End the year on a high note with these great tech deals

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As this particularly trying year mercifully draws to a close, we have only one thing to say to 2018: Thank you, next

To celebrate the conclusion of the year, we’re rounding up the 10 best Mashable Shop deals on gadgets from 2018, all of which you can still snag for the next few days only. Plus, you can start your New Year off on a high note by entering the code NEWYEAR2019 at checkout to save an additional 19%.

Shop the deals below:

1. TREBLAB Z2 Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones — $63.98

Featuring advanced Sound2.0™ technology with aptX and T-Quiet™ active noise-cancellation, these comfy wireless headphones block unwanted background noises so you can listen to your favorite bops in unparalleled clarity. They’ve also got up to 35 hours of battery life on a single charge so you can be sure your 100th listen-through of Sweetener will go uninterrupted. Read more…

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UK airport restarts some flights after drone shutdown chaos

The UK’s second busiest airport, Gatwick, reopened its runway early this morning after a day of shutdown triggered after drones were repeatedly spotting flying nearby. Drones ground flights at UK’s second largest airport In a media statement issued at 08:00 GMT this morning, the airport said it reopened the runway at 06:00 and that a […]

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Spend your holiday bonus on this self-flying 4K camera drone that just went on sale

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A car payment or some other responsible adult purchase is probably wise — BUT — if you’re expecting a nice fat holiday bonus in the coming weeks, it’s time to pick up a Hover Camera Passport drone.

Winner of the Red Dot Design and iF Product Design awards, this self-flying camera drone uses facial recognition technology to capture 4K footage of you as you go about your day. And if that isn’t cool enough, it also relies on your hand gestures alone to capture panoramic videos totally autonomously. 

It’s super portable, too, weighing in at just over half a pound and capable of fitting inside any small purse or bag — always ready to record your next adventure, wherever it may be. Bring it to your family’s annual New Years Day brunch, and you’re virtually guaranteed to be the most popular cousin in attendance (though you best steer clear of your aunt’s fine china).  Read more…

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Alphabet’s drone delivery startup Wing will launch service in 2019

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Drone deliveries may finally become a reality.

Wing, Alphabet’s drone delivery startup, has announced it will launch a trial-run of its service in Finland in spring 2019. 

The initial run will take place in Helsinki and offer 10 minute deliveries of items weighing up to 3.3 pounds on a round trip of up to 20 miles. The company is currently collecting more information from residents on its website, such as what people would like to see delivered by the service.

The options that Wing has made available include over-the-counter medication, groceries, emergency essentials such as diapers and ice scrapers, as well as breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Deliveries made during the trial run will be free. Read more…

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WhiteFox Defense lands $12 million as the demand for drone defense technologies intensifies

Four months ago, when two commercial DJI-made drones loaded with 1 kilogram each of plastic explosive detonated during a speech from Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro at a military event in Caracas, the world at large was introduced to the newest threat from our automated, dystopian present — cheap weaponized drone technology. For Luke Fox, the […]

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Self-flying camera drone Hover 2 hits Kickstarter

Two years after launching the original Hover, Zero Zero Robotics has returned for the sequel. In spite of landing a $25 million Series A back in 2016, the startup is going to the crowdfunding well on this one, launching a $100K Kickstarter campaign to launch the latest version of the self-flying drone. Hover 2, which the […]

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Forget drones: This year, get your kid a smartphone-controlled paper airplane

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If you’re thinking of gifting a drone this year, you’re so 2017. It’s time to get with it and stock up on remote-controlled paper airplanes instead. There’s something about making your own plane and watching it soar through the air that got us in trouble with countless authority figures while growing up, and thanks to PowerUp, technology has finally advanced to the point where we can turn any paper airplane into a remote-piloted drone.

The PowerUp X FPV Video Paper Airplane Kit raised over $490,000 on Kickstarter due to it being the coolest freaking paper airplane ever. It comes with four premium printed template sheets, allowing you to construct multiple different airplane designs. Then you simply attach the included propellers and wide-angle camera and send your plane into the sky, recording amazing footage as it cuts through the air at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour. Read more…

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DJI releases a modified Mavic 2 drone aimed at enterprise

DJI announced today at an event in Texas a modified version of its well-received Mavic 2 aimed squarely at business ranging from government to education. The base of the folding drone is the same as the commercial one that launched a few months back, but there are a few updates on-board aimed specifically at enterprise […]

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This drone video of fall foliage in Utah is unreal

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A typical fall scene is one that normally consists of red, yellow, orange, and brown leaves dotted across an entire valley. But the way Utah does fall will totally change the way you think of this season.

In this drone video uploaded by Justin McFarland, you’ll feel like you’re on a fantastic aerial trip inside the Willy Wonka factory —minus the creepy and crazy incidents. The hot pink, dark purple, and soft lavender colors of the trees near the Snowbasin resort in Utah will make you want to book a vacation there immediately to take in the beautiful scenery. 

The video was originally posted on McFarland’s Instagram, which also has several photos to accompany this gorgeous video.  Read more…

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African experiments with drone technologies could leapfrog decades of infrastructure neglect

Jake Bright Contributor Jake Bright is a writer and author in New York City. He is co-author of The Next Africa. More posts by this contributor Harley-Davidson is opening a Silicon Valley R&D center to power EV production With a $10 million round, Nigeria’s Paga plans global expansion Samantha Stein Contributor More posts by this […]

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Get an insanely tiny drone on sale for only $19

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The age-old David and Goliath story has instilled in us one important life lesson — that bigger isn’t always better. Sometimes, the underdog, unbeknownst to everyone else, swoops in and blindsides the top dog to achieve victory, proving that small is indeed awesome.

The same logic applies to the SKEYE Nano 2 Drone. Despite being significantly smaller than other drones on the market, it packs a major punch and is extremely fun to fly. Oh yeah and it’s also on sale for the tiny price of only $19.

Check it out:

Widely regarded as one of the smallest drones on the market, the SKYE Nano 2 boasts an unrivaled flying experience. It comes with adjustable gyro sensitivity, six-axis flight control system, and built-in auto-functions, eliminating the steep learning curve and allowing novice pilots to navigate the skies without fuss. Read more…

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Get an extra $30 off this drone and take some epic footage above the clouds

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If you’ve been looking to get into drones, or just want to add a new one to your fleet, you should take a good hard look at the TRNDlabs Spectre Drone

It’s one of the most powerful drones on the market, boasting a 720p HD 2.0-megapixel camera and a wealth of control options to suit both beginner drone pilots and seasoned experts. But best of all, the Spectre is affordable – it normally sells for $149.99, but Mashable readers can take advantage of a 34% discount plus an additional $30 markdown and get one for just $69.

The Spectre is one of the most intuitive drones you can buy, complete with fly assist features including auto take-off and landing, the ability to hold its altitude so you can focus on capturing amazing footage instead of worrying about keeping it in the air, and built-in LED lights for nighttime flights.  Read more…

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