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Alexa and Echo will arrive in Italy and Spain later this year

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Amazon's plan to put Alexa everywhere is extending from homes to hotels and, soon, the Mediterranean. It will bring Alexa and the various Echo devices to Spain and Italy later this year. Sonos and Bose will also start selling their Alexa-enabled devi...

ICOs are becoming funds

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What does a startup do with $48 million? $130 million? $1.7 billion? This question – one integral in the whole ICO craze – hasn’t quite been answered yet but it’s going to be far more interesting as ICOs and cryptocurrencies transform f…

Yelp's Popular Dishes frees you from the agony of choosing what to eat - CNET

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The company uses machine learning to recommend restaurant specialities.

Geek Deals: 20 Percent off Mario Tennis Ace Pre-Order, $300 off the Inspiron 15 7000 Gaming Laptop

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Ready for a big new game on your Switch? Right now, Amazon Prime subscribers can pre-order Mario Tennis Aces for just $47.99 – 20 percent off the sticker price. TechBargains has also come […] The post Geek Deals: 20 Percent off Mario Tennis Ace Pre-Order…

Amazon Alexa for Hospitality packs voice commands for your vacation

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Ten Marriott Hotels currently let you order room service, check out, set alarms and more with complementary Echo speakers.

How the cinema experience can survive in the age of streaming

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With Netflix, Amazon Prime and now YouTube Premium, what does the future hold for the traditional movie theater?

Patriot Boot Camp wants to turn soldiers into entrepreneurs

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From the earliest moments of boot camp, budding soldiers learn about entrepreneurship. They learn how to operate in unknown terrain, how to listen to signals and, perhaps most importantly, how to make things happen with extremely limited time and resources. Ye…

By 2022, today's smartwatches will seem 'quaint,' predicts IDC - CNET

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The market researcher also sees VR and AR as likely to take off by 2022.

Move Over, Humans: NASA Plans to Send Robots to Moon

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When President Trump signed a directive to send U.S. astronauts back to the Moon, I don’t think he meant mechanical ones. Yes, NASA is planning a series of robotic commercial delivery missions as […] The post Move Over, Humans: NASA Plans to Send R…

Cambridge Analytica-linked researcher wants to stop the next data scandal - CNET

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Aleksandr Kogan told Congress on Tuesday how Cambridge Analytica got data on 87 million people, and how to stop it from happening again.

Apple releases second beta of iOS 12, macOS Mojave, watchOS 5 and tvOS 12

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All of which are currently only available to developers.

Wear OS watches get (slightly) useful interactive faces

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Look at all that space on your smartwatch's face. You could be doing so much more with it. In addition to simply displaying the time, date, current weather and your fitness progress, your watch's canvas could also do things like launch apps, switch m…

Verizon and AT&T will stop selling your phone's location to data brokers

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Carriers forced to make changes after leak of real-time phone location data.

More than one in three drivers doesn't know when their tires are bald

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They're round, black, and the only part of your vehicle to touch the road.

CBS is expanding Star Trek with five-year deal for new shows - CNET

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Star Trek: Discovery showrunner Alex Kurtzman will oversee the potential new space series.

Garmin challenges Fitbit with advanced sleep monitoring

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One of the most important elements of overall health is adequate sleep. Fitbit has led the activity tracker market with its sleep stages, but Garmin just rolled out its new advanced sleep monitoring function that also tracks light, deep, and REM sleep.

Is the Indian government developing a tool for mass surveillance of its citizens?

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If the tender is successful, it could be a disaster for the privacy of Indian citizens.

Samsung's Project Valley Smartphone Looks Like Something You Might Throw Off a Mountain

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Photos of Samsung's supposed "Project Valley" dual-screen smartphone prototype have leaked and...yow. Not exactly the kind of device you'd imagine flying off store shelves. The post Samsung’s Project Valley Smartphone Looks Like Something You Might Thro…

2019 Jaguar I-Pace Review: Tesla-Killer EV Is 2018's Best Car

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The I-Pace features superb handling, a stylish design, and a lower price than Tesla. Also a smaller back seat, and, for now, a range of 240 miles versus Tesla's 259-315 miles. The post 2019 Jaguar I-Pace Review: Tesla-Killer EV Is 2018’s Best Car appear…

Facebook opioid searches will go to a federal crisis helpline, report says - CNET

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Users who are looking for opioids will be redirected, according to Stat.

How Corsair brought innovation to the world's biggest PC case

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What does it take to build the world's biggest PC case? Corsair reveals the innovative mechanisms and design process that went into the Obsidian 1000D.

How Digital Sight Will Change The Smart Home Forever

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In a remarkably short period we've become accustomed to phones and gadgets that interpret and react to our voices. Google Home's voice match can even go as far as to recognizing different people, shifting preferences between entire accounts based on who it per…

No internet: The unbearable anxiety of losing your connection

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David Gewirtz had things under control: No landline. No cable TV. No regrets... until the internet failed. Is always-on connectivity making us all a little crazy?

Gallery: Take a tour of E3's video game theme park

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The cutest, oddest, and most surprising sights from the E3 show floor.

Riskified prevents fraud on your favorite e-commerce site

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Meet Riskified, an Israel-based startup that has raised $64 million in total to fight online fraud. The company has built a service that helps you reject transactions from stolen credit cards and approve more transactions from legitimate clients. If you live i…

Amazon's new Marriott partnership could transform your hotel stay

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Amazon's Alexa and Echo are coming to Marriott hotels later this year.

Microsoft's new diverse avatar editor represents more body types, disabilities

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The new editor is coming today to the Xbox Insider program.

'Alto's Odyssey' slides onto Android next month

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Alto's Odyssey, the sequel to the classic snowboarding endless runner Alto's Adventure, is headed to Android next month. Players on iOS devices have explored the Apple Design Award-winning game's gorgeous desert landscapes since February, though…

August smart locks work with Alarm.com systems - CNET

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New integrations are headed your way if you've got an August Smart Lock Pro and an Alarm.com-supported system.

Google launches a Web client for Android's SMS app

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Yet another Google Web client for yet another Google messaging service.

The 'Fortnite'-sized 'PUBG' map goes live Friday

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds' third map 'Sanhok' will officially go live with a new patch on Friday, June 22nd. Its small-scale area (4km x 4km, a quarter the size of the other two and similar to Fortnite's map sizes) is expected to m…

The best cheap TV deals for June 2018 - 4K TVs for less

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We've scoured the net to compare prices and bring you the finest selection of cheap TV deals.

Apple Watch 4 appears to be referenced in latest iOS 12 beta

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The latest sign that Apple is working on the Apple Watch 4 is hidden in the iOS 12 developer beta today.

iOS 12 release date, news and features

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All of the features of iOS 12 have been announced, and Apple is bringing changes to iPhone and iPad, and hinting at Apple Watch 4.

Oscar Mayer superhero delivers hot dogs by jetpack - CNET

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I wish I was a flying wiener-wielder.

Nvidia AI Turns Regular Video Into 240fps High-Speed Video

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Nvidia accomplished this feat with an array of GPUs and a neural network. The post Nvidia AI Turns Regular Video Into 240fps High-Speed Video appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Uber reportedly increased self-driving simulations after fatal crash

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Uber allegedly 'neglected' simulation testing for its autonomous vehicles according to The Information. Following March's fatal accident between one of Uber's self-driving vehicles and a pedestrian, that's apparently changed, after ceasing all o…

Four 'Star Trek' series are in the works from 'Discovery' showrunner

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Get ready for more Trek than you can shake a phaser at. According to a report at Variety, CBS has signed a five-year deal with current Discovery showrunner Alex Kurtzman's production company to expand the television franchise to new live action serie...

Couple uses Facebook to raise over $5M to reunite immigrant families - CNET

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Several Silicon Valley leaders have also spoken out against the Trump administration's "zero tolerance" policy toward migrant families crossing into the US.

Starz launches 14 channels on YouTube TV

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YouTube’s live TV streaming service is getting a big addition, starting today. Starz is rolling out its 14 channels, including Starz, Starz Encore, and Starz Encore Westerns, to the Google-owned streaming service as an add-on that costs $9 per month. The…

T-Shirt Tuesday: The Best Fortnite Shirts

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Back in the days of geek prehistory, a T-shirt was a signal to the world around you that you cared about your nerdy pursuits enough to fly them like a flag. Companies like […] The post T-Shirt Tuesday: The Best Fortnite Shirts appeared first on Geek.com.

Verizon, AT&T, Sprint cut off location-data sharing contracts - CNET

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Location aggregators will have to come up with another way to find you now.

Adobe's Project Rush is a new all-in-one app for video creators

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If you've ever had to work on video project, the wealth of options can be frustrating. Software like Adobe's Premiere and After Effects are both industry standards, but they're expensive and the learning curve can be daunting. Project Rush is Adobe's attempt t…

Uber, Waymo and others to study the 'human impact' of self-driving cars

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A group of companies have just formed a new organization that will study the impact self-driving cars could have on humans, like the millions that stand to lose their jobs to autonomous vehicles in the future. The Partnership for Transportation Innov...

Ad-blocking Brave browser starts testing its own ads - CNET

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Eventually, you'll get a share of the revenue from the online ads.

CityMapper, the urban transportation app, is integrating with bike-sharing company Mobike

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Hot on the heels of getting acquired for $2.7 billion by on-demand services startup Meituan-Dianping en route to its own $60 billion IPO, Chinese bike-sharing startup Mobike is ramping up its international push as companies like Uber, Lyft and other standalone…

GitHub Education is now free for schools

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GitHub, the code sharing and collaboration platform that Microsoft is acquiring, today announced that its GitHub Education suite of services is now available for free to any school that wants to use it to teach its students. GitHub previously trialed this prog…

Trump's 'Space Force' to Fight Cosmic Enemies

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President Donald Trump on Monday signed a directive to establish a new branch of the U.S. military. The so-called “space force,” which must be OKed by Congress, will ensure America’s sovereignty among the […] The post Trump’s R…

Fintech newcomer Brex launches credit card for startups

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The company also announced that it's raised $50 million in new venture capital from Silicon Valley investors, including PayPal cofounders Peter Thiel and Max Levchin.

Oracle beats Q4 estimates on solid cloud services growth

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Oracle's cloud services and license support revenues increased eight percent to $6.77 billion.

Verizon, Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile stop sharing real-time cell phone location data

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The scandal erupted after one company claimed to be able to track any cell phone in the US "within seconds."

The best laptop for writers: the 10 best laptops for authors and journalists

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We've gathered together the best laptops money can buy for writers and journalists.

PUBG news and updates: what's new in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds

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This is what's new in the latest Xbox and PC patches for PUBG.

Verizon stops selling customer location to two data brokers after one is caught leaking it

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Verizon is cutting off access to its mobile customers' real-time locations to two third-party data brokers "to prevent misuse of that information going forward." The company announced the decision in a letter sent to Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), who along with ot…

Star Wars Episode IX: Release date, cast, director and theories - CNET

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In December 2019, J.J. Abrams will close out the Star Wars trilogy he kicked off with The Force Awakens.

PitchBook now offers users suggested companies when they search

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This one’s for all the due diligence fiends and competitive landscape mapping mavens out there. PitchBook, the data and analytics service for private equity and public markets, is rolling out an automated suggestions feature for premium users when they&#…

Facebook will let you make HQ Trivia knockoff videos now - CNET

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Watch your back, Scott Rogowsky.

Facebook launches gameshows platform with interactive video

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Rather than build its own HQ trivia competitor, Facebook is launching a gameshow platform. Today the company announced a new set of interactive live and on-demand video features that let creators add quizzes, polls, challenges and gamification so players can b…

Best laptop for programming 2018

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If you're looking for the best laptop for programming on, you've come to the right place.

Hands-On: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Proves Lara Croft is the Ultimate Hunter

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I got my first taste of Shadow of the Tomb Raider back during this year’s Tribeca Games festival. At the event, we were shown an extended demo that showcased the story and gameplay. […] The post Hands-On: Shadow of the Tomb Raider Proves Lara Croft…

DNA Test Identifies Mysterious Midwestern Mammal

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The hunt for Bigfoot continues after a large wooly animal shot and killed last month in Montana was identified. DNA from the creature-shot legally by a rancher near Denton, Mont.-was tested by the […] The post DNA Test Identifies Mysterious Midwestern Ma…

T-Mobile and Sprint pitch FCC on the merits of their merger

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You've heard T-Mobile and Sprint try to sell you on their proposed merger, but it's now regulators' turn to get an earful. The two carriers have submitted their Public Interest Statement to the FCC outlining the claimed benefits of the union, an…

The best laptops for mining 2018: top notebooks for mining cryptocurrencies

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Want to mine for cryptocurrencies on a portable laptop? We list the best mining laptops available in 2018.

iPhone with USB-C: Here's why we want it -- and probably won't get it - CNET

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Commentary: 30-pin. Lightning. USB-C? Get your dongles ready.

Uncharted 4, Bloodborne and more now available for under $20

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Sony's value-priced PlayStation Hits Collection includes some of the best games on the PS4 and prices them under $20.

The best laptops for DJ in 2018

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We ranked the top laptops for music production and DJs

Yes, it's that bad: GameStop is officially looking for a buyout

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GameStop has formally announced that it's looking to sell to the highest bidder.

Pew: Social media still growing in emerging markets but stalled elsewhere

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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg’s (so far) five-year project to expand access to the Internet in emerging markets makes plenty of business sense when you look at the latest report by the Pew Research Center — which shows social media use has plate…

Care by Volvo XC40 delays are a sign of things to come

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Care by Volvo is an affordable and convenient subscription service. For $600 a month you get a $35,000 car but essentially only pay for gas for two years. It sounds great. It sounded so great, in fact, that at launch a lot of people signed up. Way mo...

Dealmaster: Get a Samsung T5 portable SSD for $128

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Plus deals on wireless headphones, Roku streamers, Nest thermostats, and more.

Cut Data Center Costs Without Sacrificing Performance

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While organizations are placing greater demand on data centers, IT managers do have ways to work within tight budgets.

Anchor brings podcast creation and editing to the iPad

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Following its relaunch earlier this year as a podcast creation platform, Anchor today is bringing its suite of mobile podcasting tools to the iPad. Like its iPhone counterpart, the iPad version of Anchor lets you record, edit, then distribute your podcast anyw…

Mechanics of Dragonfly Larvae Inspire High-Tech Devices

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Dragonfly larvae may hold the key to a range of engineering and medical applications, according to new research. Scientists at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) examined the jet propulsion system of Anisopteran […] The post Mechanics of Dr…

Olympic hackers may be attacking chemical warfare prevention labs

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The team behind the 2018 Winter Olympics hack is still active, according to security researchers -- in fact, it's switching to more serious targets. Kaspersky has discovered that the group, nicknamed Olympic Destroyer, has been launching email phish...

Trump reportedly told Tim Cook iPhones would be spared tariffs - CNET

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Cell phones weren't on the list of Chinese goods facing 25 percent US tariffs.

Gotti Rotten Tomatoes review score sure looks out of whack - CNET

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The critically savaged John Travolta film has a strangely fresh audience rating.

Twitter cheers trooper who ticketed slow driver in fast lane - CNET

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If you've ever been stuck behind a driver that just won't get out of the fast lane, meet Stephen Wheeles, your new hero.

Review: Chrome's Vega Transit Brief makes your work commute a little less uncool

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You’re either a Chrome bag person or you’re not. And if you’re not a Chrome bag person, it might be time to give the newly Portland-based bag maker another look. I’ve been a fan of Chrome Industries bags for a long time, but over the ye…

Facebook's live gameshows could take a bite out of HQ Trivia

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Instead of creating its own HQ Trivia competitor, Facebook has taken a broader approach and created an entire gaming platform. The company announced polls for Live and on demand videos as well as new gamification features for Live videos. Partners li...

Oppo Find X launches with no notch, almost no bezel and three pop-up cameras

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With a world-leading screen-to-body ratio, is Oppo ready for the big time with the Find X?

Burn your boat

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There are roughly three types of innovation: Opportunity-based innovation Threat-based innovation Appearance-based innovation The first type is the most positive and has the most potential for success. It's the kind of innovation where someone finds an opportu…

Alexa for hotels lets guests order room service, control in-room smart devices [Updated]

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Do you want Alexa to be your personal concierge?

IBM is offering a free blockchain course for students in India

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IBM is offering a free certificate course on blockchain technology for students in India. The technology giant has partnered with Indian elearning platform National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) to offer a 12-week online course titled "Bloc…

Google's WearOS battle with Android to hand smartwatch crown to Apple's watchOS

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Google's WearOS will do well in the smartwatch market, but will trail Apple's watchOS largely because wearable makers will opt for Android and do their own customization.

Silicon Valley lacks the backbone required to stand up to Trump

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Silicon Valley's outrage machine is broken. CEOs didn't hesitate to speak out about the plight of the "dreamers." Their voices, coupled with those of employees, echoed through halls of multi-billion dollar campuses as they organized rallies and fundraisers to …

ET Deals: $200 off a Loaded Inspiron 14 7000 Laptop, Vizio P-Series 4K TVs for $800

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For just $832.99, you can enjoy the full HD IPS display, a 1TB drive, a 128GB SSD, and a discrete Nvidia MX150 graphics card. And if you're all set on the laptop front, the folks at TechBargains have also put together a long list of the best deals from across …

World's Largest ARM-Based Supercomputer Launched, as Exascale Heats Up

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HPE is launching the largest supercomputer ever built using ARM CPUs as a testbed for nuclear physics processing at Sandia National Laboratories. The post World’s Largest ARM-Based Supercomputer Launched, as Exascale Heats Up appeared first on ExtremeTe…

Oppo Find X is an all-screen phone with slide-out cameras - CNET

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You won't find a notch on this phone.

PUBG juggernaut hits 400 million users, and for a limited time, players can get the PC version for $…

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Player Unknown's Battlegrounds, the progenitor and once-reigning champion of last-player-standing battle royale gaming that’s swept the video game world by storm, has hit over 400 million players globally across all platforms. As a perk and potential sop…

Alexa for Hospitality takes over your hotel room (The 3:59, Ep. 416) - CNET

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We discuss Amazon's new version of Alexa, IBM's debating computer and Super Smash Bros.

Amazon brings Alexa to hotels

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Alexa for Hospitality is a specialized version of the voice assistant that integrates into popular hotel software systems for guest services.

Feds crack down on Tesla Autopilot safety cheat device

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The federal government is stepping in to end the use of an aftermarket product designed to let Tesla owners skirt a safety feature from the electric automaker’s semi-autonomous Autopilot system. The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Tr…

Facebook, Apple and Microsoft among tech companies continuing to criticize Trump - CNET

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Silicon Valley CEOs move past cybersecurity and taxes to comment on social issues like gay rights and immigration.

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X leaks out as a 32-core, 64-thread processor

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The latest AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990X benchmarks reveal a processor that's twice as powerful.

Apple Watch 4 release date, price, news and leaks

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The Apple Watch 4 probably won't land until September 2018, but we're starting to see rumors for the next smartwatch.

Yelp uses machine learning to create Popular Dishes list

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Yelp's latest update will compile a list of Popular Dishes for each restaurant, using AI to figure out what everyone prefers to eat based on the restaurant's reviews. The details: Yelp is using machine learning to skim the reviews for each restaurant in its co…

Google's no frills Podcasts app is the start of something beautiful

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Google today announced the return of its dedicated app for podcasts on Android. It's called Podcasts, and its feature-base is about as basic as the name. But all the pieces are there and, thanks to the company's AI, it may quickly become the best option availa…

GraphQL for databases: A layer for universal database access?

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GraphQL is a query language mostly used to streamline access to REST APIs. Now, a new breed of GraphQL implementations wants to build an abstraction layer for any database on top of GraphQL, and it seems to be catching up.

Jurassic World Evolution review: Genetic dead ends

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This park management sim starts strong but fails to evolve.

Preview: Dungeon Brewmaster is a disgustingly good VR game

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Dungeon Brewmaster is an early access virtual reality game available on HTC Vive and Oculus Rift. It's a clever riff on the job simulator genre that tasks players with concocting potions and poisons to satisfy the clientele of a working dungeon. The big idea: …

Apple's Tim Cook calls for end to 'inhumane' separation of immigrant families - CNET

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Apple's CEO says it's "heartbreaking."

Can you wait a few minutes? Then your next Uber ride might be cheaper

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Uber is testing a system that would lower ride rates... if you're willing to cool your heels.

How to watch Queen's Club: live stream the tennis action from anywhere in the world

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Your last stop before Wimbledon - Queen's Club 2018 is here and we'll tell you how to get a free live stream.

Western Digital unveils 12TB 'Purple' hard drives for AI-powered video surveillance

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This drive is built for heavy workloads and support up to twice as many AI channels as the competition.

Using tech and $100M, Dr Consulta transforms healthcare for the poorest

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Healthcare delivery is an incredibly complex topic, but one that has a simple truth: health security is key to living a good life, and, ultimately, for developing a strong economy. Unfortunately, billions worldwide suffer from lack of access to even the most b…

Happy Birthday Shayera Thal aka Hawkwoman!

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We’ve been #blessed to have so many manifestations of great characters in comics. However, some of those characters come with some complicated history, but we love them all the same. Today, we’re here […] The post Happy Birthday Shayera Thal …

Tech condemns Trump: Apple, Microsoft, Airbnb oppose separating families at the border - CNET

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The tech industry is increasingly challenging President Trump on social issues.

Get Playstation 4 games like Doom and Street Fighter V for $20, starting June 28 - CNET

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Missed out on Street Fighter V or Doom? Here's your chance to nab them for cheap.

Scientists Used Carrots and Beets To Make Crazy-Strong Concrete

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Ever walk through the produce section of your local grocery store and think “man, I bet that would make a great concrete additive”? I’m guessing no, but on the off chance you did […] The post Scientists Used Carrots and Beets To Make Cr…

UK's first Space Camp Accelerator unveils its first 6 startups

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Back in March we covered the launch of Seraphim Capital's new "Space Camp Accelerator". This is the UK's first dedicated accelerator programme for startups in the spacetech industry. Ther’s now selected the six companies in this first cohort. They come f…

Engineer.ai aims at build-an-app platforms by using AI for speed and cost

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Engineer.ai has been up and running in private beta mode for two and a half years, totally boo-strapped by its founders. But today it launches with the claim to be the world's first human-assisted AI for building custom digital products. It's Builder platform …

GitHub's free education bundle is now available to all schools

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Software development isn't just about writing code. It's also about what you do with that code - testing, documenting, and proper source management. These skills are often left by the wayside in the classroom. GitHub wants to change that, and has announced tha…

Personal finance startup SmartAsset raises $28M

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I first wrote about SmartAsset nearly six years ago, when it launched its first product, a tool allowing prospective homebuyers to analyze the rent vs. buy decision and to see what kind of home they could actually afford. According to co-founder and CEO Michae…

GEEK PICK: Jurassic Park T. Rex Statue

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Jurassic Park is 25 years old. That isn’t wild, or surprising. It came out when I was a kid! Still a great movie, and like Highlander easily the best/only good part of an increasingly […] The post GEEK PICK: Jurassic Park T. Rex Statue appeared fir…

Facebook launches Brand Collabs search engine for sponsoring creators

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Facebook wants to help connect brands to creators so they can work out sponsored content and product placement deals, even if it won’t be taking a cut. Confirming our scoop from May, Facebook today launched its Brand Collabs Manager. It’s a search …

Facebook Live update brings polling and trivia features

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Facebook today announced it's rolling out several updates to its live video service, including game shows, polls, subscriptions, and other ways of snagging audience attention. The two major updates to Live with Faceboook are polling and gamification, both of w…

CERN Begins 'High-Luminosity' Upgrade for Large Hadron Collider

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CERN has broken ground on the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC), which will result in more particle collisions and more data to help scientists unravel the mysteries of the universe. The post CERN Begins ‘High-Luminosity’ Upgrade for Large Hadron Collid…

Cisco buys July Systems to bolster indoor location services

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July Systems will integrate with Cisco's Enterprise Networking Group, bolstering its indoor location services for vertical industries.

How riding an e-bike got me to cycle again after 18 years

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Bosch's cycling engines sound quiet but will propel even the most amateur cyclists up hills for their daily commutes.

Oppo's all-screen Find X hides a pop-up selfie camera

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Almost every phone manufacturer is trying to develop a handset with a truly edge-to-edge display. Most end up with a small notch, but others are finding new and unusual ways to hide the front-facing camera. Oppo, for instance, has packed a tiny motor...

Ford, Waymo, Lyft and others form a new self-driving advocacy group - Roadshow

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This new lobbying group will focus on the human cost of self-driving cars becoming widespread.

Skyscraper-size dead comet to make closest pass by Earth this week - CNET

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One of the largest asteroids to pass by us in the past year will be flying by Thursday. And it's not what it used to be.

PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is $20 in its first Steam Sale - CNET

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Normally, the battle royale cost you $30 on PC.

The best rugged laptops of 2018: we test drop-proof laptops for working outside

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We list the best rugged laptops in 2018 that give you extra protection from environmental hazards.

Why startups can't afford to ignore customer retention

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Venture-backed companies must walk the line between fast growth and efficient growth. Even as VCs value high-quality revenue, companies are still held to a minimum growth rate. To achieve sustainable growth, maximizing customer lifetime value is an important c…

Portland kicks off smart city initiative with traffic sensor safety project

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If cities don't carefully plan smart city deployments, "the risk is technology happens to us rather than working for us," Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler said.

Senate rejects Trump's plan to lift ZTE export ban

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Trump is seeking to lift the export ban as a "personal favor" to China.

Tesla CEO: New "tent" assembly line is "way better" than conventional factory

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"Not sure we actually need a building. This tent is pretty sweet."

Two weeks with the OnePlus 6: Useful buttons, gorgeous design, stellar software, and reasonable pric…

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I've tried a couple OnePlus Android phones in the past, but with the high price of flagships and stumbles by some it was time to take a closer look. The OnePlus 6 exceeds my expectations and continues to impress me daily.

Just Cause 4 is the Craziest Game You'll Play This Year

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When it comes to over-the-top gameplay mechanics, few franchises can rival Just Cause. The upcoming Just Cause 4 is taking things to an even more absurd level. To be honest, this game caught […] The post Just Cause 4 is the Craziest Game You’ll Pla…

GitHub Education is a free software development package for schools

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GitHub, the online, open-source code repository recently acquired by Microsoft, has already made big moves to support future software developers. In 2012 it launched the Student Developer Pack, in 2015 it built the GitHub Classroom for teachers, and...

Some of the most popular PS4 titles now cost just $20

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In keeping with tradition, Sony has introduced a selection of best-selling PS4 games for a discount. 'PlayStation Hits' will offer titles like Metal Gear Solid V, Doom, Bloodborne and Uncharted 4 for $20. The game line will be available online and in…

Nvidia makes Kubernetes on GPUs available

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Nvidia announced the availability of more deep learning tools for researchers and developers.

Why Enterprises Should Experiment With Blockchain

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Blockchain isn't yet a silver bullet for businesses, but nonetheless it's evolving at a pace that demonstrates value for enterprise-level companies

Verizon will stop selling customer location data to aggregators (updated)

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Last month, Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent letters to Verizon, AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile, asking who they share their customers' location data with and whether those companies obtain customer consent. The move came after reports revealed that a se...

Adobe Unveils Project Rush Video Editor

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Adobe's Premiere Pro is an amazingly powerful video editor, but it's also pull-your-hair-out complex to use unless you're a full-time video editor. Adobe has developed Project Rush for the rest of us, so that we can produce professional-caliber video clips qui…

Exclusive: Industry-first AI low-code platform helps you build apps without a developer

About an hour ago

Mendix Assist provides 90% accuracy on next-step suggestions while building out an enterprise app.

The top ten games from E3 2018

2 hours ago

Prepare for falling blocks, superheroes, and competitive nuclear apocalypse.

AMD Offers Core i7-8086K Winners a Free Threadripper 1950X

2 hours ago

AMD is offering 40 winners of Intel's Core i7-8086K a Threadripper 1950X as an alternative prize instead. As deals go, it's a pretty damn good one. The post AMD Offers Core i7-8086K Winners a Free Threadripper 1950X appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Google AI is very good at predicting when a patient is going to die

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Google takes a 'gobble-it-all' approach to building predictive analytics for patient outcomes.

Elon Musk emails Tesla workers: 'We've been extensively sabotaged by employee'

2 hours ago

Tesla employee leaks sensitive Tesla data to third parties and tried to sabotage its manufacturing software.

Missing Norfolk man in 'lucky' police drone rescue

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Peter Pugh, 75, was found up to his armpits in marshland nearly a day after going missing.

London's startups aim to avoid the mistakes of Silicon Valley

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The capital's tech ecosystem is important for economic growth, but not at any cost.

Here's How Mega Man Would Look As Part of the One Punch Man Universe

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One Punch Man illustrator Yusuke Murata is always taking to Twitter with new sketches and other cool looks at work he’s been doing in his spare time. He’s back at it again, with […] The post Here’s How Mega Man Would Look As Part of the…

PAX's 'Session Control' helps you control your vape high

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If you partake in cannabis, you've probably overdone it at some point and felt like the walls are closing in. Or instantly forgot what you just said and were suddenly paranoid everyone in the room thinks you're weird? Or put your vape pen down so you…

Snapchat will begin adding docu-series to its slate of shows

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Snapchat has hosted around 50 series on its Discover page so far, including murder mysteries, reality shows, sports coverage and news. And soon it will be adding docu-series. The company has announced one series that's set to air in September, but a...

Tesla Employee Reportedly Sabotaged Model 3 Production

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According to Elon Musk, a rogue employee has been sabotaging Model 3 production. The post Tesla Employee Reportedly Sabotaged Model 3 Production appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Twitch allows everyone to customize streams with multiple tools

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Twitch's work on Extensions -- video overlays and visual embellishments for streams -- keeps plugging along. Today the broadcasting service announced that now every user can turn on up to three different video overlays and a trio of below-player Exte...

GameStop confirms buyout talks as downloads take their toll

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It won't shock you to hear that GameStop has been suffering as downloads have taken off. Now, however, it might be looking for help. In the wake of a Reuters leak, GameStop has confirmed that it's in talks about a 'potential transaction.' While the r…

Lenovo bets big on liquid cooling going mainstream, launches Neptune

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Liquid cooling in the data center was usually reserved for supercomputing. Lenovo is betting that cooling techniques will go mainstream.

Stephen Hawking's Voice to Reach Black Hole in 3,500 Years

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Stephen Hawking’s legacy extends far beyond Earth: The late professor’s voice was beamed into space Friday, as his remains were laid to rest in London. During a memorial ceremony at Westminster Abbey, the […] The post Stephen Hawking’s …

Adobe's new all-in-one video-editing tool will work across devices

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Adobe is working on a new video-editing product called Project Rush that brings three tools -- Premiere Pro, Audition and After Effects -- together in one place. With Project Rush, you'll be able to edit the color of your videos, improve the sound qu...

Google launches dedicated podcast app for Android

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Google hasn't had a direct answer to Apple's dedicated Podcasts app. You've had to either listen in Google Play Music (not ideal if you hate merging audio sources) or use a not-well-publicized player built into Android's search feature. You…

Air Force tests two turboprops as potential A-10 "replacements"

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Video: OA-X project's second phase tests Super Tucano, Beechcraft Wolverine.

Anchor's iPad app is an all-in-one podcast studio

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Back in February, the audio social network Anchor relaunched as a one-stop podcast-making shop. Now it's introducing an iPad app that's designed for the larger device's touch interface. Best of all, it includes editing tools, enabling users to t…

The doctor on your wrist: How smartwatches are saving lives

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By Caitlin McGarry James T. Green thought he was having a panic attack. He took a break from work to walk around the block during a stressful day, and noticed he felt out of breath strolling up a slight incline. This isn't normal, Green thought. He...

Speedy AI image analysis could help doctors during surgery

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Right now, comparing 3D medical scans is a pain -- it can take two hours or more to see what's changed. And that spells trouble for surgeons, who may have to bring patients back to the operating room if a tumor removal wasn't a complete success. Th…

Hackers who sabotaged the Olympic games return for more mischief

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Olympic Destroyer gang may be planning new destructive hacks, researchers say.

Facebook ordered to explain deleted profile

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The social network has been ordered by a UK judge to reveal who told it to delete the profile of a jazz musician

Uber trials cheaper rides for people who are willing to wait

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There are times when you need to get an Uber right away, even if it's at a peak hour and prices are through the roof. But there are times when you have the luxury of waiting for your Uber to arrive -- those are the instances Uber had in mind when it...

Man who allegedly gave Vault 7 cache to WikiLeaks busted by poor opsec

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FBI used passwords used on suspect's cellphone to also get into his computer.

The Right Fit: Choosing an AI Strategy

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Dun & Bradstreet is transforming its own internal AI and analytics operations, even as it helps customers with their analytics and machine learning transformations.

The $300 system in the fight against illegal images

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The owner of an image hosting platform is fighting back against illegal material with a low-budget solution.

Amazon Echo comes to Marriott hotels

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Marriott says digital assistant Alexa will be installed in some of its US properties.

Tesla chief Elon Musk accuses worker of sabotage

12 hours ago

Tesla chief Elon Musk says an employee carried out "extensive and damaging sabotage".

Musk alleges Tesla Model 3 production has been sabotaged, according to CNBC

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A disgruntled employee is alleged to have sabotaged the company's systems.

Geek Plays: E3 2018

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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: E3 2018 appeared first on Geek.com.

Dear Microsoft, Don't Help ICE

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Perennial technology juggernaut Microsoft has been in the news a lot these days. In the startup scene, they made waves by purchasing vital hosting service of coders everywhere GitHub. And not too long […] The post Dear Microsoft, Don't Help ICE appeared …

President Trump makes news at Space Council meeting by going off script

17 hours ago

"Stay apart. Stay apart. Don't get together. Stay apart."

Apple fined for misleading customers in Australia

18 hours ago

The company breached consumer law by refusing to fix devices once serviced by third parties.

Will Norway's electric plane take off?

18 hours ago

A battery-powered plane that could mean guilt-free travel is part of a plan to tackle climate change.

GEEK PICK: Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection

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We saw quite a few awesome upcoming fighting games recently at E3 2018. One of the biggest games of the show was the truly massive crossover Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. But we also […] The post GEEK PICK: Street Fighter 30th Anniversary Collection appear…

Trump Calls for Creation of Space Force to Ensure 'American Dominance in Space'

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Such a military operation could run afoul of international treaties and cause an unwanted escalation of international tensions. The post Trump Calls for Creation of Space Force to Ensure ‘American Dominance in Space’ appeared first on ExtremeTech.

Hands-On: The Division 2 Aims to Reinvigorate the Franchise

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I have mixed feelings about Tom Clancy’s The Division. The original game featured some of the best third-person shooting mechanics I’ve ever experienced. It also had exceptional, jaw-dropping graphics. Story-wise, it was a […] The post Hands-…

New study adds evidence to debate over the only known Clovis burial

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New radiocarbon dating methods add evidence to a 20-year-old archaeological debate.

Reminder: macOS still leaks secrets stored on encrypted drives

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Thumbnails from encrypted drives live on long after the drives are disconnected.

AT&T is already planning more acquisitions, days after buying Time Warner

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AT&T unveils new video service and is buying more companies to boost advertising.

Muggle Scientists Get Closer to Creating Invisibility Cloak

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No magic? No problem. Scientists are working on an IRL invisibility cloak made from metamaterials. Made from various elements of composite materials (metals, plastics), the artificial matter is engineered to have properties not […] The post Muggle Scient…

Audi CEO connected to diesel scandal arrested in Germany after phone taps

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The arrest comes a week after Rupert Stadler's home was raided.

The AI developed to identify and count wild animals

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University researchers are using deep neural networks to study wildlife and enhance conservation.

Ford's Factory Floor Exoskeletons are the Real Cyberpunk 2077

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Arguably the game of the show at E3 2018 last week was Cyberpunk 2077, the long-awaited next project from Witcher developers CD Projekt Red based on the classic tabletop RPG. Anyone who saw […] The post Ford's Factory Floor Exoskeletons are the Real Cybe…

'They stuck my face on to a porn clip'

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Indian reporter Rana Ayyub got rape and death threats because of a tweet falsely attributed to her.

Hands-On: Battlefield V's Grand Operations Mode is Stellar

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Unlike Activision’s Call of Duty franchise, Battlefield games do not release yearly. This gives the franchise a chance to further improve upon its already celebrated mechanics. Much like the most recent Call of […] The post Hands-On: Battlefield V&…

Feeling the heat?

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As demand for air conditioning goes through the roof, what are the implications for our planet?

Your old video games could be worth serious cash

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For some gamers, the latest and greatest titles aren't worth waiting for. Instead, they're hunting through garage sales, flea markets, eBay and speciality stores for games that came out 20 years ago. And they're willing to pay top dollar.

Facebook tightens its policies on gun-related advertising

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Facebook is tightening up its rules on advertising gun accessories to minors. The social media giant announced it would restrict the advertising of weapon accessories, such as optics, belt accessories and holsters, to those over the age of 18. It is not outrig…

Facebook cuts out gun-accessory ads for children

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The change means children will no longer see ads for scopes, holsters and other gun accessories.

Elijah Wood reveals techno-horror VR game at E3

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Virtual reality game Transference presents the memories of a "traumatised mental patient"."

The iPhone 3GS is going back on sale, but for a limited time and only in South Korea

1 days ago

Apple hasn't manufactured a new iPhone 3GS since the now-ancient smartphone was retired in 2012. But shoppers in South Korea will be able to pick one up before June is over. South Korean wireless carrier SK Telink discovered an unsold shipment of the third-gen…

Trump directs Pentagon to form a Space Force military branch

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It looks like the US could have a sixth military branch sometime in the

5 Lessons for SREs and Their Teams

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Now that Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) has become a cool job there's been some washing of the title.

YouTube's paid music and video services come to UK

1 days ago

The platform will charge a fee for an ad-free experience with the ability to download content.

Huawei rejects Australia security concerns

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The Chinese telecoms company says worries about who controls it are "ill informed".

This country's prime minister intervened because people couldn't watch the World Cup

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Never get between fans and the World Cup. Australia's Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has stepped in after people complained of streaming issues with Optus, which holds the right to locally broadcast all the games at the tournament. SEE ALSO: South Korea came …

The best iPhone camera apps

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You like snapping photos on your iPhone. But you find the default Camera app

War of words with mystery Wikipedia editor

1 days ago

"Philip Cross" has made thousands of Wikipedia edits. But he's been accused of bias against anti-war activists.

The exquisite pain of the embarrassing screen name

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Tomorrow's Cities: Will the bike become an urban must-have?

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Urban spaces are congested and polluted, so do we all need to get on our bikes?

Tomorrow's Cities: The bike that tells the city what it wants

2 days ago

In Manchester bikes are feeding back data to the city about where they go.

Secure any WiFi connection with this portable VPN device

2 days ago

Public WiFi is not unlike a public water fountain or a public bathroom — most of the time it’s fine to use, but depending on where you are, it can be risky. Any time you hop on WiFi at a coffee shop, airport, or even at your workplace, there’…

Spigen Classic C1 review: Who knew an iPhone X case could look this cool?

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Spigen Classic C1 $39.99 View Product The Good Colors are true to that of the iMac G3 • Two-layer build provides protection from drops The Bad Quite difficult to take the case off • Inconsistent matte vs glossy design The Bottom Lin…

Screen name confessions: Our most cringe-worthy online handles

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This post is part of Mashable's ongoing series digging into online identities. We've all had them: embarrassing screen names. While the mortifying reminders of our tween years could be safely kept hidden in the past, where's the fun in that? Watch as the…

WHO: Gaming addiction 'a mental health condition'

2 days ago

For millions, it is a harmless hobby but for some it can become more than that.

6 tools every aspiring web developer should master

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Say what you want about their products and business models, but Twitter, Facebook, Netflix, Amazon, and their contemporaries are monuments to web development — living proof of how far the medium has come, and where it’s capable of going in the futu…

The 10 coolest games of E3 2018

3 days ago

E3 2018 brought us a ton of incredible new games, but these are the 10 best of the whole shebang.

Of course ex-Cambridge Analytica staffers are working on Trump's 2020 campaign

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Former Cambridge Analytica (CA) employees are working on Donald Trump's 2020 reelection campaign, according to a new report from the Associated Press (AP). Because of course they are — it was a winning strategy, after all. Under a new company calle…

HTC U12+ review: A good phone ruined with gimmicky buttons

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HTC U12+ $799 View Product The Good Great cameras • Fast • smooth performance • Awesome see-through glass back on Translucent Blue mode The Bad Gimmicky Edge Sense 2 features • Frustrating pressure-sensitive buttons R…

Snag these wireless headphones on sale for $15 off

3 days ago

Earbuds are getting better and better in terms of quality, which means you don't have to sport gigantic headphones on your commute to and from work. And wires? Forget 'em. SEE ALSO: 7 of the best on-ear headphones, according to online reviews With so many opti…

Amazon and Walmart have sweet deals on 4K smart TVs this weekend, including Samsung, Sony, and Vizio

3 days ago

Happy weekend, party people. You survived Monday. You made it past hump day. And now the weekend is here and it's glorious. We're crossing our fingers you get good weather so you can enjoy some outdoor time. Unless, that is, you feel like being antisocial and …

'The Onion' promises it won't stop trolling Facebook and Mark Zuckerberg

3 days ago

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is getting a taste of what happens when you piss off The Onion. The satirical news site has been relentlessly trolling Zuckerberg and Facebook for the past few days and promises it's only getting started. SEE ALSO: Facebook&#…

Gmail for iOS will now use AI to filter push notifications

3 days ago

Google wants to use AI to help determine which emails you receive as notifications. The Gmail app on iOS (it's not yet available on the Android version) now offers users an option to only get notifications for "high priority emails." The feature uses artificia…

Blood feud: Feds hit Theranos founder with criminal charges

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Disruption comes in many forms. For Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, it may end up taking the form of a jail cell. The 34-year old Stanford dropout has been charged by federal prosecutors with 11 counts alleging she defrauded her investors and patients…

How self-driving cars will take to China's roads

3 days ago

China's self-driving car efforts are ramping up at an incredible pace. Here's how the vehicles will eventually take to the country's roads.

People are switching from Facebook to WhatsApp for news

3 days ago

With all the hot water Facebook has been in for the role of news on its platform, it looks like the social media giant is getting what it wanted. A new study from the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism found that the use of Facebook for news has dec…

Apple Maps has been down for hours, and people are pissed

3 days ago

Apple Maps has been down for hours today, and the outage is impacting plenty of iPhone and Mac users. When users search for a location, the results either say "loading" with a perpetually spinning wheel (on a Mac), that the network connection was lost, directi…

Get a massive slice of Raspberry Pi courses for only $19

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In 2012, upon discovering that the number of students wanting to study IT at the University of Cambridge had dwindled dramatically, Eben Upton began brainstorming for a gimmick to increase the number of enrollees. So he came up with the Raspberry Pi. Ah…

Good news: You probably won't have to spend $1,000 for this year's new iPhone

3 days ago

Sure, the summer has just begun, but that means we're inching closer to Apple announcing new iPhones in September. Apple is widely expected to announce three new iPhones this fall. Along with a spec refresh for the iPhone X, all signs point to Apple anno…

Get an endoscopic camera on sale for 50% off this weekend

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Like a back itch that’s jusssst out of reach or the way you can never seem to run fast enough during a dream, there’s something desperately frustrating about working on a project without being able to see what you’re doing. If you’ve ev…

These shapeshifting bots can walk, fold, and catch things

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MIT researchers created a 3D-printed bot that is flexible enough to be manipulated by magnets. It can crawl, roll, and play catch. They hope to use this technology to treat and test humans. Read more...More about Robot, Mashable Video, Bots, Mit, and Rea…

What's it thinking?

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"Deep learning" algorithms are becoming so complex their creators don't understand how they work.

3 Considerations When Implementing Digital Transformation

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Get your digital transformation initiative off on the right foot by addressing three basic issues right up front.

The 3D magnets that go inside your body plus other news

4 days ago

BBC Click's Lara Lewington looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

Self-taught Kaggle Champ: Engineering to Data Science to AI

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You don't need a degree in data science to become a top professional in the field. Here's how one Kaggle data science champion taught himself. Now Gilberto Titericz is moving from Airbnb to AI startup Ople.

Best Amazon deals for June 15: Echo Dot, Fire TV Stick, Ultimate Ears Boom 2 Bluetooth speakers

4 days ago

With summer just about here, it's time to think about your next cookout or outdoor adventure. There are some really good deals on Coleman camping gear for the backyard or the great outdoors with savings up to 57% off. And when the sun goes down, keep the party…

Snapchat could soon get its own version of Instagram's Boomerang

4 days ago

It looks like Snapchat may soon be borrowing a feature from Instagram, for once. The app is currently testing a new video feature that lets users create looping Boomerang-style videos. The feature, called "bounce," is being tested in a beta version of the app …

E3 2018: 7 games and details you may have missed

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Here are the stories that may have slipped under your radar during gaming's busiest week.

Apple, Google, Samsung: Who steals the most ideas?

4 days ago

After all these decades of consumers pointing the finger, maybe we should settle this once and for all. Which company is the biggest copycat?

Elon Musk and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel hold 'Loop' press conference to shut down the haters

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Haters gonna hate, but that's not stopping Elon Musk and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel from pushing forward on a potentially game-changing new high-speed rail project. Musk and Mayor Emanuel held a press conference on Thursday to announce The Boring Company's win…

Can we all agree that this Kickstarter for an alarm clock that wakes you up by smell is awesome? Goo…

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Sometimes, waking up is just the worst. You’re in the middle of a nice and relaxing dream and then “bam!,” your pleasant rest is abruptly interrupted with the loud and piercing sounds of your alarm clock. It’s a terrifying way to …

Call of Duty takes aim at Fortnite Battle Royale at E3

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CoD is adopting a last-fighter-standing challenge, but can it beat Fortnite at its own game?

The top VR games of E3 2018

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These are the best VR titles from E3 2018.

E3: The retro arcade machines that sit on your desk

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A start-up has recreated classic video game cabinets but at a much smaller size than the originals.

Grimes is here to actually make you feel good about owning a Mac

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Apple has a new ad campaign for the Mac. Titled "Behind the Mac," the ads — four in total — show creatives doing wonderful things on their MacBook computers. SEE ALSO: It’s time for Apple's next act of courage: Kill the MacBoo…

When Will Every iPhone Have an OLED Screen?

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Instagram is no longer notifying users when you screenshot their story

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In January, Instagram started testing an interesting new feature: It would notify users when someone took a screenshot of their stories. According to BuzzFeed, though, Instagram is no longer testing the feature. SEE ALSO: This 'Accidental Icon' is …

Why the gig economy was doomed from the start

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For a while there, it seemed like "Uber for X" was the only pitch that mattered. To many, the rapid rise of Uber wasn't just a major tech success story — it signaled a wholesale change that was coming to how people thought of work. Traditional jobs, the …

What AT&T's acquisition of Time Warner means for the future of the internet

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No one spends $85.4 billion to do you a favor. In its recent acquisition of Time Warner, AT&T sure as shit isn't about to make you rethink this fundamental truth. The telecommunications company was approved by a federal judge Tuesday for a massive takeov…

Snapchat lets third-party apps use its AR camera, Bitmoji and more

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Snap is bringing the walls of its closed gardens tumbling down, as it's opened

Sony faces growing Fortnite backlash at E3

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Firm is under pressure to explain why Switch owners cannot use PS4-linked Fortnite accounts.

5 Steps to Put a Faltering DevOps Plan Back on Track

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The best laid plans of DevOps adopters often go awry. Here's how you can fix things.

The esports arena at E3 2018 puts mobile gaming center-stage

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Video game fans in North America are waking up to the possibilities behind

Reviewed: Apple HomePod goes stereo and multi-room

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After a four-month delay, Apple's HomePod smart speakers can now be part of a stereo pair-or a whole-house sound system. David Pogue puts the new features to the test.

How One Manufacturer Developed its Own SaaS

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In the future every company will become a software company, building their own applications backed by advanced analytics, and delivered as software as a service. For some companies, the future is arriving now.

Understand the Power of Internal APIs

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Missing the transition from legacy integration to using APIs to connect internal systems might prove the difference between business success and failure.

Global IaaS Providers; Where Does Alibaba Cloud Fit?

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While Alibaba is on the radar as a global Infrastructure-as-a-Service player, several factors can make US companies wonder if the Chinese firm is a match for them.

E3: Fortnite fans flock to first live stadium tournament

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Fans of the runaway success Fortnite enjoy the game's first ever live event in Los Angeles.

Female unfriendly

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How using off-putting language can mean people you want to apply for a job don't bother.

Microsoft's next Xbox will reportedly launch in 2020

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Microsoft was quick to acknowledge that it was designing new Xbox hardware at

Nintendo E3 2018: 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,' 'Fortnite' and more

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Nintendo rolled into E3 2018 with a huge focus on 'Super Smash Bros. Ultimate,' 'Fortnite' for the Switch and more.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey preview: Unleash your inner Spartan

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'Assassin's Creed Odyssey' brings the sneaking and stabbing action to Ancient Greece.

'Ghost of Tsushima' shows off gorgeous, brutal combat

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We've just gotten our first look at developer Sucker Punch's Ghost of

Google unveils tool to help you find the perfect college

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Google's new college search tool will help prospective students find information on four-year U.S. colleges and universities.

New 'Spider-Man' trailer shows off every villain imaginable

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Were you worried that Marvel's Spider-Man would have a lightweight, no-stakes

Android malware is infecting Amazon Fire TVs and Fire Sticks

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If you've loaded any apps onto your Amazon Fire TV or Fire TV Stick that let

Facebook may ban businesses that mislead users about products

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In an effort to improve the quality of its advertisements, Facebook will take

5 Free Online Machine Learning Courses

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Demand for machine learning professionals is growing faster than for any other job. Check out our short list of free online machine learning courses.

How AI Can Combat Labor Displacement

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Artificial intelligence just might be as much a prevention or cure for job loss as a cause.

What the Evolving Icebox Says About the Role for IT

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IT is no longer just about keeping the lights on. These days organizations are relying on IT to help deliver a competitive edge through digitization.

Why AI is So Brilliant and So Stupid

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For all of the promise that artificial intelligence represents, a successful AI initiative still requires all of the right pieces to come together.

9 internet scams we're still falling for in 2018

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It just never ends. No matter how much publicity these scams get, no matter how many years old the internet is, people still hand over their money to scammers.

How technology brings Broadway's 'Frozen' musical to life

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Disney has spent millions to bring its hit animated movie 'Frozen' to the Broadway stage. David Pogue goes behind the scenes-and under them-to reveal the technology behind the magic.

Of course 'Battlefield V' is getting a battle royale mode

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EA started off its EA Play show at E3 answering a question on everyone's lips:

Are Biometrics Good or Bad for Digital Security?

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Good arguments can be made for use of biometrics in security, but the technology does have is flaws.

The 360 degree phone camera 'revolution'

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BBC Click's Dan Simmons looks at some of the best technology news stories of the week.

Electric thrills

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Electric motorbikes are fast, clean, and quiet - could they eclipse electric cars?

E3 2018: What to expect from gaming's biggest show

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E3 2018 is nearly upon us. Here's everything you can expect from gaming's biggest show of the year.

10 iPhone and Android games you should be playing right now

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With an astonishing 6 billion mobile devices expected to be circulating worldwide by 2020, there's an exceedingly good chance you have a smart something or other a few yards away right now. The latest from iPhone game developer extraordinaire Zach Gage ("Spel…

Amazon announces Alexa-powered Fire TV Cube

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Amazon's Fire TV Cube combines the power of the Fire TV with an Alexa-powered Echo speaker.

Match Group CEO on Tinder: Why it's more than a hookup app

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Match Group CEO Mandy Ginsberg wants to evolve the popular dating app beyond simply being a 'swiping machine.'

Aira helps blind people see through the eyes of others

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Aira is a new service using technology to give visually impaired people more freedom.

Why DevOps Is Your Key to Becoming a Digital Entity

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Becoming a digital entity isn't just about buying new technology, but also means creating new and advanced competitive capabilities by aligning technology processes with the business.

Traditional ERP Falls into the Arms of Cloud

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SAP and Oracle have been talking about the cloud for years, but it's no small task to move huge installed bases of on-premises software. New cloud moves show a new momentum.

The beauty of vloggers

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More money is being spent on make-up than ever before. How much do we spend, and has YouTube influenced what we buy?

Why Microsoft's GitHub Deal Isn't a Sign of the Apocalypse

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Fear not, developers. The open source development community will thrive, no matter who's running the show.

Overstock Accelerates with Big Data Platform

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Overstock is one of the granddaddies of Internet commerce with 20 years worth of customer data to support its marketing analytics. Here's how it increased the speed of models and analysis by 5x.

The 14 best new features coming to the macOS Mojave this fall

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At Apple's developers conference on Monday, CEO Tim Cook announced a new version of the Mac's system software, just as he does every year.

13 tiny surprises in the latest Windows update

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In early May, Microsoft rolled out the April 2018 Update. Here are David Pogue's 13 favorite features.

Apple is going to war with Facebook's web trackers

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Apple is fighting Facebook's web-tracking tools by jamming them in your browser.

Apple just made Apple Watch a lot smarter for runners

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Apple's new Apple Watch interface makes the device more useful for runners - and integrates shortcuts to make Siri better.

Four Tips for a Successful IoT Deployment

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