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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...

The Kia Telluride is surprisingly high-tech and stylish (for a Kia) – Engadget

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Kia built a luxury SUV with a third row. Scratch that — Kia built an amazing luxury-esque SUV with a third row that’s an outstanding value. The Telluride starts at $31,690 and is punching above its weight. Except for a few interior material choices, the Telluride should be on your shortlist of SUVs to check out. The design is the first thing that grabs you. It has a hint of Range Rover. It’s not a copy of the iconic brand, but out of the corner of your eye, you wouldn’t be blamed for mistaking it for a British SUV. This is one of those vehicles that when I drove it around, I was asked what it was based only on the exterior. Most were surprised when I said it was a Kia. Then they texted their spouse the pics they took of the car. The interior is nearly as impressive. The seats are comfortable throughout, and while I encountered some headroom issues in the third row, anyone under 6 foot should have no issue sitting there for an hour or two. The look follows the Kia/Hyundai design ...

Backend Vulnerabilities Found in Top 5,000 Free Android Apps: Report – Gadgets 360

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Cybersecurity researchers have identified more than 1,600 vulnerabilities in the support ecosystem behind the top 5,000 free apps available in the Google Play Store. While the researchers from Georgia Institute of Technology and The Ohio State University studied only applications in the Google Play Store , applications designed for iOS may share the same backend systems. The vulnerabilities were found in the backend systems that feed content and advertising to smartphone applications through a network of Cloud-based servers. The vulnerabilities, affecting multiple app categories, could allow hackers to break into databases that include personal information – and perhaps into users’ mobile devices, said the study scheduled to be presented at the 2019 USENIX Security Symposium in the US on Thursday. “These vulnerabilities affect the servers that are in the cloud, and once an attacker gets on the server, there are many ways they can attack,” said Brendan Saltaformaggio, Assistant...

Ola acquires Bengaluru-based AI start-up Pikup.ai – Gadgets Now

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Bengaluru: Ride-hailing service Ola has announced the acquisition of ‘ pikup.ai ‘, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up based out of Bangalore, for an undisclosed sum. As part of the deal, the team at pikup.ai will join Ola. Co-founded by Inder Singh and Ritwik Saikia, pikup.ai uses autonomous technologies like AI, computer vision and sensor fusion to provides seamless AI-powered solutions for businesses. “As we advance on our mission to build mobility for a billion people, we are investing in futuristic technology solutions that will shape the future of mobility in India and the world,” said Ankit Bhati, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Ola. “We are very excited to welcome the pikup.ai team to Ola and we look forward to co-creating innovative technology that will help redefine the mobility experience in the times to come,” Bhati said. Ola is increasing its focus on using advanced analytics and deep technology to build futuristic mobility solutions for Ind...

Facebook let people listen to recordings of people as they used app, company reveals – The Independent

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Facebook allowed people to listen to things people said around their phone, it has revealed. The company took recordings of people using Messenger and allowed contractors to listen to them to ensure its transcription services were working properly. It says it has now stopped the practise, following outcry. It comes after other companies including Apple , Google and Amazon faced criticism for also listening in to people’s voice recordings. 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. “Much like Apple and Google, we paused human review of audio more than a week ago,” a Facebook spokesperson said. The recordings were made as people used a transcription service inside Facebook Messenger , which allows people to speak into their phone rather than typing out messages. As such, they probably included very personal and intimate chats, with people being recorded as t...

Microsoft Releases August Security Release for Windows PCs, Fixing 93 Vulnerabilities – Gadgets 360

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Microsoft has brought the August security release that patches as many as 93 vulnerabilities, including 29 issues rated Critical and 64 marked as Important. The latest Windows release, which is commonly known as the Patch Tuesday, also carries fixes for the four remote code execution bugs that could allow attackers to remotely overtake your computer. Alongside system-level patches, the August security release includes updates for the preloaded Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, and Online Services as well as Microsoft Office and Microsoft Office services, Visual Studio, and Microsoft Dynamics among other software packages. Microsoft is urging Windows 10 users In the list of vulnerabilities that the Patch Tuesday August security release fixes, Microsoft has underlined four loopholes that are the remote code execution bugs, which have been fixed in the Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component. These vulnerabilities are listed as CVE-2019-1181 , CVE-2019-1182 , CVE-2019-1222 , ...