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Consumer Tech
iPhone XR problems continue to plague Apple despite hefty price slash
trustedreviews.com - James Laird
The iPhone XR continues to struggle, with the latest news seemingly confirming a lack of interest in Apple’s ‘affordable’ new smartphone. As reported …
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Consumer Tech
How to Use Siri to Automate Every Step of Your Daily Grind
WIRED - Pia Ceres
For the productivity-obsessed, a more joyful and efficient life starts with good habits. Our sensible routines prepare us for success: plan your day, …
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Consumer Tech
How to set up eSIM on the Apple iPhone XR and XS
The Verge - Barbara Krasnoff
One phone, two numbers Sometimes a single phone number isn’t enough — if you need to go abroad, for example, or need separate business and personal numbers, two is definitely better than one. Until recently,
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Apple Watch
New development in case of Apple Watch customer who discovered heart condition with ECG app, featured on Good Morning America
9to5Mac - Michael Potuck
We reported last week about one of the first Apple Watch users who was surprised to find that he had atrial fibrillation (A-fib) after using the new ECG app. Now, that same 46-year-old was featured on
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Headphones
Get ready to ditch your AV receiver: New LG TVs will be WiSA certified
Digital Trends - Simon Cohen
WiSA. It’s not exactly a household name, and maybe it never will be. But now that LG has announced that all of its new 2019 flagship OLED and LED TVs …
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Raspberry Pi
DIY Raspberry Pi license plate scanner project
geeky-gadgets.com - Julian Horsey
Coders, developers and hobbyists may be interested in a new Raspberry Pi project created by aptly named YouTube Macgyver who has used the mini PC to …
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Canadian News
Meng Wanzhou: Canadian court frees Huawei CFO on bail
The Guardian - Leyland Cecco in Toronto
A Canadian court has granted bail to the Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou while she awaits a hearing on extradition to the United States. The release of the Chinese technology company’s chief financial officer
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Consumer Tech
These 22 Android apps are secret battery life killers and should be avoided
trustedreviews.com - James Laird
For all of the great Android apps around, there are still plenty of dodgy ones lurking in the Google Play Store it seems, with a new report revealing …
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Opinion
5 Best 65-Inch TVs Under $1,000
Forbes - Don Reisinger
It’s no secret that in the television market, the bigger the screen, the bigger the price tag. Simply put, bigger screens are more expensive to produce. And with more metal and plastic around them and
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Startups
Capture lets you grab real 3D models with your iPhone X’s powerful camera
TechCrunch - John Biggs
Three dimensional modeling used to be hard. It used to require something at least as big as the Xbox Kinect to get really high quality scans you needed high-powered laser sensor systems. Now all you need
Dr. Paul Cesariniadded this to Mobile Tech Weekly
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Series 4 Heart Rate app takes ‘faster reading with higher fidelity’ using Digital Crown
9to5Mac - Zac Hall
Have an Apple Watch Series 4? The built-in electrodes let you take an electrocardiogram from your watch if you’re at least 22 and live in the United States, but they can also improve general heart rate
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Google Lens
How To: You Really Should Tap This Icon in Your iPhone's Google App
gadgethacks.com - Dallas Thomas
Anyone remember Google Goggles? Well, it's back with a new name: Google Lens. But this time, there's more machine learning and it's integrated into …
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Demonstration
Swick pocket lock pick kit $30
geeky-gadgets.com - Julian Horsey
David Storm has created a new pocket lock pick kit called Swick, which has been designed to provide the “world’s most versatile pick”. Watch the …
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Smart Homes
High-Tech Holiday Decorations for Geeky Smart Homes
PCMag - Scott Bay
Whatever your holiday decorating style, there are now gadgets and services galore that will give your holiday setup a smart and geeky edge. Merry …
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Headphones
Skullcandy enters the truly wireless earbuds game with Push, offering 6 hours of battery, more
9to5Toys - Patrick Campanale
Everyone is getting in on this “truly wireless” earbud train after Apple took the world by storm with AirPods. You can generally find this style of headphones in just about any price range, from quite
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Consumer Tech
Puma reissues its nerdiest shoe ever, the RS-Computer
TechCrunch - Devin Coldewey
No one has any trouble tracking their steps today. But how can you make sure people know you’re doing it? Ostentatiously checking your phone or watch every five minutes is a pain. What if I told you there
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Consumer Tech
Asus’ Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone takes on Xiaomi with a massive battery and a $180 price tag
TNW - Ivan Mehta
Asus launched its mid-range Zenfone Max Pro M2 phone in India today, and priced it competitively at Rs. 12,999 ($181). The company’s aiming to woo customers with a massive 5,000 mAh battery, a powerful
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Consumer Tech
How To: Create Mini Emoji-Style Stickers of Yourself in Gboard for Android & iOS
gadgethacks.com - Bryan Wolfe
Expressing yourself during chats is much easier these days thanks to the steady rise of emoji. Now, products like emoji Minis for Gboard are taking …
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Apple Watch
Here’s What Cardiologists Say About the Apple Watch’s New Heart Monitoring Features | SELF
Self - Korin Miller
On Wednesday, Apple unveiled the next generation of the Apple Watch—and it has some notable new features. Like many new tech roll-outs, the watch is …
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Stormy Daniels
Pornhub's year in review defined by 'Fortnite' and Stormy Daniels
Engadget - Saqib Shah
More women visited the site this year. Like Twitter before it, Pornhub is crowning its biggest trends of 2018. There's no mention of its parent Mindgeek's age verification tool for the UK -- which could
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Consumer Tech
Moment’s OnePlus 6 cases turn it into a mini DSLR
TNW - Napier Lopez
I’ve begrudgingly come to accept that smartphones are now as good as DSLRs and mirrorless camera for many kinds of everyday photography, but they can’t compete when it comes to lens choices. You’re stuck
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Apple Watch
Nike Run Club for Apple Watch Series 4 gains new Infograph Modular complication with run summary and guided runs
9to5Mac - Zac Hall
Nike Run Club for Apple Watch Series 4 now has a complication option for every new slot on the new Infograph Modular and Infograph watch faces. Nike Run Club added support for most of the new complication
Business Insideradded this to Tech Insider
Philips Hue
These smart light bulbs are one of the best ways to upgrade any home — here's what they're like to use
Business Insider - Dave Smith
I'll just come right out and say it: Everyone should have smart lights — light bulbs and other fixtures that you can control from your phone. Whether you're actually trying to build a "smart home," or
Tom's Guideadded this to Smart Home
Smart Homes
You Can Now Check Your Email with Alexa: Here’s How
Tom's Guide - Monica Chin
You can finally use Alexa to check your email. Whether you're on your morning commute, or just don't feel like getting out of bed, Alexa can parse …
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iOS Apps
Puma revives its 1986 smart shoe for the modern era
Engadget - Jon Fingas
The new RS-Computer tracks your fitness, no decades-old PC required. Smart shoes may sound like a recent innovation, but they're really old hat -- Puma's RS-Computer shoes were tracking your running stats
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Android News
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs. Roku Premiere: Which should you buy?
androidcentral.com - Marc Lagace
Amazon's best value Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Simple setup Roku Premiere Amazon has been refining the Fire TV platform for many generations, and the latest …
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Startups
Lift Aircraft’s Hexa may be your first multirotor drone ride
TechCrunch - Devin Coldewey
We were promised jetpacks, but let’s be honest, they’re just plain unsafe. So a nice drone ride is probably all we should reasonably expect. Lift Aircraft is the latest to make a play for the passenger
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LED Lighting
Gesture-controlled under cabinet lighting is on sale for just $24 today
bgr.com - Maren Estrada
Not all under-cabinet lighting kits are created equal, and we’ve got a terrific sale to share on Tuesday that will serve as a great reminder of that …
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Consumer Tech
The OnePlus 6T McLaren edition has 10GB RAM, warp charging, and a $699 price tag
TNW - Ivan Mehta
OnePlus has developed a habit of keep making different variants of a device after its initial launch. After launching the OnePlus 6T in October, the company has already introduced a “Thunder Purple” variant.
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Apple Watch
Satechi’s aluminum USB-C powered charging station for iPhone + Apple Watch is $47 (Reg. $65)
9to5Toys - Trevor Daugherty
Satechi’s official Amazon storefront offers its USB-C Dual Charging Station for iPhone and Apple Watch at $46.99 shipped in both colors. For comparison, it regularly sells for $65 with today’s deal being