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NASA's TESS spacecraft discovers its smallest exoplanet to date

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NASA's TESS spacecraft is continuing to find ever-smaller planets -- and that now includes planets smaller than the human homeworld. The vessel has found a planet in the L 98-59 system, L 98-59b, that's 80 percent the size of Earth -- and 10 percent... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Xk5vQH ...

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Amazon gives Fire TV devices a section devoted to live television

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Fire TV devices now have access to plenty of live television services, and Amazon wants to be sure you know what's playing regardless of what services you prefer. The internet giant is rolling out a dedicated Live tab that showcases whatever's playi... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XMzHn6 ...

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Helo chases creators to meet 100 million user target

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Helo, ByteDance’s India-first product, launched in June last year and is now available in 13 other countries for Indian communities and expats. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2RLerse ...

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UAE debuts the world's largest individual solar power project

5:52 PM / BY EIHTECH
The United Arab Emirates might still be associated with oil money, but it just set a record for reducing its dependence on oil. The Emirate Water and Electricity Company has started running Noor Abu Dhabi, the largest individual solar power project... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xwbAu9 ...

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AMD denies improperly sharing CPU tech with China

4:38 PM / BY EIHTECH
AMD has been accused of feeding sensitive technology to China, and the company isn't having any of it. The chip designer has rejected Wall Street Journal claims that partnerships formed in early 2016 improperly shared x86 CPU tech with Sugon Informa... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xmPxWy ...

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Facebook will fight misinformation linked to the 2020 US census

3:52 PM / BY EIHTECH
Facebook isn't just limiting its anti-interference efforts to elections. The social network has published a second updated on its civil rights audit, and with it news that the company plans to treat the 2020 US census as if it were a vote. It will... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KQPKdp ...

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Apple won't offer a Netflix-like quantity of TV shows

3:12 PM / BY EIHTECH
Apple has hinted that its TV+ service will focus more on a handful of top-tier shows than a Netflix-style deluge, but now that's considerably more explicit. Senior VP Eddy Cue told the Sunday Times in an interview that Apple "won't create the most"... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JeGqN3 ...

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New electric cars in Europe have to make artificial noises

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Don't be surprised if you hear more of a racket from electric cars in Europe. As of July 1st, new four-wheeled EV models in the European Union require a noise-emitting device (Acoustic Vehicle Alert System, or AVAS) that kicks in whenever the vehicle... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KNWhFK ...

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Android will have an equivalent to Apple's AirDrop file sharing

12:32 PM / BY EIHTECH
Ask iPhone users about the creature comforts they like and there's a good chance they'll mention AirDrop -- it's an easy way to share a photo with a nearby Apple device owner. Android users should soon have an equivalent, though. The 9to5Google tea... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2IZmcId ...

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Germany and the Netherlands form a joint military network

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Networking on the battlefield won't just be limited to communication between units for one country. Germany and the Netherlands have created a joint military network, TEN (Tactical Edge Networking), that helps soldiers from the two countries coordin... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xiV1BC ...

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The best sous vide machine and gear

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By Tim Barribeau and Nick Guy This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to sous vide ma... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NhNz4n ...

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After Math: Jony Bye-ve

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This has was a big week for mobility, especially the employment kind. Jony Ive is leaving Apple to start his own design studio next year, Latinx drama One Day at a Time is making the switch from "cancelled by Netflix" to "picked up on basic cable," a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZZp5yA ...

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Test tube embryo transfer may give near-extinct rhinos a second chance

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Lab-made embryos are one step closer to saving a virtually extinct species. Scientists have successfully transferred a test tube rhino embryo back into a female for the first time, implanting the creation into a southern white rhino in Poland. The... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xkItJQ ...

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'Stranger Things 3' pays respect to the power and perils of tech

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Warning: While we've tried to avoid any spoilers in this story, the following article does refer to scenes and themes throughout the season. When members of the Stranger Things cast visited The Tonight Show earlier this month, Jimmy Fallon asked the... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2RKycA2 ...

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Android Messages may get Snapchat-like AR effects

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Apparently, Google has plans to turn the Android Messages app into a veritable Instagram and Snapchat rival. XDA Developers has discovered that the tech giant is testing augmented reality effects with pretty impressive elements within its messaging a... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KP8jP8 ...

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Countries back plan to create 'free flow' of data across borders

6:27 PM / BY EIHTECH
It might become easier to shuttle data across borders in the future. A total of 24 countries have signed a statement supporting the Osaka Track, a plan from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe that would create rules for a "free flow" of data while re... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XetdOd ...

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SpaceX is still in control of all but three of its internet satellites

5:12 PM / BY EIHTECH
How are SpaceX's Starlink internet satellites faring roughly a month after launch? Quite well, if you ask SpaceX. The company reported that it's in contact with 57 of the 60 initial broadband satellites. Although it's not certain what happened to... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2JcF8Cm ...

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Apple reportedly vows improvements to News+ after lackluster start

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Apple's News+ service might be in line for a shakeup not long after its debut. Business Insider sources claim that publishers' revenue from News+ is well below what Apple was projecting (ten times what Texture was generating), and that it's promisin... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Xh6TTZ ...

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NASA reopens Apollo mission control in time for Moon landing anniversary

2:32 PM / BY EIHTECH
The fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing is rapidly approaching, and NASA is determined to mark it in a fitting way: by restoring the hub of Apollo's operations to its former glory. The agency has reopened Apollo mission control at the... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2FHBBuH ...

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Microsoft starts public tests for 'Halo: Reach' on PC

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Halo: Reach is now playable on PC... for a handful of very early adopters. Microsoft and 343 Industries have shared a slew of Master Chief Collection update news, including word that it has started a public test of Reach on Windows PCs that lasts thr... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2LpAYd3 ...

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Court convicts murder suspect found through a DNA database

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Authorities have been taking advantage of the public's ever growing interest in genetic genealogy to crack cold cases these past few years. California's police departments even arrested a former cop after a DNA database linked him with the series of... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XdrNyG ...

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Recommended Reading: Algorithms and school surveillance

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Aggression Detectors: The unproven, invasive surveillance technology schools are using to monitor students Jack Gillum and Jeff Kao, ProPublica Following the rise in mass shootings, schools, hospitals and other public places are installing tech to... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KNn6dc ...

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Trump to lift some restrictions on Huawei as part of China truce

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Huawei is getting a partial reprieve from the US trade ban. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reached a truce that will remove some restrictions on Huawei buying technology from the US. It's not certain exactly what will change,... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2xqEefP ...

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The Morning After: SIM-swap cell phone hacking horror stories

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Hey, good morning! You look fabulous. Welcome to your weekend. If you don't know what SIM swapping is and whether or not it could be used to attack your email or bank account, then we know which article you should read next. Beyond that, we'll recap... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/322ZhUa ...

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Ask Engadget: Can the police make me unlock my smartphone?

6:37 AM / BY EIHTECH
The support shared among readers in the comments section is one of the things we love most about the Engadget community. Over the years, we've known you to offer sage advice on everything from Chromecasts and cameras to drones and smartphones. In fac... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2NlZYEs ...

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ActionDash 3.0's new 'Focus' mode keeps Android users on task

3:57 AM / BY EIHTECH
At I/O earlier this year, Google announced that Android Q will upgrade the recently added Digital Wellbeing feature with a Focus Mode to quiet attention-grabbing apps so you can get things done. However, there's a way to get that feature, and a few o... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XahDyE ...

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SpaceX plans to launch Starship's first commercial flight in 2021

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While we haven't seen the Starship fly yet -- SpaceX just got done with its test firings and short "hops" back in April -- we might not have to wait that long for its first commercial flight. According to SpaceX VP of commercial sales Jonathan Hofell... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2FFDaJI ...

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First 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' festival occurs Labor Day weekend

8:23 PM / BY EIHTECH
Niantic promised real-world events for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite in the same vein as Pokémon Go Fests when it announced the game's official launch. Now the company has revealed that it has already scheduled the new game's first fan event for... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XabB0Q ...

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Investors get into e-sports game

7:39 PM / BY EIHTECH
Since tournaments and also streaming sessions can be monetised, investors see scalability and profitability and, hence, are betting on the sector from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2LxtxAm ...

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The Elizabeth Holmes Theranos trial will start next summer

5:08 PM / BY EIHTECH
After the scandal, the book, the podcasts and the documentary, the Theranos debacle is finally going to court -- in 2020. U.S. District Court Judge Edward Davila set the start date of co-founder Elizabeth Holmes' criminal trial for August 4th of next... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2RG38ld ...

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Google's next undersea internet cable will link Africa and Europe

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Google has announced its third private undersea internet cable will run between Europe and Africa. One end will make landfall in Portgual. While you might expect the cable would connect to Morocco, it'll run all the way down the African coast to Sout... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2RHrawf ...

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The best USB Wi-Fi adapters

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By Joel Santo Domingo This post was done in partnership with Wirecutter. When readers choose to buy Wirecutter's independently chosen editorial picks, Wirecutter and Engadget may earn affiliate commission. Read the full guide to Wi-Fi adapters. Pl... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/31WaZ2R ...

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'Tetris Royale' brings massive battles to phones worldwide

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Just a few weeks after its 35th birthday, Tetris is getting a new look. A Tetris battle royale game is coming to mobile. N3TWORK and The Tetris Company Inc. announced that they've partnered to develop Tetris games built for mobile devices worldwide -... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XaX4Hg ...

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Apple will reportedly manufacture its $6,000 Mac Pro in China

8:18 AM / BY EIHTECH
Apple will manufacture its new $6,000 Mac Pro in China, The Wall Street Journal reports. That's not entirely surprising given that most of Apple's products are made there, but the Mac Pro was Apple's last major product manufactured in the US. The dec... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Xx76lu ...

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Apple will be fine without Jony Ive

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You could smell the hysteria as the news was announced. Where will Apple, a company famous for its commitment to design, and its famous designer, go from here? Sir Jonathan Ive's departure, however, may be less of a catastrophe than some think. What... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2IWBnSB ...

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Government hackers reportedly broke into Russian search company Yandex

7:33 AM / BY EIHTECH
According to a Reuters report, hackers working for Western intelligence agencies reportedly broke into Yandex, the company often referred to as "Russia's Google." The hackers were allegedly looking for technical information that would indicate how Ya... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2FEAWuh ...

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The best 2-in-1 tablets for 2019

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Two-in-1 tablets are far from perfect. But just because there isn't a flawless laptop replacement today doesn't mean you can't get a tablet that's good enough to get some work done on the road. Tech's biggest players are falling over themselves to pu... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Xey6XI ...

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Jony Ive helped make Apple what it is today

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On Thursday, Apple confirmed that Jony Ive is leaving after nearly 30 years at the company. He's starting his own creative business called LoveFrom, with Apple being his first client. The news reverberated through the tech and business world like a s... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/31XNpT4 ...

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Valve forced to tweak its confusing Steam 'Grand Prix Summer Sale'

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The little cooperative game Valve conjured up to go with the Steam Summer Sale this year caused some pretty big issues, enough for the company to change things up a bit. Apparently, its mechanics were so complex, confusing and even broken that player... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZVtfaI ...

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Modi, Trump discuss India-US collaboration in 5G tech

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Modi, who is in Japan to attend the G20 Summit, outlined that India is going to be a billion users of this technology and in that sense India is world's second largest market. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2Lmiquh ...

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Five automakers back Toyota's and Softbank's self-driving business

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Tech companies and automakers have been setting differences aside and merging forces in hopes of getting themselves a piece of the self-driving pie as early as possible. Late last year, Toyota and Softbank teamed up to establish a joint venture calle... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Nlce8l ...

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Microsoft continues distancing Cortana from Windows

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Microsoft's virtual assistant Cortana could be split off from Windows 10 to become its own separate app. The Verge reports that a beta version of Cortana has appeared in the Microsoft Store and is now available to download. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XwKzFt ...

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The Morning After: Jony Ive is leaving Apple

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Hey, good morning! Welcome to Friday! We made it. The big news we're waking up to? Jony Ive is leaving Apple, launching his own design firm that will work with a number of companies. Including, er, Apple. Elsewhere, the Pentagon has a laser that can... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2YjT4k6 ...

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DoorDash updates it payment model, but workers still miss out on tips

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DoorDash aims to be a more ethical food delivery company -- it's already put a focus on sustainability and had delivered voter registration kits along with the standard faire of snacks, meals and beer. But the company has attracted criticism for its... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2FEGUv1 ...

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Lyft expands bike rentals to Washington DC

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Lyft has expanded beyond traditional rideshare and into other areas like car rentals and transport to and from events. Now, it is updating its app to provide bike-sharing services in the Washington, DC area through Capital Bikeshare, joining New York... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2Yh1LM8 ...

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How the Huawei issue affects India

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India is under immense pressure from the US to ban telecom equipment maker Huawei as the country gets ready to start 5G trials. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2KISPMn ...

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Scientists trace a cosmic radio burst to a galaxy 3.6 billion light-years away

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Back in 2017, a team of scientists was able to pinpoint the origin of a repeating fast radio burst to a dwarf galaxy over 3 billion light years away. Now, researchers were able trace yet another cosmic radio burst's home galaxy -- and this discovery... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2RDXHTE ...

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'Pokémon Masters' is pitting old trainers against each other this summer

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Pokémon Masters is landing on iOS and Android sometime this summer, The Pokémon Company's chief Tsunekazu Ishihara has announced. Ishihara and the game's developers have also showed a new anime-style trailer and revealed more details fo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2KG0xqR ...

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Korg's Minilogue and Monologue synths are getting a major update

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The Minilogue and Monologue are a few years old at this point, and approaching modern classic status in the synth world. But that doesn't mean that Korg is content to simply let them coast through life the same way they left the factory. Today the co... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2X9EPNs ...

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Microsoft brings tracking prevention to its Edge browser

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Recently Mozilla has updated Firefox with features that block companies from tracking you across different websites, and now Microsoft is testing similar tech in its Chromium-based Edge browser. Insider beta testers with the latest Canary release on... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XJnXBP ...

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‘Telcos’ health needs to be vetted before 5G pricing’

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Mobile phone companies called on the authorities to reduce pricing of the 5G spectrum which will make their debut at the upcoming sale. from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2Njc2X2 ...

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Steve Jobs' confidant to leave Apple and start own firm

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Ive spent nearly three decades at Apple, playing a leading role in the design of the candy-colored iMacs that helped Apple re-emerge from near death in the 1990s to the iPhone era. from technology - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2Yo5Uy8 ...

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House passes bill to protect election systems, but Senate passage is unlikely

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The House passed a bill that would require states to strengthen their voting systems from hacking. Known as the SAFE Act (HR 2722), the chamber approved the bill by a party-line vote of 225-184. Only one Republican -- Rep. Brian Mast of Florida -- vo... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2XjUEGB ...

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Black-and-white adventure 'Minit' lands on iOS and Android

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Indie adventure game Minit caught the attention of many when it landed on consoles and PC last year, through a combination of its monochrome pixelated art style and bite-sized gameplay. As of today, mobile gamers can check out Minit too, as it's avai... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZRRXsk ...

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Verizon's next mobile 5G cities are Denver and Providence

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Verizon (Engadget's parent company) has revealed the next two cities for its 5G mobile network: Denver and Providence. The network goes live in the former today, while the carrier will flip the switch in the Rhode Island capital July 1st. from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2ZPJOVp ...

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Grab raises $300M from asset manager Invesco to fuel growth

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SoftBank-backed Grab said in April that it was looking to raise another $2 billion this year to ramp up expansion from mobile - Technology News | Latest Technology & Startups Industry Information and Updates: ET Tech : ETtech.com https://ift.tt/2KDcVYo ...

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New Philips Hue smart bulbs don't need a hub

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The Philips Hue light bulb lineup is often recognized as the best smart lighting you can buy for your house. But if you're new to the smart home game, there's one catch: you need a hub to set up and control everything, which means an extra up-front c... from Engadget RSS Feed https://ift.tt/2FAecvm ...

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