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• Take to the skies with DJI’s best drone deals, including $120 off Mavic Air

  07-06-2019 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI's line of drones and gimbals just got a bit more enticing. Through June 16, the DJI Summer Sale means discounts as big as three-figures on the most popular products, from the Mavic 2 Zoom to the Ronin-S gimbal.
  
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• Alexey Pajitnov still hasn’t mastered Tetris, the game he invented 35 years ago

  07-06-2019 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tetris first fell into the hands of players in 1984 and still has the attention of players almost 35 years later. We caught up with creator Alexey Pajitnov to find out how he feels about the game today.
  
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• Dietary supplements are causing ‘severe’ health issues in kids

  07-06-2019 23:24
  A new study led by Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health warns that dietary supplements are causing serious health issues in some kids and teens who consume them. These supplements, which are typically available to purchase over-the-counter at places like gas stations and grocery stores, claim to offer benefits like better energy and improved sports performance. READ: Study warns … Continue reading
  
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• New dad? Here are some great Father’s Day tech deals on baby monitors and more

  07-06-2019 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What to get a new father on Father's Day? It's not an easy answer. New families need a lot of baby things, but much of them might have already been bought for Mom. Still, we've been able to come up with some great Father's Day gifts, all of which are under $100.
  
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• NASA’s Mars Helicopter is ready to take to the red skies

  07-06-2019 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA's Mars Helicopter is almost ready for its trip to the Red Planet alongside the Mars 2020 rover next year. The helicopter passed tests including a simulation of the cold, thin Martian atmosphere and checking the delivery system.
  
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• If you want to visit the ISS, you’d better start saving. And working out, too

  07-06-2019 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The International Space Station (ISS) will soon begin accepting space tourists. But not just anyone will be allowed on board -- there will be a strict set of training requirements for potential astronauts, NASA told Digital Trends.
  
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• Designed for sharp shots, Tamron calls its new 35mm prime lens its best yet

  07-06-2019 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tamron has developed lenses for decades, but the new Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD could be the company's best lens yet. Developed to celebrate 40 years of the SP line, the company says the lens offers optics designed for sharpness.
  
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• Best Buy drops up to $330 off the Microsoft Surface Pro 6 for Father’s Day

  07-06-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Best Buy's current Dads and Grads sale is a three-day sale that features some particularly sweet deals on Microsoft's latest 2-in-1, the Surface Pro 6. That's right: with these deals you can save up to $330.
  
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• Trash and dead bodies tallied after massive Mount Everest cleanup

  07-06-2019 22:29
  Every spring when climbing conditions are more favorable, hundreds of people make the trek up Mount Everest alongside porters and guides in hopes of conquering the world’s highest mountain. Popularity has increased over the years, resulting in a large quantity of trash scattered along the hiking route. A recent cleanup effort by the Nepal government sought to remove some of … Continue reading
  
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• E3 2019: What to expect from Microsoft, Nintendo, and EA

  07-06-2019 22:23
  E3 2019 is nearly upon us, but though the show doesn’t officially start until next week, the big announcements from major publishers and platform holders will start coming down the line this weekend. Though the number of publishers hosting press conferences at E3 has slimmed a little bit in 2019, there’s still plenty to look forward to. Obviously, most of … Continue reading
  
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• Gadget Lab Podcast: Everything You Need to Know from Apple’s WWDC - WIRED

  07-06-2019 22:13 via wired.com
  Gadget Lab Podcast: Everything You Need to Know from Apple’s WWDC  WIREDThe Gadget Lab team breaks down Apple's annual software shindig, and tells you all you need to know about forthcoming updates for iPhones, iPads, and ...
  
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• Google Stadia highlights absolute need for unlimited data

  07-06-2019 22:08
  As we inch nearer to Google Stadia’s full launch, it’s becoming clear what this possible new age in computing means. Before now, cloud computing was mostly relegated to tasks that could be sent, computed remotely, then returned without gouging your bandwidth’s eyes out. Now, when there’s graphics involved, things are a little different. It’s relatively simple to figure out how … Continue reading
  
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• Watch a US Navy warship swerve to avoid Russian destroyer crash

  07-06-2019 21:12
  The United States Navy has released two videos showing the ‘unsafe maneuver’ Russian Destroyer UDALOY I DD 572 made toward the USS Chancellorsville, a guided missile cruiser, while in the Philippine Sea. The incident took place at around 11:45AM on Friday, June 7, and involved the destroyer coming within approximately 50ft – 100ft of the USS Chancellorsville. News and videos … Continue reading
  
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• Elderly care in USA depends on immigrants study shows

  07-06-2019 21:04
  The Institute of Medicine projected that 3.5 million new health care workers will be needed by 2030. A study published this week in Health Affairs by Harvard Medical School researchers looked into the role immigrant labor plays in care for America’s elderly and disabled. Without immigrants, it would seem, US-born elderly and disabled citizens would have significantly less and lower … Continue reading
  
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• 50 Caliber Shot Glasses

  07-06-2019 20:47 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  50 Caliber Shot Glasses – These great looking set of 2 ceramic shot glasses are shaped like 50 cal bullet casings that will make for a great addition to the mancave.A set of 2 shot glasses is included, so get started, mosey up to the bar and let’s get the party going with this fun item.Each shot glass holds 2 oz., and everybody — dads, grads, groomsmen and others — will have a great time.
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• 75% firms to hire AI behaviour forensic experts by 2023: Report

  07-06-2019 20:38
  Companies like Facebook, Google, Bank of America, MassMutual and NASA are hiring, or have already appointed, AI behaviour forensic specialists who primarily focus on uncovering undesired bias in AI models before they are deployed.
  
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• Amazon faces flak for 'promoting' doorbell camera brand

  07-06-2019 20:32
  Amazon-owned home security company Ring has been accused of exploiting the emotion of fear to sell its doorbell cameras and sharing a "suspected" thief's video as a promoted post on Facebook.
  
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• What is Kik Messenger?

  07-06-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The easy-to-use Kik has the look and feel of an SMS text messenger, but with plenty of appealing perks. With only a user name as an ID, Kik lets you exchange messages, photos, videos, sketches, emoji, and more with others on the platform.
  
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• 28 Kitchen Gadgets From Target You Won't Believe You Ever Lived Without - POPSUGAR

  07-06-2019 20:25 via popsugar.com
  28 Kitchen Gadgets From Target You Won't Believe You Ever Lived Without  POPSUGARIf you love to cook, you know that you can never have too many kitchen gadgets. And that's just as well, because it seems like every day there's a new tool.
  
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• How to watch the Xbox Press Conference at E3, and what to expect

  07-06-2019 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unlike Sony, Microsoft will once again hold its own E3 press briefing in 2019. Here's how, when, and where to watch the conference, as well as what kinds of announcements to expect from the event.
  
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• Vaping firms get nicotine warning as Feds target influencer promos

  07-06-2019 20:03
  US watchdogs are cracking down on vape liquid firms using social media influencers to push e-cigarette products, warning several brands over missing health disclaimers. The move comes after the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced they’d be going after companies pushing e-liquid products on kids, part of a crackdown in general on vaping. Back … Continue reading
  
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• Audi proves two little screens are better than one big screen

  07-06-2019 19:58
  I’m spending some time in the new AudiQ8, and the car company equipped the crossover with its latest infotainment system. I love it, fingerprints, dust and all.
  The grimy screens are part of the story. I could have cleaned up the screens for the photos, but I thought it was essential to show the screens after a couple of weeks of use.
  There are two screens placed in the center stack of the Q8. The top one features controls for the radio, mapping system and vehicle settings. The bottom scre
  
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• Secret StarCraft FPS reportedly canned by Blizzard

  07-06-2019 19:45
  It’s been quite some time since we last heard from the StarCraft franchise in any meaningful way – the final expansion for StarCraft 2, Legacy of the Void, launched back in 2015 – and it looks like we may be waiting even longer. Rumor has it that Blizzard has canceled a StarCraft first-person shooter it secretly had in development so … Continue reading
  
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of June 7

  07-06-2019 19:25 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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• Sound Advice: An inexpensive adapter doubles a car's capacity for gadgets - Minneapolis Star Tribune

  07-06-2019 18:36 via startribune.com
  Sound Advice: An inexpensive adapter doubles a car's capacity for gadgets  Minneapolis Star TribuneQ: I recently ordered the VicTsing Car Bluetooth Transmitter for my husband so he could use his phone hands-free. After I ordered it, I realized that he has a ...
  
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• Walmart InHome Delivery will test your trust issues to the max

  07-06-2019 18:08
  Walmart is taking the fight to Amazon in a big way, announcing today that customers will soon be able to place grocery orders for in-home delivery. Walmart, of course, already offers grocery delivery, but as the company points out, this new service called InHome Delivery takes things one step further by allowing associates to deliver groceries right to your kitchen, … Continue reading
  
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• Weighing Peloton’s opportunity and risks ahead of IPO

  07-06-2019 18:05
  Exercise tech company Peloton filed confidentially for IPO this week, and already the big question is whether their last private valuation at $4 billion might be too rich for the appetites of public market investors. Here’s a breakdown of the pros and cons leading up to the as-yet revealed market debut date.
  Risk factors
  The biggest thing to pay attention to when it comes time for Pelotonto actually pull back the curtains and provide some more detailed info about its customers in its S-1.
  
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• What’s next for the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame

  07-06-2019 18:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's what we know so far about the Marvel Cinematic Universe after Avengers: Endgame, from rumors and speculation about Phase 4 of the MCU to confirmed facts, films, and television shows.
  
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• Samsung has third-largest number of patents on AI: Report

  07-06-2019 17:54
  Samsung Electronics Co. has the third-largest number of patents related to artificial intelligence (AI), coming behind two US tech giants, a report showed on Friday.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10 Pro release date, price, specs leak in one big dump

  07-06-2019 17:52
  The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Pro is one of two models that’ll likely be released in late August, 2019. The full reveal date for these devices will likely hit somewhere in the first week and a half in August. For now, we’ve got the next best thing: a set of renderings done using original CAD drawings, showing all sides of … Continue reading
  
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• Tired of spam calls? Here's how to block them on Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, Reliance Jio and other networks

  07-06-2019 17:51
  Most people block that particular number using their smartphone's call blocking feature which is a legit solution. But, what if, there is a way to prevent such calls from the network provider irrespective of the network you are on be it Airtel, Idea-Vodafone, Reliance Jio or any other network.
  
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• Spam calls? How to block them on Airtel, Vodafone-Idea, Reliance Jio and other networks

  07-06-2019 17:51
  Most people block that particular number using their smartphone's call blocking feature which is a legit solution. But, what if, there is a way to prevent such calls from the network provider irrespective of the network you are on be it Airtel, Idea-Vodafone, Reliance Jio or any other network.
  
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• Dealing in cryptocurrency may soon land you in jail

  07-06-2019 17:50
  Besides making it completely illegal, the bill makes holding of cryptos a non-bailable offence.
  
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• Twitter has restored this account after facing massive outrage

  07-06-2019 17:44
  After facing massive outburst of Twitteratis following the suspension of Indian Army Chinar Corps' handle on Friday, the social media platform restored the account the same day.
  
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• Getting weird ads? Here’s how to find out what Instagram thinks you like

  07-06-2019 17:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram thinks it knows a few things about you, but how does it actually find that information? As the social network prepares to deliver ads from influencers that you don't follow, learn how to see what it gets right and wrong.
  
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• NASA details how private astronauts can go to the ISS

  07-06-2019 17:41
  NASA plans to open the International Space Station to private astronaut missions, though this most unusual of AirBnbs will likely leave a multi-million dent in your pocket. The US space agency announced its plans to enable such missions on Friday, as part of a larger push to better utilize the ISS and accelerate the low-Earth orbit commercial economy. The ISS … Continue reading
  
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• Apple planning to sue this iPhone repair shop owner, again

  07-06-2019 17:34
  Apple is again planning to sue the owner of a small, independent iPhone repair shop in Norway for importing what it says are counterfeit iPhone displays into his home country of Norway, despite losing the case in 2018.
  
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• Nokia expands its budget range with new phones from AT&T and Cricket Wireless

  07-06-2019 17:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AT&T and Cricket Wireless customers have even more choice if you're looking for a good budget phone, thanks to the release of the Nokia 3.1 A on AT&T and the Nokia 3.1 C on Cricket Wireless.
  
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• e-Money share in India's payment systems grew to 21.5%: Report

  07-06-2019 17:13
  Getting a leg-up from from the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in November 2016, the share of e-Money in India's payment systems grew to 21.5 per cent in 2017 from 0.8 per cent in 2012, according to a new report from the Reserve Bank of India.
  
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• Toyota’s electric vehicle plans just got aggressive

  07-06-2019 16:55
  Toyota has revealed a new range of electric cars it plans to launch, accelerating its roadmap for EVs by five years as it tries to keep pace with the rapidly moving segment. The automaker detailed its goals for fully-electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid vehicles along with new urban transportation in Japan this week, including new partnerships that it hopes will … Continue reading
  
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• Extradition hearing of Huawei CFO to begin from January 2020

  07-06-2019 16:45
  Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou will challenge her extradition to the United States on fraud charges at hearings set to begin Jan. 20, 2020, court records showed, after her legal team appeared before a Canadian judge.
  
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• Amazon drops prices on these Arlo Pro outdoor security camera kits

  07-06-2019 16:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon dropped the prices on Arlo Pro 2 wireless outdoor camera system kits. Home security is a driving force for many people and wireless outdoor security systems are easy to install and move. The Arlo Pro 2 kits are top-rated.
  
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• Huawei phones can no longer ship with Facebook’s apps

  07-06-2019 16:32
  It seems the punches just keep on coming for Huawei. After Google cut ties with Huawei and announced that it would soon begin withholding access to some key Android OS and software updates, other companies began following suit. That very same day, companies like Intel and Qualcomm stopped supplying Huawei with hardware, while Microsoft removed Huawei laptops from its retail … Continue reading
  
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• I Love This DIY Arcade Machine You Build as Easily as Ikea Furniture

  07-06-2019 16:21 via gizmodo.com
  There isn’t a video game from the heyday of arcades you can’t play on a home console (or even your phone) now. But spending hours hunched over gaming cabinets in a seedy storefront was a wonderful childhood experience for many of us, and one that can now be easily recreated at home—minus the seedy. If you can…Read more...
  
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• Instagram turns up the ads based on all the weird stuff it thinks you’re into

  07-06-2019 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram thinks it knows a few things about you, but how does it actually find that information? As the social network prepares to deliver ads from influencers that you don't follow, learn how to see what it gets right and wrong.
  
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• BAC Teases New Mono for July 4th

  07-06-2019 16:03 via feedproxy.google.com
  BAC makes the very slick track car called the Mono and has been for quite a while now. BAC is teasing something new with a video that shows the rough outline of what has to be the new Mono that speculation suggests might have two seats. Can you even call a two-seater a Mono? The […](Read More ...)The post BAC Teases New Mono for July 4th appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Key gadget specs and what they really mean - Popular Science

  07-06-2019 16:01 via popsci.com
  Key gadget specs and what they really mean  Popular ScienceFind out how processors, memory, battery life, storage, display tech, and camera lenses make up a finished device.
  
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• Save 25% on the MusiQi Wireless Charger & Speaker

  07-06-2019 15:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have a great deal on the MusiQi Wireless Charger & Speaker in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 25% off the normal price. The MusiQi Wireless Charger & Speaker is available in our deals store for $59.99 it normally retails for $79.99.  MusiQi is the unique 3-in- 1 portable speaker […](Read More ...)The post Save 25% on the MusiQi Wireless Charger & Speaker appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Mi 9T Pro Spotted on Geekbench, Likely to Be Redmi K20 Pro Global Variant

  07-06-2019 15:32
  Mi 9T Pro has received a single-core score of 3,453 and multi-core score of 10,363 on Geekbench.
  
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