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• LAST CHANCE: Save $40 on the UFC 264 PPV

  10-07-2021 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Time is running out to sign up for ESPN+ now so you save $40 on the UFC 264 PPV. S
  
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• Blue Origin goes after Virgin Galactic over what counts as space

  10-07-2021 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ahead of the billionaire space race this month, Blue Origin is throwing shade at Virgin Galactic over what counts as a trip to space.
  
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• Square plans to make hardware wallet for bitcoin

  10-07-2021 20:51
  
  Square Inc will make a hardware wallet for bitcoin, the payments company confirmed in a tweet on Thursday shortly before US Senator Elizabeth Warren flagged growing risks posed to consumers and financial markets by the cryptocurrency market.
  
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• Cross your fingers that NASA can fix Hubble by switching to backup hardware

  10-07-2021 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hubble telescope is currently broken, but NASA engineers are ready to switch to backup hardware to try to fix it.
  
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• Fortnite PSA: This is the last weekend to submit your own skin concept

  10-07-2021 19:40
  
  If you dream of seeing your own skin concept appear in Fortnite, Epic is currently offering you a shot at fulfilling that dream. However, this is your last weekend to submit your idea in hopes of getting an official skin launch — the opportunity ends on Monday, after which point any concepts you submit won’t be included for consideration. The … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon and Universal strike major Prime Video and IMDb TV movie deal

  10-07-2021 18:45
  
  Only days after revealing a deal that will bring its newly released movies to Peacock, Universal Pictures has announced another deal, this one with Amazon. Under this arrangement, Universal Pictures’ future theatrical movies will be available exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video platform after they leave Peacock, which gets the first exclusive streaming window for the content. Last week, it was … Continue reading
  
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• Could there be microbial life in the ocean of Saturn’s moon Enceladus?

  10-07-2021 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Saturn's moon Enceladus could be capable of supporting microbial life similar to that found on Earth around hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor.
  
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• Researchers solve the mystery of Jupiter’s strange pulsating X-ray auroras

  10-07-2021 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jupiter has many oddities we're still learning about, such as its strange X-rays auroras somewhat comparable to the northern lights here on Earth.
  
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• NYC launches cyberdefense center amid major ransomware attacks

  10-07-2021 18:00
  
  Amid growing ransomware attacks, New York City is the first major metro region in the US to launch a cyberdefense center, one that is, in this case, located in a Manhattan skyscraper. A mix of private and government entities are working together to help prevent similar future cyberattacks, including everything from Amazon to the NYPD. The new cyberdefense center represents … Continue reading
  
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• India’s plan to end spam texts was a colossal failure. But it’s worth revisiting

  10-07-2021 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Early this year, India rolled out a groundbreaking new plan to fight spam calls and texts. Unfortunately, it failed miserably -- but it still has potential.
  
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• Five gadgets for outdoor fun - Financial Times

  10-07-2021 17:55 via ft.com
  
  Five gadgets for outdoor fun  Financial Times
  
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• Incredibly preserved 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec II is like new

  10-07-2021 17:23
  
  When it comes to Japanese sports cars of the early 2000s, the undisputed king of the crop is the 2002 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec seen here. To say the car is extremely original would be an understatement. It still wears the plastic on the door sills and some of its interior panels meant to protect it during shipping. It only … Continue reading
  
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• Astronomers finally solve a decades-old mystery surrounding Jupiter’s x-ray bursts

  10-07-2021 16:39
  
  A group of researchers has solved a mystery that has lingered for 40 years of how Jupiter produces bursts of x-rays every few minutes. The team says the x-rays are part of Jupiter’s aurora, which are bursts of visible and invisible light occurring when charged particles interact with the atmosphere of the massive planet. On Earth, auroras happened as well … Continue reading
  
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• SpaceX Cargo Dragon splashes down safely off the coast of Florida

  10-07-2021 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An uncrewed SpaceX Cargo Dragon capsule carrying research on a return journey from the International Space Station has splashed down off the coast of Florida.
  
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• Researchers believe icequakes rumble on Saturn’s moon Enceladus

  10-07-2021 15:58
  
  One of the more interesting moons orbiting a planet in our solar system circles the giant planet Saturn and is called Enceladus. Researchers believe that tidal stresses on the moon could be causing constant icequakes on the moon. Enceladus is of particular interest to astronomers and researchers because it’s one of several places in the solar system that extraterrestrial life … Continue reading
  
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• Scientists have discovered a peculiar dinosaur that breathed differently than any other

  10-07-2021 15:17
  
  Paleontologists have recently discovered something very interesting about an extinct dinosaur and the way it breathes. The image seen below depicts the creature, called the Heterodontosaurus tucki, breathing on a cool morning. Researchers found unusual rib and sternum bones in an extremely well-preserved fossil skeleton of the Heterodontosaurus tucki. The creature was an ornithischian the size of a turkey and … Continue reading
  
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• ISRO Plans to Launch GISAT-1 Geo-Imaging Satellite on August 12

  10-07-2021 15:07
  
  The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is getting back into launch activity fully at Sriharikota spaceport with the planned orbiting of geo-imaging satellite GISAT-1 on board GSLV-F10 rocket on August 12.
  
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• What is lidar technology, and what can it do?

  10-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lidar's distance and object sensing capabilities make it popular in technical fields, but the technology is growing much closer to home: Here's what to know.
  
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• Staples is practically giving away this Canon wireless printer

  10-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Canon ImageClass LBP6030w not only prints 19 pages per minute, it also connects effortlessly via Wi-Fi or USB 2.0.
  
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• If you’ve ever wanted a gaming chair, this Staples deal is a must see

  10-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want a gaming chair? Need to replace your current office chair? Then you have to see these Staples deals on the Emerge Vartan and Vortex gaming chairs.
  
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• DayZ creator pulls a 180 with Icarus, a new survival-crafting title

  10-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Icarus offers a challenging survival-crafting experience where nothing can be taken for granted, and everything can be lost.
  
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• Corsair Virtuoso RGB Wireless XT review: A headset that’s good beyond gaming

  10-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Its unique features let it act not only as your gaming cans, but also as your everyday wireless headphones.
  
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• iPad Pro 2022 Models (11-Inch, 12.9-Inch) to Feature Mini-LED Displays: Ming-Chi Kuo

  10-07-2021 14:57
  
  Noted analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has predicted in his investor note that the 2022 iPad Pro range will feature Mini-LED display on both the 11-inch model and the 12.9-inch model. This year, it was limited to only the top-end model, but in 2022 that’s going to change.
  
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• Ford is finally ready to ship thousands of F-150 trucks

  10-07-2021 14:42
  
  The microchip shortage has been a problem for many industries, particularly for the automotive industry. Microprocessors are used in all sorts of sensors and other equipment required for the vehicles to operate. That means that some extremely popular and high-volume vehicles, such as the Ford F-150, have been unable to ship to dealers. Ford has now confirmed that it has … Continue reading
  
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• Biden signs competition order targeting big business

  10-07-2021 14:05
  
  By Aamer Madhani and Marcy Gordon Washington, Jul 10 (AP) President Joe Biden signed an executive order on Friday targeting what he labelled anticompetitive practices in tech, health care and other parts of the economy, declaring it would fortify an American ideal "that true capitalism depends on
  
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• Oppo Reno 6Z Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, May Come With MediaTek Dimensity 800U - Gadgets 360

  10-07-2021 14:04 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Oppo Reno 6Z Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, May Come With MediaTek Dimensity 800U  Gadgets 360
  
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• Paleontologists discover new extinct pseudo-horse species

  10-07-2021 14:02
  
  In modern times there are only a handful of mammals that belong to the same family as the horse, including horses, donkeys, and zebras. However, millions of years ago, hypomorph mammals were much more diverse than they are in modern times. Paleontologists have now discovered two new extinct pseudo-horse mammals that lived about 37 million years ago. A recent study … Continue reading
  
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• Oppo Reno 6Z Specifications Tipped by Geekbench Listing, May Come With MediaTek Dimensity 800U

  10-07-2021 14:00
  
  Oppo Reno 6Z has been listed on Geekbench with model number CPH2237. It is listed to run on Android 11, be powered by MediaTek Dimensity 800U, and pack 8GB RAM. The phone scored 589 single-core points and 1,749 multi-core points.
  
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• Tencent's $5.3 billion video games merger gets blocked by Chinese antitrust regulator

  10-07-2021 13:52
  
  Tencent first announced plans to merge Huya and DouYu last year in a tie-up designed to streamline its stakes in the firms, which were estimated by data firm MobTech to have an 80% slice of a market worth more than $3 billion and growing fast.
  
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• Indian-origin Sirisha Bandla set to fly into space on Virgin Galactic spacecraft

  10-07-2021 13:52
  
  Bandla, who was born in Guntur district in Andhra Pradesh and brought up in Houston, Texas, will join Sir Richard Branson, the company's billionaire founder, and five others on board Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo Unity to make a journey to the edge of space from New Mexico.
  
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• Samsung has a free TV service and you can now watch it online

  10-07-2021 13:15
  
  If you own a Samsung mobile device or smart TV, you have access to a free streaming TV service called Smart TV Plus. According to Samsung, it offers more than 160 channels on this free service, though many tend to be minor offerings like People TV and Crime 360. That aside, those who enjoy the content can now also access … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus Buds Pro to Launch in India on July 22 Alongside OnePlus Nord 2 5G, Company Confirms - Gadgets 360

  10-07-2021 12:55 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  OnePlus Buds Pro to Launch in India on July 22 Alongside OnePlus Nord 2 5G, Company Confirms  Gadgets 360
  
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• OnePlus Buds Pro to Launch in India on July 22 Alongside OnePlus Nord 2 5G, Company Confirms

  10-07-2021 12:50
  
  OnePlus took to the community forum to announce the arrival of OnePlus Buds Pro on July 22. The TWS earbuds are anticipated to come with ANC support and be slightly more expensive than OnePlus Buds and OnePlus Buds Z.
  
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• Nokia sues Oppo over patent infringement

  10-07-2021 12:12
  
  Finnish telecommunications company Nokia has filed numerous patent infringement complaints against smartphone brand OPPO regarding standard-essential patent (SEP) and non-SEP patents, the media reported.
  
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• Branson-Bezos space tourism rivalry gets nastier before flight

  10-07-2021 12:12
  
  Before they open the lucrative space tourism business to the public, Richard Branson-owned Virgin Atlantic and Jeff Bezos-led Blue origin are fighting and the online feud has only turned ugly this time.
  
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• Nintendo Switch OLED vs Nintendo Switch: Upgrade or pass

  10-07-2021 12:04
  
  The tech community was expecting a Pro version of the Nintendo Switch but on July 6 an OLED model was announced as the fourth major release of the handheld console. Called Nintendo Switch (OLED model), the new version of Nintendo handheld game console is a bit of a subjective choice depending on whether you already own the Switch or you’re … Continue reading
  
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• The Witcher Season 2 Teaser Trailer Out, Netflix Sets December 17 Release Date

  10-07-2021 11:49
  
  Netflix recently unveiled the key art, premiere date, and trailer for the Henry Cavill-starrer season two of The Witcher, that will release on December 17.
  
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• ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Nintendo NES Cartridge Sells for 'World Record' $870,000 at Auction - Gadgets 360

  10-07-2021 11:41 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Nintendo NES Cartridge Sells for 'World Record' $870,000 at Auction  Gadgets 360
  
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• ‘The Legend of Zelda’ Nintendo NES Cartridge Sells for 'World Record' $870,000 at Auction

  10-07-2021 11:38
  
  The Legend of Zelda’s sealed cartridge for the old Nintendo NES console has sold for a world record sum of $870,000 (roughly Rs. 6.5 crores), auction house Heritage Auctions said.
  
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• 25 gadgets that will take your movie nights to the next level - Mashable

  10-07-2021 11:25 via mashable.com
  
  25 gadgets that will take your movie nights to the next level  Mashable
  
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• NASA's VIPER Mission to Map Water, Other Resources on Moon in 2023 - Gadgets 360

  10-07-2021 11:13 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  NASA's VIPER Mission to Map Water, Other Resources on Moon in 2023  Gadgets 360
  
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• NASA's VIPER Mission to Map Water, Other Resources on Moon in 2023

  10-07-2021 11:10
  
  NASA will launch its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover, or VIPER, in 2023 to get a closer view of the Moon's South Pole and evaluate the concentration of water as well as other potential resources on its surface.
  
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• Windows 11 to Receive One Feature Update Ever Year, Microsoft Confirms

  10-07-2021 10:43
  
  Microsoft says on its official site that “it will provide a single Windows 11 feature update annually, targeted for release in the second half of each calendar year.” This is unlike Windows 10 update schedule, that saw two feature updates every year.
  
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• Tecno Camon 17 Series Teased to Launch in India Soon, Amazon Availability Confirmed - Gadgets 360

  10-07-2021 10:17 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Tecno Camon 17 Series Teased to Launch in India Soon, Amazon Availability Confirmed  Gadgets 360
  
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• Tecno Camon 17 Series Teased to Launch in India Soon, Amazon Availability Confirmed

  10-07-2021 10:14
  
  Tecno Camon 17 series will arrive in India soon, Amazon has confirmed via a dedicated page. The two phones debuted in Nigeria in May this year. Check out the smartphones’ specifications and expected price in India.
  
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• 'Dogefather' Elon Musk Tweets in Support of the Cryptocurrency, Dogecoin Gains 8 Percent

  10-07-2021 10:10
  
  Elon Musk warned that Bitcoin and Ethereum — the world's two biggest cryptocurrencies — were pursuing a multi-layer transaction system, but their transaction rate was "slow" and cost "high."
  
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• Apple likely to bring Spatial Audio system for VR devices

  10-07-2021 09:37
  
  Tech giant Apple is working on developing a system that could integrate spatial audio experiences into virtual or mixed reality platforms, potentially for a head-mounted device like Apple Glass.
  
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• Facebook removes 5,381 malicious accounts, groups

  10-07-2021 09:25
  
  In its latest attempt to sanitise its platforms, Facebook has purged 5,381 malicious accounts, Groups and Pages from its main network and Instagram.
  
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• Battlegrounds Mobile India Announces Ranking, Royal Pass Changes Ahead of Season 20: All Details

  10-07-2021 09:11
  
  Battlegrounds Mobile India Season 19 will end on July 14, Krafton has confirmed. With BGMI Season 20, changes to the ranking of Royal Pass will be made. More specifically, ranking will be applied in the form of cycles moving forward and three seasons will be combined as a single cycle.
  
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• Google Meet Adds AR Masks, Duo-Style Filters, Effects

  10-07-2021 08:03
  
  Google Meet recently added new video filters, effects, and augmented reality (AR) masks for personal calls on iOS and Android. All details here.
  
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