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• An A.I. is designing retro video games — and they’re surprisingly good

  19-09-2018 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Georgia Tech have demonstrated how artificial intelligence can be used to create brand-new video games after being shown hours of classic 8-bit gaming action for inspiration.
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• The best Nintendo Switch deals and bundles for September 2018

  19-09-2018 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to score Nintendo's latest hybrid console? We've smoked out the best Nintendo Switch deals right here, including some discounts on stand-alone consoles as well as a few bundles that feature games like Fortnite.
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• Fitbit’s new health care platform sets out to improve wellness in the workplace

  19-09-2018 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitbit's new platform, Fitbit Care, aims to help improve wellness in the workplace. Using wearables, digital health coaching, and a more personalized health care experience, employees can have an easier time staying on top of their health.
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• Red Dead Redemption 2’s online mode gets a November beta

  19-09-2018 22:23
  For months now, Rockstar has been drip feeding us information about Red Dead Redemption 2‘s single player offerings, but today it went in a different direction to reveal some details about the game’s online mode. Dubbed Red Dead Online, we learned today that it won’t actually be launching alongside the main game in October. Instead, it’ll be following closely behind … Continue reading
  
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• SteelSeries Arctis 3 with wired, Bluetooth audio gets 2019 upgrades

  19-09-2018 22:09
  SteelSeries has updated its Arctis 3 gaming headset, which includes wired and Bluetooth connectivity, to include new audio and comfort enhancements. The headset is particularly suitable for use with the Nintendo Switch, enabling owners to connect the headset to the console using the wired connection and to the Nintendo Switch Online app using the Bluetooth connection. The Arctis 3 model … Continue reading
  
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• Holy mistaken identity! Nest Hello doorbell pegs Batman T-shirt as intruder

  19-09-2018 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Nest Hello smart doorbell's camera mistook a homeowner's Batman shirt for an intruder and locked him out of his own home. Doesn't it know the real Dark Knight wouldn't use the front door?
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• Inspired by origami, Oru’s newest foldable kayak is built for you and a friend

  19-09-2018 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oru Kayaks has launched the Haven, its first-ever tandem model that offers enough capacity for two paddlers without compromising the company's origami-inspired folding design that makes its products so unique.
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• Is Amazon tweaking its search algorithms with a new A.I.-driven shopping site?

  19-09-2018 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is testing a new shopping site, Amazon Scout, which combines a visual aesthetic with customers' ability to like and dislike products, collecting more data on users' habits and preferences.
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• Everything you need to know about the Nvidia GeForce RTX GPUs

  19-09-2018 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's new RTX 2000 series graphics cards are impressive pieces of hardware, with some amazing advancements and some rather high price tags to match. Here's everything you need to know about Nvidia's new top-tier cards.
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• Canon Pixma iP8720 review

  19-09-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Canon Pixma iP8720 is a wide-format, single-function home printer that’s ideal for photos, crafts, and documents.
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• Google Emergency Location Service for Android arrives in the US

  19-09-2018 21:16
  Back in 2016, Google announced the launch of Emergency Location Service in Android, a feature that provides 911 call centers with important location data. In the couple years since that introduction, Google has expanded the ELS feature to Android users around the world, brining it to 14 countries. Now the company is back with another update, this one involving T-Mobile … Continue reading
  
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• PlayStation Classic pre-orders go live: Here’s where to get one

  19-09-2018 21:14
  Earlier today, Sony announced the PlayStation Classic. This new mini console promises 20 PS1 games pre-loaded onto a shrunken-down replica of the original PlayStation console, which just so happens to be celebrating its 25th birthday this year. Though it won’t be here until December, it’s gone up for pre-order today from a number of different retailers. If you already know … Continue reading
  
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• Loki, Scarlet Witch, other Marvel characters to headline series on Disney Play

  19-09-2018 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Loki, Scarlet Witch, and various other characters from Marvel's cinematic universe could be getting their own live-action series on Disney's streaming service when it launches in 2019. The actors from the movies will reprise their roles.
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• Fitbit Versa vs. Apple Watch Series 4: Which wearable is the best?

  19-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartwatches are the health-conscious wearables that everyone wants. We wanted to see how the brand-new Apple Watch Series 4 matches up with the beloved Fitbit Versa, so we compared them in various categories to help you choose.
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• Password bypass flaw in Western Digital My Cloud drives puts data at risk

  19-09-2018 20:58
  A security researcher has published details of a vulnerability in a popular cloud storage drive after the company failed to issue security patches for over a year.
  Remco Vermeulen found a privilege escalation bug in Western Digital’s My Cloud devices, which he said allows an attacker to bypass the admin password on the drive, gaining “complete control” over the user’s data.
  The exploit works because drive’s web-based dashboard doesn’t properly check a user&rsq
  
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• Meizu 16X detailed: Fullscreen metallic ceramic jealousy

  19-09-2018 20:58
  The Meizu 16X was just revealed in the same price range as the Pocophone F1 and Honor Play (2018). This is a smartphone with extreme chops, especially for its price, giving us another reason to be joyful in the tech news universe. Not only because this phone looks pretty great, but because it’s another sign that we’re moving out of … Continue reading
  
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• This meeting room may be able to change its shape

  19-09-2018 20:40
  Combining machine learning and kinetic architecture, a team of computational design students in Australia have developed a unique origami-style meeting room that can learn human behaviour and change shape in response to the behaviour of people.
  
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• The Audi e-tron is great news for Tesla drivers

  19-09-2018 20:39
  Tesla may have had the early bird advantage in electric cars, but while increasing competition from vehicles like the new 2019 Audi e-tron may give Elon Musk’s business plan a headache, for drivers it’s all good news. The new electric SUV won’t just headline Audi’s new electric car strategy when it arrives in dealerships next year: it’ll also mark a … Continue reading
  
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• Google brings its high-accuracy emergency location tracking to the U.S.

  19-09-2018 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has announced that its Emergency Location Service is coming to Android phones on T-Mobile, marking the service's U.S. debut. The service allows for high-accuracy location information to be sent to first responders.
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• ‘Red Dead Redemption 2’ online mode gallops into open beta in November

  19-09-2018 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Red Dead Redemption 2's online mode, Red Dead Online, won't be available when the game launches October 26, but you won't have to wait long. Red Dead Online, which takes cues from Grand Theft Auto Online, enters open beta in November.
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• Where to pre-order the PlayStation Classic

  19-09-2018 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation Classic comes with 20 pre-loaded games and two wired controllers for $100. While we don't know the full list of games yet, you can already pre-order the console. Here's how to snag one early.
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• Robots are going to steal 75 million jobs by 2025 — but there’s no need to panic

  19-09-2018 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to the World Economic Forum, robots and A.I. will take 75 million jobs from hardworking humans by 2025. That's the bad news. The good news is that they will create far more jobs than that.
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• Nintendo Switch games just got a huge advantage for multi-console owners

  19-09-2018 19:57
  Yesterday, Nintendo Switch Online launched, bringing with it classic NES games and paid online multiplayer. One feature of Nintendo Switch Online (or, more specifically, firmware update 6.0.0) that wasn’t heavily advertised, however, is the ability to play games across multiple consoles. Realizing that you can play games across multiple consoles is definitely exciting, but of course, there are a few … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei Mate 20 lite: Here's Why It Should Be Your Next SmartPhone

  19-09-2018 19:56 via youtube.com
  
  
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• AT&T’s new 5G network could adopt tiered billing, including a gaming plan

  19-09-2018 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AT&T may be leveraging its 5G's fast speeds and low latency in order to create a special plan for gamers. AT&T didn't disclose what the 5G gaming plan will cost, but gamers could be free from Wi-Fi in the future.
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• Google Assistant will now help Simplisafe keep homes secure

  19-09-2018 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SimpliSafe has added Google Assistant voice commands to its home security system. Customers can now use Google Assistant commands to configure, arm, and check their home security system components.
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• What is Instacart? Here’s how to use the grocery delivery app

  19-09-2018 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One of the most popular grocery delivery apps is Instacart, which you can use to receive your groceries in as little as an hour. A shopper near you will deliver it to your door, saving you a trip to the store. Here's how it works.
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• Apple iOS 12.1 confirms new iPads are on the way

  19-09-2018 19:10
  Now that Apple is done with the launches and release of iOS 12, all eyes are now on the rumoured iPad models, which in particular are the 2018 version of iPad Pro. The leaks and rumours have pointed towards the existence of the two large screen devices but this time Apple has indirectly confirmed their arrival. The reference indicating the arrival of the two rumoured iPad Pros were spotted in the latest iOS 12 version, the iOS 12.1.
  
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• OnePlus 6T big leaks giveth and taketh away

  19-09-2018 19:08
  Today a leak of the backside of the OnePlus 6T shows one previous rendering-based tip to be untrue. It would seem that the OnePlus 6T won’t have three cameras on its back, after all. Instead, if we’re to believe what’s been shared today, the OnePlus 6T will come with two cameras on its back, not unlike its predecessor released earlier … Continue reading
  
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• Sega’s Mega Drive Mini has been delayed

  19-09-2018 18:52
  It’s proving to be a surprisingly big day for retro consoles. Sony kicked things off by announcing the PlayStation Classic, a mini console modeled after the very first PlayStation with 20 pre-loaded games, and now Sega has delivered an update on its Mega Drive Mini. Unfortunately, it isn’t a particularly good update. Sega has announced via Twitter that it’s chosen … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus 6T Name Confirmed via Amazon India Listing and TV Ad, May Not Sport Triple Rear Cameras

  19-09-2018 18:37
  The OnePlus 6T name has been confirmed by the company via a TV advertisement and an Amazon India landing page.
  
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• Giant wind farm in Morocco will help mine cryptocurrency, conserve energy

  19-09-2018 18:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One of the windiest parts of Morocco is set to get a $2 billion wind farm power plant, which could help power eco-friendly cryptocurrency mining in a more environmentally friendly way.
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• CAT S60 Review: Hardcore to a fault

  19-09-2018 18:20
  The world’s first thermal imaging smartphone is the CAT S60, a device first introduced back in February of 2016. This smartphone is part of a collection of Android-based devices made by the folks at CAT, aka Caterpillar. We’ve not traditionally reviewed a lot of Android devices this far from their original release date for several reasons, one of which is … Continue reading
  
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• The best PlayStation Plus game deals

  19-09-2018 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Free games, radically discounted hit titles, and exclusive DLC are all on the table with PlayStation Plus. We're here to make sure you don't miss out on any of the best PS4 game deals available this month.
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• iPhone Xs, Xs Max, XR battery sizes revealed ahead of launch

  19-09-2018 17:49
  Apple’s newest batch of iPhones begin launching later this week, and though Apple has revealed most of the specifications for each device, there are still a few that are unknown. Specifically, the spec sheets for the iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and XR don’t share any details on RAM amounts or battery sizes, and those a fairly crucial details for people … Continue reading
  
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• Apple Watch Series 4 review roundup: Do you need it?

  19-09-2018 17:41
  Early Apple Watch Series 4 reviews seem to agree that the device is different from last year. Early reviews seem to agree that Apple Watch Series 4 is one of the best, if not flat-out the best smartwatch in the world right this minute. The element that doesn’t seem to have been agreed upon by all early reviewers is this: … Continue reading
  
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• Hyundai to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in this country

  19-09-2018 17:30
  HYUNDAI MOTOR-HYDROGEN/Hyundai signs deal to sell 1,000 hydrogen-powered trucks in Switzerland
  
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• IBM unveils solution for bias-detection in AI decision making

  19-09-2018 17:10
  Technology giant IBM Wednesday said it is introducing a new solution that aims to provide increased transparency and "bias-detection" capabilities related to artificial intelligence processes deployed by companies.
  
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• Leaked rating could point to ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ on PS4

  19-09-2018 17:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A rating for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds on PlayStation 4 has been spotted on the Korean Game Rating and Administrated Committee website. The game is currently only available on Xbox One and PC.
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• Save 75% On The Breethe Meditation & Sleep: Lifetime Subscription

  19-09-2018 17:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have an awesome deal on the Breethe Meditation & Sleep: Lifetime Subscription in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 75% off the normal price. The Breethe Meditation & Sleep: Lifetime Subscription is available in our deals store for $99.99, it normally retails for $399.99. Relax, sleep better, and bring mindfulness into […](Read More ...)The post Save 75% On The Breethe Meditation & Sleep: Lifetime Subscription appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• iOS 12.1 beta hints at new iPad Pro

  19-09-2018 16:44
  iOS 12 is still brand new, but Apple is already testing iOS 12.1 with a developer beta version. Steve Troughton-Smith and Guilherme Rambo found references to a brand new iPad that would support Face ID.
  First, there are changes to Face ID. You can find references to landscape orientation in the iOS 12.1 beta. Face ID on the iPhone is limited to portrait orientation. Chances are you didn’t even notice this limitation because there’s only one orientation for the lock screen and home sc
  
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• Flipkart Cardless Credit Introduced, Gives Buyers an Instant Credit Line Up to Rs. 60,000

  19-09-2018 16:23
  Flipkart has announced a new payment option, called Cardless Credit, just days after Amazon India launched its own Amazon Pay EMI credit option.
  
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• PlayStation Classic challenges Nintendo mini consoles with 20 PS1 games

  19-09-2018 16:19
  Today, Sony announced the PlayStation Classic, a new mini console that comes loaded with 20 PS1 games. With Nintendo’s success in selling the NES Classic and SNES Classic, this is something we should have seen coming, as the PlayStation 1 was home to many fondly remembered titles. The timing of this announcement is pretty perfect too, as the original PlayStation … Continue reading
  
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• Google beats Amazon and Apple in smart speaker race

  19-09-2018 16:15
  The Google Home Mini and Amazon Echo Dot accounted for a combined 38% of global shipments.
  
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• PlayStation Classic arrives this December with ‘Final Fantasy VII’ in tow

  19-09-2018 16:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has announced the PlayStation Classic, its own plug-and-play system pre-loaded with 20 games from the original PlayStation's library. These include Tekken 3 and Final Fantasy VII.
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• Google's new tool will help organisations monitor their employees' work

  19-09-2018 16:00
  Google announced a new tool "Work Insights" that entitles admins with more visibility and monitoring control into the ways that G-Suite is deployed and utilised in their organisations.
  
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• Be an online phantom and web surf safely with Ghostery’s mobile browser

  19-09-2018 16:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Keeping your private information to yourself has become progressively harder in the internet age. If you're worried about your personal information, check out the new version of the Ghostery browser for iOS and Android.
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• The best weather apps for the iPhone

  19-09-2018 15:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't rely solely on your local meteorologist to stay up to date on the weather. Take matters into your own hands with one of these weather apps, each of which brings something unique to the table.
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• Here’s our list of the best weather apps for the iPhone

  19-09-2018 15:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't just rely on your local meteorologist to stay up to date on the weather. Take matters into your own hands with these picks for the best weather apps for the iPhone, including the best visuals and most comprehensive data.
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• Meizu 16X, X8 launched in China: Price, specs and more

  19-09-2018 15:56
  After teasing it for a few weeks, Chinese handset company Meizu has launched two mid-range smartphones in its home country. Called Meizu 16X and Meizu X8, the handsets pack in specs of a standard mid-range device.
  
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