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• Tumblr has been acquired by WordPress owner Automattic

  12-08-2019 23:59
  In May, word surfaced that Verizon was in talks with multiple companies about purchasing Tumblr, the social media platform it acquired with its purchase of Yahoo in 2017. In an announcement today, Automattic, the company that owns WordPress, revealed that it has agreed to purchase Tumblr from Verizon, though the price it paid hasn’t been disclosed. Tumblr, once valued at … Continue reading
  
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• Dolby Atmos: Why it’s awesome, and how to get it

  12-08-2019 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby Atmos surround sound has come a long way in the last few years, seeing widespread adoption in home theater gear from A/V receivers to sound bars. If you've got questions about the format, we've got all the answers you need.
  
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• Bose, Sony, and Plantronics noise-canceling headphones are on sale at Amazon

  12-08-2019 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're in the market for wireless headphones, we'd strongly recommend noise-canceling ones. We found great deals Sony WH-1000XM3, Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2s, and Bose's QuietComfort 35 IIs on Amazon, at prices up to 35% off.
  
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• Venmo finally offers instant money transfers to bank accounts

  12-08-2019 23:08
  PayPal’s mobile payment service Venmo is finally offering instant money transfers directly to bank accounts. The new option follows the company’s launch of Instant Transfer last year, which was limited to transfers to eligible debit cards. According to the company, its new Instant Transfer option has the same fees and joins the standard free bank transfer option. Venmo is a … Continue reading
  
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• Grab one of these discounted Dell laptops and get a free $200 Visa prepaid card

  12-08-2019 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you missed those PC deals during July's sales and don’t want to wait until Black Friday, Dell is offering nice price cuts right now on a couple of our all-time favorite laptops — plus a free $200 prepaid Visa card with your purchase.
  
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• Amazon trims the price on the Garmin Forerunner 735XT by 30%

  12-08-2019 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Garmin Forerunner 735XT may not be the latest fitness tracker out there but it is one the few equipped with Strava's Suffer Score. This triathlon watch usually rings in at $400 but Amazon trims down its price by 20%.
  
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• How to know if you’re actually getting Dolby Atmos sound

  12-08-2019 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby Atmos surround sound has become the holy grail for home theater lovers who want the best possible sound from their systems. But getting it isn't as easy as you might think. Here's how to know if you're getting Dolby Atmos.
  
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• OnePlus is working on a range of 4K TVs ⁠– here’s everything we know so far

  12-08-2019 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's no secret that OnePlus is working on a range of 4K TVs. Heck, we've known that since CEO Pete Lau announced the endeavor in 2018. But more details have emerged since then. Here's everything we know about the OnePlus TV.
  
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• Samsung extends Euro smartphone lead as iPhone share shrinks

  12-08-2019 22:26
  The smartphone wars rage ever on, and today, we’re getting a better idea of who’s on top when it comes to European markets. Analytic firm Canalys has reported on the state of the European phone market at the end of Q2 2019, with Samsung emerging as the quarter’s clear winner. Xiaomi was another company who enjoyed a surge in sales … Continue reading
  
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• FDA warns autism ‘cure’ is potentially fatal

  12-08-2019 22:23
  The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published a pair of advisories warning the public to avoid sodium chlorite products sold under the names Miracle Mineral Solution and Master Mineral Solution. These products, according to the FDA, are sold as ‘treatments’ for a variety of conditions, including everything from the flu to autism and cancer. ‘Consumers are drinking bleach,’ the … Continue reading
  
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• Ditto lets you watch up to four sources of video at once on an Apple TV

  12-08-2019 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple TV's screen mirroring feature is very handy, but also very limited. You can only mirror Apple devices and only one at a time. A new version of Squirrel's Ditto app for tvOS eliminates these restrictions.
  
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• DSLR cameras vulnerable to malware attacks, say researchers

  12-08-2019 22:11
  It is not just your phone or computer that are vulnerable to hacking. Security researchers have now warned that even DSLR cameras are not immune to ransomware and malware attacks.
  
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• Is Sony’s smartphone business dead or can it be revived?

  12-08-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After its worst quarter ever, where Sony Mobile shipped less than 1 million smartphones for the first time, the future looks decidedly bleak. Can Sony’s smartphone business be turned around, or is it time to call it?
  
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• Amazon is running a 20% sale on Fitbit’s latest fitness tracker, the Charge 3

  12-08-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is currently running a sale on FitBit's latest fitness tracker, the Charge 3 that brings standard price of $150 down by 20%. For $120, you get to arm your wrist with a slick wearable that you can take almost anywhere.
  
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• New WhatsApp bans mean you need to consider the risk

  12-08-2019 21:57
  WhatsApp Temporarily Banned accounts popped up en masse this past week as the chat app continues its campaign to appear to fight unauthorized use. We’ve seen accounts of several accounts banned for what would – at first – appear to be shaky-ground reasoning. No problem, right? Not like your business depends on the use of a single app to survive… … Continue reading
  
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• The sleek GLAS smart thermostat is losing Cortana

  12-08-2019 21:56
  The GLAS smart thermostat was to be Cortana’s big expansion in the connected home, but the stylish glass HVAC controller is losing Microsoft’s assistant it has quietly warned owners. The unexpected news follows Johnson Controls adding Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant control support to its platform. It’s fair to say that, even in an increasingly crowded line-up of smart home … Continue reading
  
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• Walnut study hints at powerful protection against IBD damage

  12-08-2019 21:21
  A daily diet that includes walnuts may help protect against inflammatory bowel disease, according to a new study out of the University of Connecticut. The research looked at the effects of walnuts on mice that had induced ulcerative colitis, though a clinical trial is currently underway that looks at the effects of this nut on humans with IBD. Walnuts, the … Continue reading
  
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• Quit hitting refresh: Twitter is testing a subscribe to tweet replies feature

  12-08-2019 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Soon you might be able to get a push notification when a tweet has been replied to as well. Twitter is currently testing a new feature that will allow users to turn on notifications for a particular thread.
  
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• Xbox games on PlayStation? Microsoft executive says it could happen

  12-08-2019 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's first-party studios could still create games for other systems, according to head of Xbox studios Matt Booty. Double Fine and Obsidian are both bringing their latest games to PlayStation.
  
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• Galaxy Note 10+ rated display and camera king, but not for long

  12-08-2019 21:01
  The Galaxy Note 10 is here, and as expected, it’s challenging other flagships in terms of quality of components. That’s true of the Galaxy Note 10+ in particular, which is receiving some high praise for its display and its cameras. Of course, given its status as a high-end flagship, that praise probably won’t come as a shock to most people. … Continue reading
  
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• Be cool in school with Beats Solo3 headphones, now $135 less on Walmart

  12-08-2019 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple acquired Beats back in 2014, and henceforth, all Beats products have been spruced up with a bit of Apple magic. A prime example is the Beats Solo3 Bluetooth headphones, which boasts excellent wireless capability, sound quality, and battery life. Get one for $165 on Walmart.
  
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• Intel’s 2020 Phantom Canyon NUC could be powerful, but will it be too dated?

  12-08-2019 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ultra-compact Phantom Canyon gaming PC could feature improved Intel Xe processors, Wi-Fi 6, and also options for Nvidia GTX and RTX GPUs under the hood when launches in late 2020 or early 2021. 
  
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• AMD graphics developers are calling their next card the Nvidia Killer

  12-08-2019 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's 2020 graphics card releases could be some of its most exciting in years. Sources close to the company claim that confidence in the Radeon division is sky-high, with some staffers calling their next cards "Nvidia Killers."
  
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• First trailer for Apple TV+ series The Morning Show takes you on a studio tour

  12-08-2019 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has released the first, official trailer for The Morning Show, its upcoming original series for streaming service Apple TV+ that stars Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, and Steve Carell.
  
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• Sony’s new CarPlay and Android Auto head-unit has a huge 9″ pop-out display

  12-08-2019 20:07
  Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are both getting a big update this year, but if your current car lacks support for either then it’s Sony’s new supersized touchscreen head-unit that might be more appealing. The new Sony XAV-AX8000 Media Receiver is designed to slot into a single-DIN space on your dashboard, but unfurl, Transformers-style, into something a lot more impressive. … Continue reading
  
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• Walmart drops a huge $152 discount on the Samsung 55-inch 4K curved smart TV

  12-08-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today is a great time to order a curved TV as Walmart currently has $152 discount on the Samsung UN55RU7300 55-inch 4K UHD Smart TV. You can get it now for only $548 instead of $700.
  
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• AMD Zen 3: Everything we know so far

  12-08-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Set to succeed AMD's immensely popular and capable Ryzen 3000 Zen 2 CPUs, Zen 3 is on the horizon with potential improvements to clock speed, IPC, and energy efficiency, all thanks to a new lithography process.
  
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• The EU could hit Facebook with billions in fines over privacy violations

  12-08-2019 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The European Union is reportedly nearing the end of its investigations into some of the cases it has opened against Facebook pertaining to the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR. The EU currently has 11 open cases against the company.
  
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• LED lighting finally arrives on Falcon Northwest’s Talon gaming desktop redesign

  12-08-2019 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Falcon Northwest is debuting a redesigned version of its Talon midsized gaming desktop tower. The new version comes with modern features, like glass side windows, that bring more visual interest to the desktop's internals.
  
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• Amazon hacks price of the awesome Samsung Galaxy S10e by up to 20%

  12-08-2019 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Galaxy S10e is Samsung’s attempt to offer a flagship experience without the high price tags of its larger siblings, the S10 and S10 Plus. It normally costs $650, but Amazon’s discount lets you get one for as low as $520.
  
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• The 2020 Rezvani Tank X is a 1,000 hp EMP-proof vision of our Mad Max future

  12-08-2019 19:40
  The idea of a six-figure extreme SUV with electro-magnetic pulse protection might’ve seemed ridiculous, but with chatter of a rogue nuclear explosion in Russia we’re all of a sudden a whole lot more interested in the 2020 Rezvani Tank. The latest iteration of the “tactical urban vehicle” from Rezvani Motors, the new Tank pairs its movie set looks with a … Continue reading
  
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• Fortnite’s BRUTE mechs are getting a competitive nerf

  12-08-2019 19:38
  Ever since Fortnite season X launched a couple of weeks ago, the new BRUTE mechs have dominated discussion about the game. In short, a lot of people believe the mechs are overpowered, and some are worried about the implication their presence will have competitive play throughout the course of the season. Epic has already done some things to address those … Continue reading
  
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• TikTok maker launches new search engine in China

  12-08-2019 19:37
  ByteDance aims to challenge the dominance of Baidu in China’s heavily censored online search segment, where Western players are absent
  
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• Chandrayaan-2 expected to reach Moon’s orbit on August 20: ISRO chairman

  12-08-2019 19:37
  India’s second moon mission Chandrayaan-2 is expected to reach the Moon’s orbit on August 20 and land on the lunar surface on September 7
  
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• Amazon discounts this snazzy Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch by 29% less

  12-08-2019 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Smartwatch usually wears a $350 price tag but Amazon hands it over to you for 29% less. This is your chance to be pretty in pink (or rose gold for that matter) for the sale price of $246.
  
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• Is it still coming? The Samsung Galaxy Home has an uphill battle

  12-08-2019 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The absence of the Samsung Galaxy Home during Samsung's Unpacked event for the Note 10 makes you wonder more about the future of this Bixby powered smart speaker. Samsung says they're continuing to refine and enhance the Galaxy Home prior to launch.
  
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• Snag the Sennheiser HD 650 open-back headphones for $181 less on Amazon

  12-08-2019 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Open-back headphones let in a certain level of outside noise, and listening to music through them is like listening to music in your room. One of the best is the Sennheiser HD 650, now worth $319 on Amazon.
  
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• This Amazon-renewed iPhone XS Max saves you $450 on Apple’s largest phone

  12-08-2019 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to own the latest iPhone at below market price, check out this Amazon-renewed Apple iPhone XS Max. This great iPhone deal saves you a whopping $450 on Apple's largest flagship phone yet.
  
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• The Fuell Fluid is a long-range ebike fueled by its Harley-Davidson heritage

  12-08-2019 17:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fuell's Fluid performance urban mobility ebike is unique due to its heritage. Fuell's CTO is American Motorcycle Association Hall of Fame member Erik Buell, and its first ebike is built to go farther and faster than its competitors.
  
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• Sonos finally relents to the Bluetooth speaker tsunami

  12-08-2019 17:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In what appears to be confirmation that Sonos is working on its first Bluetooth product, an FCC filing and leaked product photo shows a speaker that bears a strong resemblance to the Sonos One.
  
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• Experience 4K with the TCL 43-inch Roku Smart TV, now $70 off at Walmart

  12-08-2019 17:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are on a budget but wants to experience 4K, the TCL 43-inch 4K Roku Smart LED TV is a great choice. Currently discounted by $70 at Walmart, you can order it today for only $230 instead of $300.
  
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• The 2018 Apple MacBook Air is at its best price of $1,000 on Amazon today

  12-08-2019 17:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are buying a Mac notebook for the first time, the 2018 Apple MacBook Air is a great option. It is now at its best price of $1,000 on Amazon. Grab this rare deal on a brand-new Apple MacBook.
  
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• Samsung second among patent holders in US in 2018, IBM first: Report

  12-08-2019 17:04
  Samsung Electronics ranked second in the number of patents filed in the US last year, coming after IBM, a report by a US patent association said on Monday.
  
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• India's agritech startups got $248 million funds in H1 2019: Study

  12-08-2019 17:04
  Agritech start-ups in India received more than $248 million funding in the first half of 2019, a growth of 300 per cent as compared to the same period in the previous year, according to a study by IT industry body Nasscom.
  
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• Facebook, YouTube may face heavy fines in UK for harmful content

  12-08-2019 17:04
  Social networking giants Facebook, Instagram and YouTube are set to face heavy fines in Britain for failing to filter out harmful content on their platforms, the media reported.
  
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• Amazon unveils Marketplace Appstore in India

  12-08-2019 17:04
  Amazon on Monday launched its Marketplace Appstore in India, which is a platform created for sellers to discover trusted third-party applications that can help them automate, grow and manage their business.
  
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• Snag the Epson EcoTank ET-4760 wireless inkjet printer for $100 less on Amazon

  12-08-2019 16:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  School is about to start again soon and you might need a new printer. The best home printers do more than just print, like scanning, photocopying, and faxing. The multifunctional Epson EcoTank ET-4760 is on sale for $400 on Amazon.
  
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• The best Android apps (August 2019)

  12-08-2019 16:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Choosing which apps to download is tricky, especially given how enormous and cluttered the Google Play Store has become. We rounded up 100 of the best Android apps and divided them neatly, with each suited to a different occasion.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 traveling on Autopilot explodes twice after hitting a tow truck

  12-08-2019 16:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The driver of a Tesla Model 3 and his kids are lucky to be alive after the electric sedan rear-ended a parked tow truck, exploded twice, and burned to the ground. The driver told investigators he was using Autopilot at the time of the accident.
  
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• If You Value Your Photos, Here's a Good Reason to Turn Off Your Camera's Wifi

  12-08-2019 16:35 via gizmodo.com
  By now, most people who spend any time online know the importance of ensuring their software is up to date, using an antivirus app, and avoiding the darker corners of the internet to avoid getting infected by malware that locks your files until a ransom is paid. But don’t assume it’s just your computer being targeted;…Read more...
  
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