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NEWS 
October 28, 2017 The Netflix of Apps Is Coming – Are You Ready?
HIGHLIGHTS Ulysses recently switched from a paid up-front to a subscription model Developers need recurring revenue to cover costs There’s already a service that lets you use many apps for a monthly fee Would you pay Rs. 45,000 to own Adobe Photoshop or would you rather shell out around Rs. 750 per month for it? […]
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NEWS 
October 28, 2017 Uber Now Lets You Add Multiple Stops on Your Ride
HIGHLIGHTS The Uber app can add up to three stops You can add or remove trips during your trip Drivers will receive real-time updates about the stops Uber has upgraded the ride-booking experience by allowing you to add up to three stops to your rides to help you quickly share your trip with your like-minded companions. […]
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ALL DEALS 
October 23, 2017 New Look Black Friday 2017 deals – top tips to help you get the best offers when the shopping event kicks off
Black Friday is only a few weeks away and famous high-street fashion brand New Look is set to join a host of fashion retailers taking part. Last year New Look, which famously caters for all shapes and sizes, rolled out deals from Black Friday though to Cyber Monday – with huge reductions of up to 50% off hundreds of items. The […]
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COMPUTERS 
October 12, 2017 Quantum Computing Will Change Everything, and Sooner Than You Expect
When we say an emerging technology represents a “paradigm shift,” it’s often hyperbole. In the case of quantum computers, it’s an understatement. In traditional computing—everything from PCs to ATMs to smartphones—all data is represented in bits that exist in one of two states: 0 or 1, off or on. In quantum computing, bits can be 0, […]
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NEWS 
September 22, 2017 The Netflix of Apps Is Coming – Are You Ready?
HIGHLIGHTS Ulysses recently switched from a paid up-front to a subscription model Developers need recurring revenue to cover costs There’s already a service that lets you use many apps for a monthly fee Would you pay Rs. 45,000 to own Adobe Photoshop or would you rather shell out around Rs. 750 per month for it? […]
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ALL DEALS 
September 11, 2017 Destiny 2 Microtransactions Can Get You Items That May Affect Gameplay: Reports
HIGHLIGHTS Destiny 2 was launched on Wednesday Eververse lets you buy Bright Engrams for Silver Engrams can be decoded for items that may affect gameplay Destiny 2 was launched on Wednesday for the PS4 and Xbox One. The sequel to 2014’s original online-only sci-fi shooter game brings back some of the characters including Tess Everis […]
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ALL DEALS 
August 28, 2017 8 all you can eat deals in London that are actually good
Don’t mind if I do (Picture: Getty) Generally speaking, anything advertised as ‘all you can eat’ is to be avoided at all costs, unless you like your dinner with a side portion of salmonella. That said, London is home to quite a few little-known bottomless menus that are a) good and b) won’t make […]
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August 8, 2017 Would you get on a pilotless plane?
\How comfortable would you feel getting on a pilotless plane? That is the question millions of people may have to ask themselves in the future if they want to jet off on holiday around the world. As we move closer to a world of driverless cars, which have already been on the road in some […]
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NEWS 
August 7, 2017 Can the Headspace App Teach You How to Meditate and Be Less Stressed Out?
HIGHLIGHTS Headspace is a mindfulness app that teaches meditation The app is free but most lessons require a subscription It has a great design, and is very encouraging to newcomers Our world is increasingly becoming digital. We spend most of our time staring at screens, knowing full well that this affects sleep. Stress and insomnia are […]
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HOME & GARDEN 
July 29, 2017 Tablescaping helps you turn dinner into an occasion
You can cut your own garden flowers and greenery to make a centerpiece for your table – and then keep on getting creative. “Adding nature to your table will enliven your guests’ experience as they take their place for a meal,” said Tobey Nelson, owner of Tobey Nelson Events and Design in Clinton, Washington. “A […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 29, 2017 Computers 101: Can You Identify These?
Can you guess what devices are in the images below? The images come in pairs. The first will be a close up. Try to guess what you are looking at before scrolling down to the next one, which will show a zoomed-out version. What is this storage device? (hint: storage) Magnetic core memory was the main […]
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COMPUTERS 
July 25, 2017 The best budget laptops you can buy
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. HP/Business Insider The Insider Pick: Laptops that cost less than $500 don’t have to be low-powered. For evidence, just look at our top pick, the HP Pavilion x360. It offers a […]
