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• See the new iPhone’s ‘focus pixels’ up close

  25-09-2018 23:44
  The new iPhones have excellent cameras, to be sure. But it’s always good to verify Apple’s breathless onstage claims with first-hand reports. We have our own review of the phones and their photography systems, but teardowns provide the invaluable service of letting you see the biggest changes with your own eyes — augmented, of course, by a high-powered microscope.
  We’ve already seen iFixit’s solid-as-always disassembly of the phone, but TechInsights gets a lot close
  
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• Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 joins the ray tracing future on October 17 for $499

  25-09-2018 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's RTX 2070 will begin to ship on October 17. While the card is more modestly priced, compared to the RTX 2080 Ti, at $499, it's still unclear if ray tracing games will be available when the RTX 2070 hits stores.
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• Harman Spark in-car diagnostic dongle brings AT&T 4G LTE

  25-09-2018 23:25
  Harman has launched Spark, a dongle that connects to a vehicle’s OBD II sensor to provide both diagnostic data and in-car 4G LTE access. Spark is being offered exclusively in the US by AT&T, which offers service for the device as part of existing plans and as a standalone option. The dongle is also part of a promo that offers … Continue reading
  
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• Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones review

  25-09-2018 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony took its already outstanding 1000X wireless, noise-canceling headphones and somehow made them even better. With best-in-class noise-canceling, stellar audio quality, and clever and useful features, these classy cans are the full package.
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• ‘Minimal Turing Test’ asks humans to prove they’re human with only one word

  25-09-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from MIT and the University of Pennsylvania created a new spin on the classic Turing Test. It asks participants to name a single word that explains what makes humans, well, human.
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• The ultrathin Dell S2718D 27-inch monitor is on sale for a very limited time

  25-09-2018 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Does your PC monitor need an upgrade? The ultrathin Dell S2718D 27-inch monitor boasts InfinityEdge technology for a near bezel-less display and can charge your devices via a 45 watt USB-C port. It's on sale right now for $220.
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• Hulu Live TV streaming will support Amazon Echo Show 2018

  25-09-2018 22:35
  Amid unveiling its 2018 version of the Echo Show, Amazon mentioned that Hulu would be among its early partners supporting the device. The Echo Show, unlike its Echo and Echo Dot siblings, features a display bumped to a 10-inch size in its latest iteration. Users can utilize this screen to retrieve information, such as recipes, as well as video chatting … Continue reading
  
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• Professor Layton and the Curious Village heads to iOS and Android today

  25-09-2018 22:29
  The Professor Layton series is one that’s been around for more than ten years at this point, and all the while, the vast majority of games in the series have been exclusive to the Nintendo DS family of handhelds. That’s beginning to change, as Level-5 is bringing the very first game in the series – Professor Layton and the Curious … Continue reading
  
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• Hasselblad’s widest lens turns medium-format X1D into sublime camera for landscapes

  25-09-2018 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hasselblad's new XCD 21mm f/4 lens turns the medium-format X1D into a travel photographers dream camera -- if you can afford it. We took one with us to Europe to put it through its paces, and it is the perfect combo.
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• Big cameras and big rivalries take center stage at Photokina

  25-09-2018 22:05
  Photokinais underway in London and the theme of the show is “large.” Unusually for an industry that is trending towards the compact, the cameras on stage at this show sport big sensors, big lenses, and big price tags. But though they may not be for the average shooter, these cameras are impressive pieces of hardware that hint at things to come for the industry as a whole.
  The most exciting announcement is perhaps that from Panasonic,which surprised everyone with the S1 and S1R, a pai
  
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• Leica teases new S3 medium-format camera, Fotos app, and more

  25-09-2018 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leica has shared five announcements regarding a new lens mount made in partnership with Panasonic and Sigma, an upcoming medium-format camera, a new smartphone app, a new color option, and firmware updates for existing cameras.
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• Android Snapchat update suddenly usable, users attest

  25-09-2018 21:51
  It would appear that the Android developers at Snapchat did something correct in their latest app update. Users of many sorts revealed their love of the new version of the app – the app in Alpha Mode. That version of the app is not available for all users right this minute, but there is a way to attempt to get … Continue reading
  
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• Epson 4010 PRO-UHD is a pricey 4K HDR projector for home theaters

  25-09-2018 21:50
  Epson has launched a new projector designed for home theaters, the Home Cinema 4010 PRO-UHD. This model brings features not commonly found on consumer-tier projectors, including Ultra HD resolutions and support for High Dynamic Range (HDR). Epson promises an “exceptional 4K experience” for buyers, but they won’t get it cheap. READ: Epson Pro Cinema 4050 4K PRO-UHD projector revealed The … Continue reading
  
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• Making a Murderer returns to Netflix next month

  25-09-2018 21:34
  Back in 2015, an original documentary series by the name of Making a Murderer took Netflix by storm. Even if you didn’t watch it yourself, you likely heard about it from someone who did. Fast forward to today and Netflix is primed to deliver a follow-up to that successful series, as it’s announced the release date for Making a Murderer … Continue reading
  
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• Popular weed killer may disrupt bee gut bacteria, increase death risk

  25-09-2018 21:00
  The world’s mostly widely used herbicide, glyphosate, may also be expediting the loss of bees around the globe, according to a new report. Glyphosate is used to kill weeds and is the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup, a product widely used in the United States. A newly published study reveals evidence that the same ingredient may also be harming bees … Continue reading
  
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• How to navigate iOS 12 with the iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR

  25-09-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's out with the old and in with the new for Apple's latest iPhones. The design is a refreshing change, but it may take time to adjust to the new gestures. Here's our guide on how to navigate iOS 12 with the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR.
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• You can try a headline Pixel 3 feature right now

  25-09-2018 20:46
  The Google Pixel 3 was revealed to have a new real-time Google Lens feature in its standard camera app today. This newest feature was leaked a little over a week before the full official reveal of the Google Pixel 3 (and 3 XL). In this feature, users get an ever-so-slight change in the way the standard Google Camera works, automatically. … Continue reading
  
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• Just like an eagle, this autonomous glider can fly on thermal currents

  25-09-2018 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using a type of artificial intelligence which learns based on trial and error, researchers have demonstrated how gliders can glide autonomously on thermal currents, much like an eagle does.
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• Panasonic Lumix S1 and S1R are the full-frame revolution we’ve been waiting for

  25-09-2018 20:18
  10 years on from the launch of the LUMIX G1, which was Panasonic’s first digital single-lens mirrorless camera, the company is teasing two new mirrorless cameras in the LUMIX S line. Today, Panasonic announced the LUMIX S1 and S1R, which will be the company’s first full-frame mirrorless cameras. Unfortunately, these cameras won’t be here until sometime next year, despite the … Continue reading
  
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• Virtual reality breaks free as the HTC Wireless Adapter hits store shelves

  25-09-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gamers can now break free from wires as the HTC Wireless Adapter hits store shelves, allowing HTC Vive users to connect their headsets wirelessly to their Windows PC without the need for cable tethers.
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• 2019 Chevrolet Blazer priced from $30k for punchy crossover

  25-09-2018 19:50
  Chevrolet has priced up the 2019 Blazer, bringing its its all-new midsize SUV for under $30k as it counts on sharp styling and a familiar name buoying sales. Three trims will be offered on the crossover, all of which will target drivers with an eagerness to stand out. Entry-level is the 2019 Chevrolet Blazer L, which will start at $29,995 … Continue reading
  
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• How many GPU video ports is too many? The Aorus RTX 2080 packs seven

  25-09-2018 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aorus' new RTX 2080 graphics card wants to turn up the new-generation GPUs to 11 with greater cooling, RGB lighting, and a whole host of video port options that give anyone more than they'll likely ever need.
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• Teaching machines to see illusions may help computer vision get smarter

  25-09-2018 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers are teaching computers to see optical illusions. The reason? To create smarter, more brain-like vision recognition algorithms for everything from robots to autonomous cars.
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• Chrome OS update could make switching to tablet mode far easier

  25-09-2018 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is working on an update for Chrome OS that would make its browser-based operating system much easier to operate in tablet mode, even with the new, streamlined user interface.
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• Pokemon GO Halloween 2018: Legendary Mythical Meltan, Double Candy

  25-09-2018 19:05
  Pokemon GO Halloween 2018 is nearly upon us, and today we’re taking a peek at what’s about to roll out. This year’s event will come after the current madness that is Meltan. That’s the Mythical (or is it Legendary?) Pokemon that’s been appearing in Pokemon GO over the past week or so, always turning into Ditto whenever it was caught. … Continue reading
  
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• Mobile network growth drives new businesses, access to education, report says

  25-09-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new report from the GSMA, the expansion of mobile networks is continuing to drive new business growth and fuel education access around the world. Network expansion is even helping close gender gaps.
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• Qualcomm accuses Apple of stealing secrets to help Intel with its chips

  25-09-2018 18:52
  Qualcomm has accused Apple of not only stealing its trade secrets but sharing them with Intel, alleging that the iPhone-maker turned to nefarious means in order to prop up the rival chip company. Apple and Qualcomm are currently embroiled in an ongoing legal battle over chip licensing and how the Cupertino firm uses third-party technology. The new claims arrive on … Continue reading
  
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• Firefox Monitor wants to keep you secure with familiar technology

  25-09-2018 18:41
  Everyone should be concerned about keeping their various online identities secure, and today, Firefox made that a little bit easier. Working alongside Have I Been Pwned, today Mozilla launched Firefox Monitor. You can use this to see if your email address has been involved in any security breaches, so in that regard, Firefox Monitor mirrors the functionality of Have I … Continue reading
  
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• The Horological Machine 9 puts a rocket on your wrist

  25-09-2018 18:36
  If you’ve been keeping up with watchmaker MB&F you’ll be familiar with their Horological Machine series, watches that are similar in construction but wildly differ when it comes to design. This watch, the HM9, is called the Flow and hearkens back to roadsters, jets, and 1950s space ships.
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  The watch, limited to a run of 33 pieces, shows the time on a small forward-facing face in one of the cones. The other two cones contain dual balance whee
  
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• If your data is found on the dark web, Firefox Monitor will let you know

  25-09-2018 18:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Firefox is finally launching its Firefox Monitor service and you don't have to use the Firefox browser to access it. Monitor scans the dark web to see if your email address has been leaked as part of a past data breach.
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• Galaxy S10’s big release surprise (and how you might handle it)

  25-09-2018 17:55
  Next year Samsung’s set to release a Galaxy S10, and another Galaxy S10, and yet another Galaxy S10. Three different versions of the same device, all with different specifications. Unlike Apple, Samsung will be splitting their three smartphones up into two groups – flat and curved. The Infinity Display will be given to the two more extravagant devices, and the … Continue reading
  
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• After layoffs, Telltale says it may finish The Walking Dead with outside help

  25-09-2018 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Walking Dead developer Telltale Games abruptly laid off the majority of its employees last week, but the studio now says the game's final season could still be finished with another partner.
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• Lucid Motors just got an ultra-fast EV charging network

  25-09-2018 17:49
  Electric car startup Lucid Motors has inked a deal to supply its upcoming luxury EVs with fast charging across the US, turning to Electrify America for its new charger network. The automaker expects to put its first model, the Lucid Air, into production in 2020. The four-door Mercedes and Audi rival is expected to offer up to 400 miles of … Continue reading
  
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• Airtel launches Rs 195 unlimited plan for prepaid subscribers

  25-09-2018 17:30
  The Rs 195 Airtel unlimited plan will offer 1.25GB of daily mobile internet data at 2G or 3G or 4G speeds.
  
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• 2019 Volvo V60 Cross Country takes rugged wagon off-road

  25-09-2018 17:26
  Volvo has revealed its latest wagon, the 2019 V60 Cross Country, tempting American drivers with crossover style and Swedish charm. The newest iteration of the completely redesigned Volvo 60 Series, the V60 Cross Country takes the V60 launched earlier this year, and gives it a more rugged upgrade. The goal with the Cross Country series has always been a car … Continue reading
  
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• Fortnite’s second season 6 teaser tells us all to saddle up

  25-09-2018 17:20
  Another day, another teaser for Fortnite season 6. Epic started teasing Fortnite‘s newest season yesterday, with an image that showed a purple DJ llama in front of the game’s mysterious purple cube. If that left you scratching your head, then get ready to feel even more confused, because today’s teaser doesn’t really clear anything up. Instead of keeping with the … Continue reading
  
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• It looks like ‘Fortnite’ wants to party with a new Season 6 DJ llama skin

  25-09-2018 17:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Epic Games has begun teasing the skins you'll be able to acquire in Fortnite's sixth season. They include an adorable DJ Llama, complete with a custom mask, as well as an outlaw character.
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• Yale Assure Lock Connected by August gives your door a smart upgrade

  25-09-2018 17:04
  August and Yale have released a new range of connected smart locks, delivering both smartphone and auto-unlock control, as well as a keypad for PIN access. The Assure Lock Connected by August line-up combines Yale’s Assure Lock range with a new August module, which makes the electronic lock smart. As with August’s own locks, Yale Assure Locks with the module … Continue reading
  
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• Save 96% on the Complete Learn To Design Bundle

  25-09-2018 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have an amazing deal on the Complete Learn To Design Bundle in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save a massive 96% off the regular retail price. The Complete Learn To Design Bundle is available in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store for just $39, it normally costs $1,129. Adobe InDesign CC 2018 […](Read More ...)The post Save 96% on the Complete Learn To Design Bundle appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Here's how to buy the latest Apple iPhone XS by paying Rs 4,499 monthly

  25-09-2018 16:54
  The iPhone XS Max 64GB is priced at Rs 1,09,900 while the 256GB variant costs Rs 1,24,900 and the price of the 512GB is Rs 1,44,900.
  
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• New Audi Q8 2019 Overview: Car Tech

  25-09-2018 16:47 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Fujifilm GFX 50R 51.4MP rangefinder joins new X-T3

  25-09-2018 16:46
  Fujifilm has brought a pair of new cameras at Photokina 2018, the GFX 50R medium format rangefinder, and the Fujifilm X-T3, the latest in the X Series with 4K/60P 10-bit video support. The cameras each promise more functionality and ease-of-use than their predecessors, though of the two the GFX 50R is definitely the most interesting with its huge sensor. The … Continue reading
  
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• Fujifilm Instax Square SQ20 makes instant prints from video clips

  25-09-2018 16:25
  Fujifilm has revealed a new camera for those who just can’t wait for their photos, with the Instax Square SQ20 delivering not only instant prints but video support, too. Latest in the company’s Hybrid Instant Camera line, the squared-off shooter may not be able to print out videos – this isn’t Harry Potter, after all – but it can convert … Continue reading
  
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• New tech uses Wi-Fi to count people through walls

  25-09-2018 16:24
  Whether you’re trying to figure out how many students are attending your lectures or how many evil aliens have taken your Space Force brethren hostage, Wi-Fi can now be used to count them all.
  The system, created by researchers at UC Santa Barbara, uses a single Wi-Fi router outside of the room to measure attenuation and signal drops. From the release:
  The transmitter sends a wireless signal whose received signal strength (RSSI) is measured by the receiver. Using only such received signal
  
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• Jaybird’s Tarah earbuds try to tempt fitness lovers into going wireless

  25-09-2018 16:18
  Today, Jaybird announced a new set of wireless earbuds aimed squarely at fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Dubbed the Jaybird Tarah Wireless Sport Headphones, these earbuds are connected by a cable that wraps around the back of the neck and feature an inline mic and playback controls. Jaybird hopes these will tempt over the fitness-focused holdouts that are still using wired … Continue reading
  
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• Gear from Leica, Sigma, Panasonic forms one system with new L-Mount Alliance

  25-09-2018 16:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Brand loyalty just got a little less essential -- the new L-Mount Alliance means that L-Mount cameras and lenses from different brands can work together in the same system. The alliance includes Leica, Sigma, and Panasonic.
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• Espire 1 VR Operative VR stealth game under development

  25-09-2018 16:07 via feedproxy.google.com
  A teaser trailer has been released this week for a new virtual reality stealth game entitled Espire 1, announcing the game will be arriving on both the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift virtual reality platforms during 2019. Created by Tripwire Interactive, developers of the award-winning Killing Floor and Red Orchestra franchises and publishers of Road […](Read More ...)The post Espire 1 VR Operative VR stealth game under development appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Cabinet may take up new telecom policy tomorrow

  25-09-2018 15:53
  The Union Cabinet is likely to take up a new telecom policy -- National Digital Communications Policy 2018 -- on Wednesday, a source with knowledge of the matter said.
  
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• iPhone XS, XS Max battery tests show unimpressive results

  25-09-2018 15:48
  Reviews, tests, and impressions about the iPhone XS and XS Max are piling up and things aren’t exactly all sunshine and rainbows. While DisplayMate did just crown the iPhone XS Max as the best smartphone display ever and iFixit gave it a passing grade, there are also reports of poor cellular reception and other “papercuts” making early iPhone XS buyers … Continue reading
  
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• Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald final trailer

  25-09-2018 15:46 via feedproxy.google.com
  The final trailer has been released by Warner Bros. Pictures this week ahead of the worldwide premier of the highly anticipated Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald movie, which will be available to watch in theatres from November 16th, 2018 onwards. Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald is the second of five all new adventures […](Read More ...)The post Fantastic Beasts The Crimes of Grindelwald final trailer appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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