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Google is attempting a fix for Pixel’s random freezing issue

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL handsets have been freezing for some users, for no obvious reason. A newly issued fix will hopefully sort it out.
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This backpack doubles as a briefcase, and is immune to thieves

If you're looking for a briefcase-backpack combo that offers real security for your stuff, the Bobby Bizz bag may be of interest.
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Space station captures Dragon capsule for second time, making history

SpaceX's uncrewed Dragon capsule made history on Monday as it became the company's first spacecraft to reconnect with the space station.
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Google’s Street View cars are now measuring pollution, and here’s the first map

Google's Street View cars aren't just taking photos on their travels. Some are also gathering pollution data in a bid to help the environment.
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These robotic shorts will improve your running performance

Researchers in the U.S. have created a lightweight exosuit capable of making the wearer run faster by applying force to their legs.
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SoftBank joins forces with startup to launch an Echo-like smart speaker

SoftBank wants to get in the smart speaker game. The telecom giant has partnered with a startup to launch it before the end of the year.

Toyota has its eye on the sky as it backs ambitious flying car project

Toyota is showing in an interest in flying cars after it backed a local group of engineers currently developing their own dual-use vehicle.
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SpaceX triumphs with its first-ever launch of a recycled cargo ship

SpaceX chalked up another success on Saturday with its first-ever launch of a recycled cargo ship. The Dragon capsule is heading to the ISS.
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Waymo hits the road with its own self-driving truck project

Waymo revealed on Thursday that it's using its self-driving technology to develop an autonomous truck. The project is in its early stages.
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The extraordinary ‘Stratolaunch’ is the largest airplane you’ve ever seen

No, you're not seeing double. The Stratolaunch is a single airplane and it's surely the largest one you've ever seen. So what's it for?
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Forget pizza — a drone just delivered donuts to the mayor of Denver

When drones are finally given the green light for commercial deliveries, it's snacks like pizza and donuts that will likely fly first.
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Slice insurance aims to provide peace of mind for Airbnb hosts

Occasionally, Airbnb hosts return to a property that's had a few things taken, or worse, been trashed beyond recognition. Slice wants to help.
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Apple’s ‘Siri speaker’ may debut as early as next week

Apple reportedly has a Siri-enabled smart speaker in the works. A report this week suggests it's already being made and may be unveiled soon.
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Great Scott! ‘Back to the Future’ fan ticketed for going 88 in his DeLorean

When a DeLorean driver saw his speedometer hovering at 85 mph, he couldn't resist pushing it to 88 to see if something magical happened.
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Twitter now filters Direct Messages to separate friends and strangers

Twitter has added a new feature for Direct Messages that automatically separates messages from friends and strangers for easier management.
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Apple finally reveals ‘Carpool Karaoke’ debut date after unexplained delay

Apple Music's Carpool Karaoke show will launch on August 8, the company announced on Tuesday. Plenty of celebs are lined up for the show.
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Amazon has begun issuing refunds for kids’ in-app purchases, FTC says

Amazon has finally agreed to reimburse its customers for unauthorized in-app purchases made mostly by children.
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France sets up terrifying digital displays to stop jaywalkers in their tracks

France has been using a specially designed digital display to try to discourage pedestrians from crossing roads on a red light.
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Even the Green Goblin would be jealous of this daredevil on a drone

It's not the kind of drone delivery we usually hear about, but this recent stunt at a soccer final in Portugal is definitely worth a look.
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Bonkers inventor Colin Furze turns a microwave into a video game console

Oh, what to do while waiting for a microwave to cook your peanut-butter-topped onion! YouTube star Colin Furze has come up with a solution.
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Google is now letting you get ‘personal’ with its search results

If you're a longtime user of Google's suite of online tools, then its new "Personal" search filter could come in handy.
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You can now sit in your car and watch Amazon pack your groceries

Following several months of testing, Amazon has launched its grocery pickup service for those who don't like to wait in for deliveries.
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Fitness trackers appear to be lousy calorie counters, but it’s not all bad news

Fitness trackers aren't much good at showing calorie measurements, according to new research. But it's not all bad news.
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Lyft takes on Uber Black with a new luxury car service

Lyft has launched a new service for riders who want to travel in style. Now the priciest of its options, "Lux" starts in five U.S. cities.
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Makerball is a pinball machine that you build yourself

Pinball fans, ever fancied building you own machine? Makerball offers a quick and easy way to do just that!
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Smart mannequin teaches TSA how to improve airport pat-down procedures

Airport security frisks can sometimes upset fliers, so the TSA is now using a smart mannequin in a bid to get the technique exactly right.
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Meet Stan, a robot that can pick up your car and park it for you

Stan is a robot that wants to park your car for you, and the system behind it has the potential to transform large parking lots everywhere.
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Twitter has a new way to encourage cosy DM exchanges between users and brands

Twitter's desire to get you to engage more with brands has led to a new card that aims to encourage cosy DM encounters.
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Call it a ‘robofish’ or a bionic underwater drone, Biki is a camera that swims

If you're tired of your aerial drone then how about exploring the deep blue with this underwater equivalent?
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A friendly robotic cop is now maintaining law and order in Dubai

A robotic cop has just started work in Dubai and the local police force wants to employ lots of them by 2030.
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Quadcopter crash leaves baseball fans feeling rather lucky

The vast majority of drone owners know where they should and shouldn't take their flying machine. This one got it wrong on all counts.
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Apple insists that a Beats headphone explosion wasn’t its fault

Earlier this year a pair of Beats headphones suddenly caught fire while in use. Apple, which owns Beats, has blamed faulty AAA batteries.
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This busy London airport is getting rid of its control tower

An airport in London will become the first in the U.K. to swap its air traffic control tower for a remote system located 70 miles away.
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Vine bug may have exposed users’ email addresses and phone numbers

Twitter has alerted Vine users to the possibility that a recent bug that affected the site's archive may have exposed some personal details.