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• InvisbleShield’s new screen protector helps spare eyes from blue light

  14-09-2018 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We often don't realize how much damage we're doing to our eyes when looking at our phones. That's where InvisibleShield comes in -- its latest screen protector filters out portions of blue light on the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.
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• Amazon wants Alexa to figure out how to fulfill users’ without help from Skills

  14-09-2018 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are more than 50,000 Alexa skills that allow Amazon's voice assistant to perform all sorts of tasks. Amazon is planning on killing off those skills and will instead allow Alexa to find the best skill based on a person's request.
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• Lidar-equipped drones could help protect California from future wildfires

  14-09-2018 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year saw the most devastating wildfire season on record in California. Could drones help? One drone surveying company, Flight Evolved, is doing its part to assist. Here's how.
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• Hulu update adds channel filters to personalize Live Guide

  14-09-2018 23:05
  Hulu has released a big update for its Android app, adding new features for Live TV customers specifically, as well as default autoplay on collection clips and the ability to seek during playback. Similar features haven’t arrived in the iOS app, though it’s possible we’ll see an update with them drop in the near future. The update arrived for Android … Continue reading
  
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• Razer Phone 2 event official: Green device outline in play

  14-09-2018 22:44
  Details about the release of the next Razer Phone were just revealed by the company itself in the form of an event invite. This event will take place in October, right on top of everyone else’s event, just so we’re super sure we’ve got every piece of hardware under the sun revealed inside one month. It’s going to be exciting, … Continue reading
  
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• 2019 Subaru BRZ Series.Gray leads punchy coupe into new model year

  14-09-2018 22:35
  Subaru has priced up the 2019 BRZ, including revealing aa new, limited edition version of the punchy little sports coupe. Headed to dealerships this fall, the 2019 BRZ climbs $200 over the last model year, though Subaru has upgraded the cabin tech to salve the increase. Three variants will be offered, kicking off with the 2019 BRZ Premium at $25,759 … Continue reading
  
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• Super Smash Bros Ultimate is getting a special edition Switch bundle

  14-09-2018 22:33
  Though the Switch seems like the perfect platform for limited edition consoles themed around big game releases, we haven’t really seen very many of them for its first 18 months of retail availability. Slowly but sure, however, that’s beginning to change. Just recently, Nintendo announced a special edition Switch bundle for Pokemon Let’s Go, and now it’s revealed a similar … Continue reading
  
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• Photo FOMO: Recharge and stash lenses with this smartphone photo bag

  14-09-2018 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Between lenses and extra batteries, smartphone photographers have lots of accessories too -- and could soon have a bag designed specifically for them. The bag isn't the only new accessory with wireless charging announced this week either.
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• T-Mobile reveals iPhone Xs, Xs Max, X BOGO and free service line deals

  14-09-2018 22:07
  T-Mobile is about to launch a BOGO deal for the new iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max, as well as the older iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus. Under this deal, anyone who purchases one of these iPhones will potentially get another one for free. The purchase includes a $700 discount on the second iPhone, and there’s also … Continue reading
  
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• Giant NASA space laser satellite will gauge climate change’s impact on ice sheets

  14-09-2018 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA is set to launch its most advanced space laser satellite as part of a $1 billion mission to reveal how climate change has been affecting the Earth’s ice sheet surface elevation.
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• It’s not really a ‘budget’ phone, but the iPhone XR is still a great value

  14-09-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone XR is no "budget" phone and shouldn't be labeled as such. At $750, it offers a beautiful design, top-tier specs, and most importantly, isn’t all that different than the more expensive iPhone XS and XS Max.
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• Galaxy Note 9 can play Fortnite for 5+ hours with one full battery

  14-09-2018 21:55
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was launched with the debut of the game Fortnite on Android. As the Galaxy Note 9 was essentially touted as the ultimate mobile device on which one might play Fortnite, we decided to run a test. At 9AM on test day I began playing Fortnite, and I did not quit the game nor did I … Continue reading
  
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• Lexus digitizes side-view mirrors with cameras for Japan’s 2019 ES sedan

  14-09-2018 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It seems Lexus is fed up with having to look at a piece of reflective glass and plastic to know what’s in your side rearview. So the company decided to introduce a new way to look behind you in Japan.
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• Skagen’s new Falster 2 smartwatch is now available for purchase

  14-09-2018 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In August, Skagen announced the launch of its new smartwatch to add to its lineup, and it's called the Falster 2. The device features a heart-rate sensor, built-in GPS, and more. It's also now available for purchase.
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• Call of Duty’s ‘Blackout’ is exactly what battle royale needed

  14-09-2018 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Call of Duty's battle royale mode, 'Blackout,' will arrive with just one map, and with its wide variety of terrain and tons of clever easter eggs, it offers the perfect ground for the some of the most intense tactical battles the genre's seen.
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• Mercedes SoundHound-powered dashboard may actually be worth talking to

  14-09-2018 21:24
  Mercedes’ new in-car AI may actually be worth conversing with, as the automaker promises a far more capable voice recognition system in its upcoming models. MBUX, the new Mercedes-Benz User Experience, will make its US debut in the 2019 A-Class Sedan, but though the car may be an entry-level model, the technology will not. In fact, if it all works … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch Online has some bad news for NES games and cloud saves

  14-09-2018 21:15
  We’re just a few days away from the launch of Nintendo Switch Online. Last night, Nintendo detailed the service once more during its latest Direct broadcast, but it didn’t really tell us anything new, instead simply running down the list of features you get with your subscription. Today, however, we’re learning some new things about the service – more specifically … Continue reading
  
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• CBS All Access adds offline downloads for ad-free subscribers

  14-09-2018 21:09
  CBS All Access, the network’s on-demand and livestreaming service, is adding an offline downloads feature called Download & Play. The new option is similar to the offline downloads available on Netflix, meaning that only some content can be saved for offline viewing. However, CBS All Access also has another restriction tossed into the mix: you have to pay more. The … Continue reading
  
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• Everything you need to know about the Pixelbook 2

  14-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What will the Pixelbook 2 be like? Google hasn't even announced it but thanks to rumors and leaks, we think we have a pretty good idea of what the potential new flagship Chromebook will be like.
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• The best HBO series (September 2018)

  14-09-2018 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you prefer the twisted world of 'True Detective' or the lovable techies that have quickly come to define 'Silicon Valley,' here are our picks of the best HBO series now available on HBO Now and HBO Go.
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• The iPhone SE was the best phone Apple ever made, and now it’s dead

  14-09-2018 20:29
  I only wanted one thing out of 2018’s iPhone event: a new iPhone SE. In failing to provide it Appleseems to have quietly put the model out to pasture — and for this I curse them eternally. Because it was the best phone the company ever made.
  If you were one of the many who passed over the SE back in 2015, when it made its debut, that’s understandable. The iPhone 6S was the latest and greatest, and of course fixed a few of the problems Apple had kindly introduced with the entire
  
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• This amazingly acrobatic winged robot moves just like a fruit fly

  14-09-2018 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Humans may have to worry about robots taking their jobs, but you know who else should probably be watching their back? Fruit flies! At least, that’s our takeaway from this amazing new winged bot.
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• The 49-inch Samsung CHG90 QLED gaming monitor is absolutely massive

  14-09-2018 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's CHG90 display is ridiculously big, but the picture it offers is just as impressive. At 49-inches, it takes the term 'ultrawide' to a whole new level and made for an exciting, if hard to film, unboxing.
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• Overclocking made simple: Nvidia RTX cards turn up the heat with a single click

  14-09-2018 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's board partners will be able to offer new and exciting automated overclocking features with the new RTX-series graphics cards, letting owners push their GPUs to the max with just a single click.
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• Samsung’s AKG wireless headphones are more than your Galaxy needs

  14-09-2018 19:52
  Today, Samsung announced a new line up of wireless headphones from its AKG brand. There are three different pairs of headphones in this new line, covering the entire range of over-ear, on-ear, and in-ear designs. As Samsung’s flagship phones are some of the few to still offer a headphone jack, you may not necessarily need the wireless capabilities of these … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung’s teased 4x camera Galaxy phone and a gradient

  14-09-2018 19:41
  Samsung teased “A Galaxy Event” set to take place on October 11th, 2018. Today we’re going to suss out what it’ll likely include. Since the event suggests that this will be a Galaxy device, we’ll assume either smartphone or tablet – even though we’ve seen other Galaxy-named devices in the past (like the Galaxy Camera.) With rumors appearing in past … Continue reading
  
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• We’re going to the Red Planet! All the past, present, and future missions to Mars

  14-09-2018 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SpaceX isn't the only organization pining to visit the Red Planet. Here's a detailed list of all operational and planned missions to Mars, along with explanations of their objectives, spacecraft details, and mission proposals.
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• Volvo wants to build a future in which you can’t wait to commute to work

  14-09-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo's futuristic 360c concept embodies the changes sweeping across the automotive industry. It's electric, fully autonomous, and connected. The firm wants to start a conversation about the role self-driving cars will play in the future.
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• Google tried to kill ‘www,’ until Chrome users protested the change

  14-09-2018 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is on a warpath with URLs, but critics forced Google to continue displaying the "www" and "m" portion of a URL in Chrome's search bar, but Google announced that this will once again change in Chrome 70.
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• Apple’s 3D Touch was doomed from the start

  14-09-2018 19:19
  3D Touch was meant to unlock a new level of interaction with our iPhones: instead, it just added to the confusion. Now, with the iPhone XR arriving without Apple’s pressure-sensitive screens, it looks like the technology is finally being abandoned. Then again, the writing has been on the wall for 3D Touch for some time now. Apple first started using … Continue reading
  
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• FIFA 19 Demo Promises a Game That Will Be Familiar and Fun

  14-09-2018 19:05
  FIFA 19 demo is out now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It includes a glimpse at the Champions League experience and story-based mode The Journey: Champions.
  
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• No games will support ray tracing when Nvidia RTX graphics cards launch

  14-09-2018 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's new RTX graphics cards won't have much use for those RT cores on launch day, as no games will support ray tracing for at least a month after they officially start shipping out to consumers.
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• You’ll lose your cloud saves if your Nintendo Switch Online subscription expires

  14-09-2018 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You'll want to make sure you never let your Nintendo Switch Online subscription lapse if you make use of cloud save data. Failing to do so will result in your cloud saves being erased for good.
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• Super Smash Bros Ultimate’s new fighter is an Animal Crossing favorite

  14-09-2018 18:14
  Yesterday’s Nintendo Direct covered a lot of ground, particularly as it concerns the Switch. The presentation contained coverage of a lot of games we already knew about, along with a few surprises. One of the biggest surprises came at the end, however, as Nintendo announced that a much-loved character from the Animal Crossing series is coming to Super Smash Bros … Continue reading
  
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• Pocophone F1 first impressions: We go macro

  14-09-2018 18:10
  The Pocophone F1 (aka POCO F1) from Poco by Xiaomi is a lightning bolt that’s shook the lower-end smartphone market worldwide. This device was launched to do battle with brands like OnePlus in India, but with the specifications and price this device is paired with, it’s not difficult to see why it’s made headlines. Today we’re taking a look in … Continue reading
  
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• BPA-free plastic doubts raise new health concerns

  14-09-2018 18:05
  BPA-free plastic may not be the health safeguard it was once believed to be, with new research indicating the risks involved in plastic bottles and food containers could be just as high as the BPA it replaced. The early study has suggested that – in mice at least – chemicals in BPA-free plastics could trigger reproductive problems. BPA, or bisphenol … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo announces new Animal Crossing, Final Fantasy ports, and more

  14-09-2018 17:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Major announcements were made today during the previously postponed Nintendo Direct that included a new Luigi's Mansion game, a new Animal Crossing game, and more details on Nintendo's upcoming Online Membership.
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• NVIDIA Scanner: RTX GPU Overclock in one click

  14-09-2018 17:27
  NVIDIA revealed a new bit of software this week in an API for their graphics cards called NVIDIA Scanner. With NVIDIA Scanner, users are able to auto-overclock their graphics cards with the greatest of ease. NVIDIA’s software does all the analyzation of the setup of the PC it’s scanning, then does the overclocking with a single click. But NVIDIA Scanner … Continue reading
  
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• Chrome is adding Touch ID and fingerprint sensor support for web apps

  14-09-2018 17:20
  Google is adding fingerprint authentication to Chrome, with the latest beta of the browser able to tap into biometric sensors like Touch ID on Apple’s MacBook Pro. Chrome 70, which was released in the beta channel this week, will allow websites to use fingerprints to authenticate users looking to log-in and more. It’s part of a couple of updates to … Continue reading
  
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• Save 65% On The Format Pro: 1-Year Subscription

  14-09-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal on the Format Pro: 1-Year Subscription in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 65% off the normal price. The Format Pro: 1-Year Subscription is available in our deals store for $49.99, it normally retails for $144. Format is much more than a website builder. With dynamic themes, […](Read More ...)The post Save 65% On The Format Pro: 1-Year Subscription appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Kegel trainer startup Elvie is launching a smaller, smarter, hands-free breast pump

  14-09-2018 17:00
  Elvie, a Berlin-based startup known best for its connected Kegel trainer is jumping into the breast pump business with a new $480 hands-free system you can slip into your bra.
  Even with all the innovation in baby gear, breast pumps have mostly sucked (pun intended) for new moms for the past half a century. My first experience with a pump required me to stay near a wall socket and hunch over for a good twenty to thirty minutes for fear the milk collected might spill all over the place (which it d
  
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• 3DHubs, once a community 3D printing service, is now sourcing all 3D prints internally

  14-09-2018 16:55
  3D Hubs, like MakeXYZ, was a community-based 3D printing service that let anyone with a printer sell their prints online. Founded in the heyday of the 3D printing revolution, the service let thousands of makers gather a little cash for making and mailing prints on their home 3D printers.
  Now, however, the company has moved to a model in which its high-end partners will be manufacturing plastic, metal, and injection molded parts for customers willing to pay extra for a professional print.
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• Master & Dynamic MW07 promise audiophile-pleasing true wireless

  14-09-2018 16:30
  Truly wireless earbuds took a while to get here but now we’re seeing options at just about every price point, with Master & Dynamic bringing a new option for audiophiles who hate cables. The new Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones combine the headphone-maker’s Beryllium drivers with some eye-catching design for a handsome AirPods alternative. On the outside, the … Continue reading
  
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• Google Pixel 3 teasers are worth a click

  14-09-2018 16:19
  Earlier this month, Google sent out invites for its latest “Made by Google” event. Given recent leaks along with the general timing of this event, we’re all expecting Google to debut the Pixel 3 during the show. Today, Google started sharing teasers for the Pixel 3, confirming beyond a shadow of a doubt that it’s going to be the main … Continue reading
  
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• FIFA 19 Ratings, Release Date, System Requirements, Pre-Order Details, and More

  14-09-2018 16:16
  FIFA 19 ratings, release date, price in India, pre-order details, PC system requirements, and list of stadiums — here's everything you need to know about FIFA 19.
  
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• PubG Mobile update brings new maps and bulletproof vehicles

  14-09-2018 16:01
  Tencent’s one of the popular smartphone game, PubG or Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds has introduced a new map as a part of a patch 0.8.0. This not just includes new features and fixes but also introduces an entire new map – Sanhok. The update also includes some anti-cheating measures, changes to ‘Clans’ among other improvements.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz turns to SoundHound for in-vehicle voice assistant

  14-09-2018 16:00
  Drivers of new Mercedes-Benz A-Class vehicles will soon be able to talk to their cars. And the cars will respond. Ask the car to turn on the heads-up display or for sports scores. Say you’re hungry and it will suggest restaurants. The new in-vehicle assistant utilizes local and cloud data to provide drivers plenty to talk about.
  The service was built by a 13-year old startup ran out of Santa Clara, CA called SoundHound . Originally, the company launched as a Shazam-like service but kept ev
  
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• Xiaomi Poco F1 Seen to Pass Scratch Test, But Fail Pass Burn, Bend Tests

  14-09-2018 15:51
  The display of the Xiaomi Poco F1 withstands scratches of up to six on Mohs' scale of hardness.
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout PC Beta - How to Get Early Access Without Pre-Orders

  14-09-2018 15:44
  The Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout beta is already out for PS4, and is coming to PC and Xbox One starting 10am PT (10:30pm IST) on September 14.
  
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• Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 3DMark Performance Benchmark Results Leak

  14-09-2018 15:38
  The 3DMark Firestrike graphics score result is 27,000 points, which is higher than the previous generation GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, even when it's overclocked.
  
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