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67: May 12, 2018 May 12, 2018

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Microsoft is replacing flickering Surface Pro 4 units, Boston Dynamic's SpotMini robot is going on sale next year, and NASA is prepping a small helicopter to go to Mars in 2020.

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Microsoft will replace your Surface Pro 4 if the screen flickers

Surface Pro 4 screen flicker

Boston Dynamics Wants to Sell You a Piece of the Impending Robot Apocalypse

SpotMini | Boston Dynamics

Mars Helicopter to Fly on NASA’s Next Red Planet Rover Mission | NASA

66: May 11, 2018 May 11, 2018

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Google is weighing disclosure options for Duplex calls, Apple is working on clean aluminum, and Klout is dead.

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Google now says controversial AI voice calling system will identify itself to humans - The Verge

Apple's aluminum devices will be a bit more environmentally friendly

Social reputation tool Klout is shutting down on May 25th - The Verge

65: May 10, 2018 May 10, 2018

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Apple may be preparing to sell video subscriptions through its TV app, SpaceX is about to launch the first of the final version of its Falcon 9, and ZTE is shuttering its phone business.

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Apple Plans to Sell Video Subscriptions Through TV App - Bloomberg

TV app aggregates content from other providers,

SpaceX’s last Falcon 9 upgrade could finally make reusable rockets cost-effective - The Verge

Andy Lambert, vice president of production for SpaceX.

ZTE Is Practically Shutting Down, and a U.S. Ban Is to Blame

64: May 09, 2018 May 09, 2018

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The first day of Google I/O was a busy one, with the company showing off improvements to Android, Google Assistant and Google News.

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Exclusive: Android P is Google’s most ambitious update in years - The Verge

Google's New 'Digital Wellbeing' Android Features Save You From Your Phone

Google Assistant will soon be able to make calls to book your appointment

Google Assistant update: the best new features - The Verge

Google News is getting an overhaul and customized news feeds - The Verge

63: May 08, 2018 May 08, 2018

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The first day of Microsoft Build brings a look at the future... a future where Windows isn't the center of the PC universe.

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Microsoft’s new Windows 10 app mirrors your phone’s features to your PC - The Verge

Microsoft's AI future is rooted in its gaming past

Microsoft demonstrates Alexa and Cortana integration - The Verge

62: May 07, 2018 May 07, 2018

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The iMac turns 20, NASA InSight is headed to Mars, and both Google and Microsoft are holding their developer conferences.

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Twenty Years Ago, Steve Jobs Introduced the iMac G3 – 512 Pixels

NASA, ULA Launch Mission to Study How Mars Was Made | NASA

Why NASA is launching a spacecraft to Mars to feel the planet as it rumbles - The Verge

Google I/O 2018: 8 things to expect from this year’s keynote - The Verge

What to expect at Microsoft's Build 2018 conference

61: May 05, 2018 May 05, 2018

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Apple is dealing with iPhone 7 microphone issues, Google Assistant knows all about movie tickets, and the effort to resurrect Vine has ended.

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Apple Acknowledges Microphone Issue With Some iPhone 7 and 7 Plus Models on iOS 11.3 and Later - Mac Rumors

Google Assistant can now buy movie tickets on your behalf

you can ask for general showtimes in your area, along with finding out a movie's cast and maybe even watching a trailer.

Vine's rapturous return has been delayed indefinitely

Dom Hofmann

60: May 04, 2018 May 04, 2018

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Twitter is warning all of its users to change their passwords, Pocket Casts has been purchased by a group of public radio stations, and shopping within Instagram is coming.