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• B&O’s BeoSound 1 and 2 wireless speakers get Google Assistant

  23-08-2018 23:45
  Bang & Olufsen has announced the addition of Google Assistant for its gorgeous BeoSound 1 and BeoSound 2 wireless speakers. Both cone-shaped speakers will soon be available with Google’s personal assistant, making it possible to get the weather, play music, and more using voice commands. The addition is joined by Apple AirPlay 2 and Chromecast support. READ: BeoSound 1, 2 … Continue reading
  
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• Teardown of Magic Leap One reveals highly advanced placeholder tech

  23-08-2018 23:31
  The screwdriver-happy dismantlers at iFixit have torn the Magic Leap One augmented reality headset all to pieces, and the takeaway seems to be that the device is very much a work in progress — but a highly advanced one. Its interesting optical assembly, described as “surprisingly ugly,” is laid bare for all to see.
  The head-mounted display and accompanying computing unit are definitely meant for developers, as we know, but the basic methods and construction Magic Leap is pursui
  
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• IBM’s Holodeck-style classroom tech makes language-learning apps look primitive

  23-08-2018 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With A.I. and 360-degree screens, IBM Research and New York’s Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have teamed up to create the most high-tech and immersive way to learn a new language yet.
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• Google Datally adds two new data-saving options: Emergency and Bedtime

  23-08-2018 23:00
  Google’s data-saving app Datally has received an update that adds two new ways to reduce data usage: Emergency and Bedtime. Both names hint at each feature’s purpose, one helping reduce the amount of data that may be passively used at night while the device owner sleeps, the other reserving a certain amount of data specifically for emergencies. Google Datally enables … Continue reading
  
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• Volkswagen will spend $4 billion to connect its cars to the Internet of Things

  23-08-2018 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of an effort to simplify the onboard systems of its cars, Volkswagen announced a $4 billion investment in a platform called vw.OS. The first cars running the platform, part of its I.D. electric car line, will appear in 2020.
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• Nintendo Switch weekly eShop update: Monster hunting and prison building

  23-08-2018 22:33
  After a few weeks that were relatively quiet ones for the Switch eShop, we’re back to seeing some big releases. Namely, the Nintendo Switch is getting its own Monster Hunter game this week in Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate. While it may not be Monster Hunter: World, it should still scratch that particular itch for a lot of Switch owners. Monster … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s Datally now adds ‘Emergency bank,’ ‘Bedtime mode’ features

  23-08-2018 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On a limited data contract and tired of checking your mobile data usage to make sure you've got enough? Google's Datally app helps to take the anxiety out of data-saving by offering an easy way to restrict data usage.
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• Google deletes 58 YouTube, Blogger and G+ accounts linked to Iran

  23-08-2018 22:15
  Google has issued an update on state-sponsored activity, revealing that it has deleted 58 accounts and channels across YouTube, Google Plus and Blogger that it had linked with Iran. The disclosure comes days after Facebook made a similar announcement in which it revealed that hundreds of accounts linked to Iran and Russia had been purged. As with Facebook, cybersecurity group … Continue reading
  
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• Meet Fusion: A helpful robotic ‘parasite’ that lives on your back

  23-08-2018 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wanted a pair of extra limbs? Researchers at Japan’s Keio University have built Fusion: A robot backpack which allows another person to control a pair of robotic arms on your body.
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• JBL 306P MkII review

  23-08-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The JBL 306P MkII are a stylish and affordable set of powered studio monitors geared towards budget conscious content creators. Whether you’re a podcaster, videographer, or bedroom musician, here’s why the 306P MkII are a fantastic tool.
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• Trump Scented Candle!

  23-08-2018 21:37 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Make America Smell Great Again!
  You don’t win anymore. You don’t win at buying funny candles as funny gifts, and you don’t win at having a nice-smelling home. But with a Trump Scented Candle, you will start winning again! (Just at those specific things though.)
  The Trump-Scented Candle is a phenomenal deal. Just phenomenal. It’s a great, great candle. It combines all of the classiest smells (suntan lotion and steak) to produce an aroma that is tremendous. (To be clear, b
  
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• Samsung Air Dresser closet airs, steams, dries, and purifies garments

  23-08-2018 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Entering a market dominated by LG Electronics, Samsung announced the Air Dresser. The smart closet dries, steams, airs, and purifies garments in 25 minutes. The internet-connected closet works with Samsung's SmartThings app.
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• DJI Mavic 2 Pro vs Mavic 2 Zoom: What’s the real difference?

  23-08-2018 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI's Mavic 2 series drones are ready to fly -- but which one is right for you? The Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom are nearly identical save for their cameras. Here's what you need to know about these powerful new UAVs.
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• Pew Research: Even teens think they’re spending too much time on their phones

  23-08-2018 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new report from Pew Research, teens are starting to feel as though they spend too much time on their smartphones. The report notes that around half of teens feel like they spend too much time on their phones.
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• Infiniti Prototype 10 concept is inspired by classic race cars

  23-08-2018 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Infiniti Prototype 10 concept is the Nissan luxury brand's second retro-futuristic concept car, following the well-received Prototype 9 that debuted in 2017. The Prototype 10 features styling inspired by classic race cars.
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• Fitbit Charge 3 vs. Fitbit Versa: Which one should you choose?

  23-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitbit's latest fitness tracker -- the Charge 3 -- comes with smartwatch capabilities similar to the Fitbit Versa. With only a $50 difference between them, we pit the two wearables against each other to find out which one is worth the investment.
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• Older Chromebooks may not run Linux programs due to outdated software

  23-08-2018 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not all Chromebooks will support Linux software when the feature comes to Chrome OS later this year. Fourteen devices may be excluded from the list including Google’s own Chromebook Pixel.
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• Nikon embraces a mirrorless future with Z series cameras and lenses

  23-08-2018 20:58
  The largest trend in photography over the last five years or so, not counting smartphones, has been the emergence and maturity of mirrorless camera systems. These operate in a very different manner from traditional SLRs, and as such market leaders with decades embedded in the latter — namely Canon and Nikon— have resisted making the shift. That changes for Nikon today with its announcement of the Z6 and Z7, which show the company is making the change wholeheartedly.
  The Z series comp
  
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• When it comes to Chrome, there may not be a reason to expect privacy

  23-08-2018 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chrome could identify you, even if you enable a private web session using Incognito mode. A new study suggests that Google could still use cookies to connect your private web history to your Google account.
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• MoviePass vs. AMC Stubs A-List vs. Sinemia vs. Cinemark Movie Club

  23-08-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MoviePass is the industry leader in subscription-based movie ticket sales, but the company's troubles have opened the door for competitors AMC Stubs A-List, Sinemia, and Cinemark Movie Club. Here's how the services compare.
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• Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound speakers get smarter, add Google Assistant

  23-08-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bang & Olufsen's 360-degree Beosound speakers have garnered much acclaim for their cool design and excellent sound. Today, they got a bit smarter, with the company announcing added integration with Google Assistant.
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• Poco F1 Looks Great Value for the Price, but Is There a Catch?

  23-08-2018 19:35
  Xiaomi Poco F1's price in India makes it a big talking point, while Nokia 6.1 Plus vs Mi A2 is a question we've been dying to answer. All of that on this episode of Orbital podcast.
  
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• 2019 BMW Z4 has sportier styling, but will it be a true sports car or a poser?

  23-08-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2019 BMW Z4 debuts at the 2018 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and goes on sale in the United States next year. Will the highly anticipated two-seater be a true sports car, or a car for poseurs?
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• Qualcomm Snapdragon reportedly Microsoft’s first choice for Surface Go CPU

  23-08-2018 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paul Thurrott claims Microsoft originally intended to use Qualcomm’s ARM-based Snapdragon processor in its new Surface Go. But Intel supposedly caught wind of the move and offered “deep discounts” on its Pentium Gold processor.
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• ‘Fortnite’ patch lets you create your own Rifts and win without killing

  23-08-2018 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Epic Games released the latest weekly content update a little later than usual. Fortnite update v5.30, or 1.73 on consoles, brings a ton of new content for players including a new Rift item and the Score Royale limited time mode.
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• For $22 a month, an Xbox One system could soon be yours

  23-08-2018 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is reportedly planning to offer players a new way to get an Xbox One S or X with the Xbox All Access service. For a monthly fee, you get the console and subscription to Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold.
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• MIT, Adobe’s new A.I. could bring one-click background removal, social filters

  23-08-2018 18:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Separating objects from the background is a slow process used in a number of different photo edits. But MIT, Adobe, and Microsoft recently published research that could eventually turn the process into a one-click, easy edit.
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• Sony’s new Aibo robot dog is absolutely adorable — and crazy expensive

  23-08-2018 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has unveiled the limited First Litter Edition Aibo, which goes on sale in time for the holidays for a mere $2,899 – a price certain to have some shoppers barking. The puppy is a technology tour de force, with 22 axes of movement.
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• Reigns: Game of Thrones for Android, iOS, and PC Announced

  23-08-2018 18:03
  Popular monarchy simulator Reigns is teaming up with Game of Thrones for Reigns: Game of Thrones. Based on the HBO TV series, Reigns: Game of Thrones will be on Android, iOS, and PC.
  
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• ‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ is the game’s fastest-selling expansion

  23-08-2018 17:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth, the latest expansion for Blizzard's long-running online game, has managed to break franchise records for first-day sales. It's available now on PC and Mac.
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• Spurred by a federal discrimination lawsuit, Facebook is cleaning up ads

  23-08-2018 17:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HUD has filed an official complaint claiming Facebook's ad targeting options violate housing discrimination laws. Days later, Facebook said it would be removing 5,000 ad-targeting options.
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• iPhone SE2: News, rumors, specs, and more

  23-08-2018 17:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When Apple launched the original iPhone SE in 2016, it was a pint-sized hit. Now, the company may finally be prepping a follow-up: The iPhone SE 2. Here's everything we know about the rumored phone so far.
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• Latest ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ update lets you scoot in style

  23-08-2018 17:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest update for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds adds a scooter to the battle royale game, giving you a way to avoid danger while also looking like a dork. Other changes include a new assault rifle.
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• Nikon Z6, Z7 full frame mirrorless cameras launched along with Nikkor Z lens and Z mount system

  23-08-2018 17:17
  Japanese electronics firm Nikon has unveiled a range of new products that include Nikkor Z lens, Nikon Z mount system, and Nikon Z6 and Nikon Z7 cameras.
  
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• Reliance Industries becomes first Indian firm to breach Rs 8 lakh-crore m-cap mark

  23-08-2018 17:12
  Reliance Industries (RIL) today became the first Indian company to cross the Rs 8 lakh crore market capitalisation mark while its stock hit a fresh 52-week high.
  
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• The Complete Unity Game Developer Bundle, Save 97%

  23-08-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal on the Complete Unity Game Developer Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 97% off the normal price. The Complete Unity Game Developer Bundle is available in our deals store for just $39, it normally retails for $1,399. Designing a game world takes time and can […](Read More ...)The post The Complete Unity Game Developer Bundle, Save 97% appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Facebook has suspended hundreds of Cambridge Analytica-like apps

  23-08-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Experts predicted that the app behind the Cambridge Analytica scandal, thisisyourdigitallife, wasn't the only one using third-party app permissions to underhandedly track user data. Now, the social network has suspended 400 apps.
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• ZTE Axon 9 design leaked in official renders

  23-08-2018 16:38
  The smartphone will feature an iPhone X-like notch along with a vertically stacked dual-lens camera at the back.
  
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• The 18 best Google Pixel tips and tricks you need to know about

  23-08-2018 16:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Did you decide to opt for the Pixel or Pixel XL? Want to find out how to make the most of it? Here are a few Google Pixel tips to get you started, whether you want to use the split-screen mode or train Google to know your voice.
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• DJI’s new Mavic drones are here, and they’re even better than we expected

  23-08-2018 16:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Laying months of rumors and speculation to rest, DJI today unveiled not one, but two new Mavic 2 drones -- and they look even better than the rumors led us to believe they would be. Check out what's under the hood!
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• Vivo V11 Pro teaser out on Amazon and Flipkart, confirms in-display finger sensor and AI dual camera

  23-08-2018 16:19
  The teaser reads that the smartphone will be released on September 6 at 12pm IST on both the platforms. Those interested can opt for ‘Notify Me’ to receive alerts.
  
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• Flipkart sale: Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1, Zenfone 5Z get new discounts

  23-08-2018 16:18
  The Asus ZenFone Max Pro (M1) will be available at Rs 500 discount for both the variants--3GB RAM/32GB storage and 4GB RAM/64GB storage.
  
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• Apple to allow third-party authorized iPhone repairs by this provider: Report

  23-08-2018 16:01
  In what might take the load off official Apple repair team and provide users with an alternative to get their damaged iPhones fixed, the tech giant has reportedly entered a deal with third-party reseller and service provider Simply Mac to offer authorized screen repairs.
  
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• Yakuza Kiwami 2 Review

  23-08-2018 15:59
  Yakuza Kiwami 2 for PS4 has an August 28 release date, our Yakuza Kiwami 2 review tells you why you should give it a go.
  
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• Shape-shifting Electrolux Pure F9 cordless vacuum cleaner adjusts to the job

  23-08-2018 15:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Electrolux Pure F9 cordless vacuum cleaner has an easy-to-shift main body for a variety of cleaning tasks. Claiming the battery lasts to clean a full house, Electrolux said the vacuum force adjusts automatically to any job.
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• Shadow announces a new box for its cloud gaming service

  23-08-2018 15:57
  French startup Blade, the company behind Shadow, is updating its physical box that lets you connect to your cloud computer instance. Shadow Ghost is a tiny device that provides all the ports and wireless technologies that you need to plug to a TV or a monitor and start playing.
  Shadow has been building a cloud computing service for gamers. For $35 per month, you get a gaming PC in a data center near you. Shadow gives you 8 threads on an Intel Xeon 2620 processor, an Nvidia Quadro P5000 GPU that
  
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• Here is how Facebook plans to deliver internet to 3.8 billion people

  23-08-2018 15:57
  Facebook's efforts to connect the unserved communities in the world with internet are picking up the pace.
  
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• Facebook’s Onavo VPN App Removed From Apple Store

  23-08-2018 15:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  Facebook has removed their Onavo VPN app from the Apple store, the reason for its removal is because Apple has said that the app violates its guidelines on data collection. Apple recently informed Facebook that the app violates it rules on data collection and also its app store guidelines. The app was a free VPN […](Read More ...)The post Facebook’s Onavo VPN App Removed From Apple Store appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Rotolys Portable Rechargeable Light “Offers A Better Way To Light Your Space”

  23-08-2018 15:14 via feedproxy.google.com
  Oprima has created a new “smarter” light which offers a portable, versatile, and easy-to-use illumination. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the unique rotating functionality incorporated into the light to provide easy control of different lighting methods, allowing you to dim or change the colour of the light completely. “Rotolys will suit […](Read More ...)The post Rotolys Portable Rechargeable Light “Offers A Better Way To Light Your Space&
  
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• US Mobile Network Limits Access to Firefighters Battling Blaze

  23-08-2018 15:11
  Santa Clara County Fire Department Chief Tony Bowden said Verizon Wireless had hindered the work of firefighters trying to put out the Mendocino Complex Fire.
  
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