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• Rapper Mac Miller has died at age 26

  07-09-2018 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rapper Mac Miller has died at age 26 of an apparent drug overdose, following a longtime struggle with substance abuse throughout his 20s. Miller was scheduled to begin a nationwide tour in October.
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• This tiny house produced in the Alps opens up to the skies

  07-09-2018 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tiny homes are all the rage in Europe and a small French company is manufacturing transportable tiny homes with solar panels, a rainwater collection system, and a roof that can open up to the skies.
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• Apple warns Trump tariffs will drive up US prices on popular products

  07-09-2018 23:19
  Apple is warning that the Trump Administration’s China tariffs will make products like the AirPods, Apple Watch, and HomePod more expensive in the US, in a letter criticizing the proposed policy change. President Trump’s new tariffs would, if implemented, affect $200 billion in Chinese goods. However, it would also catch US companies dependent on Chinese suppliers and manufacturers in the … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon Go job listings reveal upcoming New York launch

  07-09-2018 23:00
  Amazon plans to open a cashier-free store in New York, according to a new report. Called Amazon Go, the futuristic shop is already open to the public in Washington, where three stores are available to Amazon customers in Seattle. Based on a newly surfaced job listing, another Amazon Go store will soon be arriving in the New York area, that … Continue reading
  
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• Xbox-specific Alexa skills let you start console with your voice

  07-09-2018 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans of the Xbox Kinect can rejoice. A set of new Alexa and Cortana skills allow players to control the Xbox One with their voice. Users can launch games, control the volume, and much more.
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• Engineered sand could remove nasty toxins to produce drinkable water

  07-09-2018 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers are working on a high-tech solution to make better use of water at hand. They’ve engineered sand, coating the grains in compounds that react with and help destroy organic pollutants found in stormwater.
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• Researchers warn smart home appliances could be used to attack power grids

  07-09-2018 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Security researchers at Princeton warn that cyber-attackers could hijack unsecured smart home appliances and turn them into a massive botnet that could target and take down power grids.
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• Custom Xbox One controller is Greaseproof and nasty

  07-09-2018 22:36
  Supposing you’ve got a collection of Xbox One controllers and you’re a completist, you’re going to need to get nasty. This is the Greaseproof 1.0 controller, custom made (actually in an edition, so not really unique) by Microsoft to celebrate the launch of PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS. This is easily the slickest, most shiny, and strangest Xbox One controller of them all. … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online cloud saves get some bad news

  07-09-2018 22:16
  At some point later this month, Nintendo Switch Online will launch. We’ve been talking about Switch Online since before the console even released, and over time, Nintendo has slowly detailed the service and just what you’ll get for paying its $20 yearly fee. In addition to online multiplayer capabilities in games that support it, you’ll also be able to back … Continue reading
  
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• This bullet-proof 714hp Hellcat is a cop car Bond would be proud of

  07-09-2018 22:06
  Dodge’s Charger SRT Hellcat is hardly a shy and retiring car normally, but the 714 hp sedan looks even more striking after being given the armoring treatment for one lucky law enforcement team. Handiwork of Armormax, it leaves the V8 muscle car fully bullet-resistant, not to mention capable of electrocuting people via its door handles. Indeed, Armormax’s list of upgrades … Continue reading
  
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• Canon EOS R hands-on review

  07-09-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Canon is entering the full-frame mirrorless market with the new EOS R and RF lenses. Does it match up with the company's DSLRs, and can it rival other full-frame mirrorless cameras? We take a first look.
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• H1Z1 mobile port and “revitalized” PC game revealed

  07-09-2018 21:58
  Battle royale game H1Z1 will be getting a mobile release, according to NantWorks, which has announced a “strategic investment” into the company behind the title, Daybreak Game Company. The mobile version of the game doesn’t have a name yet, but we do know it’ll be created by a joint venture between NantG and Daybreak. A mobile version of EverQuest is … Continue reading
  
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• H1Z1 mobile game “Z1 Battle Royale” project revealed

  07-09-2018 21:58
  Battle royale game H1Z1 will be getting a mobile release, according to NantWorks, which has announced a “strategic investment” into the company behind the title, Daybreak Game Company. The mobile version of the game will be called Z1 Battle Royale and it’ll be created by a joint venture between NantG and Daybreak. A mobile version of EverQuest is also in … Continue reading
  
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• Hit the high seas in style with Lexus’ upcoming LY 650 luxury yacht

  07-09-2018 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lexus is expanding its repertoire beyond luxury cars, to luxury boats. The Lexus LY 650 is a 65-foot luxury yacht scheduled to make its public debut in 2019 as an ocean-going counterpart to the automaker's luxury cars.
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• Barco launches bezel-less LCD video wall UniSee

  07-09-2018 21:43
  Technology firm Barco announced the launch of its UniSee LCD video wall for the Indian market. The video wall is based on a modular platform, with individual LCD panels fitted onto a mounted system.
  
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• Huawei benchmark cheat talks lead to Performance Mode for all users in EMUI 9.0

  07-09-2018 21:23
  In the near future, a collection of Huawei smartphones will have a new “Performance Mode” enabled that makes them more powerful. This power comes at a cost, of course, as it’s essentially an overclocking for a smartphone – it puts all emphasis on the processing power of which the phone is capable. This is the result of Huawei appearing to … Continue reading
  
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• Lexus LY 650 yacht makes real luxury out of striking boat concept

  07-09-2018 21:22
  Lexus has revealed its latest luxury vehicle, though the LY 650 yacht is designed for the high seas, not the highway. Described as the fourth addition to the Lexus flagship range, the vessel joins its land-locked LS sedan, LX SUV, and LC coupe siblings as a high-end transportation option with striking styling. It’s inspired by the Lexus Sport Yacht Concept, … Continue reading
  
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• Save Your Progress Bookmark

  07-09-2018 21:09 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Save your progress bookmark – Bring some old school video game cool to your modern day book reading!
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• Aflac robot therapy ducks for hospitals help comfort kids with cancer

  07-09-2018 21:07
  Earlier this year, insurance company Aflac introduced a robot designed to comfort children undergoing extensive medical treatments. Called the “My Special Aflac Duck,” the device is exactly what it sounds like: a robot shaped like a duck, which is fitted with a soft pelt and paired with large tokens that control its mood. Now, months later, Aflac has started deploying … Continue reading
  
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• Overwatch gets a huge discount in October’s Humble Bundle

  07-09-2018 21:05
  If you’ve been thinking about picking up Overwatch, it might be worth checking out Humble Bundle. The hugely popular FPS has been added to the Humble Monthly bundle for October, which means that it’s getting a pretty significant discount. On top of that, you’ll also be getting whatever other games will be in October’s bundle, which is just icing on … Continue reading
  
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• Sony Xperia XZ3 vs. Galaxy Note 9: Can Sony topple Samsung’s giant?

  07-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Xperia XZ3 proves it's a great time to be a Sony fan. But Sony's got a lot of competition in the battle for your pocket space, and the Galaxy Note 9 is one of its biggest rivals. Which is better? We found out.
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• How Adidas and Carbon are changing the sneaker supply chain

  07-09-2018 20:49
  While the AdidasFuturecraft 4D shoes are cool looking sneakers, the story behind those shoes is even more interesting. The sportswear company has partnered with Carbon to design a new kind of sneakers.
  Behind the Futurecraft 4D, you can find a process that is not that new — 3D printing. Many companies promised an industrial revolution by bringing back factories to service-driven countries, such as the U.S. and European countries. But this partnership between Adidas and Carboncould turn tha
  
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• YouTube TV subscribers can now pause their memberships

  07-09-2018 20:40
  Google-owned YouTube will now allow users to pause their YouTube TV membership from four weeks to six months instead of outright cancelling it.
  
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• Lex is a wearable exoskeleton that lets you take a comfortable seat anywhere

  07-09-2018 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Newly launched on Kickstarter, Lex is a pair of wearable, folding exoskeleton legs that transform into an ultra-versatile portable seat -- so you can kick back and relax anywhere you go.
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• 5 reasons why you shouldn’t be surprised Elon Musk smoked weed

  07-09-2018 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk smoked weed during a recorded interview with Joe Rogan. Surprised? You shouldn't be. Ever since Elon has been in the public eye, he's done all kinds of things that should've tipped you off and let you know he gets down.
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• Do we call it a roboat? An autonomous sailboat successfully crosses Atlantic Ocean

  07-09-2018 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An unmanned, autonomous robot sailboat has successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean for the first time, completing the 1,800 mile journey between Newfoundland, Canada, and Ireland.
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• Refreshed Surface Pro 6 could arrive at Microsoft’s October 2 event

  07-09-2018 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is ready to bring new Intel processors to its refreshed Surface Pro and Surface laptop models. The company may be showing off the updated Surface hardware at a media event in New York City on October 2.
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• Nikon Z6, Canon EOS R, or Sony A7 III? Basic full-frame mirrorless models compared

  07-09-2018 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Welcome to the battle between entry-level full-frame mirrorless cameras. Between the Sony A7 III, Nikon Z6, and Canon EOS R, we have the veteran fighter, the fast underdog, and the focused newcomer -- which will come out on top?
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• ‘Daredevil’ season 3: Everything we know so far

  07-09-2018 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Season 3 of Daredevil is expected to premiere in 2018, so here is everything we know about the next set of adventures featuring Marvel Comics' man without fear before the third season's debut on Netflix.
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• Fortnite Monopoly is a thing that exists and it’s releasing next month

  07-09-2018 19:49
  There’s no doubt about it: Fortnite is one of the most popular games around. Just like Microsoft did with Minecraft, we can definitely expect Epic to license out the Fortnite brand in a variety of merchandising deals, and one of the first one of those was just announced. Later on this year, Fortnite will be getting its own Monopoly set. … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft’s next big Surface event is on October 2nd

  07-09-2018 19:20
  Microsoft will hold an event on October 2 in New York City, the company has announced today, where we’re expecting to see updated Surface devices and more. Confirmed with the tagging “A moment of your time,” the event will be sandwiched in-between Apple’s 2018 iPhone unveiling a week prior, and Google’s big Pixel 3 reveal the following week. Microsoft is … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s Pixelbook 2 tablet could debut with fingerprint security

  07-09-2018 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Pixelbook 2 could arrive as early as October 9, sporting a tablet form factor and support for a fingerprint reader, if a leaked animation on a developer build of Chrome OS 70 is to be believed.
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• TP-Link Archer C5400X gaming router is a tri-band beast

  07-09-2018 18:54
  TP-Link has announced a new heavy-duty router aimed at gamers and people looking to stream media in 4K. Dubbed the C5400X, this new router is the new top-of-the-line offering in the company’s packed Archer line. To hear TP-Link describe it, the Archer C5400X sounds like a very capable router, but of course, that means it comes at a premium price. … Continue reading
  
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• How to charge a Nintendo Switch controller

  07-09-2018 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch is king when it comes to the variety of ways you can play games on their console. It gets messy though, when you have to figure out how to charge your favorite Nintendo Switch controller but we can help you with that.
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• The best Hulu original series

  07-09-2018 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From award-winning dystopian drama to teenage superhero sagas and hilarious comedy, Hulu's original series have it all. Here are our favorite in-house productions from Hulu, so you can spend more time bingeing and less time searching.
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• Volvo’s road-plane vision is beguilingly disruptive

  07-09-2018 18:15
  Air travel is dire, autonomous car development is split into poorly-communicating silos, and the goal of cutting road fatalities and making better use of infrastructure simply isn’t the priority it ought to be. That, at least, is how Volvo sees the state of play in the self-driving world, and while the striking new 360c concept car may be a very … Continue reading
  
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• Razer Phone 2 is real, and it’s already begun leaking

  07-09-2018 18:13
  The second-generation Razer Phone was leaked this week via a benchmark listing and an official Razer earnings report. The quarterly earnings report suggested that the team behind the Razer Phone 1 was, indeed, preparing a Razer Phone 2 for later this year. That’s when it’ll be revealed, at least – we don’t quite know when it’ll be released. Then the … Continue reading
  
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• The Overwatch League adds 8 new teams for 2019, including Paris and Toronto

  07-09-2018 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard's The Overwatch League will add eight new teams for its 2019 season, including multiple teams from both Canada and China. This brings the total number of teams in the league up to 20.
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• Pixel 3 and our desperate need to be surprised and delighted

  07-09-2018 17:34
  Today we’re talking about a conspiracy theory that says Google released fake Pixel 3 XL units into the wild just to throw leakers off the scent of their true device design. If this is true, it’s awesome. It’s fun, and it creates the potential for some big surprise on behalf of Google. It’s as if we want Google to reveal … Continue reading
  
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• ABB unveils fast charging system to power a car in 8 mins for 200 km

  07-09-2018 17:30
  "ABB is helping India to achieve its ambitious goals of moving towards a stronger, smarter and greener grid,"the company said in a statement.
  
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• Civilization VI is coming to Nintendo Switch

  07-09-2018 17:28
  The Switch has proven to be a popular platform for ports of existing games, with many publishers bringing their bigger titles over to the system. Bethesda has already done that with ports of games like Skyrim, DOOM, and Wolfenstein, while plenty of indie developers who have found success on PC have been doing it as well. Today we can add … Continue reading
  
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• Armormax’s AWD Dodge Charger SRT Hellcat may be the ultimate cop car

  07-09-2018 17:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A fully optioned Armormax AWD Charger SRT Hellcat may the ultimate law enforcement vehicle with more than 700 horsepower in a 4WD armored sedan with run-flat tires, bomb blanket, bulletproof glass, and smoke screen system.
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• Ford’s Mustang-inspired performance electric SUV aims for 300 miles

  07-09-2018 16:43
  Ford has begun teasing what could arguably be the most important – and divisive – vehicle in its upcoming range: the all-new electric performance SUV, with its Mustang inspiration. The group responsible, known internally as Ford Team Edison, has pulled back the curtain just a little on the utility, which it once called the Mach 1. That name was announced … Continue reading
  
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• Switching two-wheelers to electric can cut oil bill by Rs 1.2 lakh crore: NITI Aayog

  07-09-2018 16:40
  India can cut its annual oil import bill by some Rs 1.2 lakh crore in the next five to seven years by switching its two-wheelers from internal combustion engine to electric, according to the NITI Aayog.
  
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• India to deploy first smart fence project along Pakistan border soon

  07-09-2018 16:29
  The first 'smart fence' pilot project, which entails deploying laser fences and technology-enabled barriers to plug venerable gaps along India's borders, is expected to be formally launched by Home Minister Rajnath Singh later this week, the BSF chief said Friday.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A6 and Galaxy Tab A 10.5 get an affordable US release date

  07-09-2018 16:15
  With rumors of its foldable smartphone continuing to swirl, Samsung has decided to go in a completely different direction by announcing two mid-range devices for the US. Today, Samsung announced that the Galaxy A6 smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A 10.5-inch tablet, which have both debuted in other regions already, will arrive Stateside later this month. Obviously, being mid-range devices, … Continue reading
  
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• HCL Technologies names Prateek Aggarwal as new CFO

  07-09-2018 16:15
  HCL Technologies on Friday named Prateek Aggarwal as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from October 1, 2018.
  
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• Twitter permanently bans US conspiracy theorist

  07-09-2018 16:06
  Twitter said it has permanently banned US conspiracy theorist Alexander Jones and accounts associated with his website Infowars for "abusive behaviour".
  
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• Tech Mahindra joins hands with Avaamo on conversational AI

  07-09-2018 16:00
  Software major Tech Mahindra on Friday said it has entered into a partnership with deep-learning software company Avaamo to develop and deliver conversational Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions for global enterprises.
  
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• Photo FOMO: A tripod with literal strings attached, Flickr’s new look for albums

  07-09-2018 15:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this week's photo industry news, learn why wannabe wildlife photographers are being blamed for the death of a moose and how Flickr is revamping albums. Also, meet the strange tensioning system tripod launching on Kickstarter.
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