Microsoft leak hints that a rumored dual-screen Surface is pocket-sized

Just don't call it a Windows Phone.

Rumors of a dual-screen Surface have been kicking around for a little bit, but here's a surprising new detail: It's built for your pocket. That's what it sounds like, anyway. The revelation comes from an internal document obtained by The Verge, though Microsoft hasn't confirmed it.

SEE ALSO: 10 ways Microsoft pushes its Surface devices to the limits

"It’s a new pocketable Surface device form factor that brings together innovative new hardware and software experiences to create a truly personal and versatile computing experience," the document — which is merely quoted, rather than reprinted in its entirety — reads. Read more...

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Save $100 on these rugged wireless headphones that are great for working out

Most people can hit the gym with a pair of run-of-the-mill Apple earbuds, have a light workout, maybe get a bit sweaty, and call it a day. You’re not most people. Your workouts are a perfect storm of intensity and activity. You don’t sweat, you rain. And you can’t settle for wimpy sound quality. 

For people like you, BlueAnt has created the PUMP Wireless HD Sportsbuds. Designed to deliver unrivaled performance during extreme conditions, this elite audio accessory is just what you need to push yourself harder. 

SEE ALSO: 'Project Rock' headphones review: For fanboys and fanboys only

The PUMP Sportsbuds feature audiophile-approved sound quality, generated by customized 12.5mm speaker drivers in a Kevlar- and Teflon-sealed speaker enclosure. While most wireless headphones sacrifice audio fidelity for data transmission efficiency, these headphones don’t have to. Their built-in Bluetooth 3.0 technology with AptX and AAC codecs ensures lossless listening and superior wireless range, so you can leave your mobile device in a safe place when your workouts get extra wild.  Read more...

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9 great reads from CNET this week - CNET

Google tries to make its Duplex assistant sound less creepy; connected devices are playing a frightening new role in domestic abuse; and did you know Barbie is way into science now?

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9 great reads from CNET this week - CNET

Google tries to make its Duplex assistant sound less creepy; connected devices are playing a frightening new role in domestic abuse; and did you know Barbie is way into science now?

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Your guide to becoming a DevOps engineer starts with these six online courses

The DevOps approach has helped businesses all over the world speed up their development processes, deploy more frequently, and ensure a high standard of quality with every release. In other words? Be more successful.

In fact, businesses that hire for DevOps skills can often see a boost in deployment frequency and fewer failures. Despite this tremendous boon, the companies that have DevOps engineers on staff are still in the minority. While that’s bad news for them, it might be good news for you if you’re considering a career in this booming field. The demand is high. The competition is low. It’s time to take the leap. Read more...

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Europe's 'biggest ever' LSD bust nets more than $5 million in seized cryptocurrency

Not cool. 

A combined task force of the Spanish Guardia Civil, the Austrian Federal Police, and Europol yesterday announced what they're calling "Europe's biggest ever LSD bust" and oh man in unrelated news I totally need to rethink my July 4 plans to just sit back and stare at fireworks for hours while contemplating life.

SEE ALSO: You know who's not loving Bitcoin's rise? Speed freaks.

According to the press release, the bust went down in the Spanish cities of Granada and Valencia, and resulted in the seizure of approximately €4.5 million (around $5.25 million) worth of bitcoin, lumens, and IOTA. Read more...

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Fourth of July sales from Walmart, Target, Best Buy, and more

The Fourth of July is around the corner and you know what that means: Colossal sales on all of the usually expensive things like TVs, laptops, and mattresses.

Oh yeah, and I guess fireworks and cookouts and whatever also happen.

But we're most excited about upgrading every room in the house and saving a ton of money while doing it. Now that sets off fireworks in my heart.

SEE ALSO: Fourth of July mattress deals are here to help you sleep a little easier

Find mattress sales at stores like Macy's and Mattress Firm (this one from Beautyrest is almost $2,000 off), save up to $900 on smart 4K TVs from Samsung and VIZIO or up to $300 on laptops from Apple or Dell, plus massive store-wide sales from Walmart, Target, and Best Buy. Read more...

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This electric taxi service only accepts payment in song

An electric vehicle is the perfect space for a car singalong. 

Belting out a Journey classic from the passenger seat goes hand-in-hand with an electric vehicle, mostly because the cars are super quiet, thanks to those emission-free battery-powered motors. Everyone can hear and appreciate your lyrical skills. Or your passion that makes up for those skills.

SEE ALSO: Volvo's electric garbage truck promises to dramatically reduce noise pollution

To show off how otherwise silent their rides are, clean energy company Fortum, which runs a charging network in the Nordic area with more than 2,000 electric car charger stations, is offering free trips in an electric shuttle — the BMW i3 — at the Finnish music festival Ruisrock next weekend.  Read more...

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IPVanish review: This is what an overpriced VPN looks like

IPVanish VPN

$6.49 a month (2-year plan)

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The Good

Industry-standard security • Fast download speed (EU and UK) • Easy to use • Supports torrenting

The Bad

Slow-to-average download speed (Asia • U.S.) • No Netflix

The Bottom Line

IPVanish isn't terrible, but it's not great either, and it has a long-term price higher than most VPNs. There are VPNs that offer better service for half the price.

Mashable Score3.25

Cool Factor4.0

Learning Curve4.0

Performance3.0

Bang for the Buck2.0

If you’re looking to boost your online privacy, you might want to think about getting a VPN to protect you from hackers, spammers, and criminals.  Read more...

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Apple Maps is getting a complete redesign

Apple Maps is finally getting the redesign it needs.

In a deep dive with TechCrunch, Apple detailed the lengths it's gone to over the past few years to rebuild its maps app, which will make its (limited) public debut next week.

According to the report, the new app will be available to iOS 12 beta users in the San Francisco Bay Area next week and will expand to all of Northern California later this year. It's not clear how long the full global rollout might take.

SEE ALSO: How to make the perfect Memoji in iOS 12

So what's going to be different with the new Apple Maps? The short answer is just about everything. Because Apple has spent the last couple years gathering and parsing its own maps data — it's no longer relying on data from third-party partners — the company now has much more detailed physical information about the world.  Read more...

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Comcast is down all over the U.S.

2018 iPhones could use LG's OLED displays, and Apple and Samsung finally make up - CNET

Plus, a new trick with Amazon Alexa. We've got your iPhone news this week.

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Thousands of Android and iOS apps are leaking sensitive data, says report

Millions of passwords, GPS locations, and financial records are sitting unprotected in plain sight — and yours could be one of them.

Researchers at Appthority, a mobile security firm, scanned both Android and iOS mobile apps that used Firebase databases to store their users’ data. For the uninitiated, Firebase is a popular cloud-based backend platform for mobile and web applications. The company was acquired by Google back in 2014, so it’s found a real user base among some of the top Android developers. 

SEE ALSO: Facebook and Google accused of using 'dark patterns' to mislead users into sharing personal data Read more...

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Inside Microsoft's secret Surface testing labs

I cringed hard as a robot arm dropped a Surface Pro onto the ground from several feet up

I did it again when a hose sprayed water all over another Surface tablet. And then again when another robot repeatedly stabbed a Surface Studio's screen with a Surface Pen over and over.

I'm not watching a YouTube video of some crazy kid torturing their Microsoft devices just for the views.

These are real stress tests performed at Microsoft's reliability labs at its Redmond, Washington campus to ensure its products are built to last and can survive even the most unexpected real-world scenarios. 

The Labs

Microsoft recently invited me to Building 87, which happens to be the site where Microsoft devices — specifically Surfaces — are put through the wringer Read more...

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10 ways Microsoft pushes its Surface devices to the limits

Microsoft shows us how they test their products. From a drop test to a water test, their Surface devices undergo weeks of heavy testing to mimic a lifetime of use. Read more...

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2018 iPhones could use LG's OLED displays, and Apple and Samsung finally make up - CNET

Plus, a new trick with Amazon Alexa. We've got your iPhone news this week.

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Best 4K smart TV deals this weekend: Amazon, Walmart, and Target have sales on LG, Samsung, Sony, and more

Happy Friday! The weekend is finally here, so now it's a great time to pick up a new 4K smart TV with these new deals from Amazon, Walmart, and Target.

SEE ALSO: Amazon's sale on the Fire TV Stick includes a two-month subscription to ESPN+ for less than $45

No matter how much space you have in your home, there are some really great deals on smart TVs, from 30-inch screens all the way up to 80-inch screens. All TVs listed below are also internet-enabled, so you can stream the newest movies and TV shows from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and HBO Now.

We gathered the best of the best deals when it comes to smart home entertainment displays from leading brands like Samsung, LG, and Sony. Here's a little taste: Save more than $600 on VIZIO's 80-inch Class 4K Smart XLED TV, then save just as much on a new 75-inch ultra HD smart LED TV from Samsung. LG Electronics has a great deal with a whopping $800 off the retail price on a 65-inch 4K UHD HDR Smart OLED TV from Target. Read more...

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Major Apple parts supplier Foxconn breaks ground for factory in Wisconsin

Foxconn, a major Apple parts supplier, broke ground in Wisconsin yesterday for its first plant in the United States.

The project located at Mount Pleasant in southeast Wisconsin is estimated to cost $10 billion and is projected to create thousands of jobs. It's the largest economic development project in Wisconsin's history, and when it is done, will manufacture LCD screen panels.

SEE ALSO: Apple's AirPower wireless charging pad might not arrive until September

It's uncertain whether Apple will use these screens, however, since it mainly sources them from Samsung, LG, and Japan Display. Its recent screens, additionally, have departed from traditional LCD panels — the electronics giant followed the lead of its chief competitor Samsung by incorporating OLED screens into its latest designs. Read more...

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Now you can see all of Apple's hidden tweets

Apple has reinvented what it means to be a Twitter lurker. 

The company's Twitter profile makes it look like the tech giant does absolutely nothing on the platform: Apple has never tweeted, not one single time, and it follows zero accounts. 

But thanks to Twitter's new ad transparency tool, we can now see that Apple is actually prolific around the globe — in promoted tweets advertising its products. 

SEE ALSO: Twitter's ad 'Transparency Center' still leaves us with a very big problem

On Friday, the fan blog 9to5Mac took advantage of Twitter's ads transparency tool to find just what messages Apple wants to get out there. Primarily, Apple really wants the people of Twitter to get #BehindTheMac. You can see all of Apple's promoted tweets here.  Read more...

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Never lose your keys again with these handy gadgets

No matter our lifestyle choices, there's one thing we've all got in common: The frustrating and perpetual search for sets of keys — car keys, apartment keys, mailbox keys — which you know for a fact you put on the counter five minutes ago. 

Good news: You don't need to splurge to add some convenience to your life. We've rounded up three great choices for every kind of key-loser. Just click on the shopping tags in the shoppable images below to Buy It Now from eBay's top-rated sellers. Here's to no more climbing through your neighbor's window and down the fire escape to get into your apartment. Read more...

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Facebook 'split memes' are driving everyone crazy

You may have noticed an odd new trend over the past couple of months on some of largest meme-sharing Facebook pages. 

Run a quick search on “split memes” on Twitter, Reddit, or Facebook, and you’ll find dozens of posts spanning the past two months from people all being driven crazy. The memes on Facebook are being split in two! 

Am I the only one that’s irritated that the memes on Facebook are videos split in half? Like wtf why

— lyssaaaaa✨ (@alyssacraig_16) June 12, 2018

Whoever started the trend of Facebook photos/memes split down the middle honestly deserves to fall down a flight of stairs

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Facebook labelled 'evasive' by MPs investigating company

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Planagram is an app to help marketers get the most out of Instagram

Nobody wants to admit it, but most Instagram users know the optimal time to post a photo and get the biggest ego boost. It's also known as Insta Prime Time, and it's that period of the day when one can acquire the highest engagement rate (AKA heaps of likes and comments.) Most people take advantage of that time frame, and honestly, there's no shame in that game. After all, if you worked so hard to snap the perfect selfie, wouldn't you want it to get noticed by as many people as possible?

SEE ALSO: 10 of the best instant cameras based on internet reviews

There are some who would even go as far as to set alarms to get notified of Insta Prime Time, so they could hit post once the clock strikes Insta o'clock. Again, you do you. But if you're running an Instagram account for a brand, this is serious business, and a Planagram Agency Plan can do it all better than you can on your own. Read more...

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