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• YouTube Super Stickers are a new way for creators to make money

  05-11-2019 23:52
  YouTube has introduced Super Stickers, a new way it says its creators can make money from fans who want to support them. The stickers will be made available to eligible creators starting today in 60 countries — viewers will need to buy them, making them similar to the Super Chats feature already available during live streams. The release is kicking … Continue reading
  
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• The first Red Dead Redemption 2 mods are here, let you play as The Joker

  05-11-2019 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Red Dead Redemption 2 only just released on PC, but the modding community has already begun creating custom features for the game. Thus far, they've already given protagonist Arthur Morgan a Joker overhaul.
  
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• New research finds that smart speakers can be compromised by lasers

  05-11-2019 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Michigan and Japan's University of Electro-Communications hacked smart speakers with a light vibrations that mimicked voices.
  
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• New research find that smart speakers can be compromised by lasers

  05-11-2019 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Michigan and Japan's University of Electro-Communications hacked smart speakers with a light vibrations that mimicked voices.
  
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• The best Black Friday iPad deals in 2019

  05-11-2019 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Black Friday is finally on the way, and we're expecting a ton of great deals on iPad models, including the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro. We've done the research so that you don't have to.
  
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• LG G Pad 5 10.1 revealed with mixed bag of specs

  05-11-2019 23:30
  The LG G Pad 5 10.1 tablet was revealed today with a design that might confirm your suspicion about the tablet-makers plans for future devices. Yes, LG does seem to be making a new tablet, and yes, it looks nothing like what we’d expect from a serious competitor for the very few high-end tablet makers on the market today. The … Continue reading
  
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• The Google Pixel’s last update will be released in December

  05-11-2019 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced the end-of-software updates for the original Pixel and Pixel XL. According to the company, the phones will get one final update in December.
  
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• Cannibal wood ant colony survives years sealed in nuke bunker, plus a happy ending

  05-11-2019 22:59
  A new study expanded on a seemingly impossible scenario in which wood ants survived while trapped for years in an abandoned nuclear weapons bunker in Poland. The wooded area around the former Soviet nuclear base at Templewo, Poland contained (and still contains) large colonies of the wood ant (Formica polyctena Först). In the year 2012, volunteer researchers entered the bunker … Continue reading
  
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• Muse Blocks gives you a physical way to play your digital music

  05-11-2019 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vinyl and CDs are no longer the only physical way to interact with music: Muse Blocks are custom-printed 7x7cm squares that use NFC chips to connect you instantly to your favorite streaming media, whether it's music or movies.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Facebook rebrands, Superman on glass, and more

  05-11-2019 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the big news in tech, including hacking voice assistants with lasers, Facebook rebrands, Xiaomi’s smartphone, new data from Voyager 2, Microsoft archives Superman on glass, and more.
  
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• Netflix reveals new original movie Unforgiven starring Sandra Bullock

  05-11-2019 22:54
  Actress Sandra Bullock will star in another Netflix original movie, the company has announced. Netflix is planning an original movie adaption of the British mini-series Unforgiven, a show about a woman who has been released from prison. Bullock previously starred in Netflix’s hit original Bird Box, one of the most successful feature films for the streaming service. Netflix has been … Continue reading
  
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• August View video doorbell back up for sale after beleaguered launch

  05-11-2019 22:48
  It’s been a strange year for the August View video doorbell. It launched early on in the year, at the beginning of April, but then a few weeks later August decided to halt sales of the device and start issuing refunds. At the time, the company blamed “performance challenges” in some environments, saying that it would have the doorbell back … Continue reading
  
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• Some Samsung smart TVs won’t be compatible with Netflix starting in December

  05-11-2019 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix subscribers with certain Samsung smart TVs won’t be able to stream their favorite binge-worthy shows on the streaming service beginning December 1.
  
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• 6 Best Kitchen Gadget Gifts for Cooks - Techlicious

  05-11-2019 22:23 via techlicious.com
  
  6 Best Kitchen Gadget Gifts for Cooks  Techlicious
  
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• Red Dead Redemption 2 PC version seems plagued with issues

  05-11-2019 22:02
  After years of leaving us hanging, Rockstar is finally bring the Red Dead Redemption franchise to PC today. It’s doing that through the PC version of Red Dead Redemption 2, which was revealed back in October. While many of us have learned to expect some issues with PC games on day one, it seems that the PC version of Red … Continue reading
  
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• UPS starts delivering CVS prescriptions to customers using drones

  05-11-2019 21:54
  Under the partnership the two announced late last month, UPS was revealed that it is now delivering prescription drugs to customers using its drone delivery service. The first two prescription deliveries under the program took place on November 1, according to UPS, which used an M2 delivery drone from Matternet. The service kicked off only a couple of weeks after … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s why Microsoft desperately needs an Intel version of the Surface Pro X

  05-11-2019 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has launched the Surface Pro X, a new Surface device with Microsoft's own custom SQ1 processor. It's visually impressive with slim bezels, but the company needs to release an Intel version pronto.
  
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• Ford built this 900hp electric Mustang to prove EVs can be muscle cars

  05-11-2019 21:40
  There may be a hybrid Mustang coming, but Ford’s legendary pony car has gone all-electric for a custom SEMA 2019 vision of what a performance EV could deliver. Unveiled today at the Las Vegas show, the Mustang Lithium is the fruit of a collaboration between Ford and Webasto, packing more than 1,000 lb-ft of torque to play with. Outside, the … Continue reading
  
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• Walmart drops $177 off the Sony WF-1000X true wireless noise-canceling earbuds

  05-11-2019 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walmart's $177 discount plummets the $227 list price of the Sony WF-1000X so you can cut through the noise for just $100.
  
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• Study identifies the sneaky ‘hyper-palatable’ foods that fuel cravings

  05-11-2019 20:59
  It’s no secret that many food companies have deliberately engineered their processed food products to be ‘hyper-palatable,’ meaning they light up the reward centers in the brain, fueling overconsumption and cravings. Many foods fall into this category, but it has remained unclear exactly how many, as well as the precise definition of a hyper-palatable product. Here with the solution — … Continue reading
  
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• The FCC has officially approved the merger between T-Mobile and Sprint

  05-11-2019 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A few weeks after voting on the merger between Sprint and T-Mobile, the FCC has published statements and officially passed approval. A major reason for the approval was a stronger 5G network.
  
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• Tesla reaches settlement with Walmart to bring solar panel suit to an end

  05-11-2019 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Walmart announced it dropped its lawsuit against Tesla over malfunctioning solar panels manufactured by the company that resulted in fires.
  
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• The best Huawei Mate 30 Pro cases

  05-11-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've been able to get your hands on the much-admired Huawei Mate 30 Pro, you'll want to use a protective case to prevent damage. We've rounded up some high-quality cases to consider.
  
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• Would you let Facebook scan your face to secure your account?

  05-11-2019 20:27
  Facial recognition is becoming an increasingly popular option for authentication, and it may not be long before we see Facebook hop aboard that particular train. It appears that the company is gearing up to test a new facial recognition feature for identity verification. While the move does make some degree of sense, Facebook definitely needs to tread carefully here, because … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei is reportedly hosting a secret hacker meeting in Germany

  05-11-2019 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei reportedly invited some of the world’s most capable phone hackers for a secret meeting in Munich to launch an exclusive bug bounty program.
  
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• IIT Madras launches standing wheelchairs

  05-11-2019 20:26
  The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IITM) in collaboration with Phoenix Medical Systems on Tuesday launched India's first indigenously-designed 'Standing Wheelchair,' the IITM said.
  
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• AT&T to pay $60 million FTC settlement for ‘bait-and-switch’ unlimited data plan

  05-11-2019 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FTC ordered AT&T to pay $60 million in a settlement. A 2014 complaint alleges that AT&T didn’t fully disclose its policy to its customers with unlimited data plans that data speeds slowed down after a certain amount of data use.
  
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• Amazon offers the excellent Sony WH-CH510 wireless headphones for just $50

  05-11-2019 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Sony WH-CH510 wireless earphones offer a terrific battery life and decent sound quality. Get them on Amazon for only $50.
  
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• V-Moda’s M-200 studio headphones promise reference-quality audio for $350

  05-11-2019 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The V-Moda M-200 are a wired set of reference-quality, Hi-Res Audio-certified headphones designed to please those with very discerning ears, such as musicians and producers.
  
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• This monstrous, 826-ton wave buoy turns rough seas into renewable energy

  05-11-2019 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ocean Energy has spent the better part of the past decade perfecting a wave power generator that’s not only tough enough to survive the seas, but also capable of capturing huge amounts of energy from them. The result? A hulking, 826-ton marvel of modern engineering known as the OE Buoy.
  
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• The best 4K TV deals for November 2019: Samsung, LG, Vizio, and more

  05-11-2019 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to take your home entertainment to the next level, then we've got all the best 4K TV deals right here.
  
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• 5 Best Travel Gadgets You Should Take on Your Travel - Tech Times

  05-11-2019 19:43 via techtimes.com
  
  5 Best Travel Gadgets You Should Take on Your Travel  Tech Times
  
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• Someone Stuffed an Original NES With a Smaller NES and Its Own Built-in Projector

  05-11-2019 19:40 via gizmodo.com
  Like the gaming version of a turducken (those Thanksgiving abominations with a chicken and a duck stuffed inside a turkey) but less horrifying, YouTuber Geeksmithing has created a self-contained portable version of the original NES console that even includes a tiny projector for big screen gaming anywhere.Read more...
  
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• Adobe Lightroom CC: All the new features announced at Max 2019

  05-11-2019 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From drag-and-drop importing to advanced export options, Adobe put a welcome focus on workflow and quality of life improvements for Lightroom CC.
  
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• Infiniti details plans to make a hybrid like no other

  05-11-2019 19:04
  Infiniti has revealed its big plans for EVs, but the Japanese automaker isn’t going to deliver electrification in the same way we’ve seen other luxury car companies do it. Having previewed its vision for electric crossovers and sedans with a number of “Inspiration” concepts over the past few years, it turns out Infiniti still sees there being a place for … Continue reading
  
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• YouTube’s money-spinning, attention grabbing Super Stickers have gone global

  05-11-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube's Super Stickers feature gives you the chance to pay for animated stickers to send to your favorite creators during a live chat, ensuring you stand out from the crowd.
  
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• Apple’s refurbished deals cut up to $300 off the latest MacBook Pro 13

  05-11-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hunting for MacBook discounts around Black Friday can be a hit or miss deal. Buy a refurbished model from the Apple store for an easier way to save on the latest MacBook Pro 13.
  
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• Amazon Alexa, Siri, Google Assistant hacked with laser in major security flaw

  05-11-2019 18:59
  Ever since smart speakers started hitting shelves, there’s been no lack of people bringing up certain security concerns, whether those have to do with flaws in hardware and software or just general privacy issues. Today, a team of researchers are detailing a new vulnerability that exists in many smart speakers – along with some phones and tablets – that could … Continue reading
  
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• New UV-sensitive yarn gets much warmer when exposed to the sun’s rays

  05-11-2019 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American yarn company Red Heart has come up with a yarn that's fibers get warmer when exposed to the sun's ultraviolet rays. And just in time for winter as well!
  
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• Game-breaking bugs hinder Red Dead Redemption 2 PC launch

  05-11-2019 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PC players are finding Red Dead Redemption 2 to be in a less-than-stellar state at launch, with game-breaking bugs causing it to completely crash or reduce the framerate significantly.
  
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• Timex Flips Off the Smartwatch Trend and Revives a Classic '80s Digital Watch Instead

  05-11-2019 18:40 via gizmodo.com
  As watchmakers scramble to jump on the smartwatch bandwagon and attempt to steal a sliver of market share away from Apple, Timex has decided to take the opposite approach. The company has dug into its archives and revived the T80, an iconic digital watch from the ‘80s whose only smart feature is retro styling.Read more...
  
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• The 2019 Freedom on The Net report says social media is ruining everything

  05-11-2019 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The internet today is far from the utopian place that it was in the past, the Freedom on the Net 2019 report claims. And social media is what's to blame. Here's why.
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Watch (Apple Watch look-alike) costs under $200

  05-11-2019 18:22
  China-based smart device maker Xiaomi just released a “Xiaomi Mi Watch” that looks a whole lot like the Apple Watch. It has a very, very similar size and shape… and home screens (watch faces). See if you can tell which of these watches (at the head of this article) are from Xiaomi, and which are from Apple. There are some … Continue reading
  
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• How Gadget is inking VOD original movie deals - Kidscreen

  05-11-2019 18:14 via kidscreen.com
  
  How Gadget is inking VOD original movie deals  Kidscreen
  
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• How Gadget is inking SVOD original movie deals - Kidscreen

  05-11-2019 18:14 via kidscreen.com
  
  How Gadget is inking SVOD original movie deals  Kidscreen
  
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• Use drones to curb burning of waste in Delhi: National Green Tribunal

  05-11-2019 18:01
  New Delhi, Nov 5 () In a bid to curb burning of waste in the city, the National Green Tribunal on Tuesday suggested use of drones to help authorities to easily identify the sites where such incidents take place.
  
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• Tech Mahindra to acquire US-based Born Group; Q2 profit jumps 5.6% to Rs 1,124 crore

  05-11-2019 18:01
  IT firm Tech Mahindra on Tuesday posted 5.6 per cent increase in consolidated net profit at Rs 1,124 crore for the September quarter, and said it will acquire US-based Born Group at an enterprise value of USD 95 million (approximately Rs 671 crore).
  
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• Flipkart Realme Days: Offers on Realme 5, Realme 5 Pro, Realme XT and others

  05-11-2019 18:01
  Walmart-backed e-commerce giant Flipkart has announced Realme Days on its platform. The four-day sale that started today will go on till November 8. Flipkart is offering discounts on both old and new handsets from Realme as part of this sale.
  
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• E-commerce guidelines to hurt ease of doing business: IAMAI

  05-11-2019 18:01
  The model framework for the guidelines on e-commerce consumer protection will cause unnecessary compliance burden on e-commerce entities, and hence will negatively impact ease of doing business in India, industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) said on Tuesday.
  
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• Danish government mulls regulating social media

  05-11-2019 18:01
  The Danish government plans to explore the possibility of regulating social media companies and making them more directly accountable for the content they carry, said Minister of Justice Nick Hekkerup in a written reply to parliament's Committee on Justice on Tuesday.
  
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