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• Porsche’s 911 Speedster concept is a 500-hp bare-bones brawler

  08-06-2018 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Porsche 911 Speedster concept revives the classic roofless body style for Porsche's 70th anniversary. Underneath the retro exterior lurk a 500-horsepower engine and suspension from the 911 GT3.
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• Alienware 17 R5 review

  08-06-2018 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a 17-inch display and a chassis weighing in at nearly 10 pounds, the Alienware 17 R5 is truly massive. Between its weight and its hardware, it’s certainly outfitted like a gaming desktop so let’s find out if it performs like one.
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• Netflix nabs Eddie Murphy for Dolemite original biopic

  08-06-2018 23:19
  Netflix has picked up Dolemite Is My Name, a biopic starring Eddie Murphy as as Rudy Ray Moore. Production for the film will start next week, according to a new report, though it isn’t clear when the content will premiere on the service. This mark’s Murphy’s first show in a couple years, though the actor also has a couple other … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy Note 9 appears in full 360 view

  08-06-2018 23:15
  This week we’re having a peek at a full 360 view of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This isn’t the official Samsung-made render set, but it’s the next best thing. We’re looking at a set of models made by OnLeaks, aka Steve H – one of the most accurate leakers of such things in the past couple of years. Especially … Continue reading
  
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• 6 things we found out about the Porsche Taycan today

  08-06-2018 23:11
  The 2020 Porsche Taycan will be the automaker’s first all-electric car, and it’s more than just a Tesla rival. Stage one of what will eventually be more than $7bn in investment into electrification and e-mobility by Porsche, the Taycan – like the Mission E concept it’s based on – isn’t just quick on the road, but will usher in a … Continue reading
  
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• The Suunto 9 smartwatch lets you go the distance with 120 hours of GPS

  08-06-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're a serious athlete or a dedicated outdoor enthusiast, the Suunto 9 is the answer to your battery life woes -- providing for up to 120 hours of battery life while GPS tracking is enabled.
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• To give bees a break, farmers pollinated an apple orchard using drones

  08-06-2018 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A New York orchard recently called in local drone startup Dropcopter and its pollen-spreading UAVs to perform the world’s first apple orchard pollination by drone. Here's why that matters.
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• Intel’s 5GHz 28-core demo neglected one key detail

  08-06-2018 22:30
  During Computex 2018, Intel demonstrated a 5GHz 28-core processor for workstations, but it failed to mention one important thing: the processor was overclocked. The demonstration, to those watching, appeared to show the offering operating with its stock speed, but that’s not the case. Instead, Intel used an extreme setup with a water chiller to keep it from overheating. Intel confirmed … Continue reading
  
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• A simple pregnancy blood test could help warn of preterm babies

  08-06-2018 22:19
  A new blood test could flag pregnant women at risk of giving birth prematurely, giving healthcare providers a vital insight into potential risks to both parent and child. The new test relies on identifying chemicals in the mother’s bloodstream that affect the gene activity within the child. The scientists’ theory was that so-called cell-free ribonucleic acid, or cfRNA, could act … Continue reading
  
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• At WWDC, watchOS 5 paves way to Apple smart glasses

  08-06-2018 22:14
  Apple’s message at WWDC 2018 that we’re too attached to our iPhone seems, for a company the fortunes of which are so closely tied to its smartphone, a strange one. From iOS 12’s Screen Time tattling on the apps you’re most addicted to, to watchOS 5’s increasing independence, you’d almost think Apple was having a change of heart after a … Continue reading
  
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• E3 2018 press conference schedule and what to expect

  08-06-2018 22:08
  One of the largest gaming trade shows of the year is nearly upon us. Though E3 2018 doesn’t officially kick off until Tuesday, June 12, most major publishers will host press conferences packed with their biggest announcements ahead of time. Electronic Arts is leading the charge this year, unofficially kicking off E3 tomorrow, June 9. EA’s show begins four days … Continue reading
  
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• High-end Always Connected Windows 10 PCs may pack Snapdragon 1000 in 2018

  08-06-2018 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Qualcomm is supposedly working on a new high-end Snapdragon-based "always connected" laptop reference design. Based on the Snapdragon 1000, the design is already in use by Asus according to rumor, code-named Primus.
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• Target targets Millennials and Gen-Z shoppers with Heyday electronics brand

  08-06-2018 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Heyday, Target's first exclusive electronics brand launches June 9. Featuring electronics accessories for Millennials and Gen Z customers, Target surveyed those groups about their wants and preferences for the Heyday brand.
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• 9 bizarre drones, from web slingers to lake hoppers

  08-06-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Think you know what a drone is here in 2018? Think again! Here are 9 of the weirdest, coolest and most unusual unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) being investigated today. Check them out.
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• Sonos Beam hands-on review

  08-06-2018 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sonos makes really good surround sound speakers for home theaters, but they’re expensive. A cheaper model with great sound would be a sure thing. The Sonos Beam is that speaker, but were too many corners cut to make a more affordable product?
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• MIT cooks up a psycho AI named Norman by feeding it dark data from Reddit

  08-06-2018 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook flubs again and makes millions of private posts public, we drive the new and improved Lexus ES models, MIT cooks up a psychopathic A.I. and gives it a perfect name.
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• Starship Technologies gets the cash to make its delivery robot dream a reality

  08-06-2018 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starship Technologies has raised an additional $25 million to expand its fast-growing fleet of wheeled delivery robots. Next year, it aims to have more than 1,000 of them in action.
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• Fossilized saber-tooth predators found in Russia are named after monsters

  08-06-2018 21:15
  Researchers in Russia and North Carolina have detailed the discovery of fossils containing the fossilized remains of two saber-tooth protomammal predators. The fossils, which reveal two new saber-tooth species, were discovered in Russia and help scientists understand the evolution of these mammals. The fossils have been detailed by researchers with Russia’s Vyatka Paleontological Museum and the North Carolina Museum of … Continue reading
  
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• Ortovox recalls avalanche transceivers to fix potentially risky software bug

  08-06-2018 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Avalanche safety equipment manufacturer Ortovox has issued a "precautionary" recall 3+ models of its avalanche transceivers after discovering a software error that could cause them to temporarily stop transmitting a signal.
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• Here are the best waterproof phones you can buy right now

  08-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a phone you can use in the bath, or you just want that extra peace of mind, waterproof phones are here and they're amazing. Check out our selection of the best ones you can buy.
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• Hello Porsche Taycan: Tesla-rivaling Mission E gets its launch name

  08-06-2018 20:50
  Porsche has revealed the name of the production Mission E all-electric sedan, which will launch as the 2020 Porsche Taycan. The name was confirmed today, at the official opening of the “70 Years Porsche Sportscar” special exhibition at the Porsche Museum in the Zuffenhausen district of Stuttgart, Germany. The name “Taycan” means, roughly, the equivalent of “spirited young horse,” Porsche … Continue reading
  
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• Instagram now lets you share stories you’ve been mentioned in

  08-06-2018 20:23
  Instagram has launched an interesting new feature for Stories that builds the feed resharing capabilities it launched last month. With the latest update to Instagram on iOS and Android, you can now share stories created by others that mention you. You can even share that mention as part of your own story, so you can dive pretty deep down the … Continue reading
  
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• Google Pixel 3 XL leaked front and back

  08-06-2018 20:23
  Today we’re having a peek at what’s basically the full front and back of the Google Pixel 3 XL, in leak form. Photos produced by an insider of some sort to XDA show the device in detail. Not only from the front and the back, but on all sides, as well. What it would seem, here, is that someone got … Continue reading
  
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• Keep up with all of the E3 2018 fun by following these social media accounts

  08-06-2018 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Along with watching the press conferences and reading coverage on your favorite video game websites, you can keep up with all of the E3 fun by following some quality social media accounts.
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• A.I. will make smart homes autonomous, but don’t expect perfection or privacy

  08-06-2018 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the 2018 Connections Conference, artificial intelligence and how it can improve the smart home was one topic of conversation. But before it can run your home, it has to learn to crawl through basic connectivity issues.
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• Google Pixel 3 XL appears online, key features revealed

  08-06-2018 20:05
  Google's third generation of smartphones -- Google Pixel 3 and Google Pixel 3 XL -- are expected to see the light of the day in the second half of the year and the rumours are pouring in.
  
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• Apple could make MagSafe a reality on USB-C MacBooks if it really wanted

  08-06-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has a patent for an adapter that would bring MagSafe capabilities to the USB-C ports on the MacBook and MacBook Pro. While it's still a dongle, this USB-C MagSafe adapter is sure to make critics of the "dongle life" happy.
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• MIT trained an A.I. using morbid Reddit captions, and it became a psychopath

  08-06-2018 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Named after Psycho’s Norman Bates, MIT's new Norman project is billed as the world’s first psychopath A.I. And, despite its creepiness, its creators claim they had a good reason for doing it.
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• 2019 Lexus ES: 5 things you should know

  08-06-2018 19:43
  Luxury sedans may not be considered “sexy,” but the 2019 Lexus ES would like to shake that perception up when it goes on sale this fall. Now in its seventh generation, the new four-door sheds the stuffy attitude of its predecessor in favor of more performance, more power, and more technology, all wrapped up in a brand new design. The … Continue reading
  
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• Allergy Problems? Beat It With This Maks and Look Scary

  08-06-2018 19:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  That allergy season is in full swing and instead of constantly swallowing any allergy pills which can’t be healthy for your body on the long run. So why not try something totally different and scare the neighbor kids at the same time?
  From their product page:This is the face mask that protects one from allergy-provoking impurities and urban air pollution. Its allows one to breathe naturally through their nose or mouth while an integrated proprietary layer captures, neutralizes, and decomp
  
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• Google done weaponizing A.I., will still work with military and governments

  08-06-2018 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai clarified the company's principles for developing A.I., reacting to public and employee pushback. Google will not develop weaponized A.I. but will work with governments and military in other areas.
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• Babies Stand Straight Up: The Baby Whisperer

  08-06-2018 19:16 via feedproxy.google.com
  We all heard of a horse or even dog whisperer but what? A baby whisper. He’s teaching parents a spine strengthening technique they can do with their babies to make them stand on his palm or a cork board. Other doctors are very surprised that he’s able to stimulate their baby spines like that. See for yourself:
  
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• You’ll soon be able to send texts on your Chromebook

  08-06-2018 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google could be following Apple's iMessage lead by linking Android Messages to Chrome OS. Evidence of a native client appears on a new commit in Chromium Gerrit although there are no details about how the integration works.
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• Tencent and Warner Bros. Back J.J. Abrams' Bad Robot Games

  08-06-2018 19:09
  Bad Robot Games is backed by PUBG Mobile and Arena of Valor company Tencent and Warner Bros. Interactive.
  
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• Adobe fix: If you’ve got Flash, you’ve got a problem

  08-06-2018 19:07
  Today the folks behind Adobe software safety revealed a fix for a flaw for Flash. You might not use Flash actively – you might not even realize it’s on your computer (desktop computer, that is,) but there it might very well be. Good news for Apple computer users is this bit of malware seems to be relegated to Windows. Maybe. … Continue reading
  
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• This is Paladins on Nintendo Switch

  08-06-2018 18:55
  Paladins, a hero shooter not entirely unlike Overwatch, is making its way to Nintendo Switch soon. The currently free-to-play title will land on the Switch next week, according to a new announcement trailer released by developer Hi-Rez Studios. When it arrives, it’ll support some form of cross-platform play too, which is always exciting. Hi-Rez says that the Switch version will … Continue reading
  
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• Yahoo Messenger will soon die as Squirrel lives on in its wake

  08-06-2018 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yahoo Messenger will shut down for good in mid-July, ending all instant messaging services for mobile and web clients. Its closure brings an end to more than 20 years of chatting history.
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• Generation Zero is PUBG meets Stranger Things [Trailer 1]

  08-06-2018 18:46
  The game Generation Zero is a formulaic combination of elements made solid as a video game for several platforms. In the first trailer you’ll feel the culmination of several 1980’s-vibe properties – like Stranger Things, Guardians of the Galaxy, etcetera. You’ll also see a game that should remind you of PUBG. The game isn’t described as working the same as … Continue reading
  
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• First trailer for ‘Halloween’ brings Michael Myers back home for the holiday

  08-06-2018 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Universal Pictures has released the first trailer for its upcoming Halloween sequel, set 40 years after the events of John Carpenter's 1978 horror classic, and starring Jamie Lee Curtis in the role she played four decades ago.
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• First Dead or Alive sequel in nearly six years arrives in 2019

  08-06-2018 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ahead of E3, Team Ninja revealed Dead or Alive 6, the first new numbered entry in the fighting franchise in nearly six years. Dead or Alive 6 launches in early 2019 on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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• How to re-enable Facebook Privacy (sigh, again)

  08-06-2018 18:27
  Today Facebook’s latest privacy flub is in the spotlight, and you might just want to check yourself before you get wrecked. The incident occurred some time ago – a few weeks, or so – and it affected probably…. 14 million users, more or less. The good thing is that posts written before May are still private. The bad thing is, … Continue reading
  
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• Airbnb Japan cancellation crisis: What you need to know

  08-06-2018 18:05
  It’s possibly every traveler’s worst nightmare: that perfect, affordable Airbnb you booked gets unexpectedly cancelled. Now it’s the headache facing thousands of visitors to Japan, with Airbnb forced by the government to axe upcoming reservations over a new registration process. Known as the “minpaku” law, referring to Japanese guesthouses that are privately rented, the new policy goes into effect on … Continue reading
  
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• Dontnod’s upcoming mystery ‘Twin Mirrors’ should appeal to ‘Life is Strange’ fans

  08-06-2018 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Life is Strange and Vampyr developer Dontnot Entertainment have announced Twin Mirror, a dark mystery set in a West Virginia coal town. The game releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2019.
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• You’ll find bargains galore with the best Amazon Prime Day 2018 deals

  08-06-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Good deals are easy to come by, but finding great deals is a different story. Until July 12, Amazon is offering a ton of screaming deals for Prime members. Here are our favorite deals leading up to Amazon Prime Day.
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• Nest Cam IQ Indoor review

  08-06-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Few security cameras are smarter or more sophisticated than the Nest Cam IQ Indoor, but with capable budget contenders available for just $20, it’s hard to justify spending $300.
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• Brace yourself! The age of keyboard-less laptops is upon us

  08-06-2018 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One of the biggest trends at Computex this year was dual-screen laptops -- 2-in-1s that have completely ditched keyboards. With prototypes from Intel and Asus on display, expect more keyboard-less laptops coming in the future.
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• This app lets Amazon hijack your Apple Watch

  08-06-2018 17:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to free Alexa from your Amazon Echo and instead find her a home on your wrist, there's a new app that can help. Meet Voice in a Can, a new third-party app that allows you to use Alexa on your Apple Watch.
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• Alpha Skip Ahead ring gets Xbox Insiders onto the bleeding-edge

  08-06-2018 17:53
  Microsoft has announced that certain Xbox Insiders will soon be able to test out even earlier builds than they can now. The company has announced a new “Alpha – Skip Ahead” ring for Xbox Insiders, which essentially splits its current alpha testing ring into two. Those who are invited into this new ring of testers will get to check out … Continue reading
  
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• Acura wants to prove that its RDX SUV is more than a grocery getter

  08-06-2018 17:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The redesigned 2019 Acura RDX will race at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, one of the world's oldest and toughest automobile races. The RDX will have to handle 156 corners and thin, high-altitude air.
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• Installing Signal isn’t enough to make your chats secure

  08-06-2018 17:21
  Encrypted messaging apps may have gained traction over the past few years, but even if you use Signal your conversations may not be as secure as you think. As the indictment of former Senate Intel panel security director James A. Wolfe this week shows, overlooking a few key settings can make your messages all too easily accessed. Wolfe was charged … Continue reading
  
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