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ELECTRONICS 
April 15, 2016 iPad Pro Can Update Accessory Firmware, iOS 9.3 Beta Reveals
Apple perceives the iPad Pro as a computing device that can serve as a replacement for your PC. While we have reasons to not completely trust Apple’s claims, the hybrid device is getting a new feature that does make it feel like a PC – your iPad Pro will soon be able to update its […]
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COUPONS 
April 11, 2016 Experts Say You Can Save Big By Stacking Up Multiple Coupons While Online Shopping
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork)– It’s a little known secret that stores let customers use multiple coupons for the same items, and the savings can stack up. It’s a baby present bonanza at soon-to-be aunt Samantha Kruskol’s house. The only thing she likes more than buying all these gifts online is the money she saved. “It’s […]
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NEWS 
April 4, 2016 New 3D Printing Technique Can Produce Human Tissue, Organs
A group of US scientists have successfully transplanted living tissue constructed by a sophisticated and improved 3D printer, according to a study released on Monday by British scientific journal Nature. This research, developed by the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Centre in North Carolina, represents a breakthrough for regenerative medicine, as it suggests that these tissues […]
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COMPUTERS 
April 4, 2016 Mattel Unveils a 3D Printer You Can Actually Afford
We are sure you’ve heard about 3D printing and the opportunities for advancements it has brought to engineering and health, among other industries. But an issue with this nascent technology space is that despite being around for a couple of years now, 3D printers are still very expensive to purchase and use, making them inaccessible […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 30, 2016 You Can Play Counter-Strike: Global Offensive With Lipstick
There’s no dearth of gamers streaming Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. But Chloe Desmoineaux’sbroadcast of the popular first-person shooter is one of a kind. Reason being, she’s playing Counter-Strike by applying make up. Lipstick in particular. Dubbed as Lipstrike, she’s able to play Counter-Strike with a tube of lipstick. Perplexed? Using a Makey Makey kit which turns […]
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ELECTRONICS 
March 26, 2016 This Gadget Can Turn Your Phone Into a 3D Printer
A US-based company claims to have created a portable device that lets users create 3D prints by using the light from their smartphone screen. The gadget called OLO is designed to be simple, consisting of three plastic pieces, one chip, and one motor, all operated by four AA batteries. It measures 720x1150x1480mm and weighs 780 […]
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ALL DEALS 
March 25, 2016 Structured higher education can spur entrepreneurial ambitions: NYU study
Photo: Indranil Bhoumik/Mint Bengaluru: Structured higher education, provided the environment is conducive, can spur entrepreneurial ambitions, according to research by New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The study will be published in the May volume of the The Journal of Higher Education. While the education system is criticized for not […]
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COMPUTERS 
March 22, 2016 Windows 10 Now a Mandatory Update – Here’s How You Can Stop It From Installing
If you’re running an older version of Windows, you might suddenly find Microsoft’s Windows 10 upgrade already downloaded on your machine. You never requested it, so why are you getting it? The automatic download is part of Microsoft’s aggressive push to get Windows 10 on as many devices as possible. Since last July, Microsoft has […]
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ALL DEALS 
March 17, 2016 Microsoft Is Training AI With Minecraft, and Soon You Can Help Too
Some of Microsoft’s top minds have been training a computer to make it understand the concept of learning by way of playing Minecraft, and the software giant now wants your help. “We’re trying to program it to learn, as opposed to programming it to accomplish specific tasks,” Fernando Diaz, a senior researcher at the company’s […]
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COMPUTERS 
March 16, 2016 Magnetic Chips Can Boost Computer Energy Efficiency: Study
In a breakthrough for energy-efficient computing, engineers at the University of California-Berkeley have shown for the first time that magnetic chips can operate with the lowest fundamental level of energy dissipation possible under the laws of thermodynamics. The findings mean that dramatic reductions in power consumption are possible as much as one-millionth the amount of […]
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ALL DEALS 
March 16, 2016 Can your idea really become a business?
Starting a business is very motivating yet an emotional roller-coaster ride. Photo: Priyanka Parashar/Mint With the start-up scenario growing and becoming pervasive in India, entrepreneurs are bubbling with new ideas, believing their idea to be the next billion-dollar one. Today, it feels as though everyone wants to be an entrepreneur. This is very heartening for […]
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NEWS 
March 14, 2016 10 Surprising Things Your Business can Do on the USPS.com Website
Ensuring orders reach customers on time is a top priority for businesses. And one company that has been helping businesses with reliable shipping services is the United States Postal Services (USPS). Interestingly, USPS is not just about shipping goods from one place to another. The USPS.com website lets businesses do a lot more than that. […]
