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• The best tech toys for kids

  04-01-2019 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for the perfect toy or gadget for your child? Thankfully, we've rounded up some of our personal favorite tech toys, including microscopes, computer kits, and a spherical droid from a galaxy far, far away.
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• Nissan’s ‘invisible-to-visible’ tech makes driving similar to a video game

  04-01-2019 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At CES 2019, Nissan will demonstrate technology meant to merge the real world with a virtual one called the Metaverse. The automaker believes future cars could use this invisible-to-visible tech to provide drivers with relevant info.
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• Marriott says 5 million unencrypted passport numbers exposed in breach

  04-01-2019 23:14
  In November, Marriott revealed that it had experienced a security breach on its Starwood reservation system, potentially leaving information about 500 million guests exposed. The company is back with an update on the matter, revealing in a new statement that around 5.25 million unencrypted passport numbers were left vulnerable to the hacker(s). Marriott discovered unauthorized access on a Starwood guest … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon drops prices on refurbished Apple Watches in this one-day sale

  04-01-2019 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches on the market, but it comes with a costly price tag attached. If you take a dip into the refurbished market, you can get the Apple Watch Series 1,2, and 3 at a decent price from Amazon.
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• Marriott suffers a massive breach of its guest records. Here’s how to protect yourself

  04-01-2019 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A breach of Marriott's Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program could have compromised the data of up to 383 million of its guests. While an internal tool only recently flagged the breach, the company believes the hack started in 2014.
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• Smart home tech made easy: practical gadgets for beginners - AndroidPIT

  04-01-2019 23:00
  Smart home tech made easy: practical gadgets for beginners  AndroidPITSmart home gadgets are certainly trendy, but it can be intimidating to get into if you are not particularly tech-savvy. This is why we've created a list of gadgets that ...
  
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• Best camera phones of 2019

  04-01-2019 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  They say that the best camera is always the one you have with you and that makes your smartphone camera very important indeed. Join us for a closer look at the best camera phones available right now.
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• Elephant-sized proto-mammal discovered in Poland

  04-01-2019 22:56
  The creature known as Lisowicia bojani was revealed by researchers this week. This is an ancient animal in the synapsids group – they eventually evolved into mammals. This is a new link in the ever-changing story of our ancestral Earthbound beings, here providing proof of a larger sect of synapsids, generally thought to be tiny in stature in the Triassic … Continue reading
  
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• Roaming vending machine snack bots invade a California college campus

  04-01-2019 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PepsiCo's fleet of autonomous Hello Goodness delivery snackbots just rolled out at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. Students get to order their snacks with an app.
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• This Porsche 718 uses components made from hemp to save weight

  04-01-2019 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport race car uses components made from hemp and other natural fibers to reduce weight. The car's doors and rear wing spoiler are made from the unorthodox material.
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• Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport uses hemp components to save weight

  04-01-2019 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport race car uses components made from hemp and other natural fibers to reduce weight. The car's doors and rear wing spoiler are made from the unorthodox material.
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• The Boeing 777X just got its record-breaking GE9X engines

  04-01-2019 22:25
  Early last year, GE Aviation successfully tested its giant jet engine, the GE9X, in its first test flight. Now, nearly a year later, Boeing has installed two GE9X jet engines on its first 777X flight test airplane. The engine has been in development for years and is expected to exceed upcoming environmental regulation standards. At 134-inches, the engine has the … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s your first look at the Mad Box console

  04-01-2019 22:24
  It’s been an interesting couple of days for the gaming industry, and that’s mostly thanks to one company: Slighty Mad Studios, the developers behind games like Project Cars and Need for Speed: Shift. On January 2nd, Slightly Mad Studios CEO Ian Bell created a Twitter account to announce not a new game, but a new console. Dubbed the Mad Box, … Continue reading
  
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• Five smart home trends we expect to see at CES this year

  04-01-2019 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CES 2019 is finally here. So what smart home trends can we expect to see this year? Regardless of what you seek, chances are you'll find it on the floor at CES 2019. Here's what we're expecting to see.
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• You can go too cheap on a laptop, and this is what happens when you do

  04-01-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It might seem like all budget notebooks are the same, and you can pick any old one off the shelf. That’s not true, though, as a quick comparison between the Acer Aspire 3 and Aspire E 15 demonstrates.
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• LG wants to improve clothing care with its new, smart styler

  04-01-2019 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At CES 2019, LG is unveiling the LG Styler, a high-tech way to keep your clothes clean and looking fresh. It comes equipped with a black-tinted mirror glass door and smart features.
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• Some of the best gadgets to watch out for in 2019 - Irish Examiner

  04-01-2019 21:30
  Some of the best gadgets to watch out for in 2019  Irish ExaminerHeading towards the new year – and maybe a new you? Well, maybe the same you but with a few upgrades. From exercise to beauty and from gaming to ...
  
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• B&O’s Beoplay E8 earbuds eliminate the need for any wires

  04-01-2019 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fully wireless earbuds are all the rage and rightfully so -- no cables is a huge convenience. Later this year, thanks to B&O's Beoplay E8 2.0 earbuds, even the charging case will be wireless ... for a price.
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• Impaling demon tentacles helped earn ‘Devil May Cry 5’ Mature rating

  04-01-2019 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just like every other entry in the action series, Devil May Cry 5 has been given a Mature rating by the ESRB. Part of the reason it received the M rating? Well, some unfortunate folks are impaled by demon tentacles in one cutscene.
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• Impaling demon tentacles helped earn ‘Devil May Cry 5’ a ‘Mature’ rating

  04-01-2019 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just like every other entry in the action series, Devil May Cry 5 has been given a Mature rating by the ESRB. Part of the reason it received the M rating? Well, some unfortunate folks are impaled by demon tentacles in one cutscene.
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• Hitman HD Enhanced Collection gets a surprise release date

  04-01-2019 21:24
  Those of you who recently played through Hitman 2 and want more are in luck, because today IO Interactive announced the Hitman HD Enhanced Collection. The upcoming release takes two older titles in the series – Hitman: Blood Money and Hitman: Absolution – and updates them for current-generation hardware. Best of all, the Hitman HD Enhanced Collection is releasing next … Continue reading
  
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• New Apple voice phishing scam looks just like a real support call

  04-01-2019 21:16
  A new voice phishing scam is going after iPhone users in a clever new way: by making calls seem like they are coming directly from AppleSupport.
  Brian Krebs reported today that a user, Jody Westby, got a call from Apple Support asking for her to call back. The contact information that came along with the number appeared to be Apple Inc.’s in the identity screen for the call. When she called the 866 number, however, something was clearly amiss.KrebsOnSecurity called the number that the scam
  
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• LG XBoom Speakers get powerful and tiny

  04-01-2019 21:07
  At CES 2019 we’ll be seeing our fair share of speakers – but likely none so extravagant as these from LG. These are the latest LG XBOOM speakers and speaker systems, ready to roll for the first quarter of 2019. Included in the mix are a high-end LG XBoom OL100 single speaker and all-in-one as well as the LG XBoom … Continue reading
  
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• Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1 automatically wakes up when approached

  04-01-2019 21:07
  Dell has introduced its new Latitude 7400, a 2-in-1 business laptop targeted at professionals and their unique needs. Among other things, the model sports multiple convenient security features, such as an infrared camera for Express Sign-in with Windows Hello and the ability to automatically log out of the system when the user steps away from their computer. As well, Dell … Continue reading
  
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• The best Moto Mods for the Moto Z-series

  04-01-2019 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moto Mods, the snap-on accessories compatible with Lenovo's Moto Z-series smartphones add a lot of value without adding a lot of bulk. Looking to try one out? Here are a few of our favorite Moto Mods.
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• One day Apple Watch deal slashes price to under $180

  04-01-2019 20:39
  The Apple Watch remains a high point among smartwatches, but if your wrist remains unadorned a one-day deal could make you change your mind. The wearOS watch is in for a big promotion ahead, and while we’re expecting a fair few wearables to be announced at CES 2019 next week, there’s a good chance that none will really overshadow the … Continue reading
  
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• Chinese lunar rover sends back first-ever image from the far side of the moon

  04-01-2019 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Chinese lunar rover has reportedly made history by landing on the far side of the moon and transmitting back the first images to Earth. The rover landed in the Moon’s South Pole-Aitken Basin crater late Thursday evening, Beijing time.
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• Epic Games Store’s next free game has been revealed

  04-01-2019 20:18
  Epic Games is doing some interesting things to try to get users and developers over to its new store. On the developer side of things, Epic is offering a better revenue sharing model than some competitors, giving developers and publishers 88% of the revenue from game sales and keeping only 12% for itself. For gamers, one of the major hooks … Continue reading
  
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• D-Link’s 5G router promises up to 40 times faster speeds than your broadband

  04-01-2019 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  D-Link is fully embracing 5G for home broadband with its new gateway. The 5G router and modem combo promises speeds up to 3Gbps, which is 40 times faster than what most homes experience today with fixed-line broadband access.
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• PS4 vs. PS4 Slim: The more things change, the more they stay the same

  04-01-2019 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has unveiled the smaller, sleeker PlayStation 4 Slim, a the replacement to the original console. But just how does it measure up? Our spec comparison will give you a detailed breakdown of both systems' hardware and power.
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• Geneinno is set to feature their newest underwater gadgets at CES 2019 - PRNewswire

  04-01-2019 19:45
  Geneinno is set to feature their newest underwater gadgets at CES 2019  PRNewswireLOS ANGELES, Jan. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneinno, a technology company dedicated to designing highly modern underwater equipment, is set to launch ...
  
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• Biologists fix ‘glitch’ in photosynthesis, boost crop yield by 40 percent

  04-01-2019 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the University of Illinois and U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service have used genetic modification to make crops 40 percent more efficient. Here's how.
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• AI in wearables and mobiles threatening privacy of health data: Report

  04-01-2019 19:32
  Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) in devices such as activity trackers, smartphones and smartwatches, are threatening the privacy of people's health data, finds a study.
  
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• This is the Infiniti QX Inspiration EV concept, and it’s a big deal

  04-01-2019 19:28
  Infiniti has revealed the QX Inspiration, the automaker’s first all-electric car which will make its debut at the Detroit Auto Show 2019 in just a few weeks time. Although billed as a concept, Infiniti is pulling no punches about just how important this particular EV is to its range, and to its long-term goal for electrification in general. The Infiniti … Continue reading
  
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• After Fallout 76 stumble, analyst predicts 2019 release for Elder Scrolls VI

  04-01-2019 19:08
  Even though Bethesda has promised that 2019 will be a big year when it comes to improving Fallout 76, there still isn’t much denying that the game hasn’t really had the success the company was hoping for. With this in mind, one notable industry analyst has been driven to make a bold prediction for Bethesda in 2019. Wedbush Securities analyst … Continue reading
  
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• CES Innovation Awards highlights some must-see gadgets - Las Vegas Review-Journal

  04-01-2019 18:54
  CES Innovation Awards highlights some must-see gadgets  Las Vegas Review-JournalThe annual competition honors outstanding design and engineering in consumer technology products. Award categories include, 3D printing, digital ...
  
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• Facebook deadline tomorrow – not so fast!

  04-01-2019 18:53
  There’s a message floating around Facebook that you might’ve seen pasted in your uncle’s feed. It suggests that “everything you’ve ever posted becomes public from tomorrow.” It also suggests that you’ll only be able to stop Facebook from sharing all your information if you post a certain block of text and reference to a certain statute. I cannot emphasize enough: … Continue reading
  
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• Military Robots and Technology | Exercise Autonomous Warrior | British Army

  04-01-2019 18:37 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 5: Where to search between rock man, tomato, and tree

  04-01-2019 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Fortnite week 5 challenges have arrived in season 7. These are the first new weekly challenges of the new year. Players can look forward to 7 new challenges in total including the search between a giant rock man, crowned tomato, and an encircled tree. Here is the solution for it.
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• ‘Destiny 2’: Where to find Xur for the weekend of January 4

  04-01-2019 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The weekly vendor in Destiny 2: Forsaken always brings Exotic weapons and armor, some of the toughest loot to find in the game. Here's everything you need to know to track down Xur: Where he is, when he shows up, and what he's stocking.
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• The best Xbox 360 games

  04-01-2019 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Xbox 360 thrived during a generation where games were plentiful. Here's our list of the best Xbox 360 games of all time, including all game genres and even a few special indie hits.
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• Massmart Rewards Top-Performing Matriculants With Gadgets - Techfinancials.co.za

  04-01-2019 18:23
  Massmart Rewards Top-Performing Matriculants With Gadgets  Techfinancials.co.zaMassmart recognised South Africa's top-performing matriculants at the 2019 Ministerial Announcement of the National Senior Certificate Examination Results.
  
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• Huawei punishes two employees for an iPhone Twitter mistake

  04-01-2019 18:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We all make mistakes. But there's "I spilt my coffee on my keyboard", and then there's "I tweeting from an iPhone on the official Huawei Twitter account". Huawei has failed to see the funny side of the New Years mishap.
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• GE Lighting new smart bulbs get Google Home support to take on Hue

  04-01-2019 18:16
  Your smart lighting options are about to get a lot brighter, with GE Lighting adding a new range of full color connected LED bulbs along with connected switches and Google Home integration to its range. The C by GE collection is ramping up to take on Philips Hue on its own turf, with the new products making their debut at … Continue reading
  
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• The Flo by Moen can detect leaks as slow as one drop per minute

  04-01-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moen, a leading faucet brand, has teamed up with Flo Technologies to create the Flo by Moen, a Wi-Fi connected smart water leak sensor capable of detecting leaks as slow as one drop per minute.
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• These are Redmi’s first phones after Xiaomi

  04-01-2019 17:57
  Xiaomi this week announced they’d be spinning off their phone line Redmi into a new sub-brand. Much like their brand Pocophone, this brand will house a collection of phones that are aimed at a specific audience. The first device in this collection was leaked today by TENAA, the certification center in China – and there’s gradient aplenty! UPDATE: TWO devices … Continue reading
  
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• Google Chromecast 3 Review

  04-01-2019 17:51
  Google Chromecast 3 is definitely an incremental update.
  
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• Gadget Daddy: LapLink remains the leader in transferring files - The Ledger

  04-01-2019 17:43
  Gadget Daddy: LapLink remains the leader in transferring files  The LedgerLet's say — for the sake of a computer column — that the new year brought a new personal computer in the house.Sweet, hmmm? It has one of those solid-state ...
  
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• D-Link 5G router brings gateway to next-gen connectivity

  04-01-2019 17:43
  With 5G on the horizon, many companies are rushing to announce new products to take advantage of the standard. One of those companies is D-Link, which has announced a new 5G NR gateway aimed at people who plan to get their home internet from wireless companies once 5G actually arrives. The router, known as the DWR-2010, hasn’t been extensively detailed … Continue reading
  
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• Leaked: Galaxy S10, Lite, and Plus sizes, batteries

  04-01-2019 17:32
  This morning we’re taking a peek at some details of the Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Lite, and Galaxy S10 Plus. These three devices were leaked in the form of some new finalized cases as well as battery parts. We’re in the final stages now, with leaks settling on the parts of the devices that’ll be shipped to carriers and … Continue reading
  
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