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The Huffington Post |
Trump Says Russia No Longer Targeting U.S., Rejects U.S. Intelligence Again
Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats said the opposite as recently as last week.
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SlashGear |
Mario Tennis Aces update addresses the tyranny of Bowser Jr
Bowser Jr. is a character with very few redeeming qualities, both specifically in Mario Tennis Aces and across the broader Mario library. On the court, he’s seen by the player base as an overpowered character who is a little too good at everything, and in other Mario games, he’s a whiny brat who only seems to be concerned with causing … Continue reading
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Engadget |
Senate bill could bring emergency alerts to streaming services
You knew it was only a matter of time before legislators pressed for additional reforms to prevent another false missile alert like the one that rattled Hawaii. US Senators Brian Schatz and John Thune have introduced a bill, the READI Act (Reliable E...
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Boy Genius Report |
It looks like Samsung will release another new device next month alongside the Note 9
The internet has been buzzing over the Galaxy Note 9 for months now, but Samsung's upcoming Unpacked event may have a few more hardware surprises in store. According to a report from ZDNet Korea, Samsung will unveil the Galaxy Watch alongside the Note 9 next month, with the wearable expected to launch on August 24th. New reports suggest that that's the same day the Galaxy Note 9 will hit store shelves as well.
As ZDNet Korea points out, this will be the first time that Samsung has ever dedicate...
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GeekWire |
Funko lands another huge partner and will produce ‘Fortnite’ toys and collectibles
Make room, Marvel and Star Wars and many more. Funko, the pop culture consumer products company with a stable of top-shelf licenses, announced a new partnership with Epic Games to create toys and collectibles around the mega-popular “Fortnite” video game. The new branded collection will feature more than 10 different product lines from the Everett, Wash.-based Funko, including Pop! figures, 5 Star figures, Pint Size Heroes, Vnyl, keychains, apparel and more. “Fortnite: Battle R...
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The Huffington Post |
Judge Denies Bail To Alleged Russian Agent Maria Butina
She appeared in federal court Wednesday, hours after the release of explosive new allegations against her.
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Techradar - All the la... |
Best WordPress hosting providers in 2018
We’ve picked out the best choices for whatever your managed WordPress needs might be.
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Digital Trends |
Spotify vs. Pandora: Which music streaming service is better for you?
Which music streaming platform is best for you? We pit Spotify versus Pandora, two mighty streaming services with on-demand music and massive catalogs, comparing every facet of the two services to help you decide which is best.
The post Spotify vs. Pandora: Which music streaming service is better for you? appeared first on Digital Trends.
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MakeUseOf |
Google Assistant Can Now Help You Plan Your Day
Google may have just given you a reason to check Google Assistant every day. This is thanks to its latest innovation, called Visual Snapshot, which is designed to give you an at-a-glance overview of your day ahead. Leaving you to worry about other things. Google Assistant is a virtual helper, and Google’s answer to Amazon’s Alexa and Apple’s Siri. Assistant is one step up from Google Now, and it has evolved massively since it first launched in May 2016. And Google is continuing...
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Stuff.TV RSS feed - Th... |
Audeze now has a closed-back version of its LCD-2 headphones
For secretive audiophiles
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Digital Trends |
Will Walmart be the next company to launch a Netflix competitor?
It seems that everyone wants to launch a streaming service these days, and Walmart may be next, as the company is reportedly considering a lower-priced alternative to services like Netflix.
The post Will Walmart be the next company to launch a Netflix competitor? appeared first on Digital Trends.
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CNET News |
14 features in iOS 12 you need to know about - CNET
Want to be the cool kid who shows everyone else the cool features included in the iOS 12 update? Check this out.
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Boy Genius Report |
iOS 12 public beta 3 is available for download right now
That's right, bold pioneers of iOS 12: Apple's latest attempt to patch bugs that it created in the last version of the iOS 12 public beta is available to download right now. Assuming that everything follows its usual pattern, iOS 12 public beta 3 will more or less be the same as the iOS 12 developer beta 3 that rolled out previously, meaning we're not really getting many new features.
Instead, this version of iOS 12 should run a little more smoothly (and with fewer bugs) than the last beta vers...
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Leaked Documents Show Facebook’s ‘Threshold’ for Deleting Pages and Groups
During testimony to lawmakers, Facebook did not provide specifics on the threshold Pages or Groups have to cross before being deleted. Documents obtained by Motherboard layout those limits.
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The Huffington Post |
Republicans Are Pretending They Don’t Care If SCOTUS Overturns Roe v. Wade
This is not what many said in the past.
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WSJ.com: Technology |
China's Groupon Is on Offer---at Full Price
Pinduoduo’s user numbers are growing rapidly, but the IPO still looks expensive.
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Digital Trends |
What is a Smart TV? Everything You Need to Know
If you've been living under a rock, you might wonder: What is a smart TV, anyway? Lucky for you stone-dwellers, we've put together a quick-hit guide to teach you everything you need to know about televisions with big brains.
The post What is a Smart TV? Everything You Need to Know appeared first on Digital Trends.
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News Tom's Guide US |
Foldable Galaxy X May Have 7-Inch Screen, Big Price Tag
The Wall Street Journal has new details on Samsung's foldable smartphone, including its screen size, price tag and tentative rollout plans.
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News Tom's Hardware US |
China Telecom Will Manage Apple's iCloud in China
Apple has now completely relegated control over its users' data in China, as the government-owned China Telecom will manage users' data.
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AppleInsider |
Apple rolls out third public beta of iOS 12, tvOS 12
A day after the fourth developer beta, Apple has deployed the third public beta of iOS 12, and tvOS 12 for a wider testing audience.
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Slashdot |
How 'Mission Impossible' Made the Leap To 4K and HDR
In the run up to the release of Fallout, the new movie in the Mission Impossible franchise, Paramount studio re-released the entire Mission Impossible series on 4K Blu-ray last month. The new discs aren't only a huge upgrade for cinephiles -- they're also a fascinating glimpse at how studios can revive older films for the 4K/HDR era. Engadget: "In terms of any re-transfers or remastering that we are doing for our HDR releases, we will go back to the highest resolution source available," Kirsten ...
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9to5Mac |
City permits confirm Apple’s plans to restore LA’s historic Tower Theatre
According to a new report from Curbed Los Angeles, Apple’s long-rumored plans to transform the neglected Tower Theatre in downtown Los Angeles have been confirmed by work permits filed with the city’s department of building and safety.
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TorrentFreak |
Former Pirate Bay Cyberlocker ‘Bayfiles’ Makes a ‘Comeback’
Bayfiles, the file-hosting service originally launched by two Pirate Bay co-founders, makes a comeback under new ownership this week. The site disappeared after the 2014 raid on a Stockholm datacenter. The new operators acquired the site's domains and logotype from Fredrik Neij, but will otherwise start from scratch.
Source: TF, for the latest info on copyright, file-sharing, torrent sites and more. We also have VPN reviews, discounts, offers and coupons.
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Digg Top Stories |
The Insane Saga Of The Fake Saudi Prince Who Scammed Miami's Rich And Famous
A career con-artist, Anthony Gignac got busted over and over again, but kept finding new prey in America's capital city of fraud.
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Digg Top Stories |
Game Over
Tech elites are embracing stoic mantras while they chase immortality. Can Silicon Valley have it both ways?
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Digg Top Stories |
The Mystery Of The Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor is a complex and crucial system — but exactly how it works, and what role it plays, remains a mystery.
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Digg Top Stories |
The 125x Zoom On Nikon's Coolpix P1000 Is Insane
Just when you think the zoom has maxed out, it keeps on going.
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Hacker News |
The Graphing Calculator Story (2004)
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Business Insider |
A startup founder who sold 2 companies says entrepreneurs should quit trying to sell their businesses if they want to become self-made millionaires
In less than 20 years, Silicon Valley veteran Godard Abel has built and sold two companies for hundreds of millions of dollars.
His first company, BigMachines, sold to Oracle for over $400 million in 2013.
Just three short years after BigMachine's sale, Abel was in acquisition talks again. This time, it was for his new software platform company, SteelBrick.
In 2016, Abel sold SteelBrick to Salesforce for a reported $360 million.
Now, Abel is building yet another new company. His third star...
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Extremetech |
Google Hit With Record $5 Billion Fine in Android Antitrust Case
Google has to change its ways in 90 days or face additional fines. Google's CEO Sundar Pichai says the company will appeal.
The post Google Hit With Record $5 Billion Fine in Android Antitrust Case appeared first on ExtremeTech.
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Engadget |
Wirecutter's best Prime Day deals (that you can still buy)
This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commissions. that support its work. Read Wirecutter's continuously updated lis...
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Gizmodo |
Samsung's Chromebook Plus V2 Is an Incredible Budget Laptop Made Even Better
There are good chromebooks for cheaper, and the Google Pixelbook continues to be the very best laptop loaded with Chrome OS that you can buy, but when it comes to the best chromebook you can and should spend money on, the $500 Samsung Chromebook Plus v2, like its predecessor, is your best bet. Unlike any other device,…Read more...
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The Verge - All Posts |
Amazon is turning Simon Stålenhag’s haunting retro sci-fi paintings into a TV series
Over the last couple of years, Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag has earned considerable acclaim for Tales from the Loop, a science fiction art book that juxtaposes a sense of nostalgia for the rural countryside against an alternate, futuristic past. Yesterday, Amazon ordered a series based on the book, to be adapted by Legion writer Nathaniel Halpern.
Variety reports that the project will be a co-production with Fox 21 Television Studios, which was responsible for such shows as Sons of Anarchy a...
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Business Insider |
Porsche fans are reportedly signing up to buy the company's stunning Tesla rival
Porsche fans are signing up to buy the automaker's first fully-electric vehicle, the Taycan, Autocar reports.
The publication said the company starting receiving "expressions of interest" from potential customers this month.
The vehicle, which was previously known as the Mission E, is expected to start around $75,000, and Porsche will start production in 2019.
It will have a range of over 300 miles, produce over 600 horsepower, and accelerate from 0-60 mph in under 3.5 seconds.
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The Telegraph - Techno... |
Facebook will not ban Holocaust denial 'because people get things wrong', says Mark Zuckerberg
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Mashable! |
Welp, here's a photo of a Putin impersonator riding a bronze bull covered in dildos
A shirtless Vladimir Putin impersonator riding a bronze bull covered in dildos sounds like the beginning of a NSFW joke. In fact, it is a real thing that actually happened on Monday.
As an act of resistance, a Washington, D.C. ramen shop owner named Jeff Jetton pulled on a mask of the Russian prime minister's and mounted the famous Charging Bull statue located on Wall Street in New York City, which he plastered with 130 sex toys.
SEE ALSO: This prank is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S
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VentureBeat |
Bossa Nova Robotics acquires Hawxeye to improve inventory object detection
EXCLUSIVE: Inventory robot maker Bossa Nova Robotics today announced it has acquired Hawxeye, a Carnegie Mellon University spinoff whose work focuses primarily on computer vision and facial recognition software. The acquisition will help refine object detection carried out by Bossa Nova’s robots, which currently scan Walmart shelves at 50 stores across the United States. The Hawxeye […]
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MacRumors |
Apple Releases Third Public Beta of iOS 12
Apple today seeded the third public beta of iOS 12 to public beta testers, giving non-developers a chance to test the software ahead of its upcoming fall release. The third iOS 12 public beta, which comes two weeks after the second public beta, corresponds to the fourth developer beta released yesterday.Beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program will receive the iOS 12 beta update over-the-air after installing the proper certificate on an iOS device.
Those who want...
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Business Insider |
New evidence suggests that most vitamins are useless, but here are the only ones you should take
Vitamins and supplements are a roughly $37 billion industry, but new research suggests they're mostly useless.
A crop of fresh studies looking at multivitamins and vitamins B, C, and D have concluded that for most people, they do little to no good.
Still, some specific vitamins can be helpful for people with specific health conditions.
It seems like simple, obvious advice: Eat your vegetables, get some exercise, and — of course — take your vitamins.
Or not.
Decades of research has ...
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Business Insider |
These were the top-selling items from Amazon Prime Day around the world (AMZN)
Amazon just wrapped up its annual Prime Day, and according to the company, it was the biggest shopping event in its history.
More than 100 million products were purchased around the globe. The top two best-selling products around the world were the Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote and the Echo Dot.
Other best-selling products ranged from laundry detergent to video games. See which products were the best-selling around the world.
Amazon held its annual Prime Day...
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AppleInsider |
Got a new iPhone 5s or earlier? Don't try to activate it on Verizon [u]
U.S. carrier Verizon has announced that it will stop activating any phone that lacks VoLTE, to help advance the company's network to 5G technologies.
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Business Insider |
I rode a $7,000 electric bike that's as close to an old-school motorcycle experience as you can get in the 21st century — here's what it was like
California-based Vintage Electric builds electric bikes that are styled to resemble old-time motorcycles.
The company recently updated its Tracker line of bikes.
Vintage Electric let me borrow a Tracker S, which is good for up to 75 miles on a single battery charge.
I was extremely impressed with the looks and performance of the e-bike.
I test cars and trucks all the time for Business Insider, but rarely two-wheeled conveyances. Dan McMahon is our bike person, and his coverage needs no introdu...
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Digg Top Stories |
Dust Devil Hits A Traditional French Festival, Sheer Chaos Ensures
Tables are overturned. Tents collapse. A woman in folksy garb is hit smack in the face.
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Digg Top Stories |
This Fireworks Gender Reveal Was Definitely Not Supposed To Go This Way
"The fireworks were set up on a flimsy clothing drying rack, which was not stable... You can tell immediately that that was a bad idea," explained one of the singed partygoers.
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BBC News | Technology ... |
Farnborough Airshow: Aston Martin unveils sports car for the skies
James Bond's favourite car company has plans to develop small aircraft with engine giant Rolls-Royce.
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Ars Technica |
Rooftop solar could save utilities $100 to $120 per installed kilowatt
Solar can help avoid costs for utilities, which is both good and bad for them.
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9to5Mac |
Apple releases third iOS 12 and tvOS 12 public betas
Apple has released the third iOS 12 public beta for iPhone and iPad. The new version follows iOS 12 developer beta 4 which was released yesterday. The new version includes more Activity app stickers in Messages, more Memoji customization, and more. macOS Mojave public beta 3 was released yesterday, and tvOS 12 public beta 3 is also available today.
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Mashable! |
Samsung's foldable phone-tablet might finally arrive in 2019
Stop me if you've heard this one before: Samsung's working on a foldable phone, and it'll launch in the near future.
Well, the mythical phone-that-transforms-into-a-tablet, is reportedly really coming next year, according to the Wall Street Journal.
SEE ALSO: Leak shows Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 from all angles
The device, codenamed "Winner" (cue the lulz!), reportedly has a 7-inch display diagonally and can fold in half like a wallet.
When it's folded, the rear is said to have a "small display ba...
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CIO.com Feed - Articles |
IDG Contributor Network: The healthcare industry is complex – here’s why that’s an opportunity for data-driven healthcare marketers
In 2015, the United States spent $3.2 trillion on healthcare, amounting to an astounding 17.8 percent of GDP and roughly $10,000 per citizen. A substantial portion of American healthcare spending — more than $323 billion in 2016 — goes to covering the cost of prescription drugs.It makes sense, then, that the pharmaceutical industry — which accounts for nearly 2 percent of the country’s annual economic activity — is unparalleled in its complexity when considered alongside other powerho...
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Boy Genius Report |
The wireless camera that lets your smartphone see anywhere is still down to its lowest price ever
The Depstech WiFi Borescope Inspection Camera is one of the most popular devices the BGR Deals team has ever covered, with tens of thousands of our readers having bought them over the years. That's why we made sure to tell you about Amazon's big Prime Day sale on this cool little device, which slashed the price down to just $28.79, an all-time low. Well guess what: if you missed this deal during Prime Day, there's still time to get it on Wednesday! Just clip the 20% coupon on the Amazon page and...
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CNET News |
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is writing a book - CNET
The next chapter starts automatically as soon as you finish the last one.
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The Information |
Airbnb Looks to Keep China Momentum
Airbnb’s increasing popularity with young Chinese travelers has made the country an important growth driver over the past year. Revenue from Airbnb’s China division is expected to climb by more than half to roughly $130 million this year, two people familiar with the matter said. While that growth rate is lower than last year’s fiery 70% pace, the total would represent 4% to 5% of the company’s overall revenue. That’s a much bigger share than some of Airbnb’s ...
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Thurrott.com |
Kensington Announces a Surface Studio-like Dock for Surface Pro
PC peripheral maker Kensington today announced a $300 dock for Surface Pro that looks an awful lot like Surface Studio.
The post Kensington Announces a Surface Studio-like Dock for Surface Pro appeared first on Thurrott.com.
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Digital Trends |
The best sleeping pads
Shopping for a sleeping pad for your next backpacking trip? Don't buy something that feels like a cold slab of stone. Narrow your selection with our carefully selected list of the best sleeping pads available.
The post The best sleeping pads appeared first on Digital Trends.
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The Next Web |
Gfycat makes it dead-simple to drop GIFs into your Gmail replies
If you’re all about GIFs in your digital correspondence, you’ll be glad to know that Gfycat’s built a tool to bring them to your inbox, so your replies are
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Digital Trends |
How does Hulu work? Here’s everything you need to know
Not sure which Hulu subscription is right for you? We're here to help. This is your complete guide to Hulu and Hulu with Live TV, including content offerings for each service, pricing, internet requirements, and more.
The post How does Hulu work? Here’s everything you need to know appeared first on Digital Trends.
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CNET News |
The Nintendo Switch helps plug the gaps of my garbage, meaningless life - CNET
Commentary: Never before has a console fit so seamlessly into the world as we now know it. That's why I'm pretty much exclusively playing my video games on the Nintendo Switch.
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Android Police - Andro... |
YouTube now showing hashtags above video titles on both mobile and web
Hashtags are all the rage these days. They're already on basically every single major social media service (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and even Google+), and now, they're making a much more prominent appearance on YouTube as well. On both web and mobile, hashtags are starting to show up above titles for videos that have them in their descriptions.
Basically, for videos that have hashtags in their descriptions, YouTube will now display the first three right above the title. Read MoreYouTube ...
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TechCrunch |
Apply for TechCrunch Include Office Hours with August Capital
TechCrunch is partnering with August Capital for Include Office Hours on July 27. From 3:30-5:00 pm (before the Summer Party), founders will have the opportunity to get key insight and feedback from Villi Iltchev, Lisa Marrone and Abie Katz. Founders can apply here. Founded in 2014, the TechCrunch Include program works to leverage the broad network and resources […]
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Neowin |
Theme Hospital spiritual sequel, Two Point Hospital, launches in August
Two Point Hospital and its bizarre illness-ridden patients will be available for PC in late August, the developer announced today. Pre-orders for the game are also available now for $31.49. Read more...
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Engadget |
'Robot chemist' could use AI to speed up medical breakthroughs
Scientists can only do so much to discover new chemical reactions on their own. Short of happy accidents, it can take years to find new drugs that might save lives. They might have a better way at the University of Glasgow, though: let robots do the...
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MakeUseOf |
7 Helpful Websites for Learning About the Countries of the World
Though the world holds nearly 200 countries, most of us haven’t visited more than a few. Knowledge of our home nation comes easy, but have you ever wondered about the culture, society, or history of other countries? We’ve gathered a set of websites for learning about any country you have interest in. Whether you want to brush up before you travel or just want to pick up some new information, you’ll learn something new and useful with these. 1. CountryCode.org: Calling Codes Thi...
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Motherboard RSS Feed |
Mammogram Machines Can Make You ‘Feel Like You’re from Another Planet’ When You’re Disabled
Physical structures and clinic access are only a piece of the cancer screening problem for people with disabilities.
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Mashable! |
Mario Kart-themed Hot Wheels are driving their way into our hearts
Mario Kart and Hot Wheels sound like a match made in heaven, and soon we will all be living in heaven.
Not because we died after living lives free from sin, no, but because Mattel is releasing a Mario Kart-inspired line of Hot Wheels toys next year. Take a look at these bad boys:
Image: David Chickering/mattelThey've got all your favorites: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Wario, Rosalina, Toad in a funny little shoe car, Bowser in his signature pink convertible, Yoshi in a speedy-looking number. What mor...
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Hacker News |
Launch HN: Optic (YC S18) – Automate Routine Programming
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The Huffington Post |
Spiked Editorial Cartoons That Led To Rob Rogers’ Firing Get A Public Exhibit
The works critical of Trump that cost him his Pittsburgh newspaper job are featured at the Corcoran in Washington.
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Reuters: Technology News |
America Movil says AT&T-Time Warner deal will not change Latam market
The CEO of America Movil, Latin America's largest telecommunications company by subscriber numbers, said on Wednesday that AT&T Inc's acquisition of Time Warner will do little to change the telecoms landscape in the region.
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MacRumors |
Faster 18W USB-C Charger Expected to Be Bundled With 2018 iPhones Might Not Be Sold Separately Initially
Rumors suggest Apple will bundle a faster 18-watt USB-C power adapter with its 2018 iPhones, but it might not be sold separately for a while.
Japanese blog Mac Otakara reports that Apple's suppliers are likely only able to manufacture enough chargers for inclusion with 2018 iPhones, suggesting that Apple may hold off on selling them as a standalone accessory until some point after the smartphones launch, although exactly when remains to be seen.Earlier this month, photos of an alleged p...
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WSJ.com: Technology |
Private-Equity Firm Silver Lake Offers to Invest $500 Million in iHeartMedia
Private-equity firm Silver Lake has reached out to iHeartMedia and its largest creditor group with an offer to invest about $500 million in the radio station operator.
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CNET News |
2019 Audi TT gets a light refresh with new standard tech, tweaked looks - Roadshow
You may not even notice the visual changes, that's how slight they are.
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Reuters: Technology News |
Amazon.com's stock market value hits $900 billion, threatens Apple
Amazon.com's stock market value reached $900 billion on Wednesday for the first time, marking a major milestone in its 21-year trajectory as a publicly listed company and threatening to dislodge Apple as Wall Street's most valuable jewel.
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Mashable! |
Save $400 on a ViewSonic projector from Amazon and bring the movie theater home
There's just something to be said about the movie theater experience. The lights go dim, the music booms — there's just nothing like it. But with the right setup, you can have that same movie theater experience in your home. And thanks to Amazon, you can save $400 in the process.
SEE ALSO: 10 of the best wireless headphones, according to Amazon reviews
Amazon has the ViewSonic PRO7827HD Home Theater Projector available on sale for only $399.99. (And it's not even Prime Day anymore!) At fir...
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Engadget |
Trump is one of the biggest political ad spenders on Facebook
In May, Facebook began requiring political ads to disclose who paid for them and started collecting all political ads in a searchable archive. Now, researchers are using that information to see how politicians are incorporating the social platform in...
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Stuff.TV RSS feed - Th... |
The 25 best documentaries on Netflix
Why not stream some knowledge into your eyeballs this evening? Updated for July 2018
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Digital Trends |
Benchmark test shows Core i9 severely throttled in 15-inch MacBook Pro
YouTuber Dave Lee is reporting what we already expected would happen with Apple’s latest MacBook Pro refresh with the Core i9-8950HK six-core CPU crammed inside: Throttling. There is just not enough space in the thin chassis.
The post Benchmark test shows Core i9 severely throttled in 15-inch MacBook Pro appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Neowin |
Nokia's X5 will go on sale tomorrow from ¥999 in China
HMD Global has a new low-end smartphone for Nokia fans in China. The Nokia X5 brings a dual camera system and a full-screen design with the promise of monthly updates and Android P support for ¥999. Read more...
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AppleInsider |
External True Tone display feature only works when 2018 MacBook Pro lid is open
AppleInsider has confirmed that compatible monitors will only use the True Tone feature when the lid is open in the 2018 MacBook Pro.
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Business Insider |
How Android will change if the EU Commission's $5 billion antitrust ruling against Google stands
You might see a few changes coming to the way you use Android smartphones and Google apps in the next three months.
Google has been fined a record $5 billion (4.3 billion euros/£3.8 billion) by Europe's competition watchdog for abusing its dominant Android mobile operating system to cement the popularity of Google apps and services.
Specifically, those abuses include:
- Requiring "manufacturers to pre-install the Google Search app and browser app (Chrome), as a condition ...
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Gizmodo |
Egypt Poised to Give Itself the Power to Block Anyone With 5,000-Plus Followers Over ‘Fake News’
A bill just passed in Egypt that will empower the government to block users on social media for spreading “fake news” if they have over 5,000 followers. Read more...
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The Huffington Post |
Black Students From Atlanta Make History At Harvard Debate Competition
One winner, Jordan Thomas, said he "was determined to represent my city and my story."
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TechCrunch |
Top VCs Megan Quinn, Sarah Tavel and Aileen Lee are coming to Disrupt SF
In many ways, it’s the best of times and the worst of times to be a venture capitalist. While money continues to flood into Silicon Valley, the math keeps getting harder to square. At what point do rising valuations stop making sense? How much mental bandwidth does one spend on blockchain technologies? Can the world […]
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Boy Genius Report |
Renowned turtle scientist stripped of award after showing scantily-clad students during his presentation
Go ahead and file this in the "WTF?" news pile: Dick Vogt, a veteran scientist who studies Brazilian Turtles and is apparently good enough at it to win awards from his peers, ended up in hot water after giving a presentation to fellow scientists featuring his students wearing skimpy swimsuits. He's now been stripped of the award he just won and, well, people aren't very happy with him.
As New York Times reports, Vogt was scheduled to make a presentation at an annual scientific gathering in Roch...
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Business Insider |
A former Facebook executive reveals why she's so bullish on Airbnb, the $31 billion startup with 'virtually no competition' that everyone wants to see IPO in 2019 (FB)
Airbnb investor SC Moatti is among the few dozen investors who stand to turn a huge profit if the home-rental startup goes public in 2019, as many believe it will.
Moatti, a managing partner of Mighty Capital, said she first used Airbnb as a host. The user experience blew away her expectations.
She decided to invest because she says Airbnb could be at least four times as much as its current $31 billion valuation in the future, has "virtually no competition," and "infinite" inventory.
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Slashdot |
Why Startups Aren't Pushing the Feds To Break Up Big Tech
An anonymous reader shares a report: Today's tech startups have largely stayed out of the debate over whether antitrust law should be used to humble -- and possibly break up -- giants like Facebook, Google and Amazon. Startups are often in position to lead the antitrust charge against major competitors. But entrepreneurs face a dilemma: If they go running to regulators, they have to admit they're in danger and tick off a powerful player in their world. If they do nothing, they risk bleeding out....
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Digital Trends |
The history of the Madden Curse
Join us as we take a tour through the long-running history of the Madden Curse -- and Tom Brady's recent accolades. We all know John Madden is a longtime NFL talent, but is he also an agent of dark forces?
The post The history of the Madden Curse appeared first on Digital Trends.
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Android Police - Andro... |
OnePlus rolls out new Android P developer preview for OnePlus 6
It's been a few weeks since the fourth Android P developer preview hit Google devices, but this is the first year that other OEMs are joining the dev preview fun. Among them is OnePlus, which has released several preview builds for its latest flagship phone. There's a new one today, which OP is calling "developer preview 3." Is that actually DP3 or DP4 in the Google naming scheme? No one knows, but it's new for OnePlus 6 owners. Read MoreOnePlus rolls out new Android P developer preview for...
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Android Police - Andro... |
Netflix is launching a new TV interface starting today
Netflix has announced that a new interface for its TV experience is rolling out starting today. The updated layout, seen above, includes separate tabs for movies and TV series, among others. It's not clear which specific apps are getting the new look and when — Netflix only said that the update "will begin rolling out to members all over the world today."
The streaming service says the refined navigation model is designed to be easier to use with a TV remote. Read MoreNetflix is launching...
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The Huffington Post |
What To Do If You Forget Your Birth Control Pills On Vacation
You've got options.
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Business Insider |
The 10 countries where Netflix is the most popular
Netflix's growing global presence currently extends to over 190 countries, 130 of which the company reached in the vast international expansion it launched in 2016.
While the streaming service's growth has lagged in at least one foreign market, the more than 1 billion potential viewers in India, Netflix has seen significant user penetration in many other countries.
Emarketer, which measured Netflix's global penetration in a new study, predicted that nearly 765 million people worldwide ...
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SlashGear |
Instagram may soon let public accounts remove followers
As it stands, those of us with public Instagram profiles don’t really have a way to quietly rid ourselves of annoying followers. They can be blocked, of course, but when you do this, they aren’t able to access your profile at all, leading them to quickly find out they’ve been blocked and potentially confront you about it. You can also … Continue reading
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GeekWire |
Millennials like companies that stand up for civil rights but aren’t likely to vote with their dollars, new report finds
Millennials are a cohort coveted by brands. The world’s largest generation, they have spending power and are early adopters of new technology. They’re also some of the loudest voices in the chorus calling for tech companies to take a more activist stance on political issues, like immigration and gay rights. But a new report from Morning Consult indicates that while millennials may appreciate it when brands take a political stand, that advocacy isn’t likely to influence their spending decis...
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Hacker News |
Timeline of the far future
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GeekWire |
Startup ID Genomics launches nonprofit ARMADA to fight deadly antibiotic-resistant infections
Antibiotics are one of the most effective and useful medicines on the market today, but the more these treatments are used, the more bacteria can become resistant to them. Antibiotic-resistant infections can be incredibly dangerous, and startup ID Genomics is aiming to take them on with its unique fingerprinting technology that lets it identify and track strains of bacteria. Now the startup has helped launch a nonprofit initiative to further that work. ARMADA, or the Antibiotic Resistance Monit...
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Macworld |
TaoTronics Active Noise-Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones are $25 off today
Today, TaoTronics Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth HeadphonesRemove non-product link are on sale for $45 with the code 4TVHMY2G, down from a list price of $70.To read this article in full, please click here
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Mashable! |
Amazon sold more than 100 million products on Prime Day 2018
It’s no secret that Prime Day 2018 got off to a rocky start. For the first hour, many users were stuck on a 404 error page featuring the dogs of Amazon.
However, none of this got in the way of breaking sales records. This year, Amazon's 36-hour event beat out the previous Prime Days, Cyber Monday, and Black Friday in terms of total sales. According to the online retail giant, customers purchased over 100 million products during Prime Day this year.
SEE ALSO: Prime Day solves a problem of A...
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Mashable! |
Get an enormous, 75-inch Vizio 4K smart TV from Walmart on sale and save a whopping $1200
It's incredible to see just how far TVs have come, especially in the last few years. 4K, HDR, smart TVs are quickly becoming the norm and, more importantly, affordable. That said, some TVs can still set you back quite a bit. Well fret not, Walmart has just the deal.
SEE ALSO: Amazon still has Prime Day-worthy deals: Save on HD and 4K TVs from Sony, LG, and Samsung, plus HP printers, Echo Spot, and more
The Vizio 75-inch 4K M75-E1 XLED is available from Walmart for $1298, which is $1200 off its n...
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Gizmodo |
Creepshow Is Being Resurrected on TV Thanks to The Walking Dead's Greg Nicotero
The nostalgia revival train keeps on chugging. This time it’s George A. Romero and Stephen King’s ‘80s anthology Creepshow. It’s being turned into a television show this time and it has the perfect creator attached.Read more...
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Hacker News |
Improving our account management policies to better support customers
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9to5Mac |
9to5Toys Last Call: HomePod $309, B&H Mega Mac Sale, Apple Watch Series 3 from $279, more
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Neowin |
Huawei unveils the nova 3 with “AI quad-camera”
Huawei has announced its all new Huawei nova 3 which sports AI-powered quad-cameras. The device sells for around $500 but may vary depending on which country you'll be buying the phone in. Read more...
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