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• An iPhone survived 48 hours in the ocean and retained most of its battery

  15-07-2018 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An iPhone 7 went for a dive, and lived a full 2 days to tell the tale. In what may be the most impressive story about a waterproof case ever, a scuba diver found a very rare form of marine memorabilia when she saw an odd light.
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• Volkswagen’s Climb to Redemption

  15-07-2018 22:29
  After a 31 year absence, Volkswagen has returned to Pikes Peak to set the record straight. Its last, and only other trek up the mountain was on pace to set a best time, but ended in disappointment as Jochi Kleint’s 625bhp, dual-engine Golf failed just 600 feet short of the finish line. Add to that the recent emissions scandal, and … Continue reading
  
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• Lockheed Martin 3D printed an impressive titanium dome for satellite fuel tanks

  15-07-2018 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lockheed Martin has just taken 3D printing to new heights, printing an enormous titanium dome meant for satellite fuel tanks. It's the largest space part the company has 3D printed to date, and measures 46 inches in diameter.
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• Two of the last Blockbusters just closed in Alaska, leaving but one survivor

  15-07-2018 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blockbuster's inevitable march toward extinction has taken what might be its penultimate step. With the closure of two movie rental stores in Alaska, there is now but one lone Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon.
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• How to play Steam games on Android without your PC

  15-07-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Steam Link, you can officially bypass your laptop or desktop computer and play games directly on your Android device using a number of different controllers. Here's what you need to know to get started.
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• Elon Musk fires back at British diver who was critical of his submarine

  15-07-2018 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While Elon Musk's offer of a submarine to help rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a Thailand cave made for interesting news and likely helped keep the emergency in the public eye, not everyone is thrilled with Musk.
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• Elon Musk fires back at British diver who attacked his submarine

  15-07-2018 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While Elon Musk's offer of a submarine to help rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a Thailand cave made for interesting news and likely helped keep the emergency in the public eye, not everyone is thrilled with Musk.
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• Here are the 20 best travel apps for vacations and trips

  15-07-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Traveling doesn't need to be a time-consuming nuisance. Our handpicked selection of the best travel apps will keep things simple, whether you need cost comparisons for hotels or directions to renowned eateries.
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• Flipkart Big Shopping Days 2018 Sale Starts Today: Deals, Offers, and Everything You Should Know

  15-07-2018 20:31
  Flipkart is back with its Big Shopping Days sale starting July 16 and here are all the deals, discounts, and offers to look forward to.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2018 Sale Starts Today: Deals, Offers, and Everything You Should Know

  15-07-2018 20:31
  Amazon is back with its Prime Day sale starting July 16 and here are all the deals, discounts, and offers to look forward to.
  
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• Motorola announces Android Go edition of the E5 Play

  15-07-2018 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola has announced a brand new version of its e 5 play smartphone set to launch later this month in Europe and Latin America. This budget smartphone will be powered by Android Oreo Go edition and will retail for 109 euros.
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• Motorola announces Android Go edition of the e 5 Play

  15-07-2018 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola has announced a brand new version of its e 5 play smartphone set to launch later this month in Europe and Latin America. This budget smartphone will be powered by Android Oreo Go edition and will retail for 109 euros.
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• How to drive stick in a manual transmission car

  15-07-2018 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It might seem intimidating, but anyone can drive a manual transmission car. Knowing how to operate this type of gearbox will serve you well. Here's everything you need to know to learn how to drive stick.
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• Futuristic Motorbike – Spacechopper

  15-07-2018 20:12 via feedproxy.google.com
  I can’t believe the reaction of the people when this easy rider is passing by them, where was this filmed that a motorbike like this wouldn’t turn ALL the heads when passing by people. Those people are like – yeah, I see one of those bikes every single day, nothing special – let’s move on, oh another UFO!I think if the TMC Dumont would have driven by me, I would have
  – First: Screamed– Second: Fainted
  This little chopper runs on an airplane engine, of c
  
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• The best new music this week: Childish Gambino, Ty Segall, and more

  15-07-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for the best new music? Each week, we scour the internet to find the most compelling new songs. On tap this week: Childish Gambino, Tokyo Police Club, Madeline Kenney, Gold Star, The Lemon Twigs, and Ty Segall.
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• What is G-Sync? If you’re a gaming fan, you’ll want to know

  15-07-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're buying a new computer monitor, you may have noticed the label "G-Sync" in the specifications. It's an important feature in modern gaming monitors that fixes a major issue with the way they sync refresh rates with graphics cards.
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• Google Phone app on Android can auto-filter spam calls to voicemail

  15-07-2018 17:40
  It’s the year 2018 and for some reason we’re still dealing with spam and robocalls. Fortunately, if you use Android, Google’s Phone app has a new feature that helps significantly reduce the number of calls that will appear on your home screen. You might still get a voicemail from them now and then, but that’s easier to deal with than … Continue reading
  
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• The best new movie trailers: ‘Extinction,’ ‘Christopher Robin,’ and more

  15-07-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone loves a good trailer, but keeping up with what's new isn't easy. To simplify things, we round up the best of the best each week. On tap this week: A look at Extinction, a world-ending thriller from Netflix.
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• HTC demonstrates multi-room VR with Vive Pro and SteamVR 2.0

  15-07-2018 16:26
  The current big challenge for virtual reality technology is to work in large rooms. The next dream for the future, however, is likely to be multi-room experiences, where users can wander between rooms or other connected spaces without issue. This is probably still a couple of years away, but HTC has shown off a small example of how it could … Continue reading
  
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• What is portrait mode? How tech helps smartphones capture a better you

  15-07-2018 15:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Several years ago, portrait modes started showing up on phones and quickly became one of the most popular ways to capture selfies, profile pics, and more. But how does portrait mode work, and how much difference does it make?
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• Noble unveils M500 concept with 550hp twin-turbo EcoBoost V6

  15-07-2018 15:15
  Noble isn’t quite the household name when it comes to sports cars, but that’s because the small British manufacturer has only been producing one model, the V8-equipped M600, since 2009. They showed up to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, however, with the new M500 concept that’s designed to be the “friendlier little brother” to the M600, and more of … Continue reading
  
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• You can use Chrome OS on a tablet, but it’s not an iPad competitor yet

  15-07-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We took a look at the first Chrome OS tablet to hit the market, the Acer Chromebook Tab 10, to see just how Google's lightweight tablet runs on a touch-only device thanks to a few new tablet-centric features.
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• These ‘tentacular’ jellyfish lamps bring the deep sea to the surface

  15-07-2018 14:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A German designer has created a a stunning lamp that mimics the appearance and movement of jellyfish. The Jellyfish Motion Lights are part lamp, part installation, and completely captivating.
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• Alexa for PC invades your notebook, signs a truce with Cortana

  15-07-2018 14:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We took a look at Alexa for PC running on the first notebook to ship with Amazon's digital assistant pre-installed, the Acer Spin 5 convertible 2-in-1. Does she add value to the Windows 10 platform?
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• New MacBook Pro True Tone feature works with LG UltraFine, Thunderbolt displays

  15-07-2018 14:00
  New 2018 model MacBook Pros were revealed by Apple this week, and, along the latest processors and RAM upgrades, one of the biggest new features is True Tone display technology. Originally introduced on the iPad Pro, the feature allows the laptops to keep colors consistent regardless of changes in ambient light. While not part of the MacBook Pro’s announcement, it … Continue reading
  
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• YouTube TV offers a week of free service after frustrating World Cup outage

  15-07-2018 13:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For sports fans watching a major event at home, there can be few things more frustrating than the broadcast suddenly going blank. It happened recently for YouTube TV subscribers, and now the company wants to make amends.
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• ‘When In Rome’ is a board game you play with Alexa, when she wants to cooperate

  15-07-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When in Rome is a board game you play with an Amazon Alexa device. The voice assistant is your guide to a travel-themed trivia game, where locals ask you multiple-choice questions about their cities.
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• Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: Laptop screen extenders and self-healing tents

  15-07-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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• Oppo Find X and Moto E5 Plus India Launch, Xiaomi IPO, WhatsApp 'Forwarded', and More News From This Week

  15-07-2018 11:03
  Oppo Find X and Moto E5 Plus price in India revealed, WhatsApp has started marking forwarded messages, Jio Phone latest, Xiaomi finally made its debut on the stock market, and more news this week.
  
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• Oppo A3s vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 vs Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1: Price, Specifications Compared

  15-07-2018 08:57
  Oppo A3s price in India has been set at Rs. 10,990 for its lone 2GB RAM/ 16GB storage variant.
  
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• How India's Hotstar Does What Google Can't - Live Stream Major Sporting Events Without Hiccups

  15-07-2018 08:30
  If Google can’t, who can? Turns out its India’s very own Hotstar, with special thanks to Akamai.
  
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• Apple Said to Lose Key Sales Executives as India Strategy Stumbles

  15-07-2018 04:01
  Apple has lost a trio of pivotal executives in India in recent weeks as it struggles to boost iPhone sales in the country, people familiar with the matter said.
  
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• This Google Maps trick could help you save petrol

  15-07-2018 03:30
  Google Maps has become a lifeline for smartphone users as it helps in navigating the best available route. Through Google Maps, users can easily go from one location to the other with ease.
  
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• How to password-protect your MS-Word document

  15-07-2018 03:30
  The MS-Word in Office 365 gives you several tools to encrypt your document. Here is how you can encrypt it:
  
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• How to find the shortest distance between two points on Google Maps

  15-07-2018 03:30
  Google Maps has become a lifeline for smartphone users as it helps in navigating the best available route. Through Google Maps, users can easily go from one location to the other with ease.
  
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• How to filter spam and pesky calls on Android smartphones

  15-07-2018 03:30
  Follow these simple steps to tackle an annoying problem
  
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• How to become an Amazon Prime member and how it benefits you

  15-07-2018 03:30
  E-commerce major Amazon is going to hold a special sale for its Prime members starting July 16. Set to run for a duration of 36 hours, the Amazon Prime Day sale starts at 12 noon and will go on till midnight of July 17. For those unaware, this is an annual sale that the US-based e-tailer hosts for all its Prime members.
  
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• Diver involved in Thai cave rescue slams Elon Musk’s sub as a PR stunt

  15-07-2018 03:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While Elon Musk's offer of a submarine to help rescue 12 boys and their soccer coach from a Thailand cave made for interesting news and likely helped keep the emergency in the public eye, not everyone is thrilled with Musk.
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• Giant Snorlax Bean Bag

  15-07-2018 03:14 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Giant Snorlax Bean Bag
  
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• Beef Jerky Rose Bouquet

  15-07-2018 03:12 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Beef Jerky Rose Bouquet – this bold bunch of flowers is guaranteed to please your nose and your taste buds.
  
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• Taxidermy Stuffed Animals

  15-07-2018 03:08 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Taxidermy Stuffed Animals
  
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• The best Windows apps

  15-07-2018 02:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what apps you should be downloading for your newfangled Windows device? Here are the best Windows apps, whether you need something to speed up your machine or access your Netflix queue. Check out our categories and favorite picks!
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• Yamaha RX-V483BL AV Receiver – $280 (Save $170)

  15-07-2018 01:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
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• Ecovacs Deebot N79S – $180 (Save $120)

  15-07-2018 01:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
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