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• Apple's Sole Main Processor Supplier Just Got Hit With a Computer Virus

  04-08-2018 22:45 via gizmodo.com
  A computer virus infected systems at multiple Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) factories on Friday night, disrupting operations at precisely the same time it is attempting to ramp up production for tech giant Apple’s future lines of iPhones, Bloomberg reported.
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• Colby Brown isn’t afraid to fail (or fall) in pursuit of the perfect travel shot

  04-08-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Colby Brown has photographed Iceland over two dozen times, captured (on camera) Jaguars in Brazil, lead National Geographic expeditions in South America. But what advice is does the travel photographer have for the photographers just starting out?
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• Unknown computer virus halts factories that make iPhone chips

  04-08-2018 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Friday, a virus forced several factories owned by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co, to shut down. This could affect production of Apple's upcoming line of iPhones. The company is expected to resume production by Sunday.
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• The best laptops for video editing in 2018

  04-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've assembled a list of the best laptops for video editing, with a few high-end options that max out the performance along with a low-cost machine that will let you get your work done without too much muss and fuss.
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• How to record the screen on your iPhone in a few easy steps

  04-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to show your parents how to send an Animoji? Or maybe you want to help someone set up their email account. We detail how to record the screen on your iPhone or iPad in a few basic steps.
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• Google gives YouTube Music a makeover with new features

  04-08-2018 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans of YouTube Music are in for an exciting time. Google has committed to an aggressive patch cycle which aims to address many of the current problems with YouTube Music. Over the course of the next several months, users can expect an improved UI, better streaming and storage options, and more.
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• FIFA 19 Survival Mode Is EA's Take on Battle Royale

  04-08-2018 20:36
  FIFA 19 Survival Mode seems to borrow from PUBG and Fortnite though EA claims otherwise.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Pre-Orders Will Get 15,000 Fortnite V-Bucks: Report

  04-08-2018 20:10
  If you have your eyes set on the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and play Fortnite, you could be in luck. Pre-ordering the Korean giant's latest Android-powered smartphone gets you 15,000 V-bucks
  
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• Fortnite Mobile for Android Minimum Requirements Leaked

  04-08-2018 19:34
  Fortnite Android minimum requirements leaked after Epic Games revealed that Fortnite Android would be skipping Google Play.
  
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘The Americans’ season 6, ‘Her’ and more

  04-08-2018 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: The final season of The Americans, the gorgeous sci-fi film Her, and more.
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• The best backpacking tents of 2018

  04-08-2018 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're headed out for the weekend or a thru-hike, these are the best backpacking tents you can buy. A proper backpacking tent allows you to stay comfortable and cozy on beautiful days or when the forces of nature seem to be conspiring against you, and won't weigh you down.
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• ‘Warframe’ gives polish the middle finger, and fans love it

  04-08-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most games seek elegance. Warframe takes a very different approach. It achieves greatness through a complete disregard for what should be possible, and the result is a wonderful mess.
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• BSNL Offering 100 SMS per Day Free on Select Postpaid Plans to Take on Jio

  04-08-2018 15:30
  BSNL postpaid plans over Rs. 399 will now come with 100 SMS messages per day to take on Jio benefits.
  
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• Withstand an attack in style with the Mercedes AMG G63-based armored limo

  04-08-2018 15:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Upgraded to sniper-level protection, the 2018 Inkas G63 AMG armored limousine withstands high-velocity armor-piercing bullets. The ultra-security G-Wagen also has a motorized bar, and starts at $1.2 million.
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• Sniper-proof: Inkas upgrades armor and stitching for Mercedes AMG G63-based limo

  04-08-2018 15:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Upgraded to sniper-level protection, the 2018 Inkas G63 AMG armored limousine withstands high-velocity armor-piercing bullets. The ultra-security G-Wagen also has a motorized bar and proprietary leather stitching, starting at $1.2 million.
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• The greedy ways Apple got to $1 trillion

  04-08-2018 15:02
  For being the richest company ever with $243 billion in cash, Applesure cuts corners in the stingiest ways. The hardware giant became the first trillion-dollar company week. Yet it’s tough to reconcile Apple earning $11 billion in profit per quarter with it still screwing us over on cords and keyboards. The “it just works” philosophy has slipped through the cracks of the money-printing machine.
  We still turn to Apple because it makes the best core products. But the edges of the
  
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• Southeast Asia Falls Short on Cybersecurity Pact With Russia: Singapore

  04-08-2018 15:01
  The draft of a communique spoke about strengthening cooperation with Russia, accused of meddling in US elections, in the field of cybersecurity.
  
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• The best Intel processors

  04-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel chips are still arguably the best for gaming and other predominantly single-threaded tasks. If you're wanting an Intel chip for your next upgrade, this guide will show you the best Intel processors currently on the market.
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• Here’s how to hide your active status on Instagram

  04-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Activity Status mode on Instagram shows people whenever you are online, similar to Facebook Messenger. If that annoys you, here's how to hide your active status on Instagram with a quick settings change.
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• Alexa’s oddball ‘Away Mode’ skill aims to keep burglars at bay

  04-08-2018 14:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There’s a new Alexa skill that plays spoken conversations when you’re out — useful for deterring potential burglars. “Away Mode” offers a choice of quirky conversation topics written by SNL comedy writers, among others.
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 Getting New Software Update With August Security Patch: Report

  04-08-2018 14:36
  Samsung has rolled out August Android security update to Galaxy S8 in Germany.
  
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• Ex-Tesla worker accused of hacking seeks $1 million in counterclaim

  04-08-2018 14:07
  Lawyers for Martin Tripp filed a counterclaim in federal court this week alleging any damages Tesla incurred were caused or contributed to by Tesla's "own negligence, acts or omissions.".
  
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• Symantec cuts 8% of workforce, slashes revenue forecast

  04-08-2018 13:56
  Symantec Corp will cut 8 percent of its global workforce to boost profit margins, the antivirus software maker said on Thursday, while also lowering its yearly revenue forecast as it closed fewer business deals than expected.
  
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• FIFA eWorld Cup Gamers Undergo Drug Tests as Jackpot Rises

  04-08-2018 13:47
  With the eWorld Cup winner earning $250,000, FIFA is making its players sign up to the code of ethics, which includes sanctions for match-fixing and doping.
  
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• Facebook launches digital literacy library

  04-08-2018 13:38
  Facebook on Friday announced the launch of a "Digital Literacy Library" to help young people build the skills they need to safely enjoy online technology.
  
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• Moto Z3 With 5G Moto Mod, Snapdragon 835 Launched: Price, Specifications

  04-08-2018 13:29
  Moto Z3 price in the US is set at $480 (approximately Rs. 33,000), and the smartphone supports a 5G mod.
  
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• Alibaba's Business Chat App DingTalk Facing Backlash from Chinese Workers

  04-08-2018 13:13
  The work complaints raise questions about DingTalk's ability to expand into the West, where people are typically guarded about their workplace privacy.
  
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• Samsung Said to Be Sending Invites for Launch Event Ahead of IFA 2018

  04-08-2018 12:56
  Samsung will hold a press conference on August 30, before the IFA 2018 trade show starts.
  
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• UIDAI Helpline Number Row: Google Says Number 'Inadvertently Coded' Into Android

  04-08-2018 12:37
  Google says the UIDAI helpline number was "inadvertently coded" into Android back in 2014 and has remained there since.
  
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• Microsoft Says Challenges to AI Adoption May Pose Risk to Business

  04-08-2018 12:36
  Microsoft said that the ability to convert data into AI drives its competitive advantage, but issues in the use of AI in its offerings may result in reputational harm or liability.
  
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• Government Panel Said to Recommend Local Storage of Cloud Data

  04-08-2018 12:22
  The authorities want the cloud data stored locally so that they can more easily get access to it when conducting investigations.
  
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• What’s a mirrorless camera and what makes it different from a DSLR?

  04-08-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So, what exactly is a mirrorless camera and what makes them so special? In this article, we break down what exactly a mirrorless camera is, how they differ from the likes of a DSLR camera, and what the pros and cons are of mirrorless cameras.
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• Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact review

  04-08-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want a small smartphone? There aren’t a lot of options these days. You should consider Sony’s Xperia XZ2 Compact. It may not look like the snazziest smartphone, but it’s small, packs powerful performance, and has a capable camera.
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• If A.I. doesn’t replace your job, it may make it much more pleasant

  04-08-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As smart assistants and AI grow in complexity and capability, the question arises of how such technologies will affect the workplace and workforce of the future. Will we adapt, or be left behind by the machines?
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• Lenovo CEO admits making mistakes in India's smartphone market

  04-08-2018 11:48
  Admitting that Lenovo made some "mistakes" in the smartphone business in India, the company CEO Yang Yuanqing on Thursday vowed to bounce back and reclaim its past glory in the next couple of years by launching right products for the India market under both its Lenovo and Motorola brands.
  
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 4th August 2018

  04-08-2018 11:19 via feedproxy.google.com
    It is time for the weekly round up of the mst popular deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week, some of these have included the Lean Six Sigma Training, the Nord VPN and more. Official Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification Bundle The Official Lean Six Sigma Training and Certification Bundle is […](Read More ...)The post Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 4th August 2018 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Apple Shines in History-Making Style, Despite Some Bruises

  04-08-2018 10:36
  The company has managed to notch higher revenues, even when iPhone sales fall shy of expectations due to a trend of Apple making more money off each handset.
  
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• DNC Said to Be Urging Candidates Not to Use ZTE, Huawei Devices

  04-08-2018 10:27
  Bob Lord, the DNC's chief security officer, is said to have written in an email that it was important for party and campaign workers to be vigilant about the warnings.
  
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• Google Rehab Centre Ads Unblocked After Year-Long Ban

  04-08-2018 10:18
  Google had put in place a ban on ads with addiction-related keywords to crack down on shady providers cashing in on vulnerable patients.
  
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• Apple May Not Launch Dual-SIM iPhone Model in India: Report

  04-08-2018 10:09
  The dual-SIM capabilities expected to be limited to the 6.1-inch LCD iPhone variant, which will only be released in the Chinese market.
  
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• Wall Street eyes more gains from Apple, its $1 trillion stock

  04-08-2018 09:21
  Shares in Apple Inc edged higher on Friday but stayed close to the $1 trillion valuation milestone the iPhone maker reached a day earlier, even as Wall Street predicted more gains.
  
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• Google in talks with Tencent, others for cloud services in China: Report

  04-08-2018 09:17
  Alphabet Inc's Google is in talks with Tencent Holdings Ltd , Inspur Group and other Chinese companies to offer its cloud services in the mainland, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the discussions.
  
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• Facebook fakers get better at covering tracks, security experts say

  04-08-2018 09:14
  Creators of fake accounts and news pages on Facebook are learning from their past mistakes and making themselves harder to track and identify, posing new challenges in preventing the platform from being used for political misinformation, cyber security experts say.
  
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• Facebook Fake Accounts Getting Harder to Track, Security Experts Say

  04-08-2018 08:47
  Experts who track online disinformation campaigns said the groups who launch such efforts have changed how they post content and create posts.
  
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• WhatsApp Bringing Picture-in-Picture Mode for Android to Watch Instagram, YouTube Videos: Report

  04-08-2018 08:26
  WhatsApp PiP mode will allow Android beta users to watch YouTube and Instagram clips in a window without leaving the app.
  
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• NASA Names Astronauts for First Manned US Mission Since 2011

  04-08-2018 08:25
  The astronauts will be carried aloft aboard spacecraft developed by SpaceX and Boeing Co, crewing first the test flights, and then the missions.
  
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• Xiaomi Qin1, Qin1s feature phones with realtime voice translation launched in China

  04-08-2018 08:21
  Reliance Jio started the trend of 4G VoLTE enabled feature phone with the launch of its JioPhone last year. Now, Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi has gone a step ahead and has introduced a feature phone running Android-based MOCOR5 operating system.
  
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• Google Pixel 3 XL listed with Android 9, Snapdragon 845 processor and more

  04-08-2018 08:11
  Google is expected to launch two new Pixel-branded smartphones later this year, tipped as the Pixel 3 and the Pixel 3XL. While the two devices are subject to rumours and leaks on the web, one of them has this time showed up on a benchmarking website. The larger-screen version, Pixel 3 XL has been spotted on GeekBench, revealing some of the key specifications, which you might already be aware of.
  
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• Move over, Tinder and Bumble: Facebook begins testing dating project

  04-08-2018 07:20
  FB has asked employees to use fake data for their profiles and plans to delete all data before public launch.
  
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• Move over, Tinder & Bumble: Facebook begins testing dating project internally

  04-08-2018 07:20
  FB has asked employees to use fake data for their profiles and plans to delete all data before public launch.
  
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