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Alienware Area-51 R5 review

16-05-2018 23:26 via digitaltrends.com

The Alienware Area-51 has always been a striking machine. With its angled edges and gently glowing LED lighting there’s just nothing else like it. Its unusual case is filled with extravagant hardware, so let’s see what this thing can do.
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U.S. Senate votes to overturn FCC’s repeal of net neutrality protections

16-05-2018 22:51 via digitaltrends.com

Congress passed the first hurdle in trying to save net neutrality, with a narrow 52 to 47 victory in the Senate. The bill still needs to be passed in the House and signed by President Trump to become law.
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Facebook Stories grows up, adds new options, from audio to archiving

16-05-2018 22:45 via digitaltrends.com

Facebook is focusing on the full-screen Stories sharing format with a trio of new features coming to the app. The update is slated to bring audio posts, an archive tool, and an option to shoot now and save later.
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You won’t even need to dress yourself in the future — thanks to robots like this

16-05-2018 22:20 via digitaltrends.com

Blame it on watching The Jetsons if you want, but we’ve always liked the idea of a robot that can dress you in the morning. Researchers at Georgia Tech want to make this a reality.
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CBC warns past, current staff personal data may be at risk after break-in, theft of computer

16-05-2018 22:20 via cbc.ca

The CBC is warning more than 20,000 of its past, present and contract employees that their personal and financial information may be at risk after a break-in and the theft of computer equipment.

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Original ‘Zombieland’ cast buckles in for 10th-anniversary sequel

16-05-2018 22:03 via digitaltrends.com

Zombieland co-writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have big plans for the comedy-horror film's 10-year anniversary -- one that includes a much-anticipated sequel and the original cast.
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Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 Insider Preview release all about fighting malware

16-05-2018 21:53 via digitaltrends.com

Security and protection against malware is Microsoft's big focus with the release of Windows 10 Insider Preview build 17672, but if you're using a Windows Mixed Reality headset, you may want to think twice before updating.
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Starting under $20,000, the 2019 Veloster shows Hyundai can still deliver value

16-05-2018 21:33 via digitaltrends.com

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster, which hits U.S. showrooms later this year, starts at just under $20,000. That base price includes standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a healthy 147 horsepower from a 2.0-liter engine.
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‘The Crew 2’ drives, sails, and flies into closed beta May 31

16-05-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com

Ubisoft will hold a closed beta for its upcoming racing game The Crew 2 from May 31 to June 4. The beta will let players try out the four vehicle classes, including boats and planes, ahead of its June 29 launch on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Spacewalking astronauts perform pump swap at space station

16-05-2018 21:13 via cbc.ca

Spacewalking astronauts carried out a high-flying, high-tech version of musical chairs Wednesday, rearranging pumps outside the International Space Station.

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Armed forces halt downtown training to avoid stressing Hamilton's baby falcons

16-05-2018 21:01 via cbc.ca

The Canadian Armed Forces have slammed the brakes on their downtown Hamilton military training because it was disturbing a nest of baby falcons.

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Emissions of banned ozone-eating chemical rise mysteriously

16-05-2018 20:57 via cbc.ca

Something strange is happening with a now-banned chemical that eats away at Earth's protective ozone layer: Scientists say there's more of it — not less — going into the atmosphere and they don't know where it is coming from.

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Powered by a laser, this insect-sized RoboFly can take off and land wirelessly

16-05-2018 20:32 via digitaltrends.com

Researchers from the University of Washington have developed a fly-sized robot called RoboFly that they hope could one day be used to access places inaccessible to regular-sized drones.
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Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in June 2018

16-05-2018 20:12 via digitaltrends.com

Amazon Prime Video adds new titles each month that are available for free to all Prime members. Check out our list to find out all the new content hitting Amazon Prime Video in June 2018, from fresh new comedies to terrifying horror films.
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OnePlus 6 vs. OnePlus 5T vs. OnePlus 5: Is it worth it to upgrade?

16-05-2018 20:00 via digitaltrends.com

This year's flagship phones should be scared -- the flagship killer is back. But it needs to prove its worth against its kin first. Is the OnePlus 6 better than the OnePlus 5T and OnePlus 5? We took a look to find out.
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DT Daily: Microsoft plans budget Surface tablet to compete with iPad

16-05-2018 19:54 via digitaltrends.com

Don't call it a scaled down, bargain Surface Pro tablet. Apple’s iconic iPad will soon have some new competition. in the form of an upcoming 10 inch Surface tablet, priced to compete with the $329 iPad.
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Whoop Strap 2.0 offers 24/7 fitness tracking via a new subscription model

16-05-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com

The Whoop Band 2.0 fitness tracker brings 24/7 exercise and health monitoring at a more affordable price than the original, but with the same level of metric measurement and analysis for serious workout fiends.
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Autopsy confirms exploding vape pen caused Florida man’s death

16-05-2018 19:46 via digitaltrends.com

An autopsy has confirmed that a vape pen was to blame in the tragic death of a Florida man. This incident marks the first confirmed case in which an e-cigarette explosion resulted in a fatality.
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Back to World War II? ‘Battlefield V’ will be revealed on May 23

16-05-2018 19:30 via digitaltrends.com

EA Dice will reveal Battlefield V on May 23, according to a teaser site unearthed by Battlefield 1 Easter egg hunters. Reports have suggested that the game will take players back to World War II.
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OnePlus 6 hands-on review

16-05-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com

OnePlus releases new phones with worrying regularity. How can it possibly maintain such a pace, and continue to deliver polished and desirable phones? The OnePlus 6 arrives just a short while after the OnePlus 5T, and we’ve tried it out to see if it’s as good as we’ve come to expect.
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OnePlus 6: Everything you need to know

16-05-2018 19:00 via digitaltrends.com

The long-awaited OnePlus 6 is finally here, featuring a ton of flagship-tier specs, with a design to rival plenty of other 2018 flagship phones. Like other OnePlus device, this could truly be a "flagship killer."
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GDPR Implications for Speech Technology

16-05-2018 19:00

The GDPR may raise an awkward issue for the voice tech industry: it requires reminding customers that you're recording, analyzing, and storing their conversations in the first place. As Richard Brown, director at activereach, a provider of internet, networking, voice, and security solutions, points out, Most customers assume that their email communication with a company may be stored long term, but they don't necessarily think that's the case for a voice conversation.

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For $25K, you can have this Indominus rex head replica from ‘Jurassic World’

16-05-2018 18:29 via digitaltrends.com

The Prop Shop comes from the brand's existing Fanshop store, and it's already fully-stocked with some...interesting paraphernalia. And perhaps the most eye-catching is a giant Indominus Rex replica for $25,000.
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The Arbor Video Doorbell gives a full-HD view of your front porch

16-05-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com

Now seeking funding via an Indiegogo campaign, the Arbor video doorbell claims to have the best and fastest picture, most reliable Wi-Fi connection on the market, and perhaps most importantly, a quick installation time.
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Is Microsoft planning a $400 Surface tablet?

16-05-2018 18:00 via digitaltrends.com

Microsoft is rumored to be developing a new range of Surface tablets to offer something to entry-level markets at around the $400 price point. The new devices will sport Intel CPUs and a 10-inch display.
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‘Shenmue III’ delayed, Shen-moves to a 2019 release window

16-05-2018 17:38 via digitaltrends.com

The long-awaited sequel Shenmue III was scheduled to arrive later this year, but publisher Deep Silver has decided to delay it until 2019. The game was partially funded through a Kickstarter campaign.
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You’re not hearing things: Viral Laurel vs. Yanny debate is an audio brain teaser

16-05-2018 17:31 via digitaltrends.com

What do you hear: Laurel or Yanny? In a debate that's growing to an iconic blue-gold dress scale, a robotic recording has the internet divided. So is it Laurel or Yanny, and why are people hearing different things from the same audio file?
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Google Assistant vs. Amazon Alexa: How do they compare?

16-05-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com

Google announced several updates to the Google Assistant that will make Google Home, Home Mini, and Home Max owners happy. But how do the improvements to the voice assistant stack up against Amazon Alexa's capabilities? Let's take a look.
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2019 Audi A8 won’t get Traffic Jam Pilot driver-assist tech in the U.S.

16-05-2018 17:00 via digitaltrends.com

In Europe, the 2019 Audi A8 luxury sedan will be available with Traffic Jam Pilot, which allows limited hands-free driving. But Audi won't bring the system to the United States, citing concerns on multiple fronts.
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Onkyo’s receivers to make themselves at home with upcoming Sonos integration

16-05-2018 16:53 via digitaltrends.com

If you’ve got a newer Onkyo, Integra, or Pioneer Elite A/V receiver, it’s about to get even smarter, as Onkyo announced that these brands will be adding Sonos integration beginning in June.
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Google addresses problem caused by Chrome’s new block of autoplay videos

16-05-2018 16:30 via digitaltrends.com

Your days of being startled by unwanted videos on your browser are coming to an end. In an update, the browser has begun to block autoplay videos, but users report that now includes game audio. Nw, part of that update has been rolled back.
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Here everything we know about ‘Mission: Impossible — Fallout’ so far

16-05-2018 16:13 via digitaltrends.com

Tom Cruise will return as secret agent Ethan Hunt for the sixth installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Here's everything we know about Mission: Impossible -- Fallout before it hits theaters in July 2018.
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Sony will soon stop making physical cartridges for the PlayStation Vita

16-05-2018 16:07 via digitaltrends.com

Sony has revealed that it plans to stop manufacturing physical PlayStation Vita cartridges. Digital games will still be available on the system, which Sony all but abandoned several years ago.
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4A Games’ post-apocalyptic ‘Metro Exodus’ delayed to next year

16-05-2018 15:45 via digitaltrends.com

Metro Exodus, the third entry in 4A Games' post-apocalyptic shooter series, was supposed to launch later this year, but it has now been delayed until early 2019. The game will be available on consoles and PC.
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'Ballistic blocks' shot from Hawaii volcano could mark onset of explosive eruptions

16-05-2018 15:35 via cbc.ca

Eruptions of large rocks, last seen nearly a century ago, have been a looming threat since Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted nearly two weeks ago.

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Ash cloud from Hawaii's Kilauea volcano sparks red alert for aircraft

16-05-2018 15:35 via cbc.ca

Explosions have intensified from Kilauea volcano, spewing ash and triggering the highest aviation alert level for the first time since the latest eruption began almost two weeks ago.

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Save your tweeting eyes with Tweetbot 3’s new dark mode on MacOS

16-05-2018 15:22 via digitaltrends.com

Tweetbot 3 for Mac is now available on the App Store, giving Twitter users a newly refined client to work with, that now supports a dark theme. It will cost you though. Tweetbot 3 has a price tag of $10.
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Syphon is an argon-injecting device to make your open bottles of wine last longer

16-05-2018 15:21 via digitaltrends.com

To understand how Syphon plans to change your wine-drinking habits, you have to understand why wine goes bad so quickly after the bottle is opened. Wine reacts in such a way with oxygen that causes the taste of the vino to change.
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Here are the best free music download sites that are totally legal

16-05-2018 15:07 via digitaltrends.com

Finding music that is both free and legal to download can be difficult. We've handpicked a selection of the best free music download sites for you to legally download your next favorite album.
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It brews coffee … and beer? The Pico U is a DIY fix for all your vices

16-05-2018 15:00 via digitaltrends.com

Don't call it a Keurig: The Pico U is PicoBrew's smallest, cheapest, and most versatile option yet. It's the only machine we've ever seen that brews both beer and coffee, but that's really just the start.
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Here’s our take on the best camera bags for every budget

16-05-2018 14:46 via digitaltrends.com

A camera is an investment worth protecting. That's why we've rounded up the best camera bags. Whether you need a rugged backpack to take into the backcountry or a leather messenger that's as luxurious as it is capable, there's a backpack for your needs and your budget.
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More than two dozen deaths linked to keyless ignition from engines being left on

16-05-2018 13:58 via digitaltrends.com

A recent New York Times report found more than two dozen people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning after forgetting to turn off their engines, a result of keyless ignition systems that don't warn if an engine is left running.
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New perk: Amazon Prime members get discounts on sale items at Whole Foods Market

16-05-2018 13:07 via digitaltrends.com

Amazon Prime members will be eligible for discounts and special deals at Whole Foods Markets in Florida beginning on May 16. The program will roll out to Whole Foods Markets nationwide starting this summer.
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First right whale of the season spotted in Canadian waters

16-05-2018 13:06 via cbc.ca

The first right whale of the season has been spotted in Canadian waters after an unprecedented winter in which not a single calf was spotted.

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How tech is helping used car sales with safe transaction zones

16-05-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com

Buying or selling a vehicle online can be intimidating. Who wants to meet up with potentially sketchy characters at home? No one. But now there are apps and websites that provide access to safe transaction zones for online sales.
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How do you re-create the air-ripping launch of 11,000-hp dragsters? Dolby Atmos

16-05-2018 12:00 via digitaltrends.com

Dolby and the NHRA have been working together to produce live drag races in spine-chilling Dolby Atmos. We went behind the scenes at a recent race in Las Vegas to see how it’s done.
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Cops have lots to learn when it comes to autonomous-car emergencies

16-05-2018 10:20 via digitaltrends.com

As part of its application for a permit to test fully driverless cars in California's, Waymo has issued a 41-page booklet explaining to law enforcement and first responders how to deal with its vehicles in an emergency situation.
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Addicted to Instagram? The app may soon tell you about it

16-05-2018 09:40 via digitaltrends.com

Lose track of time when you're on Instagram? Well, you may soon have a way to learn more about precisely how long you spend on the app, though it doesn't go as far as YouTube's new feature, which prompts you to take a break.
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How to cancel Amazon Prime

16-05-2018 02:00 via digitaltrends.com

Don't be intimidated. Learning how to cancel Amazon Prime is easier than you might think. You might even get a partial or full refund on the cost, depending on how much you've used it. Check out our quick-hit guide for doing so.
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Here are the best comedies on Netflix right now (May 2018)

16-05-2018 01:57 via digitaltrends.com

Looking for a laugh? Lucky for you, Netflix offers an assortment of comedies, each designed to elicit laughs in one way or another. Here are our current favorites, from Heathers to Moonrise Kingdom.
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