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  Feb 22, 2019

  Nike's self-lacing $350 Adapt BB shoes rendered useless by faulty Android app

  Android users who've bought the self-lacing shoes are stuck with bricked shoes which don't lace up.
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Facebook says its Onavo VPN app will soon be shutdown on Google Play Store

  Facebook's decision comes after an expose by TechCrunch on the usage of the VPN app.
  Android iOS Wi-Fi VPN Facebook research Facebook Research app Onavo app
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Living around vinyl floors, fire-resistant sofas can be toxic to kids, study finds

  Some of the risks the study associated with these pollutants are ADHD, autism & cancer.
  Health Cancer Autism ADHD Environmental Protection Agency SciTech Cancer Risk indoor pollution Children falling sick Furniture Chemicals Toxic Chemicals in Homes Toxic indoor pollutants Toxic indoor chemicals Fire-resistant Furniture Fire-resistant Sofas Fire-resistant Couches benzyl butyl phthalate phthalates ADHD Risk Autism Risk semivolatile organic compounds
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Scientist that edited babies' genes probably gave them a brain boost too: Study

  The edited gene doesn't just affect HIV susceptibility, but also recovery after strokes & cognition.
  Ethics Genetics Cognition Neuroscience Brain power gene-editing CRISPR SciTech Cognitive Function Gene-edited Babies Lulu and Nana He Jiankui Southern University of Science and Technology Cognitive enhancement IQ Boost Gene editing consequences CCR5 gene Gene editing in humans
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Redmi Note 7 Pro to launch in China next week with 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor

  Redmi Note 7 Pro will come with a 48 MP Sony IMX586 sensor instead of the Samsung sensor.
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Samsung extends Bixby button remap feature to all flagships running Android Pie

  Samsung has finally included a built-in method for remapping the Bixby button to a function of choice.
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Google likely to announce gaming hardware alongside streaming service on 19 March

  Google wider gaming project codenamed Project Yeti includes the launch of a game streaming service.
  Game Developers Conference Assassin's Creed: Odyssey Project Stream Google gaming console Project Yeti GDC 2019
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Swiggy could acquire Uber Eats in a share swap by next month end, says report

  Uber Eats has is in final stages of negotiations to sell its business to industry leader Swiggy.
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  Feb 22, 2019

  YouTube terminates more than 400 channels over child exploitation controversy

  This comes as a response to the concerns that have been raised by creators, users and advertisers.
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  Feb 22, 2019

  Vivo's subbrand iQOO to launch its upcoming smartphone on 1 March with 12 GB RAM

  The phone is expected to be powered by Snapdragon 855 SoC and come packed with 4,000 mAh battery.
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