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Apple will announce the iPhone 12 next week, here’s everything we know

This fall is shaping up to be a busy one for the iPhone. Apple is rumored to be preparing four different iPhone 12 variants set for an announcement next week. Read on as we round up all of the specs, features, and design details that we know about the iPhone 12 so far. Update October 8: Apple has announced its October event for October 13 at 10 am PT. During the event, Apple is expected to…
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This Telescope/Camera Hybrid Can Make Anyone An Astrophotographer

Last year, Vaonis launched an astrophotography system called Stellina. Expensive and a bit bulky, it wasn’t for everyone. However, the company’s latest camera/telescope hybrid, called Vespera, offers many of the same features as Stellina for a quarter the cost: $1,000. Vaonis has the goal of “revolutionizing the world of amateur astronomy,” and the Vespera is supposedly a step further in…
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X SHORE Electric Boat & AIM ZERO Ocean Clean-Up

When we first embarked on our Fully Charged journey — 10 years and 553 episodes ago — we were especially attracted to electric cars and the clean energy that could potentially power them. Over time, and to our occasional astonishment, the adaptability of the humble…
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Google Assistant gets custom shortcuts for directly interacting with third-party Android apps

Google Assistant is getting much more integrated with third-party apps on Android phones. Google is rolling out the ability to search apps and even use voice commands for popular tasks like sending messages, starting runs, or browsing your shopping cart. While Assistant has supported opening apps through voice commands for some time, starting today, users will also be able to search within any…
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Google makes big push to integrate and let you control Android apps with Assistant

Google Assistant is available on a slew of platforms from cars to TVs and wearables. However, the place where it has really taken off is inside the home on Smart Displays and speakers to control household fixtures. Google now wants to bring Assistant’s ubiquity to Android apps. The big focus of Google Assistant Developer Day is on controlling apps on Android via voice. Many of the third-party…
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