Nvidia turns everything to 11 with the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti, GTX 1080 price cuts

Nvidia announced the GTX 1080 Ti this evening at GDC. It packs almost all the horsepower of the Titan X, with few compromises.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 will probably let you change the navigation button order

Samsung is abandoning one of its long-term design conventions.

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Here’s what it’s like to use a Windows 98 PC in 2017

Spoiler: It works, but it's also broken in some interesting ways.

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ET deals: Save over $300 on a Dell XPS desktop PC

In search of an affordable desktop that has plenty of room for upgrades? Take a look at the XPS 8910 tower PC from Dell. With a sleek modern design, a Skylake CPU, space for three 3.5-inch drives, and support for up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, this PC is up for almost anything.

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Protect your online privacy with the 5 best VPNs

Investing in a VPN is a smart choice right now, but the options are vast. To help narrow things down a bit, we've rounded up five of our very favorite consumer services.

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Nokia 3310 (2017) Specs & Price

The iconic Nokia 3310 is getting a makeover in 2017. The phone considered one of the greatest phones of all time is getting a coloured screen, internet access and a camera. The new Nokia 3310 has a 2.4-inch TFT display and comes pre-loaded with the popular Snake game. Where to Buy Nokia 3310 (2017) Jumia

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Roborace shows off its driverless race car at MWC

Self-driving cars are supposed to make us safer, but Roborace plans to pit them against each other in high-speed gladitorial challenges. This week the team introduced its completed car design.

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SpaceX plans to send humans on lunar orbit mission in 2018

SpaceX says the flight will include a crew of two private citizens who have paid a "significant deposit" to charter the mission.

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Nokia 3 Specs & Price – Nokia Android Phone

Nokia 3 is a 5-inch phone launched by HMD Global Oy at the Mobile World Congress in 2017. It was launched alongside the Nokia 6 and Nokia 5. Nokia 3 runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat) and is powered by a quad-core processor. The Android phone also sports 4G LTE for fast downloads. Where to Buy

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Nokia 5 Specs & Price – Nokia Android Phone

Nokia 5 is one of the Android phones launched by HMD Global Oy at the MWC 2017. The 5.2-inch phone sits between the 5.5-inch Nokia 6 and the 5-inch Nokia 3. Nokia 5 is loaded with Android 7.1.1 (Nougat) and supports 4G LTE. Where to Buy Nokia 5 Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia

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Twitch will start selling PC games this spring, with streamers getting a 5% cut

Twitch could become more of a money-printing machine than it already is.

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BlackBerry KeyOne Specs & Price

BlackBerry KeyOne is the latest BB phone from TCL. It is the first BlackBerry phone since the PRIV and the first from TCL to feature a physical QWERTY keyboard. BlackBerry KeyOne has a 4.5-inch display and runs on Android 7.1. Where to Buy BlackBerry KeyOne Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya – See Offers |

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Samsung Galaxy Tab S3: finally a worthy successor to the Note 10.1

It's been a long wait, but Samsung has finally gotten serious about a new flagship large-format Android tablet with stylus to replace the aging Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition.

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ET deals: Get a lifetime Hushed number for $25

Have you ever wanted a secondary phone number to give out to people and organizations that you don't entirely trust? Today, the folks at Hushed are offering a lifetime "burner" number that you can use with an app on nearly any iPhone or Android phone.

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How does lane departure warning work?

Drifting out of lane? LDW warns when you drift, while lane keep assist corrects your course automatically. As long as you keep your hands lightly on the steering wheel, the best systems will turn your car into a self-driving car.

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LG G6 Specs & Price – with 18:9 aspect ratio

LG G6 is LG’s latest flagship smartphone announced at the Mobile World Congress in 2017. It is a successor to the LG G5, but drops its most talked about modular design. LG G6 offers a 5.7-inch display with a new 18:9 aspect ratio. Where to Buy LG G6 Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia

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Google accidentally resets OnHub and Google Wifi routers with server error

Google temporarily broke a large number of routers recently thanks to an error in its cloud services.

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Today’s Naira to Dollar Rate on Wetinberate.com

Wetinberate Emerges As One-Stop Resource For Real Time Nigerian Naira Official Rates Wetinberate has come up as the most trusted platform for real-time Naira official, Bureau De Change and black market rates online. It also offers comparison chart on money transfer companies. All those in quest of a trusted Nigeria naira exchange rate platform need

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Major data breach strikes Cloudflare, change your passwords immediately

Cloudflare has been accidentally leaking user information to any number of potential bad actors, and some of the information was apparently indexed on Google's search engine. Change your passwords now.

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New tech support scam borrows ransomware tricks

Rather than cold-calling victims, the perpetrators of this new support scam disable the PC and have the victim call for help.

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Google Waymo sues Uber over self-driving car technology

Uber is facing a lawsuit from Google over claims its self-driving car technology was stolen from Google's Waymo and has been used to accelerate Uber's own development.

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ET deals: Get a year of Amazon Drive unlimited storage for $48

Keeping multiple copies of your important data is vitally important, and an offsite solution is definitely your best bet in case of catastrophic damage (like hurricanes or floods). And thankfully, you can save 20% off of Amazon's cloud storage with today's coupon code.

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This week in space: rockets, telescopes, and exoplanets

NASA dominates the news this week, but theirs isn't the only name. In this issue: Dawn, Juno, SpaceX, Spitzer and the ESO.

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New leak points to release dates for Samsung Galaxy S8 and LG G6

The LG G6 will appear a bit earlier, but it'll be at a disadvantage when the Galaxy S8 arrives.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is a 2016 refresh of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 9.7. The 10.1-inch tablet runs on Android 6.0 and has an option of 2GB or 3GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2016) is available in Wi-Fi only and Wi-Fi + 4G LTE variants. Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy

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Samsung’s Exynos 8895 features custom CPU cores, first 10nm chip to market

Samsung's new Exynos 9 8895 will be the first 10nm chip to market -- and it's packing second-generation custom CPU cores.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) is a successor of the Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0. It is a more compact successor with a 7.0-inch IPS touchscreen. Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 (2016) has a 5MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy A 7.0 (2016) Jumia Nigeria – See Offers

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Sony unveils SD cards so fast, they’ve bumped up against interface speed limits

Sony has launched a new lineup of SD cards that push the envelope on what current microSD standards can offer, as far as performance. But be advised -- buying a fast SD card doesn't matter if you don't have a camera that can push it.

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The only sample of metallic hydrogen on Earth has vanished

Missing: One sample of metallic hydrogen. If found, please call Harvard.

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Russian man sentenced for killing friend in AMD vs. Nvidia GPU dispute

A Russian man has been sentenced to 9.5 years in prison after murdering a former friend over which company, AMD or Nvidia, made better video cards. Whatever happened to punching people you disagreed with?

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Tesla Model 3 on track for September volume production

5,000 Model 3s a week by end of year, 10,000 per week sometime in 2017. 375,000 in line for a Model 3. Not all will get the tax credit.

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NES Classic Edition mods are unlocking its power as a universal gaming emulator

The NES Classic is fast becoming the gaming emulator of your dreams.

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ET deals roundup: Save on 4K TVs, sound systems, and gaming consoles

Looking to deck out your living room or den with a new TV? Need to enhance your existing TV with a sound system or game console? Dell is offering up a bevy of great deals on home theater equipment, and you can even end up with a $500 gift card with the right purchase.

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How a college student built a self-driving car for $700

Feds threatened DIY self-drive hardware/software seller Comma.ai. So the company made plans for linking hardware (Android phone) and software free.

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The building blocks of life are much more common than we thought

Buckle your space Boötes and head straight on til Dawn: NASA and the UCLA both just independently reported that they've found "the building blocks of life," off-world.

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Samsung Galaxy J Max Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy J Max is very similar to the Samsung Galaxy Tab J. The only difference is that the J Max supports dual-SIM as well as traditional voice calls (it is a phablet). Samsung Galaxy J Max sports a modest 7-inch screen with an 8MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Where to Buy

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Samsung Galaxy Tab J Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy Tab J is an entry-level tablet from Samsung. It features a modest 7-inch display and LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy Tab J has an 8MP camera on the back and a 2MP camera in the front. It is one of the most affordable member of the Samsung Galaxy Tab family. Where

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Scientists finally make ‘triangulene,’ which is good, we think

It won't cooperate long enough for us to measure its properties, so nobody has any idea what to do with it, but it sure does aim to misbehave.

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ET deals: Dell Inspiron 15 5000 15.6-inch laptop for $549

Today, Dell is offering up a substantial discount on the Inspiron 15 5000 laptop. If you're in need of a powerful 15.6-inch device, this is the perfect time to buy. With a full HD display, a Skylake CPU, a dedicated graphics card, and a sizable hard drive, this laptop offers a complete computing experience wherever you go.

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NASA announces discovery of seven Earth-like exoplanets in a single solar system

It's much smaller and cooler than our sun, but all seven of those planets are clustered in very close, which would make for an incredible view.

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ET deals: Save big on a Dell XPS 8900 Skylake desktop PC

Ready to replace your aging PC with something new? Dell is currently offering up a 42% discount on the XPS 8900 desktop. With a quad-core Skylake CPU, lots of speedy DDR4 memory, and plenty of room for expansion, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better tower with a price this low.

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Detectors have picked up an unexplained wave of radioactivity across Europe

The good news: experts say it probably wasn't a bomb. The bad news: we know very little else.

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AMD unveils Ryzen launch dates, clock speeds, performance, pricing

Hold on to your hats, ladies and gentlemen -- things are about to get real interesting in the PC market.

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Disney creates room that can wirelessly charge hundreds of devices

True wireless power is still a no-go in consumer technology, but Disney Research has developed a version that might work in the future.

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Things to know before Buying an Inverter Generator

Inverter Generator works by converting the high voltage AC power directly into DC voltage, and converting back again to clean AC voltage by using state of the art circuitry. Because of this multi-step procedure, Inverter generators are quieter and more portable. These Generators are smaller and much more efficient when compared to their conventional counterparts.

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Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is an upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy C5. It has a 5.5-inch display with a 16MP camera on the front and back. Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is a dual-SIM phone and runs on Android 6.0. Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya –

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Stanford researchers improve extraction of uranium from seawater

A new process for obtaining uranium from seawater could make the process cleaner, cheaper, and more accessible to countries around the world.

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Apple rumored to announce complete refresh of iPad lineup this spring

Can Apple make people want iPads again?

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Harman, Ultrahaptics team up for mid-air haptic feedback

Harman-Ultrahaptics prototype projects inaudible sound waves onto the driver's hand in mid-air. The driver senses a pressed button, turning knob, or an alert.

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ET deals: Save big on the ethical hacker bonus bundle

Looking to start a career in white hat hacking? Well, you'll definitely want to consider investing in today's ethical hacking bundle from Skillwise. Not only will you learn vital skills for understanding web security, but you'll learn how to translate those skills into a real career in penetration testing.

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NASA’s Juno will stay in its 53-day orbit around Jupiter after engine troubles

In light of engine troubles, NASA scientists decided that a limited orbital itinerary was best for the spacecraft.

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Horizon: Zero Dawn puts the PS4 Pro to work

Uncharted 4, The Last Guardian, and Gravity Rush 2 have all garnered significant praise in recent months, and the latest title out of Dutch studio Guerrilla Games is another standout exclusive for Sony's platform. Horizon: Zero Dawn tells a fascinating sci-fi story in an open world that can thoroughly impress on both the base PS4 and the PS4 Pro.

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2017 Hyundai Ioniq first drive review: hybrid, EV, plug-in, no gas-only engines

The Ioniq comes in three flavors, including America's best mileage (58 mpg) and highest efficiency (136 MPGe) cars. The 124-mile EV range will puzzle some; 200 miles arrives in 2018.

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New biosensor can detect HIV earlier and faster than ever before

The CSIC chip can spot virus particles in the blood a mere seven days after infection at concentrations 100,000 times lower than existing tests.

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Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro is an upgrade to the Samsung Galaxy On5. It features a 5-inch display with an 8MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera. Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro supports up to 150Mbps download speed on 4G LTE. Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy On5 Pro Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia Kenya

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Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro was the first upgrade to the 2015 Samsung Galaxy On7. The phone and its predecessor also have a newer update in the Samsung Galaxy On7 (2016). Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro was launched in July 2016 and has a 5.5-inch display and 13MP camera. Where to Buy Samsung Galaxy On7 Pro Jumia

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HTC U Ultra Specs & Price – Dual Screen Phone

HTC U Ultra is a new flagship phablet launched in January 2017 with a dual-screen design. With the flop of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, the U Ultra is another phablet that aims to take its place. HTC U Ultra sports a brilliant 5.7-inch display with download speeds of up to 600Mbps on 4G LTE.

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Graphene-coated copper could dramatically boost future CPU performance

New research into a copper-graphene interconnect design could dramatically boost performance and cut waste heat.

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Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) Specs & Price

Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is the third iteration of the Galaxy J3 and a successor to the Samsung Galaxy J3 (2016). Though its specs are not yet official, it is expected to share a number of features with its US variant, the Samsung Galaxy J3 Emerge launched on Sprint. Samsung Galaxy J3 (2017) is expected

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HTC U Play Specs & Price – 4G Phone

HTC U Play is a beautiful mid-range launched in January 2017. It features a brilliant camera with optical image stabilisation and phase detection autofocus. HTC U Play sports a 5.2-inch display and offers download speeds of up to 300 Mbps on LTE. Where to Buy HTC U Play Jumia Nigeria – See Offers | Jumia

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How is an iPhone Camera Different from a Point and Shoot?

iPhone’s Camera: A Few Key Benefits and Advantages to Consider Having your very own iPhone is a plus all in its own right. The camera alone on this device, even on the older models such as the iPhone 4’s, makes the purchase more than well worth it. If texts, apps, and internet were to be

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Thermaltake debuts new PCIe 3.0 extender, lets you show off your GPU in style

Thermaltake has launched a new high-end PCI-Express capable of extending your GPU by up to three feet. Case modders and design enthusiasts take note.

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Is texting to blame for 2016’s increase in vehicular deaths?

National Safety Council says deaths are up 9% in two years. (It's more like 5%.) But it is up. Smartphones and texting are being blamed.

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Project Loon uses machine learning to make internet balloons ‘dance on the wind’

An area that might have required a rotating network of hundreds of balloons before might only require dozens now.

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ET deals: Dell XPS 13 1080p laptop for $900

With a slim form factor and a focus on flexibility, these highly portable laptops are excellent fits for most consumers. Unfortunately, they tend to be on the pricey side, but we've just found a superb bargain from Dell. With the use of today's coupon code, you can save a total of $250 on a Dell XPS 13.

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Partner Mobile Valentine Special

When it comes to Valentine, roses, cakes and chocolates may seem like the best gift options out there to offer your loved one. Truth be told, they do serve as a unique symbol of love but affection does not necessarily have to be shown through edibles and sweet scented objects. Ever thought of showing that

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This week in space: Pluto, Europa, and 96 nanosats

India, Europa, and Proxima b saw major developments this week. Proxima b may not as habitable as we had hoped, but NASA is planning to attempt a landing on Europa -- and it's just received a report on the best way to make that happen.

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Google gives everyone machine learning superpowers with TensorFlow 1.0

With this week's release of TensorFlow 1.0, Google has pushed the frontiers of machine learning further in a number of directions.

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Sony kills PlayStation Now support on Vita, PS3, Bravia, and Blu-ray players

Sony isn't killing PlayStation now, but it's drastically curtailing the number of supported devices. Bravia TVs, Blu-ray players, Vita, PS3s, and Samsung TVs are all getting the ax.

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Bipartisan bill would force police to get warrants before using Stingray cell tracker

The legislation was introduced Wednesday, and is called the Geolocation Privacy and Surveillance (GPS) Act. Congress does love its clever acronyms.

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Google Fiber is slashing employees, preparing to deploy wireless access points instead of fiber optics

Google Fiber is cutting jobs and prepping to shift to a wireless deployment model in new markets (though fiber will remain available in current markets). But will this create a product anyone actually wants to buy?

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ET deals roundup: Save big on a Dell XPS tower, VPN services, and more for Presidents’ Day

Need a new PC? Maybe you're looking for an HDTV. Good news, there's loads of superb sales happening across the web to celebrate Presidents' Day! From eye tracking to motion-sensing lights to online courses, you're bound to find something here that fits your budget.

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Ivy League astronomers take exoplanet hunting open-source

Astronomers have released more than twenty years' worth of planet hunting and stellar observation data to the public so that you, too, can hunt exoplanets like an interstellar Indiana Jones.

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Tesla driver saves unconscious man trapped in out-of-control vehicle

A German Model S driver is being credited with saving a stroke victim's life after he realized the man was unconscious behind the wheel of his Volkswagen Passat.

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Google’s DeepMind survival sim shows how AI can become hostile or cooperative

Machines can be very human-like when survival is at stake.

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ET deals: Save 89% on the big data mastery with Hadoop bundle

Are you being saddled with a huge data set? Desperately trying to make meaningful decisions on this massive pile of data? Today, StackSocial is offering up eight online courses for one low price that aim to help you whip your data into shape with Hadoop.

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Scientists find incredibly high levels of pollution in the Mariana Trench, including low-sodium Spam

Who lives in the sediment under the sea? SpongeBob Industrial WastePants!

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IBM is bringing machine learning to a mainframe near you

Machine learning is the fastest growing area of computer science, but it's typically the domain of specialists. IBM aims to open it up to domain experts at its Enterprise customers to model their own data.

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Microsoft will unveil Scorpio on June 11: Here’s what we’d like to see

Microsoft will unveil the Xbox Scorpio on June 11 at E3. Here's what we're hoping to see and the features we think will help MS close the gap with Sony.

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HTC announces another big loss, plans to ditch cheap phones

After lagging sales and a loss of direction, HTC says it's going to drop the budget phones from its 2017 lineup.

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BlackBerry’s global market share just fell to 0%

BlackBerry's global market share just hit 0.0% for its BB10 operating system, and limited data suggests its Android ecosystem is in almost as bad shape. Things aren't looking good for the smartphone company.

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India sets world record with 104 satellites in a single rocket launch

The new 104-satellite launch shatters the old record held by Russia of 37 satellites in a single launch.

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ET deals: Get a lifetime subscription to PureVPN for $69

StackSocial is offering up a lifetime subscription to the PureVPN service at a deep discount, so there's never been a better time to invest in your surfing safety.

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Academics, scientists, coders in mad scramble to rescue federal climate data

Hundreds of hackers, along with allies inside the administration, are mounting a digital resistance against the new administration's policy of climate denialism. The Trump administration are literally coming for the data. And they can't have it.

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Scientists observe first planet-induced stellar pulsations

HAT-P-2b might actually be massive enough to affect the behavior of its parent star.

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Intel adds official support for Vulkan, but only for certain GPUs

Intel has updated its graphics drivers with Vulkan support, bringing that API up to parity with DX12.

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Toshiba facing bankruptcy, total disintegration thanks to bad bets on nuclear power

Toshiba went into meltdown today, announcing a $3.4 billion loss, a write-down of $6.2 billion, and the collapse of its nuclear construction business. The firm, which employs more than 200,000 people worldwide, is facing bankruptcy.

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Hubble could get another repair mission after all

Hubble was last services in 2009 before the Shuttle program ended. Now, a private firm may go up to keep the telescope ticking.

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ET deals: 1TB of iDrive cloud backup for 75% off

Data redundancy is critically important. Sure, having a local backup of your hard drive is a good first step, but that's just not enough. If you use a service like IDrive to keep all of your important information in the cloud, you can rest easy knowing that you won't lose your data in a fire or robbery.

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Nokia is resurrecting the iconic 3310 phone

Nokia is reviving one of its most iconic and popular designs from the turn of the century. The Nokia 3310 will make a comeback at MWC 2017.

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ET deals: Computer hacker professional certification package for $59

Curious about the world of white hat hacking? Want to launch a career in the field of infosec? StackSocial has an excellent package of lessons that are designed to prepare you for five different certifications.

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NASA develops new hell-resistant electronics for a mission to Venus

There hasn't been a Venus lander since 1984. But NASA wasn't willing to settle for that. They've made a materials science tour de force, resulting in new integrated circuits capable of withstanding the surface of Venus.

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Why is Resident Evil 7 so broken on some PS4 Pro hardware?

For most people, Resident Evil 7 has been a positive experience regardless of platform. Unfortunately, a small percentage of people running the game on the PS4 Pro are experiencing major graphical glitches. Even worse, neither Capcom nor Sony have been willing to step up to properly deal with this issue.

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