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• Crash Bandicoot scrapped cutscenes hint at never-aired cartoon series

  21-07-2015 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An animated intro for 1996's Crash Bandicoot has surfaced, hinting at a cartoon series and other franchise expansions that never materialized.
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• Apple earnings crush it in China again

  21-07-2015 23:46
  
  Apple's Q3 2015 earnings report this afternoon suggested that a revenue of $49.6 billion was lead by sales in China and the iPhone. While the Apple Watch was also on the docket, Apple did not reveal any sort of sales numbers on the device. Instead the company suggests that sales of the Apple Watch surpassed their "Other" category, which isn't … Continue reading
  
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• Fossil fuels may cripple carbon dating accuracy

  21-07-2015 23:43
  
  Carbon dating may suffer drastically if pollution levels continue to rise, and the reason revolves around fossil fuel emissions. According to a recent study by Imperial College London atmospheric scientist Heather Graven, emissions could drastically “age” the atmosphere over the coming decades and make accurate carbon dating more difficult. It has been known that such emissions have a "dilution" effect, … Continue reading
  
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• Artist-rendered Smart Boy device predicts Nintendo’s mobile future

  21-07-2015 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Artist Pierre Cerveau has outlined a forward-thinking concept for a Nintendo-produced smartphone, melding Nintendo's design aesthetic with a mobile operating system.
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• Take 17% the Zoku Quick Pop Maker

  21-07-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Combat the sweltering days of summer with this ultra cool deal. Now for a limited time save 17 percent on a Zoku Quick Pop Maker.The post Take 17% the Zoku Quick Pop Maker appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Save $150 on the Sol Republic x Motorola DECK Speaker

  21-07-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drown out the heat of summer with this awesome deal. Save $150 on the compact yet ultra powerful Sol Republic Deck wireless speaker.The post Save $150 on the Sol Republic x Motorola DECK Speaker appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Train wreck, anyone? Miley Cyrus to host 2015 MTV VMAs, Beyonce and Swift face off

  21-07-2015 23:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2015 VMAs will be hosted by Miley Cyrus, whose twerking was the huge controversy of the event in 2013. The MTV music-centric awards show will also have Taylor Swift and Beyoncé going head-to-head in multiple categories.
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• Miley Cyrus to host 2015 MTV VMAs, Beyoncé and Taylor Swift set to face off

  21-07-2015 23:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2015 VMAs will be hosted by Miley Cyrus, whose twerking was the huge controversy of the event in 2013. The MTV music-centric awards show will also have Taylor Swift and Beyoncé going head-to-head in multiple categories.
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• Moto G 3rd gen listed early: 2GB RAM, 1080p, and LTE detailed

  21-07-2015 23:06
  
  Motorola is, you may have noticed, having trouble keeping it third-generation budget smartphone under wraps. The company has an event coming next week and it is expected the next-gen Moto G will be unveiled during it, but ample leaks — messy as they are — have offered numerous glimpses at the model. The leaks aren’t uniform in their information, and … Continue reading
  
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• Got a Roku or Apple TV? Sideclick could make your TV remote a thing of the past

  21-07-2015 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sideclick, a universal remote that snaps on to existing popular streaming box remotes, is designed to replace your TV remote by adding eight programmable buttons.
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• This gadget adds closed-captioning for deaf people’s face-to-face conversations

  21-07-2015 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sixteen-year-old Daniil Frants won an award for his team's Live-Time Closed-Captioning System, a headset that behaves like Google Glass, except it allows deaf people to see closed-captioning of spoken conversations.
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• Galaxy S6 Edge Plus specs appear in release diagrams

  21-07-2015 22:35
  
  The latest Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus specifications have appeared in a set of case-maker images passed to SlashGear today. These images show the very basics in height and width and give some details as to how the device's curves and edges will line up with its predecessor. As you can see, this device takes what the Galaxy S6 Edge … Continue reading
  
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• Nokia HERE sale tipped: Audi, Daimler and BMW to seal deal soon

  21-07-2015 22:18
  
  Nokia has spent several years focusing on its HERE maps and the related technology, and for a small period of that time it has been working to offload the business onto someone else. Uber reportedly had a bid in for HERE at one point, as did Google. The latter of those two companies, according to sources that cropped up in … Continue reading
  
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• Save $15 on Revo’s Adjustable Selfie Stick

  21-07-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  B&H has discounted the Revo Adjustable Selfie Stick down to $25, so if you've been looking for a fresh way to film your adventures, it's a perfect time to pick one up.
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• Bond with Stephen Colbert over lunch with his hilarious new web video series

  21-07-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stephen Colbert wants to bond with viewers before taking over The Late Show on Sept. 8, so he has launched a new web series. Viewers will get to virtually eat lunch with Colbert and talk about everything from diets to bird smuggling.
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• Following investigation, SpaceX says a faulty strut caused the CRS-7 rocket explosion

  21-07-2015 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk and SpaceX officially announce that a faulty strut led to the CRS-7 rocket's unfortunate explosion during a payload run last month.
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• Elon Musk says a faulty strut doomed the CRS-7 to its fiery fate

  21-07-2015 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk and SpaceX officially announce that a faulty strut led to the CRS-7 rocket's unfortunate explosion during a payload run last month.
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• Show your Windows Insider status to the world with these exclusive ninja cat wallpapers

  21-07-2015 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While today's update isn't the RTM build Insiders are clamoring for, wallpapers of ninja cat riding a unicorn, narhwal, and T. rex are a decent consolation. Use them to show your Windows Insider status to the world.
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• Gabe Aul shares has a surprise for Windows Insiders — but it isn’t the RTM build

  21-07-2015 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While today's update isn't the RTM build Insiders are clamoring for, wallpapers of ninja cat riding a unicorn, narhwal, and T. rex are a decent consolation. Use them to show your Windows Insider status to the world.
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• Enlight photo-editing app adds iPad support, new ‘heal’ tool for easy fixes

  21-07-2015 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Promising the power of desktop software, combined with the intuitive use of a smartphone app, Enlight is a new advanced photo editor for iOS that delivers Photoshop-like functions.
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• Nike’s new Spotify-powered Pace Stations set the beat to move your feet

  21-07-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Spotify partnership with Nike will see the streaming service's library power Pace Stations, a Nike+ Running feature that aims to enhance workouts. They're an iOS-only affair for now.The post Nike’s new Spotify-powered Pace Stations set the beat to move your feet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nike+ Running’s Pace Station tracks your pace to call-up tailored Spotify playlists

  21-07-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Spotify partnership with Nike will see the streaming service's library power Pace Stations, a Nike+ Running feature that aims to enhance workouts. They're an iOS-only affair for now.The post Nike+ Running’s Pace Station tracks your pace to call-up tailored Spotify playlists appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nike+ Running’s Pace Station trackd your pace to call-up tailored Spotify playlists

  21-07-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Spotify partnership with Nike will see the streaming service's library power Pace Stations, a Nike+ Running feature that aims to enhance workouts. They're an iOS-only affair for now.The post Nike+ Running’s Pace Station trackd your pace to call-up tailored Spotify playlists appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• There can be only Uno: This Android phone is one of the best bargains of 2015

  21-07-2015 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus might want to watch its back. The Ubik Uno is a powerful and affordable stock-Android smartphone, but it's plan to build future devices based on consumer feedback is monumental.
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• Hackers wirelessly disable a Jeep Cherokee from 10 miles away with Uconnect

  21-07-2015 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A duo of security software engineers has revealed an exploit in FCA’s Uconnect service that allows frightening access to vehicles, including the ability to kill the engine, lock the doors and cut the brakes.
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• Hackers can kill your engine, lock your doors, and cut your brakes with Uconnect

  21-07-2015 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A duo of security software engineers has revealed an exploit in FCA’s Uconnect service that allows frightening access to vehicles, including the ability to kill the engine, lock the doors and cut the brakes.
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• NFL Game Pass brings games to Apple TV, Xbox and more

  21-07-2015 21:32
  
  The NFL has offered a subscription streaming service for a while, but it has been limited in both availability and what it offers. That will be changing with NFL Game Pass, a new service that updates its previous offering to include support for additional devices like Apple TV and gaming consoles. Game Pass will, for the most part, be replacing … Continue reading
  
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• Rhinos outfitted with horn cameras, GPS to fight poaching

  21-07-2015 21:15
  
  British nonprofit animal conservation group Protect has come up with a new way to fight poachers, and it involves outfitting rhinos with their own versions of tech wearables. The system relies on three pieces of technology to track and monitor the animals: heart rate monitors under the skin, a GPS transmitter around the neck, and a camera embedded in the … Continue reading
  
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• Inspired by a WWII fighter, the 805-hp Hellcat X makes the original look tame

  21-07-2015 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An organization called Dream Giveaway is raffling off a unique Dodge Challenger called the Hellcat X. Making 805 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque, the muscle car is inspired by the XF6F prototype aircraft from WWII.The post Inspired by a WWII fighter, the 805-hp Hellcat X makes the original look tame appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Latest NFL app will stream games to Apple TV, but there’s still a catch

  21-07-2015 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NFL has previewed a new update to Game Pass, which will land on the Apple TV, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and more. The app will offer a host of streaming content, including all 256 games this season, but patience is a virtue here.
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• Apple TV and Xbox land all regular season NFL games, but there’s always a catch

  21-07-2015 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NFL has previewed a new update to Game Pass, which will land on the Apple TV, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and more. The app will offer a host of streaming content, including all 256 games this season, but patience is a virtue here.
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• New ad spots from Sling TV portray “Old TV” as a troupe of adolescent bullies

  21-07-2015 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aimed at fed-up millennials, the campaign uses the hashtag #TakeBackTV and mocks the established broadcast model across, TV, social and digital platforms with three satirical spots
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• Hilarious new Sling TV ads mock “Old TV” in the cleverest way possible

  21-07-2015 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aimed at fed-up millennials, the campaign uses the hashtag #TakeBackTV and mocks the established broadcast model across, TV, social and digital platforms with three satirical spots
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• Disney and Lucasfilm eyeing Benicio Del Toro for the villain in Star Wars Episode 8

  21-07-2015 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Discussions are still in the “very early stages” but Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly eyeing Actor Benicio Del Toro for the role of an unidentified (but reportedly central) villain in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode 8
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• Benicio Del Toro may conjure the Dark Side in Star Wars Episode 8

  21-07-2015 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Discussions are still in the “very early stages” but Disney and Lucasfilm are reportedly eyeing Actor Benicio Del Toro for the role of an unidentified (but reportedly central) villain in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode 8
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• JBL Flip 3 Bluetooth speaker boosts the bass

  21-07-2015 20:44
  
  Harman has introduced its new JBL Flip 3, a cylindrical portable speaker that updates the product line. The speaker is said to offer “powerful sound” despite its diminutive size, and it is splash proof, which enables it to operate in places where it is subjected to moderate water exposure (it can be cleaned under the tap, says Harman). Other improvements … Continue reading
  
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• Jeep hacking done on willing participant

  21-07-2015 20:41
  
  Today's big news about a Jeep being "hacked" from a remote location was done on a willing test-dummy of sorts. The man - Andy Greenberg - writes for Wired magazine, and agreed to be part of this hacking experiment over the past year. Their work - these hackers, that is to say - was indeed a test, and not entirely … Continue reading
  
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• The cast of Lifetime’s unauthorized Beverly Hills 90210 bio is here, and it’s a winner

  21-07-2015 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lifetime has revealed the delicious cast photo for its upcoming unauthorized Beverly Hills 90210 biography set to air in October, complete with lookalikes in perfect '90s garb, with sideburns, bangs, and curls
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• Stop your gadgets from keeping you awake at night - CNET

  21-07-2015 20:37 via cnet.com
  
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  It might be time to stop falling asleep with your gadgets. Study after study after study has shown that light given off by electronics affects our sleep health. The consensus is that the blue light that LED screens give off can slow or halt the ...and more »
  
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• This is ZTE’s Axon Watch smartwatch, and it doesn’t run Android Wear

  21-07-2015 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ZTE has announced the Axon Watch, a smartwatch that doesn't run Android Wear, but instead uses a special version of the OS created by China's Tencent called TOS+. It has also teased the forthcoming availability of an Axon Mini smartphone.
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• The cool Axon phone was only the start, now ZTE’s announced the Axon Watch smartwatch

  21-07-2015 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ZTE has announced the Axon Watch, a smartwatch that doesn't run Android Wear, but instead uses a special version of the OS created by China's Tencent called TOS+. It has also teased the forthcoming availability of an Axon Mini smartphone.
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• Plantronics BackBeat SENSE Review – Smarter Bluetooth headphones

  21-07-2015 20:29
  
  You’re spoiled for choice right now with wireless headphones, but Plantronics is hoping the new BackBeat SENSE can slot in with a mixture of clever tech and everyday flexibility. Lightweight and quietly handsome, they may not have in-your-face branding of some rivals, but they come from a company with a solid track-record both in audio and in wireless devices. Bluetooth … Continue reading
  
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• Custom Lexus RC-F projects driver’s heartbeat in glowing paint

  21-07-2015 20:27
  
  We often hear about unique, special cars that have their own "soul" to them, but about one with a heartbeat? Or, more specifically, one that can display its driver's heartbeat? Well, that's exactly what Lexus Australia has come up with, calling it "the world's first car with a heartbeat," with an aim of projecting the connection between driver and vehicle. … Continue reading
  
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• Unhappy users want to know why Twitter just killed background images

  21-07-2015 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter has taken away users' background images on their profiles, notifications pages, and timelines, the company confirmed. Now, all that users see is a dull and drab white background, and it doesn't make them happy.
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• Apple Store down, Music down: social network freak out

  21-07-2015 19:58
  
  Online services including the Apple Store and iTunes experience outages across all app and media sales outlets. This outage approximately 9:00 AM Central Time and ramped up over the next several hours. Downed service checkers have seen troubles appearing mainly in the United States and in central Europe as well as Japan. Service troubles have been acknowledged by Apple System … Continue reading
  
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• Google, Facebook, and others support Samsung in its patent battle against Apple

  21-07-2015 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google, Facebook, and others filed a brief in support of Samsung in its patent battle against Apple. The coalition of Silicon Valley companies fear a decision in Apple's favor would harm innovation.
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• New remote-controlled brain implant can deliver medicine at the click of a button

  21-07-2015 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In research published in the journal Cell, scientists at Washington University in St. Louis detail how they successfully implanted a tiny wireless device in mice brains that delivered drugs directly to the organ by way of a remote control.The post New remote-controlled brain implant can deliver medicine at the click of a button appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Go update now! Microsoft issues critical fix for OpenType vulnerability

  21-07-2015 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Discovered in the leaked Hacking Team files, this OpenType exploit lets an attacker take control of your computer without warning, and it affects every version of Windows.
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• Users report widespread issues with Apple Music, iTunes, other services

  21-07-2015 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Users have been reporting issues with Apple Music,, along with a host of other Apple services this morning. The company has acknowledged the issues online, but hasn't made any official statement about what's causing the problems, or when they'll be fixed.
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• This guy built a voice-controlled man cave in the sky

  21-07-2015 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To call Jono William's Skysphere a man cave doesn't quite do it justice. It's 33 feet in the air and offers 360-degree views, thanks to its polycarbonate windows that go all around the circular structure. It's also solar-powered and voice-controlled.The post This guy built a voice-controlled man cave in the sky appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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