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• What is Dolby Atmos Music, and how can you experience it?

  14-06-2019 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby Atmos is a surround sound format that creates immersive, 3D soundtracks to make movies come alive. But the same technology is also being adopted for music creation, and it's a game-changer. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• The Shark ION Robot Vacuum RV750 gets a hefty 41% discount on Amazon

  14-06-2019 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Household chores can be a drag. Lucky for us, we now have robot vacuums to make our lives easier. If you’re looking to buy one, now is the right time as Amazon is offering the Shark ION RV750 Vacuum for only $223.
  
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• Adobe built an AI to keep Photoshopped faces honest

  14-06-2019 23:16
  Photoshop has undoubtedly changed expectations of modern beauty, but a new research project could help pull back the tech and help make faked images more honest. The handiwork of two Adobe researchers along with a team from UC Berkeley, the new image forensics tool can spot where Photoshop’s Face Aware Liquify feature has been applied. If you’re not familiar, that’s … Continue reading
  
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• Those Marvel Phase Four leaks are probably fake, and here’s why

  14-06-2019 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new collection of rumors from a purported "Marvel insider" claim to reveal what the future holds for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the MCU's Phase Four film slate, but have some major red flags.
  
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• Facebook ranking tweak will improve conversations on public posts

  14-06-2019 23:11
  In an effort to improve the conversations found on some Facebook posts, the company has announced improvements to its comment ranking that will use a number of factor to determine which comments get more visibility. The ranking system is necessary on posts from people and Pages who have many followers, helping users find meaningful conversations through the hundreds of otherwise … Continue reading
  
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• 7 cool gadgets for summer fun - Fox News

  14-06-2019 22:48 via foxnews.com
  7 cool gadgets for summer fun  Fox NewsSummer is already in full force, and that means it's time to head out to the beach, take a long bike ride, or explore the great outdoors. These gadgets offer ...
  
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• ThinkGeek.com to close, replaced as a section of GameStop

  14-06-2019 22:42
  Sad news for anyone who loves geeky goods and top-notch April Fools’ jokes: ThinkGeek.com, the 20-year-old online retailer known for selling more geek-centric gadgets and peripherals than you could fit in a TARDIS, is going away.
  According to an FAQ sitting at the top of its site, ThinkGeek isn’t “shutting down,” it just won’t continue on as the site we’ve come to know, instead living on as a shadow of its former self as a section in GameStop (which acquired T
  
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• Ebola outbreak risks international spread but isn’t formal emergency says WHO

  14-06-2019 22:23
  Following its emergency committee meeting today, WHO reports that while the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda is deeply concerning, it doesn’t meet the criteria for an international emergency declaration. The meeting over whether the declaration should be made included ‘differing views’ from experts, according to WHO, which acknowledges the spread into Uganda represents an international spread of … Continue reading
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Florida’s autonomous vehicle law, E3 updates, and more

  14-06-2019 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of DT Live, we take a look at the biggest trending stories in tech, including Florida allowing fully autonomous vehicles on the road, Atari’s new gaming system, E3 updates, high-speed rail, and more.
  
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• The Alpine A110S is a feistier sports coupe you still can’t have

  14-06-2019 22:15
  It’s fair to say we still haven’t got over Alpine refusing to bring the punchy little A110 sports coupe to the US, and the more aggressive new flagship A110S is going to do nothing to placate us. The mid-engined European two-seater returned the Alpine name to roads back in 2017, and now the line-up is gaining a third version. The … Continue reading
  
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• The best Nintendo Switch deals and bundles for June 2019

  14-06-2019 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to score Nintendo's latest console? We've smoked out the best Nintendo Switch deals, including discounts on bundles that feature must-have games like Super Mario Odyssey, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
  
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• Epic Games Store’s next free title is here and it’s great

  14-06-2019 21:34
  The free game offered through the Epic Games Store has rotated, and the one up for grabs this week is particularly great. By logging into your Epic Games account before June 20th, you’ll be able to claim a free copy of Enter the Gungeon. If you haven’t played this indie gem yet, this is a really good chance to check … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon takes a huge bite out of the price of the 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi Cooker

  14-06-2019 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The versatile Ninja Foodi combines pressure cooking, air frying, and crisping. Amazon just took a massive price cut on the 6.5-quart Ninja Foodi OP-302, the model that adds dehydrating to its repertoire.
  
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• AMD’s Ryzen one-two punch will end with a 64-core Threadripper in 2019

  14-06-2019 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's Threadripper may be set to deliver the killing blow to Intel in Q4 2019, with a rumor suggesting a new Zen 2-based Threadripper line is coming down the pipe with a top chip that has as many as 64 cores.
  
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• NASA says Saturn’s rings are far more complex than we thought

  14-06-2019 21:09
  NASA’s Cassini spacecraft arrived at Saturn back in 2004 to help researchers better understand the planet and its rings. The mission ended in 2017, but the data remains and scientists are still publishing new studies on it. The latest among those studies reveals a little more about Saturn’s rings, in this case its strange and unique features. According to a … Continue reading
  
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• This smartphone app may help treat anorexia

  14-06-2019 20:45
  A smartphone app-based therapy can help anorexic people restore their eating habits and regain normal body weight, scientists say.
  
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• The Brydge keyboard to make your iPad Pro a MacBook is shipping

  14-06-2019 20:40
  With iOS 13 promising to make the iPad Pro even more flexible as a laptop replacement, the arrival of the Brydge Pro keyboards for the tablets probably couldn’t have come at a better time. Announced late last year, the keyboard accessories are finally up for order, if you can’t do without MacBook-style input for your 11- or 12.9-inch slate. As … Continue reading
  
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• App to detect Twitter bots in any language developed

  14-06-2019 20:38
  Researchers have developed a new application that uses Machine Learning (ML) to detect Twitter bots in any language.
  
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• Now, Facebook ad breaks in these Indian languages as well

  14-06-2019 20:32
  Facebook is expanding money spinning ad breaks to Marathi, Punjabi, Kannada and Telugu as it was available only in select languages so far.
  
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• Will Smith’s best movies ranked, from Bad Boys to Ali to Hitch

  14-06-2019 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A ranking of Hollywood actor Will Smith's best movies to date. From his early roles during the Fresh Prince days to his Oscar-baiting dramas, Smith has played all kinds of characters in a wide array of beloved films.
  
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• This crazy-looking robot uses microspines on its legs to climb up walls

  14-06-2019 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Carnegie Mellon have built a bioinspired robot, which uses microspines on its feet to grip onto rough surfaces. This allows it to climb up very steep gradients. Check it out.
  
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• Don’t buy that eBay Cyberpunk 2077 jacket – patience will pay off

  14-06-2019 20:04
  There’s no question that Cyberpunk 2077 was one of the biggest games at E3 2019. From the reveal that Keanu Reeves will be in the game (and the appearance of Reeves himself as a hype man) to the announcement of its release date at long last, Cyberpunk 2077 definitely dominated headlines and discussion throughout the week. Now, unfortunately, it seems … Continue reading
  
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• ThinkGeek 50% off sale: 15 best toys, gadgets, and other tech deals - ZDNet

  14-06-2019 19:49 via zdnet.com
  ThinkGeek 50% off sale: 15 best toys, gadgets, and other tech deals  ZDNetThe very best ThinkGeek Moving Day deals.
  
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• You won’t find a better deal on a 55-inch LG 4K TV than this

  14-06-2019 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Another day, another fantastic deal on a 4K TV. This time, we're looking at a 55-inch LG 6-Series, which has had its price hacked from $500 down to $350 — and that's a deal that's not to be missed.
  
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• Get a free Google Home Mini and smart bulb when you buy a Google Nest Hub

  14-06-2019 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walmart isn't shouting this deal from the rooftops, but if they did, Google Assistant smart home fans would break the internet to snap it up. Buy a Google Home Hub on sale and Walmart throws in a free Google Smart Light Starter Kit.
  
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• Huawei’s lock screen ads were a mistake, but may be a sign of things to come

  14-06-2019 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ads were placed on the lock screen of Huawei device owners yesterday, causing outcry on forums and social media. Huawei initially said it wasn't responsible, but that's no longer the case. Here's what happened.
  
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• This app made ‘Dark Knight’ phone mic spy tech a reality

  14-06-2019 19:29
  Remember that time in Batman: The Dark Knight when they hacked into every phone in the city and used audio matching and GPS to locate The Joker? It would seem that the app developers behind the app LaLiga had the same idea as Bruce Wayne – because they’ve essentially made that nightmare a reality. With their app, they’ve been detecting … Continue reading
  
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• This drone with hands looks like a nightmare straight out of Black Mirror

  14-06-2019 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This unlikely drone-with-hands creation is the work of Federico Ciccarese, the brains behind YouBionic, a bionic hand project that has evolved far beyond its original brief. Check it out.
  
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• The Ninja Air Fryer AF101 gets a steep 31% discount on Amazon

  14-06-2019 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you are a health-conscious snack seeker or a fried-food fan, you will find love with the Ninja Air Fryer AF101. Normally $130, it is now available for only $90.
  
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• Two new Nintendo Switch models reportedly enter production

  14-06-2019 19:06
  Given Nintendo’s preference for releasing multiple variants of handhelds like the 3DS, there are some who expect it to do the same thing with the Switch. Ever since the consoles launched, we’ve seen reports that claim Nintendo is planning to launch new Switch models, and today, another report is saying that they’re already in production. Assuming this report is correct, … Continue reading
  
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• Karaoke to ‘massage guns’: The latest gadgets from Shanghai - fox5sandiego.com

  14-06-2019 18:59 via fox5sandiego.com
  Karaoke to ‘massage guns’: The latest gadgets from Shanghai  fox5sandiego.comFrom a high-tech massage "gun" to an all-in-one karaoke machine. Rich on Tech headed to China to check it all out.
  
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• Volvo’s autonomous trucks just picked up their first real-world job

  14-06-2019 18:40
  Volvo’s Vera electric self-driving trucks are headed to public roads with their first proper job, with the autonomous haulers set to shuttle containers to a Swedish port. Revealed in 2018, Vera is the handiwork of the Volvo Trucks division, a driverless alternative to traditional trucks for short distances of travel. Now, it’s time for Vera to show what it can … Continue reading
  
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• Cool tech gadgets for your home (best home tech 2019) - Gadget Flow

  14-06-2019 18:27 via thegadgetflow.com
  Cool tech gadgets for your home (best home tech 2019)  Gadget FlowFrom your kitchen to home security to your lighting, check out these cool tech gadgets to adorn your home.
  
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• Hot Wheels ID x Apple Store is the Tickle Me Elmo of 2019

  14-06-2019 17:39
  I can’t say for sure – because nobody knows for sure – but I’m calling it right now: Hot Wheels ID just stole Christmas. Using a bit of the magic summoned by the Apple x Anki Overdrive remote control car toy collaboration and some established-brand PR power – plus some features over which kids will likely flip their lid – … Continue reading
  
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• Square Enix plans subscription service – if it can find the game code

  14-06-2019 17:35
  In the era of modern gaming, often what’s old is new again. Publishers that have been around for decades like to port older games to modern platforms, and Square Enix is certainly no exception. Over the past few years, the company has been porting a number of its classic RPGs to smartphones and current-generation consoles, but it wants to go … Continue reading
  
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• Will Aggressive Pricing Help OnePlus 7 and Oppo Reno 10X Zoom Succeed in India?

  14-06-2019 17:31
  Reviewers Jamshed Avari and Aditya Shenoy join host Pranay Parab to discuss the Oppo Reno 10X Zoom and the OnePlus 7.
  
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• Men in Black: International Movie Review — the Thor: Ragnarok ‘Spin-Off’ Has None of Its Magic

  14-06-2019 17:30
  Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson star in Men in Black: International, a spin-off soft reboot of the 22-year-old franchise that borrows the stars of Thor: Ragnarok, but none of its magic.
  
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• Chipmakers, trade fears push stocks lower in early trading

  14-06-2019 17:25
  US stocks fell in early trading Friday on Wall Street after a major chipmaker issued a sharp warning about how the US-China trade war is disrupting a key industry.
  
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• NASA chief justifies potential $30bn Moon 2024 cost

  14-06-2019 17:13
  NASA’s ambitious “Artemis” mission to take American astronauts back to the moon will cost as much as $30 billion over the next half decade, the space agency’s chief has confirmed. Administrator Jim Bridenstine also defended the Moon 2024 project over criticism that it was wasteful and could distract NASA from other scientific work. It has been decades since an American … Continue reading
  
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• Aston Martin will put its Valkyrie hybrid hypercar to the ultimate test

  14-06-2019 17:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Aston Martin Valkyrie will race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2021. Aston Martin is taking advantage of new rules that encourage automakers to bring their fastest hypercars to the legendary French race.
  
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• Vivo Z1 Pro to come with Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC, 32MP punch-hole camera: Report

  14-06-2019 17:04
  While both the pages revealed that the handset will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 series processor, a new Google ad has revealed that it will be Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC.
  
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• Fitbit Versa and Samsung Gear fitness smartwatches get big Amazon price cuts

  14-06-2019 16:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some of the best options can get pretty pricey, but with smartwatch discounts on the Fitbit Versa and Samsung Gear Sport, they are really quite affordable right now. You can save up to $125 on a new fitness watch.
  
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• Select YouTube TV subscribers are getting a summer of Showtime for free

  14-06-2019 16:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a long-time YouTube TV subscriber, you may be in luck: The service is giving free access to Showtime until September 5, 2019, according to reports. Unlike other free trials, it does not become a paid plan on expiry.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Fit health and sleep tracker hits stores for under $100

  14-06-2019 16:30
  Samsung’s Galaxy Fit wearable is reaching store shelves, with the fitness tracker promising to be a lightweight, smarter way to track exercise without breaking the bank in the process. Announced alongside the Galaxy Watch Active and the Galaxy Buds – together with the Galaxy S10 family – back in February, the Galaxy Fit looks more like a Fitbit than a … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 5G up for pre-order on Sprint

  14-06-2019 16:27 via feedproxy.google.com
  US mobile carrier Sprint has started to take pre-orders of the new Samsung Galaxy S10 5G from today, the handset will be available from the carrier from next Friday then 21st of June. The Galaxy S10 5H woll be available on a range of contract with the carrier, the handset will cost $40.28 per month […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy S10 5G up for pre-order on Sprint appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Huawei Mate X delayed after Samsung’s Galaxy Fold woes

  14-06-2019 16:22
  With no new release date in sight for the Galaxy Fold, Huawei has decided to use Samsung’s story as a cautionary tale and delay its own folding smartphone, the Mate X. Huawei unveiled the phone back in February and was looking to launch it sometime this summer, but it has decided to take more time to put the device through … Continue reading
  
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• True wireless hearables market reaches 17.5 million in Q1 2019: Report

  14-06-2019 16:19
  Apple's market share in the true wireless hearables segment failed to grow despite the launch of its second generation AirPods as the global market for true wireless hearables reached 17.5 million units in the first quarter (Q1) of 2019, growing 40 per cent quarter-on-quarter, a new report by Counterpoint Research said on Friday.
  
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• $5000 gadget for cheating at poker - Boing Boing

  14-06-2019 16:15 via boingboing.net
  $5000 gadget for cheating at poker  Boing Boinghttps://youtu.be/coY2Lrd_AIE In a 2016 article, Elie Bursztein collects and describes a gadget used to cheat at the card table. In 2015, I stumbled upon a post in ...
  
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• Smartphone growth in emerging markets to continue in 2019: Report

  14-06-2019 16:14
  The smartphone market, which is still reeling under the first ever annual decline in 2018, is poised to grow in the emerging markets, a new report by Counterpoint Research said on Friday.
  
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• Here's how Cisco and Accenture plan to skill youth for digital economy

  14-06-2019 16:11
  The Directorate General of Training (DGT) on Friday joined hands with IT networking major Cisco and global consulting firm Accenture to skill youngsters for digital economy.
  
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