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• With aptX Adaptive, Qualcomm just supercharged Bluetooth audio

  31-08-2018 23:48
  With aptX Adaptive, Qualcomm just gave the otherwise semi-stagnant technology of Bluetooth audio a kick in the pants. Standard Bluetooth audio is encoded at one size, and delivered to speaker devices in the same manner, regardless of the application or situation. With aptX Adaptive, the device sending the sound can encode sound information in a bunch of different sizes, dependent … Continue reading
  
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• Alleged Spider-Man PS4 Puddle Downgrade Angers Gamers

  31-08-2018 23:35
  Spider-Man PS4 puddle size changes has resulted in gamers thinking that the game has received visual downgrades.
  
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• Rolls-Royce added a “Privacy Suite” to its extreme-luxe Phantom

  31-08-2018 23:25
  If the true meaning of luxury is privacy, then the new Rolls-Royce Phantom Privacy Suite could well be peak-luxe on four wheels. Revealed today at the 2018 Chengdu Motor Show, the new option for the Extended Wheelbase Phantom promises to isolate those in the rear seats from whoever is driving, with a high-tech partition. In the old days, you’d have … Continue reading
  
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• The Buttress Pillow

  31-08-2018 23:24 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  The Buttress Pillow is the first of its kind and the most BOOTYful pillow in the world.
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• JLab’s true wireless in-ears have six hours of juice in the buds, 32 in the case

  31-08-2018 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  JLab has updated its Epic Air true wireless headphones to create the Epic Air Elite, adding improved battery life, more juice in the charging case, and upgraded Bluetooth connectivity.
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• This cockpit-style simulator will make your VR experiences more immersive

  31-08-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do you want a cockpit-style VR gaming chair that looks like something a Star Trek captain would sit in? If so, this new 3 Degree of Freedom Motion Simulator Kickstarter may be for you.
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• Fortnite PS4 Crossplay Does Not Exist Because 'PlayStation Is the Best Place to Play': Sony

  31-08-2018 23:03
  At IFA 2018, Sony CEO Kenchiro Yoshida explained why the PS4 won't be getting Fortnite cross-platform play with the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One any time soon.
  
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• Sunday Scaries

  31-08-2018 23:02 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Sunday Scaries! Gummy Bears with CBD For Anxiety!
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• Sprint Unlimited Premium plan offers 50GB hotspot data and Amazon Prime

  31-08-2018 23:01
  Sprint is back with a new plan it describes as “VIP platinum-style.” The new Unlimited Premium plan builds upon the carrier’s two existing unlimited data options, this one including a greater mobile hotspot data allowance, the ability to stream videos in Full HD over 4G, global roaming, and more. The new Sprint Unlimited plan is designed for customers who an … Continue reading
  
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• This Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit preview is a Switch-fan must-see

  31-08-2018 22:19
  Nintendo Labo is undoubtedly one of the more interesting games of 2018, and it’s about to get a pretty significant expansion. Nintendo is gearing up to launch a new kit that revolves entirely around vehicles. The Nintendo Labo Vehicle Kit arrives in a couple of weeks, and today, Nintendo published a new video that shows us what we can expect. … Continue reading
  
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• MSI targets pros with a thin and light laptop packed with GeForce Max-Q graphics

  31-08-2018 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MSI introduced the P65 notebook during the IFA 2018 convention. Targeting content creators and professionals, it will arrive in two flavors: A White Limited Edition model and a Silver Edition version.
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• Strawberry-picking robots could replace human workers in the field

  31-08-2018 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Robotics experts at the U.K.'s University of Essex have teamed up with a British jelly manufacturer to build robots that could replace human workers as strawberry pickers on farms.
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• NASA forms Opportunity rover rescue plan as Mars dust storm abates

  31-08-2018 22:01
  NASA has issued its latest update on the Mars dust storm impacting one of its two Martian rovers, Opportunity. According to the space agency, researchers continue to see signs that the global dust storm is calming down. NASA expects enough sunlight will soon make its way to Opportunity rover for it to recharge its batteries, but questions remain over whether … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft brings a major change for Office 365 Home and Personal users

  31-08-2018 21:57
  Microsoft is giving select Office 365 users a gift of removing the install limits on devices. The Redmond-based tech firm has announced that it will let any Office 365 Personal and Office 365 Home user install the software in as many devices as possible, without charging any extra cost for it. For those unaware, currently the Office Home users are limited to installing the software in up to 10 devices, while Personal users can use it on one PC and one tablet.
  
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• Before Galaxy X: Samsung tipped sharing folding displays with Xiaomi, Oppo

  31-08-2018 21:50
  Samsung was reported by Korean media this week to be working with multiple brands on bringing a folding display ecosystem to market along with its first folding-display phone. That phone was rumored to be called Samsung Galaxy X, and unlike when Samsung launched the Galaxy Note Edge, they’re not taking any chances. This time they’re working with Xiaomi, Oppo, and … Continue reading
  
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• These stunning images of Saturn’s auroras are groundbreaking

  31-08-2018 21:49
  Striking new images from the Hubble Space Telescope have revealed the vast auroras fluttering atop its North Pole, the best shots ever captured of the glowing halo. The new images are in fact an amalgamation of seven months of capture by Hubble, and are already giving astronomers the opportunity for new insights into the light shows. Hubble captured the images … Continue reading
  
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• Electric SUVs will duke it out in the Arctic in new racing series

  31-08-2018 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The organizers of Formula E are in the early stages of planning a sub-series named Extreme E. It will place electric SUVs -- like the Jaguar I-Pace, for example -- on purpose-built tracks in places like the Arctic and the Himalayas.
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• Sony’s latest Fortnite cross-play excuse is a stupid one

  31-08-2018 21:06
  For a couple of months now, Fortnite players on PS4 have been locked out of their Epic accounts on other consoles. While those players can still use their Epic accounts to play Fortnite on PC and mobile, they can’t on Nintendo Switch ot Xbox One. That restriction has been a major point of frustration for Fortnite fans who own more … Continue reading
  
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• The best mechanical keyboards of 2018

  31-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Monoblock switches and printable membranes are all the rage in today's keyboard market, but they lack the satisfaction of old-school keys. Here are five best mechanical keyboards that can be used for work or play.
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• Get the most out of your S Pen! 12 apps to use with the Galaxy Note 9

  31-08-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So, you've got a Samsung Galaxy Note but no apps to go with your S Pen? These apps and games will help you make the most of the Samsung's lauded stylus, whether you're looking to take notes or slice virtual fruit.
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• Haier InstaSwitch smart freezer can transform into a refrigerator

  31-08-2018 20:54
  Appliance brand Haier has taken the wraps off a new smart appliance called InstaSwitch, a freezer that can transform into a refrigerator when necessary. The company showcased its new offering at IFA 2018 this week, introducing a single-door freezer model with multiple divided storage compartments that can be individually controlled based on need. The Haier InstaSwitch is an upright model … Continue reading
  
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• New Philips Hue smart switches have a clever installation aid

  31-08-2018 20:45
  While there are plenty of ways to control Philips Hue connected lights – including by voice, smartphone app, or smartwatch – sometimes there’s nothing quite so convenient as a regular light switch. Now, integrating the Zigbee bulbs into a more streamlined smart home is about to get easier, the announcement of a range of new Friends of Hue light switches … Continue reading
  
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• New tech blocks noise disruption faster than the speed of sound

  31-08-2018 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the University of Illinois have developed a smart wireless network which identifies disruptive noise and cancels it out faster than the speed of sound. Here's how.
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• Rolls-Royce’s ‘Privacy Suite’ is a leather-lined cocoon for rich people

  31-08-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The "Privacy Suite" just unveiled for the Rolls-Royce Phantom luxury car separates the front and rear seats with a limousine-like partition. An intercom lets rear-seat passengers communicate with the driver.
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• Jaguar hybrid sports car with I-PACE tech talk has us salivating

  31-08-2018 19:52
  Jaguar is reportedly planning a mid-engined hybrid sports car, borrowing tech from the I-PACE electric SUV and taking on high-end performance vehicles in the process. The automaker currently has one sports coupe in its line-up, the F-TYPE, a front-engined two-seater that first launched in 2013. Currently, the F-TYPE range tops out at the F-TYPE SVR, with a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 … Continue reading
  
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• MSI P65 notebook revealed “for content creators”

  31-08-2018 19:48
  Generally gaming-focused PC-maker MSI revealed a new notebook this week af IFA called the MSI P65 Creator. This new PC is not made for gaming. Instead, MSI suggests that this PC was made “for content creators and professionals.” They suggest that the reason this notebook is good for content creators and professionals is that it has “desktop-grade power in a … Continue reading
  
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• Apple’s privacy drive gives iOS devs an ultimatum

  31-08-2018 19:46
  Apple announced today that some big changes are on the way to the App Store. Beginning in October, every single app that’s hosted on the App Store will need to have a privacy policy to go along with it. With the privacy debate that has come to the forefront in 2018 – thanks to things like GDPR in Europe and … Continue reading
  
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• Sony launches SRS-XB501G and SRS-XB01 wireless speakers

  31-08-2018 19:44
  At the ongoing technology tradeshow in Berlin IFA 2018, Japanese consumer electronic giant Sony has launched two wireless speakers -- SRS-XB501G Extra Bass Bluetooth Speaker and the SRS-XB01 portable Bluetooth Speaker.
  
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• Nanoleaf Canvas hands-on review

  31-08-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This eye-catching, smart modular lighting system is like an art installation for your home. Fit the blocks together however you like and enjoy animated light sequences that you set or have them respond to music.
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• The Best Labor Day sales on women’s apparel and accessories

  31-08-2018 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We’re here to help you navigate through Labor Day sales by picking out the ones we think you should be browsing. Instead of the usual best of summer clearance picks, we picked out items that can really maximize your savings.
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• Motorola One and Motorola One Power: Everything you need to know

  31-08-2018 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many of us have come to know and love Motorola's extensive lineup of budget phones. But Motorola just announced two awesome midrange phones, the Motorola One and Motorola One Power.
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• Ford Focus Active US release axed over Trump’s China trade war

  31-08-2018 19:08
  Ford has axed plans to bring the new Focus Active to the US, blaming President Trump’s China tariffs for the unexpected decision. The vehicle, a wagon version of the Focus, was to be one of just two cars that would survive Ford’s huge range cull in North America. That plan, announced in April, surprised investors and Ford fans alike with … Continue reading
  
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• Figure out whose turn it is to do the dishes with new Alexa skills

  31-08-2018 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Alexa has more than 40,000 skills, but more skills are added every day. Users can create custom skills through blueprints. Alexa recently added even more blueprints to bring the total number above 30.
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• Huawei still in on smartwatches, working to make them better

  31-08-2018 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei CEO Richard Yu says that despite the company not releasing a smartwatch for more than a year, it's still very interested in wearables, and is working to solve the worst aspects about them.
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• Huawei hasn’t abandoned smartwatches, but wants to make them better

  31-08-2018 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei CEO Richard Yu says that despite the company not releasing a smartwatch for more than a year, it's still very interested in wearables, and is working to solve the worst aspects about them.
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• Photo FOMO: Apple teaches photo editing, Sony’s submersible and bendable SD

  31-08-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can you learn photo editing through a phone call? Apple's support team thinks so with free 30-minute one-on-one lessons. Sony also thinks your SD card should be able to handle more -- including drops, bends, and water.
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• Photo FOMO: Apple teaches photo editing, Sony designs submersible, bendable SD

  31-08-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can you learn photo editing through a phone call? Apple's support team thinks so with free 30-minute one-on-one lessons. Sony also thinks your SD card should be able to handle more -- including drops, bends, and water.
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• 8K is the next big thing in TVs. Get over it

  31-08-2018 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  8K is the next big thing in TV. At least, that’s how LG, Samsung, Sony, and Sharp would have it. At IFA 2018, Samsung announced it would begin shipping its gorgeous Q900R series series 8K TVs this year. LG arrived with a glorious 88-inch 8K OLED TV. Sony showed off a prototype at CES earlier […]
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• The iOS 12 beta update glitch is fixed

  31-08-2018 18:48
  Apple has pushed out a new iOS 12 Beta, fixing the frustrating bug that pestered early users with notifications for a non-existent update. Reports of the glitch began circulating yesterday, with iPhone owners on Apple’s beta track finding that their device would repeatedly notify them that a new version was available, only for iOS to then say that no update … Continue reading
  
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• Neato adds extra smarts to new and older Botvac robot vacuum cleaners

  31-08-2018 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At IFA 2018, Neato announced two new Connected robot vacuum cleaners: The entry-level Botvac D4 and midrange Botvac D6. The D4 has improved mapping and charging capabilities, while the D6 offers features designed for pet owners.
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• Razer Mamba Wireless 2018 gets 5G sensor and 50hr battery

  31-08-2018 18:40
  The newest version of the Razer Mamba Wireless gaming mouse looks similar to what’s come before – but it’s better. It’s got improvements in two of the most important parts of any wireless peripheral – accuracy and battery life. That goes double for gaming devices made for a community of people who think wireless devices are the DEVIL. This one … Continue reading
  
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• No Man’s Sky launches weekly community events with cosmetic rewards

  31-08-2018 18:40
  Now that we’re a few weeks out from the launch of No Man’s Sky NEXT, it’s clear that the major content update was a turning point for the game. It seems that the team at Hello Games has been spending the weeks since NEXT released working on even more content for the game, as a new patch is launching weekly … Continue reading
  
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• Self-emitting QLED may hit markets before 2020, says Samsung

  31-08-2018 18:30
  Samsung Electronics Co. on Friday said it may have self-emitting QLED TVs that do not need a backlight around 2020, claiming the biggest issue is not the technology but the price.
  
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• The Huawei Mate 20 Lite is A.I.-powered, attractive, and affordable

  31-08-2018 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a good looking and affordable midrange phone that's also equipped to deal with an A.I.-driven future? Look no further than the Huawei Mate 20 Lite. Unfortuantely, it's probably not coming to U.S. shores.
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• Razer BlackWidow Elite mechanical gaming keyboard detailed with on-board memory

  31-08-2018 18:17
  Razer BlackWidow Elite was revealed today, bringing the original gaming-ready mechanical switch-toting keyboard back with a new set of features. This version of the keyboard has the ability to run with green, orange, or yellow Razer Mechanical Switches, allowing the end user the exact sort of switches they desire most. This keyboard is the first in the BlackWidow line to … Continue reading
  
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• Keurig’s new coffee makers expand their repertoires to lattes and cappuccinos

  31-08-2018 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Keurig now has an answer for when you crave more than just a normal cup of coffee in the morning. Its new machines can make cappuccinos and lattes, and even froth the milk to mix with the drink. Both retail for less than $200.
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• MagicScroll rollable tablet gives folding screens a controversial form-factor

  31-08-2018 18:09
  Mobile devices with rollable displays are just around the corner, but one team is taking some fairly old-school inspiration for how a tablet could use the screen technology. The MagicScroll is the handiwork of Queen’s University’s Human Media Lab, combining a cutting-edge 7.5-inch flexible display with the form factor more akin to an ancient scroll. Although several companies are known … Continue reading
  
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• Kickstarter success story Earin’s M2 true wireless earbuds now available in U.S.

  31-08-2018 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swedish startup Earin is a true Kickstarter success story, having launched the world’s first true wireless earbuds. The company is back with the Google Assistant-powered Earin M2, now available online.
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• Razer Kraken Tournament Edition brings THX Spatial Audio to pro-gaming headset

  31-08-2018 17:51
  This week the folks at Razer revealed the newest and most extravagant versions of three of their best-known peripherals. The Razer Kraken Tournament Edition, the BlackWidow Elite, and the Mamba Wireless were revealed at IFA 2018 in Germany and PAX West. This includes upgrades as well as completely new technologies never before offered in these products – including here the … Continue reading
  
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