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11:51 pm -04 - Thu, August 30, 2018
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San Francisco and Santa Monica finally decide which e-scooter companies can roll through
Bring on the scooters.After months of scooter-less streets in San Francisco, city transportation officials finally broke their silence Thursday to announce which electric scooter companies would be al...
09:34 pm -04 - Thu, August 30, 2018
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How an anti-Semitic slur made its way onto maps across the internet
Snapchat users were greeted with an alarming change to Snap Maps this morning: New York City had been renamed “Jewtropolis.”Even worse, social media was filled reports of maps on other web...
07:54 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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If you've been waiting for a gold iPhone, you'll probably love the next Apple event
Only a few hours after Apple sent out this year's iPhone event invitations, purportedly leaked images of the new devices have surfaced online. This afternoon, Apple news site 9to5Mac posted a pho...
07:28 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Glide effortlessly through the ocean with these underwater wings
Subwing can be attached to a small boat, allowing you to maneuver the waters. All you have to do is hang on to the wings and steer by pointing the wings in the direction you want to go. Read more...Mo...
06:01 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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HitClips: Remembering the most absurd way we listened to music
If you were a child growing up in the late 90s or early 2000s, odds are you remember the most entertaining and hilariously nonsensical way of listening to music: HitClips.In 1999, Hasbro's Tiger Elect...
05:49 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Turns out, not many people change their minds because of something they see on social media
Think your political rants on Facebook or Twitter are persuasive enough to get other people to change their opinions? Don't flatter yourself.A recent study from the Pew Research Center reveals that ex...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Google Assistant is bilingual at last
Google Assistant just got even smarter.At the IFA tech show in Berlin, Google announced that the Google Assistant is now bilingual, making it the first voice assistant to be able to seamlessly switch ...
04:18 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Apple's new iPhones will be announced on Sept. 12
New iPhones are coming in September, and now we know exactly when.Apple sent out invitations to press on Thursday for a special event on Sept. 12 at the Steve Jobs Theater in Cupertino, CA. Like clock...
03:19 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Stop playing the VPN field and commit to CyberGhost for £2.50 a month
Making a commitment to a VPN is not an easy task, especially when there are so many desirable and available options out there. Sometimes staying single can seem like the best bet. If however you ...
03:08 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Hey look, another new QWERTY-equipped BlackBerry for Kim Kardashian to buy
As decent as the BlackBerry Key 2 is, it's really not worth spending $650 on when there are better phones like the OnePlus 6 that cost less.TCL Communications, the company behind the BlackBerry Key se...
02:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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The Pixel and the iPhone had a baby, and it's called the HTC U12 Life
Copying a smartphone from a different manufacturer is so last year. The latest trend, it appears, is copying two different smartphones and rolling that design into one. Ahead of the IFA trade sho...
02:29 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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This deal on Norton Security Deluxe and Norton WiFi Privacy VPN can keep you (and your wallet) safe
You wouldn't ride a bike without brakes and you wouldn't ride in a car without a seatbelt. So why browse online without a VPN?If you are a responsible adult and believe in safety, then you are probabl...
02:17 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Best UK deals for Thursday: Save on Amazon products, Samsung Galaxy tablets, Arztu dash cams, and more
The time is almost upon us. The end of the school holidays is nearing, and with it, the end of the summer. Whether you are making the most of this last week of precious family time, or counting down t...
01:42 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Best deals for Thursday: Save on Apple iMac and iPad Mini, Bose wireless headphones, Dell gaming gear, Dyson vacuums, and more
We've rounded up the best deals on home and kitchen products, computers and accessories, gaming gear from Dell, Amazon devices, and fantastic sales happening at Target.SEE ALSO: Ipsy has a new $25 Gla...
12:57 pm GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Get a sweet £20 gift card across all Note9 pay monthly and upgrade contracts
We have been waxing lyrical about the newly-released Samsung Galaxy Note9 since its release on Aug. 24. We have also sourced some of the very best deals for you to secure the handset. At the significa...
11:23 am GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Lenovo has launched a flash sale on ThinkPads right up until midnight
Every once in a while it becomes obvious that your laptop needs replacing. It's a sad realisation that often takes time to accept. Your laptop is your trusty sidekick that has been with you through th...
11:15 am GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Sony's new 1000XM3 noise-cancellation headphones are perfect for flyers
When it comes to blocking out all outside noise (especially when you're flying) Bose's QuietComfort 35 II and Sony's 1000XM2 are the two best over-ear noise-cancelling headphones money can buy.Flyers ...
10:36 am GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Samsung's massive 8K QLED TV will hit stores in October
You've heard about 8K televisions for years, but even if you had a desire to buy one — given that 8K content is incredibly hard to find — you probably weren't actually able to do so as sal...
10:00 am GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Get a super thin, multi-port travel charger and become everyone's airport BFF
For reasons no one can understand, most wall chargers are gigantic bulky messes that hog power strips, stretching out over other outlet spaces like a terrible seatmate on a crowded flight. That analog...
08:24 am GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Apple takes a step towards its own version of Google Glass
There's long been murmurs about Apple making its own augmented reality glasses, like Google Glass, and its latest acquisition is another step towards that.Apple has acquired Denver-based AR lens start...
02:38 am GMT - Thu, August 30, 2018
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Twitter tests suggestions on people to unfollow for when your timeline is too much
You're likely familiar with Twitter's suggestions on who to follow. Now, the company is asking some users if they want to unfollow people. As first pointed out by Slate, the social media platform...
10:10 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Trump claims his loss of Twitter followers proves anti-conservative bias
Just a day after taking to Twitter to complain that Google search results are biased against him, President Donald Trump is once again going after the search engine, as well as Twitter and Facebook.Th...
05:44 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Polaroid's OneStep makes instant photography even more fun with app connectivity
As charming and fun as taking instant photos with an analog camera is, the world is digital now, and if you can't post your shots to Instagram, they might as well not exist.That's why Polaroid Origina...
05:29 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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You can own a fully functional vintage Apple-1 computer — but it'll cost you
Apple-1 expert Corey Cohen recently restored one of the original Apple-1 computers designed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak back in the '70s. The machine, which will be sold at auction, is expected to...
05:28 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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President Trump forced to unblock dozens of Twitter users after court ruling
If the President of the United States blocks you on Twitter, that means he’s violating your First Amendment rights.Donald Trump has been forced to unblock 41 Twitter users who had apparently irk...
05:13 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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'Mr. Robot' to end run after upcoming fourth season
Mr. Robot's fourth season on USA will be its last, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The final season will feature an extended run of 12 episodes instead of eight before bowing out.SEE ALSO: With p...
04:52 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Save $100 on the Amazon Echo Show through Sept. 3
Is your smart home actually kinda dumb? Time to fix that.The Amazon Echo Show is on sale for $129.99, marked down from $229.99. Imagine all the great stuff you can buy with that extra $100!At its core...
04:04 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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This PlayStation®VR bundle has everything you need to leave reality behind
VR technology continues to bridge the gap between gaming and reality. Sometimes that gap becomes a little too close for comfort and you are left shrieking and grasping at thin air. All from the comfor...
03:36 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Here's how to set up Google Gboard's 'Mini' stickers
There's no shortage of personalized stickers and avatars to choose from on your mobile device: Apple Memojis, Snapchat Bitmojis, and the list goes on and on.Now, Google is launching its own version. G...
03:01 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Your Phone's Screen Is Ruining Your Eyes
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02:51 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Acer Predator Triton 900 is a 2-in-1 gaming laptop, which is as crazy as it sounds
Have you ever pined for a big, bulky gaming laptop that lets you turn the screen away from you? At its press conference in Berlin ahead of the IFA trade show, Acer launched one such machine and called...
02:48 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Gain a deeper understanding of machine learning with these e-learning courses on Matlab and Simulink
In case you haven't noticed, machine learning — the practice of designing algorithms to equip computers to collect data, identify patterns, and learn from them without human interference —...
02:41 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Acer Swift 7 is a ridiculously thin, light, and small laptop
Besides bringing some crazy gaming and VR gadgets to its press event at the IFA 2018 technology conference on Wednesday, Acer is also pushing the envelope when it comes to making computers as thin and...
02:36 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Get an insanely tiny drone on sale for only $19
The age-old David and Goliath story has instilled in us one important life lesson — that bigger isn't always better. Sometimes, the underdog, unbeknownst to everyone else, swoops in and blindsid...
02:31 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Get the 2017 Apple MacBook on sale at Amazon for $949.99, a savings of $350
Need a new laptop but don't feel like dropping a ton of cash?This 12-inch Apple MacBook laptop is available on Amazon for $949.99. Normally, this 2017 model is listed at $1299.99, saving you a whoppin...
02:16 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Get the Fire HD 8 on sale from Amazon and save an extra $30
Most budget tablets aren't the most reliable. From poor build quality to slow operating speeds, many will disappoint. However, Amazon's tablets show that you can get a great device even while on a bud...
01:58 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Best deals for Wednesday: Save on Apple MacBook, Dell laptops, KitchenAid mixers, Apple iPad Mini, 4K smart TVs from Sony, and more
We're rounding up the best deals on products for the home, including computers and accessories, kitchen gadgets, and home theater setups. We also gathered deals on Amazon devices and current sales at ...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Google's redesigned Wear OS might make smartwatches worth buying again
After neglecting it for too long, Google has finally redesigned Wear OS for the many smartwatches that run on its platform.With the Wear OS revamp, Google's director of product management for Wear OS,...
10:52 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Facebook temporarily removed status updates cross-posted from Twitter
For ages, you could hook up your Facebook account to Twitter, allowing you to automatically post tweets as a status update.That feature stopped working earlier this month when Facebook made changes to...
10:52 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Acer adds built-in eye-tracking to its powerful StarVR One headset
Acer's latest VR headset sure isn't compact, but at least it's mighty powerful.The original StarVR headset launched in 2016 as the only VR headset with a 5K display and now Acer's returned to the IFA ...
10:46 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Acer's Predator Thronos gaming chair is insane and I want it so badly
If you're building a totally over-the-top gaming den and you still haven't decided on a chair, Acer has got you covered. At its press conference in Berlin on Wednesday, ahead of the IFA trade sho...
10:18 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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McAfee has launched a 70% back-to-school sale on antivirus protection
Nobody likes viruses. It doesn't matter whether they are of the sweaty or techy variety, nobody has time for them. There are a number of ways to protect yourself against a bug, and you learn most...
10:15 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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The new Samsung Galaxy Note9 is super powerful and available at great prices
In the battle royale for mobile phone dominance, there are a few candidates with larger arsenals than the rest of the competition.The iPhone is one of the most feared in the field, but there are a hos...
07:00 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Wednesday: Epsom projectors, SanDisk flash drives, Fitbits, and more
After a week of great offers, the Amazon August Bank Holiday Sale is coming to an end. Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.The biggest ever Amazon Bank Holiday sale has delivered da...
03:30 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Yeaaah, Waymo's self-driving taxis don't seem like they'll be ready for their 2018 launch date
It appears that Waymo's "fully self-driving" taxi service was a bit too aggressive with its 2018 launch date.A report from The Information Tuesday paints a bleak picture out of Phoenix, Arizona, where...
02:58 am GMT - Wed, August 29, 2018
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Conservative Facebook employees create a group to complain about 'political monoculture'
At Facebook, some employees have joined an online group to complain about what they say are the company’s left-leaning politics, reports the New York Times. It’s named FB'ers for Poli...
11:49 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Jaguar Land Rover self-driving shuttle communicates with 'virtual eyes'
Jaguar Land Rover wants pedestrians to feel safer about its self-driving vehicles, and it's hoping a pair of "virtual eyes" will do the trick. The thing is, it's kinda creepy.Think about it: A sh...
10:40 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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3D gun group skirts law by selling blueprint files on flash drives
The blueprint files to print your own 3D gun are now being sold — despite a ban issued by a federal judge.Cody Wilson, founder of Defense Distributed, a group that distributes the files necessar...
06:23 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Yahoo and AOL will continue to scan your emails for precious advertising data
If you’re a Yahoo or AOL email user, advertisers have a pretty good picture of exactly who you are because Yahoo and AOL are scanning your emails.According to the Wall Street Journal, Oath, the ...
05:59 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Save $150 on this high-end electric toothbrush by AquaSonic
Your mouth — or human oral microbiome if you want to talk fancy — is home to around 700 to 750 bacterial species. Multiply that by the actual number of bacteria that colonizes your muzzle,...
05:37 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Here's how to get verified on Instagram
Praised be, selfie queens! On Tuesday, Instagram began rolling out the ability to request verification badges to users worldwide.Previously, no one knew what went into the science of getting that blue...
05:15 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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11 places for thrifty bookworms to download free e-books
Looking for the next great book to sink your teeth into? Look no further.As the year rolls on, you may find yourself wanting to set aside time to catch up on reading. We have good news for you, digita...
05:02 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Target has Bose noise-cancelling headphones on sale for $50 off: Save on QuietComfort 35 and QuietControl 30
When it comes to audio, no one in the business is better than Bose. From home theater setups to headphones, it’s hard to argue that there’s any better company when it comes to pure sound q...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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#Blessed!! Instagram will let users request to get verified
Blessed be the badge! Like some sort of verification Oprah, Instagram will soon give the gift of requesting a blue checkmark to us all. Now, rolling out worldwide, everyone will have the ability ...
05:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Following account hacks, Instagram will finally support third party 2FA apps
About time, Instagram.On Tuesday, Instagram announced several changes intended to improve security for its 1 billion users. Among the changes is the ability to use third party authenticator apps to lo...
04:34 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Save $1600 on the Microsoft Surface Book 2 at Walmart (and no, you didn't misread that)
Let's get right to it: The Microsoft Surface Book 2 is available for $1540.32 on Walmart. Normally, this model Surface is listed at $3144.99, saving you a whopping $1600 on this killer 2-in-1.SEE ALSO...
03:53 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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A Sharp 40" LED TV is available for £164 using this handy code
You know how the saying goes — once you go full HD, you'll never go back. OK, so that isn't a common saying, but we're sure someone has said it at least once. Even though it might not be th...
03:53 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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A Sharp 40-inch LED TV is available for £164 using this handy code
You know how the saying goes — once you go full HD, you'll never go back. OK, so that isn't a common saying, but we're sure someone has said it at least once. Even though it might not be th...
03:46 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Join Amazon Prime for £59 just in time for the US Open
The US Open got under way this week. In the UK, all eyes will be on how Andy Murray will perform after a long period out of action.Only a select number of fans will actually be able to cast an eye ove...
03:03 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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'Now Broadband' is available for just £18 a month, plus free anytime calls
Signing up to a new Broadband deal can seem pretty daunting, especially when a contract appears to be straightforward but ends up having hidden charges and an irritating switching process. A new ...
02:54 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Sage Business Cloud Accounting and Sage Business Cloud Payroll are both on sale for the next week
Making a saving on anything is music to your accountants' ears. Making a saving on Sage Business Cloud Accounting could bring them to tears.Sage Business Cloud Accounting is an ideal product for small...
02:09 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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A 3D-printed wearable device could give you an extra hand ... literally
In its quest toward an "augmented human," Youbionic has created a "double hand." The hand uses flex finger sensors that respond to muscle movements. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Hand, Bionic...
01:48 pm GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Best deals for Tuesday: Save on the Apple iPad Mini, Microsoft Surface Book 2, Echo Look, and Samsung Galaxy Note 9
We rounded up the best deals from Amazon, Walmart, and Target for Tuesday. There are deep savings on home and patio products, computers and accessories, Amazon devices, and more.SEE ALSO: Best TV deal...
10:23 am GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Tuesday: Philips TVs, Tefal pans, Logitech hardware, and more
The Bank Holiday weekend may have just ended, but the Amazon August Bank Holiday Sale definitely has not. It's the second to last day of Amazon.co.uk's biggest ever Bank Holiday Sale so the press...
02:57 am GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Google lets you create a sticker version of yourself with selfies
With tools like Apple's Memoji and Snapchat's Bitmoji, you're missing out if you don't have an animated version of yourself on your phone.Google is making that process easier on its iOS and Android ke...
01:46 am GMT - Tue, August 28, 2018
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Europe is way ahead of U.S. when it comes to electric vehicles
Europe can't get enough electric vehicles. In the region so far this year, 195,000 electric vehicles were sold — up 42 percent from this period last year, according to a report from Swedish...
10:03 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Like Lyft, Uber CEO wants more riders on scooters, bikes
Uber is a ride-hailing app, but lately it's become an app for riding an electric bike or scooter, renting a car, and even checking when the bus is coming.In an interview released over the weekend in t...
09:39 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Milo Yiannopoulos' Facebook rant shows that de-platforming actually works
Wait, Milo Yiannopoulos is still on Facebook?Late Friday night, former Breitbart golden boy and rallying figure for the alt-right, Milo Yiannopoulos, complained in the comments section of a Facebook p...
09:14 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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YouTube will now tell you how much of your life you spend watching videos
Google is worried about your digital health. More specifically, your addiction to watching hours upon hours of YouTube videos. The search engine giant’s video giant, YouTube — th...
05:13 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Get this 11-course complete computer science bundle for only $49
Thanks to shows like Silicon Valley, nerd is now the new cool. Like the Pied Piper gang on the show, nerds are the geniuses responsible for creating the things you love. Their computer science and eng...
05:02 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Another autonomous delivery service is here to drop off fresh groceries
In some parts of Silicon Valley, grocery shopping just got a lot easier.AutoX, the autonomous vehicle startup known for using low-cost, high-resolution cameras for its self-driving vehicle system inst...
04:28 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Best TV deals this week: Save on 4K smart TVs from Sony, VIZIO, Sharp, Philips, LG, and Samsung
We've rounded up the best deals on HD and 4K televisions from the top name brands, such as Sony, Samsung, Sharp, VIZIO, RCA, LG, and more. If you're looking for a new TV for your home or office, this ...
04:23 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Say goodbye to your crutches with this hands-free alternative
The iWalk 2.0, a mobility device for people with non–weight bearing lower-leg injuries, is designed to be a pain-free alternative to crutches. It's made to free up your hands and get you back to...
04:17 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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This speed reading tool helps you breeze through text and is on sale for under $30
Thanks to the Internet, a lot of us are now drowning in a giant sea of words. It's likely that you have a million tabs open on your browser with articles you swear you will read and an inbox brimming ...
03:39 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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These Are the Headphones You Need to Truly Stand Out
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03:08 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Facebook bans Myanmar military commander for inciting violence
Facebook has just removed a number of Facebook pages belonging to individuals and groups in Myanmar for spreading hate speech and fake news against Rohingya Muslims in the country.In a post titled ...
02:49 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Laptop deals of the week: Head to Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy to save on HP, Apple, and Microsoft notebooks
Well, it's about that time of year again. Colleges are welcoming new and returning students, high schools will swing into gear after Labor Day, and offices are going to be full much more consistently....
02:27 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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With three new iPhones on the way, Apple is reportedly in a 'naming conundrum'
The end of August is nigh, which means we're getting closer to the mother of all tech reveals: the September Apple product unveilings. More details have emerged about what's up Apple's sleeve thi...
01:48 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Best deals for Monday: Save on Apple iPad Mini, Bose wireless headphones, Amazon Echo Look, and appliances from Kenmore
With the start of a new week, we've gathered together the best deals on electronics, kitchen cookware, and major appliances from Amazon, Walmart, and Target. We've also rounded up deals on Amazon devi...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Apple AirPods totally change the game
You may think wireless headphones would fall right out of your ears, but Apple's AirPods stay steady no matter what you're up to. El Pulso host, Alex Aspe, talks specs and software this week on Power ...
11:00 am GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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Europe's biggest tech show won't be about phones, and that's a relief
Internationale Funkausstellung, or IFA, is Europe's largest trade show for consumer electronics that takes place from Aug. 31 to Sept. 5 in Berlin. And it's going to be a little different this year....
07:00 am GMT - Mon, August 27, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Monday: Epsom projectors, Sony soundbars, Jam Audio speakers, and more
Rejoice, because the Bank Holiday is finally upon us. Rejoice a bit more because the Amazon August Bank Holiday Sale is still pumping out great deals on everything from soundbar systems to security de...
08:37 pm GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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Ferrari race car sells at auction for record-making $48.4 million
A 1960s race car that originally cost $18,000 (that's $151,203.60 in today's money) shattered records with a nearly $50 million auction sale this weekend.The valuable 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO, a two-seate...
07:28 pm GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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Bugatti already sold out 40 of its new $5.8 million super sports car
Named for French racing driver Alberto Divo, Bugatti's latest sports car was revealed this week as an ultra-ultra super sports car.The Divo — not to be confused with the French automaker's $3 mi...
05:21 pm GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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Instagram returns to Facebook roots with university-based groupings
When Facebook started off it was essentially an online yearbook based entirely on where you went to college — you could only log in if you had a .edu email address.In the intervening 14 years th...
05:21 pm GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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Instagram turns to Facebook roots with university-based groupings
When Facebook started off it was essentially an online yearbook based entirely on where you went to college — you could only log in if you had a .edu email address.In the intervening 14 years th...
03:14 pm GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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You can own a piece of Apple history with this fully functional Apple-1 computer
Gather your coins, folks. Another opportunity to own a piece of Apple history is coming soon. This September, an Apple-1 computer is going on sale to the highest bidder. While you might not want ...
10:00 am GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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Cutting the cord? This gadget lets you watch TV in real time.
If you haven't already cut the cord, chances are you're at least thinking about it — and for good reason. Studies show that approximately 14.1 American households access content through str...
07:00 am GMT - Sun, August 26, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Sunday: NETGEAR WiFi systems, Philips shavers, Braun razors, and more
Sunday is a strong contender for the best day of the week. It has all the weekend freedom of a Saturday without that annoying pressure to get out there and actually do something with your life. Sunday...
06:57 pm GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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'Fortnite' developer had sharp words for Google after a scary Android exploit was discovered
Google essentially got slapped in the face when Epic Games, the developer of the super popular Fortnite, decided not to make the game available through the Play Store, but via its own app.Google warne...
03:00 pm GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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How to use the iPhone’s most useful, most overlooked feature
Mistakes happen. But on the iPhone, they can be undone very easily.While the Mac has Command-Z, the iPhone has its own unique way of fixing mistakes: Shake to Undo. Shaking your device to go back or u...
02:22 pm GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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Elon Musk explains why he's no longer considering taking Tesla private
Elon Musk has finally come to his senses.The Tesla CEO and erratic tweeter has shared a new blog post explaining his decision to keep the electric car company public instead of taking it private as he...
12:22 pm GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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Yes, you can boost your Mac with Blackmagic's external GPU. But it's so, so not worth it.
Blackmagic eGPU$699View ProductThe GoodSuper quiet • Pass-through charging for MacBooks with USB-CThe BadExpensive • Non-replaceable graphics processor • Many apps aren't optimized f...
10:00 am GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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Get your sea legs with this cool underwater scooter, on sale for $50 off
People say life's a beach, but swimming in the water can sometimes be a pain in the neck.Don't get us wrong: We love splishing and splashing around as much as the next person, but we're no Michael Phe...
10:00 am GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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Grow your reach on social media with help from this Instagram optimization service
No matter how much you try to deny it, you know you do a mental happy dance whenever your posts get tons of likes on Instagram. There's no need to be shy — even science can prove that likes make...
07:00 am GMT - Sat, August 25, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Saturday: Huawei headphones, Garmin watches, Samsung mobiles, and more
It's Saturday so yes, you could be heading out and making the most of the weekend, or — bear with us — you could be staying in and getting the best out of the Amazon August Bank Holiday Sa...
10:22 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Jaguar's classic E-Type is back as an all-electric sports car
Remember the Jaguar E-Type, the classic sports car from the 1960s and '70s? It's back with a bit of extra juice.The vehicle that's been called "the most beautiful car ever made" was shown as an electr...
09:14 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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YouTube ads are about to get a little less skippable
You might soon be seeing less of that “skip ad” button over on YouTube.In a video titled Want to earn more money from ad revenue?, posted on the platform’s official Creator Insider c...
09:07 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Parrot Anafi review: A compact drone that's blind as a bat
Parrot Anafi$699.99View ProductThe GoodFoldable • lightweight design • Easy-to-use controls • Robust battery with 20-minute flight time • Great camera with a full gimbalThe Ba...
07:58 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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And the Best iPhone Photo of 2018 Is...
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07:18 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Trust us: Play this national parks audio on loop and close your eyes
Honking horns and catcalls getting you down? Not to worry, city dwellers — the National Park Foundation is here to help.The National Park Foundation (NPF) has launched PARKTRACKS, an audio porta...
06:55 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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This water gun reloads itself
Check out this sick water gun that is really stepping up the game. Spyra One water guns let you shoot individual water bullets to soak your friends and have a blast. The best part is that they reload ...
04:46 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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13 content delivery networks to speed up your website
Speeding up your website and content delivery should be near the top of your to-do list, with speed being a factor in ranking. A CDN (content delivery network) could help, as it will drastically reduc...
04:18 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Amazon workers are being paid to defend the company on Twitter
More than a dozen Amazon workers are defending their employer on Twitter after a string of reports detailing bad working conditions at the company’s fulfillment centers.But they’re not jus...
02:49 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Best deals on TVs this weekend: Save on top-rated 4K smart TVs from LG, Sony, Samsung, VIZIO, and Philips
If you're in the market for a new 4K TV this weekend, we have a lot of very good deals for you. We rounded up the best sales and discounts on the top brands, including Sony, LG Electronics, Samsung, a...
02:20 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Samsung's first Android Go phone sounds like it's from the Middle Ages
Samsung has launched its first-ever smartphone based on Android Go, a stripped-down version of Google's mobile operating system aimed at entry-level devices. The Samsung Galaxy J2 Core is, unsurp...
02:06 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Weekend laptop deals: Save on Lenovo, Dell, and Apple laptops from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy
Another week has come and gone, so it's time to kick up your feet and relax. Considering that it's almost time for school again, getting that relaxation is going to be near the top of a lot of people'...
01:21 pm GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Best deals for Friday: Save on sound bars from VIZIO, Xerox printers, Amazon Fire TV Cube, and Samsung Galaxy S9
Now that the weekend is here, we rounded up the best deals on home audio, office supplies, and smart devices from Amazon, along with deep discounts at Target.SEE ALSO: Walmart has an e-book and audiob...
10:30 am GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Take a trip down memory lane with this retro-inspired speaker that's on sale
We don't need to tell you that the market is oversaturated with wireless, Bluetooth-enabled speakers.With so many brands, sizes, and price points to choose from, finding a speaker that meets your need...
10:00 am GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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This $40 gadget could forever change the way you pack a suitcase
Confession time: We're lousy packers.In a perfect world, we'd be practical, spatially aware travelers who bring everything we need — but nothing we don't — and leave plenty of room for sou...
07:20 am GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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You know you love Windows 95, and now it's an app
For kids of a certain era, Windows 95 was part of our first experience with computers. If the relatively ancient operating system still holds a special place in your heart, you'll be glad to know...
07:00 am GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Friday: Le Creuset, Sony, Philips, Canon, and more top retailers
It's the third day of the biggest ever Amazon August Bank Holiday Sale. Welcome back to those returning for new deals. To those who are joining for the first time, you're late, where have you been?It ...
01:58 am GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Russia's biggest gun maker wants to take on Tesla with electric 'supercar'
Russia's biggest gun manufacturer is looking to take on Tesla with its new electric concept car.Kalashnikov, maker of the AK-47 assault weapon, has gone retro with its new "supercar," the CV-1, unveil...
12:42 am GMT - Fri, August 24, 2018
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Russian trolls accused of spreading anti-vaccine propaganda online
Well this is disturbing. Apparently not content to merely meddle in the 2016 U.S. election, Russian trolls now stand accused of spreading a type of misinformation that could have literal deadly e...
11:17 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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13 content delivery networks to speed up your website
Speeding up your website and content delivery should be near the top of your to-do list, with speed being a factor in ranking. A CDN (content delivery network) could help, as it will drastically reduc...
11:03 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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This is Jeff Bezos' first ever job listing for Amazon
Today, Jeff Bezos is the world's richest man, the master at the helm of the mighty capitalist empire that is Amazon. But back in 1994, he was just a scrappy entrepreneur building his dream team, and u...
09:51 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Infiniti’s concept speedster is an iconic race car with an electric twist
Infiniti has big goals for electrifying its entire roster of vehicles, and the Prototype 10 is the perfect example of just how far the company is pushing the boundaries of its newer electric cars.Infi...
06:43 pm -04 - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Sony launches its robot dog Aibo, and it costs more than a MacBook Pro
Throw us a bone! Sony is bringing its robot dog to the United States, but it won't come cheap. The all-new Aibo, first unveiled at CES in January, will land in the coming weeks for $2,899. Yep, y...
06:37 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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False alarm: DNC backtracks on voter database hacking attempt claim
Whoops! One day after reports broke about a hacking attempt targeting the Democratic National Committee’s voter database, the DNC is admitting the whole incident was a false alarm.SEE ALSO: 12 R...
06:14 pm -04 - Thu, August 23, 2018
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'Fortnite' Makes a Lot More Money Than You Realize
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06:14 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Pornhub now accepts a cryptocurrency you've never heard of
PornHub now accepts an open source blockchain-based payment solution called PumaPay.Developed by Cyprus-based blockchain company Decentralized Vision, PumaPay offers a "PullPayment protocol," which it...
05:06 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Save a whopping $1,300 on this LG OLED 4K ultra HD smart TV, plus get a $200 gift card from Dell
Deals like this don't come around very often. For a limited time, you can get an impressive 65-inch OLED 4K ultra HD smart TV from LG for just $1,999.00. This is an eye-popping $1,300 off its retail p...
05:06 pm -04 - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Save a whopping $1,500 on this LG OLED 4K ultra HD smart TV at Walmart
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include a price match from Walmart.Deals like this don't come around very often. For a limited time, you can get an impressive 65-inch OLED 4K ultra HD sm...
03:08 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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DJI gets serious about aerial video with Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom drones
DJI has gone drone crazy.The leading drone maker announced not one, but two new powerful, foldable consumer drones — the Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Zoom — at a special event at the Brooklyn N...
02:58 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Save $200 on the LG SK9Y sound bar and give your living room movie theater vibes
TV sound systems can leave a lot to the imagination. They are built into un-ideal spots and don't deliver the kind of quality that matches up with the rest of the TV. This has made sound bars and soun...
02:52 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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iFixit cracks open the $2,295 Magic Leap One to inspect its guts
The folks at iFixit have finally got their hands on Magic Leap's long-awaited augmented reality headset. And as usual they’re taking it apart to check out what powers this device, except this ti...
02:04 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Try not to be freaked out by this robot's eerily human expressions
Artist Takayuki Todo created a robot with realistic human facial expressions. It's called the Simulative Emotional Expression Robot (SEER). Read more...More about Mashable Video, Robot, Human, ...
02:01 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Save £1500 on this seriously cool Dell Alienware gaming desktop
Gone are the days of clunky desktop devices — long gone. Once upon a time the humble desktop, wedged under a desk in the back room, would be bulky, bland, and just not cool. Nowadays, thing...
02:01 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Here's how you can claim three months of Xbox Gold membership for free
Who doesn't like freebies? Nobody, that's who. Everyone likes free stuff and that's a fact. If you are one of the 100 percent of people that like free stuff (that should be you, we checked the ma...
01:51 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Best deals for Aug. 23: Save on Dell laptops, Apple iPad Minis, the Samsung Galaxy S9, and 4K smart TVs from Sony and LG
Today is a good day to save on home entertainment and kitchen products, as well as Amazon devices for video streaming and home security. You can also save on great 4K smart TVs too.SEE ALSO: Walmart i...
12:56 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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You can now get Fab Fibre and Sky Sports for 12 months for only £40 a month
Picture the scene: you've cancelled all your plans, you've got your favourite snacks ready to go, and you're in the best seat in the house. It's time to finally watch that movie everyone has been ravi...
12:56 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Sky have generously added Broadband Unlimited to their Sky Sports deal
The Premier League season kicked off this month, meaning small talk with your football-loving colleagues just became a whole lot easier. If you desperately need to brush up on your trivia prior t...
12:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Sign up to this online course and become an ethical hacker for under £10
At some point in your life, sat in front of a computer screen, you have almost definitely pretended to be a hacker. Don't deny it. There's no shame in a little role-play. It's fun to frantically ...
12:17 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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'Leaked' LG V40 press renders are probably fake
LG's upcoming flagship smartphone, the V40, might have a total of five cameras — three in the back and two in the front. This is according to press renders unearthed by MySmartPrice, which ...
12:00 pm GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Catch a discounted ride-share to the polls
Lyft is getting out the vote. The ride-hailing app is offering free and discounted rides to get voters to the polls for the midterm elections coming up in November.SEE ALSO: Uber and Lyft promoti...
10:00 am GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Let Bird and Lime battle it out — and win this free e-scooter instead
The Scooter Wars are heating up, with Bird and Lime scattering their app-locked ridesharing scooters around several major cities, and Uber and Lyft preparing to throw their scooter-shaped hats into th...
07:01 am GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Uber and Lyft race way ahead of car-sharing services
Hailing a Lyft or Uber has become so normal those companies pretty much have become verbs, kind of like "googling." But no one is asking, "Wanna Getaround to dinner?" It's clear car-sharing hasn’...
07:00 am GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals for Thursday: Epson projectors, Braun shavers, Samsung mobiles, and more
Amazon's August Bank Holiday Sale has entered into its second day and the deals keep on coming.It's the biggest ever Amazon.co.uk August Bank Holiday Sale (in case you hadn't heard) and there are load...
05:01 am GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Nikon's Z 6 and Z 7 mirrorless cameras are here to eat Sony's lunch
After resisting for years, Nikon's finally launching its own full-frame mirrorless cameras, the Z 6 and Z 7, to compete with Sony's ever popular Alpha cameras.The new Nikon Z cameras are a big step fo...
03:14 am GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Huawei and ZTE get another government ban, over national security concerns
Chinese tech giants Huawei and ZTE have effectively been banned from providing equipment to Australia's 5G mobile network, due to national security concerns. Last year, Australia's government bro...
12:20 am GMT - Thu, August 23, 2018
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Facebook to pull its creepy VPN Onavo from App Store after Apple pushback
Facebook is finally, ever-so-slightly curtailing one aspect of its creepy data gathering practices, and all it took was a threat from Apple. The social media and advertising conglomerate plans to...
09:15 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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IPVanish review: A VPN that gets the job done
IPVanish$6.49 a month (1-year plan)View ProductThe GoodMinimalist • intuitive design • P2P availability • Does not keep user logsThe BadSlow download speeds • No Netflix ̶...
08:35 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Your Android phone pings Google a lot more then you might think
Your Android smartphone is collecting a lot of data on you. Specifically, almost 10 times more than Apple's iOS, claims a study by Vanderbilt University professor Douglas C. Schmidt. The report, ...
08:35 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Your Android phone pings Google a lot more than you might think
Your Android smartphone is collecting a lot of data on you. Specifically, almost 10 times more than Apple's iOS, claims a study by Vanderbilt University professor Douglas C. Schmidt. The report, ...
08:35 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Elon Musks opens up about the toll Tesla takes on him
This week, on Technically Speaking: Elon Musk gives an in-depth interview with the New York Times about the pressures of running Tesla; Russian hackers have reinserted themselves in the American polit...
06:13 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Someone just attempted to hack the DNC's voter database
An attempt has just been made, once again, to hack the Democratic National Committee. This time, the target: the Democratic Party’s voter database.CNN is reporting that on Tuesday, the DNC reach...
05:01 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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So you want to be a blogger: How to start a blog, buy a domain name, and gain a following in 10 steps
So you want to start a blog and carve out a little corner of the internet to call your own — that’s a pretty brilliant and popular impulse. We as humans are literally creating a whole cybe...
02:59 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Xiaomi's Pocophone F1 is crazy cheap for what it offers
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone brand known for affordable smartphones (and loads of other gadgets) with formidable specs, has launched a new brand. It's called Pocophone, and by the looks of its ...
02:38 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Amazon is running a massive Logitech sale: Save up to 60% on PC accessories
Having the right accessories for your PC can make life that much easier. Maybe you don't like the touchpad on your laptop — a wireless mouse is what you need. Do you consider yourself a gamer? A...
02:34 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Redesigned Google Fit makes daunting fitness goals more achievable
Raise your hand if you walk 10,000 steps a day or complete 75 minutes of vigorous physical activity or 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week as recommended by the American Heart Association...
02:16 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Best deals for Wednesday: Save on Apple iPad Minis, Bose headphones, the Amazon Fire TV Cube, and more
If you're looking for computers and accessories, Amazon devices, back-to-school sales, and deals from Target, we found a number of really good ways to save money.SEE ALSO: This Vizio smart TV is your ...
01:06 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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A fisherman's dream kayak is here — and it has wings
The Fissot fishing kayak is a motorized kayak that has foldable wings. It also has rod holders and a large storage space for your captured fish. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Kayak, Fis...
12:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Instagram hacks raise questions about its 2FA security
Even Instagram's strongest security settings may not be enough to protect your account from determined hackers.As the company scrambles to manage a wave of hacks that have hit hundreds of users since ...
10:00 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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The best TV deals in the Amazon Bank Holiday Sale: Save on Toshiba, Philips, TCL, Sony and more
We aren't usually blessed with great summers here in the UK. This year, however, everything changed.The extended heatwave left us collectively questioning whether the sun would ever leave these normal...
10:00 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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The best TV deals in the Amazon Bank Holiday Sale: Save on Toshiba, Philips, TCL, Sony, and more
We aren't usually blessed with great summers here in the UK. This year, however, everything changed.The extended heatwave left us collectively questioning whether the sun would ever leave these normal...
09:00 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Transform your smartphone into a legitimate camera with this accessory
PopSockets are all the rage right now, mainly because of their impressive versatility. They can be used as a media stand or a cord wrap. They help you take better selfies, and can act as a grip to pre...
07:00 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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The best Amazon UK Bank Holiday Sale deals: Kindle, Motorola smartphones, LEGO, and more
Amazon's August Bank Holiday Sale has officially dropped. For those not in the know that means eight solid days of deals — how fun!The biggest ever Amazon.co.uk August Bank Holiday Sale will run...
01:55 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Verizon explains why it throttled a fire department's data during wildfire
Earlier this summer, the Santa Clara County Fire Department sent a team to fight the largest wildfire in the history of California. The problem? During the fire, Verizon throttled the department'...
01:41 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Facebook's role in anti-refugee attacks outlined in shocking study
Facebook bubbles are dangerous. Not in an abstract, immeasurable way. They actually make communities more prone to racial violence, claims a disturbing new study from the University of Warwick....
12:50 am GMT - Wed, August 22, 2018
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Facebook just revealed yet another shady political influence campaign
Stop me if you've heard this one before. On Tuesday afternoon Facebook released yet another detailed look at an elaborate political influence campaign taking advantage of its platform. According ...
10:36 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Don't believe the naysayers: Self-driving cars are already here in many ways
Yes, it's true: The promise of self-driving cars zooming around while their human operators doze off, read, or watch movies is not quite here yet. But who said that had to happen right now or we'...
10:10 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Tinder launches Tinder U for the college kids
There's a new Tinder in town. It's a feature called Tinder U, made specifically for users of the dating app who are in college. And the company is rolling it out just in time for the start of the new ...
09:15 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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After losing trust of its users, Facebook assigns them a ‘trustworthiness’ score
Facebook knows it has a trust problem. In an effort to better manage how its users flag content they object to, the social media giant is planning to rate the trustworthiness of its users on an i...
06:34 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Porn company offers to turn customers into adult film stars using deepfakes
When deepfakes burst onto the scene last year, it didn’t take long for the new image-manipulation technology to go from harmless online fun to troubling tool for online harassment. However, one ...
03:20 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Russian hackers target Republican think tanks critical of Moscow, Microsoft says
Russia’s intelligence agency is ramping up its hacking attempts on U.S. political targets as the Midterm elections get nearer. The hackers’ latest target: conservative think tanks which ha...
03:01 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Free V-Bucks in 'Fortnite'? It's a Scam
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02:08 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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The best UK deals for Tuesday: Save on Accfly surveillance systems, Xbox Live memberships, Asus gaming laptops, and more
Forget Monday blues — Tuesday is the longest day of the week. The weekend buzz has finally worn off and Friday feels like an eternity away. Do not fear however, as we have collected the bes...
01:50 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Save $400 on a 65-inch Sony 4K TV and up your home theater game
If there's one name you can trust when it comes to the quality of their TVs, it's Sony. From the picture quality to the smart features, Sony TVs consistently deliver across the board as one of the top...
01:40 pm +03 - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Best deals for Tuesday: Save on the Apple iPad Mini, Amazon Echo Show, Cloud Cams, Coleman camping gear, and more
We gathered the latest and greatest deals from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Here are the deals on the products you want for the kitchen, dorm room, and home office, including comput...
01:29 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Save $50 on the Amazon Fire HD10 tablet through Aug. 21
Amazon's Fire tablets deliver reliable performance, a wide selection of apps, and affordable prices for anyone looking for a good tablet without dropping some major coin. That said, any sales on the F...
01:21 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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This restaurant serves dinner with a side of virtual reality
Tokyo's Tree by Naked is serving up a unique six-course dinner experience. Read more...More about Food, Virtual Reality, Tokyo, Restaurant, and Tech...
01:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Be extra with this wooden wireless iPhone charger
This might be one of the coolest ways to charge your phone. The 'Oakywood Wireless Charger' is compatible with all Qi-enabled smartphonesHeads up: All products featured here are selected by Mashable's...
12:59 pm GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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This wearable chair allows you to sit anywhere at any time
Lex is a wearable chair that allows you to sit anywhere. It's foldable and can take the weight off your backpack. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Chair, Wearable, Exoskeleton, and Future Blink...
11:30 am GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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FitBit is getting in the smart watch game - so how does it hold up?
The FitBit Versa has a touch screen, tons of band options, and Bluetooth capabilities. El Pulso host, Alix Aspe, wore the fitness tracker for three weeks and shares the ins and outs of the smart watch...
09:00 am GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Get an extra $30 off this drone and take some epic footage above the clouds
If you’ve been looking to get into drones, or just want to add a new one to your fleet, you should take a good hard look at the TRNDlabs Spectre Drone. It’s one of the most power...
09:00 am GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Learn how to boost traffic and increase sales with this $13 Google Adwords course
In Mad Men, businesses flock to Sterling Cooper and Don Draper's advertising prowess to create mind-blowing ads that help sell their products and services. That may have worked well in the 1960s, but ...
12:17 am GMT - Tue, August 21, 2018
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Venezuela just 'linked' the newly created sovereign bolivar to its terrible cryptocurrency
You know you're in trouble when your only hope for stability is something as notoriously unstable as cryptocurrency. And yes, Venezuela appears to be very much in trouble. According to Bloomberg...
11:25 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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The first long-distance car ride took place 130 years ago. Here's the story.
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09:49 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Google sued over tracking locations even when 'Location History' is off
Last week, a bombshell AP investigation found that Google was still tracking iPhone and Android device users, even if they turned off the "Location History" setting. Now, the first lawsuit has been fi...
08:58 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Apple may finally update the Mac mini for the first time in 4 years
Apple's least expensive Mac, the Mac mini, will finally get an update later this year.The standalone Mac, which Apple hasn't updated in almost four years, will get a refresh aimed at professionals, re...
07:37 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Best laptop and tablet deals this week: Save on Acer Chromebooks, Lenovo ThinkPads, iPad Pros, Fire HD tablets, MacBooks, and more
August is now halfway through, which means school and a heavier work schedule is that much closer. It's time for long commutes and long classes, which makes for long days. The one piece at the to...
06:58 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Up your game: 7 of the best gaming laptops to make you 'PC Master Race'
PC gamers take pride in the nickname "PC master race." These are the folks who delight in the fact that PC gaming is just so much better than playing on a console, and if this Reddit thread is any ind...
06:58 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Level up: The best laptops to boost your gaming experience
BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS:Lenovo IdeaPad L340 15 Gaming Laptop — $584.99ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 15.6" Gaming Laptop — $1,299.99ASUS TUF Gaming 15.6" Laptop — $599.99PC gaming i...
06:58 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Level up: 7 of the best laptops to net you a great gaming experience
BEST DEALS ON GAMING LAPTOPS:MSI GP65 10SEK 15.6" Gaming Laptop — $1,399.99Razer Blade 15 Base Gaming Laptop 2020 — $1,099.99Alienware m15 15.6 inch FHD Gaming Laptop — $1,689.98PC g...
05:56 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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This Vizio smart TV is your reason to stop mourning the end of summer: It's on sale for $70 off
Alright real talk. As much as we're not yet willing to admit it, the days are getting shorter by the second as August is coming to a close. We'll miss the whimsical, sunshine-filled days of summer, bu...
04:43 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Learn to use Python by taking this online class that's on sale for £9.99
Bootcamps conjure up ideas of sweaty limbs and gasping for breath — an image that often includes a soundtrack of grunts. Not all bootcamps are quite so uncomfortable however, and some can b...
03:59 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Best TV deals this week: Save on the newest 4K smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, VIZIO, LG, RCA, and more
Each week we comb through top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target to find the best deals on name brand HD and 4K televisions — such as Sony, Samsung, and LG Electronics — in various...
03:17 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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This Java Masterclass course is an absolute steal at under £10
Someone who is able to code with confidence is automatically an impressive figure. Someone that is able to build creative and advanced programs across multiple computing platforms is out-of-this-world...
03:05 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Apple removes 25,000 illegal gambling apps from its Chinese App Store
Apple is removing a slew of apps from its App Store in China in order to comply with the country’s strict regulations.According to Chinese state broadcaster China Central Television or CCTV, App...
02:50 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Apple is smartly removing another useless Apple Watch feature
Apple is removing yet another Apple Watch feature when watchOS 5, the next version of the smartwatch's operating system, arrives this fall.The next feature to be cut from the operating system: Time Tr...
02:46 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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The history of video game sex scenes is incredibly unsexy
It turns out that making video game assets look sexy and not undeniably awkward is a lot harder than one would expect. Take a journey through time as we look at the history of sex and nudity in video ...
02:15 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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New Apple Watch models are likely coming soon
Apple is probably preparing to launch new Apple Watch models, according to a new filing in the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) database. The filing, noticed by French outlet Consomac, lists a ...
02:03 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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10 of the best 2-in-1 laptops for beginners, experts, and everyone in between
While laptops and tablets are great on their own, sometimes you need a machine that’s as powerful as a laptop, but with the ease of use as a tablet. Enter the hybrid laptop. These machines featu...
02:03 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Best 2-in-1 laptops for beginners, experts, and everyone in between
While laptops and tablets are great on their own, sometimes you just need both — at once — without the hassle of having to carry around two devices all day. Enter: the hybrid laptop (...
02:03 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Best 2-in-1 laptops for the best of both worlds
While laptops and tablets are great on their own, sometimes you just need both — at once — without the hassle of having to carry around two devices all day. Enter: the hybrid laptop (...
01:53 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Best deals for Monday: Save on Nerf toys, KitchenAid stand mixers, Fujifilm Instax Mini cameras, and tablets for kids at Amazon
Happy Monday! We rounded up some of the best deals from Amazon, Walmart, and Target to get your week going. You can save on products for the home, lawn, and kitchen, along with products from Target an...
01:23 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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This $600 shoe-tying robot was made by college students
Engineering students from the University of California, Davis, created a machine that can tie shoelaces on its own. The students had only two motors and a $600 budget to work with. Read more...M...
01:00 pm GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Fitbit's new Charge 3 fitness tracker lasts up to 7 days on a single charge
As nice as it is to see smartwatches like the Apple Watch, Fitbit Versa, and upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch push health and fitness features as core to ownership, it turns out many people still prefer ...
11:44 am GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Best UK deals for Monday: Save on Nokia smartphones, Lenovo laptops, Samsung Galaxy tablets, and more
With the end of the school holidays only two weeks away, we have collected the very best deals from top retailers to keep everyone entertained as the clock ticks down on summer.We are showcasing deals...
10:00 am GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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This tiny device can help you evaluate the air around you
Craving some fresh, clean air?The sad truth is that it’s not as easy to come by as you’d think. Air pollution abounds these days and unless you’re living somewhere completely remote,...
08:42 am GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Apple store evacuated after iPad blows up in smoke, reports says
Apple Store in Leidseplein square in Amsterdam has been evacuated after an iPad exploded, Dutch outlet AT5 reported Sunday. The incident was confirmed by the city's fire brigade, which tweeted th...
08:42 am GMT - Mon, August 20, 2018
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Apple store evacuated after iPad blows up in smoke, report says
Apple Store in Leidseplein square in Amsterdam has been evacuated after an iPad exploded, Dutch outlet AT5 reported Sunday. The incident was confirmed by the city's fire brigade, which tweeted th...
08:44 pm GMT - Sun, August 19, 2018
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Here's the app you need to make your iPhone photos look good enough for Tim Cook to share
It's World Photography Day, which means Tim Cook is celebrating in a very Tim Cook way: sharing #ShotOniPhone snapshots.On Sunday, the Apple CEO tweeted the breathtaking work of John Bozinov — a...
03:02 pm GMT - Sun, August 19, 2018
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Jack Dorsey says Twitter's 'left-leaning' bias doesn't affect content decisions
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is still trying to convince conservatives that his service treats them fairly.Speaking to CNN's Brian Stelter in an interview that aired Saturday, Twitter's top executive again...
02:37 pm GMT - Sun, August 19, 2018
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Elon Musk enjoys world's gentlest softball interview with Marques Brownlee after total meltdown
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has the whole world on his shoulders, but you sure wouldn't know it watching a new interview with popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee.The 17-minute conversation, supposedly conducted...
10:00 am GMT - Sun, August 19, 2018
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Dip your toes into AI with these online courses for Google Cloud
AI systems have led to improvements in a broad spectrum of industries, including medicine and business, and sprouted new technologies like voice assistants (can you imagine what your day would be like...
09:00 am GMT - Sun, August 19, 2018
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Save $69 on a wireless Bluetooth speaker that also charge your devices
There are a ton of wireless speakers on the market, so why not find one that does more than just play tunes? A wireless speaker that does your laundry may be difficult to come by, but there's got...
12:00 pm GMT - Sat, August 18, 2018
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Cars are the new hot spot for companies to sell you things
When everyone's a passenger instead of a driver, the car experience really starts to change.As we take more and more Lyft and Uber rides — and eventually once autonomous cars drive us around ...
11:15 am GMT - Sat, August 18, 2018
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Cat S61 review: Tough as nails but not for everyone
Cat S61$1,022View ProductThe GoodLots of unique features • Durable to very high specifications • Different than anything else on the marketThe BadBuggy software • Mediocre specs R...
09:00 am GMT - Sat, August 18, 2018
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Learn to build your own video games with this set of Unity development online courses
It can be overwhelming for a newbie who has never dealt with code before to dive into game development head first, but the Complete Unity Game Developer Bundle (on sale for only $39) is beginner frien...
09:00 am GMT - Sat, August 18, 2018
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Save $60 on this device that's seven chargers in one
Between your tablet, e-reader, smartphone, and every other smart gadget on the market, you have a lot of devices you use on a daily basis. The problem is, you only have a limited number of outlets and...
01:06 am GMT - Sat, August 18, 2018
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Here's why the feds are freaked out about a drone attack
U.S. officials sent out a warning after Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was attacked with explosive drones in a failed assassination attempt.The Aug. 4 attack targeted Maduro while he was giving a...
09:00 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Netflix is testing ads and people are freaking out
Say it ain't so. The company that almost single-handedly introduced us to binging video has apparently gone decidedly old-school with the latest innovation being tested on its platform. That's ri...
08:46 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Crazybaby Air 1S review: Good sound in a questionable design
Crazybaby Air 1S$159View ProductThe GoodGood sound • with powerful bass • Lightweight and comfortableThe BadLarge • not-so-portable carrying case • Lousy battery life •...
08:12 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Laptops on sale this weekend: Save on Apple MacBooks, Lenovo IdeaPads, Google Pixelbooks, and more
Laptop on the fritz? We got you.SEE ALSO: Best cheap laptops: 10 options for under $500It's the freakin' weekend and that means another round of laptops have gone on sale. And as the end of summer and...
07:58 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Amazon is discounting Fire 7 Kids Edition tablets for a limited time
Kids aren't always the most trustworthy when it comes to taking care of their stuff. Whether it's toys or new phones, all of the stuff you give them should be considered at risk for damage. But don't ...
07:11 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Save $30 on the Amazon Fire TV Cube through Aug. 25
Are you still paying for cable? Ugh. It's time to get your home entertainment system up to date. Amazon's Fire TV Cube, which is currently on sale, could be just the thing you need.SEE ALSO: Get a new...
06:57 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Best TV deals this weekend: Save on 4K smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, VIZIO, LG, and more
Now that the weekend is here, we've rounded up some of the best deals and discounts on HD and 4K TVs from across the internet. Save big and then melt into the couch until Monday rolls around.If you ha...
06:31 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Walmart will give you nearly $100 off an iPhone 6S or 6S Plus through Aug. 17
Advantages of being Team iPhone: Apple street cred and blue iMessages. What else is there?Disadvantages of being Team iPhone: Well, they tend to shit out after about two years of use (conv...
06:20 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Save a whopping $100 on the Amazon Echo Show through Sept. 3
Home assistants make for a wonderful addition to any household. They can be treasure trove of information and uses that can make life so much simpler, which is more than welcome in today's world. No o...
05:54 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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OnePlus in process of partnering with T-Mobile to sell its next phone in the U.S
It looks like OnePlus is finally ready to join the big leagues in the U.S. The darling smartphone startup will reportedly launch its next smartphone, tentatively dubbed the "OnePlus 6T," with T-M...
05:24 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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10 excellent platforms for building mobile apps
If you've ever wanted to build an app after thinking up a brilliant idea, you're in the right place.Sure, the fear of coding can push you to not act on building your own app or to put off looking for ...
04:29 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Save up to 90% on thousands of online courses from Udemy
It doesn't matter who you are, you're never too old to start learning new tricks. There are thousands of online courses available for anyone looking to grow and improve their skillsets that can help i...
03:48 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Google is reportedly launching an Echo Show competitor this year
Take a look at this.Google is rumored to be launching its very own smart speaker with a built-in screen, according to a new report from the Nikkei Asian Review. The report cites sources within the sup...
03:46 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Amazon has the Arlo Pro Security Camera on sale for £50 off
It's almost certain that there isn't a shadowy figure lurking outside your front door in the cold of night, waiting to pounce. It's almost certain but it isn't certain, is it?Installing a security cam...
03:28 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Anki CEO: Consumer robots need personality to succeed
In case you missed it, the robots are here.No, not the apocalyptic hordes of artificially intelligent machines that some believe are destined to enslave or eradicate us (hello, Boston Dynamics!), but ...
02:47 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Get a new TV for your smart home with this 55-inch LG OLED B8, on sale for $1000 off from Walmart
Shopping for a smart TV? We have a sale you won't want to miss.The 55-inch LG Smart OLED B8 with AI ThinQ is currently available at Walmart for $1996.99. Normally, the TV is listed at $2999, saving yo...
02:30 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Apple might announce a new 13-inch MacBook with the new iPhones
September is shaping up to be the mother of all months for Apple product announcements.In addition to three new iPhones, Apple could use its annual iPhone launch event to unveil the long-rumored 13-in...
02:17 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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'Super Mario Party' is available to pre-order, and includes a cool lamp
Super Mario often brings back warm, fuzzy feelings of nostalgia. Memories of quick games before school or popping over to your best mate's house after dinner for a lengthy session, cut short by bedtim...
02:09 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Save 15% off (almost) absolutely everything at eBay
eBay have clearly got the Friday feeling and made everything, well pretty much everything, 15% off up until 8 p.m. (GMT) today on purchases on eBay.co.uk. But first: there are a few rules and reg...
01:41 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Best Friday deals: Save on Apple iPads and MacBooks, Samsung smartphones, Echo Show, and 4K smart TVs from Sony and LG
Happy Friday! Now that the weekend is finally here, we gathered together a large number of great deals from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target.SEE ALSO: Best cheap laptops: 10 options for ...
01:22 pm GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 worth $1,000?
We break it down for you. Read the full review here. Read more...More about Android, Samsung, Smartphones, Mashable Video, and Galaxy Note 9...
10:00 am GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Learn to mix songs like Diplo for less than the price of a concert ticket
If you're one of the 1.6 million people who tuned into the making of Jack Ü and Justin Bieber’s massive hit Where Are Ü Now, you've probably wondered how you yourself could produce a s...
07:24 am GMT - Fri, August 17, 2018
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Elon Musk opens up about the personal toll Tesla is taking on him
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk has been under a whole lot of under pressure lately, with production roadblocks, workplace issues, and a much-criticized tweet about taking the company private.It's all tak...
11:21 pm -07 - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Teen hacks Apple and stashes files in folder named 'hacky hack hack'
Ah, teens. Smart enough to hack into the most valuable company in the world, not smart enough to hide their stolen files anywhere other than a folder named "hacky hack hack."SEE ALSO: The 5 most...
11:18 pm -07 - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Remember the driver disguised as a car seat? That helped Ford develop a self-driving 'language.'
That man who dressed as a car seat to make it look like he was in a self-driving car last year was, in fact, not a terrible Halloween costume, but part of a study for Ford's self-driving cars. At...
09:52 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Tesla whistleblower alleges ‘narcotics trafficking’ and ‘unauthorized wiretapping’ in SEC complaint
What in the fresh hell is going on at Tesla?About 20 miles due west of Reno sits the monumental Tesla Gigafactory. Construction started on the now almost 5-million-square-foot building in 2014, with t...
09:22 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 review: No compromises
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08:04 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Google's secret China censorship project shares a name with Sergey Brin's mega-yacht
Well, this is awkward. As Google employees continue to protest their company's no-longer secret plan to launch a censored version of its search engine in China, one little detail seems to have go...
07:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Best cheap laptops: 10 options for under $500
So you're in the market to buy a new laptop? We have some advice: Don't let big tech companies with multimillion dollar marketing campaigns fool you into thinking you have to pay upwards of $1,000 to ...
07:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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When a cheap laptop is what you need, these 8 are your best options
BEST DEALS ON CHEAP LAPTOPS:Asus VivoBook 14 (Renewed) — $417Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — $480SAMSUNG Chromebook 4 11.6" — $159.99It’s really (really) hard to make it in today...
07:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Sometimes a cheap laptop is all you need &8212; these 8 are your best options
BEST DEALS ON CHEAP LAPTOPS:Asus VivoBook 14 (Renewed) — $419Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — $485It’s really (really) hard to make it in today’s world without a computer of some ki...
07:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Sometimes a cheap laptop is all you need &8212; these 8 are your best options during the Prime Day season
BEST DEALS ON CHEAP LAPTOPS:HP Chromebook 14-inch HD Laptop — $229.99Asus Chromebook Flip C434 — $446.00It’s really (really) hard to make it in today’s world without a computer...
07:36 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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How to completely delete Facebook from your life
Buh-bye, Facebook. It's been real. So you've had it with endless scrolling through the News Feed, notifications that wake you up in the middle of the night, memories that remind you how little yo...
07:31 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Reebok is going eco-friendly with these minimalist plant-based shoes
Reebok is releasing a sustainable sneaker made from corn and cotton. The kicks come in unisex sizes and cost $95. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Shoes, Sneakers, Reebok, and Sustainability...
07:14 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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You no longer have to go to Italy to study these 300 museum artifacts up close
The Uffizi Galleries partnered with Indiana University to digitize their entire sculpture collectionThe Uffizi Digitization Project currently hosts over 300 interactive 3D scans of the Gallery's maste...
06:59 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Amazon Echo Dots are coming to every St. Louis University dorm room
Alexa, can you wake me up for my 8 a.m. class?St. Louis University in Missouri is equipping all its dorm rooms — more than 2,300 of them — with Amazon Echo Dots that are customized to...
05:41 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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This machine-learning coach could get you into shape
Tonal is like a personal trainer mounted to the wall of your home. It trains with you, recommends routines based on your preferences, and will spot you like a gym buddy. Read more...More about H...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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If truly wireless earbuds are too wireless for you, here's a clever alternative
Truly wireless earbuds are great and all, but they're not the easiest things to keep track off. While they're fine to use when you're just chilling at your desk or doing anything sedentary, they tend ...
04:00 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Twitter’s relationship with third-party apps is messy — but it’s not over
It's a day that some of Twitter's most high-profile developers have dreaded, though it's one they've long-known was coming: Twitter is finally shutting off some of the developer tools that popular app...
03:48 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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The New MacBook Pro Is Practically Impossible to Fix Yourself
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03:34 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Sign up for a web developer bootcamp class online during this course sale and pay just £12
Web development sounds like something that should be kept to the confines of tech support HQ — clouded in mystery and something us mere mortals cannot comprehend. But it shouldn't be this w...
03:23 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Save $50 on this PlayStation 4 bundle from Walmart and take control of the MLB from your couch
Since the first PlayStation dropped in the mid-90s, Sony has been a major power in the gaming space. The PlayStation 2 was a top selling console in its day and the PlayStation 3 pushed boundaries with...
03:02 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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The Roomba robot vacuum is on sale for $150 off, the best deal we've ever seen for this device on Amazon
Maintaining a clean and healthy looking home can be very difficult, especially if you're too busy with a full-time job. SEE ALSO: Thursday deals: Save on Apple iPads, AncestryDNA test kits, Googl...
02:18 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Best deals for Thursday: Save on Apple iPads, Roomba vacuums, AncestryDNA test kits, Google Home Minis, and more
Today, retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have really good deals on the products you want for the home, like electronics, video games, and smart devices. It's never too late to save money with...
01:59 pm GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Elon Musk's Boring Company wants to build a tunnel to Dodger Stadium
How do you solve the problem of traffic jamming every time there's a match at the Dodger Stadium? If you ask Elon Musk, it's simple: Dig a tunnel.In a blog post published Thursday, the company detaile...
11:00 am GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Surrealist art and Augmented Reality are a match made in museum heaven
Long before face filters and dancing hot dogs could alter the way we see the world and ourselves, there was already a group of people experimenting with the notion of the "real": surrealist artists....
09:52 am GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Google One officially launches with cheaper storage plans
In May this year, Google announced Google One, a rebranding of its Google Drive online storage service. It offered cheaper plans, which were automatically enabled for Drive users, but it wasn't opened...
07:58 am GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Moto P30 is the most ridiculous iPhone X clone yet
Shortly after the iPhone X launched with its notched screen, many Android phone makers started producing... well, similar phones. Devices like the Xiaomi Mi 8 and Vivo V9 had similarly notched screens...
12:55 am GMT - Thu, August 16, 2018
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Inside the Vegas nightclub that launched its own cryptocurrency
It's 11:15 p.m. on a Friday night and a man in a white button-down shirt named Joey just ordered me a shot of Fireball. It's a little hard to hear him over the music blasting from the other side of th...
11:43 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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This flight-sharing service is like Uber Pool for private planes
No shoes were removed, no toiletries put into separate clear bags, and there was no need to arrive two hours before the flight. As part of flight-sharing app Blackbird's media flight, we walked r...
09:49 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Sure looks like the SEC is investigating Elon Musk's 'funding secured' tweet
The tweet may have become a meme, but the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission isn't laughing at Elon Musk's tweet about taking Tesla private.The electric car company CEO blurted out on Twitter las...
08:59 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Save $100 on the Apple iPad Mini 4 at Walmart. No, you're not reading that wrong.
The Apple iPad Mini 4 Wi-Fi is on sale at Walmart right now for $299.99. Normally, the tablet goes for $399.99, so $100 off is a welcome discount on the Apple device.SEE ALSO: 6 of the best portable B...
08:52 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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China isn't approving video game licenses right now
China, the largest gaming market, has not approved any video game licenses for at least four months due to President Xi Jinping's recent government shake up (read: power consolidation), reports Bloomb...
07:38 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Save $10 on this multi-tool that might save your life one day
Unless you have special psychic powers, you can't predict when a disaster will strike. You have no way of telling when you'll get in a car accident and go careening off into a lake, or when you'll run...
07:26 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Get lifetime access to over 500 Microsoft Office lessons for only $49
Just like you were tired of hearing your mother telling you to clean your room way back when, you probably think that everyone who says that Excel is worth mastering sounds like a broken record. You c...
06:18 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Things got weird for Elon Musk on Twitter
This week, on Technically Speaking: Elon Musk’s Twitter behavior got weird, Trump bans ZTE and Huawei, and Facebook looks to keep Facebook Live alive! Read more...More about Facebook, China...
05:52 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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This design studio is growing gourds inside 3D printed molds to create organic, biodegradable cups
Designed by CRÈME, HyO-Cup is a completely organic, biodegradable cup that is made out of gourds which grow inside 3D printed molds to take their functional shape. Read more...More about Mashable...
04:24 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Los Angeles Metro will deploy body scanners for security
Big Brother cares.The Los Angeles metro will roll out body scanners in its subway stations, according to the Associated Press (AP). It will use scanners from the British security company ThruVision, c...
03:46 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Forget the Tesla Model 3, an Apple Car might drive you around in 2023
Just when you thought Apple's top secret car project was dead, the rumor mill has once again started back up. This time, TF International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (aka the guy who's often ...
02:45 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Alexa and Cortana are finally on speaking terms
In a move reminiscent of Cher's friendship with Tai, the baddest bitch in the digital assistant schoolyard has a new project. Thanks to the peacemaking powers of the A.I. overlords, Alexa is now on in...
02:32 pm GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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#DeactiDay: The growing Twitter movement urging users to delete their accounts over Alex Jones
Some prominent Twitter users are giving the company's CEO Jack Dorsey an ultimatum: it's either us or Alex Jones.There is a growing movement in various circles on Twitter to make this Friday, August 1...
02:24 pm -07 - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Best Amazon, Walmart, and Target sales for Wednesday: Save on FitBit , KitchenAid mixers, and AncestryDNA test kits
For Wednesday, there are a lot of amazing deals on products for your kitchen, your well-being, your entertainment, and overall on items that will really upgrade your life. We scoured the internet to f...
06:43 am GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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MoviePass' owner lost a lot of money last quarter, and it's also getting sued
MoviePass' recent struggles are no secret, but things just got even worse. The movie subscription service's parent company Helios & Matheson Analytics Incfiled its quarterly earning report, r...
01:57 am GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Instagram is investigating hacked accounts, promises new 2FA features 'soon'
Instagram says it is "aware that some people are having difficulty accessing their Instagram accounts" and that it is investigating the "issue" that's caused hundreds of users to lose access to their ...
01:57 am GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Instagram is investigating hacked accounts, promises new 2FA features
Instagram says it is "aware that some people are having difficulty accessing their Instagram accounts" and that it is investigating the "issue" that's caused hundreds of users to lose access to their ...
01:50 am GMT - Wed, August 15, 2018
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Twitter punishes Alex Jones—but he's still not banned
Twitter has taken action against Alex Jones.A Twitter spokesperson confirmed Jones' personal account has limited functions after he posted a tweet that violated its rules. The company, however, stoppe...
10:54 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Did 'Fortnite' Peak?
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10:13 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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First look: Inside SureFly's two-person octocopter
In Manhattan's Flatiron Plaza on Monday, children gawked and construction workers tiptoed in curiosity around transportation company Workhorse's product showcase of two futuristic vehicles: the first ...
10:08 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Cryptocurrency-rich make magic internet money rain in Vegas
It was late Saturday night at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, and an extremely stoned man was trying to bribe his way into the city's hottest cryptocurrency party — and it wasn't working. SEE ...
06:58 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Sean Rad, early Tinder employees, sue Tinder owners IAC/Match for billions
They call it selling out for a reason.On Tuesday, ten Tinder co-founders and early employees filed a lawsuit against the dating app's overlords, InterActiveCorp (IAC) and Match Group. The plaintiffs, ...
06:31 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Turkey is boycotting iPhones, but it hurts Turkey more than Apple
Turkey President Tayyip Erdogan announced today that the country would boycott all electronics from the United States after President Donald Trump slapped new tariffs on the region that caused the Tur...
06:19 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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This cheap Squarespace alternative will help you build a slick website
Many people believe that building a website requires shelling out a ton of cash and hiring a team of professionals to do the legwork, but there are all-in-one solutions like Squarespace that can help ...
06:01 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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These Treblab earbuds could give the Apple AirPods some competition — and they're 55% off
You've got to hand it to Apple. Despite not being the first company to introduce truly wireless listening, the release of the AirPods prompted a massive wave of Bluetooth earphones in the market and l...
03:58 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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If you want Apple Pencil support on the iPhone, 2018 could be your year
The latest rumor about Apple's 2018 iPhones is that the lineup will have the first iPhone models to support the Apple Pencil. The precise pricing is also coming into better focus.TrendForce, a market ...
03:42 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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President Trump signs NDAA, banning government use of ZTE and Huawei technology
US government agencies are now officially banned from purchasing or using certain telecommunications and surveillance products from Chinese tech companies like ZTE and Huawei.Yesterday, President Dona...
02:33 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Amazon has this all-in-one desktop computer from Lenovo on sale for $95 off
All-in-one computers are great because you don't need a separate monitor, speakers, or gigantic tower to start working. You just have to connect a keyboard and a mouse and you're all set. While these ...
02:21 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Apple delays group FaceTime for iOS 12 and macOS Mojave until 'later this fall'
One of the most anticipated iOS 12 and macOS Mojave features, group FaceTime, will not arrive when Apple makes both software releases available this fall.Apple announced group FaceTime at WWDC and hyp...
01:50 pm GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Today's best deals: Save on AncestryDNA kits, Echo Spot, Philips Norelco, and laptops from Lenovo, Dell, Samsung, and HP
Today, we found the best deals for you on leading health and beauty products, laptops and computer accessories, items for back to school, and sales on Amazon devices.SEE ALSO: Walmart has the Bose Qui...
10:39 am GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Cryptocoins are worth less than $200 billion for the first time since 2017
In May 2017, I've called some experts and asked them "Why are Bitcoin and Ethereum growing so fast?" This was after an intense period of growth for both popular cryptocurrencies, especially Ethereum, ...
10:00 am GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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San Francisco has no idea what to do about 'goofball' e-scooters, email records show
San Francisco has been scooter-less for months. Other cities, meanwhile, have slowly been filling with electric scooters. But earlier this year, San Francisco cracked down on three companies R...
04:56 am GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Apple and Facebook could be asked by Australia to build tools to get around encryption
Like the FBI, Australia has been finding ways to get past encryption, with big tech companies famously not making it easy for authorities.In response, Australia's government unveiled draft plans on Tu...
01:54 am GMT - Tue, August 14, 2018
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Instagram users are reporting the same bizarre hack
Krista, an Instagram user with more than 4,500 followers on her fitness account, noticed something strange on Saturday evening: she had been logged out of her account. When she tried to log back ...
08:35 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Get a Ring doorbell alternative on sale for just $50
Doorbell cameras are a sensible home security solution, allowing you to monitor who is coming up to your door, delivering your packages, smashing your pumpkins, stealing your packages, smashing your p...
07:51 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Build up your IT street cred with this jam-packed online certification courses
Just because you know how to tinker with motherboards doesn't mean you can clinch any job you please. You may have a wide range of technical chops and possess a strong work ethic, but it's equally imp...
07:32 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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How cryptocurrency brings oppression and hope to Venezuela
Daily life in Venezuela begins and ends with one question: What is my money worth today?Venezuela has the world's worst inflation rate at more than 40,000 percent annually and rising, according to Joh...
07:16 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Google tracks you even if you turn off 'location history': report
So, you’ve turned off Location History on your phone in an effort to maintain your privacy and limit the amount of data you share with the big tech companies. Well, it turns out Google may still...
06:18 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Walmart has the Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones on sale for $50 off
"Hey Google! Are there any deals on Bose wireless headphones right now?" SEE ALSO: Laptops on sale: Save on Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, and more from Amazon, Walmart, and Best BuyIf you're looking ...
04:54 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Laptops on sale: Save on Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, and more from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy
Laptop use is quickly outpacing the unmovable desktop. Whether it's board meetings on Skype, downloading lessons for a history course, or something that can handle graphic design, a laptop makes work ...
04:49 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Chromebooks that also run Windows 10 may be in the works
Dual-booting — AKA having two operating systems on the same computer — might be landing on a Chromebook near you.As spotted by the online software development community XDA Developers...
04:27 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Best TV deals this week: Shop sales on 4K smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, VIZIO, and more
If you've been looking to upgrade your old television for a new one, now is the time to do it. There are a lot of really good deals on HD and 4K TVs from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, and th...
03:50 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Elon Musk defends decision to announce plans to take Tesla private
Oh, Elon.The Tesla founder and CEO just released a statement defending his tweets last week announcing his consideration of taking the company private. It confirms that Saudi Arabia is providing the f...
03:49 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Samsung joins the mesh router party with SmartThings WiFi
Mesh routers aim to improve on traditional routers by having multiple access points that blanket the home with coverage. Brands have been fired up about this networking technology, and in 2018 consume...
03:49 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Amazon has the Echo Spot on sale for just $99.99 (and that never happens)
Still haven't gotten in on the smart speaker or security camera action, huh? Just chilling at home hoping the Uber Eats driver isn't actually a character from The Purge? You do know it's 2018, right?H...
02:56 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Amazon has this beefy Sony Bluetooth speaker on sale for $150 off
For some parties, your portable Bluetooth speaker just can't gut it. If you need to crank out some extra power, this on from Sony is available on Amazon right now and is going for $198. Normally, the ...
02:51 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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What Kind of Screen Will the Next iPhone Have?
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02:17 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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How a lightweight, prefabricated concrete roof is just a taste of the coming revolution in architecture
Researchers at the technical school ETH Zurich have constructed a unique lightweight concrete ceiling by mixing computational design, 3D printing, and prefabrication. The design makes it cheaper ...
01:43 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Best Amazon, Target, and Walmart sales: Save on Bissell vacuums, Instant Pot, Google Home Mini, Samsung 4K smart TVs, and Amazon Echo
Happy Monday! Today, you can save on amazing items from across the internet. We gathered the best deals from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target for your shopping enjoyment.SEE ALSO: 12 of ...
12:10 pm GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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22-year-old man loses $24 million worth of bitcoins in apparent scam
Bitcoin is a risky investment, but for one young crypto millionaire, traditional forms of investing into assets such a casino and company stock turned out to be even riskier. According to Bangkok...
10:04 am GMT - Mon, August 13, 2018
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Saudi Arabia might be interested in helping Tesla go private
Nearly a week after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted his intention to take the company private, we still don't know much about the funding for the endeavor — which Musk said was "secured."And while t...
10:33 pm GMT - Sun, August 12, 2018
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Farmers are now using literal lasers to scare birds away from their crops
Scarecrows might make for a nice aesthetic, but the latest trend in keeping pests away from crops sounds like something straight out of Star Wars. Lasers are now the newest trend helping blueberr...
08:52 pm GMT - Sun, August 12, 2018
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Dozens of Vegas slots went offline simultaneously during a hacker convention
The casino is "pretty certain" it wasn't hacked. The annual DEF CON hacking convention returned once again to Las Vegas this weekend, and with it came the typical good-natured mischief that's bou...
08:10 pm GMT - Sun, August 12, 2018
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Robots ruin the fun of 'Where's Waldo?' with facial recognition
Where do we draw the line with robots? When they become murderous blind dogs? Autonomous Peeping Toms that watch your children? Or movie stars that make us cry over Transformers trailers?Maybe the fin...
06:57 pm GMT - Sun, August 12, 2018
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A new protest is organizing to get Alex Jones booted off of Twitter
Alex Jones is still on Twitter, despite the fact that he repeatedly violated the platform's rules of conduct. But this is 2018, and Twitter users are ready to protest.Before we go any further, let's b...
11:00 am GMT - Sun, August 12, 2018
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The Truth campaign took down teen smoking. Now it's going after JUUL.
JUUL is the vape giant that went from zero to $16 billion in three years. Truth Initiative is the largest anti-smoking organization in the United States.Both the company and the non-profit claim to ha...
10:00 am GMT - Sun, August 12, 2018
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Expand your phone's storage with this iOS flash drive
The iPhone never has as much storage space as we'd wish it would. iCloud alleviated that slightly by offering a way to access photos, music, and videos without maxing out your hard drive, but it also ...
10:34 pm GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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Hacker convention in Vegas is full of tin-foil hats. Literally.
What if they really are out to get you. If you spend enough time walking the Las Vegas casino floors, you're sure to come across some unique sights. But scores of people sporting all shapes and s...
07:40 pm GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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Alex Jones is so eager to stay on Twitter he's attempting to follow its rules
Belching human smokestack Alex Jones is scrubbing his Twitter accounts for their most overt violations of Twitter's Terms of Service. On Thursday, CNN published a list of InfoWars and Jones tweet...
06:50 pm GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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Android devices are stunningly vulnerable if you're a careless power-user
Don't chuck your Android phone across the room in fear just yet.A report from the security firm Kryptowire, via Wired, shows that many Android phones are stunningly vulnerable thanks to Android's open...
12:22 pm GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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Nest Starter Pack review: An excellent intro to home security
Nest Security Pack (T-Mobile)$500 (not including incentives)View ProductThe GoodEasy setup • Intuitive app • Plenty of security featuresThe BadFalse alarms from the right environmental con...
10:00 am GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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This $16 accessory helps solve the Nintendo Switch battery power issue
When Nintendo created the Switch, they managed to combine their knack for pure, childlike gaming bliss with some innovative technological achievements. So it’s no surprise that the system is the...
09:00 am GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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Take these online self-improvement classes and learn how to get fit, work smart, and start your own business
In the pursuit of your dreams, it can sometimes feel like it’s you against the world. But really, the situation is simpler than that: it’s you against your own self-doubt. To overcome that...
01:36 am GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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These stoner hackers want machine learning to save us from sick weed
Nothing harshes a good mellow like sick buds. Thankfully, there may one day be an app for that. Hidden from the hazy Friday afternoon of Las Vegas, tucked away in the basement of the Flamingo cas...
12:36 am GMT - Sat, August 11, 2018
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Twitter suspends Proud Boys before white supremacist rally
Well, apparently Twitter does have a line when it comes to unhinged hate speech.The company suspended accounts associated with the Proud Boys ahead of the white supremacist Unite the Right rally in Wa...
10:48 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Hackers can seize practically all your online accounts, and it's your voicemail's fault
Who would have thought that, in the end, it would be the humble voicemail that would do us all in?Your Google, Microsoft, Apple, WhatsApp, and even Signal accounts all have an Achilles' heel — t...
09:48 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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The DNC just served Wikileaks with a lawsuit over Twitter
Wikileaks just got served with a tweet.On Friday, the law firm representing the Democratic National Committee served Wikileaks with a single tweet, linking to a number of legal documents related to it...
09:30 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Apple influenced Mark Zuckerberg's decision to ban InfoWars, report says
After weeks of struggling to answer questions about whether or not Alex Jones and InfoWars should be allowed to remain on Facebook, the company caught some onlookers by surprise when it announced earl...
08:41 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Homeland Security is worried about elections, so it's asking hackers for help
It's 10 a.m. at Caesar's Palace hotel and casino in Las Vegas, and the conference room is packed. Scores of hackers, cybersecurity professionals, and press have gathered at the DEF CON hacker con...
08:22 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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This box turns almost anything into a 3D interactive hologram
Looking Glass is a 3D holographic display. Users can even interact with it, from tickling their creation to smashing it to pieces. Read more...More about Mashable Video, 3d, Interactive, Hologra...
08:07 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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It might be time for Samsung to dump Bixby
Samsung has a big problem.No, it's not just the Galaxy Note 9 is an incremental update. Or that the Galaxy Watch is no Apple Watch. Or that we barely know anything about the Galaxy Home smart speaker....
07:56 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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JUUL is Going Global
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06:32 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Start winning at SEO with this easy-to-use software
What’s the number one key to business success in the digital world? A spiffy logo? Nope. An in-office frozen yogurt machine? No (but it wouldn’t hurt). Ask any expert and they’l...
06:04 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Laptops on sale: Save on Dell, Apple, Lenovo, and more from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy
It's the freakin' weekend and there are plenty of deals on laptops so you can binge-watch all of your favorite shows in bed before returning to the office on Monday.SEE ALSO: 7 of the best laptops for...
05:34 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Best TV deals this weekend: Save on 4K smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, VIZIO, and much more
Just in time for the weekend, we've gathered the best deals on HD and 4K televisions from across the internet. If you're looking for big or small TVs with various features and settings, we've got you ...
04:52 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Apple's 2018 iPhones have a serious naming problem
Let me blow your mind with this rumor: Apple is going to unveil new iPhones in the fall.Yes, that we know. But we also "know" a little more than that. Obviously Apple has so far not said a single word...
04:21 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Why 'Fortnite' bypassing Google Play could be a security nightmare
Fortnite, the year’s hottest video game, is finally making its way to Android devices. However, owners of those devices may want to proceed with caution. The game, for now, is available exc...
03:09 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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This tiny robotic spider might one day perform surgeries inside your body
A new fabrication method for millimeter-scale soft robots provides them with unprecedented dexterity, opening up the opportunities for medical applications. To demonstrate this new method, researchers...
03:00 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Facebook will make accounts with a 'large audience' verify their location
Facebook will soon make some of its most influential accounts verify that they are who they say they are.New rules will require Facebook pages with a "large audience" to verify their location or else ...
02:47 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Facebook shuts down Friend List Feeds
Welp, they had a good run.Facebook is doing away with Friend List Feeds, the customized news feeds that showed only posts from a group of Facebook humans of your choosing (plus, ya know, ads). Accordi...
02:38 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Save $75 on a portable electric burner, great for anyone with a tiny house (or tiny apartment)
Whether you're a tiny house owner looking for a way to maximize kitchen space, a frequent traveller who likes to cook wherever you go, or a wannabe food vlogger, this portable electric burner that's o...
02:11 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Best deals for Friday: Save on KitchenAid stand mixers, Canon printers, Dell gaming laptops, Samsung 4K smart TVs, and more
Happy Friday! Today, there are good deals on impressive kitchenware, electronics like laptops and printers, and amazing 4K smart TVs from the top leading brands like Sony and Samsung. You can also sav...
01:08 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Kids can now learn to code by building this Star Wars droid
This Star Wars Droid will have kids everywhere geeking out, while also learning to code. The award-winning design allows kids to choose from over 6 Block-based missions from the appHeads up: All produ...
12:18 pm GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Bitcoin developer finds bug in competing coin, does the right thing
Proponents of Bitcoin and its competing cryptocurrency Bitcoin Cash, which was created as a "fork" of Bitcoin's code and history, aren't exactly in love with each other. Social media channels are full...
09:41 am GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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The spotlight is back on the iCar as Tesla's vehicle engineering chief returns to Apple
Doug Field, former Apple VP of Mac hardware, and also former Tesla VP of engineering, is now back at Apple and working on the company's secretive Project Titan, Daring Fireball's John Gruber has found...
02:29 am GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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New emoji in 2019 could feature more diversity, including couple variations
Each year, a swathe of new emoji are released into the world, and next year's batch features more diversity than ever.The Unicode Consortium, the organisation in charge of selecting what emoji gets to...
12:59 am GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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5 semi-autonomous cars took a road test and barely passed
Don't start planning for your self-driving commute anytime soon. Human drivers are still very necessary as a recent road test for five cars' driver-assistance features showed.The vehicles, 2017 BMW 5-...
12:46 am -04 - Fri, August 10, 2018
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The hackers just arrived, and they're already breaking Vegas
It's 107 degrees outside, and a disturbing number of people charging down the sidewalk are wearing black jeans. That seemingly incongruous fashion choice, more than the blinking digital badges sw...
12:41 am GMT - Fri, August 10, 2018
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Amazon's Alexa will soon do your bidding through your car infotainment console
Amazon doesn't just want to compete with Google and Apple in your home. It's coming for your car, too. Amazon's Alexa voice assistant will soon be "Hey Alexa" ready through the car infotainment system...
11:55 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Google's new celebrity video app is basically AMA for search
Google's making it easier for celebrities to control what appears in their search results.Thursday, the search giant released a new app called Cameos, which lets celebs record vertical full-screen vid...
11:38 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Google never really left China: a look at the Chinese website Google's been quietly running
More information is leaking out about just how Google is planning to re-enter the Chinese market with a mobile search engine application that complies to the country's censorship laws.The Intercept fi...
09:01 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Philips Hue takes the plunge into the bathroom with the Adore line
Besides making lights for your yard, Philips Hue is also moving into another room — the bathroom. Its new Adore collection is launching with two products: a mirror or a ceiling fixture. Bef...
06:44 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Philips Hue brings the party outside with the Outdoor Lightstrip
Philips Hue's Outdoor Lightstrip is now officially official (it leaked last month), but unfortunately, it won't be landing in time for summer BBQs and backyard parties.The Outdoor Lightstrip will land...
05:06 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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The future of rescue robots looks a lot like a centaur
Centauro is a four-legged robot controlled by a human operator in a suit. It can navigate through rough terrains, climb stairs, and use tools. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Robot, Rescue, Dis...
05:00 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Here's how much the Galaxy Note 9 will cost on U.S. carriers
After many leaks, Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is now official.And it is coming in hot, with a full launch on Aug. 24. Even better, for customers in the United States, the Note 9 is making its way to many ...
04:36 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Samsung's 'exclusive' on Fortnite for Android lasts a mere 3 days
Yes, technically Samsung does have an exclusive for Fortnite on Android, but gamers, don't fear: This might be the shortest exclusive ever.It lasts just three days. Yep, Samsung Galaxy devices will be...
04:11 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Samsung's Bixby-powered Galaxy Home will take on the Amazon Echo
Samsung is officially joining the smart speaker war.At its Unpacked event for the Galaxy Note 9's grand introduction, Samsung also announced a new Bixby-powered smart speaker, the Galaxy Home, to comp...
03:56 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Samsung unveils the stylish Galaxy Watch, with an emphasis on fitness
Alongside the Galaxy Note 9, Samsung also announced a new smartwatch: the Galaxy Watch.The LTE-equipped Galaxy Watch will come in two colors and boasts a battery that Samsung says will last "for days"...
03:48 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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This environmentally friendly clock is powered by water
The ‘Bedol Water Clock’ can tell time for up to three months on one water filling. The invention is fully recyclable and includes both a daily and an hourly alarm. Heads up: All prod...
03:30 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a whole lotta smartphone
Newsflash: Samsung's releasing a new Galaxy Note phone — the Note 9 — and it's feature-packed as always.If you have a Galaxy Note 8 or a Galaxy S9 there's not a whole lot that's ...
03:21 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Walmart has Beats wireless headphones on sale for $40 off
Good news: One of the most highly rated pairs of wireless headphones on the market are now on sale in a big way. Over at Walmart, you can get a new pair of BeatsX wireless earbud-style headphones for ...
03:12 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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17 of the best headphones for students, according to reviews
Investing in a good pair of headphones is a must for any student, whether they're studying for college finals or doing SAT prep in high school and just about everything else in between.SEE ALSO: 20 th...
02:37 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Now you don’t even need a Roku box to watch the Roku Channel
Roku, the company that makes those little boxes that stream online video to your television, has a free streaming channel called the Roku Channel. You may not know this if you don't have one of said b...
02:12 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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There's more evidence all three 2018 iPhones will have Face ID
Fingerprint, scmingerprint. Apple's new favorite way to unlock a device is with your face.A key supplier of Apple Face ID components has seen an increase in orders and revenue ahead of Apple's expecte...
01:52 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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The live feed of Microsoft's underwater datacenter is strangely soothing
Microsoft has a pretty nifty way to store data: In an underwater datacenter, located off the coast of Scotland, capable of holding 27.6 petabytes of information. It's part of Project Natick, the compa...
01:39 pm GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Best deals for Thursday: Save on 4K smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, and LG, BlackDecker power tools, and the Amazon Fire HD 8 tablet
Save on products to improve your home and car, or take one last adventure in the great outdoors before the summer is over. There are also some great deals on 4K smart televisions from top brands like ...
10:02 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Oppo's F9 phone has the most beautiful notch you've ever seen
OK, we get it: Not everyone likes, prefers or even tolerates the smartphone notch. But most flagship smartphones these days have it, so any attempt to make it less obtrusive — or even actua...
10:00 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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This safety device could bail you out during an auto emergency — and it's on sale
You may have a spare tire at the ready and a fully-stocked emergency kit in your trunk, but none of that can prepare you for road emergencies like overheating, a sudden breakdown, or worse, your break...
10:00 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Learn photography skills with this online class and dominate Instagram
If you want to acquire the skills to go from nascent Instagrammer to full-fledged influencer, you'll have to commit some time for training. The Smartphone Photography Basics Bundle is an online traini...
09:22 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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The SEC is looking into Musk's 'going private' tweet, report claims
Well, this didn't take long. According to a report by the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is looking into Tesla CEO Elon Musk's recent tweets, in which he a...
09:05 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Android 9 Pie's is a no-brainer update, but the best is yet to come
Android 9 Pie is now available, but should you update ASAP?If you've got a Google Pixel, Pixel 2, or Essential Phone – the answer is yes. It's a no-brainer update.SEE ALSO: Google is worki...
01:35 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Apple self-driving cars could have AR windshields perfect for FaceTime
Your car could act a lot more like your iPhone in the future — at least according to Apple patent filings for an augmented reality windshield.Patently Apple found a European patent application f...
12:37 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Verizon and Apple partner to offer unlimited customers a musical perk
It seems Verizon is taking a page out of T-Mobile's handbook in terms of adding value to its unlimited plans.Verizon is entering into an exclusive, multi-step partnership with Apple. Step one is to of...
12:03 am GMT - Thu, August 9, 2018
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Twitter CEO explains alleged 'shadow bans' — again
Twitter's CEO is still going out of his way to appease conservatives and conspiracy theorists.One day after publicly reaffirming his company's decision not to suspend InfoWars host Alex Jones, Jack Do...
11:28 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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And now professional golf is being ransomed for bitcoin
Raise that single gloved-hand to your mouth in shock: The hackers have gone after golf.America's last bastion of proud visor-wearers is scrambling this week, after unknown criminals took over the PGA ...
10:15 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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NYC caps number of Ubers and Lyfts in the streets and gives drivers higher hourly rate
Uber, Lyft, Via, Juno, and other ride-hailing app drivers have some new protections and minimum pay guarantees in New York City after a city council vote this afternoon.One of the votes put a cap on t...
10:00 pm -04 - Wed, August 8, 2018
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This sale is one of the best prices we've (ever!) seen on the Amazon Fire HD8 tablet
If you're looking to amp up your tablet game for an unheard of price, you're in luck: from now until Aug. 10 at 11 am PST, you can get the Amazon Fire HD8 for a mere $54, which is one of the lowest pr...
09:18 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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The best thing about the Google Pixel 3 might be its headphones
All signs point towards a Google Pixel 3 XL with a notch, but the latest leak shows us the box.Thanks to a blogger from the Ukraine on Telegram, we now have photos of a pre-release Pixel 3 XL in packa...
09:08 pm -04 - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Apple calmly tells Congress iPhones aren't spying on users
There's more evidence debunking the conspiracy theory that your iPhone is secretly listening to you.On Tuesday, Apple responded to the House Energy and Commerce Committee's requests for information on...
08:53 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Big Tech takes a major stand against Alex Jones
This week, on Technically Speaking: Facebook and YouTube take a stand against InfoWars host and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones; Android has unveiled its new Pie operating system; and Facebook insists ...
06:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Facebook 'regrets' adding confetti and balloons to Indonesia earthquake posts
When your reach is global, it's perhaps difficult not to inadvertently stick your fingers in a few places they don't belong — especially if you happen to be rocking the blithe self-assurance of ...
05:59 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Strike fear into the hearts of hackers with this online class
To beat a hacker, you must become a hacker.That’s what ethical hacking is all about: you learn the tricks and tools that cyber-criminals use to infiltrate the networks of major institutions, use...
05:11 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Verizon accused of lying about rural coverage, stifling 4G LTE expansion
Is Verizon misleading the government on just how much of rural America is covered by its 4G LTE network?According to a group of rural carriers the answer is yes. And, according to these smaller carrie...
05:06 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Get an HP laptop on sale for $999, down from $1400
The right laptop for work can make all the difference. While small notebooks and Chromebooks provide a simple solution, you may find yourself in need of something a little stronger and well-rounded, e...
04:59 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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RED delays its pricey holographic phone, the Hydrogen One, yet again
Fingers crossed this is the last delay for the RED Hydrogen One.The phone was made official last year, as the "world's first holographic media machine." Since then, there have been many delays, and wh...
04:35 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Facebook has locked down its platform. Why that's bad news for researchers.
File this under "lose-lose" for Facebook.A group of high-profile researchers and journalists sent a formal request to social media giant to amend its Terms of Service in order to enable studies of Fac...
03:48 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Join the 'PC Master Race' with the Acer Predator Triton on sale for $400 off
Whether you take it as an insult or proud nickname, there's a reason "PC master race" has become so big in gaming culture. PCs easily outpace consoles in terms of power and have a wider variety of gam...
03:06 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Tesla Solar Roof tiles aren't coming out beautiful enough for Elon Musk, report claims
Tesla's production problems apparently don't stop with the Model 3. According to a Reuters report, production of the company's solar tiles have been delayed by assembly line problems. Part of the...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Samsung's Galaxy Tab S4 is the first Android tablet that gets productivity right
Samsung Galaxy Tab S4$649.99View ProductThe GoodDeX mode is actually usable for doing real work • Top-notch display • Long battery life • Comes with S PenThe BadBook Cover Keyboard c...
02:57 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Magic Leap's ultra-hyped AR headset is finally available
After many years of hype around a product that was unseen, Magic Leap opened the curtain to unveil the Magic Leap One last month.Today, the Magic Leap One Creator Edition goes on sale for $2,295. But ...
02:44 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Best deals for August 8: Save on Chromebooks and other laptops, KitchenAid mixers, Amazon Echo, and more
If you're looking for the best deals on laptops, computer accessories, school and office supplies, kitchen appliances, and products for the dorm, we gathered the best deals from across the internet to...
02:43 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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The longest sea-crossing bridge EVER is about to open
China's Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge is set to be the world's longest sea-crossing bridge ever built. After about seven years of construction, the controversial 34-mile bridge — which is roughl...
01:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Meet Vector, Anki's charming new robot
Anki is back. Two years after launching Cozmo and five years after launching Anki Drive, the company is introducing a robot for the home. Vector is not a toy but rather a joyful, smart home robot...
10:00 am GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Couch Potato fills the market gap for tracking laziness
Ever been called a Couch Potato for lounging around? Well, now you can know exactly how much time you've been inactive — though I'm not entirely sure why you want this statistic. At any rat...
08:54 am GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Crypto prices sharply down after SEC postpones Bitcoin ETF decision
The prices of Bitcoin, Ethereum and all other major cryptocurrencies are sharply down Wednesday following an announcement by the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it will postpone the d...
08:24 am GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Amazon launches grocery pickup in 30 minutes at Whole Foods
Just six months after Amazon partnered up with Whole Foods for grocery delivery, it's now enabled customers to pick up their pre-ordered goodies from the store.On Wednesday, Amazon announced the launc...
01:21 am GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Twitter is basically OK with harassment, just don't @ anyone
Twitter will let you harass whomever you want as long as you don't tag or @-mention them.That's essentially how Twitter explained its decision not to ban Alex Jones from its platform Tuesday after Fac...
01:04 am GMT - Wed, August 8, 2018
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Why Elon Musk can get away with tweeting about Tesla's business plans
It certainly felt like a whim or marijuana-infused trolling, but Elon Musk's tweet Tuesday morning about taking his now-publicly traded electric car company private is just how the Tesla CEO operates....
11:02 pm -04 - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Snapchat's hated redesign made it lose users for the first time ever
Snapchat's massively unpopular redesign continues to hurt the company.Snap disclosed Tuesday that the app lost 3 million of its daily active users due in large part to its controversial redesign.SEE A...
10:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Which tablet to buy for your kid: These are 5 of the best out right now
Kids are device-hungry nuts these days. Seriously, WTF happened to Sesame Street and a book before bedtime? But we digress.Technology has changed a lot since you were small. Your kids have probably ma...
10:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Which tablet to buy for your kid: For scrolling in the stroller (and beyond)
The year of never-enough-screentime is in full swing. Tablets and smartphones have become a parent's best friend during the pandemic, with everyone doing whatever they can to make it to bedtime. Exper...
10:00 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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The best tablet to buy for your kid this Prime Day
Technology has changed a lot since you were small. Your kids have probably mastered the features on your iPhone better than you have due to constantly asking to play with it. And when you do eventuall...
09:59 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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U.S. military orders soldiers to turn off GPS tracking devices
U.S. troops deployed overseas will have to remember to turn off the GPS tracking services on their favorite wearable fitness device. It's an order.The U.S. Department of Defense has issued an order fo...
09:31 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Amazon is having a great smart home sale, with savings on smart plugs, lightbulbs, doorbells, security cameras, and more
Incase you've been dabbling with the idea of turning your house into a full-blown smart home (we know, once you've experienced Alexa it's hard not to imagine all the possibilities), now is definitely ...
09:30 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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NordVPN review: The VPN for power users
NordVPN$6.99 a month (1-year plan)View ProductThe GoodIncredible array of privacy options • Netflix access • Available in ChinaThe BadA learning curve that could scare off novices • ...
08:48 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Facebook's app is now the third-most popular browser in the U.S.
In case you still had any doubts about how influential Facebook is, consider this: Facebook's app is now the third-most popular browser in the United States, according to new data.The study, from anal...
08:01 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Alex Jones has another terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day
You know you're in trouble when even MailChimp is no longer here for your shit. As a man who lives his life extremely online, Alex Jones has suffered a deluge of digital setbacks this week. While...
06:55 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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A new Palm phone might be on the horizon, and yes it is 2018
Remember Palm? Originally marketed as a smartphone better than the iPhone, running software called webOS and featuring a physical keyboard.Ultimately its demise was a buyout by HP, which resulted in t...
06:16 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Elon Musk says he wants to take Tesla private. Unless he's trolling us.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in true Elon Musk fashion, took to Twitter to think out loud about his electric car business. Or possibly troll us all.On the social media platform he noted the possibility of tak...
06:16 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Elon Musk is serious about taking Tesla private
Updated 8/7/2018, 4:12 p.m. ET with official Tesla statement.Tesla CEO Elon Musk, in true Elon Musk fashion, took to Twitter to think out loud about his electric car business.On the social media platf...
05:33 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Tokyo 2020 will be the first Olympic Games to use facial recognition
The 2018 Winter Olympics had quite the tech spectacle with 1,200 Intel drones producing a memorable light show. However, it's likely the 2020 Tokyo Olympics won't make as big a deal for a new technolo...
05:08 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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The U.S. Defense Department is readying for the battle against deepfakes
The U.S. Defense Department is already preparing itself for the fight against deepfakes, fake audio and video created by artificial intelligence that burst into the mainstream last year thanks to site...
04:49 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Start mixing your own music with this DJ software that's on sale for $19
Professional DJing can be a rewarding career — just ask the folks making millions from weekly appearances at plush Vegas hotels. But before the fame and groupies and global gigs, you typically n...
04:09 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Save $60 on the Bissell Symphony vacuum and mop at Walmart
When it comes to floor care, vacuuming and mopping are both important. Guests don't like seeing spill stains and crumbs all over the floor, so putting in the time and care for clean floors matters. Yo...
03:38 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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West Virginia will use blockchain-backed smartphone voting in 2018 midterms
A new pilot program in West Virginia aims to take voting into the technological future. In doing so, the state has cast its eye toward one of the most popular tech buzzwords of 2018.West Virginia has ...
02:47 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Why some baby boomers are eating up the QAnon conspiracy
QAnon — an all-encompassing right-wing conspiracy theory about everything from the JFK assassination to pedophile rings based on the vague writings of an anonymous internet poster — has no...
02:26 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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These noise-cancelling headphones are a hit on Amazon
For frequent travelers, audio purists, or just people who want some damn peace and quiet, noise-cancelling headphones are practically a necessity. But as their popularity rises, their quality varies. ...
02:24 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Apple's 4TB hard drives are $3,200. Samsung might have a better idea.
You can get a ton of storage for your new laptop — but you'll probably have to pay an arm and a leg for it. Putting a 4TB SSD in the new MacBook Pro immediately adds $3,200 to the cost, for exam...
02:10 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Apple Music has a new mix based on what your friends are listening to
If you're constantly asking your friends to recommend new music to you, Apple has a new discovery mix that's right up your alley. The company launched a new Apple Music feature called the Friends...
02:03 pm GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Best deals for Tuesday: Save on KitchenAid mixers, HP laptops, Beats headphones, Amazon's Echo Show, and more
There are really good deals out there from top retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. Today, you can save on computer products, home and kitchen appliances, and devices from Amazon. There ar...
09:31 am GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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No more lag: Find the best router for working, gaming, streaming, and more
There's almost nothing that can be done these days without some sort of internet connection. Whether its streaming the latest season of Luke Cage on Netflix or pulling up work email on your phone, a g...
09:16 am GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Logitech's new wireless charger is tailor-made for the iPhone
If you're tired of waiting for the AirPower to finally arrive, Logitech has a quick, iPhone-shaped fix. The company's new Powered wireless charger, designed "in collaboration with Apple," can't c...
04:40 am GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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Alexa can notify you if it's figured out an answer it didn't know before
When Alexa doesn't know the answer to a question, many of us just give up, or just end up looking for the answer on our phone.Not one to leave loose ends untied is Amazon, which is rolling out a featu...
12:41 am GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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FCC claims of DDoS net neutrality attack were 'bogus'
Pretty much everyone saw this coming. A forthcoming report from the FCC's Office of Inspector General reportedly dispels earlier dubious claims from the FCC that its comment system was hit by a d...
12:09 am GMT - Tue, August 7, 2018
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The InfoWars app is still alive and well in the App Store and Google Play
InfoWars host Alex Jones may no longer be able to publish content on YouTube and iTunes, but the companies haven't removed his content entirely.That's because these bans so far haven't extended to Inf...
10:11 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Car rental options pop up again for ride-share drivers, but it's still not worth it
The same story line kept coming up in the early days of ride-hail driving apps: I leased a car to drive for Uber or Lyft, and it ended up costing me too much.That repeated problem and a bad business m...
09:32 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Facebook denies report that it’s coming for your financial data
Facebook has been getting cozy with your banks, but that might not be as alarming as it sounds.On Monday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Facebook has been courting banks to enter into data-shar...
09:06 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Google may have just accidentally leaked the Pixel 3 release date
Google seems to really like the date Oct. 4. It launched a whole bunch of hardware — including the most recent Pixel phones — on that date in 2017, and new evidence suggests the tech giant...
08:16 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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How the dominoes in Alex Jones' social media empire all fell at once
Life comes at you fast.Over the course of just 24 hours, tech companies have pulled InfoWars head honcho Alex Jones' biggest digital soapboxes out from under him. This near-simultaneous action occurre...
08:05 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Save on a 128GB Sandisk Micro SD card, a big favorite on Prime Day
Storage capacity is an important part of any device. No room for data? You might as well not even have the device if you have no place to store what's important.SEE ALSO: This phone charger is also a ...
07:05 pm -04 - Mon, August 6, 2018
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12 of the best GPS devices for your car
While today's smartphones are loaded with Google Maps or Apple Maps, they are merely quick solutions for traveling short distances. Believe it or not, getting a dedicated GPS device for your car or tr...
07:05 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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15 of the best GPS devices for your car or motorcycle
BEST DEALS ON GPS DEVICES:Garmin Drive 52 — $179.99Garmin Drive 51 USA LM GPS Navigator System — $91.78Garmin DriveSmart 61 — $161.98While today's smartphones are loaded wi...
06:22 pm -04 - Mon, August 6, 2018
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InfoWars' Pinterest page goes offline after Mashable inquiry
It's hard out there for conspiracy-theory peddling, dietary-supplement hawking, tormentors of grieving parents. But hope shines eternal in the human breast, and for Alex Jones that breast was starting...
05:48 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Best TV deals this week: Save on 4K and smart TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, VIZIO, and more
Shopping for a new TV can be difficult. You have to consider size, features, and future-proofing with the best image resolution. Whatever TV you end up getting has to be a good investment for the futu...
05:03 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Apple won't make a touchscreen MacBook, but a virtual keyboard might be coming
Apple's Touch Bar was a big feature of the 2016 MacBook Pro, but, judging from the lack of software support or imitators, it hasn't moved the needle in the way Apple wanted it to.However, the Touch Ba...
05:00 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Android P is here for real, and it finally has a tasty dessert name
The next version of Android is here and, once again, the name is exactly what most of us predicted: Android P is officially Android Pie.Google announced the official name for the next version of Andro...
04:47 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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YouTube pulls Alex Jones' channel
Alex Jones' day of reckoning continues.YouTube just became the latest platform to remove Jones' account for violating its policies. The Alex Jones channel, which had more than 2 million subscribers, w...
04:39 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Fraudsters are abusing Google with fake copyright complaints, and it's getting worse
Anonymous search engine fraudsters are filing fraudulent takedown requests in an effort to game Google’s search results in their favor, according to a report from TorrentFreak.These counterfeit ...
04:29 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Laptops on sale: Save on Dell, Microsoft, and more from Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy
A new week means it's back to the grind. It also means a fresh crop of deals on laptops. SEE ALSO: 7 of the best laptops for students heading back to schoolFrom simple but reliable Chromebooks to...
03:26 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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A gadget that could help with car sickness is on sale for just $17
Motion sickness happens. And one thing that's certainly not making it better: Yucky car odors.You might accidentally leave your old, old fast food in the car and stink up the place. Or worse, you...
02:34 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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You won't be able to pay with bitcoin at Starbucks anytime soon
Recent news that Starbucks has partnered with Microsoft, the International Exchange, and a few other companies to launch a cryptocurrency venture called Bakkt has fueled reports that Starbucks is gett...
02:29 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Ready to play, Your Honor?
Nobody has the luxury of patience in a world where you’re active all the time, especially when it comes to your constant companion: your smartphone.No one has time for constant lags when youR...
02:14 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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How Do SD Cards Work, Anyway?
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02:04 pm GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Best deals for Monday: Save on Beats and Bose headphones, Roku Ultra 4K, and Chromebooks from Samsung and ASUS
Happy Monday! With the start of a new week, we searched through the internet to find the best deals on car gear, audio equipment, computer accessories, and back-to-school products. We also have a bunc...
11:55 am GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Researchers in Japan are developing a brain-controlled robotic arm
It's all about multi-tasking, as participants were asked to utilize their own two hands while also using their brain to control a third robotic limb. The research team at Advanced Telecommunicati...
05:55 am GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Apple removes podcasts from InfoWars' Alex Jones on iTunes
Apple has taken a strong stand on InfoWars founder Alex Jones.According to BuzzFeed, five InfoWars podcasts including War Room and The Alex Jones Show were removed from the iTunes and Podcasts directo...
03:17 am GMT - Mon, August 6, 2018
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Uber drivers protest against the company's upfront pricing system
Irate with the company's upfront pricing feature, Uber drivers in Australia decided to not pick up passengers on Monday morning.Lobby group RideShare Drivers United (RDSU) called for drivers to turn o...
10:00 am GMT - Sun, August 5, 2018
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An Adobe CC training like this one could jumpstart your design career
To master Adobe Creative Cloud is to check a monumental prerequisite off your design career list. But it’s easier said than done. This industry standard software suite is dense; some people spen...
09:00 am GMT - Sun, August 5, 2018
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These $79 Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones are normally $260
Everyone uses music to drown out background noise — whether because of a crying baby on a plane, loud chewing in the library, or neighbors disrespecting noise ordinances. Standard headphones pil...
10:06 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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The latest iOS 12 beta all but confirms a bigger iPhone X
iOS 12 has truly been a treasure trove of both heating up the rumor mill and strongly hinting at upcoming devices.Since last's September iPhone X unveiling, rumors have been swirling that a larger mod...
09:14 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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The Boring Company is alarmingly chill with kids and dogs at its flamethrower pick-up event
Let's be real for a minute: Just because you put "not" in front of something doesn't really mean it is not that thing. While Borat is still working on his ability in this area, The Boring Company...
08:33 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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Poor Cat Designs' take on virtual personal shopping uses real people instead of AI
Facebook has been pushing for AI Bots to handle customer inquiries, and Apple is offering Business Chat for iMessage. But where do smaller sized businesses fit into this equation? For them, the A...
05:26 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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'SNL' and 'It's Always Sunny' writers lend their talents to a new, anti-theft Alexa app
You can get smart lights and plugs to simulate you being home when you're out, but that costs a lot of money.The fix? If you have an Amazon Echo or Alexa-enabled speaker this new "Away Mode" skill by ...
05:26 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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'SNL' and 'It's Always Sunny' writers lend their talents to a new anti-theft Alexa app
You can get smart lights and plugs to simulate you being home when you're out, but that costs a lot of money.The fix? If you have an Amazon Echo or Alexa-enabled speaker this new "Away Mode" skill by ...
02:37 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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Apple is reportedly doing away with free headphone jack dongles
It looks like iPhone users will soon live in a dongle-less future. Or, at least a future in which audio jack dongles are no longer free.A Barclays research note viewed by MacRumors says that the new 2...
01:00 pm -07 - Sat, August 4, 2018
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'Time Well Spent' features are the Marlboro Lights of the tech industry
Big Tech likes to disrupt. But when it comes to papering over the problems it's created, it's happy taking a page out of a well-worn corporate playbook.Over the last month, Google, Apple, and, most re...
12:00 pm GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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Oppo's Find X is the notch-free, all-display phone of your dreams
Oppo Find X$1,165 (€999)View ProductThe GoodHighest screen-to-body ratio on any phone to date • Futuristic sliding camera module • Super fast face recognition • High-quality me...
10:00 am GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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Take your cooking completely off the grid with this portable, solar-electric oven on Kickstarter
There's a new prototype on the Kickstarter campaign trail that's designed to fill your belly in a convenient, energy-efficient way — while going completely off the grid.The GoSun Fusion is a por...
09:00 am -07 - Sat, August 4, 2018
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Make the most of your Apple AirPods with these accessories
Aren’t AirPods the best? Sure, we all had some reservations when Apple unveiled these wireless earbuds — admit it, they look a little silly — but we’ve been pleasant...
09:00 am GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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These three courses will help you master Microsoft Excel for only $10
If there's only one office tool you should learn how to use, it's Microsoft Excel. You may have already been using it to some degree, or maybe you're just leaving it on your desktop to accumulate digi...
12:30 am GMT - Sat, August 4, 2018
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Instagram just made it way too easy to accidentally unfollow someone
Instagram used to have a safeguard in place to make sure you really, truly wanted to stop following someone on its mobile app. If you clicked on the "unfollow" button (it looks like the top half ...
10:29 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Facebook is testing its very own dating app
Yes, Facebook Dating is a real thing. And we may have just received a sneak peek. Jane Manchun Wong — an app researcher who's spotted Facebook features in the past, like Talent Show —...
09:46 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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The iconic TI-84 calculator now comes in rose gold, and hot damn I want one
Anyone who's been through a high-school algebra class surely remembers using a TI graphing calculator.But who had a calculator like this one? Apple started the trend with the rose gold iPhone, an...
09:32 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Instagram comments reveal new LA Weekly owner’s right-wing agenda in action
Across the country over the past year, corporations have gobbled up prominent alt-weekly and local publications, only to either tear them down to the studs, or totally destroy them. In Los Angele...
06:26 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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'Fortnite' ASMR Videos Will Give You Tingles
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06:13 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Best TV deals this weekend: Save on 4K smart TVs from Samsung, Sony, LG, VIZIO, and more
With the weekend here, we rounded up the best deals on HD and 4K televisions from the biggest brands, such as Sony, Samsung, LG, VIZIO, RCA, and much more. SEE ALSO: Get a brighter, better, and b...
05:06 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Save $100 on a Dell Inspiron laptop at Walmart, a small, simple, flexible notebook that's great for college
The Dell Inspiron 15 5000 laptop is available for $399, down $100 from its listed $502.80 price tag. This will provide more flexibility than Chromebooks that can run up to nearly the same price.SEE AL...
04:54 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Zooming out on Google Maps no longer shows a flat map
Take a look at a map today, and you might think North America is larger than Africa or Greenland is larger than Mexico and China. But that's not true in the slightest. The issue derives from tryi...
04:37 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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For a brief moment of bliss, Facebook was down
UPDATE: Aug. 3, 2018, 10:04 a.m. PDT About 45 minutes after Facebook went down it appears the social media platform has resolved its issues and the site and app are back up and running. A Facebook spo...
04:01 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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'Fortnite' to increase profits on Android by bypassing Google Play
When Fortnite comes to Android, you won't be able to download it through the Google Play app store.Instead, Android owners who want in on some Fortnite action will have to download the game through de...
03:35 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Huawei claims it could become the world's largest smartphone maker next year
Huawei is basically screaming, "Can you hear me now?"The Chinese smartphone maker said yesterday that it is positioned to become the world's largest smartphone vendor by the end of next year. Huawei j...
03:18 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Ugh, of course 'Snapchat dysmorphia' is a thing in plastic surgery now
Social media filters gave teenagers versions of themselves with flawless skin and big baby blues. What did we expect to happen?!Doctors have been worrying about the impact that social media has on sel...
02:49 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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This robotic coffee bar can prepare 3 drinks in 40 seconds
In San Francisco, Cafe X uses robot baristas to serve you specialty coffee in no time. Read more...More about Robots, Mashable Video, San Francisco, Coffee, and Tech...
02:49 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Brookstone files for bankruptcy, will close all its mall locations
You may have just sat on your last massage chair at Brookstone.Retail chain and shopping mall staple Brookstone has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As a result, after over 40 years of business, the c...
02:29 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Get a brighter, better, and bigger TV with this 65-inch LG OLED that's $800 off at Walmart
Need a new TV? The LG 65-inch Class B7 4K Ultra HD Smart OLED TV is on sale for $2,496.99 at Walmart. While that sounds like a lot up front, you'll actually save around $800 from its original list pri...
02:09 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Amazon, Walmart, and more have laptops on sale: Save on Dell, Microsoft, HP, Lenovo, and more
Another week has come and gone and you've gotten through it. You don't know how, but you made it and that's all that matters. Now it's time to kick back and relax.SEE ALSO: 7 of the best laptops for s...
01:26 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Friday's best deals: Save on KitchenAid mixers, Bose headphones, Samsung smart TVs, HP laptops, and more
Happy Friday! With the weekend upon us, we've found the best deals on Amazon, Walmart, and Target that will upgrade your life in the kitchen, at work and school, in your own home theater, and beyond.S...
12:00 pm GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Driver safety is 'all talk' with this AI real-time road coach
With so much info coming at you while you're on the road, another device seems like the last thing that would help. But San Diego-based startup Netradyne wants its Driveri camera to help you driv...
11:44 am GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Apple's $1 trillion milestone is not the most important measure of success, says Tim Cook
Tim Cook wants everyone to chill just a bit. In a memo sent to employees and obtained by Reuters, Apple CEO said it's alright to be proud of the company reaching a $1 trillion market capitalizati...
10:26 am GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Amazon halved its UK corporation tax bill despite tripling profits
Amazon Services profits tripled in the UK last year. But, despite this, it has managed to halve its UK corporation tax bill. Per figures posted publicly on Companies House, Amazon's corporation t...
09:00 am GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Become the hero of your company by learning these project management skills
Not all heroes wear capes. Sometimes, they're just in regular office clothes, with shoulders heavy from the sheer weight of responsibility for a project's success or collapse. Yup, we're talking about...
08:30 am GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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A great best home security camera doesn't have to be the most expensive
Whether you’ve got a playroom full of kids down the hall while you're in the kitchen or a precocious puppy running wild while you’re at work, a digital security camera can help you keep ta...
08:00 am GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Here's an official, leaked image of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
After all the teasers and leaks, you probably have some idea of what Samsung's next flagship will look like. Now, however, an official image of Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has been leaked by none other...
02:01 am GMT - Fri, August 3, 2018
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These women are disrupting their industries one click at a time
When it comes to emerging technology we don’t always think of women in lifestyle. Instead, our minds dart to computer programmers, IT gurus and software developers. Thanks to these forward-...
12:54 am -05 - Fri, August 3, 2018
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Sorry, Jeff Bezos is not a 'style icon'
Not content to merely fetishize the tech-rich for their obscene wealth, we've apparently moved on to raising them to the level of icon. And not just any kind of icon, but style icon. Or, at least the ...
11:53 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Peel's super thin wireless charger offers a fast charge and minimalist design — with some drawbacks
Peel Super Thin Wireless Charger$49.99View ProductThe Good6-foot-long built-in cable • Ultra-thin designThe BadLeather top is prone to scratching • Need to supply the power plugThe Bottom ...
11:50 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Google Maps can now share your battery level with friends
Google Maps has been rolling out features left and right over the past few weeks, but recently eagle-eyed users spotted something new.Now when you let a friend know where you are through the Google Ma...
11:06 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Amazon Prime Video is coming to Comcast Xfinity X1
Not all cable companies are afraid of streaming. Some, in fact, are embracing it.Comcast announced on Thursday that Amazon Prime Video is coming to Xfinity X1. This will allow users to access the serv...
11:03 pm -04 - Thu, August 2, 2018
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The NES Classic Edition is still wildly popular
Some things just get better with age.The Nintendo Entertainment System is one of those things. Nearly 35 years since its first release in 1985, the NES is still one of the most popular video game cons...
09:54 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Facebook’s new “Playable Ads” let you try mobile game demos right in your newsfeed
You can now try that mobile game before you buy — and without even leaving Facebook.Thursday, Facebook introduced a new ad solution with mobile game developers in mind. Dubbed “playab...
09:54 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Facebook’s new 'Playable Ads' let you try mobile game demos right in your newsfeed
You can now try that mobile game before you buy — and without even leaving Facebook.Thursday, Facebook introduced a new ad solution with mobile game developers in mind. Dubbed “playab...
09:34 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Motorola's Moto Z3 is capable of 5G (with a separate Moto Mod attachment)
Motorola has just announced the first 5G phone for Verizon. Sorta.The company's billing its new Moto Z3, which launches on Verizon on August 16, as the first phone that'll be "upgradeable" to 5G with ...
08:48 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Walmart has Apple AirPods on sale, plus free shipping
Apple AirPods are very rarely on sale (and basically never on sale from big box retailers like Walmart.) *However* you can now get Apple AirPods for $144.98 at Walmart, which is the lowest price we've...
07:56 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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This phone charger is also a hidden security camera
Nobody suspects a phone charger. They’ve become so commonplace that they seem to hide in plain sight. That’s why they’re a perfect disguise for a hidden camera. Look, we’re not...
06:01 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Verizon has the Google Daydream View VR Headset on sale for 70% off and we've never seen it that cheap
Hey, got $30 laying around?Good, then you have guaranteed plans for every weekend of the next year — because Verizon is selling the Google Daydream View VR Headset for 70% off at just $29.9...
05:56 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 will probably cost around $1,000
We hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Note 9 is probably not going to be cheaper than last year's model.If you want Samsung's best Android phone, you should probably star...
05:50 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Apple is killing its App Store affiliate program
In a move that will shake the mobile app ecosystem, Apple has announced it will be ending it’s affiliate program for apps.Starting October 1st, Apple will remove iOS apps, Mac apps, and all in-s...
05:35 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Facebook's staunchest privacy advocates are disappearing
As Facebook continues to struggle with its image post-Cambridge Analytica, another one of the company's most public privacy advocates has left the company. Chief Security Officer Alex Stamos form...
05:30 pm -04 - Thu, August 2, 2018
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iHeartRadio wants AI to solve awkward transitions between songs
What's been missing from streaming services? The DJ — the person who can smoothly navigate the delicate transition between songs.Well, iHeartRadio thinks the fix for this is artificial intellige...
05:02 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Food is actually being served on iPads and it's my nightmare
When the late Steve Jobs revealed a tablet called the iPad in 2010, I do not believe he intended for you tech obsessed fools to one day use it as a food plate.And yet, in 2018, nearly ten years into t...
04:46 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Manage your cryptocurrency for less than $30 with a lifetime subscription to CryptoZilla
Cryptocurrency is becoming more popular by the day, and scores of new traders are jumping on the bandwagon. For these newcomers, a service like Coinbase is appealing because it simplifies the complex ...
03:35 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Save $150 on an HP Pavilion Touchscreen Notebook while Amazon has the laptop on sale
When it comes to computers, HP is one of the most recognizable and trusted names in the space. From high-end gaming computers to affordable work laptops, HP has an option for whatever you might need. ...
03:26 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Lisa Brennan-Jobs shares tangled memories of her imperfect father, Steve Jobs
Growing up, Lisa Brennan-Jobs felt that, to her father, Steve Jobs, she was a "blot on a spectacular ascent." The memories she shares in an excerpt from her new memoir, Small Fry, paint a complic...
02:38 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Apple becomes the first $1 trillion company (Update)
Holy sh*t, Apple has really done it.The beloved tech giant is now officially the first trillion-dollar company, beating Amazon to the historic milestone. Well, that really depends on where you're gett...
02:38 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Update: Apple just became the first $1 trillion company
Holy sh*t, Apple has really done it.The beloved tech giant is now officially the first trillion-dollar company, beating Amazon to the historic milestone. SEE ALSO: This is probably what Apple's u...
02:28 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Google is developing a censored news app for China
Google’s recently leaked plans to re-enter the Chinese market doesn’t end with a mobile search engine app. The company is also getting into the (censored) news business.The Information rep...
02:06 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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You can now pre-pre-order the Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Eager to be one of the first to get the new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 phone? Well, now there's a way to make sure you will, despite the fact that the phone hasn't even officially been announced yet. ...
01:53 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Best Amazon deals for Thursday: Save on HP laptops, Bissell vacuums, and smart TVs from Sony, LG, and Samsung
Amazon has amazing deals on computers and accessories, home products, 4K smart TVs from leading brands, and fun Amazon streaming and assistant devices. SEE ALSO: 11 of the best Bluetooth speakers...
01:23 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Engineer incorporates code with AI to teach machines how to paint like humans
Pindar Van Arman is an engineer exploring the artistic capabilities of machines. His software, Cloud Painter, which has been 10 years in the making, incorporates AI into robotic systems in an effort t...
01:00 pm GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Microsoft Surface Go review: Barely better than a netbook
Microsoft Surface Go$399 (starting)View ProductThe GoodExcellent build quality • Sharp • bright display • Windows Hello support • Built-in microSD card slotThe BadSluggish per...
11:49 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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23andMe has pledged to follow new guidelines on how they handle people's DNA
Home DNA testing company 23andMe alongside a host of other companies have pledged new guidelines regarding the use of genetic data.The guidelines, dubbed Privacy Best Practices for Consumer Genetic Te...
10:15 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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RED's holographic Hydrogen One phone will have a massive battery, FCC filing shows
RED's radically different phone, the Hydrogen One, has been approved by the FCC, which probably means it's getting ready for launch. The phone, which RED claims will be the first-ever phone with ...
09:08 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Ransomware attack forces town's employees to go back to typewriters
A borough and a town in Alaska have been hit by a devastating ransomware attack, forcing employees to completely forego computers and go back to typewriters and hand receipts. Matanuska-Susitna (...
09:00 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Google Glass paired with the right software could make a big difference for kids with autism
Google Glass may have never been a hit with the average consumer, but it could soon become an important tool for children with autism who hope to improve their social skills. A new exploratory st...
03:43 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Spotify bans some Alex Jones episodes, but some say it's not enough
Facebook and YouTube hit far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones with minor bans over the last week. Now YouTube has joined the fray. The streaming service said it removed some, but not all, of ...
02:26 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Tesla wants to add video games, and the internet has suggestions
Tesla has been getting a lot of flak lately, but don't worry, because look: video games!On Twitter, Elon Musk asked for developers to consider joining Tesla to make games optimized for its vehicles.SE...
01:22 am GMT - Thu, August 2, 2018
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Apple's next iPad could get the iPhone X treatment — with one major difference
Apple's next iPad could look a lot like the iPhone X. The company's next iPad Pro could ditch the home button for thinner bezels and Face ID, according to code uncovered from the latest iOS 12 be...
11:29 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Tesla's still losing money, but at least Musk isn't losing it on earnings calls
After last quarter's bizarre earnings call with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, callers weren't sure what to expect Wednesday when Musk returned to talk about his electric car company.But instead of off-the-wall...
09:26 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Leaked document shows Google's plans for its censored search engine in China
Recently, Google removed its long-time unofficial motto, “don’t be evil,” from its corporate code of conduct. If you need an understanding as to why they’d make such an update,...
08:44 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Walmart has Beats Solo3 wireless on-ear headphones for $100 off right now
It's hard to believe that Beats by Dre was launched ten years ago as another competitor in the audio space. Today, it's one of the the biggest brands with plenty of options when it comes to headphones...
08:39 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Tesla promises it’s not anti-union even after Musk's threatening tweets
Finally, Tesla has a response. U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, the head of the Democratic National Committee, wrote to Elon Musk's electric car company two months ago concerned about union busting and w...
07:52 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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And now a verified 'Donald J. Trump' Twitter account is scamming crypto
President Donald J. Trump has made a lot of absurd promises over the course of his career, but free cryptocurrency is still not one of them.Though you might be forgiven for thinking otherwise, as a ve...
07:21 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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This feature-packed Sony 4K Blu-ray player is nearly 30% off right now
While streaming movies and TV shows on Netflix is more prevalent today, it's still a very good idea to invest in a solid Blu-ray player for a number of reasons. Here are two: the video and audio quali...
06:36 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Reddit hack exposes old private messages
The internet is forever, and, yes, that apparently includes your old Reddit private messages. The so-called front page of the internet today announced that it suffered a hack in June, and, as a ...
06:13 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Meet the aquatic WALL-E that could help clean our oceans
The WasteShark may have a scary name, but really it's an awesome little water drone that preys on trash in urban waters to prevent it from reaching our oceans. Read more...More about Mashable Video, D...
06:01 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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'Avengers'-themed invention kit trains kids to be tech heroes
New Avengers-themed coding kits from LittleBits will allow young inventors to unleash their inner Shuri or Tony Stark. The electronic pieces, or "bits" – which look like tech straight out o...
06:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Save 45% on the LG SJ7 Sound Bar and bring together your home theater
If we're being honest, most speakers on TVs today aren't that great. They aren't very big and are built into spots that can only impede the sound, which is where a good sound bar comes in. But with al...
05:08 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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France bans smartphones and tablets in schools
Here's one way to crack down on phone use.The French Parliament voted overwhelmingly (62-1) on Monday to ban smartphones and personal tablets from schools.France already restrained students from using...
04:44 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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This backup battery pack is the total package, and it's only $36
Back in the day (which, in the tech world, means about seven or eight years ago), there wasn’t much you could do about a dead phone battery besides plugging it into the nearest wall outlet or US...
04:36 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Are You an Apple Expert? Test Your Knowledge
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04:34 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Facebook is ready to start making serious money off WhatsApp
The time has finally come for Facebook to start making money off WhatsApp.The messaging app will expand its business-focused service in a major way, WhatsApp announced Wednesday. SEE ALSO: WhatsA...
04:29 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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To learn to juggle, this AI-powered hand had to accumulate 100 years’ worth of experience
OpenAI, an Elon Musk–backed AI research company, developed a robot hand that is able to teach itself how to manipulate objects with a human-like dexterity. Read more...More about Mashable Video,...
04:14 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Facebook's ’Time Management' tool shows it hasn’t stopped treating users like psychological guinea pigs
Facebook is evolving to tackle problems the company itself unwittingly enabled, like election meddling and screen addiction. But the fast-paced nature of Silicon Valley is ultimately holding it back f...
03:00 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab S4 is an Android tablet that becomes a pseudo-laptop when you need it
Samsung finally has a proper competitor to Apple's 10.5-inch iPad Pro, and it's called the Galaxy Tab S4.The successor to the Galaxy S3 tablet has a larger screen, longer battery life, and four speake...
02:44 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Get these 3 startup-friendly marketing apps for less than $40 right now
David Ogilvy, also known as the father of advertising, once said, "In the modern world of business, it is useless to be a creative, original thinker unless you can also sell what you create." He's pro...
02:39 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Everything you need to know about the 3-D printed gun debate
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump took to Twitter as he does every morning. In between his usual tweets about “fake news” and “no Russian collusion,” he posted something out o...
01:17 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Amazon has deals today on KitchenAid appliances, Bissell and Dyson vacuums, 4K smart TVs from Sony, LG, and Samsung, and much more
It's the first of the month! There are so many new sales on Amazon today that you should order what you can and just stay home and wait for your shiny new products to arrive. The retailer has deals on...
01:11 pm GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Snapchat Lenses can now be controlled with just your voice
Snapchat is giving "no hands" a new meaning by introducing Lenses that a user controls with his or her voice.We've seen Bitmoji lenses, enhanced iPhone X ones, and some that react to sound. This is th...
11:40 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Dual-SIM iPhone may be in the works
Apple might be getting ready to launch a dual-SIM iPhone. This is according to clues in the code of freshly released iOS 12 beta 5, dug out by 9to5Mac, which at certain points references "second ...
11:30 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Maisie Williams launches new app, takes to Twitter to answer questions
When you think of Maisie Williams, the first image to spring to mind is probably that of list-keeping badass Arya Stark. But did you know the Game of Thrones star is also an entrepreneur?SEE ALSO: The...
11:00 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Facebook and Instagram's attempt to break your addiction probably won't
Facebook and Instagram will soon be able to show you exactly how much time you're wasting in their apps.Both apps will soon be rolling out new time management features, which help users see how much t...
11:00 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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This actual black mirror could help you lose weight
Naked 3-D Scanner$1395View ProductThe GoodEasy to set up • app is intuitive • Scans are breathtakingly accurateThe BadPrice is high • Scans take a while to loadThe Bottom LineGround...
08:58 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Huawei overtakes Apple to become second largest smartphone vendor
Huawei has finally done it: The Chinese giant shipped more smartphones in one quarter than Apple, and is now second only to Samsung. The company shipped 54.2 million handsets in the second quarte...
02:08 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Facebook cuts off access to user data for 'hundreds of thousands' of apps
Facebook has just blocked a truckload of apps from accessing its user's data.Facebook's VP of Product Partnerships, Ime Archibong, explained in a blog post Tuesday that Facebook had cut off API access...
12:34 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Tim Cook casually tosses light shade at Donald Trump's tariffs
Don't make Tim Cook mad, or he might elliptically refer to something you did in an earnings call. His comments were directed at Donald Trump, whose love for tariffs could impact the cost of certa...
12:25 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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New smart car feature alerts you if you leave something in the back seat
It can be as simple (and stinky) as forgetting leftovers in the back seat, or as tragic and terrifying as leaving a pet or young child sitting in the back while a car heats up in the summer sun. That'...
12:06 am GMT - Wed, August 1, 2018
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Federal judge blocks release of plans for 3D-printed guns
A federal judge temporarily blocked the release of blueprints for 3D-printed guns on Tuesday, only a day before they were supposed to be made public. Defense Distributed reached a settlement with...
10:43 pm -04 - Tue, July 31, 2018
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DJI is planning not one but two successors to the Mavic Pro
The drone known as the DJI Mavic Pro has aged well since 2016 — but guess what: There are two successors on the horizon.SEE ALSO: DJI's Spark drone is so small and smart, it could be a game...
09:53 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 review: balanced sound with big bass
Plantronics BackBeat Fit 500 Review$99.99View ProductThe GoodExcellent sound for the price • Easy controls for playback and volume on the ear cups • Vibrant color choices differentiate the...
08:49 pm -07 - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Microsoft Edge is killing off passwords with a big new update
Microsoft Edge just got a little easier to use.The web browser developed by Microsoft announced yesterday in a blog post that users no longer need passwords to log onto their favorite websites. All th...
08:45 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Save $160 on Western Digital's 2TB portable solid-state storage drive on Amazon
Let's face it!: Laptops never have enough storage.So it's always a good idea to get a portable storage drive to bring large video and photo files with you wherever you go, especially if you're a profe...
08:25 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Lyft wants you to ditch your car for its promotional experiment
For car owners, spending 31 days without using your car is quite a challenge. But Lyft wants to prove otherwise with its latest promo, #DitchWithLyft.Lyft thinks you can live without driving your own ...
06:49 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Today only, you can save up to $145 when you buy an Amazon Cloud Cam compatible smart lock
For today only, Amazon is dishing some great bundle deals on Amazon Key Home Kits. Right now, you can save $145 when you buy an Amazon Cloud Cam (Key Edition) and an Amazon Key-Compatible smart lock.&...
06:36 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Facebook uncovers a new plot to manipulate its users — and proves they'll always be a target
Here we go again.Facebook on Tuesday announced that it had once again detected and removed a coordinated group of so-called "inauthentic" accounts working to influence the U.S. political landscape. De...
04:30 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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The Volta is the best smart e-bike to conquer your commute, and it's $500 off right now
Pure Cycles was founded by three best friends who turned their mutual love of bikes into a booming business. Now they’ve focused their eye for design and spirit of innovation on the world of urb...
04:23 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Sayonara, fast fox. Mozilla is redesigning its logo.
Mozilla, the non-profit company best known for the Firefox browser and its progressive outlook on online privacy, is giving its fox logo a makeover.The company announced in a blog that it would seek u...
04:18 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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This startup is using tons of dead seagrass leaves to produce objects like iPhone cases
The company PHEE has found a way to use dead seagrass leaves as a raw material to produce PHEE-board, a decorative panel which it then turns into functional objects like iPhone cases. The collection a...
04:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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New iPhone dummy models captured on video
It's the iPhone dummy model season. Just days ago, we saw what Apple's upcoming 6.1-inch and 6.5-inch iPhones look like, thanks to some dummy models shared by leaker Ben Geskin. Now, we're t...
04:05 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Save 25% on the Dell XPS9560 on Amazon and have a laptop for everything life throws at you
Choosing a laptop can be tricky. Whether you want one for gaming, work, or just everyday needs, there is a laptop that can deliver on whatever you're looking for. And if you find yourself in the marke...
03:27 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Samsung confirms slow Galaxy S9 sales in quarterly report
Samsung’s latest quarterly earnings confirm what analysts were expecting: the Galaxy S9’s sales aren't so hot.In Samsung’s just released Q2 report, the South Korean electronics congl...
03:09 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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This award-winning Bluetooth speaker weighs under a pound and is on sale for less than $45 right now
We're going to let you in on a little secret: Bigger isn't necessarily better.Take tech, for example. No one wants to lug around a brick cellphone or full-fledged desktop computer when you can buy som...
01:12 pm GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Best Amazon deals for July 31: Save on laptops from HP and ASUS, Chromebooks from Samsung and Acer, plus save 20% on AmazonBasics products
Get ready to go back to school, or go on one last adventure before the summer is over. But whatever you do, check out today's amazing deals on Amazon first.SEE ALSO: If you hurry, you can get 3 months...
11:02 am GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Google Maps on iOS can now 'match' you with restaurants
Figuring out where to eat has never been easier. Google Maps on iOS has been updated Tuesday with a feature that shows you how well you "match" with a restaurant. SEE ALSO: Apple Store app f...
12:55 am GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Amazon predictably cancels Echo Spot orders after they were listed for free
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Or a free Echo Spot.Amazon has cancelled the orders of customers after the white version of the smart speaker was temporarily listed on its website for zero doll...
12:22 am GMT - Tue, July 31, 2018
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Uber's self-driving truck program is done
Uber's self-driving truck program feels like it just took off, but after a court trial and several major leadership changes, it's been a long road to a dead-end announced Monday. Back in 2016, Ub...