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• Grab the new Pikachu 2DS XL and score a free game and Poké Ball power bank

  21-05-2018 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you can't get enough Pokémon, this Nintendo 2DS XL deal is for you. This Walmart-exclusive bundle lets you score the new Pikachu-themed 2DS XL, along with a copy of Fire Emblem Warriors and a Poké Ball power bank (a $60 value).
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• Uber vs. Lyft: Which ridesharing app goes the distance?

  21-05-2018 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber and Lyft have changed the way people get from A to B, and while these ridesharing companies provide the same service on paper, they operate in different ways. Here, we break down the major differences between the two.
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• Google Photos is seeing stars (and hearts) with new social reactions

  21-05-2018 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google will soon look a bit more social with two new reactions. One, the heart, is designed for viewing friends photos, while the other, a star is to help you find your own favorite images later.
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• Addicted to your smartphone? Ironically, there is an app for that

  21-05-2018 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Worried about smartphone addiction? A new Android app called Siempo wants to help you kick the habit -- or, at least, stop you wasting quite so much time staring at it. Here's how it works.
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• ‘Don’t buy electric!’ — car dealerships dismiss electric vehicles, study finds

  21-05-2018 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Car dealers in Scandinavia have something against electric vehicles. That is the conclusion of an investigative study conducted by researchers, who visited car dealerships and found agents actively discouraging them from going electric.
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• This portable grill transforms your bike into a rolling BBQ

  21-05-2018 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Knister Grill is a fancy new handlebar-mounted barbecue which lets you easily transport grill, charcoal, food and utensils on your bike. Here's how you can get your hands on one.
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• Handlebar-mounted Knister Grill transforms your bike into a rolling barbecue

  21-05-2018 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Knister Grill is a fancy new handlebar-mounted barbecue which lets you easily transport grill, charcoal, food and utensils on your bike. Here's how you can get your hands on one.
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• The best 4-season tents

  21-05-2018 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No matter the time of year, it doesn't hurt to have a reliable 4-season tent in your arsenal of backpacking gear. From keeping you protected from the elements to staying warm and cozy when the temperature drops, we've found the best 4-season tents capable of protecting you from anything the outdoors throws at you.
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• The Ooma Butterfleye security camera keeps recording even in a power outage

  21-05-2018 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A power outage won't mean a security outage. At least, not if you have Ooma on your side. The smart home company has introduced a new video security camera that boasts facial recognition, offline recording, and more.
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• iPhone SE … X? Leaks indicate the smallest iPhone could get an X makeover

  21-05-2018 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leaks indicate a new Apple iPhone might take the form of an old Apple iPhone, Microsoft snaps up an AI development company in the wake of the Google Duplex demo, and crowdfunded headphone maker Ossic shuts off the lights on backers.
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• Micron’s four-level memory tech stacks the storage in its new SSD

  21-05-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Micron's 5200 Series SSD rollout continues with the 5210 Ion drive. Unlike the Eco, Pro, and Max models, the Ion drive relies on Micron's foul-level cell NAND memory versus the three-level cell NAND used in the other drives.
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• Nike’s latest patent turns your workout clothes into towels

  21-05-2018 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nike has received a patent for the design of new workout clothes that would incorporate "wipe zones" for brushing away excess moisture generated during exercise without the need to carry a towel around at all times.
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• Here are the best indoor grills of 2018

  21-05-2018 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you want a small personal grill in the kitchen to get your meals just right, or a handy grill for parties when you don't have any space outside, we've found models that are just what you need.
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• Drones are no longer crash-test dummies thanks to MIT’s new VR training platform

  21-05-2018 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To better train drones and reduce the risk of damage, MIT engineers developed a training platform called "Flight Goggles" that uses virtual reality. This enables a fast-flying drone to train for a task using a virtual environment.
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• The CoreSport workout shirt keeps you cooler the more you sweat

  21-05-2018 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The CoreSport workout shirt actually cools you down the more you sweat -- making for the perfect workout shirt for summer activity. Additionally the fabric provides for odor and UV protection -- covering all your bases.
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• Google removes ‘don’t be evil, its famous catchphrase, from code of conduct

  21-05-2018 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is no longer telling its employees not to be evil. In a surprising move (or perhaps a sign that the world's most seemingly perk-filled, laid-back workplace is going corporate), Google has removed the phrase from its code of conduct.
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• Google eliminated that ‘don’t be evil’ motto

  21-05-2018 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is no longer telling its employees not to be evil. In a surprising move (or perhaps a sign that the world's most seemingly perk-filled, laid-back workplace is going corporate), Google has removed the phrase from its code of conduct.
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• Fortnite E-Sports Prize Pool for the First Year Is $100 Million

  21-05-2018 21:04
  Epic Games has revealed a $100 million prize pool for the first year of Fortnite e-sports tournaments.
  
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• When is your phone getting Android P? We asked every major manufacturer

  21-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The second beta for Android P has been released -- and it's available for quite a few devices. But when is your phone getting Android P? We asked every device manufacturer to see when their devices would be getting the update.
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• How to fix sound problems in Windows 10

  21-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sound problems got you down? Don't worry, with a few tweaks and tricks we'll get your sound card functioning as it should and you listening to your favorite tunes and in-game audio in no time.
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• Sony shrinks its Digital Paper tablet down to a more manageable 10 inches

  21-05-2018 20:52
  I had a great time last year with Sony’s catchily named DPT-RP1, an e-paper tabletthat’s perfect for reading PDFs and other big documents, but one of my main issues was simply how big the thing is. Light and thin but 13 inches across, the tablet was just unwieldy. Heeding (I assume) my advice, Sonyis putting out a smaller version and I can’t wait to try it out.
  At the time, I was comparing the RP1 with the reMarkable, a crowdfunded rival that offers fantastic writing ability bu
  
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• JPEG vs. PNG: When and why to use one format over the other

  21-05-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  JPEG vs. PNG: Which one is better for your needs? While there’s a lot of math going on behind the scenes, it boils down to a few key differences that make each format better in specific situations.
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• Epic Games will give away $100 million in first year of competitive ‘Fortnite’

  21-05-2018 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fortnite developer Epic Games plans to give $100 million to prize pools for competitive Fortnite play in the game's first year. That is nearly the game's revenue in a single month.
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• If ‘Rock ’Em Sock ’Em Robots’ debuted today, they’d probably look like this

  21-05-2018 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a 21st-century update of the Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots? Super Anthony is a smartphone-controlled “beetleweight fighting robot” which boasts an assortment of martial arts moves.
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• YouTube Red is now YouTube Premium. What is it, and should you subscribe?

  21-05-2018 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to Google, YouTube Red is now YouTube Premium. We explain what exactly a YouTube Premium subscription gets you, how much it costs, and break down if it's a good choice for you.
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• Hope and chill: The Obamas are bringing a bunch of content to Netflix

  21-05-2018 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix announced a multi-year partnership with Barack and Michelle Obama to produce a myriad of original content. The Obamas could produce documentaries, docu-series, feature films, scripted, and unscripted series.
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• Don’t bother finding the remote — Alexa controls the new Hisense H8E TV

  21-05-2018 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hisense announced two new 4K TV models for 2018, one of which will allow you to leave your traditional remote sandwiched inside your couch cushions thanks to special integration with Amazon's Alexa ecosystem.
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• We tried some of the RED Hydrogen One’s crazy tech: Here’s what you need to know

  21-05-2018 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RED, a company known for its high-end cinema cameras, is launching a new phone this summer called the Hydrogen One. It has a display that can show content in 3D -- without the need for 3D glasses -- and it has spatial sound.
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• Alolan Pokémon seen in ‘Sun’ and ‘Moon’ are coming to ‘Pokémon Go’

  21-05-2018 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Niantic's Pokémon Go will soon add the Alolan forms of classic Pokémon from the Kanto region. The forms differ from the original Pokémon, often with new elemental abilities or changed appearances.
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• Huawei sweetens the MateBook X Pro’s U.S. launch deal with gift card offer

  21-05-2018 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei's MateBook X Pro arrives in the U.S. starting at $1,199. To make the laptop even more appealing, Huawei is throwing in a USB Type-C dongle in the form of the MateDock 2, an Office 365 subscription, and a gift card offer.
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• Here are the best Memorial Day sales for brand-name home appliances

  21-05-2018 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seasonal summer home appliance sales kick off this week with discounts, appliance bundles, free delivery, and giveaways. We searched sales announcments at major U.S. big box home appliance stores for the best discounts and deals.
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• Death lurks around every corner in the new Petra ‘Overwatch’ map

  21-05-2018 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest Overwatch map, Petra, is coming to the game soon, and its free-for-all Deathmatch gameplay will probably turn some friends into enemies. The map includes destructible elements.
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• Jake Gyllenhaal will play a classic Marvel villain in ‘Spider-Man’ sequel

  21-05-2018 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New information about the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel indicates that the young superhero's next adventure could pit him against a classic Marvel Comics villain and take him out of New York.
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• Amazon Echo Dot Kids Edition review

  21-05-2018 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a perky voice and positive reinforcement for saying please, The Echo Dot Kids Edition gives kids the tools to learn, listen, and grow. It also gives parents the ability to monitor and control their interactions with the voice assistant.
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• 2019 Chevrolet Silverado first drive review

  21-05-2018 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our 2019 Chevrolet Silverado first drive review focuses on Chevrolet’s all-new 2.7-liter direct-injected turbo four-cylinder engine, and the dynamic fuel-management tech introduced on the 5.3-liter and 6.2-liter V8 engines.
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• Activision executive downplays the loss of campaign mode in ‘Black Ops 4’

  21-05-2018 18:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 will be the first main entry in the series to not include a campaign mode, but according to one Activision executive, players won't mind the mode's omission too much.
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• Sony’s smaller version of its E Ink tablet available for pre-order in the U.S.

  21-05-2018 17:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony recently released its new DPT-CP1 "Digital Paper" tablet, an E Ink tablet that is meant for folks who still want to pretend that they're writing on actual paper while taking advantage of the convenience afforded by a tablet. 
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• ‘Resident Evil 7’ comes to Nintendo Switch in Japan via cloud streaming

  21-05-2018 17:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Resident Evil 7 will be playable on Nintendo Switch in Japan later this month, but there's a catch. The game will only be playable via cloud streaming, suggesting it can't be run natively on the device.
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• The LG Q7 range brings premium innovations to the midrange market

  21-05-2018 17:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With so much on offer in the midrange market, what does the LG Q7 bring to the table? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Find out all the latest news on LG's 2018 midrange handset, the LG Q7, right here.
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• Qualcomm joins Facebook’s Terragraph Project to bring fast Wi-Fi to U.S. cities

  21-05-2018 17:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Qualcomm has joined with Facebook on the social network's Terragraph Project, a multinode wireless system focused on bringing high-speed internet connectivity to dense urban areas.
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• You can get Amazon Alexa push notifications on weather, package delivery, more

  21-05-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do you wish that Alexa gave you alerts through Echo devices on the things you care about - from weather to package delivery? With Alexa push notifications now available for third party apps, you can get updates on all sorts of things.
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• Alexa makes herself at home on a variety of new Acer laptops

  21-05-2018 16:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer has added Alexa support to its various ranges of laptops, making it possible for owners to talk to their laptop and ask it questions in a manner previous reserved for stand-alone hardware.
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• Huawei’s MateBook X Pro is everything that’s right with modern laptop design

  21-05-2018 16:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei showed off its new MateBook X Pro at Mobile World Congress this weekend. With tiny bezels and great specs, this laptop stands out as a design that got me excited for their future. The computer is now available in the U.S.
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• Ossic X 3D headphones won’t ship, as company shuts its doors

  21-05-2018 16:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ossic X were touted as the world’s first 3D headphones, and its crowdfunding campaigns raised more than $5 million. Unfortunately, this proved to be entirely insufficient, as Ossic has now shuttered.
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• Microsoft acquires conversational A.I. technology firm Semantic

  21-05-2018 16:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is betting big on artificial intelligence. The Redmond, Washington-based technology giant announced the acquisition of Semantic Machines, a company focused on building conversational A.I.
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• Facebook joins hands with Qualcomm for its gigabit Wi-Fi project

  21-05-2018 16:05
  Facebook on Monday was reported to have enlisted US-based chipmaker Qualcomm to provide the technology for its gigabit Wi-Fi project that the social media giant announced during its annual developer conference in 2016.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Max 3 with 18:5 display to launch in July

  21-05-2018 15:45
  The Xiaomi Mi Max 3 is expected to be priced at around Rs 15,000 and could be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 processor.
  
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• Apple Planning Beats-Branded Cheaper Smart Speaker; Apple Glasses Delayed to 2021: Reports

  21-05-2018 15:23
  Apple is reportedly in talks with MediaTek for the cheaper HomePod device, says a report.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy J4 With Super AMOLED Display, Selfie Flash Launched: Price, Specifications

  21-05-2018 15:19
  A Ukrainian retailer has started taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy J4 at a price of UAH 4,799 (approximately Rs. 13,000).
  
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• Nokia Phone Licensee HMD Raises $100 Million to Drive Growth Push

  21-05-2018 15:11
  HMD says it plans to expand its Nokia smartphone range and to double sales channels in key markets this year.
  
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