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• Twitter battles: T-Mobile CEO lambasts Sprint’s ‘half-off’ deal

  18-11-2015 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile's CEO John Legere took to Twitter and Periscope to bash Sprint and it's latest promotion, which offers to cut customers' bills in half if they switch -- again. Legere also said the company is imploding.
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• We piled all the best Black Friday deals into this master guide

  18-11-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The craziest holiday saving season is upon us, and here's a look at upcoming Black Friday deals on gadgets and accessories - if you dare brave the lines.
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• Toyota's C-HR concept tries on a Scion suit in time for the LA show

  18-11-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scion is showing a concept called C-HR at the Los Angeles Motor Show. Although it's not new, the futuristic-looking C-HR concept hints at what the company's first-ever crossover will look like when it lands in showrooms next year.The post Toyota's C-HR concept tries on a Scion suit in time for the LA show appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bred for the track: Porsche’s Cayman GT4 Clubsport bows in LA

  18-11-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Porsche has taken the wraps off the new Cayman GT4 Clubsport at the 2015 LA Auto Show. The purpose-built track vehicle is the brand’s first non-911-based race car since the 968 of the 1990s.
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• Fan supercut shows just how deadly Star Wars' Luke Skywalker really is

  18-11-2015 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Luke Skywalker might be the good guy in the original Star Wars trilogy, but he's not afraid to use deadly force. A new fan supercut estimates that his kill count is close to 400,000.
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• Apple predicted to sell 2.6 million iPad Pro units despite production delays

  18-11-2015 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is on course to sell 2.6 million iPad Pro units by the end of the fiscal year, according to KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The numbers are quite large considering the company's apparent production issues.The post Apple predicted to sell 2.6 million iPad Pro units despite production delays appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Is cyber-sickness a 21st century plague?

  18-11-2015 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Studies have found viewing digital content in a variety of forms can cause motion sickness, and that up to 80 percent of people are vulnerable to the problem.
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• The 2017 Elantra is Hyundai’s safest version yet, and not just in a crash

  18-11-2015 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyundai has debuted the all-new 2017 Elantra at the 2015 LA Auto Show. The Elantra is the latest example of Hyundai’s Fluidic Sculpture design language, evidenced by its large hexagonal grill.The post The 2017 Elantra is Hyundai’s safest version yet, and not just in a crash appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Marc Andreessen just dumped a whole lot of Facebook stock — should anyone be worried?

  18-11-2015 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You know who just unfriended Facebook? Marc Andreessen, who went ahead and sold 1.5 million shares of Facebook stock over the course of the last two weeks, valued at around $160 million.The post Marc Andreessen just dumped a whole lot of Facebook stock — should anyone be worried? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Buick’s 2017 LaCrosse is inspired by concept cars old and new

  18-11-2015 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Buick LaCrosse debuted at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show, and will go on sale next year. It sports styling inspired by Buick's recent Avenir concept, and the 1954 Wildcat II.
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• Jony Ive discusses why Apple finally made a stylus and named it Pencil

  18-11-2015 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jony Ive talks about what the name Pencil evokes as a product and how designing a product gave him a more significant understanding of how we do everyday things. He also explains why Apple finally made a stylus.
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• The Air Force’s new thermite torch liquifies metal locks in seconds

  18-11-2015 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sorry bad guys, terrorists, and other enemies of the state: your metal barriers and locks are no match for American ingenuity. A collaborative effort between the U.S. Air Force and defense contractor Energetic Materials and Products has resulted in a new tool that can cut through metal in a matter of seconds.
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• Volvo reinvents the cabin to give self-driving commuters more time

  18-11-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo has introduced a design study called Concept 26 that previews what the cabin of tomorrow looks like. The company predicts that American motorists can gain 26 minutes of free time per commute by switching to a self-driving car.
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• Elon Musk says the Tesla Model 3 ‘won’t look like other cars’

  18-11-2015 22:12
  
  From the very beginning, Tesla’s long-term goal has been to develop and manufacture an affordable and attractive electric vehicle for the masses. The highly anticipated Tesla Model 3, therefore, will likely be a ‘make or break’ moment for the Elon Musk led company. With a rumored price point of $35,000, Tesla is hoping that the Model 3 will help the company ship a whopping 500,000 cars in 2020. That’s a whole lot of pressure to place atop the Model 3,
  
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• The Huntsman: Winter's War trailer suggests an improvement over its predecessor

  18-11-2015 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While most people weren't all that thrilled with Snow White and the Huntsman, the trailer for The Huntsman: Winter's War previews the kind of film that could get the franchise pointed in the right direction.
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• Univision launches live streaming service targeting U.S. Hispanics

  18-11-2015 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hispanic media company Univision has launched a new subscription-based streaming service, which gives subscribers access to live television, DVR-broadcasts, and more, all for $6 per month.
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• The North Face’s prototype ‘Moon Parka’ coat is made of synthetic spider silk

  18-11-2015 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Japanese company Spiber has figured out a way to mass produce synthetic spider silk, and has now teamed up with The North Face to create a new jacket called the "Moon Parka," a prototype of which is now being shown at events across Japan.
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• Eagles of Death Metal ‘bonded in grief’ with Parisians after horrific Bataclan attack

  18-11-2015 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American rock band Eagles of Death Metal has issued a statement after their sold-out concert at Paris' Le Bataclan was the scene of the deadliest of the November 13 Paris attacks. The band recognized those who were killed, including a member of their crew.
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• NASA is sending two robots to college, just not to learn

  18-11-2015 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As per a recent press release from NASA, "Humanoid robots will be helpful to astronauts on our journey to Mars, so NASA has awarded prototypes to two universities for advanced research and development work."
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• Infiniti’s new 2017 QX30 crossover is a Mercedes-Benz GLA in disguise

  18-11-2015 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Infiniti has presented a new compact crossover called QX30 at the Los Angeles Motor Show. Essentially a more rugged-looking Q30 on stilts, the QX30 shares its platform and many of its mechanical components with the Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.The post Infiniti’s new 2017 QX30 crossover is a Mercedes-Benz GLA in disguise appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nissan debuts the all-new 2016 Sentra at the LA Auto Show

  18-11-2015 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan has officially unveiled the 2016 Sentra at the 2015 LA Auto Show. The vehicle has been thoroughly restyled with a bold V-Motion front-end and includes new driver assist features like adaptive cruise control and forward emergency braking.The post Nissan debuts the all-new 2016 Sentra at the LA Auto Show appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Mercedes debuts the swanky new SL at the 2015 LA Auto Show

  18-11-2015 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2017 SL-Class at the 2015 LA Auto Show. The vehicle will be offered in SL450, SL550, AMG SL63, and AMG SL65 forms, and will launch in the U.S. in late spring 2016.The post Mercedes debuts the swanky new SL at the 2015 LA Auto Show appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Resident Evil: Revelations 2 serves up free first chapter on consoles

  18-11-2015 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first chapter of Capcom's episodic survival horror game Resident Evil: Revelations 2 is now free to download on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, giving fans the chance to check it out before committing to a purchase.
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• This touch-activated mood lamp boasts 16 million different color options

  18-11-2015 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lucis is a wireless, portable mood lamp with 16 million color options to choose from. It's completely touch activated, so internal and external sensors activate every feature of the lamp without any apps or fancy software to download.
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• This touch-activated LED lamp boasts 16 million different color options

  18-11-2015 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lucis is a wireless, portable mood lamp with 16 million color options to choose from. It's completely touch activated, so internal and external sensors activate every feature of the lamp without any apps or fancy software to download.
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• Sprint is cutting bills in half again, even for T-Mobile users

  18-11-2015 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're on AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile and are looking to switch, Sprint is offering to half your phone bill with a 28-day trial period — just make sure to look at the fine print.
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• Google will stream Android apps you don’t own through Search

  18-11-2015 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has announced a way to stream an app on Search, letting users bypass the download and continue to the use the app for a limited time. This should make things like booking a trip, viewing a video, or buying an item much easier.The post Google will stream Android apps you don’t own through Search appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Chelsea Handler to talk drugs, racism, and Silicon Valley in new Netflix series

  18-11-2015 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comedian Chelsea Handler has announced the release of Chelsea Does, an unscripted four-part Netflix documentary series which will focus on drugs, marriage, racism, and Silicon Valley.
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• What happens when Star Wars gets the Honest Trailers treatment?

  18-11-2015 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  George Lucas' original Star Wars gets the Honest Trailers treatment in a new video that will make you question whether Hayden Christensen really was all that bad as Anakin Skywalker.
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• Samsung Gear S2 review, nonword of the year, Google + reskin: DT Daily

  18-11-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's new Gear S2 watch is undeniably cool, but... you should check out our review. Also: Google reskins and simplifies Google Plus, and the Word of the Year isn't a word at all.
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• Hands on: Blocks Smartwatch

  18-11-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blocks’ modular smartwatch is taking Kickstarter by storm. We got an early look at what could become the one and only gadget we need in our lives.
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• The Lion King’s Circle of Life gets the virtual reality treatment

  18-11-2015 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lion King's opening number, Circle of Life, was given the virtual reality treatment with a 360-degree video released for viewers to get an immersive taste of the long-running Broadway show.
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• Crytek Back to Dinosaur Island VR experience available to everyone … with a DK2

  18-11-2015 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Think you could handle coming face-to-face with one of the biggest carnivores the Earth has ever seen? That's what you're faced with in Crytek's newly released demo of its Back to Dinosaur Island experience from earlier this year.
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• Kia’s 2017 Sportage is thoroughly restyled, but is it sporty?

  18-11-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Kia Sportage made its North American debut at the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. The thoroughly-restyled compact crossover will go on sale in the U.S. next year with more tech than ever.
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• Deus Ex: Mankind Divided pushed back to August 2016 amid quality concerns

  18-11-2015 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Promising "no compromise on quality," Eidos Montreal studio head David Anfossi announced that Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has been delayed, pushing the game's release date back by six months.
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• How much is too much Star Wars? Disney preps new film every year forever

  18-11-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney has five Star Wars-related releases planned through 2019, and plans to use its Marvel franchise as a model to continue to create more films in the franchise each year, virtually ad infinitum.
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• David Beckham named 2015’s Sexiest Man Alive: Take a look back at winners past and present

  18-11-2015 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As we anxiously await the reveal of People Magazine's 2015 Sexiest Man Alive on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight, here's a look back at those who made the list over the last 30 years, and some guesses as to who might be named for 2015.
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• HP’s full Black Friday ad posted: Huge savings on Windows 10 laptops, desktops and more

  18-11-2015 19:40
  
  Many retailers are already offering impressive deals on Windows 10 laptops and desktops this Black Friday season, and now there’s another big sale we can add to the growing list. DON’T MISS: Pyro mini is a new $150 gadget that lets you shoot fireballs from your hands like a superhero The full HP Black Friday 2015 ad leak was posted online by BFAds.net, revealing that HP will offer up to 50% off items storewide for Black Friday. HP’s online store is also offe
  
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• MIT has created a filter-free water desalination process that relies on electrical shockwaves

  18-11-2015 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MIT uses electrically-powered shockwaves to separate drinkable water from saltwater and toxic wastewater across a porous material that does not clog or suffer from build up damage over time.
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• Can’t afford a Surface Pro? What about Fujitsu’s alternative?

  18-11-2015 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The success of Microsoft's newest Surface Pro has spurred many imitators, and Fujitsu is the latest to join the party. Its upcoming competitor offers up to twelve hours of battery life.The post Can’t afford a Surface Pro? What about Fujitsu’s alternative? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Spot security camera does all the usual tricks but is half the price

  18-11-2015 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iSmartAlarm Spot aims to be a security camera you can put all over your home. It has lots of features but will eventually retail for $99, about half the price of many competitors.The post The Spot security camera does all the usual tricks but is half the price appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New app brings one of the iPhone 6s’ best new features to older iPhones

  18-11-2015 19:13
  
  New iPhones are a double-edged sword. On one hand, they bring exciting new features and big performance improvements to Apple fans. In fact, this year’s iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are the most powerful smartphones the world has ever seen. On the flip side though, not everyone wants to spend money on a new smartphone each year, so they’re forced to do without all of the nifty new features Apple adds exclusively to new models. As it turns out, that’s not always true, because a
  
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• J. J. Abrams confirms there’s a scary superweapon in ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’

  18-11-2015 18:46
  
  Star Wars: The Force Awakens hits theaters in exactly one month, with Disney currently on a tour de force to market the film. We’ve seen brand new scenes from the movie and interesting plot details revealed in series of TV commercials, while Director J.J. Abrams has spoken extensively about the film with the media. In a recent interview, Abrams finally confirmed there’s a superweapon in the new Star Wars movie. And no, it’s not that strange lightsaber we’ve seen over
  
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• AOC's new U2477PWQ display could be the monitor to make you go 4K

  18-11-2015 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most 4K displays are large, but AOC is bringing it to the small screen with a new, 24-inch Ultra HD display. Its specifications promise great viewing angles, a high contrast ratio, and an affordable price tag.The post AOC's new U2477PWQ display could be the monitor to make you go 4K appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ABC orders up extra episodes of hits Blackish, The Goldbergs

  18-11-2015 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ABC has ordered up extra episodes for its popular Wednesday night primetime comedy series, including Black-ish, The Goldbergs, and The Middle, with Modern Family expected to follow.
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• Blue Steel is back! Here's the first trailer for Zoolander 2

  18-11-2015 18:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paramount Pictures has released the first full trailer for Zoolander 2, the upcoming sequel to the 2001 comedy that gave the world Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson's ridiculously handsome male models.
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• Merlin Saga adaptation lands Lord of the Rings writer

  18-11-2015 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When a major studio adapts a series of young adult novels about a an adolescent wizard, you stand up and take notice, and when that studio hires one of the foremost fantasy screenwriters in the business, things get even more interesting.
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• Say what? Fallout 4 mod replaces dialogue wheel with full-text lists

  18-11-2015 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A fan-created mod for Fallout 4 has replaced the new dialogue wheel with the series' traditional list of full-text options, and it's available now on PC. It was created by modders Shadwar and Cirosan, and is available for download now on NexusMods.
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• Google is lowering its minimum purchase price for Play Store apps

  18-11-2015 18:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Alistair Pott, a Google Play product manager, made a bold announcement in the Android Developers Blog -- "Minimum purchase price for apps and in-app products reduced on Google Play," the headline reads.The post Google is lowering its minimum purchase price for Play Store apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple now selling a sleek $79 magnetic charging dock for the Apple Watch

  18-11-2015 18:21
  
  Apple earlier today launched a new and rather sleek magnetic charging dock for the Apple Watch. Priced at $79, the charging dock enables users to more easily charge up their device overnight without having to use a direct cable. The dock itself comes equipped with a magnetic charging ring positioned mid-center. In a clever twist of design, the charging ring itself can be popped out and positioned vertically, thereby allowing Apple Watch users to charge up their device by either laying it flat or
  
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