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• Activision unveils its post-launch content plans for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

  17-10-2019 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Activision has released details surrounding microtransactions and post-launch content for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, a week ahead of the game's release date.
  
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• Call of Duty Modern Warfare update: No more loot boxes

  17-10-2019 23:54
  Activision just changed the game – or at least attempted to appear to be thinking about changing the game as such. They’ve suggested in an article today that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare will not use loot boxes. “We are introducing a new Battle Pass system, not a loot box system,” said an Activision representative. They’ve been a bit tricky … Continue reading
  
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• With Paul Dano, The Batman can finally give Riddler the respect he deserves

  17-10-2019 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Paul Dano joining the upcoming film The Batman in the role of the villain Riddler, Edward Nygma and his diabolical alter ego might finally get the respect they deserve.
  
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• New MIT algorithm helps robots rapidly pick up and sort items

  17-10-2019 23:24
  Though we’re not yet at the point where robots can take fully take over warehouse jobs, technology is rapidly developing toward that end goal. One big issue surrounding robots in these jobs is their ability to sort items. Unlike boxes, which are neatly stacked and easy to grasp, small unpackaged items introduce randomness into the mix, requiring a robot to … Continue reading
  
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• Walmart cuts $120 off the Bladez Echelon GS stationary indoor exercise bike

  17-10-2019 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walmart has the Bladez Echelon GS Stationary Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike on sale for $380, $120 off its original price of $500.
  
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• Reel News: Zombieland Double Tap, The Lighthouse, and Maleficent 2

  17-10-2019 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Join Erin Keeney and Riley Winn for our Reel News segment, as they dive into the biggest movies opening this weekend. This week, we take a look at Zombieland Double Tap, The Lighthouse, and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil.
  
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• NASA gives first all-woman spacewalk the green light

  17-10-2019 23:09
  NASA’s first ever all-woman spacewalk will take place on Friday, October 18 the space agency has revealed, after several postponements stopped astronauts from making repairs to the International Space Station. If all goes to plan, Christina Koch and Jessica Meir will head out from the orbiting research platform bright and early on Friday morning, tasked with fixing a key part … Continue reading
  
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• Smaller NVIDIA SHIELD leaks: Which one is the better buy?

  17-10-2019 23:08
  Another leak today, on the exact same day as the leak as the first, we’re seeing another NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV device on Newegg. The first leak was on Amazon, and now both leaks are plugged. The odds of this happening on the same day are a little too much to swallow… but here we are. Now we get to … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon slashes prices for these Cuisinart coffee makers by up to $76

  17-10-2019 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gear your kitchen with either of the two programmable coffee makers from Cuisinart that are now on sale as Amazon slashes the prices up to $76.
  
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• Best wireless headphone deals for October 2019

  17-10-2019 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to snag a fantastic pair of headphones — be it wired, wireless, or noise-canceling — on the cheap, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up all of the best deals available right now.
  
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• Retailers leak updated Nvidia Shield TV and Shield TV Pro with new remotes

  17-10-2019 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Pro version looks identical to the 2017 Shield TV while the non-Pro version gets an entirely new cylindrical shape.
  
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• Catholic Church Launches $109 Bluetooth "Click to Pray" Gadget - Futurism

  17-10-2019 22:36 via futurism.com
  Catholic Church Launches $109 Bluetooth "Click to Pray" Gadget  Futurism
  
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• Lyft rolls out free rides to help job seekers get their first paycheck

  17-10-2019 22:31
  Ridesharing company Lyft has introduced a new program in partnership with the Goodwill, USO, and the United Way to help people get to their job interviews. Called the Jobs Access Program, the new perk will give free and discounted rides to people who are going to a job interview, as well as rides to work in the weeks until their … Continue reading
  
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• Google Maps narrows Waze gap with broader incident reporting

  17-10-2019 22:30
  Google Maps keeps borrowing features from Waze, and latest to be bundling into the navigation software is an easy way to report road hazards and other events directly from the iPhone app. The new feature allows Google Maps users on iOS to report crashes they pass, along with speed traps and traffic slowdowns, straight from their phone. That’s something Android … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon drops major discounts on Jaybird and Jabra wireless earbuds

  17-10-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Both the Jaybird Run and the Jabra Elite 65t are solid true wireless earbuds that are more rugged than AirPods. Get them on Amazon at amazing discounted prices.
  
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• Ola rolls out self-drive cab rental service in Bengaluru

  17-10-2019 22:25
  There is one more reason not to own a car now as ride-hailing major Ola on Thursday launched its self-drive cab rental service "Ola Drive".
  
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• 5G network much safer than previous networks: Huawei

  17-10-2019 22:25
  Chinese telecom equipment manufacturer Huawei's India chief executive Jay Chen on Thursday said 5G is more safer than previous networks and only quantum computing can help break into the architecture.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Netflix’s numbers, Ford’s charging network, and more

  17-10-2019 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including Netflix’s Q3 numbers, Ford’s nationwide electric charging network, NASA’s first all-female space walk, and more.
  
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• Venmo is releasing a credit card because of course it is

  17-10-2019 22:17
  Venmo is one of the more popular mobile payment apps out there, and now it seems that it’s going to take things one step further by getting into the credit card business. Today, PayPal – which is Venmo’s parent company – and Synchrony announced that the new credit card will be arriving next year, with Synchrony acting as the issuing … Continue reading
  
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• GoDaddy is down, with 2,000 reporting issues with accessing websites

  17-10-2019 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Websites that are hosted on GoDaddy have been experiencing problems on Thursday, October 17. An outage map shows that affected outage areas are all over the U.S., especially big cities. There have been more than 2,000 reports of issues.
  
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• Blue light from phones and TVs may speed up aging in humans

  17-10-2019 21:39
  Even if it’s not shining in your eyes, researchers with Oregon State University warn that the blue light from modern gadgets may speed up your rate of aging, ultimately decreasing lifespan. In addition to causing damage to the retina in the eye, the study found that blue light may also damage brain cells, at least in a common fruit fly … Continue reading
  
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• Bosch’s new ‘ear’ for the Space Station’s Astrobee robot will let it ‘hear’ potential mechanical issues

  17-10-2019 21:37
  Boschis set to launch a new AI-based sensor system to the International Space Station that could change the way astronauts and ground crew monitor the ISS’s continued healthy operation. The so-called “SoundSee” module will be roughly the size of a lunch box, and will make its way to the ISS via Northrop Grumman’sforthcoming CRS-12 resupply mission, which is currently set for a November 2 launch.
  The SoundSee module combines microphones with machine learning to perform ana
  
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• Ford’s big charger network for its 2020 electric SUV isn’t what it sounds like

  17-10-2019 21:32
  Ford may not have its all-electric Mustang inspired SUV on dealer forecourts yet, but it’s already promising a big charging network for drivers to access when they’re on the road. The automaker will provide drivers of its EVs with access to the FordPass Charging Network, more than 12,000 locations to top up their cars. Don’t, however, assume that Ford is … Continue reading
  
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• Smart speakers may soon be able to keep tabs on your infant’s breathing

  17-10-2019 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have developed a new smart speaker skill, called BreathJunior, that uses white noise to monitor your baby's movement and breathing.
  
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• New Nvidia Shield Android TV streaming device leaks via Amazon listing

  17-10-2019 21:08
  The fact that Nvidia is updating its Shield TV hardware has already been telegraphed via an FCC filing, but a leak earlier today paints much more of a detailed picture. An Amazon listing for a new Nvidia Shield Pro set-top streaming device went live briefly before being taken down, showing a familiar hardware design and a new remote control and listing some of the forthcoming feature updates new to this generation of hardware.
  The listing, captured by the eagle-eyed Android TV Rumors and shared
  
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• Toyota has a new electric car for you — and it’s about the size of a golf cart

  17-10-2019 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Toyota Ultra-Compact BEV is a bite-sized electric car designed for short trips. Toyota believes there is a market for tiny cars like this in cities.
  
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• Fallout 76 Wastelanders NPC update hit with delay, but there’s a silver lining

  17-10-2019 21:03
  At launch, one of the main complaints about Fallout 76 was that its world didn’t feel very lively. This was down to the lack of NPCs in the game, despite their presence in every other Fallout game before it. At E3 earlier this year, Bethesda announced that it would be fixing the problem of Fallout 76‘s empty world by adding … Continue reading
  
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• Zuckerberg says it’s not Facebook’s job to worry about misleading political ads

  17-10-2019 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During a visit to Georgetown University, Mark Zuckerberg talked about why Facebook won’t ever ban political ads. Zuckerberg said that political advertising is more transparent on Facebook than anywhere else.
  
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• Juul now only sells tobacco and mint vaping flavors in the US

  17-10-2019 20:53
  Vaping company Juul has announced that it will no longer sell flavored liquids, the only exception being pods that contain mint and tobacco flavors. The change will take place in the United States where the FDA is cracking down on the sale of flavored liquids, citing concerns over health and their appeal to minors. Pending an FDA review of its … Continue reading
  
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• The Batman: Cast, release date, and everything else we know about the movie

  17-10-2019 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DC Comics' Dark Knight will have another solo adventure on the big screen, with Robert Pattinson in the starring role. Here's everything we know about the upcoming film The Batman.
  
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• Here’s how to use Google Voice with Siri on your iPhone

  17-10-2019 20:26
  Siri is gaining a new talent, with deeper integration between iOS and Google Voice allowing calls and text messages to be sent via Apple’s assistant. The new feature was quietly added to the latest update of Google Voice, and after a little setup is almost as easy to use as placing a call or sending a message via Siri through … Continue reading
  
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• All Studio Ghibli movies streaming with HBO Max in 2020

  17-10-2019 20:13
  Studio Ghibli made some of the most memorably anime movies in history – and their streaming rights have just been acquired by HBO Max. This is different from the regular old HBO, and does not necessarily mean that people with subscriptions to HBO Now or access to HBO GO will have access to the full Studio Ghibli collection of media. … Continue reading
  
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• All 21 of Studio Ghibli’s animated films will stream on HBO Max

  17-10-2019 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Studio Ghibli, the studio behind animated classics like My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, and Spirited Away, is bringing its full film library to HBO Max, WarnerMedia's upcoming streaming service.
  
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• Best Buy has this 65-inch Sony 4K TV on sale for a spectacular $400 off

  17-10-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Let the high-end 65-inch Sony 4K TV X950G series become the centerpiece of your living room or entertainment setup. Order today on Best Buy at a sale price of $1,600.
  
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• Hungry for some swag? Microsoft, Taco Bell team up to give away gaming consoles

  17-10-2019 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's all treats and no tricks from Microsoft this Halloween as the gaming giant teams up with Taco Bell to give away a variety of Xbox-themed goodies, including a limited-edition Xbox One X gaming console.
  
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• Luna Display turns on Mac-to-Mac Mode after Apple sherlocks with Sidecar

  17-10-2019 19:48
  In the app world it’s known as “sherlocking”: when a big company like Apple tugs the carpet out from under a developer’s feet, by integrating a feature into iOS or macOS that they’d been selling as standalone software. That happened to Luna Display with the arrival of macOS Catalina and the Sidecar feature that turns a nearby iPad into a … Continue reading
  
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• Sony Master Series A9G vs Sony A8G: What’s the difference?

  17-10-2019 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We can't fault the Sony Master Series A9G. It's the finest 4K TV we've ever feasted our eyes upon. However, it's not all that different from the cheaper, (slightly) lower-end Sony Master Series A8G. But what are these differences, and most importantly, are they worth the additional $1,000-$1,300 Sony is asking for the top-of-the-line Sony […]
  
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• Amazon just leaked an updated Nvidia Shield TV Pro with a new remote

  17-10-2019 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At $200, the new Nvidia Shield Pro will support Dolby Vision, 4K, and has a redesigned remote. If the now-invisible product page details were accurate, it will be available on October 28
  
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• Mind Your Own Business Act could drop a bomb on US privacy laws

  17-10-2019 19:44
  Amid all the privacy debates we’ve seen in recent years, one consistent complaint is that companies don’t face harsh enough punishments to discourage the misuse of user data. Today, US Senator Ron Wyden from Oregon introduced new legislation that could change that. Dubbed the “Mind Your Own Business Act,” this bill would empower the FTC to levy harsher punishments for … Continue reading
  
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• Pokemon GO code peek: All the new Gen 3 Pokemon spawning this week

  17-10-2019 19:39
  This week Niantic made some big changes to Pokemon GO for the newest Pokemon generations released to the game. Before this week, almost all Pokemon from Generation 1 and 2 have been able to appear in the wild as a wild spawn. Starting this week, Generation 3 and forward will begin to spawn not only their most basic Pokemon, but … Continue reading
  
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• How blue light from your gadgets can accelerate the ageing process - iNews

  17-10-2019 19:31 via inews.co.uk
  How blue light from your gadgets can accelerate the ageing process  iNews
  
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• Ember’s new smart mugs will keep your drinks warmer for longer this winter

  17-10-2019 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The self-heating mugs, the Ember Travel Mug 2 and the Ember Mug 2 have been redesigned to include 50% longer battery life and a touchscreen instead of a dial.
  
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• Diwali tech sparklers: Gadgets to impress - Livemint

  17-10-2019 19:25 via livemint.com
  Diwali tech sparklers: Gadgets to impress  Livemint
  
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• Pixel 4 Face Unlock doesn’t care if you’re sleeping

  17-10-2019 19:07
  Google’s Face Unlock on the new Pixel 4 may make accessing the new Android smartphone more straightforward, but it could also make it easier for others to unlock the device when you’re sleeping. The latest in the Pixel series does away with the fingerprint sensor on the last-generation Pixel 3, instead recognizing faces for what Google has said will be … Continue reading
  
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• Dream job will pay you $1,000 to binge-watch Disney+. Here’s how to apply

  17-10-2019 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A review company will pay up to five people $1,000 to watch a variety of movies and TV shows to be featured on the upcoming Disney+ streaming service -- you just need to watch 30 of them in 30 days.
  
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• The best luxury cars for 2019

  17-10-2019 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The luxury car segment is booming in the United States, and today's examples are more upscale than ever. From Rolls-Royce and Bentley to Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, here are the best luxury cars you can buy today.
  
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• NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV 2019 revealed in Amazon leak

  17-10-2019 18:29
  Amazon made a mistake in listing the NVIDIA SHIELD reboot for the year 2019 today. Apparently the Android TV device was not yet meant for this world, as it’s been once-again de-listed as quickly as it appeared. The TV set was shown available on pre-order for approximately $199.99 USD with free shipping. This device was listed with a new NVIDIA … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon drops an irresistible deal on this convertible Lenovo Chromebook C330

  17-10-2019 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lenovo Chromebook C330 is not only inexpensive but also packs a decent performance and impressive battery life. Get it on Amazon for just $247.
  
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• NASA just ordered the Boeing SLS rockets to go to Mars and beyond

  17-10-2019 18:15
  NASA has inked a rocket deal with Boeing that will see the company supply up to ten of the huge SLS rockets the American space agency will use for its Artemis missions. The deal space exploration rocket is earmarked for use initially for Moon missions, but if all goes to plan will be used for manned missions to Mars and … Continue reading
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2’s world is breathtaking in new 4K trailer for PC port

  17-10-2019 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rockstar Games has dropped a new trailer for the upcoming PC port of Red Dead Redemption 2, which shows the game running in 4K at 60 frames per second.
  
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