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U.S. government spent 20% more on IoT last year
19 Jun

Share The private sector may be driving new Internet of Things (IoT) technology, but a new study shows the US government is rapidly hopping on board. An article by Nextgov reports that a new study by research analysis firm Govini revealed that federal...

• IBM’s Watson-powered Olli knows where you want to go - 19 Jun

  Share If a new driverless shuttle bus makes riders nervous, IBM’s Watson system is on board to...
• Bluetooth 5.0 is set for a 2017 debut - 18 Jun

  Share Bluetooth is an all-but-required technology for any modern smart device. It enables you to...

Mashable!

• These stylish sunglasses also vibrate music through your skull 14 min
• Guy's stunning GQ resume earned him an internship without an interview 23 min
• Riveting short film takes you under the sea in 360 degrees 35 min
• Cute boy in toy store is overwhelmed by all of his options 53 min
• Jake Owen takes you to the beach in virtual reality 'American Country Love Song' video 56 min
• Elon Musk casually reveals that Tesla Model S is also a boat 07:30
• J.K. Rowling pens passionate defense of Europe ahead of referendum 07:27

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TechCrunch

• Elon Musk says the Model S can float well enough to be a boat 32 min
• Fitbit’s newest feature reminds you to go to bed 32 min
• Industry Ventures raises $700 million to buy secondary shares 48 min
• Twitter pays $150M for Magic Pony Technology, which uses neural networks to improve images 07:18
• Netflix alternative Mubi cancels plan to launch localized service in China 07:00
• Kellogg’s creates a new fund, 1894, to back food and related startups 06:58
• Benchmark’s Andy Rachleff on what separates a good board from a great board 06:30

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CNET News.com

• Spotify music service passes 100 million active listeners - CNET 07:28
• ​Fitbit wants to help you get a better night's sleep - CNET 07:00
• Director of 'Independence Day' has a plan for when aliens really arrive: Hide - CNET 06:34
• Solar Impulse begins four-day Atlantic crossing - CNET 05:57
• 3D printing produces human hair-like bristles - CNET 03:41
• Spotify celebrates the LGBTQ community with #PressPlayForPride - CNET 00:52
• Dark side of the moon: The grim history of NASA's space race - CNET 00:14

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The Official Google Blog

• Showing support on World Refugee Day 01:00
• Digital Love Letters for fathers who are incarcerated 17 Jun
• Tango: See more with a new kind of phone 9 Jun
• Celebrating My Account's first birthday with improvements and new controls 1 Jun
• Google Photos: One year, 200 million users, and a whole lot of selfies 27 May
• Meet more of our Top Contributors 26 May
• Passionate Google users helping others with Google products 25 May

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Boing Boing

• Tolkien elf or prescription drug name? 51 min
• Carrying your drinks is a snap with the Self-Stirring Camera Lens Mug - now $12.99 07:00
• Report from CES in 1997: Among the Sex Machines 19 Jun
• Say goodbye to earbuds with Bone Conduction Bluetooth Headphones and Enter to win a Free PS4 + Uncharted 4 Bundle 19 Jun
• Speed-running E3 18 Jun
• W3C DRM working group chairman vetoes work on protecting security researchers and competition 18 Jun
• Thoughts and Prayers: a Congressional mass-shooting simulator 18 Jun

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Gizmodo

Last Night’s Game of Thrones Was Horrifying, Infuriating, and Immensely Satisfying
38 min

ShareHey, ha ha, remember how the last few episodes of Game of Thrones have seemed to be a bit… low-key? Uh, well, now we know the reason why: It was spending all its time (and manpower [and probably a sizable portion of season six’s...

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  Anton Yelchin's Jeep Was Included In Rollaway Recall Linked To 41 Injuries - 41 min

  ShareThe Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that the car that rolled into and killed Star Trek...
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  A Zika Vaccine Is Now Ready for Human Test Subjects - 43 min

  ShareThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has granted clinical trial approval for an...

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  FBI releasing conversations between Orlando club shooter and police - CTV News 14 min

  ShareCTV NewsFBI releasing conversations between Orlando club shooter and policeCTV NewsORLANDO, Fla....
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  Nissan to take legal action against 'Vote Leave' Brexit campaign for logo use - The Globe and Mail (subscription) 45 min

  ShareThe Globe and Mail (subscription)Nissan to take legal action against 'Vote Leave' Brexit campaign...
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  Belgium remains on high alert after weekend arrests - CTV News 45 min

  ShareCTV NewsBelgium remains on high alert after weekend arrestsCTV NewsBrussels remained on high...
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  The Daily 202: Senate will vote down new gun laws today because of an intensity gap that favors the NRA - Washington Post 45 min

  ShareWashington PostThe Daily 202: Senate will vote down new gun laws today because of an intensity...
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  Croatian parliament votes for snap election - Daily Mail 55 min

  ShareTimes LIVECroatian parliament votes for snap electionDaily MailZAGREB, June 20 (Reuters) -...