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• NASA nears object beyond Pluto: Live feeds starting

  27-12-2018 23:57
  It seems like yesterday that NASA’s New Horizon mission passed by Pluto. Now, 3 years after that unprecedented closest-ever pass-by, this space detection unit is about to reach “ULTIMA THULE” the object we’ve never seen before! The name means “beyond the known world,” and it’s going to be amazing! It’s now 13 years since NASA originally launched the New Horizons … Continue reading
  
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• FTC issues advisory over crafty Netflix phishing scam

  27-12-2018 23:53
  In a release this week, the Federal Trade Commission has warned the public about a Netflix phishing scam that is making its way into many inboxes. According to FTC Consumer Education Specialist Colleen Tressler, the scam involves an email that realistically replicates the look of an official Netflix email, but that will steal banking info if the user falls for … Continue reading
  
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• We talked to Limbitless about giving gaming-themed prosthetic arms to kids

  27-12-2018 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The nonprofit organization Limbitless creates free bionic arms for children to use like they would a traditional arm. Digital Trends talked to Limbitless about its arms and partnerships with game franchises.
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• Google Fit 30-day challenge events go live starting January 1

  27-12-2018 22:58
  Earlier this month, Google pushed out the most recent update to its Google Fit fitness-tracking app, the latest of multiple big updates this year. Now the company is preparing to add 30-day challenge events, the first of which will go live on January 1, 2019. These events will enable users to earn Heart Points for completing activities. New Year’s Day … Continue reading
  
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• The discounted Garmin Forerunner 35 is a great Fitbit Versa alternative

  27-12-2018 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This GPS watch was made for the sole purpose of fitness tracking. Whether you're running, biking, swimming, or walking, the Forerunner 35 is able to give you key metrics to aid you in your quest for a healthier you.
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• Fallout 76 cheaters have a hilarious way to escape the ban

  27-12-2018 22:29
  All of the controversy surrounding Fallout 76 keeps getting weirder and weirder. First it was nylon bags, then it was a head-scratching support ticket glitch, and now the topic shifts to essays. As it turns out, at least a few Fallout 76 players have been banned, and in order to get the ban lifted, Bethesda is asking them to write … Continue reading
  
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• Iota Biosciences raises $15M to produce in-body sensors smaller than a grain of rice

  27-12-2018 22:26
  Fitness trackers and heart rate monitors are all well and good, but if you want to track activity inside the body, the solutions aren’t nearly as convenient. Iota Biosciences wants to change that with millimeter-wide sensors that can live more or less permanently in your body and transmit what they detect wirelessly, and a $15 million series A should put them well on their way.
  The team emerged from research at UC Berkeley, where co-founders Jose Carmena and Michel Maharbiz were working on
  
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• Redmi 6A, Realme 1, ZenFone Max Pro M1, Others: Which Is the Best Budget Phone in India?

  27-12-2018 22:24
  2018 was a fantastic year for budget phones. Here are our top picks.
  
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• Scientists create a way to make more breathable 3D-printed tissues

  27-12-2018 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team of researchers at Pennsylvania State University found a new way to 3D print lab-made porous tissues, such as bone and cartilage. Here's what makes their advance so exciting.
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• The weird, worrying, and wonderful science that happened in 2018

  27-12-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  2018 as a whole was equal parts weird, worrying, and wonderful. The same can be said of the science that happened this year. Here’s our recap — in no particular order — of the most outstanding scientific breakthroughs, news, and discoveries from the past 12 months
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• Study: Christmas tree pine needles can be recycled as paint and sweeteners

  27-12-2018 21:59
  New research out of the University of Sheffield has found that pine needles from Christmas trees can be recycled into useful products, including food sweeteners and paint. The new process could help reduce the environmental impact of Christmas trees, which result in needles that take a long time to break down, emitting large amounts of greenhouse gases over time. Millions … Continue reading
  
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• This fake Alexa app made it to Apple’s Top 10

  27-12-2018 21:46
  It would appear that a malicious app by the name of “Setup for Amazon Alexa” climbed the Apple app store charts all the way to the top 10 before its removal. This app’s true intent is not yet known, but it most certainly was not made by any sort of official Amazon entity. This app reached at least number 6 … Continue reading
  
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• T-Mobile 5G rollout: Everything you need to know

  27-12-2018 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  2019 will be a huge year for T-Mobile. Not only is a merger with Sprint likely, but T-Mobile is also in the midst of building out its next-generation mobile service. Here's everything you need to know about the T-Mobile 5G rollout.
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• How to record the screen on your iPhone

  27-12-2018 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to show your parents how to send an Animoji? Or maybe you want to help someone set up their email account. We detail how to record the screen on your iPhone or iPad in a few basic steps.
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• Subaru is bringing the new special-edition WRX STI S209 to the U.S.

  27-12-2018 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new version of the Subaru WRX STI will make its public debut at the 2019 Detroit Auto Show. Dubbed S209, it's the latest in a series of special editions, and the first to be sold in the United States.
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• Fortnite season 7, week 4 challenge guide: Launch fireworks at three locations

  27-12-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The season 7, week 4 challenges have arrived in Fortnite Battle Royale. The biggest challenge this week looks to be the Fortnite fireworks challenge where players must launch fireworks at three different locations on the map. Here's how to complete it so you can receive this week's reward.
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• T-Mobile confirms TV service launch postponed until 2019

  27-12-2018 20:55
  Days after a report indicated as much, T-Mobile has confirmed that it will postpone its TV service launch until 2019. The company revealed plans to launch its own cable-disrupting service earlier this year, stating at the time that it would be available by the end of 2018. That hasn’t been the case, though, and a recent report claimed that T-Mobile … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix drops surprise trailer for ‘Black Mirror: Bandersnatch’ movie

  27-12-2018 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix released a trailer for Black Mirror: Bandersnatch, a mysterious new movie tied to the award-winning Black Mirror anthology series, that will premiere on the streaming service on December 28.
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• Upgrade your smartwatch with Apple Watch straps for under $25

  27-12-2018 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch is one of the most easily accessorized watches on the market, so If you're ready to upgrade your smartwatch with something a little more suited to you, here are 4 great affordable options.
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• Self-driving car tech will soon help to judge gymnastics competitions

  27-12-2018 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fujitsu has developed a new lidar-based system which can calculate the exact angle of joints and limbs in gymnastics routines to take the guesswork out of judging. Here's how it works.
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• Do camcorders still make sense in 2018? Our camcorder buying guide

  27-12-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Camcorders were once the one-size-fits-all video solution for the masses, but they are much rarer today. As our phones continue to get better at video, the desire to buy a camcorder is decreasing -- however, there are reasons you may need one.
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• LG’s new Cinebeam laser projector creates a 90-inch screen from 2 inches away

  27-12-2018 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The LG Cinebeam laser projector doesn't need much room to make a very big impression. Place it just two inches from a wall and it can create a 90-inch screen in the blink of an eye.
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• IIT Kharagpur to set up Centre of Excellence in AI at Hyderabad

  27-12-2018 19:32
  IIT Kharagpur will set up a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence in Hyderabad
  
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• Instagram accidentally wrecks the news feed by pushing out a tap-to-navigate test

  27-12-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram feed look different this morning? The platform accidentally launched a test to a wider user base than first anticipated, which replaces the feed scroll with a Stories-like tap.
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• REI’s end-of-year sale saves you 50 percent off the best backpacks and more

  27-12-2018 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  REI is your one-stop shop for the best outdoor gear for your next backpacking adventure. REI is offering an end-of-year sale with discounts on cycling apparel, footwear, jackets, and more but hurry because this sale only lasts until January 1.
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• Coolest car gadgets

  27-12-2018 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Road tripping can be a slog, but, thankfully, there are hundreds of gadgets designed to help us stay safe and enhance marathon drives. From a reliable backup camera to a self-powered jump starter, here are some of our favorite car accessories.
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• Doomba uses your Roomba data to build new ‘Doom’ maps. You’re welcome

  27-12-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One enterprising game developer recently decided to repurpose his Roomba vacuum's mapping data to create custom levels of the classic first-person shooter Doom. Because why the heck not?
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• LG’s 2019 soundbars get smarter with built-in Google Assistant, Dolby Atmos

  27-12-2018 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG has announced three new soundbars for 2019, ahead of its showcase at next years' Consumer Electronics Conference in Las Vegas, each equipped with Google Assistant, and with built-in support for Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound.
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• Philips Hue has been having a holiday outage, too

  27-12-2018 17:56
  Alexa wasn’t the only thing that crashed over Christmas due to an influx of new users. Apparently, Philips Hue has been having an outage as well. A multi-day outage, in fact. The company confirmed on Wednesday that customers were experiencing issues creating new accounts, logging in, and linking their account to third parties. It blamed the issues on “a lot of new activations.”
  In other words, many people received Hue’s connected lighting products over the holidays and we
  
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• Chevrolet’s planned mini pickup truck will compete with Ford’s, but not in the U.S.

  27-12-2018 17:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevrolet is reportedly planning a new compact pickup truck that could go head-to-head with a rumored Ford Focus-based pickup. But the new Chevy likely won't make it to the United States.
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• Resident Evil 2 PS4, Xbox One, and PC India Price and Release Date Revealed

  27-12-2018 17:29
  Resident Evil 2 India price, release date, and pre-orders now live for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
  
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• Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Review - Still Lacking

  27-12-2018 17:24 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Motorola P40 Specifications and Design Leaked, Reveal Punch-Hole for Selfie Camera

  27-12-2018 17:02
  Motorola P40 leaked renders have revealed the design of the upcoming smartphone as well as some of its specifications. There’s no word yet on Motorola P40 price.
  
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• Street Fighter V's 'Intrusive' In-Game Ads May Be Copied by Other Fighting Games: Dreamhack FGC Director

  27-12-2018 16:42
  At Dreamhack Mumbai 2018, Street Fighter V, Tekken 7, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate were all present with their own respective tournaments and prize pools. Gadgets 360 spoke to Alex Jebailey, Dreamhack's Global FGC Director and President of CEO Gaming to find out more.
  
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• Amazon reveals its best-selling gadgets of the holiday season as smart home tech takes over gift-giving - Business Insider

  27-12-2018 16:26
  Amazon reveals its best-selling gadgets of the holiday season as smart home tech takes over gift-giving  Business InsiderLots of shoppers went to Amazon for tech gifts this year, and it wasn't just Amazon devices that flew off the virtual shelves.
  
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• New Land Rover Defender gets unwrapped in 2019; U.S. sales start in 2020

  27-12-2018 16:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Land Rover Defender makes its highly anticipated return to production in 2020. Land Rover’s most iconic vehicle will also be sold in the United States for the first time in two decades.
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• Motorola’s P40 is a mishmash of Apple, Honor, Huawei, and Samsung designs

  27-12-2018 15:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola is planning a sequel to the Motorola P30, according to rumors. The phone may be called the Motorola P40, and here's what we know about it so far.
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• Honor V20 aka Honor View 20: Top 5 Noteworthy Features You Should Know

  27-12-2018 15:16
  Honor V20 — set to launch in India as Honor View 20 — price in China starts at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,400).
  
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• New norms will not disincentivise e-commerce business in India: Former Nasscom President

  27-12-2018 15:07
  The government's move to tighten norms for sale of products by e-commerce firms would not disincentivise online players and would have no bearing on momentum in the e-marketplace, former NASSCOM President R Chandrashekhar said Thursday.
  
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• Polar Vantage V review

  27-12-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With 130 different sports profiles to track and wrist-based running power, the Polar Vantage V is a great option for professional and amateur athletes alike. But with a high price tag and a distinct lack of smart features at launch, does it hold up against its peers?
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• Oppo R17 Pro Review

  27-12-2018 14:58
  Oppo R17 Pro faces fierce competition at its Rs. 45,990 price point but does it have what it takes to stand out? Check our review.
  
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• ICRA sees Indian IT companies growing between 9-12% CAGR during FY18-21

  27-12-2018 14:58
  The credit profile of Indian IT services companies remains stable, underpinned by the ability to sustain free cash flows despite pressure on revenue growth and margins, ICRA said in a statement.
  
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• Subaru’s Tokyo-bound concepts look mean, but they’re more show than go

  27-12-2018 14:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subaru will travel to the 2019 Tokyo Auto Salon to introduce a pair of concepts based on the Forester and the Impreza, respectively. Both models receive an array of STI-developed add-ons including a body kit and bigger alloy wheels.
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• LazyPay Ties Up With Airtel, Flipkart to Expand Its 'Buy Now Pay Later' Model

  27-12-2018 14:29
  LazyPay was launched by fintech giant PayU in India back in April last year.
  
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• Fortnite suffers outage this holiday week - Gadgets Now

  27-12-2018 14:22
  Fortnite suffers outage this holiday week  Gadgets NowFortnite encountered a big outage this morning. This was confirmed by Epic Games in a tweet.
  
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• Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 Starts Receiving November Android Security Patch, Improvements via FOTA Update

  27-12-2018 14:18
  Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2 is set to receive an update to Android 9.0 Pie in January 2019.
  
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• Android TV Now Has 'Tens of Millions' of Users, Over 100 Operator Partners Worldwide: Google

  27-12-2018 14:11
  Google's General Manager and Senior Director for Android TV Shalini Govil-Pai reportedly said that around half of Android TV users are derived from the operator partners.
  
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• Oppo Breeno Voice Assistant Announced, Coming to Smartphones

  27-12-2018 14:03
  Oppo has unveiled its Breeno digital voice assistant at a developer event in China. It will be available in the company’s future phones.
  
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• Tech trends to watch from CES 2019

  27-12-2018 13:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With more than 4,400 exhibiting companies and more than 2.7 million square feet of exhibition hall, CES is overwhelming. Here's what to expect from the upcoming show, from AI and self-driving cars to 5G networks and foldable phones and 8K televisions.
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• Indian Government Said to Issue Draft E-Commerce Policy in a Few Weeks

  27-12-2018 13:38
  India will announce a new draft policy for e-commerce in a few weeks, a source in the government said on Thursday
  
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