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Lyft follows Uber into bike sharing, beginning in Baltimore

Lyft is getting into bike sharing, partnering with a city-operated scheme in Maryland. The move follows a similar one by Uber in San Francisco earlier this month.
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This high-tech skyscraper will be covered in vegetation

Check out this gorgeous Singapore skyscraper design that features lush vegetation not only on the outside, but on the inside, too.
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Dyson may launch a trio of electric cars starting in 2020

Dyson is entering the EV market, but while the firm has revealed definite plans for one car, a new report suggests another two could follow soon after.
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There will be no tours of Apple Park, CEO Tim Cook says

If you're a die-hard Apple fan or a design enthusiast impressed by Apple Park, the only way you're ever going to get a look round the place is by getting a job there.
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YouTube boss says Facebook should ‘get back to baby pictures’

Wary of Facebook's video ambitions, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki suggested this week that the social networking giant should "get back to baby pictures."
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Airbus’ delivery drone takes packages to ‘parcel stations’ run by robots

Airbus is the latest to get interested in delivery drones and is now testing Skyways, a system for urban areas that's managed by robots.
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Robot skiers race in PyeongChang, but they’re not at Olympic level just yet

Olympic skiers needn't be too worried yet about robots taking over their sport, at least if the first-ever robot skiing contest is anything to go by.
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Google aims to help pro photographers via changes to image searches

Following a deal with Getty Images, Google says it will alter its image search to improve attribution of photographers’ work.
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This Boston couple keeps getting gadgets from Amazon that they didn’t order

Free stuff via Amazon may sound great, but a couple from Boston has now had enough of it. But why exactly have they been receiving goods from unknown senders?

Got a HomePod? These videos from Apple show how to use one

Following on from a new microsite offering tips on how to get the most out of your HomePod smart speaker, Apple has just launched three short videos featuring additional guidance.
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Amazon’s delivery drones could hitch rides on trucks to save power

Amazon is serious about its Prime Air drone delivery plan, and has a busy R&D team working on the project. But you may find its latest idea a little puzzling.
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Here’s the ‘last pic’ of Starman as he motors off into outer space

There's a Starman in a Tesla Roadster on his way to Mars, and Elon Musk recently posted the final photo of this now-famous spacesuit-clad mannequin.
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DJI creates no-fly zones for Winter Olympics to prevent rogue drone flights

DJI doesn't want its reputation tarnished with tales of Phantom or Mavic drones causing havoc at this month's Winter Games, and there are safety and security issues to consider, too. So the company is doing something about it.
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Tesla revives its plan for a coast-to-coast autonomous drive

Tesla boss Elon Musk said on Wednesday, February 7 that he's still up for the coast-to-coast drive using a fully autonomous Tesla car, and he has given a time frame for it, too.
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CEO takes ride in passenger drone to demonstrate that it’s safe

We first set eyes on EHang's passenger drone a couple of years ago. It's been working hard on refining its "flying taxi," and has just released a video showing it zipping along — with the boss inside.
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Google makes it even easier for you to plan a trip on your smartphone

Google is making it easier to plan trips on your smartphone with new features for searching destinations, and booking hotels and flights.
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‘It’s still tripping me out’ — Elon Musk on Starman’s space adventure

Soon after the Falcon Heavy's historic launch on February 6, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk answered reporters' questions about the mission. And a surprising number of them wanted to know more about Starman.
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iPhones are now part of cops’ crime-fighting kit in New York City

The cops of New York City have a new crime-fighting tool — the iPhone. Around 36,000 of the Apple-made handsets are being handed out to officers throughout the city to help them with their daily duties.
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Hours before launch, SpaceX posts Falcon Heavy animation with Bowie soundtrack

Hours before SpaceX's Falcon Heavy embarks on its maiden mission, the company has posted a new animation showing precisely how it wants it to go.
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Porsche is about to splash billions of dollars on its EV efforts

Porsche is doubling its planned investment in electric and hybrid vehicles to $7.4 billion as it readies its much-anticipated, fully electric Mission E car for production in 2019.
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After delays, the SpaceX Falcon Heavy is set to launch on February 6

The highly anticipated SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket "static-fire" engine test was successful, and a real launch comes next.
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Drone-catching drones to bolster security at this week’s Winter Olympics

The Winter Olympics is about to start in South Korea, and security officials have put in place a number of measures to deal with any rogue drones that show up.
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Apple says it’s investigating reports of incoming call delays on iPhone X

The iPhone X has been experiencing a number of issues since its launch toward the end of last year. Now Apple says it's looking into a problem where some iPhone X displays are failing to light up during an incoming call, preventing the owner from answering it.
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Facebook CEO speaks of ‘mistakes’ in frank birthday message

Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg chose the social networking site's 14th birthday to post a frank message in which he acknowledges multiple mistakes over the years.
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Elon Musk proposes name changes to his flamethrower in order to appease customs

Elon Musk's flamethrowers are selling like hot cakes, with 10,000 ordered in just a couple of days. Some customs agencies aren't happy. Luckily, Musk is willing to rename his flamethrower to something called "not a flamethrower."

Alexa loses her voice, gains celebrity ones in Amazon’s Super Bowl ad

Can Alexa really lose her voice? Is Amazon about to launch a new version of its Echo-based digital assistant? Would celebrities be better voices for Alexa? Watch Amazon's Super Bowl ad teaser for the answer to at least one of those questions.
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The U.K. is planning the ‘most complex journey yet’ for an autonomous car

The U.K. thinks its country roads, with their twists and turns and array of wandering wildlife, are perfect for testing driverless cars, and so it's now planning a 200-mile challenge.
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Changes at eBay are on the way as it reduces ties with PayPal

Online marketplace eBay said this week it's integrating payments into its own website after doing a deal with Dutch online payments firm Adyen. As a result, PayPal will be featured less prominently on the site.
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Electric ‘flying taxi’ with ‘numerous propellers’ given boost by Toyota

Toyota, JetBlue, and Intel, among others, have invested $100 million in an electric "flying taxi" being developed by California-based Joby Aviation. The five-seat vehicle has been described as "an exotic-looking white aircraft with numerous propellers."
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This ‘drone gun’ can down rogue quadcopters with the pull of a trigger

DroneShield has refined its "drone gun," replacing it with a version that's more compact and portable than its predecessor. Called the DroneGun Tactical, the device can jam the signal of a rogue drone up to a kilometer away and force it to the ground.
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Uber is getting into the bike-sharing game

Uber has joined forces with ebike company Jump to launch a bike-sharing pilot service in San Francisco. Using Uber's app, riders will be able to find nearby bikes and cycle for $2 per 30 minutes.
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Rev up your smartphones: ‘Mario Kart Tour’ is coming to iOS and Android

Nintendo has announced it's bringing its first Mario Kart game to smartphones. Launching for Android and iOS anytime after April, the Japanese game giant revealed it will be called 'Mario Kart Tour.'
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Canon’s fingerprint scanner idea does more than just lock the camera down

A Canon patent explores the idea of placing fingerprint scanners on camera bodies and lenses for security in a bid to make them less attractive to thieves. But the technology could also enhance the equipment's functionality.
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Alexa now lets Android users dictate and send text messages

Amazon has introduced another Alexa talent that lets you use the digital assistant to send SMS messages. But only from Android phones.