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• Apple and Amazon blast China hack chip report

  04-10-2018 23:15
  Both Apple and Amazon have denounced a report by Bloomberg claiming Chinese intelligence managed to compromise them via a tiny malicious microchip fixed to server motherboards. The report was published today, citing both “government and corporate sources,” followed by statements from both companies. The chips were allegedly implanted on the server hardware at factories in China where the products were … Continue reading
  
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• Mars Rover Curiosity is switching brains so it can fix itself

  04-10-2018 23:11
  When you send something to space, it’s good to have redundancy. Sometimes you want to send two whole duplicate spacecraft just in case — as was the case with Voyager — but sometimes it’s good enough to have two of critical components. Mars Rover Curiosity is no exception, and it is now in the process of switching from one main “brain” to the other so it can do digital surgery on the first.
  Curiosity landed on Mars with two central computing systems, Side-A and
  
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• Soldiers or Terminators? U.S. Army mulling rifle that fires 250 rounds per second

  04-10-2018 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.S. Army is testing a prototype four barrel 'ribbon gun' rifle that's capable of firing all four rounds simultaneously. It totally looks like something out of a sci-fi war movie.
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• Cinder Grill creator files for bankruptcy, leaves backers in the cold

  04-10-2018 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cinder Grill promised to grill food to perfection. Now the company behind it has filed for bankruptcy, leaving the nearly 1,000 people who invested more than $550,000 into the smart grill high and dry.
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• Jigsaw app Intra released: Google tries to stop internet censorship

  04-10-2018 22:57
  Jigsaw is a Google company – currently operating as their own incubator unit under Alphabet. Jigsaw aims to make the internet safer, and technology safer, and to use technology to make people safer. With Intra, they’ve created an app that protects against DNS manipulation. This is an app for the world to access the entire internet without, for example, government … Continue reading
  
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• Sick of unskippable commercials? YouTube TV’s DVR just got a lot more friendly

  04-10-2018 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube TV has lifted DVR restrictions on channels from Disney, Fox, NBCUniversal, and Turner, meaning viewers no longer have to deal with video on demand versions with unskippable commercials.
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• Why the LG V40 ThinQ’s five cameras aren’t overkill

  04-10-2018 22:45
  Do we really need five cameras on a smartphone? LG is convinced the answer to that is yes, and so the LG V40 ThinQ arrives with a quintet of sensors ranging from 8- to 16-megapixels and from a 45-degree field of view through to a whopping 107-degrees. LG’s phone isn’t the first to have three sensors on the back. Huawei’s … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook’s latest data breach could earn Europeans thousands in compensation

  04-10-2018 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook users in Europe distressed about Facebook's revelation that its latest breach left as many as 50 million users exposed could get some compensation. Facebook also faces a class-action suit and a broader GDPR investigation.
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• Philips Hue bulbs can now seamlessly synchronize with Siri Shortcuts

  04-10-2018 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As of iOS 12, Philips Hue smart lights work with Siri's Shortcuts app. This app replaces Apple's Workflow and allows users to link multifunction routines together to perform complicated tasks with a single phrase.
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• Sony tipped in plan to add PSN name change option for users

  04-10-2018 22:02
  PlayStation users have been asking Sony for the ability to change their PSN names for years, and so far the company has resisted. Past months have seen multiple rumors of a change, though, in which sources have claimed that Sony will soon enable such a feature. The latest among them reports appeared today, with sources claiming that game studios are … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Chromebook Plus V2 review

  04-10-2018 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung swapped out the ARM processor for Intel in the Chromebook Plus V2, making this moderately priced 2-in-1 faster but not as long-lasting. All else remained roughly the same, meaning it’s a well-built Chromebook that doesn’t stand out.
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• Motorola may make these major changes in 2019

  04-10-2018 21:47
  The year 2019 might well contain more than one watershed moment for Motorola under Lenovo. Sources today say that Motorola will likely remove several smartphone lines from their lineup while they expand one: Moto G. If all goes as planned, the release of the Moto G7 in 2019 will remind us of the launch of the original Moto G all … Continue reading
  
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• Snap a photo to follow a new friend on Instagram with its Nametags tool

  04-10-2018 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Skip the typing and search bar -- Instagram now allows you to add friends using the in-app camera. Nametags are scannable graphics that will lead straight to your Instagram profile.
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• Nintendo Switch weekly eShop update: Party hard

  04-10-2018 21:22
  Nintendo has detailed another batch of games heading the eShop over the course of the next week, and there are some big titles coming to the Switch in particular. This week will see the release of Super Mario Party, which is the latest entry in a series that’s been running for nearly 20 years. While probably not the best purchase … Continue reading
  
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• Apple, government contractors were hacked using tiny Chinese chips, report says

  04-10-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though no consumer data is thought to have been stolen, China leveraged tiny microchips as part of a hack of Apple, Amazon, and government contractors. The hack targeted trade secrets and other intellectual property. 
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• Is Nokia 5.1 Plus Better Than Zenfone Max Pro M1, Redmi 6 Pro, Realme 1?

  04-10-2018 21:11
  Nokia 5.1 Plus, which has an attractive price in India, is a budget Android One smartphone that enters a highly competitive segment.
  
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• Here are the five new Amazon Echo devices that drop next week

  04-10-2018 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shipping begins next week on five new Amazon devices, including the Echo Show, Echo Plus, Echo Dot, Echo Sub, and an Alexa-enabled smart plug. Here's a bit more about each device, as well as cost and how to buy.
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• Most common iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max problems and how to fix them

  04-10-2018 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max are the best Apple phones to date -- but they're not perfect. A number of users have been reporting issues have popped up with the phones. Here are the most common iPhone XS problems, and how to fix them.
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• Instagram adds customizable nametags for IRL profile sharing

  04-10-2018 20:58
  Instagram has introduced a new feature called nametags that makes it easy for new people to quickly follow a user’s profile. The feature is exactly what it sounds like — a nametag generated for the profile that can be presented to other users. These identification cards, as Instagram calls them, are customizable and can be scanned. The idea here is … Continue reading
  
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• Fortnite challenge guide: Season 6 week 2 multi-stage challenge

  04-10-2018 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Fortnite week 2 challenges are out as we head into the second week of season 6. This week serves up a multi-stage challenge that has several parts to it and that every player can take on. It's not easy, but offers an attractive reward.
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• Cognizant to acquire digital engineering and consulting firm Softvision

  04-10-2018 20:40
  IT services major Cognizant Thursday said it will acquire digital engineering and consulting company Softvision, LLC.
  
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• Another social media giant gets the 'Data Saver' feature

  04-10-2018 20:40
  Following Facebook, Twitter too is working towards ways that will save some data for users. For this, the microblogging website has introduced a new ‘Data Saver’ feature in its app on both Android and iOS platforms. The feature comes as a part of an app update.
  
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• Domesticating crops usually takes centuries. CRISPR just did it in two years

  04-10-2018 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists have demonstrated how gene editing can modify the fruit groundcherries so that they can be grown outside of their native region for the first time. Here's why that's so important.
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• Surface Pro 6 vs. Surface Pro 5

  04-10-2018 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How good is the new Surface Pro, and is it worth an upgrade? The best way to find out is to pit the Surface Pro 6 vs. Surface Pro 5 in a head to head that tests them both on performance, design, and portability.
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• Civilization VI lands on iPhone with a big discount

  04-10-2018 20:10
  In the two years since its launched, Civilization VI has made its way to a few different platforms beyond PC. First, the game made its debut on iPad, then we learned a little while back that it will soon come to Nintendo Switch as well. In keeping with the mobile theme of these ports, Civilization VI is launching today on … Continue reading
  
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• Nokia 7.1 hands-on review

  04-10-2018 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nokia is back in the U.S. with yet another unlocked phone, the Nokia 7.1. It has an edge-to-edge design, a screen that supports HDR, good build quality, and promising cameras -- all for $349.
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• How to choose the best bed sheets: price, fabric, and color

  04-10-2018 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To help you choose the best bed sheets for your price range, aesthetic, and sleeping style, we review the key factors to look for as well as the distinguishing features of today’s best online bedding retailers.
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• DNA-infused tattoo ink lets your loved ones remain a part of you — literally

  04-10-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for a fresh new way to show your love for a pet or another person? A new startup has pioneered a method to incorporate DNA into regular tattoo ink. Here's how it works.
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• Alienware has unleashed the M15, its thinnest gaming PC yet

  04-10-2018 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alienware has introduced the m15 laptop to the world. Featuring a complete redesign, the new machine comes in at only 4.8 pounds and 0.83-inches thick, while still packing hefty PC gaming power.
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• Google Pixel 3 colors leaked: See Pink up close

  04-10-2018 19:35
  This morning each of the three different Google Pixel 3 colors leaked in press photos. We’re getting a good look now at Black on Black, White on White, and Pink. The Pink color might actually be called “Sand” – we’re not entirely sure just yet. There’s also a possible fourth color in the mix in Mint – but that might … Continue reading
  
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• Windows 10 update should be avoided until Microsoft delivers fixes

  04-10-2018 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For now, users should stay away from Microsoft's October 2018 Update for Windows 10 until a fix can be delivered. Early adopters have reported problems ranging from loss of data, increased CPU usage, and reduced battery life.
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• Surface All Access: The fine print

  04-10-2018 19:16
  The cost of a Surface device can be spread out over the course of two years, thanks to the new Surface All Access plans revealed by Microsoft this week. These plans read like car loans, or buying a phone from T-Mobile: You pay for the whole device, but you don’t do it all at once. The deal is done with … Continue reading
  
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• November’s free PlayStation Plus games revealed super early

  04-10-2018 18:59
  It seems that someone at Sony made a mistake today, because the free PS4 games that will be offered through PlayStation Plus in November have already been revealed. Yes, even though we’re barely into October, someone sent an advertisement for November’s PS Plus games live on the PlayStation site today, and it seems that PS4 subscribers are in for a … Continue reading
  
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• Nokia 7.1 official with Zeiss dual-cameras and HDR display

  04-10-2018 18:51
  The new Nokia 7.1 is official, with HMD taking the wraps off its latest Android smartphone complete with Zeiss camera tech and a slick new display. Latest in the Finnish firm’s reboot of the Nokia smartphone range, the Nokia 7.1 packs dual rear cameras with Zeiss optics. The main rear camera packs 12-megapixels, with phase-detection autofocus and an f/1.8 lens. … Continue reading
  
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• LG Watch W7 hands-on review

  04-10-2018 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG has a new Wear OS smartwatch, the Watch W7, but it uses a two-year-old Wear 2100 processor, and has no heart rate monitor, no GPS, and no NFC for contactless payments. Is it worth the high $450 price tag? We take a look.
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• Soon, travellers can use facial recognition biometric to enter airports

  04-10-2018 18:30
  It is biometrics-based digital processing system for passenger entry and related requirements at the airport.
  
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• Nokia 7.1 With HDR Display, Zeiss Optics, Snapdragon 636 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

  04-10-2018 18:30
  Successor to last year’s Nokia 7, the Nokia 7.1 has been launched at an event in London, UK on Thursday.
  
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• Nokia 7.1 With 19:9 PureDisplay, Dual Cameras, Snapdragon 636 SoC Launched: Price, Specifications, Features

  04-10-2018 18:30
  Successor to last year’s Nokia 7, the Nokia 7.1 has been launched at an event in London, UK on Thursday.
  
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• Nokia 7.1 smartphone with ‘PureDisplay’ tech launched

  04-10-2018 18:30
  Finnish smartphone maker HMD Global is expanding its smartphone portfolio with yet another smartphone, the Nokia 7.1. The handset was launched at an event in London. Unlike what recent rumours and leaks have pointed out, the smartphone maker launched just one device and not the widely rumoured ‘Plus’ variant. It comes as an improvement over the Nokia 7 Plus, which came out earlier this year.
  
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• Nokia 7.1: Absolutely everything you need to know

  04-10-2018 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nokia is releasing the Nokia 7.1, a midrange machine with solid specs, an all-new display, and a great new design. Nokia is also finally returning to the U.S. Here's everything you need to know.
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• No wheel, no human, no problem: US explores driverless car rule rewrite

  04-10-2018 18:18
  Next-generation autonomous car testing could accelerate in the US, with safety regulators weighing new versions of rules that would allow automakers to do away with human safety drivers and traditional controls. The proposed changes came as the NHTSA announced a pilot program for driverless vehicles, which will aim to make testing rules consistent across the country. The National Highway Traffic … Continue reading
  
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• This autonomous spray-painting drone is a 21st-century tagger’s dream

  04-10-2018 18:14
  Whenever I see an overpass or billboard that’s been tagged, I worry about the tagger and the danger they exposed themselves to in order to get that cherry spot. Perhaps this spray paint-toting drone developed by ETH Zurich and Disney Research will take some of the danger out of the hobby. It also could be used for murals and stuff, I guess.
  Although it seems an obvious application in retrospect, there just isn’t a lot of drone-based painting being done out there. Consider: A company
  
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• The next version of Wi-Fi is coming, and here’s what it will be called

  04-10-2018 18:04
  The Wi-Fi 6 technology is meant for devices that support 802.11ax technology.
  
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• Google Assistant now lets you compare rideshare prices and wait times

  04-10-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has announced an update to Google Assistant that could make it a whole lot more useful for rideshare users. The update essentially allows users to look at a list of rideshare prices and wait times from multiple services.
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• PSN Name Change Feature Is Coming Soon: Report

  04-10-2018 17:44
  Sony may finally allow you to change your PlayStation Network (PSN) username in the near future.
  
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• Chinese chip spying report shows the supply chain remains the ultimate weakness

  04-10-2018 17:40
  Thursday’s explosive story by Bloomberg reveals detailed allegations that the Chinese military embedded tiny chips into servers, which made their way into datacenters operated by dozens of major U.S. companies.
  We covered the story earlier, including denials by Apple, Amazon and Supermicro — the server maker that was reportedly targeted by the Chinese government. Apple didn’t respond to a request for comment. Amazon said in a blog post that it “employs stringent security
  
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• Blizzard president exits but there’s great news for gamers

  04-10-2018 17:40
  It’s a day of big changes for Blizzard, as Mike Morhaime has announced that he’s stepping down from his role as president of the company. Morhaime has been with Blizzard since the beginning, being one of the company’s co-founders along with Allen Adham and Frank Pearce. Blizzard has enjoyed a lot of success with Morhaime at the helm, so this … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo could Switch things up with an updated console in 2019

  04-10-2018 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Nintendo is planning to release a new Nintendo Switch console in 2019. The updated model could receive display improvements that increase battery life.
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• Surprise! ‘Civilization VI’ is available on iPhone, and it’s on sale now

  04-10-2018 17:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nearly a year after Civilization VI landed on iPad, the strategy game has launched on iPhone. From now until October 16, you can purchase Civ VI on iOS for $24 (60 percent off). You can try the first 60 turns for free before buying.
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• Galaxy A9 teases Galaxy S10’s big backside feature

  04-10-2018 17:19
  Today a bunch of specs for the Samsung Galaxy A9 were spilled, divining a vision of the Galaxy S10 in the process. The Galaxy strategy for the year 2019 and forward is one of feature spread. As suggested by Samsung earlier this year, their new way of thinking is to bring top-tier features to midrange phones first, then to perfect … Continue reading
  
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