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• Woman cries uncontrollably after her phone dies on the subway

  13-07-2015 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While you may find it challenging not to laugh at this Chinese woman who had a meltdown when her phone's battery died, there are some people who can’t detach themselves from their cell phones.The post Woman cries uncontrollably after her phone dies on the subway appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Netflix’s first Spanish-language original series focuses on a chaotic soccer club

  13-07-2015 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has posted its first trailer for Club De Cuervos, a Spanish-language dramedy about a professional Mexican soccer team and the family that owns it. After their father's death, his son and daughter fight for control.
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• This Tetris-like game loading dishes in a dishwasher is slightly more fun than the actual chore

  13-07-2015 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Well, neatniks, your video game has arrived. If you're super into loading your dishwasher, you can try this Bosch game online, that's like Tetris but with a kitchen appliance.The post This Tetris-like game loading dishes in a dishwasher is slightly more fun than the actual chore appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon Echo’s weirdest talent is making you feel heard

  13-07-2015 23:41
  Amazon’s Echo is a lot of things - shopping companion, music player, portal to Wikipedia - but its most surprising feature says more about human comfort with next-gen electronics. Echo’s cleverness is in the cloud; the black column of its local hardware is really just a gateway to that remote functionality. Yet it also has to satisfy a few core … Continue reading
  
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• It’s almost impossible to make money selling Android phones

  13-07-2015 23:37
  
  A lot of people have second guessed Nokia and BlackBerry in the past because they stuck with their own operating systems and didn’t just switch to Android. But while neither of those companies has performed at all well over the past several years, it’s also true that switching to Android isn’t some magic profit machine. In fact, it seems that it’s become just about impossible to make money selling Android phones. FROM EARLIER: New teardown reveals the truth about Beats headphones The Wa
  
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• Former Ubisoft studio director Jade Raymond developing Star Wars game with EA

  13-07-2015 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Former Ubisoft Toronto managing director Jade Raymond has joined publisher Electronic Arts, announcing that she will lead an EA-backed Montreal studio.
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• New Images from HBO’s Westworld turn the Wild West as a robot-staffed theme park

  13-07-2015 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Among the developments from Comic-Con was a collection of images from the upcoming HBO show Westworld, a sci-fi series centered around a Wild West theme park in which automatons carry outvisitors' wild/twisted fantasies
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• That spike in Instagram followers you had is due to a bug, not newfound popularity

  13-07-2015 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recently, a bug on Instagram caused some users' accounts to see a marked increase in their follower counts. Instagram is working on fixing it, so enjoy your popularity while you still can.
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• The top 5 iOS games you need to check out this month

  13-07-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Finding good iOS games can take way too much time. Our resident gamer Joshua Smith luckily has you covered this July in this speedy rundown of the five latest favorites he's been playing. See gameplay, hear tips and so much more in this new episode of Game Guide.The post The top 5 iOS games you need to check out this month appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• PC survival horror sequel Five Nights at Freddy’s 4 coming in August

  13-07-2015 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Five Nights at Freddy's 4 is launching in August, following up on a trio of virally popular survival horror games released over the past year.
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• Ultrasound stimulates, speeds up wound healing

  13-07-2015 23:19
  
  Cut yourself and, assuming you're somewhat young and otherwise healthy, it'll heal in a reasonable amount of time. Older age and certain conditions like diabetes can interfere with this healing process, though, and could result in wounds that won't heal or that take a very long time to heal. Researchers at the University of Bristol and the University of Sheffield … Continue reading
  
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• With carbon fiber wheels and space shuttle tech, the Shelby GT350R is out of this world

  13-07-2015 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ford Shelby GT350R Mustang is the first vehicle from a major automaker to offer carbon fiber wheels as standard. The front wheels use a manufacturing process called ceramic plasma arc spray, the same technique used on space shuttle engine turbine blades.
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• Nokia won’t rule out its own phone: “It’s complicated”

  13-07-2015 22:52
  
  If you believe the rumors, Nokia is just desperate to wade back into the phone business, but according to the company the reality is a whole lot more complicated. Speculation in recent weeks of a return to smartphones - most likely using Android, having sold off its Windows Phone division to Microsoft - has been met with no small amount … Continue reading
  
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• Boeing just patented this awesome laser-powered nuclear fusion engine design

  13-07-2015 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Modern turbofan engines employ a series of fans and turbines to compress air, which is then mixed with fuel and ignited to create thrust. Boeing's engine, on the other hand, uses an array of high-powered lasers to trigger a small nuclear reaction, which would then cause the engine to accelerate forward.
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• Suicide Squad trailer released

  13-07-2015 22:44
  
  The trailer you're about to see shows the villains of the DC Comics universe rallying together in a film called Suicide Squad. This film is based on the comic series of the same name. Here you're going to see characters like The Joker and Harley Quinn working for the government in discreet operations the likes of which would never otherwise … Continue reading
  
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• Switzerland testing emergency supplies drone

  13-07-2015 22:29
  
  Thoughts of getting your pizza and new toys delivered by drone are fun, but others see more altruistic possibilities with these aerial vehicles: on-demand defibrillators, medical supplies in hard to reach places, and in the case of Switzerland, emergency supplies of different sorts during times when traditional transportation isn’t ideal. This could include, says Swiss Post, everything from using drones … Continue reading
  
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• Rapper 50 Cent has filed for bankruptcy

  13-07-2015 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  50 Cent has filed for bankruptcy just days after being ordered by a jury to pay $5 million to a woman who sued him for posting her sex tape online without consent. The rapper's lawyers say he'll be able to continue with his business and entertainment ventures.
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• Pebble Time Steel news: The metal version of Pebble’s latest smartwatch will ship this July

  13-07-2015 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Pebble Time Steel was just unveiled on stage at MWC by CEO, Eric Migicovsky. It's another version of the recently launched Pebble Time and is available for pre-order at Kickstarter now.
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• B&O HP EliteBook Folio 1020 is HP’s hero for Windows 10 [UPDATE: not so fast…]

  13-07-2015 22:11
  
  As Windows 10 launches, HP presents a Bang & Olufsen limited edition HP EliteBook Folio 1020. This notebook computer is extremely light and thin and works with Bang & Olufsen certified audio output. It works with dual-array microphones, noise-canceling software, and an HD webcam to make your whole audio-visual experience as elite as the company suggests. HP is also making … Continue reading
  
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• It may be too late to stop a 20ft rise in sea levels

  13-07-2015 22:01
  
  Research into climate change continues to press on despite vitriol and blowback from deniers, and the latest research report appears damning: it may be too late to stop a 20ft. rise in sea levels…at the minimum. According to a new paper published last week, limiting global warming to 2C may not stop a sea level increase of 6 meters or … Continue reading
  
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• As New Horizons passes Pluto, 22-hours of silence

  13-07-2015 21:54
  
  NASA won't see any images or get any data from Pluto flyby mission New Horizons for 22 hours after it begins its closest flyby of the dwarf planet. There are two reasons for what's effectively a radio silence. The first reason is the applicable power. Every single resource the craft passing Pluto is capable of using will be going toward … Continue reading
  
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• Game of Thrones dominates Comic-Con, which is less about comics, more about TV these days

  13-07-2015 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When it comes to digital consumption related to Comic-Con, Game of Thrones beat out all comic book and sci-fi programs and movies for the top spot.
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• Facebook’s head of security wants an “end-of-life” date for Flash

  13-07-2015 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following the discovery of more zero days in Adobe Flash from the recent Hacking Team breach, Facebook's chief security officer has called on Adobe to end Flash once and for all.
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• Man arrested for charging his iPhone in a London train

  13-07-2015 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  45-year-old Robin Lee was arrested on the London Overground for charging his iPhone using a wall outlet he wasn't supposed to use. Strangely enough, he was "de-arrested," only to be arrested again for something else.
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• Dear Topps: fix your Star Wars app or give it to someone else

  13-07-2015 21:12
  
  The following is an opinion piece - asserting here with thousands of Star Wars Card Trader app users that this brand deserves better. While it's true that the Star Wars brand has been licensed to countless new companies over the past couple of years due to the Disney deal, Topps is not one of them. Topps has been working with … Continue reading
  
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• When your apartment doubles as a winery, you keep the grape crusher in the yard

  13-07-2015 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to turn your tiny apartment into a winery, be prepared to have a barrel double as a table stand. Matt Baldassano operates a the Village Winery Club out of his 550-square-foot New York apartment.The post When your apartment doubles as a winery, you keep the grape crusher in the yard appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pinot room: This 550-square-foot apartment doubles as a winery

  13-07-2015 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to turn your tiny apartment into a winery, be prepared to have a barrel double as a table stand. Matt Baldassano operates a the Village Winery Club out of his 550-square-foot New York apartment.The post Pinot room: This 550-square-foot apartment doubles as a winery appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nokia HERE for Android public beta launched

  13-07-2015 20:56
  
  Nokia has announced its HERE for Android public beta, allowing Android users (most of them, anyway) to join its public beta group for access to the mapping app’s newest features. As with other public betas, this new arrival is to help the company gather feedback and performance data from across many Android devices and users, and to subsequently iron out … Continue reading
  
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• EVGA shows off Z170-series motherboards ahead of Intel Skylake release

  13-07-2015 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's Skylake processors haven't yet debuted, but motherboard builders are already showing of hardware built for them. EVGA's three boards all include high-end features, such as M.2 SSD support.The post EVGA shows off Z170-series motherboards ahead of Intel Skylake release appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Spotify’s Music Map taps into the musical DNA of nearly 1,000 cities

  13-07-2015 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a musical vacation or just a trip to nostalgia town, the streaming service's new interactive Music Map wants to take your ears on a journey around the globe.The post Spotify’s Music Map taps into the musical DNA of nearly 1,000 cities appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google Glass 2 coming in 2016, but not for you

  13-07-2015 20:11
  
  The second big release for Google Glass is on its way, but not in the way the remaining "Glass for Fun" enthusiasts might've hoped. Instead it would seem that those pushing for an enterprise angle for the headset have gotten their wish. This second-generation Google Glass won't be built for the public. It'll be built for businesses. While the possibility … Continue reading
  
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• Surface will be Windows 10’s big star

  13-07-2015 20:02
  
  This week the folks at Microsoft have announced that the Surface line of tablet/convertible computers would be expanding at Windows 10's launch. They'll be the company's hero. Believe it or not! With the global rollout of Windows 10 on the way, the Surface tablet line will be expanding distribution channels and appearing in more stores. We’ve had a somewhat limited … Continue reading
  
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• Windows 10 box art leaks, so you’ll know what to look for in-store

  13-07-2015 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're not sure why you would, but if you're buying a physical copy of Windows 10, you can now know what to look for. The box art for both the DVD and USB editions has leaked.
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• Moto G 2015: Press renders leak as it shows up at the FCC

  13-07-2015 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumors are starting to spread about the Moto G 2015, the latest in Motorola's range of modestly priced, but powerful Android smartphones. Here's everything we think we know about the phone so far.
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• Latest patch for Grand Theft Auto V makes the game worse

  13-07-2015 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most of the time a patch fixes a game, but in the case of Grand Theft Auto V, a new one has introduced micro-stuttering and frame-rate problems that weren't there before. Rockstar Games has acknowledged the issue, but has yet to offer a solution.
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• Rock Band 4’s setlist expands with St. Vincent, Dream Theater

  13-07-2015 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The rhythm game maestros at developer Harmonix have announced a new batch of artists appearing in Rock Band 4, revealing that songs from Aerosmith, Paramore, Dream Theater, and St. Vincent will be playable at launch.
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• New teardown reveals the truth about Beats headphones

  13-07-2015 19:29
  
  The relatively successful launch of the Beats 1 radio station isn’t the only reason Dr. Dre’s brand has been in the headlines recently. Nearly a month ago, Bolt prototype engineer Avery Louie popped open a pair of Beats headphones only to discover that the so-called luxury equipment was no more technologically advanced than headphones listed for half the price. The article reached every corner of the Internet within days, but once the story began to receive some scrutiny, it became clea
  
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• How should you preserve your digital life? DT Daily

  13-07-2015 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Nintendo's CEO passes away. Plus: preserving your digital life - after your death.
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• Sonos boosts PLAY:1, makes Google Play Music smarter

  13-07-2015 19:06
  
  Sonos has pushed out an upgrade to its streaming music system, boosting the performance of its entry-level PLAY:1 speakers plus making setup easier. The changes, released today, tweak the clarity of the PLAY:1, which is the most affordable Sonos speaker at $199 apiece, not to mention optimizing bass performance if you pair the one with a Sonos SUB. Meanwhile, there's … Continue reading
  
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• To fend off the Ford F-150, Chevrolet updates the 2016 Silverado with a new look and more tech features

  13-07-2015 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevrolet has given its bread-and-butter Silverado 1500 a handful of minor updates for the 2016 model year. The truck gains a noticeably updated front end as well as more tech features such as CarPlay and Android Auto support.
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• The Chevrolet Silverado gets a discreet shot of Botox and more tech features for 2016

  13-07-2015 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevrolet has given its bread-and-butter Silverado 1500 a handful of minor updates for the 2016 model year. The truck gains a noticeably updated front end as well as more tech features such as CarPlay and Android Auto support.
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• Man arrested for charging iPhone on train

  13-07-2015 19:01
  
  A man was arrested this week for charging his iPhone on a train. This happened in London, and the man has since been "de-arrested" for the charges. The charges included "abstracting electricity" - which essentially means he was taking electricity from the train without paying for it. Electricity sockets aboard this train were meant for cleaners only, not for the … Continue reading
  
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• Comic-Con trailers: Suicide Squad, Deadpool, Ash vs. Evil Dead, and more previews from SDCC

  13-07-2015 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This year's Comic-Con provided new trailers for a long list of much-anticipated movies, including Deadpool, Suicide Squad, and Batman V. Superman, as well television series Ash Vs. Evil Dead and DC's Legends of Tomorrow, among others.
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• Now you’ll never know when your ex-friend deleted you: Facebook shut the app down

  13-07-2015 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Every day, Facebook members are blindly “unfriended.” While Facebook doesn’t provide a feature to notify its users every time they are removed from someone’s friend’s list, Facebook just shut down a new app called Who Deleted Me that planned to fill that gap.
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• Netgear R6400 promises up to 80% boost from afar

  13-07-2015 18:39
  
  Netgear has added a new smart router to its home networking line-up, with the AC1750 Smart WiFi Router R6400 promising up to 80-percent better performance at a distance. The new router, which offers 802.11ac WiFi along with backward compatibility for a/b/g/n devices, offers up to 1,750 Mbps speeds (450+1300 Mbps), at least in theory, along with simultaneous dual-band 2.4GHz and … Continue reading
  
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• How to change your wallpaper and login screen in Windows 10

  13-07-2015 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 has a new Settings menu, and as a result some common tasks have changed. Replacing the wallpaper for your desktop or login screen is among them. Here's how to do it with 10.The post How to change your wallpaper and login screen in Windows 10 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Researchers use rat brains to predict the weather

  13-07-2015 18:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Duke University have demonstrated the computational abilities of four rat brains working together via a 'Brainet' of four animal brains connected via microwire arrays.
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• New iPod rumors: A 64-bit iPod Touch could launch in July with a Nano and Shuffle

  13-07-2015 18:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The newest release of iTunes let slip something big: all-new iPods. One image in particular shows an iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle in new colors. It's unclear what internal changes are in store, if any.The post New iPod rumors: A 64-bit iPod Touch could launch in July with a Nano and Shuffle appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nissan spiffs up the 2016 Rogue with additional tech

  13-07-2015 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2016 Nissan Rogue remains largely unchanged, but does get some notable tech features, including Siri Eyes Free voice control, a motion-activated tailgate, and added safety tech.
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• 2016 Chevrolet Silverado refreshed as bear enters F-150 battle

  13-07-2015 18:00
  
  Chevrolet is giving its Silverado truck a glitzy revamp for the 2016 model year, throwing eye-catching LEDs on the front and packing Android Auto and CarPlay inside. The changes, which will first be seen on forecourts when the new 2016 Silverado 1500 pickup arrives this fall, focus on giving the truck a more distinctive look from the front, with a … Continue reading
  
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