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• Russian scientist claims injections of 3.5 million-year-old bacteria lead to longer life

  02-10-2015 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After discovering a 3.5 million-year-old bacteria in Siberian permafrost, Russian scientist Dr. Anatoli Brouchkov thinks it might be the key to achieve eternal life. He's so confident, he's already injected himself with it.
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• David Cronenberg says he turned down True Detective because the script was ‘bad’

  02-10-2015 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Director David Cronenberg says he was offered and turned down directing the first episode of season 2 of True Detective because he thought the script was bad, and admits to not yet having seen the show
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• Studies suggest that this $400 million mammogram tool may actually be worthless

  02-10-2015 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The computer-aided detection software now used in 90 percent of mammograms, that costs the United States an additional $400 million a year in its healthcare tab, makes little to no difference in helping radiologists detect breast cancer.
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• T-Mobile customers got hacked: here’s what you should do

  02-10-2015 23:19
  
  This week T-Mobile USA announced that a hacker had gained access to a set of credit applications handled by Experian. This company works for T-Mobile, and approximately 15 million people are at risk of having their personal information leaked at this very moment. If you were a new applicant with T-Mobile requiring a credit check for service or device financing … Continue reading
  
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• Minecraft: Story Mode trailer arrives ahead of event

  02-10-2015 23:15
  
  Telltale Games announced yesterday that it will be holding a world premiere event for its upcoming Minecraft: Story Mode game in Hollywood on October 12, a little over a week away. The event will be held at the ArcLight Cinerama Dome, says the company, with Mojang of course taking part. Tickets don’t cost anything, but you’ll have to email Telltale … Continue reading
  
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• Humble Bundle launches monthly subscription service

  02-10-2015 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Humble Bundle, a digital distribution platform that regularly serves up pay-what-you-want collections of PC and mobile games, has launched a subscription service that will deliver downloadable PC games to members on a monthly basis.
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• Vinyl or Spotify? Neither. Mercury Rev’s Jonathan Donahue is a cassette man

  02-10-2015 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alt-rock icons Mercury Rev are back after seven years with The Light in You, and while the musical landscape has changed, Jonathan Donahue’s lust for cassettes has not.
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• Batman: Arkham Knight returns to PC this month, hopefully without the performance issues

  02-10-2015 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rocksteady Studios has been hard at work on refining the PC port of Batman: Arkham Knight, set to relaunch later this month, according to a company forum post on Steam. The game was pulled from nearly every major retailer shortly after its debut in June.
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• Arcade shoot-’em-up dev Cave pitches crowdfunding for Steam, PS4 ports

  02-10-2015 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cave, a Japanese developer of arcade-style shoot-'em-ups, proposed a crowdfunding structure for upcoming console and PC ports of its legacy titles this week, potentially leaving the company's future in the hands of its fans.
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• Vulcan meets Vulcan: Watch an Aston Martin supercar play with a jet fighter on the track

  02-10-2015 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The inspiration for the Aston Martin Vulcan, the Avro Vulcan strategic bomber, is set to retire from active service in October. To celebrate, Aston Martin set up a special flyby at the Elvington Airfield in Yorkshire, England.
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• Fallout 4 rounds out new Xbox One console bundles for holiday season

  02-10-2015 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Major Nelson has announced the final new Xbox One console bundle in anticipation of the upcoming holiday shopping bonanza, and it is one of the most anticipated: Fallout 4.
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• A small, frosty Mars avalanche was caught on camera

  02-10-2015 22:30
  
  Earth isn’t the only place with cold avalanches; Mars, the big Red Planet that is maybe the next stepping stone for the human race, is also home to avalanches, though they’re not quite the same as the ones we’re familiar with. HiRISE recently caught one of those frosty events on camera, which from the perspective it was taken looks merely … Continue reading
  
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• SolarCity’s new rooftop solar panels are the most efficient in the world

  02-10-2015 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today, SolarCity announced it has created the world's most efficient rooftop solar panel. Its manufacturing cost also lowers the price, though there aren't many details about it yet.
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• There’s Peeple the product and Peeple the app, and they’re really, really different

  02-10-2015 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's a classic case of mistaken identity -- two tech products, one name: Peeple vs. Peeple. And if this horrible, horrible coincidence isn't enough to send you to the trademark office STAT, then nothing will ever seem urgent ever again.
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• Hey Facebook users, you know you’re on the Internet, right?

  02-10-2015 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As Facebook continues its impressive mobile expansion, it may want to take a moment to remind its users that when you're checking out your profile on your phone, you are indeed using the Internet.
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• Samsung Galaxy View 18.4-inch tablet rumors: Specs leak in a benchmark test

  02-10-2015 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to the latest rumors, Samsung is prepping a tablet with a massive 18.4-inch display to compete with Apple's expected iPad Pro. It very could be the Galaxy View that was teased at IFA 2015.
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• Google’s Nexus didn’t just pull an Apple with USB-C

  02-10-2015 22:07
  
  After Google announces a Nexus 5X with USB Type-C cables without Standard-A plugs, Android fans cry foul. If you want to connect your Nexus 5X to a computer without a USB Type-C port, you're going to need to spend another $12.99 (if you buy with Google) to get a USB Type-C USB Standard-A plug cable. While this situation is summoning … Continue reading
  
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• $51 Off Best Choice HDTV Indoor Antenna

  02-10-2015 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Winegard FL5500A FlatWave Amped Razor Thin HDTV Indoor Antenna Features: Dual-band amplified HDTV reception has a 50-mile range USB power supply with LED power indicator is energy efficient Reversible (black or white) razor thin design (.43mm) 4-Step set-up: Place antenna, connect to TV, plug into power source, then run a channel scan on your TV […]
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• Samsung Fast Wireless Charger Review: Speedy essential

  02-10-2015 21:57
  
  You can't knock Samsung's commitment to wireless charging. Having decided to embrace it in the latest Galaxy range, it went whole-hog, packing in both wireless types and, with the launch of the Note 5 and Galaxy S6 edge+, introducing a faster version too, with the promise of cutting almost an hour from regular wireless charging. Question is, does that make … Continue reading
  
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• Luxury Tech: Gadgets And Gear For The Sweet Life - Yahoo Finance

  02-10-2015 21:50 via
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• Apple tipped in acquisition of AI software startup VocalIQ

  02-10-2015 21:45
  
  Apple has reportedly bought a UK startup called VocalIQ, which developed artificial intelligence technology that makes it easier for humans and machines to speak to each other using natural (human) dialogue. Assuming it is true, this would be Apple’s third UK acquisition in 2015, and would give it access to technology aimed at bringing about smart talking computers like Iron … Continue reading
  
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• Check out the best new music in our 5 songs to stream: GØGGS, Dumb Numbers, and more

  02-10-2015 21:24 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: GØGGS, Dumb Numbers, Wax Idols, and more.
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• Cool Gadgets Coming Out in Holiday Season 2015 - Investorplace.com

  02-10-2015 21:14 via
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  Cool gadgets hoilidays 2015 299x300 Cool Gadgets Coming Out in Holiday Season 2015 That's why consumer electronics manufacturers like Apple (AAPL) and Amazon (AMZN) make some of their biggest product announcements in the fall. And 2015 is ...
  

• NASA combines flight sims with real-world flying in crazy new ‘Fused Reality’ tests

  02-10-2015 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA is testing Fused Reality, a training system that uses real-world video and virtual reality, allowing pilots to fly an actual plane through a flight simulation program.The post NASA combines flight sims with real-world flying in crazy new ‘Fused Reality’ tests appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• You don’t need LTE in a smartwatch

  02-10-2015 21:02
  
  This week LG revealed the Watch Urbane 2, a smartwatch with the ability to connect to a 4G LTE data network. This part of the watch is a gimmick. If that's what it takes to get you to purchase a watch that is, by all means, one of the nicest smartwatches on the market, then so be it. But you … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Jaw Crusher’ turns big chunks of granite into dust

  02-10-2015 21:00
  
  Big machines span the globe, tasked with doing things that would otherwise take humans long periods of time to achieve. One such machine is called the "Jaw Crusher", and it exists to turn big chunks of granite into much smaller pieces of granite -- even dust, which is produced to satisfactory degrees. What would you do with a bunch of … Continue reading
  
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• This electricity-free dishwasher sits on your countertop

  02-10-2015 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your apartment doesn't have room for a dishwasher, you may one day be able to use the Circo, which fits on your countertop. You operate it by hand, and the dishes are done in under a minute.The post This electricity-free dishwasher sits on your countertop appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Vin Diesel wants original Fast and Furious director for Furious 8

  02-10-2015 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Fast and the Furious director Rob Cohen is one of Vin Diesel's preferred filmmakers to take on Furious 8, the first of three films that will conclude the blockbuster Fast and Furious franchise.
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• Highway Pilot: The Mercedes-Benz Actros drives itself on the Autobahn

  02-10-2015 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz’s self-driving Actros semi truck has completed its maiden voyage on the A8 highway in Germany. The vehicle is equipped with the brand’s intelligent Highway Pilot system.The post Highway Pilot: The Mercedes-Benz Actros drives itself on the Autobahn appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Luxury Tech: Gadgets And Gear For The Sweet Life AAPL GPRO AMZN COST - Investor's Business Daily

  02-10-2015 20:34 via
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  At the Luxury Technology Show in Hollywood this week, companies showed off gadgets and gear to make living the sweet life even sweeter. For Your Phone. Those phone-charger cords are such a hassle. Pond offers wireless charging pods ($49-$179) for ...
  

• Sprint plans to cut jobs to save $2.5 billion in the next six months

  02-10-2015 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An internal memo has revealed Sprint's plan to cut $2.5 billion in costs over the next six months. The carrier may also cut job cuts to lower the costs of running its business. It's unclear how many jobs will be eliminated.
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• HBO confirms talks with Zack Snyder about Watchmen series (Update)

  02-10-2015 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Director Zack Snyder is reportedly in talks to create A TV interpretation of the highly-acclaimed comic series Watchmen for HBO as a re-imagining, a prequel, or possibly a sequel. HBO has since confirmedpreliminary discussions are underway.
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• $156 Off DT Editor’s Choice On-Ear Headphones

  02-10-2015 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sennheiser Momentum On Ear Headphone (Green) Features:  Compact, on-ear design separates background noise for maximum listening Alcan Tara layering on headband and ear pads provide soft, comfortable, breathable wear and snug fit 18-ohm gives outstanding bass response and overall audio experience Metal in-line with 3-button control and mic Compatible with any device featuring a 3.5 […]
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• $200 Off DT Editor’s Choice Hi-Fi Speaker System

  02-10-2015 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  KEF X300A Digital Hi-Fi Speaker System – Gunmetal Gray (Pair) Features: Analog input can be used with many audio devices (ie iPods, iPads, Android, Kindle Fire, etc.) Digital analog converter, 2 Class AB amplifiers and KEF patented uni-Q technology in each speaker Uni-Q technology creates a virtual listening experience—as if the musicians and actors are […]
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• Meze’s 99 Classics luxury headphones ship next month

  02-10-2015 20:18
  
  Headphones are available in a bunch of shapes and sizes with price ranges that span from the cheap to the luxurious. Meze’s 99 Classics headphones are on the latter end of that spectrum, providing an unusual, gorgeous design that far outpaces most headphones on the market. The 99 Classics are part of Meze’s Classics series; they’re described as “classy” and … Continue reading
  
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• Get comfy in that coach seat with the best gear for long-haul travel

  02-10-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Catching some Z’s while traveling is a challenge, but not impossible. We recommend the best tools to help you achieve a good night’s sleep, whether it’s a bus seat or in an airport terminal.
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• Disney’s new 3D printed skin makes robots softer and safer for children

  02-10-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney hopes to improve robots with a new soft skin and soft touch system that'll bring the lovable and huggable qualities of Betamax to toy robots around the world.
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• Motorola Marshmallow updates list released: Moto X, Moto G, DROID

  02-10-2015 19:38
  
  Motorola's Android upgrade schedule for the Moto X, Moto G, DROID Turbo, and more have been revealed with Marshmallow in mind. The software that'll be coming to a number of Motorola-made smartphones will be Android 6.0 Marshmallow, and with it features like Android Pay, Now on Tap, Doze Mode, and Direct Share. Motorola suggests that these devices will also be … Continue reading
  
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• AT&T calls out T-Mobile, Sprint for offering WiFi calling without FCC approval

  02-10-2015 19:35
  
  Apple's iOS 9 and new iPhones now have support for WiFi calling, a feature that lets users place voice calls over a WiFi connection instead of using cellular. US carriers Sprint and T-Mobile have already launched the feature on their networks, but some are wondering why AT&T hasn't when it was expected to debut with the iPhone 6s and 6s … Continue reading
  
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• Spec Comparison: Google Pixel C vs. Microsoft Surface 3

  02-10-2015 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Surface 3 is one of the best portable 2-in-1s on the market, but the new Google Pixel C looks set to give it a fight. Which one is worth your money?The post Spec Comparison: Google Pixel C vs. Microsoft Surface 3 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Skywalker family will be the common thread in future Star Wars saga films, says Lucasfilm

  02-10-2015 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The common thread running through all of the past and future episodic installments of the Star Wars saga will be the Skywalker family, according to Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy.
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• Mammoth bones found by farmer in Michigan

  02-10-2015 19:11
  
  This week the bones of a wholly mammoth have been found in a field by a farmer in Michigan. The bones are said to have been found when farmer James Bristle and a friend were digging to place drainage tiles. Once Bristle realized what they'd hit wasn't an old fence post, and instead a bone from an animal he didn't … Continue reading
  
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• Change-log appears for Microsoft Surface Pro 3’s September firmware update

  02-10-2015 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has been diligent in updating its Surface Pro 3 on a regular basis since its release and this month is no different. This time around it has brought with it stability improvements and a fix for defaulting power plans.
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• Hearthstone’s American champion will be determined on Oct. 10-11

  02-10-2015 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Eight of the best Hearthstone players in the Western hemisphere will compete on Oct. 10-11 to determine the Americas Champion, as well as choosing which four players will stand against Asia and Europe at BlizzCon.
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• Brian Williams takes on first big story in tragic Oregon school shooting

  02-10-2015 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following his six-month suspension from NBC, Brian Williams took on his first big story yesterday, but sadly for tragic reasons. Williams helmed MSNBC's live coverage of the mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, OR.
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• Thanks to its clever design, Maxx Bench lets you lift safely without a spotter

  02-10-2015 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A foot lever on the bench press frame lets a gravity-based hydraulic system save you from unsuccessful lifts. The bench springs back up to height when you stand up.
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• ZTE marketing director claims Huawei Nexus 6P is a ZTE Grand S ripoff

  02-10-2015 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When was the last time that a new smartphone launched that didn't look similar to another phone? If you thought the Nexus 6P was unique, think again. ZTE thinks it's a Grand S ripoff. Should they have a beef with Huawei?
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• Motorola Moto 360 (2015) review

  02-10-2015 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartwatch makers haven’t exactly thought about women, until now – The Moto 360 is the only Android Wear watch for the ladies. Read our full review.
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• Elon Musk’s SolarCity announces world’s most efficient solar panels

  02-10-2015 18:45
  
  SolarCity, the residential solar panel installer co-founded by Elon Musk, has said that it has developed the world's most efficient rooftop solar panel, achieving an efficiency of just over 22%. The company says that this means the panel is capable of generating more power per square foot and harvesting more energy per year than any other rooftop panel. Limited production … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone 6S waterproof? Nearly, and cleverly

  02-10-2015 18:39
  
  Today the folks at iFixit have released some teardown images of the iPhone 6S with specific regard given to the device's ability to be waterproof. The device appears to use technology Apple patented back in the year 2014, including strips of adhesive to seal the front glass panel and display to the back panel, and coating surrounding the cable connectors … Continue reading
  
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