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Gmail for iPhone will now protect you from scammers

Three months after adding anti-phishing security to Gmail for Android, Google is now updating the iOS version with the same measure.
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Google finally gets the green light for its London ‘landscraper’ campus

Google has officially submitted plans for its stunning London campus dubbed "the landscraper" for being as long as a skyscraper is tall.
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Watch how this photographer uses a game controller to speed through Lightroom

Lightroom user? PlayStation gamer? A photographer demonstrates how to use your PS controller to navigate through the photo editing process.
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Amazon could battle Ticketmaster for concert and sports ticket sales

Amazon is reported to be moving toward the launch of a ticket-selling service in the U.S. to take on Ticketmaster.
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New AI tells you how much you can rent your place for on Airbnb

Curious about how much you could rent your room or home for on Airbnb? A new online tool uses AI to find the figure.
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Twitter Night Mode for desktop is already live for some users

If you use Twitter on a desktop or laptop then you may already be able to use its night/dark mode, which the company is currently testing.
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Facebook mounts assault on Netflix and Amazon with new ‘Watch’ platform

Facebook is about to launch a new video tab called "Watch" that marks the start of the company's big push into original programming.
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Audiobooks for dogs is now a thing, but will you buy one?

Audible has teamed up with dog expert Cesar Millan to launch a bunch of audiobooks that your pooch will apparently love.
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Panasonic’s self-driving wheelchairs are now trundling around a Tokyo airport

Panasonic has started testing a self-driving wheelchair that could help those with limited mobility to get around during the Tokyo Olympics.
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Check out what this poor guy had to do in the name of driverless-car research

Honestly, the lengths some people will go to just to gather some data on how people react to driverless cars ...
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A Boston Dynamics robot fell off a stage, and the audience loved it

People love it when a humanoid robot bites the dust, so sit back and enjoy the moment Boston Dynamics' Atlas robot took a tumble.
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Pilotless planes? No thanks, say more than half of travelers

Even if they were told the technology was perfectly safe, more than half of travelers still don't like the idea of pilotless planes.
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Amazon delivery drones may dock on trains and ships, patent shows

Amazon is still some way from launching a full-fledged drone delivery service, but work on a slew of related ideas shows the plan is for real.
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The minimalist, credit card-sized Light Phone is designed to help you disconnect

If you like the idea of taking a break from your smartphone but feel queasy leaving home without it, the Light Phone may be for you.
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SpaceX teases November launch of ‘world’s most powerful rocket’

Elon Musk is gearing up for the November launch of the Falcon Heavy, touted by SpaceX as "the world's most powerful rocket."
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Stickers on street signs can confuse self-driving cars, researchers show

Researchers in the U.S. have discovered that putting stickers on streets signs can confuse self-driving cars.
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A Boeing Dreamliner pilot spent 18 hours drawing a giant plane over the U.S.

A Boeing pilot on an engine-test flight took a rather unusual route during the 18-hour journey over the U.S earlier this week.
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Tethered drones to help Secret Service provide security for president

The Secret Service is to use a tethered drone this month for surveillance operations geared toward protecting President Trump.
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Uniqlo wants you to buy clothes from a vending machine

Uniqlo is hoping its new vending machine will help bring its range of reasonably priced clothing to more people in the U.S.
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DJI’s Spark drone was already feature-packed, but now it can do even more

Drone giant DJI has added some new video and photo features to its diminutive Spark drone so now you can have even more fun with it.
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Hyperloop One transport system speeds forward with first test on full-scale track

Hyperloop One is edging toward making its super-fast transportation system a reality, recently completing a full-scale test run.
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You might need to stop using your glittery iPhone case right now

A glittery iPhone case sold at a number of high-end stores have been recalled after some users suffered burns when the cases leaked liquid.
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Sources say Facebook is developing an AI-powered tablet for video calls

Facebook is reportedly working on an AI-powered tablet that'll make people "feel like they’re in the same room" during a conversation.
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Lyft rides along with Amtrak for a more seamless travel experience

Lyft has partnered with Amtrak to offer riders a more seamless experience when it comes to getting "from station to destination."
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A drone came uncomfortably close to a United Airlines jet landing at Newark

A drone was spotted flying close to a United Airlines passenger jet coming in to land at Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday.
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Thieves grabbed $590K of iPhones from a truck as it motored along a highway

A consignment of iPhones worth more than half a million bucks were stolen from a truck last month as it motored along a highway.
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Before robot soccer players can beat humans, they’ll need to stop toppling over

Judging by some of the footage from the recent RoboCup contest, the organizer's ambition to build a top team by 2050 looks somewhat hopeful.
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Light up your darkest night rides with the Torch M1 bike helmet

The Torch M1 bike helmet includes a bright 500-lumen LED light to help you find your way on a night ride whether on-road or off.
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Woman uses foot massage machine on her shoulders with tragic consequences

A foot massage machine reportedly strangled a woman to death in Japan last week when she tried to use it on her neck and shoulders.
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This is what a driver did to his Ferrari just 60 minutes after collecting it

A Ferrari driver managed to total his supercar just 60 minutes after collecting it. Incredibly, he walked away with only cuts and bruises.
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Brits won’t be able to buy a new gas or diesel car after 2040

The U.K. government will ban sales of new gas and diesel cars from 2040 in a bid to improve the nation's air quality.
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The Numi solar backpack gives travelers security, and a lot of power

If you're looking for a comfortable backpack to keep your stuff safe and your gadgets powered up, then check out the Numi.
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YouTube is getting rid of its Video Editor and Photo slideshow tools

YouTube says it's going to ditch its online Video Editor tool because hardly anyone is using it. It'll disappear in September.
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Drone-owning Brits will have to register their machine and take a test

New rules aimed at hobbyist drone pilots in the U.K. mean they'll soon have to add their details to a database and also take a test.