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• Ring, Amazon’s smart doorbell maker, explores technology that alerts police

  17-12-2018 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart doorbells have been using facial-recognition technology to mark friends and family but a pair of patents filed by Ring could lead to doorbells that automatically identify suspicious persons and notify police.
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• Samsung holographic phone on the horizon

  17-12-2018 23:38
  We’re inching ever closer to the time at which holograms are a real possibility for mobile smart devices. Only a few years ago I’d have completely disavowed the possibility that a mobile hologram were a reasonable pursuit of a major mobile tech company. Now, with what we’ve just seen in the last year – and what we’re expecting in 2019 … Continue reading
  
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• T-Mobile iPhone eSIM support arrives with three prepaid plans

  17-12-2018 23:29
  Earlier this month, a leak suggested that T-Mobile was about to announce eSIM support, and that has proven true. As of today, the Uncarrier supports the eSIMs on Apple’s newest iPhone models, enabling users to have two phone numbers on a single handset. As the leak previously suggested, users will need to download a new T-Mobile app to use the … Continue reading
  
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• This device backs up DSLR photos using 4G and works as a wireless tether

  17-12-2018 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What if you could back up your photos as you shoot, instead of at home? The Cambuddy Plus is an accessory that uses 4G and high-speed Wi-Fi to automatically back up photos to a cloud service.
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• Marshall Stanmore II and Acton II Voice speakers get Google Assistant

  17-12-2018 23:01
  Marshall has launched two more wireless speakers with personal assistant support, these models offering Google Assistant rather than Alexa. The Stanmore II Voice and Acton II Voice models give consumers two size options with the classic, iconic Marshall design joined by class D amplifiers, a bass reflex cabinet system, custom-tuned drivers, and more. These models join the company’s Alexa speakers. … Continue reading
  
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• The best compact cars of 2018

  17-12-2018 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best compact cars on the market rival their counterparts in many ways, proving that bigger isn’t always better. Here, we've rounded up some of the better options available, including an SUV and an electric alternative.
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• PewDiePie supporters hack printers, hope to boost his subscription numbers

  17-12-2018 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an attempt to garner more subscribers for their favorite vlogger and secure his status as having the most YouTube subscribers, PewDiePie supporters claimed to have hacked thousands of printers worldwide.
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• Self-driving dirt rally vehicle offers crash course in autonomous car safety

  17-12-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Georgia Tech's AutoRally initiative pushes self-driving cars to their limit by getting scaled-down autonomous vehicles to drive really, really fast and aggressively on dirt roads. Here's why.
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• Google Assistant will now predict delayed flights

  17-12-2018 22:14
  We’re fast approaching a time when a lot of people will be traveling around the country, and it isn’t holiday travel without delays. Google today announced that it’s rolling out new functionality to Google Assistant that will alert you to potential flight delays before they’re made official. We’re also getting a new feature in Google Maps that will help visitors … Continue reading
  
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• Study warns teenage vape use skyrocketed in 2018

  17-12-2018 22:02
  A new survey warns that teenage use of vaping devices has increased substantially in a single year. According to the 2018 Monitoring the Future (MTF) report, 37.3-percent of high school-aged teenagers reported having vaped at some point over the last year, this compared to 27.8-percent from last year’s survey. The news come as the FDA is scrambling to address teenage … Continue reading
  
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• The best gadgets and tech gifts for mum this Christmas - Techly

  17-12-2018 22:00
  The best gadgets and tech gifts for mum this Christmas  TechlyIt's impossible to repay our mums for everything they have done for us, but Christmas is our chance to try. And by try, I mean search around online for coo.
  
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• Alienware m15 review

  17-12-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thin and light gaming is a new category of laptop, led by options like the Razer Blade. Alienware now has its own entry -- The Alienware m15. It’s not the thinnest, lightest, or sleekest option in the bunch, but it doesn’t hold back in performance.
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• Best Walmart deals on Keurig and Nespresso coffee makers, espresso machines

  17-12-2018 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The days till Christmas are slipping by, but these Walmart deals on Keurig and Nespresso coffee makers are prime candidates for last-minute gift selections. All four coffee makers ship for free in time to arrive before Christmas.
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• Ford’s prototype Quiet Kennel uses noise-canceling tech to keep dogs stress-free

  17-12-2018 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford is ending 2018 by venturing into the doghouse market. The company's European division has built a kennel equipped with active noise-canceling technology and soundproof walls that help dogs sleep through fireworks.
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• User-generated GoPro Hero7 Black highlight reel has all the feels

  17-12-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It still features plenty of death-defying stunts, but GoPro's new user-generated highlight reel has plenty of feel-good emotional moments. The two-minute supercut is the official reel of the Hero7 Black camera.
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• New HTC Desire 12s is not OCD-friendly

  17-12-2018 21:18
  There’s a new smartphone on the market from HTC, and it has a back-facing camera setup that’s a little off-center. Instead of planting the entire camera array in the middle of the phone, they’ve decided to place the one lens in the center, making the whole backside rather uncommon. We’ve certainly seen our fair share of off-center camera setups before, … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus Go gets Sling TV, ESPN, FOX NOW and a new holiday promo

  17-12-2018 20:56
  The standalone virtual reality headset Oculus Go has been on the receiving end of three new apps for video content: ESPN, Sling TV, and FOX NOW. The latest additions join a number of existing video options, including Pluto TV, Netflix, Plex, YouTube, and more. As well, Oculus is offering customers the opportunity to get an $80 credit for Sling TV, … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Crop duster’ robot is helping reseed the Great Barrier Reef with coral

  17-12-2018 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a world first, an undersea robot has delivered microscopic coral larvae to the Great Barrier Reef. Meet Larvalbot: the robot "crop duster" which dispenses coral babies on troubled reefs.
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• Facebook Messenger gets a selfie portrait mode and Boomerang support

  17-12-2018 20:47
  Facebook Messenger’s camera is getting a pretty significant update today. This update adds a handful of new features to the app, including a new selfie mode and support for AR stickers. Messenger is also adding native support for Boomerang today, which was launched by Instagram a couple of years back. Since Facebook is Instagram’s parent company, it isn’t too surprising … Continue reading
  
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• Steam Will Not Work on macOS Lion, Mountain Lion, Mavericks, and Yosemite From January 1: Valve

  17-12-2018 20:25
  Steam won't work on macOS Lion (10.7), Mountain Lion (10.8), Mavericks (10.9), and Yosemite (10.10) from January 1.
  
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• New dinosaur feathers discovered on pterosaurs

  17-12-2018 19:56
  New evidence was discovered that suggests feathers started appearing on animals around 70 million years earlier than previously suspected. Two anurognathid pterosaurs were studied by a group of paleontologists and research was published this week on their findings. This little monster was previously known to have at least a little bit of fur covering its body – now it would … Continue reading
  
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• MIT’s smart capsule could be used to release drugs in response to a fever

  17-12-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have developed a 3D-printed capsule which can monitor patients' vital signs, transmit this information to a connected device, and release drugs in response to symptoms.
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• MIT’s smart capsule could be programmed to release drugs in response to a fever

  17-12-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have developed a 3D-printed capsule which can monitor patients' vital signs, transmit this information to a connected device, and release drugs in response to symptoms.
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• Computer chip vulnerabilities could put modern electronics at risk

  17-12-2018 19:40
  Scientists have discovered vulnerabilities in high-performance computer chips that could lead to failures in modern electronics.
  
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• SpiceJet, Vistara interested in providing in-flight connectivity

  17-12-2018 19:32
  Telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan on Monday said SpiceJet and Vistara have shown interest in providing in-flight connectivity on their aircraft.
  
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• The worst gadgets of 2018 - Engadget

  17-12-2018 19:28
  The worst gadgets of 2018  EngadgetWe've had the winners. Now that this dumpster fire of a year is finally coming to a close, it's time to look back on the disasters (real, political and humanita...
  
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• Super Smash Bros Ultimate bug turns Isabelle into a broken powerhouse

  17-12-2018 19:27
  Even though Super Smash Bros Ultimate is still very new and it’s going to take some time to figure out which fighters are strong and which aren’t, it seems that series newcomer Isabelle is at least reasonably powerful. With the help of a new glitch, though, Isabelle becomes the strongest fighter in the game by an extreme amount. We probably … Continue reading
  
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• Google Assistant gets the Marshall treatment with two new smart speakers

  17-12-2018 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marshall's Voice-series were already some of the most stylish smart speakers on the market, but now they're available as Google Assistant-compatible editions. This makes Marshall one of the few companies to support both Alexa and Google.
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• Fortnite PS4 Player Count Revealed Via 'My PS4 Life' Tool

  17-12-2018 19:12
  Fortnite PS4 player count revealed. Also, GTA 5, Overwatch, FIFA 18, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Fallout 76, and much more.
  
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• The best gadgets of 2018 - Engadget

  17-12-2018 18:57
  The best gadgets of 2018  EngadgetIt's difficult to think of 2018 as a year with anything worth celebrating. But despite all the bad news the year dealt us, there were successes -- if you know w...
  
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• LG’s new monitor gives you screen space galore without hurting your wallet

  17-12-2018 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG's new 32-inch display could be your next great upgrade. For $350, it offers the complete package of high resolution, high refresh rate, and 32 inches of screen space. What more do you need?
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• Amazon Echo Input Review: Alexa in your own speakers

  17-12-2018 18:52
  Amazon’s Echo smart speakers typically work better on the smart side, rather than the speaker quality front, but the new Echo Input promises to pair Alexa with your own choice of speakers. Part of the company’s wide-ranging gush of Alexa hardware this year, the $34.99 gadget is effectively an Echo Dot that can only talk back to you if it’s … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo’s first ThinkPads with Intel Whiskey Lake processors to arrive this month

  17-12-2018 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has opted not to wait for CES 2019 next month to introduce the first ThinkPads with Intel's Whiskey Lake Core I5-8265U and Core i7-8565U processors. They will arrive onboard the new ThinkPad L390 and L390 Yoga.
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• What’s new on Amazon Prime Video (January 2019)

  17-12-2018 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Video adds new titles each month that are available for free to all Prime members. Check out our list to find all the content hitting Amazon Prime Video in December 2018 and January 2019, from new original series to classic films.
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• These Xbox One bundle deals are under $200 for the holidays

  17-12-2018 18:25
  With Christmas just around the corner, Microsoft has decided to bring back its Black Friday discounts for Xbox One consoles. That means all Xbox One bundles – including Xbox One X – will be $100 off for the duration of this promotion. If you’ve been on the lookout for Xbox One X discounts but didn’t manage to secure one on … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook has a plan to track you offline

  17-12-2018 18:15
  This week a plan for a future Facebook app feature was revealed in a patent for “Office Trajectories” by the USPTO. In this patent, Facebook detailed a method for determining the current location of an individual – even when their phone is turned off and/or their GPS is deactivated. How might Facebook achieve this, you might scream? They’ll just use … Continue reading
  
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• Need a discounted Xbox bundle by Christmas? Walmart has you covered

  17-12-2018 18:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Black Friday and Cyber Monday have both come and gone, but you can still save some cash on a new Xbox One bundle at Walmart. Both the Xbox One S and the Xbox One X are on sale now.
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• 1,000-mph Bloodhound supersonic car project finds a last-minute savior

  17-12-2018 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bloodhound supersonic car (SSC) project has found a buyer. The project was going to be disbanded after running out of funds, but its assets were purchased by British businessman Ian Warhurst.
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• Fluance’s four beautiful new turntables arrive with easy-to-stomach prices

  17-12-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acclaimed audio brand Fluance launched four new turntables as part of its new Reference series, aiming to offer elegant looks and pristine sound to those who are just getting into the world of high-end analog audio.
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• The best last-minute Christmas gift ideas from under $25 to $100

  17-12-2018 17:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The countdown to Christmas has really ramped up, but there are plenty of fantastic gifts still available. We've found all of the last-minute gifts you need to have yourself a successful holiday on any budget.
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• 10 top gadgets of 2018 - Fox News

  17-12-2018 17:55
  10 top gadgets of 2018  Fox NewsTechnology advances quickly, and it can be hard to keep up on which gadgets and gizmos made the biggest splash. Fortunately, looking back on 2018, a few ...
  
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• Intel’s 28-core monster Xeon CPU might cost upwards of $4,000

  17-12-2018 17:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's new-generation 28-core Xeon CPU will debut with a hefty price tag. Although not quite as expensive as some of its predecessors, early pre-order pricing has it costing between $4,000 and $5,000.
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• 'Who Microwaved Fish?': This Smart Oven Humiliated Me

  17-12-2018 17:36 via gizmodo.com
  I’m not a terrible cook, but I am incredibly impatient when it comes to preparing my own food. After a long day of work, the idea of cutting vegetables, marinating meat, stirring a pot, and then waiting somewhere between 30 to 60 minutes to eat is excruciating. Still, microwaving ready-made meals is sad and a diet of…Read more...
  
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• Gift Guide: Some tech gadgets that actually fill a real need - ABC News

  17-12-2018 17:36
  Gift Guide: Some tech gadgets that actually fill a real need  ABC NewsSometimes you can sense that tech products are striving to solve problems that are manufactured by their manufacturers. Smartwatches, for instance, have long ...
  
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• All 3 Galaxy S10 models leaked with new key details

  17-12-2018 17:25
  This morning several key details of the Samsung Galaxy S10 were leaked in the form of accessory photos. What we see is the clearest vision yet of the three different Samsung Galaxy S10 models. This is slightly different from the previously discussed “3 Bears” fable setup. Instead, we’ve got a medium and a large, then a small that has an … Continue reading
  
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• Newest ‘Destiny 2’ raid already completed by two-person team

  17-12-2018 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest raid in Destiny 2: Forsaken is Scourge of the Past, and a two-person team has already managed to complete it. The task took 15 hours of trial-and-error effort before the duo managed to take down the final boss.
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• Huawei Nova 4 pairs 48MP camera with hole-punch display

  17-12-2018 17:17
  It may not be much longer before the notch is dead. A lot of phone manufacturers have been announcing new smartphones that use a hole-punch cutout on the display for the front facing camera instead of a notch. Today, Huawei added its name to that list in officially announcing the Nova 4. We’ve known about the Nova 4 for a … Continue reading
  
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• Tech the halls with the best stocking stuffers from under $25 to $100

  17-12-2018 17:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If stuffed stockings is a tradition in your home it also means scrambling to find one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers for everyone on your holiday shopping list. Check out this list of our favorites.
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• This new tool reveals if your Facebook photos were exposed

  17-12-2018 17:11
  Facebook has launched a tool allowing users to check if they were among the 6.8 million people whose private photos may have been exposed to third-party apps, the latest in the social network’s ongoing series of data lapses. News of the security goof broke last week, with Facebook admitting that its photo API had been giving much greater access to … Continue reading
  
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• PUBG, Fortnite, and Other Great Mobile Games That Made Waves In 2018

  17-12-2018 17:06
  PUBG Mobile and Fortnite are just two of the great Android and iOS games from 2018. Here’s our list of the best mobile games of 2018.
  
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