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• Acer XB270HU review

  20-08-2015 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Acer XB270HU packs tons of features into a 1440p display, but can it overcome the high price tag, or are you better off making the jump to 4K?
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• Michael Mann taps Christian Bale to play Enzo Ferrari in new biopic

  20-08-2015 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Christian Bale has reportedly agreed to play Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann's highly-anticipated new biopic about the car magnate's life, with filming set to begin some time next year.
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• Christian Bale tapped to play automotive legend Enzo Ferrari

  20-08-2015 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Christian Bale has reportedly agreed to play Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann's highly-anticipated new biopic about the car magnate's life, with filming set to begin some time next year.
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• Your next Android smartphone could have less Google bloatware

  20-08-2015 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced it will no longer require Android phone manufacturers to preinstall Google Play Books, Google Play Newsstand, Google Play Games, and Google+ on their phones if they want to install one of Google's other apps.
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• Your next Android phone is about to have quite a bit less bloatware from Google

  20-08-2015 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced it will no longer require Android phone manufacturers to preinstall Google Play Books, Google Play Newsstand, Google Play Games, and Google+ on their phones if they want to install one of Google's other apps.
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• Take a stroll down memory lane with this new Google Photos feature

  20-08-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We capture so many photos, but how often do you look back at the older ones? Well Google Photos has a new opt-in feature that will remind you of some of the great photos you have taken over the years.The post Take a stroll down memory lane with this new Google Photos feature appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon Fire TV fans have reason to celebrate: HBO Now has finally arrived

  20-08-2015 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After launching exclusively for Apple TV owners, HBO Now has been making its way to more and more devices. Earlier this month it appeared on the Chromecast, and now it's available on Amazon Fire TV devices.
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• Check out this Indiegogo campaign to build ‘parasitic pods’ for London’s homeless

  20-08-2015 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To help solve the problem of homelessness in London, an architect wants to build "parasitic pods" for them. They're called that because they attach to a "host" building. You can help fund the prototype on Indiegogo.
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• Cities: Skylines gets its first expansion on September 24

  20-08-2015 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Announced at Gamescom earlier this month, publisher Paradox Interactive has revealed an official release date for Cities: Skylines After Dark. A console version is also currently in development, with the game set to hit Xbox One first.
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• This ambitious Canadian company plans to build a space elevator out of inflatable Kevlar cells

  20-08-2015 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If Canadian company Thoth Technology makes good on its patent, it will soon unveil the world's first space elevator, which will replace a lot more than stairs -- it will replace entire rocket launchpads.
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• A Canadian company just won a patent for this crazy inflatable space elevator design

  20-08-2015 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If Canadian company Thoth Technology makes good on its patent, it will soon unveil the world's first space elevator, which will replace a lot more than stairs -- it will replace entire rocket launchpads.
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• Fresh Prince star Alfonso Ribeiro says Courtney Cox inspired his dance, The Carlton

  20-08-2015 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wonder what inspired the Carlton dance on popular '90s sitcom Fresh Prince of Bel Air? Actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who played the character of Carlton, reveals the secret, and what was actually written in the script.
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• Ferrari’s new model wave will get edgier styling and smaller, more powerful engines

  20-08-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ferrari's next generation of sports cars will feature more aggressive styling and smaller displacement engines.Plans for the Dino, California, FF, and F12 Berlinetta are coming to light.The post Ferrari’s new model wave will get edgier styling and smaller, more powerful engines appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Android Wear’s interactive watch faces give you the info you need quicker than ever

  20-08-2015 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Finding out the weather or your next appointment was never easier. Google is rolling out an update to all Android Wear smartwatches that will enable you to tap complications on watch faces to get information or open apps.The post Android Wear’s interactive watch faces give you the info you need quicker than ever appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jeep may put some extra pep in its Renegade’s step via Trackhawk performance upgrades

  20-08-2015 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jeep is reportedly planning to provide its upcoming Grand Cherokee Trackhawk with the same performance upgrade as its Renegade subcompact. It may be powered by a 2.4-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 300-plus horsepower.
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• GoG compiles 13 Forgotten Realms D&D games in archived collections

  20-08-2015 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The repository of everything that is DRM free in the gaming world, GoG, has added a number of new Dungeons and Dragons experiences from gaming's history, giving us access to 13 new campaigns from the Forgotten Realms.The post GoG compiles 13 Forgotten Realms D&D games in archived collections appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Deal with dungeons AND dragons in GoG’s big Forgotten Realms game dump

  20-08-2015 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The repository of everything that is DRM free in the gaming world, GoG, has added a number of new Dungeons and Dragons experiences from gaming's history, giving us access to 13 new campaigns from the Forgotten Realms.The post Deal with dungeons AND dragons in GoG’s big Forgotten Realms game dump appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• You can finally text in the rain thanks to the Phone-brella

  20-08-2015 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Say hello to the Phone-brella. This cool new umbrella will not only keep you dry in a downpour, it also frees your hands so that you can control your smartphone and keep on texting.The post You can finally text in the rain thanks to the Phone-brella appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Phone-brella allows you to keep on texting in the rain

  20-08-2015 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Say hello to the Phone-brella. This cool new umbrella will not only keep you dry in a downpour, it also frees your hands so that you can control your smartphone and keep on texting.The post The Phone-brella allows you to keep on texting in the rain appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• RHA’s new ultra-compact in-ears drop the price, shrink the size, and keep the style

  20-08-2015 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RHA's newest product, the ultra-compact S500i in-ears, might not boast the company's trademark swappable filters, but they certainly look every bit as stunning as the company's other headphones do -- and at a much friendlier price.
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• Yamaha MusicCast is like Sonos, but works with any source and any BT speaker

  20-08-2015 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yamaha MusicCast that incorporates all the features you'd expect from a Sonos-style multi-room-audio setup, and much more. The system rolls out with 20 pieces, including receivers, speakers, and sound bars.
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• Spotify’s Orwellian new privacy policy unlocks your photos, sensor data, and more

  20-08-2015 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a move that has sparked controversy for those concerned about personal privacy, Spotify's Orwellian new privacy policy wants access to users' contacts, photos, GPS data, and sensor data, and will also share the data with advertisers.
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• Spotify’s intrusive new privacy policy allows the collection of user photos, sensor data, and more

  20-08-2015 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a move that has sparked controversy for those concerned about personal privacy, Spotify's Orwellian new privacy policy wants access to users' contacts, photos, GPS data, and sensor data, and will also share the data with advertisers.
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• No power? No problem. Candle Charger juices up your gadgets with fire and water

  20-08-2015 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Flamestower company's newest gadget is just finishing up its Kickstarter campaign. The Candle Charger does exactly what it sounds like: It turns the heat of a candle and five ounces of water into an electric charge, in this case, conviently funneled to a USB port.The post No power? No problem. Candle Charger juices up your gadgets with fire and water appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Candle Charger is a tiny thermoelectric generator that powers your gadgets with fire

  20-08-2015 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Flamestower company's newest gadget is just finishing up its Kickstarter campaign. The Candle Charger does exactly what it sounds like: It turns the heat of a candle and five ounces of water into an electric charge, in this case, conviently funneled to a USB port.The post Candle Charger is a tiny thermoelectric generator that powers your gadgets with fire appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Scariest trailer of the year? Watch the preview for The Witch and find out

  20-08-2015 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first trailer for Robert Eggers' award-winning horror film The Witch has debuted online, offering audiences a preview of the film that was one of the darlings at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
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• SFW: What impact has porn had on technology? DT Daily

  20-08-2015 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A cool new GPS/Head Up Display project, and we take a closer look at the ancient and ongoing relationship between porn and tech.
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• How to check if an account was exposed in the Ashley Madison hack

  20-08-2015 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hackers dumped account information surrounding 33 million Ashley Madison users earlier today. Curious if you, or someone you know, was revealed in the cyber-attack? Here's how to find out.
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• Windows Hello can recognize the difference between identical twins

  20-08-2015 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As it stands, passwords seem like a relatively weak defence against hackers and nefarious individuals. But could facial recognition in Windows Hello open us up to new attacks from nosy siblings? Not so according to a new demo.
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• Back to School Gadgets - MyHighPlains

  20-08-2015 19:09 via
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  While the final days of summer are still here, it's already time for parents and kids to start getting back into school mode. Lifestyle & Tech Expert Jeana Tahnk Looks at the Must-Have School essentials, with a fun gadget twist to start the new school ...
  

• Warner Bros. is headed to Hell with Dante’s Inferno movie

  20-08-2015 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dante Alighieri's epic 14th century poem Inferno will be the subject of an upcoming film that Warner Bros. Pictures has hired relative Hollywood newcomer Dwain Worrell to script for the studio.
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• Dante’s Inferno is headed to the big screen again

  20-08-2015 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dante Alighieri's epic 14th century poem Inferno will be the subject of an upcoming film that Warner Bros. Pictures has hired relative Hollywood newcomer Dwain Worrell to script for the studio.
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• Apple Stores demote the iconic iPod from display tables to the wall rack

  20-08-2015 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Beginning next week, iPods will be demoted from the table display to wall racks in Apple Stores. The devices, which were once a groundbreaking way to consume music, will now be found alongside other accessories like headphones and chargers.The post Apple Stores demote the iconic iPod from display tables to the wall rack appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Lightning strikes twice, twice — and Google Compute Engine loses data

  20-08-2015 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has released an incident report detailing data loss suffered at a facility in Belgium following four successive lightning strikes to the local power grid.
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• Google suffers data loss after four successive lightning strikes

  20-08-2015 17:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has released an incident report detailing data loss suffered at a facility in Belgium following four successive lightning strikes to the local power grid.
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• iPad Pro rumors: The jumbo iPad may launch in November with a Force Touch stylus

  20-08-2015 17:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reports say Apple planned to mass produce a large screen iPad in late 2014, but considerable iPhone 6 demand has reportedly delayed the launch. It's unknown when it will make its debut, but that doesn't stop the rumors flowing.
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• The Mazda Miata could go hybrid, electric or both if government regulations force it to

  20-08-2015 17:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mazda wants to keep the Miata a light, fun, gas-burning model, but it's ready to fit the roadster with some form of electrification if needed. The electric and/or hybrid Miata won't arrive until the end of the decade at the very earliest.The post The Mazda Miata could go hybrid, electric or both if government regulations force it to appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Audi RS 4 Avant police car joins Australian police force

  20-08-2015 17:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Audi RS 4 Avant will be used by the New South Wales Police Force in Australia for public-relations purposes over the next year. It's one of many high-end cars to take on that role around the world.
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• Mercedes-AMG’s 2017 C63 Coupe is here, and tires don’t stand a chance

  20-08-2015 16:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 Coupe is finally here. With the muscular twin-turbocharged V8 and sophisticated tech of the C63 sedan, and a more stylish coupe body, it should be quite the package.
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• Masters of the Universe movie brings on Thor: The Dark World writer

  20-08-2015 16:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Masters of the Universe movie in development at Columbia Pictures has reportedly hired Thor: The Dark World screenwriter Christopher Yost to rewrite the film's script and keep the project rolling.
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• Marvel movie writer joins Masters of the Universe

  20-08-2015 16:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Masters of the Universe movie in development at Columbia Pictures has reportedly hired Thor: The Dark World screenwriter Christopher Yost to rewrite the film's script and keep the project rolling.
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• Intel’s hardware likely to support Adaptive Sync in the future

  20-08-2015 16:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Freesync vs GSync is an argument over quality and money, with the former costing less but performing less well and the latter being the opposite. Intel it seems, has gone with the former, stating that it plans to support the tech in the future.
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• Intel supports AMD in surprise adaptive-sync endorsement

  20-08-2015 16:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A key Intel employee has hinted that Intel may begin supporting DisplayPort Adaptive Sync, the standard that also powers AMD's FreeSync. This could lead to better standardization of frame synchronization throughout computing.The post Intel supports AMD in surprise adaptive-sync endorsement appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 7 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now – save $39!

  20-08-2015 16:25
  
  It’s that time of day again. Today we have a terrific batch of seven paid iPhone apps that would normally cost you a total of $39 but that are all completely free to download if you act right now. Check them out below! MUST READ: Insanely simple iPhone trick lets you instantly free up iCloud storage space These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales cou
  
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• 7 awesome iPhone apps on sale for free right now – save $39!

  20-08-2015 16:25
  
  It’s that time of day again. Today we have a terrific batch of seven paid iPhone apps that would normally cost you a total of $39 but that are all completely free to download if you act right now. Check them out below! MUST READ: Insanely simple iPhone trick lets you instantly free up iCloud storage space These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made available for free for a limited time by their developers. There is no way to tell how long they will be free. These sales cou
  
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• Jeb Bush supports NSA expansion and opposes encryption

  20-08-2015 16:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jeb Bush spoke up in favor of the NSA, saying he would support its expansion. He also criticized tech companies for not providing access to encrypted data. He argued that data collection helps keep Americans safe.
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• Buying Metal Gear Solid V via Steam? Don’t expect it to preload before launch day

  20-08-2015 16:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Console gamers buying Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will be able to preload the game so it's available to play immediately on launch day. Unfortunately, those buying the game on Steam won't have the same option.
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• When the sun is shining, the experimental EVX Immortus has an infinite driving range

  20-08-2015 15:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Australian startup named EVX has announced plans to build an innovative electric car powered by solar panels on the roof, the trunk and the hood. The Immortus promises to offer sports car-like handling and infinite range when the sun is shining.
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• Honda’s BR-V concept previews a seven-seater crossover for Asian markets

  20-08-2015 15:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Honda has launched the BR-V, a seven-seater crossover whose front end is inspired by the Exciting H design language. Powered by a four-cylinder engine, the BR-V will go on sale in a number of Asian markets, but it won't be sold on our shores.The post Honda’s BR-V concept previews a seven-seater crossover for Asian markets appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Smite for Xbox One is out of beta, and it’s still completely free to play

  20-08-2015 15:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Popular third-person MOBA Smite has been available for Xbox One gamers to play since July, but it was technically an open beta. Now developer HiRez Studios has officially taken the game out of beta.
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