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• The federal government is investigating Google for alleged union busting

  09-12-2019 23:41
  
  The National Labor Relations Board has launched an investigation into Google following the firing of four Google employees who tried to organize a labor union.
  
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• Asus ZenBook 13 UX333FA review: All you need

  09-12-2019 23:05
  
  Long on battery life and short on price, the Asus ZenBook 13 UX333FA is another affordable entry that tries to unset better known rivals, such as Dell’s XPS 13 and Apple’s MacBook Air.
  
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• The sheer fun of Halo: Reach is a stark reminder of Destiny’s failures

  09-12-2019 22:33
  
  Halo: Reach was Bungie's last effort in the franchise it created, and it went out on a high note. Playing it today magnifies the flaws Bungie's new franchise, Destiny, never fixed.
  
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• Rumor has it that these are the hardware specs for the next Xbox

  09-12-2019 21:59
  
  Windows Central reports that its sources have a good idea as to the type of specifications for both next-generation Xbox consoles may include.
  
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• Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch review: The best Mac in years

  09-12-2019 21:50
  
  Apple's new 16-inch MacBook Pro doesn't reinvent the wheel. In this case, that's a good thing. The latest MacBook Pro leaves behind the flaws of its predecessor and returns to the strengths of the 2015 model.
  
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• Everything we know so far about Ghostbusters: Afterlife

  09-12-2019 21:45
  
  The upcoming film Ghostbusters: Afterlife will not only continue the franchise that began with the 1984 movie -- it will also bring back some members of the original cast and the iconic car known as Ecto-1.
  
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• Ikea’s smart blinds won’t work with Apple’s HomeKit until ‘early’ in 2020

  09-12-2019 21:26
  
  It looks like Ikea's smart blackout roller-style blinds sold under the Fyrtur brand won't be compatible with Apple's HomeKit until some time in early 2020.
  
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• Amazon Echo tips and tricks

  09-12-2019 21:22
  
  Making the most of Amazon's virtual assistant, Alexa, isn't as tough as you might think. We've rounded up 10 Amazon Echo tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your virtual assistant.
  
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• This Gorgeous Garmin Hybrid Smartwatch Is Too Damn Complicated to Beat Fitbit

  09-12-2019 20:30 via gizmodo.com
  
  When it comes to Garmin, most people I know tend to think of GPS navigation for their cars. When I ask them about smartwatches or fitness trackers, the first company that comes to their mind is Fitbit or Apple. If they’re not a runner, they generally haven’t heard of Garmin watches. As a wearables reviewer, I’ve often…Read more...
  
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• Older PCs can lead to productivity loss, security vulnerabilities for SMBs in South India: Study

  09-12-2019 19:59
  
  Small and Medium Businesses (SMBs) in South India, using older PCs, are likely to experience reduced work place productivity and security vulnerablities, according to a Microsoft study.
  
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• Realme 5s Now on Sale in India via Flipkart: Check Price in India, Offers, Specifications

  09-12-2019 19:31
  
  Realme 5s price in India starts at Rs. 9,999 in India for its 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The phone is equipped with a quad rear camera setup, and runs Android Pie with ColorOS 6 skin on top.
  
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• You can now chat and share photos and videos on Google Photos, here’s how

  09-12-2019 18:12
  
  Google recently announced the rollout of a new feature to its Photos app that allows users to chat within the app. The feature is now available on Android, iOS and web version of the service. Another important aspect of this feature is that users can now share photos and videos privately with other Google Photos users. Also, the chat feature brings the Like functionality to the app.
  
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• First trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife is filled with spirits of the past

  09-12-2019 16:57
  
  The trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife offers the first official footage from the long-awaited sequel to 1989's Ghostbusters II and introduces a new generation of Ghostbusters to the franchise.
  
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• Sellers set their prices, we don't interfere: Amazon India

  09-12-2019 16:49
  
  Discarding allegations of deep discounting and predatory pricing, a top Amazon India executive on Monday asserted that sellers set their prices independently and the platform follows government rules very carefully in the country.
  
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• The best camera deals for December 2019: Canon, Sony, Nikon, and more

  09-12-2019 16:45
  
  Check out our up-to-date list of best camera deals on DSLRs, point-and-shoots, and accessories.
  
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• Amazon discounts these Sony noise-canceling headphones by as much as $112

  09-12-2019 16:36
  
  Both the Sony WH-1000XM3 and WH-CH700N blend killer sound, extraordinary design, and mind-blowing noise cancellation, with the former having the added convenience of touch controls.
  
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• PS5 could let users share controller inputs in single-player games

  09-12-2019 16:33
  
  A patent filing by Sony could point to a new feature in the PS5 that could let players share the controller inputs in a single-player game, and even vote on who gets to perform which actions.
  
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• Apple Maps vs. Google Maps: Which one is best for you?

  09-12-2019 16:11
  
  Despite its inauspicious beginnings, Apple Maps is incredibly similar to Google Maps these days, but which is better? We explore some of the key differences between the two mapping services.
  
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• This Microsoft Surface Pro 6 deal saves you $400 on the best Windows tablet

  09-12-2019 16:05
  
  Microsoft's lineup of Surface devices has made it possible to experience the Windows ecosystem in a compact tablet. One of these is the Pro 6, and it’s on sale for $400 off.
  
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• The best new podcasts for the week of November 30, 2019: Catch and Kill and more

  09-12-2019 16:00
  
  Feel like you’re drowning in podcasts? In this weekly series, we’ll help you pick out the best of the new and returning shows. This week: The restaurant biz, Black Friday, and Ronan Farrow.
  
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• Best Buy offers the best deals on the Apple Watches Series 3, 4, and 5

  09-12-2019 15:54
  
  The best smartwatch that you can buy is an Apple Watch. Get the Apple Watches Series 3, 4, and 5 on Best Buy right now at awesome discounted prices.
  
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• A racing-inspired software update could boost the Jaguar I-Pace’s range

  09-12-2019 15:54
  
  The Jaguar I-Pace is getting a software update based on data from real-world driving and the I-Pace eTrophy racing series. Official ratings won't change, but Jaguar claims drivers may get improved real-world range.
  
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• 2K confirms new Cloud Chamber studio will develop next-gen BioShock game

  09-12-2019 15:47
  
  A new installment in the BioShock series is currently in development, left in the hands of newly formed 2K subsidiary Cloud Chamber. The release is several years away, and slated for next-gen hardware.
  
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• The Best Tablet Deals for December 2019: Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy, Amazon Fire

  09-12-2019 15:44
  
  Here, we’ve rounded up the best tablet deals available right now, along with a quick and handy buying guide so you can find the perfect device for your needs and budget.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Watch 4G Review

  09-12-2019 15:41
  
  The Galaxy Watch 4G brings LTE connectivity to the Galaxy Watch, which can help you stay connected at all times.
  
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• Amazon drops the price of wireless headphones from Bose

  09-12-2019 15:06
  
  Rock out your tunes and cut through all the hubbub without missing out on up to $70 worth of savings when you order the Bose SoundLink II or QuietComfort 35 II from Amazon.
  
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• Amazon Echo Glow Review: A smart lamp for smart parents

  09-12-2019 15:00
  
  The Amazon Echo Glow can make getting kids out of bed or getting a less than attentive child's teeth brushed less of a struggle using dimmable colored lights and Alexa voice commands or the app.
  
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• Ford wants to trick your body into thinking it’s warm to maximize EV range

  09-12-2019 14:18
  
  Using the climate control system reduces an electric car's range by up to 50%. Rather than giving EV buyers a free parka, the company is working on color-coded ambient lightning technology that makes the passengers feel cooler or warmer.
  
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• Mercedes-Benz and Bosch are starting an autonomous shuttle service in California

  09-12-2019 14:00
  
  The ride-hailing service will operate in San Jose, California and it will include 30 prototypes based on the Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Only Bosch and Daimler associates will be allowed to ride in the cars for now.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy A71, Galaxy A51 Alleged Prices Leaked Ahead of Official Launch

  09-12-2019 13:56
  
  Slovakian retailer Dartart.sk briefly listed the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite, Galaxy Note 10 Lite, Galaxy A71, and Galaxy A51. Samsung is expected to host a launch later this week to unveil the latest models.
  
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• Google Maps May Soon Add a New 'Lighting' Feature to Highlight Brightly Lit Streets for Safer Night Travel

  09-12-2019 13:47
  
  Google Maps is reportedly planning on adding a new feature to its service to highlight brightly lit streets. Google is said to add a new layer to show the street with lighting to make its users’ commute safer.
  
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• Vodafone Idea shares slip over 14%

  09-12-2019 13:38
  
  Shares of Vodafone Idea on Monday continued to fall and crashed over 14 percent in early trade spooked by concerns over statutory dues raised by its chairman Kumar Mangalam Birla.
  
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• Watch Elon Musk take Los Angeles by storm in the Tesla Cybertruck

  09-12-2019 13:32
  
  Los Angeles-based car-spotters were in for a treat when Elon Musk cruised down the 405 freeway in the one and only Tesla Cybertruck prototype, and later parked it in front of a swank Malibu restaurant.
  
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• Huawei to roll out Harmony OS to more products next year, but not phones and tablets

  09-12-2019 13:22
  
  Chinese tech giant Huawei Technologies plans to equip more of its products with its Harmony operating system (OS) next year, and will promote them at home and abroad, a Huawei spokesman said on Monday.
  
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• Furbo treat-tossing dog camera $100 off in the Best of Amazon’s 12 Days of Deals

  09-12-2019 13:09
  
  When pet owners make up holiday gift lists, the Furbo Dog Camera is a popular pet gift choice for people who work outside the home and families who are all someplace else during the day, leaving their pets alone at home. Amazon discounted the Furbo by $100 for the 12 Days of Deals sale.
  
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• Vivo V17 vs Realme XT vs Redmi K20: Price in India, Specifications Compared

  09-12-2019 13:00
  
  Vivo V17 is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SoC, whereas Realme XT is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 SoC and Redmi K20 has Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 SoC.
  
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• Mubi Is an Ephemeral Streaming Service for Cinephiles, Where Films Are Gone in 30 Days

  09-12-2019 12:50
  
  The big three — Netflix, Amazon, Hotstar — and your carrier — Jio, Airtel, or Vodafone — offer over 15,000 titles at the touch of a button. Do we really need another streaming service in Mubi? Maybe, if you’re a cinephile (and love free movie tickets).
  
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• Three Samsung Executives Jailed Over Evidence Destroyed in Probe of Alleged Fraud

  09-12-2019 12:48
  
  A South Korean court on Monday jailed three executives of Samsung Electronics for their role in a plot that included burying computers under factory floors at its biotech affiliate, in an investigation of alleged accounting fraud.
  
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• CEO of Indonesia e-commerce firm Bukalapak to step down

  09-12-2019 12:41
  
  The startup, which was valued at over $2.5 billion during its last fundraising round in October, is backed by Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC Pte Ltd, China's Ant Financial, and Korea's Shinhan Financial Group Co Ltd.
  
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• 998 offers made at IIT-M as phase-I placement season concludes

  09-12-2019 12:41
  
  A total of 1,298 students were in the fray for the Phase I placements during 2019-20. 22 per cent of the students comprise of women candidates, IIT-M said.
  
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• The best Android games currently available (December 2019)

  09-12-2019 12:40
  
  The Google Play Store is loaded with both terrific and terrible gaming titles. We vetted the store to bring you some of the best Android games available, whether you're into puzzles, shooters, racing games, or something else entirely.
  
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• Oppo Reno 3, Oppo Reno 3 Pro Registration Page Goes Live, Key Specifications Teased

  09-12-2019 12:24
  
  Oppo Reno 3 and Oppo Reno 3 Pro 5G phones are all set to launch sometime this month, and now the company has published a dedicated page teasing some of the specifications of the Oppo Reno 3 Pro.
  
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• Twitter Retweets Account Aims to Highlight Best Tweets of the Platform

  09-12-2019 12:00
  
  Twitter has launched a new account named @TwitterRetweets aiming to highlight the best of the platform by retweeting the “best tweets” from the new account.
  
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• Jio Rs. 98 Prepaid Plan Revised to Offer 300 SMS Messages for 28 Days

  09-12-2019 11:56
  
  Rs. 98 Jio prepaid plan earlier offered 100 SMS messages for 28 days. However, the telco has updated the plan to offer 300 SMS messages throughout the validity.
  
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• OnePlus TV 55 Q1, OnePlus TV 55 Q1 Pro Update Brings Support for Netflix

  09-12-2019 11:40
  
  OnePlus on Monday announced that it has started rolling out another update for its smart TVs that brings official support for the Netflix app.
  
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• Madhuri Dixit to Star in Karan Johar-Produced Netflix Series From Baar Baar Dekho Writer

  09-12-2019 11:34
  
  Madhuri Dixit is coming to Netflix. The Padmi Shri-honoree and award-winning actress will star in an as-yet untitled Netflix series produced by Dharmatic Entertainment. Karan Johar will serve as a creative producer. The Netflix series has been written by Sri Rao.
  
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• Vivo U20 Next Sale on December 12 at 12 Noon via Amazon, Vivo.com: Price in India, Offers, Specifications

  09-12-2019 11:33
  
  The Vivo U20 price in India starts from Rs. 10,990 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and goes up to Rs. 11,990 for the 6GB RAM + 64GB storage variant. The Vivo U20 will go on sale at 12pm IST today, via Amazon India and the Vivo India site.
  
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• Huawei's Harmony OS Coming to More Products Next Year, but Not Phones and Tablets

  09-12-2019 11:22
  
  Huawei plans to equip more of its products with its Harmony operating system (OS) next year, and will promote them at home and abroad, a Huawei spokesman said on Monday.
  
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• Huawei rumored to be developing graphene battery tech for the P40 Pro

  09-12-2019 11:11
  
  Wild rumor says Huawei may incorporate graphene technology into the P40 Pro battery, enabling a larger capacity and faster charging, without making the battery much larger.
  
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• iOS 13.3 to Release This Week, Reveals Carrier Document

  09-12-2019 10:46
  
  Apple may push its iOS 13.3 stable release later this week, according to a Vietnamese carrier document. The update will include new features and the usual bug fixes.
  
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