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• August Doorbell Cam Pro 2 vs. Ring Doorbell 2

  01-08-2019 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a smart doorbell that can also function as a security cam? We look at the August Doorbell Cam Pro 2 vs. Ring Doorbell 2, two similarly priced smart doorbells with a lot to offer -- but how do they stack up against each other?
  
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• Lyft pauses e-bike rentals in San Francisco following battery fires

  01-08-2019 23:40
  Lyft has temporarily suspended rentals of its electric bicycles in the San Francisco Bay Area following reports of two suspected battery fires impacting the e-bikes. The first fire reportedly happened last Wednesday and was followed by a second fire over the weekend. The electric bikes are operated under Lyft’s Bay Wheels, which recently returned to San Francisco following a legal … Continue reading
  
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• What is Locast and why is it being sued by the Big Four broadcasters?

  01-08-2019 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Locast is a New York-based nonprofit that gives people a way to access local TV stations without cable, satellite or even an antenna -- and all for free. The Big Four broadcasters aren't happy about it. Here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Secure your home as Amazon drops up to a $56 discount on August smart locks

  01-08-2019 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We’ve found Amazon’s current best deals for August smart locks and put them all here. Whether you’re just starting out or simply looking to add extra security to your home, these deals can help you save up to $56.
  
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• Comcast tweaks Xfinity Mobile data plans, adds Unlimited restrictions

  01-08-2019 22:55
  Comcast has announced that Xfinity Mobile now offers ‘By the Gig Shared Data’ options that enable a batch of mobile data to be shared across all of the lines on an account. The company points out that on average, most consumers don’t actually need unlimited data and that most Xfinity Mobile customers already choose the ‘By the Gig’ plan options. … Continue reading
  
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• DoorDash support phone down? This is just the beginning

  01-08-2019 22:44
  Support phone numbers for DoorDash are down or slow-to-respond at the moment due to “issues” with the DoorDash “consumer platform.” I say “this is just the beginning” in the title of this article because the ugly truth of DoorDash, its leadership, and its policies have been coming to a head for a while now, and with the legal head of … Continue reading
  
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• The Google Files app now has a dark mode and better offline playback controls

  01-08-2019 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has launched an update to the Files app, finally bringing a dark mode that should help save battery life and reduce eye strain. On top of that, the new app now also offers better offline playback controls.
  
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• The FTC wants to know exactly why Facebook bought Instagram and WhatsApp

  01-08-2019 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Federal Trade Commission's antitrust investigation into Facebook will focus in on its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. The FTC wants to know if Facebook tried to acquire its social media rivals before they would become a threat
  
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• Amazon discounts 2019 MacBook Pros by up to $299 off, their lowest prices yet

  01-08-2019 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Retailers are discounting the newest MacBook Pros, and Amazon's sale prices on higher-end models have caught our eye. The retailer has sliced $299 off the 15-inch, 2.3GHz Intel 8-core i9 512GB model, bringing it to its lowest price yet.
  
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• You’re not paranoid. Everyone is tracking you wherever you go, even Netflix

  01-08-2019 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Add Netflix to the list of apps to watch out for: A security researcher has discovered that Netflix is using a new Android Q feature to track the physical activity data for select Android phone users.
  
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• Don’t miss these incredible Dell discounts on LG, Vizio and Samsung 4K TVs

  01-08-2019 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Day 2019 is long gone, but the discounted 4K TV mill that is Dell's online store is showing no signs of slowing down. The retailer has slashed the price of several must-have 4K Ultra HD TVs.
  
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• The Replacements: How Mighty Thor shows superhero swaps are the MCU’s future

  01-08-2019 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and others are finished with Marvel, but there's no reason why Captain America, Iron Man, and the rest can't live on. Here's how Mighty Thor proves superhero swaps are key to the MCU's future.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Galaxy Note 10 loses headphone jack, and more

  01-08-2019 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we dig into the biggest trending stories in tech, including leaked images of the Galaxy Note 10 showing no headphone jack, a malfunctioning postal drone crash, and tires that generate electricity.
  
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• Save hundreds with Dell XPS 13 and XPS 15 2-in-1 laptop deals through Friday

  01-08-2019 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  August is an advantageous time to invest in a new laptop, and now just in time for back-to-school season, you can get a Dell XPS 13 laptop for just $1,000, or a Dell XPS 15 2-in-1 laptop for just $1,400.
  
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• Sex tech startups protest outside Facebook office in US

  01-08-2019 21:00
  In a protest against Facebook's policies over banning of ads on their Pages and accounts, several sex and wellness tech startups run by women gathered outside the company's New York office.
  
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• Kerala wants more women to join startup ecosystem

  01-08-2019 21:00
  Gender sensitivity is essential to ensure inclusivity in the startup ecosystem, according to speakers at the Women Start-up Summit, being hosted by the Kerala Start-up Mission (KSUM) here on Thursday.
  
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• Intel Cascade Lake X CPUs: Everything we know so far

  01-08-2019 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's Cascade Lake X might be what's needed to combat AMD's upcoming third-generation Threadripper CPUs, but the question is, just how fast will these monster processors actually be?
  
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• Ninja leaves Twitch for Mixer, says he’s getting back in touch with his roots

  01-08-2019 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tyler "Ninja" Blevins has partnered with Mixer to stream exclusively on the platform. He was previously the biggest user on Twitch, largely playing Fortnite for millions of viewers.
  
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• Get ready for college with the Asus C523 Chromebook, now $118 less on Amazon

  01-08-2019 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just in time for the new school year, the Asus C523 15.6-Inch Chromebook is currently discounted by 30% at Amazon. You can get it today for only $282 instead of $400, so you'll save $118.
  
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• Amazon takes 75% off this Wi-Fi enabled smart garage door controller with camera

  01-08-2019 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Make sure your garage door is closed every time you drive out with the Momentum Niro Wi-Fi Garage Door Controller with Built-In Camera today. This device is available for a steal at only $50 on Amazon.
  
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• Leak Suggests the Next Fitbit Might Be Slowly Catching Up to the Apple Watch

  01-08-2019 20:40 via gizmodo.com
  We struggled to find one positive thing to say about the Fitbit Ionic two years ago, but the company’s follow-up, the Versa, was a complete about-face, offering a better design, better battery life, and a bargain price tag. And if leaked product shots shared by Evan Blass are any indication, the next Versa is staying…Read more...
  
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• Comcast lowers shared data prices on Xfinity Mobile based on how much you buy

  01-08-2019 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comcast has announced a few changes to the price of Xfinity Mobile. Namely, shared data on the company's By the Gig plan will now cost a little less, depending on how much data you buy.
  
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• Biologists recovered RNA from a frozen prehistoric wolf. Don’t freak out, though

  01-08-2019 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers in Copenhagen have sequenced the RNA genetic information of a 14,300-year-old mummified wolf. Try and tell us this doesn't sound like the first act of a great horror movie!
  
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• Amazon drops huge 76% discount on Sengled smart bulb with built-in JBL speaker

  01-08-2019 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Set the mood in any room with the Sengled Pulse LED smart bulb with JBL Bluetooth speaker. Order the starter kit from Amazon today at up to 76% off. You can also get each additional satellite bulbs at 71% less.
  
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• Ticwatch smartwatches get an awesome price cut of up to 30% on Amazon

  01-08-2019 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are still searching for the best smartwatch, you’re in luck. Amazon has stripped up to 30% away from the Ticwatch smartwatches. Now you can get your very own at an affordable price.
  
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• Watch a Tesla Model 3 play chess against the top-ranked player in the U.S.

  01-08-2019 20:07
  Teslacars can now take on human players in a game of chess, thanks to a software update it pushed out to vehicles earlier this month. Its programmers likely didn’t imagine they were designing a chess program to take on the best players in the world, however: U.S. no. 1 ranked chess player Fabiano Caruana (also currently ranked no. 2 in the world) played a Tesla Model 3 in a recent match… but Deep Blue vs. Kasparov, this was not.
  Caruana bests the vehicle in just under five minutes
  
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• OnePlus 7 Pro vs. Pixel 3a vs. ZenFone 6 vs. Samsung Galaxy A50: Camera shootout

  01-08-2019 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You don't need to spend a ton of money to get a good camera phone. We take a look at some of our favorite midrange phones, ranging from the $350 Samsung Galaxy A50 to the $669 OnePlus 7 Pro, to find the best camera in this category.
  
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• Fortnite adds mechs to Battle Royale, and competitive players are not happy

  01-08-2019 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fortnite's 10th season, called Season X, has arrived. The season introduces the previously -teased mech vehicle called the B.R.U.T.E., as well as new phenomena that could change the island itself.
  
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• Score the bestselling Instant Pot Lux60 for only $49 on Amazon

  01-08-2019 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re trying out an Instant Pot for the first time and don’t want to spend a fortune on the high-end models, check out the Instant Pot Lux60. Amazon has a deal on the 6-quart version that lets you have it for only $49.
  
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• Amazon slashes $50 off the adorable Vector toy robot with built-in Alexa

  01-08-2019 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An adorable toy robot called Vector can hang out with you, be a helpful assistant, and do a few tricks. Vector is currently available on Amazon for 20% off. Get this Alexa-compatible robot for $199 instead of its normal retail price of $250.
  
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• Facebook just deleted a horde of fake accounts from the Middle East

  01-08-2019 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook removed fake accounts from UAE, Egypt and Saudi Arabia because of coordinated inauthentic behavior. The social network announced in a blog post the removal of pages, groups, and accounts that originated in these countries.
  
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• These Canon wireless all-in-one printers get massive price cuts on Amazon

  01-08-2019 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wireless printers provide the convenience of printing directly from handheld devices, saving you from the hassle and potential hazards that come with cables. Check out these Canon wireless printers that are on sale on Amazon.
  
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• Here’s how to cancel your Netflix subscription when it’s time to stop bingeing

  01-08-2019 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to save some money on your bills? Or perhaps all of that bingeing is taking a toll on your work and social life? Canceling your Netflix account can help. But how do you do it, and what if you change your mind? We have the answers.
  
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• What is Apple Music? The streaming music service fully explained

  01-08-2019 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever since its debut, Apple Music has been gaining on market leader Spotify. But what accounts for Apple Music's popularity? How do you sign up and listen? All of this and more in our Apple Music explainer.
  
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• Ikea’s Sonos Symfonisk speakers are available starting today

  01-08-2019 19:09
  The somewhat zany mash-up of Ikea and Sonosended up providing great results, in the form of the Symfonisk line of wireless speakers, including the $99 Symfonisk shelf speakers and the $179 Symfonisk table lamp speaker. The speakers are both on sale today, starting at retail stores first, with online availability to follow later.
  In case you missed it, our review found that these connected speakers, which work with all of Sonos’ other offerings, are a great value for people new to the Sonos
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s stark realism leaves a bombshell impression

  01-08-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the help of a new engine and redesigned systems, Call of Duty feels remarkably fresh again in Modern Warfare. I spent three hours with the multiplayer and came away feeling like I did when I first played the excellent original.
  
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• Electrify America will build a robotic charging facility for self-driving cars

  01-08-2019 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electrify America and charging company Stable Auto will build a pilot site in San Francisco to test charging technology for self-driving cars. Robotic arms will connect charging cables to cars.
  
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• Half of Americans will have 5G by 2020, Verizon CEO claims

  01-08-2019 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon CEO hans Vestberg told CNBC in an interview that he expects 5G to be accessible to 50% of the country next year. He also said that half of Americans would own a 5G phone by 2024. 
  
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• Tired of call drops? Here’s how you can report it to TRAI in real time

  01-08-2019 18:04
  Want to report issue realated to network quality, call drops, etc. Here's how to do it.
  
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• TCS, HCL and Infosys raise concerns about market access issues with Piyush Goyal

  01-08-2019 18:04
  India's IT industry contributed 7.7 per cent to the country's GDP in financial year 2016-17 and is expected to contribute 10 per cent of India's GDP by 2025.
  
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• Airtel posts Q1 loss of Rs 2,866 crore on one-time hit

  01-08-2019 18:04
  Telecom major Airtel on Thursday posted a mammoth consolidated net loss of Rs 2,866 crore for the first quarter ending June caused mainly by a one-time hit of Rs 1,445 crore.
  
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• Breathe easier with the Hamilton Beach TrueAir, now only $60 on Amazon

  01-08-2019 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to get an air purifier for your bedroom or office? Check out the Hamilton Beach TrueAir. It has efficient cleaning power to get rid of airborne pollutants so you can enjoy fresher air. Order it on Amazon for only $60.
  
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• How much does Netflix cost? A breakdown of the streamer’s plans

  01-08-2019 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wondering how much a Netflix subscription costs? You're not the only one. That's why we put together a quick-hit guide covering all the Netflix plans, whether you want to opt for 4K streaming or a disc-based option.
  
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• Under Armour cuts an extra 25% off backpacks for your back-to-school needs

  01-08-2019 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a new school year around the corner, now’s the time for deals on backpacks. Under Armour is running its own back-to-school sale right now which knocks another 25% off already-discounted backpacks, clothing, and more.
  
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• Play better than ever with these Logitech gaming mouse deals on Amazon

  01-08-2019 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you’re new to the world of PC gaming or just looking to replace your old, clunky gaming mouse, we have you covered. We scouted three Logitech mouse deals on Amazon that can help you achieve better gaming performance.
  
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• How to use the cut, copy, and paste keyboard shortcuts in Windows

  01-08-2019 17:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for useful Windows keyboard shortcuts? The most common are the cut, copy, paste, and undo shortcuts compatible with all kinds of tasks. They can save you an awful lot of time if you learn how to use them.
  
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• Save 88% on the StreamSkill: The Ultimate Training Library Lifetime Membership

  01-08-2019 17:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  We have an awesome deal for our readers today, you can save 94% on the StreamSkill: The Ultimate Training Library Lifetime Membership. The StreamSkill: The Ultimate Training Library Lifetime Membership is available in our deals store for just $149, it normally retails for $1,250. Learn new skills well into the future with unlimited access to […](Read More ...)The post Save 88% on the StreamSkill: The Ultimate Training Library Lifetime Membership appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 first look - Gadgets Now

  01-08-2019 16:56 via gadgetsnow.com
  Huawei Y9 Prime 2019 first look  Gadgets NowHuawei launched its first popup selfie camera smartphone Y9 Prime in India. Priced at Rs 15990, the smartphone features Kirin 710 processor and is backed by ...
  
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• Facebook is trying to meld TV streaming and video calls in one home gadget - TechRadar

  01-08-2019 16:36 via techradar.com
  Facebook is trying to meld TV streaming and video calls in one home gadget  TechRadarReports say Facebook is looking to expand its Portal range with a TV streaming device: one that can also make video calls.
  
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• CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox sue Locast, a free, nonprofit TV streaming service

  01-08-2019 16:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a story that his highly reminiscent of the legal battle that ultimately took down Aereo, Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC are jointly suing Locast, a nonprofit that streams these TV channels for free over the internet.
  
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