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• YouTube Music: Reviewing the basics

  12-11-2015 23:59
  
  Today we're having a look at the basic features of YouTube Music. After a few days of using the service, we'll return with judgement - for now, it's all about discussing what you're able to do. Is YouTube Music worth the price you pay for YouTube Red? Sort of - incidentally you don't need to pay for YouTube Red to … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook’s latest report shows jump in government requests

  12-11-2015 23:45
  
  On Wednesday, Facebook released its newest government requests report, revealing an increase in government requests of both the blocking and snitching sort. This latest report spans the first half of 2015, and covers data on both the number of content that governments wanted restricted and how much data requests governments submitted. As well, this report also details any info that … Continue reading
  
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• The inventor of light-based ‘Li-Fi’ Internet has completed the first working prototype

  12-11-2015 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Li-Fi is a groundbreaking approach to wireless internet technology that could bring connectivity to the more than four billion people in the world without internet access. It runs on nothing but an LED light bulb and a solar cell to transmit data and power.
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• System Shock’s new owner discusses remake, possible sequel

  12-11-2015 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After recently purchasing the rights to the franchise and producing an enhanced edition for Steam, publisher Night Dive Studios is now discussing a remake and sequel for the cult classic PC game System Shock.
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• Artist creates thousands of fake Facebook profiles to fight ‘user commodification’

  12-11-2015 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Artist Constant Dullaart creates thousands of fake Facebook profiles by using the names of dead 18th-century soldiers to address Facebook policies and point out how the platform commodifies user identities.
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• Meow! Jaguar’s 2017 F-Type Coupe is just as fast for $3,600 less

  12-11-2015 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jaguar has announced U.S. pricing for the 2017 F-Type sports car. The new F-Type Coupe will cost $61,400 -- $3,600 less than 2016, and the F-Type Convertible will cost $65,400 -- $2,700 less than 2016.The post Meow! Jaguar’s 2017 F-Type Coupe is just as fast for $3,600 less appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft allows users to create Windows 10 November update .ISO

  12-11-2015 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Anyone looking to make a fresh install of Windows 10 with all the improvements of this week's fall update can do so right now with the help of the Windows Media Creation Tool.
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• Facebook enables 360-degree video for iOS and Gear VR

  12-11-2015 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook has enabled 360-degree video support for iOS and, for those ambitious enough to adopt virtual reality early, Samsung's Gear VR. Only a few select content producers can upload 360-degree video at this time.The post Facebook enables 360-degree video for iOS and Gear VR appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ubisoft details the Rainbow Six Siege season pass

  12-11-2015 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rainbow Six Siege releases in just a few weeks, and publisher Ubisoft has revealed exactly what to expect in the game's $30 season pass. Unfortunately, it might not be the best bang for your buck.The post Ubisoft details the Rainbow Six Siege season pass appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BlackBerry PRIV Review Part I: or why you might want this

  12-11-2015 23:03
  
  Hello there BlackBerry users, and welcome back! It's been quite a while since we've had a review of BB device like the BlackBerry Priv - one that's a real competitor on the open marketplace. One that feels like BlackBerry is confident in the product its delivering. And why would you want a device like this? An Android device with a … Continue reading
  
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• Drone crashes into Seattle’s giant ferris wheel

  12-11-2015 23:00
  
  If you’ve visited Seattle, you’re likely familiar with the giant ferris wheel situated on its waterfront. The wheel is beautiful to look at, and is a prime tourist attraction, giving visitors a sky-high look at one of the finer sides of the city. Fortunately, none of those tourists (or others) were injured when a drone crashed into the ferris wheel … Continue reading
  
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• As lavish as ever, Dubai’s Fire Service might soon use jetpacks to fight fires

  12-11-2015 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In Dubai, where literally anything is possible, Martin Aircraft and the Dubai Civil Defence just announced an exclusive partnership aimed at outfitting the city's firefighters with jetpacks.
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• TV networks plan to show fewer commercials, and we have streaming to thank

  12-11-2015 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Another point goes to streaming. Thanks to services like Netflix and Amazon, multiple media companies have announced plans to reduce the amount of time that viewers spend watching ads.
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• Lenovo IdeaPad 100S Chromebook review

  12-11-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In order to reach the coveted $200 price point for Chromebooks, tough decisions have to be made, and the IdeaPad 100S might cut too many corners.
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• Should you pay someone to manage your breakup for you?

  12-11-2015 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apps and online services such as The Breakup Shop aim to manage the last and sometimes worst phase of dating, but haven't yet figured out how to handle the emotional part of breaking up.The post Should you pay someone to manage your breakup for you? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Runtastic Results launches with personalized 12-week fitness plans

  12-11-2015 22:15
  
  Runtastic has introduced a new fitness app called “Runtastic Results”, and it is designed for anyone interested in fitness. This particular app is a personalized training tool, providing a 12-week plan for users that has been customized to their particular needs. It presents body weight workouts that range from 15 to 45 minutes long, and they’re accompanied by more than … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft stuffed Windows 10 into your Xbox One today. Here’s what’s changing

  12-11-2015 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft launched a major update for its Xbox One console today, significantly overhauling the system's interface and introducing long-requested features like backward compatibility for Xbox 360 titles.
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• Time-twisting adventure Life is Strange hits retail in 2016

  12-11-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Square Enix revealed that its episodic adventure game series Life is Strange will see a physical release in 2016, bundling the game's five chapters in a retail package for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
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• Rolls-Royce does the most Rolls-Royce thing ever, issues recall for just one vehicle

  12-11-2015 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rolls-Royce has issued a recall for just one vehicle -- a 2015 model year Ghost. The recall serves to remedy an issue with this particular car’s front airbags, which the company says may fail to meet side impact performance requirements.The post Rolls-Royce does the most Rolls-Royce thing ever, issues recall for just one vehicle appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• OneNote for Windows, mobile scores several big new features

  12-11-2015 21:30
  
  Microsoft has announced new OneNote updates for its desktop and mobile users, with several features arriving across Android, iOS and PC. Android, for example, has received a floating OneNote badge icon, while iOS and Online users are being graced with audio recording, positioning the software to compete better with Evernote. Even better, the features are available now, so those on … Continue reading
  
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• Acer's latest 34-inch monitors limbo under $600

  12-11-2015 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want a giant monitor that takes up almost all of your desk? Acer is brining two new ultrawides, with a 178 degrees viewing angle, starting at $599.The post Acer's latest 34-inch monitors limbo under $600 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Acer continues its widescreen crusade with new, more affordable 34-inch monitors

  12-11-2015 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want a giant monitor that takes up almost all of your desk? Acer is brining two new ultrawides, with a 178 degrees viewing angle, starting at $599.The post Acer continues its widescreen crusade with new, more affordable 34-inch monitors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hello, Hollywood: Adele in talks to appear in Xavier Dolan film

  12-11-2015 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Talks are still preliminary, but it looks like Adele may add another slash to her resume. The Hello singer is exploring the possibility of appearing in Xavier Dolan's The Death and Life of John F. Donovan
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• GJ1132b could be the most important extra-solar planet ever discovered

  12-11-2015 21:19
  
  Scientists have discovered a new rocky planet 39 light years distant that may be the most important extra-solar planet ever discovered. The planet is called GJ1132b and it is in the constellation of Vela in the southern sky. One of the important things about this planet is that it is close enough for scientists to observe any atmosphere that it … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo plans to enter U.S. mobile market next year, reports poor sales in China

  12-11-2015 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has reported its first quarterly loss in six years, but investors aren't worried, with revenue higher than expected and a strong future outlook. The company plans to enter the European and U.S. mobile market in 2016.The post Lenovo plans to enter U.S. mobile market next year, reports poor sales in China appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Get ready to re-mortgage your house, the Maingear Rush is the PC of your dreams

  12-11-2015 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Long gone are the days of pre-built systems coming in beige, chunky plastic chassis, but almost no one makes systems quite like the new Maingear Rush, which exudes class and beauty while still offering strong internal performance, though at a price.
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• Facebook 360 videos enter virtual reality with Gear VR

  12-11-2015 21:02
  
  This week the social network is bringing Facebook 360 videos to the virtual reality realm, allowing early adopters of the Samsung Gear VR to partake in the 360-vision environment. This update will include a collection of videos that are already posted to Facebook in their 360-view modes, and will include all videos uploaded to the social network in 360-vision from … Continue reading
  
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• Annie Hall, Some Like It Hot, and Groundhog Day named the funniest screenplays ever written

  12-11-2015 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Writers Guild of America has released a list of the 101 funniest screenplays ever written, and Woody Allen's Oscar-winning 1977 classic Annie Hall topped the list, just ahead of 1959's Some Like It Hot.
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• Karma Automotive teams with BMW for EV and hybrid tech

  12-11-2015 20:45
  
  Karma Automotive, formerly known as Fisker Automotive, has announced a new business deal with BMW that will have the latter supplying Karma with various electric car tech. This includes EV systems and hybrid system, as well as high-voltage battery charging systems. Karma announced the news on Thursday, praising BMW for the quality of its parts while teasing that it will … Continue reading
  
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• 70 million prison phone calls hacked, legal rights possibly violated

  12-11-2015 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The leaked data is described as containing the first and last names of prisoners, the phone numbers they called, the date, time, and duration of the calls, the Securus account numbers belonging to the inmates, and other information.
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• First big Windows 10 update starts today

  12-11-2015 20:27
  
  Microsoft has announced that their first substantial update to the Windows 10 operating system will commence today. This update will be for PCs and tablets, primarily, while updates for Windows 10 mobile will be taking place in the near future. This update will also affect the company's gaming console - Microsoft suggests that "Windows 10 also starts rolling out to … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft admits Win 10 tries unauthorized install on Win 7/8 pcs

  12-11-2015 20:19
  
  Reports have bene making the rounds online that Windows 10 has been attempting to install on some Windows 7 and 8 PCs without the users authorization. Microsoft didn’t admit the issue when the first reports started to come out and then after two weeks Microsoft has come clean. The issue has been described as happening two ways typically. In one … Continue reading
  
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• YouTube’s no-nonsense Music app drops the needle straight to the tunes

  12-11-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube has launched a free new app for iOS and Android called YouTube Music, aimed at helping users listen to and discover new music based on their favorite youtube tracks and music videos.
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• Vantrue R1 Pro dash cam review

  12-11-2015 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Budget dash cameras generally sacrifice video quality and features but the Vantrue R1 Pro is an affordable camera that goes beyond your expectations.
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• Car vending machine, a true watch phone, Earin earbuds: DT Daily

  12-11-2015 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A giant vending machine that dispenses cars, LG makes the watchphone an actual thing, Earin finally masters the wireless Bluetooth earbud problem.
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• Double up on your home screen with the new Firefox OS 2.5 Android app

  12-11-2015 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although Firefox OS never have caught on as much as the Mozilla Foundation might have liked, its new Firefox OS 2.5 could make some little waves in the Android developer scene, with a new app that lets it function as an alternate home screen.
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• Google’s Play Books gives comics a kick in the cape

  12-11-2015 20:02
  
  Though Google has had digital editions of comic books from every major publisher for quite a while, the reading experience hasn't changed a whole lot since Google's "Play Books" app's comic experience was first launched. As such, Google has decided to give the whole digital comic-reading experience a kick in the pants. Google is launching a number of features in … Continue reading
  
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• Fix New Xbox One Experience issues with this guide

  12-11-2015 19:58
  
  With big updates come the likelihood of issues. Today, Microsoft released the New Xbox One Experience, and while it seems to be going smoothly for most, there are some people that are plagued with issues ranging from voice controls not working to being unable to sign into your account. Don't worry though, Microsoft is already addressing these issues. To go … Continue reading
  
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• Partnership places live music company Songkick in the Spotify spotlight

  12-11-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify has partnered with concert discovery company Songkick on a new Concerts feature, which utilizes a user's location and music taste to create a personalized list of the best shows nearby.
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• No real estate agent needed: Rex launches digital marketplace for buyers and sellers

  12-11-2015 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buying or selling a home is a major transaction, so Rex has launched a new platform to simplify the process, not to mention lower the cost. Between its digital marketplace and concierge service, Rex seeks to replace the need for a traditional real estate agent.
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• 2020 Ford Bronco is happening – based on US spec Ranger

  12-11-2015 19:36
  
  For a long time Ford and Chevy fought it out in the big SUV market with the Bronco and the Blazer. Both of those names eventually died off and then Ford started teasing Bronco fans with news and images of a Concept. Ford has now announced that the Bronco is happening, but not any time soon. Ford is dropping $700 … Continue reading
  
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• This guy’s ridiculous homemade rail gun shoots ‘ionized plasma’ bullets

  12-11-2015 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Of all the crazy garage-built weapons I've ever come across, this one from YouTuber/tinkerer Alex Smyth is definitely one of the craziest. It's a rail gun that shoots rounds filled with ionized plasma.
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• Airbnb changes its tune, might help cities with housing crisis ban multiple listings

  12-11-2015 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Airbnb has changed its position on offering information on hosts to city leaders, announcing a new system for cataloging rates, income, and other expenses. It may even start banning multiple listings in cities with a housing shortage.The post Airbnb changes its tune, might help cities with housing crisis ban multiple listings appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• PlayStation Vue service debuts on Amazon Fire TV

  12-11-2015 19:24
  
  Sony's PlayStation Vue streaming video service is now available for the first time on a TV-connected device that isn't a PlayStation console: Amazon's Fire TV and Fire TV Stick. With the two Fire TV models gaining support starting today, PlayStation Vue is now available to users on six platforms, including the PS4, PS3, iPhone, and iPad, with Sony adding that … Continue reading
  
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• Asus is building its own, affordable augmented reality device

  12-11-2015 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ASUS is looking to get in on the ground floor with augmented reality with the release of its own, more economical headset sometime in 2016, according to the company's CEO.
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• Intel’s Haswell Core i7 chips include Just Cause 3 and CS:GO for a limited time

  12-11-2015 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're thinking of upgrading your CPU, Intel is offering Just Cause 3, CS:GO, and in-game credit for World of Warships with Haswell Core i7 chips. They're still fairly expensive, but this deal takes a bit of the hurt off.
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• Why is Tim Cook sacrificing the Mac at the altar of the iPad?

  12-11-2015 19:05
  
  What in the world is Tim Cook thinking? Ahead of the iPad Pro’s release later this week, Tim Cook put on his salesman hat and took some time to talk to The Telegraph about Apple’s soon to be released gargantuan tablet. In an effort to drum up hype for the company’s new iPad, Tim Cook was all too willing to throw the Mac completely under the bus. “I think if you’re looking at a PC, why would you buy a PC anymore?” Cook rhetorically asked. “No really, why
  
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• This is BlaBlaCar, France’s only unicorn

  12-11-2015 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uttering the word "Uber" in France may be about as offensive as speaking English, but another ridesharing app has won over French hearts (or at least, French investors). Meet BlaBlaCar, an app that's more carpooling than taxi service.
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• Missy Elliot’s WTF music video gifs for your enjoyment

  12-11-2015 19:04
  
  First it was vaguely confusing to see Missy Elliot play at a Super Bowl without any sort of tour or album plan in the works. Then it became clear not too long afterward - it was a secret, underground sort of deal she was working on. Now we get to begin to see the fruits of her labor. Missy Elliot … Continue reading
  
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• BlaBlaCar is France’s only unicorn, and it’s part ridesharing app part carpooling platform

  12-11-2015 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uttering the word "Uber" in France may be about as offensive as speaking English, but another ridesharing app has won over French hearts (or at least, French investors). Meet BlaBlaCar, an app that's more carpooling than taxi service.
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