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• Apex Legends brings back original Kings Canyon map for limited time

  22-02-2020 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The original version of Kings Canyon, the map before World's Edge, returns to Apex Legends for the weekend.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX aims to raise $250 million, to hit $36 billion in valuation

  22-02-2020 20:06
  
  Elon Musk-run SpaceX is aiming to raise around $250 million in new funding that would bring the rocket launch company's valuation to $36 billion.
  
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• NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is taking a two-week vacation for maintenance

  22-02-2020 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The orbiter's scientific mission is on hiatus so that maintenance can be performed on its flash memory.
  
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• NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter is taking a two-week vacation

  22-02-2020 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A rare step that’s been done only twice in the orbiter's 15 years of flight
  
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• Canadian authorities launch investigation into Clearview facial recognition app

  22-02-2020 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The controversial app scrapes websites for facial data and is used by law enforcement agencies in the U.S.
  
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• Activision wants Reddit to ID user who leaked ‘Call of Duty’ image

  22-02-2020 18:30
  
  Activision, the company behind the massively popular game franchise Call of Duty, wants social platform Reddit to turn over details on the identity of one of its users who allegedly leaked a Modern Warefare image before the game was released. According to a Digital Millennium Copyright Act subpoena from Activision directed at Reddit, this user ‘posted infringing Activision content’ on … Continue reading
  
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• Turns out Jupiter has far more water in its atmosphere than we thought

  22-02-2020 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New results update findings from the last mission to investigate Jupiter's atmosphere, Galileo back in 1995.
  
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• Blue by ADT Review: DIY home security is finally here

  22-02-2020 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Security systems, once locked down and carefully controlled, are opening up to a DIY approach.
  
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• Study finds eating a big breakfast may significantly boost calorie burning

  22-02-2020 17:02
  
  Skipping breakfast may be harming your weight loss attempt, according to a new study. The research joins past studies that have associated eating in the morning with lowered obesity and other metabolic benefits, finding that in addition to burning more calories, eating a big meal in the morning also has less of an impact on blood sugar and insulin compared … Continue reading
  
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• Our favorite products and deals of the week | Feb. 16-22 - Autoblog

  22-02-2020 16:00 via autoblog.com
  Our favorite products and deals of the week | Feb. 16-22  Autoblog
  
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• Brave InSight Lander doing its best to free stuck heat probe from Martian soil

  22-02-2020 16:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA engineers have a plan to get the stuck probe moving by using the scoop on the lander's robotic arm.
  
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• Google tries to scare Edge users away from installing Chrome extensions

  22-02-2020 15:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Edge users see a warning on Web Store pages that they should be on Chrome to use extensions "securely."
  
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• NordicTrack X32i Treadmill Review: Immersive workouts in your home gym

  22-02-2020 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to virtual workouts, the NordicTrack X32i treadmill with iFit is the first treadmill I enjoyed using.
  
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• Fortnite’s newest feature lets streamers mute Rickroll emote

  22-02-2020 15:00
  
  Last week, Epic introduced its new ‘Never Gonna’ emote that allows Fortnite players to Rickroll their friends. This emote plays part of the song “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley, but that’s a big problem for streamers. The company started receiving complaints from players who were getting hit with copyright claims as a result of this emote being … Continue reading
  
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• The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip: A foldable phone that costs nearly $1,400

  22-02-2020 14:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  All the deets on the futuristic foldable Z Flip -- the phone of the future?
  
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• Let's come together to tax tech giants, say G20 officials eyeing $100 billion boost

  22-02-2020 14:32
  
  Leading world economies must show unity in dealing with aggressive "tax optimisation" by global digital giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook, G20 officials said on Saturday.
  
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• How to get Siri to automatically read your incoming messages aloud

  22-02-2020 14:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Learn how with the release of iOS 13, Siri can now automatically read your incoming messages aloud to you.
  
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• OnePlus 8 Pro Hands-On Photo Leak Shows Quad Rear Cameras, Familiar Design

  22-02-2020 14:28
  
  OnePlus 8 Pro has appeared in an alleged hands-on image, revealing a quad rear camera setup and a familiar design.
  
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• Google Warns Users Against Installing Chrome Extensions on Edge Browser, Says Chrome is More Secure

  22-02-2020 14:14
  
  Google has started warning Edge browser users that Chrome browser is more secure when it comes to using extensions, but does not explain why.
  
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• Hong Kong residents hit by mask scam on Facebook: Report

  22-02-2020 14:12
  
  About 100 Hong Kong residents have fallen victim to mask scams orchestrated by a suspected organised gang on Facebook, according to an official who has received hundreds more complaints about similar incident amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• Samsung confirms coronavirus case at factory in South Korea

  22-02-2020 13:19
  
  Samsung Electronics said on Saturday that one coronavirus case had been confirmed at its mobile device factory complex in the southeastern city of Gumi, causing a shutdown of its entire facility there until Monday morning.
  
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• NBCUniversal tipped in talks to buy Walmart’s Vudu video service

  22-02-2020 13:15
  
  A number of major media companies are eyeing ad-supported streaming services, according to a new report, with Fox reportedly looking to acquired Tubi TV and NBCUniversal in ‘advanced talks’ to acquire Walmart’s Vudu digital video service, which also offers ad-supported content. The services would give these companies a way to target consumers who have already subscribed to several services and … Continue reading
  
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• This ecommerce company has joined Facebook's cryptocurrency project

  22-02-2020 13:08
  
  After several top-notch companies decided to withdraw from the Libra Association, the cryptocurrency project championed by Facebook has got a major new entrant -- Canadian e-commerce major Shopify.
  
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• Tesla wins court approval to build first Gigafactory in Germany

  22-02-2020 13:08
  
  The permission was granted by the Higher Administrative Court of Berlin-Brandenburg to continue clearing 91 hectares of forest in preparation for its fourth factory
  
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• How to get a better night's sleep? Keep your tech out of the bedroom - USA TODAY

  22-02-2020 13:00 via usatoday.com
  How to get a better night's sleep? Keep your tech out of the bedroom  USA TODAY
  
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• Winner of this NASA competition will take home $15,000

  22-02-2020 12:48
  
  NASA is seeking help from the public in designing an obstacle avoidance sensor for a possible future Venus rover and has announced a competition with the first-place prize of $15,000.
  
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• This ecommerce company has joined Facebook's cryptocurrency project - Gadgets Now

  22-02-2020 12:37 via gadgetsnow.com
  
  This ecommerce company has joined Facebook's cryptocurrency project  Gadgets Now
  
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• Dual screen smartphone case easily adds a second screen to your smartphone

  22-02-2020 12:36 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Would you like to double your smartphone screen size? castAway is a new case designed to add an extra screen to your smartphone allowing you to benefit from a wide variety of new features. The castAway case allows you to open multiple apps at once, copy/paste, and access files and photos from dual screens on […](Read More ...)The post Dual screen smartphone case easily adds a second screen to your smartphone appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Ten germiest things you touch everyday

  22-02-2020 12:14
  
  The coronavirus is forcing us to rethink our way of life, especially when it comes to hygiene. While many of us are constantly wary of door handles or toilet seats, there are plenty of dirty surfaces we carry and interact with almost all the time. They carry plenty of bacteria that can be transferred unknowingly when we touch our faces … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Confirms Coronavirus Case at Phone Factory Complex in South Korea - Gadgets 360

  22-02-2020 12:09 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Samsung Confirms Coronavirus Case at Phone Factory Complex in South Korea  Gadgets 360
  
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• Samsung Confirms Coronavirus Case at Phone Factory Complex in South Korea

  22-02-2020 12:07
  
  Samsung said on Saturday that one coronavirus case had been confirmed at its mobile device factory complex in the southeastern city of Gumi, causing a shutdown of its entire facility there until Monday morning.
  
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• Using drones to detect coronavirus? It’s not as crazy as it sounds

  22-02-2020 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Could drones be used to monitor the spread of coronavirus? Absolutely, says CEO of a top drone company.
  
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• No Mandalorian? No problem: How to fill the Star Wars void in your life

  22-02-2020 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fill that Death Star-sized hole with these books, animated series, and challenges
  
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• No Mandalorian? No problem: Here’s how to fill the Star Wars void in your life

  22-02-2020 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fill that Death Star-sized hole in your life with these recommendations for all Star Wars fans.
  
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• Chinese phone makers are challenging the Play Store. Should Google be worried?

  22-02-2020 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trump administration's ban on Huawei has mobilized international companies
  
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• 9 futuristic nighttime gadgets to help you sleep better - Gadget Flow

  22-02-2020 12:00 via thegadgetflow.com
  
  9 futuristic nighttime gadgets to help you sleep better  Gadget Flow
  
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• Twitter Suspends Group of Pro-Bloomberg Accounts Over 'Platform Manipulation'

  22-02-2020 10:32
  
  Twitter on Friday said it had started suspending and restricting dozens of accounts posting content promoting US Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg.
  
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• Amazon Grand Gaming Sale Offers On Gaming Gadgets And More - Gizbot

  22-02-2020 10:32 via gizbot.com
  
  Amazon Grand Gaming Sale Offers On Gaming Gadgets And More  Gizbot
  
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• Realme Smart TVs to Launch in India in Q2 2020, Realme Fitness Band Features Revealed

  22-02-2020 10:17
  
  Realme India CEO Madhav Sheth has revealed that the company will launch smart TVs in India in 2020’s second quarter.
  
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• Couple deck out Yeovil home with toys they've won at arcade 'grabber' machines at seaside resorts - Somerset Live

  22-02-2020 09:57 via somersetlive.co.uk
  
  Couple deck out Yeovil home with toys they've won at arcade 'grabber' machines at seaside resorts  Somerset Live
  
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• Google has a warning for new Huawei smartphone users

  22-02-2020 09:16
  
  In a warning to new Huawei smartphone users, Google has advised not to sideload Google's apps and services like Gmail and YouTube as these were not available for preload or sideload on new Huawei devices.
  
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• Wipro Digital has acquired this US company - Gadgets Now

  22-02-2020 09:01 via gadgetsnow.com
  
  Wipro Digital has acquired this US company  Gadgets Now
  
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• Oppo A31 Tipped to Launch in India Next Week, Sale Offers Tipped

  22-02-2020 08:52
  
  As per a new report, the mid-range Oppo A31 phone will go official in India next week with a few offers in tow.
  
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• Google Says Don't Sideload Play Store, Gmail, YouTube on New Huawei Devices

  22-02-2020 08:43
  
  Google says to protect user data privacy, security, and safeguard the overall experience, the Google Play Store, Google Play Protect, and Google’s core apps (including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and others) are only available on Play Protect certified devices.
  
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• Shopify to Join Facebook-Led Libra Currency Group

  22-02-2020 07:42
  
  Canadian e-commerce company Shopify said on Friday it would join Libra Association, a group that manages Facebook led efforts to launch a global digital currency, Libra.
  
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• Facebook, Google, Others' Encryption Said to Be Threatened by Planned New US Bill

  22-02-2020 07:27
  
  US legislation will be introduced in the coming weeks that could hurt technology companies' ability to offer end-to-end encryption, two sources with knowledge of the matter said, and it aims to curb the distribution of child sexual abuse material on such platforms.
  
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• Friends Reunion Special to Launch With HBO Max, Reuniting for 25th Anniversary

  22-02-2020 07:14
  
  It's finally happening! The cast of the hit US sitcom Friends is reuniting for a 25th anniversary special, much to the delight of fans. A celebration of the beloved show which ended its run in 2004, stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry and David Schwimmer will return to the comedy's original soundstage on ...
  
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• WhatsApp Group Chat Invite Links Indexed by Google Search, Let Anyone Enter Private Groups

  22-02-2020 06:45
  
  Gadgets 360 was able to independently verify the existence of indexed invite links to private WhatsApp groups by searching for "site:chat.whatsapp.com" in Google after the report broke.
  
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• Powerful New Antibiotic Capable of Killing Drug-Resistant Bacteria Developed Using AI: Researchers

  22-02-2020 06:15
  
  In a first, US researchers have used artificial intelligence to identify a powerful new antibiotic capable of killing several drug-resistant bacteria.
  
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• Elon Musk's SpaceX to Raise $250 Million, Valuing It at $36 Billion: Report

  22-02-2020 06:02
  
  Elon Musk's SpaceX is looking to raise about $250 million (roughly Rs. 1,797 crores), taking the private rocket company's valuation to about $36 billion (roughly Rs. 2,58,795 crores), CNBC reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the financing.
  
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