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• Best smartphone deals for December 2020: iPhone, Samsung, and Google Pixel

  17-12-2020 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's never a bad time to score a new smartphone, and here are some great deals that can save you hundreds.
  
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• Google Search adds Baby Yoda 3D model with AR experience

  17-12-2020 23:21
  
  You can now invite Grogu (“Baby Yoda”) into your home using Google’s 3D model and augmented reality experience. As of now, searching for the terms Baby Yoda, Grogu, and The Child on Google Search will pull up a 3D model of the tiny, adorable alien — and you can view it in your own room using your smartphone. Google Search … Continue reading
  
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• Double-Decker Bento Box Rice Cooker Promises Hot and Fresh Work Lunches That Rival Take Out

  17-12-2020 23:20 via gizmodo.com
  
  Back in March, when working at an office wasn’t something we all took for granted, we marveled at Thanko’s bento box rice cooker that made a single serving of rice at a time. But, realizing that eating nothing but rice every day for lunch would get tiring, Thanko’s released an updated double-decker version of the…Read more...
  
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• The best Microsoft Surface Pro deals and bundles for December 2020

  17-12-2020 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft Surface devices run the gamut when it comes to features and pricing, and with the lineup expanded with two new models for 2019, it’s not as easy as it was to find the right one for your needs. To help you out, we’ve scoured the web to bring you this list of the best Microsoft Surface Pro deals.
  
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• What the boys want for Christmas, Gadgets - THE BUSINESS TIMES - The Business Times

  17-12-2020 22:50 via businesstimes.com.sg
  
  What the boys want for Christmas, Gadgets - THE BUSINESS TIMES  The Business Times
  
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• Among Us just landed on Xbox Game Pass for PC

  17-12-2020 22:50
  
  Xbox Game Pass has had a pretty big December thus far, but today might just be the biggest day of the month for it. One of the most popular games of the year – Among Us – is going live on Xbox Game Pass for PC today, and though it’s hard to imagine that there are people who want to … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy phones got their prices slashed — save up to $550

  17-12-2020 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buy a new Samsung Galaxy smartphone today, starting as low as $165. Your Christmas gift is just one click away.
  
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• Zip Tie Giftwrap

  17-12-2020 22:43 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Zip Tie Giftwrap – Worst giftwrap ever!
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• Mandalorian Xbox controllers verify Boba Fett chain code

  17-12-2020 22:22
  
  Two controllers appear in a single special Star Wars box. Both controllers per Xbox Principal Designer Elliott Hsu, the custom controllers “feature sketches of the now iconic Child wielding the Force and the steely Mandalorian’s Beskar armored profile.” These controllers are not going to be available for sale to the public – or at least they don’t appear to be … Continue reading
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 post-patch review: A car crash of a game you can’t turn away from

  17-12-2020 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's a great game buried under a sea of problems
  
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• Twitter explains how you’ll get verified in 2021

  17-12-2020 22:04
  
  Years after removing the option, Twitter announced in November that it will bring back its public verification system next year. The company provided a draft of its new policy related to verification, doing so in an effort to get feedback. In light of the response, Twitter is now back with details on how to get verified — or keep your … Continue reading
  
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• Epic Games Store 15 days of free games kicks off with Cities: Skylines

  17-12-2020 21:52
  
  Ever since the Epic Games Store launched, it’s been giving away free games each week as an incentive for PC gamers to join up. The hope, obviously, is that people use the free games to create a library within the Epic Games launcher and eventually become customers of the store. Those free games have done a lot to increase the … Continue reading
  
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• Epic fires another shot at Apple by adding Spotify to its Games Store

  17-12-2020 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify is now available on the Epic Games Store, as Epic seeks to transform its storefront into a possible App Store competitor.
  
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• Shiny Pokemon GO costume deluge – Here’s what’s new

  17-12-2020 21:33
  
  In the last couple of weeks in the month of December, 2020, Pokemon GO has a variety of odd Pokemon available in the wild. There’s a Top Hat Pichu, a 2020 Slowbro, a Holiday Cubchoo, and more. The most awesome bit about this last couple of weeks of Pokemon GO’s special edition Pokemon is the fact that they’ve all got … Continue reading
  
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• Fish oil study has good news for those worried about cholesterol

  17-12-2020 21:02
  
  Omega-3 fatty acid supplements — often sold as fish oil capsules — are popular due to research indicating beneficial effects on brain and heart health. Some past research has raised questions over whether these supplements raise ‘bad’ cholesterol levels, however, something the new study addresses. The study comes from the Fatty Acid Research Institute (FARI), which notes that there’s evidence … Continue reading
  
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• Google Fitbit takeover gets EU approval – but there’s a catch

  17-12-2020 20:35
  
  Way back in November of 2019, Google announced its intention to purchase Fitbit for a whopping $2.1 billion. For a company as big as Google, any kind of acquisition is going to come under some pretty intense regulatory scrutiny, especially when the subject of its acquisition is a name as big as Fitbit. Fast forward 13 months later, and it … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy S21 Ultra leaks front and back – Here’s your next phone

  17-12-2020 20:21
  
  This week the folks at Samsung had a bit of a leak. Full front and back images of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ and Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra appeared, divulging all the features one could’ve hoped to learn about before the launch of either device. These smartphones will likely launch by the end of January 2021. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra … Continue reading
  
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• China says to share part of lunar samples with scientists from other countries

  17-12-2020 19:53
  
  The lunar samples will be mainly used for scientific research, Wu Yanhua, deputy head of the China National Space Administration, told a press briefing.
  
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• Alibaba's facial recognition tech specifically picks out Uighur minority, claims report

  17-12-2020 19:53
  
  The report comes as human rights groups accuse China of forcing over 1 million Muslim Uighurs into labour camps, and call out firms suspected of complicity.
  
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• Canoo electric delivery vehicle aims to upset Rivian and Ford

  17-12-2020 19:53
  
  EV startup Canoo has revealed its full-electric delivery vehicle, aiming to sell the zero-emissions van from 2022 priced from $33,000. The Canoo MPDV – or Multi-Purpose Delivery Vehicle – is based on the US automaker’s own, proprietary skateboard electric platform, and is expected to offer EPA range of up to 230 miles, depending on configuration. Canoo made headlines back in … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook exec says “We are at the center of what it means to be human”

  17-12-2020 19:20
  
  An internal company-wide meeting at Facebook revealed some disturbing statements and projects from the social network this week. In addition to tone-deaf language, a Facebook product manager revealed a tool called “TL;DR” currently in development. It’s been suggested that this AI tool will summarize long form articles “and spit out bullet points so people don’t have to read the full … Continue reading
  
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• Hades gets cross-saves on PC and Switch: How to set them up

  17-12-2020 19:01
  
  Hades is a game that’s made some waves this year. Though it originally released on PC in early access way back in December 2018 (which feels like a lifetime ago given how ridiculous 2020 has been), the game had its version 1.0 release in September of this year. At the same it time it launched into version 1.0 on PC … Continue reading
  
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• 2021 Cadillac Escalade Diesel First Drive – Torque Tease

  17-12-2020 18:34
  
  The 2021 Cadillac Escalade diesel is no less vast than its gas sibling, no less lavish, and actually no more expensive, and that presents buyers of big, luxury SUVs with a conundrum. An Escalade with the Duramax turbo-diesel under the hood costs the same, from $77,490 plus destination, and aside from the 600D badge on the rear there’s no visible … Continue reading
  
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• What the Tech? Gadget Gifts for Mom - Alabama News - Alabama News Network

  17-12-2020 18:26 via alabamanews.net
  
  What the Tech? Gadget Gifts for Mom - Alabama News  Alabama News Network
  
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• 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class pricing: Base model starts at $111,900

  17-12-2020 18:00
  
  Mercedes-Benz debuted the newest 2021 S-Class luxury sedan last September. And now, the German carmaker has unveiled the pricing and trim levels for its flagship vehicle. The base S500 4MATIC sedan has base prices starting at $111,900 (includes $1,095 destination) and will arrive at U.S. dealerships in the first half of 2021. That’s not all. The newest seventh-gen S-Class will … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon Fire TV update brings picture-in-picture for security cameras

  17-12-2020 17:44
  
  This week Amazon Fire TV devices were updated with a feature that ties the whole house together. Users of any one of several Fire TV devices now have the ability to run picture-in-picture with compatible smart home and doorbell cameras. This system works with Ring doorbell cameras as well as compatible systems from Ring, Nest, Wyze, Logitech, and others. Once … Continue reading
  
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• SpaceX scrubs Falcon 9 launch today – NROL-108 postponed 24 hours

  17-12-2020 17:40
  
  SpaceX has scrubbed today’s Falcon 9 launch, postponing the NROL-108 mission that was due to be the company’s last of 2020. The three hour launch window opened this morning at the NASA Kennedy Space Center in Florida, and was due to run for three hours, until noon EST. Weather had been SpaceX’s primary concern ahead of that window. Conditions were … Continue reading
  
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• Cyberpunk 2077 crossover kicks off in Death Stranding, but not for everyone

  17-12-2020 17:28
  
  Death Stranding is a game that’s no stranger to crossovers with other titles, and the latest crossover is indeed a big one. Kojima Productions has announced a new Death Stranding crossover with Cyberpunk 2077, which adds a number of a new cosmetic items, new holograms, and even a new vehicle. Unfortunately, not everybody is going to get to experience this … Continue reading
  
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• Snapdeal partners NPCI for doorstep QR Code payments

  17-12-2020 17:09
  
  E-commerce major Snapdeal said it has partnered with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to allow shoppers to make QR-based digital payments at the time of accepting delivery of their orders.
  
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• EU clears Google's $2.1 billion takeover of Fitbit, with conditions

  17-12-2020 17:01
  
  The European Union on Thursday approved Google's plan to buy fitness gadget maker Fitbit for $2.1 billion after it promised to restrict user data and ensure Android phones work with other wearable devices for at least 10 years.
  
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• ZEISS vivo team-up promises innovation beyond the standard camera phone

  17-12-2020 17:00
  
  The next generation of top-tier smartphone camera power is in the making with a new partnership between ZEISS and vivo. The two companies unveiled a plan to “establish a joint R&D program” that’ll be called vivo ZEISS Imaging Lab, which will lead to their next major project, the “vivo ZEISS Master Photography” campaign. The first devices that’ll benefit from this … Continue reading
  
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• Amazfit GTR 2 smartwatch launched for Rs 12,999 - Gadgets Now

  17-12-2020 16:37 via gadgetsnow.com
  
  Amazfit GTR 2 smartwatch launched for Rs 12,999  Gadgets Now
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A52 4G gets benchmarked

  17-12-2020 16:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new Samsung Galaxy A52 4G has recently been benchmarked, we previously heard about a 5G version of the device and now a 4G model has been spotted. The Samsung Galaxy A52 4G was recently spotted on the Geekbenchmarks with the model number SM-A525F, this has revealed some of the handsets specifications. The device is […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy A52 4G gets benchmarked appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• GoPro Remote accessory launches as HERO 9 Black gets a huge update

  17-12-2020 16:05
  
  GoPro today announced what sounds like a very handy accessory in the GoPro Remote. As you might have already figured out, the GoPro Remote is used to remotely control your GoPro cameras – up to five of them simultaneously, in fact. That means users can get their GoPro cameras set up or mounted and then take over most of the … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A32 5G spotted at the FCC

  17-12-2020 16:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We recently saw some press shots of the new Samsung Galaxy A32 5G smartphone and now the handset has appeared at the FCC. The Samsung Galaxy A32 5G appeared at the FCC with the model number SM-A326J and this has revealed some more information about the device. The handset will come with a 6.5 inch […](Read More ...)The post Samsung Galaxy A32 5G spotted at the FCC appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• You Can Put Apple's AirPods Max Into Low Power Mode Using a Pair of Fridge Magnets

  17-12-2020 16:00 via gizmodo.com
  
  When a company announces a new productit can often take a while before all of its features are revealed. Now that Apple’s new AirPods Max are finally available, users are uncovering its deepest secrets, including a nifty feature where you can manually put a $550 pair of wireless headphones into a low power mode…Read more...
  
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• 2021 Audi Q5 First Drive Review – Refinement brings tougher choices

  17-12-2020 16:00
  
  The Audi Q5 may be a compact crossover, but in sales terms it’s a juggernaut. Gaining in popularity every year since it first launched in 2009, it’s not only Audi’s best-seller but the centerpiece of the automaker’s balance of technology, prestige, performance, and value. For the 2021 Q5 45 TFSI, then, there’s a lot riding on its teutonic shoulders. It’s … Continue reading
  
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• Realme C20 Moniker Tipped Through NBTC Certification Site

  17-12-2020 15:16
  
  Realme C20 is tipped to be the name of the smartphone with model number RMX3061 as the phone has been listed on Thailand’s NBTC website.
  
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• Vivo V20 Pro 5G Review

  17-12-2020 15:03
  
  Vivo is closing out the year with one more swing at the OnePlus Nord. The Vivo V20 Pro 5G is an upgraded V20 with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC and dual selfie cameras. Is this enough to take the sub-Rs. 30,000 crown? Let’s find out.
  
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• Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power smartphone unveiled

  17-12-2020 15:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Xiaomi has added a new smartphone to its range with the launch of the new Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power, the handset comes with a 6.53 inch IPS KCD display that has a FHD+ resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels. The device comes with a Snapdragon 662 mobile processor and 4GB of RAM, there is a […](Read More ...)The post Xiaomi Redmi 9 Power smartphone unveiled appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Zoom to Lift 40-Minute Meeting Limit for Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year for Free Accounts

  17-12-2020 14:31
  
  Zoom has announced that it will lift the 40-minute meeting limit for free accounts for Hanukkah, Christmas, and New Year. The limit will be lifted automatically from December 17 at 10am ET (8.30pm IST) to December 19 6am ET (4.30pm IST), which covers the last few days of Hanukkah.
  
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• MIT creates a new type of atomic clock with even more precision

  17-12-2020 14:23
  
  Researchers at MIT have created a new type of atomic clock that keeps time with more precision than current models. Their new design relies on entangled atoms and could help scientists detect dark matter and study gravity’s effects on time. Atomic clocks have been around for a long time and are the most precise timepieces in the world. Atomic clocks … Continue reading
  
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• DOOM Zero mod adds 32 new levels and more on mobile

  17-12-2020 14:22 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Console and mobile DOOM players will be pleased to know that a new mod/update has been rolled out in the form of DOOM Zero adding 32 new levels to the original games on mobile and consoles. Owners of the re-releases of DOOM (the original one) and DOOM II, can now enjoy more enemies in the […](Read More ...)The post DOOM Zero mod adds 32 new levels and more on mobile appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• IBEE SLA 3D printer hits Kickstarter from $450

  17-12-2020 14:13 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A new SLA 3D printer called IBEE has launched via Kickstarter this month and has already blasted past its required pledge goal thanks to over 100 backers. IBEE is a new generation consumer SLA 3D printer, specifically designed to offer industrial capabilities at a fraction of the price. Powered by the Uniz Technology 4th generation […](Read More ...)The post IBEE SLA 3D printer hits Kickstarter from $450 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• V-Tex V20 NASA inspired, nanotech, waterproof shoes from $79 (final hours)

  17-12-2020 14:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  New footwear has launched via Indiegogo this week inspired by NASA technology and constructed using silver coated fibers, used by healthcare facilities and NASA to keep bad odors at bay. The V-Tex V20 shoes block 99.9% of bacteria which causes bad odour say it’s creators, providing a more comfortable and sterile environment for your feet. […](Read More ...)The post V-Tex V20 NASA inspired, nanotech, waterproof shoes from $79 (final hours) appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• HBO Max launched on Roku devices

  17-12-2020 14:08 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Roku has announced a new partnership with Warner Media to bring HBO max to Roku devices and this will take place from today. HBO Max will be available from the Roku channel store for today and users will be able to sign up for a subscription with HBO and also use their existing accounts. The […](Read More ...)The post HBO Max launched on Roku devices appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• iPhone can now notify you whether you are listening to music too loud and hurting your ears, here's how

  17-12-2020 14:04
  
  Your iPhone can now warn you with a notification about loud music you might be listening for long enough to affect your hearing with the new Hearing Safety feature added with the latest iOS update.
  
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• Android Things closure timeline confirmed by Google

  17-12-2020 13:59 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Back in February 2019, Google announced the closure of support for commercial use of the Android Things platform for device makers. Now Google has turned their attention to the Android Things Console for non-commercial use. Beginning early next year on January 5th 2021 the console will no longer allow creation of new projects using NXP […](Read More ...)The post Android Things closure timeline confirmed by Google appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Is HomePod mini the Best Smart Speaker Under Rs. 10,000?

  17-12-2020 13:57
  
  HomePod mini has an attractive price in India, but is it worth buying?
  
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• De’Longhi Distinta X Kettle and Toaster Gadgets For The Home

  17-12-2020 13:57 via youtube.com
  
  
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