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• A&E to air new Frankenstein series starring Sean Bean

  07-10-2015 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A&E has picked up a new six-part British Frankenstein series starring Game of Thrones star Sean Bean. The actor stars as a detective on the trail of Dr. Frankenstein as he mutilates bodies for his supernatural research.
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• Adidas steps into the future with its first 3D printed shoe design

  07-10-2015 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adidas' first foray into 3D printing involves the announcement of the Futurecraft 3D, a running shoe with a midsole customized to an individual's feet
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• It’s going to cost how much? Send a GIF and get a repairman with Facebook

  07-10-2015 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pro.com users in San Francisco and Seattle can now text or use Facebook Messenger connect with a home improvement expert who will can answers questions and schedule repairs by a certified professional.
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• Months after Netflix lands in Australia, Internet usage spikes 40 percent

  07-10-2015 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just like Americans, Australian Netflix users are getting hooked on streaming. New data from the country's Bureau of Statistics has revealed that the country's Internet data usage has spiked 40 percent, corresponding with the launch of Netflix Down Under.
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• Microsoft’s Surface Pro 4 event wrap-up: The Apple War

  07-10-2015 23:36
  
  This week Microsoft became a computer company selling hardware - not just phones, not just tablets, but laptops, too. Today we're running down all the products we saw the company deliver to the public, including the Surface Pro 4, the Surface Book, a new Microsoft Band, and a couple of smartphones. Microsoft suggests that they're taking on Apple directly with … Continue reading
  
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• Tiny1 is a prototype camera for capturing night sky with ease and clarity

  07-10-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tiny1 is the first consumer camera designed for astronomy, according to its creator. The compact device has the capability of capturing the night sky, with the ease of a point-and-shoot.
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• Nexus 5X vs. Nexus 5: Was it worth the wait?

  07-10-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's a quick comparison of the Nexus 5 and its successor, the Nexus 5X. We have a chart comparing tech specs, and we take a look at exactly what has changed. Join us as we pit Nexus 5X vs. Nexus 5.
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• Battle of the Microsoft phablets: Lumia 950XL vs Lumia 640XL

  07-10-2015 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lumia 950XL is the newest phablet from Microsoft, but how does it compare to the Lumia 640XL? They both have the same 5.7-inch display, but there is a lot more to a phone that sheer size.The post Battle of the Microsoft phablets: Lumia 950XL vs Lumia 640XL appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bob’s Burgers, Family Guy get Pinball FX and Zen Pinball tables

  07-10-2015 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital pinball developer Zen Studios revealed that a pair of tables based on the animated television series Bob's Burgers and Family Guy will arrive for its multiplatform pinball sims in the coming months.
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• Resident Evil 7: Capcom teases gamers with “stay tuned” message

  07-10-2015 23:09
  
  We’ve heard hints about a seventh installment in the core Resident Evil franchise, and now Capcom has teased that the title may be coming soon. The current latest installment of the series, Resident Evil 6, was released back in 2012, and fans have been eager to know when Resident Evil 7 would arrive. The following year, 2013, a resume surfaced … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei G8 Unboxing

  07-10-2015 22:52 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Sonic: Lost World among many ‘past Sega titles’ coming to Steam

  07-10-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The formerly Wii U-exclusive Sonic: Lost World will be among several "past Sega titles" launching for PC platforms via Steam in the coming months, publisher Sega announced this week.The post Sonic: Lost World among many ‘past Sega titles’ coming to Steam appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Disney casts its newest princess: Moana

  07-10-2015 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While your kids wait for Frozen 2, Disney is hard at work on an adventure that takes place in a very different climate. Moana is set in the Pacific Islands and Disney recently revealed that it has found the voice of the eponymous princess
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• Super Mario Maker fans recreate lost GBA e-Reader levels

  07-10-2015 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hardcore Super Mario Maker players have recreated a batch of Nintendo-made Mario levels previously thought lost to time and outdated technology, bringing Super Mario Advance 3's e-Reader world to life for the first time in a decade.
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• HP takes Star Wars branding to the Dark Side with this Empire-themed notebook

  07-10-2015 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you just can't get enough Star Wars stuff, HP has a special edition laptop that will have you feeling the force again in no time. The HP Star Wars notebook will be available for pre-order on October 8th.
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• Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray player hits Japan Nov. 15 with US arrival not far behind

  07-10-2015 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic's new Ultra HD Blu-ray player, the DMR-UBZ1, will reportedly be available in Japan beginning mid November. Equipped with the highest quality delivery of 4K UHD content available, the launch could signal a U.S. release sooner than later.
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• 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country review

  07-10-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Half sedan, half crossover and not exactly cheap, the 2016 Volvo S60 Cross Country accurately illustrates the term “niche model."
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• FAA suggests $1.9m fine against SkyPan over drone operations

  07-10-2015 22:14
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration has recommended that SkyPan International Inc. be hit with a $1.9 million civil penalty over its alleged drone-based violations of airspace regulations. Between March 2012 and December 2014, the company allegedly performed 65 UAS operations without permission, doing so in “some of our most congest airspace and heavily popular cities,” according to the FAA. Says the … Continue reading
  
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• Klipsch’s R6 and R6i in-ear headphone line expands into snazzy new on-ears

  07-10-2015 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Klipsch rolls its hit R6 and R6i in-ear headphones into an on-ear version, with memory foam pads, 40mm drivers, and a leather-sheathed band that folds for storage, all at a price that starts at $79.
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• Adidas 3D-printed shoes will be uniquely personalized

  07-10-2015 21:56
  
  The team at Adidas have announced the program called Futurecraft 3D, a plan for 3D-printing shoes with unique specifications. "Futurecraft 3D is a prototype and a statement of intent," said Eric Liedtke, Executive Board Member of adidas AG, "We have used a one-of-its-kind combination of process and material in an entirely new way." In the future, a customer will walk … Continue reading
  
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• Pandora proves it’s in it to win it, purchases Ticketfly for $450 million

  07-10-2015 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Internet radio giant Pandora has purchased online ticket retailer Tickeyfly for $450 million, a bold move that could propel them to the forefront of one of the fastest growing sectors in music.
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• Porsche’s 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 4 send turbocharged moxie to all four wheels

  07-10-2015 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Porsche has revealed the new 911 Carrera 4, Carrera 4 Cabriolet, Targa 4, and the varying S variants of each. Based on the new 911, each model equips a 3.0-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder with power outputs ranging from 370 hp to 420 hp.The post Porsche’s 911 Carrera 4 and Targa 4 send turbocharged moxie to all four wheels appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Want to compare your salary to those around you? Now you can with WageSpot

  07-10-2015 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to new app WageSpot, you can compare your income to that of those around you. This sort of radical transparency may be instrumental in allowing workers across America address the enduring wage gap.
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• Sony once again considers leaving the mobile market if new Xperia phones fail to sell

  07-10-2015 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony is very hesitant on selling its mobile unit, but if it continues to stay in the red after 2016, it might consider selling the mobile business. CEO Kazuo Hirai does intend to stay in the mobile market for a while yet, though.
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• Samsung responds to LoopPay hacker breach incident

  07-10-2015 21:37
  
  Samsung responds to a report about the hacking of LoopPay, a company acquired by Samsung earlier this year. According to the New York Times, LoopPay's "tech is central to Samsung Pay." According to Samsung, the NYT's assertions are not technically, completely true. According to Samsung’s Chief Privacy Officer Darlene Cedres, "The LoopPay corporate network issue was resolved immediately and had … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s plan to speed up the mobile Web takes aim at Facebook Instant Articles

  07-10-2015 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has introduced its own platform for publishers, named Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP). It is an open source project to build a faster mobile Web, capable of loading webpages ten times faster as it does currently.The post Google’s plan to speed up the mobile Web takes aim at Facebook Instant Articles appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tonight, NASA’s rocket launch will light up the night sky with colorful vapor trails

  07-10-2015 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  People who live in the mid-Atlantic region of the United States should look to the skies tonight for a colorful display courtesy of NASA.The post Tonight, NASA’s rocket launch will light up the night sky with colorful vapor trails appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Will Smith says Bad Boys 3 could be coming for you very soon

  07-10-2015 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a fan of Will Smith and Martin Lawrence's off-the-wall bromantic cop action-comedies, you're in luck. In an interview, Smith suggested that Bad Boys 3 will be hitting theaters relatively soon
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• Put a plus on it: Apple launches Pill+, the first new Beats product since takeover

  07-10-2015 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It took 14 months since closing on its purchase of Beats Electronics, but Apple has finally kicked out a new Beats product in the form of the Pill+, a redesigned version of the brands popular Bluetooth speaker.
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• Which phablet is better: Apple’s or Google’s? Nexus 6P vs. iPhone 6S Plus

  07-10-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google and Hauwei are entering the phablet war, taking on Apple's iPhone 6S Plus with the recently-announced Nexus 6P. Here's how the two flagship devices compare with one another in terms of hardware, software, and features.
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• Sip a pumpkin-spice whatever while you listen to the fall’s best albums

  07-10-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We pick our most anticipated new albums coming out this fall, including anticipated LPs from big names like Adele and Drake, as well as exciting releases from lesser known artists like El Vy, Deer Hunter, and more. You want new music? We got you covered.
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• The Internet of Things is now the Smart Home: New name, same frustrating problems

  07-10-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Internet of Things is yesterday's news. The next big thing is the Smart Home. What happened to the IoT? Nothing, it has been rebranded and comes complete with the same old problems.
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• Surface Pro 3 vs. Surface Pro 4: Spec showdown

  07-10-2015 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Surface Pro 4 is the latest-and-greatest device in Microsoft's Surface lineup, but how does it compare with its predecessor, and should you upgrade? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look at the hardware powering both devices.
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• Updated Type Cover and Surface Pen now available for pre-order

  07-10-2015 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While we may have mocked the stylus just a few years ago, it appears to be making a comeback. With that in mind, Microsoft has put its new Surface Pen up for pre-order, making it compatible with the Surface Pro 4.
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• Chromecast iOS app leaves features out, Microsoft wrap-up: DT Daily

  07-10-2015 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google apparently forgot to mention that the latest iOS app for the new Chromecast isn't quite ready yet, and a quick look at all the best new stuff Microsoft just revealed.
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• DARPA’s ElectRx program seeks to cure ailments with electricity, not drugs

  07-10-2015 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DARPA announced the first seven research teams that will participate in the agency's Electrical Prescriptions (ElectRx) program, whose goal is to develop technology for the self-healing of the mind and body.
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• What are the top five gadgets ever invented? - Paris Post Intelligencer

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  One day last week, I took a road trip. My satellite radio was working overtime keeping me entertained. After about four hours of blues, Major League Baseball talk and bluegrass, my trigger finger began searching for a little something outside the box.
  

• HP takes the wrapping off its holiday PC line-up

  07-10-2015 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HP has unveiled a bevy of products set to release over the next few months, including a new Pavilion gaming laptop and the world's largest curved all-in-one computer.
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• The Flash movie has found a director

  07-10-2015 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter writer Seth Grahame-Smith will reportedly make his directorial debut on Warner Bros. Pictures' upcoming superhero movie The Flash, starring Ezra Miller.
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• Did Vin Diesel confirm the Furious 8 director?

  07-10-2015 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fast & Furious franchise star Vin Diesel posted a photo of himself with Straight Outta Compton director F. Gary Gray, one of the rumored contenders to direct Furious 8, the upcoming sequel to the blockbuster series.
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• Apple approves Facebook and Apple News ad blocker on iOS 9

  07-10-2015 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has gone one step further in the privacy battle, approving an ad blocker capable of intercepting and removing native ads from apps like Facebook, Apple News, and the New York Times.The post Apple approves Facebook and Apple News ad blocker on iOS 9 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bentley pits car against train in 300-mile desert race

  07-10-2015 17:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Bentley Continental GT V8 S convertible raced a train across Saudi Arabia, an homage to the famous Bentley "Blue Train" race of 1930. With a professional race driver at the wheel, the car won by six minutes.
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• Surprise! In-person interactions prevent depression better than emails and texts

  07-10-2015 17:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the most part, even the most introverted of human beings need some sort of human contact every once in awhile, and research now confirms that face-to-face interactions are better than sending an email or a text.
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• The new $250 Nook E tablet is a 9.6-inch Samsung slate in disguise

  07-10-2015 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Barnes & Noble has announced another Nook tablet. This time it's the Nook E, and it's based on a little seen Samsung tablet released earlier this year. It's priced at $250 and available right now.
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• MSI shows off new GK-701 Cherry MX mechanical gaming keyboard

  07-10-2015 17:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you like Cherry MX Brown switches, but don't care for RGB backlighting, then MSI's new mechanical gaming keyboard may be the right one for you. It features all that and more in a slimline, competitively priced package.The post MSI shows off new GK-701 Cherry MX mechanical gaming keyboard appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The limited-edition BMW M4 GTS is the first water-injected production car in the world

  07-10-2015 17:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW has introduced the limited-edition 2016 M4 GTS, the most advanced M car it has ever built. The GTS stands out as the first production road car in the world fitted with water injection, a technology that boosts both power and fuel efficiency.
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• Windows 10 Mobile news: Microsoft to update select Lumia phones in December

  07-10-2015 17:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is bringing Windows 10 to your Windows smartphone, creating a unified, seamless, cross-platform experience across all your Windows devices. Here's a rundown of the new features we can expect, and what phones it'll arrive on first.
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• Take an evening stroll with Jessica Jones in new Netflix teaser

  07-10-2015 17:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the new teaser for Marvel's upcoming Jessica Jones series on Netflix, Krysten Ritter's title character takes an evening stroll in Hell's Kitchen that ends with a glimpse of her superpowers.
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• Toyota’s ‘Highway Teammate’ is meant to help humans, not replace them

  07-10-2015 16:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota is testing a self-driving Lexus GS on public roads in Tokyo, calling the car a "Highway Teammate" that collaborates with humans, rather than replacing them. The company hopes to put related tech on sale by 2020.
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• 8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free right now – save $34!

  07-10-2015 16:35
  
  While we took a break from telling you about free iPhone apps to cover Microsoft’s big event on Tuesday, we’re back with an impressive new list of eight terrific paid iPhone apps that are completely free to download right now. Normally these apps would cost a total of $34 but you can get them all for nothing if you act fast. Let’s check them out below! MUST READ: Secret iPhone apps you can only use if you work for Apple These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been ma
  
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