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• Facebook Portal needs more. At least it just added YouTube

  11-11-2018 22:03
  To offset the creepiness of having Facebook’scamera and microphone in your house, its new Portal video chat gadget needs best-in-class software.  Its hardware is remarkably well done, plus Messenger and the photo frame feature work great. But its third-party app platform was pretty skimpy when the device launched this week.
  Facebook is increasingly relying on its smart display competitors to boost Portal’s capabilities. It already comes with AmazonAlexa inside. And now, Google&r
  
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• Asus ROG Phone review

  11-11-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is a gaming smartphone only something a mobile gamer should consider buying? In the case of the Asus ROG Phone, the good news is the device is so capable, and a genuinely impressive all-rounder, that everyone should take a closer look. However, it’s the hardcore mobile gamers that will be at the front of the […]
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• Tesla brings track mode to Model 3 Performance

  11-11-2018 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Track Mode introduced for the Tesla 3 Performance model adds stability to the drive while you're behind the wheel and is specifically designed for driving on closed track courses.
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• Fired Treyarch tester spills ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Zombies’ secrets

  11-11-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A former Treyarch employee revealed numerous Call of Duty: Blacks Ops 4 Zombies secrets. Among the unraveled mysteries were the Viking Boat puzzle in IX and the purpose of the Engine Room valves in Voyage of Despair.
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• Google Pixel 3 XL vs. Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs. OnePlus 6T vs. Huawei Mate 20 Pro

  11-11-2018 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The good news is that there are some great options in the Android smartphone market right now. The bad news is that too much choice makes it tough to decide. We compare the Pixel 3 XL, the Galaxy Note 9, the OnePlus 6T, and the Mate 20 Pro.
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• Samsung W2019 unveiled: High-end flip phone comes with flagship specs

  11-11-2018 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung W2019 is a high-end flip phone that comes with flagship specifications such as 6GB of RAM and Qualcomm's Snapdragon 845. The device features a pair of S-AMOLED displays, a dual rear camera setup, and an eye-popping price tag.
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• Ancient continent discovered beneath the ice of Antarctica

  11-11-2018 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Antarctica could be hiding the remains of a long-lost continent. Scientists created a 3D map of the crust beneath the Antarctic ice sheet which shows a similarity to the crust in Australia and India, suggesting they used to be joined.
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• Smart device may help glaucoma patients save eyesight

  11-11-2018 19:35
  Scientists developed a smart drainage device that may help patients with glaucoma -- one of the leading causes of blindness in the world -- save their eyesight.
  
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• Wipro, L&T Infotech and others to beef up Sebi's surveillance activities

  11-11-2018 19:30
  The Sebi has shortlisted seven firms, including Wipro and L&T Infotech, to build a private data storage cloud, automate its inspection of brokers and enhance analytics capabilities, as the regulator is eyeing a technological leap in surveillance and investigation functions.
  
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• Michelle Yeoh reportedly in talks for stand-alone ‘Star Trek’ show

  11-11-2018 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reports claims that actress Michelle Yeoh is in talks to reprise her Star Trek: Discovery role in a spin-off series. The series will focus on Georgiou being recruited into Section 31, a secretive organization within Starfleet.
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• ‘Fallout 76’ day one patch is 52 GB, bigger than the 45 GB game

  11-11-2018 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fallout 76 is a 45 GB download, but its day one patch is even bigger at a hefty 52 GB. The contents of the patch remain unknown, but it will likely incorporate feedback from the game's beta testers.
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• Quantum-based accelerometer can locate objects without GPS

  11-11-2018 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have created a quantum "compass" that allows navigation without satellites. The instrument, technically called a standalone quantum accelerometer, is small enough to be transportable and has a very high level of accuracy.
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• Pairs of supermassive black holes spotted in colliding galaxies

  11-11-2018 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Astronomers have discovered several pairs of supermassive black holes in galaxies that are colliding with each other. These black holes will spiral closer and closer together and eventually merge into one supermassive black hole.
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• The best new movie trailers: ‘Buster Scruggs,’ ‘Missing Link,’ ‘Mowgli’ and more

  11-11-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone loves a good trailer, but keeping up with what's new isn't easy. That's why we round up the best ones for you. This week, it's new trailers for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs and Mortal Engines, and the first trailer for Missing Link.
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• Tesla raises prices and simplifies options on Model S and Model X

  11-11-2018 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla is making changes to its offerings of the Model S and Model X. The lower-range 75D models will increase in price, while the higher-range 100D models will decrease in price.
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• Gadgets Won't Save Us From Our Gadgets - Wall Street Journal

  11-11-2018 15:04 via wsj.com
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  Gadgets Won't Save Us From Our Gadgets
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  The Palm is a cute little gadget. (Subscribers to our newsletter got a sneak peek of my thoughts last week.) It looks a lot like an iPhone, right down to the antenna lines. With its 3.3-inch screen, making the phone barely bigger than a credit card, it ...and more »
  
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• Xbox One mouse & keyboard support finally arrives next week, including Fortnite

  11-11-2018 15:00
  Xbox One gamers waiting for the long-promised feature of mouse and keyboard support for the console are finally getting good news: after a limited beta test for mouse functionality just two weeks ago, Microsoft has announced that both mouse and keyboard features will be rolling out to everyone next week, with support for this year’s biggest game — Fortnite. At … Continue reading
  
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• Overwatch’s next update will be a doozy of a download

  11-11-2018 14:00
  Now that Overwatch‘s newest hero, Ashe and her sidekick Bob, have been revealed, players are eagerly awaiting her release in the game’s next update. However, Blizzard has begun warning players that the update will be a bit more substantial than the usual patch, and in fact will require a complete reinstallation of the game. This isn’t because of Ashe and … Continue reading
  
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• How to Safely and Securely Dispose of Your Old Gadgets - WIRED

  11-11-2018 13:00 via wired.com
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  When it comes to gadgets with on-board storage, we're primarily talking phones, tablets, and computers. The easiest way to wipe these devices—and all the data and applications on them is to do a full reset of the operating system. But first, make sure ...
  
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• The best ebook readers of 2018

  11-11-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a bookworm, an ebook reader can be an important part of your life, one that allows you to read your books whenever and wherever you like. But which should you get? Here are five of the best ebook readers available.
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• Awesome Tech You Can’t Buy Yet: 1-handed drone control, a pot that stirs itself

  11-11-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You may not be able to buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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• Diablo Immortal Is Better than the Internet Would Have You Believe

  11-11-2018 10:16
  Diablo Immortal for Android and iOS was revealed at BlizzCon 2018 last week. While it wasn't a Diablo 2 remaster or Diablo 4, the fact that it is a Diablo game on mobile was enough to get the Internet to outrage over its existence.
  
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• Sunday Deals: Get the Complete Adobe Mastery Bundle Lifetime Access, Save 98%

  11-11-2018 10:06 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal for our readers on the Complete Adobe Mastery Bundle Lifetime Access in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 98% off the normal price. The Complete Adobe Mastery Bundle Lifetime Access is available in our deals store for $39, here are some of the features. Photoshop Accelerated Adobe […](Read More ...)The post Sunday Deals: Get the Complete Adobe Mastery Bundle Lifetime Access, Save 98% appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Forza Horizon 4 Fortune Island Expansion Announced

  11-11-2018 09:55
  At X018, Playground Games announced that Forza Horizon 4 for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC is getting its first expansion called Fortune Island.
  
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• Crackdown 3 Release Date For Xbox One and Windows 10 PC Finally Announced

  11-11-2018 09:26
  Crackdown 3 release date for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC revealed at X018.
  
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• Xbox One Backwards Compatibility Adds Xbox 360's Final Fantasy XIII Trilogy

  11-11-2018 09:01
  At X018, Microsoft announced that the Final Fantasy XIII trilogy for Xbox 360 will be playable on Xbox One via backwards compatibility.
  
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• Bigger than Black Friday: Don’t miss the best Single’s Day deals

  11-11-2018 09:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to AliExpress, Single's Day – the world's largest retail day – is no longer a foreign affair. If you're ready to do some early holiday shopping or want to score some discounts ahead of Black Friday, we've rounded up some of the best Single's Day deals for you to enjoy.
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• Gadgets Won’t Save Us From Our Gadgets - The Wall Street Journal

  11-11-2018 09:00 via wsj.com
  Gadgets Won’t Save Us From Our Gadgets  The Wall Street JournalA new Palm-branded phone aims to help you disconnect from the chaos and distractions of the always-on, tech-addicted life—but a new phone isn't the solution ...
  
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• Fortnite for Xbox One to Get Keyboard and Mouse Support

  11-11-2018 08:40
  Fortnite for Xbox One will get keyboard and mouse support soon. Announced at X018, Microsoft stated that the feature would be available for the popular battle royale shooter from November 14.
  
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• Here is another MacBook Air unboxing video

  11-11-2018 08:31 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have already seen a couple of videos of Apple’s new MacBook Air and now we have another one from Unbox Therapy. The update MacBook Air gets a new design and a new display, the display measures 13 inches although the bezel on it is considerably slimmer than the previous model. The latest MacBook comes […](Read More ...)The post Here is another MacBook Air unboxing video appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• PUBG Coming to Xbox Game Pass on November 12

  11-11-2018 08:20
  Xbox Game Pass subscribers can play PUBG via the service this month with the PUBG Xbox Game Pass release date being November 12.
  
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• Microsoft Acquires Game Studios Obsidian and inXile Entertainment

  11-11-2018 08:01
  At Xbox fan event X018, Microsoft announced the purchase of Fallout: New Vegas and South Park: The Stick of Truth studio Obsidian Entertainment. In addition to this, the company also bought inXile Entertainment, creator of Torment: Tides of Numenera and Wasteland 2.
  
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• Google honors Veterans Day by highlighting military service stories

  11-11-2018 06:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For Veterans Day, Google is honoring the heroes that served the country with a new Google Doodle that highlights the stories of five veterans from the five different branches of the military.
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• The best movies on Hulu right now (November 2018)

  11-11-2018 01:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From classics to blockbusters, Hulu offers some great films to its subscribers. Check out the best movies on Hulu, whether you're into charming adventure tales or gruesome horror stories.
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• Astronomers discover two rogue planets that do not orbit a star

  11-11-2018 00:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Astronomers have identified two rogue planets in our galaxy which do not orbit around a star. Unlike the vast majority of discovered planets, these rogue planets drift through space alone with no sun to shine on them.
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