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• Uber says drivers aren’t an essential part of its business

  11-09-2019 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber’s top lawyer said it would not comply with a California bill that would force it to treat its contract drivers as employees, claiming they are not a core part of the company’s business.
  
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• The first Samsung Galaxy S11 leaks are here

  11-09-2019 23:57
  Today we’re taking a peek at the first of what’ll likely be a long line of teasers, leaks, and rumors about the Samsung Galaxy S11 for 2020. This device will replace the Samsung Galaxy S10 and Galaxy S10 Plus, devices that were first released in March of 2019. In the year 2020, the Samsung Galaxy S11 line of phones will … Continue reading
  
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• Redesigned Land Rover Defender is positively teeming with new tech

  11-09-2019 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The whiz kids at Land Rover have been working overtime to bring a fresh kind of tech to the newly redesigned Defender.
  
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• LifePod believes smart home tech can help facilitate the challenges of eldercare

  11-09-2019 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LifePod is digging deep into the eldercare market, partnering with the American Heart Association for a heart failure study to help seniors take better care for themselves and monitor their own health via smart home technology.
  
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• Coaxing out the best value iPhone in late 2019

  11-09-2019 23:34
  As of launch time for the iPhone 11, Apple’s entire Apple Store-based iPhone sales lineup has shifted. To look at Apple’s iPhone collection right now is to decide between several different generations, prices, specs, colors, and future-proofing software promises. Today we’re looking at the most important factors which a future new iPhone owner should consider. When iPhone 11 becomes a … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t sleep on this Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening trailer

  11-09-2019 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has released a new overview trailer for The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening, showing off the game's bizarre nods to other franchises, as well as new gameplay features.
  
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• NASA finds first super-Earth exoplanet with water vapor in habitable zone

  11-09-2019 23:22
  NASA has announced that for the first time, Hubble Space Telescope has discovered an exoplanet with water vapor that exists within the habitable zone of its star. The exoplanet has been named K2-18b and it is located outside of our solar system. Because the planet’s atmosphere contains water vapor and it’s located within the habitable zone, there may be bodies … Continue reading
  
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• TCL washing machine is gentle enough to clean eyeglasses, jewelry, and more

  11-09-2019 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Classified X10-110BDI washing machine boasts a stunningly large 12.3- inch TFT touchscreen and uses ultrasound cleaning that is gentle enough to wash glasses and jewelry.
  
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• Wear this exceptionally stylish 42mm Samsung Galaxy watch for $50 off at Walmart

  11-09-2019 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Watch boasts accurate fitness tracking, a gorgeous display, and terrific battery life. Get it on Walmart for $299.
  
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• Hubble space telescope finds water vapor on ‘Super-Earth’ exoplanet

  11-09-2019 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has discovered water vapor in the atmosphere of a distant Earth-like planet known as K2-18b
  
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• Final Fantasy VII Remake’s TGS trailer is a hefty one

  11-09-2019 22:22
  Out of all the upcoming video games, Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake is unquestionably one of the most anticipated. By the time the first episode releases in March 2020, it will have been nearly five years since the remake was first revealed, as as we inch ever closer to release day, Square Enix has been sharing more footage from … Continue reading
  
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• Exercise and low-calorie diets combined have surprising effect on bones

  11-09-2019 22:07
  Exercising while eating a low-calorie diet may have a negative effect on bone health, according to a new study out of the University of North Carolina Health Care. Unlike in cases of exercise without calorie restriction, eating fewer calories while exercising was found to cause a substantial increase in the amount of fat in bone marrow, something associated with lowered … Continue reading
  
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• ISRO will fix moon lander problem: Nobel laureate Haroche

  11-09-2019 22:04
  Science poses surprises - sometimes failures and sometimes successes, according to Nobel laureate Serge Haroche, who said on Wednesday that Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientists will certainly try to fix the problem with India's first moon lander.
  
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• Facebook tightens policies to prevent suicide, self-harm

  11-09-2019 22:04
  On World Suicide Prevention Day, Facebook is tightening its policies around self-harm, suicide and eating disorder and has announced its plan to hire a health and well-being expert to join its safety policy team.
  
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• Airtel launches Xstream Fibre broadband plan with 1Gbps speed: Here’s how it compares to Reliance Jio Fibre Titanium plan

  11-09-2019 22:04
  Leading telecom operator Airtel has launched a new high-speed broadband plan called ‘Airtel Xstream Fibre’ that directly competes with Reliance Jio’s Platinum broadband plan. Both plans cost Rs 3,999 per month and offer 1Gbps high-speed data.
  
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• Apple TV+ vs. Disney+: Which video service will be your best entertainment bet?

  11-09-2019 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple TV+ and Disney+ will both be launching this fall. What will they cost, what content will they have, and how can you watch them? We've got it all right here.
  
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• Ford’s all-electric F-150 pickup truck may arrive sooner than expected

  11-09-2019 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Worried about the threat of rising gas prices, Ford will add the F-150 to its growing portfolio of electrified vehicles. It is currently developing a hybrid F-150, and it will release an electric version of the next-generation truck.
  
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• Get this superb Google Pixel 2 XL smartphone for $103 less on Amazon

  11-09-2019 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Google Pixel 2 XL has a premium design, excellent cameras, is astonishingly fast and completely waterproof. Get it for $397 on Amazon.
  
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• Apple iPhone 11 vs. iPhone XR: Can Apple follow up on the iPhone XR’s success?

  11-09-2019 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Should you buy the iPhone 11 or last year's iPhone XR? The iPhone 11 may be newer, but does it have enough improvements over last year's iPhone XR? We found out.
  
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• We need to talk about the BMW Concept 4

  11-09-2019 21:18
  Nobody can say BMW’s latest cars have been forgettable in their styling. The German automaker brought along the gleaming BMW Concept 4 to the Frankfurt Motor Show 2019 this week, and instantly divided opinion about whether its oversized snout was a stroke of design genius or a nasal abomination. The traditional BMW kidney grille is “distinctive,” to use BMW’s somewhat … Continue reading
  
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• The iPhone 11 Pro’s multiple camera design is triggering people’s trypophobia

  11-09-2019 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone 11's advanced triple-lens camera setup is triggering trypophobia -- or a fear of clusters of holes -- in some people.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Apple event wrap-up, robot surgeons, and flying cars

  11-09-2019 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including a recap of Apple’s September event and more.
  
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• Fortnite v10.30 patch notes reveal big map changes

  11-09-2019 20:55
  We find ourselves squarely in the middle of the week, and Fortnite players know what that means: a new update has landed. This time around, we actually aren’t getting a new weapon or item to use in game, but instead, two new areas have appeared on the map. These new areas will be home to some pretty interesting mechanics, so … Continue reading
  
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• Everything we know about Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII Remake

  11-09-2019 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Final Fantasy VII Remake reemerged for the first time in more than three years during Sony's latest State of Play livestream. Square Enix will reveal more details about the hotly anticipated PS4 remake at E3 2019.
  
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• FDA moves to ban flavored e-cigarettes: Here’s what we know

  11-09-2019 20:52
  The FDA is taking steps to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes amid ongoing reports of a serious lung condition that has caused at least six deaths and more than 450 cases, including hospitalizations. The announcement was made today by Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, who said in a statement that these devices are paving … Continue reading
  
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• Artificial leg with realistic sensory feedback helps wearers walk confidently

  11-09-2019 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have developed a prosthetic leg that uses sensors and electrodes to provide wearers with neurofeedback when they're walking.
  
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• The 2020 Defender is charmingly dog-friendly

  11-09-2019 20:24
  The new Land Rover Defender isn’t short on ways to make the long-anticipated truck your own, as the freshly-launched build configurator demonstrates, but there’s more to it than just creating your own Baja monster. Land Rover is targeting dog lovers with its official add-ons, with plenty of customization options to keep a pup happy (and your new $50k+ SUV vaguely … Continue reading
  
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• DooGee S90 Modular Smartphone - Is This The Most Rugged Smartphone Ever?

  11-09-2019 19:49 via youtube.com
  
  
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• HomePod multi-user support is finally on the way

  11-09-2019 19:47
  Apple packed a lot of announcements into its iPhone reveal event yesterday, but one device that didn’t get a shoutout is the AirPod. Despite that, it seems that Apple still has big plans for the speaker throughout the rest of the year. In all, there are three incoming features for the AirPod, and one in particular is something users have … Continue reading
  
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• The Trump administration will move to ban flavored e-cigarettes

  11-09-2019 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amid vaping-related lung illnesses and multiple deaths around the United States, the U.S. is gearing up to ban flavored e-cigarettes nationwide
  
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• This new LEGO Land Rover Defender is a glorious detail-fest

  11-09-2019 19:25
  You may not be able to buy a 2020 Land Rover Defender quite yet, but you could build your own – in LEGO form, at least. There’s a new LEGO Technic model on the scene, and if you thought that the boxy styling of the 2020 Defender would lend itself nicely to a brick-built version, you’re not wrong. The LEGO … Continue reading
  
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• Electric Mini conquers range anxiety with drive from Munich to Frankfurt

  11-09-2019 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The all-electric 2020 Mini Cooper SE wasn't shipped to the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show -- it was driven there. The 248-mile trip was completed with just one stop to charge.
  
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• Elon Musk says SpaceX is getting ready to fly its Starship into orbit

  11-09-2019 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SpaceX is getting ready to launch its orbital Starship rocket, pending approval from the FCC, CEO Elon Musk says
  
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• Volkswagen quietly previews first purpose-designed EV it will sell in the U.S.

  11-09-2019 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen will introduce an electric crossover tentatively named ID.4 in early 2020. It will receive a lot of the hardware and software found in the ID.3 hatchback.
  
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• Here's Some of the Bizarre and Amusing Tech We Saw at IFA 2019

  11-09-2019 19:10 via gizmodo.com
  Emerging tech can get downright odd, and what was in the IFA Next Pavilion in Berlin this year was no exception. The space is basically a set of two circular halls—one red, one blue—that showcases startups and big-name brands alike. The thing they all have in common is they’re usually showing prototypes for novel…Read more...
  
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• Take $121 off when you pick up the Samsung Gear Sport smartwatch on Amazon

  11-09-2019 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Gear Sport is an ideal companion for everyday connectivity and fitness tracking. You can get in on Amazon for only $179.
  
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• Self-driving cars are an extremely tough problem. This mini-game shows you why

  11-09-2019 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Washington Post just released a very interesting online simulator showcasing how difficult a problem full Level 5 Autonomy truly is.
  
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• Why Taylor Swift once threatened to sue Microsoft

  11-09-2019 19:01
  Inspired by the success of its Chinese female AI-based social chatbot "XiaoIce," Microsoft planned its American avatar in the name of 'Tay' that immediately ran into a controversy with singer Taylor Swift.
  
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• TikTok users super-gluing their lips goes viral

  11-09-2019 19:01
  A TikTok challenge in which people super-glue their lips with eyelash adhesive or nail glue to make them look fuller has gone viral over the internet.
  
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• Private Instagram posts aren't private: Report

  11-09-2019 19:01
  The hack - which works on Instagram stories as well - requires only a rudimentary understanding of HTML and a browser.
  
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• Indian high tech sectors have potential to attract $21 billion in investment, create jobs: Report

  11-09-2019 19:01
  The study among other things examines the factors that are impacting India's competitiveness for companies planning to setup manufacturing operations in the country.
  
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• Google to launch Apple Arcade competitor Play Pass soon

  11-09-2019 19:01
  Internet giant Google has finally confirmed that it is working on a service called Google Play Pass similar to Apple Arcade in a tweet and said it would launch it soon.
  
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• Chennai users experience most cyber attacks among users in the metros: Study

  11-09-2019 19:01
  Almost one in three netizens in India encounter cyber attacks, with users from Chennai more vulnerable to these attacks among users in the metros, a new study said on Wednesday.
  
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• The best 17-inch laptops

  11-09-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want a laptop ready for serious projects at work or at home, then you need a large screen and a lot of power. These are the best 17-inch laptops for top-notch performance. Find the right one for you!
  
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• HP Omen X 2S gaming laptop review: The Nintendo DS of laptops

  11-09-2019 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gaming laptops are getting zany to stand out. The HP Omen X 2S does that with a second screen, built right into the keyboard deck of the laptop.
  
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• You can buy LG’s 88-inch 8K OLED TV right now — for $30,000

  11-09-2019 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The biggest, highest-resolution OLED TV you can buy -- LG's Signature Z9 88-inch Class 8K Smart OLED TV -- is now on sale in the U.S. for a whopping $30,000.
  
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• I can’t stop thinking about the Midnight Green iPhone 11 Pro

  11-09-2019 18:42
  Of all Apple’s surprises at its big 2019 iPhone event yesterday, the one I was least expecting was that I’d fall for a dark green phone. The iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max proved controversial from the first leaks, the aesthetic balance of including a new triple camera array without making a smartphone look, well, ugly ending up … Continue reading
  
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• DJI Osmo Mobile 3 review: Budget blockbuster

  11-09-2019 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI's third-generation Osmo Mobile is better, easier, and cheaper than it's predecessors. It offers a host of new features, but lacks some settings useful to power users.
  
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• Limited-edition Hyundai i30 N Project C is Korea’s hottest hatch

  11-09-2019 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyundai unveiled a limited-edition version of its i30 N hot hatchback at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Project C features carbon fiber-reinforced plastic parts to reduce weight.
  
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• Apple HomePod is getting multi-user support but will that satisfy its critics?

  11-09-2019 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's HomePod sounds amazing but has been criticized for being heavy on price and light on features. Some new abilities are coming, like multi-user support and radio stations. Do they go far enough?
  
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