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• Huawei Nexus 8: this is (probably) it

  06-08-2015 23:49
  
  This past month we saw case leaks for the next Nexus smartphone, today we see the full back of the device. Earlier this year we first heard rumors that Huawei was up next for the Google Nexus smartphone crown. Today we hear those rumors again. This device has been rumored to be coming later this year with a quad-HD 6-inch … Continue reading
  
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• NASA pic spurs conspiracy theory about crabs on Mars

  06-08-2015 23:42
  
  Let's play a game. It's called, "Can you spot the crab in this NASA picture from Mars?" If you look and look again and still can't find that pesky crab, don't be dismayed. The crab (probably) doesn't exist, and so you shouldn't be upset unless you actually do see a crab or two in the picture, in which case you … Continue reading
  
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• Apple has new iOS 9 and watchOS 2.0 betas for you

  06-08-2015 23:32
  
  Apple has released iOS 9 beta 5 for iPhone and iPad, as well as watchOS 2 beta 5 for Apple Watch, as it nears the final versions this fall. The new software, which requires either an Apple developer account or beta program membership in order to access, paves the way for features like WiFi Calling on the iPhone across more … Continue reading
  
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• HTC continues to drown in red ink, and it doesn’t look like it will surface soon

  06-08-2015 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not a good time to be HTC. The company reported rather depressing financial results for its second fiscal quarter 2015. Unfortunately, the One M9 isn't selling well, and the immediate forecast looks bleak.
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• HBO Now arrives on Chromecast along with Travel Channel, Food Network and others

  06-08-2015 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've known since May that HBO Now would be coming to Google's Chromecast, but now the day is finally upon us. The little stick that could is now playing the Travel Channel, Food Network, and Pokemon TV as well.
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• The most important thing you need to do when returning gadgets to Best Buy

  06-08-2015 23:15
  
  Have you ever bought a computer, a cell phone or any other gadget and realized days later that you’re not satisfied with your purchase? Once you reach that conclusion, you know you’re on the clock — most stores will only give you a few days to return your device with a receipt before you have to eat the cost — but always take the time to restore factory settings. The following story from an Ars Technica reader should help to illustrate why this is so important. SEE ALSO: Pay TV stocks
  
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• Mercedes-Benz prices its 2016 GLC at $38,950 and its GLE Coupe at $65,100

  06-08-2015 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz has released pricing for several of its new 2016 models, including the GLE Coupe, GLC, C450 AMG, and G-Class. Each vehicle is either all-new or has been refreshed.The post Mercedes-Benz prices its 2016 GLC at $38,950 and its GLE Coupe at $65,100 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ZTE Obsidian budget phone has LTE, is coming to T-Mobile

  06-08-2015 23:04
  
  T-Mobile has a new Android smartphone on the way, and it hails from Chinese maker ZTE. Listed as coming soon, the ZTE Obsidian is a lower-end handset sporting a 4.5-inch display and Android 5.1 Lollipop, and it’ll bring the best of both worlds: a low price tag, but with decent specs and a newer version of Android than many competing … Continue reading
  
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• Russia blamed in Pentagon cyber-attack

  06-08-2015 22:56
  
  A Russian cyber-attack in July saw the Pentagon pull the plug on the entire unsecured email and internet system for the Joint Staff, it's been revealed. Described as a "sophisticated cyber intrusion", the incident saw email accounts of around 4,000 military and civilian personnel who work for the Joint Chiefs of Staff compromised, though officials aren't decided yet on whether … Continue reading
  
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• James Franco to play twins in the porn industry in new HBO pilot

  06-08-2015 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  James Franco will play twin brothers in an upcoming series for HBO called The Deuce, a period drama that follows the porn industry in the '70s and '80s, along with the corruption, violence, and drugs that came with it
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• James Franco returns to TV for HBO pilot about the porn industry, The Duece

  06-08-2015 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  James Franco will play twin brothers in an upcoming series for HBO called The Deuce, a period drama that follows the porn industry in the '70s and '80s, along with the corruption, violence, and drugs that came with it
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• Xperia Z5 News: These may be the first photos of Sony’s Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact

  06-08-2015 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony may have only recently announced the Xperia Z3+, Xperia Z4, and the Xperia Z4V, but there are now rumors of an Xperia Z5 being revealed before the end of 2015. Here's everything we think we know about the device.
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• PSP RPG Summon Night 5 debuting stateside in limited retail pressing

  06-08-2015 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Long after Sony dropped its own support for the system, a boutique publisher is launching new games for the long-dormant PlayStation Portable.
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• New PSP game getting physical release this year in North America

  06-08-2015 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Long after Sony dropped its own support for the system, a boutique publisher is launching new games for the long-dormant PlayStation Portable.
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• Time Magazine’s Palmer Luckey VR cover is no joke

  06-08-2015 22:34
  
  Today Time Magazine revealed the cover to their next issue with the founder of Oculus VR and the Oculus Rift. On this cover, Luckey is executing a graceful leap into the air with his hands flapping up and away from the sides of his body as he stares into a virtual world with Oculus Rift. At this point I believe … Continue reading
  
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• Consider yourself teased: Samsung hints at a third device for the August 13 Unpacked event

  06-08-2015 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We didn't think there were going to be any surprises to next week's Unpacked Event, but it appears Samsung has a trick up its sleeve. A teaser image reveals a third device, and it's not a smartwatch.
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• This frog has mastered the headbutt of death

  06-08-2015 22:25
  
  A researcher has come across a frog with an ultra-flexible neck, poisonous skin, and a spiky skull — all of which work together to facilitate a headbutt of death. Or, at the very least, a headbutt that results in hours of what is described as intense pain. The venomous frog was happened upon by researcher Carlos Jared, who didn’t at … Continue reading
  
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• New Castlevania, Silent Hill games head to pachinko parlors instead of consoles

  06-08-2015 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Veteran Japanese publisher Konami is readying new games in its Castlevania and Silent Hill franchises, but longtime fans may not like the results.
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• NASA’s new Curiosity simulator lets you explore the surface of Mars from your living room

  06-08-2015 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA just unveiled two new online tools which allow anyone with Internet access the ability to explore the surface of Mars and drive the Curiosity rover.
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• Explore Mars from your couch with NASA’s new Curiosity rover simulator

  06-08-2015 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA just unveiled two new online tools which allow anyone with Internet access the ability to explore the surface of Mars and drive the Curiosity rover.
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• 2015 Volkswagen Golf R review

  06-08-2015 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2015 Golf R is everything you want in a hot hatch. It’s comfy, it’s quick, and with its Bi-Xenon headlights and 19-inch rims, it’s pretty slick, too.
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• By 2020, Kia will launch its very first sports car … or is it?

  06-08-2015 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paul Philpott, President of Kia Motors U.K. and Ireland, has stated that his brand will launch a new sports car by 2020. The vehicle will reportedly draw major cues from the GT and GT4 Stinger concepts.The post By 2020, Kia will launch its very first sports car … or is it? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Speedrunners issue $1,000 bounty on Super Mario 64 glitch

  06-08-2015 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Speedrunners have issued a $1,000 bounty for anyone who can duplicate a ceiling-skipping glitch within the classic Nintendo 64 platformer Super Mario 64.
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• Become a Demon Hunter in World of Warcraft’s next expansion: Legion

  06-08-2015 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subscription numbers may be down, but that doesn't mean Blizzard is halting its progression of the World of Warcraft story. In the latest expansion, the Burning Legion are back, and players will need to level up and gain new weapons to take it down.The post Become a Demon Hunter in World of Warcraft’s next expansion: Legion appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sorry France, Google says “non” on privacy demands

  06-08-2015 21:49
  
  Google has rejected France's calls for the "right to be forgotten" program to be applied worldwide, risking the wrath of the European Union in the process. The French data protection regulator, CNIL, had issued Google with a formal notice in June demanding that any links ousted from Google's European search sites under the program should also be delisted from indexes … Continue reading
  
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• Listen to Macklemore & Ryan Lewis’ new song featuring Ed Sheeran, ‘Growing Up’

  06-08-2015 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Macklemore & Ryan Lewis posted a new song, featuring Ed Sheeran, on their website on August 5. Although sadly not the first single from their upcoming album, "Growing Up" is a beautiful and poignant ode to Macklemore's infant daughter.
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• Facebook’s using frosted images for zippy mobile browsing

  06-08-2015 21:46
  
  Facebook has put a lot of effort into ensuring that its users in developing nations and on slow networks are able to enjoy the service as fully as possible. One way it has done this is with apps that are specifically designed to run on low end handsets, and most recently it has detailed its effort to ensure photo previews … Continue reading
  
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• The camo will finally come off BMW’s M6 GT3 in Frankfurt

  06-08-2015 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW first teased its M6 GT3 race car last October, and it will finally see the light of day at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The M6 will replace the Z4 as BMW's sports-car track weapon of choice.
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• BMW’s M6 GT3 is set to race into Frankfurt

  06-08-2015 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW first teased its M6 GT3 race car last October, and it will finally see the light of day at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show next month. The M6 will replace the Z4 as BMW's sports-car track weapon of choice.
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• Wish you could bring your AC into bed? The BedJet both heats and cools your sheets

  06-08-2015 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you sleep hot or cold, the BedJet claims it can make your bed the perfect temperature by blowing hot or cool air. This is the second version of the device. It's available for Kickstarter now for $199.The post Wish you could bring your AC into bed? The BedJet both heats and cools your sheets appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Got the night fever? This device sticks on the end of your bed to keep you cool or warm

  06-08-2015 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you sleep hot or cold, the BedJet claims it can make your bed the perfect temperature by blowing hot or cool air. This is the second version of the device. It's available for Kickstarter now for $199.The post Got the night fever? This device sticks on the end of your bed to keep you cool or warm appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Remembering 16 years of Jon Stewart, as he signs off The Daily Show forever

  06-08-2015 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After 16 hilarious years, Jon Stewart bids his final farewell to The Daily Show tonight. Follow us as we highlight some of his best moments, and remember the man who made a sarcastic news show one of the biggest forces in entertainment and news today.
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• Windows Bridge aims at porting over iOS developers

  06-08-2015 21:30
  
  An open source piece of software by the name of Windows Bridge for iOS has Microsoft aiming to bring in developers galore. After releasing Windows 10 as a "free upgrade" for "over 190 markets" this past week, Microsoft is aiming for iOS developers with software previously known as Project Islandwood. While the final version may not be open source - … Continue reading
  
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• Garmin Vector 2 power meter pedals review

  06-08-2015 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Garmin’s Vector 2 pedals provides a trove of data that will help serious cyclists improve their performance -- but knowledge can be expensive.
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• HERE’s talking traffic could stop you getting rear-ended

  06-08-2015 20:58
  
  Stomping on your brakes in panic at the sight of a sudden sea of brake lights ahead could be a thing of the past, if HERE has its way. The company, recently acquired by a consortium including Daimler, BMW, and Audi, has been working on real-time traffic pattern spotting, in the hope of identifying unexpected slow-downs or traffic jams so … Continue reading
  
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• The creators of Monument Valley take a stab at mental health with Moodnotes app

  06-08-2015 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We all have stress and anxiety, but dealing with them is never easy. A new iOS app called Moodnotes will help you better identify your feelings to promote a greater sense of well-being. It's available now through the App Store
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• Moodnotes will track your feelings and help you manage your mental health

  06-08-2015 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We all have stress and anxiety, but dealing with them is never easy. A new iOS app called Moodnotes will help you better identify your feelings to promote a greater sense of well-being. It's available now through the App Store
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• Striking ‘Virgin Rainbow’ opal to be showcased in Australia

  06-08-2015 20:51
  
  A beautiful opal called the Virgin Rainbow is currently on its way to an Australian museum, where it will be showcased alongside some other rare, valuable and otherwise precious items. The opal will go on display starting late next month and will remain in the exhibition until February 2016. Opals are unique, at least as far as gemstones go, but … Continue reading
  
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• How to make a video game (experience not required)

  06-08-2015 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Building your own video game may seem out of the question, but trust us, it's not. Here's our how-to guide for bringing your ideas to life, complete with a game of our own design.
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• Black hole fountains shepherd new galaxies into life

  06-08-2015 20:23
  
  A black-hole fountain might sound like something from science fiction, but NASA believes it's actually part of a high-energy cycle by which galaxies coalesce. Combining high-resolution Hubble Space Telescope imagery with ground-based captures, scientists were able to observe knots of hot, blue stars that were forming along the jets from active black holes, with a thunderstorm of heated and cooling … Continue reading
  
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• Doctor Strange will be ‘Marvel’s Fantasia,’ says film’s director of photography

  06-08-2015 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ben Davis, the director of photography on Marvel Studios' upcoming Doctor Strange movie, compared the film to Disney's 1940 animated feature Fantasia in how it explores new, surreal elements.
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• Facebook patent lets lenders peek at your friends’ credit to vet you for a loan

  06-08-2015 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook obtained an updated patent on Tuesday that will allow lenders to analyze borrowers' social connections and offer or deny loans accordingly. Of course, Facebook may not ever use this option, especially if the FTC disputes its validity.
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• Facebook patent could allow lenders to examine your friends’ credit scores

  06-08-2015 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook obtained an updated patent on Tuesday that will allow lenders to analyze borrowers' social connections and offer or deny loans accordingly. Of course, Facebook may not ever use this option, especially if the FTC disputes its validity.
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• Apple Music surpasses 11 million members, but faces challenges

  06-08-2015 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music has accumulated more than 11 million members in the weeks since its debut, Apple exec Eddie Cue revealed. That's impressive growth, but far short of the company's long-term goal.The post Apple Music surpasses 11 million members, but faces challenges appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HTC seems unable to decide what’s best for itself

  06-08-2015 20:06
  
  HTC has reported that it's newest strategy for growth is discontinuing models to focus on high-end devices like the HTC One M9. They've also suggested this week that they'll be cutting a "significant" number of jobs in light of recent financial results. There's no sugar-coating the fact that HTC isn't doing as well as they did in their smartphone-selling hayday, … Continue reading
  
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• The first Tesla Model X deliveries will begin next month, Model 3 to be shown early 2016

  06-08-2015 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla will deliver first orders of its Model X crossover in September, following a series of production delays. The EV automaker also promises the Model 3 will be shown early in 2016.The post The first Tesla Model X deliveries will begin next month, Model 3 to be shown early 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The top 14 portable audio gadgets you can buy right now - Engadget

  06-08-2015 20:05 via engadget.com
  
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  The top 14 portable audio gadgets you can buy right now
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  We love our tunes and we're guessing that most of you do too. If you're in the market for some portable audio gear or summer's been so great that you've inflicted serious damage on your current devices, we've got a fresh list of some of the best items ...
  
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• Hyundai could tap into its WRC expertise to take on the Golf R with a 300hp hot hatch

  06-08-2015 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyundai will allegedly introduce the first member of its N performance sub-brand at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Based on the Euro-spec i30, it will take on the Golf R with a turbo four that will send 300 horsepower to all four wheels.The post Hyundai could tap into its WRC expertise to take on the Golf R with a 300hp hot hatch appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony moves up Ghostbusters, delays Uncharted, confirms The Dark Tower remake

  06-08-2015 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ghostbusters moves up in the schedule while the Uncharted movie gets pushed back in Sony's new calendar, which also includes release dates for Bad Boys 3 (and Bad Boys 4), The Dark Tower, and other films.
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• Sony moves up Ghostbusters, delays Uncharted, confirms The Dark Tower and Jumanji remake

  06-08-2015 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ghostbusters moves up in the schedule while the Uncharted movie gets pushed back in Sony's new calendar, which also includes release dates for Bad Boys 3 (and Bad Boys 4), The Dark Tower, and other films.
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