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• Roku Channel adds a section just for kids, gives parents more control

  19-08-2019 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ever-expanding Roku Channel -- Roku's all-in-one free and paid online streaming service -- now has a section featuring kid-friendly programming from both ad-supported and subscription sources.
  
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• Samsung’s quantum OLED plans could mean better, cheaper OLED TVs for all

  19-08-2019 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you love the way OLED TVs look but have always been put off by the price, Samsung mat be creating a turning point. Samsung is reportedly planning to make QD-OLED TVs, marrying QLED and OLED into a single, power-packed display.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Gamescom 2019, Huawei reprieve, Apple Arcade, and more

  19-08-2019 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including Gamescom 2019, a 90-day reprieve for Huawei, the Apple Arcade, Virgin Galactic’s new Gateway to Space, and much more.
  
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• Walmart drops $150 off the Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 with S Pen included

  19-08-2019 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 10.5-inch Tablet with S Pen is available in 64GB and 256GB models and Walmart is giving $150 off to both variants, selling it now for $498 and $598, respectively.
  
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• Trim down and get big savings with Amazon’s 20% sale on the Fitbit Inspire HR

  19-08-2019 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Fitbit Inspire HR could just be the most affordable fitness tracker Fitbit has to offer priced at $100 but Amazon's 20% sale lets you trim down and get big on savings by making it available for only $80.
  
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• RYU’s line of backpacks offer style and function for exploring the city or weekends away

  19-08-2019 22:58
  Yes, it’s Bag Week, where we celebrate all the best bags of the year here at TechCrunch. And there is little more satisfying than finding a basic black one that’s functional, stylish and unique. Luckily, Canadian urban athletic apparel maker RYU makes three such bags, and while each one has its own particular appeal depending on what you’re looking for in a backpack, they’re also all winners that elevate the basic black backpack to new heights.
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• From Stadia exclusives to Death Stranding, Here’s everything shown at Gamescom

  19-08-2019 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gamescom 2019 will be the site for four different presentations, including the next Google Stadia Connect event. Here you can find out where to rewatch the shows and catch up on all of the announcements that came from each of them.
  
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• Here are the cities where you can access 5G from major U.S. carriers right now

  19-08-2019 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  5G may not be widely available just yet, but it's slowly getting there. Interested in checking out the next-gen network for yourself? Here are all the cities where 5G is currently available.
  
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• This voice assistant can help visually impaired browse web

  19-08-2019 22:39
  Researchers have developed a new voice assistant that allows people with visual impairments to get web content quickly and effortlessly from smart speakers and similar devices.
  
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• IIT Mandi researchers developing technology to convert heat into electricity

  19-08-2019 22:39
  Indian Institute of Technology Mandi researchers in Himachal Pradesh are developing thermoelectric materials that can efficiently convert heat into electricity.
  
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• Amazon swipes 32% off of Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro smartwatches

  19-08-2019 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While it usually sells at $200, Amazon reduced the price of the Samsung Gear Fit 2 Pro smartwatch by $65. The smaller variant is also discounted by $65, so you can purchase one at Amazon for only $135 instead of $200.
  
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• Get this stunning 55-inch LG C9 OLED TV for a whopping $902 less on Amazon

  19-08-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A premium TV that truly stands out for a number of reasons is an OLED TV. One of the companies that set a high standard in making OLED TVs is LG. Right now, the 55-inch C9 OLED TV is available on Amazon for $1,597.
  
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• Apple Arcade will reportedly cost $5 a month when it launches this fall

  19-08-2019 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Arcade price was discovered by 9to5 Mac in the APIs used by the App Store app. According to a promotional message found in that code, Apple Arcade will be $4.99 per month, after a customer completes a one-month free trial.
  
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• Amazon drops the GPS and cellular Apple Watch Series 3 to its lowest price

  19-08-2019 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch Series 3 is still an excellent option if you are looking to enter the world of wearables. It is similar to the Series 4 but lighter on the budget. You can even get a cellular model for only $229 on Amazon.
  
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• WP Standard’s Weekender leather duffel is built for life

  19-08-2019 21:59
  Have you heard? It’s Bag Week! It’s the most wonderful week of the year at TechCrunch. Just in time for back to school, we’re bringing you reviews of bags of all varieties: from backpacks to rollers to messengers to fanny packs.
  WP Standard makes exceptional leather goods, and the company’s new leather duffel is no different. It’s fantastic and my go-to travel bag. There are downsides — it’s heavy and the shoulder strap slips on my boney shoulders &mdash
  
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• Google Duo is getting a low-light mode to brighten up your video chats

  19-08-2019 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Duo is getting a little more useful in low light. Google has announced a new low-light mode for Duo that is aimed at brightening up video in case you're video-chatting at night or in a poorly lit environment.
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 headlines the biggest games announced for Stadia at Gamescom 2019

  19-08-2019 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google held a Stadia Connect presentation for Gamescom 2019, and Cyberpunk 2077 stole the show with a new look at the choices you'll be able to make across the story and combat encounters.
  
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• How to perform a reverse image search in Android or iOS

  19-08-2019 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can quickly use Google to search, and reverse search, images on a PC or laptop, but did you know it's almost as easy to do in Android and iOS? We explain how to do it here, whether you want to use Chrome or a third-party app.
  
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• Snag the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch for 34% less on Amazon

  19-08-2019 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Usually retailing for $300, you can wear the Samsung Gear Sport on your wrist for 34% less on Amazon. You can also qualify to knock off another $50 on top of the $198 sale price with your Amazon Rewards Visa Card.
  
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• Some new gadgets are better than others | Outdoors - Stillwater News Press

  19-08-2019 20:47
  Some new gadgets are better than others | Outdoors  Stillwater News PressI made a mistake and bought a new trail camera. This one isn't like any I've had before, and it definitely wasn't a mistake.
  
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• This voice assistant can help visually impaired browse web - Gadgets Now

  19-08-2019 20:38
  This voice assistant can help visually impaired browse web  Gadgets NowResearchers have developed a new voice assistant that allows people with visual impairments to get web *content* quickly and effortlessly from smart speakers ...
  
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• NVIDIA GeForce NOW game streaming Android Beta release revealed

  19-08-2019 20:34
  The system known as NVIDIA GeForce NOW was previously in free Beta for PC, Mac, and SHIELD TV, now it’ll be opened on Android devices of several sorts. NVIDIA announced several feature updates to GeForce NOW today, also including the transition to RTX-enabled graphics processors for certain regions. NVIDIA also gave a cryptic note on the timing for release of … Continue reading
  
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• Enjoy your movie in peace with Sennheiser’s RS 165, now only $135 on Amazon

  19-08-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Enjoy your music and movies without having to worry about distracting or being disrupted by others around you with Sennheiser’s RS 165 RF Wireless Headphones. A booming 39% discount on Amazon lets you have it for only $135.
  
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• PUBG cross-play coming to consoles

  19-08-2019 20:25
  The folks behind PUBG kicked off Gamescom in a pretty big way, revealing that cross console play will soon be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4. PUBG Corp says that cross platform play has been the most-requested features since the game launched on both consoles, and now it’s finally becoming a reality. On top of all that, PUBG Corp. … Continue reading
  
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• Best Labor Day sales: Amazon, Walmart, and Home Depot drop early deals

  19-08-2019 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Labor Day 2019 lands on Monday, September 2 this year. We've gathered all of the information you need to prepare yourself for the many sales to come, from REI to Walmart and everything in between.
  
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• Report: United States will give Huawei another 90-day export license - Ars Technica

  19-08-2019 20:15
  Report: United States will give Huawei another 90-day export license  Ars TechnicaUpdate Monday, August 19, 2:15pm: As expected, the US Department of Commerce made the extension official today. Effective today, Huawei has another ...
  
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• Google was sharing Android user location data with carriers worldwide

  19-08-2019 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google quietly ended a service providing cell carriers with location data from customers. The service provided user data from Android devices on any carrier. Data was aggregated and anonymous, and carrier names weren't disclosed.
  
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• Bernie Sanders calls for a ban on police use of facial recognition

  19-08-2019 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Bernie Sanders is calling for a complete ban on the use of facial recognition by law enforcement as part of the new criminal justice reform plan he introduced this weekend.
  
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• MP3 vs. MP4: What’s the difference and which one is better?

  19-08-2019 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone knows what an MP3 is -- the longtime standard for digital music. But what is an MP4? Do they sound better? Should you stop using MP3 files for your favorite music? Good questions! We have the answers right here.
  
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• Five awesome storylines the new Obi-Wan series on Disney+ needs to explore

  19-08-2019 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney is reportedly planning to bring Star Wars prequel star Ewan McGregor back as Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi for a solo series on Disney+. Here are five storylines we want to see in a show that puts "Old Ben" front and center.
  
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• Pokemon GO Shiny Carvanha and Shiny Barboach hit Water Festival

  19-08-2019 19:48
  There’s a Water Type Pokemon GO event coming soon, and both Magikarp and Gyarados are invited. Much like the first Pokemon GO Shiny Magikarp event, this event is Water-based. This means that Water Type Pokemon will appear more commonly – and not just in areas near water. There’ll be new Shiny Pokemon too. The Pokemon GO Water Festival 2019 will … Continue reading
  
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• Miami public transportation is getting Google Pay — and it could save you money

  19-08-2019 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google and the Miami-Dade Transit public transportation system have announced that the system will now support Google Pay -- meaning you can tap to pay at turnstiles, instead of having to buy a ticket for each ride.
  
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• Want a 4K TV below $500? The LG 55-inch UM7300 series is only $467 at Walmart

  19-08-2019 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Upgrade your movie experience at home by getting your hands on a quality big screen such as the LG 55-inch 4K HDR TV (UM7300). Walmart is running an unmissable deal on the 2019 model which lets you in on a $230 discount.
  
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• Superhot Switch version confirmed with a release date surprise

  19-08-2019 19:16
  During today’s Nintendo Indie World Showcase, the company made a surprising and exciting announcement: not only is Superhot coming to the Nintendo Switch, but it’s arriving today. Switch owners have been requesting Superhot for a long time, so while it isn’t all that shocking to see it finally arrive on the platform, the fact that it’s releasing on the same … Continue reading
  
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• Inside Xbox reveals big changes to Gears 5 Horde Mode at Gamescom 2019

  19-08-2019 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft and The Coalition officially revealed the Horde mode for Gears 5. It mixes up the formula with the addition of Ultimate abilities and power taps force you to change your location.
  
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• Minecraft, Watch Dogs, Call of Duty boost ray-traced games list to a handful

  19-08-2019 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The list of games that support Nvidia's RTX-driven ray tracing technology are closing in on 10, thanks to a number of new announcements at Gamescom 2019. One of the big ones is that ray tracing is officially coming to Minecraft.
  
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• Huawei gets another short reprieve from ban, but the future doesn’t look hopeful

  19-08-2019 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei has been given another 90-day extension to the Temporary General License, which holds off the ban imposed on it by the U.S. government in May, meaning it’s allowed to continue trading with U.S. companies for now.
  
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• Alienware 55-inch OLED 4K Gaming Monitor will cost you $4k

  19-08-2019 19:03
  Today Dell and Alienware revealed the Alienware 55 OLED Gaming Monitor, the first 55-inch OLED Gaming Monitor in the world, per Dell. This device has fast IPS (in-plane switching) tech, 120Hz variable refresh rate, and 0.5ms (gray-to-gray) response time. Up front it’s all gaming business, around back it sports Alienware’s newest industrial design ethos in full effect – it’s simple, … Continue reading
  
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• 29 Of The Most Useful Amazon Products — Each Less Than $29 - Refinery29

  19-08-2019 19:01
  29 Of The Most Useful Amazon Products — Each Less Than $29  Refinery29There's nothing like that feeling of delight when you're shopping the boring but necessary basics on Amazon and you come across a product with high ...
  
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• SC to hear Facebook’s plea in Aadhaar-related case

  19-08-2019 18:43
  The Supreme Court will on Tuesday hear a plea by Facebook Inc, seeking transfer of cases pending in three High Courts for linking social media accounts with Aadhaar.
  
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• Dramatic rise in cyber attacks in India post Kashmir decision: Report

  19-08-2019 18:43
  There has been a rise in cyber attacks on Indian institutions after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A and the country needs to be extra careful when it comes to the security of websites and critical infrastructure, Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky said on Monday.
  
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• Delhi govt rapped by SC for opposing use of technology to fight pollution

  19-08-2019 18:43
  "Don't you want our children to live in good quality air?" the Supreme Court asked on Monday, pulling up the Delhi government for its opposition to the use of remote sensing technology to help identify polluting vehicles.
  
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• Cyber threats to worsen with AI, IoT and other tech advances: Israeli expert

  19-08-2019 18:43
  Technological advances like Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things, Automatic Cards and others will throw up new challenges for cyber security and all countries must unite to foresee and combat them, a leading Israeli cyber security expert said on Monday.
  
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• China urges US Prez Donald Trump to keep his word on Huawei

  19-08-2019 18:43
  China on Monday urged US President Donald Trump to keep his word and allow companies in America to do business with Chinese tech giant Huawei, which was banned under trade restrictions put in place by Washington in May.
  
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• 42% firms struggling with finding tech talent globally, says survey

  19-08-2019 18:43
  Nearly 42 per cent of organizations globally are struggling with sourcing quality tech talent globally, while 20 per cent cited the time taken to close a tech position as the primary challenge, a survey said on Monday.
  
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• 7 back-to-school gadgets for an epic college dorm room - Fox News

  19-08-2019 18:38
  7 back-to-school gadgets for an epic college dorm room  Fox NewsCollege starts up for students this month, which means only one thing: it's time to plan out the ultimate dorm room. For those who want the latest and the best ...
  
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• Ghost Recon Breakpoint developer counters comparisons to The Division

  19-08-2019 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ghost Recon Breakpoint is implementing some changes that make it more similar to The Division. We asked how the team feels about the comparisons. Breakpoint's creative director addresses the idea by focusing on the lack of bullet sponges.
  
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• Alienware Aurora R9 desktop takes a bold gaming gamble

  19-08-2019 18:28
  This morning Dell’s Alienware brand revealed a desktop machine called Alienware Aurora R9. This desktop is made to be a gaming machine, offering a wide variety of options in processors, storage, and memory, and comes stacked with a wholly unique industrial design. This is a bold design whose color options should give you some idea of how intense the designers … Continue reading
  
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• Bose’s SoundLink II wireless headphones get a nice discount on Amazon

  19-08-2019 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While earbuds are great and convenient, headphones remain the go-to choice of audiophiles when it comes to listening to music on the go. A solid option is the Bose SoundLink II, and it's currently discounted on Amazon.
  
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• Mercedes downsizes its plug-in hybrid tech with the new A250e sedan, hatchback

  19-08-2019 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is getting a plug-in hybrid variant. Dubbed the A250e, the compact plug-in is set to go on sale in Europe in both sedan and hatchback forms. Mercedes hasn't confirmed U.S. sales plans.
  
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