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• NBC’s Peacock streaming service launches in July with free, $5, and $10 tiers

  16-01-2020 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During a Comcast investor meeting on Thursday, NBCUniversal announced that its Peacock streaming service will debut with three pricing tiers from free to $10. 
  
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• Digital Trends Live: Bose closes stores, NBC streams, living concrete, and more

  16-01-2020 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Digital Trends Live, we discuss the biggest-trending tech topics of the day, including Bose's closure of its U.S. retail stores, NBC’s steaming network, living concrete, and more.
  
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• HBO won’t pursue season 2 of Watchmen as creator Damon Lindelof bows out

  16-01-2020 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Watchmen was one of 2019's most popular shows, but HBO has decided not to pursue a second season. Creator Damon Lindelof does not want to go forward with it and the network does not want to do it without him.
  
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• Reel News: Just Mercy, Dr. Dolittle, and Bad Boys For Life

  16-01-2020 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Welcome to Reel News, our weekly segment looking at what’s in theaters and what’s worth your money this weekend. Join us as we take a look at Just Mercy, Dr. Dolittle, and Bad Boys For Life.
  
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• Work/Life: Identifying and overcoming self-sabotage

  16-01-2020 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this episode of Work/Life, we talk about self-sabotaging our own success. We give tips, tricks, and strategies so you and your team can be more successful.
  
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• AR contact lenses are here to usher in the cyberpunk future of our dreams

  16-01-2020 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Staring at your smartphone is no way to experience augmented reality. Mojo Vision is getting ready to change the game with the introduction of new AR contact lenses. Here's what to expect.
  
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• Here’s why a 5nm iPhone A14 chip would be such a big deal

  16-01-2020 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's next iPhone could give us a hint of what to expect from high-end desktop and laptop processors in the years to come. In short, super fast, and super efficient.
  
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• Moon rooms made of mushrooms could be the future of space habitat

  16-01-2020 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Potential future inhabitants of the moon and Mars could live in rooms made of mushrooms. NASA is looking at the possibilities of fungi as a more sustainable option to metal and glass. 
  
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• The best deals on Ring Video Doorbells for January 2020

  16-01-2020 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ring Video Doorbells are the best-selling smart home devices after smart speakers and smart displays. TV news stories show footage from Ring devices more often than any other brand. After Amazon bought Ring in 2018, the product line expanded and customers enjoy deep discounts on video doorbells and other Ring products.
  
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• Using the new Microsoft Edge browser on a Mac feels wrong, and I love it

  16-01-2020 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has just launched a new Chromium-based Edge web browser for the Mac, but is it any good? We tested it to find out.
  
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• The iPhone 12 could have the performance of a 15-inch MacBook Pro

  16-01-2020 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  People are already making predictions about this year’s iPhone, and new reports suggest it could have the performance of a 15-inch MacBook Pro thanks to the jump to a 5 nm manufacturing process.
  
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• CD Projekt Red delays release date for Cyberpunk 2077 by 5 months

  16-01-2020 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Witcher game developer CD Projekt Red announced that it delayed the launch of its next title, Cyberpunk 2077, to a mid-September launch.
  
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• This knobless tripod head has a light-up electronic level for low-light shots

  16-01-2020 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The tripod head has changed little in the last few years -- but the Platyball wants to change that. With a built-in electronic level and screen, the Platypod allows photographers to level in the dark and make adjustments with one hand.
  
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• What’s new on Hulu in February and what’s leaving soon

  16-01-2020 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's the complete list of what's new on Hulu in February 2020, including a few of our favorites and which titles will be removed. There's plenty to enjoy this month.
  
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• IIT-Madras develops technology to generate hydrogen fuel from seawater

  16-01-2020 19:50
  
  Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed a technology that can be used to generate hydrogen fuel from seawater, an advance that may contribute to a cleaner energy future.
  
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• Ecovacs Deebot 960 Review: Wasted potential

  16-01-2020 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  I was excited to try out the Deebot 960. It comes with advanced AI, and it even mops. After trying it out, however, I was sorely disappointed but its real-world performance.
  
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• Nanox is basically the high-tech hospital bed from Star Trek

  16-01-2020 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Called the Nanox Arc, this Star Trek biobed-looking machine promises to make medical imaging technology available to people around the world at a significantly lower cost. Here's how it works.
  
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• This Battery Pack With Built-In Games Lets You Never Talk to Another Soul Ever Again

  16-01-2020 18:18 via gizmodo.com
  
  Occasionally, the makers of the junk gadgets you can find at gas stations, convenience stores, and mall kiosks manage to come up with a genuinely useful piece of tech. Such is the case with this 8,000 mAh backup battery featuring its own built-in video game system so you can continue to ignore the world around you…Read more...
  
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• This Tiny Circuit Board Is the Last Ingredient You Need to Turn Your Car Into a Racing Game Controller

  16-01-2020 16:50 via gizmodo.com
  
  If you prefer racing games like Gran Turismo and Forza over Super Mario Kart and Crash Team Racing then you’re probably after as authentic a (simulated) driving experience as possible. And what’s a more authentic experience than the car you drive to work every day? With this $10 breakout board—and a couple of slightly…Read more...
  
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• The best smartwatches for 2020

  16-01-2020 16:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tempted to buy a smartwatch? If so, then the growing number of great models available means you've got plenty to choose from. But which one should you pick?
  
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• Disappointed with SC dismissing AGR review plea; may file curative petition: Airtel

  16-01-2020 16:36
  
  The money now required to pay punitive interest, penalty and interest on penalty which forms nearly 75 per cent of AGR dues would have better served the digital mission of the country, Airtel added.
  
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• How to deactivate Apple Messages on iPhone and iPad

  16-01-2020 16:21
  
  If you are wondering how to go about it, here’s our step-by-step guide on how to deactivate iMessages:
  
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• Fire Emblem: Three Houses’ Byleth takes a turn on Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

  16-01-2020 16:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fire Emblem: Three Houses protagonist Byleth is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on January 28. The character is equipped with several weapons, including the Sword of the Creator.
  
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• Google Surpasses Facebook in Downloads for First Time in 5 Years in Q4 2019: Sensor Tower

  16-01-2020 15:41
  
  Google has, for the first time in five years, unseated Facebook as the top publisher of mobile apps in Q4 2019, according to Sensor Tower.
  
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• Amazon offers these LG and Samsung 4K TVs for less than $350

  16-01-2020 15:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Right now, you can get the inexpensive but quite good 50-inch Samsung UHD 7 Series 4K TV and the 49-inch LG UM7300 4K TV for less than $350 on Amazon.
  
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• Indian Coast Guard in talks with DoT for satellite bandwidth

  16-01-2020 15:36
  
  The Indian Coast Guard is in discussion with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for alloting it the necessary satellite bandwidth for its needs as sending up a dedicated satellite for its use is costly, its chief K. Natarajan said.
  
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• IIT-Roorkee discovers new antibacterial molecule

  16-01-2020 15:36
  
  To eliminate a multitude of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, the researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, (IIT-R) have discovered a novel compound.
  
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• Four Gaganyaan astronauts to get training in Russia

  16-01-2020 15:36
  
  New Delhi, Jan 16 () The four astronauts shortlisted for the Gaganyaan project, India's first manned space mission, will receive training in Russia for 11 months, Union Minister Jitendra Singh has said.
  
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• OnePlus Foldable Phone Isn't Coming Anytime Soon, Because Its CEO Doesn’t Believe the Tech Is Ready Yet

  16-01-2020 15:34
  
  Pete Lau shared his thoughts about foldable phones with the Verge, on the sidelines of CES 2020.
  
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• PUBG v6.1 Update Adds New Karakin Map With Black Zone, Sticky Bombs, Motor Glider, and More

  16-01-2020 15:22
  
  PUBG v6.1 update for PC and consoles is now live on the test server and it brings the new Karakin map, alongside Sticky Bombs and Motor Glider among other changes.
  
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• Oppo F15 vs Realme X2 vs Vivo S1 Pro: Price in India, Specifications Compared

  16-01-2020 15:16
  
  We pit the newly launched Oppo F15 against the Vivo S1 Pro and the Realme X2 phones to see how the fresh entrant fares in the competitive market, at least on paper.
  
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• World's First 'Living Robots' Created by Scientists, Using Stem Cells

  16-01-2020 15:08
  
  A group of scientists have succeeded in using living cells from frog embryos into other new life-forms, which they are referring to as a 'living, programmable organisms'.
  
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• Amazon sweeps up to $208 off the prices of these Dyson cordless vacuums

  16-01-2020 15:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stay on top of pet hair and dirt piling up in your home by taking advantage of these deals on the Dyson V11, V10, and V8 cordless vacuums. Order now and walk away with savings of up to $208.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S20 Benchmark Listing Suggests at Least 12GB RAM Across All Models; Dummies Comparing Size Surface on Video

  16-01-2020 14:56
  
  Samsung Galaxy S20 North American 5G variant has purportedly surfaced on benchmark site Geekbench along with 12GB of RAM. This suggests that the Galaxy S20 family would come with minimum 12GB RAM option. A video comparing the Galaxy S20 dummies has hinted the size differences of the three new flagships.
  
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• Apple Buys Xnor.ai, Startup Focused on Low-Power Edge-Based AI Tools: Report

  16-01-2020 14:55
  
  Apple has reportedly acquired Xnor.ai, a Seattle based startup specialised in low-power, edge-based artificial intelligence tools for around $200 million.
  
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• Microsoft Math Solver App Launched, Uses AI to Help Solve Mathematical Problems Instantly

  16-01-2020 14:47
  
  Microsoft Math Solver app is available for download on both Android and iOS devices. The app provides solutions for a wide range of concepts, ranging from elementary arithmetic and quadratic equations to calculus and statistics.
  
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• PewDiePie Posts His 'Final Video', Takes a Break From YouTube

  16-01-2020 14:39
  
  PewDiePie has posted his "last" video before his hiatus from YouTube. The Swedish YouTube star had last year said he'd be taking a break from the video streaming platform earlier this year, and that time has come, with PewDiePie posting his final video before his break on Wednesday.
  
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• Acer Swift 7 SF714-52T Review

  16-01-2020 14:38
  
  Acer has done all it could to make the Swift 7 as slim and light as possible. Is this the perfect laptop to travel with, or has the company gone too far?
  
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• Amazon discounts the best true wireless earbuds for Android – the Samsung Galaxy Buds

  16-01-2020 14:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy Buds pose a serious threat to the AirPods's popularity with their superb design, sound, and ease of use. Get them for just $100 on Amazon today.
  
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• The best Motorola One Action cases for the action-oriented

  16-01-2020 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Keep the Motorola One Action safe with one of these excellent cases, so you can focus on shooting horizontal video while holding your phone vertically.
  
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• Supreme Court Dismisses Plea of Telcos Seeking Review of Verdict on Recovery of Past Dues

  16-01-2020 14:03
  
  Supreme Court Thursday dismissed review petitions of top telecom firms including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea seeking review of its earlier order asking them to pay Rs. 1,47,000 crores in past statutory dues by January 23.
  
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• Mi 10 Launch Rumoured for Early February; Purported Listing of Mi 10 Pro Surfaces on Russia’s EEC

  16-01-2020 13:59
  
  Mi 10 series, which will consist of the Mi 10 and Mi 10 Pro, will launch in China in early February, a tipster has posted on Weibo. The Mi 10 Pro variant for the European market has purported received a certification in Russia.
  
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• Amazon's $1-Billion Investment in India No Big Favour, Says Piyush Goyal

  16-01-2020 13:43
  
  Amazon hasn't done India any big favours by investing $1 billion in the country, its trade minister said on Thursday, laying bare the tensions with the US online retail giant during a visit by its CEO Jeff Bezos.
  
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• Lava Z71 With Dual Rear Cameras, 3,200mAh Battery Launched in India: Price, Specifications

  16-01-2020 13:05
  
  Lava Z71 key features include dedicated Google Assistant key, a waterdrop notch, a rear fingerprint scanner, a MediaTek Helio A22 processor, and 3,200mAh battery.
  
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• Hyundai’s Genesis brand plans electric future with coupe, hatchback

  16-01-2020 12:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two concept cars unveiled by Genesis in 2018 and 2019, respectively, could reach production with electric power. A teaser image seemingly shows the Mint and the Essentia as part of a six-model range.
  
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• 25 Android Apps With Nearly 600 Million Installs Found Fleecing Users on Google Play: Sophos

  16-01-2020 12:50
  
  These apps are given the name fleeceware and these are essentially those apps that conduct a financial fraud on Google Play Store by unethical charging users after the trial period is over.
  
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• iPhones Can Now Service as Physical Google Security Keys for 2FA

  16-01-2020 12:47
  
  Google has rolled out a new update for its Smart Lock app on iOS devices, that now allows users to use their iOS devices as a physical 2FA key.
  
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• Bose to Close Retail Stores in North America, Europe, Australia, and Japan

  16-01-2020 12:34
  
  Bose, which mostly sells audio equipment, is shutting all its 119 retail stores worldwide across Australia, North America, Europe, and Japan as its other products "are increasingly purchased online". Hundreds of staffers will be laid off as a result.
  
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• Poco X2 Appears to Be in the Works, Geekbench Listing Suggests Key Specifications

  16-01-2020 12:27
  
  Poco X2 specifications have surfaced on the Geekbench website. The new Poco phone appears to run Android 10 out-of-the-box and has 8GB of RAM.
  
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• Here’s what all the movies set in 2020 predicted this year would be like

  16-01-2020 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Life in the 2020s might be new to you and me, but it’s far from fresh territory for movies and TV. What did screenwriters think the world would be facing in the year 2020? Check out our rundown.
  
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