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Best new photography gadgets – Evening Standard

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Photography is an art, a science and a whole lot of fun. Here’s our pick of the gadgets that will help you make memories and keep them forever — in a frame, on the fridge or on your phone. Stranger Things Polaroid The return of Stranger Things on Netflix has everyone feeling the retro vibe but learning to use a dark room is hard. This cleverly designed upside-down version of the Polaroid OneStep2 i-Type camera is a much simpler way to get your authentic retro prints, without the wait. £119.99 | Firebox.com |  Buy it now Snap Spectacles 3 Snapchat’s newest version of its camera-toting glasses, dubbed Spectacles, have dual HD cameras to magically overlay 3D effects on the real world. They can record still images or up to 60 seconds of video with sound, with a light to let people know you’re filming. £330 | Spectacles |  Pre-order now Bear Grylls Waterproof Pouch Underwater shots are a lot more impressive when you’re not shaking with anxiety while taking them. T

Huawei Mate X delayed again, not launching in September – Geeky Gadgets

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9:45 am August 15, 2019 By Roland Hutchinson decided to delay their folding smartphone after Samsung had issues with their Galaxy Fold device. The last thing we heard from Huawei about their folding smartphone was that it would launch in September, now it would appear it has been delayed again. Tech Radar were told by Huawei at a recent event in China that the Huawei Mate X will not be launching in September, they have not been give a specific launch date for the device. The company is apparently ‘certain that the handset will launch before the end of 2019, so that would mean either October, November or December. As soon as we get some details on exactly when the new Huawei Mate X folding smartphone will launch, we will let you guys know. Source Tech Radar , The Verge Filed Under: Android News , Mobile Phone News , Top News Latest Geeky Gadgets Deals

A pristine ‘Bond Car’ 1965 Aston Martin DB5 fitted with working gadgets could sell for up to $6 million at Monterey — take a closer look – mySanAntonio.com

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Brittany Chang, provided by Published 9:21 am CDT, Thursday, August 15, 2019 James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is going up for auction at RM Sotheby’s “An Evening with Aston Martin” on August 15 as part of the Monterey auction week. The car is fitted with fully-functioning gadgets such as two hidden front-facing machine guns in the fenders and bulletproof windows from its time as a promotion prop for the Bond movie, “Thunderball.” Sotheby’s projects the car will fetch upwards of $6 million dollars at the auction. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories . Super-spy James Bond’s 1965 Aston Martin DB5 is up for auction this week, and it could be yours — bulletproof windows and all. The auctioneer estimates the car to sell between $4 to $6 million when the hammer finally falls during its “An Evening with Aston Martin” event on August 15 as part of the 2019  Monterey auctions in Monterey, California. After all, it’s the “mos

Trump Tumult Has Gadget Giants Splitting Along U.S.-China Lines – Yahoo Finance

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View photos (Bloomberg) — Terms of Trade is a daily newsletter that untangles a world embroiled in trade wars. Sign up here.  Even the unseasonable downpour couldn’t dampen the spirits of the executives and officials gathered on the Indonesian island of Batam to cut the ribbon on a new Pegatron Corp factory. The men exchanged jokes as they took shelter under a white canopy, and when company vice chairman Jason Cheng pledged to hire hundreds of locals, the assembled audience erupted in applause. This low-key July ceremony to launch a manufacturing outpost marked a critical first step into Southeast Asia for one of Apple Inc.’s most important suppliers. It also encapsulates a fundamental move of electronics production, set in motion by the escalating U.S.-China trade war, that may hurt the world’s No. 2 economy while enriching Southeast Asia and beyond. “Pegatron, and many more to come, is an opportunity,” Edy Putra Irawady, head of a local agency charged with ent

Gadget Guard Announces Unbreakable Screen Protection for Galaxy Note10 and iPhone X Models – Yahoo Finance

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NORTH SALT LAKE, Utah–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Gadget Guard, the premier maker of smartphone screen protection, announced the availability of the Black Ice Flex Edition for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and 10 , and the Apple iPhone XR, XS and XS Max models. The Black Ice Flex Edition provides unbreakable, best-in-class screen protection for next-generation smart screens, including curved displays and devices with in-screen fingerprint sensors.” data-reactid=”13″ type=”text”> Gadget Guard , the premier maker of smartphone screen protection, announced the availability of the Black Ice Flex Edition for the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and 10 , and the Apple iPhone XR, XS and XS Max models. The Black Ice Flex Edition provides unbreakable, best-in-class screen protection for next-generation smart screens, including curved displays and devices with in-screen fingerprint sensors. Engineered by integrating five distinct layers—with each layer performing an essential function of protection while

Scientists work out how many planets like Earth are in the universe, marking breakthrough in search for alien life – The Independent

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Scientists have worked out just how many planets like our own might be waiting out in the universe. The new study gives the best estimate yet of how many Earth-like planets are orbiting around Sun-like stars. The discovery will help guide astronomers as they search those planets for signs of alien life, by trying to understand more about the planets. We’ll tell you what’s true. You can form your own view. From 15p €0.18 $0.18 USD 0.27 a day, more exclusives, analysis and extras. Nasa ‘s Kepler Space Telescope helped find that there are thousands of planets waiting outside of our solar system, orbiting around their own suns. Over the nearly ten years it scanner the sky, it was watching out for transit events – the slight dips in light that happen when a planet moves in front of a star, which can be used to understand those planets’ size and characteristics. But scientists want to know how many of those alien worlds are like ours, sitting close

How Technology is Transforming the Modern Classroom – TechNewsGadget

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When you think about the impressive advancements the world has made, you can’t help but think of the children. Depending on your age, you might recall waiting for your mom to get off the phone before you could use the internet or the first time you saw a smartphone. In any case, information and technology are still advancing at an astounding rate. Children will have access to this at their fingertips, and virtual reality (VR) technology introduces us to a world that could not be considered before now. The Classroom of 10 Years Ago Ten years doesn’t seem like a lot of time in the grand scheme of education. But, schools have seen some impressive strides as teachers have discovered how to implement technology into their day-to-day routines. Let’s take the introduction of mobile devices as a start. Today, a student can take a phone with them and utilize the world wide web to look up any piece of information they want. Technology is also helping kids learn how to read . In addition, rem