be used as a projectile (so you either get draft
  
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• The 30 best weapons in ‘Destiny 2,’ and where to find them

  18-05-2018 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bungie's latest shooter has a ton of weapons for players to loot, but with so many options, picking the best for your arsenal can be a bit daunting. Here are the best weapons in 'Destiny 2' so far.
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• Xbox One May update serves up Discord integration, 120Hz support

  18-05-2018 21:52
  Xbox One’s May update is here, and it’s arriving with a handful of exciting features. Discord is actually taking center stage with this update, and though the app itself isn’t available on Xbox One just yet, this does allow for some degree of integration. Once you’ve applied the May update, you’ll be able to link your Discord and Xbox accounts, … Continue reading
  
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• Chrome’s Secure site flag is retiring this September

  18-05-2018 21:35
  Google plans to change how it flags secure sites in Chrome, retiring its “Secure” indicator in favor of highlighting which pages don’t support HTTPS. The decision, which will take affect in a later release of Chrome, flips the current system on its head. “Users should expect that the web is safe by default,” Emily Schechter, Product Manager of Chrome Security, … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus Go review

  18-05-2018 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobile virtual reality is aimed at bringing VR to the masses – but so far companies have largely failed to really make a splash in consumer consciousness. Can the new Oculus Go change that? Find out in our Oculus Go review.
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• Galaxy Note 9: details closer to the truth

  18-05-2018 21:31
  Newest details leaked on the Galaxy Note 9 suggest we’re already nearly on the money for Samsung’s biggest phone of the year. This device isn’t going to be more of a Silver Surfer than it is a Galactus. This is the herald of things to come. For some of the more hardcore buy-all-Samsung users, this might be an unwelcome revelation. … Continue reading
  
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• Alexa will automatically boot up personal app preferences based on your voice

  18-05-2018 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Alexa can now recognize different voices and provide tailored responses based on individual preferences. You can set up the feature through your app, and now, Alexa will recognize your voice automatically.
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• HP Spectre x360 15-inch (2018) review

  18-05-2018 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HP’s Spectre x360 15-inch is one of the first 2-in-1s to boast Intel’s Core i7-8705G, a chip with AMD Radeon Vega graphics on-board. It promises a level of performance rarely seen in flagship laptops, but the speed comes at a cost.
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• Muppets get raunchy in first NSFW trailer for ‘The Happytime Murders’

  18-05-2018 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Melissa McCarthy is a cop who snorts ecstasy and teams up with a hard-boiled puppet private investigator in the first, raunchy trailer for The Happytime Murders, directed by Brian Henson.
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• OnePlus 6 vs OnePlus 3T vs OnePlus 3: Is the new phone worth the upgrade?

  18-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus has finally launched the highly anticipated OnePlus 6, boasting 2018 specs, including the Snapdragon 845, and a new design with a beautiful and big display. But is the new phone worth buying if you already have a OnePlus 3 or OnePlus 3T?
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• A Florida parrot conquers its household by learning Alexa commands

  18-05-2018 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Florida pet owner has learned just how smart their friendly family parrot is when their feathered friend learned how to use their Amazon Echo and Alexa to control the home's smart devices.
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• Google AR headset “A65” tipped to rival HoloLens

  18-05-2018 20:50
  Google is reportedly developing a standalone Augmented Reality headset to take on Microsoft HoloLens, a cable-free system that does not require a tethered PC to drive it. The rumors come after the launch of the first standalone Daydream headset, the Lenovo Mirage Solo, which packages a full virtual reality system into a single wearable. VR, of course, differs from AR … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook has a new project to counter election interference globally

  18-05-2018 20:40
  In a bid to prevent its platform from being abused during elections, Facebook on Thursday announced a partnership with Washington-based Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab that will independently monitor disinformation and other vulnerabilities in elections globally, including in India.
  
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• How to watch Major League Baseball online without cable

  18-05-2018 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking to keep up with MLB games without having to pay an enormous monthly cable bill? Not only is it easy, but there are more options available than you might have thought.
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• Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S review

  18-05-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a curved ceramic body, edge-to-edge display, dual camera, and reasonable price tag, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S has a lot to recommend it. Is it worth importing? We tested it out for a couple of weeks to find its strengths and weaknesses.
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• The Internet is sick. Here’s how Mozilla is making it healthy again

  18-05-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recently, Mozilla brought together thousands of open source activists and engineers for its Global Sprint hackathon event. Their goal? To make the internet a better place. Is that one hack too far?
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• Neeo Smart Remote review

  18-05-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Neeo smart remote is a universal remote for controlling TVs, cable boxes, thermostats, and lightbulbs. It started on Kickstarter, took three years to arrive, and has bugs you have to put up with to use it. But wow, does it look great.
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• Logitech G305 review: A LIGHTSPEED gaming mouse for the mainstream

  18-05-2018 20:29
  I think it’s safe to say that Logitech has been crafting some really solid gaming mice lately. Back in March, I reviewed the G703 and G903 gaming mice, which both come with all the bells and whistles: RGB lighting, Powerplay support, HERO sensors, and LIGHTSPEED technology. I found them to be excellent mice, and I said at the time that … Continue reading
  
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• Touch-free device uses a frickin’ laser to monitor your well-being from afar

  18-05-2018 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new device created by Israeli scientists can monitor your vital signs from a distance without physically touching you -- and it's all thanks to a camera and laser beam combination.
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• These tiny CubeSats could revolutionize how NASA predicts weather

  18-05-2018 20:16
  Some of NASA’s smallest cargo on the upcoming resupply launch to the International Space Station will in fact be some of its most important, with a new flock of tiny satellites paving the way for future missions. While the flight will take numerous scientific experiments and more mundane supplies to the orbiting space station, it will also count three CubeSats … Continue reading
  
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• Where to put your old phone batteries (Hint: NOT in the garbage)

  18-05-2018 19:53
  Lithium-ion batteries are exploding at dumps and recycling plants across the United States – and that’s a problem. These types of batteries come most often in the device that’s likely in your hand or pocket – your smartphone. Today we’re taking a quick peek at a few explosions and a few SUPER SIMPLE ways they could’ve been avoided at the … Continue reading
  
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• Watch a NASA astronaut get stumped over how to use a GoPro

  18-05-2018 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When a NASA astronaut on the International Space Station went outside to check the spacecraft, he couldn't use a GoPro video camera. In conversation with Mission Control, the astronaut showed he needs more practice with GoPros.
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• Leaked docs show Google may be cooking up a stand-alone AR headset

  18-05-2018 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leaked documents show Google is currently working on a stand-alone headset for augmented reality based on one of two Qualcomm processors designed for Internet of Things devices. It may be tied to headset in the works at Meta.
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• Hisense’s new 80-inch laser TV brings projector-sized picture without the hassle

  18-05-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hisense has unveiled a much cheaper, 80-inch version of the $10,000, 100-inch Laser TV that the company first showed off at CEDIA 2017, and it will begin shipping globally in the near future.
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• The only way Google X’s Selfish Ledger is “good”

  18-05-2018 19:06
  This morning we caught a glimpse of a leaked internal video from Google X called The Selfish Ledger. The head of design at what was called Google X (and is now just “X” under Alphabet) Nick Foster made this video with David Murphy, Google Senior UX Engineer. In the video, they show how learning computers could allow Google to modify … Continue reading
  
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• DT Daily: RED’s holographic smartphone coming this summer

  18-05-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RED is known for high end, professional;cinema cameras. So what can we expect from the company's upcoming Hydrogen One smartphone? RED is promising unique features including a holographic screen and more.
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• Hasbro just trademarked the smell of Play-Doh

  18-05-2018 18:44
  As unusual trademarks go, scents are some of the rarest, but that hasn’t stopped Hasbro from trademarking the distinctive smell of Play-Doh. Little changed since 1956, when Play-Doh was first created, the scent is one of the most distinctive aspects of the modeling dough experience, its makers argue. “The scent of Play-Doh compound has always been synonymous with childhood and … Continue reading
  
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• Devolver Digital is coming back to E3, this time with actual announcements

  18-05-2018 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Devolver Digital was the talk of the town at E3 2017 after hosting a bizarre parody of the traditional press conference, and the independent publisher will once again host its own show this year.
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• Wilier’s new Cento1 Hybrid road ebike weighs just 26 pounds

  18-05-2018 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wilier's new Cento1 Hybrid road ebike could lure traditional riders to electric bikes thanks to its 26.2 pound weight, which is considerably lighter than most other ebike models on the market today.
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• Tag Heuer Connected Modular 41 review

  18-05-2018 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tag Heuer’s Connected Modular 41 overcomes previous problems to increase the desirability, but it’s still pricey compared to most others. We’ve been wearing one to see if it’s worth the extra cash,
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• Is ‘Fortnite’ your game? Try and win in-game currency in Solo Showdown event

  18-05-2018 18:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fortnite is the biggest game in the world right now, and if you want the chance to win some extra in-game V-Bucks, you can do so through the Solo Showdown limited-time competitive event.
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• Fortnite’s Android release gets some summer good news

  18-05-2018 18:20
  It was just a few months ago that Fortnite came to iOS, and it’s safe to say that launch was a success. The entire time, however, Fortnite fans have been wondering when the game will make its way to Android. Given how many people use Android phones (especially in comparison to iOS), you can bet that getting the game on … Continue reading
  
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• Grab a 4K LG Ultrafine IPS monitor for just $350 with limited-time deal

  18-05-2018 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Grabbing a 22-inch 4K monitor doesn't have to be expensive. LG's Ultrafine 4K display is now available at a discounted price of $350 on Amazon as part of a new refurbishment program.
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• Bell & Ross releases a new watch for travelers

  18-05-2018 18:01
  In my endless quest to get geeks interested in watches I present to you the Bell & Ross BR V2-93 GMT 24H, a new GMT watch from one of my favorite manufacturers that is a great departure from the company’s traditional designs.
  The watch is a 41mm round GMT which means it has three hands to show the time in the 12-hour scale and another separate hand that shows the time in a 24 hour scale. You can use it to see timezones in two or even three places and it comes in a nice satin-brushed me
  
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• The best headphones

  18-05-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trolling the internet for hours to find headphones is no way to live. Instead, leverage our expertise and experience to find the best headphones for you. Here are our 10 favorites.
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