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• Leonardo DiCaprio set to produce movie about the Volkswagen emissions scandal

  12-10-2015 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen's clean diesel scandal is coming to the big screen, and Leonardo DiCaprio is along for the ride. The actor is set to produce the Paramount Pictures film, along with Jennifer Davisson.
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• ZTE Axon Max rumors and news

  12-10-2015 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ZTE has announced that it'll sell a larger version of its Axon flagship smartphone later this year. The super-sized Axon Max will reportedly share much in common with its smaller counterpart.The post ZTE Axon Max rumors and news appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Netflix drops first full trailer for Mr. Show reboot, W/ Bob and David

  12-10-2015 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has released the first trailer for its upcoming "reboot" of popular HBO sketch comedy show Mr. Show with Bob and David, called W/Bob and David, starring Bob Odenkirk and David Cross.
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• David Bowie will never tour again, says prominent promoter

  12-10-2015 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Famed British music promoter John Giddings has revealed that David Bowie will not tour again, confirming a series of longtime rumors that Bowie has no desire to go back to life on the road.
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• New York has no idea who Chris Pratt is in this new Billy on the Street segment

  12-10-2015 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A humbling Lightning Round segment from TruTV show Billy on the Street with Billy Eichner shows that New Yorkers have no clue who actor Chris Pratt is, despite his recent successes in films like Jurassic World and Guardians of the Galaxy.
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• Vudu finally dishes up 1080p HDX content for Android while iOS users remain on standby

  12-10-2015 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vudu's upgraded app is apparently "Empire Strikes Back big." The company has added new features that improve the overall viewing experience. Most notably, users will be able to view content HD and HDX.
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• Xperia Z5 Premium vs. Xperia Z5 vs. Xperia Z5 Compact: Which Sony phone is right for you?

  12-10-2015 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We went hands on with Sony's new trio of smartphones at IFA and, though they're closely related, there are some key differences, which we explore here. Find out what how they compare, and which is for you.
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• Mionix Castor gaming mouse review

  12-10-2015 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a huge DPI range and comprehensive software suite, Mionix’s Castor looks great on paper, but can it match the high expectations it sets for itself?
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• Audi’s 2018 A8 will drive itself on freeways, but total autopilot is decades away

  12-10-2015 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops III allows players to skip campaign levels

  12-10-2015 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Players experiencing difficulty with Call of Duty: Black Ops III's solo missions will have the option to skip ahead to later levels in the game, campaign director Jason Blundell revealed this week.
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• Halle Berry sci-fi series Extant pulled by CBS

  12-10-2015 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Halle Berry's sci-fi drama Extant, which is executive produced by Steven Spielberg, has been cancelled, though Berry will continue to work with the network as an executive producer for a new series called Legalease.
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• Good guy NASA just released over 1,200 patents to tech startups, free of charge

  12-10-2015 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "The Startup NASA initiative leverages the results of our cutting-edge research and development so entrepreneurs can take that research -- and some risks -- to create new products and new services," explained David Miller, NASA's chief technologist.
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• Need 20 things to make that Allrecipes meal? Instacart will now deliver them all

  12-10-2015 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Allrecipes and Instacart have teamed up so you can order everything you need to make a recipe from Instacart. The service will deliver the food to your door in an hour or two.The post Need 20 things to make that Allrecipes meal? Instacart will now deliver them all appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Airbus wants to stack passengers on passengers with mezzanine seating

  12-10-2015 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Airbus has filed a patent for multi-level seating in its wide-body aircraft. Passengers will be stacked on top of each other in mezzanine-style seating. Airbus claims this is one of many patents, and will not necessarily be implemented in its aircraft.The post Airbus wants to stack passengers on passengers with mezzanine seating appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• TAG Heuer Android Wear smartwatch news

  12-10-2015 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TAG Heuer's first smartwatch, designed to compete with the Apple Watch, may be on sale by November this year, wearing a high $1,400 price tag. The Apple Watch starts at $350, and can reach $17,000.
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• Latest Windows 10 Insider build adds tab previews to Edge, notes to Cortana

  12-10-2015 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has released a new build of Windows 10 to Insiders. It offers Skype integration, new Cortana features, and thumbnail previews of Edge, and makes it easier for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 owners to activate Windows 10.The post Latest Windows 10 Insider build adds tab previews to Edge, notes to Cortana appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kanye West crashes American Idol auditions as show ramps up to final season

  12-10-2015 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kanye West and his wife Kim Kardashian West surprised judges on the set of San Francisco's American Idol auditions, as the rap superstar began his quest to become the 15th and final American Idol.
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• Shop ’til you drop: Facebook shows off shopping feed and new ads for brands

  12-10-2015 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook wants you to shop with the brands you like right in its app. The social network developed tools for brands to make better ads, a shopping feed for users to browse through, and even a buy button.The post Shop ’til you drop: Facebook shows off shopping feed and new ads for brands appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ed Sheeran becomes first artist to cross 500M Spotify streams with one song

  12-10-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify superstar Ed Sheeran just passed another milestone for the service, as his hit song Thinking Out Loud crossed 500 million streams. Sheeran is the first artist to hit that mark with a single song, pushing his overall streaming total toward 3 billion.
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• Rocket League goes Back to the Future with DeLorean car pack

  12-10-2015 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New DLC launching this month for the vehicle-powered soccer sim Rocket League will put players behind the wheel of Back to the Future's iconic flying DeLorean, developer Psyonix announced this week.
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• George RR Martin adapting ’80s werewolf novella into new Cinemax series

  12-10-2015 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Game of Thrones author George RR Martin is working with HBO-owned TV network Cinemax and screenwriter Kalinda Vazquez to adapt his famed werewolf novella, The Skin Trade, into a new TV series.
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• MSI’s new GS40 Phantom is a super-powered 14-inch gaming laptop

  12-10-2015 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MSI is upping the ante for high-powered gaming laptops, offering an i7 Skylake-powered, GTX 970M enhanced, 4K screen sporting notebook at a price under $2,000. Configurable for a variety of users, MSI's new portable gamer could be a real winner.
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• Cadillac Slots updated 3.6-liter engine and transmission into 2016 ATS and CTS

  12-10-2015 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cadillac has announced updates to its 2016 model year CTS and ATS engine and transmission to improve fuel efficiency and performance. Fuel economy is said to improve by 6 percent.The post Cadillac Slots updated 3.6-liter engine and transmission into 2016 ATS and CTS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Asus rolls out a raft of high-end gaming products at its ROG Unleashed event

  12-10-2015 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus has been hard at work on its new systems and components, including 4K screens, liquid-cooled laptops, overclocked graphics cards, and motherboards.
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• National Videogame Museum opens in Texas this December

  12-10-2015 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The National Videogame Museum (NVM) will open its doors this December in Frisco, Texas. The exhibit includes the earliest released gaming consoles, an arcade room, interactive displays, and educational classes.The post National Videogame Museum opens in Texas this December appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Listen to NFL games, MLB, soccer, audiobooks, and ad-free music with TuneIn Premium

  12-10-2015 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for another premium service to add to your monthly subscriptions? TuneIn Premium gives you access to MLB and soccer games, over 40,000 audio books, and over 600 commercial-free radio stations.
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• Hybrid supercars face off, Google.com sells for $12: DT Daily

  12-10-2015 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: If you’re super rich, you might as well , man snaps up Google.com for $12 (yes, twelve dollars). Your host today is Caleb Denison. Miss a day? Watch all the episodes of DT Daily right here. And be sure to catch our latest podcast.
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• Three’s a party: BMW’s third crossover-coupe, the X2, is coming next year

  12-10-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW is busily developing a segment-bending crossover-coupe called X2. Built on BMW's front-wheel drive UKL platform, the 2017 X2 will be billed as a more sport-focused alternative to the new second-generation X1.
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• Xbox One wireless controller adaptor for Windows 10 coming October 20th

  12-10-2015 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although a lot of people use Xbox One controllers to game away on their PC, they've been restricted to a USB connection as Microsoft took its sweet time in making it possible to connect it. Well, on Oct. 20, you'll finally be able to.
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• McLaren confirms its stripped-down 675LT supercar will lose its top in 2016

  12-10-2015 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  McLaren has confirmed that a Spider version of its track-prepped 675LT supercar will debut sometime next year. The new variant will be powered by the same 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V8 delivering 670 horsepower.The post McLaren confirms its stripped-down 675LT supercar will lose its top in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch the subject of a cruel viral meme fight back in this video

  12-10-2015 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twenty-year-old Ashley VanPevenage, a student at Washington College, is speaking out and fighting back against cyberbullying perpetrated by hordes of total strangers after an image of her sans makeup went viral.
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• 30 of the juiciest portable battery chargers money can buy

  12-10-2015 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Battery life still tops the polls for smartphone concerns. If it’s bugging you, then maybe it’s time to snag yourself a portable charger. Come on in, put your feet up, and allow us to show you round the wonderful world of external chargers.
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• Eurocom’s X9 is the latest laptop with desktop hardware

  12-10-2015 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Eurocom has detailed the Sky X9, a powerful new laptop that makes full use of a desktop-grade CPU and the Nvidia GTX 980 to offer high-resolution gaming on the go.
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• Apple snaps up a startup with facial recognition that doesn’t invade user privacy

  12-10-2015 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple acquired Palo Alto-based startup Perceptio for an undisclosed amount. The mobile AI firm created the app Smoothie, and its creators were looking into facial recognition tech that wouldn't send private information into the cloud.The post Apple snaps up a startup with facial recognition that doesn’t invade user privacy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Careful with that boarding pass, it contains a lot of personal information

  12-10-2015 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As per a new blog post authored byBrian Krebs of Krebs on Security, the barcodes on your boarding passes contain a wealth of information, and more alarmingly still, clues as to your current and future travel plans and habits.The post Careful with that boarding pass, it contains a lot of personal information appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Acer’s Windows 10 Aspire systems are multi-purpose all-in-ones

  12-10-2015 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer has launched a couple of new and replacement entries in its Aspire range of hardware, upgrading its Z3-700 All in One and showing off a new R14 laptop with a dual hinge design that makes it possible for it to flip into a variety of modes.
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• Nissan’s Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo is seeing red

  12-10-2015 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  the Nissan Concept 2020 Vision Gran Turismo concept will appear at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show, this time in red. Created for the eponymous racing game series, the Nissan concept could preview the next GT-R.
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• Ford’s scorching-hot Focus RS is now rated at 350 hp

  12-10-2015 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford has confirmed that the Focus RS will produce 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque when it goes on sale next year, which will make it just about the hottest hatchback you can buy.
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• 5-Hour Energy creator to distribute 10,000 stationary bikes to power homes in India

  12-10-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An energy drink entrepreneur is putting his billions to good use by distributing stationery bikes that use turbine generators to create electricity.
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• Got allergies? On a diet? Ipiit scans food barcodes to tell you what products to avoid

  12-10-2015 18:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ipiit Food Ambassador app learns your dietary preferences to advise product choices on any grocery barcode you scan. It's perfect for anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions who needs a little help making supermarket selections.
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• TP-Link shows off new Archer C2600 router with MU-MIMO support

  12-10-2015 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to stream 4K content to a wireless device? You're probably going to want an aftermarket router then. TP-Link is hoping to sell interested parties on its new piece of kit, the high-speed, sleek looking Archer C2600.The post TP-Link shows off new Archer C2600 router with MU-MIMO support appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Subaru’s Japan-bound WRX S4 SporVita is equal parts fast and luxurious

  12-10-2015 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subaru will introduce a more posh version of the WRX called SporVita at the Tokyo Motor Show. Undoubtedly one of the most upscale cars the company has ever built, the SporVita gets a custom interior designed jointly by Subaru and Italy's Mario Levi.
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• 8 awesome paid iPhone apps on sale for free today (save $40!)

  12-10-2015 17:40
  
  Welcome to a brand new week, which means a brand new set of five posts packed full of paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free. To start things off, we’ve got a nice list of eight premium iOS apps that are all on sale for free right now. They span a wide range of categories and functionality, but they all have one thing in common: They’re only on sale for free for a limited time, so you had better hurry. MUST SEE: 10 best 3D Touch apps for the iPhone 6
  
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• Sanho touts Hyper iShowFast as world’s fastest flash drive for iOS devices

  12-10-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A follow-up to last year's iStick, the Hyper iShowFast from Sanho is a flash drive with both USB 3.0 and Lightning connectors. The company calls it the world's fastest flash drive for iOS devices.
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• Blocks, the Project Ara of smartwatches, will get Kickstarted on October 13

  12-10-2015 17:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking cues from Google's Project Ara smartphone, Blocks' modular approach to the watch makes it very interesting. The company will start its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign on October 13.
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• Paul Reubens will play The Penguin’s father on Gotham

  12-10-2015 16:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paul "Pee-wee Herman" Reubens will return to the role he played 23 years ago in Batman Returns, portraying the father of Oswald "The Penguin" Cobblepot in the FOX television series Gotham.
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• McLaren P1 beats Porsche 918 and LaFerrari in first independent track test

  12-10-2015 16:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've waited for a long time for an official and unbiased comparison of three of the best supercars in the world. Paul Bailey lent his McLaren P1, Ferrari La Ferrari, and Porsche 918 Spyder to Supercar Driver for an epic race at Silverstone National Circuit.The post McLaren P1 beats Porsche 918 and LaFerrari in first independent track test appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Rinspeed Etos will debut at CES 2016 with its own personal drone

  12-10-2015 15:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rinspeed will debut its latest project at the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. The hybrid Etos concept is a self-driving car that can adapt to its surroundings. The interior can rearrange itself when in autonomous mode.The post Rinspeed Etos will debut at CES 2016 with its own personal drone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Box office hits and misses: The Martian stays in orbit while Pan fails to fly

  12-10-2015 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Captain Hook origin story Pan failed to win over critics or audiences during its opening weekend and ended up finishing third to Ridley Scott's The Martian and Sony's animated feature Hotel Transylvania 2.
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• Porsche’s manual-only, GT3-powered limited-edition 911 R might be a purist’s dream come true

  12-10-2015 15:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Porsche is allegedly preparing to introduce a limited-edition model called 911 R. Fitted with a GT3-sourced flat-six and a manual transmission, the R will be one of the lightest and least complex variants of the 911 in recent memory.
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