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• Researcher creates ultra-soft yarn out of animal bones

  07-08-2015 23:58
  
  Your knitted sweaters are made of yarn spun from animal hairs and vegetable fibers. In the future, though, they could be made of yarn created from animal bones, ligaments, and other parts that aren't edible. Such is the result of years of work by a researcher in Zurich who had developed a way to make soft yarn from waste products … Continue reading
  
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• Fujifilm FinePix s9900W review

  07-08-2015 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fujifilm’s FinePix S9900W is a budget megazoom camera that has a 50x optical zoom lens, Wi-Fi, and Full HD video recording.
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• Listen to Macklemore and Ryan Lewis pair up with Ed Sheeran in our 5 songs to stream

  07-08-2015 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Mac DeMarco, Kid Cudi, and more.
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• Hear Macklemore and Ryan Lewis’ latest track and more in our 5 songs to stream

  07-08-2015 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, Mac DeMarco, Kid Cudi, and more.
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• MyTape for iOS lets you capture and share your favorite moments

  07-08-2015 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MyTape is a new social video app for iOS that lets you shoot awesome videos, follow people, and watch what’s happening around you. It’s pretty similar to Twitter’s live-streaming app, Periscope, so it will be interesting to see if this app takes off.
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• Prison Break ‘sequel’ coming to Fox in 2016

  07-08-2015 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Co-stars Wentworth Miller and Dominic Purcell as well as creator/executive producer Paul Scheuring will return to the show, according to Deadline. Fox exec Dana Walden noted that its success on Netflix spurred its return.The post Prison Break ‘sequel’ coming to Fox in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Back to College: Over $250 off Monster Inspiration Active Noise-Canceling Headphones

  07-08-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready to rock the school year with this awesome deal! Now through August 28, save over $250 on Monster Inspiration headphones, with active noise-canceling technology.The post Back to College: Over $250 off Monster Inspiration Active Noise-Canceling Headphones appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• TinderNightmares Instagram account features the worst Tinder pickup lines

  07-08-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While no one likes rejection, some men on dating sites like Tinder don’t know how to deal with women turning them down. Here are some cringeworthy message that some women receive on Tinder.
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• These are the worst messages women have received on Tinder

  07-08-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While no one likes rejection, some men on dating sites like Tinder don’t know how to deal with women turning them down. Here are some cringeworthy message that some women receive on Tinder.
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• Thermos Smart Lid bottle tracks your drinking habit

  07-08-2015 23:15
  
  Thermos, the company that most people associate with hot food and drink containers, has a new bottle that keeps tabs on your drinking habit. Water drinking, that is. It is called the Thermos Smart Lid Hydration Bottle, and it is not unique in the connected-devices market. It is, however, the first big-name company to get in on the drinking-tracking market, … Continue reading
  
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• Louis C.K.’s Louie goes on hiatus in favor of Better Things, Baskets

  07-08-2015 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Louis C.K.'s comedy series Louie is officially on hiatus as the writer, director, and actor takes on new projects. C.K. will work on Better Things with recurring Louie star Pamela Adlon, as well as Baskets, starring Zach Galafianakis.
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• Oculus to release SDK 07 on August 20, older games will need to be updated

  07-08-2015 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus has announced the release date of its latest software development kit for August 20th and any games developed on older SDKs will need to be updated.
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• Oculus announces SDK 0.7 and older games will need to be updated

  07-08-2015 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus has announced the release date of its latest software development kit for August 20th and any games developed on older SDKs will need to be updated.
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• Pebble Time Steel: You can now preorder the Steel from Pebble for $250

  07-08-2015 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Pebble Time Steel was just unveiled on stage at MWC by CEO, Eric Migicovsky. It's another version of the recently launched Pebble Time and is available for pre-order at Kickstarter now.
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for PC will feature split screen, GPU scaling, and more

  07-08-2015 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Treyarch took Gamescom as an opportunity to reveal some of the specific features that PC gamers can look forward to in the Windows port of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, including 2-player split screen, FOV slider, and more.
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 for PC features revealed

  07-08-2015 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Treyarch took Gamescom as an opportunity to reveal some of the specific features that PC gamers can look forward to in the Windows port of Call of Duty: Black Ops 3, including 2-player split screen, FOV slider, and more.
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• Electric skateboards can be hacked, too

  07-08-2015 22:39
  
  News of cars being hacked have, as expected, instilled fear in the public, but don't think turning to an electric skateboard will eliminate the risk. A new exploit called, appropriately enough, "FacePlant", has been developed to show that electric skateboards can be just as vulnerable to hackers as some cars, and it isn't a concern to take lightly. While a … Continue reading
  
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• Back to College: $20 off Jawbone UP2 Activity Tracker

  07-08-2015 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kick the school year off to a healthy start with Jawbone. Now for a limited time, Amazon is offering $20 off the Jawbone UP2 activity tracker.The post Back to College: $20 off Jawbone UP2 Activity Tracker appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Back to College: $15 off a Misfit Purchase of $50

  07-08-2015 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There is no better time than now to embark on a lifestyle override. Luckily, Misfit offers a range of gadgets that monitor progress towards your goals. New customers can use promo code BEAMISFIT to save $15 off a $50 purchase.The post Back to College: $15 off a Misfit Purchase of $50 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hackers could remotely steal fingerprints on a ‘large scale’ from Android phones

  07-08-2015 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fingerprints are completely secure, right? Wrong. A new vulnerability was discovered with Android phones in which hackers could steal fingerprints without the user knowing. Researchers say it can be done on a "large scale."
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• What does the American dream home look like? Depends on your age

  07-08-2015 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What does your dream home look like? It depends on whether you're a Millennial, Gen-Xer, or Baby Boomer, according to a recent study from Trulia. All three groups do have some wants in common, though.The post What does the American dream home look like? Depends on your age appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Clean air, dirty screens, hidden outlets, and more little-known air travel secrets

  07-08-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Did you know you can pay for a flight using bitcoin, or that headphones can make airplane food taste better? Here are things you may not know (but you now do) about air travel.
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• iPhone 6s September 9 event tipped with Apple TV

  07-08-2015 22:11
  
  Apple will hold its big iPhone event on September 9, insiders say, with a new Apple TV also expected along with revamped iPads. Widely expected to see the new iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s plus smartphones announced, the event is scheduled for the week beginning September 7th, "with Wednesday the 9th being the most likely date" sources tell Buzzfeed. That … Continue reading
  
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• Mazda will reveal its new Koeru crossover concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show

  07-08-2015 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mazda will reveal its latest concept, a five-door crossover named the Koeru, at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The concept could preview the next generation CX-5 compact crossover.
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• R2-D2’s head will launch as a Bluetooth speaker this month

  07-08-2015 22:05
  
  There’s no shortage of Star Wars gear, and yet we can never get enough of it. If the rugs, the wall-mounted heads, the knife block, the desk vacuum, and others aren’t enough, later this month ThinkGeek will be launching an exclusive wireless speaker designed to look like R2-D2's head. As far as replicas go, the speaker looks quite similar to … Continue reading
  
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• John Wick VR shooter coming in 2016

  07-08-2015 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lionsgate Films and Payday publisher Starbreeze announced that they have teamed up to develop a virtual reality first-person shooter based on the hit, Keanu Reeves-led action film John Wick, set for 2016.
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• Stephen Colbert’s first Late Show guest will be George Clooney

  07-08-2015 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stephen Colbert will host George Clooney as his first guest on The Late Show when it premieres on Sept. 8. Of course, that's assuming someone got word to the actor. Colbert tweeted out a request for someone to let Clooney know he's expected.
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• Colbert lands Clooney as his first Late Show guest

  07-08-2015 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stephen Colbert will host George Clooney as his first guest on The Late Show when it premieres on Sept. 8. Of course, that's assuming someone got word to the actor. Colbert tweeted out a request for someone to let Clooney know he's expected.
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• Oculus warns VR coders its new SDK breaks old apps

  07-08-2015 21:44
  
  Oculus has warned developers to get their virtual reality apps up to date, launching a new PC SDK that breaks some backward compatibility. Oculus PC SDK 0.7, set to hit on August 20, promises a cut in latency, more stability, and an alternative to the little-loved "Extended Mode"; however, in doing so, the Facebook-owned VR firm has broken compatibility with … Continue reading
  
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• WalkCar is a laptop-shaped skateboard ‘car’ for your city travels

  07-08-2015 21:29
  
  Cars and big cities don't go together well. Parking is expensive. Free parking is rare. You're liable to spend more time sitting in traffic jams than it'd take you to ride a bike. Bikes, though, pose their own problems -- no one wants to show up to work sweaty, and even bikes can be cumbersome. The next step down is … Continue reading
  
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• Verizon announces new data plans, gets rid of phone contracts in the process

  07-08-2015 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a move that highlights the shift away from phone contracts, Verizon revealed it will do away with them entirely. Customers will now either pay full price up-front for their phones or pay through monthly installments.
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• iPhone 6S and 6C rumors: Production delays won’t push back the launch, analyst says

  07-08-2015 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may have recently launched the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, but news of the iPhone 6S and an iPhone 6C are already on its way. Here is all the key information we think we know so far, including specs, and a possible release date.
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• Aston Martin is bringing a fleet of exclusive models to Pebble Beach, including the DB9 GT

  07-08-2015 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin will introduce the DB9 GT, DBX Concept, Lagonda sedan, and Vulcan race car at the 2015 Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance. The DB9 GT packs 540 HP and is the most powerful DB9 model ever.
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• This Week On The TC Gadgets Podcast: HTC, OnePlus, Drifter, And Robot Sex - TechCrunch

  07-08-2015 21:01 via techcrunch.com
  
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  It's earnings season, and HTC is having a rough few years quarter. Meanwhile, OnePlus released the OnePlus 2, and the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 seems to have leaked all over the place. Plus, the Drifter waterproof speaker (with its own operating system) is ...
  
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• Fermilab successfully catches neutrino gun’s 500 mile shot

  07-08-2015 20:52
  
  It's nerve-wracking stuff, spending most of a decade building a huge, expensive neutrino particle detector but having to wait until it's up and running before you know if it works. Happily for Fermilab, the NOvA detector has just recorded its first evidence of oscillating neutrinos, proving the massive investment into the 50 feet tall, 50 feet wide, and 200 feet … Continue reading
  
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• BitTorrent Bleep update improves offline message security

  07-08-2015 20:45
  
  In addition to its Sync 2.0 service, BitTorrent also has an offline messaging app called Bleep that allows users to, says the company, “chat privately. srsly.” Unlike other messaging apps, Bleep works straight from user-to-user, no in-between cloud storage to be seen. The benefit of this is security — as BitTorrent says, you don’t have to worry about the online … Continue reading
  
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• Shovel Knight’s Plague of Shadows expansion features remixed campaign

  07-08-2015 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shovel Knight's core campaign changes drastically when players assume the role of the newly playable Plague Knight in the upcoming Plague of Shadows DLC.
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• An adrenaline-crazed cast looks back as Strike Back detonates its last season

  07-08-2015 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Strike Back brought the over-the-top intensity of ‘80s action movies to the small screen, and after four years, it’s finally coming to an end. We spoke to actor Philip Winchester about the show’s final run.
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• North Korea setting back clocks over Japanese rule

  07-08-2015 20:17
  
  North Korea has created its own timezone, setting clocks back 30 minutes to "Pyongyang Time" as a strike against historic imperialism. The change, which will take affect on August 15, will see North Korea shift to GMT 8:30, or thirty minutes behind South Korea and Japan, countries which it used to share a timezone with. August 15 will be the … Continue reading
  
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• Another remake of A Nightmare on Elm Street is reportedly in the works

  07-08-2015 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Freddy Krueger could be back in action again as a new, unconfirmed report indicates that New Line Cinema is planning another remake of Wes Craven's 1984 horror classic A Nightmare on Elm Street.
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• Some guy managed to call the International Space Station from his back yard

  07-08-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's a great excuse for bad phone reception -- being in outer space. Adrian Lane is a 52-year-old radio operator who managed to call the International Space Station and speak with a few astronauts flying miles and miles above him.
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• Microsoft outlines key features of $150 Xbox One Elite Controller

  07-08-2015 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In-depth customization options announced today reveal what players can expect from Microsoft's pricey Xbox One Elite Controller, which was revealed earlier this year at E3.
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• Tesla’s Snakebot charging station is the creepiest (and coolest) thing ever

  07-08-2015 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla Motors has published a video of a new charging station prototype. The machine — which happens to look like a robotic snake — appears to automatically locate the charging port on a Model S and plug in.The post Tesla’s Snakebot charging station is the creepiest (and coolest) thing ever appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tesla’s charging station prototype looks like an evil robotic snake

  07-08-2015 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla Motors has published a video of a new charging station prototype. The machine — which happens to look like a robotic snake — appears to automatically locate the charging port on a Model S and plug in.The post Tesla’s charging station prototype looks like an evil robotic snake appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Stellaris, from Paradox, is the galactic strategy game you’ve always wanted on your PC

  07-08-2015 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Epic sci-fi strategy is unique among PC gaming genres, but has become stagnant in recent years. Paradox hopes to stir the genre's still waters with Stellaris, an internally developed title that focuses on intergalactic politics.The post Stellaris, from Paradox, is the galactic strategy game you’ve always wanted on your PC appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch Brad and Angelina Jolie Pitt abuse each other in By the Sea trailer

  07-08-2015 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the trailer for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's "By the Sea," they play a couple grappling with difficulties in their marriage while vacationing in 1970s France. In what Jolie calls an "art film," we see the couple verbally — and then physically fight.The post Watch Brad and Angelina Jolie Pitt abuse each other in By the Sea trailer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Mozilla pushes out quick patch for Firefox: DT Daily

  07-08-2015 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mozilla pushes out a patch for a vulnerability in Firefox, latest iOS9 beta brings wi-fi calling feature to AT&T iPhones.
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• Verizon kills its contracts with simpler data buckets

  07-08-2015 19:12
  
  Verizon is attempting to make picking a mobile package more straightforward, killing off the contract but ousting phone subsidies in the process. As of August 13, Verizon will retire its individual line and family plans, shifting to four options - small, medium, large, and x-large - that all include unlimited calls and messaging, varying instead by how much data they … Continue reading
  
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• Finally: The perfect tool for managing all the loose cables lying around your house

  07-08-2015 19:10
  
  If you’re a gadget fan, you have a problem: Namely, you have countless cables lying around your house that you have no idea how to organize. Help is on the way, however: A new Kickstarter project called The Cable Hive is looking to raise $33,000 to give you a simple solution for storing and organizing all the spare cables that are clogging up your desks and tables. FROM EARLIER: This is the coolest Android app Microsoft has released yet The Cable Hive is essentially a crate that measures in a
  
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• Netflix to premiere bloody documentary following Ukrainian demonstrations

  07-08-2015 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix will be premiering a documentary on the recent events in Ukraine that sparked political unrest and a youth civil rights movement, including live footage of violence from the protests.
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