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• Weibo pulls celeb ranking list after state media raps 'unworthy' stars

  08-08-2021 21:01
  
  China's Twitter-like Sina Weibo said it would take down an online list that ranks celebrities by popularity after state media said social media platforms ought to rein in the promotion of celebrity culture to protect children.
  
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• How to watch Northrop Grumman launch its 16th cargo mission to the ISS this week

  08-08-2021 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This Tuesday, August 10, an uncrewed Cygnus spacecraft will be launched on a resupply mission to the ISS, and you can watch along live at home.
  
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• Gadgets Weekly: Blaupunkt 4K smart TV, Fitbit Luxe fitness tracker and more - Deccan Herald

  08-08-2021 20:28 via deccanherald.com
  
  Gadgets Weekly: Blaupunkt 4K smart TV, Fitbit Luxe fitness tracker and more  Deccan Herald
  
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• Two different spacecraft will be swinging by Venus this week

  08-08-2021 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Venus enters the spotlight as the planet hosts two different craft performing flybys to gain a gravitational boost on their way to other destinations.
  
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• This tiny exoplanet 35 light-years away is half the mass of Venus

  08-08-2021 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Of the roughly 4,200 exoplanets discovered thus far, most are larger than Earth. But the recently identified planet L 98-59b is just half the mass of Venus.
  
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• 15 smart gadgets for university students - AZ Big Media

  08-08-2021 18:10 via azbigmedia.com
  
  15 smart gadgets for university students  AZ Big Media
  
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• Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenges and how to complete them

  08-08-2021 18:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stuck getting through the Fortnite season 7, week 9 challenges? In this guide, we'll highlight all of the new challenges, with guides on completing them.
  
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• No more Chinese gadgets for government: source - 台北時報

  08-08-2021 18:00 via taipeitimes.com
  
  No more Chinese gadgets for government: source  台北時報
  
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• NASA seeks applicants who will spend a year in a 3D printed ‘Mars’ habitat

  08-08-2021 18:00
  
  NASA is seeking applicants who are willing to spend a year living in its 3D-printed Mars habitat analog simulation, the first of three planned analog missions intended to simulate what it would be like living in a similar structure on Mars. According to the space agency, these ground-based missions will help the agency mitigate potential issues that could arise during … Continue reading
  
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• Gadget, phone demand boosts Hon Hai, Largan - Taipei Times

  08-08-2021 18:00 via taipeitimes.com
  
  Gadget, phone demand boosts Hon Hai, Largan  Taipei Times
  
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• Incredibly rare 1967 Ford GT40 MK IV heads to auction

  08-08-2021 17:37
  
  In the realm of iconic race cars from the late 60s, one of the most important is the Ford GT40. The race car seen in the images below is a 1967 Ford GT40 MK IV, and it’s heading for auction with Bonhams on August 13 at the Quail Lodge Auction. The car is expected to bring a massive amount of … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei Watch 3 Review: It's Nearly Perfect

  08-08-2021 17:10 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Why growing delicious food in space is more than just a matter of taste

  08-08-2021 16:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Growing food in space is essential for long-term missions. But the benefits aren't only practical, as experiments on the International Space Station will show.
  
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• Riot reveals major LCS Championship changes over COVID resurgence

  08-08-2021 16:45
  
  League of Legends developer Riot has announced major changes to its 2021 LCS Championship event due to the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the United States. The biggest change is that these matches will take place not in Newark, New Jersey, as planned, but instead at LA’s LCS Arena. In a statement, Riot said, “We cannot in good conscience conduct … Continue reading
  
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• Prank Candle: Vanilla to Fart

  08-08-2021 16:17 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Prank Candle: Vanilla to Fart – Prank candles smell great at first but after 5 hours they will smell like farts! 
  This hand-crafted candle literally starts out smelling like sweet Vanilla and turns into Dirty Fart after about five hours.
  The top layer smells pleasant & incredible prompting your unsuspecting victim to light it at a dinner party, on a date, when they are relaxing, or any inopportune time to get pranked.
   Our patented process creates a clear and distinct switch
  
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• Fasting helps prevent infection in mice

  08-08-2021 16:17
  
  A new study conducted on mice found fasting before and during exposure to Salmonella enterica bacteria protected mice from developing full-blown infections. Study researchers believe the protection is in part due to changes in the gut microbiome of the mice. Researcher Bruce Vallance and colleagues conducted the study at the University of British Columbia, Canada. In the study, mice fasted … Continue reading
  
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• NASA wants you to live in a simulated Mars environment for a year

  08-08-2021 16:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've ever wondered what it would be like to live on Mars, now is your chance to find out. NASA is recruiting crew members for a simulation Mars mission.
  
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• Study finds defunding the police would require significant expenditures

  08-08-2021 15:38
  
  In recent months, many legislators and citizens have been calling for the police to be defunded. Some of those calling for the police to be defunded want the funds typically allotted to police departments to be routed to agencies that are better equipped to handle specific types of emergencies, like mental health crises. However, a new study has been published … Continue reading
  
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• Get more use from your Apple gadgets with this iOS device manager - Cult of Mac

  08-08-2021 15:30 via cultofmac.com
  
  Get more use from your Apple gadgets with this iOS device manager  Cult of Mac
  
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• Moderna details COVID-19 vaccine six-month efficacy and booster shots

  08-08-2021 15:00
  
  Moderna has announced its Q2 2021 financial details, as well as information about its COVID-19 vaccine trials and plans going forward. Among other things, the company talked about its vaccine’s efficacy after six months, as well as vaccine booster candidates and the promise they show against concerning SARS-CoV-2 variants. According to Moderna, its COVID-19 vaccine remains 93-percent effective after six … Continue reading
  
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• Frantic Fanfic is a party game about writing terrible fan fiction

  08-08-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Frantic Fanfic is a free party game where players try to write bad fan fiction.
  
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• Frantic Fanfic is a party game about writing terrible fan faction

  08-08-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Frantic Fanfic is a free party game where players try to write bad fan fiction.
  
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• Eve Spectrum 4K monitor review: It exists, and it’s mighty good

  08-08-2021 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even though it's coming late, Eve's Spectrum 4K might be one of the best gaming monitors money can buy.
  
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• Used EVs could be eligible for tax credits in the future

  08-08-2021 14:56
  
  One of the ways that legislators have been trying for several years to encourage consumers to buy electric vehicles is to give them significant tax rebates. For many current electric vehicles, you can get a $7500 federal tax credit. The caveat has been that tax credit was only eligible for people buying new electric vehicles. As batteries age, used electric … Continue reading
  
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• Boeing simulation test uses unmanned drone to refuel jet during flight

  08-08-2021 13:18
  
  Using the portable simulator E-2D from Northrup Grumman, Boeing and a team of experts demonstrated the manned-unmanned use of a drone to refill a fighter jet while in the sky. The effort involved “virtual carrier air wing teaming scenarios,” according to Boeing, including the F/A-18 Super Hornet and the US Navy’s MQ-255 Stingray unmanned aerial refueler. This simulated demonstration was … Continue reading
  
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• What is Apple cooking up for its fall party

  08-08-2021 12:02
  
  Apple events are not ordinary. An Apple fanboy or not, you are intrigued to know what the Cupertino giant is cooking. Apple has already had two events in the spring and summer of 2021, and a range of devices and software updates have rolled out. All eyes are now set at the second half of the year when Apple will … Continue reading
  
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• Don't scoff at these products; they are must-haves when enjoying the outdoors - Wooster Daily Record

  08-08-2021 10:09 via the-daily-record.com
  Don't scoff at these products; they are must-haves when enjoying the outdoors  Wooster Daily Record
  
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• 9 energy-draining gadgets in the home costing you £500 a year - HouseBeautiful.com

  08-08-2021 09:35 via housebeautiful.com
  
  9 energy-draining gadgets in the home costing you £500 a year  HouseBeautiful.com
  
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• Cryptocurrency Explained: What's the Difference Between an Exchange and a Wallet? - Gadgets 360

  08-08-2021 09:07 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Cryptocurrency Explained: What's the Difference Between an Exchange and a Wallet?  Gadgets 360
  
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• Cryptocurrency Explained: What's the Difference Between an Exchange and a Wallet?

  08-08-2021 09:00
  
  And a crypto exchange lets you trade in tokens, while a wallet lets you store your investments. Many major exchanges also have their own separate wallet apps. Let's take a more detailed look.
  
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• Netgear Meural Canvas II Promises to Bring Art Into Your Life — Does it Deliver?

  08-08-2021 07:00
  
  The Netgear Meural Canvas II is a smart-home device that connects to the Internet to display famous works of art on your wall. It comes in 21.5-inch and 27-inch variants, and promises a never-ending supply of great art for your home. But it doesn’t come cheap, and is it worth the money?
  
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• Google Approves 85 Percent of 10,000 Requests to Relocate or Work Remotely - Gadgets 360

  08-08-2021 05:45 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Google Approves 85 Percent of 10,000 Requests to Relocate or Work Remotely  Gadgets 360
  
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• Google Approves 85 Percent of 10,000 Requests to Relocate or Work Remotely

  08-08-2021 05:45
  
  Google has approved a majority of requests it received from its employees to either relocate or work remotely. In an initial round of review, the search giant has allowed nearly 85 percent of employees who requested for relocation and remote working.
  
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• Czech Scientists Give 'Brains' to Drone System to Detect Abnormal Behaviour - Gadgets 360

  08-08-2021 05:02 via gadgets.ndtv.com
  
  Czech Scientists Give 'Brains' to Drone System to Detect Abnormal Behaviour  Gadgets 360
  
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• Czech Scientists Give 'Brains' to Drone System to Detect Abnormal Behaviour

  08-08-2021 05:00
  
  A group of Czech scientists decided to give these machines the ability to figure out suspicious behaviour. They claim to have developed a surveillance system that analyses drone footage in a way similar to the human brain.
  
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• [WATCH] PhotoRap: Innovative photography gadgets - Rappler

  08-08-2021 04:38 via rappler.com
  
  [WATCH] PhotoRap: Innovative photography gadgets  Rappler
  
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• No, there’s no free UFC 265 live stream — you need to pay

  08-08-2021 04:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a free UFC 265 live stream? There isn't one but there is a cheap offer from ESPN+ so you can watch it live tonight.
  
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• UFC 265 Live Stream: Watch Lewis vs Ganes on ESPN+

  08-08-2021 02:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wondering how to watch the UFC 265 Live stream? You'll need to sign up for ESPN+. Here's how to save on your subscription.
  
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