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• Cosmic fog helps astrophysicists clock just how fast the universe is expanding

  08-11-2019 23:55
  
  At the cosmic level, dark energy is largely fueling the expansion of the universe, the rate of which is referred to as the Hubble Constant. The estimation of this rate first came from Ewdin Hubble, the astronomer after whom the Hubble Space Telescope was named. In the decades since, experts have been refining the estimate and the most recent work … Continue reading
  
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• How to understand electric car specifications

  08-11-2019 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While electric cars are certainly the hottest thing since sliced bread, they still represent just 2% of domestic car sales and many of us are very confused about how to compare them to gas-powered cars. All the numbers for EVs, like Kilowatts, Amps, and KwHs are completely unfathomable to most of the public. Here are […]
  
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• Rainbow Six Siege Teases Operation Shifting Tides Gadgets - Comicbook.com

  08-11-2019 23:40 via comicbook.com
  
  Rainbow Six Siege Teases Operation Shifting Tides Gadgets  Comicbook.com
  
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• I’ve given smart speakers as gifts before – I won’t do it again

  08-11-2019 23:28
  
  Black Friday is coming but the holiday shopping season isn’t waiting for its traditional kick-off, though while tech deals may be everywhere you look, there are some gadgets I won’t be putting into my cart. Smart speakers and, more recently, smart displays have become a go-to gift for many over the past few years, but in 2019 they may not … Continue reading
  
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• AMD’s next-gen Navi 23 graphics chip may support ray tracing

  08-11-2019 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD’s next-generation graphics chip code named Navi 23 will reportedly feature hardware ray tracing. That's an important ingredient missing in AMD’s current GPU lineup.
  
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• Formula One is adding cost caps in 2021, so teams are spending even more for 2020

  08-11-2019 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Formula One is adding cost caps for the 2021 season in order to level the playing field. But some Formula One teams are responding by spending even more in 2020, according to a new report.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Death Stranding, Disney+ review, and wooden cartoons

  08-11-2019 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the top trending stories in tech, including the release of Death Stranding, a Disney+ review, the launch of more Starlink satellites, Airbnb's plan to verify every listing, and more.
  
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• Diablo 4’s lead designer says the game will feature cosmetic microtransactions

  08-11-2019 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Diablo 4 lead designer Joe Shely confirmed that the highly anticipated Blizzard title would feature cosmetic microtransactions, though they won't be pay-to-win.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield have a problem and The Pokemon Company isn’t helping

  08-11-2019 22:47
  
  Pokemon Sword and Shield have been going through a rough patch for these past few months. Though The Pokemon Company’s marketing machine is in full gear, Pokemon fans keep coming back to one topic in particular: the national Pokedex, or the lack thereof. During E3 2019, Game Freak confirmed that the Pokedex in Pokemon Sword and Shield won’t include all … Continue reading
  
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• Lyft is offering perks to riders who get rid of their cars

  08-11-2019 22:44
  
  Ridesharing company Lyft is trying to get riders to permanently ditch their cars by offering them various perks through a new Carvana partnership. Assuming customers go through the program to ‘ditch’ their car, they’ll receive multiple free months of the Lyft Pink subscription service, as well as Lyft credit for rides and more. This is a revival of the program … Continue reading
  
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• What if Pokemon GO suddenly ended?

  08-11-2019 21:53
  
  What would you do if Niantic closed their doors tomorrow, and there was no more Pokemon GO? That’s a question I had to ask a friend recently when they voiced concerns that Pokemon GO used to be fun, but more recently felt more like an obligation. This is the overarching issue with video games in general, but doubly so when … Continue reading
  
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• Boeing reveals why one of its Starliner parachutes failed to deploy

  08-11-2019 21:41
  
  Earlier this week, NASA and Boeing successfully tested the private space company’s CST-100 Starliner spacecraft during a pad abort test, which was intended to make sure the spacecraft’s systems would function properly in the event of an emergency during launch. The test was declared a success, but the event wasn’t perfect: one of the three parachutes that lowered the capsule … Continue reading
  
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• These Shark Lift-Away upright vacuums are on sale up to $120 on Amazon

  08-11-2019 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Make room for an all-around clean and bank on up to $120 worth of savings as Amazon slashes the prices of two Shark Lift-Away upright vacuums.
  
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• Lyft’s self-driving car testing program is racking up the miles

  08-11-2019 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lyft is steadily growing its autonomous car program, adding a new dedicated testing facility in California and a fleet of Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans.
  
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• Vape lung ‘breakthrough’ suggests lethal culprit in THC products could be vitamin E acetate

  08-11-2019 21:23
  
  Official word has come down from federal authorities on one potential cause of the mystery illness affecting vape users: Vitamin E acetate, a chemical found in some vaping products that has been demonstrated to linger in the lungs long afterwards. The finding has been called a “breakthrough” but is far from the last word on the situation.
  Sadly, the condition has already claimed the lives of at least 39 people, and more than 2,000 cases have been reported collectively from every stat
  
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• Downed server caused nearly 170K Valentine’s texts to be delivered on Wednesday

  08-11-2019 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Almost 170,000 text messages failed to send on Valentine's Day, and this week they finally went through. Now, we may finally have a reason as to why: A downed server.
  
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• Have trouble staying focused? These brain-training earbuds might help

  08-11-2019 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FocusBuds, the world's productivity-boosting earbuds, use a brain-training technique to help wearers block out distractions. Here's how you can get your hands (well, ears) on them.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz’s brawny G-Wagen will get an electric makeover

  08-11-2019 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mercedes-Benz G-Class way be one of the last of the old0-school SUVs, but it's about to get a modern electric powertrain. The CEO of Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler confirmed it in a speech.
  
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• CDC reveals the familiar ingredient that may cause vaping lung disease

  08-11-2019 20:47
  
  The CDC has announced the potential cause of EVALI, the lung injury that has appeared in people who report recent vape use. The concerning ingredient is vitamin E acetate, the compound previously leaked as a finding under the agency’s investigation. Though the CDC had advised, at the time of the leak, that it was too early to implicate the compound, … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy S11 may avoid Pixel 4’s biggest mistake

  08-11-2019 20:34
  
  Samsung Galaxy S11 device family leaks at the tail end of the first week of November 2019 suggested the phones would ramp up battery life. As we know from a variety of phones this year – most notably the Google Pixel 4 – making a new phone with a smaller battery than its predecessor doesn’t often end in good results. … Continue reading
  
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• Roku bundles Starz and Showtime for $17 per month just ahead of Disney+ launch

  08-11-2019 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Roku has put together a discounted deal on Starz and Showtime. If you subscribe via the Roku Channel, you can get both for $17 per month -- a $3 savings. That price is guaranteed as long as you stay subscribed.
  
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• IIT Roorkee teams up with ISRO, DRDO for space, defence tech

  08-11-2019 20:15
  
  Researchers at the premier institute are working on "thin membrane-based technology" to develop parachutes for fighter aircraft and could be crucial in boosting indigenous production in the country, the officials said.
  
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• FDA Permits the Sale of a New Smoking Device. Is It Safe? - WIRED

  08-11-2019 20:15 via wired.com
  
  FDA Permits the Sale of a New Smoking Device. Is It Safe?  WIRED
  
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• Death Stranding’s weird gameplay has people interested, at least

  08-11-2019 20:11
  
  Death Stranding is out today, and if you’re still not sure what to make of it now that the reviews have landed and the dust has settled a bit, you probably aren’t alone. The latest from Hideo Kojima is definitely a weird one, but the seems to be working in the game’s favor. That’s because – at the time of … Continue reading
  
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• Android is a dead-end for new devices — and Google knows it

  08-11-2019 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google launched Android over a decade ago but has struggled to replicate the explosive success of the OS beyond phones. Does that make Android a one-trick pony?
  
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• Mourning the loss of the good gadgets that (basically) died in 2019 - Popular Science

  08-11-2019 19:51 via popsci.com
  Mourning the loss of the good gadgets that (basically) died in 2019  Popular Science
  
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• CDC says it’s finally found a cause of the vaping illness that’s killed dozens

  08-11-2019 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control says the oil most typically found in topical creams is likely the cause of vaping-related deaths
  
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• Oprah's favorite tech products of 2019: Apple Watch, Powerbeats Pro - Business Insider

  08-11-2019 19:38 via businessinsider.com
  
  Oprah's favorite tech products of 2019: Apple Watch, Powerbeats Pro  Business Insider
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy S11 will have a massive battery, according to leak

  08-11-2019 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new leak suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S11 will seriously step things up on battery life. The leak, which comes from known Samsung leaker Ice Universe.
  
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• How to play Apple Arcade’s newest 6 games as it reaches 100

  08-11-2019 19:27
  
  Today Apple Arcade reached its first major milestone with a total of 100 playable game titles. The list includes several oddities and/or otherwise decent-looking games. Some are the sort you might never have seen if you’d not acquired an Apple Arcade subscription in the first place – imagine that! As noted by Engadget, this addition of 6 games brings the … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon drops some awesome deals on these Acer Chromebooks

  08-11-2019 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Both the Acer Chromebook 15 and Spin 11 offer decent performance and outstanding hardware at a very reasonable cost. Get them at awesome discounted prices on Amazon.
  
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• Forget the puppy ears. Snapchat and VSCO can make your snaps look like old film

  08-11-2019 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do you prefer VSCO to the cheesy AR lenses of Snapchat? A new VSCO lens inside Snapchat mixes the best of both, using Snapchat Lenses to create light leaks, film imperfections, and even a prism effect.
  
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• Here Are Oprah’s Favorite High-Tech Things for 2019 - Fortune

  08-11-2019 18:55 via fortune.com
  
  Here Are Oprah’s Favorite High-Tech Things for 2019  Fortune
  
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• Don’t fret, PC players: Death Stranding will hit Epic Games Store and Steam

  08-11-2019 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Death Stranding PC publisher 505 Games will release the title on Epic Games Store and Steam simultaneously in summer 2020. The game is currently available as a PlayStation 4 timed exclusive.
  
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• Marvel says Disney+ subscription needed ‘to understand’ future MCU movies

  08-11-2019 18:47
  
  Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige said you’ll need a Disney+ subscription “if you want to understand everything” in future MCU movies. That does not mean that you’ll need to watch Disney+ streaming shows to understand the basic plots of these future Marvel Comics movies, but you will need to watch Disney+ shows if you want to know the ins and … Continue reading
  
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• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare’s best shotgun gets a big nerf

  08-11-2019 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Infinity Ward has released an update that reduces the effective range of the 725 shotgun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The weapon has been criticized as being overpowered since the game's launch.
  
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• When it comes to green cars, Hyundai thinks the more, the merrier

  08-11-2019 18:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyundai will launch 13 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric cars through 2022. Some of the cars will be updated or redesigned versions of existing models such as the Hyundai Ioniq and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
  
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• Pokemon Sword and Shield launch event axed last-minute and speculation is rampant

  08-11-2019 18:20
  
  We’re now a week out from the launch of Pokemon Sword and Shield, which are scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch on November 15th. What should be an exciting launch has been marred with controversy, as a number of leaks have indicated major cuts to the Pokedex in Pokemon Sword and Shield. A number of longtime fans of the … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon shatters the prices on Ring Video Doorbells and throws in a free Show 5

  08-11-2019 17:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon isn't waiting to spring great deals, especially on its own smart home devices. Amazon shattered the prices of Ring's Video Doorbell 2 and Video Doorbell Pro, each with an Echo Show 5 smart display.
  
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• Watch new MIT Mini Cheetah robots flip for your amusement

  08-11-2019 17:50
  
  The latest from MIT’s Biomimetic Robotics Lab is a demonstration of the advancements made in the Mini Cheetah. This is not to be mistaken for the non-mini Cheetah as developed by Boston Dynamics. While the Boston Dynamics Cheetah is a relatively large and exceedingly FAST robot, the MIT Mini Cheetah is best known for its backflip! And other super-impressive feats … Continue reading
  
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• Mondly: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages), save 95%

  08-11-2019 17:15 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We have an awesome deal on the Mondly: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, it is available with a massive 95% off the normal price. The Mondly: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages) is available in our deals store for just $99m it normally retails for $2,199. We all remember our old […](Read More ...)The post Mondly: Lifetime Subscription (All Languages), save 95% appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• These Sony noise-canceling headphones are discounted on Amazon by up to $160

  08-11-2019 17:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Immerse yourself in your favorite tunes without noise getting in the way by jumping on these deals we found for these premium Sony noise-canceling headphones.
  
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• Former GM factory will get new lease on life building electric trucks

  08-11-2019 16:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new startup has acquired the General Motors factory in Lordstown, Ohio, and plans to convert the factory to build electric trucks. These electric trucks will be sold to fleets rather than retail buyers.
  
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• Punjab CM demands Google to remove this app from Play Store

  08-11-2019 16:45
  
  "How and why Google allowed such an app to be uploaded by a known radical extremist group in the first place is questionable," said the chief minister, expressing shock at the IT company's "irresponsible act".
  
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• Infosys opens digital innovation centre in Dusseldorf, Germany

  08-11-2019 16:45
  
  Global software major Infosys opened its digital innovation centre at Dusseldorf in Germany on Friday to support its European clients and train its local staff.
  
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• China's top chip maker urges US firms to help ease tensions

  08-11-2019 16:45
  
  The head of China's top state-run semiconductor maker, Tsinghua Unigroup Ltd, called on U.S. companies to "do better" in efforts to overcome China-U.S. tech tensions given they continue to profit from the Chinese market.
  
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• Mercedes chief confirms electric G-Class to save the iconic SUV

  08-11-2019 16:41
  
  The Mercedes-Benz G-Class may not be the first vehicle to come to mind when you think of green motoring, but the German automaker has confirmed plans to make an electric version of the boxy SUV. First launched in 1979, the G-Class – also known as the G-Wagon or G-Wagon – is one of the longest-produced vehicles in the company’s history, … Continue reading
  
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• The Outer Worlds is coming to Switch sooner than we expected

  08-11-2019 16:38
  
  In the lead up to the release of The Outer Worlds, developer Obsidian revealed that the game will be coming to Switch. This came as a big surprise to a lot of folks, though in the time since that announcement was made, we haven’t heard much more about the Switch version. That, unfortunately, means that there’s been no talk of … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung OMN-D digital window display launched - Gadgets Now

  08-11-2019 16:38 via gadgetsnow.com
  
  Samsung OMN-D digital window display launched  Gadgets Now
  
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• The Organelle is a music computer that can do almost anything - Engadget

  08-11-2019 16:33 via engadget.com
  
  The Organelle is a music computer that can do almost anything  Engadget
  
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