A distant star that was once about the size of our sun has been obliterated by a monstrous black hole — and astronomers have the…
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A strangely large planet is baffling astronomers because it shouldn’t exist
An enormous planet orbiting a tiny star 31 light-years from Earth has confused astronomers — because it’s not supposed to exist. The gassy world is…
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4 Zodiac Signs Who Make The Flirtiest Texters, So Turn Up The Volume
You’re checking out at the grocery store, wondering how you continually manage to spend upwards of $60 each week and never have any food at…
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Libra coin group in talks with EU regulators, executive tells Reuters
GENEVA (Reuters) – The Libra Association, due to launch and manage the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency, is talking to European Union regulators after opposition from Germany…
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China branded a 'global disinformation superpower' by new research
China has become a major player in global social media manipulation campaigns, researchers say, amid an overall increase in the number of countries sharing misinformation…
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Police chase cut short after officer’s Tesla electric car runs out of battery
A high-speed police chase was cut short after the Tesla electric car the officer was driving ran out of battery. Officer Jesse Hartman was pursuing…
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Deal alert: Google Home, Pixel 3, Pixel 3a discounted today for Google’s 21st birthday
If you’re in the market for a new Google Home – standard, Max or Mini, Google Nest Home Hub – regular or Max, or a…
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You can now stream Xbox One games for free if you’re on Vodafone, as EE and Three lose out
Xbox One fans will soon be able to stream their favourite console titles on the move using their smartphone thanks to Microsoft’s Project xCloud, which…
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Google Home and Amazon Echo could soon face competition from a long-awaited rival
Google Home and the Amazon Echo command the connected home market, at least in Western markets. Both product series’ initially launched with a single smart…
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iPhone 11 Pro vs iPhone Xs: Apple won’t be pleased with the result of this speed test
Which iPhone is faster – last year’s iPhone XS, or the brand-new iPhone 11 Pro? Seems like the answer would be pretty simple, right? Well,…
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Windows 10 security alert as Microsoft warns users to update their PCs immediately
Windows 10 users are being warned about a serious new threat which could leave their PCs open to attack from hackers. Microsoft has issued the…
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Facebook Tests Hiding ‘Likes’ on Social Media Posts
SAN FRANCISCO — For years, people who use Facebook, Instagram and Twitter have chased Likes as a status symbol. More Likes on a social media…
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S'pore retains spot as second most digitally competitive country
Singapore has retained its position as the world’s second most digitally competitive country, after the United States, in the latest edition of the IMD World…
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WhatsApp message formatting: How to send italics, bold text and underline your messages
WhatsApp is the world’s most popular chat platform in part due to its constant innovation. The Facebook-owned mobile app offers nice touches unavailable in most…
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OnePlus 7T with triple-camera, 90Hz screen, and faster fast-charging is astonishingly good
OnePlus 7T is here. And it’s brilliant. In fact, we might even prefer it to the flagship OnePlus 7 Pro, which pushed the boundaries of…
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Texas signs ex-Microsoft lawyer, others to aid in Google antitrust probe
The Texas attorney general’s office has hired three consultants for a multi-state probe it is leading into Google, including an economist who worked with some…
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Samuel L. Jackson's voice is coming to Alexa — and he'll curse if you want
NEW YORK — Amazon wants Alexa everywhere. The online shopping giant said Wednesday that it will soon start selling wireless earbuds, finger rings and prescription…
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Amazon Exec Hyped Up New Echo Buds While Wearing AirPods
Handy tip: if you’re bigging up your company’s new product on live TV, don’t openly use the established product it will be competing against. As technology…
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Silicon Valley goes to the Vatican to talk tech ethics
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – The Vatican brought together Silicon Valley heavyweights, Nobel laureates and cyber experts on Friday to discuss the ethical use of digital…
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Singapore is the world's second most digitally competitive country, after the US
SINGAPORE – Singapore has retained its position as the world’s second most digitally competitive country, after the United States, in the latest edition of the…
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England v USA live stream: How to watch Rugby World Cup live online
ENGLAND VS USA LIVE STREAM England have already got their Rugby World Cup campaign off to a flying start. Eddie Jones’ team breezed past Tonga…
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Why We Upgraded Our Reviews Approach for Apple’s iPhone 11
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together. Last year’s iPhones don’t feel…
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Boston Dynamics Atlas robot learns parkour and becomes a creepy mechanical ninja
The robotics firm Boston Dynamics has taught one of its creepiest creations how to perform advanced parkour manouveres. Atlas is a humanoid robot which is…
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A.I. Researchers See Danger of Haves and Have-Nots
Each big step of progress in computing — from mainframe to personal computer to internet to smartphone — has opened opportunities for more people to…
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Amazon develops longer-range wireless network for IoT devices
(Reuters) – Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it is developing a longer-range equivalent to Bluetooth and WiFi wireless protocols that the largest U.S. online retailer…
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Couple says hackers took over Google Nest — then raised temps and blasted vulgar music
A Milwaukee couple said hackers broke into their smart home devices and raised the thermostat while blasting vulgar music through the wireless electronics, a report…
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Instagram could beat WhatsApp to this gorgeous Dark Mode upgrade
Instagram is about to jump on the Dark Mode bandwagon, reports claim. Dark Modes have become increasingly popular in the last year or so, with…
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Galaxy S11 could be the first Samsung phone to match the P30 Pro’s best feature
Galaxy S11 isn’t expected to be revealed by Samsung until early next year, but that hasn’t stopped rumours from circulating about the device already. The…
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iPad update: Apple launches its newest tablet following iPadOS release
Apple fans can finally get their hands on the firm’s newest, and most affordable, iPad. Simply dubbed “iPad”, the hardware is a refreshed version of…
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Latest Android update brings the fight to one of Apple’s biggest new features
Android users in the United States can now sign-up to a new service called Google Play Pass which caters to smartphone and tablet owners who…
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