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• Google confirms that its Assistant is acting strangely again

  05-09-2018 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Software glitches in digital assistants and their accompanying smart speakers are pretty common but a new Google Assistant bug has caused the digital assistant to lose its accents and change sex.
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• ‘Destiny 2: Forsaken’ review-in-progress

  05-09-2018 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ‘Forsaken,’ the latest expansion for ‘Destiny 2,’ falls flat with its revenge story and adds some serious grind, but its imaginative boss fights and major quality-of-life improvements (mostly) redeem these flaws.
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• CDC issues stern Kellogg’s cereal warning as salmonella outbreak grows

  05-09-2018 23:32
  The CDC is back with a stern warning regarding Kellogg’s Honey Smacks breakfast cereal: no store should be selling it and no consumer should be eating it. The warning specifies all boxes of the Honey Smacks cereal, the advisory following a multi-state salmonella outbreak involving thirty more individuals who became ill after eating the food. According to the CDC, some … Continue reading
  
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• Chances of your Amazon Alexa being hacked are slim, says former hacker

  05-09-2018 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Events surrounding the Amazon Alexa have raised security concerns, but according to a former NSA hacker, users can relax. The smart speaker is an unlikely target for most hackers.
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• Bonaverde’s all-in-one coffee maker can now roast, grind, and brew any bean

  05-09-2018 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bonaverde coffee machine takes raw, green coffee beans straight from a farmer, then roasts, grinds and brews them all in one machine for the freshest possible cup of coffee. Now, the machine has been upgraded to accept any coffee bean.
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• How to clean a cast-iron skillet and prevent rust

  05-09-2018 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cast-iron is durable, versatile, and so many cooks love cast-iron skillets. However, if you're not careful, your cast-iron pan can rust. This guide explains how to clean and care for your cast-iron pan to keep it seasoned and avoid rust.
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• Cat got your wallet? CryptoKitties virtual feline fetches $170K in crypto cash

  05-09-2018 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CryptoKitties may have earned itself records for the most expensive CryptoKitty sold and the most expensive in-app purchase. Dragon, a CryptoKitty, fetched the equivalent of $170,000 in the blockchain-based currency ETH.
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• Facebook sues BlackBerry over alleged voice messaging patent infringement

  05-09-2018 22:39
  Facebook has slapped BlackBerry with a lawsuit accusing it of patent infringement. The legal spat follows BlackBerry’s own lawsuit against Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp over allegations of “mobile messaging intellectual property” infringement, an issue that has boiled over into Facebook’s own complaint. In it, the social media company claims BlackBerry has violated some of its voice messaging patents, among other … Continue reading
  
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• Meet the autonomous starfish assassin bot that’s here to protect coral reefs

  05-09-2018 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RangerBot is an underwater robot designed to look after the world’s largest coral reef system -- by seeking out troublesome starfish and killing them with a lethal cocktail of drugs.
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• How to delete messages in Facebook Messenger

  05-09-2018 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Deleting messages from Facebook Messenger is almost as easy as scrolling through your News Feed. Here, we show you how to delete an entire conversation or a single message, both of which take seconds.
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• Black Ops 4 Blackout battle royale map fully revealed

  05-09-2018 22:20
  It’s a big year for the Call of Duty series, as 2018’s entry will bring about some big firsts. Black Ops 4 is dropping the traditional single-player campaign – a first for the mainline series – and in its place will be a new battle royale mode called Blackout. Many of us, of course, expected Call of Duty and Battlefield … Continue reading
  
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• The Amazon Echo Show is a no-show in some stores. Is a new version coming?

  05-09-2018 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The disappearance of the Amazon Echo Show from British stores suggests more than shipping delays. A long-running discount on the device and competition suggest a new Echo Show may be on the way.
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• 2019 Acura ILX gains AcuraWatch safety tech, Android Auto and CarPlay

  05-09-2018 22:09
  The 2019 Acura ILX has been revealed, closing the loop on the premium automaker’s range of cars and SUVs with the latest design language and active safety tech. The refreshed 2019 ILX most notably adopts the new Acura snout, the Diamond Pentagon Grille, which we first saw previewed on the Acura Precision Concept. After that, it spread across the automaker’s … Continue reading
  
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• Canon EOS R details in a nutshell

  05-09-2018 21:54
  The Canon EOS R full-frame mirrorless camera is official now, and mirrorless is officially trending. The EOS R is officially rolling with a 30.3-megapixel full-frame sensor with ISO range of 100-40,000. Inside you’ll find Canon’s DIGIC 8 image processor with a dual-pixel autofocus setup up front. Around the back is a big touchscreen, and there’s an OLED electronic viewfinder up … Continue reading
  
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• UE Boom and Megaboom speakers lose Alexa support in latest update

  05-09-2018 21:50
  UE Boom and Megaboom owners received an unpleasant surprise after updating the maker’s mobile app: the speakers no longer support Amazon Alexa. The models, which originally launched as “dumb” speakers before getting Alexa as part of a smart update, are once again reduced to simple Bluetooth functionality. UE, the company behind the speakers, added support for Amazon Alexa in August … Continue reading
  
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• 6.5-inch OLED iPhone XS will reportedly drop “Plus” name

  05-09-2018 21:40
  By this time next week, Apple will have revealed its new iPhones for 2018. At this point, we know pretty much what to expect, as many rumors have claimed that Apple will announce three iPhones at its reveal event. Essentially, we’re expecting it to be similar to last year’s iPhone reveal event, only with more focus on growing the iPhone … Continue reading
  
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• The best PlayStation 4 exclusives (September 2018)

  05-09-2018 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The PlayStation 4's game library and incredible selection of exclusive games could make anyone with an Xbox One or Nintendo Switch think twice. Here's our list of the latest and greatest PS4 exclusives.
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• ‘House of Cards’ Season 6 teaser reveals Frank Underwood’s fate

  05-09-2018 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Season 6 of the award-winning political drama House of Cards now has a November premiere date to go along with its first trailer and photos, as well as an eerily familiar poster for the new season.
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• The best Android apps (September 2018)

  05-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Choosing which apps to download is tricky, especially given how enormous and cluttered the Google Play Store has become. We rounded up 100 of the best Android apps and divided them neatly, with each suited for a different occasion.
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• Lenovo IdeaPad 530s vs. Acer Aspire E 15

  05-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lenovo IdeaPad 530s and Acer Aspire E 15 both aim to dominate the budget market. Which of them offers the most compelling combination of performance, build quality, and battery life?
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• Vivo V11 is unique: Low cost, hype features

  05-09-2018 20:57
  The Vivo V11 was revealed this week with a new sort of notch on its face and an in-display fingerprint sensor. It has a full-screen display and looks, by all accounts, to be a high-priced piece of hardware. But it’s not. It’s released by Vivo, a company that’s a very close relative to two other companies with the same parent: … Continue reading
  
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• LG V35 ThinQ review

  05-09-2018 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sure it looks a lot like last year's LG V30, but looks can be deceiving. The LG V35 ThinQ packs in all new hardware and a few new software features that makes it a full-fledged flagship for 2018.
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• Comcast expands Xfinity X1 with three more ESPN sports networks

  05-09-2018 20:56
  Comcast has teamed up with ESPN to launch three additional sports networks on its Xfinity X1 platform: ACC Network Extra, ESPN3, and SEC Network+. The expansion enables subscribers to stream these channels over the Internet, getting their fix of college football and other live sports events throughout the year. Comcast revealed the expanded offerings in conjunction with ESPN today, explaining … Continue reading
  
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• Dolby turns Lenovo laptops and Yoga Books into mobile home theaters

  05-09-2018 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby has partnered with Lenovo to integrate Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision in the computer company's laptop and Yoga Books, enhancing the movie and TV watching experience in meaningful way.
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• House of Cards reveals fate of Frank Underwood

  05-09-2018 20:26
  The road to House of Cards season 6 has been a long and winding one. After series lead Kevin Spacey was dropped by Netflix following sexual misconduct allegations, we weren’t even sure if the show would continue for a 6th season. After announcing that season 6 will be the last for House of Cards and briefly suspending production, Netflix revealed … Continue reading
  
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• Watch live: Twitter and Facebook executives testify before Congress

  05-09-2018 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Social media giants Facebook and Twitter appear before Congress today to address Russian meddling in US elections, and bias against conservatives. Lawmakers remain skeptical that technology companies can self-govern.
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• Honor 8X, Honor 8X Max launched in China: All you need to know

  05-09-2018 20:07
  While the Honor 8X features an iPhone X-like notch, the Honor 8X Max has a waterdrop notch -- like that of the Essential Phone and the Oppo F9 Pro that was launched in India last month.
  
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• The first 18 minutes of ‘Destiny 2: Forsaken’ gameplay

  05-09-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The fall of a hero and the rise of a new enemy -- all that and more in the first 18 minutes of Destiny 2: Forsaken gameplay. Will the Year 2 expansion deliver on its promises to revitalize the series?
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch Review: Just Right

  05-09-2018 19:59
  The Samsung Galaxy Watch follows the tradition of the Galaxy Gear S smartwatch line with a new brand and a new outlook on life. The Galaxy Watch uses the newest version of Tizen to deliver a wrist-bound smart wearable device experience that’s both powerful and feels natural. The Galaxy Watch is the first smartwatch I’ve worn that I’ve not taken … Continue reading
  
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• Snap tries again — Snapchat Spectacles 2 have a new look

  05-09-2018 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat has announced new styles for its Spectacles camera-equipped sunglasses. Spectacles 2 are able to take still images and are water-resistant. They're available to order now through Snap's website. 
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• iOS 11 is now running on 85 percent of iPhones and iPads

  05-09-2018 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 11, has been out since last September. Since its release, 85 percent of active iOS devices have adopted the new software.
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• Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 930 review

  05-09-2018 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ecovacs Deebot Ozmo 930 is a vacuum-mop robot hybrid. With an impressive amount of attachments for a robot, it’s a versatile way to keep your floors cleaner.
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• What’s the skinny? Apple may launch a new MacBook with ultrathin design soon

  05-09-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Known for slimming down its gadgets with successive redesigns, Apple may be pushing the ultrathin envelope again when it debuts a new MacBook. The latest report suggests that Apple could introduce the slim laptop soon.
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• What to expect from Apple’s September 12 ‘Gather round’ event

  05-09-2018 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has sent invitations out for its fall event, where it's expected to unveil a slew of new products -- including a set of three new iPhones, and a new Apple Watch. Here's everything we expect from Apple at the event.
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• Here’s everything we know about the Honor 8X

  05-09-2018 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year's Honor 7X was one of our favorite budget phones. This year, Honor is preparing a supersized update of its budget phone, called the Honor 8X. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Honor 8X
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• Snapchat Spectacles launch two new styles today

  05-09-2018 19:10
  Despite the fact that the original Spectacles didn’t quite find the success Snapchat was hoping for, this year the company decided to press on with the wearable. Back in May, Snapchat introduced Spectacles V2, which came with a few new features to tempt the holdouts who may not have taken the plunge with the first version. Despite these tweaks, Spectacles … Continue reading
  
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• PurTrek has a trekking pole that will help keep you hydrated on the trail

  05-09-2018 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The PurTrek trekking poles are two items in one, helping hikers keep their balance on the trail while also providing the ability to filter their drinking water so that they can stay hydrated in the backcountry.
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• Second-gen Razer Phone is in the works, company confirms

  05-09-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer has officially confirmed that it's working on a new Razer Phone -- though that's about all we know about the new device so far. It's likely the phone will feature specs like the Snapdragon 845 processor, 8GB of RAM, and more.
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• Android 8.0 Oreo is now on almost 15 percent of active devices

  05-09-2018 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest distribution numbers are in: Android Oreo now accounts for almost 15 percent of all active Android devices. Android Nougat is now the reigning king with an API level of 30.8 percent.
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• Vivo to Launch In-Display Fingerprint Technology in Under Rs. 30,000 Category

  05-09-2018 18:51
  Keep an eye out for the Vivo V11 Pro on September 6th.
  
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• With net neutrality gone, carriers throttle YouTube, Netflix, other streamers

  05-09-2018 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you stream Netflix and YouTube videos on your phone, you may be among the first to experience the result of an internet without net neutrality protection. Carriers are targeted video-streaming services for throttling.
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• U.S. Army wants to use laser power to keep drones airborne indefinitely

  05-09-2018 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fed up with drones that run out battery too quickly? The U.S. Army is investigating a way to keep drones flying indefinitely -- by using lasers to wirelessly power them from a distance.
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• Top 9 Reasons to Buy the New LG G7+ ThinQ

  05-09-2018 17:56
  Top 9 reasons the LG G7+ ThinQ should be your next pick.
  
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• Apple September 12 event: What to expect

  05-09-2018 17:41
  Everything we expect from the Apple event set to take place on September 12th, 2018 is here. We’re looking at a whole new set of iPhones, living in that iPhone X notch universe, all with Face ID and no less than a top-notch budget option for the masses. We’re rolling in on a new Apple Watch and a new iPad … Continue reading
  
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• Do you cycle? Google Maps has got a new feature for you

  05-09-2018 17:34
  Google Maps will now show a elevation chart for a particular route.
  
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• Another Nintendo Direct, this time for Switch and 3DS, is coming tomorrow

  05-09-2018 17:32
  Nintendo has been going hard lately. Shortly before Gamescom, the company debuted a new video highlighting a number of indie games coming to Switch, then a week later, it hosted an Nindies Showcase for summer 2018 to show off even more indie games. As if that weren’t enough, the company last week premiered a Nintendo Direct dedicated entirely to its … Continue reading
  
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• Vimeo thinks regular stock video stinks, launches alternative for creatives

  05-09-2018 17:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When creators told Vimeo existing stock video options weren't enough, the video platform decided to launch its own. Vimeo Stock includes exclusive content, while creators are being promised a higher-than-average cut of the revenue.
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• Denon and Marantz bring the sound of IMAX Enhanced to your home theater

  05-09-2018 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  IMAX Enhanced promises to take the brand’s signature stellar video and audio quality to home theaters, and Denon and Marantz will bring it into your home with new A/V receivers and a new A/V pre-processor, respectively.
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• Here’s how to watch the September 6 Nintendo Direct event

  05-09-2018 17:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A New Nintendo Direct event will stream on September 6. Here's how you can watch the 35-minute show, and what we expect to see detailed. Both the Switch and the 3DS will have games on display.
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