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• Netflix testing ads in between some subscribers’ binge-watching sessions

  18-08-2018 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix is testing out a new feature that has some users upset. The streaming service has started playing advertisements between shows. Netflix says that its goal is to help users spend less time searching for something new to watch.
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• Art-inspired face blurring can obscure identity without losing humanity

  18-08-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have developed an AI-generated anonymity system that “paints” over video frames, using inspiration from masters like Picasso and Van Gogh to reimagine a person’s appearance. The goal is to minimize outer resemblance but maintain fidelity to a subject’s inner character.
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• Gadgets: Samsung Note9 will be available Friday - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  18-08-2018 21:01
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  Gadgets: Samsung Note9 will be available Friday
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  Samsung is sticking to its tested formula for the Note9, its newest high-end smartphone. Available on Friday, it also has a 512-gigabyte model for $1,259, a 6.4-inch screen and is available in blue or lavender. The company's product event follows a ...
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• The best MacBook Air cases

  18-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you’re looking for added protection or a stylish flourish, you’re in the right place for the best MacBook Air cases. We have form-hugging cases, luxurious covers and padded sleeves priced from $7 to $130. Happy shopping!
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• Master your Moto E5 Plus and E5 Play with these handy tips and tricks

  18-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Moto E5 Plus and Moto E5 Play are Motorola's latest budget phone offerings. Whether you're new to Moto phones or just upgrading, there are plenty of special features to explore. Here are our favorite Moto E5 tips and tricks.
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• Dell P2715Q review

  18-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Dell P2715Q might not be the most modern of 4K displays, but its IPS panel, extensive connectivity, and easily adjusted stand make it more than competitive with the newest crop of screens.
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• Star Wars Resistance animated series debuts first trailer

  18-08-2018 19:55
  Star Wars animation fans may not have any more episodes of Rebels to look forward to, but an all-new series is only a few month away. Disney and Lucasfilm have revealed the first trailer for Star Wars Resistance, along with confirming its debut on October 7th. The new show will take place before the events of The Force Awakens, and … Continue reading
  
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• The best N64 games of all time

  18-08-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nintendo 64 introduced a long list of top-tier games, but which were the iconic platform's best? From Mario Party to Ocarina of Time to NFL Blitz, check out our picks for the best N64 games.
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• Best new shows and movies to stream: ‘Disenchantment,’ ‘Insecure’ season 3, more

  18-08-2018 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: New animated series Disenchantment, Insecure season 3, and more.
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• US court halts sale of GTA Online cheating software

  18-08-2018 18:47
  It should come as no surprise that Grand Theft Auto V — and its online component GTA Online — remains incredibly popular and successful for its publisher Take-Two Interactive. Unfortunately, GTA Online has a bit of a reputation for cheating, which hurts both the player base and Take-Two’s revenue from the game. As part of the publisher’s ongoing lawsuit against … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon aims to challenge Spotify, Apple Music in streaming

  18-08-2018 17:12
  Spotify and Apple Music are easily the number one and two players in the streaming music market, respectively, and while Amazon offers plenty of quick and easy access to music, the company is looking to be taken as a more serious rival to the streaming giants. A new report details Amazon’s plans for making its Music Unlimited service more recognized … Continue reading
  
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• GeForce RTX 2080 Ti specs confirm Nvidia’s next powerful video card

  18-08-2018 16:02
  Graphics card maker Nvidia has a special event starting on Monday focusing on their GeForce line. It’s been expected for some time that the company will be unveiling the new set of RTX 2080 video cards, and a new leak offering detailed specs all but confirms the upcoming reveal. Most interesting is that it seems Nvidia will be releasing both … Continue reading
  
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• Nokia 6.1 Gets a Price Cut in India Ahead of Next Week's Nokia 6.1 Plus Launch

  18-08-2018 16:00
  The Nokia 6.1 price in India slashed by Rs. 1,500 for both 3GB RAM and 4GB RAM variants ahead of the August 21 launch of Nokia 6.1 Plus.
  
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• Netflix Testing Running Ads Between Episodes, Users Protest

  18-08-2018 15:49
  Netflix has responded saying that it is a limited test being run on a small percentage of its global audience.
  
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• Relive the glory days of arcade games with hot deals on Arcade1Up cabinets

  18-08-2018 15:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a way to enjoy classic arcade games the right way? The new Arcade1Up machines have you covered. They're surprisingly affordable, too, with an MSRP of $400, but if you pre-order now, you can score one for only $300.
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• Netflix Deletes Users Reviews From Website

  18-08-2018 15:19
  One could only access Netflix's user reviews on the company's official website via computers; the feature was never extended to mobile or connected TV platforms.
  
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• Apple Watch's Time Travel Feature to Be Killed With watchOS 5

  18-08-2018 15:15
  Apple Watch's Time Travel feature never got traction among users and remained only a darling of the developer community.
  
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• E-Sports's 2022 Asian Games Medal Status Put on Hold

  18-08-2018 15:12
  Last year, IOC chiefs declared that e-sports could now be considered truly "a sport", but that violent or shooting games could never be considered for inclusion in any future Olympics.
  
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• The best Moto Z3 cases to keep your flagship phone protected

  18-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The newly released Motorola Moto Z3 is a fine phone with a lot to offer. But while it's tough, it's not tough enough to go five rounds with concrete. Here are the best Moto Z3 cases to keep it protected.
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• DeLonghi BC0430 review

  18-08-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some days you want straight coffee, while other days you need a stronger kick in the you-know-what. But who has both a coffee and an espresso machine? With the DeLonghi BC0430 Coffee Machine, you can have the best of both worlds.
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• Android Messages Silently Discards Dark Mode, Revamped UI, and Smart Reply Feature

  18-08-2018 14:59
  It is likely that Google has pushed a server-side update to remove the new features from Android Messages.
  
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• Valve’s Twitch rival Steam.TV revealed early, then pulled

  18-08-2018 14:26
  On Friday the world got an early peek at a Twitch-like live streaming platform from Valve. The site Steam.tv went live for a brief period of time, showcasing a stream from Valve’s own annual Dota 2 tournament, The International 2018. Shortly after, the site was pulled and left with a blank page, although Valve has confirmed that the platform is … Continue reading
  
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• US Tech Firms Said to Be Planning to Fight Government's Data Localisation Efforts

  18-08-2018 13:57
  US trade groups, representing companies such as Amazon, American Express and Microsoft, have opposed India's push to store data locally.
  
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• Parker Solar Probe Operating as Planned, NASA Says

  18-08-2018 13:49
  As of 12pm EDT on August 16, the Parker Solar Probe was 4.6 million kms from Earth, travelling at 62,764 kms per hour, and heading toward its first Venus flyby.
  
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• Smartphone screens harbour more germs than a toilet seat: Study

  18-08-2018 13:39
  If you think toilet seats are the dirtiest ones swarming with germs, look at your smartphone. A research has revealed that smartphone screens have three times more germs than a toilet seat.
  
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• US government seeks Facebook help to wiretap Messenger: Report

  18-08-2018 13:35
  The US government is trying to force Facebook Inc to break the encryption in its popular Messenger app so law enforcement may listen to a suspect's voice conversations in a criminal probe, three people briefed on the case said, resurrecting the issue of whether companies can be compelled to alter their products to enable surveillance.
  
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• Apple to ditch 'Time Travel' feature with watchOS 5

  18-08-2018 13:34
  Apple is saying goodbye to "Time Travel" -- one of Apple Watch's under-used features -- with watchOS 5 this fall
  
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• How to convert an MP4 to an MP3

  18-08-2018 13:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sometimes you just want the audio without the video. In this guide, we'll show you how to convert an MP4 to an MP3 using web-based software and dedicated programs for both Windows and MacOS.
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• Samsung Brazil Caught Using Stock Photos to Promote Galaxy A8 (2018) Selfie Camera

  18-08-2018 13:13
  The photos used by Samsung Brazil as the Galaxy A8 (2018) camera samples were captured back in 2015.
  
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• Microsoft Working on Next-Gen BP-Monitoring Smart Glasses

  18-08-2018 13:00
  Microsoft's Glabella continuously records the stream of reflected light intensities from blood flow as well as inertial measurements of the user's head.
  
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• Tesla Could Make a $25,000 Electric Car in 3 Years: Elon Musk

  18-08-2018 12:34
  Elon Musk said to Marques Brownlee if Tesla works really hard, it may be able to create a $25,000 car in three years.
  
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• Make A Bumble Bee Your Pet

  18-08-2018 12:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  Thinking of it, I haven’t seen any Bumble Bees in a long time. But if you come across one you can make the little Bumble Bee your pet friend by putting some honey on your hand and transferring it from a flower to your hand. That little insect will be in such a honey rush that you could even softly bet it. Best though, is to leave these little cute fuzzy friend alone but if you’re tempted please make sure it’s really a bumble bee and not a hornet for example. Otherwise your vid
  
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• Infosys CFO MD Ranganath Resigns, Board Commences Successor Search

  18-08-2018 12:09
  MD Ranganath will continue as CFO till November 16 this year, Infosys said, adding that its board will immediately commence the search for a new CFO.
  
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• Android Will Get Option to Manually Back Up User Data Via 'Future' Update

  18-08-2018 12:01
  Google has confirmed the development through its public issue tracker.
  
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• ‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ Review In Progress

  18-08-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ‘Battle for Azeroth’ promises to put you in the middle of a new war between the Alliance and Horde. The plot too quickly unravels into dull fetch quests, but the game’s variety keeps you itching to log in it even as the story disappoints.
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• With Q#, Microsoft is throwing programmers the keys to quantum

  18-08-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Quantum computers aren’t yet practical, but Microsoft has already developed a programming language for them. Q# works inside Visual Studio, just like most other languages, and could offer a gateway into the weird world of quantum physics.
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• Kerala Floods: How Google, Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, and BSNL Are Helping the Affected

  18-08-2018 11:38
  For Kerala floods, Google Maps users can share their location using plus codes, and Jio, Airtel, Vodafone, Idea, and BSNL are offering free data, calling, and bill payment extensions.
  
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• Here's why car-maker Tesla lost millions after CEO's interview

  18-08-2018 11:15
  Elon Musk said in the interview he has no plans to relinquish his dual role as chairman and chief executive officer.
  
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• Tesla sues Ontario over scrapped rebate

  18-08-2018 11:12
  Customers who ordered their car before July can still benefit from the programme until mid-September—except for hundreds of Tesla customers, according to the firm.
  
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 18th August 2018

  18-08-2018 11:01 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 Ultimate IT Training, the Nord VPN and more. Save 98% On The Ultimate IT Certification Training Bundle The Ultimate IT Certification Training Bundle is available in the Geeky […](Read More ...)The post Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 18th August 2018 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Infinix to Launch Smartphone in India on August 23

  18-08-2018 10:55
  The Infinix smartphone launching in India on August 23 will sport a large screen without a notch.
  
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• Google's Location Tracking Violates 2011 Order, Privacy Group Tells FTC

  18-08-2018 10:24
  In the 2011 order, Google agreed to a 20-year monitoring regime and vowed to not misrepresent the degree to which users have control over private data.
  
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• Vivo V11 India Launch Expected as Vivo Readies to Host September 6 Event

  18-08-2018 10:12
  The Vivo V11 with in-display fingerprint sensor will be launched in India on September 6.
  
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• Jio GigaFiber Preview Offer to Give 100GB Data at 100 Mbps Speeds: Report

  18-08-2018 09:54
  While the benefits of the preview offer will be available for free, Jio GigaFiber subscribers are said to pay a security deposit of Rs. 4,500 to avail the broadband service.
  
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• Facebook Tools Allow Discriminatory Housing Ads, Say US Regulators

  18-08-2018 09:36
  Facebook violates the Fair Housing Act as its targeting systems allow advertisers to exclude certain audiences, such as families with young children or disabled people, from seeing housing ads, US HUD says.
  
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• Vivo V11, V11 Pro to launch in India on September 6

  18-08-2018 09:32
  Chinese smartphone maker Vivo has sent out 'block your date' for its upcoming event scheduled to be held on September 6.
  
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• Tesla's Ex-Employee Alleges Company's Staff Involved in Drug Trafficking

  18-08-2018 09:29
  A former Tesla security worker said employees at the Nevada Gigafactory were involved in trafficking "significant quantities of cocaine and possibly crystal methamphetamine" for a Mexico-based cartel.
  
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• Foreign Object Found By Curiosity Rover on Mars a Rock Flake, NASA Says

  18-08-2018 09:16
  The object in the image captured on August 13 also triggered speculation among scientists that the Curiosity rover might have shed a piece of itself.
  
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• Airtel Expands Unlimited Broadband Data Plans to More Cities as Jio GigaFiber Registrations Open

  18-08-2018 08:30
  Airtel still has an FUP limit of 3.3TB, and the new offering is limited for personal and non-commercial use.
  
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