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• This guy beamed Alexa into the head of L3-37 from ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’

  14-06-2018 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When designer Patrick Stefanski joined his desire for a robotic companion with Solo: A Star Wars Story, the result was this quirky re-creation of the droid L3-37. Here's how it came to life.
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• Scientists have mapped the genome of the most common cancer among younger men

  14-06-2018 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the University of North Carolina and other institutes have mapped the genome of testicular cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer among young men ages 15 to 44.
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• Why is Bethesda making ‘Rage 2?’ We dove back into ‘Rage’ to find out

  14-06-2018 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Id Software’s Rage saw the famous first-person shooter studio go in a decidedly more serious direction than its past game, and it didn’t always pay off. Rage 2, developed by Id and Avalanche Studios, arrives next spring.
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• The Boring Company doesn’t sound so boring anymore

  14-06-2018 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk revealed that he had received written government approval for The Boring Company to build an underground system that will take commuters quickly from Point A to Point B. His latest project takes place in Chicago.
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• GM’s Maven car-sharing service is convenient, but we’re not giving up our keys

  14-06-2018 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We tried out General Motors’ Maven car-sharing service for a long weekend to see if it’s really a better alternative to owning a car, or just renting one when needed from Enterprise or Avis.
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• Intel’s Core i9 for laptops is great, but it’s not a true Core i9

  14-06-2018 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's Core i9 processors are some of the quickest on the market, but they harbor a dark secret. There's a bigger gulf between the mobile and desktop versions of these processors than you might think. Let's take a look.
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• ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ is the space pirate opera of our dreams

  14-06-2018 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft has followed through on its impressive tech demo from E3 2017, by showing us ‘Beyond Good & Evil 2’ in action, and we’re more excited than ever.
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• ‘Aquaman’ movie: Everything we know about it so far

  14-06-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jason Momoa will bring Aquaman back to the big screen for a solo feature in December 2018. Here's everything we know so far about the aquatic superhero's live-action adventure in the DC Extended Universe.
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• You can drive away in this tiny home, converted from a 1966 Greyhound bus

  14-06-2018 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For Jessie Lipskin, it was love at first sight when she discovered a 1966 Greyhound bus up for auction on eBay, which she planned to convert into a fully mobile tiny home, registered as an RV.
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• Let’s Go Pikachu’ hands-on preview

  14-06-2018 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ‘Let’s Go Pikachu,’ a Pokémon RPG made with elements of ‘Pokémon Go,’ exists to draw the series’ new fans to the core franchise, and the Nintendo Switch.
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• Digital Trends announces Top Games of E3 2018

  14-06-2018 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PORTLAND, Ore., June 12, 2018 -- Digital Trends, the world's largest independently owned technology review site, announced the winners of its annual Top Games of E3 2018. After evaluating the most anticipated games and hardware from the annual E3 gaming expo, Digital Trends editors selected winners for the following categories: Best New IP, Best Visuals, […]
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• Huawei’s Windows 10 streaming service for Android likely not happening in U.S.

  14-06-2018 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei introduced a new cloud service that streams Windows 10 to specific Android smartphones. Called Huawei Cloud PC, this service requires a special Cloud PC app served up through the Huawei App Store for Android.
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• Huawei has a clever way to put Windows on phones, but probably not in the U.S.

  14-06-2018 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei introduced a new cloud service that streams Windows 10 to specific Android smartphones. Called Huawei Cloud PC, this service requires a special Cloud PC app served up through the Huawei App Store for Android.
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• Your next car will talk to crosswalks, pay your tolls, and find its own parking

  14-06-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automotive connectivity is more than bringing your Pandora stations into your car. V2X means your car can connect with other cars and the roadway. This tech will help keep you moving, and it’s coming in the next few years.
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• VR experience re-creates the Anne Frank House as it looked during WWII

  14-06-2018 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Anne Frank Museum in Amsterdam is launching a virtual reality tour of the Anne Frank House's Secret Annex, where the famous diarist and her family hid from the Nazis during World War II.
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• Half taxidermy, half robot: Why UC Davis built this crazy realistic robo-bird

  14-06-2018 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of California, Davis are building taxidermy bird robots on wheels, designed to discover more about the mating habits of the survival-challenged sage grouse.
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• The sound of silence? Jaguar gives iPace electric car a Jetsons buzz

  14-06-2018 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jaguar gives their new electric car a bit of a buzz, Apple plans on blocking new way law enforcement accesses locked iPhones, Sony has its hands full of complains about Fortnite access on the Nintendo Switch.
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• Samsung announces a push for renewable energy

  14-06-2018 21:19
  Samsung has announced that it will use 100 percent renewable energy for all its factories and offices in the U.S., Europe and China. This is the first time Samsung has announced a public commitment for renewable energy.
  Greenpeace and environmental activists have been calling out Samsung for months as many tech companies have already started switching to renewable energy.
  Samsung is starting by the parts of its organization that it can control more easily — its own buildings, factories and
  
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• SwiftKey is coming to Windows 10 to improve touchscreen typing

  14-06-2018 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is testing SwiftKey keyboard integration in the latest Insider Preview before making it available for all Windows 10 users. Windows Insiders can download build 17692 to begin swiping in Windows 10's on-screen keyboard.
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• SwiftKey integration on latest Insider build makes it easier to type on glass

  14-06-2018 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is testing SwiftKey keyboard integration in the latest Insider Preview before making it available for all Windows 10 users. Windows Insiders can download build 17692 to begin swiping in Windows 10's on-screen keyboard.
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• How to delete your Uber account

  14-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you thought that deleting the Uber app would also delete your account, think again. You'll have to deactivate your account, then wait 30 days. Check out our simple guide to deleting your Uber account once and for all.
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• The versatile HPC Scout is a beast on the road and on the trail

  14-06-2018 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With optional components added, the HPC Scout off-road ebike can achieve speeds of up to 40 mph and a range of as much as 42 miles, making it one of the fastest and most versatile electric bikes on the market.
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• Oracle announces Internet Intelligence Map

  14-06-2018 20:40
  Cloud major Oracle has announced availability of an Internet Intelligence Map that will provide users with a simple, graphical way to track Internet's health and gain insight into events such as natural disasters or state-imposed interruptions.
  
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• Indiegogo-backed Tapplock proves breakable and hackable; fixes incoming

  14-06-2018 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The much-lauded Tapplock smart lock is suffering from exposure to cracks in its security platform, including potential physical vulnerabilities as well as a software hack that opened the lock in two seconds.
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• Philips Hue White Ambiance Starter Kit review

  14-06-2018 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Philips Hue LED lighting system is one of the smartest smart bulbs on the market. Here's our complete overview of the product, along with tips and tricks to get the most out of your Hue.
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• Folding ‘Andromeda’ device could be Microsoft’s iPhone moment

  14-06-2018 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Andromeda device could be announced later this year. A patent filing made public today illustrates not only how it could look, but also how it could work -- and how it could fit into your life.
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• NordicTrack’s new RW900 rowing machine is a Google-powered beast

  14-06-2018 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NordicTrack's new RW900 smart rowing machine is lighter, quieter, and takes up less space than previous models, while also coming equipped with a 22-inch screen for tracking workout metrics and tapping into live fitness classes.
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• Amid U.S. hurdles, Huawei may be banned from Australia’s 5G network

  14-06-2018 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei is facing plenty of hurdles in the U.S., buts its struggles may be moving to other countries too. A recent report notes that the company may be banned from taking part in the buildout of Australia's 5G network.
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• Casio GPR-B1000 Rangeman hands-on review

  14-06-2018 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Casio’s latest Master of G series watch is the GPR-B1000 Rangeman, which has built-in GPS and solar charging, plus smart features and mapping through an app on your phone. It’s also the best looking version yet, and we’ve tried it out.
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• A.I.-powered 3D 360 Detu Max camera reads like a list of photo buzzwords

  14-06-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  3D, 360, AI, HDR, RAW -- the Detu Max appears to cram quite a few features inside an eight-lens 360 camera. The pro-focused camera uses artificial intelligence to allow for object tracking and high-resolution stitches.
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• Ewan McGregor to star in ‘The Shining’ sequel, ‘Doctor Sleep’

  14-06-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ewan McGregor will reportedly play Danny Torrance in an upcoming movie based on Doctor Sleep, the 2013 novel by Stephen King that served as a sequel to his celebrated 1977 horror tale, The Shining.
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• Gwizdz's Gadgets and Gear: Rage Swimmer - Traverse City Record Eagle

  14-06-2018 19:33
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  Gwizdz's Gadgets and Gear: Rage Swimmer
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  Swim baits have been around almost since the beginning of the soft-plastics era, but they surged in popularity about a decade ago and show no sign of retreating. As a result, lure manufacturers continue innovating and one of the newer offerings to gain ...
  
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• Android P vs. iOS 12: How have Google and Apple changed notifications?

  14-06-2018 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google and Apple have both made some significant changes to how notifications are handled on their mobile operating systems. But just what is exactly new in Android P and iOS 12? Are notifications getting easier to deal with? We compare the two.
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• The best hiking gear for dogs

  14-06-2018 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When packing for any kind of excursion or adventure in the great outdoors, don't forget your canine companions -- or any of their gear. Properly equip your dog for the trail with this list of must-have hiking gear for dogs covering packs, shoes, and emergency first aid kits.
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• Want to get into the ‘Fallout 76’ beta? Here’s how you do it

  14-06-2018 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to get into Bethesda's Fallout 76 beta? We don't know when the program will launch, but we provide instructions on how to get ready. The game officially launches on November 14.
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• The massive AT&T-Time Warner merger could make it much harder to cut the cord

  14-06-2018 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, a federal judge officially approved an $85 billion deal in which AT&T will acquire Time Warner Inc. and all its properties, including HBO, CNN, and more. We break down what the merger means for you.
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• Samsung’s speedier Chromebook Plus V2 now comes with a second camera

  14-06-2018 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In addition to giving the Chromebook Plus V2 more speed this year, Samsung is adding a secondary camera and spill-resistant keyboard. There's a lot to love at $499, but the screen may be the Chromebook Plus V2's Achilles heel.
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• Juul tightens up social media to focus on former smokers switching to e-cigs

  14-06-2018 18:18
  Juul Labs, the company behind the ever-popular Juule-cig, has today announced a new policy around social media.
  This comes in the midst of Juul’s effort to get FDA approval, which has been made more arduous by the fact that the FDA has cracked down on Juul after learning how popular the device is with underage users.
  As part of the new policy, Juul will no longer feature models in pictures posted on Instagram,Twitter, or Facebook. FWIW, Juul doesn’t even have a Snapchat. Instead of u
  
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• These are the E3 2018 games that could come to next-generation consoles

  14-06-2018 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The majority of games revealed or shown during E3 2018 are planned to launch on current-generation consoles or PC, but there are a few we suspect could actually launch on future platforms.
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• Nikon developing a 500mm super telephoto with compact Fresnel design

  14-06-2018 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nikon will launch a 500mm telephoto lens that's smaller than current options thanks to what's called a Phase Fresnel design. The Phase Fresnel adds a PF to the alphabet soup of lens naming, but it also makes the lens lighter.
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• Synology announces two backup apps

  14-06-2018 17:39
  Taiwanese corporation Synology has announced the addition of two new backup apps in its Active Backup suite.
  
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• BSNL launches Eid Mubarak prepaid plan for Rs 786

  14-06-2018 17:38
  Domestic telecom major BSNL has introduced a new voucher for users named “EID Mubarak” for Idu’l Fitr festival. The new combo voucher is for GSM pre-paid mobile services and comprises free calls, internet data and per day SMS count.
  
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• Everything I Bring to Go Camping (Except the Tent) - New York Magazine

  14-06-2018 17:34
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  Everything I Bring to Go Camping (Except the Tent)
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  While you can't expect to have every creature comfort when you're camping (it's called “roughing it” for a reason), there are things you should own to make your outdoor experience as pleasant as possible. Over the years, I've camped countless times and ...
  
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• Xiaomi launches Mi Band 2 charging cable at Rs 129

  14-06-2018 17:24
  Chinese internet company Xiaomi has launched a Mi Band 2 charging cable that can be used for charging both Mi Band 2 and Mi Band-HRX Edition.
  
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• Samsung to launch a new colour variant of Galaxy S9 and S9+ in India tomorrow

  14-06-2018 17:17
  South Korean tech giant Samsung's latest flagship smartphones -- Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ -- are all set to get a new colour variant.
  
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• Nintendo: ‘Metroid Prime 4’ progressing well, not ready to be shown yet

  14-06-2018 17:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Metroid Prime 4 was announced by Nintendo at E3 2017, but the game was absent from this year's presentation. Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aimé has confirmed that the game is still progressing well.
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• Battle of the streaming giants: Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime

  14-06-2018 17:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trying to figure out which subscription streaming service to use while sticking to a frugal entertainment budget? Check out our updated comparison of the big three: Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu.
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