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- FinanceThe Canadian Press
Google helps advertisers track spending in physical stores
Google already monitors online shopping — and now it's keeping an eye on physical stores to try to sell more digital advertising. The internet company said Tuesday that a new tool will track how much money people spend in merchants' brick-and-mortar stores after clicking on their digital ads
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Battle of the entry-level 4K Streamers: Chromecast Ultra vs. Mi Box vs. Roku Premiere
It's a three-way battle between the entry-level 4K streaming devices: Chromecast Ultra, Xiaomi Mi Box, and Roku Premiere. They all make streaming 4K content cheaper than ever, but which one stands out as our pick for the best?
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Cage fight! Sling TV vs. PlayStation Vue vs. DirecTV Now vs. YouTube TV vs. Hulu with Live TV
PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, DirecTV Now, YouTube TV, and the recently launched Hulu with Live TV have emerged as major competition to traditional cable, but which service is better? Find out with our handy guide that compares them all.
- NewsThe Telegraph
Computer beats Chinese master in ancient board game of Go
A Google artificial intelligence programme defeated a Chinese grand master at the ancient board game Go on Tuesday, a major feather in the cap for the firm's AI ambitions as it looks to woo Beijing to gain re-entry into the country. In the first of three planned games in the eastern water town of
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Everything you need to know about Google Daydream
Google Daydream is an Android-first mobile platform for virtual reality apps and games. The Daydream View headset is available on the Google Store now. Here is a list of devices that support the platform.
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Two pros enter, one pro leaves: Microsoft’s Surface Pro takes on Apple’s MacBook Pro 13
The latest Surface Pro features updated hardware and a refined internal design, but how does it stack up against Apple's newest MacBook Pro? Here, we take a closer look at the hardware powering each.
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Hackers manage to fool the Galaxy S8’s iris scanner with a photo
Members of Germany's Chaos Computer Club managed to trick the Samsung Galaxy S8's iris scanner with nothing more than a commercial printer, a high-resolution camera, and generic contact lenses.
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OnePlus 5: News and rumors
Chinese smartphone maker OnePlus might be gearing up to release a new flagship smartphone. It is all speculation for now, but leaks have begun to emerge in earnest. Here is everything you need to know.
NewsAgence France-PresseWeaponized penis drives sexual 'arms race' (in beetles)
Behold the humble and homely seed beetle, an insect that has successfully spread to every continent on the planet except Antarctica. "The penis is covered in hundreds of sharp spines which pierce the female reproductive tract during mating," explained Liam Dougherty, an evolutionary biologist
- FinanceThe Telegraph
This start-up will deliver almost anything you can buy on the high street
It is hoping to seize a corner of the market neglected by the likes of Deliveroo, Uber and Amazon by extending its on-demand courier service beyond fast food. The company, which has made over 550,000 deliveries to date in London through its network of 2,000 gig economy riders, says it will use the funds
- TechDigital Trends
Audio Technica offers up a new, all-digital spin on wireless Bluetooth headphones
With a host of wireless Bluetooth headphones available, Audio-Technica wants to show us something new with its new Pure Digital Drive headphones, featuring an all-digital signal path and hi-res chops.
- NewsSPACE.com
Astronaut Leland Melvin Celebrated for Work Championing Women
Leland Melvin, the NFL football player turned NASA astronaut, now spends his days inspiring women and minorities to pursue careers in STEAM fields (science, technology, engineering, art and math). Today the storytelling platform Makers, which features trailblazing women of the world, is celebrating
NewsSky NewsHackers foil Samsung S8's iris recognition technology using only a photo of an eye
The Samsung S8's iris recognition security feature has been shown to be easily bypassed with "basic tools" by German hackers. Launched as the technology giant's comeback phone after the disastrous roll-out of the fire-prone Note 7 handset , the S8 was only unveiled back in March
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NASA's Acting Chief Is Upbeat About Proposed $19.1 Billion Budget in 2018
NASA's acting administrator, Robert Lightfoot, maintained a positive and hopeful tone today (May 23) in a speech regarding the agency's newly released 2018 budget estimate. Lightfoot discussed the agency's newly released budget proposal in a speech to NASA employees that was webcast live
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Meet 'The Mars Generation': In Documentary, It's Red Planet or Bust
A new featurette for the Netflix original documentary "The Mars Generation" — which explores the potential for today's teenagers to go to Mars in 20 years if humanity plays its cards right — highlights the legacy of Apollo in setting up aspirations for Mars. "Many years ago, the great
- TechDigital Trends
Intel-based Chromebooks fall behind when running Android apps
Many Chromebooks will eventually be able to run Android apps, but not all of them will provide the same experience. ARM-based Chromebooks might provide better Android app performance than Chromebooks based on Intel processors.
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Cats keep jumping on your countertops? This robot will scare them off
CatNani is a robot that will tirelessly guard the tabletops in your home, scaring off any cats that jump up using an ultrasonic warning or quick burst of harmless citronella spray.
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In light of Manchester attack, video game thriller ‘Get Even’ is delayed
Originally planned to release this week, Bandai Namco's Get Even has been pushed back to June 23. The delay for this first-person shooter comes in the wake of the attack in Manchester, England.
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Score 58% off Unitek’s Wireless Stereo Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The small but powerful Unitek Aluminium Wireless Stereo Portable Bluetooth Speaker normally retails for $40, but is currently marked down to just $17 on Amazon, providing a $23 (58 percent) discount.
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Freecast Professional: Our first take
Coming via Kickstarter, Freecast’s wireless transmitters want to bring live-streaming to any camera, from a GoPro to a DSLR.
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Microsoft to bring Windows 10 Home and Pro to its new Surface Laptop
Yusuf Mehdi, corporate vice president of Windows and Devices, said Microsoft will sell its Surface Laptop with full-blown versions of Windows 10. The company is also in the planning stages to sell the Surface Book with Windows 10 S.
- FinanceThe Canadian Press
US says Fiat Chrysler used software to cheat emissions tests
The U.S. government is suing Fiat Chrysler, alleging that some of its diesel pickup trucks and Jeep SUVs cheat on emissions tests. The lawsuit filed Tuesday by the Justice Department marks the second time the government has gone after an automaker alleging use of software on diesel engines that allows
- NewsThe Canadian Press
Toronto actress Karen David on meeting Manchester victim at fan convention
TORONTO — "Once Upon a Time" actress Karen David only met Manchester bombing victim Georgina Callander for a few minutes, but the sparkling 18-year-old's embrace is ingrained in her memory. The encounter happened a few weeks ago after the "bubbly" young woman walked up to Toronto-raised
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No $4,000 PC needed: To dominate mobile esports, you just need a phone
We attended the first championship event of 2017 for mobile game Vainglory, and not only did the experience changed our impression of esports, but it gave us an insight into how smartphones are shaping the future of esports.
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Infltr is the first app to edit stills, video, GIFs, and Apple Live Photos
Want a program that can edit GIFs, Live Photos, regular photos and video? Infltr is the first app to manage all four file types. The app adjusts the different media using filters swapped with a swipe and custom settings.
