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• VR optics could help old folks keep the world in focus

  15-08-2018 23:57
  The complex optics involved with putting a screen an inch away from the eye in VR headsets could make for smartglasses that correct for vision problems. These prototype “autofocals” from Stanford researchers use depth sensing and gaze tracking to bring the world into focus when someone lacks the ability to do it on their own.
  I talked with lead researcher Nitish Padmanaban at SIGGRAPH in Vancouver, where he and the others on his team were showing off the latest version of the system.
  
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• Google Coach fitness and health AI assistant for smartwatches tipped

  15-08-2018 23:40
  Google is working on a personal fitness and health assistant, according to a new leak, and it’s reportedly called Google Coach. The new personal assistant is allegedly being developed for wearable devices and will utilize what Google already knows about a user to proactively make recommendations, among other things. Google Coach isn’t limited just to activities, according to the report, … Continue reading
  
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• Police body cams are scarily easy to hack into and manipulate, researcher finds

  15-08-2018 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nuix cybersecurity expert Josh Mitchell has demonstrated how it is possible to hack into and potentially manipulate footage from police body cams. The really scary part? It's shockingly easy.
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• T-Mobile partners with Live Nation, Pandora to offer its customers more perks

  15-08-2018 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile made a few other announcements today: Not only has the carrier partnered up with Live Nation to provide offers, but customers will also be getting a free year of Pandora Plus.
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• T-Mobile partners with Live Nation, Pandora to offer customers more perks

  15-08-2018 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile made a few other announcements today: Not only has the carrier partnered up with Live Nation to provide offers, but customers will also be getting a free year of Pandora Plus.
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• Motorola P30, an iPhone X copycat, actually looks pretty great

  15-08-2018 23:06
  When the Motorola P30 was leaked earlier this week, all I could see was the latest Android-laden iPhone X. Even though the Essential Phone PH-1 was the first major smartphone with a notch, Apple put one on their iPhone and sold an outrageous amount of units. Since then, several China-based companies have taken to cloning the iPhone X industrial design … Continue reading
  
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• Best Back-To-School Tech & College Gadgets To Buy Now - Refinery29

  15-08-2018 23:00
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  Best Back-To-School Tech & College Gadgets To Buy Now
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  From a pair of headphones that block out noise, to a device that makes it easier to access your student ID — these are the gadgets students really need.and more »
  
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• ‘Diablo III’ is reportedly bringing loot-filled goodness to Switch this year

  15-08-2018 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard's acclaimed action-RPG Diablo III will reportedly be coming to Nintendo Switch later this year and it will include four-player cooperative play on the console. No official announcement has been made yet.
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• Eating breakfast fuels burning carbohydrates during exercise: study

  15-08-2018 22:40
  A new study highlights a couple big potential benefits from eating breakfast: burning more carbs during exercise and ramping up one’s metabolism ahead of the day’s next meal. The research comes from the University of Bath’s Department for Health, where researchers worked with colleagues from other universities to study the effect of eating breakfast. The rise of intermittent fasting as … Continue reading
  
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• 10 Products Every Cat Lover Should Own!

  15-08-2018 22:27 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
   
  10 Products Every Cat Lover Should Own – Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur. Happy kitty, sleepy kitty, purr, purr, purr…
  You’re prolly no Sheldon but we know that you love your feline so much that you’re going to get them every item on this list.
  Cat Taco Bed
  If you think your cats aren’t jealous when you eat tacos.. think again. This taco bed is made of soft, padded fleece and micro fiber yarn to give your cat that ultimate feeling of comfort. It
  
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• Samsung’s Harman buyout could prove its worth in new Dolby Atmos soundbars

  15-08-2018 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In 2017, Samsung bought out audio powerhouse brand Harman, which itself owns a ton of major audio brands. Now it seems that purchase may be paying off, as Samsung is launching two impressive-looking new Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars.
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• Black Ops 4 Blackout beta release date revealed

  15-08-2018 22:18
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 is shaping up to offer an experience that’s mostly similar to previous installments in the sub-series, save for one key difference. For the first time in Call of Duty history, Black Ops 4 won’t have a single-player campaign. Instead, it’ll offer up a battle royale mode called Blackout. That 2018’s Call of Duty game … Continue reading
  
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• This robot arm could soon recharge your electric car, no driver effort required

  15-08-2018 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers in Austria have developed a smart robotic charger that can automatically plug itself into any electric vehicle, no driver effort required whatsoever. What could be simpler?
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• HTC might be using Nokia’s playbook

  15-08-2018 22:03
  According to a tip this afternoon, Nokia is about to go – or has already gone – the way of Nokia in the smartphone business. The tip suggests that HTC might begin using ODM for smartphone manufacturing. That’d mean that HTC would continue to be the brand, and HTC would continue to design phones, but HTC wouldn’t be manufacturing the … Continue reading
  
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• How to clean your records to keep them looking good and sounding sweet

  15-08-2018 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vinyl records are back in a big way, but the sound quality can suffer if you don't keep them clean. Check out our tips for keeping your vinyl and stylus immaculate, so you can hear every note of your favorite tunes.
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• Bing Search adds math mode: solve equations by taking a picture

  15-08-2018 21:54
  Having trouble finishing your math homework? Microsoft has a solution. The company recently updated its Bing for iOS app to include a new “math mode” that solves equations in a snap…literally. Snap a picture of the problem, give Bing a second or two to process it, and you’ll be given the answer without any additional interaction. The feature is powered … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch Mario Tennis Aces bundle heads to Walmart next month

  15-08-2018 21:24
  We haven’t seen a ton of different console bundles in the Switch’s short lifespan so far, but today Nintendo announced a new one. This bundle is destined for Walmart, where it will be an exclusive beginning next month. It offers some decent value for the money as well, assuming you’re interested with the games it comes packed with. Nintendo revealed … Continue reading
  
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• Alexa-Cortana integration: How to get started

  15-08-2018 21:24
  If you’re in the mood to combine your Amazon and Microsoft-made smart assistants on any one device, today’s your day. Alexa can open Cortana and Cortana can open Alexa. Because there might be a very rare instance in which you want one or the other, this particular tie-in is live. It’s just live in preview mode when this article is … Continue reading
  
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• Ford’s 2019 Ranger configurator builds out one pricey pickup

  15-08-2018 21:05
  Ford’s 2019 Ranger is up on the public configurator, and while there’s no Ranger Raptor quite yet to sate our performance truck urges, you can still spec out an impressive midsize pickup. Announced back at the Detroit Auto Show in January, the new Ranger promises F-150-style capabilities but in a more urban-friendly package. That doesn’t mean it’s necessarily particularly cheaper … Continue reading
  
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• The best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 screen protectors

  15-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is one of this year's best phones. But what if you break the screen? Thankfully we've got the best Samsung Galaxy Note 9 screen protectors to keep that 6.4-inch screen safe.
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• KELT-9b is a giant, hot exoplanet with iron and titanium in its atmosphere

  15-08-2018 21:00
  Researchers have detailed the atmosphere of a giant, incredibly hot exoplanet called KELT-9b. Using the HARPS-North spectrograph located on the Telescopio Nazionale Galileo in La Palma, Spain, experts were able to discern the exoplanet’s atmospheric properties, identifying iron and titanium vapor. The composition is the result of KELT-9b’s incredibly hot temperature. The study was recently published in the journal Nature, … Continue reading
  
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• Meet the Mantis Q: A drone you can control by yelling, waving, or even smiling

  15-08-2018 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Mantis, take a picture." Yuneec's new consumer drone, the Yuneec Mantis Q, responds to voice commands along with gestures and smiles. The 4K drone also integrates several different flight modes and safety features inside a one-pound, foldable drone.
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• Intel serves up ‘Bean Canyon’ NUCs revved with ‘Coffee Lake’ CPUs

  15-08-2018 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a super-compact PC for streaming media that doesn’t break the bank? Intel updated its NUC family with its new “Bean Canyon” kits. Currently, there are five with a starting price of $300 packing eighth-generation Intel Core CPUs.
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• From Rolls-Royce to Lamborghini, these are the most expensive cars in the world

  15-08-2018 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you recently discovered an oil reserve in your backyard, you probably have some extra cash to spend. Look no further, because we’ve rounded up the most expensive cars in the world.
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• This is what constant digital connection with employees may result in

  15-08-2018 20:40
  Do you constantly share ideas, knowledge and answers with your employees on email and various social media platforms? It may not be effective in solving problems and instead would crush their creativity, a new study has found.
  
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• ‘Battlefield V’ pre-order numbers have been underwhelming, analysts say

  15-08-2018 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Market analysts at Cowen have said that the early pre-order numbers for Electronic Arts' upcoming shooter Battlefield V have been disappointing. The game is scheduled to arrive this October.
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• Now the 2019 VW Golf R can look as wild as it drives

  15-08-2018 20:16
  Volkswagen is injecting some fun back into its feistiest Golf, with the Volkswagen Spektrum Program offering a whole new set of colors for the 2019 Golf R. The sports hatchback certainly isn’t going to be slow when it comes to pace, but VW’s fairly sober portfolio of off-the-shelf paint finishes means the impact when it’s standing still isn’t so visceral. Happily … Continue reading
  
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• Storytelling masterpiece ‘Gone Home’ is headed to the Nintendo Switch

  15-08-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fullbright's acclaimed first-person adventure game Gone Home will arrive to Nintendo Switch later this month. The game is available now on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
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• A turn for the better: Loupedeck+ adds custom dials, more to Lightroom console

  15-08-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Loupedeck+ improves on the original Lightroom console by adding welcome customization options and introducing support for Skylum Aurora HDR. What's even better is that it does this all at an even lower price.
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• A new way to ‘freeze’ water could help transform organ preservation

  15-08-2018 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital have developed a way of keeping water as a liquid at temperatures far below freezing. Here's why that could help transform organ preservation.
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• TimeSplitters 4 could actually happen as THQ Nordic buys franchise

  15-08-2018 19:47
  Back in the era of the PS2, Xbox, and GameCube, one of the most popular FPS franchises around was TimeSplitters. We haven’t heard from the franchise in a while, mostly because there hasn’t been a whole lot to report. The last game in the franchise, TimeSplitters 3: Future Perfect, was released in 2005, and though there have been rumors about … Continue reading
  
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• How to clean your TV screen

  15-08-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure how to clean the LCD, OLED, or plasma display that's the cornerstone of your living room? You don't need to buy expensive cleaning solutions to clean your TV -- we'll teach you how to do it with simple household items.
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• Third-party calling apps no longer work with Android 9.0 Pie

  15-08-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There is a lot to love about Android 9.0 Pie. But as users update their phones, they noticed an annoying new issue: Google removed a workaround an Android 9.0 Pie that developers used to power third-party recording apps.
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• Google One subscriptions offer more cloud storage for low prices, other perks

  15-08-2018 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can't get enough storage on Google Drive, Photos, or Gmail? Google One is the new way to boost your cloud storage. But it's not just about more space -- Google One comes with a loads of benefits.
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• Google One just launched for all (or most)

  15-08-2018 18:46
  Assuming you’ve got a paid Google cloud storage account, you’ve now got Google One. Google One is the name for a service which adds features to what was previously just known as Google cloud storage, or paying for Google Drive expanded storage. Now, with a brand, Google One provides a renewed push for people to buy cloud storage from Google … Continue reading
  
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• 18 seconds of fame: Giphy’s quirky new GIF film festival has a $10K prize

  15-08-2018 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have a knack for creating GIFs? Someone is going to win $10,000 for a video that's 18 seconds or less at the Giphy Film Festival. The new contest is set to recognize the top creator for the short micro-films in five different categories.
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• T-Mobile serves up free Pandora and Live Nation perks to subscribers

  15-08-2018 18:35
  Today, T-Mobile took the stage to talk about the improvements it’s making to customer service. While that reveal was certainly an exciting one in this age of automated customer service lines, it wasn’t the only thing T-Mobile had to announce. The company also said that it’s going to begin offering some new perks to customers, and both of these perks … Continue reading
  
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• Oppo F9 smartphone is a budget beauty with a teeny-tiny notch

  15-08-2018 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oppo has just unveiled the budget Oppo F9 with decidedly budget specs wrapped in an impressively attractive body with a gradient finish and a teeny tiny-notch on the nearly all-screen front. But it doesn't seem to be coming to the U.S. or Europe.
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• Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars tap Harman Kardon tuning

  15-08-2018 18:34
  Samsung and Harman Kardon have a pair of new soundbars, packaging Dolby Atmos and DTS:X into a simple home theater upgrade. The HW-N950 and HW-N850 are the first co-branded speakers to be released since Samsung acquired Harman back in March 2017. The HW-N950 is the higher-end model of the pair. It gets a main unit, four speakers, and two wireless … Continue reading
  
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• Jio GigaFiber Registrations Begin, Here's How You Can Register for Jio Broadband

  15-08-2018 18:13
  Jio Giga Fiber registration online is now open on Jio.com website so users can express interest in the service for priority during rollout.
  
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• Lotus is a wearable panic button, sort of

  15-08-2018 18:08
  The Lotus by Seam is a small button with a microphone, a speaker, and a bluetooth connection. Lotus can be attached to a person’s clothing, a necklace, a backpack, or whatever else the user might consider handy. The button works with the user’s smartphone and an app called Seam Personal Security. This app connects the user to up to 5 … Continue reading
  
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• Volvo leverages the power of software to build more dynamic cars

  15-08-2018 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo has asked sister company Polestar to make its cars more dynamic to drive through a software update. Offered at an extra cost, the AWD optimization upgrade sends more power to the rear wheels when the driver turns on dynamic mode.
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• T-Mobile Team of Experts makes customer service the next carrier war

  15-08-2018 17:51
  T-Mobile is launching Team of Experts, aiming to oust bad customer service experiences and replace it with a dedicated team of people that are easier to contact. Announced at an event today, the news saw T-Mobile CEO John Legere fire his usual shots at his cellphone network rivals, blasting not only their retention numbers but their cavalier approach to customer … Continue reading
  
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• Apple considers making its own health-monitoring processors

  15-08-2018 17:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple could be looking at making its own dedicated health tracking processors. These chips are dedicated to health-monitoring features on wearables, and could mean more health tracking features on the next Apple Watch.
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• Alexa is about to invade one US college campus

  15-08-2018 17:40
  It seems that even Alexa is participating in the back to school rush this year. Today, Saint Louis University announced that it will outfit “every student residence hall room and student apartment on campus” with an Alexa device. All told, that means SLU is outfitting student living spaces with around 2,300 Echo Dots. SLU said in an announcement today that … Continue reading
  
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• T-Mobile attempts to reinvent customer service with its new ‘Team of Experts’

  15-08-2018 17:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an attempt to reinvent how it approaches customer care, T-Mobile announced its 'Team of Experts.' Whenever a customer contacts T-Mobile, they're given direct access to the same team member each time without being put on hold or transferred.
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• Do you need an $8,000 gold-plated digital music player? Sony made one anyway

  15-08-2018 17:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's new DMP-Z1 digital music player features "audiophile-grade" sound quality and a gold-plated volume knob to let everyone around you know you take your music extremely seriously.
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• Huawei Mate 20 listed for sale with Android Pie

  15-08-2018 17:10
  The Huawei Mate 20 was listed for sale well before its official announcement. This device was listed by a smartphone sales website we’ve not been able to confirm much about, so we’re not going to link directly to it. But it would appear that they’ve all the info we’ve seen about the Mate 20 plus a little bit extra we’ve … Continue reading
  
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• Live out your Steve McQueen fantasies with this souped-up Ford Mustang Bullitt

  15-08-2018 16:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford tuner Steeda teamed up with Chad McQueen, son of Steve McQueen to create the ultimate 'Bullitt' tribute car. It's an upgraded version of the recently launched 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt.
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• Tinder founders sue parent companies for $2 billion

  15-08-2018 16:51
  Tinder founders and early employees have filed a lawsuit accusing parent firm InterActiveCorp of cheating them out of billions of dollars by manipulating the value of stock options for the popular dating app.
  
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