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• This software turns your smartphone into AR portal

  18-10-2019 23:33
  Researchers have developed a new software system that turns smartphones into Augmented Reality (AR) portals, enabling users to place virtual building blocks, furniture and other objects into real-world backdrops, and use their hands to manipulate those objects as if they were really there.
  
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• Canon India opens technical excellence centre in Noida

  18-10-2019 23:33
  Canon India announced to open a technical excellence centre in Noida that will not only offer quality services across both B2B and B2C businesses but also serve as the learning and training hub for customer service specialists.
  
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• Fortnite’s new 3D Headphones setting makes it easier to track enemies

  18-10-2019 23:27
  Epic does a fairly good job of helping Fortnite players figure out where opponents and in-game objects are located, but it can still be tricky to tell whether a sound is coming from above or below, among other things. Here to help fix that is a new 3D Headphones setting that, when enabled, provides a proper binaural audio experience that … Continue reading
  
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• Wing launches the first commercial drone delivery service in the United States

  18-10-2019 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wing officially went into operation this week. The drone delivery service will be delivering over-the-counter medication to people who live and work in the town of Christiansburg, Virginia.
  
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• VR/AR startup valuations reach $45 billion (on paper)

  18-10-2019 23:09
  Despite early-stage virtual reality market and augmented reality market valuations softening in a transitional period, total global AR/VR startup valuations are now at $45 billion globally — include non-pure play AR/VR startups discussed below, and that amount exceeds $67 billion. More than $8 billion has been returned to investors through M&A already, with the remaining augmented and virtual reality startups carrying more than $36 billion valuations on paper. Only time will tell how m
  
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• Japan joins NASA in mission to land humans on the Moon in 2024

  18-10-2019 22:32
  Japan has announced plans to help NASA in its effort to return humans to the Moon in 2024. The work will take place under NASA’s Artemis program, one of multiple efforts that will pave the way for an eventual human trip to Mars. Under its participation, Japan’s Cabinet Office revealed that it will help build the orbital outpost intended to … Continue reading
  
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• These are the biggest new features announced in the FFXIV Patch 5.1 livestream

  18-10-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FFXIV: Shadowbringers kicks off its first major content patch with multiple challenging raid battles and the start of the Nier crossover series.
  
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• Final Fantasy XIV Patch 5.1: These are the biggest new features announced

  18-10-2019 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FFXIV: Shadowbringers kicks off its first major content patch with multiple challenging raid battles and the start of the Nier crossover series.
  
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• What’s new on Hulu in November, and what’s leaving soon

  18-10-2019 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's the complete list of what's new on Hulu in November 2019, a few of our favorites, and which titles will be removed. There's plenty to enjoy this month.
  
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• Roku Ultra, Express streamers are faster and more customizable

  18-10-2019 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Roku has launched a modest update of its streaming devices for 2019, but the biggest changes are coming to its software, which has several new features.
  
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• New Roku Ultra, Express streamers are faster and more customizable

  18-10-2019 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Roku has updated its streaming devices for 2019, including new versions of the Roku Ultra and Express.
  
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• Roku Streaming Stick+ 4K just got a price cut

  18-10-2019 22:03
  Roku offers a variety of streaming devices, and right there in the middle of pack (at least as far as pricing is concerned) is the Roku Streaming Stick+, which is capable of supporting 4K HDR streaming. The Streaming Stick+ strikes something of a balance between capability and size – as the name suggests, this is a streaming stick so it … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon slashes $91 off the bestselling DeLonghi Nespresso machine bundle

  18-10-2019 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Before you deprive yourself of delectable homebrews, Amazon lets you in on $91 worth of savings on this DeLonghi Nespresso VertuoPlus machine bundle.
  
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• The complete Disney+ launch lineup gets a three-and-a-half-hour trailer

  18-10-2019 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to catch an early glimpse of The Mandalorian, X-Men: The Animated Series, or some of the super-weird films coming to Disney+? Don't wait for launch. Disney's new, extra-long video has you covered.
  
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• California rolls out first earthquake early warning system in the US

  18-10-2019 21:47
  California is the first state in the US to introduce an earthquake early warning system. The launch of the system coincides with the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, which claimed 63 lives and caused another 3,757 injuries. In addition to delivering traditional emergency alerts, the new system also utilizes a smartphone app. Earthquakes are common in California, … Continue reading
  
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• Report: Home builders ditch Nest products after Google takeover - Ars Technica

  18-10-2019 21:38 via arstechnica.com
  Report: Home builders ditch Nest products after Google takeover  Ars Technica
  
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• Older smart TVs and Roku devices won’t play Netflix after December 1

  18-10-2019 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're the owner of one of Roku's first-generation devices made before 2011, you might be losing access to Netflix content on December 1.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: NASA’s all-female space walk, Apple AirPods Pro, and more

  18-10-2019 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the biggest trending tech topics of the day, including NASA’s first all-female space walk, Facebook's decision to not ban political ads, the upcoming Apple AirPods Pro, and more.
  
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• Amazon has great deal on new-and-improved Nintendo Switch ahead of the holidays

  18-10-2019 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is currently offering the new Nintendo Switch model with a better battery life for about $24 off its standard price. The sale comes just before the release of Luigi's Mansion 3.
  
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• Lawsuit alleges Equifax’s stupid password made it super easy to steal your data

  18-10-2019 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Remember that epic Equifax hack from 2017? A recent filing in the United States District Court points out a few of the company’s missteps that might have led to the breach.
  
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• The best Halloween gaming events of 2019

  18-10-2019 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Every year around October, things start to get a little spooky. For gamers, this follows them into their favorite games. Here are some of our favorites Halloween gaming events.
  
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• Microsoft cautions against installing the latest Windows 10 update

  18-10-2019 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft released the KB4520062 cumulative update on October 15 but warns businesses not to install it. The update could break Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection.
  
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• Re-watch the first all-female spacewalk via NASA

  18-10-2019 21:05
  UPDATE: The spacewalk is effectively complete, but we can watch it again and again since NASA’s recorded the whole thing, live in effect. Humanity’s first all-female spacewalk started at 7:50 a.m. EDT (1150 GMT) on October 18, 2019. Astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica Meir worked outside the International Space Station to repair the station by replacing a power controller. NASA … Continue reading
  
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• Make a wish upon a star: Here’s how to watch this week’s Orionid meteor shower

  18-10-2019 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turn your eyes to the skies this week, because it's the time of year to observe the annual Orionid meteor shower, which begins on October 18 and peaks between October 20 and 22.
  
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• Amazon cuts up to $829 off the Microsoft Surface Book 2 detachable laptop

  18-10-2019 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After the October Surface event, the Microsoft Surface Book 2 gets price cuts on Amazon. You can even get this top-of-the-class detachable laptop now up to $829 less.
  
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• Working out before breakfast has ‘profound’ effects on overall health

  18-10-2019 20:57
  A new study from researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Birmingham shed light on which is better: eating breakfast before or after a morning workout? Though there isn’t a solid rule about which is preferable, the study found that working out before eating breakfast may drastically reduce one’s odds of developing two common and serious health … Continue reading
  
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• Is Gradient the next FaceApp? What you need to know about the new look-alike app

  18-10-2019 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gradient, the popular, new photo app that takes a picture of your face and tells you what celebrity you might potentially look like, has already been downloaded more than 1 million times.
  
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• The first-ever all-woman spacewalk is happening right now

  18-10-2019 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA astronauts and International Space Station residents Christina Koch and Jessica Meir are making history by performing the first-ever all-woman spacewalk.
  
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• The Tesla Model 3 just got more expensive and a range bump

  18-10-2019 20:33
  Tesla has increased the price of its Model 3 Standard Range Plus, adding ten miles to its range in the process, while the Model 3 Performance also bumped up its cost. The shuffle was quietly made to Tesla’s website configurator, with the most affordable Model 3 available for online ordering now priced at $39,490 before incentives. The same car was … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung gives Note 10 and S10 security advice as it preps fingerprint fix

  18-10-2019 20:33
  By now, you’ve probably heard of a worrying flaw with the ultrasonic fingerprint readers present in the Galaxy S10 and the Galaxy Note 10. When using some third-party screen protectors on either phone, the fingerprint reader can apparently grant access to fingerprints that weren’t previously registered. Obviously, that entirely defeats the purpose of securing your phone with a fingerprint in … Continue reading
  
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• The best cases for the 10.2-inch iPad (2019)

  18-10-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's 10.2-inch, seventh-generation iPad is an advanced tablet at a reasonable price. You're going to want to protect that glass and aluminum baby from harm.
  
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of October 18

  18-10-2019 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The weekly vendor in Destiny 2: Shadowkeep always brings some of the toughest loot to find in the game. Here's everything you need to know to track down Xur.
  
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• Walmart discounts this 65-inch Vizio Quantum 4K TV by a cool $250

  18-10-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vizio has proven that a solid 4K TV doesn’t have to cost you an arm and leg. Case in point is its highly rated Quantum M-Series. Score the 65-inch variant on Walmart for $250 off.
  
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• The Google Pixel 4’s face unlock feature works when your eyes are closed

  18-10-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Google Pixel 4 has facial recognition instead of a fingerprint sensor -- and it works even when your eyes are closed. That could be a problem.
  
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• DirecTV Now, AT&T TV Now price hiked for Grandfathered plans

  18-10-2019 19:45
  The streaming service AT&T TV Now, once called DirecTV Now, will get a price hike in the near future. This jump will affect all subscribers, even those that’d previously been “grandfathered in” to older pricing. The price hike will come to approximately $15 extra, for each subscriber, per month. “We’re adjusting our pricing to reflect the cost to deliver content … Continue reading
  
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• The best baby gadgets for new parents - Yahoo Lifestyle

  18-10-2019 19:38 via yahoo.com
  The best baby gadgets for new parents  Yahoo Lifestyle
  
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• OPPO Reno2 Is Here! Unboxing and First Impressions

  18-10-2019 19:33 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Here’s the entire Destiny 2 story explained, including the lore in Shadowkeep

  18-10-2019 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny 2 is built on the long and winding story of Destiny and its many expansions. Read our comprehensive story primer to help get you up to speed before you dive into the new game.
  
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• Photoshop CC for iPad may not be what you’re expecting

  18-10-2019 19:27
  The “real Photoshop” experience for iPad may not quite be what graphics pros are hoping for, with beta testers of Adobe’s upcoming app warning that some expected features are still missing. Adobe announced Photoshop CC for iPad at its annual Max conference in 2018, promising to take advantage of the hardware capabilities and stylus support in Apple’s iPad Pro tablets. … Continue reading
  
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• Logitech G Pro X review: The ultimate gaming keyboard

  18-10-2019 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Built with a tenkeyless design, the Logitech G Pro X is a small, but powerful gaming keyboard with some intriguing features that could make it the last keyboard you ever buy.
  
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• Leak shows AMD’s new Threadripper CPUs will start appearing November 5

  18-10-2019 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leaked documents show that AMD plans to reveal its third-generation Ryzen Threadripper HEDT CPUs on November 5,. Two chips will reportedly go on sale on November 19.
  
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• Gadgets for scribes lands Assam govt in controversy - Morung Express

  18-10-2019 19:14 via morungexpress.com
  Gadgets for scribes lands Assam govt in controversy  Morung Express
  
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• The Outer Worlds launch trailer emphasizes player choice

  18-10-2019 19:13
  The launch of The Outer Worlds from Obsidian is right around the corner, so it’s little surprise that the game got a fancy launch trailer to build up hype (or, perhaps, to tempt people who may be on the fence). Indeed, if you were already excited for The Outer Worlds, this trailer will probably just get you even more ready … Continue reading
  
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• iRobot Roomba s9 Plus Review: A nearly perfect robot

  18-10-2019 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Packed with the latest technology, iRobot's top of the range Roomba delivers the best cleaning performance we've encountered on a robot vacuum to date.
  
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• Spire gets FCC OK for 175-satellite constellation launch

  18-10-2019 19:08
  Spire describes their business as “a data and analytics company that collects data from space to solve problems on Earth.” Per a release from the FCC today (October 18, 2019), Spire was granted regulatory rights to launch up to 636 satellites in low-earth orbit “operating at orbital altitudes from 385 to 650 km and inclinations ranging from equatorial to polar … Continue reading
  
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• This Yamaha soundbar and subwoofer package is down to $230 on Amazon

  18-10-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don’t let mediocre TV sound get in the way of your entertainment. Order the Yamaha soundbar and subwoofer (YAS-207) package today on Amazon for only $230.
  
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• Novant patients can use high-tech gadget to get a doctor's diagnosis remotely - Greensboro News & Record

  18-10-2019 19:00 via greensboro.com
  Novant patients can use high-tech gadget to get a doctor's diagnosis remotely  Greensboro News & Record
  
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• New Roku Streaming Stick+ adds a mute button, cuts price to just $50

  18-10-2019 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Roku Streaming Stick+ is now the same price as its biggest competitor, the $50 Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K, but it still lacks Dolby Vision HDR support.
  
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• Razer’s Viper Ultimate cuts the cord and makes for a killer gaming mouse

  18-10-2019 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer's $150 Viper Ulitmate gaming mouse cuts the cords, and isn't an ordinary wireless mouse. It comes complete with lots of new and cool technology under the hood to show for it.
  
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• Tesla raises price of Model 3 by $500 as it adds a little bit more range

  18-10-2019 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The entry-level Standard Range Plus Tesla 3 model is now $500 more expensive, and its maximum driving range has increased by 10 miles. The midlevel Long Range model remains unchanged, but the flagship Performance variant is $1,000 more expensive.
  
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