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• Oppo Reno 10x Zoom hands-on review

  24-05-2019 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Oppo Reno has a very cool shark fin-style pop-up camera to make it stand out in a crowd, and a rear camera with a 10x zoom, plus there’s a 5G version coming soon. It’s truly up-to-date, with plenty of cutting-edge tech inside.
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• Fortnite login problem hits players on all platforms

  24-05-2019 23:38
  Some Fortnite players are currently experiencing issues logging into their game accounts, making it impossible to play the hit battle royale game. Epic Games, the company behind the title, has acknowledged the reports, stating the problem is currently impacting all platforms on which Fortnite is offered. The company has updated the game’s status to reflect the problem and has been … Continue reading
  
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• Dell slashes price on this JBL Harman Kardon Allure smart speaker

  24-05-2019 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dell has knocked $135 off the Harman Kardon Allure, but there's a catch: There's a limited amount of stock available, so those wanting to scoop up one on the cheap will need to act fast.
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• Apple product shot parody makes beat-up gadgets look pretty - Cult of Mac

  24-05-2019 23:16
  Apple product shot parody makes beat-up gadgets look pretty  Cult of MacA design student's Apple product shot parody project sheds perfect light on far-from-perfect-looking gadgets.
  
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• Gadget Lab Podcast: Samsung’s Innovation Dilemma - WIRED

  24-05-2019 23:10
  Gadget Lab Podcast: Samsung’s Innovation Dilemma  WIREDDavid Eun, president of Samsung's innovation arm NEXT, says younger consumers are shifting towards experiences, not things. What does that mean for a ...
  
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• The reality of Trump’s Huawei ban keeps unfolding

  24-05-2019 22:54
  The reality of Huawei’s uphill struggle is becoming clear, the implications of the US ban on American companies working with the Chinese telecoms firm exposing its dependence on the West – even as President Trump undermines his own argument for it. What began with Huawei being blocked from using key Android apps, services, and technologies has snowballed into a potentially … Continue reading
  
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• FDA approves $2.1m gene therapy for infants with rare genetic disease

  24-05-2019 22:51
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued its first approval for a gene therapy treatment targeting young children. The gene therapy is called Zolgensma, and it is designed to treat the rare genetic disease spinal muscular atrophy in children under the age of two. The FDA’s Acting Commissioner Ned Sharpless called the approval a ‘milestone’ for gene therapy. Spinal … Continue reading
  
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• 12 Hottest Baby Safety Gadgets - Parentology

  24-05-2019 22:35
  12 Hottest Baby Safety Gadgets  ParentologyHave a new baby and want to make sure they're safe? Here are the latest and greatest baby safety gadgets on the market today.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Starlink’s successful launch, Facebook’s Bitcoin rival

  24-05-2019 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Friday's episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss SpaceX’s successful Starlink satellite launch, Facebook’s plans for cryptocurrency, the Senate's bill to curb robocalls, a Game of Thrones wrap-up, and more.
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• 2019’s Call of Duty game has an uninspired name

  24-05-2019 22:16
  Just as the sun comes up every day and the snow always melts in spring, there will be a new Call of Duty game this year. You can basically set your clock by Activision’s Call of Duty release schedule, so the big question in the lead up these reveals is never “if?” but “what?” In the case of 2019’s Call … Continue reading
  
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• Health officials and CDC discussed no-fly list for measles patients

  24-05-2019 21:44
  Officials at both the local and state levels consulted with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about putting some people who were potentially infected with measles on the Do Not Board list, it has been revealed. The discussions aimed to reduce measles exposure to unsuspecting travelers, some of whom may have been vulnerable to the infection. The talks … Continue reading
  
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• A new bill could outlaw loot boxes in video games. Here’s what it says.

  24-05-2019 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Senator Josh Hawley of Missouri is making noise with his newly proposed bill that aims to tackle pay-to-win micro-transactions and loot boxes in video games played by kids. But what would the bill do, exactly?
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• iPhone 11 feature leaks release for 2019 and 2020

  24-05-2019 21:28
  The future of the iPhone is in flux, with predictions of some features appearing while others fade away. According to a report published today, we won’t see 5G in an iPhone in 2019, but we WILL see said feature in 2020. That means another year of waiting – maybe. It might also be that 5G changes the game for every … Continue reading
  
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• You can operate this BMW on a busy sidewalk without getting arrested

  24-05-2019 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forget driving: BMW released the ultimate riding machine. The German company teamed up with Switzerland's Micro to design a trio of scooters designed for last-mile mobility in crowded city centers.
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• It’s That Time … Get an Extra 15% off Gadgets in our Memorial Day Sale! - The Mary Sue

  24-05-2019 21:15
  It’s That Time … Get an Extra 15% off Gadgets in our Memorial Day Sale!  The Mary SueNow's the time to pick all those gadgets that have been sitting on your wishlist—because we've got them for 15% off their already-reduced prices for Memorial.
  
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• How to reset a Google Home Mini

  24-05-2019 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re thinking about swapping out Google's entry-level smart speaker, you can get a few bucks in cash or trade-in value out of your device. You’ll need to wipe your device first though. Here's how to factory reset a Google Home Mini.
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• Inside the Transformers 35th Anniversary Celebration Box

  24-05-2019 21:08
  This week the folks at Hasbro sent out a number of sizeable cardboard boxes to the media. These boxes contained large arrangements of toys – Transformers toys. It’s the 35th anniversary of the original release of Transformers into our collective conscious – and it’s apparently time to celebrate. This celebration is connected to the hashtag #morethanmeetstheeye, because of course it … Continue reading
  
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• Knights of the Old Republic: Can Star Wars make a watchable video game movie?

  24-05-2019 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney is developing a trilogy based on the Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic video game, but even the Jedi are going to have trouble overcoming the long, disappointing history of subpar game-to-movie adaptations.
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• This plane-pulling robo-dog makes Boston Dynamics’ Spot look scrawny

  24-05-2019 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A robot dog created by researchers at Italy’s Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia showed off its impressive ability to pull a three-ton airplane down a runway. Check it out in action.
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• Amazon Memorial Day deal on August Smart Lock for your home drops to just $99

  24-05-2019 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart lock are a strong start to any smart home security system. Now, in Amazon’s Memorial Day deal, score an August Smart Lock for the low price of just $99, down from $150. Lock in this deal now and start your summer off smart.
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• Amazon Memorial Day deal drops price of August Smart Lock for homes to just $99

  24-05-2019 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart lock are a strong start to any smart home security system. Now, in Amazon’s Memorial Day deal, score an August Smart Lock for the low price of just $99, down from $150. Lock in this deal now and start your summer off smart.
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• SpaceX reveals more Starlink info after launch of first 60 satellites

  24-05-2019 20:47
  Last night’s successful Starlink launch was a big one for SpaceX — its heaviest payload ever, weighed down by 60 communications satellites that will eventually be part of a single constellation providing internet to the globe. That’s the plan, anyway — and the company pulled the curtain back a bit more after launch, revealing a few more details about the birds it just put in the air.
  SpaceXand CEO Elon Musk have been extremely tight-lipped about the Starlink satellites, o
  
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• NASA says car-sized meteor caused fireball over Australia

  24-05-2019 20:44
  Earlier this week, Australian media reported that two different fireballs streaked over the nation’s southern skies, including one on Tuesday that resulted in a stunning flash of light. The event was recorded by a number of cameras throughout South Australia, revealing the brief presence of a glowing ball that, in some videos, appeared like a blue sphere across the horizon. … Continue reading
  
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• MIT researchers develop system to give driverless cars human-like reasoning

  24-05-2019 20:35
  With an aim to incorporate human-like reasoning into autonomous vehicles, researchers at MIT have developed a system that uses simple maps and visual data to enable driverless cars to navigate routes in new, complex environments.
  
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• These are the 20 best Android games you can play offline

  24-05-2019 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even in our increasingly connected world, you don't always have an internet connection on the go. To help you pass the time when you're disconnected, we compiled a list of the best Android games that can be played offline.
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• Virtual reality may help identify early symptoms of Alzheimer's: Study

  24-05-2019 20:32
  Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK noted that brain contains a mental 'satnav' of where we are, where we have been, and how to find our way around.
  
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• Your OnePlus 7 Pro may have a touchy issue

  24-05-2019 20:25
  An issue appeared on a number of OnePlus 7 Pro units over the past week having to do with its touchscreen. Several users reported their OnePlus 7 Pro triggering its touchscreen in either the upper-right or upper-left of the display – without their finger. Does your OnePlus 7 Pro have an issue such as this? The Ghost Touch Issue The … Continue reading
  
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• AMD Ryzen 3000 CPUs: Here’s everything you need to know

  24-05-2019 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's upcoming Ryzen 3000 generation of CPUs could be the most powerful processors we've ever seen, with higher core counts, greater clock speeds, and competitive pricing. Here's what we know so far.
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• Adventure Academy is an MMO for kids that combines learning with fun

  24-05-2019 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Age of Learning’s follow-up to ABCmouse is an educational MMO called Adventure Academy. Targeted at kids ages 8-13, Adventure Academy has a comprehensive curriculum and all of the rewarding trappings of a modern MMO.
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• Project xCloud adds big-name studios as next-gen Xbox tech gets interesting

  24-05-2019 20:01
  We still don’t know a ton about Project xCloud – Microsoft’s push into game streaming – but today, the company pulled the veil back just a little bit further. Microsoft delivered what is essentially a development update on Project xCloud today, announcing that it has deployed Project xCloud blades to datacenters in 13 Azure regions. That probably doesn’t mean a … Continue reading
  
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• Fortnite season 9, week 3 challenge guide: Throw the flying disc toy and catch it

  24-05-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The season 9, week 3 challenges in Fortnite: Battle Royale have arrived and the biggest obstacle tasks players with throwing and catching a flying disc toy. Here's how to unlock the disc and complete this challenge.
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of May 24

  24-05-2019 19:53 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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• Watch Elon Musk’s Boring Company race a tunnel Tesla against LA traffic

  24-05-2019 19:43
  Elon Musk’s Boring Company has run a race between a regular car and one of its LA tunnels, with the Top Gear-style challenge showing the potential speed improvements when you bypass road congestion. The video sees two Tesla Model 3 cars go head-to-head, one on a traditional road route while the other descends into a tunnel and accelerates up to … Continue reading
  
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• Leaf electric-car batteries can outlast vehicles by up to 12 years, Nissan claims

  24-05-2019 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan Leaf batteries have roughly twice the lifes pan of the cars they're installed in, according to an executive from the automaker. Nissan is investigating alternative uses for those batteries.
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• Amazon Memorial Day sale: $210 off Arlo Pro wireless security camera kit

  24-05-2019 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Weatherproof and wireless, the Arlo Pro security camera gives you the freedom to monitor any area or room inside or outside your home. Amazon dropped the price of the Arlo Pro HD security camera kit that includes everything you need.
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• This new exoplanet takes us one step closer to finding alien life

  24-05-2019 18:59
  A further 18 Earth-sized exoplanets have been spotted, hidden in NASA Kepler data, at least one of which could well support life researchers say. New algorithms were applied to data gathered by the Kepler Space Telescope, unlocking fresh discoveries despite the spacecraft itself being retired in 2018. Kepler’s mission was deceptively simple. Launched in early 2009, the orbiting space telescope … Continue reading
  
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• Pocketalk, the two-way voice translator - Gadgets - Press Release - HEXUS

  24-05-2019 18:52
  Pocketalk, the two-way voice translator - Gadgets - Press Release  HEXUSInstantly translates 74 languages to make interlingual communication a breeze.
  
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• Telltale’s entire game catalog is about to disappear from GOG

  24-05-2019 18:49
  Last year, Telltale games closed its doors for good. It was a sad end to a studio that had persisted in the games industry for 14 years, building a name for itself with episodic adventure games based on big-name licenses. Now, nearly eight months after the company went defunct, GOG has announced that it will soon be removing all remaining … Continue reading
  
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• Kick off summer 2019 with these Fujifilm Instax instant camera bundle deals

  24-05-2019 18:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for an instant film camera by Fujifilm? These upgraded instant mini cameras will inspire you to use an instant camera to take selfies. We've rounded up a list of some of the best instant cameras by Fujifilm on Amazon.
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• Internet backlash won: Sonic the Hedgehog movie kicked to 2020

  24-05-2019 18:25
  Instead of a November 2019 release date, the Sonic the Hedgehog live-action movie will be moved to 2020. This is not the first time a delay of this nature took place in the internet age – but it might be the most important. Because of the less-than-great response given to the first full trailer for the Sonic the Hedgehog movie, … Continue reading
  
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• Female voice assistants are sexist argues new UN report

  24-05-2019 18:21
  Obsequious, coy, and above all female virtual assistants like Alexa, Siri, and the Google Assistant are a widespread example of sexism, a new UN report argues, blasting gender bias coded into tech products. The use of default female voices for digital assistants, and their programmed reactions to insults and inappropriate requests, could be contributing to a growing gender gap, it’s … Continue reading
  
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• Garmin Forerunner 245 Music review

  24-05-2019 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Garmin's new Forerunner 245 fitness watch offers advanced metrics, onboard color maps and music. Is this trio a winning combination? We put the watch through its paces to find out.
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• Snapchat is not private, nor is it safe

  24-05-2019 17:54
  This week a report cited multiple sources from Snapchat describing the non-private nature of the apps’ back end. Both iPhone (iOS) and Android versions of the app notwithstanding, Snapchat user data (including Snaps) are accessible with a tool called SnapLion. The SnapLion software is supposedly only accessible by Snapchat employees – but as the rules of the internet state: If … Continue reading
  
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• Apex Legends strategy is failing: Can the game survive?

  24-05-2019 17:44
  When it was released in February, Apex Legends impressed pretty much everyone with its explosive popularity. Now, it seems, that popularity may have fallen off significantly. Though Respawn and EA don’t talk specifics when it comes to player count and total playing spending, new insights from SuperData are suggesting that Apex Legends is on a very steep downward trend. If … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung AI Center Shows New Algorithm That Can Animate a Talking Head With Just a Single Photo

  24-05-2019 17:34
  Samsung AI Center in Moscow has developed an adversarial learning model which can create animated talking heads from 2D images, with barely any training.
  
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• 2019 MacBook Pro teardown shows just how Apple changed its keys

  24-05-2019 17:21
  Apple’s changes to the 2019 MacBook Pro to address keyboard reliability have been given the teardown treatment, to figure out just how the design has been altered. Apple announced the new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Pro models earlier this week, and while new 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors were the headline, keyboard tweaks were just as eagerly anticipated … Continue reading
  
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• No private e-mails, phone numbers accessed improperly: Instagram

  24-05-2019 17:19
  Instagram on Friday said initial investigations have showed that no private e-mails or phone numbers of its users have been accessed improperly, amid reports that an Indian entity stored its user data improperly.
  
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• Facebook to reportedly launch its cryptocurrency next year

  24-05-2019 17:12
  Facebook, which owns WhatsApp and Instagram, is gearing up to launch its own cryptocurrency next year, the BBC reported on Friday.
  
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• China denounces US "rumours" and "lies" about Huawei

  24-05-2019 17:10
  China on Friday denounced US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for fabricating rumours after he said the chief executive of China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd was lying about his company's ties to the Beijing government.
  
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• The best travel tech you need in 2019 (travel gadgets) - Gadget Flow

  24-05-2019 16:57
  The best travel tech you need in 2019 (travel gadgets)  Gadget FlowWant to stay in touch while you're on vacation? This travel tech will help you stay connected, no matter where you're headed.
  
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