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• Digital Trends Live: Apple event recap, digital drive-thrus, and grooming awards

  26-03-2019 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On episode 95 of Digital Trends Live, hosts Greg Nibler and Adrien Warner explored the biggest stories form the world of tech. On the docket this time: A recap of the recent Apple event, McDonald's digital drive-throughs, and more.
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• How to transfer your photos from an Android phone to a PC

  26-03-2019 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you haven't already, you should back up your photos to a computer. Here's how to transfer photos from an Android phone to a PC using third-party services and a wealth of storage devices.
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• Uber brings its Ride Pass plan to another 20 major markets

  26-03-2019 23:13
  Popular ride-sharing service Uber has expanded its Ride Pass into 20 more cities, the company has announced, improving the experience for many more customers who rely on the service. With Ride Pass, riders can lock in lower prices to transform Uber into a more consistent option for daily rides to work, the gym, or wherever life takes them. Uber introduced … Continue reading
  
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• Judge recommends U.S. iPhone import ban for infringing on Qualcomm patents

  26-03-2019 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just a few weeks after a San Diego judge found that Apple infringed on three Qualcomm-owned patents, an International Trade Commission judge has found that Apple infringed on another Qualcomm patent.
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• Huawei’s FreeBuds are an unapologetic ripoff of Apple’s AirPods

  26-03-2019 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei's highly AirPod-esque FreeBuds look almost identical to Apple's fully wireless buds, but apart from water resistance, they don't bring much in the way of new features to the table.
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• 15 Cool Fishing Gadgets: Your Ultimate List (2019) - Heavy.com

  26-03-2019 22:28
  15 Cool Fishing Gadgets: Your Ultimate List (2019)  Heavy.comShopping for an avid angler or a serious fisherman yourself? Our list of cool fishing gadgets has compiled the best tools, tech, and gear for every angler!
  
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• Shazam review: A supersized mash-up of two films that just don’t work together

  26-03-2019 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. Pictures superhero movie Shazam! never quite manages to figure out what kind of movie it wants to be, or who it's actually made for, but still offers some entertaining moments.
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• Earth Day with Pokemon GO: A chat with Niantic about Civic & Social Impact

  26-03-2019 22:19
  In 2019, Niantic’s got another Earth Day campaign planned. In a manner similar to 2018, Niantic and masses of gamers – Pokemon GO and Ingress included – will head out and clean up the planet. In 68 events and with “countless NGOs” taking part in the celebration, 6.5 tons of garbage were collected – and presumably put into landfills, mostly … Continue reading
  
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• PlayStation Plus subscribers get exclusive free Fortnite Carbon skin

  26-03-2019 22:18
  Sony has a special treat for PlayStation Plus subscribers right now: a free Fortnite skin and back bling called ‘Carbon.’ The offer is exclusive to PlayStation Plus, the company’s subscription plan for PS4 owners who want to play multiplayer games online. This isn’t the first time PlayStation 4 console owners have been offered a free skin, but it won’t be … Continue reading
  
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• HTML email reborn, as Google brings AMP to your inbox - Ars Technica

  26-03-2019 21:42
  HTML email reborn, as Google brings AMP to your inbox  Ars TechnicaGoogle is bringing AMP, its cut-down version of HTML, to email. Starting today, Gmail on the Web will be able to support embedded AMP *content*, with support ...
  
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• Facebook axes fake accounts pretending to be legitimate media organizations

  26-03-2019 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook removed more than 2,500 accounts for coordinated inauthentic behavior, including some accounts pretending to be media organizations. A small number pretended to be political groups in the U.S., U.K., and Australia.
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• Xbox Games with Gold April lineup includes the good Star Wars: Battlefront 2

  26-03-2019 21:15
  Microsoft has revealed the four games on tap for Xbox Live Games with Gold in April, and it seems the company is continuing its Star Wars kick. April will be the third month in a row where Microsoft has included a classic Star Wars game through Games with Gold, with Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy and Star Wars: Republic … Continue reading
  
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• Mitsubishi reveals autonomous firefighting water cannon robot

  26-03-2019 21:11
  Engineers with Mitsubishi Heavy Industries have taken the wraps off two newly developed creations: Water Cannon Robot and Hose Extension Robot. The two machines are designed to play an active role in helping extinguish fires that may be too hazardous for human firefighters, including fires that may form at chemical plants. The company conducted an open demonstration of the technology … Continue reading
  
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• How to beat Jouzou The Drunkard in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice

  26-03-2019 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Juzou the Drunkard is one of the mini bosses in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. He's an early big foe but one of the trickier mid-bosses to handle if you don't follow a set of important steps.
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• Spotify adds mystery and crime to its podcast arsenal with Parcast acquisition

  26-03-2019 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify continues to add to its growing collection of podcasting assets, with its acquisition of Parcast, a podcast studio known for its lurid, true-crime and mystery titles, that have garnered a significant audience.
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• These Victorian Gadgets Used to Live in Every Home, but Now We Have to Ask: ‘What Is It?’ - The Epoch Times

  26-03-2019 20:57
  These Victorian Gadgets Used to Live in Every Home, but Now We Have to Ask: ‘What Is It?’  The Epoch TimesWho remembers cassette tapes? You do? Okay, let's go back a little further. Floppy disks? Maybe you used a landline phone to call your friends in your ...
  
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• Everything you need to know about the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft

  26-03-2019 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two recent crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX planes have raised fears about whether these planes are safe to fly. Here's everything you need to know about the technology onboard the planes and what went wrong to cause these two tragedies.
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• Save big on the Alienware M15 laptop, other gaming accessories in Amazon sale

  26-03-2019 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fancy yourself a new gaming laptop or accessories for your PC? As part of its Deal of the Day event, Amazon is discounting the Alienware M15 laptop, as well as mice, portable hard drives, routers, and more. 
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• Gmail dynamic messages start rolling out to boost email usefulness

  26-03-2019 20:34
  Today, Google is rolling out an update to Gmail that’s centered around making our emails more dynamic and interactive. The static emails of the past are gone – at least on desktop – and in their place are messages that can automatically update with new information. As a result, users should see more instances where they can take action within … Continue reading
  
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• Another giant leap: U.S. plans to send astronauts back to the moon by 2024

  26-03-2019 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. Vice President Mike Pence says that President Donald Trump is directing NASA to commit to sending American astronauts to the moon by 2024. Here's what we know about the mission so far.
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• This VR tool lets users see through the eyes of real-life ‘gremlins’

  26-03-2019 20:11
  Researchers have developed a new virtual reality experience that enables users to see the world the way it may look to a tiny gremlin-like critter called a tarsier. Though the name may not be familiar to many people, some will know the creature by its bug-eyed appearance, and it’s those same eyes you can see through yourself if you have … Continue reading
  
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• 8 Million Brits Have Broken Gadgets Out Of Frustration - UNILAD

  26-03-2019 20:10
  8 Million Brits Have Broken Gadgets Out Of Frustration  UNILADResearch has revealed eight million Brits have broken gadgets out of frustration and impatience. We have all been let down by troublesome technology, which is ...
  
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• Vizio adds more price drops to its 4K HDR TV March Madness event

  26-03-2019 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  March isn't just the biggest month of the year for NCAA basketball fans, it's also a pretty big month for TV deals. Vizio is no exception to this tradition and is offering some decent savings on its 4K HDR TVs.
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• Yes, Scotty is the eldest and most “robust” Tyrannosaurus Rex yet found

  26-03-2019 19:44
  The crown for most massive T. rex ever found was changed this week as “Scotty” was unveiled in Canada. This hunk of a hunter lived 66 million years ago in prehistoric Saskatchewan. The bones were first unearthed all the way back in the year 1991, which seems not that long ago compared to the time it was last above the … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei Watch GT Active and Watch GT Elegant: News and features

  26-03-2019 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei launched two new versions of the Huawei Watch GT. The first, the Huawei Watch GT Active, comes with two new colors. The Huawei Watch GT Elegant comes with a smaller frame and a more elegant and stylish look.
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• In possible blow to free internet, European parliament OKs Copyright Directive

  26-03-2019 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a vote of 348 for and 274 against, members of the European Parliament on Tuesday, March 26, approved the Copyright Directive. The vote is being called a blow to the free internet.
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• Microsoft asks social media platforms to act fast on terror

  26-03-2019 19:32
  Microsoft President Brad Smith has asked social media platforms to learn and act more in the wake of the March 15 Christchurch shootings that was livestreamed on Facebook.
  
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• Huawei P30 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus: 2019’s biggest flagships clash

  26-03-2019 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei launched the powerful P30 Pro. It's a beautiful phone with tons of power and some extremely capable cameras. But you could also describe the Galaxy S10 Plus that way — so which is better?
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• First all-female spacewalk scrapped due to spacesuit sizing issue

  26-03-2019 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sad news for those looking forward to the first all-female spacewalk — the event has been scrapped due to a lack of correctly sized spacesuits. Astronaut Christina Koch will take the walk with male colleague Nick Hague instead.
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• The Hudway Drive head-up display brings 21st-century tech to any type of car

  26-03-2019 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drive, a head-up display by California-based Hudway, brings 21st-century connectivity to any type of car. It sits on your dashboard and puts directions, notifications, and other information right in your line of sight.
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• There’s a new Lord of the Rings game coming, and it focuses on Gollum

  26-03-2019 19:20
  Lord of the Rings fans have a new game to look forward to today, as Daedalic Entertainment has announced Lord of the Rings – Gollum. As the title indicates, the game will put players in the role of Gollum and explore his journey through Lord of the Rings‘ narrative. Creating a game that centers around Gollum of all characters definitely … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo Legion Y740 15-inch review

  26-03-2019 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The successor to the Legion Y730, the 15-inch Legion Y740 now packs in the power of an RTX 2070 Max-Q series graphics card inside. Alongside an attractive looking design, it has everything a gamer would need to enjoy all the latest hit titles like Battlefield V and Fortnite.
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• Apple MacBook Pro 15 vs. HP Spectre x360 15

  26-03-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HP's Spectre x360 15 is the most powerful 2-in-1 around, but it faces stiff large-laptop competition. Can it beat out powerful clamshells like well-built Apple MacBook Pro 15?
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• Need true wireless earbuds? Apple’s last-gen AirPods are discounted on Amazon

  26-03-2019 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just as anticipated, Apple's last-generation AirPods, which feature much of the same technology as the recently announced model, are getting discounted on Amazon. If you've been looking for a pair, now is the time to buy.
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• If this is the Galaxy Note 10, consider me sold

  26-03-2019 18:55
  This morning we’re analyzing a set of images created to depict the Samsung Galaxy Note 10. This device won’t be out until later this year, but it’s never too early to start hypothesizing and planning for the next big handset – especially when there are leaks over which we can pour. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 is the next-in-line smartphone … Continue reading
  
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• Audi isn’t giving up on sedans as it pivots towards electrification

  26-03-2019 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi wants to release no less than 12 electric cars by 2025. Most of them will be SUVs and crossovers, but the company still believes in sedans. It's working on an A4-sized, battery-powered four-door expected to come out by 2023.
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• Samsung’s new soundbars adjust settings to onscreen content in real time

  26-03-2019 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home theater soundbars may be a dime a dozen these days, but that doesn't mean they can't add something new to the experience. Samsung's new HW-Q70R and Q60R can automatically change settings to match what's happening onscreen.
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• Sony halting retailer PS4 game code sales next month

  26-03-2019 18:09
  If you’re the type of PlayStation 4 owner who likes to buy download codes for digital games from retailers instead of buying them directly from the PlayStation Store, then you should probably enjoy it while it lasts. Sony confirmed today that it will no longer offer download codes through its retail partners, meaning that you’ll have no choice but to … Continue reading
  
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• With 4K and a tilt screen, the tiny Sony RX0 II busts genre restrictions

  26-03-2019 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Sony RX0 II doesn't fit neatly into any of the existing camera categories but the result is a camera shooting multiple types of projects. The new RX0 II has in-camera 4K, a flip screen, and enhanced eye autofocus.
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• Proposed NICE standards promise more powerful smart cameras, no matter the brand

  26-03-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NICE Alliance has released the first public draft of standards for a system that would allow smart cameras from multiple brands to share tech, run the same apps, and communicate with each other.
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• Huawei's latest 12000mAh 40W SuperCharge Power Bank can charge all your gadgets including laptop - gizmochina

  26-03-2019 17:54
  Huawei's latest 12000mAh 40W SuperCharge Power Bank can charge all your gadgets including laptop  gizmochinaIn addition to the FreeLace and Freebud earbuds, Huawei also unveiled a 40W Powerbank with a massive 12000mAh battery under its hood. There are ...
  
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• Game streaming’s multi-industry melee is about to begin

  26-03-2019 17:48
  Almost exactly 10 years ago, I was at GDC participating in a demo of a service I didn’t think could exist: OnLive. The company had promised high-definition, low-latency streaming of games at a time when real broadband was uncommon, mobile gaming was still defined by Bejeweled (though Angry Birds was about to change that), and Netflix was still mainly in the DVD-shipping business.
  Although the demo went well, the failure of OnLive and its immediate successors to gain any kind of traction or
  
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• E-books vs paper books: Parent/toddler reading studies conclusions differ

  26-03-2019 17:45
  We’re going to talk about two contrasting studies here today centered on e-books, print books, parents, and toddlers. One study was published this week by Tiffany G. Munzer and colleagues who found toddlers interacted with parents more with print book reading than they did with e-books. Their study was done with 3 formats of book in a videotaped, laboratory-based, counterbalanced … Continue reading
  
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• Carbon fiber is making Casio’s new connected G-Shock watches even tougher

  26-03-2019 17:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Casio, a master of tough watches, has introduced carbon fiber to the construction of several G-Shock models, making them stronger and lighter, and allowing for some interesting design changes too.
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• China has plans to build an orbital solar plant that beams energy down to Earth

  26-03-2019 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China is hoping to build a giant orbiting solar power station which can tap the sun’s rays without having to worry about inconveniences like dense cloud cover or day and night cycles.
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• China aims to build a giant solar space station to better harvest the sun’s rays

  26-03-2019 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China is hoping to build a giant orbiting solar power station which can tap the sun’s rays without having to worry about inconveniences like dense cloud cover or day and night cycles.
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• How to claim on gadget insurance - TechRadar

  26-03-2019 17:11
  How to claim on gadget insurance  TechRadarFor when the inevitable finally happens, here's how to claim on your insurance with ease.
  
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• The Lakeland kitchen gadget Kirstie Allsopp swears by is flying off the shelves – and it’s under £30! - Ideal Home

  26-03-2019 16:59
  The Lakeland kitchen gadget Kirstie Allsopp swears by is flying off the shelves – and it’s under £30!  Ideal HomeZyliss Easy Pull Food Processor – We can't believe how much this nifty gadget can do, and it's even got the celebrity seal of approval!
  
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• Spring Home and Travel Gadgets - WISH-TV

  26-03-2019 16:50
  Spring Home and Travel Gadgets  WISH-TVAn automatic dog door? Luggage guaranteed for life?
  
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• ASUS comments on Live Update attack with checkup tools in tow

  26-03-2019 16:39
  Today ASUS responded to reports of a recent attack on a set of ASUS notebook users by an APT-toting group through the company’s Live Update server. Apparently the malicious entity in question targeted the servers ASUS uses to send out Live Update software updates. Once they’d gotten past ASUS’ security, they sent out malicious code through said system. The good … Continue reading
  
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