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Samsung Galaxy Note 8: News and rumors
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 was a PR nightmare, but that doesn't mean Samsung is giving up on the Note lineup altogether. Here's everything we know about the rumored Samsung Galaxy Note 8 so far.
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Lyft aims for speedier trips with suggested pickup locations
Lyft now offers riders suggestions for pickup locations to save you time. They'll only ever be a short walk away, but could help your driver avoid heavy traffic as they make their way to you or during your ride.
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Quackers? Researchers suggest replacing car honks with duck sounds
Car horns need to be effective enough to alert those nearby to danger while hopefully not stressing them out too much. So what's the ideal sound for that? Duck quacks, apparently.
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Google Earth teams up with National Geographic to take students on new voyages
Following a major revamp in April, Google Earth is rolling out new multimedia Voyager content from National Geographic, PBS Education, science-based HHMI Biointeractive, and ocean-focused Mission Blue.
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Alexa update offers in-home intercom support between Echo devices
Perhaps ideal for anyone that lives in a large, multi-story home, Amazon has rolled out a new update that lets users to call from room-to-room using Echo devices as an intercom system.
NewsBGR NewsAT&T might start charging customers to keep their data private
“Nice internet privacy you’ve got there! It'd be a shame if something bad were to happen to it.” That’s the kind of line you’d expect in a mob movie from a thug looking for his weekly fee for protecting your privacy. In real life, AT&T can't be quite so conspicuous, but that's basically what
NewsBGR NewsMIT is developing futuristic self-driving cars that can fly you out of traffic
Drones can’t stay up in the air for too long because they’re limited by battery life. Self-driving cars, on the other hand, are limited by speed and obstacles, such as traffic. But what if you could combine the strengths of one with the other? What if the self-driving cars of the future could also fly
NewsBGR NewsStudy shows your smartphone makes you dumber, even when you’re not using it
Smartphones have been hailed as world-changing gadgets that provide humanity with a constant connection to the rest of the world, and all the knowledge it has to offer. But what if they're actually hindering us? We've all felt the unbearable itch to check in on social media, flip through a couple
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Windows 10 themes can spruce up your PC, and they're free in the Windows Store
As of the Windows 10 Creators Update, Windows desktop themes are available in the Windows Store to download and install. They're free, and Microsoft spent some time on the Windows blog highlighting the new themes functionality.
NewsBGR NewsRandom ‘Anonymous’ YouTuber claims NASA has discovered alien life, internet loses its mind
NASA is making great strides at learning and explaining the complexities of not just the planets in our celestial backyard, but also the makeup of our galaxy and the universe as a whole. They're always on the lookout for signs of life outside of Earth, and with dozens of exoplanets that could host
NewsBGR NewsBorrowing the iPhone’s design wasn’t enough, so Google found a new way for the Pixel to copy Apple
If you’re an aspiring photographer looking to get more free exposure, Google’s got your back. Late last week, Google announced on its Product Forums that it needs more photos for its Chromecast Backdrop, and that’s where your amazing photo-taking skills come in. However, there’s a slight catch: You need
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Han Solo movie: News, trailers, and everything we know so far
Everyone knows he shot first, but there's still a lot we don't know about Han Solo. Here's everything we've rounded up so far about the 2018 anthology movie that will explore the Star Wars smuggler's early years.
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How to repost on Instagram
See a cool picture on Instagram and want to share it with your followers? Instagram doesn't provide an obvious way to do so, but thankfully, there are a few workarounds. Here's how to repost on Instagram.
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Pilot begs passengers to pray as malfunction causes jet to shake violently
During the normal course of a commercial plane trip, you might never actually hear the pilot's voice at all. If you do, it's typically to thank you for flying or a quick update on the estimated arrival time, but on a recent AirAsia X flight from Perth, Australia to Malaysia, passengers were treated
NewsBGR NewsFour critics talk about what it was like to review the first iPhone 10 years ago
Lost in the endless coverage of iPhone 8 leaks and speculation is the fact that the 10-year anniversary of the original iPhone is just days away. On June 29th, 2007, Apple launched the first iPhone, changing the course of the industry and making the company more relevant than it had ever been. Ten years
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Master the HTC U11 with these handy tips and tricks
Your smartphone is packed with possibilities, but why wait to uncover them? Our crash course will reveal all the HTC U11 tips and tricks you really need to master your smartphone.
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The Videre 35mm camera costs about $38 and takes an hour to assemble
A U.K.-based designer is returning to Kickstarter with a redesign of the popular Videre cardboard camera that is easier than ever to build with fewer pieces but more features. The Videre 35mm is now fully funded on Kickstarter.
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SyncThink uses VR to accurately diagnose concussions in just one minute
Boston-based neuro-technology and eye-tracking startup SyncThink has created smart virtual reality technology that uses eye-tracking tech to diagnose possible concussions in just one minute.
NewsBGR NewsHow could you possibly own a Galaxy S8 or S8+ without this accessory?
It is technically possible to own a Samsung Galaxy S8 or a Samsung Galaxy S8+ without also owning a Samsung DeX Station , but we strongly advise against it. There are just a handful of things that make the Galaxy S8 special compared to rival flagship phones, and the obvious one is the phone’s beautiful
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Google video-sharing app Uptime now available to all users on iOS
Uptime, the video-sharing app from Google, is now available to all users on iOS. The updated version has a few new features -- including a redesigned home screen and Facebook Connect to find your friends.
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Get ready for the great outdoors with these must-have camping gadgets
The sun is out and the weather is warm, which means it's finally time to go camping. Check out these gadget deals to save money on outdoor gear, from waterproof speakers to solar chargers, that no camper should be without.
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File names in ‘Overwatch’ tease summer release of Doomfist character
According to file names within Overwatch's public test region, the latest 1.13 update is referred to as "Doomfist/Summer Games." Players made the discovery over the weekend while examing the game's crash logs.
NewsBGR NewsApple’s latest acquisition points to a future without the iPhone
An intriguing new report from MacRumors relays that Apple recently acquired SensoMotoric Instruments, a German-based company with expertise across varying types of eye-tracking technologies. According to the company's website, its technology (both hardware and software) can not only be used for mobile
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MIT algorithm tells you how to fold any shape imaginable with origami
Created by a former child prodigy-turned-MIT professor, this smart algorithm not only manages to fold any 3D shape out of a piece of paper -- but does so with the minimal amount of seams.
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Everything you need to know about iOS 11
Apple has taken the wraps off of iOS 11, the company's mobile operating system powering the iPhone and iPad, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference. A public beta has just been unveiled.
