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• The future ain’t so fancy! 10 sci-fi movie props that are actually real gadgets

  19-09-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Set designers and prop designers often have to get creative to make science fiction gadgets... but they also tend to get a helping hand from real-world technology. Here are a few examples where those out-of-this-world gadgets are closer than you think.The post The future ain’t so fancy! 10 sci-fi movie props that are actually real gadgets appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to choose an iPad: A practical guide to Apple’s tablets

  19-09-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Picking an iPad from Apple's confusing catalog can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be impossible. Our handy guide puts the numbers in specs in practical, easy-to-understand terms.
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• Sony is giving away limited edition gold PS4 bundles with a Taco Bell promotion

  19-09-2015 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to win a limited edition gold PlayStation 4 bundle, locate the nearest Taco Bell and plan on eating there -– a lot. Sony is partnering with the fast-food chain for a promotion that will award a free PS4 bundle every 10 minutes.
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• Sony is giving away limited edition gold PlayStation 4 bundles with a Taco Bell promotion

  19-09-2015 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to win a limited edition gold PlayStation 4 Bundle, locate the nearest Taco Bell and plan on eating there – a lot. Sony is partnering with the fast-food chain for a promotion that will award a free PS4 bundle every 10 minutes.
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• U.S. Air Force general says laser warfare in the sky is coming sooner than you think

  19-09-2015 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fighter jets may soon take enemies out of the sky using laser weapons. “That day is a lot closer than I think a lot of people think it is,” said U.S. Air Force General Hawk Carlisle at this week’s 2015 Air Force Association Air & Space conference.
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• U.S. Air Force general says laser warfare in the sky coming sooner than you think

  19-09-2015 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fighter jets may soon take enemies out of the sky using laser weapons. “That day is a lot closer than I think a lot of people think it is,” said U.S. Air Force General Hawk Carlisle at this week’s 2015 Air Force Association Air & Space conference.
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• Want a farm in the backyard? Cannery is an ‘agri-hood’ that isn’t too far from the city

  19-09-2015 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you just adore a penthouse view but also think farm living is the life for you, then agri-hoods might be a dream come true. The Cannery is located a mile from Davis, California, but also has a working farm and plenty of greenery.The post Want a farm in the backyard? Cannery is an ‘agri-hood’ that isn’t too far from the city appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft shows off the Halo 5 limited editions

  19-09-2015 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Halo 5: Guardians is only a month away, and Microsoft has released a video showing off its two limited editions. Hopefully you've saved some money and have a place to put the giant magnetic statue.
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• The next generation of bandages will detect infections, release medicine, and more

  19-09-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When tech and medicine meet, everyone benefits. Even the simple bandage can benefit from an upgrade like color-changing liquids, Bluetooth, and more. Some may even be able to detect wounds before they happen, and in the future, control how they heal.
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• iPhone 6S Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus: Which phablet will reign supreme?

  19-09-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Which of the phablets will reign supreme this fall? Here's a look at how the new Apple iPhone 6S Plus compares with Samsung's latest curved phablet, the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
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• Everything you need to know about Verizon’s new no contract plans

  19-09-2015 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon Wireless stopped offering two-year contracts in favor of a full retail pricing model. This is going to scare a lot of customers so that's why we put together this guide explaining the New Verizon Plan and how it works.
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• Watch: Ariana Grande’s Britney Spears impression is freakishly spot-on

  19-09-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ariana Grande proved to be the right person to play "Wheel of Musical Impressions" with on The Tonight Show on Sept. 15. The pop star wowed Jimmy Fallon with her accurate imitations of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, and Celine Dion.
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• Flipping through The Manual: Camp chairs, Mason jar holsters, Filson watches

  19-09-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from gear to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming, and culture.
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• Apple Watch sales are about to explode, here’s why

  19-09-2015 18:00
  
  With Apple Watch availability, functionality, and style options all poised to explode at the same time, there’s a good chance that Apple’s new wearable will soon experience a dramatic uptick in sales. And with the busy holiday shopping season fast approaching, the timing couldn’t be better. But before we get into that, a quick rundown of Apple Watch sales is in order. So first off, a basic question: Is the Apple Watch thus far a rousing success or an embarrassing
  
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• Learn about the ‘Cowspiracy’ and more in our 5 shows to watch

  19-09-2015 17:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How are you going to get through this week? By pulling up your favorite streaming service and queueing the finest films and TV shows available now. Up this week:Cowspiriracy, It Happened Here, and more.
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• Watch college football on any screen with our live streaming guide

  19-09-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've got everything you need to know to watch college football using your PC, Mac, set-top box, or mobile device. Grab those jerseys and get ready for action, people. It's game time.
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• Microsoft’s latest operating system is based on Linux

  19-09-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has developed a Linux distribution described as a "cross-platform modular operating system for data center networking," according to a blog post that was published yesterday.
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• Ferrari Dino May Ride Again, CEO Wants a Smaller 6-Cylinder Car

  19-09-2015 17:01
  
  One of the Ferrari models of old that many have wished would return is the classic Dino. Rumors have swirled for years that the car would make a comeback. Perhaps the most compelling information that the Dino may return to ever come out of Ferrari is a recent statement by Ferrari CEO Amadeo Felisa. Felisa stated at the Frankfurt auto … Continue reading
  
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• Three things to know about Lenovo’s LaVie Z laptop

  19-09-2015 17:00
  
  Lenovo recently introduced its newest LaVie laptop, the LaVie Z. The LaVie Z is an ultrabook able to meet everyday and most business needs, but with one big perk: it is super lightweight, likely lighter than any laptop you've ever held. We reviewed the laptop in full on Friday (and you should definitely read it all), but in case you … Continue reading
  
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• Snap! Pro turns the amateur iPhone photographer into a pro

  19-09-2015 16:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite the ubiquity and relative convenience of using your iPhone as a camera, “using the touch screen or volume button to snap a shot still doesn't feel natural,” so get a Snap! Pro.
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• Finally, a camera that won’t let you be an annoying tourist

  19-09-2015 16:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Enter German designer Philipp Schmitt’s Camera Restricta, the camera that actually prevents the over-zealous tourist from taking too many pictures (or any at all) in crowded, clichéd locations.The post Finally, a camera that won’t let you be an annoying tourist appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Thinking of the whales, Navy limits sonar use in training

  19-09-2015 16:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After reports revealed that the United States Navy’s use of sonar in their training exercises was inadvertently harming whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions, that military branch has agreed to curb its use of these techniques.
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• Navy proves its love for whales and dolphins, curbing sonar use

  19-09-2015 16:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After reports revealed that the United States Navy’s use of sonar in their training exercises was inadvertently harming whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions, that military branch has agreed to curb its use of these techniques.
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• Why one dev has pulled his iOS 9 ad-blocker from the App Store

  19-09-2015 13:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Safari for iOS 9 includes new support for ad-blocking technology — and high-profile developer Marco Arment isn't the only one agonizing over the ethics of blocking adverts on the mobile Web.
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• The Apple Car might be appearing sooner than we thought

  19-09-2015 12:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to reports in The Guardian, Apple executives have met with the California DMV over permits for a self-driving car — and permits would require details of the vehicle in question.
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• Building the ultimate speaker requires ultimate engineering

  19-09-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ultimate Ears makes some of the most popular and highly rated Bluetooth speakers on the market, and there's a reason the company has been so successful: it outsources nothing. Watch how UE builds a Bluetooth speaker from the ground up on our video.The post Building the ultimate speaker requires ultimate engineering appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google promising “new treats” on September 29

  19-09-2015 11:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You might want to clear a space in your diary on Tuesday September 29: Google is holding a media event at which it's expected to unveil a new Nexus or two and an updated Chromecast device.
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• Google promising ‘new treats’ on Sept. 29

  19-09-2015 11:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You might want to clear a space in your diary on Tuesday, Sept. 29: Google is holding a media event at which it's expected to unveil a new Nexus or two and an updated Chromecast device.
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• Wolverine Claws

  19-09-2015 10:53 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Perfect for bringing out your inner animal!
  
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• Star Wars original theatrical cuts tipped for re-release

  19-09-2015 06:23
  
  This evening the re-release of the original Star Wars movies - the theatrical cuts of the movies, that is - has been tipped. Not announced by Lucasfilm or Disney, but tipped, by film director John Landis. Landis is a friend of George Lucas and apparently suggested to him that the original cuts of the first three Star Wars films would … Continue reading
  
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• Chromecast Audio could arrive Sept. 29, will Wi-Fi enable your home speakers

  19-09-2015 03:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The tech giant is working on Chromecast Audio, a device separate from Chromecast 2, which will “Wi-Fi enable the speakers in your home.” The new device will allow users to listen to music and other audio via Wi-Fi from Android devices or the Chrome browser.The post Chromecast Audio could arrive Sept. 29, will Wi-Fi enable your home speakers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Android fan strikes back at Apple’s ‘Move to iOS’ app the best way he knows how

  19-09-2015 03:15
  
  For some inexplicable reason, Android fans threw a fit over the release of Apple’s Move to iOS app earlier this week. The app simply helps Android users migrate contacts, photos, messages, bookmarks and more from their device to an iPhone or iPad, but some diehards saw it as in intrusion on their home turf. Now they have an app to download in response. READ MORE: Did Apple copy its first Android app? As pointed out by 9to5Google earlier today, a developer by the name of Jonatthia
  
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• Jenna Coleman leaves Doctor Who to play Queen Victoria in ITV miniseries

  19-09-2015 02:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jenna Coleman is leaving Doctor Who's TARDIS in favor of a palace. Season 9 will be the actress's last on the show, as she is next going to star as Queen Victoria in an ITV miniseries.
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• Toss your food scraps into this machine, and it’ll digest them to harvest energy

  19-09-2015 02:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the past few years, Impact Bioenergy has been developing a revolutionary new biodigestion machine (dubbed the Horse) that takes raw food waste (and a whole lot more) and transforms it into electricity and fertilizer.
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• Mercedes-AMG will give new life to the V12 engine via a halo supercar

  19-09-2015 02:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-AMG is reportedly planning a new range-topping supercar that will be powered by a V12 engine. At a time when large, high-displacement engines are rare, news of a new V12 is surprising.
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• Save $50 on a Tablet

  19-09-2015 02:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple iPad mini 16GB Wi-Fi Features: 7.9-inch LED-backlit display A5 chip 5MP iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording FaceTime camera Up to 10 hours of battery life Built-in Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n) Check it out: DT Recommended Product Free Shipping or in-store Pickup 4.8 out of 5 stars on Walmart.com Available at: Related:  Limited time deal Price: […]
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• Paramount Pictures delays Star Trek Beyond release date, much to the dismay of fans

  19-09-2015 02:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unfortunately for Star Trek fans, the sci-fi franchise's third film is now coming out two weeks later. Paramount Pictures announced that Star Trek Beyond is now set for release on July 22, 2016.
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• Razer Blade (2015) review

  19-09-2015 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The flagship of Razer’s expansion, the Blade is a gaming laptop worthy of any gamer on the go with a bit of extra coin.
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• Man makes guitar that doubles as a functional giant Game Boy

  19-09-2015 02:15
  
  People often ask, "Why would you do that?" when presented with odd fascinations and unusual exploits. The appropriate answer is and always will be, "Why not?" Perhaps that was the thought process behind one man's very unusual DIY creation -- Guitar Boy, a guitar instrument that is also a massive functional Game Boy. The device was created as a submission … Continue reading
  
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• Save 66% on Popular Waterproof, Rechargeable Dog Training Collar

  19-09-2015 02:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Save $112 and train your dog remotely with this waterproof and rechargeable dog training collar -#1 Bestseller in Dog Training Collars on Amazon.The post Save 66% on Popular Waterproof, Rechargeable Dog Training Collar appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Still leave the sink on when brushing your teeth? This devices tracks your water use

  19-09-2015 02:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to go beyond just turning off the sink when you brush your teeth to save water, the Fluid smart water meter might be able to help. It tracks all the water usage in your home, so hopefully you can correct wasteful actions.The post Still leave the sink on when brushing your teeth? This devices tracks your water use appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google September 29th event confirmed: New Nexus incoming

  19-09-2015 01:38
  
  Google will hold an event on September 29, inviting media with the tagline "Join us for some tasty treats and much s'more." The launch, which had first been rumored earlier this month, is expected to feature new Nexus hardware, along with a few other tidbits. The headline launch is more than likely to be a pair of new Android smartphones, … Continue reading
  
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• Take a virtual tour of your home with these apps and sites that give you a 3D view

  19-09-2015 01:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're moving or just really love fantasizing about your dream home, there are lots of apps and sites that want to help you envision what your new house will look like ... in 3D.The post Take a virtual tour of your home with these apps and sites that give you a 3D view appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Costelo Smart Bike uses radar to detect approaching cars

  19-09-2015 01:28
  
  At Interbike 2015 this month, Chinese company Costelo Sports showed off a prototype of its Costelo Smart Bike, a bicycle that features a rear radar system for detecting approaching vehicles. This gives cyclists a little bit of the safety technology that has been enjoyed by drivers for a while now, and will potentially help decrease the number of vehicle-related cycling … Continue reading
  
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• Freemium game developer reveals the dirty truths behind in-app purchases

  19-09-2015 01:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An anonymous producer of free to play mobile games has pulled back the curtain on the creepy and invasive data mining that publishers use to manipulate players into making as many in-app purchases as possible.
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• How to watch NFL games online, with or without a cable subscription

  19-09-2015 01:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the 2015 NFL season in full swing, we know you don't want to miss a moment of the exciting action. To help, we've put together this comprehensive streaming guide to use online or at-home.
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• Trevor Noah calls Jon Stewart a Jewish Yoda on Late Show with Stephen Colbert

  19-09-2015 01:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ahead of his The Daily Show host debut, Trevor Noah stopped by the Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night to talk about the advice his predecessor Jon Stewart gave him. Noah also spoke about how he's not 'an outsider,' even though he's not a US citizen.The post Trevor Noah calls Jon Stewart a Jewish Yoda on Late Show with Stephen Colbert appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bandcamp just launched a new subscription service with self-determined pricing

  19-09-2015 00:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Online music distributor Bandcamp has launched its first subscription based services, allowing independent artists the opportunity to charge fans recurring fees for content
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• U2 to release 14th LP, Songs of Experience, in 2016

  19-09-2015 00:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Irish rockers will release the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Songs of Innocence,’ the infamous record that Apple automatically placed on 500 million iTunes accounts, sometime next year.The post U2 to release 14th LP, Songs of Experience, in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Review: Lenovo LaVie Z — an insanely lightweight laptop

  19-09-2015 00:34
  
  Lenovo has many laptops, so much so that trying to choose the perfect one for your needs may be a little frustrating. We've seen heavy gaming laptops from the company, svelte workstations, powerful business laptops, and more than a few ultrabooks. Not a single one of them offered such a surprising first impression as the maker's insanely lightweight LaVie Z, … Continue reading
  
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