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• 5 things Magic Leap just revealed about its AR headset

  06-06-2018 23:57
  Magic Leap held a livestream for developers today during which time it showcased its Magic Leap One mixed-reality AR headset. The talk lasted about an hour and provided a substantial number of details on the system. Don’t have an hour to watch it yourself? Here are five key things Magic Leap revealed about its augmented reality headset. Cameras, sensors, and … Continue reading
  
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• This Hot Wheels car may be the cheapest, sweetest GoPro accessory

  06-06-2018 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Got a dollar and change and a GoPro Session lying around? Then you have the making of some sweet POV footage of what it would be like to drive the Hot Wheels car from your childhood.
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• Workout data from Polar shows we should work smarter, not harder

  06-06-2018 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitness wearable manufacturer Polar analyzed data collected from user workouts and it indicates that runners can improve their speed and efficiency by adopting a heart rate-based training program rather than working harder.
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• Android P Beta 2 download: How to install the latest OS

  06-06-2018 23:32
  Today Google revealed their Android P Beta 2, an update made mostly for developers. This update was released by Google to allow developers to “help developers get ready for the consumer release [of this OS] coming later in the summer.” This update also contains one massive mount of new emoji. Because we live in a nightmare realm. Developers can download … Continue reading
  
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• The best smart water bottles

  06-06-2018 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Staying hydrated is an elusive goal for many of us. We make plans to drink eight glasses a day but few of us succeed. Fortunately, technology has come to the rescue. If you're wondering how to drink more water, here are the best smart water bottles to help you hit your goals.
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• Valve will stop regulating Steam, save for illegal content, straight up trolling

  06-06-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valve Software will stop regulating Steam, save for policing illegal content and "straight up trolling." Steam is going back to its roots, allowing customer choice and the ability to filter out games they don't want to see.
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• Like it or not, camera-equipped police drones will soon patrol the skies

  06-06-2018 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  World-leading drone company DJI and connected law enforcement company Axon have teamed up to sell DJI drones to law enforcement agencies around the globe. Police drones here we come!
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• Alienware’s new headset and gaming mouse mark an unusual peripheral focus

  06-06-2018 22:44
  Alienware, known for its high-end, pre-built rigs, announced a dive into PC gaming peripherals today. The Dell-owned company has two new PC accessories in particular: a wireless headset and a wired gaming mouse. Though Alienware has dabbled in gaming mice and keyboards throughout the years, this new headset – called only the Alienware Wireless Headset – is particularly notable, as … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook-first news means vertical videos, social media hosts

  06-06-2018 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is trying to give more voice to the non-fake news with an experimental list of journalism Watch programs funded by the social network itself. The list of shows includes one using vertical video instead.
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• The new Create+ 3D pen from 3Doodler helps your words jump off the page

  06-06-2018 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your words will quite  literally jump off a page when you're equipped with the right pen. And that writing utensil is none other than the newest 3D printing pen from 3Doodler. It's called the Create+, and it's now available to order for $79
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• Comcast outage takes out phone and internet service across the U.S.

  06-06-2018 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're an Xfinity customer having a hard time connecting to the internet, you can blame the problem on a nationwide Comcast outage. Fortunately, service is slowly being restored as of this afternoon.
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• Microsoft dumps a 40-foot data center to the ocean floor off Scotland’s coast

  06-06-2018 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Project Natick enters phase two by dropping a 40-foot prototype data center 117 feet below the ocean surface near Scotland's Orkney Islands. It contains 12 racks playing host to 864 servers and their associated cooling.
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• Here’s how Apple is making AR objects far more believable

  06-06-2018 21:58
  Apple is using machine learning to make augmented reality objects more realistic in iOS 12, using smart environment texturing that can predict reflections, lighting, and more. The new feature, being added in ARKit 2.0, uses on-device processing to better integrate virtual objects with their real-world counterparts, blurring the lines between what’s computer-generated and what’s authentic. “Put a real banana next … Continue reading
  
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• Dear Dad Father’s Day Mug

  06-06-2018 21:44 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Dear Dad Father’s Day Mug – Tell Dad how you really feel!
  
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• Tetris Effect kicks off five days of pre-E3 PlayStation reveals

  06-06-2018 21:38
  With E3 2018 quickly coming up, Sony has decided to build anticipation for its press conference a little early. The company has announced that, beginning today, it will make daily reveals in the lead up to its E3 presser on Monday night. Today’s reveal is Tetris Effect, a new game from Enhance, the studio behind Rez Infinite and Lumines Remastered. … Continue reading
  
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• Valve to 'Allow Everything' on Steam Store After Active Shooter School Shooting Game Fiasco

  06-06-2018 21:37
  Valve to allow everything on Steam with few restrictions, further highlighting the company's inability to curate or govern itself in a manner its customers and developers deserve.
  
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• Seaside or pine forest? This alarm clock wakes you to the scent of your choice

  06-06-2018 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Imagine waking up in the morning to the smell of fresh coffee or a pine forest. That is something that Bescent has created with a new scent-releasing alarm clock, now available on Kickstarter.
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• Here’s everything we know about the upcoming Blackberry Key2

  06-06-2018 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Blackberry KeyOne had its failings, but it was a solid phone with a great keyboard -- and 2018 will see its successor come into the spotlight. Here's everything we know about the Blackberry Key2.
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• Facebook in hot water again over data deals with Huawei, Lenovo and others

  06-06-2018 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is in dutch with the Feds over data sharing with Chinese companies, an Apple app may turn AirPods into budget hearing aides, Sony debuts the sixth generation of their popular high-performance RX100 pocket camera.
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• One mom discovered her baby monitor had been hacked — she’s not alone

  06-06-2018 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Keeping an eye on your baby with your 21st century baby monitor seems like the responsible parent move, but as one South Carolina mother found out, you may not be the only one watching your household. Jamie Summitt discovered that that her baby monitor was being used for nefarious purposes.
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• Shark Wheel

  06-06-2018 21:13 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Shark Wheel!
  
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• Cadillac Super Cruise is finally getting the roll-out it deserves

  06-06-2018 21:05
  Cadillac’s Super Cruise semi-autonomous driver assistance system, while allows you to take your hands off the steering wheel while on the freeway, will spread to the automaker’s entire range from 2020. Launchd last year, Super Cruise is one of the key distinguishing technology features from its luxury car rivals. However, it’s only currently available on one model. That’s the 2018 … Continue reading
  
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• Alexa will soon speak the language of love as she debuts in France

  06-06-2018 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After successful launches in Germany, Japan and India, Amazon is bringing its Alexa-enabled Echo devices to France this month with localized features including a new French voice and local knowledge.
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• Moto Z3 Play vs. OnePlus 6: Can Motorola’s latest beat our midrange pick?

  06-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking for a flagship phone without the flagship price, the recently released Moto Z3 Play and OnePlus 6 are excellent options. But which should you pick? We put the two to the test to find out.
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• Here’s what we want to see from the next Surface Pro

  06-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Will a Surface Pro 2018 model hit the shelves this year? It's likely we'll get announcement -- and here's what we want Microsoft to do. Let's talk about the upgrades and new features that the Surface Pro needs to stay relevant in the business world, and which we think are the most likely to show […]
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• Your running form sucks. Lumo Run is here to fix it

  06-06-2018 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lumo Run is a wearable device that can track a runner's movements, analyzing their stride, cadence, and movement to determine how their running style can be improved to allow them to run faster and farther.
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• Lumo Run is the wearable device that corrects your poor running form

  06-06-2018 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lumo Run is a wearable device that can track a runner's movements, analyzing their stride, cadence, and movement to determine how their running style can be improved to allow them to run faster and farther.
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• ‘Pokémon Quest’ beginner’s guide

  06-06-2018 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new, free-to-play Pokemon Quest just launched on the Nintendo Switch. We already have a starting guide both for those playing now, and those wanting to get a head start on the competition when it launches for phones later in June.
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• Sonos Beam hands-on: Big sound, bigger promises

  06-06-2018 20:49
  Sonos has built its reputation on making streaming, whole-home music easy: now, with the Sonos Base, it wants to oust remote controls from your coffee table. Revealed today, the shrunken speaker bar relies on Amazon Alexa and some clever connectivity to streamline the living room, but as I discovered that doesn’t mean Sonos has forgotten about sound quality too. It’s … Continue reading
  
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• PlayStation Countdown to E3 2018: Tetris Effect for PS4 and PS VR Announced

  06-06-2018 20:44
  The first PlayStation Countdown to E3 2018 announcement is Tetris Effect for PS4 and PS VR, helmed by Tetsuya Mizuguchi, responsible for Rez and Lumines.
  
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• Fitbit CFO leaves company, joins vehicle startup

  06-06-2018 20:40
  Wearable device maker Fitbit Inc said Chief Financial Officer William Zerella will leave the company next week to become the finance chief of an autonomous vehicle technology startup.
  
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• 12 cool houseboats that will set your imagination adrift

  06-06-2018 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From artificial lakes in eastern Germany to ports in Portland, Oregon, here are 12 houseboats that are as stunning as they are downright extravagant. They might just want to make you give up your landlubbing ways.
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• How to save Instagram videos with these eight free apps and tools

  06-06-2018 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Saving Instagram videos should be just as easy as taking a screenshot. So, we've put together a list of the best apps and tools that save your favorite Instagram videos onto your phone or computer.
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• Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom Goes Dark With Dinosaurs

  06-06-2018 20:27
  Out June 7, the sequel to Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom – finds the leading duo (Chris Pratt and Bryce Dallas Howard) rescuing the dinosaurs from an active volcano, only to meet an even sinister fate.
  
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• Owl Car Cam review

  06-06-2018 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking for a security system that goes beyond an annoying alarm, then the Owl may be the solution to watch your car on and off the road. But is it worth the cost compared to other vehicle tracking products?
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• Galaxy S10 leak details Samsung’s major event device

  06-06-2018 20:13
  This week a number of Samsung Galaxy S10 leaks and tips converged to create a fairly clear launch picture. Samsung’s launched their “S” smartphone one day before Mobile World Congress for the past several years. Now they may have decided to give expectations a kick in the pants as they push release and launch up by a month – with … Continue reading
  
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• Hummer H1 reborn: MSA gives iconic SUV a luxury upgrade

  06-06-2018 20:09
  With electrification in full swing, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the age of the Hummer SUV is behind us, but one project to bring the original behemoth back to life – and bang up to date – refuses to concede to EVs. Mil-Spec Automotive has revealed the MSA Launch Edition, a custom-built H1 that – for around $220k – … Continue reading
  
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• GOG’s Summer Gaming Sale is live with more than 1,000 deals

  06-06-2018 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GOG's Summer Gaming Sale is live and features discounts of up to 90 percent off on more than 1,000 games, from popular AAA titles to heralded indies. GOG will also give a couple of free games if you spend a bit of cash during the sale.
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• The most bacteria-ridden places in your kitchen? Check your appliances.

  06-06-2018 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some houses appear so clean when you walk in that they look like they belong in a magazine. But even these houses can have bacteria hiding in the kitchen. We wanted to find out what type of bacteria lurks in and on kitchen appliances.
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• The Sonos Beam is the HomePod killer only Sonos could make

  06-06-2018 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Those waiting for the ultimate smart home sound solution may find it in the Sonos Beam. The lauded powered speaker company's latest speaker combines the power of Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple AirPlay 2 into a single speaker.
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• MIT can charge implants with external wireless power from 125 feet away

  06-06-2018 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have developed a new way to wirelessly power and communicate with medical implants even when they're deep inside the human body.
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• Pokemon Let’s Go will require a Switch Online subscription for some big features

  06-06-2018 19:53
  Get ready to shell out for a Nintendo Switch Online subscription if you want to enjoy the platform’s two new Pokemon games to their fullest extents. Nintendo has announced that Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu! and Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee! will both require a premium subscription to the online service for some of their features. While the games will still largely … Continue reading
  
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• The Game Awards will celebrate the best in gaming this December

  06-06-2018 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Game Awards -- produced by Geoff Keighley -- will return in December to Los Angeles. Expect several game announcements in addition to the awards given for 2018's best releases.
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• Amazon’s Echo Look is back on the market to dispense fashion advice

  06-06-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Formerly available by invitation only, Amazon's fashion-friendly Echo Look is now available everywhere with features that allow users to capture, rate, and take suggestions on their daily wardrobe.
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• Vivo NEX shows China’s phones are faster to fun than Samsung, Apple, etc

  06-06-2018 19:15
  The Vivo NEX is a smartphone with full-frontal display coverage and an in-display fingerprint reader. They’re the first to deliver on this set of trending themes, and they’ll be the ones completely forgotten for this feat in just a few weeks. You see, Vivo is based in China, and it’s in China that this smartphone will be launched. As such, … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei jumps on AMD’s Ryzen bandwagon via an upcoming 14-inch MateBook D laptop

  06-06-2018 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During AMD's Computex press event, Huawei revealed a 14-inch version of its MateBook D laptop sporting AMD's Ryzen 5 2500U chip. Unfortunately, Huawei didn't say when this laptop will hit the market or how much it will cost.
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• Unicorn Light/Coin Bank

  06-06-2018 19:11 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Unicorn Light/Coin Bank!
  
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• Parrot’s new HDR camera drone is a shot across DJI’s bow

  06-06-2018 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Parrot has typically veered more toward the toyish end of the spectrum when it comes to drones, but the company's newest addition to its fleet is anything but. Anafi, as it's called, is built for serious aerial photography.
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• The 2019 BMW X5 is here to replace that aging family SUV

  06-06-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hot on the heels of the reveal of Audi's new Q8 flagship crossover SUV, BMW one-upped its rivals by revealing the 2019 BMW X5 crossover SUV. The new X5 enters its fourth generation while gaining a list of new features.
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• Fortnite for Switch outed again, this time by the eShop

  06-06-2018 18:59
  Fortnite on Nintendo Switch is quite possibly the gaming world’s worst-kept secret at the moment. Even aside from the fact that porting Fortnite over to the Switch would be a no-brainer for Epic, there have been a handful of leaks that point to an incoming reveal. The latest leak landed today, and this time, Nintendo is actually the one responsible … Continue reading
  
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