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• Here’s what Star Wars should do after The Rise of Skywalker

  20-12-2019 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The big-screen side of the Star Wars franchise after Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker is a mystery. Here are some things Disney could do to freshen up its sci-fi saga.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus may be en route: Here’s everything we know

  20-12-2019 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is expected to launch the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus alongside the Galaxy S11 in February 2020 as a rival to the Apple AirPods Pro. Here’s what we know.
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Boeing misses orbit, Facebook data leak, Star Wars

  20-12-2019 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we break down the biggest tech topics of the day, including a Boeing spaceship ends up in the wrong orbit, Elon vs. Bezos, another Facebook data leak, the final Star Wars, and more.
  
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• These are the best treadmills to help carry out your New Year’s resolutions

  20-12-2019 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Treadmills are among the top choice when it comes to home gym equipment and for a good reason. Treadmills aren’t just for runners; you can walk, jog, and interval train on a treadmill all from the comfort of your home. We’ve researched tons of treadmills and compiled a list to make the decision easier for […]
  
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• Would you trust a Facebook OS? Reports say it’s building an operating system

  20-12-2019 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is exploring creating its own operating system to power hardware like Occulus and Portal. The new OS could prevent upcoming hardware from being limited by OS restrictions.
  
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• Saint-14 is Destiny 2’s surprise vendor. Here’s what his quests unlock

  20-12-2019 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For weeks, Destiny fans have wondered how Saint-14's story would resolve in Season of Dawn. We've finally found out the answer thanks to a surprise update, establishing him as the Tower's latest vendor.
  
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• The critics’ biggest issue with The Rise of Skywalker is what makes it great

  20-12-2019 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The biggest criticism of the Rise of Skywalker is that it leans too heavily on plot and backstory. But as I settled into the film, I found the opposite to be true.
  
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• How to set up a Facebook Portal

  20-12-2019 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Setting up your Facebook Portal is a super easy process that will take you just a few minutes. Here's how to get started using your Portal, step-by-step.
  
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• Apple finally expands its bug bounty program to accept MacOS bugs

  20-12-2019 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's Security Bounty program has finally expanded to accept bug report submissions for multiple Apple operating systems, including MacOS. It's now open to submissions from all security researchers.
  
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• The best Apple iPad (2018) cases and covers you can buy right now

  20-12-2019 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPad is powerful, but it isn't invincible. Thankfully, we've rounded up some of the best iPad cases and covers for Apple's popular tablet, just in case you want to outfit your device with some added protection.
  
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• India's first healthcare app for LGBTQ community launched

  20-12-2019 20:13
  
  India's first online healthcare service provider for the LGBTQ community - Shifa Care - was launched.
  
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• IBM’s new battery may outperform lithium-ion, and it doesn’t use conflict minerals

  20-12-2019 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The heavy metals used in modern batteries are an environmental and humanitarian nightmare. IBM is developing a novel battery technology which could eliminate the need for such materials.
  
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• Don’t hold your breath for more foldable phones at CES 2020

  20-12-2019 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Between 5G and folding phones, 2020 is shaping up to be an exciting year for mobile technology and innovation -- but don't expect any of that at CES. Here's why
  
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• Coral raises $4.3M to build an at-home manicure machine

  20-12-2019 19:59
  Coral is a company that wants to “simplify the personal care space through smart automation,” and they’ve raised $4.3 million to get it done. Their first goal? An at-home, fully automated machine for painting your nails. Stick a finger in, press down, wait a few seconds and you’ve got a fully painted and dried nail. More than once in our conversations, the team referred to the idea as a “Keurig coffee machine, but for nails.”
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• Gadget Hacker Solves the Biggest Problem With Robovacs by Making One That Flies

  20-12-2019 19:50 via gizmodo.com
  
  Even the most expensive robot vacuums—like those capable of emptying themselves so they can run autonomously for weeks—lack the ability to climb up and down stairs in order to clean multiple floors of a house. YouTuber Peter Sripol came up with a solution to that problem, but it’s a hack you probably won’t see as an…Read more...
  
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• Last-minute deals on Amazon devices: Echos, Ring, Blink, Fire TV, Kindle, Eero

  20-12-2019 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's getting down to the wire, but if you're shopping for gifts on Amazon you still have plenty of time to order and receive shipments before Christmas. Amazon Echos, Ring and Blink security products, Fire tablets, Kindles, and even Amazon eero mesh Wi-Fi routers and range extenders are all in stock and ready to ship.
  
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• What is HBO Max?

  20-12-2019 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO Max will bundle HBO, WarnerMedia cable channels, classic TV shows, and original programming into a single package. Here's everything we know about WarnerMedia's upcoming streaming service so far.
  
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• Nvidia, Mellanox Technologies win EU approval for $6.8 billion deal

  20-12-2019 19:23
  
  Semiconductor company Mellanox Technologies has received approval from EU antitrust and Mexico for its proposed acquisition by chipmaker Nvidia for $6.8 billion, a regulatory filing showed on Thursday.
  
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• 'New smart wearable technology to overcome jet lag developed'

  20-12-2019 19:23
  
  The researchers, including those from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the US, said alterations in the body's internal clock -- called the circadian rhythm -- cause people to experiencing jet lags. They added that this internal clock helps regulate many of our physiological processes, including sleep, metabolism, hormone secretion, and even how our brain functions.
  
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• NBC’s Peacock streaming service will have live video, tiered pricing

  20-12-2019 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service is due to launch in April 2020 and recent reports show it's trying to differentiate from other streaming services with live streaming and tiered pricing.
  
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• Wipro ties up with Nasscom to launch skilling platform

  20-12-2019 19:02
  
  IT firm Wipro said it has partnered with IT body Nasscom to launch a skilling platform for new age technologies like AI that will reach 10,000 students from over 20 engineering colleges in India. The platform Future Skills will bridge the industry-academia skill gap and help students keep pace with the emerging technologies.
  
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• China calls out tech giants for app privacy violations

  20-12-2019 19:02
  
  Chinese tech giants Tencent and Xiaomi have been reprimanded by Beijing for designing apps that infringe on users' privacy, even as the Communist regime amasses its own collection of personal data.
  
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• Destiny 2: Where to find Xur for the weekend of December 20

  20-12-2019 18:46 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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• Ten Years of Tech

  20-12-2019 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With 2020 on the horizon, the last few weeks of 2019 present us with a unique opportunity to look back and reflect on not only the past year, but also the past decade. The span of time between 2010 to 2020 brought some of the most amazing technological advances the world has ever seen, so […]
  
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• Tesla update adds Stardew Valley and backgammon from Lost (Yep, the TV show)

  20-12-2019 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It sounds like compatible Tesla models will soon be able to recognize traffic lights and stop signs thanks to an upcoming over-the-air holiday software update. The repertoire of in-car games will also grow.
  
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• The sorry state of AR startups in 2019

  20-12-2019 17:07
  
  Even when Apple telegraphs its hardware strategy, it’s proving to be nearly impossible for startups to beat them.
  The company’s executives have been motioning interest in following their runaway success on mobile with hefty investments in augmented reality, something that has led to the rise of dozens of venture-backed startups hoping to beat Apple to the punch by creating their own AR headsets.
  In 2019, this vision collapsed for some of the most recognizable AR startups as reality p
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11+, Galaxy S11e: Release Date, Expected Price, Specifications, Features, Latest News

  20-12-2019 16:17
  
  Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S11 series of phones in February next year. Here's everything we know about the Galaxy S11, Galaxy S11+, and Galaxy S11e so far.
  
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• Amazon cuts up to $170 off these Sennheiser noise-canceling headphones

  20-12-2019 16:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want a premium pair of wireless cans that can virtually eliminate all sorts of ambient noise, the Sennheiser PXC 550 and HD1 are great options.
  
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• The Most Improved Tech of the Past Ten Years

  20-12-2019 15:50 via gizmodo.com
  
  In the grand scheme of things, ten years is nothing; an insignificant slice of our planet’s long timeline. But when it comes to technological innovation, a lot can change in a decade, and some of the gadgets, software, and silicon you relied on back in 2010 now seems almost ancient and ready for the antique market.
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• Google Nest Mini Review

  20-12-2019 15:41
  
  We test the Google Nest Mini to see if its a worthy upgrade over the Google Home Mini
  
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• Best Buy discounts these Marshall speakers in time for your Christmas party

  20-12-2019 15:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even if you're shopping last minute, you can get space-filling sound without shooting your budget over the roof as Best Buy has these Marshall speakers on sale up to $150 off.
  
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• Oppo A91 With Quad Rear Cameras, Oppo A8 Packing Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  20-12-2019 15:38
  
  Oppo has launched a pair of new phones – the Oppo A91 packing quad rear cameras and Oppo A8 with triple rear cameras – in China.
  
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• Which Is the Best Phone of 2019?

  20-12-2019 15:34
  
  We've reviewed over 100 phones in 2019. Here are the best of these.
  
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• The best Sony lenses for E-mount mirrorless cameras

  20-12-2019 15:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony makes some of the best mirrorless cameras on the market -- but what about lenses? Find some of the best Sony lenses to pair with your E-Mount camera from budget lenses to pro-level workhorses, from portrait to macro.
  
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• 8 Great Apps And Services That Launched in 2019

  20-12-2019 15:17
  
  We've curated a list of best apps and services that launched this year, largely impacting most of us in one way or the other. From Photoshop on the iPad to Noise app on the Apple Watch, these were some of the biggest launches of the year.
  
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• Apple Said to Have a Secret Team Working on Satellites to Beam Data to Devices

  20-12-2019 15:15
  
  Apple has a secret team working on satellites and related wireless technology, striving to find new ways to beam data such as internet connectivity directly to its devices, according to people familiar with the work.
  
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• Facebook Said to Pursue Music Video Rights in Challenge to YouTube

  20-12-2019 15:02
  
  Facebook is pursuing rights to music videos from major record labels, programming that could boost interest in its Watch video service, according to people familiar with the matter.
  
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• How to upgrade from Windows 7 to Windows 10

  20-12-2019 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are still a few ways that you can upgrade your Windows 7 PC to Windows 10. In this guide, we'll help you get the latest and greatest operating system from Microsoft, and keep your PC safe and secure.
  
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• Here’s why 2019 turned out to be a glorious year for the Mac

  20-12-2019 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple made 2019 a great year for the Mac; from new devices to listening to feedback, here are all the reasons why.
  
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• Amazon drops last-minute deals on Powerbeats wireless headphones, up to 55% off

  20-12-2019 14:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon still has the fitness-focused Powerbeats3 and Powerbeats Pro on sale for up to 55% off. Order today and expect them to arrive at your doorstep before Christmas.
  
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• Apple Held Talks to Add James Bond, Live Sports to Its TV+ Streaming Service: Report

  20-12-2019 14:50
  
  Apple executives met James Bond franchise-owner MGM Holdings and the collegiate athletic conference Pac-12 earlier this year as part of its efforts to boost the Apple TV service, the Wall Street Journal reported.
  
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• Acer ConceptD, ConceptD Pro Range of High-End PCs and Monitors Launched in India

  20-12-2019 14:41
  
  Acers' ConceptD series includes products like ConceptD 500 Desktop, ConceptD 3, 9, 7 and 5 Notebooks, CP3 Monitor, ConceptD 9 Pro, 7 Pro, 5 Pro and 3 Pro.
  
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• Snag a free iPhone XR when you switch to Verizon with Unlimited

  20-12-2019 14:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now through December 25, you can get a free iPhone XR when you switch to Verizon with Unlimited. This deal is only available online and is stackable with the current Disney+ deal that Verizon is offering.
  
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• Delhi Police Tells Social Media Firms to Rein in Digital Miscreants

  20-12-2019 14:20
  
  With the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) dominating discussions on major social media platforms for the past few days, the Delhi Police have asked these platforms to rein in "digital miscreants" in a bid to arrest the spread of misinformation.
  
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• Indians Spend 75 Days a Year on Their Smartphones, Survey Claims

  20-12-2019 14:09
  
  An average Indian is spending one-third of his or her waking hours on phone - nearly 1,800 hours a year -- and three out of four respondent said if smartphone usage continues at this rate, it is likely to impact their mental or physical health, a survey claimed on Friday.
  
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• Vodafone Launches 4 New Prepaid Recharge Plans Starting at Rs. 24: Validity, Calling, Data Allowance Details

  20-12-2019 14:07
  
  Vodafone has launched four new prepaid recharge plans priced at Rs. 24, Rs. 129, Rs. 199, and Rs. 269 in India.
  
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• You watched the Witcher, and now you want to play it. Where should you start?

  20-12-2019 14:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Witcher is now available on Netflix, but if you are completely new to the fantasy franchise, which video game should you start playing? We'll help you decide and choose a platform to play it on.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Pro 7 vs. Dell XPS 13

  20-12-2019 14:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Surface Pro 7 is our all-time favorite Windows 2-in-1, and the Dell XPS 13 our favorite laptop. Both devices might be excellent, but there's a lot that makes the two different. In this head to head guide, we help you decide which one is right for you. There can only be one victor, so […]
  
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• Russia Plans 'Sovereign Internet' Tests to Combat External Threats

  20-12-2019 13:49
  
  Russia on will carry out tests on Monday on the reliability of its domestic internet infrastructure in the event that the country is disconnected from the worldwide web, the communications ministry said.
  
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• Earth's Inner Core Could Be Covered by 'Iron Snow': Study

  20-12-2019 13:30
  
  The Earth's inner core could be covered by "snow" made of tiny particles of iron which are much heavier than any snowflake on Earth's surface, says a study.
  
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