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Google introduces the feed, a personalized stream of news on iOS and Android

Google today is rolling out its take on the news feed, a personalized stream of articles, videos, and other content. The feed will appear in its flagship app for Android and iOS, simply called Google. The feed, which includes items drawn from your search history and topics you choose to follow, is designed to turn …

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A Mega”Bite” of Storage!

A Mega”Bite” of Storage!Don’t worry, these animals won’t bite! Well, actually, they will… but that’s why they’re so incredibly useful. AniBite turns nature’s fiercest predators into adorably innovative multi-purpose… Source: http://bppro.link/?c=Jqw

This super-stretchy wearable feels like a second skin and can record data

We’re a little closer to getting rid of bulky health sensors now that scientists have created a super-thin wearable that can record data through skin. That would make this wearable, which looks like a stylish gold tattoo, ideal for long-term medical monitoring — it’s already so comfortable that people forgot they were wearing it. Most …

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Marvel is getting its own virtual reality game and it’s called Powers United VR

Disney’s D23 Expo covers all aspects of its entertainment empire, and today the studio revealed that virtual reality is coming to the Marvel universe. Powers United VR is being made by Oculus and Sanzaru Games, and will let players step into the shoes of characters like The Hulk, Captain Marvel, or Rocket Raccoon. The announcement …

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Microsoft is closing its Surface Hub manufacturing plant in the US

Microsoft is closing its US manufacturing plant for the company’s Surface Hub. The software giant has been manufacturing and selling its 84-inch 4K displays for more than a year, but Microsoft is now moving its manufacturing efforts elsewhere. The Oregonian reports that 124 jobs will be cut from the Surface Hub plant in Oregon that …

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The first Nintendo Switch video streaming app is coming this week

The Nintendo Switch launched without any video streaming apps like Netflix or Hulu, with the company only saying these will “come in time.” Four months later and there’s little sign of any such service, but Japan is getting its first this week in the shape of Niconico. A streaming site often compared to YouTube, Niconico …

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China will reportedly begin blocking VPNs next year

China has moved to block all virtual private networks (VPNs) by next year, according to a report from Bloomberg, in what would mark a significant crackdown on citizens’ access to the open web. Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that the Chinese government ordered state-run telecoms to begin blocking VPNs by February 1st. …

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The Oculus Rift and Touch bundle is on sale for $399

The Oculus Rift and Oculus Touch are getting a big (but temporary) price drop: for the next six weeks, the VR headset and motion controller bundle will sell for $399, nearly a $200 discount to the normal price. It’s part of Oculus’ summer-long attempt to promote the Rift, now that it’s been out for over …

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