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• The Breaking Bad sequel might air on Netflix before it arrives on AMC

  15-02-2019 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Breaking Bad sequel starring Jesse Pinkman (and, possibly, Walter White) is on the way from series creator Vince Gilligan, and you might get your first look at it on Netflix, not traditional cable.
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• Google Voice gets Anonymous Caller ID feature on iOS

  15-02-2019 23:37
  Google Voice users on iOS have a new privacy feature and it’ll be arriving soon on Android, too. Called Anonymous Caller ID, the new setting gives users the option to hide their caller ID on all outgoing calls, eliminating the need to manually block caller ID with each phone call. The new option joins the recent VoIP call support and … Continue reading
  
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• Pictionary Air adds a high-tech twist to the classic drawing game - Pocket-lint

  15-02-2019 23:34
  Pictionary Air adds a high-tech twist to the classic drawing game  Pocket-lintIf you thought board games were a thing of the past - think again. According to NPD Group Inc, US sales of board games are on the rise. In fact, the entire toy ...
  
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• Fyre Festival 2.0 tipped by Ja Rule amid Netflix, Hulu hype

  15-02-2019 23:27
  What’s the best way to milk cash out of the worst blunder in the history of music festivals and internet hype? Make another one! That’s just what seems to be happening now thanks to a tip from none other than Ja Rule, letting the world know that “[The Fyre Festival] is the most iconic festival that never was. I have … Continue reading
  
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• Underground volcanoes could explain possible liquid water on Mars

  15-02-2019 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year scientists discovered there could be liquid water on Mars. Now a research team argues that for there to be liquid water, there must be an underground source of heat -- and they believe underground volcanoes could be responsible.
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• NASA’s MAVEN orbiter has a new job as a communication relay for Mars 2020

  15-02-2019 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA's Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) orbiter has been collecting atmospheric readings but now is taking on a new job as a data relay satellite for the Mars 2020 mission that launches next year.
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• Apple acquires talking Barbie voicetech startup PullString

  15-02-2019 23:02
  Applehas just bought up the talent it needs to make talking toys a part of Siri, HomePod, and its voice strategy. Apple has reportedly acquired PullString, also known as ToyTalk, according to Axios’ Dan Primack and Ina Fried. The company makes voice experience design tools, artificial intelligence to power those experiences, and toys like talking Barbie and Thomas The Tank Engine toys in partnership with Mattel. Founded in 2011 by former Pixar executives, PullString went on to raise $
  
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• Apple acquires Pullstring for likely Siri upgrade

  15-02-2019 23:00
  Apple seems to want to expand the speed at which Siri is implemented in 3rd-party products. At least that’s what it’d seem, given their acquisition of the group called Pullstring. This group is in the business of assisting with the building and designing of voice apps for physical products. Oh, they’ve got their own conversational AI, too. Pullstring was created … Continue reading
  
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• Watch out zero-gravity trash, the space harpoon is coming

  15-02-2019 22:50
  Ever since we humans started launching ourselves in space, junk has been accumulating in orbit around the Earth. There are more than 7,600 tons of space junk circling our plant, the product of old launches or long-dead satellites. It’s a growing concern for scientists since that space junk can collide with satellites we rely on and take them out of … Continue reading
  
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• Blade Runner 2049 director’s Dune reboot: Everything we know so far

  15-02-2019 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aquaman and Poe Dameron -- i.e., Jason Momoa and Oscar Isaac -- are two of the latest actors rumored to be joining the star-studded cast of Dune, Denis Villeneuve's epic adaptation of Frank Herbert's best-selling sci-fi novel.
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• World War Z four-player game - Gadget

  15-02-2019 22:38
  World War Z four-player game  GadgetWhat separates PvPvZ in this game from other multiplayer games is the “zombie swarm”, which storms the arena throughout the match and forces players to ...
  
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• Android testing Google login-free app updating

  15-02-2019 22:37
  A new even earlier timing for updating Google apps became apparent this week as Google aims for better security and an overall more consistent mobile experience. Developers received messages notifying them of the testing of this new feature and that it’ll be rolling out to users across the planet in the near future. This service will be opt-out, if for … Continue reading
  
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• China’s mind-controlled cyborg rats are proof we live in a cyberpunk dystopia

  15-02-2019 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Neuroscience researchers from Zhejiang University, China, have created a method that allows humans to control the movements of rats using a technology called a brain-brain interface.
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• Diet soda linked to increased stroke and heart disease risk in older women

  15-02-2019 22:27
  New research out of the American Heart Association has found a link between artificially sweetened beverages like diet soda and an increased risk of stroke in post-menopausal women. Using self-reported data, this observational study compared women who consumed at least two artificially sweetened drinks per day with women who consumed few or no diet drinks, and it found that women … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus 6T vs. Honor View 20: We compare the cameras in these ‘flagship killers’

  15-02-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For less than $600, you can buy either the OnePlus 6T or the Honor View 20, two extremely capable smartphones with plenty of exciting features. But which one has the best camera? We found out on a recent trip to France.
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• Imagine yourself doing the backstroke in one of the 11 largest pools in the world

  15-02-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From Egypt to Singapore to California, here's a pictorial breakdown of some of the biggest and largest pools in the world. Many of these pools are so big that you can even kayak and windsurf on them.
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• Under Armour drops prices on Gore-Tex Jackets, Pants, and backpacks

  15-02-2019 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The UA Outlet Exclusive sale is going on right now through Monday, February 18. During this time, you can get up to 40 percent off a huge range of outlet items, including Gore-Tex rain gear.
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• Gadget Daddy: US debt hits a milestone - The Ledger

  15-02-2019 21:59
  Gadget Daddy: US debt hits a milestone  The LedgerThere was big news made this past Tuesday. Really big. Like 22000000000000-times-$1 big.The national debt of the United States topped the $22 trillion mark ...
  
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• A.I.-powered website creates freakishly lifelike faces of people who don’t exist

  15-02-2019 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No, this isn't a picture of a missing person. It's a face generated by a new artificial intelligence on the website ThisPersonDoesNotExist.com. Here's how the impressive A.I. works.
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• Samsung will reportedly no longer make 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray players

  15-02-2019 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A report claims that Samsung, the first company to produce a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray player, is now exiting that market entirely. The move comes after Oppo Digital made the same decision last year.
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• Android ARCore update brings snapshot access, masks, patterns

  15-02-2019 21:43
  This Friday the folks behind ARCore reminded developers that Android is a virtual playground of augmented reality tricks and tools. Evan Hardesty Parker, Software Engineer at Google working with ARCore, revealed a bit about the latest update to ARCore this afternoon. In version 1.7 of ARCore, Hardesty suggests that they are “focused on creative elements like AR selfies and animation” … Continue reading
  
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• Deploy the space harpoon

  15-02-2019 21:42
  Watch out, starwhales. There’s a new weapon for the interstellar dwellers whom you threaten with your planet-crushing gigaflippers, undergoing testing as we speak. This small-scale version may only be good for removing dangerous orbital debris, but in time it will pierce your hypercarbon hides and irredeemable sun-hearts.
  Literally a space harpoon. (Credit: Airbus)
  However, it would be irresponsible of me to speculate beyond what is possible today with the technology, so let a summary of t
  
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• Kim Possible Cast Talks Gadgets, Villains & Team Possible's Return - CBR

  15-02-2019 21:32
  Kim Possible Cast Talks Gadgets, Villains & Team Possible's Return  CBRPremiering in 2002, Kim Possible was one of the Disney Channel's defining series for a generation of girls and boys, showcasing the talented and skilled Kim ...
  
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• New Nintendo Switch bundle drops today with eShop bonus

  15-02-2019 21:29
  We’re smack in the middle of a period that’s generally pretty slow for video game sales, so it wasn’t very surprising to see Nintendo announce a new Switch bundle last week. Though the bundle doesn’t come with a pack-in game like some of the others Nintendo has launched, it does include a $35 credit to the eShop. Given the number … Continue reading
  
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• Save Over 46% On These 5 Survival Gadgets All In One Bracelet - The Daily Caller

  15-02-2019 21:28
  Save Over 46% On These 5 Survival Gadgets All In One Bracelet  The Daily CallerWhen it comes to survival gear, it pays to have your most practical tools in one easy-to-access place. This 5-in-1 Flint Fire Starter Bracelet sits comfortably on ...
  
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• The Treacherous Allure of OG Usernames - WIRED

  15-02-2019 21:19
  The Treacherous Allure of OG Usernames  WIREDProduct designer and internet native Chris Messina was lucky enough to snag the username @chris on Instagram back when Instagram was known as Burbn, ...
  
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• 2020 Ford Explorer price confirmed: The big changes for all trims

  15-02-2019 21:19
  Ford has confirmed pricing and specifications of the 2020 Explorer, and while the all-new SUV is a little more expensive than its predecessor, the automaker insists you’re getting a better deal overall. Unveiled in January, the new Explorer gains power and tech in its sixth generation, including a striking new dashboard design topped by an oversized touchscreen. Perhaps aiming to … Continue reading
  
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• NASA commercial lunar payload service CLPS starts this year

  15-02-2019 21:17
  This year NASA wants to get their Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) started, and it want it to happen as fast as possible. In fact, they want it to happen so fast, “We do not expect that every one of those launches, or every one of those landings, will be successful.” That was said by Thomas Zurbuchen, associate administrator for … Continue reading
  
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• Pokemon GO lawsuit settlement will tackle game’s trespassing problem

  15-02-2019 21:09
  Though it was a hit with fans, popular mobile game Pokemon GO spurred complaints far and wide from businesses and homeowners plagued by players seeking Pokemon only they could see. The nuisance was extreme in some cases, prompting multiple lawsuits eventually consolidated into a class action suit against Niantic, the company behind Pokemon GO. At the heart of the matter … Continue reading
  
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• NASA space sensor tech could light a rocket under smartphones

  15-02-2019 20:59
  Technologist Mahmooda Sultana created the design for a nanomaterial-based detector platform. Because of her work, combined with a next-gen 3D printing program, a new generation in computing may be about to emerge. It all centers on the 2-inch by 3-inch device able to detect minute concentrations of gases, vapor, atmospheric pressure, and temperature. The device Sultana holds is the first … Continue reading
  
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• 13 crazy gadgets that could be ingenious or insane

  15-02-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The annual avalanche of devices and gadgets is astounding, but how many will succeed? A few are destined to spark new trends, while the majority fade deservedly into obscurity. We look at some gadgets on the border of brilliant and bonkers.
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• Photosynthesizing artificial leaf may be the air-cleaning tool we’ve dreamed of

  15-02-2019 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Engineers from the University of Illinois at Chicago have invented an artificial leaf which could both clean up our air and provide a cost-effective type of fuel. Here's how it works.
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• These fake people have AI and Machine Learning for parents

  15-02-2019 20:00
  As artificial intelligence becomes more and more capable, the implications of those capabilities start to become equal parts scary and impressive. That’s particularly true when it comes to creating images of human faces, and a new website that’s making the rounds today sums up the capabilities of machine learning pretty darn well. If you thought that AI wasn’t to the … Continue reading
  
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• The best weapons in Metro Exodus

  15-02-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Metro Exodus is a very difficult game, and choosing the right weapons is key for surviving the post-apocalyptic Russia that 4A Games has created. These are the best weapons in Metro Exodus.
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• Good news: Smartphones last too long

  15-02-2019 19:57
  Today we’ve looked at a couple of studies on tech product sales, and there’s some good news for mobile users. The good news is for people that already own smartphones: these products last a long time, provided they’re taken care of properly. The bad news is for manufacturers: they’ve got to change something in their methods if they want to … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon just led a $700m investment in Tesla-rival Rivian

  15-02-2019 19:45
  Electric vehicle startup Rivian has received some big-name backing, with Amazon leading a $700m investment round into the Tesla rival. The automaker came out of stealth back in November 2018, bringing not one but two visions of its electric future to the LA Auto Show, each tapping into big selling categories in the US. They were the Rivian R1T, a … Continue reading
  
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• Researchers develop solar-powered supercapacitor for wearable devices - Gadgets Now

  15-02-2019 19:38
  Researchers develop solar-powered supercapacitor for wearable devices  Gadgets NowThe technology developed by researchers from the University of Glasgow in the UK could pave the way for a new generation of flexible electronic devices, ...
  
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• Researchers develop solar-powered supercapacitor for wearable devices

  15-02-2019 19:38
  The technology developed by researchers from the University of Glasgow in the UK could pave the way for a new generation of flexible electronic devices, including solar-powered prosthetics for amputees
  
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• Average Twitter users more active during disasters, says study

  15-02-2019 19:32
  Despite the importance placed on celebrity social media influencers with millions of followers, during natural disasters average Twitter users become more active disseminators of information, finds a study.
  
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• NASA’s MacGyver of sensors is a 3D printed nanomaterial marvel

  15-02-2019 19:23
  A potentially groundbreaking nanomaterial sensor could revolutionize how NASA explores planets, dramatically shrinking existing technologies into a far more capable form-factor. After refinement, the 3D printed sensor could find itself equipping future NASA missions to the moon and Mars, monitoring astronauts, and on the robotic arms of robots like the ill-fated Opportunity rover. Currently, sensor payload can add significantly to … Continue reading
  
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• Philip Morris eyes tech gadgets for 'smoke-free' market - The Jakarta Post - Jakarta Post

  15-02-2019 19:07
  Philip Morris eyes tech gadgets for 'smoke-free' market - The Jakarta Post  Jakarta PostGadgets that monitor health, from wearable step-counters to apps tracking sleep and diet, have exploded in popularity in recent years, and now even the ...
  
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• Coffee Meets Bagel dating app hack exposes private details of 6 million people - The Independent

  15-02-2019 19:00
  Coffee Meets Bagel dating app hack exposes private details of 6 million people  The IndependentA popular dating app has become the latest victim of a major data breach after hackers exposed the details of 6 million of its users. Hacked information of Coffee ...
  
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• Apex Legends: character guide (classes, abilities, and tier list)

  15-02-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apex Legends' use of heroes with different abilities helps separate it from other battle royale games. To help you choose your legend, we've put together a legend guide detailing their abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
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• Hi-res streaming audio service Qobuz arrives in U.S., threatens Tidal’s monopoly

  15-02-2019 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For several years, Tidal enjoyed a monopoly on hi-res music streaming in the U.S. Now, French company Qobuz is here to offer some competition with a variety of monthly plans starting at $10 a month.
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of February 15

  15-02-2019 18:24 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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• BlackBerry wants to power your self-driving car

  15-02-2019 18:23
  BlackBerry is aiming to reinvent itself as a heavyweight in autonomous and connected vehicles, announcing a huge investment into its QNX platform. The expansion will see BlackBerry invest more than $310m into the new project, while the Government of Canada will inject $40m more courtesy of its Strategic Innovation Fund. It’s going to mean a significant expansion for BlackBerry QNX, … Continue reading
  
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• MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM Brings Dark Mode to System Apps - Gadgets 360

  15-02-2019 18:14
  MIUI 10 Global Beta ROM Brings Dark Mode to System Apps  Gadgets 360Xiaomi has recently rolled out the an update to the MIUI10 Global Beta ROM that brings dark mode to system apps.
  
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• Microsoft shaking up how Windows feature updates are rolled out—again - Ars Technica

  15-02-2019 18:10
  Microsoft shaking up how Windows feature updates are rolled out—again  Ars TechnicaCustomers using Windows Update for Business will lose some ability to delay the deployment of each new Windows feature release once version 1903 goes ...
  
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