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• Dainese Smart Jacket vest airbag breaks new ground so you won’t get broken

  18-06-2019 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  Regardless of the type of motorcycle you ride, your body is in jeopardy when you travel. When you share the road with cars and trucks, personal protection is a concern, and Dainese just launched the Smart Jacket, a new airbag vest, to help.
  
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• Hulu chief says Disney is about to give it a serious original content boost

  18-06-2019 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hulu announced today that more original programming is slated to appear on the streaming service. This comes on the heels of Disney acquiring Hulu from Comcast last month. 
  
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• This $99 AirPower knockoff is available for order now

  18-06-2019 23:04
  There are a number of key differences between Apple’sAirPower and lookalike knockoff, AirUnleashed. The most pertinent one, however, is that one of the two is actually available for purchase.
  Apple gave up the AirPower ghost back in March, after having gone silent on the product for some time, citing an inability to “achieve [its] high standards.” The company released little additional information, but most reports came down to engineering problems with densely packed charging
  
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• The Original NES Console Had a Motion Control Joystick 15 Years Before the Nintendo Wii Did

  18-06-2019 23:00 via gizmodo.com
  Remember how the Wii’s groundbreaking motion controls helped Nintendo sell over 100 million consoles? Well, it turns out it wasn’t actually the first Nintendo console you could play by flailing around a joystick. Thanks to a third party accessory called the Hot Stik, the original NES had rudimentary motion controls…Read more...
  
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• You can buy a Google Stadia controller now, but it won’t grant you access to play

  18-06-2019 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Google Stadia controller is now available for purchase separate from the Founder's bundle, but that's not all you'll need to play in 2019. Grab it if you want to play with a friend or if you receive one of the Pro buddy passes.
  
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• Brush up on your makeup skills with YouTube’s new augmented reality feature

  18-06-2019 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube will soon let users try on makeup while watching popular makeup tutorials through augmented reality. Viewers will be able to actually try on the makeup products the online tutorials are showcasing and promoting. 
  
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• How to delete Snapchat messages

  18-06-2019 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've ever sent a message to someone and wish you could delete it, Snapchat has a feature you'll like. Yes, it lets you delete messages you've already sent. There are some limitations, though. Here's how to delete Snapchat messages.
  
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• A tiny magnet accomplishes enormous feat, sets a new world record

  18-06-2019 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A magnet housed in the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory has set a record for the strongest continuous DC magnetic field ever recorded. Here's why that matters to our future.
  
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• Eliminate excess moisture this summer with these dehumidifier deals from Walmart

  18-06-2019 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moisture isn't just an ugly word, it's unhealthy in excess, especially in your home. Dehumidifiers are an excellent way to expel excess moisture, and now at Walmart, you can score discounts on five different models of all sizes and prices.
  
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• Microsoft wants to put an ad for Office right on your keyboard

  18-06-2019 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft could be adding a dedicated Office key to Windows keyboards in the future. Screenshots of a survey sent out regarding the key have surfaced and leave us wondering why Microsoft would want to add such a key?
  
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• Five months later, the HP Spectre Folio is still one of my favorite laptops

  18-06-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After five months of use, we take a look back at the HP Spectre Folio, a laptop with leather construction and unique take on the 2-in-1. What did we find? It really is far more than just a gimmick.
  
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• Walmart kicks off an unmissable deal on a 55-inch Samsung QLED 4K TV

  18-06-2019 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walmart has a treat in store (or rather, online) for those in the market for a QLED TV: It has knocked a massive $385 off the 55-inch Samsung Q6FN, sending the price tumbling below $1,000.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Facebook’s cryprocurrency, Walmart deliveries, and more

  18-06-2019 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including Facebook’s new cryptocurrency, Walmart’s grocery service, A.I. that can detect manipulated photos, and more.
  
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• How to protect your smartphone from hackers and intruders

  18-06-2019 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having your smartphone hacked can feel like someone robbed your house. It's a massive invasion of privacy and a violation of your personal space. We've put together a checklist of precautions that will help you avoid this terrible fate.
  
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• Walmart slashes $100 off Apple’s latest 128GB iPad with Wi-Fi

  18-06-2019 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you been looking to upgrade to Apple's latest iPad? Now's your chance, since Walmart is having a great on the 128GB version of the iPad. Here's everything you need to know about Walmart's latest iPad deal.
  
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• Linux Kernel Bug Knocks PCs, IoT Gadgets and More Offline - Threatpost

  18-06-2019 20:43 via threatpost.com
  Linux Kernel Bug Knocks PCs, IoT Gadgets and More Offline  ThreatpostMultiple TCP-based remote denial-of-*service* vulnerabilities have been uncovered in the FreeBSD and Linux kernels by Netflix researchers. Exploitation would ...
  
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• Try these apps and online platforms to perform yoga this International Yoga Day

  18-06-2019 20:38
  As the International Yoga Day approaches on June 21, there are several apps and online platforms to help yoga enthusiasts boost their health in the absence of a trained guide.
  
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• IIT Madras developing new techniques for extracting methane

  18-06-2019 20:38
  The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) on Tuesday said its researcheers are developing new techniques for extracting methane from natural gas hydrates.
  
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• Only 36% organisations can enforce data loss prevention in Cloud: Report

  18-06-2019 20:32
  Only 36 per cent organisations said they could enforce data loss prevention in the Cloud and 33 per cent said they could control the collaboration settings that determine how their data is shared, a report by global cyber security firm McAfee said on Tuesday.
  
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• Google Calendar is back online. Here’s the latest on the outage

  18-06-2019 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Calendar is down, and that means that instead of a day packed with back-to-back meetings and timely reminders, users are instead being treated to an error message. Here's the latest on the worldwide outage.
  
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• 8 great gadgets that can smarten up a dumb dorm room - CNET

  18-06-2019 19:58 via cnet.com
  8 great gadgets that can smarten up a dumb dorm room  CNETHeading back to school this fall? Consider bringing a couple of these handy smart devices with you.
  
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• Forget the remote: Yamaha offers two new affordable, Alexa-enabled soundbars

  18-06-2019 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yamaha announced two new soundbars aimed at fans of Amazon's Alexa voice assistant. The affordable new soundbars are both designed to provide viewers with great sound at an affordable price, with built-in Alexa voice control.
  
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• PS5 rumored to be more powerful than Xbox’s Project Scarlett

  18-06-2019 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A rumor claiming that the PlayStation 5 will be more powerful than Xbox's Project Scarlett surfaced before the official reveal at the Xbox E3 2019 briefing. Now that we have more information, let's compare the two systems.
  
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• Roli’s newest instrument, the Lumi, helps you learn to play piano with lights

  18-06-2019 19:10
  There has been a longstanding gulf between the consumption music and the creation of it: not everyone has the time or money to spend on lessons and instruments, and for those in school, many music education programs have been cut back over the years, making the option of learning to play instruments for free less common. Still others have had moments of interest but haven’t found the process of learning that easy.
  Now we’re seeing a new wave of startups emerge that are attempting to
  
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• The Geesaa automates (but overcomplicates) pourover coffee

  18-06-2019 18:53
  Making pourover coffee is a cherished ritual of mine on most mornings. But there are times I wish I could have a single cup of pourover without fussing about the kitchen — and the Geesaa, a new gadget seeking funds on Kickstarter, lets me do that. But it’s definitely still a ways from being a must-have.
  I’m interested in alternative coffee preparation methods, low and high tech, so I was happy to agree to try out the Geesaa when they contacted me just ahead of their Kickstarter
  
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• Rumors say Sony is making an Xperia phone with a six-lens rear camera

  18-06-2019 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How many camera lenses is too many? In the current market, we've seen phones with one, two, three, and even five lenses -- and now rumors are currently saying Sony is planning an Xperia smartphone with six lenses.
  
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• Simone Giertz’s converted Tesla Model 3 pickup truck is wonderful

  18-06-2019 18:19
  YouTuber Simone Giertz, celebrated DIY inventor, roboticist and general maker of cool stuff decided not to wait for Tesla’s forthcoming pickup truck. Instead, she bought a TeslaModel 3 direct from the company new and then used elbow grease, ingenuity, some help from friends and power tools to turn it into a two-seater with a flatbed.
  The amazing thing is, unlike some of the robots Giertz is famous for making, the final product looks terrific – both in terms of the detail work, and i
  
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• We got one! Ghostbusters 3 brings back another original cast member

  18-06-2019 18:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming film Ghostbusters 3 will not only continue the franchise that began with the 1984 movie; it will also bring back some members of the original cast. The film is scheduled to hit theaters in July 2020.
  
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• Food wish fulfilled? Genie launches next-gen pod-based cooking system

  18-06-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microwaves were innovative and Keurig coffee pods are handy, but a new cooking system called Genie promises to create healthy, tasty, and affordable meals in just 3 minutes using a chef's process.
  
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• Focals by North Review: The future is (almost) here

  18-06-2019 17:38
  The concept of an IRL heads-up display has been a part of science fiction since basically the beginning. Big players have tried their hand at it with less than stellar results — most notably Google with Glass, and more recently Intel’s Vaunt. But North may have cracked the nut on smart glasses with Focals.
  They are not perfect by any stretch of the imagination — they’re slightly heavy and don’t feel quite as seamless as science fiction promised they would — bu
  
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• Cadence of Hyrule is the first truly amazing Zelda spinoff

  18-06-2019 17:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cadence of Hyrule is the first non-mainline Zelda game to capture the magic of the series. Blending catchy rhythm mechanics with top-down Zelda exploration, Brace Yourself Games has created one of the best games of 2019.
  
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• This George Foreman electric grill for indoor and outdoor cooking is half off

  18-06-2019 17:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the George Foreman Electric Grill (GFO3320GM), hosting barbecue parties for friends and family is more convenient than ever. Get yours now on Amazon at a hefty 50% discount, and enjoy excellent grilling all year round.
  
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• The first Umbrella Academy season 2 video brings the whole family together

  18-06-2019 17:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Umbrella Academy will return for another 10-episode season, as Netflix has given the show an official green light for season 2, ensuring more adventures with Number Five, Klaus, and the rest of the eccentric team.
  
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• PowerPoint is easier than ever with Microsoft’s new A.I. tools

  18-06-2019 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's new A.I. tools for Office 365 users make mastering PowerPoint presentations easier than ever. The tools help you create stunning layouts, deliver data with impact, and brush up your delivery skills with smart coaching.
  
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• Picture-in-picture reportedly headed to Apple TV in tvOS 13

  18-06-2019 16:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When tvOS 13 is released to a general audience this fall, it could be sporting a previously undisclosed feature: Picture-in-picture mode. It was spotted in an early developer release and it reportedly only works in the TV App.
  
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• Huawei P30 Pro vs Oppo Reno 10x Zoom: The Battle of the Superzoom Camera Phones

  18-06-2019 16:29
  We pit the Oppo Reno 10x Zoom against the reigning superzoom champion — the Huawei P30 Pro — to see how it stacks up.
  
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• WD Black SN750 SSD Review

  18-06-2019 16:18
  WD Black SD750 SSD blends looks and performance, but not everyone will be able to make the most of it.
  
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• Rescuing pizza: New life and new uses for your microwave oven

  18-06-2019 16:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leftover pizza slices can be a treat, but they're just not the same as when they're hot and crispy fresh from the oven. A new product could help pizza lovers resurrect leftover slices to nearly their original taste and texture.
  
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• GoTenna is ramping up public sector mesh networking with a $24M C round

  18-06-2019 16:02
  GoTennais best known for its outdoors-oriented consumer products that let you text and share locations between smartphones off the grid. But the company has found that government work — military, fire, rescue — is the real market, and is pursuing it with a vengeance on the strength of a $24 million funding round.
  “We’ve been busy!” said Daniela Perdomo, founder and CEO of the company, in an interview. “We have a good problem, which is a technology that can be
  
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• Nomad’s new Kevlar cables are seriously tough and seriously fast

  18-06-2019 16:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nomad has just released an update to its super-tough Kevlar range of cables to include a new USB-C to Lightning cable and a blisteringly fast 100W USB-C cable. They're expensive, but they're the toughest cables you'll find.
  
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• Fortnite v9.30 Update Brings Chug Splash Collective Healer to Battle Royale, New Islands, LTM, and More

  18-06-2019 15:37
  The Fortnite v9.30 update brings a new item called Chug Splash to help players heal their teammates, new islands, missions, and more.
  
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• HMD Global Says Moving Nokia Phone Data Collection to Finland for Security

  18-06-2019 15:36
  HMD Global, which makes and markets Nokia-branded phones, on Tuesday announced its partnership with consultancy firm CGI and Google Cloud.
  
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• HMD Global to move all user data to Finland, here's why

  18-06-2019 15:20
  HMD Global, which makes and markets Nokia-branded phones, on Tuesday announced partnership with consultancy firm CGI and Google Cloud to move and store phone activation and performance data at the Google Cloud Region in Hamina, Finland.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Screen Protector Leak Tips Big Size Difference Between the Standard, Pro Models

  18-06-2019 15:19
  Alleged images of Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10 Pro screen protectors tip massive size difference between the two variants of Samsung’s next flagship.
  
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• Google has joined hands with this healthcare firm

  18-06-2019 15:19
  French healthcare company Sanofi has teamed up with Google to work on innovations, aimed at using emerging data technologies to change how medicines and health services will be delivered in future.
  
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• The best Google Pixel 2 XL cases and covers

  18-06-2019 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to protect that 6-inch screen and aluminum body, it’s time to shop for the best Google Pixel 2 XL cases and covers. We've rounded up our top picks so far to style and protect your Google phone.
  
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• Blockchain Startup Ripple Buys $30 Million Stake in MoneyGram

  18-06-2019 15:10
  Ripple has bought $30 million worth of shares and warrants in MoneyGram, the two companies said on Monday.
  
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• Revolt RV 400 AI-Based Electric Motorcycle Launched in India, Offers a Top Speed of 85kmph

  18-06-2019 15:09
  Revolt Motors has unveiled its first electric bike, the RV 400, in India. The Revolt RV 400 claims to be India’s first AI-enabled bike and comes with a number of smart features.
  
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• RBI to examine concerns around data localisation rules: Government

  18-06-2019 15:09
  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in April last year asked payment firms to ensure their data are stored exclusively on local servers, setting a tight six-month deadline for compliance.
  
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• iOS 13 Beta 2 Tips Apple Will Prompt You About an Active Subscription When Uninstalling an App

  18-06-2019 15:03
  Apple has added a pop-up on iOS 13 beta 2 to let the users easily cancel an active subscription when they're uninstalling an app associated with it.
  
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