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MIT engineers created a thread-like robot that can glide through the brain's blood vessels and could deliver clot-reducing drugs to treat strokes or aneurysms. The robotic thread could offer an alternative to open brain surgery, and it could be controlled by surgeons outside of the operating room. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/29/mit-robotic-thread-brain-surgery/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D639%252C399%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1000%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252F156f28c0-ca7d-11e9-9d6d-e15830b73b64%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D0dcfb23666d8fba4181803a247ab1cadad2b4900&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=8adab5a17c23607a3d197e7671fdfb5d227b4c7f

The regulatory body in charge of cars in China has announced several Tesla vehicles will be exempt from its purchase tax, which should help offset an upcoming tariff. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology granted exemptions for more than a dozen Model 3, Model S and Model X models. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/30/china-tesla-tariffs-trade-war/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D5000%252C3333%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1067%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-01%252F91005530-256a-11e9-adbf-836091ca33f7%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dd500b19b22ad63daa37394a6610a3004b887d779&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=6a0c57c1a079a640e8827647b447d903a1edc698

There are so many streaming options available these days, and so many conflicting recommendations, that it’s hard to see through all the crap you could be watching. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/30/20838726/netflix-dark-crystal-age-of-resistance-series-fraggle-rock-streaming-reboot-jim-henson https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65143371/FraggleRock.0.jpg

An ancient face is shedding new light on our earliest ancestors. Archaeologists have discovered a 3.8-million-year-old hominin skull in Ethiopia—a rare and remarkably complete specimen that could change what we know about the origins of one of humanity’s most famous ancestors, Lucy. from https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/rare-3-8-million-year-old-skull-recasts-origins-of-iconic-lucy-fossil1/ https://static.scientificamerican.com/sciam/cache/file/1B47618D-958B-4DED-AE3EAB085C211403_source.png?w=590&h=800&63EB2B2F-5D05-4EB1-9912B459C87141C3

So you want to send a short, instant, text-based dispatch to another human. The options are endless -- iMessage, Slack, Instagram, WhatsApp, Skype, Snapchat -- but their security is variable. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/28/the-best-encrypted-messaging-apps/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?resize=2000%2C2000%2Cshrink&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fs.yimg.com%2Fos%2Fcreatr-uploaded-images%2F2019-08%2Fdd0d68f0-c506-11e9-bcff-59b87e84c4d5&client=a1acac3e1b3290917d92&signature=7fd938e7921630e6ac0959e463c0a913dafc36e2

Facebook is adding new requirements for political advertisers, the company said on Wednesday, as part of its efforts to make the platform more secure in the run-up to the 2020 election. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/28/20835393/facebook-political-advertising-requirements-2019-ads-election-2020 https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65124492/Facebook___FEC_option__1_.0.png

Graphene, the highly flexible supermaterial used to build solar cells (and perhaps one day foldable phones), is also a powerful mosquito repellent. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/27/graphene-mosquito-repellent-boston-university-study/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-06%252F3a6ffd40-91a5-11e9-bfff-4ec21b5c2099%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Df391bbc2bf86daf6e1c3fc0db629195a3e686409&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=415941db925f42a9a2f27b668afa2924641891c8

Microsoft today announced that it will hold a Surface-focused event on October 2nd in New York City. This event comes in the midst of Apple’s fall event season, with the company expected to introduce new iPhones, iPads, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro. from https://9to5mac.com/2019/08/27/microsoft-surface-event-october-2/ https://9to5mac.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/04/msn-hotmail-email-hack.jpg?quality=82&strip=all&w=1500

Nintendo announced the Switch Lite in July, and at a recent event in New York, we got a chance to test it out. The new console is a smaller and cheaper version of the original Switch: its price dropped to $199, but that’s at the expense of its ability to hook up to a TV. from https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/8/27/20833573/nintendo-switch-lite-hands-on-handheld-console-portable-dpad-impressions-price https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/19086560/akrales_190820_3597_0216.jpg

Last year Blizzard ported Diablo 3 to the Nintendo Switch, earning great acclaim for marrying the grind-fest game with the portable, grind-anywhere-you-wish Switch. from https://www.cnet.com/news/overwatch-might-be-coming-to-the-nintendo-switch/ https://cnet4.cbsistatic.com/img/NbxcKzC5F6yJaM0GGEmylFPWGBA=/1092x0/2019/08/27/4edaad43-368c-42dd-bf7f-c2b224f43a1b/hanzo-screenshot-001.jpg

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Disney’s animated feature film “The Lion King” was a massive hit when it was first released in 1994, becoming the highest-grossing film that year with almost $1 billion in international box office revenue. from https://nextshark.com/the-lion-king-kimba-the-white-lion/ https://nextshark.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Screen-Shot-2017-08-04-at-4.jpg

The Olympics and Paralympics are coming to Tokyo next year, and official fleet provider Toyota is planning a massive deployment of battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/23/20830105/toyota-electric-vehicles-2020-olympics-ev-scooter https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65100171/APM1.0.jpg

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Google is making it much easier to look for specific images with text through its Photos app. Over the years, the tech giant released various object recognition features powered by Google Lens for its backup application, so it doesn't end up a photo dump where you can't find anything anymore. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/23/google-photos-search-text-in-images/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D4288%252C2677%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C999%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-03%252F69068610-4a38-11e9-bd8a-db51c53b9306%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Db4e79191dd14554aa530aa537ff651d6c6b13710&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=3b5a200109a4921ead1fa008a34bb789680518c4

Nintendo has posted its final video presentation of Gamescom 2019, which focuses entirely on The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt for Switch. Check it out below. from https://nintendoeverything.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt-gamescom-2019-presentation/ https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/witcher-3-wild-hunt.jpg

Google has finally revealed Android Q's release name, and it's not Quiche, Quinoa or Quesadilla. In fact, it's not named after any dessert that starts with the letter Q at all -- the tech giant has decided to simply call it Android 10. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/22/android-q-becomes-android-10/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252Fc07a35a0-c4da-11e9-bfb1-e51903646d46%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D79a159f31e7b64be224799810f6bd85029a0ebd0&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a9b1f45a10bfb251cd1f8f4c471aa0af7803d9ee

Over the past few years, one of the hallmarks of Apple’s strategy to boost iPhone sales has been to actively convince Android users to make the switch over to iOS. from https://bgr.com/2019/08/20/iphone-vs-samsung-upgrades-brand-loyalty/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

President Donald Trump is reportedly “enraged” that Ford, Volkswagen, BMW, and Honda struck a deal with California to steadily reduce the amount of pollution emitted by their new cars, according to The New York Times. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/21/20826590/car-pollution-emissions-president-trump-ford-volkswagen-bmw-california-deal https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65083116/1167022171.jpg.0.jpg

While Apple Card still operates as a traditional credit card, Apple has mixed things up with its skill of blending hardware and software. To help you make the most of your new Apple Card, here are our favorite tips and tricks. from https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/08/20/tips-and-tricks-for-mastering-apple-card https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=303691330110002&ev=PageView%20&noscript=1

Warner Bros. has just announced a fourth film in the Matrix series, with original stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss set to reprise their iconic roles as Neo and Trinity, and Lana Wachowski set to write and direct the sequel, via Variety. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/20/20825597/matrix-movie-sequel-keanu-reeves-carrie-anne-moss-lana-wachowski-fourth-warner-bros https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65076857/Screen_Shot_2019_08_20_at_4.17.22_PM.0.png

From Cher and Diana Ross to Farrah Fawcett and Bianca Jagger, the women who ruled the '70s had some of the best style ever. from https://www.elle.com/fashion/trend-reports/g28520318/70s-fashion-style-trends/ https://hips.hearstapps.com/hmg-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/images/gettyimages-477126193-1564156754.jpg?crop=1.00xw:0.801xh;0,0&resize=640:*

Apple has announced its Apple Card is available to everyone in the US starting today, expanding on the limited launch earlier this month. If you didn't see the many signup tutorial videos provided by Apple, you can apply by opening the Wallet app on your iPhone to start. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/20/apple-card-available-now/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252Fa88c2b40-c34c-11e9-beef-1963060c0045%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D02d744e4a302b965d39b6e96e6e37b29b76c7c00&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=2f588ef5253b749aa9d4ef1e63d7a891f3756a84

Major online payments platform Stripe announced on Thursday that it’s pointing its sustainability pocketbook toward technologies that aim to capture planet-warming gases from the air and store them in the ground. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/19/20811981/stripe-carbon-capture-climate-change-pay-negative-emissions https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65043282/1137842691.jpg.0.jpg

Apple has reportedly committed an eye-popping $5 billion dollars more to its original video content budget in a bid to better compete with Amazon, Disney, HBO, Netflix, and Hulu, according to a new report from the Financial Times. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/19/20813005/apple-tv-plus-original-video-spending-6-billion-the-morning-show-amazon-netflix-streaming-wars https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65047927/acastro_170731_1777_0004_v2.0.jpg

On August 30th, FogCam, the internet's oldest running web camera, will air its final transmission from its perch on top of San Francisco State University. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/19/san-francisco-s-25-year-old-fogcam-shuts-down-this-month/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-images%252F2019-08%252Fb2348e60-c2c7-11e9-8fd9-174c1bdc0c24%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D6010891526762bac638906ef20484752f24ae7a3&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=fbdd437183304178d2405418472126bc889697ab

So you know all those reports earlier this week about a Nintendo Switch exchange program? Yeah, turns out it was all a bunch of crap. The Verge published an official statement from a Nintendo rep on Saturday debunking the deal. from https://gizmodo.com/nintendo-says-that-rumored-switch-exchange-deal-is-fake-1837354592 https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/s--Tf1JK90n--/c_scale,f_auto,fl_progressive,q_80,w_800/uh5pllhhkstd2d77lza6.jpg

Over the past couple of days, several user reports surfaced that Nintendo customer support was signing off on an exchange of Switch systems. from https://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-says-it-doesnt-have-a-switch-exchange-program/ https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/switch-r.jpg

Switch owners may be able to replace their consoles with the model that has better battery life if it's only been a month or less since they've purchased their device. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/nintendo-switch-exchange/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1731%252C1080%252C130%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C998%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252Feabebc30-c086-11e9-9f8b-7289adf3cc45%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Dda52a7413ffa9bf247219ff3e44cdb13620782e0&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=49bd25910f182f59f177df76b352f08496f25bd0

Did you purchase a Switch system after July 17? If so, you should be eligible for an upgrade. Numerous reports from consumers indicate that Nintendo is allowing those original Switch consoles to be exchanged for the recently-released model with improved battery life. from https://nintendoeverything.com/original-switch-systems-bought-after-july-17-can-be-exchanged-for-latest-model-with-improved-battery-life/ https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/new-switch-model.jpg

Best Buy is running another massive 3-day weekend sale. If that sounds familiar, it's because the retailer slashed prices just a few weeks ago. This time around, Best Buy is cutting prices on the latest entry-level MacBook Pro and MacBook Air. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/16/best-buy-weekend-sale-buyers-guide/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fcrop%3D1600%252C1022%252C0%252C0%26quality%3D85%26format%3Djpg%26resize%3D1600%252C1022%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252Fbf8903c0-c038-11e9-aff5-3b5540340111%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D31410d9bc28f22751c9c0e5adaf96e8c1a8b9db3&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a6cd9276a53d7e82f8f208c254c3b7f0afd8a848

A Windows feature meant to keep a device from overheating is causing Microsoft's Surface Pro 6 and Surface Book 2 to run at a cripplingly slow speed. The problem seems to stem from a firmware update that was released on August 1st, according to TechRepublic. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/15/microsoft-surface-throttling-400mhz/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252F5e96f740-bf7d-11e9-97ff-4426892db988%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D053e8838f19f82f0db85d139014aaaae29fbc280&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=ddbdbbb771e563c22b84e87ceb41c0e6fa356d49

Ten states across the Midwest and Great Lakes region of the US could see $4.7 billion in health benefits in 2030 if they stick with current renewable energy standards, according to a new study from MIT. That’s about a 34 percent return on the $3. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/15/20807800/renewable-energy-health-benefits-research-mit-study-rust-belt https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65027449/480951859.jpg.0.jpg

NPD Group has released a listing of the top twenty best-selling games in the U.S. for the month of July 2019. The results can be found below, which includes a strong debut for Fire Emblem: Three Houses (at #2) and Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order (at #4). Source from https://nintendoeverything.com/july-2019-npd-top-20-best-selling-games-in-the-u-s-fire-emblem-at-2-marvel-at-4/ https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/fire-emblem-three-houses-5.jpg

Switch is continuing to lead the way with hardware sales in the United States. In July, it was again the best-selling platform. It’s also still the hardware sales leader for 2019 as a whole. July was a tough month for the overall gaming industry due to a drop in hardware spending. from https://nintendoeverything.com/july-2019-npd-switch-was-the-best-selling-hardware-platform-still-2019s-hardware-sales-leader/ https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/switch-r.jpg

UPS has had autonomous trucking startup TuSimple hauling cargo for it between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, since May as part of a newly publicized partnership between the two companies. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/15/20805994/ups-self-driving-trucks-autonomous-delivery-tusimple https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65022936/TuSimple_Self_Drving_Truck_4_copy.0.jpg

If so, watch out. Because hackers can exploit your camera and hold your images hostage. Ransomware is malicious software that hackers can use to infect your camera. Once the ransomware gains access to your camera, it encrypts your images, making them completely inaccessible to you. from https://digital-photography-school.com/your-canon-dslr-might-be-hacked-heres-what-you-should-do/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings show might be getting most of the attention around the streaming service’s big-budget fantasy adaptations, but the company has just announced casting for nearly all the key characters in its other doorstop fantasy novel show: Robert Jordan’s The Wheel of Tim from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/14/20805951/wheel-of-time-amazon-show-prime-video-adaptation-cast-rand-althor-robert-jordan-actors https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65020178/rand_al_thor.0.jpg

Even in the Arctic, microscopic particles of plastic are falling out of the sky with snow, a study has found. The scientists said they were shocked by the sheer number of particles they found: more than 10,000 of them per litre in the Arctic. from https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-49295051 https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/320/cpsprodpb/43A9/production/_108312371_mediaitem108312370.jpg

Retailers are starting to accept orders for the updated Switch model with improved battery life. Amazon has the gray model here while Best Buy is selling the gray version here and the neon Joy-Con edition here. According to Nintendo’s estimates, the original Switch model offered approximately 2. from https://nintendoeverything.com/updated-switch-model-with-improved-battery-life-now-available-at-retailers/ https://nintendoeverything.com/wp-content/uploads/new-switch-model.jpg

Popular Mac-to-Windows desktop virtualization software Parallels is adding native support for DirectX 11 as well as upcoming macOS Catalina tentpole features like Sidecar, developer Corel announced on Tuesday. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/13/parallels-15-sidecar-apple-pencil-support-windows/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252F28fc3470-bddd-11e9-9e7e-ef5e6a50fd10%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3Df5163b46aa0ef3df9a990e4985f0bd6c27e97ea9&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=a376d22fa7081ab3588835da0df12fd2cb12f7ac

Adobe has done a good job of using your computer's GPU to speed products like Premiere Pro and Photoshop. However, it hasn't given Lightroom the same love, and with the enormous 60-megapixel-plus files coming out of cameras (and smartphones) these days, you need all the speed you can get. from https://www.engadget.com/2019/08/13/adobe-lightroom-editing-gpu-acceleration/ https://o.aolcdn.com/images/dims?quality=85&image_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fo.aolcdn.com%2Fimages%2Fdims%3Fresize%3D2000%252C2000%252Cshrink%26image_uri%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fs.yimg.com%252Fos%252Fcreatr-uploaded-images%252F2019-08%252Fc64cdec0-bda9-11e9-b7fa-e6a844bb7d33%26client%3Da1acac3e1b3290917d92%26signature%3D504816f79ed49035f6c70c2ad404fbb6f4c73e5b&client=amp-blogside-v2&signature=cc7af9c4d034f7bf4940da183a7cbc690464b921

Parallels Desktop, the virtualization software that allows you to run Windows on a Mac alongside macOS, now offers DirectX 11 support using Apple Metal, meaning it can render 3D graphics up to 15 percent faster. from https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/13/20803359/parallels-desktop-macos-windows-virtualization-directx-metal-apple-gaming https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/65006788/pd_final_bg.0.jpg

Activision Blizzard recently had their quarterly earnings call where they said they outperformed their outlook, and yet investors remain skeptical of their overall game output, which has lagged in recent years, to say the least. from https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2019/08/10/no-more-starcraft-from-activision-blizzard-feels-like-the-end-of-an-era/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

Your Nintendo Switch is going to come with everything you need to jump in and start playing, whether you're connected to a television or playing mobile, but there's a lot more to this console. from https://www.imore.com/best-nintendo-switch-accessories https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/field/image/2017/12/nintendo-switch-tnp-hdmi-adapter.jpg

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Millions of shiny new Android smartphones are being purchased with dangerous malware factory-installed, according to Google's own security research team. There have been multiple headlines about the millions of harmful apps being installed from the Play Store, but this is something new. from https://www.forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/2019/08/10/google-warning-tens-of-millions-of-android-phones-come-preloaded-with-dangerous-malware/ http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png

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Nintendo's updated version of the original Switch console has quietly begun sneaking onto shelves. If you're looking to get your hands on one of these longer-lasting hybrids, there are a few things to note. First off, the packaging design for the new model is slightly different from the original. from https://www.imore.com/new-nintendo-switch-model-longer-battery-life-now-stores https://www.imore.com/sites/imore.com/files/styles/large/public/field/image/2019/08/switch-packaging-comparison.jpg?itok=pGS52Wnt