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• Wind is carrying microplastics to distant, clean parts of the ocean

  23-12-2020 23:49
  
  Microplastics, the tiny bits of plastic that break free from larger items, are making their way to more remote, clear parts of the ocean. According to the new study, these plastic particles are being swept up into the air, where they travel their way to remote areas, eventually settling back into the water and the food supply. A microplastic is … Continue reading
  
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• Google Nest Doorbell just got a $50 price cut at Best Buy

  23-12-2020 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want a video doorbell that is subtle and smart as can be, the Google Nest Hello Doorbell is for you.
  
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• PS2-themed PS5 – Better than the real thing?

  23-12-2020 23:04
  
  The industrial design of the Sony PlayStation 5 is bold. The base hardware for the past few generations of Xbox and PlayStation have been relatively tame – in their base configuration, anyway. With the PlayStation 5, Sony decided to take a more daring approach, with an extreme bit of industrial design AND a color scheme that made sure every curve … Continue reading
  
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• HBO Max will add DC Universe shows and other hits next month

  23-12-2020 23:02
  
  Back in August, DC Comics’ chief creative officer Jim Lee revealed that DC Universe, the company’s subscription service, would be transformed into a comics-only platform. The DC Universe shows currently available to subscribers would be making their way to HBO Max as their new streaming home, something we finally have more details about. DC Universe is a platform that offers … Continue reading
  
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• Toyota’s cheap two-seater EV plan for 2021 isn’t what you’d expect

  23-12-2020 22:15
  
  Toyota reportedly plans to launch a tiny electric car in 2021, a two-seater aiming for a diminutive footprint along with a matching price tag. While not expected to have significant range in the grand scheme of EVs, it’ll help fill in gaps in Toyota’s line-up as Japan focuses on a wholesale shift to electrification. Despite that goal – which will … Continue reading
  
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• Telegram’s new voice chats feature can handle thousands of participants

  23-12-2020 22:07
  
  Messaging app Telegram has released a new update that adds Voice Chats, a feature the company describes as ‘persistent conference calls’ with a revolving door of members. The feature has rolled out just ahead of the Christmas holiday, giving users a new option for talking with a large group of people from the safety of one’s own home. Telegram already … Continue reading
  
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• DeepMind AI MuZero can learn AND master Chess, Go, Atari

  23-12-2020 21:22
  
  Today the machine learning algorithm MuZero was detailed in a feature research paper in Nature. MuZero expands on the abilities of systems like AlphaGo, AlphaGo Zero, and AlphaZero. Each new algorithm allowed a smart machine to become better at mastering games, starting with Go, then Chess and Shogi, now Atari! What is MuZero? MuZero is a machine learning algorithm. An … Continue reading
  
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• Tern HSD S11 electric commuter bicycle sports classy, functional design

  23-12-2020 21:20
  
  Tern is back with a new electric bicycle: the HSD S11, a model sporting motor assist combined with a classy, somewhat minimalist and highly functional design. The bike isn’t just made for getting around — it sports attachments and accessories that make it possible to transport a passenger and cargo, making it more of a lifestyle addition. The HSD S11 … Continue reading
  
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• Today’s free Epic Games Store title puts you in charge of an island nation

  23-12-2020 21:09
  
  The free Epic Games Store title has rotated once again, and those who are familiar with the leaks likely already know what today’s new game is. Fans of city building and management games will definitely want to check this one out, as the game up for grabs now is Tropico 5. It’ll be available for the next day, rotating out … Continue reading
  
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• Win a hi-tech gaming and gadget haul from Smartech - Stuff

  23-12-2020 20:41
  
  Win a hi-tech gaming and gadget haul from Smartech  Stuff
  
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• Nikola Motors’ big electric refuse truck deal just collapsed

  23-12-2020 20:41
  
  Nikola Motors’ dire 2020 isn’t quite over, with the cancellation of what was arguably its highest-profile electric truck deal sticking the knife into the troubled would-be Tesla rival. It’s the end of Nikola’s short-lived dream of building zero-emissions refuse trucks for one of the biggest names in the trash and recycling business. Back in August, the deal announced between Nikola … Continue reading
  
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• This HP Omen 15 gaming laptop is $400 cheaper at Best Buy today

  23-12-2020 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buy the HP Omen 15 gaming laptop today at its reduced price of $850 from Best Buy this holiday season.
  
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• Leonardo hack targeted military plane details, arrest warrant shows

  23-12-2020 20:08
  
  An investigation into a data theft at Leonardo has found that a hacker working inside the Italian defence group appeared to target details of Europe's biggest unmanned fighter jet programme and aircraft used by the military and police, an arrest warrant shows.
  
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• 51 Gadgets You'll Probably Want To Try In 2021 - BuzzFeed

  23-12-2020 20:00
  
  51 Gadgets You'll Probably Want To Try In 2021  BuzzFeed
  
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• The Mandalorian catch-up: A watch list for Bo-Katan and The Darksaber

  23-12-2020 19:33
  
  If you’ve just finished watching The Mandalorian and you’re wondering why The Darksaber is important, we’ve got a list for you. Before The Mandalorian was released, there was a TV show called Star Wars: The Clone Wars, and a whole lot of still-canon Star Wars lore within. Today we’re going to run down the data you’ll need to get back … Continue reading
  
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• 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Review – Use it wisely

  23-12-2020 19:21
  
  Driving pickup trucks gives me some insight into what it must feel like being a big, burly boy rather than a 5’8 pipsqueak with a British accent and social anxiety, so it should come as little surprise that I particularly enjoyed the 2020 Ram 2500 Power Wagon. While it may not be the largest of the Ram truck family – … Continue reading
  
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• Overwatch ends 2020 with a free play promo – Here’s how to start

  23-12-2020 19:17
  
  If you’re looking for something to play over the holidays, it seems that Blizzard has you covered. As it tends to do every once in a while, Blizzard has made Overwatch free-to-play for a limited time, allowing those who have yet to take the plunge check it out without spending any money first. The difference this time around is the … Continue reading
  
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• The best emoji keyboards for Android and iOS

  23-12-2020 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're intent on stepping up your emoji language skills, try a new mobile keyboard. Here are some of the best ones we've found for iOS and Android.
  
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• New Daft Punk isn’t strictly “new” – but close enough!

  23-12-2020 18:34
  
  Daft Punk just released a “Complete Version” of their original TRON: Legacy soundtrack. This version of the soundtrack includes 9 “new” tracks that you’ll not likely have heard in their entirety before. Unless, of course, you’re an absolute and utterly unstoppable completist. You COULD have found these music tracks before – but again… it wasn’t likely. Ten years after the … Continue reading
  
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• The best Instant Pot tips, tricks, and hacks

  23-12-2020 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you always use an Instant Pot or you just bought one, we've rounded up the most useful tips and tricks to help you prep your next Instant Pot meal.
  
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• Oculus Quest 2 wireless charging dock from Anker should’ve been standard

  23-12-2020 18:09
  
  Anker revealed a wireless charging dock for the VR headset Oculus Quest 2 that, if you ask us, should have come standard. The dock looks like it was made for the device. The dock allows the user’s VR headset charging situation to be an ever-so-slightly simpler affair. You do not need this device, but that’s not the point. When it … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch Year in Review could come as a pandemic shock

  23-12-2020 17:50
  
  2020 is quickly drawing to a close, but before it does, Nintendo has launched its Switch Year in Review website that allows Switch owners to see a number of statistics about their year in gaming. Nintendo does this at the end of every year, showing Switch owners what their most-played games of the year were, along with how many hours … Continue reading
  
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• 2021 Volvo XC40 Recharge P8 First Drive – Crossover EV has Swedish star potential

  23-12-2020 17:20
  
  It’s unfair to say that Volvo took the easy route in developing the 2021 XC40 Recharge, the all-electric version of its popular subcompact SUV. Sure, it may be built atop the same Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform of its gasoline brethren – and, indeed, the same architecture resting underneath its Polestar 2 cousin – but the XC40 Recharge’s biggest triumph … Continue reading
  
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• This satisfying flossing gadget is over 20% off right now - mySanAntonio.com

  23-12-2020 17:13
  
  This satisfying flossing gadget is over 20% off right now  mySanAntonio.com
  
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• Google told its scientists to 'strike a positive tone' in AI research: Report

  23-12-2020 17:10
  
  Google's new review procedure asks that researchers consult with legal, policy and public relations teams before pursuing topics such as face and sentiment analysis and categorizations of race, gender or political affiliation, according to internal webpages explaining the policy.
  
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• Delhi High Court rules Amazon's attempt to control Future violative of FEMA FDI

  23-12-2020 17:10
  
  The High Court had on Monday upheld Amazon's right to make representations to statutory authorities against the Future Group-Reliance Retail deal.
  
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• OnePlus 9 leak shows Apple-like, Samsung-like trio

  23-12-2020 17:02
  
  The year 2020 will be a watershed moment for OnePlus according to the latest leak on the company’s next family of devices. A report this week suggests that the OnePlus 9 will launch with a OnePlus 9 Lite and OnePlus 9 Pro, creating a triad of devices at three significant price points. A report from Android Central suggests that the … Continue reading
  
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• Telegram is borrowing this feature from Discord

  23-12-2020 16:52
  
  Telegram mentioned that groups with active voice chats have a special bar at the top that shows who is talking at the moment. The feature will also let you know how loud the other person is on the call.
  
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• Wear OS Fans Shouldn't Get Too Hyped Over an LTE Fossil Watch Just Yet

  23-12-2020 16:43 via gizmodo.com
  
  My biggest beef with Fossil’s latest smartwatch, the Gen 5E, was that it felt like a filler for the holiday season—something to pad out Fossil’s extensive catalog of Wear OS watches until it could release a new army of wearables powered by the new Snapdragon Wear 4100 platform. Now, a recent FCC filing hints that we…Read more...
  
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• Pokemon GO New Years event revealed with new Shiny Pokemon

  23-12-2020 16:38
  
  This morning Niantic revealed the official 2020 to 2021 Pokemon GO New Year’s event. This event rolls with new avatar items, bonuses, and a wide variety of costumed Pokemon, both old and new. This event also includes events with themes according to different regions around the Pokemon world, starting with the Unova region! During this New Year’s event, users will … Continue reading
  
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• 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe pricing confirmed for hybrid SUV

  23-12-2020 16:24
  
  Pricing for the new Jeep hybrids has been confirmed, with the 2021 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4xe and Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 4xe Launch Editions slotting in at the top end of the SUV-maker’s range. Announced earlier this year, the first electrified Wrangler models combine a four-cylinder gas engine with two electric motors, for what the automaker claims is a bump both … Continue reading
  
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• It sure looks like the Galaxy S21 Ultra is getting S Pen support

  23-12-2020 16:09
  
  For quite some time now, we’ve been hearing rumors about Samsung potentially bringing S Pen support to high-end phones with a large display outside of the Galaxy Note lineup. With the reveal of the Galaxy S21 line purportedly coming up in just a few weeks, the Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to get such support. Now, new regulatory information is … Continue reading
  
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• 'WhatsApp is testing how calls will work after multi-device support'

  23-12-2020 16:00
  
  Instant messaging app WhatsApp is known to be working on multi-device support for a while now. Now, as per a new tweet by WABetaInfo, the online channel that tracks the changes on the instant messaging app owned by Facebook, the app is testing how calling will work when the multi-device support is configured.
  
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• Telecom Italia to retain Nokia as supplier, curbing Huawei's share of 5G radio network: Report

  23-12-2020 16:00
  
  Telecom Italia has decided to retain Nokia as a supplier and reduce Huawei's share of a planned purchase of equipment for building a 5G network, three sources close to the matter told Reuters, amid pressure to exclude the Chinese firm on security concerns.
  
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• ISRO to open Regional Academic Centre for Space at IIT-Varanasi

  23-12-2020 16:00
  
  ISRO and the Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday and the move can help propel the culture of research and development among students, the statement said.
  
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• Demand for job roles in IT sector continues to be unaffected: Report

  23-12-2020 16:00
  
  According to the report by job platform SCIKEY Market Network, demand for job roles in the IT sector continued to be unaffected despite the pandemic. The major job roles that were in demand during November were project manager, software developer, software tester, consultant and digital marketing lead, it added.
  
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• Chinese tech “a grave threat” DHS warns American businesses

  23-12-2020 15:48
  
  The US Department of Homeland Security has issued a stern warning to American businesses about using technology and services from Chinese companies. The new DHS Business Advisory is the latest escalation in tensions between the United States and China, amid ongoing accusations that Chinese companies – and those linked with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) – have been using … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra spotted on FCC, confirms S-Pen support and more

  23-12-2020 15:33
  
  Samsung is rumoured to launch its upcoming Galaxy S series smartphone early next year at its Galaxy Unpacked event. But, the rumour mill has already been abuzz with leaks and rumours about the upcoming smartphones. Recently, we reported that the Galaxy S21 Ultra is expected to come with S-Pen support. Now, according to a recent report, the Galaxy S21 Ultra has been spotted on FCC which reveals several details about the smartphone.
  
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• Targeted ransomware attacks on healthcare and pharma sector to surge: Report

  23-12-2020 15:24
  
  IT security and data protection solutions provider Seqrite has released its cybersecurity threat prediction for the year 2021. Here are the key pointers from the report:
  
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• KFC rolls out gadget for hungry gamers, a console that keeps chicken warm - WBRZ

  23-12-2020 15:16
  
  KFC rolls out gadget for hungry gamers, a console that keeps chicken warm  WBRZ
  
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• OnePlus Watch is launching in early 2020

  23-12-2020 15:10 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  We have been hearing rumors about a OnePlus Watch for some time and now it has been confirmed by the company’s CEO, Pete Lau. He also revealed that the new OnePlus smartwatch will be launching in early 2021, you an see what he had to say below. Many of you said you wanted a watch, […](Read More ...)The post OnePlus Watch is launching in early 2020 appeared first on Geeky Gadgets.
  
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• Philips launches new tower speakers, earphones and portable Bluetooth speakers, price starts Rs 1,990

  23-12-2020 14:57
  
  TPV Technology has announced the launch of 5 new products across the Philips audio range.
  
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• Startups, government wants your 'help' in COVID-19 vaccine delivery

  23-12-2020 14:49
  
  CoWIN is India’s digital platform to effectively roll out and scale up the mechanism for COVID Vaccine Distribution System across India.
  
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• Amazfit to launch GTS 2 mini smartwatch in India on December 26

  23-12-2020 14:49
  
  Amazfit will launch the GTS 2 mini smartwatch on December 26, 2020, in India.
  
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• Huawei MateBook D 15, MateBook D 14 2021 With Intel 11th Generation Processors Launched

  23-12-2020 14:49
  
  Huawei MateBook D 15 and MateBook D 14 2021 have been launched in China. Both the laptops have 16GB of RAM, 512GB SSD, option of integrated or Nvidia GeForce MX 450 graphics, and 11th generation Intel Core i5 or Core i7 processors.
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to Support S Pen Stylus Suggests US FCC Website, Official Support Page Surfaces - Gadgets 360

  23-12-2020 14:41
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to Support S Pen Stylus Suggests US FCC Website, Official Support Page Surfaces  Gadgets 360
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to Support S Pen Stylus Suggests US FCC Website, Official Support Page Surfaces

  23-12-2020 14:39
  
  Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra S Pen support has now been suggested by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website. It was earlier a part of the rumour mill and was recently also hinted by Samsung Mobile Chief TM Roh. Separately, a support page of the Galaxy S21 Ultra has appeared on the Samsung Australia site.
  
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• Huawei Enjoy 20 SE With Triple Rear Cameras, Kirin 710A SoC Launched: Price, Specifications

  23-12-2020 14:24
  
  The Huawei Enjoy 20 SE is priced at CNY 1,299 (roughly Rs. 14,600) for the 4GB RAM + 128GB storage model and CNY 1,499 (roughly Rs. 16,900) for the 8GB + 128GB model. The phone comes in colour options of Magic Night Black, Qijing Forest, and Dawn Jin.
  
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• Anand Mahindra to Tesla CEO: You may not be able to match this

  23-12-2020 14:17
  
  Tagging Elon Musk, Anand Mahindra tweeted a short video of a fancy bullock cart in which the passenger seating compartment looked like the rear of the Hindustan Ambassador car
  
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• Alpha Ace Coupe is a very cool urban EV

  23-12-2020 14:17
  
  It seems like new EVs are being unveiled left and right, with a few of them coming from new companies that want to get into the automotive market. A company called Alpha Motor Corporation has revealed its new EV aimed at those wanting a small car for an urban setting. The vehicle is called the Ace Coupe, and it has … Continue reading
  
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