Sunday, August 5, 2018

Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android

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Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android
Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android
Epic Games confirms Fortnite will bypass the Google Play app store when it appears on Android.
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BioLite FirePit Review: A More Civilized Fire
BioLite FirePit Review: A More Civilized Fire
Thanks to a rechargeable battery and Bluetooth-compatibility, you can get all the coziness and conviviality of a wood fire—without the hassle.
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Microsoft Surface Go Earns Strong Marks
Early reviews of the Microsoft Surface Go two-in-one, now available in stores, mainly have been positive. "This Surface Go is far closer to what people seem to want in a small product that's more focused on productivity than the iPad has yet been able to deliver," said Rob Enderle, principal analyst at the Enderle Group. Reviewers have compared it favorable to Apple's iPad and Google's Chromebook. Education "and perhaps millennials" will be the strongest markets for the Surface Go, suggested Enderle.
Samsung's Foldable Smartphone Slated for Next Year: Report
Samsung plans to launch a foldable-screen smartphone early next year, according to reports, possibly priced around $1,500. Samsung's foldable phone will resemble a book, with the main display inside the covers, said Ken Hyers, director of the emerging device strategies service at Strategy Analytics. The exterior will have a smaller notification display on the front, and a camera, or cameras, on the back. The main display will have a 7.3-inch screen. The foldable smartphone may have a 3,000 mAh battery or larger.
Ribbons and Tabs Give OnlyOffice Suite a Fresh Look
Ascensio System SIA recently released its free office suite upgrade -- OnlyOffice Desktop Editors -- with a ribbon and tab interface plus numerous updated features. The refresh makes version 5.1 a potential alternative to Web versions of the Microsoft Office suite and Google Docs for Linux users. The three-module set of OnlyOffice Desktop Editors has an impressive collection of tools geared toward individual consumers and small offices. It provides many of the conveniences available when using MS Word or Google G-Suite apps.
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Saturday, August 4, 2018

Best Weekend Deals: SNES Classic, Apple Watch, Dell XPS

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Best Weekend Deals: SNES Classic, Apple Watch, Dell XPS
Best Weekend Deals: SNES Classic, Apple Watch, Dell XPS
What's on your weekend shopping list? Roku, Apple, and Nintendo have a few ideas.
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Friday, August 3, 2018

Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap

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Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap
Amazon tax bill falls despite profits leap
The online retail giant paid £1.7m in corporate tax even though profits almost trebled.
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You Won't Miss Brookstone, But You Should
You Won't Miss Brookstone, But You Should
Brookstone has declared bankruptcy, and will shutter its 101 retail locations in malls across the United States.
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7 Ways to Supercharge Your Netflix Experience
We've all been there: scrolling through a seemingly never-ending carousel of shows and movies available on Netflix, trying to find the one thing we might want to sit down and enjoy. Except we often end up spending more time looking for something to kick back and view than actually watching the thing itself. But fear not! You too can optimize your Netflix viewing experience, both in terms of finding something you want to watch, and amplifying how you watch it. Here's how.
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Thursday, August 2, 2018

Homeland Security Unveils Center to Combat Cyberthreats

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Homeland Security Unveils Center to Combat Cyberthreats
The Homeland Security Department has announced the National Risk Management Center, part of a new effort to combat cyberthreats to the U.S. The new agency's mission will be to defend the critical infrastructure through greater cooperation between the public and private sectors. The center will bring together government experts and industry partners to work out ways that the government can support the partners. The idea is to create a single point of access to all government resources that can be used to defend against cyberthreats.
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Best Sonos Setup: Which Sonos Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?
Best Sonos Setup: Which Sonos Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?
We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying?
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Google in China: Internet giant 'plans censored search engine'
Google in China: Internet giant 'plans censored search engine'
The US giant is reportedly developing a search engine that would block sensitive queries.
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Wednesday, August 1, 2018

Edge of Belgravia Shiroi Hana Knife Set: Price, Specs, Release Date

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Edge of Belgravia Shiroi Hana Knife Set: Price, Specs, Release Date
Edge of Belgravia Shiroi Hana Knife Set: Price, Specs, Release Date
Edge of Belgravia’s new $299 Japanese-steel knife set will inspire your most wishful culinary dreams.
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Televerde's Michelle Cirocco: Tech Enables Trust
"Everybody's using technologies like artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, marketing automation tools, search engine marketing and lead analytics tools," said Michelle Cirocco, head of global marketing for Televerde. "We're using all these tools and technologies to identify who we should communicate with, and we use them to set the stage for our marketing and demand-generation efforts, and to get our names or clients' names in front of their prospects. Ultimately, though, our real goal is to build relationships."
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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million

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Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million
Dixons Carphone says data breach affected 10 million
The Carphone Warehouse and Currys PC World owner says details of 10 million customers have been affected.
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
Uber halts development of self-driving trucks
The ride-hailing firm says it will now focus solely on the development of self-driving cars.
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AI and the Future of Your Job
I just finished The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity, and it was one hell of a read. A lot of us are concerned about the coming of robots that arguably will be more capable than we are. This book likely will make some feel a tad more comfortable about the future, because it points out in some detail that a lot of the blue-collar jobs that supposedly would be going to these metallic false humans won't be. On the other hand, a lot of white color jobs probably won't be around for long.
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Blueair Sense+ Review: Breathe Easy With This Wi-Fi-Enabled Air Purifier
Blueair Sense+ Review: Breathe Easy With This Wi-Fi-Enabled Air Purifier
Check on indoor air pollutants and bid them begone with Blueair's smart air purifier.
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Monday, July 30, 2018

Argos catalogue reveals unannounced DJI Mavic drone

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Argos catalogue reveals unannounced DJI Mavic drone
Argos catalogue reveals unannounced DJI Mavic drone
The store's literature has photos and technical details of the as yet unannounced Mavic 2 Pro drone.
BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball
BT loses TV rights for 'ultimate fighting' and NBA basketball
The firm is understood to have lost the rights to broadcast NBA basketball and UFC ultimate fighting.
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How to Pick the Perfect Phone Case
How to Pick the Perfect Phone Case
Protect your phone—and your sanity—with this helpful expert guidance.
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Sunday, July 29, 2018

Fake news 'crowding out' real news, MPs say

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Fake news 'crowding out' real news, MPs say
Fake news 'crowding out' real news, MPs say
New laws must be introduced to clamp down on the "wild west" social media world, MPs say.
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The Transportation Revolution: Much More Than Self-Driving Cars
The autonomous car has thrown the automotive industry -- an industry that is notoriously slow to change -- into the forefront of technology. The autonomous car has become a technology catalyst because it requires innovation in many areas, ranging from processor and sensor technology to AI. As with all new technologies, the industry rushes to focus on consumers because they represent the billion-dollar pot of gold, but as with many other new technologies, it is the industrial applications that are likely to take hold first.
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When in Nature, Google Lens Does What the Human Brain Can’t
When in Nature, Google Lens Does What the Human Brain Can’t
The visual search tool can identify a California poppy or Pacific poison oak with a single photo, bringing you deeper into the nature around you.
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Saturday, July 28, 2018

Weekend Tech Deals: Google Pixelbook, Vizio, Apple Watch

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Weekend Tech Deals: Google Pixelbook, Vizio, Apple Watch
Weekend Tech Deals: Google Pixelbook, Vizio, Apple Watch
Whether you're looking for a discounted 4K TV or an affordable Apple Watch, we have deals for you.
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Lenovo Smart Display Shows Loads of Potential
Lenovo's Smart Display with Google Assistant has hit the market. There are two versions of the device, one with an 8-inch full HD screen and the other with a 10-inch full HD screen, priced at $200 and $250 respectively. "The cost is significantly below an iPad mini and it offers far more functionality than just a digital picture frame or a Bluetooth speaker," said Alan Lepofsky, principal analyst at Constellation Research. Buyers will get three months' free access to YouTube Premium. The Lenovo Smart Display runs on Google's Android Things OS.
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Fake news a democratic crisis for UK, MPs warn
Fake news a democratic crisis for UK, MPs warn
Social media sites should face regulation, the committee investigating fake news proposes.
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Friday, July 27, 2018

Facebook stops InfoWars host posting for 30 days

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Facebook stops InfoWars host posting for 30 days
Facebook stops InfoWars host posting for 30 days
The suspension comes after videos posted by the channel were found to break Facebook's policies.
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Earrings With Earphones and a Smartphone Bonanza
Swings Bluetooth Earrings with built-in earphones showcase a practical, clever idea for people with pierced ears. Swings certainly could fix the problem of losing Apple's expensive AirPods to the ether or having to root around in one's pockets or purse to find one's tangled-up headset. The earphones are in the lower part of what look like beaded earrings, and the motion accelerators determine when you have swiveled them to nestle inside your auricle. You can expect five hours of listening time out of the Swings on a single charge.
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Presto Nomad Review: A Portable Slow-Cooker With Serious Smarts
Presto Nomad Review: A Portable Slow-Cooker With Serious Smarts
Presto rethinks the staid slow-cooker with a fun and portable design.
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Thursday, July 26, 2018

Russian Hackers Have Invaded Hundreds of US Utilities: Report

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Russian Hackers Have Invaded Hundreds of US Utilities: Report
Hundreds of U.S. utilities were penetrated by Russian hackers who could have disrupted the nation's power grid. The attacks were launched last year by threat actors belonging to a group known as "Dragonfly" or "Energetic Bear," which is sponsored by the Russian government, according to a report. The hackers used Black Hat tools such as phishing and waterhole traps to obtain credentials from legitimate users and leverage them to gain access to the utilities. It's unusual for the DHS to call out a nation-state attacker by name.
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Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller Gets an Accessible Box Design
Microsoft's Xbox Adaptive Controller Gets an Accessible Box Design
Microsoft prioritizes accessibility with an innovative package design for its new Xbox controller for disabled gamers.
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Wednesday, July 25, 2018

Sony's 48MP Sensor Delivers Greater Detail Despite Shrunken Pixels

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Sony's 48MP Sensor Delivers Greater Detail Despite Shrunken Pixels
Mobile phone cameras are about to get a significant performance boost. Sony on Monday introduced a 48-megapixel sensor for cellphone cameras that measures less than one-third of an inch diagonally. The sensor is slated for release in September. To pack that many pixels into such tight quarters, Sony had to shrink their size to 8 microns. Shrinking pixel sizes usually results in performance degradation, not improvement. It usually results in poor light collection and a drop in saturation sensitivity and volume.
Next Up, Game Consoles: Is There Anything Google Can't Do Badly?
It's interesting to compare Google and Amazon -- two of the most incredibly powerful companies in the world. Amazon brings out product after product, with more successes than failures. Google largely buys companies and then loses interest in what they do. Amazon is a retailer, and profit is built into its efforts, while Google largely lives off selling users' information and providing access to content that doesn't belong to it -- kind of like living off an allowance from parents who don't really want to give it but don't see an alternative.
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Using a paper clip to clean headphone sockets
Using a paper clip to clean headphone sockets
BBC Click's Kate Russell with a tip on how to get the best sound from a smartphone.
NHS: New health secretary Matt Hancock says use more apps
NHS: New health secretary Matt Hancock says use more apps
Matt Hancock, who replaced Jeremy Hunt as health secretary, tells Newsbeat there is "loads to do" with apps in the NHS.
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Apple's MacBook Pro Heating Problem Gets a Software Fix
Apple's MacBook Pro Heating Problem Gets a Software Fix
Apple acknowledges its newest laptops have been suffering from heat-related performance issues. The company also says a fix is on the way.
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018

How to Supercharge Instagram Stories: Ask Questions, Use Stickers, Save Highlights

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How to Supercharge Instagram Stories: Ask Questions, Use Stickers, Save Highlights
How to Supercharge Instagram Stories: Ask Questions, Use Stickers, Save Highlights
Using Instagram's "creative tools" for Stories, you can flaunt your personality and tell a story all your own.
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Monday, July 23, 2018

The Best Trail Running Shoes (2018): Salewa, Vasque, Hoka One One, and More

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The Best Trail Running Shoes (2018): Salewa, Vasque, Hoka One One, and More
The Best Trail Running Shoes (2018): Salewa, Vasque, Hoka One One, and More
These light, nimble, and rugged trail runners will become your favorite all-purpose outdoor shoes.
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Full-fibre broadband pledge for new homes
Full-fibre broadband pledge for new homes
All of the UK will have full-fibre broadband coverage by 2033 under a new national telecoms strategy.
Zephyr solar plane will stay in sky for 120 days
Zephyr solar plane will stay in sky for 120 days
Airbus is developing a plane powered by solar energy.
The moment girl, 8, gets new 3D printed arm
The moment girl, 8, gets new 3D printed arm
Student Edward Whipple made the arm after seeing a Twitter appeal by Chloe Smith's mother.
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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Elon Musk's farting unicorn fight settled

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Elon Musk's farting unicorn fight settled
Elon Musk's farting unicorn fight settled
The billionaire chief executive of Tesla got in a row with a Colorado potter over use of the image.
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Saturday, July 21, 2018

Singapore personal data hack hits 1.5m, health authority says

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Singapore personal data hack hits 1.5m, health authority says
Singapore personal data hack hits 1.5m, health authority says
The attack by hackers on a health database has affected about a quarter of the population.
Hackers net almost $1m in Russian bank raid
The theft is the latest in a series by the MoneyTaker gang which has targeted Russian banks
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Instant Pot Max Review: Not Quite Instant Success
Instant Pot Max Review: Not Quite Instant Success
Don't replace your existing multicooker just yet.
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The Pain and Potential of Making a 180-Degree Policy Shift
Photo-hosting service Photobucket in May quietly restored third-party hosting of photos, reversing its unpopular year-old policy that required users to pay nearly $400 in subscription fees for hosting privileges. Many irate users claimed their photos were "taken hostage." Hosted photos on blogs, forums and other sites were replaced by an image of a dial indicating the hosted data quota had been surpassed. Users were not given advance notice. Instead the company sent out emails with the message, "Some features on your account will be disabled."
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Friday, July 20, 2018

What's Really Behind Apple's New MacBook Pro Keyboard

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What's Really Behind Apple's New MacBook Pro Keyboard
What's Really Behind Apple's New MacBook Pro Keyboard
iFixit performs surgery on Apple's new silicone-padded keyboard.
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Samsung's Foldable Smartphone Slated for Next Year: Report
Samsung plans to launch a foldable-screen smartphone early next year, according to reports, possibly priced around $1,500. Samsung's foldable phone will resemble a book, with the main display inside the covers, said Ken Hyers, director of the emerging device strategies service at Strategy Analytics. The exterior will have a smaller notification display on the front, and a camera, or cameras, on the back. The main display will have a 7.3-inch screen. The foldable smartphone may have a 3,000 mAh battery or larger.
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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Microsoft's New Skype Could Be Risky Gamble

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Microsoft's New Skype Could Be Risky Gamble
Microsoft has announced a new version of its Skype messaging app, along with a warning that previous versions of the software will be disabled after Sept. 1. "As we roll out improvements, there comes a time when we must shut down older services and application versions," wrote the Skype Team in an online post. "This is done to ensure that all customers have the best possible Skype experience, and that there are no quality or reliability issues resulting from old technology and new technology interoperating."
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Wednesday, July 18, 2018

New Roku Speakers Offer Sophisticated Audio for Smart TVs

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New Roku Speakers Offer Sophisticated Audio for Smart TVs
Roku has earned a reputation for making streaming TV products that are easy to set up and use, and that deliver above-average quality at affordable prices -- and that's the approach it has taken with its new Roku TV Wireless Speakers. The company unveiled the speakers on Monday, although it doesn't expect to start shipping them until October, when they will sell for $199.99. Eager consumers can preorder to take advantage of early bird offers. The speakers are designed exclusively for smart TVs that run Roku software.
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