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• Microsoft buying GitHub is reportedly a done-deal

  03-06-2018 23:18
  Microsoft has reportedly inked a deal to acquire GitHub, in a huge purchase that could be announced as soon as Monday. The acquisition would be an unexpected twist in the story of the popular code version control system, with GitHub the largest host of source code worldwide. Founded ten years ago, GitHub is now believed to have more than 26 … Continue reading
  
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• Xbox One to Get Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant: Report

  03-06-2018 22:39
  Xbox One, Xbox One S, and Xbox One X could get Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant soon.
  
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• Jeep Wave car subscription plan coming in 2019

  03-06-2018 21:39
  Jeep will launch a subscription car service, Jeep Wave, offering drivers the ability to switch between vehicles for a single monthly fee. The new service follows a number of subscription-based alternatives to car purchase and leasing from Volvo, Cadillac, and others. Jeep announced the new scheme as part of parent company Fiat Chrysler Automobiles’ (FCA) five year plan reveal this … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Wingman’ matchmaking app makes dating less dreadful for you and your friends

  03-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Too hesitant to jump on the online dating train? Wingman -- available for iOS and Android -- isn't your typical dating app. Rather than signing up on your own, you get to recruit a friend to create a profile and swipe for you.
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• The best portable chargers for quickly juicing your devices

  03-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Battery life still tops the polls when it comes to smartphone concerns. If it’s bugging you, then maybe it’s time to snag yourself a portable charger. Here are our picks of the best portable chargers.
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• How to reset your router

  03-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's time to reset your router! Due to new malware that attacks vulnerable routers, the FBI is recommending that everyone reboot their routers and make sure they are updated. Don't worry! We can walk you through how to reset your router, updated your firmware, and change your password to make sure you're not in any […]
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• Amazon is not liable for an exploding hoverboard that burned down a house

  03-06-2018 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Tennessee judge has ruled that Amazon is not responsible for damages caused by a hoverboard that burned down a Nashville family's home. The plaintiff may be seeking to appeal the case.
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• ‘Evolve’ is pulling the plug on its dedicated servers in September

  03-06-2018 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After limping along with no support and a free-to-play version the past two years, the four-on-one shooter Evolve will finally be laid to rest, as 2K Games announced it will shut down the dedicated servers for the game.
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• The best new music this week: Gorillaz, Kamasi Washington, and more

  03-06-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for the best new music? Each week, we scour the internet to find the most compelling new songs. On tap this week: Gorillaz featuring George Benson, Kamasi Washington, and Curren$y featuring Wiz Khalifa.
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• Chubby Character Pins

  03-06-2018 18:44 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Chubby Character Pins!
  
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• Google blames bug for disappearing Android tablets

  03-06-2018 18:41
  Google’s tablets may have disappeared from its Android site, but the company insists that was a mistake, not a sign it’s giving up on the form factor. Speculation about the future of Android on larger screen devices has grown in the aftermath of Chrome’s recent update to support touchscreen-only tablets without keyboards. Chromebook Tablets were announced back in March, a … Continue reading
  
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• GitHub may soon join the Microsoft family – tech giant considers an acquisition

  03-06-2018 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GitHub may soon fall under the wide umbrella of Microsoft. As per a report from Business Insider, the Redmond-based tech giant has been in discussions with the software developer platform in the last several weeks.
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• Mark your calendars — more than 150 new emojis are coming on June 5

  03-06-2018 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Come Tuesday, June 5, we'll be blessed with the arrival of more than 150 new emojis, which will come as part of Unicode Version 11.0. These new emojis will help you express yourself via text in new ways.
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• The best vacuums for pet hair

  03-06-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Got a pet hair problem? Fortunately, there's help for you and your furry friend. We tested out a bunch of vacuums that promise to remove pet hair. Here are a few of the best you can buy.
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• The best new movie trailers: ‘Peppermint,’ ‘Hotel Artemis,’ and more

  03-06-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone loves a good trailer, but keeping up with what's new isn't easy. To simplify things, we've rounded up the best new movie trailers and teasers, including the first trailer for Peppermint.
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• Instagram isn’t going chronological, and is now telling us why

  03-06-2018 16:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite persistent rumors, Instagram is not going back to chronological order. Instagram recently explained why. However, it is introducing a new feature that will make give users more control over their feeds.
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• Switching from an iPhone to an Android device

  03-06-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've decided to bridge the great tech divide and leave Apple's walled garden for the unknown shores of Android, then you'll find all the tips and advice you need to begin switching from an iPhone to an Android device.
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• Automate your life with Apple Workflow, the most powerful app you’re not using

  03-06-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automation is key when it comes to saving time, but not everyone knows how to automate tasks in iOS. With Workflow, you can cut back on the amount time you spend performing everyday tasks. Here's how.
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• The slick HP Chromebook x2 just landed at Best Buy

  03-06-2018 14:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Finally on sale at Best Buy, the Chromebook x2 targets Apple's iPad Pro at just $599. Even more, the device is detachable and doesn't require you to purchase the keyboard and pen separately.
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• Upgrade your backcountry cuisine with the BioLite PizzaDome Bundle

  03-06-2018 14:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BioLite's new PizzaDome bundle gives campers all of the tools they need to make delicious pizzas, flatbreads, and other items at their campsite, by pairing the company's BaseCamp stove with its PizzaDome add-on.
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• Products Nobody Needs – Beer Saving Cap?

  03-06-2018 12:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Honestly, who saves a beer unless it’s maybe a 15 liter bottle or something. I open a beer, I’ll drink it. This is how beer drinking works. Done! I got nothing to add to this!
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  Beer Savers are the world’s first durable, stretchy silicone beer bottle cap charms designed to help keep beer fresh after opening. They make a great gift for any beer lover. Home brewers can keep their beer bottles clean and sterile before bottling with these caps.
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• Meet the Australian ‘techno-artist’ growing a web-connected ear on his arm

  03-06-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ear on Arm is an ongoing endeavor by the artist Stelarc, whose eccentric performances put his squishy body in the indifferent grip of technology. Stelarc sees the modern body as a “chimera of meat, metal, and code,” and uses it both as the vessel of exploration and the uncharted territory to be explored.
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• Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: AR globes, laser cutters, autonomous luggage

  03-06-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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• Moped Hair Salon – Washing And Drying Included

  03-06-2018 11:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  I’m not really sure where this was filmed but I think chances are pretty high that it was in Vietnam, there their scooters are so integrated and big part of their daily life. So coming up with additional uses of your moped makes total sense. So why not treat yourself to a nice and fast moped hair salon treatment and you’re ready to go for the rest of the day or. Can anyone confirm that it’s from Vietnam?
  
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• Xiaomi Mi 8 Launch, Jio Holiday Hungama Offer, Vivo X21 in India, and More News This Week

  03-06-2018 08:52
  It's been a busy week for tech news, with Xiaomi Mi 8 finally launching, Jio Holiday Hungama offer announced, and Nokia 2.1, 3.1, and 5.1 unveiled.
  
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• Apple has finally allowed a Telegram update to go through, CEO says

  03-06-2018 05:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever since the Russia-wide ban on Telegram, Apple has allegedly blocked the app from making updates to its services. That is, until now. Apparently, Apple has finally given in and allowed the app to push through updates.
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• Pre-order bonuses for ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ leaked by Microsoft Store

  03-06-2018 05:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A posting for Red Dead Redemption 2 at the Microsoft Store inadvertently revealed the bonuses Xbox players can expect when they order the game early. The listing has since been pulled, but we've got all the details.
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• From 4 wheels to 2 wheels — Lyft looks to add CitiBike to its fleet

  03-06-2018 03:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ride-sharing companies are looking to expand their domain to bike lanes and sidewalks, too. That's being evidenced by Lyft, the San Francisco-based company that is reportedly close to closing a deal to acquire Motivate.
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• RealWear’s HMT-1Z1 augmented reality headset could change how industries do business

  03-06-2018 00:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Augmented reality may not be quite ready for mainstream use just yet, but that doesn't mean it's not being used for important things altogether. RealWear has launched an intrinsically-safe AR headset for industrial use.
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• Can this explosion-proof AR headset change how industries do business?

  03-06-2018 00:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Augmented reality may not be quite ready for mainstream use just yet, but that doesn't mean it's not being used for important things altogether. RealWear has launched an intrinsically-safe AR headset for industrial use.
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