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• Outlook for Windows gets simplified single-row ribbon in UI makeover

  04-09-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is giving Outlook for Windows a design overhaul, replacing the standard three-row Ribbon for a single-row Simplified Ribbon. You can personalize the ribbon by pinning frequently used buttons to it.
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• Netgear’s Alexa-enabled Orbi Voice Mesh Wi-Fi speaker blankets your home in Wi-Fi and sound

  04-09-2018 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netgear's Orbi Voice Smart Speaker and Wi-Fi Mesh Satellite is a multifunction device for smart homes that extends Wi-Fi networks, adds an Alexa-enabled voice assistant, and uses Harman Kardon audio for high-quality music streaming.
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• Samsung is beefing up Bixby by opening it up to third-party apps

  04-09-2018 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is improving its voice assistant Bixby by introducing support for third-party developers to create apps using the A.I. assistant. Samsung will soon release developer kits that will allow Bixby to be integrated into other services.
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• Welcome to the party, pal: Die Hard 6 will be titled ‘McClane’

  04-09-2018 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The sixth Die Hard movie will be titled 'McClane,' and take John McClane back to his early days with the NYPD, with Bruce Willis reprising his iconic role and a new, younger actor playing a young McClane.
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• WhatsApp introduces notification media preview, suspicious link alert for these users

  04-09-2018 22:06
  WhatsApp is making it easier for select users -- mainly iPhone -- to view the media files that come as a part of the message. It will also let users know if the url link shared is ‘suspicious’ or not. These features come as a part of an app update. It also includes some minor UI changes as spotted by the WABeta info website.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch review

  04-09-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung’s Galaxy Watch has almost everything and anything you’d want in a smartwatch. We’ve been wearing this watch for more than a week, and we’ve managed to stretch the battery up to four days.
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• Alleged Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 gets benchmarked, matches Apple's last year's iPhone processor

  04-09-2018 21:57
  Qualcomm late last year introduced its Snapdragon 845 processor for high-end smartphones. This year it is said to bring the successor – Snapdragon 855. Although the launch details are not yet out, the processor itself may have appeared in one of the tests on the Geekbench website.
  
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• Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile sighting hints at more powerful gaming laptops

  04-09-2018 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's Turing architecture is about to go mobile. A new listing suggests that Nvidia is prepping the launch of its GeForce RTX 2080 Mobile GPU, bringing more power to gaming laptops with a slim Max-Q design.
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• 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 Review

  04-09-2018 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport tries to put the “sport” in “sport utility vehicle,” while trying to offer some of the luxury and off-road capability of the full-size Range Rover.
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• The Pansar Augmented watch hides it smarts behind an analog face

  04-09-2018 21:37
  The Pansar Augmented is a Swedish smart watch that looks like a standard three-handed wristwatch. However, with the tap of a button, you can view multiple data points including weather, notifications, and even sales data from your CRM.
  Pansar is a Swedish watch company that uses Swiss movements and hand assembled components to add a dash of luxury to your standard workhorse watch.The watch is fully funded on Kickstarter. It costs $645 for early birds.
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• CRISPR halts fatal genetic disease in dogs, could soon do the same in humans

  04-09-2018 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists from the University of Texas Southwestern have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to halt the progress of Duchenne muscular dystrophy in dogs. One day, it could do the same in humans, too.
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• What is a smart display?

  04-09-2018 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What is a Smart Display? Learn about this popular new smart device and the role it plays in the smart home. We'll talk about what makes smart displays different, the top models, and where this new trend is headed in the future.
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• Tado’s new app provides advice, as well as energy-saving thermostat controls

  04-09-2018 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for help keeping your home comfortable? At IFA 2018 in Berlin, Tado introduced a revamped lineup and a redesigned app that not only controls settings but offers advice on how best to improve the comfort of your home climate.
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• How to use Find My iPhone

  04-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Finding a lost cell phone used to take hours upon hours of searching. Thankfully, you can now locate your device in a matter of minutes using Find My iPhone, one of the most convenient features of iOS.
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• 6 amazing high-tech ways science could take care of the mosquito problem

  04-09-2018 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forget about bug spray and rolled-up newspapers! If we're really going to solve the mosquito problem we need some of these technologies to catch on. From laser fences to CRISP gene editing solutions, here are six of the most innovative way scientists are trying to help.
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• Here's all the Coolest Stuff From Europe's Biggest Tech Show

  04-09-2018 20:45 via gizmodo.com
  IFA is Europe’s largest technology trade show and its origins go back to to 1924, a solid 50 years before CES was even a thing. And just because it takes place in far away Germany, doesn’t mean we don’t care. IFA was the first place people were introduced to the compact audio cassette and early portable TVs. Here’s a…Read more...
  
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• This may be the most accurate device on earth

  04-09-2018 20:40
  It is 1,000 times more precise than other commercial systems and ticks 10 billion times per second.
  
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• ‘The Golf Club 2019’ wants you to get serious about golf. And you should

  04-09-2018 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Golf Club 2019 brings the under-the-radar series to new heights thanks to a PGA Tour license. With six official courses and thousands of pre-made and user-created venues, you'll never run out of content in this tough, but fair, golf simulator.
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• How to use a VPN with your PlayStation 4

  04-09-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Setting up a VPN can be useful to PS4 players but figuring out how to do it and what you'll need to get it done can be a bit confusing. Here's all the info you need to use a virtual private network with your PlayStation 4.
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• Hate dental checkups? This app lets you check your smile by snapping a few selfies

  04-09-2018 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hate going to the dentist for regular checkups? This new app makes getting your teeth checked out was as simple as taking a few selfies and sending them off for remote evaluation by a dentist.
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• Hisense’s Laser TV lineup gets even bigger with the debut of new models

  04-09-2018 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hisense’s Laser TVs offer the large picture of a projector with the easy setup and features of a TV, and now there are even more models available thanks to the L8E and L10E lines the company unveiled for the CEDIA 2018 expo.
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• Apple Music vs. Spotify

  04-09-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music is giving Spotify a run for its money, but which service is best for you? In our Apple Music vs. Spotify showdown, we compare and contrast all we know about the two streaming music services.
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• A brain scan could help reveal if a person is a suicide risk

  04-09-2018 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Could a brain scan reveal a person's risk of suicide? Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have been awarded a $3.8 million grant to find out.
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• Google completely revamps Chrome to celebrate browser’s 10th birthday

  04-09-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Happy birthday, Chrome! Google has launched Chrome 69, the newest version of its popular web browser. It includes a pretty large visual overhaul, as well as a number of interesting security updates.
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• Can the electric Mercedes-Benz EQC catch up to Jaguar’s segment-bending I-Pace?

  04-09-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz tried launching an electric car offensive with the B-Class. It wasn't great. Now, the company is taking another shot at the segment with the EQC, a purpose-designed electric crossover.
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• Pioneer’s new Elite UDP-LX500 is a UHD Blu-ray player for the audiophile set

  04-09-2018 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re looking to buy a new Ultra HD Blu-ray player but want to make sure it offers the highest-quality audio available, Pioneer’s new Elite UDP-LX500 universal disc player may be for you.
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• This Tiny Speaker Promises Better Sound When You Attach an Empty Soda Bottle

  04-09-2018 18:15 via gizmodo.com
  The solution to few of life’s problems can be found at the bottom of a bottle, except, maybe, the poor sound quality from tiny wireless speakers. The creators of the portable Sodapop speaker promise that by simply attaching an empty soda bottle, you can increase its loudness and bass by almost 10 decibels.
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• Henry Cavill gets lead role in ‘The Witcher’ Netflix series

  04-09-2018 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Man of Steel and Mission: Impossible star Henry Cavill will play the lead role of Geralt in Netflix's upcoming The Witcher series. The series began as novels and has been given an worldwide exposure through games.
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• India one of the fastest growing regions for AR technology: Facebook

  04-09-2018 17:30
  Facebook's AR Studio is new software suite, purpose-built for creators and developers that allow them to easily make stunning visual effects for the Facebook camera.
  
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• Toshiba announces 14TB and 12TB Helium-sealed SAS HDD models

  04-09-2018 17:24
  Toshiba announced its new Enterprise Capacity 14TB and 12TB Helium-sealed SAS HDD models.
  
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• BioWare’s ‘Anthem’ won’t charge you for post-launch story content

  04-09-2018 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During PAX West 2018, BioWare revealed that story-based downloadable content in its upcoming online RPG Anthem will be free. This is a different approach from the one the similar game Destiny 2 has taken.
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• ‘Firestorm’ is the squad-based ‘Battlefield V’ take on battle royale

  04-09-2018 16:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronic Arts and Dice have offered us more information on the battle royale mode in Battlefield V. Called "Firestorm," it seems ready to take on the biggest games in the battle royale genre.
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• Save 94% On The ZenMate Premium Lifetime Subscription

  04-09-2018 16:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal on the ZenMate Premium Lifetime Subscription in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 94% off the normal price. The ZenMate Premium Lifetime Subscription is available in our deals store for just $49.99, it normally retails for $840. ZenMate is one of the fastest-growing, top-rated VPNs for good […](Read More ...)The post Save 94% On The ZenMate Premium Lifetime Subscription appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Here is why Tech Mahindra has joined hands with this firm

  04-09-2018 16:30
  Aiming to reskill and upskill its workforce in next-gen technologies, software major Tech Mahindra on Tuedsday announced partnership with FutureSkills -- an initiative by IT industry's apex body Nasscom.
  
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• New telecom policy may be placed before Cabinet in 2 weeks, says secretary

  04-09-2018 16:08
  The new telecom policy -- branded as National Digital Communications Policy -- is expected to be placed before the Cabinet for approval in two weeks, a top official said Tuesday.
  
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• Spider-Man PS4's Open World Is the Best We've Seen in Years. Here's Why.

  04-09-2018 16:05
  Smart game design makes Spider-Man PS4's open-world is fantastic because it never feels overwhelming.
  
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• ‘Marvel’s Spider-Man’ review

  04-09-2018 16:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Insomniac's entry into the superhero genre has a big suit to fill, but ‘Marvel's Spider-Man’ is a phenomenal action game, a strong Spider-Man story, and an open-world game that has plenty to do without getting boring.
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• Is Spider-Man on PS4 Even Better Than God of War?

  04-09-2018 16:00
  Spider-Man PS4 release date is September 7. Gadgets 360's Spider-Man PS4 review is out now, and this podcast has much more in store.
  
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• Spider-Man for PS4 Is the Best Superhero Game Ever

  04-09-2018 15:59
  Should you buy Spider-Man on PS4? Find out in our Spider-Man PS4 review.
  
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• Xiaomi Poco F1 Armoured Edition to Go on Sale for First Time in India Tomorrow, via Flipkart and Mi.com

  04-09-2018 15:38
  The Xiaomi Poco F1 Armoured Edition comes in 8GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, and is priced at Rs. 29,999 in India.
  
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• Microsoft's 'AI for Earth' programme selects 7 grantees from India

  04-09-2018 15:30
  Microsoft on Tuesday announced it has selected seven Indian grantees for its $50 million "AI for Earth" programme aimed at empowering people and organisations to solve environmental challenges through the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  
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• How to turn off Google’s location tracking

  04-09-2018 15:24
  Even after turning off the location toggle, Google still tracks location based on the services people use such as weather, maps, search and also using an IP address. In fact, while pausing the location tracking services, it warns you that “some location data may be saved as part of your activity on other Google services, like Search and Maps."
  
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• Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt Starts Receiving Android 8.1 Oreo Update: Report

  04-09-2018 15:21
  Samsung Galaxy J7 Nxt was launched in July last year, running on Android Marshmallow out of the box.
  
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• Asus ZenFone Max Pro M1 FOTA Update Brings Improvements to Selfie Camera, Fingerprint Sensor

  04-09-2018 15:07
  The update is available for all ZenFone Max Pro M1 units, and can be checked by going into Settings > System> System update.
  
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• Samsung Said to Launch Smartphone With 4 Rear Cameras in 2018

  04-09-2018 15:06
  Samsung is reportedly working on a smartphone with four cameras on the back to launch this year.
  
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• Android Devices Running Versions Below Android 9.0 Pie Vulnerable to Tracking by Apps: Researchers

  04-09-2018 15:03
  A newly found vulnerability leaves Android devices not running Android 9.0 Pie to be tracked and located.
  
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• Facebook Releases fb.gg Android App, Currently Restricted to the Philippines: Report

  04-09-2018 15:02
  Social networking giant Facebook has reportedly released an Android app for fb.gg, the company's one-stop destination for viewers to discover and follow gaming content.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Will Come With Support For 5G

  04-09-2018 15:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  Xiaomi have been teasing their latest flagship smartphone over the last few weeks, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 and now we have some more details on the device. The company recently revealed that the handset would feature a slide out camera and would not come with a notch. The photo above was released by the […](Read More ...)The post Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 Will Come With Support For 5G appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Xperia XZ3 vs. XZ2 Premium vs. XZ2 vs. XZ2 Compact: Smartphone battle royale

  04-09-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the Xperia range's first ever OLED display, the beautiful Xperia XZ3 is a sight to behold. But is it better than the XZ2 range? To find out, we put the XZ3 head-to-head with the XZ2 Premium, XZ2, and XZ2 Compact.
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• Xperia XZ3 vs. XZ2 Premium vs. XZ2 vs. XZ2 Compact: battle royale

  04-09-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the Xperia range's first ever OLED display, the beautiful Xperia XZ3 is a sight to behold. But is it better than the XZ2 range? To find out, we put the XZ3 head-to-head with the XZ2 Premium, XZ2, and XZ2 Compact.
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