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• Netflix lands record 34 Emmy nominations, while Amazon takes up the rear with 12

  16-07-2015 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix and Amazon both wrangled a number of nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards. The streamers nabbed 34 and 12 nods, respectively, showing that streaming services continue to pull their weight in the original content game.
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• Netflix lands record 34 Emmy nods, while Amazon breaks through with 12

  16-07-2015 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix and Amazon both wrangled a number of nominations for the 67th Primetime Emmy Awards. The streamers nabbed 34 and 12 nods, respectively, showing that streaming services continue to pull their weight in the original content game.
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• OSU biologists have successfully cultivated a new kind of seaweed that tastes like bacon

  16-07-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Oregon State University just patented a special type of seaweed that possesses one seriously amazing quality; it tastes just like bacon.
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• NOAA: Global data confirms 2014 was hottest year on record

  16-07-2015 23:29
  
  This year was scarcely underway when we heard word that 2014 was the hottest year on record - something that was indicated by data showing an acceleration in temperatures and human contribution to this warming. As expected, the data was called into question by some, but now the global figures are in and the conclusion remains: last year was the … Continue reading
  
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• Google says Fiber and Nest are “longer-term sources of revenue”

  16-07-2015 23:27
  
  This afternoon Google suggested that three of their earlier stage products were under "tight governance." These products were Fiber, Google Life Sciences, and Nest - all products which the company suggested weren't about to be big cash sources for the company any time soon. Meanwhile Google's confidence in mobile was unabated - this Android-based part of their company was doing … Continue reading
  
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• Forget fitness, Misfit Flash Link could be a smart home essential

  16-07-2015 23:13
  
  Misfit hasn't only made one of the cheapest fitness wearables around, the Misfit Flash Link could well end up a must-have for the smart home. The $19.99 health tracker announced today is designed to clip to a wristband, belt, or other item of clothing, and funnel movement stats into your phone. All the same, for anybody with more than a … Continue reading
  
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• Google focus sits squarely on Android as search tide switches

  16-07-2015 23:08
  
  This afternoon Google announced their financial Q2 2015 results, including big-time growth in mobile business. According to Google's CFO Ruth Porat, the company is showing strong Q2 results, which "reflect continued growth across the breadth of our products, most notably core search, where mobile stood out." Google representatives continue to gush about growth in the mobile sector, making it very … Continue reading
  
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• The Moov Now uses machine smarts to help improve your workouts

  16-07-2015 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moov has unveiled the self-titled Moov Now, a fitness tracker that uses artificial intelligence to help improve your workouts.The post The Moov Now uses machine smarts to help improve your workouts appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Reddit’s new content policy: bullies and more prohibited

  16-07-2015 22:45
  
  Reddit promised that changes were coming, and now those changes are here. In a post today, the site's back-again CEO Steve Huffman detailed some additional content restrictions the company is considering, and though they aren't too restrictive they will spell the end to a variety of subreddits -- some obscure, others well-known. Talking about illegal activities, for example, is still … Continue reading
  
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• Deadpool reappears on Steam after a year-long absence

  16-07-2015 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The PC version of Activision's Marvel-licensed Deadpool game has reappeared on Steam after quietly disappearing from all platforms without explanation in early 2014.
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• 2016 Mazda CX-3 priced up with boosted safety tech

  16-07-2015 22:16
  
  Mazda has priced up its perky 2016 CX-3 crossover, with the compact city SUV kicking off at just shy of $20k when it goes on sale in August. Announced back in November 2014 at the LA Auto Show, the CX-3 bills itself a combination of Miata-style whimsy and useful space, with room for five inside, optional all-wheel drive, and what … Continue reading
  
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• First drive: 2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum

  16-07-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2016 Nissan Maxima boasts improved performance, looks, fuel economy, and tech over its predecessor. Despite those gains, it’s actually lighter.The post First drive: 2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Xseed reaps record-breaking sales from Story of Seasons on 3DS

  16-07-2015 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Video game publisher Xseed Games announced that its Harvest Moon sequel Story of Seasons has become the company's fastest-selling game ever.
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• Android M removes all icons from your status bar

  16-07-2015 22:06
  
  Inside the preview software for Android M, users are able to enact a feature which removes unnecessary icons from their status bar. Why is this a big deal? Because up until now, icons from all manner of apps - intrusive or otherwise - have commanded said status bar. This is one of the few remaining places where a "stock" Android … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s how to fix annoying problems with Google Play Games

  16-07-2015 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Play Games and Google Play Services are the bane of many an Android gamers' existence. These unmovable Android applications control key features and may need to be updated if you're having problems with games on your device.The post Here’s how to fix annoying problems with Google Play Games appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google Play Games Not Working? Try these fixes

  16-07-2015 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Play Games and Google Play Services are the bane of many an Android gamers' existence. These unmovable Android applications control key features and may need to be updated if you're having problems with games on your device.The post Google Play Games Not Working? Try these fixes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Boo-hoo sad shoppers, Amazon says Prime Day was great

  16-07-2015 21:48
  
  Shoppers may have been enraged by blink-and-you-miss-them specials and lackluster products, but Amazon is ecstatic at how Prime Day went. The 20th birthday celebration was billed beforehand as the sale to eclipse Black Friday, but Wednesday's promos left many furious as the best deals disappeared in seconds leaving an often odd selection of clearance items to pick through. According to … Continue reading
  
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• NYC waste company to turn trash bins into WiFi hotspots

  16-07-2015 21:45
  
  Depending on where you live, Wi-Fi hotspots are either very fast, impossibly slow, or non-existent. The first has been true for those living in certain parts of New York City, and if one waste management company's plan comes to fruition, many more fast WiFi hotspots will be going live soon. Previously the waste management company Bigbelly fitted a pair of … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Pay trial initiated in South Korea as launch approaches

  16-07-2015 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung Pay aims to rival Apple Pay and Google Wallet in the mobile payment space. The system works with NFC and verifies payments with your fingerprint. It may also work at locations where NFC is not accepted.
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• Disney developing a live-action Aladdin prequel, focusing on the Genie

  16-07-2015 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney is moving forward with Genies, a live-action Aladdin prequel to be written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. The comedy will focus on genies generally, but specifically explore how Aladdin's genie ended up in his lamp.
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• Back to the Future heads to theaters for 30th anniversary

  16-07-2015 21:31
  
  Just as Star Wars did in 1997 for its 20th, Back to the Future will be re-released for its own 30th anniversary this year. This means that on the 21st of October, 2015, throughout the United States the original Back to the Future will be coming to a theater near you. While it's possible the entire trilogy will be delivered … Continue reading
  
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• Space is scary: ISS crew cowers from space junk peril

  16-07-2015 21:21
  
  Astronauts on the ISS were forced to take cover in an emergency Soyuz capsule today, as debris from an old satellite threatened to pummel the space station. Damage to the orbiting research facility was, thankfully, avoided, NASA has confirmed, but the unexpectedly close pass of broken chunks of Russian weather satellite forced emergency precautions as there was no time to … Continue reading
  
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• Traditional SIM cards could be on the way out as industry players mull an embedded future

  16-07-2015 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The GSM Association revealed its new initiative, embedded SIM cards, which will let consumers switch carrier networks without the need to switch SIM cards. According to the group, Apple and Samsung are paying close attention to the initiative.
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• Embedded SIM cards will let you switch carriers on the fly, and carriers are supporting it in droves

  16-07-2015 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The GSM Association revealed its new initiative, embedded SIM cards, which will let consumers switch carrier networks without the need to switch SIM cards. According to the group, Apple and Samsung are paying close attention to the initiative.
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• These 177 dual-monitor wallpapers let you double down with style

  16-07-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Multitasking with two monitors doesn't necessarily mean you need to split your screens with two separate wallpapers. Check out our picks for the best dual-monitor wallpapers, whether you prefer scenic panoramas, iconic gaming screens, or abstract patterns.
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• Researchers find high-protein algae that tastes like bacon

  16-07-2015 21:13
  
  Few meats are as tasty as bacon, but you, like many others, may have cut back on it for health and environmental reasons. That makes a recent discovery by Oregon State University researchers all the more exciting: a new so-called "super food" algae that tastes like bacon. OSU detailed the discovery on Tuesday, likening it to discovering a unicorn — … Continue reading
  
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• Watch a plane land on a busy highway in New Jersey

  16-07-2015 21:09
  This week an airplane carrying skydivers landed on a busy highway - Barnegat Road in Stafford Township, New Jersey. The video you're about to see was captured by the Stafford Township Police Department's traffic cam. Incidentally this is a completely different incident from the "skydivers near death airplane collision" incident that went viral earlier this year and occurred back in … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus buys hand-tracking firm Pebbles Interfaces

  16-07-2015 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus has just purchased a company that specializes in hand-tracking technology. How long until we see the technology implemented into the virtual reality company's offerings?
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• Latest New Horizons images put Pluto’s icy geology in spotlight

  16-07-2015 20:57
  
  The fruits of New Horizons' trip to Pluto continue to emerge, with the latest photos showing fresh mountain peaks and raising new questions for scientists. In the latest batch of images beamed back from the spacecraft, NASA has identified an unusual depression running across Charon, one of Pluto's moons, slashing across the rock with a length of around 240 miles … Continue reading
  
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• Sit down and relax in our favorite office chairs

  16-07-2015 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sitting all day is tough on more than just your back. Check out our picks for the best office chairs, whether you're in the market for something basic or a bit more luxurious.
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• Start-up VMK launches production of 'Made in Congo' phones

  16-07-2015 20:44
  
  Republic of Congo's homegrown tech start-up VMK this week launched a production unit of its mobile phones in Congo and aims to assemble some 4 million phones annually, the company's chief executive Verone Mankou said on Thursday. VMK was started by 29-year-old Mankou in 2009 with the aim of tapping into the growing African mobile phone market with products made in the continent to challenge the likes of Apple, Samsung and Blackberry. Designed in Congo, VMK's brands includes a tablet Way-C, a sma
  
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• Android M will have visual voicemail feature

  16-07-2015 20:40
  
  If you've used Google Voice at any point, you're aware of how wonderful voicemail could be. The controls make it a lot easier to handle voicemails than dialing in and using the dial pad to toggle between messages. Odds are you've accidentally deleted a message you wanted to archive at least once. Android M, the yet-unnamed version of Android that … Continue reading
  
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• Toyota jumpstarts robotic elderly care with the HSR robot prototype

  16-07-2015 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota has developed a helper robot designed for long term care of the elderly. The remotely operated device could jumpstart a trend of elderly support robots that may one day feature autonomous functions.The post Toyota jumpstarts robotic elderly care with the HSR robot prototype appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Robotic elderly care takes a step forward thanks to the Toyota support robot prototype

  16-07-2015 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota has developed a helper robot designed for long term care of the elderly. The remotely operated device could jumpstart a trend of elderly support robots that may one day feature autonomous functions.The post Robotic elderly care takes a step forward thanks to the Toyota support robot prototype appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Meet the staff’ promo video for Wet Hot American Summer: The First Day of Camp is amazing

  16-07-2015 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thirteen wet, hot, American Summers have passed since we last saw the ragtag staff of Camp Fireside and pretty much nothing has changed.
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• ‘Meet the staff’ promo video for Wet Hot American Summer prequel is amazing

  16-07-2015 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thirteen wet, hot, American Summers have passed since we last saw the ragtag staff of Camp Fireside and pretty much nothing has changed.
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• Meet the staff of Wet Hot American Summer: The First Day of Camp in latest hilarious promo

  16-07-2015 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thirteen wet, hot, American Summers have passed since we last saw the ragtag staff of Camp Fireside and pretty much nothing has changed.
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• In Apple’s new ads, Apple Watch is the star

  16-07-2015 20:29
  
  Apple has pushed out a quartet of new commercials, each focusing on the Apple Watch and how the wearable might slot into your life. The four short clips focus on travel, staying connected with family and friends, location-based services, and health & fitness, as Apple picks out some of the key ways a wrist-worn device might be more immediate than … Continue reading
  
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• The Marshall London is the smartphone that audiophiles’ dreams are made of

  16-07-2015 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marshall's London smartphone is meant for audiophiles: it's got dual audio jacks, high-end music processing, and a killer aesthetic that harkens back to the company's classic amplifiers.The post The Marshall London is the smartphone that audiophiles’ dreams are made of appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Marshall announces the London, an Android phone made for rocking out

  16-07-2015 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marshall's London smartphone is meant for audiophiles: it's got dual audio jacks, high-end music processing, and a killer aesthetic that harkens back to the company's classic amplifiers.The post Marshall announces the London, an Android phone made for rocking out appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Neil Young yanks his music from streaming to go full-on Pono

  16-07-2015 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Neil Young announced "streaming has ended" for him, implying that his music will no longer be available on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. But, unlike other artists railing against streaming's low royalty rates, Young's motivations run deeper.
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• Neil Young pulls music from streaming services, but why?

  16-07-2015 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Neil Young announced "streaming has ended" for him, implying that his music will no longer be available on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. But, unlike other artists railing against streaming's low royalty rates, Young's motivations run deeper.
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• Never Alone gets demastered, coming to PS3 and Vita

  16-07-2015 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Never Alone, the puzzle-platformer from Alaskan developer Upper One Games, is coming to the PlayStation 4 and Vita, but brand new DLC will be hitting other platforms even sooner on July 28.The post Never Alone gets demastered, coming to PS3 and Vita appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Moto 360 2 details vs Samsung Gear A (before the fact)

  16-07-2015 20:00
  
  Motorola will be following up on their first wildly successful "round" smartwatch, Moto 360, with a smartwatch that is, indeed, truly round. The information we've been passed today mixed with the details leaked over the past few weeks create a smartwatch that's tweaked ever-so-slightly. This device, tentatively titled "Moto 360 2", will follow up on the original with a body … Continue reading
  
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• Rumors say Skylake Surface 4 may arrive as early as October

  16-07-2015 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sources in the supply chain say they've been issued orders to ship components in September for an October Surface 4 release, but they're just rumors.
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• Rumors say Skylake-powered Surface 4 may arrive as early as October

  16-07-2015 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sources in the supply chain say they've been issued orders to ship components in September for an October Surface 4 release, but they're just rumors.
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• No surprise here! Microsoft’s Surface 4 tablet could be on shelves this year

  16-07-2015 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sources in the supply chain say they've been issued orders to ship components in September for an October Surface 4 release, but they're just rumors.
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• Mega Man Legacy Collection will include classic screen flicker, tube TV filters

  16-07-2015 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom has revealed that the Mega Man Legacy Collection will include technical oddities present on the original NES games, including screen flickering, slowdown, and even the option to make your display look like a tube TV.The post Mega Man Legacy Collection will include classic screen flicker, tube TV filters appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Netflix CEO says higher-priced plans are on the way

  16-07-2015 19:35
  
  If you're a Netflix subscriber, prepare for higher prices. Eventually, that is. When speaking with investors this week, CEO Reed Hastings said that over the coming years there would be gradual price increases, reports The Guardian. Hastings added that the increases won't happen overnight, and that in turn they will come with additional content offerings and "have more value" to … Continue reading
  
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• HTC Grip shelved as HTC rethinks wearable plans

  16-07-2015 19:34
  
  If you were eager to strap the much-awaited HTC Grip fitness band to your wrist, prepare for disappointment, as the wearable has been put on ice. Announced back at Mobile World Congress in March, the Grip was to be the first fruits of HTC's new collaboration with Under Armour, collecting health stats and serving them up through a monochrome touchscreen. … Continue reading
  
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