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• Popular messaging app Telegram booted out of Iran for refusing to spy on users

  21-10-2015 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Popular messaging app Telegram has been blocked in Iran, after refusing to send private information to the country's surveillance department, the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology.The post Popular messaging app Telegram booted out of Iran for refusing to spy on users appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Toyota heads Back to the Future with a special Mirai launch event for new owners

  21-10-2015 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota marks the initial sale of its Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle with a special event in honor of the Back to the Future series. Toyota invited a few of the Mirai's early adopter owners to join in the festivities.
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• NBC to reboot Cruel Intentions as a TV series

  21-10-2015 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBC managed to land the script for a Cruel Intentions reboot. Based on the '90s film, it will focus on the 16-year-old son of two of the main characters, Sebastian (played by Ryan Phillippe) and Annette (Reese Witherspoon).
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• Disney to launch streaming platform in the UK next month, snubs US for foreseeable future

  21-10-2015 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The major media company will launch DisneyLife, its own video and audio streamer next month, in the UK next month. The service will offer hundreds of books, music, and movies including the Pixar catalog, and classic Disney films but not the Star Wars series.
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• Where and How: the 2015 NIKE MAG Back to the Future sneaker with power laces

  21-10-2015 23:30
  
  This afternoon NIKE shared details about how to get a pair of the 2015 NIKE MAG, the Back to the Future sneakers, complete with power laces. They suggest that while the first pair of sneakers is already out there in the wild, straight up in the possession of mister Marty McFly himself, Michael J. Fox, the rest will be for … Continue reading
  
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• Nike will release self-lacing Back to the Future shoes for charity in 2016

  21-10-2015 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today Nike, releases the long-awaited self-lacing Nike Air Mag in New York City in celebration of Back To The Future Day. No word on availability.
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• ESO finds massive ‘kissing’ stars locked in a fatal orbit

  21-10-2015 23:30
  
  The European Sourthern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope has discovered an incredible double star system composed of two young stars “kissing” — that is, they’re so close together that they’re touching, their final gesture before forming a single giant star or, perhaps, a binary black hole. The stars are located in the VFTS 352 system, which is a very far 160,000 … Continue reading
  
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• The MiniBrew promises to boil down homebrewing in one little machine

  21-10-2015 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Homebrewing can be a labor-intensive, complicated process. The MiniBrew wants to take a lot of the work and potential for mistakes out of the equation with its semi-automated machine.The post The MiniBrew promises to boil down homebrewing in one little machine appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Minibrew boils down homebrewing into one little machine

  21-10-2015 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Homebrewing can be a labor-intensive, complicated process. The MiniBrew wants to take a lot of the work and potential for mistakes out of the equation with its semi-automated machine.The post Minibrew boils down homebrewing into one little machine appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Check out this stunning drone footage of the world’s largest radio telescope

  21-10-2015 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a little less than one year left before its intended completion, China just published stunning drone footage showing off the construction of the world's largest radio telescope. It intends to use it to search for alien life.
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• YouTube Red serves up ad-free, downloadable videos for $10 a month

  21-10-2015 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube has officially launched its subscription service, letting you watch ad-free content for $10 per month. The new subscription also lets users download videos, listen in the background, and watch original series.The post YouTube Red serves up ad-free, downloadable videos for $10 a month appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Marty, something had be done about your Spotify playlist! (So we fixed it)

  21-10-2015 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In honor of Back to the Future Day, Spotify has created a missmash of tracks from Marty McFly's era (1985), and the future, i.e., right now. But, with picks like Justin Bieber and Nick Jonas, we're not buying it. Check out our 2015 hits instead, Marty.
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• GM to put solar panels at its transmission factory generating 800-kilowatts

  21-10-2015 22:58
  
  GM has announced that it plans to go green at its Warren Transmission plant and will install a large solar panel array near the facility. GM is teaming with DTE to install the solar array and it will be the largest solar installation that GM has in Michigan. The solar panels installed will be able to generate 800-kilowatts of power. … Continue reading
  
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• 23andMe will resume (limited) testing for health issues

  21-10-2015 22:45
  
  23andMe, the company that benefited greatly with some favor from Google, suffered a massive setback when the FDA stepped in and shutdown its genetic health screening service. At the time, users could pay $99 to spit in a vial and, some time later, access their genetic data parsed to include details about their personal health. Those details included things like … Continue reading
  
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• Snapchat users beware: Android screen-recording apps can immortalize your Snaps

  21-10-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat messages expire after a few seconds, but some Android users with screen recording apps can save them forever. The trick doesn't work on iPhones, unless the device is jailbroken. Here's how it works.
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• Here’s what’s new on Netflix in November, and what’s going away

  21-10-2015 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's a complete list of what's new on Netflix for November, and which titles will be removed this month, to help you catch up on all your binging and make sure you don't miss those titles heading into the ether.
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• Resident Evil HD mod masterfully unlocks 1996 dialog recordings

  21-10-2015 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A fan-made mod for Capcom's Resident Evil HD integrates voice acting from 1996's Resident Evil, meshing high-resolution graphics with beloved but badly delivered lines like "You were almost a Jill sandwich!"
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• Watch us unbox the new Roku 4

  21-10-2015 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We unbox the Roku 4, which has a slightly bigger footprint than we expected, despite having seen several pictures of the set-top box in the past few weeks. The Roku 4 is available for purchase at retail locations today, and is no shipping to pre-order customers.The post Watch us unbox the new Roku 4 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Marshall Amp Mini Fridge

  21-10-2015 22:10 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Marshall Amp Mini Fridge – It holds enough beer to satisfy the whole band!
  
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• Dyson’s robot vacuum is available in Japan for a plan that will suck your wallet clean

  21-10-2015 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dyson is finally releasing its robot vacuum, the 360 Eye. The catch(es)? It's only available in Japan, and it costs over $1,200. It's got some neat features, but many are found on its competitors' vacuum bots, too.The post Dyson’s robot vacuum is available in Japan for a plan that will suck your wallet clean appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s Transparency Report adds unsafe site details

  21-10-2015 22:00
  
  For many years, Google has offered up a security warning to those attempting to access an unsafe website. You’ve likely come across the warning at times — it is delivered via Google Safe Browsing, and says something like “The site ahead contains malware.” Sometimes, though, it isn’t entirely clear why a specific website causes a warning to appear, and you … Continue reading
  
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• The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 2 TV spots tease wall-to-wall action

  21-10-2015 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hunger Games: Mockingjay -- Part 2 is set to put a bow on the series on Nov. 20, and has released two heart-pumping TV spots in advance of that date. Katniss Everdeen, may the odds be ever in your favor.
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• Vudu launches 12 Ultra HD titles for new Roku 4 owners, broader rollout expected soon

  21-10-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ultra high-definition movies are coming to Roku 4, and Vudu is helping make it happen. The company announced today that it is making 12 4K movies available through the Vudu channel on the Roku 4 device starting today.
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• Indiegogo unveils Generosity.com for personal, charitable causes

  21-10-2015 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As Indiegogo launches the new version of Indiegogo Life, users are now being given new incentives to begin personal fundraising campaigns. The crowdsourcing platform unveiled Generosity.com, "a platform for human goodness."
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• Apple and Dropbox are the latest tech companies to take a stand against CISA

  21-10-2015 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just days before the U.S. Senate is expected to take the legislation to a vote, both Apple and Dropbox are voicing concerns about how much privacy will be sacrificed under the guise of security.The post Apple and Dropbox are the latest tech companies to take a stand against CISA appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hyundai Tucson Adventuremobile is ready for off-road shenanigans

  21-10-2015 21:30
  
  Hyundai is showing off a new concept vehicle that will be on display at SEMA next month. The latest concept vehicle is a modified 2016 Tucson that is primed and ready for the outdoors dubbed the Adventuremobile. The truck will make its official debut during the Hyundai press conference on November 3 in Las Vegas. The truck is designed to … Continue reading
  
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• Apple prepares for “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”

  21-10-2015 21:28
  
  Jony Ive speaks about the opening of a new exhibition at the Met Museum with curator Andrew Bolton and Anna Wintour. Apple's chief designer isn't shy about getting to the point, suggesting that "it’s a completely false notion that there is inherent value in what is made by hand, or an inherent lack of value in what is made by … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft’s Surface Book should have other PC builders worried

  21-10-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's new Surface Book is the company's first laptop. While it says the Book is targeted at Apple, PC builders should be on alert. Redmond is ready and willing to build cutting-edge hardware.The post Microsoft’s Surface Book should have other PC builders worried appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Chevrolet Spark modified to carry, deliver 80 pizzas at a time

  21-10-2015 21:15
  
  Domino’s is working with some industry partners to create custom pizza delivery vehicles based on the Chevrolet Spark. These Spark units are dubbed the “DXP”, which stands for Domino’s Delivery Expert; they’re designed to be the ultimate delivery vehicle, being what Domino’s says is the “first purpose-built vehicle aimed at revolutionizing pizza delivery.” It’ll make things easier on drivers, and … Continue reading
  
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• Encryption on some portable drives proves less secure than you’d expect

  21-10-2015 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Western Digital's My Passport and My Book lines of external storage may be indicative of a real problem in industry when it comes to automated encryption, as breaking open their secret contents proved surprisingly easy for researchers.
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• You can buy the new Apple TV on October 26, with shipping later that week

  21-10-2015 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At long last, a new Apple TV will be on sale. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced Monday night that the fourth generation device will be available for purchase starting on Oct. 26, and shipping will begin later that week.
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• Volkswagen halts sales of European TDI models in the latest Dieselgate fallout

  21-10-2015 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen has issues a stop-sale on European TDI models as the affects of the automaker's "emissions cheating" software expand. The devices that have been found in European VW diesel models has forced the stop-sale.
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• Joe Biden says he is ‘out of time’ to run for president in livestream

  21-10-2015 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On the Rose Garden in front of the White House, Joe Biden announced he'll not run for President of the United States due to being out of time to win.
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• Sniper Elite creator buys troubled Woolfe IP, pledges to fulfill Kickstarter rewards

  21-10-2015 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  UK developer Rebellion, creator of the Sniper Elite series, has purchased the intellectual property rights for Woolfe: The Red Hood Diaries, and pledges to deliver the project's as-of-yet unfulfilled Kickstarter rewards.
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• Square Enix will remake many of its older games for consoles, mobile, and VR

  21-10-2015 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of its recently issued 2015 annual report for shareholders, publisher Square Enix announced that it will focus on remaking many of its classic games for consoles, mobile devices, and virtual reality in the coming years.
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• Mythbusters’ next season will be its last

  21-10-2015 20:31
  
  Sad news, folks: the next season of Discovery’s blowing-stuff-up-all-the-time show Mythbusters will be the last, according to a new report. The show has long tasked itself with taking on popular rumors and urban legends, using science and elbow grease to try and figure out what is real and what is myth. The show, despite its occasional fumbles, has enjoyed a … Continue reading
  
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• El Capitan update adds support for 150 new emoji

  21-10-2015 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not the most exciting OS update ever, but OS X 10.11.1 packs in emoji for Unicode 7 and 8, plus bug fixes for a number of issues plaguing users. The patch is already available for download.
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• Razer Mamba (2015) review

  21-10-2015 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Razer Mamba is almost perfect after several revisions, but you'll pay for the luxury of a great wireless mouse with gaming-grade optics and features.
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• Chicago Cubs’ backs against the ivy on Back to the Future Day

  21-10-2015 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Back to the Future Part II predicted that Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs would win the World Series in 2015, but the team may be eliminated on a day designed to celebrate the film.
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• Happy Back to the Future Day! DT Daily

  21-10-2015 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Today is the day Marty McFly landed "in the future," secretive VR developer Magic Leap rolls out a preview video, the new Apple TV gets a sale date.
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• Ouch! Yahoo loses $42 million on Community, two other shows

  21-10-2015 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yahoo's video division has announced a $42 million loss, which CFO Ken Goldman blames on the cost of big budget streaming exclusives like Community, Sin City Saints, and Other Space.
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• Aston Martin reveals its all-electric RapidE Concept with untold performance

  21-10-2015 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin has revealed its RapidE Concept, which has been the subject of rumors for some time. The UK automaker has yet to reveal performance specs, but it's estimated to have between 800 and 1,000 horsepower.
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• Toyota shows off Marty McFly’s dream truck concept

  21-10-2015 19:58
  
  Today is Back to the Future day if you haven’t figured it out yet. October 21, 2015 is the day that was on the dash of the DeLorean time machine when Marty went to the future in the second installment of the franchise. Anyone who has seen the film will remember the stainless steel clad DeLorean. You might also remember … Continue reading
  
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• Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer 3 released in 4K and Music editions

  21-10-2015 19:51
  
  The original "3rd" Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer (otherwise known as the first full-length trailer) has already garnered many millions of views in just over a day. Now Lucasfilm has decided to bestow upon us two new versions of the trailer - one without words, the other in full Ultra HD, aka glorious 4K resolution. These trailers show the … Continue reading
  
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• New emoji as iOS 9.1 fixes Live Photos’ big problem

  21-10-2015 19:40
  
  Today has seen Apple release the first major patches to both OS X 10.11 El Capitan and iOS 9 in the form of ".1" updates to each. OS X 10.11.1 and iOS 9.1 both focus on several bug fixes and improvements, but most important of all is that they bring a slew of new emoji characters to the desktop and … Continue reading
  
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• Exclusive new fashion channel hits Apple TV, along with apps from CBS, NBC

  21-10-2015 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple TV debuts new apps from CBS, NBC and a new Apple TV-exclusive fashion channel called Made to Measure (M2M). M2M, developed by entertainment company WME/IMG, will take a inside look at fashion shows and launch an original doc on designers and trends. 
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• The creator of this 3D-printed Kylo Ren helmet shared his blueprint just in time for Halloween

  21-10-2015 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Like most good Star Wars fans, Luke Daley became obsessed with Kylo Ren— researching the character's origins and even using a 3D printer to create a near-exact replica of Ren's iconic helmet.
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• Put some life into your images with Lensbaby’s improved Composer Pro II lens system

  21-10-2015 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lensbaby has redesigned its Composer Pro lens system with a stronger metal version. Made for DSLR and mirrorless cameras, the new Composer Pro II with Edge 50 Optic does what Lensbaby is known for – creative blurring.
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• YouTube Red: subscription service for ad-free video and music

  21-10-2015 19:29
  
  This morning YouTube debuted "YouTube Red", Google's first attempt at making a fully ad-free subscription-included video service. This service will be delivered for $9.99 a month and will include the entirety of YouTube without any advertisements whatsoever. This service also includes the ability to play videos on your smartphone or laptop offline - similar to downloading said video, sort of. … Continue reading
  
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• Fossil’s Q Founder runs Android Wear, but its other new wearables are fitness trackers

  21-10-2015 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American watchmaker Fossil has announced four wearables earlier today, including two fitness trackers for men and women, a wearable watch and an Android Wear smartwatch, all running on Intel technology.The post Fossil’s Q Founder runs Android Wear, but its other new wearables are fitness trackers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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