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• OnePlus 6 camera: Our first Photos and Videos

  22-05-2018 23:47
  The OnePlus 6 features a pair of cameras at its back that roll with top-notch Sony Exmor IMX image sensors. Because of the way the OnePlus 6 processes photos here in 2018, we’re getting results very similar to those of the Galaxy S9 and the Google Pixel/Pixel 2. The following is a very basic look at our first results with … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix and Michael Bay are making a Ryan Reynolds action movie

  22-05-2018 23:41
  California-based production company Skydance Media is teaming up with Netflix to produce Six Underground, an original action movie directed by Michael Bay and starring Ryan Reynolds. Netflix and Skydance will co-produce the movie, which the streaming company calls an “event level feature film,” as well as its first project with both Bay and Reynolds. Though this is the first time … Continue reading
  
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• Sci-fi series ‘The Expanse’ could find new life with Amazon Studios

  22-05-2018 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Critically acclaimed sci-fi series The Expanse was canceled by Syfy, but it could find new life at Amazon Studios, according to a recent report suggesting that the current third season might not be the last for the show.
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• Florida police are using Amazon’s creepy real-time facial-recognition tech

  22-05-2018 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon recently sold access to its real-time facial recognition tech to the Orlando, Florida, police department, which could potentially use it as part of its future crime-solving goals.
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• Nectar’s adjustable bed frame comes with a NASA-inspired Zero Gravity setting

  22-05-2018 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says you have to be horizontal to sleep? Not Nectar. But it's not just about the mattress for this bed-in-a-box brand - rather, the company is taking a holistic look at sleep with a new adjustable bed frame.
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• Boost your workouts with Respa, the world’s first breathing sensor

  22-05-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're a yogi, a runner, or just looking to get back into shape -- Respa can help you attain your fitness goals. The world's first breathing sensor collects your breathing data and provides you with real-time alerts.
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• Samsung confirms Galaxy Note 9 feature upgrade

  22-05-2018 23:07
  The Galaxy Note 9 received a bona-fide real-deal feature confirmation this week straight from Samsung. This came amid leaks on top of leaks for the past several weeks, the lot constructing an image of a phone that’s been surprisingly consistent. In light of rumors of a game-changing Galaxy S10 in 2019, a unique feature for the Galaxy Note 9 is … Continue reading
  
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• Bloxvox straps over your mouth to keep conversations private

  22-05-2018 22:57
  Bloxvox, a contraption you hold and/or strap to your face, wants to help quiet down the open office workspace, enable phone conversations in libraries, and keep private details private. The device, which is being funded on Kickstarter, is similar to the HushMe devices introduced last year, but designed to accommodate a user’s existing headset rather than a proprietary one built … Continue reading
  
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• As A.I. takes over, Microsoft’s CEO sees the entire world as one big computer

  22-05-2018 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At a presentation in London, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said the right metaphor as the company moves forward in an A.I.-first world was to view the Earth as one big computer due to the rise of A.I., cloud computing, and IoT devices.
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• Facebook’s AI now filters out those photos you trusted your ex with

  22-05-2018 22:27
  Late last year, we learned of Facebook’s plan to combat the spread of revenge porn through its services. The plan was admittedly a little weird, as it involved sending your own naked photos to yourself through Messenger and having a Facebook engineers create a unique hash for those images that would prevent them from being shared across the whole of … Continue reading
  
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• 2019 Mercedes-AMG E53 Sedan uses its hybrid for mischief

  22-05-2018 22:17
  Mercedes-AMG has taken the wraps off its latest performance four-door, the 2019 AMG E 53 Sedan, delivering more speed and smarter tech than the outgoing model. Replacing the old AMG E 43 Sedan, the new car packs a 3.0-liter in-line six cylinder turbocharged engine, using Mercedes’ EQ Boost technology, for 429 horsepower. Torque, meanwhile, hits 384 lb-ft. between 1,800 and … Continue reading
  
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• Disney shows acrobatic Stickman robot doing a mid-air somersault

  22-05-2018 22:03
  Researchers with Disney Research have been exploring the possibility of creating robots that can perform acrobatics, the company has revealed. During the 2018 International Conference on Robotics and Automation, the team introduced Stickman, a robot shaped like a “z” that can perform select acrobatic tricks. Joining that is a newly published video showing the robot in action. Thanks to Disney … Continue reading
  
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• Slim new A/V receivers from Marantz have tiny footprint, come with Alexa onboard

  22-05-2018 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marantz’s fantastic slim A/V receivers have gotten even better, with two new models that keep the form and function of previous models while adding Amazon Alexa-powered voice control for even easier daily use.
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• Marantz’s new sleek and slim A/V receivers keep Alexa in the loop

  22-05-2018 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marantz’s fantastic slim A/V receivers have gotten even better, with two new models that keep the form and function of previous models while adding Amazon Alexa-powered voice control for even easier daily use.
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• Watch SpaceX attempt to catch a payload fairing with a boat named ‘Mr. Steven’

  22-05-2018 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Less than two weeks have passed since SpaceX's last rocket launch, but today the company will attempt to break free from the shackles of gravity and reach orbit once again, launching yet another Falcon 9 rocket today.
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• ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ review

  22-05-2018 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Solo: A Star Wars Story brings the sci-fi saga's shoot-first smuggler back to his early days for an exciting adventure that answers old questions and poses some new ones, while also offering up an entertaining homage to the beloved franchise.
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• There’s very good news about VW’s neat little I.D. electric car

  22-05-2018 21:19
  Volkswagen’s first I.D. car, the Golf-sized hatchback expected to open the floodgates for the automaker’s new all-electric range, will keep most of its concept glamor the company has insisted. Shown off in concept form at the Paris Auto Show back in 2016, the VW I.D. introduced not only the I.D. brand – which has since grown to a number of … Continue reading
  
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• Smarterware can help ensure your fridge never reeks of spoiled food again

  22-05-2018 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your food may not be smart (yet), but that doesn't mean that its containers can't be. In the 21st century's continuing quest to ensure that every aspect of our home is somehow connected, we've now been introduced to Smarterware.
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• Alexa gets smarter about calendar appointments

  22-05-2018 21:15
  As digital assistants improve, we’re learning new things to expect from them, but the tasks that a real-life assistant may have handled before can still be a bit of a challenge to home assistants.
  Amazon’sAlexa voice assistant is gaining functionality to help it get smarter about working with your calendar. The new abilities will let users move appointments around and schedule meetings based on other people’s availability.
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• PS4 just reached its final life cycle

  22-05-2018 21:09
  For this entire console generation, the PlayStation 4 has been the dominant system. Sony has had an excellent run with the PlayStation 4, thanks it large part to the vast number of exclusives it’s secured for the platform. Still, we can’t expect PS4 sales to keep growing year-over-year forever, and Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO John Kodera has told investors that … Continue reading
  
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• Google and LG just built the key to lifelike VR

  22-05-2018 21:04
  Mobile VR is about to get a big kick in the rear end from Google and LG. They’ve created a 4.3-inch display that packs in 1,443 pixels per inch with OLED technology. This display also rolls with 120 Hz refresh rate, so you know it’s going to deliver super-smooth, super-realistic graphics for the foreseeable future. Until our eyes get better … Continue reading
  
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• HP Spectre x360 15 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1

  22-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the battle for the best convertible laptop sporting Intel's new G-series CPU with AMD Vega graphics, we pit the HP Spectre x360 15 vs. Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 to see which comes out on top.
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• Dead rising: Old phones we want to see zapped back to life

  22-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nokia and BlackBerry made successful returns by trading on much-loved old designs, but they aren't the only ones with a strong back catalog that we'd like to see given a new lease of life.
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• Here’s what we learned from Mark Zuckerberg’s EU hearing on privacy

  22-05-2018 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After being grilled by Congress last month, Mark Zuckerberg found himself testifying before another governmental body -- the European Parliament. He addressed issues related to the Cambridge Analytica scandal and the GDPR.
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• Tesla fires back after Model 3 fails to earn Consumer Reports recommendation

  22-05-2018 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Consumer Reports won't recommend the Tesla Model 3 because of flaws it found during testing, especially in regard to braking. Tesla CEO Elon Musk pledged to make sure every Model 3 has "amazing braking ability" at no cost to owners.
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• Alexa can now suggest free calendar time slots for meetings with contacts

  22-05-2018 20:45
  Amazon has rolled out new calendar features to Alexa, its AI personal assistant. Users in the United States now have access to two new features, one that suggests free time in the user’s schedule for new events, another that enables users to move a meeting to a new time or date using voice commands. Amazon calls these features “Move Meeting” … Continue reading
  
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• DT Daily: Subaru Ascent attempts to climb a mountain of competition

  22-05-2018 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Subaru Ascent acquits itself nicely, but does it measure up to the competition? New hardware bug for Intel on the heels of Spectre and Meltdown, new HTC U12 Plus smartphone breaks cover a day early.
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• No sun? No problem — this solar panel harvests energy from raindrops, too

  22-05-2018 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We are used to solar panels which can harvest power from sunlight. But researchers from China have just shown off a new type of solar cell that’s able to generate power from raindrops as well.
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• OneMap Alliance targets single HD map for driverless cars by 2020

  22-05-2018 20:12
  A new collaboration between digital map-makers, the OneMap Alliance, has set itself the challenge of developing a global HD map for autonomous cars by 2020. The project – which is also inviting other companies to get involved – hopes to offer automakers and other companies developing driverless vehicles a single, consistent HD map across different regions. HD maps, or high-definition … Continue reading
  
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• Moto G6 Plus review

  22-05-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest top entry in Motorola’s ever popular budget G series has a dual-lens camera, a modern design, a big display, and lots more to offer. Does it retain the budget crown? Find out in our Moto G6 Plus review.
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• Nintendo starts banning Switch hackers from online services

  22-05-2018 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo is starting to ban users who hack the Switch. The ban removes access to the eShop, online multiplayer, and social features. The bans come shortly after hackers found an unpatchable exploit.
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• Pokemon GO Alolan Forms: Here are all 10, ranked

  22-05-2018 19:57
  Today we’re having a peek at all the new Pokemon coming to Pokemon GO this Spring and early Summer – ALOLA! Each Alolan version of a Pokemon has the same Pokemon root as its Kanto “Normal” form. Of course all Pokemon evolved from a single Pokemon at the origin of the Pocket Monster universe, but still – it’s important to … Continue reading
  
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• Head-up displays for smart helmets may have just gotten more affordable

  22-05-2018 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Silicon Valley startup DigiLens says that its new two-layer transparent display systems are lighter and more affordable, making them great for use in smart helmets with a head-up display providing riders important information.
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• OnePlus 6 orders have opened up in the US

  22-05-2018 19:49
  A big day has arrived for you OnePlus fans out there. OnePlus 6 orders have opened up in the United States, less than one week after the phone was officially unveiled. There are a variety of different models to choose from, and they start at $529 – a far cry from some of the other flagship phones we’ve seen in … Continue reading
  
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• Belkin made the aux cable upgrade the modern iPhone needs

  22-05-2018 19:46
  The aux cable is getting a 21st century update, with Belkin revealing its newest cord to hook your headphone-jackless iPhone up to your car’s dashboard or just about anything else. Apple’s decision to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack on its more recent iPhone models prompted no shortage of teeth-gnashing, but little more so than in the car. There, the old … Continue reading
  
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• We now know when Apple will show off its latest software innovations at WWDC

  22-05-2018 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has revealed the dates and location for WWDC 2018, which is where we'll see the latest and greatest software that Apple has to offer. We may also see a new Mac Pro, new iPad, and more.
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• Looks at the size of that thing! LG shows off its 77-inch rollable OLED TV

  22-05-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG’s massive 77-inch transparent rollable OLED shows that the company is making fast progress and these futuristic display technologies might come to your living room sooner than you think.
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• LG unveiled a translucent, rollable OLED so big you could use it as a blanket

  22-05-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG’s massive 77-inch transparent rollable OLED shows that the company is making fast progress and these futuristic display technologies might come to your living room sooner than you think.
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• Data-stealing bug prompts Comcast to shut down Xfinity activation website

  22-05-2018 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Comcast bug may have leaked your home address, Wi-Fi name, and network password in plain text. Comcast has since shut down its Xfinity activation portal and claims that it doesn't believe any data was compromised.
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• The OnePlus 6 is now available: Here’s where to buy it

  22-05-2018 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus has finally unveiled the new OnePlus 6, whcih boasts flagship specs like the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 and up to 8GB of RAM, as well as a new design with a nice big display. Here's how to buy the new OnePlus 6 for yourself.
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• Sony, Please Don't Give Up on Gadgets

  22-05-2018 19:14 via gizmodo.com
  Sony’s new CEO, Kenichiro Yoshida, has a three-year plan to improve the company’s profits. During a presentation to investors today, he promoted three core areas of investment—services, semiconductors, and AI/robotics. If you’re a fan of Sony, one key thing seems to be missing from that future: Gadgets.Read more...
  
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• Notes show Sony’s next PlayStation may have an AMD Ryzen processor

  22-05-2018 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony principal programmer Simon Pilgrim is tweaking the company's LLVM compiler stack to improve support for the "Zen" core architecture used in AMD's Ryzen processors. That compiler is part of PlayStation console development.
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• Think your apartment’s tiny? This micro-house is no wider than three human hairs

  22-05-2018 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Created as a demonstration of a brand-new nanorobotic system, this “micro-house” measures just 300 x 300 micrometers. The house is tiny enough that it can sit on one end of an optical fiber.
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• Mobileye tries to show off self-driving car, runs a red light instead

  22-05-2018 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobileye recently debuted prototype autonomous vehicles that would be able to make their way through cities without using lasers or radar. Unfortunately, at a press event, a test car drove straight through a red light.
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• Amazon’s AI is powering scary police facial-recognition systems

  22-05-2018 18:49
  Amazon has quietly been pushing its Rekognition AI system to police departments, using the deep learning technology to power real-time facial recognition. The company has already deployed Rekognition-powered services in a number of US states, it’s reported, automating the identification of “people of interest” from multiple cameras spread across cities. Rekognition was launched back in 2016, as a way for … Continue reading
  
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• Citing morality standard, Australia’s ratings board rejects ‘We Happy Few’

  22-05-2018 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The psychedelic dystopian survival game We Happy Few was deemed too over the top for the Australian Classification Board. Now the game must either be modified or it will be effectively banned from the country.
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• Get YouTube Music “early access” now: Here’s how

  22-05-2018 18:31
  YouTube Music’s 2018 reincarnation just launched, and it’s available for SOME users. If you live in the United States, Mexico, Austalia, New Zealand, or South Korea, you might be in luck. Today Google launched “early access” to YouTube Music for some users – but not ALL users. In the article YouTube Music Premium: 5 things you need to know, I’ve … Continue reading
  
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• PS4’s new performance controller goes heavy on customization

  22-05-2018 18:26
  While the standard DualShock 4 controllers that ship with the PlayStation 4 are probably enough for most gamers, there will always be a subset of users who want more customization options for their gamepads. Enter the SCUF Vantage, a new performance controller being developed as an officially licensed PlayStation product. If you want more options when it comes to control … Continue reading
  
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• Apple’s WWDC 2018 keynote invites are out: What to expect

  22-05-2018 18:25
  WWDC 2018 is just around the corner, and Apple has begun inviting press to the opening keynote. Set to be held on June 4, the presentation kicks off at 10am PDT in San Jose, and begins the Cupertino firm’s annual week-long developer event. While tickets for WWDC are in hot demand each year, much of the excitement comes from the … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Overwatch’ two-year anniversary event featuring new map is now live

  22-05-2018 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To celebrate the two-year anniversary of Overwatch, Blizzard will host an event that introduces a new map as well as Legendary skins. The celebration kicked off May 22 and will run through June 11.
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