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• The VR future expands as Netflix and Hulu announce new virtual reality apps

  24-09-2015 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your home theater will soon be able to travel with you. Netflix and Hulu have announced new virtual reality apps launching in the Oculus VR store. Users will be able to stream the services' content in immersive environments.
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• Thanks to its clever design, this amazing foldable airplane won’t ever spin out

  24-09-2015 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the A5, ICON created the world's first Spin-Resistant Airframe resulting in one of the safest — and just downright fun — personal aircraft's available. The fact it costs roughly $189k is a bit hard to swallow.
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• Designed for amateur pilots, this foldable airplane will never ‘spin out’ after a stall

  24-09-2015 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the A5, ICON created the world's first Spin-Resistant Airframe resulting in one of the safest — and just downright fun — personal aircraft's available. The fact it costs roughly $189k is a bit hard to swallow.
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• Neuroscientists demonstrate new ‘mind melding’ technique with 20 Questions game

  24-09-2015 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the University of Washington claim to have established the first collaborative brain-to-brain connection that linked the brains of two people over the internet.
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• Here’s the five big Oculus Connect 2 announcements you should know about

  24-09-2015 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus had plenty to show off at this week's Connect 2 event, but here are the show's five most impactful announcements, including the new Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Medium.
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• Seriously? Selfies killed more people than sharks did this year

  24-09-2015 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So far this year, a dozen people around the globe have lost their lives in selfie-related mishaps, while only eight have perished as a result of a shark attack. The lesson here? Mind your surroundings.
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• Natural selection in the modern era: Selfies are more deadly than shark attacks in 2015

  24-09-2015 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  So far this year, a dozen people around the globe have lost their lives in selfie-related mishaps, while only eight have perished as a result of a shark attack. The lesson here? Mind your surroundings.
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• On the Web right now? You’re in the minority — most people still don’t have Internet

  24-09-2015 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A sobering new report from the United Nations' Broadband Commission estimates that 4.2 billion people, or three-fifths of the global population, do not have regular access to the Internet
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• Skylanders: Superchargers review

  24-09-2015 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The fifth installment of the Skylanders franchise, Skylanders: SuperChargers revs up the fun factor with interactive vehicles and online multiplayer action.
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• Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer, Starwhal arrive for Nintendo platforms via eShop

  24-09-2015 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new 3DS-exclusive entry in Nintendo's Animal Crossing series heads up this week's eShop update, accompanying newly released digital titles like Extreme Exorcism and Beatbuddy.
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• Animal Crossing: Happy Home Designer fronts Nintendo eShop update

  24-09-2015 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new 3DS-exclusive entry in Nintendo's Animal Crossing series heads up this week's eShop update, accompanying newly released digital titles like Extreme Exorcism and Beatbuddy.
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• Minecraft Windows 10 Edition gets Oculus Rift support

  24-09-2015 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus Rift creator Palmer Luckey announced at today's Oculus Connect 2 event in Los Angeles that Mojang's hit sandbox construction title Minecraft will receive VR support in a forthcoming update.
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• Alibaba partners with FiiSmart to announce Pay Watch, a payments-focused smartwatch

  24-09-2015 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alibaba has partnered with FiiSmart, a local fitness wearable provider, to create the Pay Watch. It is the e-commerce giant's first smartwatch, with a focus on mobile payments, tickets, and connectivity.The post Alibaba partners with FiiSmart to announce Pay Watch, a payments-focused smartwatch appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ridley Scott’s Prometheus sequel to be titled Alien: Paradise Lost

  24-09-2015 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While promoting The Martian, director Ridley Scott announced that the upcoming sequel to Prometheus will be titled Alien: Paradise Lost, a reference to John Milton's classic poem about the fall of man.
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• Fable Legends DirectX 12 benchmarks show the future of PC gaming

  24-09-2015 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fable Legends, which is coming soon, has been put to the test with DirectX 12 benchmarks, and the results give us a taste of PC gaming's future. DX 12 promises to improve the way PC games talk to GPUs, and it definitely appears to be working as promised.
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• Apple shames the 25 studios responsible for China’s malware epidemic

  24-09-2015 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has released a list of 25 apps that were infected with malware in its FAQ on XcodeGhost. The new malicious attack hit China a few days ago, with some of the most popular developers caught using faulty developer software.The post Apple shames the 25 studios responsible for China’s malware epidemic appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple reveals 25 studios responsible for malware scare

  24-09-2015 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has released a list of 25 apps that were infected with malware in its FAQ on XcodeGhost. The new malicious attack hit China a few days ago, with some of the most popular developers caught using faulty developer software.The post Apple reveals 25 studios responsible for malware scare appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pilot customers are getting their Tesla Powerwall batteries

  24-09-2015 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla has started shipping its Powerwall batteries to pilot customers; the company has also announced the batteries will be available in Australia by the end of 2015.
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• Empire’s historic ratings rise ends for season two premiere

  24-09-2015 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fox's musical drama Empire continues to dominate television and social media. However, its season premiere slightly underwhelms on TV and Twitter.
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• Relive your childhood with Nickelodeon’s new block of ’90s TV shows, The Splat

  24-09-2015 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready to relive the '90s on Nickelodeon. In October, the network will introducing The Splat, a new late-night and overnight programming block that will include '90s favorites like Kenan & Kel, Rugrats, Hey Dude, and more.
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• Save $29 on Top-Rated Gamer Headset

  24-09-2015 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PlayStation Gold Edition Wireless Stereo Headset (Jet Black) Features: Designed with ultra-comfortability for long wear Removable faceplates give you the option to customize the look (additional faceplates are separate) 1 virtual surround sound lets you experience big bangs and hushed whispers Headset Companion App enhances gaming with 7 custom audio modes to choose from: Batman: […]
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• HBO to release a first look at Ridley Scott’s The Martian in advance of its Oct. 2 release

  24-09-2015 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Another day, another sneak peek at Ridley Scott's The Martian. HBO's First Look series will be going behind the scenes with the film, and the network has released a short teaser spot for the program.
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• Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood goes to India in new PTA documentary

  24-09-2015 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paul Thomas Anderson pairs with arthouse streaming service MUBI, which will be the exclusive streaming partner for his first documentary, Junun, featuring Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood.
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• New iPhone 6s to hit stores Friday in test for Apple

  24-09-2015 21:50
  
  By Julia Love SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - The new iPhone 6s and 6s Plus arrive in stores and at consumers' doorsteps on Friday, kicking off a sales cycle that will be scrutinized for signs of how much juice Apple's marquee product has left. Apple has a tough act to follow after the success of the iPhone 6, but sales are expected to benefit this year from the inclusion of the Chinese market, where the gadget's debut was delayed in 2014 due to regulatory issues. With one of Apple's largest markets i
  
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• Blue Apron doesn’t want you getting tipsy off its wine delivery

  24-09-2015 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you don't know your Merlot from your Bordeaux, Blue Apron promises to help you pair with its $66 wine delivery service. You get six bottles a month, though they're only 500 milliliters each.
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• Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s story trailer shows magnificently mustachioed villains

  24-09-2015 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Assassin's Creed Syndicate includes several evil Victorian villains for Jacob and Evie Frye to take out, and they are sporting some magnificent mustaches. Starting growing yours before the game launches next month.The post Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s story trailer shows magnificently mustachioed villains appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Oculus talks Touch at Connect 2, announces SDK 1.0 release

  24-09-2015 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus has given new information on its groundbreaking Medium tool for artists, the 1.0 release of its Rift SDK, Touch controllers and much more at the Connect 2 event.
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• The 5 Gadgets You Need for the Life Is Beautiful Festival - Tech Cocktail

  24-09-2015 21:01 via
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  The 5 Gadgets You Need for the Life Is Beautiful Festival
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  Over the next three days visionaries, artists, and musicians will join forces in Las Vegas for the Life is Beautiful Festival. On Friday, September 25 you can enjoy the music of Stevie Wonder and Major Lazer, learn from Bill Nye and Tony Hsieh, and ...
  

• Agent 47 takes a break, next Hitman game delayed to March 2016

  24-09-2015 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developer Io-Interactive confirmed that the next game in its Hitman series will miss its originally projected launch date, and is now set to premiere early next year for the Xbox One, PS4, and PCs.
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• Oculus takes to the stage to announce Minecraft support, Oculus Platform, and more

  24-09-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today, at Oculus Connect 2, the team announced official support for Minecraft, Oculus Platform, early access to Oculus experiences, and much more -- but not a release date or pricing.The post Oculus takes to the stage to announce Minecraft support, Oculus Platform, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Turning over a new leaf: Handy gadgets for collecting fall yard waste - Ottawa Citizen

  24-09-2015 20:39 via
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  Turning over a new leaf: Handy gadgets for collecting fall yard waste
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  There's no escaping the annual avalanche of autumn leaves. But as pretty as they are, raking them into piles and stuffing them into bags is exhausting work. Here are seven handy gadgets to make it easier to get the job done.
  

• Hulu lands all seasons of ’80s nostalgia gem The Goldbergs

  24-09-2015 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has struck a deal with Hulu to offer every episode of the first two seasons of popular ABC sitcom The Goldbergs through the streaming service, including both with ads and without.
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• The new Samsung Gear VR will retail for $99

  24-09-2015 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's Peter Koo has announced at today's Oculus Connect 2 keynote that the new version of its Gear VR headset will retail for just $99 when it launches in November of this year.
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• Samsung wants to push VR mainstream with a $99 new Gear VR

  24-09-2015 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's Peter Koo has announced at today's Oculus Connect 2 keynote that the new version of its Gear VR headset will retail for just $99 when it launches in November of this year.
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• TBS will air eSports starting with regular Counter-Strike tournaments in 2016

  24-09-2015 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TBS will be the first major television network to cover eSports, announcing a new league that will broadcast two ten-week tournaments of Valve's team-based first-person shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive over 2016.
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• eSports get ready for prime time on TBS in 2016

  24-09-2015 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TBS will be the first major television network to cover eSports, announcing a new league that will broadcast two ten-week tournaments of Valve's team-based first-person shooter Counter-Strike: Global Offensive over 2016.
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• Watch Robert Redford as Dan Rather in Truth

  24-09-2015 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new trailer for Truth reveals the inside story behind the downfall of beloved news anchor Dan Rather, following his false report about George W. Bush's military record in 2004.
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• Watch Redford and Cate Blanchett in trailer for Dan Rather biopic Truth

  24-09-2015 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new trailer for Truth reveals the inside story behind the downfall of beloved news anchor Dan Rather, following his false report about George W. Bush's military record in 2004.
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• Leaf box and app make growing legal pot easy: DT Daily

  24-09-2015 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook launches 360-degree videos into your news feed, Leaf takes the hassle and complexity out of growing your now-legal pot.
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• John Wick 2 is on the way and will begin filming this fall

  24-09-2015 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The original John Wick was a breakout hit and Keanu Reeves will step back into the ex-hitman's shoes sometime this fall, as filming for the sequel -- John Wick 2 -- is set to begin.
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• Kia’s enticing GT4 Stinger Concept is headed to production before decade’s end

  24-09-2015 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reportedly Kia has pushed its sports car project up the chain and plans to introduce a new model before the end of the decade. Previewed by the GT4 Stinger concept, Kia's sports car may share a platform with a Hyundai model.The post Kia’s enticing GT4 Stinger Concept is headed to production before decade’s end appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Scion gets a new leader as it works to return to relevance

  24-09-2015 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota's Scion "youth" brand is launching two new models, and now it has a new chief to go with them. Andrew Gilleland was recently named Vice President of Scion, taking over the role from Doug Murtha.
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• UK Cinema staff will go full 007 to combat piracy during Bond release

  24-09-2015 18:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cinema staff in the UK will wear full military-grade night vision goggles, employ beefed up security measures, in order to combat the internet piracy of the latest James Bond film.
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• Old PC games rendered unplayable thanks to Windows update

  24-09-2015 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PC game collectors will certainly be unhappy to find out that a new update to some older versions of Windows could leave their disc-based games unplayable, as a result of a change to DRM.
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• Nissan may take the R35 GT-R to new heights before the next gen debuts

  24-09-2015 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan is reportedly planning some performance updates for the current generation GT-R ahead of the next-gen's introduction in 2017 or 2018. The R35 GT-R could go beyond the Nismo version's 600 hp.
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• DT Giveaway: Up your game with Polk’s new Striker Pro premium gaming headset

  24-09-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Coinciding with the release of the Striker Pro Premium Gaming Headset, Digital Trends has teamed up with Polk to give away the Striker Pro to four lucky winners! Enter for a chance to win.
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• Realtor.com the latest victim of malvertising plague

  24-09-2015 17:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s not a new threat on the scene, but it’s still dangerous — and malvertising on the web is on the rise. Malvertising is the spread of malware through online advertising, and it’s pretty ugly. It’s especially prescient as ads on the web have been challenged by a number of technical factors in browsers, the progressive […]
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• Nein! BMW denies cheating on emissions test as German magazine points finger

  24-09-2015 17:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Auto Bild claims the Euro-spec BMW X3 20d spews out 11.8 times more nitrogen oxide than the legal limit set by the European Union. BMW denies the reports, and points out that its engines' emissions control systems are on all the time.
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• German magazine accuses BMW of cheating on emissions tests; BMW denies the reports

  24-09-2015 17:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Auto Bild claims the Euro-spec BMW X3 20d spews out 11.8 times more nitrogen oxide than the legal limit set by the European Union. BMW denies the reports, and points out that its engines' emissions control systems are on all the time.
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• How to watch the Oculus Connect 2 keynote and press conference

  24-09-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus will be detailing the plans for the future of VR and the upcoming VR headsets September 24 at their Oculus Connect 2 event. We detail how you can watch all the keynote presentations, and witness what the future may hold for this new tech.
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