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• The best back to school gadgets under $30 - CNET

  17-08-2019 20:58 via cnet.com
  The best back to school gadgets under $30  CNETWe're halfway through August, which means many college students are already on campus -- and the rest will be joining them by Labor Day. But whether you're ...
  
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• In Kozhikode, camps repair flood-hit gadgets - The Hindu

  17-08-2019 19:55 via thehindu.com
  In Kozhikode, camps repair flood-hit gadgets  The HinduT. Raziya from Kakkodi came to the Malabar Christian College here on Saturday with a set of gadgets damaged in the recent flood. Her mobile phone was ...
  
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• NASA wants to send two more missions to Mars to collect rock samples

  17-08-2019 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With its Mars 2020 mission, NASA hopes to collect samples from the surface of the planet. The challenge is how to get those samples back to Earth. Now, NASA has revealed its plans for two followup missions to Mars.
  
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• NASA selects landing site candidates for OSIRIS-Rex to sample asteroid Bennu

  17-08-2019 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, the OSIRIS-REx craft arrived at asteroid Bennu, from which it will collect a sample from the asteroid to be brought back to Earth. Now, the NASA team has selected four potential sites to choose from for the sampling mission.
  
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• Latest Windows 10 update is causing random reboots and can break Visual Basic

  17-08-2019 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest update for Windows 10, made available on Tuesday this week, includes patches against two critical vulnerabilities. But it is causing a string of issues including random reboots and failure to install.
  
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• Mars 2020 rover now has a rotating array of drill bits for sampling Martian rock

  17-08-2019 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most the key components in the Mars 2020 rover are installed and ready to go. The next phase of construction was to install the bit carousel, an important mechanism for the gathering and sorting of samples from the Martian surface.
  
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• 1.5% of Chrome users’ passwords are known to be compromised, according to Google

  17-08-2019 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In February, a new feature was introduced to the Google Chrome browser which checks whether users' passwords are secure. Now, Google has released eye-opening stats gathered from Password Checkup.
  
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• Easy Rider star and ’60s icon Peter Fonda dies at age 79

  17-08-2019 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Peter Fonda, the son of classic Hollywood actor Henry Fonda who became famous for embracing '60s counterculture both on and off the big screen, has died due to complications from lung cancer.
  
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• 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie deleted scene discovered on old VHS

  17-08-2019 18:30
  The Super Mario Bros. movie released in 1993 has enjoyed cult classic status for years, persisting through certain online portals through which new viewers can re-experience what was largely an amusing, cheesy film. The biggest collective in this fandom, Super Mario Bros. The Movie Archive, has just shared a newly discovered deleted scene from the movie found on an old … Continue reading
  
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• Zomato's Deepinder Goyal Responds to Restaurant 'Logout' Protests Over Deep Discounting Practices

  17-08-2019 18:09
  Zomato Founder Deepinder Goyal, and Dineout CEO Ankit Mehrotra have responded to the Logout movement by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI).
  
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• The best Chromebooks for 2019

  17-08-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've compiled a list of the best Chromebooks -- laptops that combine great battery life, comfortable keyboards, and the performance it takes to run Google's lightweight Chrome OS. From Samsung to Acer, these are the Chromebooks that really stand out from the rest.
  
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• How to stop your Mac from freezing

  17-08-2019 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Mac that keeps freezing can be an incredibly annoying thing to deal with, but fixing it doesn’t have to be a pain. There are six main things you should try, which we got through in this guide to help you fix the issue once and for all.
  
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• Huawei to Unveil Its Own Mapping Service 'Map Kit': Report

  17-08-2019 17:42
  The Map Kit would offer real-time traffic conditions and lane change recognition features, the Verge on Saturday quoted a Huawei executive.
  
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• Ikea doubles down on smart home tech with new business unit

  17-08-2019 17:25
  Ikea’s smart home investments to date have been smart but scattered – now the Swedish home goods brand says it’s going to amp up its smart home bets with a brand new dedicated business unit.
  The company’s smart home endeavors began in 2012, and focused on wireless charging and smart lighting. It’s iterated in both areas since, developing self-installed integrated wireless chargers for its furniture, as well as light/charger combos, and finally with a new partnership
  
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• Google Removes 85 Apps From Play Store Over Adware: Trend Micro

  17-08-2019 17:24
  Google has removed 85 apps from its Play Store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware hiding inside.
  
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• Router Guest Networks Prone to Hacking: Researchers

  17-08-2019 17:15
  A study by Israel-based Ben-Gurion University (BGU) indicates that routers from well-known manufacturers are vulnerable to cross-router data leaks through a malicious attack.
  
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• In a sex slump? There’s an app for that… - Marie Claire UK

  17-08-2019 16:53 via marieclaire.co.uk
  In a sex slump? There’s an app for that…  Marie Claire UKWe're getting less action under the covers than ever – but tech could provide the answer, says Rosie Mullender, who road tests the latest sex gadgets.
  
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• Future YouTube Originals will be totally free starting next month

  17-08-2019 16:45
  With few exceptions, YouTube’s original shows have only been available to YouTube Premium subscribers, locking them behind a relatively pricey paywall. That will change starting late next month, Google has quietly revealed, when many YouTube Originals will be made free for everyone to access. This doesn’t mean YouTube Premium subscribers should cancel their plans, however — there will be perks … Continue reading
  
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• LG SM9000 NanoCell 65-inch 4K HDR Smart TV Review

  17-08-2019 15:50
  LG’s recent TV launches in India includes the premium SM9000, which is available in two sizes — 55-inch and 65-inch. We review the 65-inch variant of this high-end LED TV range.
  
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• This is what Huawei's Google Maps rival may be called

  17-08-2019 15:44
  In a bid to challenge Google Maps, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Huawei is planning to unveil its own mapping service known as Map Kit.
  
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• Google removes 85 adware apps from Play Store

  17-08-2019 15:44
  Google has removed 85 Android apps from its Play Store after security researchers at Trend Micro found a particularly annoying adware hiding inside. According to the company, majority of the apps that were discovered were found to be disguised as photography as well as gaming apps and were downloaded over eight million times. Most of these apps affect older Andorid phones.
  
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• Silicon Valley Season 6 Release Date Set for October 27, HBO Shares Teaser Trailer

  17-08-2019 15:41
  HBO released the 1-minute 42-second teaser trailer and announced the launch date of Silicon Valley season 6 in the same tweet.
  
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• Realme 5 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, Show Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB of RAM - Gadgets 360

  17-08-2019 15:39 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  Realme 5 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, Show Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB of RAM  Gadgets 360Realme 5 Pro is set to launch alongside the Realme 5 in India on August 20, but ahead of its formal launch, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench with ...
  
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• Realme 5 Pro Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, Show Snapdragon 710 SoC and 8GB of RAM

  17-08-2019 15:34
  Realme 5 Pro is set to launch alongside the Realme 5 in India on August 20, but ahead of its formal launch, the phone has been spotted on Geekbench with model number RMX1971.
  
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• Best alternatives to Google’s preinstalled Android apps

  17-08-2019 15:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to get away from Google's preinstalled Android apps, such as Gmail, Google Calendar, and Maps? These are the best alternatives to the apps that come with your phone, which are pretty great, but not for everybody.
  
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• Next Apple Watch could include new ceramic and titanium models

  17-08-2019 15:22
  Apple’snext Apple Watch revision could include new materials for the case, including titanium and ceramic. That’s according to new assets pulled form the latest watchOS beta release, as uncovered by Brazilian site iHelp.br (via 9to5Mac). The new screens discovered in the beta show graphics used to pair the Apple Watch during setup, and list “Titanium Case” and “Ceramic Case” alongside model size identification info.
  Apple has previously offered a ceramic
  
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• NASA's Hubble Space Telescope Captures Two Galaxies Interacting, Distorting

  17-08-2019 15:05
  Hubble Space Telescope by NASA has captured a galactic duo dubbed "UGC 2369" that highlights a mutual gravitational attraction between two galaxies.
  
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• CDC reports nearly 100 vaping lung disease cases in 14 states

  17-08-2019 15:00
  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed on Friday that it is helping local health officials investigate nearly 100 lung injury cases possibly linked to the use of vaping products involving liquid nicotine and THC solutions. These cases have been identified in five states at this time, but many questions remain unanswered. More than 100 cases of a mysterious … Continue reading
  
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• Jio Fiber Launch: Hathway Broadband Responds With 100Mbps Plan at Rs. 699 a Month, 'Play Box' Device Now Offers Free Subscriptions Worth Rs. 2,500

  17-08-2019 13:29
  Hathway, in a quick response to Jio Fiber commercial launch, has launched its broadband services in Kolkata and is offering a 100Mbps plan at an effective monthly charge of Rs. 649.
  
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• Disney tipped in talks with Ewan McGregor for Obi-Wan Kenobi TV show

  17-08-2019 13:15
  Actor Ewan McGregor may resume his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in an upcoming Star Wars TV show, a new report claims. McGregor played the Jedi in three Star Wars movies and has previously expressed a willingness to take up the role again in the future. Disney has already revealed plans to release multiple live-action Star Wars shows on its new … Continue reading
  
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• Chuwi GBox Pro Review: lite mini PC for lite budgets

  17-08-2019 11:57
  News in the computing and tech world often highlights the spectacular and, sometimes, the extravagant. While it’s understandable that we get attracted by shiny products and powerful devices, not all consumers are swayed by those factors. Some need simpler yet still usable computers that can not only fit their budgets but also fit their aesthetic tastes as well. Those buyers … Continue reading
  
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• Gadgets Weekly: Sony smart speaker, Wildfire X and more - Deccan Herald

  17-08-2019 11:10 via deccanherald.com
  Gadgets Weekly: Sony smart speaker, Wildfire X and more  Deccan HeraldTop technology companies unveiled a new line of mobiles and other consumer electronics products this week in the International and Indian markets this week ...
  
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• Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, Galaxy M41 Key Specifications Surface, Expected to Debut in 2020

  17-08-2019 11:09
  Samsung Galaxy M21, Galaxy M31, and Galaxy M41 processor and camera details have been leaked on Twitter. The new lineup is expected to debut as an upgrade of what was launched earlier this year.
  
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• iPhone 11 OLED Displays Said to Be the Same as Samsung Galaxy S10's

  17-08-2019 11:06
  Apple expected to launch three iPhone models this year - iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11.
  
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• Redmi 8 Specifications, Renders Spotted on TENAA, 5,000mAh Battery Tipped

  17-08-2019 10:09
  Redmi 8, which will be the successor to Xiaomi's Redmi 7, has appeared on TENAA with model number M1908C3IC. Its key specifications suggest a 6.2-inch HD+ display and an oct-core SoC, paired with up to 4GB of RAM.
  
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• US to extend Huawei's partial reprieve on supply curbs

  17-08-2019 09:46
  U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to discuss Huawei in a call this weekend.
  
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• Amazon.com defeats IRS appeal in US tax dispute

  17-08-2019 09:46
  In a 3-0 decision, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Seattle upheld a 2017 ruling by the U.S. Tax Court related to intangible assets that Amazon.com transferred in 2005 and 2006.
  
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• Amazon ambassadors flood Twitter with 'fake' messages: Report

  17-08-2019 09:46
  There has been a surge in Amazon employees' accounts on Twitter who are praising the e-commerce giant, the workplace and its policies on the platform, creating suspicion among former workers whether this is actually the case.
  
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• Google's Password Checkup Extension May Soon Be Built Into Chrome

  17-08-2019 09:35
  Google's Password Checkup extension appears set to soon become a default feature of the Google Chrome browser.
  
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• Motorola One Action With Triple Rear Cameras, 21:9 CinemaVision Display Launched: Price, Specifications - Gadgets 360

  17-08-2019 08:52 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  Motorola One Action With Triple Rear Cameras, 21:9 CinemaVision Display Launched: Price, Specifications  Gadgets 360Motorola One Action price in the European market is set at EUR 259 (roughly Rs. 20400), while its India price is expected to be announced on August 23.
  
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• Motorola One Action With Triple Rear Cameras, 21:9 CinemaVision Display Launched: Price, Specifications

  17-08-2019 08:48
  Motorola One Action price in the European market is set at EUR 259 (roughly Rs. 20,400), while its India price is expected to be announced on August 23.
  
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• Twitter Tests Removing Spam, Abuse From Your Direct Message Inbox

  17-08-2019 07:16
  "Unwanted messages aren't fun. So we're testing a filter in your DM requests to keep those out of sight, out of mind," Twitter Support posted on Friday.
  
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• Trump Reveals Dinner Date With Apple CEO Tim Cook on Friday

  17-08-2019 07:05
  "Having dinner tonight with Tim Cook of Apple. They will be spending vast sums of money in the US. Great!" Trump said in a tweet.
  
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• Gmail Enterprise Users in India Hit by Outage, Services Restored Soon After

  17-08-2019 06:48
  Some Gmail Enterprise users in India faced problems while refreshing, sending, and receiving emails.
  
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• Grab the terrific Samsung Galaxy A50 phone for $126 less on Amazon

  17-08-2019 03:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is mostly known for its premium Galaxy S and Note Series phones, but it also manufactures cheaper phones through the A-Series. An example is the Samsung Galaxy A50 which not only looks great but also boasts a lot of features.
  
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• BLOCKS modular smartwatch is officially dead

  17-08-2019 03:00
  BLOCKS, the modular smartwatch that launched in 2014, is officially dead. Backers of the crowdfunding campaign were on the receiving end of a recent email advising that BLOCKS Wearables Ltd. is being liquidated. A backer-only update has also appeared on the product’s Kickstarter campaign warning backers that the company has run out of money. The failure has been in the … Continue reading
  
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• These Slippers Look Like A Shark Is Eating Your Feet

  17-08-2019 02:45 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  These slippers look like a shark is eating your feet 
  Shark attack! These hungry shark slippers will gobble up your tootsies in cozy comfort.These Shark plush slippers take a bite out of cold feet. They are slip-on style with non-slip bottoms and one size fits most! Use coupon code ‘JAWS’ for 20% off 
  The post These Slippers Look Like A Shark Is Eating Your Feet appeared first on Shut Up And Take My Money.
  
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• Snag Audio-Technica wireless headphones at a sweet 20% discount on Amazon

  17-08-2019 02:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the increasing demand for wireless headphones, the Audio-Technica finally cut the cord and gave us the ATH-M50xBT. Normally ringing in at $199, snag the pair of studio-grade headphones at a sweet 20% discount on Amazon.
  
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