Feb 22

Sony and camera startup Light team up for multi-lens smartphone

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Camera startup Light, best known for its multi-lens cameras, announced today that it is teaming up with Sony to put its tech to work in new ways. The partnership will be focused on developing new versions of Light’s multi-image sensors using Sony len…

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Feb 22

Google Maps can now guide you to drug disposal locations

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Drug disposal programs have been cited as an effective tool in the fight against opioid abuse by medical studies and the White House. Now Google is lending a hand by pinpointing 3,500 of these drop-off sites on Google Maps and via Search in partnersh…

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Feb 22

The problem with the Galaxy Fold

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Take a look at the Galaxy Fold’s 68 official images on Samsung’s press site, and see if you can work out what’s missing. Or watch the promotional clip and tell me what you find odd about it. No, I’m not talking about how weird that tiny outside scree…

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Feb 22

Tesla Model 3 loses Consumer Reports recommendation

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The long-simmering tussle between Tesla and Consumer Reports over car reviews took a fresh turn Thursday, after the publication said it could no longer recommend the Model 3. Tesla had finally claimed the distinction last May after it was able to red…

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Feb 22

Verizon plans to roll out its 5G mobile network in 30 cities this year

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At Samsung’s Unpacked event Wednesday, it emerged Verizon is getting a short-term exclusive on Samsung’s first 5G phone, the Galaxy S10 5G. To make sure people can use the handset and other 5G phones as intended, the provider plans to turn on its 5G…

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Feb 22

Don’t buy a phone just for 5G

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It’s possible to be excited by the potential of 5G and yet not thrilled about having to buy a new device to use it. After all, this time around, the standard isn’t as transformative as the leap from 2G to 3G or from 3G to 4G. You wouldn’t believe tha…

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Feb 22

Sinemia ventures beyond movie subscriptions with direct ticket sales

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Sinemia isn’t counting solely on movie theater subscriptions to draw you in. The service has launched an option to buy movie tickets in the US through either its apps or its website. You need to buy them for one of 400-plus participating theaters (…

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Feb 22

'Unique challenges' derail Amy Winehouse hologram tour

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If you were hoping to catch Amy Winehouse’s hologram tour this year, you may have to settle for a big-screen biopic instead. BASE Hologram, the company behind the production, announced on Twitter yesterday that it is “putting the tour on hold until w…

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Feb 22

Lyft's Shared Saver rides save you money if you're willing to walk more

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Lyft has announced a new ride option called Shared Saver. The budget-friendly option expands the company’s existing ride sharing options puts commuters in the same vehicle to split the cost of the ride and will not be subject to surge pricing. The ca…

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Feb 22

Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aimé is retiring

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After almost 13 years in the job, Nintendo of America COO and president Reggie Fils-Aimé is stepping down. He’s set to retire in April, with sales and marketing SVP Doug Bowser (yep, that’s actually his name) taking over.

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