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26th of September 2017
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Privacy Act of 1974 now collects social media data for immigration applications2017-09-26 17:24:08
Social media data is now being collected on every U.S. immigration application. The updated policy to the Privacy Act of 1974 comes two years after a
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Swaky is the easy attachment that lets you ride a snowboard like a snow bike2017-09-26 17:18:25
Can't quite get the hang of snowboarding but still want to hit the slopes? Swaky is a seat that attaches to your snowboard and transforms it into a s -
The CC Aurora portable projector is a 5-inch cube of entertainment awesome2017-09-26 17:15:25
As long as you've the XGIMI CC Aurora Projector in your arsenal of home theater tools, your night in can turn into a screening for the latest blockbu -
Help scientists search for aliens with a customized exoplanet telescope2017-09-26 17:07:46
As part of the PLANETS Foundation, a team of scientists has taken to Kickstarter to fund a revolutionary exoplanet telescope that's designed specific -
Olly, a personality-laden robot assistant, is available on Indiegogo2017-09-26 16:39:18
Wireless speakers that double as personal assistants are all the rage. At CES 2017, Emotech introduced Olly, which develops a unique personality based -
The Euclid measuring cup keeps you from adding too much liquid while cooking2017-09-26 16:26:57
The Euclid measuring cup, with an odd-shaped design, promises to reduce errors in measuring liquid during cooking -- no more runny chili, and no oily -
The Renault Trezor concept is a stunning look at the future of GT cars2017-09-26 16:17:22
The Renault Trezor concept is an electric sports car that previews Renault's future design language. It boasts a powertrain derived from Formula E ra -
Images surface of a possible Xbox smartwatch prototype from Microsoft2017-09-26 16:12:29
The images show a possible Xbox smartwatch prototype while it was in development in 2013. Originally set for release in 2015, the smartwatch would hav -
Plex News offers free, customizable streaming news built around your interests2017-09-26 15:46:03
Popular media app, Plex, has branched out with Plex News, a streaming service that aggregates news stories from 190 sources and uses AI to learn what -
BenQ’s new HT1070A home cinema projector marries performance and value2017-09-26 15:44:28
Thinking about investing in a projector? BenQ's HT1070 home cinema model was extremely popular. Now, the updated HT1070A is here, with some notable i -
Footage of a racing drone zipping over the Swiss Alps will give you vertigo2017-09-26 15:17:35
Shot by a Swiss physicist who moonlights as a racing drone pilot, this astonishing first-person view drone flyover of the Swiss Alps will drop your ja -
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Review2017-09-26 15:16:43
Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 editor is getting a simpler interface for newbies and more speed for pros. The post Corel PaintShop Pro 2018 Review appeared
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Netflix Offers its Streaming Tech to Airlines2017-09-26 17:33:41
Netflix offers to cut in-flight bandwidth costs by 75 percent while allowing passengers to binge watch House of Cards with zero buffering. -
Report: Microsoft Developed an Xbox Smartwatch in 20132017-09-26 17:33:41
Images of the prototype smartwatch clearly show Xbox branding on the back. -
BMW Develops Pad to Wirelessly Charge Electric Cars2017-09-26 17:33:41
There's no cable to plug in, just drive over the charging pad and leave your car to charge for 3.5 hours for a full battery. -
Showtime Websites Rigged to Mine Cryptocurrency2017-09-26 17:33:40
The Coinhive code, which uses visitors' CPU power to mine the cryptocurrency Monero, was found on the CBS Corporation subsidiary's official site &md -
Choose Who Can Comment on Your Instagram Posts2017-09-26 17:33:40
Allow comments from everyone, just the people you follow, just the people who follow you, or both the people you follow and your followers. -
Sony: No Plans to Compete With Switch2017-09-26 17:33:40
Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO Andrew House doesn't view the hybrid device as a "huge marketing opportunity." -
Mozilla Gives Firefox a 'Quantum' Speed Boost2017-09-26 17:33:40
Firefox Quantum, now in beta, should deliver a huge speed boost compared to earlier versions of Mozilla's browser. -
Equifax CEO Out After Major Breach2017-09-26 17:33:40
Richard Smith's departure is effective immediately, though he will be an 'unpaid adviser' during the search for a new CEO. -
Alexa Now Plays Nice With Amazon Music for iOS, Android2017-09-26 17:33:40
With this new integration, you can simply ask Alexa to play what you're in the mood for. -
iPhone X Battery Capacity, RAM, Chip Speed Revealed in China2017-09-26 17:33:40
It's just like an iPhone 8 Plus, only with a slightly larger battery. -
Save $150 on Refurbished 4K 21.5-Inch iMac2017-09-26 17:33:40
Concerned about buying a refurbished computer on eBay? Fear not, this iMac is manufacturer refurbished. -
SNES Classic Deluxe Carry Case Includes Swappable SNES Art2017-09-25 19:11:39
If the SNES Classic is as good as people expect it to be, I doubt it will ever be unhooked from the TV, let alone make it into a storage case.
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Twitter experiments with doubling its character limit2017-09-26 17:00:00
Over the past couple of years, Twitter has slowly chipped away at its 140-character constraint. It removed @replies from the limit earlier this year, -
Airbnb reportedly wants to offer apartment rentals in Florida2017-09-26 16:35:00
For a service that began as a simple house-sharing service, Airbnb has definitely expanded to include some interesting, if off-target, promotional ini -
You can get a refund on Oculus Rift and Gear VR games and apps2017-09-26 16:04:00
Buying games and apps digitally is less risky when there's a solid refund policy in place. Apple offers refunds for purchases through its iTunes app -
Apple, Alphabet and Fitbit test FDA fast track for health apps2017-09-26 15:45:00
A few of the tech giants you know are about to get fast-track approval for their digital health efforts. The US Food and Drug Administration has name -
Google will reportedly separate shopping service after antitrust fine (updated)2017-09-26 15:22:00
Google is reportedly separating its price-comparison shopping service into a standalone unit after getting fined for a record-setting $2.8 billion by -
The NBA’s big esports push begins in May 20182017-09-26 15:00:00
The line between esports and traditional sports is blurring, and organizations like the National Basketball Association are looking to stay ahead of t -
The DHS plans to monitor immigrants’ social media accounts2017-09-26 14:51:00
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently posted a new rule in the Federal Register set to go into effect next month. The update is largely t -
Uber vows to leave Quebec over tougher regulations2017-09-26 14:36:00
Uber appears to be making its second big exit in as many weeks. The ridesharing company intends to shut down operations in the Canadian province of Qu -
Rocket Lab’s second test launch will deliver a payload to orbit2017-09-26 14:18:00
Small satellite launcher Rocket Lab's first test flight in May was mostly a success, and now it's ready for a second round. The New Zealand-based st -
Giphy taps Google AI tech to help you find the right GIF2017-09-26 13:59:00
Giphy's collection is a good way to find the right GIF to express your feelings... up until you're tracking down that one elusive GIF that's improp -
Showtime websites used visitors’ browsers to mine cryptocurrency2017-09-26 13:41:00
Over the weekend, visitors to Showtime's website or its streaming site ShowtimeAnytime might have noticed their computers slowing down a bit. That's -
Apple TV returns to Amazon after a 2-year exile (updated)2017-09-26 13:19:00
Amazon drew no small amount of flak when it pulled the Apple TV from its online store 2 years ago. Was it really so determined to push Prime Video tha
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A Brief History of the Ever-Expanding Tweet2017-09-26 17:00:00
What happens when you double Twitter's iconic 140 character limit? A small group of users will find out. -
Get the Most Out of iOS 11 With These Cool Camera Tricks2017-09-26 08:00:00
Take your iPhone photography to the next level with these new features. -
How to Backup Your iPhone2017-09-26 07:00:00
Before you grab that new version of iOS, this might be a perfect time to save your memories. -
NASA Designed This Low-Tech Rover to Survive Venus2017-09-25 10:00:00
The last time a bot visited Venus, it lasted less than an hour. NASA thinks it can change that. -
Google and Levi's Made a Jacket that Connects to the Internet2017-09-25 09:00:00
Welcome to the future of internet-connected fashion. -
August Smart Lock Review: A High-Tech Alternative to the Key Under the Mat2017-09-24 08:00:00
The redesigned August Smart Lock lets you use your phone as your key. -
Review: Leica Sofort2017-09-22 10:00:00
The cheapest-ever Leica camera is cute as a button. -
HP Omen 15 Review: Decent Performance, But Man Is It Ugly2017-09-22 08:00:00
The HP Omen 2015 is an unpretty beast, but it performs well enough. -
Lomography Lomo'Instant Automat Glass Magellan Review: It Urges Your to Get Experimental2017-09-21 08:00:00
Lomo's funky instant camera kicks some serious glass. -
9 Amazon Kindle Tips and Tricks2017-09-21 07:00:00
Your e-reader has some secret superpowers. Here's how to unlock its full potential. -
Google Paid HTC $1.1 Billion To Turn Itself Into a Phone Maker2017-09-20 23:07:17
It's not quite an acquisition, but Google's agreement with HTC fast-tracks its efforts to take over the gadget world. -
The Ikea Place App Shows the Practical Promise of AR Kit2017-09-20 12:18:55
No, you can't turn your living room into a battlefield. But you can see what that sofa would look like if you bought it.
Ars Technica » Gear
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In a first, Android apps abuse serious “Dirty Cow” bug to backdoor phones2017-09-26 15:00:31
The critical Linux vulnerability is exploited on Android 1 year after coming to light. -
Apple’s iOS 11.0.1 update addresses Exchange e-mail server issue2017-09-26 14:16:01
A fix for the Exchange e-mail bug is included. -
Apple’s new file system will eventually support Fusion Drive machines2017-09-26 14:05:58
Fusion Drive users won't be left in the dust after all. -
Firefox takes a Quantum leap forward with new developer edition2017-09-26 11:50:28
A new look, better dev tools, and up to twice the performance in key benchmarks. -
Google Home’s biggest flaw fixed: Support for reminders finally arrives2017-09-26 10:48:40
It's hard to believe, but Google Home has gone a whole year with zero reminders support. -
Alexa can control playback in Amazon Music’s iOS and Android apps2017-09-26 09:52:25
Providing hands-free controls for Amazon's music service on a bunch of devices. -
Siri and Spotlight will now use Google, not Bing, for Web searches2017-09-25 15:38:55
Google was already the default search engine in Safari -
Apple Watch Series 3 teardown finds a bigger battery and few surprises2017-09-25 14:03:09
Latest iFixit teardown answers some questions, leaves others up in the air. -
macOS 10.13 High Sierra: The Ars Technica review2017-09-25 13:00:38
A focus on foundation makes for an important but nigh-invisible update. -
Intel Core i9-7960X review: It beats Threadripper, but for a price2017-09-25 09:38:02
80% more cash than a 1950X for less than 20% more performance? Tough sell. -
Microsoft Ignite: Skype for Business merging into Teams2017-09-25 09:00:58
Microsoft continues its big push in cloud computing and machine learning. -
Microsoft Ignite: SQL Server 2017 for Linux goes live; or Windows, if you want2017-09-25 09:00:28
The preview Docker image has already been fetched 2 million times.
TechCrunch » Gadgets
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The makers of the Solarin secure cellie are building a bitphone2017-09-26 17:18:01
Bitcoin-powered cellphones – basically phones that can securely hold and send cryptocurrencies – have long been a fascinating if und -
Ataribox will be an open, Linux-based console priced starting at $2492017-09-26 16:47:16
The upcoming Ataribox retro gaming console will indeed ship with a selection of classic Atari games, as many suspected when the thing was initia -
Yomee wants to take the guesswork out of culturing yogurt at home2017-09-26 13:00:38
In a post-Juicero world, the bar has been set high for any piece of smart kitchen hardware that only makes one type of food. Enter Yomee, which -
Plume Labs’ air quality tracker is now available for pre-orders2017-09-26 10:00:00
Plume Labs wants to be the definitive startup when it comes to air pollution. The company has built an app, an API and now an air quality tracke -
Kano’s next learn-to-code kit is a build-it-yourself laptop2017-09-26 07:21:45
London-based Kano has another code kit in the works to add to its STEM targeting gamified educational line of build-it-yourself kids’ prod -
A history of HTC in 12 devices2017-09-25 16:18:12
HTC on Friday basically sold a huge portion of itself to Google, which is clearly hoping to use the company’s talent for hardware in its o -
We talk about hoofed spiders with the founder of Outlier clothing2017-09-25 11:22:56
Outlier’s founder Abe Burmeister is a designer who joined the world of clothing manufacturing over five years ago. His clothing – cr -
iPhone 8 teardown reveals few surprises, but more camera details2017-09-22 21:27:19
The always hotly anticipated iFixit teardown of the iPhone 8 has arrived, and while it doesn’t harbor much in the way of surprises, there -
I have an SNES Classic Edition, and it rules2017-09-22 19:51:58
Just in time for a weekend during which I had already planned to do nothing productive, a small package from Nintendo containing what will likel -
iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cameras get top marks from testing outfit DxOMark2017-09-22 17:06:09
If our review didn’t convince you that the cameras in the latest iPhones are something special, perhaps DxOMark’s lab-heavy evaluati -
Logitech’s MX Ergo made me a trackball convert2017-09-22 13:54:14
Some geeks of my vintage have a nostalgic fondness for trackballs, but I never managed to form such an association. Instead, I’ve been pre -
The PocketBeagle is the tiniest and most whimsically-named single-board computer on the market2017-09-22 10:53:12
Do you need a Linux machine about as big as a few quarters? Man, have I got something for you. It’s called the BeagleBoard PocketBeagle an
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Firefox 56 For Android Will Stop Supporting Adobe Flash2017-09-26 05:41:57
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Chrome Update Lets Daydream Users Browse The Web In VR2017-09-26 05:41:15
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Verizon’s Wear24 Android Wear Smartwatch Has Been Discontinued2017-09-26 05:40:22
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Latest Snapchat Update Introduces ‘Sky Filters’2017-09-26 05:39:44
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APFS Support For Fusion Drive Macs Coming In Future Update2017-09-26 05:39:04
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Super Mario Run Gets A Temporary Price Cut And New Levels2017-09-25 21:28:56
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iPhone 8 Drop Test Proves You Might Need A Case For Your Handset2017-09-25 21:27:31
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iPhone X Pre-Orders Could Reach 50 Million Units2017-09-25 21:26:42
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macOS High Sierra Will Perform Regular Firmware Checks2017-09-25 21:26:00
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Bose’s SoundWear Are Speakers You Can Wear Around Your Neck2017-09-25 21:25:34
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iOS 11 Users Complaining That Update Has Slowed Down Their Apps2017-09-25 19:29:08
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iPhone X’s TrueDepth Camera Reportedly Hindering Production2017-09-25 19:28:51
Geeky Gadgets
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YouVR 360 Degree Smartphone Powered Image Capture System (video)2017-09-26 10:15:12
NextAeon has unveiled a new mobile virtual reality 360° capture solution aptly named YouVR which uses the power of your smartphone to create 360 -
Verizon Wear24 Smartwatch Has Been Discontinued2017-09-26 10:05:33
The Verizon Wear24 smartwatch was launched back in May. The device came with Google’s Android Wear OS and the smartwatch retailed for $350 or $ -
PlayStation 4 Indie Game Fragments of Him Release Trailer (video)2017-09-26 09:33:35
A new release trailer has been published via the official PlayStation YouTube channel today for the new game Fragments of Him, which is available to -
Arduino MKR WAN 1300 and MKR GSM 1400 Development Boards Introduced2017-09-26 09:15:43
Today the official Arduino blog has revealed details of the new Arduino MKR WAN 1300 and MKR GSM 1400 development boards, providing more details on t -
New Samsung Mixed Reality Windows 10 VR Headset Leaked2017-09-26 09:11:11
Details have emerged today of a new mixed reality headset which is being created by Samsung and Microsoft, extending the number of mixed reality head -
What Is Inside The New Apple TV 4K ?2017-09-26 09:11:06
We have already seen a teardown of the new iPhone 8 and the Apple Watch Series 3 and now it is the turn of the new Apple TV 4K. The Apple TV 4K comes -
Glorious Modular Mechanical TKL Keyboard Now Available To Preorder From $602017-09-26 09:04:28
A new modular mechanical keyboard has been made available to preorder this week starting at $60 and taking the form of the Glorious Modular Mechanica -
Everybot RS700 Robot Floor Mopping Cleaner (video)2017-09-26 08:51:03
Everybot has created a new robot mop cleaner aptly named the Everybot RS700 which has been designed to help make your life a little easier and clean -
Starship Troopers 4K 20th Anniversary Edition Trailer (video)2017-09-26 08:47:53
To celebrate the arrival of the 20th anniversary since the premier of the iconic Starship Troopers movie first released back on November 7th 1997. A -
Camaro GT4.R Racer Can Be Yours for $259,0002017-09-26 08:46:23
If you want to get your hands on a legitimate racing car in the form of the Camaro GT4.R, you now can. The GT4.R is based on the Camaro Zl1 and is co -
Star Wars 3D Mega Lamps, Save 50%2017-09-26 08:39:18
We have an awesome deal on the Star Wars 3D Mega Lamps in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store today, you can save 50% off the normal price. The Star Wars 3 -
Gigabyte Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box Launches For $7502017-09-26 08:37:41
Gigabyte has today launched its previously unveiled external graphics solution which takes the form of the Aorus GTX 1080 Gaming Box, making it avail
