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• ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director James Gunn fired for offensive tweets

  20-07-2018 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Guardians of the Galaxy franchise director and writer James Gunn has been fired by Disney after pundits unearthed several offensive tweets posted by the director almost a decade ago.
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• James Gunn Fired From Guardians of the Galaxy 3 Over Offensive Tweets

  20-07-2018 23:52
  Disney has fired Guardians of the Galaxy 3 writer-director James Gunn after a series of offensive tweets posted a decade ago resurfaced in the past few days.
  
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• Razer Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Arcade Stick brings iconic artwork

  20-07-2018 23:49
  Razer has launched Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite Arcade Stick, a new arcade fighting stick featuring Marvel and Capcom characters. The controller is designed for the PlayStation 4, including modular construction and the ability to customize the device to each player’s requirements. The Infinite Arcade Stick is based on the company’s existing arcade controller and was likewise created with modders in … Continue reading
  
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• DARPA’s latest endeavor is a tiny robotics challenge called the SHRIMP Olympics

  20-07-2018 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DARPA is seeking proposals for tiny robots, weighing less than a gram and smaller than one cubic centimeter, to compete against one another in a series of Olympic-themed competitions.
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• Pokemon GO cheats face this tough new policy

  20-07-2018 22:56
  Ascending to the ranks of Pokemon Master is not an easy task. If you’re going to complete the PokeDex and dominate the gym scene, you need to be committed to the cause, because there are hundreds of monsters to track down, catch, and evolve. It’s definitely not something for the faint of heart, but there are some Pokemon GO players … Continue reading
  
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• Apple, Sonos and Fitbit could feel the pain with Trump’s new China tariffs

  20-07-2018 22:52
  Popular electronics from Apple, Sonos, Fitbit, and others could be inadvertent victims in the newest batch of US tariffs on Chinese goods, highlighting the potential hit on shoppers’ wallets by Trump’s trade war. The US government has proposed $200 billion worth of new tariffs that could be applied as soon as this fall. Currently, the proposal is in the public … Continue reading
  
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• Have an old 3G phone? You won’t be able to get it activated by Verizon anymore

  20-07-2018 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your phone isn't 4G LTE-compatible, don't look to Verizon to solve your problems. The mobile service provider has begun to cease activating phones that don't have this relatively modern technology available.
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• Guardians of the Galaxy 3 director James Gunn fired over offensive tweets

  20-07-2018 22:45
  Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 director James Gunn is no longer involved with the movie after controversial tweets were found on his Twitter account. The tweets, which were published years ago and since deleted, include crude jokes and statements about pedophilia, rape, and more. Gunn was dropped by Disney after copies of his tweets were shared across Twitter. Gunn … Continue reading
  
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• Uber may soon turn into your personalized mini convenience store

  20-07-2018 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking an Uber may soon be an all-inclusive experience. The transportation giant recently partnered with Cargo, the startup that offers in-car shopping experiences to those on the move.
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• Photo FOMO: Fujifilm ramen, KodakCoin DOA, and Nikon’s secret sensor lab

  20-07-2018 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the latest photo industry news, Fujifilm released a limited-run of Provia-branded instant noodles, Kodak's Kashminer is DOA, and Imaging Resource looks inside the "super-secret" sensor lab at Nikon.
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• Moto Z3 Play review

  20-07-2018 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola’s latest phone is the mid-range Moto Z3 Play. It costs $500, so why wouldn’t you just get the OnePlus 6? The answer isn’t so simple. There’s a lot to like here, and the phone comes with a battery mod that extends its life to two days.
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• Turn your Surface Pro into a cheap Surface Studio with Kensington’s dock

  20-07-2018 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want a Surface Studio but don’t want to pay the premium price? Kensington has a new docking station built for the cheaper Surface Pro that essentially holds Microsoft’s detachable in an all-in-one-PC-style configuration.
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• Audi MMI Touch Response infotainment review

  20-07-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Infotainment systems come in all shapes and sizes. Audi chose to take its newest software, MMI Touch Response, in a simpler direction by creating an intuitive interface that's smartphone-like to use.
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• Artificial on-demand meteor showers may dazzle future skies

  20-07-2018 21:53
  The future may bring us on-demand meteor showers, at least if a Tokyo-based startup has its way. ALE is setting the foundation for the world’s first on-demand shooting stars, something that’ll involve a pair of micro-satellites containing small balls. These balls will emit a bright glow as they reach the planet’s atmosphere, providing a show for those on land. Each … Continue reading
  
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• Prototype ‘smart bandage’ can detect infections and auto-apply antibiotics

  20-07-2018 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln have developed a smart bandage that's capable of checking whether a wound is infected, and treating it with antibiotics if it deems that it is.
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• DISH lights up iMessage support chat to save you from calling

  20-07-2018 21:33
  If you’re a DISh customer who happens to own an iPhone, your days of calling into customer service might be over. Today, Apple and DISH announced that DISH customer service can be reached using Messages on iOS through Apple Business Chat. CISH is the first pay-TV company to join Apple Business Chat, so it’s getting in on the action early. … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s how to unlock your phone automatically with Android Smart Lock

  20-07-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tired of unlocking your smartphone with a PIN or passcode? Android Smart Lock unlocks it automatically using your location, face, and more. Here's how to set it up, and everything you need to know about it.
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• Terrafugia’s flying car sets 2019 debut with tech upgrade

  20-07-2018 20:59
  Flying car company Terrafugia insists it’ll launch its first production vehicles in 2019, revealing the latest version of the Transition two-seater this week. Able to convert between a road-going vehicle and a plane, the Transition is getting a cabin upgrade along with a tweaked powertrain, Terrafugia says. Propulsion is now courtesy of a hybrid-electric motor, Terrafugia has confirmed, which will … Continue reading
  
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• TAP TV turns any Bluetooth speakers into surround sound systems

  20-07-2018 20:57
  Tempow TV has introduced a new Bluetooth audio protocol it calls Tempow Audio Profile (TAP) TV. This new protocol is available to any manufacturer that wants to integrate it into Bluetooth-enabled TVs, streaming sticks, or set-top boxes. Among other things, TAP TV makes it possible to create a wireless surround sound system using any Bluetooth speakers, including the ones you … Continue reading
  
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• AMD’s Ryzen desktop CPUs for 2019 may double the core count

  20-07-2018 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although we’re waiting for AMD to release new low-end second-generation Ryzen CPUs, AMD appears to be betting big on 2019. If current rumors are true, Ryzen 3 mainstream desktop CPUs will sport up to 16 cores using its Zen 2 design.
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• HDMI 2.0b explained: Everything you sneed to know

  20-07-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HDMI 2.0b is the backbone for many of the latest updates in 4K UHD technology. And while a new cable standard can often involve a bunch of changes for consumers, that is not the case this time around.
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• Now this… this is an ultra-wide monitor

  20-07-2018 20:22
  I’ve been working with an ugly but functional lopsided two-monitor setup for years, and while it has served me well, I can’t say the new generation of ultra-wide monitors hasn’t tempted me. But the truth is they just aren’t wide enough. Or rather, they weren’t.
  Samsung has just blown my mind with a monitor so wide it will serve as a ramp that you can trick off of in the summer. It’s so wide that when it puts on a pair of BVDs they read BOULEVARD. It’s so
  
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• Prisons are fighting back against contraband-dropping drones. Here’s how

  20-07-2018 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The threat of people smuggling contraband into prisons via drone is a genuine threat here in 2018. This anti-drone surveillance system is designed to help solve the problem for good.
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• How to make a Minecraft server

  20-07-2018 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're hosting a server for a few friends or launching a massive effort to recreate your favorite show's world, you've got options for hosting your own Minecraft Server.
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• This tricked-out Hummer H1 is a leather-lined urban assault vehicle

  20-07-2018 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Detroit-based Mil-Spec Automotive is upgrading old Hummer H1s to make them more civilized. This one may look like it rolled out of a Mad Max movie, but it's got a leather-lined interior and massaging seats.
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• Robin goes gritty in first trailer for DC’s ‘Titans’ streaming series

  20-07-2018 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DC Entertainment released the first trailer for Titans, the new live-action television series based on the teenage superhero team The Teen Titans, which will debut on streaming video platform DC Universe later this year.
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• Fortnite’s first birthday means free stuff for players

  20-07-2018 19:54
  It’s almost hard to believe that Fortnite has been available for a year already, but it’s true, at least in the case of Save the World. While Fortnite‘s more popular Battle Royale mode won’t be celebrating its first birthday until late September, Save the World turns one-year-old on July 25. To celebrate, Epic is launching an in-game promo that will … Continue reading
  
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• With physics and some clever tech, NASA’s solar probe survives a star

  20-07-2018 19:30
  As surviving inhospitable trips go, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe having to withstand more than a million degrees Fahrenheit as it approaches the Sun seems on paper like an insurmountable challenge. Turns out, though, a mere 4.5-inch thick solar shield is all the spacecraft needs, as NASA has explained. The Parker Solar Probe is expected to blast off this summer, the … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft stops a Russian attempt at hacking 2018 midterm elections

  20-07-2018 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft discovered that the Russian GRU military intelligence agency attempted to hack the 2018 U.S. midterm elections using similar phishing tactics previously employed to hack the 2016 presidential election.
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• The best fully wireless earbuds of 2018

  20-07-2018 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you can't stand the tangle of cords, or you're just excited about completely wireless earbuds, you're going to need some help separating the wheat from the chaff. Our list serves up the best wireless earbuds around.
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• Some Samsung phones aren’t alerting users of app background processes

  20-07-2018 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Worried that Facebook is spying on you? Some Samsung phones aren't correctly showing some apps on the App Permission Monitor, so users won't be alerted if an app tries to access certain permissions.
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• This Japanese Slide Is Not For Beginners

  20-07-2018 19:02 via feedproxy.google.com
  For this slide you need to have a butt out of steal but maybe that’s the reason why this guy could gain that much speed in the first place. Maybe he has a Superconductor Butt? But the video below proofs, you need to be half of a stuntman or a very experienced slide slider with years of sliding experience. This landing would break every’s amateurs ankle at first touchdown. Also imagine if he would use a felt blanket to slide down on it. It would be like a launching pad to the moon!Wh
  
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• Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Facebook team up on new data transfer project

  20-07-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some of the largest tech companies in the world have teamed up to make data portability a little easier. The initiative is called the Data Transfer Project, and the likes of Google, Twitter, Microsoft, and Facebook are all on board.
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• Stardew Valley multiplayer just got a PC release date

  20-07-2018 18:49
  Since the moment Stardew Valley launched back in 2016, multiplayer has been one of the most anticipated additions to the games. After a period of beta testing, it’s nearly ready to roll out on PC, Mac, and Linux. While it probably isn’t going to look a lot different from the beta that’s currently available, this is exciting news for more … Continue reading
  
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• Ferrari just gave us a glimpse of its hybrid supercar tech

  20-07-2018 18:38
  Ferrari might not be the first automaker you’d associate with a hybrid engine, but the famed Italian supercar-maker has cooked up an innovative new electric turbocharger that could deliver both performance and an iconic soundtrack. It’s another sign that, though Ferrari has been cautious about electrified sports cars, the automaker isn’t dismissing the idea out of hand. One of the … Continue reading
  
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• The best streaming devices

  20-07-2018 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are more options for media streamers than ever, so it’s more difficult to pick the best option. But that’s why we're here. Our curated list of the best streaming devices will get you online in no time.
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• LG V40 ThinQ: Absolutely everything we know

  20-07-2018 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The LG V30 was one of our favorite phones of 2017, and we're expecting big things from its successor in the later part of 2018. Here's absolutely everything we know about the upcoming LG V40 ThinQ.
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• Zombie campaigns in ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ to support local split-screen play

  20-07-2018 18:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 may have ditched its campaign this year, but the game will still support local cooperative play in its popular Zombies campaigns. Three will be available at launch.
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• Huawei is gaining on Apple as it aims for 200 million smartphone sales in 2018

  20-07-2018 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei aims to reach 200 million sales by the end of 2018, after passing 100 million sales earlier this month. With Apple only a whisker above 200 million sales last year, could Huawei exceed Apple this year?
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• Dish Network versus DirecTV

  20-07-2018 17:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So, you’ve chosen to go with a satellite television provider. Check out our quick rundown of what both Dish Network and DirecTV offer in terms of content, hardware, and pricing, and why you might choose them over streaming services.
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• Take notes in style with Moleskine’s old-school Mario-themed books

  20-07-2018 17:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moleskine has unveiled a new line of Mario-themed notebooks so you can go to class or work in style. Several different types are available, including notebooks that resemble the NES and Game Boy.
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• The Coolest New Tech and Gadgets to Buy in 2018 - Esquire.com

  20-07-2018 17:40 via esquire.com
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  There's a lot to be excited about in tech this year. After all the shit we've been through in 2018 (and 2017, and 2016), you deserve some rest, relaxation, and fun courtesy of circuit boards and wiring. Though we're not ready to endorse self-driving ...
  
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• AT&T names three more cities that will receive 5G networks this year

  20-07-2018 17:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AT&T intends to be the first major network to begin rolling out the new 5G standard in the U.S., starting in late 2018. The carrier has officially revealed the first three cities to receive the wireless service.
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• Disney is reviving Star Wars: The Clone Wars for its Netflix rival

  20-07-2018 17:32
  When Disney took over Lucasfilm, there were a lot of casualties in the expanded Star Wars universe. Perhaps the casualty that hurt the most was Star Wars: The Clone Wars, an animated series on Cartoon Network that had just wrapped up season five when Disney took the reins from George Lucas. Instead of giving the show a proper ending, Disney … Continue reading
  
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• The Note 9’s success may seal the Galaxy S Plus’ fate

  20-07-2018 17:29
  Samsung may consolidate its Plus-sized Galaxy S flagship with its Note range, after several generations of increasing screen size – and struggling sales – have worn away the differentiation between the two. Currently Samsung offers the Galaxy S9+ with a 6.2-inch display, and is expected to launch the 6.38-inch Galaxy Note 9 in just a few weeks time. The Note … Continue reading
  
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• Halo Infinite Will Not Have Battle Royale Mode: 343 Industries

  20-07-2018 17:21
  Halo Infinite battle royale? Think again claims developer 343 Industries.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0’s alleged press renders leaked

  20-07-2018 17:10
  The recent rumour comes in the form of a press render of the alleged Galaxy Tab A 8.0. As per the leaked image, the upcoming Galaxy tablet will come with a slightly curved glass on the front and narrow bezels resulting in a relatively compact form factor. The most noticeable design change is the removal of the physical Home button.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi A2, Mi A2 Lite price leaked ahead of July 24 launch

  20-07-2018 17:02
  The Xiaomi Mi A2 and the MI A2 Lite smartphones will be available at a starting price of RON 1,288 and RON 943 respectively.
  
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