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• ByteDance's Toutiao ordered by China to halt new registrations since September

  17-07-2021 21:03
  
  The halt on new registrations had not been previously reported. Some content creators have said on social media that they couldn't register for new accounts on Toutiao.
  
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• How to watch Russia launch a new module for the ISS this week

  17-07-2021 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ISS will soon be receiving an upgrade, with the largest module ever launched to the station set to be sent into orbit this week. Here's how to watch.
  
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• Watch Malaysian officials destroy hundreds of mining rigs with steamroller

  17-07-2021 20:59
  
  Officials in Malaysia have taken drastic measures to ensure more than a thousand mining rigs won’t make their way back onto the market to siphon more energy from the nation’s power grid. Local media has published a video of 1,069 mining rigs spread across the ground where they’re systematically flattened using a massive steamroller. Cryptocurrency has grown into a major … Continue reading
  
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• Very Large Telescope captures a cosmic fireworks display

  17-07-2021 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A series of five stunning images of nearby galaxies could help to unravel the mystery of how stars form.
  
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• Fortnite’s next big update will bring Preferred Item Slots for auto-sorting

  17-07-2021 20:07
  
  On Friday, Epic revealed an upcoming feature through one of its less popular Twitter accounts: Preferred Item Slots. With this new feature, players will no longer have to manually change the location of items in their inventory by instead setting their preferences ahead of time and letting the game automatically sort the items when they’re picked up. Though players can … Continue reading
  
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• How NASA is testing the James Webb Space Telescope before its launch

  17-07-2021 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The James Webb telescope has suffered a series of delays but is creeping towards launch, with the completion of three milestones in its final round of testing.
  
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• Shagtastic ’70s custom Ford Econoline hits auction

  17-07-2021 18:56
  
  One of the more interesting automotive trends in the 1970s was custom vans. These vans typically had fancy paint on the exterior and interiors that were more like rolling living rooms than cars. An extremely clean custom van has turned up on eBay that fits right into the 70s era. The van is a 1974 Ford Econoline with only 873 … Continue reading
  
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• Study shines a light on what happened on Easter Island

  17-07-2021 18:18
  
  A new study has been published by scientists from Binghampton University and State University of New York focusing on Easter Island. According to the new study, the demographic collapse of the core of the myth surrounding Easter Island didn’t happen. Easter Island is famed for its massive statues and for a common notion that civilization on the island collapsed after … Continue reading
  
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• Scientists extract DNA from mummified 1600-year-old sheep leg

  17-07-2021 17:47
  
  The team of geneticists and archaeologists from Ireland, France, Iran, Germany, and Austria have been able to sequence DNA from a mummified 1600-year-old sheep. The sheep was found in an ancient Iranian salt mine known as Chehrābād. The specimen is highly interesting for archaeologists because it reveals sheep husbandry practices of the ancient Near East. The specimen also underlines how … Continue reading
  
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• Chameleon Measuring Tape

  17-07-2021 17:23 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Chameleon Measuring Tape – Make measuring more fun with this Chameleon Measuring Tape!
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• Ford F-150 Rocket League pickup on display in Chicago and lots more

  17-07-2021 17:17
  
  Ford is at the 2021 Chicago Auto Show and has some very cool exhibits for visitors to check out. One of the coolest of the exhibits is a real-life version of the F-150 Rocket League pickup. The truck is a real-world version of the vehicle used in the videogame. A truck come alive from a game isn’t all the automaker … Continue reading
  
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• How to enable FreeSync on PC

  17-07-2021 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD FreeSync can give you a tear-free gaming experience, but you need to know how to enable FreeSync to use it. In this guide, we show you how.
  
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• Study finds most modern human DNA is shared with ancient human ancestors

  17-07-2021 16:36
  
  Neanderthals have been extinct for an extremely long time, but some modern humans carry genes from Neanderthals. Currently, methods used to detect the Neanderthal genes within the human genome use a pattern of linkage disequilibrium or direct comparison to Neanderthal genomes. The challenge for researchers is that those methods are limited in sensitivity and scalability. A new study has described … Continue reading
  
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• Is This a Creatively Designed New Tool or a Pricey Gadget? - Fstoppers

  17-07-2021 16:00 via fstoppers.com
  
  Is This a Creatively Designed New Tool or a Pricey Gadget?  Fstoppers
  
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• NASA invites the public to watch the Starliner launch on July 30

  17-07-2021 15:48
  
  NASA has announced that it will have complete coverage of the second launch of Starliner on July 30. The space agency is inviting the public to participate virtually in the launch currently scheduled for 2:53 PM EDT Friday, July 30. The mission is OFT-2 and is the second uncrewed flight for the Boeing CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Starliner will be pushed … Continue reading
  
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• Tesla launches subscription service for advanced driver assistance software

  17-07-2021 15:47
  
  Tesla currently charges $10,000 for semi-automated driving features such as lane changing and parking assistance under its full self-driving (FSD) package.
  
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• Censorship circumvention tool helps 1.4 million Cubans get internet access

  17-07-2021 15:47
  
  The Toronto-based company's Psiphon Network receives U.S. government financial support and also helped people in other countries including Iran and China overcome governmental restrictions on internet access.
  
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• Some like it hot: Astronauts are growing chili peppers on the space station

  17-07-2021 15:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Astronauts on the International Space Station are adding a new item to their menu of space-grown food: Chili peppers.
  
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• The 10 best high-tech gadgets that will simply blow your mind - Gadget Flow

  17-07-2021 15:30 via thegadgetflow.com
  
  The 10 best high-tech gadgets that will simply blow your mind  Gadget Flow
  
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• Amazon gets Fakespot product analyzer kicked from App Store

  17-07-2021 15:17
  
  It’s no secret that Amazon has a counterfeit product problem, and so it’s no surprise that services have appeared aiming to help protect consumers from this issue. The most popular service is arguably Fakespot, which says that it analyzes product reviews on listings to give shoppers a ‘true’ product rating. Now, thanks to Amazon, the app has been kicked from … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A22 5G, Samsung Galaxy A12s Pricing, Specifications Tipped; India Launch Date Still a Mystery

  17-07-2021 15:07
  
  Samsung Galaxy A22 5G’s pricing for the Indian market has reportedly been leaked and the phone is expected to start at 19,999. On the other hand, the Galaxy A12s could launch with a starting price of EUR 180 (roughly Rs. 15,900).
  
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• This cockroach-inspired rescue bot could save your life one day

  17-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite being the size of a cockroach, UC Berkeley's clever new rescue robot could help save full sized humans buried in rubble. Here's a look at how it works
  
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• How to convert your window blinds into smart blinds

  17-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart blinds can be prohibitively expensive, but DIY conversion kits can save money and provide all of the same benefits.
  
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• How Resident Evil Village used motion capture to create iconic monsters

  17-07-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Resident Evil Village's Performance Director Masato Miyazaki breaks down the game's tricky motion-capture process.
  
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• It lives! NASA restores Hubble with a switch to backup hardware

  17-07-2021 14:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The much-beloved Hubble Space Telescope looks like it will be able to resume operations soon, after a month of nail-biting issues with its hardware.
  
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• The week’s best deals include smart home gadgets, Chromebooks, and gaming headsets - The Verge

  17-07-2021 14:54 via theverge.com
  
  The week’s best deals include smart home gadgets, Chromebooks, and gaming headsets  The Verge
  
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• WhatsApp Encrypted Cloud Backups Being Tested for Android

  17-07-2021 14:33
  
  WhatsApp is testing the technology to independently encrypt chat backups in the cloud. The Facebook-owned service revealed that the system has been enabled in its most recent Android beta update.
  
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• Oppo A16 With MediaTek Helio G35 SoC, Triple Rear Cameras Launched: Price, Specifications

  17-07-2021 14:09
  
  Oppo A16 has been launched in Indonesia as a budget-friendly offering that succeeds Oppo A15 from October last year. The phone has slim bezels on the side and a thick chin. It comes with a notched display and a triple rear camera setup.
  
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• Spielberg's AI at 20: The best film about the afterlife of gadgets - CNET

  17-07-2021 14:00 via cnet.com
  
  Spielberg's AI at 20: The best film about the afterlife of gadgets  CNET
  
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• New IMEI tracing tech by Delhi Police, DoT to block stolen mobiles

  17-07-2021 13:46
  
  The project, which has been launched in Maharashtra and Delhi to facilitate blocking and tracing of lost and stolen mobile phones, will discourage snatching and thefts of mobile phones and also help check their resale, officials said.
  
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• Mobile computing sales to grow in double digit in 2021: Report

  17-07-2021 13:46
  
  The demand for mobile computing devices remain hot and the mobile computing revenue is likely to grow in double digits in 2021, according to a new report.
  
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• Google team helps Apple, Microsoft fix zero-day bugs in browsers

  17-07-2021 13:46
  
  After the vulnerabilities were disclosed by Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG), Apple, Microsoft and Google quickly patched those bugs.
  
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• Biden gives brief statement: platforms like Facebook are ‘killing people’

  17-07-2021 13:15
  
  During a recent brief interview, a reporter asked President Biden to give a message to social media platforms like Facebook. Biden had only a brief response given the moment during which the question was asked, but it cut right to the core of the pandemic and how it is playing out, with the President stating simply that they’re “killing people.” … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook Pay Will Extend to Online Retailers in August, Company Confirms

  17-07-2021 13:05
  
  Facebook's payment system is all set to extend to online retailers in August this year. Check out all the details here.
  
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• Oppo Reno 6Z 5G Price, Design, Specifications Leaked via Unboxing Video Ahead of July 21 Launch

  17-07-2021 12:49
  
  Oppo Reno 6Z 5G will officially launch on July 21 but an unboxing video has already leaked its design, price, and specifications. The phone will carry a triple rear camera setup headlined by a 64-megapixel primary sensor.
  
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• With video games into its fray, Netflix may pierce through competition

  17-07-2021 12:03
  
  Netflix is already at the top of the line when we talk of streaming entertainment services across the globe. It enjoys a massive community of more than 200 million users, although it may seem a big number, Netflix has been underperforming by its own standards, in terms of new subscribers added to the platform during the last couple of years. … Continue reading
  
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• How to use Shortcuts in MacOS Monterey

  17-07-2021 12:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MacOS Monterey has added the Shortcuts app to the Mac, helping to save you time. Here’s how to use Apple’s handy automation app to make life a little easier.
  
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• Battlegrounds Mobile India Players Facing Several Issues After July Update, Krafton Says Working on Fix

  17-07-2021 11:14
  
  Battlegrounds Mobile India players have been facing some issues after the Season 20 or C1S1 update from earlier this week. The issues pertain to the unicorn set outfits, a login reward, and UC (in-game currency) purchases among others.
  
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• Anthony Bourdain Documentary 'Roadrunner' Uses AI to Deepfake His Voice; Gets Criticised

  17-07-2021 10:54
  
  A new documentary about the life and tragic death of Anthony Bourdain — the chef, bestselling author, and globetrotting TV star — has invited backlash for using artificial intelligence (AI) to recreate his voice and make him say lines he might have never said out loud. 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain' has been made by Academy Award-winning documentary f...
  
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• World Emoji Day 2021: Who Decides Which Emoji Will Be Released?

  17-07-2021 10:35
  
  It's World Emoji Day today, so we take a look at who created the first set of emojis and how they reach the devices globally.
  
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• Elon Musk's Cryptic Response to a Dogecoin Developer Has a Meta Joke

  17-07-2021 10:09
  
  Elon Musk tweets almost daily about an array of things. From space and electric vehicles to cryptocurrency and stocks, there's nothing that escapes Musk's eyes. Earlier this week, Michi Lumin, the creator of Dogecoin — the meme-based cryptocurrency — tweeted that he, too, needed to start tweeting obtuse and vague things and then hope that people will be able to in...
  
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• Dogecoin Creator Says He Need to Write Cryptic Tweets Like Elon Musk; His Response Was Epic

  17-07-2021 10:09
  
  Elon Musk tweets almost daily about an array of things. From space and electric vehicles to cryptocurrency and stocks, there's nothing that escapes Musk's eyes. Earlier this week, Michi Lumin, the creator of Dogecoin — the meme-based cryptocurrency — tweeted that he, too, needed to start tweeting obtuse and vague things and then hope that people will be able to in...
  
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• OnePlus Nord 2 Design Revealed by Company Ahead of July 22 Launch, Triple Rear Cameras Confirmed

  17-07-2021 10:05
  
  OnePlus Nord 2 is set to launch in India on July 22 and the company has revealed its design on Instagram. The phone will come with a triple rear camera setup with two large sensors and a smaller sensor aligned vertically.
  
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• NGOs, volunteers step in with gadgets, help students attend online classes - The Hindu

  17-07-2021 09:53 via thehindu.com
  
  NGOs, volunteers step in with gadgets, help students attend online classes  The Hindu
  
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• Samsung to launch new foldable phones with lower price tags

  17-07-2021 09:52
  
  The South Korean tech giant is expected to start sales of the Galaxy Z Fold3 at around 1.99 million won ($1,744), which is 17 percent lower than the 2.39 million won set for the previous model, according to the sources.
  
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• Google Tool That Shows How the Weather Is Like Around the World Gains Traction After Developer Quits

  17-07-2021 09:17
  
  The tool, dubbed The Well-Tempered Traveler, was developed as an internal project and has become a topic of intense debate on Hacker News, soon after Manu Cornet quit the tech giant reportedly due to disagreements over some of the decisions Google made. However, his tool is still available on Google's domain as a testament to his contribution to the company.
  
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• World Emoji Day: New Emojis Await Approval, iOS Users Get Fun Memoji Customisations

  17-07-2021 08:49
  
  World Emoji Day is being celebrated today, July 17, and while new emojis await approval to join the next major update, Emoji 14.0, the public beta preview of iOS 15 allows fun Memoji customisations. iOS 15 also offers nine new Memoji stickers. Read on to find out about the next set of emojis that will arrive on your smartphones (Android or iOS) either by the end of th...
  
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• Social Media Platforms Are "Killing People" With COVID-19 Vaccine Misinformation: US President Joe Biden

  17-07-2021 08:23
  
  US President Joe Biden criticised social media platforms like Facebook for spreading misinformation about the coronavirus and vaccines, as his administration has blamed them for stalling US vaccine rates.
  
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• Hubble Space Telescope Fixed After Month of No Astronomical Viewing

  17-07-2021 08:06
  
  The Hubble Space Telescope should be back in action soon, following a tricky, remote repair job by NASA.
  
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• How to manage complex passwords easily and securely

  17-07-2021 07:42
  
  Passwords are annoying. We are constantly being told to keep complex passwords, to memorise them, and not to reuse them in different applications. That’s becoming a joke, because it’s asking the impossible. More so now as we become increasingly dependent on digital applications.
  
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