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• Uber and Lime team to promote bike and scooter sharing

  09-07-2018 23:44
  Uber has invested in electric scooter company Lime Bikes, becoming a “strategic partner” for the company. Lime announced the new business investment today, revealing that Uber will soon enable its users to utilize Lime’s scooters through the ridesharing company’s app. Lime says it is currently working on co-branding its scooters, indicating they’ll soon also show the Uber logo. Lime Bikes … Continue reading
  
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• DT Giveaways

  09-07-2018 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here you'll find all of our past and current giveaways. We only give away products that we're 100-percent behind and enthusiastic about here in the DT offices. Registration is always free and we don't sell email addresses or anything shady like that. We look forward to providing you new products each week, and good luck!
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• Apple’s latest updates for iOS, tvOS, and WatchOS are now available

  09-07-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has launched the latest and greatest consumer versions of its operating systems, including iOS 11.4.1, WtchOS 4.3.2, and tvOS 11.4.1. The new operating systems are largely incremental upgrades, and bring with them a series of bug fixes.
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• Harvard’s latest robot can walk on water. Your move, Jesus

  09-07-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Harvard University have built an insect-inspired robot that is able to walk on (and under) water as well as it can on land. Here is how it pulls off its miraculous locomotion.
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• The best home security systems

  09-07-2018 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for the best home security systems for your house? These systems offer the best mix of devices, smart features, monitoring services, and fees that you can afford (plus good customer service reports).
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• MIT’s zero-gravity musical instrument provides a soundtrack for space travel

  09-07-2018 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What will provide the soundtrack to our future space exploration? Quite possibly MIT's Telemetron, the first musical instrument to be designed specifically to be performed in zero gravity.
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• Review: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Tablet (3rd-gen)

  09-07-2018 22:42
  Looking for something like the X1 Carbon ultrabook but in tablet form? That’s where Lenovo’s slim ThinkPad X1 Tablet comes in. The model is now in its third generation, bringing the same ThinkPad aesthetic of past models in refreshed form. There was a lot to like about the second-generation model; despite that, the latest installment in the series beats it, … Continue reading
  
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• Uber rolls into electric scooter market with investment in Lime

  09-07-2018 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just a few months after acquiring electric bicycle company Jump Bikes, Uber has made yet another strategic investment in a two-wheeled startup. The San Francisco-based tech giant announced a new investment in Lime, the electric scooter company.
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• ‘John Wick 3: Parabellum’: Everything we know so far

  09-07-2018 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The third installment of the wildly successful action series that stars Keanu Reeves as a deadly assassin forced out of retirement, John Wick 3: Parabellum, hits theaters in May 2019. Here's everything we know about the movie so far.
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• Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2018 Complete Coverage

  09-07-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Owners of Samsung's Note-series smartphones are the company's most devoted followers, and they'll be pleased to know a new Note phone is on the way. Samsung's next big event is coming up on August 9, and we expect to see the launch of several mobile products -- from the Note 9 to a new Gear […]
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• Home theater calibration guide: manual speaker setup

  09-07-2018 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Make your home theater rumble just right with our manual speaker setup guide, a simple, step-by-step walkthrough to getting the most from your audio equipment without needing to rely on imperfect automatic calibration.
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• Go off-road in your bathrobe thanks to the rock-taming tech in Ram’s new Rebel

  09-07-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Off-roading doesn’t have to mean crawling around in the mud to lock hubs and climbing into a jacked-up cab. Ram’s Rebel 1500 uses technology to take the discomfort out of the road less traveled, and it works shockingly well.
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• An Apple fan took six months to cross-stitch the original Mac’s Control Panel

  09-07-2018 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Clearly one of Apple’s biggest fans, Glenda Adams recently jumped on Twitter to showcase a hand-stitched version of the original MacOS Control Panel. More specifically, she stitched each pixel as seen on the original screen.
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• Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium pre-orders arrive at Amazon

  09-07-2018 21:52
  The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium may not be arriving for a few weeks yet, but beginning today, those of you who are so inclined can pre-order one. Amazon has opened up pre-orders for the Xperia XZ2 Premium, but if you want one, you’re going to have a lot of money. The good news, however, is that Amazon is including a … Continue reading
  
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• Garmin’s Edge Explore cycling computer keeps riders connected and more safe

  09-07-2018 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Garmin Edge Explore touchscreen bike computer offers riders all of the metric-tracking they've come to expect, as well as connected features like live tracking, group messaging, turn-by-turn navigation, and much more.
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• The European Commission may slap Google with a serious fine over Android

  09-07-2018 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sources close to the European Commission claim Google will likely face a multibillion-dollar fine for anticompetitive practices relating to Android's dominance in the smartphone market.
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• New Galaxy Note 9 renders clear up some pre-release questions

  09-07-2018 21:05
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was revealed earlier this year by Samsung as – indeed – existing, and planned on revealing it as such at the start of August. In the weeks and months since leaks of the Galaxy Note 9 began, we’ve gotten a fairly clear picture of what this device is set to look like. Over the past … Continue reading
  
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• Everything we know about the Nokia 6.1 Plus

  09-07-2018 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's shaping up to be a big year for HMD. After announcing five phones at MWC earlier this year, the handset manufacturer is reportedly bringing another budget phone, the Nokia 6.1 Plus, to the states.
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• Apple Maps vs. Google Maps

  09-07-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite a bad start, Apple Maps is incredibly similar to Google Maps these days, but which is better? We explore some of the key differences between the two mapping services, including offline maps, Flyover mode, and more.
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• OnePlus 6 Midnight Black 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage Variant Goes on Sale in India for the First Time

  09-07-2018 20:31
  OnePlus 6 Midnight Black with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage is available in India with a price tag of Rs. 43,999.
  
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• You don’t even need waves to ride this electric hydrofoil surfboard

  09-07-2018 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Flite electric hydrofoil surfboard gives riders the ability to surf anytime and anywhere thanks to its onboard motor, wireless controller, and ability to generate it's own propulsion, eliminating the need for waves.
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• Fortnite Season 5 release date confirmed in new teaser

  09-07-2018 20:19
  If you’ve been slacking on finishing your challenges for Fortnite season 4, you better get to work. Epic has revealed when season 5 will begin, and the start date is right around the corner. If you’ve yet to unlock season 4’s Omega skin, then, you’ve only got a few days left to do so. In a new teaser posted to … Continue reading
  
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• Your TV just got even more hands-free: Google Assistant comes to Dish

  09-07-2018 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dish Network has announced it is rolling out Google Assistant integration to its hardware, letting you control your entire TV viewing experience, including DVR, with just your voice.
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• Amazon Prime Day Sale to come to malls with ‘experience stores’

  09-07-2018 20:05
  US-based e-tailer Amazon is going to hold a special sale for its Prime customers in India starting July 16. The e-commerce major made this announcement earlier this month. The 36-hour Prime Day sale will start 12 noon on July 16 and run through the midnight of July 17 (11.59 pm).
  
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• Hot dog? There’s finally a wearable that protects your pooch from heat stroke

  09-07-2018 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Giving a wearable device to a dog sounds excessive, but this temperature-monitoring harness could actually save your pooch's life from possible heat stroke. Here's how you can get hold of one.
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• The most common Xbox One X problems, and how to fix them

  09-07-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Xbox One X is a brilliant console, but it's not without its issues, ranging from simple annoyances to severe hardware problems. Here are common Xbox One X problems and how to fix them.
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• Think you’re an Apple fan? This collection of prototypes has you beat

  09-07-2018 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hap Plain owns more than 250 Apple prototypes spanning PowerBooks, iBooks, iPhones and “pretty much everything in-between.” It may be the largest private collection of Apple prototypes in the world.
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• Timehop data breach may have compromised 21 million email addresses

  09-07-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An attacker was able to carry out a cyberattack on Timehop's server because the firm didn't secure an administrative account with multi-factor authentication. As a result, 21 million names and email addresses were compromised.
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• Slay creatures at high resolutions when ‘Monster Hunter World’ hits PC in August

  09-07-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom will be releasing Monster Hunter World for PC through Steam on August 9, and those who pre-order the game will receive a few free bonus items. The Steam version will make use of Denuvo DRM.
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• Amazon may send out physical toy catalog for kids of all ages this holiday season

  09-07-2018 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here to fill the void that Toys R Us left is Amazon, which will soon be publishing a holiday toy catalog, something that sounds an awful lot like the strategy employed by brick-and-mortar retailers.
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• Leaked Surface tablet specs suggest up to 8GB RAM, 256GB storage, LTE options

  09-07-2018 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's long-awaited resurgence of the Surface line of convertible tablets could sport Intel's Pentium CPUs as a way to keep the price down at around $400, in order to compete directly with Apple's iPad.
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• World’s tallest camera monopod helps you stay on top of the action

  09-07-2018 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  3 Legged Thing's Trent monopod holds 50 times its own weight and stands NBA-tall. Trent holds cameras high or extends as a boom to support a camera or microphone over the scene. Aircraft-grade alloy keeps it light and strong.
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• Google offers giant discounts on speakers and phones during its summer sale

  09-07-2018 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day is fast approaching, but don't think that Amazon is the only online giant putting on a massive summer sale. Not to be outdone, Google is throwing a price-slashing party of its own.
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• Monster Hunter: World PC release date and specifications revealed

  09-07-2018 18:55
  It’s safe to say that Monster Hunter: World quickly became a sensation when it launched on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 early in the year. Fans were definitely excited for Monster Hunter‘s return to consoles, and it didn’t take long for Monster Hunter: World to gather up an impressive collection of glowing reviews and become the best-selling game in Capcom’s … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Destiny 2’ Solstice of Heroes event offers a discount on custom T-shirt

  09-07-2018 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny 2's Solstice of Heroes event celebrates players' achievements in the game's first year and they will be able to spend in-game points toward a discount on a customized T-shirt.
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• Yamaha RX-V683 review

  09-07-2018 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can get a lot of your receiver for your money these days, and Yamaha’s RX-V683 is proof. This workhorse offers tons of features and great performance for a seriously low price. Could this be your next home theater upgrade?
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• English player celebrates FIFA World Cup goal with ‘Fortnite’ dance

  09-07-2018 18:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dele Alli, a midfielder for the English national football team in the FIFA World Cup, appeared to do a Fortnite dance after scoring a goal against Sweden. Alli has done Fortnite dances in the past.
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• Cheap iPhone X “confirmed” in new images

  09-07-2018 18:11
  The budget-friendly iPhone X model rumored earlier this year was seemingly “confirmed” by a set of images from the folks at Ghostek. While generally we’re not all about using case-maker images as confirmation alone, the folks at Ghostek seem to have had access to early images of the last couple Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Today we’re looking at what appears to … Continue reading
  
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• BigClapper does away with tedious clapping, happiness

  09-07-2018 18:02
  “If you want a picture of the future, imagine a robot clapping over a human face, forever,” wrote George Orwell, and his dire prediction has finally come to pass. This product – a year old device that I have never seen before but now love – is called BigClapper and it is basically an orb with a funny face and big white hands. When you set it up in a location it will yell and clap endlessly, a sort of robotic tummler that can pick up your spirits while it drains your will
  
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• Microsoft’s cheaper Surface could be right around the corner

  09-07-2018 17:50
  Evidence seems to be mounting for a new, less expensive Surface. Rumors have been swirling for a few months at this point, and now, it seems like we may be closing in on release. Not only did a mysterious Surface device recently make a pass through the FCC, but now Microsoft is possibly prepping retailers for a launch that could … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10’s surprise feature tiers to battle iPhone X Plus

  09-07-2018 17:48
  The Samsung Galaxy S10 won’t be coming to your pocket in the same set of 2x forms of the past. Instead, according to the latest from insider tips and rumors, the Galaxy S10 will be released in a set of three. This new setup schedule was tipped to do battle directly with Apple’s rumored plan for late-2018 phone market domination, … Continue reading
  
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• Digging deeper into smart speakers reveals two clear paths

  09-07-2018 17:48
  In a truly fascinating exploration into two smart speakers – the Sonos One and the Amazon Echo – BoltVC’s Ben Einstein has found some interesting differences in the way a traditional speaker company and an infrastructure juggernaut look at their flagship devices.
  The post is well worth a full read but the gist is this: Sonos, a very traditional speaker company, has produced a good speaker and modified its current hardware to support smart home features like Alexa and Google Ass
  
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• Nissan and Italdesign’s GT-R50 concept might become a $1 million reality

  09-07-2018 17:36 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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• Anthony Levandowski, fired by Uber, to start another self-driving car company

  09-07-2018 17:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Anthony Levandowski has now begun yet another self-driving car company, called Kache.ai. As it stands, the firm remains in stealth mode, so we don't know all too much about these new efforts -- yet. 
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• iBall introduces wireless TV headset at Rs 2,999

  09-07-2018 17:21
  Electronics brand iBall has launched wireless TV headset, which it claims will enhance the users’ TV viewing experience. The product is available with leading retail and e-commerce stores across India at an MRP of Rs 2,999.
  
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• This upcoming LG phone may sport 5 cameras

  09-07-2018 17:13
  Last month, a report by Android Police claimed that LG’s upcoming flagship—the LG V40 ThinQ --would be launched with five cameras.
  
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• Honor confirms the launch of Note 10 in China

  09-07-2018 17:09
  The company posted its first official teaser on Chinese micro-blogging site Weibo, confirming that it is skipping the Note 9 nomenclature and will directly launch the Note 10 in its home country China. In 2016, Honor launched Note 8, the last launch of this series.
  
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• Uncharted developers say Nathan Drake wasn’t getting hit by those bullets

  09-07-2018 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A few former Uncharted developers have explained that protagonist Nathan Drake was not getting hit by bullets when the game's screen became red. Instead, his luck was merely running out.
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• Snapchat Spectacles V2 vs V1 and Unboxing

  09-07-2018 16:57 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Northern white rhinos could be saved from extinction by a lab-grown embryo

  09-07-2018 16:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A few months ago, the last male northern white rhino died, and with him went hopes of preserving the critically endangered species. But now, it seems as though the fate of the rhino may not be so grim after all.
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