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• Batband headphones: an “ear-free” audio headband

  15-09-2015 23:48
  
  Personal music sessions in public places often happen with one earbud in and one earbud out -- this way you can hear others nearby and your music at the same time. That Batband is a far more attractive alternative, though it might get you a few sideways glances -- it uses bone conductivity rather than traditional speakers, making it a … Continue reading
  
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• These new smart glasses will show your cycling stats in real time

  15-09-2015 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kopin has revealed the Solos, a pair of smart glasses aimed at cyclists. It takes voice commands and pairs with a smartphone and activity trackers to display real-time stats.The post These new smart glasses will show your cycling stats in real time appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kopin’s new heads-up Solos glasses shows your cycling stats in real time

  15-09-2015 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kopin has revealed the Solos, a pair of smart glasses aimed at cyclists. It takes voice commands and pairs with a smartphone and activity trackers to display real-time stats.The post Kopin’s new heads-up Solos glasses shows your cycling stats in real time appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• See the butch Land Rovers and villainous Jaguar destined for 007 Spectre

  15-09-2015 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bond cars from Jaguar Land Rover for the latest 007 movie, 'Spectre,' were unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The fleet includes a Jaguar C-X75 and modified Land Rover models.
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• Jaguar Land Rover unveils 007 ‘Spectre’ cars in Frankfurt

  15-09-2015 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bond cars from Jaguar Land Rover for the latest 007 movie, 'Spectre,' were unveiled at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. The fleet includes a Jaguar C-X75 and modified Land Rover models.
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• Sony adds 14-bit uncompressed RAW, 5-axis stabilization, to high-sensitivity A7S II camera

  15-09-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest Mark II variant in its A7 series of full-frame mirrorless cameras, Sony's A7S II retains its high 409,600 ISO, but has improved video recording specs like in-camera 4K and Full HD slo-mo, and 5-axis stabilization.
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• Justin Timberlake to voice a survivalist troll in DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls musical

  15-09-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A "hair-raising adventure" is scheduled for Justin Timberlake. The singer will voice a survivalist Troll named Branch in DreamWorks Animation's Trolls. The upcoming musical is based on the popular Troll dolls.
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• Woody Harrelson joins the War for the Planet of the Apes

  15-09-2015 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Playing a villain known as the Colonel, Woody Harrelson will be facing off against Caesar and his troupe of over-evolved apes in the third installment of the Planet of the Apes franchise
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• Skype Mojis add Muppets and more to your conversations

  15-09-2015 23:10
  
  Digital conversations utilize emoji in a variety of ways, and as such we have a wide array to choose from. Some, such as the ones found in Messenger, are based on existing characters, and now Microsoft is getting into that game by adding Muppets “Mojis” to Skype. The additions aren't limited to the Muppets, however -- there's King Kong, it … Continue reading
  
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• New Apple tvOS finally brings comfort of iOS to your TV

  15-09-2015 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The popular yet somewhat neglected Apple TV is finally getting an upgrade. After being left in the dust by the likes of Roku and Amazon, Apple's latest set-top box is fighting back. Its all new operating system, tvOS, helps bridge the gap between functionality and familiarity.The post New Apple tvOS finally brings comfort of iOS to your TV appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Update: Microsoft may launch new Surface Pro 4, Lumia phones at Oct. 6 event

  15-09-2015 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's hardware has become much more vogue over the past year, so any announcement is a big one, especially if it looks likely that at an October event, Microsoft will debut the Surface Pro 5 and Lumia 950 and 950 XL smartphones.The post Update: Microsoft may launch new Surface Pro 4, Lumia phones at Oct. 6 event appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Wanna donate to your favorite candidate’s campaign? Do it on Twitter with Square

  15-09-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter and Square want to make it even easier for you to support your favorite presidential candidate by introducing the $Cashtag, a unique URL campaigns can now use to request donations from supporters.The post Wanna donate to your favorite candidate’s campaign? Do it on Twitter with Square appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Today Only: 50% off On-Ear Headphones

  15-09-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Beats by Dr. Dre — Solo 2 On-Ear Headphones — Open Box Excellent Condition Features: Open box products are typically returned within the Best Buy’s Return & Exchange Promise Each product has been tested and verified to work Beats are also covered under our Return & Exchange Promise should they not meet your expectations. Excellent condition product […]
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• The King of Fighters XIV resurrects a classic fighting game in 3D

  15-09-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Once a fierce competitor to Capcom's Street Fighter series in the mid-'90s, SNK's team-based fighting game franchise The King of Fighters will shift to 3D for its latest sequel launching for the PlayStation 4 in 2016.
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• Jeff Bezos officially announces Florida’s Space Coast as Blue Origin’s new home

  15-09-2015 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following in the footsteps of fellow billionaires Richard Branson and Elon Musk, Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos officially announced plans to launch and maintain the Blue Origin space program on Florida's "Space Coast."
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• Facebook is taking a stand against hate speech in Germany

  15-09-2015 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now, after the appearance of a barrage of venomous Facebook tirades aimed against refugees and migrants seeking asylum in Germany, the social media giant is finally taking a stand against such vitriol.
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• Verizon and AT&T to bring their tiny stores to Best Buy

  15-09-2015 22:18
  
  It's become apparent that Best Buy will soon become more of a mini-mall than it will a big box store as Verizon and AT&T add to the fray. Word is that Verizon and AT&T will soon both have their own tiny storefronts inside Best Buy, much in the same way Apple and Samsung have their own miniature stores in the … Continue reading
  
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• Russia accuses Google of not playing fair on mobile

  15-09-2015 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has been found guilty of abusing its position on Android by bundling all of its services into one package and forcing manufacturers to use it. It may be forced to remove some of the restrictions, allowing manufacturers to pick and choose.The post Russia accuses Google of not playing fair on mobile appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google OnHub teardown reveals low repairability

  15-09-2015 22:17
  
  Google’s OnHub router has been given the teardown treatment, and the conclusion is that if you must repair something in the device, you’ll probably find yourself having to replace it, instead. Google’s new router received an overall “repairability” score of only 4 out of 10, which is pretty low, but not the worst result we’ve seen. The one readily DIY-able … Continue reading
  
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• Google found guilty of abusing mobile dominance in Russia

  15-09-2015 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has been found guilty of abusing its position on Android by bundling all of its services into one package and forcing manufacturers to use it. It may be forced to remove some of the restrictions, allowing manufacturers to pick and choose.The post Google found guilty of abusing mobile dominance in Russia appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Two men made history in American Ninja Warrior finale, but only one took home $1M

  15-09-2015 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Isaac Caldiero is the first-ever winner of NBC's American Ninja Warrior, but he wasn't the first to summit the infamous Mount Midoriyama. That honor belongs to another competitor, who missed out on $1 million by the smallest of marginsThe post Two men made history in American Ninja Warrior finale, but only one took home $1M appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ninja Warrior athlete becomes first to summit Midoriyama, is instantly upstaged

  15-09-2015 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Isaac Caldiero is the first-ever winner of NBC's American Ninja Warrior, but he wasn't the first to summit the infamous Mount Midoriyama. That honor belongs to another competitor, who missed out on $1 million by the smallest of marginsThe post Ninja Warrior athlete becomes first to summit Midoriyama, is instantly upstaged appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kingdom Hearts 2.8 three-game compilation coming to PS4 in 2016

  15-09-2015 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During its presentation at Tokyo Game Show this week, Square Enix announced that multiple chapters in its Disney-licensed RPG series Kingdom Hearts will hit the PlayStation 4 in the upcoming compilation Kingdom Hearts 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue.
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• Arachno-faux-bia? Company claims its shed is ‘spider-proof’

  15-09-2015 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Listen up, arachnophobes: Tiger Shed, based in Leeds, England, makes sheds, and it says its newest one is spider-proof. It windows and door are airtight and has insecticide paper you can add on as an extra.The post Arachno-faux-bia? Company claims its shed is ‘spider-proof’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Windows 10’s new market share figures show that people really like free stuff

  15-09-2015 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a set of August 2015 statistics published by Netmarketwatch, it appears Windows 10 is already undercutting some of Apple's market share. The new OS has been downloaded a total of 75 million times in its first month of availability.
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• Windows 10 is now more popular than OS X Yosemite

  15-09-2015 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a set of August 2015 statistics published by Netmarketwatch, it appears Windows 10 is already undercutting some of Apple's market share. The new OS has been downloaded a total of 75 million times in its first month of availability.
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• Aston Martin confirms DB11 nameplate for next sports car

  15-09-2015 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Aston Martin DB11 will be unveiled next year, and will ultimately replace the DB9 as the backbone of Aston Martin's lineup. The name was confirmed at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show.
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• 12 Best Gadgets From IFA 2015 - Huffington Post

  15-09-2015 21:38 via
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  IFA, Europe's version of the Consumer Electronics Show, ended its annual Berlin run last week. Like CES, IFA serves as the launching pad for thousands of new gadgets and gizmos. After wandering around the Messe Berlin fairgrounds for four days, here ...and more »
  

• Facebook is getting a Dislike button

  15-09-2015 21:30
  
  For years, Facebook has steadfastly refused to give the Like button its negative counterpart, but according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg the Dislike button's time has come. While the social network has long argued that there's no place for negativity among its 1bn+ members, Zuckerberg conceded today that there are times when saying you "Like" something with a click is at … Continue reading
  
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• 3D-printed Mars habitat concept teases the imagination

  15-09-2015 21:26
  
  When humans colonize Mars, they’ll first be living in shelters that provide the environment necessary for survival. NASA is trying to jumpstart the development of those habitats with its 3-D Printed Habitat Challenge, and we’ve seen various concepts that hint at what one day may be called home. French entity Fabulous has unveiled its own 3D-printed Mars shelter, which was … Continue reading
  
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• Disney’s new live-action Jungle Book trailer channels Life of Pi spectacle

  15-09-2015 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney's new live-action Jungle Book looks a lot scarier than the animated version. A new trailer, released Tuesday, previews a darker and more dangerous adaptation of Rudyard Kipling's classic book.
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• Bloodborne’s first expansion arrives this November

  15-09-2015 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bloodborne released back in March to nearly universal praise, and its first expansion, The Old Hunters, will finally arrive in November. The Old Hunters adds new weapons, abilities, and even the chance to use a shield.The post Bloodborne’s first expansion arrives this November appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Gravity Rush remake and sequel announced for PlayStation 4

  15-09-2015 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony announced that a remastered version of its PS Vita action-adventure game Gravity Rush will launch for the PlayStation 4 next year ahead of a newly revealed series sequel.
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• Windows XP won’t die in Eastern Europe, where a shocking number of businesses still use it

  15-09-2015 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In Easter Europe, and around the world, business are reluctant to upgrade away from Windows XP. In some countries, Windows XP controls up to 41 percent of the install base in the business sector.
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• Hobie turns any smartphone into a time lapse camera

  15-09-2015 20:48
  
  Overlab Designs has introduced its time lapse tool for mobile photographers, Hobie. This device holds a smartphone that measures less than 8cm wide, and can be affixed to a tripod. Hobie can be adjusted to aim the phone in different directions, and either rotate or remain stationary while time lapse photos are taken. The device is mechanical, eliminating the need … Continue reading
  
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• DARPA gives helicopters insect-like legs to land on uneven surfaces

  15-09-2015 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the Georgia Institute of Technology are testing a robotic landing gear that folds in flight, extracts while landing and bends in response to variable terrain.The post DARPA gives helicopters insect-like legs to land on uneven surfaces appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple CEO Tim Cook open to removing pre-installed apps on iOS

  15-09-2015 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple chief executive officer Tim Cook is open to removing preinstalled apps on iOS, he said in an interview earlier this week. This would allow customers to remove apps built by Apple that they didn't use.The post Apple CEO Tim Cook open to removing pre-installed apps on iOS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Land Rover’s Discovery Sport Dynamic packages extra style and improved handling

  15-09-2015 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Land Rover has revealed its Discovery Sport HSE Dynamic Lux, a visual and handling upgrade trim for the Discovery Sport crossover. Black accents, unique wheels, and Magenride dampers are all included.The post Land Rover’s Discovery Sport Dynamic packages extra style and improved handling appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony expands HDR support for 2015 4K UHD TVs, strikes content deal with Amazon

  15-09-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has expanded the number of 4K UHD TV models that will soon get a firmware update to support HDR. But there's a catch: HDR support will, for the time being at least, be limited to specialty content from Amazon.The post Sony expands HDR support for 2015 4K UHD TVs, strikes content deal with Amazon appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon Fire TV looks set to get Echo’s Alexa

  15-09-2015 20:07
  
  Amazon looks set to add Alexa voice control to its Fire TV set-top box, inviting over the digital assistant from Echo to read audiobooks and even do shopping. Although Amazon is yet to announce any such integration, signs of the upcoming functionality were spotted in the Fire OS 5 developer preview by AFTVnews. According to those snippets of yet-to-be-enabled voice … Continue reading
  
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• Soon everyone will know what you’ve looked at on Facebook

  15-09-2015 20:05
  
  Facebook's new "read receipts" will soon tell your friends what you've looked at on the social network. Not ALL things on Facebook will have these little markers - at least, not at first. For now, Facebook is testing this "seen" feature for events. They suggest that you'll be able to "coordinate with guests" based on which of your friends have … Continue reading
  
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• Granny pantry: Lou Papé lets you rent a grandparent to make you a four-course meal

  15-09-2015 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  French-based company Lou Pape aims to deliver the nostalgia of the kitchen in every meal with elderly chefs on-demand to cook and clean for a price.
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• Say what you want to say: ivee Voice wants to control your smart home

  15-09-2015 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Interface with your house like never before. ivee Voice works with connected devices to serve as a multi-room voice assistant and smart command center. A pre-order campaign launched Tuesday.
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• Viper’s SmartStart gets your motor running with a simple touch

  15-09-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Car accessory and radar detector company Viper has revealed its app-based remote start system. Called SmartStart, the professionally-installed unit will communicate via an app on either a smartphone or smart watch.The post Viper’s SmartStart gets your motor running with a simple touch appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Wireless executive gets prison after BlackBerry leak that hurt stock price

  15-09-2015 19:42
  
  A former wireless retail executive was sentenced to five months in prison Tuesday for selling confidential industry information to an analyst whose subsequent 2013 report on sales of BlackBerry Ltd 's newest smartphone sent the company's stock price downward. James Dunham, 60, was also ordered by U.S. District Judge Douglas Woodlock in Boston to serve five months of home confinement after his prison term and to pay $76,000 in light of his June guilty plea to a wire fraud charge. The sentence was
  
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• KEF doubles down on headphones with sporty new M400 and M100

  15-09-2015 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two years after the brand first stepped into the wide world of headphone design, KEF has two new models to add to the fold, including the new M400 on-ear headphones, and the M100 in-ears.
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• The world’s largest ‘dive coaster’ plunges 214 feet in a train with no floor

  15-09-2015 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cedar Point theme park in Sandusky, Ohio is preparing for another world record with its new Valravn rollercoaster, the world’s tallest, fastest, and longest dive coaster.The post The world’s largest ‘dive coaster’ plunges 214 feet in a train with no floor appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Audi previews its 2018 all-electric sport crossover with the e-tron quattro concept

  15-09-2015 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi has unveiled its e-tron quattro SUV concept in Frankfurt to preview its 2018 production electric model. The concept features three electric motors and an electric range of 311 miles.
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• Kit Harington talks Jon Snow’s Game of Thrones future in interview

  15-09-2015 19:29
  
  Actor Kit Harington spoke in an interview on his role as Jon Snow in the HBO series Game of Thrones this week. In said interview, he spoke of how big the series has been in his life, what an important role he has in the show, and what it'll mean for him when his time is over. The first paragraph … Continue reading
  
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• VoLTE goes live in the UK (but not for your iPhone – yet)

  15-09-2015 19:23
  
  The first UK network to offer VoLTE has gone live with its voice-over-data service, with Three lighting up what it's calling 4G Super-Voice. Kicking off today in London, Edinburgh, Exeter, and Birmingham - where Three says it has more than three quarters of the population covered - 4G Super-Voice also boasts better indoor calling performance. That's thanks to greater use … Continue reading
  
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