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  31-05-2018 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
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• Huge Fast Charge scheme to push urban EVs gets go-ahead

  31-05-2018 23:49
  California has given the green light to almost $768m of EV charging infrastructure investment, with electric companies set to dramatically increase the number of fast charging locations to encourage zero-emission vehicle adoption. The California Public Utilities Commission had been hearing proposals by the utility companies as to how the state could deliver on its huge, five million zero-emission vehicle target … Continue reading
  
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• We may be ready for autonomous cars, but how about self-driving bikes?

  31-05-2018 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A U.K.-based company has created a self-driving motorbike. The reason? To help simulate real-world driving conditions on test tracks which could help make future autonomous cars smarter.
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• Are smart cities as safe as we think they are? Security experts say not yet

  31-05-2018 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are smart cities safe? A new survey by global technology association finds that security experts believe that critical infrastructure unique to smart cities remains under significant threat.
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• Facebook is turning off teens

  31-05-2018 23:22
  Facebook, once the dominate social network, is struggling to earn and retain teenage users, according to Pew Research Center. The organization found that Facebook ranks in the fourth popularity slot among teens, falling behind Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube. However, the social network does outrank Twitter and other services. The data comes from a Pew Research Center survey in which US … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s what we know about the Atari VCS retro hybrid console

  31-05-2018 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ataribox is now called the Atari Video Computer System? What does that even mean? We've rounded up everything you need to know about Atari's upcoming retro gaming, PC-style set-top box in one convenient post.
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• Uber hopes Waymo self-driving cars will join its network

  31-05-2018 22:38
  Uber, the ridesharing company that is working on the development of its own self-driving vehicles, hopes to get Alphabet’s Waymo onboard. Company CEO Dara Khosrowshahi revealed the ambition during Code Conference, explaining that the relationship between the two companies — which recently settled a major lawsuit — is warming up. Back in early February, the Uber vs. Waymo lawsuit reached … Continue reading
  
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• How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2018 keynote

  31-05-2018 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For those who won't be attending Apple's World Wide Developer Conference this year, Apple is still letting you in on all the action. No matter the device, we've got you covered on how to watch the WWDC 2018 keynote live. 
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• Acer crams a Ryzen 7 CPU, discrete RX Vega 56 graphics into a 17-inch laptop

  31-05-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After previously flooding the press with new laptops and desktops, Acer returns with one laptop and two desktops for gamers. They're AMD variants of products introduced last week, including a laptop with AMD's RX Vega 56 GPU.
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• Clever new method solves VR’s ‘infinite walking’ problem by tricking your brain

  31-05-2018 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By exploiting an involuntary eye movement that humans use to orient themselves in physical space, a new VR project could make infinite walking in virtual reality a real thing. Here's how it works.
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• Audi e-tron gets camera side mirrors (but there’s a catch)

  31-05-2018 22:12
  Audi plans to do away with side mirrors on its upcoming Audi e-tron electric SUV, offering optional cameras to replace them, though US drivers will likely be out of luck. The new SUV EV is expected to go on sale later this year, and will use a number of high-tech features – some standard, some optional – to improve efficiency … Continue reading
  
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• Groove’s Android and iOS apps are shutting down later this year

  31-05-2018 22:10
  Back in October, Microsoft signaled its intention to pull the plug on Groove Music. The service officially shut down on December 31, 2017, but Microsoft kept Groove’s mobile apps up and running so users could still access their uploaded music. Those mobile apps aren’t long for this world, as Microsoft has announced that it will be retiring them later this … Continue reading
  
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• iOS photo app Camera+ is reimagined for the future of mobile photography

  31-05-2018 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iOS photo app with 14 million downloads and on our top-20 list has been rebuilt from the ground up. Camera+ 2 is designed to take advantage of the new technology in iOS 11 while serving as a better foundation for future updates.
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• Raven Connected Car System review

  31-05-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With all of the technology in our world, we have yet to find a good way to secure our vehicles and the important cargo that they transport. Thankfully, Raven is here to keep watch and allow us to stay connected from afar.
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• Is Apple poaching Intel talent from a new hush-hush facility in Oregon?

  31-05-2018 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reports suggest Apple has a secret lab near chipmaker Intel's Oregon HQ, twitter user seems to easily defeat face unlock feature on the OnePlus 6, Audi e-tron EVs cruise the streets of Geneva.
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• Is Apple poaching Intel talent from a hush-hush new facility in Oregon?

  31-05-2018 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reports suggest Apple has a secret lab near chipmaker Intel's Oregon HQ, twitter user seems to easily defeat face unlock feature on the OnePlus 6, Audi e-tron EVs cruise the streets of Geneva.
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• Galaxy Note 9 delayed over reported last-minute display change

  31-05-2018 21:35
  Samsung has opted to slightly delay the Galaxy Note 9 from its original launch schedule, it’s reported, with the phone-maker said to be trying to make the Android phablet even thinner than initially intended. The latest in Samsung’s stylus-enabled smartphone range, the Note 9 is expected to make its official debut later this year. With that sort of timescale, by … Continue reading
  
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• Acer Predator Orion 5000, Helios 500, Nitro 50 AMD gaming PCs unveiled

  31-05-2018 21:30
  Acer has announced new AMD-powered gaming PCs ahead of Computex 2018, including the Nitro 50, Helios 500, and Predator Orion 5000. Two of the three are desktop gaming systems, while the Helios 500 is a laptop designed specifically for PC gamers. The company promises that all three models, which will be available starting in August, will meet the needs of … Continue reading
  
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• You have to get an invite for Walmart’s personal shopping service, Jetblack

  31-05-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jetblack is designed to help busy urban families and city dwellers spruce up their wardrobes, organize their lives, and save time by not having to go store to store and shop for themselves.
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• The best video-editing software

  31-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need the best video-editing software for a serious project? Pick up one of these robust suites and you'll have all the tools you need. From studios with busy editing teams to vloggers trying to build an audience, there's something here for everything -- and every price range. Check out our explanations to learn more about […]
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• HTC U12 Plus vs. OnePlus 6: The new kids battle for supremacy

  31-05-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a new phone? Two of 2018's latest handsets are the HTC U12 Plus and the OnePlus 6, and both offer amazing specs and top performance. But which is better for you? We took a look to find out.
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• Arm reveals 2019 chip tech to oust Intel from ultraportables

  31-05-2018 21:00
  Mobile chip-maker Arm has unveiled a new set of high-end processor tech, targeting laptops, premium smartphones, and AR/VR devices as it cranks up the pressure on Intel and AMD. Although Arm chips may have traditionally been associated with smartphones, the company is pitching its new line-up at larger hardware as notebook buyers begin to demand always-on connectivity and all-day battery … Continue reading
  
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• The sound of destruction: Malicious video, audio files could attack laptops

  31-05-2018 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you get an audio or video file in your inbox, you may want to think twice before playing it. Malicious audio files could send inaudible ultrasonic sound waves through your PC speakers to attack your hard drive.
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• Withings brand will return by end of 2018 following Nokia Health sale

  31-05-2018 20:45
  Earlier this month, Nokia revealed that it would be selling off its Digital Health business to Withings co-founder Eric Carreel, returning the brand to its roots. Nokia had acquired Withings in 2016, forming its Digital Health division around it. However, the company had since been looking for a buyer for the division, and that’s where Carreel came in. In a … Continue reading
  
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• Sega brings VR support to Genesis classics on Steam

  31-05-2018 20:44
  For years now, Sega has offered a catalog of classic Genesis and Mega Drive games through Steam. These games can be purchased separately or in a bundle featuring all 59 of them, but regardless of how you purchase them, they’re all launched through a Steam compilation called “Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics.” Sega has pushed a new update to … Continue reading
  
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• Reddit beats Facebook to become the third most-visited site in the US

  31-05-2018 20:40
  Social discussion website Reddit has surpassed Facebook to become the third most visited platform in the US, according to Alexa, the Amazon-owned web traffic analysing platform.
  
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• Nvidia could debut GTX 11-series graphics cards this summer

  31-05-2018 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's next-generation launch flagship graphics card, the GTX 1180, has could show up at a conference this summer, giving us our first real look at what we can expect from the upcoming card.
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• Chrome now supports the new password-free login standard

  31-05-2018 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After Firefox introduced WebAuthn support in early May, the latest version of Chrome supports the new standard. That means websites that support WebAuthn won't require a password each time you log on.
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• Watching liquid crystals undulate under a microscope will melt your brain

  31-05-2018 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Liquid crystals are all kinds of awesome. Want proof? This trippy music video uses amazing footage, shot by scientist and engineer Ben Outram, showing liquid crystals under the microscope.
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• Don’t expect big Apple WWDC 2018 hardware news

  31-05-2018 20:02
  Don’t hold out hope for a new MacBook, reworked MacBook Pro keyboard, or indeed any new hardware at WWDC 2018 this year, with the likelihood low of Apple straying from discussing software. The company’s annual developer event kicks off in San Jose, CA next Monday, June 4, and as always there has been widespread speculation about just what the opening … Continue reading
  
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• 50,000 Las Vegas workers set to strike, demand protection from robots

  31-05-2018 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Among the Culinary Workers Union's demands are higher wages, better job security, and protections from automation. The workers, whose contracts are up on June 1, are employed by more than 30 of the city’s most well-known resorts.
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• Spotify admits fault, will work with civil rights groups on Hate Content policy

  31-05-2018 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Weeks ago, Spotify removed several artists from promoted playlists under the new Hate Content policy. Now, CEO Daniel Ek admitted fault and said the company is currently working on a new policy with civil rights activists.
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• Apple fans shouldn’t expect new MacBooks at WWDC this year

  31-05-2018 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A number of new MacBooks are in the works, but according to a new report, we won't see any of them at WWDC. In the past, though, Apple hasn't been afraid to use its annual developers conference to announce new products.
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• Remastered version of first ‘Borderlands’ could be on the way

  31-05-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A game rating board in South Korea appears to have leaked the existence of Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, a remastered version of the original Borderlands for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.
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• You can ask Alexa what’s inside this giant Amazon box

  31-05-2018 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A massive cardboard box suggestive of Amazon's shipment boxes was seen driving around Los Angeles today. The box was punctured with air holes, with the hashtag #AmazonFindsAWay printed on it.
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• Tom Cruise drops the first official photo for the ‘Top Gun’ sequel

  31-05-2018 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tom Cruise has posted the first photo from Top Gun 2, the sequel to the 1986 action film that cast him as hotshot pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell, which has officially begun production after years of rumors.
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• Switch eShop update is all about Pokemon and stick figures

  31-05-2018 19:27
  Nintendo is back this week with another batch of games its sending live on the eShop for Switch, 3DS, and Wii U. This week’s round up includes a Pokemon game that was first revealed only a couple of days ago, along with a quirky indie title that has found a lot of success on Steam. There’s also a demo for … Continue reading
  
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• Apple is most definitely working on augmented reality glasses

  31-05-2018 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is looking for a UI designer to help the company in the augmented reality space. The latest job posting fuels speculation that Apple is continuing work on its rumored mixed reality glasses, which could be ready by 2020.
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• Apple is blocking Telegram updates worldwide says CEO

  31-05-2018 19:23
  Secure messaging app Telegram has gone without iOS updates since mid-April, CEO Pavel Durov has claimed, accusing Apple of blocking updates globally for more than a month. The allegation comes after Russia demanded a ban on Telegram in April, when the app-maker refused to hand over the keys to its encrypted chats. That access would’ve given Russia’s Federal Security Service … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’ appears to leak via a keychain

  31-05-2018 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft hasn't announced the next installment in its Assassin's Creed series, but it appears to be named Assassin's Creed Odyssey. The title leaked via a promotional keychain just before E3.
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• June is a banner (saga) month for Amazon’s Free Games with Prime

  31-05-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  June's Free Games with Prime lineup has arrived a day early and brings both of the excellent Banner Saga games ahead of the launch of The Banner Saga 3 in July. You can also check out one of the best match-three puzzlers.
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• Here’s what to expect from Nintendo’s E3 2018 presentation

  31-05-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo will once again forgo a traditional press conference this year in favor of an E3 2018 video presentation. Here is what to expect from the show, including game announcements.
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• GM Cruise gets $2.25bn from SoftBank for 2019 autonomous launch

  31-05-2018 18:56
  GM Cruse is getting a $2.25bn injection from SoftBank, as General Motors’ autonomous driving company prepares for its commercial launch in 2019. The investment – which comes alongside $1.1bn more from GM itself – sees GM Cruise valued at $11.5bn overall, with the SoftBank Vision Fund taking an almost 20-percent stake in the firm. General Motors acquired Cruise Automation back … Continue reading
  
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• Dell is reportedly working on its dual-screen version of the Surface Phone

  31-05-2018 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dell's project Januss is a dual-screen computer that could arrive later this year, even before Microsoft unveils its long-rumored Surface Phone! Januss will use Qualcomm's Snapdragon processor and comes with an LTE modem.
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• Waymo is adding “up to 62,000” autonomous minivans to its fleet

  31-05-2018 18:29
  Waymo and Fiat Chrysler are readying a huge upgrade to the autonomous fleet, with up to 62,000 new self-driving minivans on order and the potential for driverless tech to show up in dealerships. The two companies have already worked together, with Waymo using Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans for its operations in Arizona and elsewhere. Now, in an agreement between Fiat … Continue reading
  
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• Canon officially ends sales of film cameras

  31-05-2018 18:23
  It’s the end of an era over at Canon today, as the company has announced that it’s ending sales of film cameras. More specifically, it’s ending sales of the final film camera it offered commercially, the EOS-1V. Of course, most of us knew this day was coming, but the mainstream’s migration to digital cameras wasn’t the only indicator of Canon’s … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung doesn’t have to update old phones, court rules

  31-05-2018 18:10
  Samsung won’t be forced to update older Android phones, a court has ruled in Europe, despite accusations that the company potentially leaves owners at risk of unforeseen security problems. The smartphone-maker had been dragged into the courts in the Netherlands by consumer rights group Consumentenbond, which argued Samsung was potentially leaving users unprotected. The organization wanted Samsung to commit to … Continue reading
  
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• Here is how to pre-order the Atari VCS and get the best value

  31-05-2018 18:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pre-orders for the Atari VCS are now available exclusively through Indiegogo. There's a variety of options to choose from, and ordering early will save you some cash. Here's how to pre-order the Atari VCS at the best value.
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• Insomniac to unveil an open world Oculus Rift game on June 7

  31-05-2018 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It turns out Insomniac has been working on more than just Spider-Man these past few years. On June 7, the acclaimed independent studio will reveal its next Oculus Rift game, and it sounds like an open-world space adventure.
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