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• New treatment may curb cravings in drug addicts: study

  29-06-2018 23:47
  Researchers with the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston have successfully developed a treatment that may reduce cravings in drug addicts. The treatment, which is simply referred to as a “therapeutic,” was tested on lab rats and found to correct a chemical imbalance that makes it harder for addicts to kick their addictions. Serotonin 2C receptors play a primary … Continue reading
  
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• Morgan Stanley says, ‘Hey Google, give away the Home Mini for free!’

  29-06-2018 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a dramatic report to investors this week, financial services giant Morgan Stanley said Google should defend its market by giving away its signature Google Home Mini smart speaker for free.
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• What if Andromeda competed with Galaxy Note 9?

  29-06-2018 23:41
  If the Microsoft Surface “pocketable” device Andromeda really was meant to be pocket-friendly, could it take on Galaxy Note 9? Imagine Microsoft came seemingly out of nowhere with a device as elegant and simple as the design you see above – that’s the “Andromeda” device that leaked (again) earlier today. What would Samsung do? They’d have to go back and … Continue reading
  
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• Plug-&-play Alexa chip liberates Amazon assistant from the outlet

  29-06-2018 23:09
  A new plug-and-play chip to give Amazon’s Alexa talents to anything with a speaker could also help cut the cord to new smart speakers. Currently, Amazon only offers a single completely wireless Alexa-powered speaker, the Amazon Tap. All of the other Echo speakers demand to be perpetually plugged into power. Third-party battery accessories have sprung up to temporarily cut that … Continue reading
  
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• Data breach reveals some police departments aren’t prepared for active shooters

  29-06-2018 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A data breach affecting a facility training law enforcement on how to handle active shooters revealed the officer's personal information as well as how unprepared some local agencies are at handling active shooter situations.
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• This floating AI robot is headed to the ISS: 5 things to know

  29-06-2018 22:54
  A SpaceX Dragon capsule is carrying a new cache of items to the International Space Station, among them being a small spherical robot named CIMON. Designed as a companion for researchers located on the ISS, CIMON will float around the space station as a “cyber colleague” that uses artificial intelligence to assistant astronauts. Not familiar with the robot? Here are … Continue reading
  
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• Photo FOMO: MagMod launches quick set softbox, Fujifilm gets new firmware

  29-06-2018 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this week's Photo FOMO, the company that has made a name in magnet modifiers has a new product. The MagBox is a magnet mounted softboxes for flash. This week, Fujifilm also announced firmware updates for the X-A series.
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• Gentoo’s GitHub was hacked: What you need to know

  29-06-2018 22:18
  Popular Linux distribution Gentoo has been hacked, with the company warning that its GitHub repository should be “considered compromised.” Unknown hackers took control of the GitHub account earlier this week, on June 28, and modified both pages and the OS data there. GitHub is a web-based hosting service, used by many thousands of projects to host their code. It’s often … Continue reading
  
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• Parrot Anafi drone review

  29-06-2018 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s definitely not perfect, and there are a few little things that could be improved, but even so, Anafi is unquestionably the best drone that Parrot has ever made.
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• After a scarce supply in 2016, the NES Classic is available again

  29-06-2018 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo's plug-and-play NES Classic system quickly sold out when it released in 2016, but the console is once again available online and in retail stores. Act quickly to avoid missing out!
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• ‘The Crew 2’ beginner’s guide

  29-06-2018 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Crew 2 is an absolutely enormous game filled with several different vehicle types, including cars, boats, and planes. Here is what you need to know when you're first starting out.
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• The 20 best drawing apps for the iPad Pro

  29-06-2018 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best drawing apps for the iPad Pro turn Apple's robust tablet into a canvas worthy of a true artist. Here are 20 of our current favorites, whether you're looking to keep things simple or take your art to the next level.
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• AT&T WatchTV budget live TV streaming service now available

  29-06-2018 21:46
  Earlier this month, AT&T announced plans to launch its own live streaming television service called WatchTV. The service offers a relatively small number of channels, but at a low-cost rate that undercuts all other OTT services currently available. WatchTV is now available for customers with certain devices, including the Apple TV. READ: AT&T WatchTV revealed The service was unveiled about … Continue reading
  
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• A second massive Comcast outage leaves customers without service this month

  29-06-2018 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comcast is aware of a massive outage today. Although the cause of the problem has been identified, Comcast has not given an estimate on when business and residential customers can expect their phone, video, and internet restored.
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• Matt Groening’s Netflix series ‘Disenchantment’ debuts its first trailer

  29-06-2018 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Matt Groening's new animated series, Disenchantment, is set to arrive on Netflix this summer. The show follows a princess, her personal demon, and their elf friend in a high-fantasy setting.
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• Huge Comcast outage sees internet and TV down across the US [Updated]

  29-06-2018 21:14
  Comcast is experiencing a pretty major outage at the moment, so if you’re having problems accessing the internet, you’re definitely not alone. The outage seems to be affecting much of the US, from coast to coast. Even worse is that it sounds like it could be a problem that’s going to take Comcast a while to sort out. A look … Continue reading
  
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• How to clean a laptop screen

  29-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether your laptop's display is merely dusty or is covered in oily fingerprints and grime, you don't have to put up with it. Here, we'll teach you how to clean a laptop screen with a few quick methods.
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• 5 things Apple fixed with iOS 12

  29-06-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple’s mobile operating system keeps getting better and better. Looking beyond the exciting new features, we’ve identified five things that were bugging us that Apple has fixed in iOS 12.
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• Walmart 3D Virtual Tour brings interactive shopping to retailer’s website

  29-06-2018 20:54
  Walmart is adding a 3D virtual shopping tool to its website, enabling users to engage with potential purchases in an interactive way. The tool can be used directly within an Internet browser, though it also supports generic / cardboard VR headsets so users can look around as if they’re standing in the 3D space. Many items within the tours are … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft’s folding “Andromeda” Surface leaks again

  29-06-2018 20:54
  The much-rumored Microsoft Andromeda dual-screen folding tablet will launch as a “pocketable Surface,” according to the latest leak. Andromeda first broke cover amid the rumor mill last year, as a new Windows 10 device that would build on cutting-edge hardware and software development within the company. On the hardware side, Microsoft was said to be looking at new, foldable and … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft calls its foldable Andromeda device “disruptive”

  29-06-2018 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft appears to be confident about its Andromeda PC, describing it as "disruptive" device in newly discovered leaked internal documents. Andromeda is expected to bridge the phone and PC gap with its dual-screen design.
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• Microsoft believes the dual-screen Andromeda will change the game

  29-06-2018 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft appears to be confident about its Andromeda PC, describing it as "disruptive" device in newly discovered leaked internal documents. Andromeda is expected to bridge the phone and PC gap with its dual-screen design.
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• ZTE takes steps toward getting U.S. ban lifted, overhauls its board

  29-06-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE announced that it was ceasing operations following a ban imposed by the U.S. Department of Commerce -- and President Donald Trump wants to help solve the issue his administration helped create.
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• Fortnite’s Playground mode is still nowhere to be seen

  29-06-2018 20:27
  Earlier this week, Fortnite briefly received an exciting new game mode: Playground. The reason why Playground mode is so intriguing to players is because it’s essentially a sandbox where you can build, explore, and practice fighting to your heart’s content. You can bring some friends too, giving you and your group a private map on which to strategize and scrimmage. … Continue reading
  
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• Police used facial recognition software to identify the Capital Gazette shooter

  29-06-2018 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After capturing the Capital Gazette shooting suspect, authorities had trouble figuring out his identity. To determine who he was, Maryland police had to employ some high-tech tactics.
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• How facial recognition software helped identify the Capital Gazette shooter

  29-06-2018 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After capturing the Capital Gazette shooting suspect, authorities had trouble figuring out his identity. To determine who he was, Maryland police had to employ some high-tech tactics.
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• The best mosquito repellent products to keep pesky biting bugs at bay

  29-06-2018 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Summer is officially on, and while warm weather is great for heading outdoors, it's also the season for mosquitoes. We've picked out eight of the best mosquito repellent products, from sprays to zappers, to help you keep biting bugs away.
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• Apple is completely rebuilding Apple Maps — and it will start in iOS 12

  29-06-2018 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Maps hasn't really been a huge success, but it looks like Apple is finally working to fix that. According to a new report, the company is set to completely overhaul Apple Maps.
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• Galaxy J3 hits Verizon with price-reflective specs

  29-06-2018 20:01
  This week the folks at Verizon brought about the Samsung Galaxy J3 in both pre-paid and post-paid variants. This is the sort of device you get when you want a Samsung Galaxy brand, but you don’t want to spend an ungodly amount of money on a single piece of tech. Because this isn’t the most sought-after device on the block, … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon’s Echo Dot Kids Edition adds support for Spotify

  29-06-2018 19:45
  Amazon is addressing one of the larger issues with its Echo Dot Kids Edition — support for Spotify’s streaming music service, with the option to filter out explicit lyrics. The news was announced on Friday alongside new content from Disney for the Kids Edition device. However, Amazon says the Spotify support would not be available until next week.
  Lack of access to one of the most popular streaming services was one of my personal critiques with the Kids Edition. As a Spotify hou
  
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• Spotify Update: Playlist editing, or how to reorder

  29-06-2018 19:44
  The next Spotify update will enable the rearranging of tracks inside a Playlist – glory be! This sort of feature editing is available on iOS device right now, and has been for some time. Spotify seems to have given Android a back seat to Android, in this situation – as used to be the case with many major smartphone app … Continue reading
  
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• It sounds ridiculous, but these beaver bots are designed for disaster zones

  29-06-2018 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Engineers at the University at Buffalo, New York have developed a beaver-inspired robot which, believe it or not, could turn out to be a lifesaver in a disaster zone. Check it out.
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• Google ‘Yeti’ game console rumors: Everything we know

  29-06-2018 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reports claim that Google could be planning to enter the game console space with its own streaming-based platform. The service will reportedly function similarly to GeForce Now. Here's everything we know.
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• How to use Bixby Makeup on the Samsung Galaxy S9

  29-06-2018 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the Samsung Galaxy S9, you can use the front-facing camera and integrated AR technology to try on makeup. Whether it's lipstick, foundation, or eyeshadow, here is how to use Bixby Vision's makeup filters.
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• How to try on products Bixby Makeup on the Galaxy S9

  29-06-2018 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the Samsung Galaxy S9, you can use the front-facing camera and integrated AR technology to try on makeup. Whether it's lipstick, foundation, or eyeshadow, here is how to use Bixby Vision's makeup filters.
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• Scientists can 3D print human heart tissue now. The future is here

  29-06-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One day 3D bioprinting will be used for printing out entire new organs to replace old, knackered ones. This week, biotech startup Biolifee4D announced a major milestone on the road to this goal.
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• 10 best protective iPhone cases

  29-06-2018 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re going off-road or work outdoors, it could be a good idea to invest in a tough case. These are our picks of the best protective iPhone cases for all iterations of the iPhone, from the iPhone SE to the X.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 specs VS The world’s best phones

  29-06-2018 18:49
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is now around a month out from release – give or take a couple weeks. Now’s the time we take a peek at what we know – and how that stacks up against the competition. That means the Galaxy Note 8, the iPhone X, and big sellers in China – especially those from Xiaomi. This … Continue reading
  
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• How to factory reset a Galaxy S8

  29-06-2018 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your Galaxy S8 or S8 Plus isn't running well, or you're preparing to hand it off to someone else, there's a way to reset it to factory defaults. The process can be a little daunting, but we boil it down.
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• Watch this robot tiptoe over stepping stones with human-like grace and agility

  29-06-2018 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walking across irregularly sized and spaced stepping stones is something even a small kid can manage. It turns out that it's pretty difficult for robots, though -- until now at least.
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• Showtime is finally getting a Halo TV series off the ground

  29-06-2018 18:33
  Ever since Halo first arrived on the scene back in 2001, there have been repeated talks of movies and TV shows that haven’t really gone anywhere. 17 years later, that’s all changing, as Showtime has ordered 10 episodes of a new drama based on Microsoft’s massive gaming franchise. It seems that, at long last, Halo will be making the jump … Continue reading
  
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• Everything you need to know about Google Android P

  29-06-2018 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's that magical time of year where we get our first glimpse of the upcoming version of Android. At this year's Google I/O, the tech giant announced Android P. Here's all the new features we can expect in the coming months.
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• AT&T’s ultra-affordable new WatchTV streaming service is now available

  29-06-2018 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Earlier this month, AT&T unveiled its new WatchTV streaming service, which it is making available for free to customers of select wireless plans. Today, the service launched on iOS, Android, and select streaming devices.
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• Try before you travel — Kayak launches virtual reality exploration tool

  29-06-2018 18:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not so sure exactly what destination to head to next? Kayak VR is a new Google Daydream app designed to help travelers scope out a new destination ahead of time and pre-plan trips. The app includes travel tips and an audio tour.
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• The best waterproof iPhone 7 cases

  29-06-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone 7 might be water-resistant, but it's not waterproof. Thankfully, these waterproof iPhone 7 cases provide some additional protection -- and style -- thus ensuring it can withstand more than a mere splash.
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• Nissan and Italdesign’s GT-R50 combines Japanese tech with Italian style

  29-06-2018 17:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nissan GT-R50 is a customized sports car built to celebrate the 50th anniversaries of both the GT-R and design firm Italdesign. Underneath the sleek bodywork sits a 710-horsepower engine fortified with race car components.
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• Apple Maps is getting a huge reboot

  29-06-2018 17:45
  Apple Maps is about to get a huge upgrade, with exponentially more data, crowdsourced updates, and potentially paving the way to future AR smart glasses projects. The mapping app hasn’t exactly got the best reputation among navigation right now, though it has significantly improved since Apple first launched it in 2012 as part of iOS 6. That launch was, fair … Continue reading
  
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• M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Split’ crossover ‘Glass’ gets a poster

  29-06-2018 17:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  M. Night Shyamalan has revealed the first teaser image for Glass, his upcoming crossover film that connects the stories and characters from 2000's dark superhero film Unbreakable with the 2016 thriller Split.
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• Huawei’s gaming smartphone may arrive this year, foldable phone planned for 2019

  29-06-2018 17:39
  Huawei made waves in the smartphone market this year with the launch of its first ever triple rear camera-laden Huawei P20 Pro smartphone. But it is planning to go one step ahead in next 12 months. The Chinese tech firm is planning to enter two new smartphone categories – gaming and foldable. Until now, the focus of the company has been on photography in smartphones.
  
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• Early ‘Battlefield V’ closed alpha gameplay is simply breathtaking

  29-06-2018 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new video has been released showing off closed alpha footage for Battlefield V, including a look at the building system that allows players to reinforce areas of the map. The full game is out this October.
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