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• Jon Favreau’s live-action Star Wars series gets one of TV’s biggest budgets

  07-08-2018 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jon Favreau's live-action, untitled Star Wars series planned for Disney's streaming video service will have a budget of approximately $100 million, making it one of the most expensive television shows ever made.
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• The best wireless headphones

  07-08-2018 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Between sleek form factors, prime audio quality, and the freedom of untethered listening, there has never been a better time to pick up a pair of wireless headphones. These are the best ones currently available.
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• Autonomous drones could herd birds away from airports

  07-08-2018 23:15
  Bird strikes on aircraft may be rare, but not so rare that airports shouldn’t take precautions against them. But keeping birds away is a difficult proposition: How do you control the behavior of flocks of dozens or hundreds of birds? Perhaps with a drone that autonomously picks the best path to do so, like this one developed by CalTech researchers.
  Right now airports may use manually piloted drones, which are expensive and of course limited by the number of qualified pilots, or trained fal
  
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• Qualcomm may finally reveal a new wearable chipset on September 10

  07-08-2018 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Qualcomm's next wearable chipset may be ready. The company hasn't released a chipset for wearables since 2016. Now, it has sent out press invites for what we assume is the launch of a new wearable chipset.
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• Widespread internet access is causing mass sleep deprivation, study suggests

  07-08-2018 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A study claims that high-speed internet may be costing us up to 25 minutes of sleep per night. And, surprisingly, the biggest problem isn't among those young people who are under 30.
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• How to take a screenshot on a Galaxy S9 and other Android phones

  07-08-2018 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking a screenshot on an Android smartphone isn't as complicated as you might think, whether you want to do so using the palm of your hand, a simple combination of buttons, or the Galaxy Note's S Pen. Here's how.
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• Mysterious RED Hydrogen One will likely allow you to share 4V to social media

  07-08-2018 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Red is slowly but surely releasing more details about its upcoming smartphone, the Hydrogen One. Now, we have a few more details about availability and where to find and share that 4V holographic content.
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• How to use Google Maps

  07-08-2018 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How good are your navigation skills? We've got a delectable menu of Google Maps tips and tricks for you right here, to take the pain out of your trips. Go from newbie to mapping master and learn how to use Google Maps.
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• The 15 best internet radio stations for your listening pleasure

  07-08-2018 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even in the streaming era, radio stations get some of the best exclusives and curate some of the finest handpicked playlists around. Here are the best internet radio stations, for your listening pleasure.
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• How to install an HD antenna for free TV

  07-08-2018 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today's TV antennas will get you loads of free over-the-air broadcast TV, but setting them up can be a challenge. We walk you through how to install a TV antenna, and provide tips on picking the best antenna for your home.
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• BenQ’s curvy new QHD display for gamers supports AMD’s FreeSync 2 tech

  07-08-2018 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gamers looking for a new monitor supporting AMD’s FreeSync 2 tech now have a freshly-baked option from BenQ. Available for $700, it’s a 32-inch curved display with a QHD resolution, an 1800R curvature and a 144Hz refresh rate.
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• The best OnePlus 6 screen protectors

  07-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The OnePlus 6 is a beautiful beast of a smartphone, but it's made of a whole lot of glass, and a cracked display is never fun. That's why we've put together a list of the best OnePlus 6 screen protectors.
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• Watch Amazon Video on your Chromecast — no Fire TV Stick needed

  07-08-2018 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon won't add Chromecast capability to its Instant Video app for Android any time soon, and it won't release an app for Android TV. But there's still a way to get that video on your TV by using your computer and a browser extension.
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• Yamaha’s new MusicCast soundbar lets you add speakers for more immersive sound

  07-08-2018 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yamaha’s new MusicCast BAR 400 soundbar doesn’t just let you easily trade up from your TV’s built-in speakers, it also lets you add optional MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50 rear surround speakers to make for more immersive sound.
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• Master Chief will play a lead role in Showtime’s ‘Halo’ TV series

  07-08-2018 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Showtime is pushing ahead with its Halo television series based on the popular video games, and has revealed that franchise protagonist Master Chief will play a lead role in the live-action show.
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• Walmart’s new grocery robots aim to speed up your shopping experience

  07-08-2018 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walmart teamed up with a robot shuttle system company to find a way to speed up its in-store grocery pickup service. The service will launch in one Walmart superstore later this year.
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• Your stone-skipping skills pale in comparison to this robotic rock launcher

  07-08-2018 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Former NASA engineer-turned-popular YouTube inventor Mark Rober has created a robot that's able to skim rocks. Check it out in all its fantastic summer afternoon-wasting brilliance.
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• Programmer trains artificial intelligence to draw faces from text descriptions

  07-08-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Animesh Karnewar wanted to know how characters described in books would appear in reality, so he turned to artificial intelligence to see if it could render these fictional people. He used machine learning to train the A.I.
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• IIHS tests advanced driver-assist Tech, gets mixed results

  07-08-2018 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) tested adaptive cruise control and active lane-keep systems from BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla, and Volvo. Testers found them to be unreliable in the real world.
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• Popek – The Pooping Pink Balloon Dog

  07-08-2018 18:49 via feedproxy.google.com
  I feel simultaneously amused and ashamed for liking this pooping, pink, balloon dog sculpture so much. The little touch of the balloon ending of the pile of poop just cracks me. Am I the only one liking it or am I just easily amused? But there are limits though, for example I would never, EVER place this anywhere near our apartment. But to get a little giggle from it looking at it on a website, thinking about that there are actually people buying it and displaying Popek in their home, priceless
  
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• Top 14 Majestic Unicorn Products That Will Enchant Your World

  07-08-2018 18:40 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  We’ve always wanted to have our own unicorn that we could ride to places that we’ve never been before. We scoured the web for the most magical products we could find and here are 14 unicorn-themed merchandise that we have chosen to share with you (and come on, you gotta get these goodies.)Unicorn Paper Towel HolderIf we have a unicorn, we’d probably be doing some very cool things to its horn.. and number one on that list is making it hold paper towels. Just imagine going to a
  
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• ‘House of Cards’ season 6 gets a premiere date and a familiar poster

  07-08-2018 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Season 6 of the award-winning political drama House of Cards now has a November premiere date to go along with its first trailer and photos, as well as an eerily familiar poster for the new season.
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• Denon debuts new A/V receiver with Airplay 2 and support for Amazon Alexa

  07-08-2018 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re looking for a new A/V receiver for your home theater and want to make sure it’s not immediately out of date, Denon’s new 7.2-channel AVR-X3500H might be just the thing for you.
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• Canon drops 5 new printers to round out its PIXMA lineup

  07-08-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In its latest round of updates, Canon has released five new printers for its PIXMA lineup, varying from craft-focused models to robust machines designed for small business offices.
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• Nintendo Switch tips and tricks

  07-08-2018 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have a new Nintendo Switch? Awesome! It's a great console from the moment you turn it on, but owners can make it even better by exercising a few simple tips and tricks. Here's what every Switch owner should know.
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• Apple may bring iPhone X’s ‘key feature’ to these devices

  07-08-2018 17:48
  We saw Apple bringing the TouchID from iPhone handsets to its MacBook Pro’s Touch bar. Now, it looks like the same treating may be given to the FaceID tech as well. While recent rumours have indicated that FaceID may reach iPad Pro models, a new patent now indicates the feature to arrive on Mac desktops as well.
  
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• Pentagon restricts fitness trackers and other geolocators in high-risk areas

  07-08-2018 17:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Calling geolocation features in fitness trackers a 'significant risk,' the Pentagon issued restrictions on their use. GPS-equipped wearables must have the feature turned off when the security threat level is high.
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• ‘Grand Theft Auto Online’ players worry powerful new vehicle may ruin game

  07-08-2018 17:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto Online players are concerned that an upcoming flying vehicle could ruin free-roaming mode for the other players. The vehicle sports missiles, countermeasures, and machine guns.
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• Mere knowledge of Aadhaar number cannot increase one's digital vulnerability, says Trai Chief

  07-08-2018 17:15
  R S Sharma was also quick to add that the intention behind disclosure of his 12-digit number was never to abet others to publish or disclose their Aadhaar numbers.
  
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• Your ‘Fallout 76’ beta progress will carry over to the final game

  07-08-2018 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The progress you make in the Fallout 76 beta test will carry into the full game when it launches, Bethesda has confirmed. The online multiplayer title will be available in its entirety during the beta test.
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• Fortnite’s latest update adds a beastly shotgun and sweetens the game on Switch

  07-08-2018 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fortnite's latest patch update adds a double barrel shotgun, optimizations for Switch, and a new game mode with an unpredictable storm that'll surely kill players caught unawares.
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• AMD launched second-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors: Features, availability and more

  07-08-2018 17:04
  The second-generation Ryzen processors have up to 32-cores, 64-thread and are based on 12nm Zen+ core architecture to provide top-notch performance. These processors also have the second-generation Ryzen processor feature set and are compatible with existing motherboards as well.
  
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• Love driving? Waze’s data scientists want to show you the fun way home

  07-08-2018 16:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the United Kingdom, Waze and Volkswagen have teamed up to launch a campaign named GTI Superdrives that identifies the best roads for driving enthusiasts. Data scientists analyzed data to single out the 75 greatest roads in the U.K.
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• Tokyo Olympics to boost security with facial recognition system

  07-08-2018 16:30
  Tokyo 2020 will be the first Olympics to use facial recognition technology to increase security around all venues, the organisers announced on Tuesday.
  
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• Apple 2018 iPhone Names Tipped as iPhone 9, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Plus; Hands-on Video Surfaces

  07-08-2018 16:20
  Apple's next iPhones are expected to be called iPhone 9, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Plus.
  
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• Has Fortnite Pulled Off an Epic Move by Skipping Google Play?

  07-08-2018 16:10
  The implications of Fortnite abandoning Google Play.
  
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• How to watch Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked August 2018 event

  07-08-2018 16:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event if mere days away, and the excitement is becoming very real. But how do you watch it? Here's how you can watch Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked 2018 event and keep updated.
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• Nokia 6.1 Plus may launch in India on August 21, HMD Global sends out invites

  07-08-2018 15:53
  Recently HMD Global teased that it will soon be launching a new smartphone in India. However, the firm was not clear as to what device it would unveil in the market. Recent rumours pointed out towards the launch of the Nokia 6.1 Plus as the support page of the handset went live in India. But today, the Finnish handset maker has cemented the rumours by sending out an invitation to media houses for a smartphone launch.
  
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• How to install Android P on your Google Pixel devices

  07-08-2018 15:48
  Google has finally announced the name of its upcoming Android operating system dubbed as Android P so far. The all-new version of Android aka Android 9.0 has been named Android Pie. The new Android version packs a number of new features and changes.
  
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• Sony introduces its F2.8 G Master prime lens, priced at Rs 10,34,990

  07-08-2018 15:45
  Sony India today announced its FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS large aperture super-telephoto prime lens (model SEL400F28GM).
  
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• Apple Music Begins Rolling Out Friends Mix, a Playlist With Songs Your Friends Have Been Listening To

  07-08-2018 15:45
  Apple Music is rolling out a new playlist to some users, with tunes their friends like.
  
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• Google Buys Startup GraphicsFuzz to Integrate Its Graphics Testing in Android Ecosystem

  07-08-2018 15:21
  As a result of the acquistion, the entire GraphicsFuzz team is joining Google's Android Graphics Team.
  
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• Nokia 6.1 Plus India Launch Expected on August 21 as HMD Global Sends Invites

  07-08-2018 15:12
  HMD Global has sent out invites for an event in India scheduled on August 21, where it is expected to launch the Nokia 6.1 Plus smartphone.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 9 AI Camera Features Leaked, S Pen to Come in Colour Options

  07-08-2018 15:03
  Samsung Galaxy Note 9 will apparently provide 30 minutes of use with just 40 seconds of charging.
  
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• With The Den, parents can manage kids’ screen time by locking their devices

  07-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Den, created by Australia-based company TechDen, provides parents with a hardware solution to manage screen time. With the companion app, parents are able to set sessions for The Den to unlock, allowing children to use their devices.
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• The 15 best calendar apps for Android and iOS

  07-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are numerous calendar apps available on iOS and Android, but separating the good from the bad can be difficult. Thankfully, we've rounded up 15 of the best calendar apps to help you better organize your affairs.
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• Swann adds voice for Google Assistant in multi-camera security systems

  07-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a new feature, Swann has become the first security camera provider to enable users to see live video from home security cameras on their mobile devices or televisions via Google Assistant.
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• AMD’s new 32-core Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPU rips into wallets at $1,800

  07-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD has a new batch of Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPUs for enthusiasts based on its refreshed Zen design. Leading this second wave is the 32-core chip AMD teased in June that uses the same TR4 motherboard socket.
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• macOS 10.14 Mojave to Bring Improved Windows Migration Utility Tool

  07-08-2018 14:40
  The improved Windows Migration Utility tool in the latest macOS Mojave beta version lets users transfer not only local data, but also entire accounts along with account data as well.
  
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• What kind of mini car does Tesla CEO Elon Musk have in mind?

  07-08-2018 14:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced his company has started the development of a mini car with space for one passenger. He didn't provide more specific details and there's no widely accepted definition of a mini car.
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