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• Dolby Atmos is great for movies, but wait till you hear what it does for music

  13-01-2020 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At CES 2020, I was given a rare treat: A demo that showcased multiple classic tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos Music, and played back on a high-end Atmos setup. And it was glorious.
  
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• Recent regulatory filing suggests Apple may release a new MacBook Pro soon

  13-01-2020 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A regulatory filing by Apple seems to indicate that the technology company is gearing up to release a new MacBook Pro in the next few months. It could be a successor to last year's 16-inch MacBook Pro.
  
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• U.S. Attorney General wants Apple to unlock another phone following a shooting

  13-01-2020 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The question of security backdoors and law enforcement's access to our data looms large again as U.S. Attorney General Williams Barr asks Apple to unlock the phone of another alleged shooter.
  
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• The best soundbars for 2020

  13-01-2020 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You no longer have to sacrifice sound for size when selecting home audio equipment. Check out our picks for the best soundbars in a host of categories.
  
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• The joke’s on us: Joker dominates this year’s Oscar nominations

  13-01-2020 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Joker leads all films in nominations for the 2020 Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Will it win? Perhaps a better question is did it even merit a nomination?
  
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• The best Nespresso machines for 2020

  13-01-2020 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most people still trek down to their local coffee shop to get an espresso or a cappuccino, but you don't have to. A Nespresso machine can put coffee shop-quality espresso on your kitchen counter.
  
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• A talking Tesla? It’ll probably just be one more broken promise from Elon Musk

  13-01-2020 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Announcing new Tesla features with delayed follow-through, or none at all, has a bit of a pattern for Musk. Here are a few more of his broken promises.
  
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• The best mirrorless cameras for 2020

  13-01-2020 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mirrorless cameras have quickly become the preferred interchangeable lens camera for many photographers, both beginners and professionals. Today's models offer great performance and loads of features -- here are our favorites.
  
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• The best DSLR cameras for 2020

  13-01-2020 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For many photographers the DSLR is the go-to camera. With large selection of lenses, great low-light performance, and battery endurance, these DSLRs deliver terrific image quality for stills and videos.
  
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• Scientists develop AI system to help counter online hate speech

  13-01-2020 20:11
  
  Scientists have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that could help counter hate speech directed at disenfranchised minorities such as the Rohingya community. The system developed by researchers in the US can rapidly analyse thousands of comments on social media, and identify the fraction that defend or sympathise with voiceless groups.
  
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• These are the features we want in a Nintendo Switch Pro system

  13-01-2020 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo hasn't officially confirmed the Nintendo Switch Pro yet, but analysts and pundits are speculating that it will release this year. These are the features we want to see in the Switch Pro.
  
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• The best graphics cards for 2020

  13-01-2020 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're serious about games, a good graphics card is essential. There’s no one-size-fits-all option for graphics cards, but our recommendations can help you pick the best graphics card for you.
  
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• Best deals on Bowflex fitness equipment for January 2020

  13-01-2020 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bowflex is a well-known top seller in the fitness equipment market and for good reason. The company now makes everything from smart activity trackers to cardio machines, adjustable dumbbells, and home gyms. If you’re looking to get into shape for the new year, we’ve got you covered.
  
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• Morbius trailer brings Jared Leto into the Spider-verse and maybe the MCU, too

  13-01-2020 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony Pictures' first trailer for Morbius introduces Jared Leto as Marvel comics' vampire antihero and hints at a link between Sony's Spider-verse and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
  
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• The best blender deals for January 2020: Vitamix, Ninja, and BlendTec

  13-01-2020 18:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've gathered the best blender deals from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy so you'll simply have to choose the model that best suits your needs or budget.
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Tab S6 and S4 are discounted on Amazon for up to $150 off

  13-01-2020 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is holding great deals on two premium Samsung tablets — the Galaxy Tab S6 and the Tab S4. Jump on these deals now and score savings of up to $150 off the usual retail price.
  
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• Netflix dominates 2020 Oscar nominations, but surprises and snubs persist

  13-01-2020 17:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 92nd Academy Awards finalized its list of Oscar nominees, and although Netflix dominated the list of nominations, there were plenty of surprises and disappointing snubs.
  
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• Amazon cuts the prices of these Garmin smartwatches up to $145 off

  13-01-2020 17:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want a Garmin multisport watch that looks subtle but is still big on features, the Garmin Vivoactive 3 and Forerunner 645 are excellent picks. Amazon has them on sale right now for up to $145 off.
  
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• Guest mode abruptly vanishes from Google Home smart speakers

  13-01-2020 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At some point in the last week, Google decided to remove the Guest Mode function from its wireless smart speakers, so owners can no longer give easy access without sharing their Wi-Fi password.
  
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• CCI orders antitrust probe against Amazon, Flipkart

  13-01-2020 16:55
  
  CCI said it was ordering a probe over allegations that e-comm giants were promoting some "preferred sellers".
  
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• How to enable RCS messaging in Google Messages on Android phones

  13-01-2020 16:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RCS messaging allows your regular text messaging app to ditch SMS and act more like a chat app. Here's how to turn on RCS messaging on an Android phone.
  
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• Tesla is teaching its cars to talk to pedestrians in a British accent

  13-01-2020 16:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Well, don't just stand there, hop in," a red Model 3 tells a pedestrian during a demonstration filmed by Elon Musk. The feature sounds frivolous, but it's useful in ride-hailing applications.
  
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• Oscars 2020 Nominations: The Full List, From Best Picture to Best Actors

  13-01-2020 15:27
  
  The 2020 Oscars nominations are here. In the Best Picture category, Ford v Ferrari, The Irishman, Jojo Rabbit, Joker, Little Women, Marriage Story, 1917, Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood, and Parasite will fight it out for the top prize.
  
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• Oyo may let go off over 1000 employees: Report

  13-01-2020 15:13
  
  In an internal mail to the employees of OYO in India and South Asia,Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal said that asking some of the colleagues to move to a new career outside of OYO has not been an 'easy decision'.
  
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• Here's why Bundesliga has signed pact with Amazon Web Services

  13-01-2020 15:13
  
  Germany's Bundesliga said on Monday that it had signed a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS), making the Amazon.com company its official technology provider to deliver advanced real-time statistics to spectators from this season.
  
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• Airbus signs deal with Indian startup for talent acquisition

  13-01-2020 15:13
  
  Global aerospace major Airbus on Monday announced it has signed a contract with Bengaluru-based startup Traxof Technologies to automate talent acquisition process for the company in India and Europe offices.
  
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• See ripples of dust and ice on Mars’s northern polar cap

  13-01-2020 15:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The European Space Agency has released a striking image of the northern pole of Mars, showing stormy weather and ripples of dust and ice at the polar ice cap.
  
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• Infosys partners with GEFCO to support digital transformation

  13-01-2020 14:59
  
  IT major Infosys has partnered with automotive transport and logistics provider GEFCO to support its digital transformation over the next five years.
  
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• Ariane rocket to carry GSAT-30 satellite on January 17 launch: ISRO

  13-01-2020 14:59
  
  India would launch a communication satellite GSAT-30 onboard Ariane-5 launch vehicle (VA 251) from French Guiana on January 17, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said here on Monday.
  
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• New Boeing CEO Takes Over With 737 Max Crisis Unresolved

  13-01-2020 14:32
  
  Boeing's new Chief Executive David Calhoun assumes the job Monday as the US planemaker battles to recover from two fatal crashes of 737 Max planes that killed 346 people in five months and led to the model's worldwide grounding in March.
  
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• Oscar nominations 2020: The complete list of Academy Award nominees

  13-01-2020 14:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards are in! "" were the big winners with nominations. The show airs live on February 9 on ABC.
  
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• Realme UI Features Detailed Ahead of Official Rollout

  13-01-2020 14:18
  
  Realme UI is based on Android 10 and is backed by Oppo’s ColorOS 7. The custom interface is touted to bring a list of customisations, including system colours, icons, wallpapers, and animations.
  
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• Microsoft Surface Duo Spotted in the Hands of CEO Satya Nadella

  13-01-2020 14:10
  
  Microsoft back in October showcased a foldable smartphone Surface Duo and now the company's India-born CEO Satya Nadella was spotted using the device at a public place, ahead of its official launch.
  
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• Oyo Said to Lay Off Thousands in India and China

  13-01-2020 13:57
  
  Ritesh Agarwal-led Indian hospitality unicorn Oyo, currently the second top unicorn after Paytm and valued at nearly $10 billion (roughly Rs. 70,760 crores) in the country, is reportedly laying off thousands of employees in India and China
  
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• Galaxy Z Flip Could Be Samsung’s Next Foldable Smartphone, New Leak Suggests

  13-01-2020 13:53
  
  Details are still scarce but the Galaxy Z Flip is supposed to be
  Samsung’s new foldable, clamshell smartphone.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20+ Snapdragon Variant Purportedly Surfaces on Geekbench, Key Specifications Tipped

  13-01-2020 13:35
  
  Samsung Galaxy S20+ Snapdragon variant has purportedly reached Geekbench along with its key specifications. The smartphone appears to have Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SoC and run Android 10.
  
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• Motorola Razr (2019) Production Unit Photos, 'Made in India' Retail Box Leaked Online Ahead of Launch: Report

  13-01-2020 13:00
  
  Motorola Razr (2019) foldable phone has appeared online in the form of production unit photos and retail box ahead of the expected launch in China.
  
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• WhatsApp, Google, Apple Response Sought by Delhi High Court on Plea to Retain Data of JNU Violence

  13-01-2020 12:47
  
  The Delhi High Court Monday sought response of the police and Delhi government as also WhatsApp, Google and Apple on a plea of three JNU professors for preserving data, CCTV footage and other evidence relating to the January 5 violence on the varsity campus.
  
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• Mozilla Firefox’s new add-on lets you surf the web with your voice

  13-01-2020 12:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mozilla has released an experimental, new add-on that lets you surf the web with just your voice. It's called Firefox Voice, and it's available in beta now.
  
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• OnePlus’s next phone will feature a 120Hz refresh rate display

  13-01-2020 12:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The battle of the phone screen specs is moving away from a focus on resolution and toward a focus on refresh rate, with OnePlus producing its highest-ever refresh rate display for its next device.
  
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• Why programmers & businesses are so kicked about Kubernetes

  13-01-2020 12:16
  
  It allows applications to be easily deployed, and enables those like e-comm companies to instantly increase IT capacity if demand rises
  
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• Students must learn to innovate, not just pick up skills

  13-01-2020 12:16
  
  Many see a big disconnect between industry and academia in India. Research done in university labs are rarely commercialised. The International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Hyderabad, from its inception in 1998, has tried to address the issue by focusing on emerging technologies, and applied research for industry and entrepreneurship.
  
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• Boeing's India team makes plane monitoring tech

  13-01-2020 12:16
  
  Boeing provides airline operators with an airplane health management service. Vast amounts of data are analysed to provide transformational insights into fleet health and operational status.
  
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• Political views are fine, but watch your language on social media

  13-01-2020 12:03
  
  In today’s politically charged times, it is difficult to refrain from expressing views especially on social media platforms. Even some industry leaders who generally shy away from commenting on such issues have come out to express their views. But recruiters says techies must be careful about what they post and how they do it, as it may have a bearing on hiring decisions.
  
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• How to watch January’s seventh Democratic debate online

  13-01-2020 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The seventh Democratic debate of the 2020 primary will take place on Tuesday, January 14, and will be hosted by CNN and the Des Moines Register. Here's how to watch it live.
  
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• Telecom regulator defends new tariff rules after broadcasters' criticism

  13-01-2020 11:49
  
  Some of the biggest television broadcasters operating in India joined forces to criticize the regulation, saying it could put some channels out of business and would stifle consumer choice.
  
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• Satya Nadella spotted using upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo

  13-01-2020 11:49
  
  Microsoft back in October showcased a foldable smartphone Surface Duo and now the company's India-born CEO Satya Nadella was spotted using the device at a public place, ahead of its official launch.
  
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• Google starts testing Stadia on non-Pixel devices

  13-01-2020 11:49
  
  Google noted in November last year that it wants Stadia to run on every screen and now the search engine giant has started testing its subscription-based game service on non-Pixel Android phones.
  
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• ISRO GSAT-30 Satellite to Be Launched on Friday, Aboard Ariane 5 Rocket

  13-01-2020 11:46
  
  Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch a communication satellite GSAT-30 onboard the Ariane 5 launch vehicle (VA 251) from French Guiana on January 17.
  
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• OnePlus 120Hz QHD+ Fluid Display Technology Announced With MEMC Chip

  13-01-2020 11:33
  
  OnePlus has announced that its 120Hz Fluid Display technology will include a dedicated MEMC motion compensation chip and come with a touch sampling rate. The new display technology is also claimed to have 4096-level automatic brightness adjustment.
  
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