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knowtechie roundtable

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Roundtable

KnowTechie Roundtable: What’s the most useless piece of tech you own?

ekster smart waller

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Giveaway

KnowTechie Giveaway: Ekster Smart Wallet with Bluetooth tracker

noise detector in schools

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News

Faulty audio surveillance systems with “aggression detectors” are being sold to schools

fda e-cigarettes teens

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News

San Francisco is the first city in the US to ban e-cigarette sales

instagram explore page ads

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/instagram-explore-ads-in-feed-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="instagram explore page ads" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/instagram-explore-ads-in-feed-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/instagram-explore-ads-in-feed-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/instagram-explore-ads-in-feed-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/instagram-explore-ads-in-feed-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

News

WTF, Instagram is going to start stuffing ads in the Explore page

oppo under screen camera

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-hero-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="oppo under screen camera" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-hero-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-hero-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-hero-912x899.jpg 912w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-hero-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/oppo-under-screen-selfie-camera-hero-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Mobile

That under-display camera from Oppo is real and I need it NOW

t-mobile's 5G coverage map overlaid with a map of downtown New York

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t-mobile-5g-1-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="t-mobile's 5G coverage map overlaid with a map of downtown New York" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t-mobile-5g-1-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t-mobile-5g-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t-mobile-5g-1-912x900.jpg 912w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t-mobile-5g-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/t-mobile-5g-1-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Mobile

T-Mobile is launching its 5G service in six US cities on June 28

ebay crash sale 2019

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Deals

eBay is holding a Crash Sale in the event Amazon’s site crashes on Prime Day like it did last year

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hue-bulb-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="hue bulb white" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hue-bulb-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hue-bulb-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hue-bulb-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/hue-bulb-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Deals

If you need them, Amazon is blowing out white Philips Hue bulbs at just $10 a pop

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Gadgets

Review: Cat S60 smartphone – Heat vision is cool

juul vape on turquoise background

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#VapeTechie

San Francisco’s ban on e-cigarettes sends the mixed message that smoking is still totally cool

reviewtrackers office

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Business

ReviewTrackers announces $10M funding round

knowtechie roundtable

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Roundtable

KnowTechie Roundtable: What’s the most useless piece of tech you own?

ekster smart waller

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Giveaway

KnowTechie Giveaway: Ekster Smart Wallet with Bluetooth tracker

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Tech

Tech advances that are preparing students for the future of work

<img width="80" height="48" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Screen-Shot-2016-09-19-at-11.05.41-AM.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Smartphone addiction" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Screen-Shot-2016-09-19-at-11.05.41-AM.jpg 960w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Screen-Shot-2016-09-19-at-11.05.41-AM-768x463.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Mobile

Have phones replaced friends? How to win the battle against screen addition

<img width="80" height="44" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-26-at-9.47.24-AM.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-26-at-9.47.24-AM.jpg 1044w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-26-at-9.47.24-AM-768x426.jpg 768w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Screen-Shot-2016-01-26-at-9.47.24-AM-200x111.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Google

Me and the Internet: A ❤ Story

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-07-at-11.54.28-AM-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="deblur photos" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-07-at-11.54.28-AM-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-07-at-11.54.28-AM-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-07-at-11.54.28-AM-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Screen-Shot-2017-07-07-at-11.54.28-AM-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

How-To

How to deblur photos online with ease

<img width="80" height="52" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-13-at-3.52.12-PM.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Online Reviews" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-13-at-3.52.12-PM.jpg 891w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Screen-Shot-2016-05-13-at-3.52.12-PM-768x499.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Internet

5 ways to recognize trustworthy online reviews

<img width="80" height="53" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wordkplace-technology.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Workplace technology" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wordkplace-technology.jpg 1004w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/wordkplace-technology-768x513.jpg 768w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Business

Affiliate marketing: Technology driving business …and relationships

xbox one xbox one controller xbox play anywhere

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-6.00.23-PM-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="xbox one xbox one controller xbox play anywhere" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-6.00.23-PM-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-6.00.23-PM-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-6.00.23-PM-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-6.00.23-PM-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

#GameTechie

This is probably why your Xbox One keeps turning on by itself

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/data-scientist-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="data scientist" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/data-scientist-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/data-scientist-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/data-scientist-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Tech

Eight skills you need to be a data scientist

netflix error user reviews

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/netflix-error-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="netflix error user reviews" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/netflix-error-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/netflix-error-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/netflix-error-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/netflix-error-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Apps

How many devices can you watch Netflix on one account?

<img width="80" height="38" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/social-349516_1280.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/social-349516_1280.jpg 1231w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/social-349516_1280-200x94.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Google & SEO

The SEO value of a great domain name

mark zuckerberg tech companies

<img width="80" height="80" src="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zberg-80x80.jpg" class="attachment-mvp-small-thumb size-mvp-small-thumb wp-post-image" alt="mark zuckerberg tech companies" srcset="https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zberg-80x80.jpg 80w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zberg-150x150.jpg 150w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zberg-912x900.jpg 912w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zberg-550x550.jpg 550w, https://kt-media-knowtechie.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/zberg-470x470.jpg 470w" sizes="(max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px" />

Internet

Two senators want big tech companies to put an actual price on your data

microsoft flight simulator

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#GameTechie

After 13 years, Microsoft Flight Simulator is coming to PC and Xbox through Xbox Game Pass

netflix hack day title

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Entertainment

Project Rumble Pak is the vibrating Netflix accessory we didn’t know we needed

roli lumi keyboard

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Gadgets

Roli is rolling out a Lite Brite-inspired keyboard that will teach you how to play piano

townew self-lining trash can

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Gadgets

This automatic trash can seals and changes trash bags for you

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Entertainment

Rejoice in this website that just plays ‘MXC’ reruns on loop all day

dr. mario world on mobile

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#GameTechie

Dr. Mario World will arrive on iOS and Android in July

robots fighting humans

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Tech

Scientists are now teaching robots to fight back because humanity is on borrowed time anyways

smartbuyglasses

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Apps

SmartBuyGlasses has an app that lets you scan your glasses to get your prescription

uber surge club

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Mobile

Uber drivers are manipulating the app to hike the price of your rides