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• Thanks to Konami, an amputee gamer will soon sport a Metal Gear Solid-themed prosthetic

  11-11-2015 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After tragically losing his arm, James White received the gift of a lifetime upon learning Konami wanted to design a prosthetic for him based on his favorite video game franchise, Metal Gear Solid.
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• Fyuse spatial photo app update adds 3D tagging, smoother renderings

  11-11-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  Fyuse, an app that uses spatial imaging technology to capture photos in 3D, released an update that adds several enhancements, including 3D tagging, faster compression, and smoother rendering.The post Fyuse spatial photo app update adds 3D tagging, smoother renderings appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to snag one of Fallout 4's best guns at the beginning of the game

  11-11-2015 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Believe it or not, players new to the "Fallout 4" wasteland have the opportunity to acquire the game's best weapon, aka the Cryolator, mere hours into the game. All you need is Dogmeat at your side and this simple walkthrough.
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• Keep your home connected for less with these $50 Wi-Fi routers

  11-11-2015 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wireless router's aren't the most interestingly technology, so you may not want to spend much on this luxury. We've rounded up the best Wi-Fi routers under $50. You may be surprised how far your dollar will stretch.The post Keep your home connected for less with these $50 Wi-Fi routers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 review

  11-11-2015 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There’s a lot packed into Treyarch’s latest CoD entry, but much of it is a step back for the franchise.
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• Who’s watching what you’re watching? Avast finds vulnerabilities in Vizio smart TVs

  11-11-2015 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Security researchers at Avast have discovered a vulnerability in Vizio's smart TVs that allowed them to intercept and crack the data on viewing habits of users. Vizio claims it has patched the vulnerabilities, but it's not clear if all TVs have updated.
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• 'Netflix and chill' gets Funny or Die spin with Ed Asner and Doris Roberts

  11-11-2015 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What do old people think of Netflix and chill? A new Funny or Die video examines just that with a sketch starring Ed Asner and Doris Roberts as a couple curious about the phrase that's gotten so much buzz.
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• Google helps you control all your data in a new About Me page

  11-11-2015 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google knows it can be difficult managing all of the privacy settings on its various services, so it's attempted to simplify it by bringing them all together into one location. The new About Me page has everything it knows about you in one place.
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• Is this the end of times? Enormous cave-in swallows 12 cars in Mississippi parking lot

  11-11-2015 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A massive cave-in recently swallowed 12 vehicles after the ground gave way in Meridian, Mississippi. The incident occurred in the parking lot of an IHOP restaurant, but thankfully nobody was injured.The post Is this the end of times? Enormous cave-in swallows 12 cars in Mississippi parking lot appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• NY attorney general calls fantasy sport sites illegal gambling services

  11-11-2015 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New York attorney general Eric Schneiderman has sent a cease-and-desist letter to FanDuel and DraftKings, the two largest daily fantasy sports providers, asking them both to stop operations in the state.The post NY attorney general calls fantasy sport sites illegal gambling services appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HP's ZBook Studio is a small laptop with shocking specs

  11-11-2015 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says a lightweight laptop can't be powerful? Not HP, who just announced the 4.4 pound, 0.7 inches thick ZBook Studio that sports an i7 Intel processor.The post HP's ZBook Studio is a small laptop with shocking specs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Are you ready for some Football, LA? Disney CEO could bring in 2 teams as early as 2016

  11-11-2015 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders have teamed up and pulled off a big play. The teams have locked down Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger to head their Los Angeles stadium bid, which could move both teams to LA as early as next season.
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• DJ Steve Aoki to collaborate with Bill Nye on new track

  11-11-2015 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bill Nye the Science Guy and world famous dance music producer Steve Aoki are collaborating on a new track called Noble Gas for Aoki's next album, based on the theme that humans are made of stardust.
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• Late Show With Stephen Colbert to air after Super Bowl’s final whistle blows

  11-11-2015 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Football may be the big attraction on Super Bowl Sunday, but there are plenty of eyeballs up for grabs before and after the game itself. CBS hopes to capture as many of those as possible with a special, post-game Late Show.
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• Microsoft announces local data centers for German cloud users to avoid U.S. spies

  11-11-2015 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is starting to launch new data centers in Europe after the U.S.-EU safe harbor agreement was deemed invalid by the European Union. The latest European data center will be for German customers, to keep data inside the country.
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• Cherry’s new MX Nature White switch is built for gaming – and RGB lighting

  11-11-2015 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Squeezing in between the MX Red and Black in terms of actuation, the MX Nature White has a clear body for better key backlighting, and a smooth, linear action.
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• Dell’s 2-in-1 XPS 12 packs a 4K display and Skylake chip into a fanless system

  11-11-2015 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With two different fanless models, the Dell XPS 12 boasts a Core m CPU, 8GB of RAM, and an optional 4K display with pressure-sensitive multi-touch - not too shabby.
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• How to see which apps automatically back up in Android 6.0 Marshmallow

  11-11-2015 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Android Marshmallow now supports auto backups for app data, which means that things will be a lot easier when buying a new phone. Unfortunately, not all apps are compatible yet. Here's how to find out which ones are and how the feature works.
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• T-Mobile just raised its prices without telling anyone about it

  11-11-2015 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In true magician style, T-Mobile distracted customers with promises of video-streaming exemptions from data counts and doubling data offerings, all while surreptitiously raising prices.The post T-Mobile just raised its prices without telling anyone about it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Rude! T-Mobile increases unlimited plan from $80 to $95 without telling anyone

  11-11-2015 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In true magician style, T-Mobile distracted customers with promises of video-streaming exemptions from data counts and doubling data offerings, all while surreptitiously raising prices.The post Rude! T-Mobile increases unlimited plan from $80 to $95 without telling anyone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Casey Affleck captains half a boat in second trailer for The Finest Hours

  11-11-2015 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Released earlier today, the latest trailer for Disney's The Finest Hours has all the energy of a crashing wave and teases a harrowing story of courage and survival on the high seas.
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• Earin, the first truly wireless earbuds, are finally in stores (if you hustle)

  11-11-2015 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Earin wireless earbuds are the first of their type to hit retail, and they'll be gone fast, so you might want to click our Best Buy link and order them quick. Only 1500 units have been released for retail at this time.The post Earin, the first truly wireless earbuds, are finally in stores (if you hustle) appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Forget Chromecast: Roku busts out new SE model on Black Friday for 25 bones

  11-11-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Streaming device manufacturer Roku will launch a new model just for Black Friday which will cost half the amount of the Roku 1, offer the same features, looking to beat Chromecast at its own game.
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• Facebook launches Notify, a standalone iPhone app for breaking news

  11-11-2015 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook has launched Notify, a standalone iOS app that alerts users to breaking news and other stories as notifications. It's launching with a several major outlets, including the Washington Post and CNN.The post Facebook launches Notify, a standalone iPhone app for breaking news appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This ain’t your grandma’s teddy bear — this is Oliba

  11-11-2015 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A godsend for those moms and dads who don't always have the time to read their precious tykes a bedtime story, Oliba is a Bluetooth-connected teddy bear tracker that also doubles as a storytelling machine.
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• Truck-tastic news: Ford will revive its Ranger and Bronco models in the US

  11-11-2015 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford will reportedly build a new Bronco SUV and Ranger pickup at its Michigan plant later this decade. The news comes out of a contract with the United Auto Workers, which discusses a massive investment in new products.
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• Thread launches its smart home product certification program

  11-11-2015 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Thread Group, made up of Nest, Samsung, and many other companies, is rolling out its certification program. Products need to undergo “rigorous testing … to help ensure that they work together effortlessly and securely right out of the box.”
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• T•Mobile targets bingers, Vizio TV spygate, Disney smartwatch: DT Daily

  11-11-2015 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T•Mobile says watch all the movies and TV shows you want - with a few asterisks. Vizio is accused of harvesting TV viewing data, Disney shows off an object-sensing smartwatch.
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• The self-drying jacket is finally here, but a little late for Back to the Future Day

  11-11-2015 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's called the Faylon SDJ-01, and the special edition's color scheme is an obvious Back to the Future nod. Two vents near the jacket's collar focus air from two internal air amps, creating a circulation effect designed to dry the inner layer closest to your skin.The post The self-drying jacket is finally here, but a little late for Back to the Future Day appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Laser scans will preserve world heritage sites in digital format forever

  11-11-2015 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Non-profit organization CyArk is now partnering with the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) to laser scan "dozens of at-risk sites in Syria, Iraq, and the Middle East."
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• Mazda will build a more upscale MX-5 Miata for 600 British enthusiasts

  11-11-2015 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mazda's British division has introduced a posh, limited-edition version of the new fourth-gen Miata called Sport Recaro. Sold exclusively in the UK, it gains a low-key body kit, 17-inch alloys, Alcantara on the dash, and heated bucket seats.
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• McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson helm new animated musical Sing

  11-11-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Matthew McConaughey will be joined by a cast of A-listers including Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly, and Seth Macfarlane in Universal's new animated film about a singing competition, Sing.
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• Google may take hardware by the horns and make its own smartphone

  11-11-2015 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google may finally make its own smartphone, according to unnamed sources. The head of Android and other executives are reportedly in talks, discussing the possibility of a Google phone.
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• Studies suggest zero gravity environments have negative effects on the human brain

  11-11-2015 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As missions to Mars become more accessible, the idea of jetting off Earth seems less far-fetched. But before you get too excited about going into space, you might want to consider the effects space missions have on the human brain.The post Studies suggest zero gravity environments have negative effects on the human brain appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Need to repaint? Use Benjamin Moore via Paintzen, the on-demand painting service

  11-11-2015 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tech-savvy DIY-ers now have a way to complete entire paint jobs 100 percent online, thanks to PaintZen's new collaboration with Benjamin Moore, also known as "North America's favorite paint, color, and coatings brand."
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• Gadgets most likely to be hits this holiday season - CNBC

  11-11-2015 19:16 via
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  The CEA's research finds 65 percent of all Americans (roughly 160 million people) will buy tech gifts this year — the highest level in at least three years. Total spending on those gadgets is expected to hit $34.2 billion — a 2.3 percent increase ...and more »
  

• Bryan Cranston hands Heisenberg hat to the Smithsonian

  11-11-2015 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Breaking Bad has officially become a part of American history as Sony Pictures Television has donated several props, including Walter White's signature porkpie hat and the Tyvek suits and gas masks, to the Smithsonian.
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• Thousands of cheap tablets sold on Amazon have Trojans pre-installed

  11-11-2015 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Security researchers at Cheetah Mobile have found more than 30 manufacturers with Trojan-infected tablets for sale on Amazon and thousands have allegedly been shipped to customers.
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• Not alone in the wasteland: Fallout 4 shatters record for concurrent Steam users in a non-Valve game

  11-11-2015 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Less than 24 hours after release,Fallout 4 has peaked at just under 450,000 concurrent users, shattering GTA V's previous record by over 100,000.The post Not alone in the wasteland: Fallout 4 shatters record for concurrent Steam users in a non-Valve game appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Fox orders new live-action/animated mashup series starring Jason Sudeikis

  11-11-2015 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fox has ordered a new live action and animated hybrid comedy called Son of Zorn that will star the voice acting of Jason Sudeikis as an animated warrior returning to his mundane life on earth, along with Curb Your Enthusiasm's Cheryl Hines.
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• This friendly little robot will read stories to your kids, and teach you yoga

  11-11-2015 18:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alpha 2 is a small, friendly robot who works like your smartphone, but can also talk, read stories, and has enough movement to teach you yoga. He's the focus of a new crowdfunding campaign.
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• It’s Jessica vs. Kilgrave (and Jessica plus Luke Cage) in the new Jessica Jones trailer

  11-11-2015 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest trailer for Marvel's Jessica Jones series sets up a showdown between David Tennant's telepathic villain Kilgrave and Krysten Ritter's troubled title character in the upcoming Netflix series.
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• The Roost Smart Battery retrofits your existing smoke alarm for $35

  11-11-2015 18:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instead of replacing your whole smoke alarm for a smarter solution, the Roost Smart Battery is just a replacement for the 9-volt that fits inside. It can alert your smartphone when the device sounds, and you can call 911.
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• Brabus defies the laws of physics with an 850hp Mercedes-AMG GLE Coupe

  11-11-2015 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  German tuner Brabus has gotten its hands on the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S Coupe. The company has added a supercharged 6.0-liter V8 that makes 850 horsepower, enough to send the crossover from zero to 62 mph in 3.8 seconds.
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• Tim Cook isn’t impressed by Microsoft’s Surface Book

  11-11-2015 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although you would expect Apple CEO Tim Cook to champion the iPad Pro over the Surface Book, it's more surprising to hear him call Microsoft's latest 2-in-1 a "deluded" attempt to be both a tablet and a laptop.
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• This may be the most high-tech children’s picture book of all time

  11-11-2015 17:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kids these days. They grow up with iPads, smart homes, and now, picture books like "The Intergalactic Journey Home" that utilize mapping technology and NASA images to create "highly personalized story experiences."
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• American Horror Story will be back with another season in 2016

  11-11-2015 17:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American Horror Story: Hotel will be followed by a sixth season of the award-winning anthology series, as FX Network has renewed the Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe-winning program.
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• American Horror Story renewed for a sixth season

  11-11-2015 17:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American Horror Story: Hotel will be followed by a sixth season of the award-winning anthology series, as FX Network has renewed the Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe-winning program.
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• Graphene used to create self-folding origami-like paper

  11-11-2015 16:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team of researchers from Donghua University in China created a new graphene oxide-based paper that is able to self-fold into a box and slither around like an autonomous origami robot.The post Graphene used to create self-folding origami-like paper appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This new dating app asks "hey baby, what's your sign?" so you don't have to

  11-11-2015 16:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Align, the dating app based on astrological signs is designed to appeal to people looking for deeper online connections without spending ages filling out the questionnaires used by other sites.The post This new dating app asks "hey baby, what's your sign?" so you don't have to appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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