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• Walmart drops a fantastic deal on this awesome 65-inch Vizio 4K TV

  31-05-2019 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NBA Finals have begun, so there's never been a better time to upgrade to a 4K TV. Rather, there's never been a better time to upgrade to a 65-inch Vizio 4K TV, which is on sale right now from Walmart for $500, down from $700.
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• Brave New World predictions are coming true with hyphens

  31-05-2019 23:42
  The amount of hyphens in the title of a research paper has a direct effect on the number of times it’s cited. The more hyphens in the title, the less likely it was to be cited. Our fears were wrong – we’re not living in the future described by the book “1984” (from George Orwell). Instead we’re living in “Brave … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon is dropping prices on TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders

  31-05-2019 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As you add Wi-Fi-connected devices to your home, Wi-Fi range extenders provide an effective solution to wireless network dead spots. Amazon dropped the prices on TP-Link Wi-Fi range extenders, with models for various Wi-Fi signal problems.
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• You won’t find a better deal on a 55-inch Sharp 4K TV than this one

  31-05-2019 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You don't need to have a big budget to score a fantastic deal on a plus-size 4K TV. Take this 55-inch Sharp as an example. Walmart has knocked $150 off its regular price — and that's not something you see every day.
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• NASA selects three companies for Moon cargo delivery missions

  31-05-2019 23:30
  As anticipated, NASA has named the three private companies that will make cargo deliveries to the Moon. The payload missions will take place under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services (CLPS) program and involve commercial landers equipped with payloads from the space agency. Cargo will include items related to both scientific efforts and various technologies. The three commercial companies selected by … Continue reading
  
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• How I learned to stop worrying and love Robert Pattinson as Batman

  31-05-2019 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Robert Pattinson playing Batman is big news, and it's far from the end of the world for DC's Dark Knight, despite what some fans have argued. Here's why the Twilight actor could mean good things for the DC Comics hero.
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• Apple increases cellular download limit from 150MB to 200MB

  31-05-2019 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the past few years, iOS has barred users from downloading files larger than 150MB, posing an issue for those who want to download large apps on the go. Now, however, that limit is being increased -- from 150MB to 200MB.
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• HBO’s hit comedy Silicon Valley will end after a seven-episode sixth season

  31-05-2019 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following a late start on the upcoming sixth season of the award-winning comedy series Silicon Valley, producers Alec Berg and Mike Judge have announced that the next season of their tech-industry satire will be the show's last.
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• This Logitech G910 mechanical gaming keyboard gets an $80 price cut on NewEgg

  31-05-2019 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to buy a gaming keyboard for your PC? The Logitech G910 Orion Spark Gaming Keyboard is currently being offered on NewEgg at an awesome 44% discount. Originally $180, it is now available for $100.
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• Who Has A Better Story Than Andy The Extra? Game Of Thrones Meme

  31-05-2019 23:02 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  Who has a better story than Andy the Extra? Game of Thrones meme
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• Apex Legends to debut limited-time event soon. Season 2 reveal set for E3 2019

  31-05-2019 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Season 2 of Apex Legends on the way, and Respawn is set to share some details during E3 2019 but, before that, players will experience the debut of the first limited-time event called Legendary Hunt.
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• Robert Pattinson confirmed to star as Batman in 2021 movie

  31-05-2019 22:41
  Days after a leak alleged he was in final talks for the role, it has been confirmed that Robert Pattinson will star as Bruce Wayne in the upcoming The Batman movie scheduled to hit theaters in 2021. The actor, who is best known for his role as Edward Cullen in the Twilight movies, was confirmed for the role by Warner … Continue reading
  
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• How to secure your Alexa device

  31-05-2019 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alexa devices in your home have microphones to listen to what you say and cameras to record you. To beef up your Alexa security, you can take some precautions to help secure your Alexa device. Check out our guide to better Alexa security.
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• Amazon drops a sweet 27% discount on the Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone

  31-05-2019 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the market for a feature-packed smartphone that’s pocket-friendly and light on your wallet? Now you can snag one for yourself, as Amazon has slashed the price of the Samsung Galaxy S9 (64GB) from $600 to $438.
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• Lenovo ThinkPad X390 review

  31-05-2019 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ThinkPad X390 is Lenovo’s entry into the 13-inch laptop competition, and it succeeds in bringing the modern ThinkPad experience to a smaller chassis.
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• Panasonic Lumix S1H is the first full-frame camera that can shoot 6K video

  31-05-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic unveiled the S1H, its third S series full-frame camera, at Cine Gear Expo 2019. The video-focused mirrorless camera can shoot 6K/24p video or 10-bit 4K/60p and carries numerous other features for professional video shooters.
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• In the zoom-versus-speed debate, Panasonic’s 10-25mm f/1.7 gives you both

  31-05-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 is designed with both still photographers and video shooters in mind, and is the first standard-zoom lens to feature a constant f/1.7 aperture. But don't expect this fast zoom to come cheap.
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• In the zoom-versus-lens speed debate, Panasonic’s 10-25mm f/1.7 gives you both

  31-05-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Leica DG Vario-Summilux 10-25mm f/1.7 is designed with both still photographers and video shooters in mind, and is the first standard-zoom lens to feature a constant f/1.7 aperture. But don't expect this fast zoom to come cheap.
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• Canon EOS Rebel SL3 review

  31-05-2019 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Canon's latest beginner DSLR is fun and easy-to-use, but in merely copying the EOS M50, it doesn't make a strong case for why you shouldn't pick up a mirrorless camera instead.
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• How talk of 5G and Wi-Fi 6 have displaced higher core counts and clock speeds

  31-05-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At Computex this year, there was no shortage of big processor announcements from the likes of AMD, Intel, and Qualcomm. But amidst the usual talk of clock speeds and core counts was a surprising emphasis on connectivity as a form of performance.
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• Baldur’s Gate 3 may be one of E3 2019’s big surprises

  31-05-2019 21:54
  Larian’s Divinity: Original Sin series – which so far amounts to two games – have found a lot of success as throwbacks to the golden age of computer RPGs with modern tweaks, so when the company started teasing an E3 2019 announcement with the roman numeral “III,” a lot of people probably made some logical assumptions. With Divinity: Original Sin … Continue reading
  
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• Afternoon naps may improve IQ, mood and behavior in older kids

  31-05-2019 21:53
  Research out of the University of Pennsylvania highlights the numerous benefits associated with napping during childhood. The large study involved around 3,000 kids in China who were found to have fewer issues with problematic behavior, as well as improvements in their school performance and more. The napping didn’t have to take place every day in order to experience the benefits. … Continue reading
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Amazon’s cell phone plans, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens

  31-05-2019 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of DT Live, we discuss Amazon’s interest in purchasing Boost Mobile, the Galaxy Note possibly shedding its physical buttons and headphone jack, Tech Briefs, and the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge attraction at Disneyland.
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• Google finally updates the Play Store app with its new white-background design

  31-05-2019 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has finally brought its new design style to the Google Play Store, after previously rolling out the change to Android Messages, Google Calendar, and many of its other apps. The design is generally a lot friendlier.
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• How to watch the Square Enix E3 2019 press conference, and what to expect

  31-05-2019 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Square Enix will once again hold its own press conference for E3 2019. These are the games we want the company to show during the event, including the long-awaited Final Fantasy VII Remake.
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• Amazon drops price of the Samsung Gear VR headset by a whopping 30%

  31-05-2019 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for an affordable piece of gear to transform your gaming and movie-watching experience? Amazon is offering the Samsung Gear VR with Controller (2017) at a 30% discount. Normally $130, it is now just $92.
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• Teams autonomously mapping the depths take home millions in Ocean Discovery Xprize

  31-05-2019 21:01
  There’s a whole lot of ocean on this planet, and we don’t have much of an idea what’s at the bottom of most of it. That could change with the craft and techniques created during the Ocean Discovery Xprize, which had teams competing to map the sea floor quickly, precisely, and autonomously. The winner just took home $4 million.
  A map of the ocean would be valuable in and of itself, of course, but any technology used to do so could be applied in many other ways, and who knows wha
  
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• Target recalls 90,000 Lightning cables over fire and shock risk

  31-05-2019 21:00
  The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has disclosed a new product recall involving one type of Heyday-branded Lightning cables that was sold by retailer Target. Around 90,000 of these cables are covered by the recall, which cites reports of sparking, fires, heating, and smoking from more than a dozen cable owners. Not all Heyday Lightning cables are covered by … Continue reading
  
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• Baldur’s Gate, other BioWare classics are coming to consoles later this year

  31-05-2019 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BioWare’s most celebrated role-playing games from the late 1990s and early 2000s are headed to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch later this year. The games include Baldur’s Gate, Planescape: Torment, and Neverwinter Nights.
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• Shiny Pokemon GO for Adventure Week update with hints at new tracking

  31-05-2019 20:54
  Our report today includes info from the latest code for the Pokemon GO app – ready to roll for Adventure Week! This year’s Pokemon GO Adventure Week is set to feature a set of new monsters in Shiny mode – edition, rather – one of which you might’ve been waiting for since the beginning! Here’s a hint: This Adventure Week … Continue reading
  
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• AI-based algorithm may help store more pics, share videos faster

  31-05-2019 20:40
  A new artificial-intelligence (AI) based algorithm may help people store more pictures and share videos faster, scientists say.
  
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• Proactive checks on cryptocurrency risks needed: Report

  31-05-2019 20:38
  CRYPTO-Proactive checks on crypto risks needed, global watchdog FSB says
  
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• Apple, Google and other tech giants slam proposal to snoop on encrypted chats

  31-05-2019 20:32
  Top tech giants, including Apple, Google and Microsoft have slammed a proposal by the UK intelligence agency GCHQ to snoop on users' encrypted chats.
  
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• Moto Z4 vs. Asus Zenfone 6: Both dare to be different, but which is better?

  31-05-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tempted by the Moto Z4, but wondering if the Asus Zenfone 6 might be a better buy? We have the answers you seek as we compare the two Android phones in various categories to find out how they differ and determine which is best.
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• Here are our predictions for Microsoft’s 14 exclusive Xbox games at E3 2019

  31-05-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has revealed that 14 exclusive Xbox games will be shown at E3 2019. Which Xbox games should we expect among the collection? We dig through reports and rumors to share a few that are possible or almost inevitable.
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• It looks like iTunes is living on borrowed time

  31-05-2019 20:19
  iTunes has been around for a very long time – since 2001 in fact – but it may not be much longer before we’re saying goodbye to it. With WWDC coming up next week, Apple is said to be doing away with the classic software in favor of separate applications for music, videos, and podcasts. If you’ve been using iTunes … Continue reading
  
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of May 31

  31-05-2019 20:14 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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• Everything we know about Pokémon Sword and Shield for Nintendo Switch

  31-05-2019 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Sword and Shield will bring the mainline RPG experience to home consoles for the first time when it arrives on Nintendo Switch later this year. Here's everything we know so far, from starters to gameplay and much more.
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• BMW 530e wireless electric car charging lands in US

  31-05-2019 20:10
  BMW is quietly rolling out wireless electric car charging, though only a handful of people will be able to get access to the convenience tech at first. The automaker previewed its BMW Wireless Charging system last year, alongside the new 530e plug-in hybrid. The system works with a wireless charging pad that’s designed to be put on the floor of … Continue reading
  
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• Kindle Paperwhite tips and tricks

  31-05-2019 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your Kindle Paperwhite is your go-anywhere reading companion. It's waterproof, so you can take it in the tub or lounge by the pool with a book all summer. It can't get any better than that, right? With these tips and tricks, it sure can.
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• 15 Incredibly Specific Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed - Mental Floss

  31-05-2019 20:00
  15 Incredibly Specific Kitchen Gadgets You Didn't Know You Needed  Mental FlossLook into any kitchen in the country and you're likely to find an assortment of utensils, small appliances, and gadgets that don't serve much purpose beyond ...
  
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• 2020 Buick Encore GX is a bigger SUV that’s still pretty small

  31-05-2019 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2020 Buick Encore GX will slot between the standard Encore and the Envision in Buick's lineup. Buick is keeping most other details under wraps until closer to the Encore GX's 2020 launch.
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• Social Listening might be Spotify’s edge in music streaming wars

  31-05-2019 19:25
  With a bunch of different services now competing for the largest slice of the music streaming pie, Spotify is looking at ways it can hold onto its crown. Though the company is still on top for the moment, it’s facing some heat from companies like Apple and Google, so it’s only natural we’d see it roll out new features to … Continue reading
  
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• Measles outbreaks 2019: Why both sides are wrong

  31-05-2019 19:17
  In the following article we’re speaking about the measles outbreaks (yes, plural) inside the United States in the year 2019. The title is written as such in order to draw readers who assume there are two “sides” to the “argument” that surrounds the latest outbreaks, with regard to travel and vaccines. There are, of course, many different factors at play … Continue reading
  
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• Watching Someone Restore a Filthy Game Boy to Its Original Pristine Condition Is Soothing For the Soul

  31-05-2019 19:10 via gizmodo.com
  It was a tragic day when, after being dropped on the floor, my original Game Boy was left with a bunch of dead lines on its screen. But it lived a good life, and has the scars, knicks, and scratches to prove it. However, it wasn’t quite as abused as this Game Boy that YouTube’s Odd Tinkering purchased and managed to …Read more...
  
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• The Batman: Robert Pattinson is the Dark Knight, plus everything else we know

  31-05-2019 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. Pictures is giving DC Comics' Dark Knight another solo adventure on the big screen (his first since the conclusion of the Dark Knight trilogy). Here's everything we know about the studio's upcoming film The Batman.
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• Father's Day gadget gift ideas: what to buy for under £50 - Stuff

  31-05-2019 18:39
  Father's Day gadget gift ideas: what to buy for under £50  StuffLooking for a gift to thank your dad this Father's Day? Our list is chock full of gadgets and goodies for deserving dads – all for less than £50.
  
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• Huawei might be safer than an iPhone

  31-05-2019 18:28
  Let’s talk about why Huawei’s under fire right now, and why their smartphones aren’t any more dangerous to you than an iPhone. This week I’ve been speaking to people from all over the United States about the value of a smartphone, how Huawei’s taking over the world, and why trust in one phone company means trust in a government. Now … Continue reading
  
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• Walmart chops $80 off price of Apple Watch Series 3 GPS and Cellular models

  31-05-2019 18:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Still deciding about whether to own a wearable? Now is the right time to get one, as prices of the Apple Watch Series 3 smartwatches have dropped. The GPS and Cellular models are now both $80 off at Walmart.
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• When are Wi-Fi 6 smart home gadgets coming? Here's what the manufacturers say - CNET

  31-05-2019 18:00
  When are Wi-Fi 6 smart home gadgets coming? Here's what the manufacturers say  CNETWaiting for smart home devices that support Wi-Fi 6? Don't hold your breath -- and don't rush to replace your router just yet.
  
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