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• Report: Apps that send info to Facebook without your consent

  08-03-2019 23:41
  A couple of agencies took a peek at how Advertising Giant Facebook uses info on mobile device owners without their consent. It’s become apparent that more than a few very, very popular apps on both Android and iOS are guilty of this info sharing team-up. Using data trackers and process readers, both Privacy International and MobilSicher (mobile secure, in Germany) … Continue reading
  
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• Fiat Concept Centoventi taps modularity to make an affordable EV

  08-03-2019 23:34
  You can’t accuse Fiat of having mild ambitions with the Fiat Concept Centoventi. The new concept EV made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2019 this week along with a considerable boast from the automaker: that it represents a coming wave of affordable, democratizing electric mobility options unlike anything on the market today. Centoventi – which means “one hundred … Continue reading
  
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• Spotify with free Premium will be pre-loaded on S10 and other Samsungs

  08-03-2019 23:11
  Back in August, Spotify revealed a partnership with Samsung as its music streaming service provider, and today the company says it has expanded upon that initial pairing. Going forward, the Spotify app will be pre-installed on Samsung smartphones, making it available out of the box. The devices with Spotify pre-installed will include the Galaxy S10 family, A Series, and Galaxy … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus 7 leak promoted by online retailer

  08-03-2019 22:53
  This afternoon the OnePlus 7 was leaked in full by a retailer online – or so it would seem. This retailer has done the same thing in the past – apparently leaking devices well in advance of actual launch. What separates this situation from the rest is the subject matter – and the fact that it’s reflecting some of the … Continue reading
  
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• How to Quit Your Tech Job - WIRED

  08-03-2019 22:51
  How to Quit Your Tech Job  WIREDJessica Powell was the top communications executive at Google when she found herself Googling, in no uncertain search terms, how to quit her job at Google.
  
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• The most beautiful iPhone in the world doesn’t come from Apple

  08-03-2019 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The engineers at French company Remade buy used iPhones and and repair any problems before striping them and repainting them in lush, vibrant, hues. You could call it a refurbished phone. But it's more than that: It's remanufactured.
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• Elizabeth Warren reveals her big tech break-up plan

  08-03-2019 22:23
  Elizabeth Warren wants to break up big tech, with the US 2020 presidential hopeful outlining how she would dismantle behemoths like Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google. The controversial proposal argues that the biggest names in technology today have used merges and proprietary marketplaces to clamp down on competition, and that it’s time for the government to weigh in. Warren announced … Continue reading
  
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• The $150 Realme 3 is a far better smartphone than it has any right to be

  08-03-2019 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A smartphone that costs less than $150 is unlikely to impress anyone, right? That old rule is being kicked to the curb by companies like Realme. We tried the Realme 3 smartphone, which is considerably better than it has any right to be.
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• Skype on Web gets HD video calls, recording and improved notifications

  08-03-2019 22:11
  In addition to its desktop and mobile applications, Microsoft offers Skype on the Web, enabling users to access the service directly in their browser. In an update today, the company announced that its Skype for Web product has been updated with new features and support, including the ability to make high-definition video calls directly in Chrome and Edge. The new … Continue reading
  
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• The 813hp McLaren Senna GTR is a track day fever-dream

  08-03-2019 21:37
  If you thought the McLaren Senna couldn’t get any more extreme, you were wrong: the Senna GTR is here to prove that fact. The most potent track car that the British automaker has ever created, it takes the DNA of the Ultimate Series flagship and gives it the sort of performance that should make it unstoppable around a circuit. McLaren … Continue reading
  
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• NASA’s Ultima Thule 3D images will make you go cross-eyed

  08-03-2019 21:12
  NASA has shared a couple new images of Ultima Thule, enabling the public to view the space object in 3D. An image is provided for viewers who have red-blue 3D glasses, as well as a stereoscopic image for viewers who don’t have a pair of 3D glasses available. Both help show the Kuiper Belt object’s unique shape, making it possible … Continue reading
  
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• The best Galaxy S10: Pros and Cons

  08-03-2019 21:01
  It’s Samsung Galaxy S10 launch day, but in reality you now have three phones to choose between, not one – and a fourth version waiting in the wings. Samsung is trying to cover all its bases with 2019’s flagships, but with premium price tags attached it could be easy to make the wrong decision when faced with pushy salespeople and … Continue reading
  
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• The best outdoor speakers for 2019

  08-03-2019 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From rugged, solar-powered backwoods listening companions to floating pool party jam boxes, the best outdoor speakers partner with your lifestyle to let you listen to your favorite tunes wherever you go.
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• Nintendo Mario Day sale discounts some of Switch’s best games

  08-03-2019 20:33
  Mario Day is coming up, which means we’re about to see some deals on the Switch and the various Mario titles available for it. Mario Day, as you might already know, is March 10 (for MAR10), but instead of only doing a day of discounts, Nintendo is going to do a full week of them. If you’ve been holding out … Continue reading
  
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• Transform your desk space and save on a Dell UltraSharp curved monitor

  08-03-2019 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you been thinking of upgrading your setup at work or home with a fancy new monitor? You might want to check out the 34-inch Dell Ultrasharp U3415W Curved LED-lit monitor on Amazon.
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• All Pokémon games, ranked from best to worst

  08-03-2019 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Pokémon Sword and Shield en route to Nintendo Switch later this year, we decided to rank the first seven generations of Pokémon games from best to worst. Which generation made us want to catch 'em all the most?
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• The best refrigerators

  08-03-2019 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are tons of factors that go into buying a fridge, from size and capacity to color. It takes lots of testing and research, but we've chosen the best refrigerators to get you started, regardless of what you're looking for.
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• Porsche boosts Taycan production, mulls hybrid loaners, as reservations wow

  08-03-2019 19:47
  Porsche will increase its production of the upcoming Taycan all-electric sports sedan, after early reservations for the EV blew through the automaker’s predictions. Production version of the Porsche Mission E concept, the Taycan was officially named back in mid-2018; however, plenty of details are still a mystery. For a start, Porsche hasn’t even revealed what the final design of the … Continue reading
  
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• Keep your kitchen up to date with these handy gadgets - KING5.com

  08-03-2019 19:41
  Keep your kitchen up to date with these handy gadgets  KING5.comKitchen N Things is a Ballard kitchen store with appliances and wares that can transform your cooking experience.
  
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• Huawei Watch GT Active and Elegant leaked, look familiar

  08-03-2019 19:38
  Two new editions of the Huawei Watch GT were leaked with minor changes from the original. All run the same software – a mobile OS made by Huawei for devices just such as this – and connect with Android and iOS. Each looks almost identical to the other – save some of the tiniest details in industrial design. Both new … Continue reading
  
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• SpaceX’s Crew Dragon craft splashes down safely in the Atlantic Ocean

  08-03-2019 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SpaceX's Crew Dragon spacecraft has returned from the ISS to Earth and landed safely in the ocean off the Florida coast. The craft has now completed its test flight and is ready to start taking astronauts into space.
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds deal brings S10’s best accessory under $100

  08-03-2019 19:20
  Samsung’s Galaxy S10 may be arriving in stores today, but it’s the latest Galaxy Buds earbuds that are arguably more worthy of attention. The newest iteration of Samsung’s fully-wireless earbuds not only add useful features like wireless case charging, but are also under $100 if you look in the right place today. Announced alongside the Galaxy S10, the Galaxy Buds … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook shoots down Pages, ads sharing vaccine misinformation

  08-03-2019 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook will penalize Pages and Groups that share vaccine hoaxes on the platform, the company said Thursday, which will reduce the posts' reach. The network is also working to prevent the information from entering ads.
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• Alexa can now give you a heads-up on what song is next in the queue

  08-03-2019 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon rolled out a new feature for Alexa called Song ID. When enabled, it will tell you the name of the artist and song on upcoming music while you're listening to playlists and streaming radio stations.
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• Apple’s AR Glasses could pair up with your iPhone in 2020

  08-03-2019 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to an investor note sent by reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple's AR glasses will be mass manufactured starting in the fourth quarter of 2019, but not later than the second half of 2020.
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• Devil May Cry 5 is fantastic, but DmC: Devil May Cry’s message is more relevant

  08-03-2019 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom's Devil May Cry 5 is one of the best games of 2019 and a welcome return for the series, but its success should not discount just how wonderful Ninja Theory's DmC: Devil May Cry really was.
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• Predictably named Polestar 3 to debut in 2021 as a coupe-style electric SUV

  08-03-2019 18:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo sister company Polestar will continue expanding its lineup of electric, tech-laden cars in the 2020s. Its third model will be a "coupe-style SUV" named 3, COO Jonathan Goodman told Digital Trends during the 2019 Geneva Auto Show.
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• Over a quarter of US adults now own a smart speaker, typically an Amazon Echo

  08-03-2019 18:29
  U.S. smart speaker owners grew 40 percent over 2018 to now reach 66.4 million — or 26.2 percent of the U.S. adult population — according to a new report from Voicebot.ai and Voicify released this week, which detailed adoption patterns and device market share. The report also reconfirmed Amazon Echo’s lead, noting the Alexa-powered smart speaker grew to a 61 percent market share by the end of last year — well above Google Home’s 24 percent share.
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of March 8

  08-03-2019 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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• JPA now accepting pre-orders for its jet-powered flying motorcycle

  08-03-2019 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jetpack Aviation is not stopping with its cutting-edge jetpack technology. The company is using its expertise to develop the Speeder, a jet-powered flying motorcycle that will rocket you to 15,000 feet at speeds up to 150 mph.
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• Flickr axes Creative Commons limit to give free users more wiggle room

  08-03-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Flickr's free option only allows 1,000 images, but now Creative Commons and other free-to-license images are excluded from that cap. Flickr also added an option to keep images online after a photographer's death.
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• Keep talking — Google OKs Continued Conversation on smart displays

  08-03-2019 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now you won't have to say "Hey, Google" as often when you use Google Assistant on smart displays. Continued Conversation works with all current Google Home smart displays set to use U.S. English.
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• SpaceX makes history by completing first private crew capsule mission

  08-03-2019 17:33
  SpaceX’sCrew Dragon capsule has safely splashed down in the Atlantic, making it the first privately built crew-capable spacecraft ever to complete a mission to the International Space Station. It’s one of several firsts SpaceX plans this year, but Boeing is hot on its heels with a crew demonstrator of its own — and of course the real test is doing the same thing with astronauts aboard.
  This mission, Demo-1, had SpaceX showing that its Crew Dragon capsule, an evolution of the ca
  
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• The best Samsung Galaxy S10 screen protectors

  08-03-2019 17:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking for some decent protection for your gorgeous Dynamic AMOLED screen, then you're in the right place. We've rounded up all the best Samsung Galaxy S10 screen protectors right here to help you safeguard that display.
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• Apple could launch augmented reality headset in 2020

  08-03-2019 17:29
  According to a new report from Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5mac), a reliable analyst on all things Apple, the company has been working on an augmented reality headset and is about to launch the device. This pair of glasses could go into mass production as early as Q4 2019 and should be available at some point during the first half of 2020.
  It’s still unclear what you’ll be able to do with this mysterious headset. Kuo says that it’ll work more or less like an AppleWatch. You won’
  
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• Save tons of coins on must-have Nintendo Switch games for MAR10 Day

  08-03-2019 17:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo is offering big savings on the Nintendo Switch and its Mario-themed games at several different retailers. The savings are to celebrate March 10, otherwise known as MAR10 Day.
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• Save 92% on the Offcloud Download Manager: Lifetime Subscription

  08-03-2019 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal for our readers in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 92% off the normal price. The Offcloud Download Manager: Lifetime Subscription is available in our deals store for just $49.99 it normally costs $699. Meet Offcloud, the cloud-based download manager that makes it easy to access and […](Read More ...)The post Save 92% on the Offcloud Download Manager: Lifetime Subscription appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Devil May Cry 5 PC Performance Review

  08-03-2019 16:31
  How is the Devil May Cry 5 frame rate, image quality, and load times on PC? Should you play it on Xbox One X instead? We tell you.
  
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• Captain Marvel review: Brie Larson’s cosmic hero makes the MCU feel new again

  08-03-2019 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Captain Marvel, the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, brings cosmic hero Carol Danvers to the big screen in a compelling, action-packed, and surprisingly nuanced adventure featuring Brie Larson in the title role.
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• Next-generation Black Shark 2 gaming phone could surface on March 18

  08-03-2019 16:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xiaomi-backed Black Shark may have a follow-up to last year's Black Shark gaming phone, complete with high specs and a low price. Here's everything we know about the Black Shark 2 gaming phone.
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• Leica has a new compact for demanding photographers - Malay Mail

  08-03-2019 16:05
  Leica has a new compact for demanding photographers  Malay MailBERLIN, March 8 — German camera maker Leica, which is still a benchmark in the photography world, has unveiled a brand-new compact dubbed the Q2, ...
  
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• Amazon axes price on Instant Pot DUO80 multi-use pressure cooker

  08-03-2019 15:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon just axed the price on the versatile Instant Pot DUO80 8-quart 7-in-1 Multi-Use Pressure Cooker. Instant Pots make favorite meals with the press of a button. The eight-quart DUO80 cooks for a crowd with the most desirable functions.
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• Windows 10 Update Causes Performance Drops, Input Lag in Games; Microsoft Promises Fix

  08-03-2019 15:36
  A bug in a Windows Update that has already rolled out resulted in many gamers experiencing serious performance drops, but Microsoft says it has a solution.
  
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• Google’s Continued Conversation rolls out to smart displays - Malay Mail

  08-03-2019 15:36
  Google’s Continued Conversation rolls out to smart displays  Malay MailSAN FRANCISCO, March 8 — Last year at 2018 Google I/O, the company announced a handful of new features coming to the Assistant, one of them being ...
  
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• 800 million devices run Windows 10 | Tech/Gadgets - Malay Mail

  08-03-2019 15:15
  800 million devices run Windows 10 | Tech/Gadgets  Malay MailSEATTLE, March 8 — Windows 10 has passed the milestone of being installed on 800 million devices worldwide since it was released in the summer of 2015, ...
  
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• Nissan designers use HaptX VR gloves to shape future cars

  08-03-2019 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New car designs usually start out as clay before becoming metal, but designers are now swapping clay for pixels. Nissan is using virtual reality gloves from HaptX that give designers a tactile feel of virtual models.
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• 13 inspiring female photographers to follow on Instagram

  08-03-2019 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On International Women's Day, here are some known and lesser-known women photographers to fill your Instagram feed with inspiration, from travel and street photography to fine art and commercial work.
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• Oppo Phone With Snapdragon 855 SoC, Full-HD+ Screen Surfaces on AnTuTu - Gadgets 360

  08-03-2019 14:59
  Oppo Phone With Snapdragon 855 SoC, Full-HD+ Screen Surfaces on AnTuTu  Gadgets 360A mysterious Oppo phone with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 855 SoC has surfaced on benchmark website AnTuTu. The new development comes just after Oppo ...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A50 Review

  08-03-2019 14:58
  Samsung A50 is the most premium model yet in Samsung's renewed push into the budget market. Does it have the features, specifications and performance that Samsung needs to win customers over again? Read our Samsung Galaxy A50 review.
  
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• Oppo Phone With Snapdragon 855 SoC, Full-HD+ Screen Surfaces on AnTuTu

  08-03-2019 14:54
  Oppo VP Brian Shen had recently revealed that the company's next flagship phone will come with Snapdragon 855 SoC.
  
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