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Sources: Balderton Capital gearing up to invest in Swedish e-scooter startup VOI

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We already knew that the electronic scooter space in Europe was heating up, with Berlin’s Tier announcing today it has raised €25 million in a round led by Northzone, and rumours circulating that Delivery Hero founder Lukasz Gadowski has ventured into th…

Geek Daily Deals: Arcade1Up 3:4 Scale Arcade Cabinets for $299 Shipped, Carcassonne Big Box, Squatty…

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$100 off Arcade1Up Arcade Machine Cabinets + Free 2-Day Shipping These are finally back in stock after weeks of not being available. Walmart is selling these AWESOME arcade cabinets for $100 less than retail price and […] The post Geek Daily Deals: Arcad…

Hulu adds Starz to its premium add-ons

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Following news of Hulu’s plans to move towards skinnier bundles, including those consisting of premium add-ons, the streaming service this morning announced the addition of Starz to its service. The Starz premium add-on will be available across all tiers…

The Apple iPad Air 2 is now on sale for almost $200 off from Walmart

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Apple is known for their sleek and compact design, as well as their powerful and user-friendly performance. All of that signature style and innovation is fully on display (no pun intended) with the Apple iPad Air 2, which is now on sale for $429.99 from Walmar…

Miss the iPod? Get yourself one of these groovy music players

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Despite it being 17 years to the day since the release of the first iPod and four years since the classic model was discontinued, there are still shedloads of people who love an MP3 player. Myself included. Streaming is great, but there's something wonderful a…

Oculus reconfirms "future version of Rift" amid PC cancellation rumors

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Expect to hear more about PC VR "product and content... next year," Oculus says.

Amazon has the amazing 4-in-1 Ninja Multi-Cooker on sale for 56% off

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When you hear "Ninja" in terms of kitchen appliances, you may automatically think of the super popular Ninja blender. But y'all—the Ninja 4-in-1 Multi/Slow Cooker takes kitchen necessities to a whole different level, and it's on sale for less than $70 ri…

Charter's nationwide price hike could cost you another $91 a year

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Charter raising cable prices in November in entire 41-state US territory.

Inventor Simone Giertz wants you to give yourself a gold star every day - CNET

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This is used to enforce a habit -- exercise, yoga, meditation, flossing, writing or even putting your phone away at dinner.

Black Friday 2018 and Cyber Monday 2018: When and where to get the best deals

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The calendar may say Black Friday will be Nov. 23 and Cyber Monday will be Nov.26, but expect sales to happen before and after those specific dates.

Is Apple's iPhone XR the best premium phone value of 2018? — Mashable Reviews

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Apple's iPhone XR is finally here and we've been using it for a week. It's cheaper, but what's it missing compared to the iPhone XS and XS Max? Check out our video review, and read the full, in-depth review of Apple's more affordable iPhone here. Read more...M…

Steam Autumn and Winter Sales 2018: here's when they start

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The Steam Autumn Sale starts on November 21 and the Winter Sale isn't far behind.

iPharmacy Roman fights stigmas with premature ejaculation meds

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There’s a war brewing to become the cloud pharmacy for men’s health. Roman, which launched last year offering erectile dysfunctional medication and recently added a ‘quit smoking’ kit, is taking on $97 million-funded Hims for the hair l…

Ford, Avis Budget will bring connectivity to over 35,000 rental cars - Roadshow

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It won't magically unlock with your phone, but it could make parts of the rental process easier to handle.

Y Combinator issues a request for geo-engineering startups because climate change is real and we're …

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Y Combinator, the wildly successful San Francisco-based startup accelerator, is issuing a request for startups that will focus on different kinds of geo-engineering technologies in a bid to mitigate the effects of climate change. With the acknowledgement earli…

Bethesda softens ground for "spectacular issues" with Fallout 76 launch

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At least they're being upfront about it?

Power Ledger launches token for retail investors to back renewable energy projects

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Back in May Power Ledger, the Australian-born startup which allows consumers to buy and sell renewable energy directly between one another using a blockchain platform, launched its first commercial deployment in the US. It's now extending its mission to allow …

IBM open-sources Mac sysadmin software

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IBM, yes IBM, has been giving its workers the choice of moving to Macs and they've been moving to them quickly. This, in turn, has led IBM to create, and now open source, a Mac system administration program: Mac@IBM code.

Best cheap Sony camera deals this month

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With such a wide range of cameras, we help you pin-point the best cheap Sony camera for you.

Indie ISP Offering Tor-Enabled SIM Cards

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One grassroots UK ISP has started offering a Tor-infused mobile product to make privacy simpler. The Brass Horn Onion3G is a SIM card that automatically routes all your mobile data through the Tor network -- no setup required. The post Indie ISP Offering Tor-E…

Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital brings in $1B

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Thrive Capital has announced the close of its largest fund to date.

This camping stove turns fire into electricity, and you can get it for $70 off - CNET

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The BioLite CampStove 2 cooks your food, boils your water and charges your phone.

FireEye links Russian research lab to Triton ICS malware attacks

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FireEye: Clues link Russia's Central Scientific Research Institute of Chemistry and Mechanics research lab to Triton-related activity.

DRM for chargers? Google Pixel 3 locks fast Qi charging to certified chargers [Update]

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Qi wireless charging is a standard. This isn't supposed to happen.

SoundCloud tracks can now be shared to Instagram Stories

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Streaming service SoundCloud is making it easier for its users to share music from its service directly to Instagram . The company announced this morning a new feature that allows users to share tracks to Instagram Stories. However, there’s a big caveat …

Firefox 63 blocks tracking cookies, offers a VPN when you need one

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Mozilla is trying to diversify its income streams by promoting a VPN service.

Jaguar Land Rover finally adds Apple CarPlay, Android Auto support - Roadshow

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The bad news is that pre-2019 JLR vehicles are plumb out of luck, even if they have the newest infotainment system.

Dating app Vibes aims to create a safe, authentic space for people to meet

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Online dating is trash. Seriously, try to find anyone who disagrees with me. Vibes, operated by an all-women team, aims to be different. Sure, the swipe mechanics are still there, but that’s about the only similarity you’ll find between Vibes and t…

Oracle introduces new enterprise digital assistant

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Going beyond typical chatbots built for a single purpose, the Oracle Digital Assistant can be trained to support domain skills from multiple applications.

The best cheap Amazon Echo prices, deals and sales in October 2018

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Amazon Echo speakers are on sale today, so get in the sales spirit and don't overpay for an Alexa speaker.

Network transformation among operators 'lower than expected'

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Telcos recognise the importance of network transformation to digital transformation but progress is slow.

Messenger redesigns to clean up Facebook's mess

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If Facebook Messenger’s redesign succeeds, you won’t really notice it even happened. I hardly did over the past week of testing. There’s just a subtle sense that the claustrophobia has lifted. Perhaps that’s why Facebook decided to thro…

In its first cyberoperation against Russian trolls, U.S. takes a gentle approach

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Russia has been blamed for shutting down power grids, hacking into critical systems, and more recently launching a massive misinformation campaign aimed at meddling with past and upcoming elections. Now, the U.S. is striking back ahead of the midterm elections…

Facebook is trying to make Messenger less of a mess

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Facebook is trying to clean up Messenger. The company showed off a new, redesigned version of the app, which is starting to roll out to users now. The reason for the redesign is what many users have known for years: Messenger, in its current form, is a bloated…

Bitdefender confirms RedSocks acquisition

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Deal should provide customers with more comprehensive, layered approach to security.

Jade Raymond Leaves EA, Star Wars Video Games As Lost As Star Wars Movies

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Jade Raymond is a very talented video game producer. She helped usher in Ubisoft mega-franchises like Assassin's Creed and Watch_Dogs. She worked on the underrated Splinter Cell: Blacklist, a game that really needs […] The post Jade Raymond Leaves EA, St…

Every Apple TV show and series announced so far - CNET

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A complete list of everything on Apple's increasingly deep bench of original programming.

Verizon's buy-one, get-one iPhone XR deal - CNET

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Over the course of two years, you'll save $750, the full price of a second XR.

TC Sessions: AR/VR surveys an industry in transition

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Industry vets and students alike crammed into UCLA's historic Royce Hall last week for TC Sessions AR/VR, our one day event on the fast-moving (and hype-plagued) industry and the people in it. Disney, Snap, Oculus and more stopped by to chat and show off their…

Early AI adopters report big returns

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New study shows artificial intelligence technology is paying off, but organizations face challenges.

NASA spots bizarrely rectangular iceberg in Antarctica - CNET

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It looks like the monolith from 2001, but it's not a movie prop and it wasn't planted by aliens.

OnePlus 6T may have leaked on German retail website - CNET

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The listing seems to confirm a slightly higher price and certain specs.

This is how government spyware StrongPity uses security researchers' work against them

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While researchers are looking forward, hackers are going back to their roots to create new attacks from the ashes of old ones.

Sonos is launching a limited edition Beastie Boys Play:5 speaker this December - CNET

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Brass monkey, that funky monkey.

The best smart speakers 2018: which one should you buy?

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No home is complete nowadays without an AI voice assistant, but which one is right for you?

NASA chief says agency plans to launch crew on Soyuz in December

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"It was probably the single most successful failed launch we could have imagined."

Tableau commits $100 million toward using data, analytics to solve global issues

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Tableau CEO Adam Selipsky said the aim is to "support innovative data projects that will make a meaningful difference in the world."

Linus Torvalds talks about coming back to work on Linux

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While in Edinburgh, I caught up with Linus Torvalds. He confided his thoughts about returning to Linux, the Code of Conduct, and some software, BPF, which is fundamentally changing how the Linux kernel and user space work together.

Motorola is partnering with iFixit to sell official DIY phone repair kits

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Repairing a phone is harder than it needs to be. With phone manufacturers spending the last decade chasing device slimness and building devices meant to last however long a phone contract lasts, user repairability just doesn’t seem to be something they c…

Hulu adds Starz subscription option for $9 a month - CNET

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Hulu's fourth premium-TV network option.

Meet the new Microsoft Phone, powered by Android (No Windows required)

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Over the past few years, Microsoft has embraced the Android operating system with surprising enthusiasm. With a large collection of apps for business available in the Google Play Store, you now have everything you need to turn an Android device into a Microsof…

Steam Sale 2018: all the best games and deals

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Your guide to the Steam sales: the best games, deals, and all the other info you'll need.

Customer service 'behavioral pairing' startup Afiniti quietly raised $130M at a $1.6B valuation

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Artificial intelligence touches just about every aspect of the tech world these days, aiming to provide new ways of making old processes work better. Now, a startup that has built an AI platform that tackles the ever-present, but never-perfect, business of cus…

YouTube's beta program will test stability, not new features

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Google sometimes experiments with new features in beta versions of its various Android applications on Google Play. However, the recently spotted YouTube beta program will not, unfortunately, be a testbed for upcoming additions to the video-sharing service. In…

Roguelikes: how Spelunky, Dark Souls and Isaac made death matter again

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We explore how Roguelike dungeon crawlers changed the permanence of death in gaming.

Facebook zaps 'sensational political content' tied to Brazilian election - CNET

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It's clickbait, and Facebook is saying "enough already."

This Google project visualizes the global effect of #MeToo's first year

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For the ongoing series, Code Word, we're exploring if - and how - technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. As #MeToo celebrates its first anniversary since going viral, and sexual assa…

Coinbase lets you buy and sell USDC stablecoin

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A few weeks after Circle announced the launch of USD Coin (or USDC for short), Coinbase also announced that customers can now buy, sell, send and receive USDC on Coinbase. A USDC is a token that is worth exactly 1 USD. Its value is going to stay stable against…

The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Donkey Kong

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Donkey Kong Beats Down! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is huge. Not just in terms of hype and importance and sales potential, but just in terms of sheer stuff. The Nintendo Switch mascot fighter […] The post The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Do…

'Himalayan Viagra' Under Threat From Climate Change, Researchers Say

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A rare caterpillar fungus, worth three times more than gold by weight, is at risk of vanishing due to the effects of climate change and overharvesting, a new study finds. Ophiocordyceps sinensis, known […] The post ‘Himalayan Viagra’ Under T…

Oracle launches Blockchain Applications Cloud

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The initial applications, built with Oracle's Blockchain Cloud Service, are tailored for supply chain use cases.

Spirit of Eggstasy: Rolls-Royce's Faberge egg is the pinnacle of posh - Roadshow

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It's going to a person who collects both, which sounds like quite the life.

Motiv Ring's new security features take the wearable beyond fitness tracking - CNET

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The simple fitness tracker gets new life as a security key.

World Series 2018 live stream: how to watch Red Sox vs Dodgers online from anywhere

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We'll show you how to live stream every game of this year's World Series so that you don't miss a single pitch Dodgers or Red Sox pitch.

World's oldest intact shipwreck discovered in the Black Sea - CNET

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An ancient Greek ship that could have starred in The Odyssey lurks on the seabed.

Best free iPad apps 2018: the top titles we've tried

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We've dug out some real gems for your Apple tablet - iPad apps so good you won't believe they're free.

iPhone XR: Apple's version of a 'value' phone (The 3:59, Ep. 478) - CNET

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We delve into the new phone's screen, camera and more.

Envoy raises $43 million to digitize your office

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The office might not seem like an area in desperate need of disruption, but Envoy — a Silicon Valley company used to sign in over 100,000 visitors at offices across the world each day; and a TechCrunch SF office neighbor! — has raised $43 million t…

Lego Overwatch Sets Leak on Target App

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Our first look at the collaboration between Lego and Blizzard was a single, limited-edition Bastion. Now the rest of the sets have rained down like so many loot boxes. Thanks to Target’s gift […] The post Lego Overwatch Sets Leak on Target App appe…

GoEuro raises $150 million for its travel aggregator

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Berlin-based startup GoEuro just raised a new $150 million funding round from Kinnevik and Temasek, with Hillhouse Capital also participating. According to Crunchbase, the company has raised nearly $300 million to date. Chances are you've used some sort of fli…

China opens world's longest sea bridge, and it's got 'yawn cameras' - CNET

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The 34-mile bridge links Hong Kong, Macau and the mainland city of Zhuhai.

Dealmaster: Prime members get 3 free months of Audible, $200 off Acer gaming laptop

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Plus big discounts on SanDisk microSD cards, 4K smart TVs, and more.

YouTube gives educational content and creators $20 million injection - CNET

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It's expanding the YouTube Learning initiative.

Reddit partners with Patreon to offer up a special flair, put a focus on creator communities

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Attention redditors and patrons, Reddit and Patreon are partnering up. Reddit, the #5 most visited website in the U.S., and Patreon, a growing membership platform for creators, have just announced a partnership that will “offer creators and fans a better…

Apple's morning show drama adds Steve Carell to the cast

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Apple’s still-untitled morning show drama already has some serious star power, with Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon as its leads. Now it’s adding Steve Carell to the cast. This will be Carell’s first regular role on a TV show since his…

Futrli raises a Series A to hone its decision-making platform for small businesses

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Futrli, a cloud-based business decision-making platform aimed at small businesses, has raised a £4m Series A from e.ventures, Notion Capital and firstminute Capital. Bootstrapped to date, Futrli claims to have over 40,000 businesses and 1,100 accountants in 13…

Apple admits people weren't hallucinating 'Beautygate'

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Beauty is in the eye of the iPhone beholder. Apple is fixing a bug in its smart front camera system that made for unnaturally filtered-looking selfies. Apple confirmed to The Verge that the phenomenon some iPhone users dubbed "Beautygate" was indeed a thing, a…

Toy Tuesday: The Craziest Over-the-Top Lego Sets

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Back in the day, Lego sets used to be relatively simple affairs - a couple hundred pieces, maybe a generic minifigure or two, if you were lucky you’d get like a hinge or […] The post Toy Tuesday: The Craziest Over-the-Top Lego Sets appeared first o…

Amazon adds new Business Prime benefits, including a credit card

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The new American Express card could help Amazon reach more SMBs via its B2B platform.

ASUS' latest low-cost Chromebooks are available now

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Just because there's been a slew of premium Chrome OS devices in recent weeks doesn't mean you'll have to go without modern, budget-friendly options. ASUS has launched its latest Chromebook designs in the US, and they're tempting if you wa…

Apple's next iOS update will fix accidental selfie softening

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Last month, the internet was a buzz with reports that Apple was sweetening up selfies on the iPhone XS and XS Max. The shots appeared to have an effect applied, in a manner similar to "beauty" filters offered on competing handsets. Apple denied it was intentio…

Samsung's New Windows Mixed Reality Headset Promises Better Displays

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Samsung has announced an improved version of the Odyssey called the Odyssey+, and it keeps the same $500 price tag. The post Samsung’s New Windows Mixed Reality Headset Promises Better Displays appeared first on ExtremeTech.

The best free iPhone apps of 2018

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TechRadar wants you to have the best apps going – so here's our regularly updated list of the top free iPhone apps around.

Bethesda braces for Fallout 76 beta's inevitable bevy of bugs

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Bethesda Game Studios today released a note to its fans warning its upcoming game, Fallout 76, was likely to have some pretty big bugs and glitches, and it would need gamers' help finding them. In other news, the sky is still blue and bears still shit in the w…

Does Google's great new ad have a secret message for China?

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It's communicating a simple message about Google's new phone. Or is it?

Manchester United vs Juventus live stream: how to watch today's Champions League football online

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Two giants of the continent meet under the lights at Old Trafford as Manchester United take on Juventus. Don't miss out on a live stream.

The market changes as Sony's mirrorless cameras are threatened by new models from Nikon and Canon

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Expect a significant change in the camera landscape as new full-frame mirrorless cameras from Nikon, Canon and -- next year -- Panasonic threaten the Sony Alphas that have dominated the market for the past five years.

This piranha-like fish tore at flesh in the Jurassic era - CNET

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Like piranhas, Piranhamesodon pinnatomus found uses for its razor-sharp teeth.

Most Ridiculous Knock-Off Costumes Trending on Twitter

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Halloween is a good excuse to dress up in a memorable costume. Whether you prefer to be a creature, character, or inanimate object, there’s a knock-off uniform for that. Licensing rights can be […] The post Most Ridiculous Knock-Off Costumes Trendi…

AI startup People.ai gets $30 million from Andreessen Horowitz to free up workplace drudgery

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San Francisco-based cloud software startup People.ai is building data "pipelines" using machine learning that will automate much of the drudgery of updating contacts in systems such as Salesforce.com. CEO Oleg Rogynskyy tells ZDNet the result can be saving exe…

MoviePass could be spun off into a separate public company - CNET

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In a preliminary plan approved by its parent company's board of directors, MoviePass would become MoviePass Entertainment.

'The Walking Dead: Our World' Is 'Pokemon Go' With Zombies

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Pokemon Go was one of the biggest games to come out in recent years. Because of that, a wave of similar augmented reality (AR) titles hit the market. One of the most recent […] The post ‘The Walking Dead: Our World’ Is ‘Pokemon Go’…

Ars on your lunch break: Losing my drone religion

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This week's subject is former Wired editor and 3D Robotics founder Chris Anderson.

Facebook's Messenger makeover focuses on simplicity - CNET

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The messaging app, which counts more than 1.3 billion users, is cutting down on the number of tabs, adding a dark mode and other seemingly modernizing features.

Trump begs big tech for free labor to avoid federal hirings

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The White House wants the nation's big tech companies to make it easier for employees to do a civic "tour of duty" with the government. Another way of putting it: the President needs to bring in temps now that his plan to cheat Federal workers out of their pro…

FCC votes to free up more spectrum for Wi-Fi and 5G - CNET

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But not everyone is happy about it.

GM brings its peer-to-peer car-sharing service to 10 US cities

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Earlier this year, GM unveiled a peer-to-peer car-sharing service, expanding its Maven platform to allow GM owners and qualified lessees to rent out their own vehicles. At the time, the company said the service was in beta in Chicago, Detroit and Ann...

Twitter plays whac-a-mole with Alex Jones, suspends 18 linked accounts

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Smaller accounts sharing InfoWars content aren't welcome on Twitter.

Report: Cryptocurrency hackers earned $20M with 51-percent attacks in 2018

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Powerful attacks on blockchains are increasing. So far this year, hackers have effectively executed a minimum of five separate "51-percent attacks" on cryptocurrency projects, with profits amounting to almost $20 million. This represents a remarkable increase …

Black Friday laptop deals: how to get the best model for the best price

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Looking for a killer laptop or MacBook deal on Black Friday 2018? Here's how to make sure you get a brilliant bargain.

Outlaw King review: Brave-hearted Chris Pine plays a game of thrones - CNET

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If you liked Braveheart, you might like Netflix's new historical epic.

iPhone XR vs. iPhone XS vs. iPhone 8 Plus vs. iPhone 7 Plus - CNET

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The iPhone XR is the "cheap" 2018 iPhone, but when you see its specs side-by-side with iPhones from the last few years, it's pretty impressive.

Alexa, be afraid - CNET

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Commentary: Think Alexa is the voice assistant to beat? Think again.

This sub-$100 gimbal will eliminate shaky smartphone video forever

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It isn't enough to shoot video anymore - style counts. And shaky, handheld camerawork is amateur hour. You can instantly up your game from bouncy, jarring footage to smooth pans and fluid focuses with a gimbal like the Rigiet Smartphone Gimbal, which is now av…

Facebook is finally decluttering Messenger

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Facebook has just announced a brand new Messenger app, and it promises to be a lot simpler than previous iterations. In Messenger 4, you'll get three tabs instead of nine. There's the Chats tab which houses all of your conversations, the People tab w…

Microsoft's former Windows Chief Terry Myerson joins two investment firms

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The former head of Microsoft's Windows unit has resurfaced after leaving the company earlier this summer and will be involved with two different investment firms.

Apple will fix the iPhone XS' problematic 'beauty filter' in iOS 12.1

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Apple caught a lot of flak for the way selfies from the new iPhone XS range of handsets looked, because it seemed like the devices were applying a 'beauty filter' with no way to turn it off. The Verge reports that Apple will fix it soon enough with a software …

Why you shouldn't replace your cable internet with wireless

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Wireless plans sold as "unlimited" still cap how much bandwidth you can share via a phone's mobile-hotspot option. The optimistic part of this: The next generation of wireless broadband shouldn't impose the same limits. The most impressive fact about wireles…

Amazon has the GoPro HERO on sale for nearly $46 off

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The original GoPro HERO was a handy little action cam that captured amazing photos and videos in high definition. And as amazing as the old model was, it lacked a viewfinder, so you were unable to see what you filmed until you actually filmed it. However, the …

Advertisers can track users across the Internet via TLS Session Resumption

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German researchers find that only seven of 45 browsers block TLS Session Resumption tracking.

Astronomers Propose New Method for Detecting Massive Black Holes

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Astronomers have proposed a new technique that could triple the number of known stellar-mass black holes. Formed by the gravitational collapse of a massive star, these black holes feature masses ranging from five […] The post Astronomers Propose New Meth…

DevOps: Risk Management Perspective

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As a concept, DevOps is designed to help with risk management, but when you are launching a DevOps initiative, risk management techniques come in handy.

Micron to Buy Intel's 3D XPoint Fab, Expects No Change to Optane Roadmap

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Micron will buy the 3D XPoint factory both companies operate, but Intel expects no disruption to operations. The post Micron to Buy Intel’s 3D XPoint Fab, Expects No Change to Optane Roadmap appeared first on ExtremeTech.

The Ducati Multistrada 1260S is ready for anything

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'Let's go on an adventure,' I whispered to the Ducati Multistrada 1260S. For many, motorcycles represent something more than a simple means of transportation. It's everything from the idea of embracing a counterculture (the movie Easy Rider ceme…

Russian trolls get DM from US Cyber Command: We know who you are. Stop it

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Part of new cyber strategy to identify, track, warn Russian operatives.

HTC Exodus 1: everything you need to know about the blockchain phone

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HTC is launching a blockchain-powered phone - but what exactly does that mean? We take a closer look

The first Amazon Go store in NYC will be across from the World Trade Center

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Amazon’s convenience store of the future is coming to Manhattan — more specifically, New York’s financial district. According to Recode, New York City’s very first Amazon Go store will be located inside Brookfield Place, an office and s…

Not even Cardi B can make me appreciate ASMR

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Over the weekend, I wrote an article explaining why I hate ASMR videos. But since then, I've listen to the arguments the ASMR community (which were quite passionate) and even watched Cardi B's new ASMR video. All of this helped me come to a definite conclusion…

How Do Spiders Survive the Winter?

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If someone tells you to picture a spider in your mind, chances are you'll think of a big hairy one, like a tarantula, crawling across a desert rock. But the truth is, spiders […] The post How Do Spiders Survive the Winter? appeared first on Geek.com.

New Raspberry Pi-like Odroid-H2 board packs Intel Gemini Lake quad-core CPU

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The new Odroid-H2 board could suit modders who want to build a Linux media and gaming system.

Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro won't go on sale in the US

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Huawei confirms its new Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro handsets won't be coming to the US.

The best business VPN providers of 2018

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Any organisation can benefit from a quality VPN.

Huawei takes the lead with the HUAWEI Mate 20 Pro

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Huawei is all set to announce the Mate 20 Pro in the Middle East on October 24th.

Use Microsoft Office like a pro (and get hired) with omnibus training for less than $4 a course

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If your Office skills are incomplete or a little outdated, you can pick up a complete tutorial (or refresher) with the A to Z Microsoft Office training bundle. The entire package is on sale now at over 90 percent off, available for a limited time at just $29 f…

Those painted sculptures in Assassin's Creed: Odyssey are true to history

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Recreation of ancient Greece includes hundreds of multi-colored statues, temples.

Best deals for Tuesday: Save on Hoover and Dyson vacuums, KitchenAid and Mr. Coffee coffeemakers, Ec…

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We gathered the best deals on floor care products and kitchen gear from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy. We also have deals on adult learning courses from Udemy. If you ever wanted to learn web design and coding, we have deals that will suit your interests. SEE …

Lyft buys an AR company to bolster its self-driving car efforts

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Lyft is ramping up it self-driving car strategy on two fronts. To start, the ridesharing mainstay has acquired Blue Vision Labs, a UK-based augmented reality firm whose underlying technology helps cars both know their location and understand their s...

Startup boasts unhackable email protection for the rest of us

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Life was simpler when it was just criminals ripping off your data. But today it is the state-sponsored hackers that pose the biggest threat to data security. Secure Channels Inc. is a startup addressing the whole data security lifecycle, including email.

Windows 10 1809 May Have Another File-Deleting Bug

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Microsoft may have another file deletion bug on its hands with the new build of 1809. The post Windows 10 1809 May Have Another File-Deleting Bug appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Save $200 on the Shark IONFlex vacuum to clean every inch of the floor AND ceiling

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It's easy to vacuum floors, but what about those hard to reach spots, like under the furniture or the ceiling? (Yes, the ceiling too.) Well, Amazon has just the thing. SEE ALSO: Cut the cord: 7 of the best cordless vacuums for hassle-free cleaning If you pick …

The best laptop 2018: our pick of the 15 best laptops you can buy this year

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We've reviewed the best laptops available today, from the Huawei MateBook X Pro to the MacBook Pro.

Mapbox mashes up with Tableau, other BI platforms

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Mapbox is announcing its new Geospatial Analytics Extension for Tableau today. This follows last week's announced revamp of Mapbox's custom visual for Microsoft's Power BI and its new, tighter integration with Uber's data visualization library, deck.gl.

Firefox 63 launches with improved tracking protection

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The browser will also match dark and light themes in Windows, and open new tabs with a voice command in iOS.

Firefox 63 will prevent cookies tracking you across sites

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Firefox now comes with built-in protections against privacy-invading cross-site tracking cookies, thanks to a new feature called Enhanced Tracking Protection. Enhanced Tracking Protection blocks cookies and storage access from the third-party cookies most typi…

Lenovo updates Smart Display with Google Home Hub features

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Google isn't being stingy about its recently announced Home Hub features -- it's going to be available on all Assistant smart displays, regardless of manufacturer. But we assumed it would be awhile before we actually saw these features. However, the.…

Report: NASA Lost Apollo 11 Moon Dust, Lunar Rover Prototype

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In 2018, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration celebrates 60 years of space missions, cosmic research, and … missing artifacts. A new report from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General analyzes how the […] The post Report: NASA Lost Apo…

Tableau launches Ask Data natural language processing system

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By leveraging natural language processing and algorithms Tableau is hoping to deliver analytics by gauging a user's intent without knowing data dimensions, measures and structure.

How to be a responsible digital citizen

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We discuss the key factors in helping your family members – especially youngsters – learn to be responsible online.

Video: How Star Control II was almost a much more boring game

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Star Control creators Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III tell us all their game design secrets.

'No Man's Sky' is getting a spooky update next week

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Few games in recent memory have enjoyed as strong a resurgence as No Man's Sky. The galaxy exploration game was widely criticized when it was released in 2016, as it had some teething problems, including not having much to actually do. It was only af...

Dell tries to make durable laptops more modern with updated Latitude rugged line

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Sometimes, design takes a backseat to practicality-but these aren't cheap.

Google Play will upgrade your HD movies to 4K for free

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If you purchased a movie in SD or HD from Google Play in the past, make sure to fire up the Movies & TV app as soon as you can. Google will tell you if your previous purchases are now available in 4K, and if they are, you can get the upgrade at n...

Twitter bans 18 more InfoWars-related accounts

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Twitter banned 18 more Twitter accounts related to Alex Jones and his InfoWars media outlet on Monday. The accounts were sharing content from the organization, and Twitter told CNN it permanently suspended them following a number of 'violations and w...

Amazon pitched ICE on its facial recognition technology

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Amazon has faced pushback, both internally and externally, for selling its Rekognition facial recognition technology to law enforcement. It's a move the company's own employees said would 'serve to harm the most marginalized.' Now, The Daily Beast re…

Get an Xbox One S bundle worth £249 for free with this Virgin Media deal

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Our professional lives are often so hectic that the home becomes a sort of sanctuary. An escape from a stressful commute and busy office. Of course the home is not completely free from the stresses of modern-life. There are still bills to pay. It's…

US targets individual Russians in fight against election interference

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The US isn't limited to fighting election interference campaigns on its own soil. The New York Times has learned that Cyber Command is conducting the country's first known overseas operation to protect American voting against online meddling. The i…

Intel Denies Media Reports Claiming It Cancelled Its 10nm Process

3 hours ago

Media reports claim that Intel has cancelled its 10nm node -- a claim Intel quickly refuted in its own response. The post Intel Denies Media Reports Claiming It Cancelled Its 10nm Process appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Baidu develops its own take on real-time translation

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Google isn't the only big game in town when it comes to real-time translations. Chinese search giant Baidu has developed its own system, STACL (Simultaneous Translation with Anticipation and Controllable Latency). Like its rival, it can start trans...

Oculus Rift 2 Canceled, Co-Founder Leaves Facebook

3 hours ago

Oculus co-founder Brendan Iribe has left Facebook after Facebook canceled the upcoming Oculus Rift 2. The post Oculus Rift 2 Canceled, Co-Founder Leaves Facebook appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Walmart offers free two-day shipping for hundreds of third-party sellers

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It's that time of the year again when retailers wave perks and promos in your face to earn your business. Walmart is hoping to lure you away from Amazon by offering free two-day shipping for millions more items sold by third-party Marketplace sellers...

Dell's rugged notebooks get slimmer and a chip upgrade

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Construction workers, firefighters, or soldiers need laptops just like the rest of us, but more often than not, the primary spec they look at is durability. SEE ALSO: Land Rover Explore review: Good for the outdoors, lags everywhere else Good news for them, th…

The best UK deals for Tuesday: Xbox bundles, Amazon devices, Andrew James kitchen appliances, and mo…

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Games consoles can be expensive, particularly when you add on the cost of your favourite games, and a console is kind of useless without something to play. One effective way of reducing this overall cost is to make the most of the bundle offerings that come ar…

Sony Pictures and Warner Bros. join Hollywood's open-source tech forum

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Just months after its launch, Hollywood's first forum for open-source technology tools is adding more big names to its lineup -- along with its first software project. Sony Pictures Entertainment / Sony Pictures Imageworks and Warner Bros. are among...

Martian Water May Have Enough Oxygen to Sustain Life

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Salty water below the surface of Mars could hold enough oxygen to support basic microbial life. New research published in the journal Nature Geoscience cites two recent Red Planet discoveries-heavily oxidized rocks and […] The post Martian Water May Have…

NHTSA Curbs Autonomous School Bus Plans in Florida

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What part of “driverless school bus transporting children” sounds like a good idea? In late August, international public transport operator Transdev announced plans to debut the world’s first autonomous school shuttle at Babcock […] The…

Razer's mobile chief is leaving to join drone company Skydio

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Razer's senior vice president and general manager Tom Moss is leaving the company for the role of COO at Skydio, a company that focuses on autonomous drones. The announcement, which Moss made via a Medium post, comes right after the mobile company la...

Drake is now co-owner of an esports brand

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Drake's commitment to gaming is going well beyond the occasional star-studded Twitch stream. As part of an investment round, the Canadian rap giant (along with entertainment mogul Scooter Braun) now has co-ownership of 100 Thieves, a 'lifestyle, app...

iPhone XR review: For once, cheaper is better

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Every product here is independently selected by Mashable journalists. If you buy something featured, we may earn an affiliate commission which helps support our work.By definition, the iPhone XR is lacking. Its screen resolution is less than 1080p, the be…

MoviePass to spin out from its parent company amid legal woes

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If you're in any way familiar with Helios and Matheson Analytics (HMNY for short), you probably know it only as the owner of MoviePass -- and the company would unsurprisingly like to change that perception. Its board has greenlit a preliminary plan t...

Nintendo is bringing Labo to elementary school classrooms

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Nintendo's Labo kits for the handheld Switch platform have always had a STEM foundation, which is why the company's latest announcement makes complete sense. Nintendo is partnering with the Institute of Play to introduce Labo kits into elementary sch…

Zero Motorcycles' 2019 line-up boasts more power and longer range

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Zero Motorcycles has made a name for itself by producing electric bikes that appeal to motorcycle enthusiasts as well as alternative fuel fans. Its bikes have been a hit with thrill seekers and commuters alike, and its newly-announced 2019 line-up ma...

Motorola and iFixit sell official DIY phone repair kits

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Many tech companies frown on unofficial repairs, but not Motorola -- in the right circumstances, it'll encourage you to fix devices yourself. The Lenovo brand has become the first major phone maker to provide parts to iFixit, which now sells official...

Be better than Kanye: Use a password manager like this one that's on sale.

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Let Kanye's visit to the Oval Office be a cautionary cybersecurity tale: don't set your phone's passcode to 000000 (Really, Ye?) In fact, don't set any of your passwords to a repeated assemblage of numbers or letters for that matter. Like ever. SEE ALSO: Watch…

NYC's first Amazon Go store will be in the financial district

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We knew an Amazon Go store was coming to NYC, now we know where it will be stationed. Recode claims the cashierless convenience store will be located inside Manhattan's Brookfield Place -- a shopping and office complex across the street from the Worl...

7 of the best air mattresses for when you need an instant bed

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In a perfect world you’ll have a big, comfy bed ready for every overnight guest. But most of us don’t have that kind of space (and money), so our visiting out-of-towners will have to settle for a spot on the good ol’ sofa. A good air mattress…

HTC's blockchain phone is here, and it has a special way of keeping your cryptocoins safe

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It's an important day for HTC. The company's Android smartphones, once touted as among the best around (they're still pretty good), haven't been selling very well in recent years. But HTC is reinventing itself with a new device, that fully jumps onto the…

Misfit's $250 Vapor 2 smartwatch adds GPS and NFC

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Misfit's Vapor 2 touchscreen smartwatch is ready to join the company's line of fashionable fitness trackers. Unlike the original, the Wear OS-powered Vapor 2 will be equipped with GPS and NFC, making it appealing for those who like the option of leav…

Motiv's fitness ring will log you in with a wave of your hand

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Motiv has made a number of significant functional improvements since first releasing its fitness monitoring ring back in 2017, including Android support and sleep tracking. As of today, your Motiv ring will be capable of even more technological feats...

This cool device helps you shoot professional-looking action videos on your phone

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Are you shooting a kick-ass action movie, or do you just want to make videos of your puppy's hilarious antics without the picture getting all shaky? You need to get yourself something like the Rigiet Smartphone Gimbal, currently on sale for $109.99. The R…

7 of the best Wi-Fi routers for increasing your wireless connectivity

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As people and homes become more connected, the need for WiFi connectivity continues to increase. This is where having a quality Wi-Fi router, sometimes called a wireless router, becomes essential. Which Wi-Fi router you choose will depend on a number of factor…

8 of the best wireless keyboards to keep your desk neat and tidy

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If you are still tangled up in wires at your home or office, it’s time to cut the cord. Those unsightly wires are a nuisance and an eyesore. Wireless technology is the new norm. Consider your basic computer setup. You can opt to go wireless with your mon…

Twitter briefly locked Elon Musk's account but it's back now, thank heavens

7 hours ago

Call it a modern tragedy: For a very short period of time, we were apparently deprived of Elon Musk's tweets. According to the man himself, Twitter thought Musk got hacked and locked his account. Twitter thought I got hacked & locked my account haha …

Custom-made smart glasses pick up where Google Glass left off

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Earlier this month, Thalmic Labs announced it would be ending the production of Myo, a gesture-controlled armband that it's been developing for the past few years. The company has now changed its name to North and have decided to shift focus to an en...

IT Salary Survey: Women Still Earn Thousands Less Than Men

7 hours ago

The latest Interop ITX/Information Week research pointed out some troubling gender disparities, but the news isn't all bad.

Xiaomi's new gaming smartphone comes with a Joy-Con

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We've already seen the likes of Razer and ASUS making a push in the gaming smartphone market, but what you probably don't know is that Xiaomi has also been somewhat involved in this space -- just not with its own identity. Dubbed Black Shark, t…

Mobile app data sharing 'out of control'

8 hours ago

Nearly 90% of apps on Google Play share data with Google parent Alphabet, researchers say.

Elon Musk says Twitter blocked him after Bitcoin tweet

8 hours ago

The entrepreneur says Twitter believed his account had been hacked.

Linus Torvalds returns to head Linux coding community

10 hours ago

Mr Torvalds took a short break from the Linux world to get help to become more polite to engineers.

'Instagram used more than Snapchat' by US teens

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Instagram has overtaken Snapchat as the most used social media app among US teens, says a study.

London Uber drivers to charge electric car fee

11 hours ago

The 15p fee will be handed to drivers to help them pay for an all-electric car, says ride-hailing firm

World's longest sea crossing: Hong Kong-Zhuhai bridge opens

12 hours ago

The $20bn bridge spanning 55km is an engineering marvel but has been dogged by safety issues and delays.

Self-driving school bus test halted in US

12 hours ago

The test, which involved transporting schoolchildren, was irresponsible, the NHTSA says.

John Lewis pulls the plug on DVD players

12 hours ago

Slump in sales sparks move by department store chain, which will continue to sell Blu-ray players.

Google News bug chews up massive amounts of data in the background

13 hours ago

Google News is chewing up huge amounts of data in one very annoying bug. As reported by The Verge, Android users have complained about the issue since May, with the app mysteriously downloading gigabytes of mobile data in the background. SEE ALSO: iPhone excit…

Teens use Instagram more than Snapchat, report says

14 hours ago

Snapchat may be losing ground to Instagram with some of its most important users: teens. Instagram is now the most-used social media platform among teens, according to research firm Piper Jaffray. SEE ALSO: Why Instagram Is Better On Desktop The new stat…

Get ready for an explosion of Alexa-powered headphones

14 hours ago

Get ready for the Alexa headphone explosion. Up till now, there haven’t been too many headphones that integrate Amazon Alexa. There are certainly some you can buy — from high-end noise-canceling cans that fit over the ears to true-wireless models &…

AI painting to go under the hammer

15 hours ago

A painting created by artificial intelligence will be auctioned by Christie's this week.

How Russia's "influence operations" targeted the midterms (and how they still do)

15 hours ago

Indictment of financier for "Project Lakhta" tied to Internet Research Agency campaign.

5 Crazy Things to Buy if You Won Mega Millions Jackpot

16 hours ago

We all have lottery fantasies. Whether it’s buying a medieval castle or splurging on a retro sports car, the sky’s the limit with a million (or billion) bucks in your name. Well, tomorrow […] The post 5 Crazy Things to Buy if You Won Mega Mil…

Car heist video reminds Tesla owners that relay attacks are still a thing

17 hours ago

The crooks definitely haven't forgotten. Despite a rash of publicity last year warning Tesla owners of the risk, yet another unlucky individual appears to have fallen victim to a so-called relay attack — losing his pricey electric car in the proces…

NASA brings a Hubble gyro back to life after a seven-year hibernation

17 hours ago

"Gyro rates now look normal in both high and low mode."

YouTube CEO warns EU 'meme ban' threatens the open internet

17 hours ago

YouTube is sounding the alarms at the highest level over new controversial copyright legislation in the EU. In a new blog post updating YouTube creators on the company’s priorities for the remainder of the year, CEO Susan Wojcicki focused on Article 13 o…

YouTube promises creators more transparency and expanded features

17 hours ago

YouTube wants its creators to know that the company hears them loud and clear. YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki published her latest letter to creators on Monday, discussing the company's priorities for the rest of the year. While the bulk of the letter covered the …

Thieves Caught on Video Stealing Tesla With Key Fob Relay Hack

18 hours ago

If you've got an expensive, popular car like the Tesla Model S, you have to expect that someone might eventually want to steal it. You should take steps to prevent that, but UK-based Tesla owner Antony Kennedy did not. The post Thieves Caught on Video Stealin…

Report: Intel is cancelling its 10nm process. Intel: No, we're not

18 hours ago

Intel denies that its problems have made it give up on 10nm altogether.

The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Guide: Mario

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Mario Jumps In! Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is huge. Not just in terms of hype and importance and sales potential, but just in terms of sheer stuff. The Nintendo Switch mascot fighter features over […] The post The Ultimate Super Smash Bros. Character Gui…

Ford's self-driving cars are first to hit D.C. roads

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Washington, D.C., is tracking more than politics. As of Monday, the nation's capital has its first self-driving cars on city streets. Ford is expanding its autonomous vehicle testing from Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Miami to the D.C. area. But that self-dri…

LEGO DC Super-Villains is more of the same, and that's just fine

18 hours ago

Make your own villain in this light-touch sequel.

12 days after hurricane, Verizon says Florida network is back to normal

18 hours ago

Gov. slammed Verizon for delays, but service is back "essentially everywhere."

Learn how to use social media to grow your business by taking this super cheap online course

18 hours ago

It's a sign of the times that many colleges and universities now offer actual degrees in social media. The University of Florida, for instance, has designed an online Master's in Social Media that teaches students cutting-edge engagement and messaging tac…

App Developers Can Stalk You Around the Web if You Uninstall Their App

19 hours ago

A new report explores how developers track the users who uninstall their apps -- you might prefer to call it "stalking." The post App Developers Can Stalk You Around the Web if You Uninstall Their App appeared first on ExtremeTech.

7 Horror Movies You Forgot Were Great

19 hours ago

The Shining, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Night of the Living Dead: most of us would agree that these are some of the best horror films ever made; and they’re probably on your re-watch list this […] The post 7 Horror Movies You Forgot Were Great appear…

These Cool Eco-Brands Are Reimagining How We Get Dressed

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Sustainability isn’t just about the environment anymore. While climate change concerns continue to mount, designers are reimagining accessories, clothes, and footwear for a more circular future. Recycled ocean plastic, old truck tarps, and denim [……

Geek Daily Deals: Blade Runner 2049 in 4K, 3 Free Months of Audible, Instant Pot Electric Pressure C…

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Blade Runner 2049 (4K) for $15 A worthy successor to the original Blade Runner series that oozes style. Geeky tech abounds in this movie, but IMO the coolest addition is the holographic girlfriend. […] The post Geek Daily Deals: Blade Runner 2049 in 4K, …

Geek Plays: Call of Duty Black Ops IIII

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Have you ever thought to yourself, "I sure do love reading Geek.com's thoughts on the latest video games but is there a way I could watch them play the latest video games?" Well, […] The post Geek Plays: Call of Duty Black Ops IIII appeared first on Geek…

Smart speakers could be speaking Welsh

21 hours ago

Smart speakers using Welsh are a key aim in a new Welsh Government technology strategy.

The AI Threat to Democracy

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The rise of strong artificial intelligence could well send the spool of democracy unraveling across the floor. The post The AI Threat to Democracy appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Feds shut down self-driving school bus pilot in Florida

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Trump administration says vehicle doesn't comply with school bus regulations.

Grand Theft Auto V hack exposed single-player games to malicious trolls

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Since-patched exploit reached through hole involving Rockstar Social Club IDs.

Take a look at Transdev's short-lived driverless school shuttle - Roadshow

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NHTSA may have shut it down, but here's what it looked like when it was operational.

Is blockchain living up to the hype?

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Despite the grand claims made for this distributed ledger tech, few companies are actually using it.

Can Purpose Be Found in the Mess of Modern Work?

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Building a great workforce starts with leadership's understanding of how to help employees buy into what the organization is trying to accomplish, beyond completing day-to-day tasks.

Asteroid pioneers: The team who put rovers on a space rock

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Japan's space agency Hayabusa-2 spacecraft is the first one to place robot rovers on an asteroid's surface.

Netflix denies changing posters based on viewers' race

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The site responds to claims it's "misleading" users with the choices of promotional shots it offers.

YouTube pours money into how-to videos

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The video site will spend $20million (£15m) developing educational and how-to content.

New York police body-worn cameras recalled after explosion

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Police in New York are told to stop using some body-worn cameras out of "an abundance of caution".

Modern Advances in Disaster Alert Technology

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When lives are on the line information can make the difference between survival and tragedy. Here's a look at the technology organizations are using to communicate with the public and employees before, during, and after a disaster occurs.

New Google Patch Reduces Spectre Performance Impact to 'Noise'

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When Spectre Variant 2 patches rolled out this year, some servers, particularly those with older Intel CPUs, saw performance declines. Google is working with MS to make sure we get that performance back. The post New Google Patch Reduces Spectre Performance Im…

Addison Lee plans self-driving taxis by 2021

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The taxi firm is pitting itself against rival Uber in a race to offer self-driving car services.

Five things to know about Red Dead Redemption 2

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The hotly anticipated video game is released this week.

US teen is new Tetris world champion

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The Digital Transformation Tipping Point is Here

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Organizations are well underway on their digital transformation projects and many are now in the process of scaling these efforts.

Hi-tech glasses offer alternative to bifocals

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The regular prescription lenses can change to bifocals and back again at the touch of a button.

Anonymous Facebook ads say 'bin Chequers'

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A senior MP questions how a pro-Brexit website can run adverts without saying who has paid for them.

The story behind your PlayStation username

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PlayStation's long-awaited new feature means weird and embarrassing names will be no more.

Amazon's HR Gaffe Demonstrates Important Points

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Amazon recently proved it isn't infallible when it shut down a human resources system that was systematically biased against women. However, there's more to the story that today's enterprise leaders should know.

What's the point of concept cars?

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Concept cars look beautiful and futuristic, but why spend millions on them if they're never going to make it into production?

Facebook job not lobbying, says Sir Nick Clegg

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Sir Nick Clegg talks about how he got his new Facebook job and what he will be doing for the social media giant.

Facebook hires former deputy PM Sir Nick Clegg

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The former Liberal Democrat leader will head Facebook's global affairs and communications team.

How U2's technology is changing concerts for the better

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The band's groundbreaking stage show is designed to ensure everyone has a front-row seat.

Mitsubishi windows shine 'alarmingly realistic' fake sunlight

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The Coming Wave of Regulation over Facial Recognition

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More applications utilizing facial recognition are inevitable in the public and private sectors, and those will generate plenty of new rules and regulations.

What we learned from millions of Russian and Iranian troll tweets

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Twitter's trove of data including millions of tweets from Russian and Iranian trolls reveals how the countries manipulate social media users.

Customer Service for Startups: Get it Right from the Beginning

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When can I buy a 5G phone and how much will it be?

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The Facebook cleaners: 'I've seen hundreds of beheadings'

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Structure Your Analytics Team for Success in the Age of AI

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The data team structure that your company has used for a few years needs to turn its focus to results and putting analytics tools in the hands of business units.

Why has Twitter banned 1500 accounts and what are NPCs?

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The Trump-supporting right has a new favourite meme and they're trolling opponents far and wide.

10 Top Strategic Predictions for 2019

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Blockchain, AI, facial recognition? Here are Gartner's top strategic predictions for 2019 and beyond, delivered during the Gartner Symposium/ITExpo.

Former Google engineer says China search engine would be 'stain' on company's reputat…

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A former Google engineer says releasing a new search engine in China would be a stain on the company.

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Former CIA director John Brennan says we shouldn't freak out about election security, but should be careful.

IT Salary Survey 2018: How Much Do IT Pros Earn?

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Business change is accelerating, and technology is driving the change. To succeed in this dynamic environment, CIOs must implement these five imperatives.

Verizon Analytics Project Predicts Networking Issues

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Could chip fat help dirty shipping clean up its act?

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Artificial intelligence and machine learning already are having an impact in a sector that concerns all of us, healthcare.

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Berners-Lee Wants to Build a Safer Internet for All

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Spotify: Albums are alive and kicking in the streaming age

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As the UK's celebrates National Album Day, Spotify says albums "can still be absolutely monumental".

A Data-Centric Approach to the US Census

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Climate change: Is your Netflix habit bad for the environment?

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Virtual lives: Could VR change how we think of others?

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Researchers are studying whether controlling a virtual reality body can affect real life behaviour.

Experian CIO: IT Standardization Drives Agile

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Consumer credit reporting company Experian's IT infrastructure and data storage is measured in petabytes, so standardizing on a technology stack has meant a lot of change and big rewards.

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The world's first fully-autonomous indoor farm

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The world's first fully-autonomous indoor farm in San Carlos, California, is now operational.

'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' review: The finest 'Creed' yet

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'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' revitalizes the 'Assassin's Creed' franchise, bringing out the best the series has to offer.

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Facebook reveals 50 million accounts affected by security breach

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Facebook on Friday announced that a security breach has effected 50 million user accounts, that could have let the attackers take over users' profiles.

The hi-tech trousers inspired by Wallace and Gromit

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Samsung Galaxy Watch review: The smartwatch for everyone

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Samsung's Galaxy Watch is the most compelling smartwatch available for all smartphone owners.

Why Amazon, Apple, and Google want Congress to pass a privacy law

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macOS Mojave: A sweet, small, surgical upgrade

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How to know which iPhone is right for you

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Ex-Google engineer who worked on China search engine calls it 'wrong'

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iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad: 50 tweaks, 6 home runs

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Apple Watch Series 4 hands-on: Big screens, big improvements

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The Apple Watch 4 has some big improvements, but leaves out a bigger battery.

Live updates from Apple's 2018 iPhone and Apple Watch launch event

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Apple is set to unveil its latest iPhones, and we've got all of the live updates for you.

Google's Lenovo Smart Display is the best smart speaker you can buy

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Similar to Amazon's Echo Show, Google's Smart Displays provide you with a visual look at Google search results for things like the weather, your calendar and YouTube videos.

Why Twitter isn't 'shadow banning' Republican lawmakers

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Shadow banning conservatives would do nothing but hurt Twitter as a company.

Senators express 'outrage' and 'disappointment' at Google top execs for skipping…

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Facebook (FB) COO Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter (TWTR) CEO Jack Dorsey took to Capitol Hill on Wednesday to testify before the Senate Intelligence Committee regarding their companies' efforts to counter disinformation campaigns by foreign governments seeking to …

'Marvel's Spider-Man' review: An amazing story and spectacular combat

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Spider-Man is hands-down my favorite superhero. Sure, Superman is virtually a god, Batman is a goth with cool gadgets and Iron Man has more swagger than a billion Beyonces. But Spider-Man has always been my go-to hero.

The weirdest, most interesting, and most unavailable gadgets from IFA 2018

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The IFA trade show in Berlin has some of the most bizarre tech products we've ever seen.

What to expect as Google, Facebook and Twitter face Capitol Hill lawmakers

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Silicon Valley giants including Google, Facebook and Twitter are headed to Capitol Hill. Here's what you can expect from their hearings.

Forget 4K TVs - 8K televisions are already here

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8K televisions are on the way, but they're probably not worth the price.

Now I Get It: 5G cell networks

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We're hearing a lot about 5G lately - but that's nothing compared to the bombardment of 5G marketing you'll get in 2019.

Why Trump can't do anything about Google News

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President Trump claims Google News is silencing conservative voices.

Exclusive: Fitbit's 150 billion hours of heart data reveal secrets about health

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Fitibit's wristbands have collected 150 billion hours' worth of heart-rate data from people around the world. For the first time, the company offered a look inside that data, to see how lifestyle, location, age, and gender affects our health and long…

Huge screens and big price tags: Everything we expect from Apple's next iPhones

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Crypto investor: How hackers used my phone number to steal $23.8 million

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Hackers managed to steal nearly $24 million in cryptocurrency using a stolen phone number.

Why breaking up Facebook will never work

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Breaking up Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp won't hurt Facebook.

Facebook's latest scandal will leave it unscathed

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Facebook doesn't seem to be at risk of losing many users as a result of its platform being used as a tool by foreign governments.

Hedge funds stand by Facebook as their favorite stock pick

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A record 28% of the hedge funds Goldman follows own it.

New technology could upend the video-game market

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Cloud gaming could revolutionize the way you pay for and play video games.

'Okami HD' Switch review: The perfection of a classic

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Okami HD for the Switch is the ultimate version of this classic game.

Fitbit debuts Charge 3 tracker with improved smart features

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Fitbit's new Charge 3 brings smartwatch features to a fitness tracker.

Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: Still the best big-screen Android phone

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is still the best big-screen smartphone on the market...just like the Note 8 was.

T-Mobile promises to make customer service less painful with Team of Experts

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T-Mobile says it's going to make customer service less of a disaster with Team of Experts.

Google is giving you more storage for your money with its Google One

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Google's new One service is bringing you more cloud storage and added perks.

Samsung debuts its $1,000 Galaxy Note 9 with massive battery, more AI

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is here and it packs a huge battery and new AI features.

10 iPhone and Android games you should be playing right now

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These are the best iPhone and Android games you should be playing right now.

How Sonos plans to hold its own against Apple, Google, and Amazon

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Sonos, maker of wireless, whole-house speaker systems, went public on Thursday. But can it hold its own against the rival products from Apple, Google, and Amazon? A Sonos executive responds.

Apple's biggest fails on the way to $1 trillion

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Apple might have reached $1 trillion, but it's taken a long road and plenty of failures to get there. Here are the biggest fails in Apple's history.

The rise of fake Amazon reviews - and how to spot them

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More than ever, the customer reviews of Amazon products are fake; they're written for hire by sellers who are desperate to game the system and sell more products. But you can fight back; some telltale signs let you know that you're looking at a phony…

Microsoft Surface Go review: A pint-size PC for getting work done

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Microsoft's Surface Go is a great laptop-tablet hybrid for consumers in need of an ultra-portable secondary computer.

The best back-to-school tech deals this year

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Looking to save some cash this back-to-school season? These are the tech deals to check out.

Apple stock jumps after earnings beat

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Apple is scheduled to report its Q3 2018 earnings after the bell on Tuesday.

Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg reveals details of sophisticated disinformation campaign

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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg has revealed more details about the disinformation campaign the company dismantled on Tuesday.

MoviePass is raising the price of its standard plan

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MoviePass' money woes seem to have caught up with the company in a big way lately. Service issues continued through the weekend and now the company has announced some new measures aimed at keeping its business afloat -- the main one being a price increase. M…

6 of the best portable Bluetooth speakers that go everywhere

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Using your smartphone or tablet's built-in speakers should only ever be a last resort if you want to listen to your favorite music playlists. With many Bluetooth speakers out there, it's the perfect time to invest in a great device for a superior listening exp…

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