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• Apple fixes MacBook Pro keyboard issue – sorta, but calls it a feature not a fix

  14-07-2018 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's MacBook Pro has had keyboard reliability issues since 2016. The 2018 MacBook Pro boasts a quieter keyboard than earlier models - but what's touted as a new feature actually may be a fix for an old problem. It that's the case, Apple's not telling. A 2018 model teardown uncovered a surprising coverup.
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• Apple fixes MacBook Pro keyboard issue — sorta

  14-07-2018 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's MacBook Pro has had keyboard reliability issues since 2016. The 2018 MacBook Pro boasts a quieter keyboard than earlier models - but what's touted as a new feature actually may be a fix for an old problem. It that's the case, Apple's not telling. A 2018 model teardown uncovered a surprising coverup.
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• How Huawei and Leica made a camera phone so good, we ditched our DSLR

  14-07-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What makes the Leica-designed Huawei P20 Pro camera so good? We traveled to Leica’s HQ in Wetzlar, Germany to hear it from the source. In short, it took a lot of experience, technology, and passion.
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• British diver involved in Thai cave rescue slams Elon Musk’ sub as a PR stunt

  14-07-2018 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The rescue team dedicated to saving the Thai soccer team that has been trapped in a cave for nearly two weeks is growing larger. According to Elon Musk, engineers from both companies are heading to Thailand, along with a mini-submarine.
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• The funniest questions to ask Siri

  14-07-2018 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Siri has come a long way since her first appearance on the iPhone 4S in 2011. We know she can make appointments and give directions, did you know she can make you laugh too? If you want proof, here are lots of funny questions to ask Siri.
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• Chinese law enforcement break up billion-dollar cypto gambling ring

  14-07-2018 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whenever there's a major sporting event, there will be gambling and the World Cup is no exception. Chinese law enforcement have broken up a billion-dollar enterprise focused on betting cryptocurrencies on the outcome of the World Cup.
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• Chinese authorities break up billion-dollar cryptocurrency gambling ring

  14-07-2018 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whenever there's a major sporting event, there will be gambling and the World Cup is no exception. Chinese law enforcement have broken up a billion-dollar enterprise focused on betting cryptocurrencies on the outcome of the World Cup.
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Gone Baby Gone,’ ‘Harlots,’ and more

  14-07-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need something to watch this weekend? Check out our list of the best new shows and movies to stream right now. On the list this week: Gone Baby Gone, We Own the Night, Mulholland Drive, and more.
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• Two U.S. senators think your TV is spying on you, ask the FTC to investigate

  14-07-2018 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate smart TV privacy policies and practices. The Senators say smart TVs can build viewer profiles that include political affiliations.
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• Now the government thinks your TV is spying on you and wants FTC to investigate

  14-07-2018 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal asked the Federal Trade Commission to investigate smart TV privacy policies and practices. The Senators say smart TVs can build detailed viewer profiles including political affiliations.
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• iFixit finds dust covers in latest MacBook Pro keyboard

  14-07-2018 18:02
  Applereleased a refreshed MacBook Pro this week and top among the new features is a tweaked keyboard. Apple says its quieter than the last version and in our tests, we agree. But iFixit found something else: thin, silicone barriers that could improve the keyboard’s reliability.
  This is big news. Users have long reported the butterfly switch keyboard found in MacBook Pros were less reliable than past models. There are countless reports of dust and lint and crumbs causing keys to stick or fa
  
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• How to sign up for Amazon Prime

  14-07-2018 17:47
  Here’s how you can sign up for Amazon Prime membership and get access to Prime Day 2018 deals as well as enjoy other Prime membership benefits.
  
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• Apple’s new MacBook keyboards may’ve gotten dust-proof

  14-07-2018 16:59
  Apple has been embroiled in a series of lawsuits over the past few months on account of its MacBook’s ‘sticky key’ issue and has even been offering free repair programs.
  
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• Xiaomi Stock Up Over 26 Percent in First Week of Trading; India Chief Manu Jain's Stake Now Worth Over Rs. 428 Crore

  14-07-2018 16:56
  Meanwhile, ex-Xiaomi employee Hugo Barra's stake is now worth over 235 million US dollars.
  
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• US lifts export ban on China's ZTE

  14-07-2018 16:45
  The United States on Friday formally lifted a crippling ban on exports to China's ZTE, rescuing the smartphone maker from the brink of collapse after it was denied key components.
  
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• World's first Blockchain-based smartphone may arrive soon

  14-07-2018 16:42
  Swiss consumer electronics company Sirin Labs has reportedly finalised a dual-screen design for its Blockchain-based "Finney" smartphone in partnership with handset manufacturer Foxconn.
  
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• Dell announces the launch of its new tower workstations in India

  14-07-2018 16:37
  Dell Technologies today announced the Dell Precision 3930 Rack -- its 1U rack workstation -- and several new tower workstations.
  
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• Facebook Hires Shahriar Rabii, Google's Head of Chip Development, to Lead Its Own Efforts

  14-07-2018 15:27
  Shahriar Rabii spent roughly seven years at Google before joining Facebook.
  
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• The best iPhone 8 Plus cases and covers

  14-07-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So you've got a new iPhone? Congrats! But with an all-new glass design, and looks to die for, you'd best keep it safe. Not sure about the best case choice? Check out our guide to the best iPhone 8 Plus cases.
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• From Apple’s charging mat to Google’s modular phone, these gadgets went MIA

  14-07-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sometimes tech companies unveil a new gadget or tease a new product but never actually deliver. Plans get changed, things go wrong, and products are canceled. It’s time to look at some of the most exciting tech that never materialized.
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• Vivo Nex S Seen Passing Bend, Burn, and Scratch Tests Ahead of India Launch

  14-07-2018 13:55
  The front panel of the Vivo Nex S resists scratches until the Moh level six of hardness.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: How to Prepare Yourself for Amazon's Biggest Sale

  14-07-2018 13:40
  Amazon's Prime Day sale is all set to begin from July 16 at 12 noon. Here’s how to get ready.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018: How to Prepare Yourself for Amazon's Best Sale

  14-07-2018 13:40
  Amazon's Prime Day sale is all set to begin from July 16 at 12 noon. Here’s how to get ready.
  
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• Google Phone App for Android Gets Built-In Caller ID and Spam Protection

  14-07-2018 13:39
  Caller ID and spam protection is on by default, but users can choose to turn it off. The option to turn it off are be available on the settings area of the Phone app.
  
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• Here is what YouTube did to compensate for bad World Cup webcast

  14-07-2018 13:19
  YouTube wants to compensate its viewers after its live-streaming service YouTube TV went down during the World Cup semi-finals.
  
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• Elon Musk Wants to Visit India in Early 2019

  14-07-2018 13:16
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk who just completed his three-day visit to China, has shown an interest in visiting India in early 2019.
  
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• eBay will give you a free Google Home Mini with any $119 purchase

  14-07-2018 13:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is having a sale, Amazon is having a sale, and now, eBay is having a sale, too. If you're looking for a new smart speaker for your smart home, you can now get a Google Home Mini for free with any purchase of $119 on eBay.
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• Apple's New MacBook Pro Keyboard Has 'Thin, Silicone Barrier' Under Each Key: iFixit

  14-07-2018 13:10
  Apple's new MacBook Pro keyboard uses a new method for repelling dust, reports iFixit.
  
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week July 14th

  14-07-2018 13:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have had some amazing deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week so it is time for our round up of the most popular ones. Some of this weeks popular deals have included the NordVPN Subscription and the Lean Six Sigma Bundle. NordVPN 2-Yr Subscription, Save 75% The NordVPN 2-Yr Subscription is available […](Read More ...)The post Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week July 14th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• This 21-year-old’s 3D-printed aquatic jetpack makes scuba fins look prehistoric

  14-07-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For his final year Product Design class at university, Archie O’Brien built a 3D printed underwater jetpack. And very soon he hopes he'll be able to sell you your very own version.
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• AT&T wants to make HBO more like Netflix, and it could be a disaster

  14-07-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After acquiring HBO parent company Time Warner, AT&T is pushing HBO to become more like Netflix, but for all of Netflix’s success, this plan might not be great for either HBO or its customers.
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• Apple Increases Support for Malala Fund to Advance Girls' Education

  14-07-2018 11:10
  In January this year, Apple entered into a partnership with the Malala Fund to support new programmes in India and Latin America.
  
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• Here's how smartphone navigation could get more accurate

  14-07-2018 11:05
  Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a molecular clock on a chip which could one day significantly improve the accuracy and performance of navigation on smartphones and other consumer devices.
  
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• Honor 9i (2018) India Launch Expected at Launch Event on July 24

  14-07-2018 10:59
  Honor India has sent out invites for the launch of its next smartphone on July 24.
  
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• Moto E5 Play Android Oreo (Go Edition) Variant With 5.3-Inch 18:9 Display Launched: Price, Specifications

  14-07-2018 09:48
  Moto E5 Play with Android Oreo (Go edition) will be available in European and Latin American markets starting this month.
  
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• Adobe Said to Plan Photoshop for iPad Launch in Strategy Shift

  14-07-2018 09:31
  Adobe is planning to unveil the new app at its annual MAX creative conference in October, according to people with knowledge of the plan.
  
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• Now you can filter spam calls using Google’s Phone app

  14-07-2018 09:09
  The problem of dealing with unwanted and pesky calls has grown multifold over the years. While there are third-party apps that do help you in tackling the issue, it still wasn’t that foolproof. Google, however, is now armed with a feature that will take care of the problem. In April this year, tech giant Google started a beta programme for the Google Phone app to test a new feature to detect spam calls. Google has now updated the support page of the Phone app to notify the changes which wi
  
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• These social media companies have to testify at US House hearing

  14-07-2018 09:06
  The U.S. House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday to take testimony from Facebook Inc, Alphabet Inc's YouTube unit and Twitter Inc on whether social media companies are filtering content for political reasons, the committee chairman said.
  
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• Microsoft wants US government to regulate face-recognition technology

  14-07-2018 08:48
  At a time when facial recognition technology is fast becoming a part of our lives, Microsoft has become the first tech giant to initiate a call for regulations to limit the technology that can be used for mass surveillance affecting civil liberties.
  
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• Patanjali’s Kimbho app makes a 'comeback' as Bolo

  14-07-2018 08:32
  When Kimbho was launched in May for a day, it was pointed out that the app was mere copy of the Bolo app that was launched years back.
  
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• Facebook, Twitter, Alphabet to Testify at US House Hearing

  14-07-2018 07:02
  The US House Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing to take testimony from these companies on whether social media are filtering content for political reasons.
  
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• US Lifts Ban on Suppliers Selling to China's ZTE

  14-07-2018 06:45
  The Commerce Department removed the ban shortly after ZTE deposited $400 million in a US bank escrow account.
  
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• Microsoft Urges Regulation of Facial Recognition Tech

  14-07-2018 06:33
  Microsoft's chief legal officer on Friday called for regulation of facial recognition technology due to the risk to privacy and human rights.
  
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• Google working on fixing 'fatal' bug in Pixel phones' camera

  14-07-2018 06:22
  Google's second generation of smartphones -- Pixel 2 and Pixel 2XL -- have become the target of another bug. A few users have reported that they are facing an issue while trying to use the camera app on both the Pixel smartphones from the latest generation.
  
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• Microsoft joins Apple, Amazon in the $800 billion club

  14-07-2018 06:12
  Tech giant Apple leads the race to become the world's first trillion-dollar company.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy J6+ with 5.6-inch Infinity display and 4350mAh battery leaked online

  14-07-2018 03:30
  t seems that South Korean consumer electronics giant Samsung is on a smartphone launching spree. The company recently launched Galaxy A6, A6+, and the Galaxy J8 in India and now its planning to launch the Galaxy J6+.
  
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