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Apple resurrects the iPhone SE with brand-new units starting at $249
Digital Trends - 20 Jan 2019 16:56
Apple quietly started selling the iPhone SE again, at even lower prices than when it was discontinued four months ago. Brand new units of the 32GB version are on sale for $249, while the 128GB version is going for $299. ...
Save as much as 20% on the Nest Smart Learning Thermostat
Android Central - 20 Jan 2019 19:40
Make your house that much smarter. Today you can get two 3rd generation Nest Smart Learning programmable thermostats for $398 total or a single Nest for $199. These thermostats usually sell for around $220 at most retail...
This week in Android: It's weird phone week
Android Authority - 20 Jan 2019 18:00
This week we covered a couple weird phones: an LG phone with a second screen attachment and a Motorola Razr phone comeback.
GoFundMe launches campaign for government workers hit by shutdown
Engadget - 20 Jan 2019 06:15
People have frequently used GoFundMe to lend a helping hand to others in need of some help, but the site itself is getting involved in light of the US government shutdown. The company has teamed up with Deepak Chopra to ...
Amazon Is Rolling Out a 'Robotic Tech Vest' to Keep Workers From Getting Hit by Robots
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 04:05
Amazon has begun rolling out a "new worker safety wearable" to over 25 of its locations over the past year, TechCrunch reported on Friday--namely, a "Robotic Tech Vest" that alerts robots to the location of workers withi...
EU tax on big digital companies could be struck by March: French minister
Reuters - 20 Jan 2019 01:14
A European Union-wide tax on the world's top digital companies could be reached by the end of March, French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire said in an interview published on Sunday.
US spy satellite launched into orbit from California
ABC News - 20 Jan 2019 00:24
A U.S. spy satellite has been launched into orbit from California's Vandenberg Air Force Base
Nevo Butler is the latest smart home hub coming to the market
Digital Trends - 20 Jan 2019 00:01
Universal Electronics is the latest company getting into the smart home market, announcing at CES 2019 that it intends to market the Nevo Butler, a new smart home hub with onboard A.I. and voice control technology. The p...
Apple shares new 'Shot on iPhone' short film about teenage athlete in American Samoa
9 to 5 Mac - 20 Jan 2019 22:20
Apple today has shared a new ‘Shot on iPhone‘ video on YouTube. This time, it’s a 3-minute video that showcases American Samoa, a U.S. territory located the south pacific ocean, and specifically focuses on Eddie Si...
How to choose an iPad in 2019: A practical guide to Apple's tablets
Digital Trends - 20 Jan 2019 15:30
Selecting an iPad from Apple's lineup can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Our comprehensive guide should put the numbers and specs in practical, easy-to-understand terms. Find your ideal iPad with the help of...
Trump Unveils Missile Defense Review, Promises Funding for Space Sensors in 2020
SPACE.com - 20 Jan 2019 15:28Earth's Tilt May Exacerbate a Melting Antarctic
SPACE.com - 20 Jan 2019 15:16Ikea's Sonos-powered Symfonisk smart speakers to debut in August
Slash Gear - 20 Jan 2019 15:15
Home furniture giant Ikea has steadily been getting into the smart home market, introducing products like smart lighting, Bluetooth speakers, and the latest being smart window blinds. The company also announced just over...
Chips are down for online gamblers as US moves toward new ban
Phys.org - 20 Jan 2019 14:17
US authorities have begun an effort to ban all forms of internet gambling, reversing course from a 2011 decision and imperiling a burgeoning online wagering sector in several American states.
Exploding Stars May Have Killed Off Prehistoric Predators
Wired - 20 Jan 2019 14:00
Subatomic particles streaming through the atmosphere could have fatally irradiated ancient megafauna like the megalodon monster shark.
The EU Copyright Directive is about to make the internet worse
Android Central - 20 Jan 2019 13:00
What you need to know about the European 'link tax' and 'upload filter' The European Union's new Copyright Directive stands to dramatically change the way we consume news and other online content. Although originally int...
Google is working on radar-sensing tech that could make any object smart
Digital Trends - 20 Jan 2019 11:00
Computer scientists have shown how Google's Soli sensor can be used to make dumb objects smart. Here's why radar-powered computing could finally make the dream of smart homes a reality. The post Google is working on rada...
Linedock Versatile SSD Docking Station
The Gadget Flow - 20 Jan 2019 08:00
Do more with your MacBook with the Linedock Versatile SSD Docking Station. Designed to charge and expand your 13-inch MacBook, this device comes with nine integrated ports and a 20,000mAh battery. For custom installation...
Airbnb Discussed Potential Deal to Acquire Hotel Tonight: Report
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 03:35
With reported ambitions for growth ahead of a possible IPO, Airbnb may have discussed a deal to buy travel bookings service Hotel Tonight, the Wall Street Journal reported Saturday.
Get Digital Wellbeing on any Android device with ActionDash
Android Authority - 20 Jan 2019 01:08
Just because Google won't release Digital Wellbeing for everyone doesn't mean you can't use it on your phone.
E-Cigs Like Juul Face 'Existential Threat' Over Teen Smoking, FDA Says
Gizmodo - 20 Jan 2019 00:45
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is continuing to increase pressure on tobacco and e-cigarette makers to take significant measures to keep their products out of the hands of teens, with the agency indicating that J...