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• Google Street View Trekker backpack updated with lighter, smaller design

  18-12-2018 23:18
  Google has introduced an updated Trekker system used by its partners to capture locations around the world. The updated device is lighter in weight than the previous version, also featuring a “sleeker” design, higher resolution sensors, and more. The new version is partly based on feedback from people who have used the system, according to Google, which offers access to … Continue reading
  
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• That Glitter Bomb Package Thief Video: What’s inside the box?

  18-12-2018 23:10
  This week – and possibly this year – the most popular video on YouTube shows a fantastic invention made solely for revenge. And for science, of course – because what good is revenge without science? In this video, Rober displays his mechanical engineering prowess in a bid to take back his porch from the evil that is the Porch Thief. … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s why you might still be using Wi-Fi after cellular 5G launches

  18-12-2018 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cellular 5G might be around the corner and promising to deliver lightning fast speeds, but the folks over at the Wi-Fi Alliance have a few reasons why they think you shouldn't dump Wi-Fi just yet.
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• The best holiday lights

  18-12-2018 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best holiday lights today are smart, long-lasting, easily programmed, and available in many different colors and modes. We've collected some of the best Christmas lights at a variety of price points for you to check out!
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• The best 4-season tents for 2018

  18-12-2018 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No matter the time of year, it doesn't hurt to have a reliable 4-season tent in your arsenal of backpacking gear. From keeping you protected from the elements to staying warm and cozy when the temperature drops, we've found the best 4-season tents capable of protecting you from anything the outdoors throws at you.
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• 2019 could be the year LG finally rolls out its long-rumored roll-up OLED TV

  18-12-2018 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG might just be ready to bring a roll-up OLED TV to market, if recent rumours are to be believed. It would mark the first time you'll be able to buy a TV that can disappear from view, yet not require a custom install.
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• ‘Farout’ pink dwarf planet is the Solar System’s most distant object

  18-12-2018 22:15
  A pink dwarf planet called 2018 VG18 is our Solar System’s most distant object, researchers have announced. The planet, which is informally known as ‘Farout,’ is described as pink in color with an icy environment and tiny diameter. Farout is one of around only 50 dwarf planets in our solar system. The system’s biggest dwarf planet, Pluto, has a diameter … Continue reading
  
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• ‘A League Of Their Own’ and ‘Big’ director Penny Marshall has died

  18-12-2018 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Penny Marshall, the director of A League of Their Own and Big, has died. A groundbreaking filmmaker who paved the way for women behind the camera, Marshall rose to fame as one-half of the starring duo of TV's Laverne and Shirley.
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• Ultrasound technology can greatly reduce number of bats killed by wind turbines

  18-12-2018 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wind turbines are a great source of renewable energy, but they also have an unfortunate bat-murdering problem. Fortunately, echolocation-blocking technology may be able to help. Here's how.
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• The Straits Times picks: Best gadgets of 2018, Smartphones News & Top Stories - The Straits Times

  18-12-2018 22:00
  The Straits Times picks: Best gadgets of 2018, Smartphones News & Top Stories  The Straits Times2018 was the year of the notch, the result of smartphone-makers trying to make a screen with minimal borders.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
  
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• Watch this NASA engineer own porch pirates with a glitter bomb package

  18-12-2018 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA engineer Mark Rober had a package stolen from him and the police wouldn't do anything about it, so he took matters into his own hands and built a glitter bomb package to thwart would-be thieves.
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• These rare iPad and iPad Pro deals save up to $124

  18-12-2018 21:45
  Apple’s iPad is probably on a reasonable number of wish-lists for the holidays, which makes the fact that the latest tablets are seeing sizable discounts all the more unusual. Both the regular iPad and the new iPad Pro are in line for holiday promotions, and while Apple’s deals may have only run for Black Friday, other retailers aren’t so restrictive. … Continue reading
  
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• What’s new on Hulu and what’s leaving in January 2019

  18-12-2018 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Hulu for January 2019, our personal favorites, and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on all the site has to offer -- and ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the streaming ether.
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• Alexa’s top skills of 2018 are here to assist you in any way you can imagine

  18-12-2018 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon announced the Alexa Skills of the Year 2018, a collection of 24 skills Amazon's Alexa team considers the top skills for games, family fun, wellness, and daily habits. Amazon also encourages everyone to create their own skills.
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• The best iPhone XS Max screen protectors to safeguard that huge display

  18-12-2018 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you love big screens, then the iPhone XS Max's huge 6.5-inch display is perfect for you. But it won't fare well against concrete. Protect your display with the best iPhone XS Max screen protectors.
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• Need accounting help? QuickBooks Self-Employed is half off for the holidays

  18-12-2018 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  QuickBooks is a great accounting software package, and a must-have if you’re an independent contractor and entrepreneur. For a limited time, you can save up to 50 percent on QuickBooks self-employed for the holidays.
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• Guitarist Dweezil Zappa on future projects and advice to young musicians

  18-12-2018 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We chatted with guitarist Dweezil Zappa on the advice he would give to young musicians, if there is new music in store for next year, and what has the been the most memorable moment on his current tour.
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• LG rollable 65-inch OLED 4K TV tipped to hit shelves in 2019

  18-12-2018 20:53
  During CES 2018, LG Display introduced a rollable 65-inch 4K OLED TV, a prototype oddity that featured a box-like base into which the TV retracted. Starting next year, LG will bring these rollable TVs to the market, a new report claims, giving consumers an entirely unique space-saving television option. The source claims LG’s TV will retract when a button is … Continue reading
  
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• ViewSonic’s 1080p gaming monitor lets you experience the action in style

  18-12-2018 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ViewSonic is catering to gamers with its latest monitor, the XG240R. Featuring a 1080p 144Hz panel, RGB lighting, and a fast 1ms response time, you can conquer your opponents and do it in style.
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• The best last-minute smart home gifts of 2018

  18-12-2018 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a smart home gift to buy for someone on your list? It's not too late! Of all the gadgets we research and test, these are our picks for the best last-minute smart home gifts for 2018.
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• It will soon be much easier for tiny satellites to transmit images back to Earth

  18-12-2018 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CubeSats are cheap miniature satellites with a range of exciting applications. However, their small size can make feeding images and video back to Earth difficult. Perhaps until now, that is.
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• Nintendo Switch is the fastest selling US console: Here’s why

  18-12-2018 20:43
  The Nintendo Switch is clearly a popular machine, but today, Nintendo gave us an idea of just how popular it is. Citing numbers from the NPD Group, Nintendo announced today that the Switch is the fastest selling console of the generation (in the US at least). Here in the States, the Switch has sold 8.7 million units since first being … Continue reading
  
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• The latest home security gadgets for the holidays - WUSA9.com

  18-12-2018 20:38
  The latest home security gadgets for the holidays  WUSA9.comHome is where your heart is-but it is also where most of your belongings are! Tech Expert Steve Greenberg shares the latest gadgets for home security from ...
  
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• Former Microsoft intern claims Google may have sabotaged Edge browser

  18-12-2018 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Chrome web browser has been able to establish such dominance that Microsoft is abandoning its web rendering engine, switching Edge over to Chromium, but did Google play dirty in an attempt to force Microsoft to make the decision?
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• How to prepare a PlayStation 4 for gifting

  18-12-2018 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The PlayStation 4 makes a great Christmas gift, but there are quite a few things you need to do before you can play. Here's how you can prepare a PlayStation 4 for gifting in advance.
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• Over 300 million mobile phones to be sold in India in 2019: Study

  18-12-2018 19:40
  Backed by robust growth in smartphone as well as smart-feature phone categories, an estimated 302 million mobile handsets will be sold in India in 2019, the highest ever in a year, says a report on Tuesday.
  
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• ZSpace’s laptop brings education to life with its own 3D technology

  18-12-2018 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ZSpace laptop wants to overhaul education and training by offering affordable access to 3D mixed reality through a bespoke screen and glasses technology that is already supported by a wide array of applications.
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• Walmart slashes the price of the Fitbit Versa smartwatch before Christmas

  18-12-2018 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're scrambling to find some great last-minute gifts, Fitbit watches are being discounted online from Walmart. If you were looking to gift a smartwatch, take advantage of Walmart's holiday deals while supplies last.
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• UK doctors sceptical that AI could replace them: Study

  18-12-2018 19:32
  Although artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to disrupt health care, doctors in the UK are sceptical of the technology entirely replacing them, according to a survey.
  
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• This MasterClass Bogo gets you classes from Gordon Ramsey, Helen Mirren, and more

  18-12-2018 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MasterClass is bringing back its buy one, gift one promotion. Through midnight on December 27, you can purchase an All-Access Pass for $180 and gift a second pass to a friend or loved one at no additional cost.
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• 2019 Porsche Cayenne First Drive Review: My perfect spec

  18-12-2018 19:20
  Porsche’s SUV may have triggered outrage among purists back in 2002, but by the time this third-generation, 2019 Cayenne arrives it’s an unarguable mainstay of the range. Lighter, faster, and more tech-savvy than its predecessors, this may be the entry-level Cayenne but it’s still no slouch. Indeed, even with Cayenne S, Turbo, and Turbo S models to choose from, there’s … Continue reading
  
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• Home security gadgets to give you peace of mind - KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis

  18-12-2018 19:16
  Home security gadgets to give you peace of mind  KTVI Fox 2 St. LouisST. LOUIS - Celebrate the holidays with peace of mind this season with all the home security equipment to even keep out the Grinch. Steven Greenberg, Tech ...
  
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• Which smartphone manufacturers won and lost in 2018

  18-12-2018 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As the curtain comes down on 2018, we take a look at the big successes and failures in the smartphone market over the last 12 months. Which phone maker had the best year, and who had a year to forget?
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• The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT packs the most RAM ever seen in a smartphone

  18-12-2018 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next generation of smartphones has begun, and it's begun with a bang. The Lenovo Z5 Pro GT comes with the next generation Snapdragon 855 processor, 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage.
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• Mercedes-Benz will give the 2020 CLA a star-studded introduction at CES

  18-12-2018 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz will introduce the new, second-generation CLA during CES 2019. The design-led member of Mercedes' compact car family will stand out with a fastback-like roof line reminiscent of the CLS and frameless doors.
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• Satechi iMac stand fixes Apple’s biggest frustration

  18-12-2018 18:55
  Satechi today announced a new accessory made only for iMacs. Known officially as the Type-C Aluminum Monitor Stand Hub for iMac (which is quite the mouthful), this new product is exactly as described on the tin. With it, you’ll be able to lift your iMac up off your desk while gaining easier access to a variety of different ports. Unexciting … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s Google’s new Street View Trekker backpack

  18-12-2018 18:44
  Years ago, Google’sStreet View program expanded from streets to virtually everywhere, thanks to Google’s Trekker program that put 360-degree Street View cameras into a single backpack. Today, Google announced its upgraded Trekker backpack, which is significantly smaller and lighter than before. The old one weighed in at about 44 pounds.
  It’s not just a new design, though — Google also notes that the new Trekker features improved hardware that will allow it to capture bett
  
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• Save up to $200 on Roomba and other robot vacuums before Christmas

  18-12-2018 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've found the best discounts on robot vacuum cleaners on brands such as Roomba, Shark, Eufy, and Ecovacs Deebot. Whether you're buying Christmas gifts or just need a little help around the house, these fourteen deals can help you save.
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• New adhesive tech could let you remove Band-Aids with a blast of UV light

  18-12-2018 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pulling off Band-Aids sucks. But that could be about to change, thanks to a new type of adhesive that can be easily detached using a specific frequency of UV light. Here's how it works.
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• If this is iPhone XI 2019, sign me up right now

  18-12-2018 18:29
  A new iPhone XI concept rendering appeared this week in a video that I’d like to direct your attention to now. The device is not based on any CAD drawings, it’s not part of any grand leak scheme, and it’s most certainly not made by Apple. Instead, it’s made with the iPad Pro 2018 in mind, making moves that reflect … Continue reading
  
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• G Suite gets easier sharing for the Google averse

  18-12-2018 17:50
  G Suite and Google Drive offer a lot of handy tools to its enterprise customers, but there’s one rather glaring issue with them: in order to collaborate on Docs, Sheets, and Slides with team members or clients, everyone needs to have a Google account. Google itself recognizes that it can be a “significant barrier for collaboration” when the person you’re … Continue reading
  
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• Acer Predator Thronos: Is This The Most Ridiculous Gaming Chair?

  18-12-2018 17:33 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Lenovo Z5s official release rings a familiar bell

  18-12-2018 17:31
  The Lenovo Z5s was revealed today alongside the slightly more impressive Z5 Pro GT. The Lenovo Z5s might look familiar to you – and it should, if you’re a keen watcher of the worldwide smartphone release market. This device looks a whole lot like the Huawei P20 Pro – but it’s just a LITTLE bit different – on the inside, … Continue reading
  
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• Leaked HP laptop listing sports entry-level Nvidia MX250 GPU

  18-12-2018 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alongside powerful graphics cards, Nvidia may have more mobile GPUs to show off at next year's CES show in January. The MX250 has been spotted in a listing for an HP laptop, potentially replacing the entry-level MX150.
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• Leaked HP laptop listing reveals entry-level Nvidia MX250 GPU

  18-12-2018 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alongside powerful graphics cards, Nvidia may have more mobile GPUs to show off at next year's CES show in January. The MX250 has been spotted in a listing for an HP laptop, potentially replacing the entry-level MX150.
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• Lenovo Z5 Pro GT official: A spicy slider with red accents

  18-12-2018 17:05
  There’s a new smartphone from Lenovo out in the public today, and it’s got some hot red accents. This is the Lenovo Z5 Pro GT, a quick follow-up to the midrange Lenovo Z5 Pro. Both devices are full-screen slider phones, revealing a camera array up front only when needed. While the original Lenovo Z5 Pro carried a set of midrange-looking … Continue reading
  
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• Gadgets 360's Most Popular Videos of 2018 - Gadgets 360

  18-12-2018 17:02
  Gadgets 360's Most Popular Videos of 2018  Gadgets 360Best videos of 2018 — the videos that grabbed all the eyeballs in 2018.
  
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• Google is fixing this annoying bug in Chrome browsers for safe web surfing

  18-12-2018 17:01
  Google seems to be working on a new feature that will help it determine webpages that includes advertisements easily. Here's how it will work
  
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