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• Gogoro Smartscooter pre-orders begin shipping tomorrow

  24-07-2015 23:48
  
  The company behind the Gogoro Smartscooter announces their intent to ship pre-orders as of this week. Customers that ordered the Gogoro Smartscooter earlier this year on pre-order can expect their shipments to begin as early as tomorrow. Just so long as they live in Taipei. As for the rest of the world - not just yet. First cities will need … Continue reading
  
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• LinkedIn nukes contacts export option, makes you ask and wait

  24-07-2015 23:32
  
  LinkedIn is a networking website for professionals, and as such it is expected you’ll develop new contacts while using the service. Users are able to manually import existing contacts from outside the service, as well, so that they're all collected together neatly in one place. For those occasions when you need a full list of your contacts (for importing them … Continue reading
  
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• Chromecast birthday means Google delivers presents to Android TV

  24-07-2015 23:31
  
  Happy Birthday, Chromecast! It's been two years since the tiny HDMI-based TV dongle launched at Google, and Google wants to celebrate. To do so, they've delivered a collection of freebies or otherwise interesting trial-offer sorts of gifts to the public. To those that already have Chromecast or Android TV devices, that is to say. These tiny bits include everything from … Continue reading
  
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• Play these now: Two free iPhone games you don’t want to miss this week

  24-07-2015 23:30
  
  Every weekday we share an updated collection of the best free iPhone and iPad apps, but there are always plenty of noteworthy apps that don’t make the list. This week, two especially interesting games launched on the App Store, and they’re both completely free to download. If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, read on. DON’T MISS: 100 iPhone apps and games are on sale right now – here’s how to see them all On the surface, Cally’s Caves 3 doesn’t look like much. Th
  
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• Mitsubishi will end U.S. vehicle production to focus on the Southeast Asian market

  24-07-2015 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors has announced it will end production in the U.S. in August but will continue to sell vehicles in America. The Japanese automaker said it wants to focus on its biggest market in Southeast Asia.
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• Mitsubishi to end its 27-year production run in the U.S. next month, will focus on Asian market

  24-07-2015 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mitsubishi Motors has announced it will end production in the U.S. in August but will continue to sell vehicles in America. The Japanese automaker said it wants to focus on its biggest market in Southeast Asia.
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• The iFlex, an airless tire designed by Hankook, proves successful in initial tests

  24-07-2015 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  South Korean company Hankook is on its way to developing airless tires that never go flat, and while they're still not quite ready for the road, initial tests have proven very promising.
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• New Hankook tires will never go flat because they don’t depend on air

  24-07-2015 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  South Korean company Hankook is on its way to developing airless tires that never go flat, and while they're still not quite ready for the road, initial tests have proven very promising.
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• Pandora shruggs off Apple Music as it hits $1 billion milestone

  24-07-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pandora's impressive Q2 culminated in the company hitting $1 billion in revenue over the trailing 12 months for the first time. With its strong trajectory, CEO Brian McAndrews isn't worried about Apple Music's long-term impact.
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• American Horror Story: Hotel reserves room for another familiar face

  24-07-2015 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American Horror Story: Hotel has brought Naomi Campbell onboard in a recurring role. Playing a fashion editor, her character may come into conflict with the lounge singer played by Lady Gaga.
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• Acer’s bringing gaming PCs and tablets to IFA

  24-07-2015 22:48
  
  This week invites are going out to Acer's big event series at IFA 2015 in Berlin, complete with a teaser image. The image you see here has a big ol' power button amid some Batman-looking black swooping lines. The power button and the lines belong to one of Acer's gaming PCs, a "Predator" machine revealed at a small event earlier … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix has an original movie directed by Angelina Jolie inbound

  24-07-2015 22:41
  
  If there were any doubts about Netflix’s ability to pull off original movies, its increasingly notable announcements should put them to rest. On Friday, Netflix announced that Angelina Jolie will be directing a Netflix Original Film called “First They Killed My Father”, an adaption of the book by Cambodian author Loung Ung detailing life during the Khmer Rouge regime. Jolie, … Continue reading
  
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• Video game speedrunners raise funds for Doctors Without Borders this weekend

  24-07-2015 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An assembled group of hardcore gamers will show off their skills for charity throughout next week as part of the Summer Games Done Quick fundraising event.
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• Speedrunning charity event Summer Games Done Quick kicks off this weekend

  24-07-2015 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An assembled group of hardcore gamers will show off their skills for charity throughout next week as part of the Summer Games Done Quick fundraising event.
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• Hulk Hogan out of WWE after racist comments surface via Gawker lawsuit

  24-07-2015 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The WWE has cut ties with its most recognizable personality: Hulk Hogan. The organization has stripped all mentions of Hogan from the WWE website and has removed his merchandise from the WWE’s online store.
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• Down for the count! WWE severs ties with Hulk Hogan after racist remarks

  24-07-2015 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The WWE has cut ties with its most recognizable personality: Hulk Hogan. The organization has stripped all mentions of Hogan from the WWE website and has removed his merchandise from the WWE’s online store.
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• AT&T preps for the back-to-school crowd with new trade-in program

  24-07-2015 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an attempt to sway the back-to-school crowd, AT&T announced a new trade-in program that gives potential customers promotional credit for their smartphones. In addition, the telecom company announced a promotion for new customers.
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• Black Friday in July: Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Refurbished Lens

  24-07-2015 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This weekend, Canon is offering it's own Amazon-esque event titled "Black Friday in July" - a 3-day sales event going from July 24-27.
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• Joe Satriani stops shredding to spin a story on Shockwave Supernova

  24-07-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Joe Satriani may be known the world over a guitar virtuoso, but on his new album Shockwave Supernova, the master steps outside his comfort zone to try something new.
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• Apple removes Nest Labs thermostats from U.S. stores

  24-07-2015 22:10
  
  Apple Inc said it had removed Nest Labs' Internet-connected thermostats from its U.S. online and retail stores, a year after the home automation maker was bought by Google Inc for $3.3 billion. Nest, led by the "godfather" of iPod Tony Fadell, earned plaudits for its thermostat - a round, brushed-metal device with a convex glass screen that displays temperature and changes hue to match the color of the wall it attaches to. "We regularly make changes to our merchandise mix in
  
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• Every app included in Google’s huge summer Android app sale

  24-07-2015 22:04
  
  We cover iPhone and iPad app sales every single day, but Android app sales aren’t quite as easy to come by. The reasoning is simple: Android apps don’t go on sale for free very often. Sometimes there are big Android app sales that are definitely worth noting even if there aren’t any good freebies to be found, and such is the case with the Google Play summer sale going on right now. DON’T MISS: Netflix is rolling out its first major TV app update in 2 years – here’s what’s new As i
  
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• Telltale’s Game Of Thrones enters ‘A Nest Of Vipers,’ and only one hero walks out alive

  24-07-2015 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The penultimate episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones ends in tragedy for one of your two main characters, paving the way for a final climactic showdown.
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• Game Of Thrones Episode 5 Recap: Choose Your Hero

  24-07-2015 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The penultimate episode of Telltale's Game of Thrones ends in tragedy for one of your two main characters, paving the way for a final climactic showdown.
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• Black Friday in July: $120 off Select Moto 360 Smartwatches

  24-07-2015 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed for simplicity, the Moto 360 smart watch responds to voice commands and alerts users of incoming calls, texts, and emails. Even better, this smart device can be customized to fit your style.The post Black Friday in July: $120 off Select Moto 360 Smartwatches appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Fallout Shelter Android release this August with Mr. Handy

  24-07-2015 21:58
  
  Smash hit mobile app Fallout Shelter, from the folks that brought you Fallout, is coming to Android. This app launched soon after the next Fallout game (Fallout 4) was announced earlier this year, launching only on the Apple App Store. That was June - almost immediately after launching, Fallout Shelter became the number one most downloaded game in 48 countries … Continue reading
  
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• Review: Lenovo IdeaPad 100 — a lightweight budget laptop

  24-07-2015 21:57
  
  Summer, we're sad to point out, is nearing its end and school's return is upon us. If you, like many students, are looking to pick up a new laptop for your upcoming round of classes, you'll notice that PC makers are chomping at the bit to get your attention. Among the roster of companies with new back-to-school products is Lenovo, … Continue reading
  
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• Warcraft, Nintendo attractions star in rumored Universal video game theme park

  24-07-2015 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Industry rumors suggest that a new park at Universal Orlando Resort will feature rides and attractions based on World of Warcraft and Nintendo properties.
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• Uber Ice Cream delivery: no music, only tasty treats

  24-07-2015 21:40
  
  This isn't the first time Uber vehicles have ever delivered ice cream. It is the first time Uber Denver specifically planned out an elaborate way to bring the entire city their fix on a 90-degree day in both Colorado Springs and Fort Collins. While you'd expect that having ice cream hand-delivered to wherever you happen to be in a city … Continue reading
  
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• Dark side of the Pluto captured by New Horizons

  24-07-2015 21:12
  
  Today NASA reveals an image of Pluto that captures the night side of the dwarf planet. Unlike our own moon, the dark side of Pluto isn't quite such a prevailing "mystery" as it rotates. We've essentially seem at least blurry images of all parts of Pluto. This image captures the dwarf planet's atmosphere. From the side of the spherical space … Continue reading
  
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• Some Google+ Local pages are getting the ax next week

  24-07-2015 20:54
  
  Starting July 28, Google plans to shut down abandoned Google+ Local pages. Such information comes from a statement that was published by a user on the Local Search Forum. Businesses that worry they may be on the chopping block needn't panic, however -- all it takes to keep your page is verification, so if you've been putting that off, now … Continue reading
  
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• Why I won’t be buying a new Moto X or G

  24-07-2015 20:46
  
  Next week Motorola will likely reveal the next Moto X, a flagship phone that'll be better than any they've made before. What we're exploring today is the idea that Motorola already made a device so good that there's no reason to upgrade. What I'm suggesting here is that Motorola's 2014 Moto X is so good in basically every way a … Continue reading
  
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• Encore Play follows Starz Play to Amazon’s Fire TV and Fire TV Stick

  24-07-2015 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Encore Play joins Starz Play as the newest streaming services to come to Amazon's Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, bringing movies and original shows like Outlander and the upcoming Ash vs. Evil Dead.
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• Black Friday in July: Best Buy Deals

  24-07-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Best Buy is offering its Black Friday in July sales event in a BIG way with impressive discounts, free shipping on certain items, and free gifts cards with purchase.The post Black Friday in July: Best Buy Deals appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nvidia’s next GPU may have 32GB of VRAM and 17 billion transistors

  24-07-2015 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's still just a rumor, but it looks like some details have spilled out on Nvidia's upcoming Pascal GPU that, if true, are groundbreaking changes for the graphics giant.
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• Fan-crafted Resident Evil 2 remake gets a boost from Unreal Engine 4

  24-07-2015 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom's survival horror game Resident Evil 2 boasts a gory new coat of paint in an Unreal Engine 4-powered fan remake, and a public release is coming soon.
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• To lure millennials, Residence Inn uses booze, food trucks, and augmented reality

  24-07-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hotel company Residence Inn is experimenting with augmented reality at some of its properties. Using a mobile-based app developed by Blippar, guests can unlock fun interactive experiences. It's all part of a goal to appeal to tech-savvy millennials.The post To lure millennials, Residence Inn uses booze, food trucks, and augmented reality appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Volkswagen’s 420-hp Golf R400 could take the top spot in the hot hatch hierarchy

  24-07-2015 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Details are starting to emerge about the production version of the Volkswagen Golf R400 concept. The show car's aggressive body kit will be carried over, but the 2.0-liter turbo four will be tweaked to deliver over 420 horsepower.The post Volkswagen’s 420-hp Golf R400 could take the top spot in the hot hatch hierarchy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Black Friday in July: Groupon Deals

  24-07-2015 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This weekend, Groupon is holding "Black Friday Bonanza" - a 3-day sales event from July 24-27. Here are some of our favorite products being offered.
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• Neon Genesis Evangelion outfits Japan’s most beautiful bullet train

  24-07-2015 19:49
  
  Later this year you'll be baring witness to the most striking bullet train ever designed. With colors and design based on the Anime-sourced bot by the name of Evangelion Unit-01, this bullet train will pay tribute to the 20th anniversary of the Neon Evangelion series. This train will be outfitted with its brightly colored design from this fall until March … Continue reading
  
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• Wyatt Cenac reveals he and Jon Stewart had beef over racially-charged skit

  24-07-2015 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wyatt Cenac appeared on and episode of WTF With Marc Maron and revealed that Jon Stewart told him to 'F*ck Off' in a writer' s meeting after he expressed concerns that a particular sketch was racially insensitive.
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• Pakistan to shut down BlackBerry services by December over 'security'

  24-07-2015 19:45
  
  By Syed Raza Hassan KARACHI (Reuters) - The Pakistani government plans to shut down BlackBerry Ltd’s secure messaging services by Dec. 1 for "security reasons", the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority said on Friday.     Pakistan, a nuclear-armed nation of 180 million people, is plagued by militancy, criminal gangs and drug traffickers.     "PTA has issued directions to local mobile phone operators to close BlackBerry Enterprise Services from Nov. 30 on security reasons
  
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• You can play Half-Life on your Android smartwatch, but should you?

  24-07-2015 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Step aside, Doom -- running Half-Life is the new test of a device's mettle. Modder Dave Bennett has managed to get Valve's seminal first-person shooter running on an Android-powered LG G smartwatch.
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• Google program takes aim at patent trolls: DT Daily

  24-07-2015 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Google partners up with several other companies to protect tech startups from patent trolls, new movie 'Pixels' feeds your '80s video game vibe.
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• Need 4G LTE on your tablet? Surface 3 has you covered

  24-07-2015 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Put off buying a Surface 3 tablet because you might lose your Wi-Fi signal? That's not a problem for Microsoft's new version, which has built-in support for 4G LTE, so as long as you're in a major city, you'll always have available bandwidth.The post Need 4G LTE on your tablet? Surface 3 has you covered appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft’s Surface 3 4G LTE tablet now available in the U.S.

  24-07-2015 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Put off buying a Surface 3 tablet because you might lose your Wi-Fi signal? That's not a problem for Microsoft's new version, which has built-in support for 4G LTE, so as long as you're in a major city, you'll always have available bandwidth.The post Microsoft’s Surface 3 4G LTE tablet now available in the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Morgan Motors’ timeless Plus 4 gains a 225-hp Cosworth engine for its 65th birthday

  24-07-2015 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Morgan's timeless Plus 4 roadster has just turned 65. The company is celebrating this unusual milestone by introducing a limited-edition model that promises to be the most driver-focused and user-friendly Plus 4 ever built.The post Morgan Motors’ timeless Plus 4 gains a 225-hp Cosworth engine for its 65th birthday appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jeep maker issues massive vehicle recall following car-hacking worries

  24-07-2015 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FCA has issued a patch in response to the remote hacking of a Jeep cherokee done by two software engineers. The duo were able to find a vulnerability in the Uconnect internet system after spending over two years with a test vehicle.The post Jeep maker issues massive vehicle recall following car-hacking worries appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler maker recalls 1.4 million vehicles amid car hacking fears

  24-07-2015 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FCA has issued a patch in response to the remote hacking of a Jeep cherokee done by two software engineers. The duo were able to find a vulnerability in the Uconnect internet system after spending over two years with a test vehicle.The post Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler maker recalls 1.4 million vehicles amid car hacking fears appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ford focuses on a different type of capability with wheelchair-accessible Explorer

  24-07-2015 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BraunAbility will start converting Ford Explorers to be wheelchair accessible beginning next month. Ford says the Explorer is the first SUV to be offered with a wheelchair-accessibility option.
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• Half-Life on Android-powered LG G Watch? This modder made it happen

  24-07-2015 18:56
  
  You can play Doom just about anywhere these days, from ATM machines, to graphing calculators, to even inside Doom itself. That means it's gotten boring. We need to spice up this whole FPS game on random devices/appliances thing, and it's time we went with a more modern classic, like Half-Life. Modder Dave Bennett already has the right idea, getting the … Continue reading
  
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