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Sony Xperia 1 U.S. Release Confirmed For July 12th

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Sony unveiled its new flagship smartphone the Xperia 1 earlier this year in February. It’s a bit different from the other flagships on the market as it has a super tall 21:9 aspect ratio 4K HDR OLED display. The company today confirmed when this device will be coming to the United States. You will be […]

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Instagram Adds Stories To The Explore Section

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Instagram’s Explore section is great for discovering new content on the network outside of the accounts that you already follow. According to the company, it’s used by more than 50 percent of accounts on Instagram every month. The Facebook-owned company today announced new designs for Explore. It has also added Stories to Explore with this […]

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Sprint Releases Its First 5G Devices On May 31st

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Sprint has confirmed the availability details for its first 5G devices today. They will be available from the carrier starting May 31st. Its first 5G devices include the LG V50 ThinQ 5G smartphone and the HTC 5G Hub mobile hotspot. Both devices will initially be available to customers only in the first few markets where […]

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YouTube Is Coming To The Oculus Quest

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

The Oculus Quest virtual reality headset will be shipping on May 21st and those who have pre-ordered it will be delighted to know that Google has confirmed it’s bringing YouTube to this headset. The YouTube VR for the Oculus Quest will offer an experience not unlike the one you get with the app on headsets […]

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Xbox One May Update Adds A Couple Of New Features

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

The May 2019 Update is being rolled out today for the Xbox gaming console and it brings a couple of new features. One new feature will let you see if your friends are playing on a PC or the Xbox console. Some improvements to finding games and apps on the console have also been made. […]

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Following Model S Fire, Tesla Releases Battery Software Update

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

It was reported earlier this week that a Tesla Model S had caught fire in Hong Kong for no apparent reason. It just burst into flames while the car was parked in the parking area of an apartment complex. Tesla has now responded to these reports by releasing a new battery software update for both […]

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Triumph Is Now Developing An Electric Motorcycle As Well

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

With iconic motorcycle companies like Harley Davidson working on electric motorcycles, it was only a matter of time before Triumph jumped on the bandwagon as well. The popular British motorcycle maker has announced that it’s also working on an electric motorcycle. Triumph has teamed up with Williams Engineering for this purpose. The TE-1 project will […]

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OnePlus Taps Robert Downey Jr. To Promote Its Latest Smartphone

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

OnePlus unveiled its new flagship smartphone this week, the OnePlus 7 Pro. While the company decided to save money by not going for an official IP certification for the device, it seems to have used that money to hire one of the biggest names in Hollywood to promote its latest handset. Robert Downey Jr. is […]

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Verizon Starts Selling Galaxy S10 5G For $1,299

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Verizon is the first carrier in the United States to sell the 5G variant of the Galaxy S10. It has already been confirmed that Verizon will exclusively be selling this device initially. It will arrive on other carriers but Verizon will be the only place to get it at least for the foreseeable future. Those […]

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Amazon’s New Fire 7 Tablet Get More Speed Without A Price Bump

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Amazon has updated its entry-level Fire 7 tablet today. The new model brings more storage space and it’s also faster than its predecessors. The good thing about this refresh is that Amazon isn’t increased the prices. Everything else about the tablet remains the same as well. According to Amazon, the Fire 7 tablet still has […]

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Fancy Some Whisky Created By Microsoft’s AI?

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Artificial intelligence is capable of doing many things. It can perform complex tasks, beat humans at their own game, and now it can even create whisky. Sweden-based Mackmyra Whisky distillery has teamed up with Finnish tech company Fourkind and Microsoft to create the world’s first whisky developed with artificial intelligence. Master Distillers are artists in […]

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Chromebooks With Windows Dual Boot May Never Arrive

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

It has been rumored for a couple of years now that Google has been experimenting with Windows dual book on its Chromebooks. The functionality would have enabled Chromebook owners to basically run Chrome OS and Windows on the same device. New findings show that Google has likely given up on the project which would mean […]

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As Phone Numbers Run Out, Japan Starts Making Longer Ones

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Amid concerns that the company’s 11 digit phone numbers could run out by 2022, Japan’s communications ministry has started planning to create 14 digit phone numbers. It would be able to create 10 billion new numbers by moving up to 14 digits. The proposal to do so has reportedly been approved already by the country’s […]

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Google’s Pixel 3a And 3a XL Now Available From Amazon

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

There are quite a few ways you can purchase Google’s latest smartphones. These happen to be the first Pixel smartphones to be sold by carriers other than Verizon. And now, for the very first time, Amazon is also selling Google’s smartphones directly. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL are now available for purchase from Amazon. […]

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Some Of Google’s Titan Security Keys Might Not Be So Secure

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Last year, Google launched the Titan security key. For those who are unfamiliar with the gadget, it is a security key that helps authenticate the user to whichever device it is plugged into or connected to. The idea is that by leaving it connected to a device like a computer, in theory, you would never […]

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Instagram Is Killing Off Its Standalone Direct Message App

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Instagram has a direct messaging feature built into its app, also known as Direct. For some reason, the company decided that it was a good idea to launch a dedicated and standalone version of the feature which resulted in app known as Direct. Turns out that maybe it was not as popular as Instagram would […]

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This Is How Samsung Is Improving The Galaxy Fold

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

When Samsung sent out the Galaxy Fold to reviewers for review, it seems that they did not teach these reviewers how to handle the phone properly, leading to some of them damaging their devices. To Samsung’s credit, the company took responsibility for it and recalled those review units, vowing to make improvements so that they […]

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Microbiologist Draws Game Of Thrones House Sigils Using Bacteria

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Image credit – Bria O’Brien HBO’s Game of Thrones has become something of a cultural phenomenon where it will probably be talked about years after the series has ended. As such, it’s not surprising to find many people out there paying tribute to their favorite television show, which is what microbiologist Bria O’Brien did. In […]

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Fans Are Petitioning HBO To Remake Game Of Thrones Season 8

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

With the final season of HBO’s Game of Thrones having less episodes than previous seasons, and with a storyline that needs wrapping up, it’s not surprising that the writers of the show have decided to increase the pace of the episodes where we’re getting a lot more information in a shorter period of time. It […]

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Kevin Feige Hints At The ‘Real’ Mandarin Coming To The MCU

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

With the release of Iron Man 3, it introduced the Mandarin character to the MCU. Actor ben Kingsley did a fantastic job at portraying the character, but many felt a little cheated when later on in the movie, there was a plot twist and it was revealed that Kingsley’s character was the “fake” Mandarin. The […]

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The Last Of Us Part 2 Could Be Entering Finals Stages Of Development

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

As many gamers are probably aware by now, Naughty Dog is currently in the process of developing The Last of Us Part 2, the follow up to the original game which was a smashing success. As to when the game will be ready remains to be seen, but it seems that the game could be […]

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Google’s Translatotron Takes Translations To The Next Level

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Google’s translation feature works pretty well and is a decent way of translating text and speech. However, what’s typically lost in the process of a translation is the way that the words were originally spoken, and since a lot of inference is made based on the speed of someone talks and the tone, this can […]

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Watch The ‘Game Of Thrones’ Theme Song Get An Epic Metal Cover

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Next Monday will officially bring HBO’s Game of Thrones series to an end. There has been quite a bit of controversy regarding the last season and the direction that the show seems to be headed towards, but then again, this is Game of Thrones. Neither the show nor the books have really followed the typical […]

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Valve’s Steam Link App Is Now Available For iPhone, iPad, Apple TV

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Last year, Valve announced the Steam Link app for mobile devices. For those who are hearing about this for the first time, the Steam Link app basically allows gamers to play their Steam games on their mobile devices. This works by streaming games from your computer onto your smartphone or tablet. It sounded like a […]

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Man Arrested In London After Trying To Avoid Facial Recognition Cameras

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

There are benefits to using facial recognition technology, but it is clear that using it in a public space can make people feel uncomfortable as it does come across as being an invasion of their privacy. This is why there are some cities in the world, such as San Francisco, that have banned the use […]

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iPhones With Apple-Designed 5G Modems Won’t Be Arriving Anytime Soon

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

Apple and Qualcomm have recently settled their ongoing lawsuits with each other, which some have taken to indicate that come 2020, we can expect to see Apple launch their 5G iPhones. Apple had previously been rumored to use Intel’s 5G tech for their iPhones, but with Intel dropping out of the 5G race for good, […]

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World Of Warcraft ‘Safe Haven’ Cinematic Released

2019-05-16

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For those who haven’t been following the World of Warcraft story to date, in the Battle for Azeroth expansion, it basically saw current Horde Warchief Sylvanas Windrunner go a bit crazy with her power, eliminating many of her enemies in brutal manner in the process. Safe to say, not all members of the Horde agree […]

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McDonald’s Austria Is Now Offering Consular Services For US Citizens

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

It can be a scary experience when you travel to a new country that you’ve never been to before. This is because it can sometimes be a bit of a culture shock to see people behave and do things that you’re not used to back home. In some instances, this can get a bit messy […]

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Google Photos Folder Might Stop Syncing With Google Drive Soon

2019-05-16

Consumer Electronics

With Google Photos and Google Drive being Google products, it’s not surprising that they kind of tie-in with each other. For example, you can view your Google Photos through Drive via the app, and if you did enjoy the fact that they synced with each other, you might be in for some bad news. According […]

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Spotify’s $0.99 For 3 Months Premium Offer Is Back

2019-05-15

Consumer Electronics

Have you been waiting for Spotify’s $0.99 for 3 months offer which gets you access to the company’s Premium tier? Rejoice, because it has returned. Those who haven’t taken advantage of it in the past can now sign up for Spotify and get Premium access for three months for just 99 cents. The world’s most […]

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