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• HBO Now isn’t making money yet, but execs aren’t worried

  05-08-2015 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO Now still hasn't turned a profit since its April launch, but Time Warner executives are confident that the standalone streaming service will ultimately be a success. The media corporation is targeting cord-cutters and cable subscribers without HBO.
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• HBO Now is still in the red, but execs aren’t worried

  05-08-2015 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO Now still hasn't turned a profit since its April launch, but Time Warner executives are confident that the standalone streaming service will ultimately be a success. The media corporation is targeting cord-cutters and cable subscribers without HBO.
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• AT&T and Google want access to the secret docs in Apple’s iMessage suit

  05-08-2015 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A suit against Apple and its iMessage service has been ongoing, but a new twist has developed. Both AT&T and Google filed motions that give them access to secret documents, which could result in more litigation.
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• What is the ‘Stagefright’ hack? How to defend yourself

  05-08-2015 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  More than 950 million Android phones are vulnerable to a new hack utilizing bugs found in the Stagefright media playback tool. Here's everything you need to know about it and how to defend yourself.
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• The iPhone loses market share in U.S. thanks to Android, but fares better in Europe

  05-08-2015 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Analytics firm ComTech reports that Android made gains the expense of Apple's iPhone in the U.S. in Q2, but performed poorly in Europe. Google's mobile OS still dominates in China, however.The post The iPhone loses market share in U.S. thanks to Android, but fares better in Europe appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• McLaren will introduce Spider and Gran Touring versions of its 570S sports car in 2017

  05-08-2015 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  McLaren plans to introduce both hard-top convertible and gran touring versions of its 570S sports car in 2017. Both variants will use the same 3.8-liter twin turbocharged V8 from the 570S Coupe.
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• This tricked-out bike helmet boasts, speakers, LED turn signals, and crash sensors

  05-08-2015 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting at the top and working down, the Livall kit includes the Bling smart helmet with Bluetooth and a windbrake mic; a handlebar phone mount with a built-battery and USB port, and the world's smallest and easiest to install cadence sensor. It's totally "blinged out."The post This tricked-out bike helmet boasts, speakers, LED turn signals, and crash sensors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Livall’s smart bike helmet signals turns, plays tunes, and more

  05-08-2015 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting at the top and working down, the Livall kit includes the Bling smart helmet with Bluetooth and a windbrake mic; a handlebar phone mount with a built-battery and USB port, and the world's smallest and easiest to install cadence sensor. It's totally "blinged out."The post Livall’s smart bike helmet signals turns, plays tunes, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Taylor Swift’s next single from 1989 will be Wildest Dreams

  05-08-2015 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taylor Swift has announced that Wildest Dreams will be the next single from her latest album, the wildly popular 1989. Three of the four singles released so far have hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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• Here is everything we know so far about the Nintendo NX

  05-08-2015 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here is everything we have heard so far about Nintendo's mysterious, upcoming console, the so-called NX, compiled into one convenient post.
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• T-Mobile becomes the first U.S. carrier to slash prices of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

  05-08-2015 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile recently revealed a round of permanent price cuts for both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, an expected move on Samsung's part after the company revealed rather disappointing earnings for the second quarter.
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• Star Wars Battlefront shows off 20-player dogfights, Millennium Falcon gameplay

  05-08-2015 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EA DICE unveiled its Fighter Squadron mode in Star Wars Battlefront, demonstrating its ability to deliver massive aerial encounters for up to 20 players.
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• Keith Richards calls Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s ‘a mishmash of rubbish’

  05-08-2015 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an interview prior to his first solo record in 23 years, the always candid Keith Richards explains why he's not a fan of the Beatles' classic experimental record. Richards also bashed the Stones' response, Their Satanic Majesties Request.
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• The new Acer Predator desktop upgrades to Skylake, 64GB of RAM

  05-08-2015 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Excited for Skylake? Acer is too, so they're packing an overclocked i7-6700K and 64GB of RAM into the new Predator desktop that hits shelves in October.
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• Acer’s new Predator Desktop a gamer’s dream with Skylake and 64GB of RAM

  05-08-2015 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Excited for Skylake? Acer is too, so they're packing an overclocked i7-6700K and 64GB of RAM into the new Predator desktop that hits shelves in October.
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• Video: See Lexus’ real-life hoverboard in action for the first time

  05-08-2015 22:00
  
  Yes, the Lexus Slide hoverboard is real. And yes, the teaser videos showed an actual skateboard-like gadget that hovers above the ground, just like Marty McFly’s hoverboard from the Back To The Future trilogy. But the teasers didn’t do the hoverboard justice – so now the company finally released a video that shows the amazing device in action. DON’T MISS: Stop Windows 10 spying dead in its tracks with one free app At just over two minutes long, the new clip Lexus posted on YouTube is a
  
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• The pen is mightier than the finger: the best styli for the coming school year

  05-08-2015 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's time to get ready to go back to school, so we've put together a list of the best styli for doodlers, artists, notetakers, and those who love to diagram.
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• GE’s new industrial cloud will power planes, trains, and hospitals

  05-08-2015 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GE is getting into the cloud game with Predix. Unlike Amazon Web Services, this is aimed at industrial customers. It fits in with GE's manufacturing business, which makes equipment like jet engines, locomotives, and health equipment.The post GE’s new industrial cloud will power planes, trains, and hospitals appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sprint shacks up with RadioShack in last ditch effort to save 1,435 store locations

  05-08-2015 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Earlier this year, RadioShack filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy after nearly 100 years in business. In an attempt to keep the company afloat, a deal with Sprint sees the company moving into 1,435 RadioShack locations, but is it too late?
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• Apple Music gets first stream of Compton, Dr. Dre’s first album in over 15 years

  05-08-2015 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music listeners will get first crack at Dr. Dre's new album, Compton: A Soundtrack. The service will exclusively stream the highly anticipated album the day before it drops, from 6 to 9 p.m. PDT on Thursday, August 6.
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• Want to experience life through your cat’s eyes? Now you can — sorta

  05-08-2015 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In 90 seconds of truly riveting footage on YouTube, Tyler Crompton allows viewers to live the life of a laser-pointer-chasing feline by strapping a GoPro camera to the head of his cat.The post Want to experience life through your cat’s eyes? Now you can — sorta appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Live life from a cat’s perspective as Trip chases a laser pointer

  05-08-2015 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In 90 seconds of truly riveting footage on YouTube, Tyler Crompton allows viewers to live the life of a laser-pointer-chasing feline by strapping a GoPro camera to the head of his cat.The post Live life from a cat’s perspective as Trip chases a laser pointer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• DJI adds affordable new ‘Standard’ edition to its Phantom 3 drone lineup

  05-08-2015 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  Geared toward consumers looking for a more affordable option, DJI's Standard edition drone is basically a watered-down (but cheaper!) version of the Advanced and Professional models
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• 7 Best cheap tablets (Under $200)

  05-08-2015 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The battle for your budget tablet affections is really ramping up. Which tablet, costing less than $200, should be commanding your attention? We take a look at some different options for the budget-conscious.The post 7 Best cheap tablets (Under $200) appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2016 Acura MDX review

  05-08-2015 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Acura MDX has all the features and performance of a luxury SUV, yet lacks an X-factor to push it over the edge.
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• MLB buddies up to the NHL by taking over the league’s streaming broadcasts

  05-08-2015 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It isn't often that we see one sports league relying on another for something as important as handling its broadcasts, but that is exactly what is happening thanks to a new six-year deal between the NHL and MLB Advanced Media.
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• Mega Man Legacy Collection debuts digitally this month, at retail in 2016

  05-08-2015 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom's 8-bit platformer compilation Mega Man Legacy Collection will launch for consoles and PCs later this month, with retail and 3DS versions set for early 2016.
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• Mega Man Legacy Collection brings 8-bit back this month

  05-08-2015 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom's 8-bit platformer compilation Mega Man Legacy Collection will launch for consoles and PCs later this month, with retail and 3DS versions set for early 2016.
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• This retro alarm clock looks old-school but it’s actually digital and feature-packed

  05-08-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electrohome's Retro Clock Radio packs all the conveniences of a modern, digital clock in a throwback package. It sports a radio, motion sensor, LED lights, and backup features.The post This retro alarm clock looks old-school but it’s actually digital and feature-packed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This old-school alarm clock hides a ton of features beneath a retro design

  05-08-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electrohome's Retro Clock Radio packs all the conveniences of a modern, digital clock in a throwback package. It sports a radio, motion sensor, LED lights, and backup features.The post This old-school alarm clock hides a ton of features beneath a retro design appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Electrohome’s Retro Clock Radio packs digital conveniences in a vintage package

  05-08-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electrohome's Retro Clock Radio packs all the conveniences of a modern, digital clock in a throwback package. It sports a radio, motion sensor, LED lights, and backup features.The post Electrohome’s Retro Clock Radio packs digital conveniences in a vintage package appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Zelda: Tri Force Heroes launching worldwide on 3DS in October

  05-08-2015 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo's multiplayer action-RPG The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is confirmed for an October launch in North America and Europe.
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• Netflix original series goes international, new show 3% shot entirely in Brazil

  05-08-2015 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  3% is a futuristic thriller with an Oscar-nominated director that will be shot entirely in Brazil. The series is set to debut internationally as a Netflix original series in late 2016, and will be filmed in Ultra HD 4K.
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• Dying for more Curb Your Enthusiasm? Jeff Garlin teases ’51 percent’ chance

  05-08-2015 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jeff Garlin, who now stars on The Goldbergs, says there's about a 51 percent chance that Curb Your Enthusiasm, which went on hiatus following its eighth season in 2011, will return for a ninth.
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• Microsoft reveals a special edition Halo Xbox One bundle and accessories

  05-08-2015 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Halo Xbox One bundle ahead of Halo 5's release. It'll sport a custom design, unique controller, 1TB of storage, and Halo-inspired sound effects.The post Microsoft reveals a special edition Halo Xbox One bundle and accessories appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft reveals a limited edition Halo 5 Xbox One bundle and accessories

  05-08-2015 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has revealed a limited edition Halo Xbox One bundle ahead of Halo 5's release. It'll sport a custom design, unique controller, 1TB of storage, and Halo-inspired sound effects.The post Microsoft reveals a limited edition Halo 5 Xbox One bundle and accessories appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The new trailer for Everest offers an Imax-friendly preview of the mountaintop thriller

  05-08-2015 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The cinematic scope of nature's rage is the focal point of the latest trailer for Everest, the upcoming film based on the tragic events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster, starring Jason Clarke and Jake Gyllenhaal.
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• Adidas buys fitness tracking app maker Runtastic

  05-08-2015 19:20
  
  * Adidas pays 220 mln euros for Runtastic * Nike was ahead in fitness tracking with FuelBand and Nike+ * Recent Under Armour deals gave it 120 mln users (Adds details, background) FRANKFURT, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Adidas AG has bought fitness tracking app maker Runtastic, giving it access to a community of 70 million active users and helping it catch rivals in connected wearables. Rival Nike Inc was a pioneer in fitness tracking, teaming up with Apple Inc on the Nike+ running programmes for the iPod
  
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• Corsair unveils upcoming slate of RGB gaming peripherals at Gamescom

  05-08-2015 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're in the market for some high-quality gaming peripherals, Corsair's new lineup includes a mechanical keyboard, MMO mouse, and a headset with Dolby 7.1, all with RGB multicolor LED lighting control.
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• Corsair shows off a raft of new RGB gaming peripherals at Gamescom

  05-08-2015 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're in the market for some high-quality gaming peripherals, Corsair's new lineup includes a mechanical keyboard, MMO mouse, and a headset with Dolby 7.1, all with RGB multicolor LED lighting control.
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• Skater takes Lexus’ hoverboard for a ride: DT Daily

  05-08-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sure, it's a publicity stunt, but kudos to Lexus for creating a real-deal hoverboard. Still want wheels? Then check out the spider-like Swincar.
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• How to resolve Windows Update errors in 7, 8 and 8.1

  05-08-2015 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows Update is an often underestimated corner stone of your system's integrity and security. If this service stops running or is turned off, Windows becomes vulnerable to bugs and security holes. We show you how to troubleshoot and fix it.
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• How to fix automatic updates in Windows 7, 8 or 8.1

  05-08-2015 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows Update is an often underestimated corner stone of your system's integrity and security. If this service stops running or is turned off, Windows becomes vulnerable to bugs and security holes. We show you how to troubleshoot and fix it.
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• Netflix institutes ‘unlimited’ maternity and paternity leave for workers

  05-08-2015 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a game-changing move that is as much a win for parents as it is for gender equality, Netflix is offering "unlimited" maternity and paternity leave, complete with pay, for all new parents.
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• 18-year BlackBerry vet dives deep into how the iPhone toppled his company

  05-08-2015 18:42
  
  Former BlackBerry vice president of foresights Jason Griffin has a lot of first-hand experience with market disruption. After all, his former company has served as a prime example of both a disruptor and a disruptee over the last decade since it first disrupted the traditional mobile phone market and then found itself disrupted by the iPhone and later Android. In an essay posted on Medium, Griffin reflects on what made the first-generation iPhone so disruptive and he makes some points that we�
  
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• You can get a OnePlus 2 invite right now on eBay, and help a great cause in the process

  05-08-2015 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus is giving you a chance to get an invite for the OnePlus 2 a lot sooner than usual. The company is offering 100 invites through eBay Giving Works, and all proceeds will benefit the UNICEF Tap Project.
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• Want an invite for the OnePlus 2? Bid for one on eBay and help a great cause, too

  05-08-2015 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus is giving you a chance to get an invite for the OnePlus 2 a lot sooner than usual. The company is offering 100 invites through eBay Giving Works, and all proceeds will benefit the UNICEF Tap Project.
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• If only your GoPro could edit its own footage like this smart camera

  05-08-2015 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Editing footage can take an annoying amount of time. Max Burton's Matter Design studios created a smart camera to solve that problem, the Graava. It's a full-HD camera that uses a built-in accelerometer and GPS to automatically edit footage.
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• Internet freeway will allow uber-fast communication between researchers

  05-08-2015 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The National Science Foundation has detailed plans for a "freeway" system that will allow academic institutions to transfer research data up to one thousand times faster than current speeds.
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• Battleship’s Peter Berg to direct one of three Boston Marathon bombing movies

  05-08-2015 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Patriots Day, one of three movies in development about the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, will reportedly be directed by Battleship filmmaker Peter Berg, with Mark Wahlberg potentially starring in the film.
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