Last week we learned that the FAA’s drone registration system for hobbyists may not be legal. But Chinese drone maker DJI is making sure you register anyway. The drone market leader on Monday said it’s introducing a new online “application activation process” for international users that takes effect at the end of next week. The …
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22 May
Apple asks holdouts to switch to iPhone because, well, because
Technically Incorrect offers a slightly twisted take on the tech that’s taken over our lives. Enlarge Image Yes, Apple will even get some movers to help you. Apple/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET The cell phone business seems so ancient these days that it’s easy to believe the sides are entrenched. You’re either an iPhone person who mocks anyone who has …
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22 May
Google’s interactive hub explains Syrian refugee crisis
Googling “Syria”? The UN refugee agency has teamed up with Google to create a website that answers your questions. Launched on Monday, the interactive website answers the five most common search queries about Syria and its refugee crisis. In 2016, people searched for information about the crisis tens of millions of times, according to Google. “Searching for Syria” tackles questions …
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22 May
Jinder Mahal is the new WWE world champion. Here’s why.
Now playing: Watch this: The world of pro wrestling: explained 3:45 Never say never. The WWE got flipped upside down on Sunday night: Hundreds of thousands tuned in to the World Wrestling Entertainment Network to watch Jinder Mahal beat (now former title holder) Randy Orton to become the WWE Champion. That’s a sentence I never thought I would write and …
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22 May
LG X Venture is a rugged phone that won’t hurt your wallet
LG has a phone for adventurers who don’t want to spend a fortune on their phones. The LG X Venture boasts a water- and dust-resistant body, and LG says it passed 14 durability tests designed for the US military. The phone also comes with a special app called Outdoor Essentials, which ties together a barometer, compass, activity counter, exercise tracker, …
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22 May
Verizon drafts off Indianapolis 500 to hype 5G
Verizon is hoping that auto racing fans on hand for the Indianapolis 500 will take a look at ultra-high speeds of another sort. The company said Monday that it has worked with Ericsson and Intel to set up a house near the Indianapolis Motor Speedway with 5G mobile fixed broadband service — think a replacement for your wired DSL or …
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22 May
Get a Lenovo N22 Chromebook for $129
CNET’s Cheapskate scours the web for great deals on PCs, phones, gadgets and much more. Questions about the Cheapskate blog? Find the answers on our FAQ page. And find more great buys on the CNET Deals page. Lenovo Good heavens, we are all spoiled rotten. Information at our fingertips, computing powerhouses in our pockets, laptops for $129. Think about this …
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22 May
“Angry Birds” sequel set for September 2019 release
Those Angry Birds are flocking back to the big screen. Rovio, the company behind the blockbuster mobile gaming franchise, said Monday the sequel to “The Angry Birds Movie” is set to come out Sept. 20, 2019. Creatively named “The Angry Birds Movie 2,” the film will be released to coincide with the 10th anniversary of the launch of the original …
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22 May
Nike releases Apple Watch bands to match its VaporMax sneaker line
Now you have one more motivation for your morning jog: matching your fitness tracker to your sneakers. Nike unveiled its newest batch of Apple Watch bands today, which go with its upcoming Nike Air VaporMax shoes. The bands will retail for $49 (£49, AU$79) and will be available on the Nike website starting June 1. The bands coincide with Nike’s …
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22 May
Dish customers can channel surf with Amazon Alexa
At this point, where won’t Alexa go? Amazon’s digital assistant, found on the online shopping giant’s family of Echo speakers, will now let Dish Network satellite TV subscribers call out commands to change the channel, search for shows and pause, fast-forward or rewind. Dish is the first TV service provider to make its service compatible with Alexa as companies scramble …
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