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• Facebook back in hot water after Safety Check ignores Mali

  20-11-2015 23:55
  
  Facebook activated its Safety Check feature immediately following the attacks in Paris, representing the first time the social network's tool was used for something other than a natural disaster. The company was heavily criticized for doing so, not because the tool isn't useful, but because Facebook didn't activate it for previous similar attacks elsewhere, such as Lebanon. This highlighted a … Continue reading
  
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• Google's Play Store may finally return to China in 2016

  20-11-2015 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google wants to have a presence in China again with the possible launch of the Google Play Store in the country next year. According to Reuters, Google will comply with Chinese law on filtered content.
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• Despite security revisions, the secrecy of your passwords may still be at risk with LastPass

  20-11-2015 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although LogMeIn has made some revisions to make LastPass less susceptible to the theft of your login credentials, it's still far from unhackable, according to salesforce security engineers.
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• There’s finally an iPhone 6s game that does something unique with 3D Touch

  20-11-2015 23:25
  
  3D Touch is the signature feature of the iPhone 6s series, a brand new touch pressure sensitivity system that can tell how hard a user presses on the screen. The new gestures show plenty of promise, as third-party apps developers will likely think of innovative ways to include it in apps in the future. For the time being, 3D Touch is mostly used for shortcuts like Quick Actions, Peeks and Pops in official apps, even though developers have already managed to highlight oth
  
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• FDA on genetically-modified salmon: safe to eat, no labels needed

  20-11-2015 23:12
  
  The FDA has approved genetically-modified salmon, making this the first time the agency has approved a GM animal for human consumption. The modified fish is “AquAdvantage salmon,” a type of Atlantic salmon that grows faster than regular non-GM salmon while consuming less food. Genetically-modified food has been the source of ample controversy, with some arguing that it is a threat … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Instant Video for December

  20-11-2015 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just like its biggest streaming competitor, Netflix, Amazon Prime Instant Video adds new titles each month, available free to all Prime members. Check out the list to find out all that's new to watch on Amazon this month.
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• You can now join Hangouts without a Google account

  20-11-2015 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has lifted the requirement to have a Google account if you want to join a Google Hangout audio or video meeting. The update is said to be an attempt to catch up to Skype's latest feature.
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• Google's newest update lets you Hangout with anyone

  20-11-2015 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has lifted the requirement to have a Google account if you want to join a Google Hangout audio or video meeting. The update is said to be an attempt to catch up to Skype's latest feature.
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• Resident Evil 6 rated for Xbox One and PS4, hinting at remastered release

  20-11-2015 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom is planning to reissue its survival horror series sequel Resident Evil 6 for current generation console platforms, recent content ratings submissions from the Korean Game Rating Board indicate.
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• Remastered Resident Evil 6 inbound for PlayStation 4, Xbox One

  20-11-2015 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom is planning to reissue its survival horror series sequel Resident Evil 6 for current generation console platforms, recent content ratings submissions from the Korean Game Rating Board indicate.
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• Rob Schneider goes meta in first trailer for Netflix's Real Rob

  20-11-2015 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The trailer for Real Rob, Netflix's new series starring Rob Schneider, seems to do the impossible: make Schneider funny again. The meta series, in the style of Curb Your Enthusiasm, was self-financed by Schneider, and premieres in December.
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• Razer Seiren Pro Review

  20-11-2015 22:26
  
  The Razer Seiren Pro is a high-end microphone made for gamers - more specifically aimed at those that stream their gaming live for the masses. What you're going to see here is a microphone that looks and feels like a studio-level piece of equipment. But can it deliver in sound where it delivers in looks? This monster of a microphone … Continue reading
  
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• Pepsi Phone P1s arrives in China with 4G LTE, FHD display, Lollipop

  20-11-2015 22:24
  
  We've known that Pepsi has a self-branded smartphone in the pipeline, and now it has finally been made official. Called the Pepsi Phone P1s, this smartphone comes with the familiar beverage's branding and an otherwise attractive design. Some of the specs we've already heard through sources have been confirmed, including the 5.5-inch Full HD display and dual-SIM support. The phone … Continue reading
  
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• We isolated all 21 images from the new X-Files teaser — enjoy your nightmares

  20-11-2015 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone's favorite paranormal/extraterrestrial investigators are back, and courtesy of FOX's latest promotional spot, we now have 21 chilling new images from the upcoming X-Files revival
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• Why TrueCrypt might not be so insecure after all

  20-11-2015 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Abandoned by its developers in 2014 because of persistent security concerns, encryption software TrueCrypt actually isn't all that insecure, according to a new report by the Fraunhofer Institute.
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• Geddy Lee on how Rush cranked back the clock one song time at a time on R40 Live

  20-11-2015 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A band like Rush doesn’t just turn 40 – they do it with a twist. Vocalist and bassist Geddy Lee shares the making of R40, a retrospective tour that turns back time a little further with every song.
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• Rhapsody Auto app to help users rock out on the road

  20-11-2015 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you listen to music on your mobile device while driving, Rhapsody Auto wants to help you play your favorite tunes with your eyes on the road and your hands on the steering wheel.
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• ProBowl takes the guesswork out of feeding time for your dog

  20-11-2015 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Obe ProBowl is a smart dog food dish that can track the amount of food and water consumed. It makes recommendations based on the dog's details, which are entered into the accompanying app. It can also alert owners of any changes in dietary habits.The post ProBowl takes the guesswork out of feeding time for your dog appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Swiss farmer finds massive cache of ancient Roman coins

  20-11-2015 21:41
  
  A farmer in Switzerland has discovered a priceless cache of ancient Roman coins, the total of which exceeds 4,000 coins. The coins were located in a farmer’s vegetable and fruit orchard in Ueken, and they collectively weigh about 33lbs. According to the farmer, he caught sight of one of the coins on a molehill and, after realizing what he’d found, … Continue reading
  
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• LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition’s cancellation: details on a tragedy

  20-11-2015 21:37
  
  The LG Watch Urbane 2nd Edition has a bit of a hardware issue - one large enough that after just a week on the market, it's been pulled from shelves indefinitely. What's this mean for people who already own it? And what does this mean for LG, a company that's been releasing highest-end Android Wear watches since the very start … Continue reading
  
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• The FDA just granted approval to a fast-growing genetically modified salmon species

  20-11-2015 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After deliberating for over two full decades, the US Food and Drug Administration has given its seal of approval to the first genetically modified animal ever: the AquaAdvantage Salmon
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• Elio Motors P5 prototype boasts 84mpg efficiency from a 0.9L 3-cylinder

  20-11-2015 21:21
  
  Elio Motors was on hand at the LA Auto Show with its latest prototype car called the P5. One of the big claims to fame for the P5 is the price of $6,800 brand new. The main reason people want to buy the P5 will be the fuel economy of the little three wheel vehicle. Elio Motors says that the … Continue reading
  
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• Virtual reality for the masses: Samsung and Oculus’ Gear VR hits the market

  20-11-2015 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've got a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and a need for some great virtual reality content, Samsung and Oculus' joint Gear VR consumer edition is now officially available for purchase for a mere $99.The post Virtual reality for the masses: Samsung and Oculus’ Gear VR hits the market appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Breathe easy: Atmotube is a pocket-sized personal air quality detector

  20-11-2015 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Atmotube is crowdfunding on Indiegogo to create a pocket-sized personal air quality detector. The device is small enough to fit in your hand or hang from a keychain, and the mobile app delivers an air quality score and detailed particle breakdown.
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• Death Star and Borg Cube shine as paper lanterns

  20-11-2015 21:07
  
  Prefer your displays of fandom to be a touch more subtle than tea kettles and giant rugs? Enter a pair of new paper lanterns styled after Star Trek’s Borg Cube and Star Wars’ Death Star. Both look, at first glance, like ordinary paper lanterns in spherical and cube shapes. Take a closer look, though, and you’ll see the designs printed … Continue reading
  
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• Afro Samurai 2 publisher brands game 'a failure,' issues refunds

  20-11-2015 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a rocky launch in September, Afro Samurai 2: The Revenge of Kuma has disappeared from digital storefronts, and publisher Versus Evil is now issuing refunds to disappointed players.
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• A dangerous habit: e-cigarette explosions are prompting a string of California lawsuits

  20-11-2015 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  They're often promoted as the safer alternative to cigarettes, but there's nothing safe about an e-cigarette exploding in your mouth. A string of disastrous incidents involving electronic cigarettes has prompted three lawsuits in California
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• Accident prone? Don’t worry: OnePlus brings its warranty program to the U.S. and Canada

  20-11-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Accident prone? Have no fear, OnePlus is offering an extended warranty program so you can protect your device from problems ranging from manufacturer defects, drops, and cracks.The post Accident prone? Don’t worry: OnePlus brings its warranty program to the U.S. and Canada appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The craziest and most interesting questions Apple asks during job interviews

  20-11-2015 20:41
  
  Working at Apple is incredibly fast-paced and challenging, and if you happen to be an engineer or designer at Apple, this dynamic is undoubtedly amplified. With Apple continuously serving up products meant to be used by hundreds of millions of consumers across the globe, the pressure to deliver hardware and software that “just works” – in a compressed time-frame, no less – is immense. DON’T MISS: Pyro mini is a new $150 gadget that lets you shoot fireballs
  
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• MIT construction uncovers time capsule intended for 2957 A.D.

  20-11-2015 20:35
  
  MIT made a fun announcement recently — during construction, a team happened across an object within the ground that looked out of place. Once it was removed, the institute’s Office of Environmental Health and Safety evaluated the item and declared it safe, revealing what it is to the public: a time capsule from the mid-50s that isn’t supposed to be … Continue reading
  
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• Panasonic’s Post Focus mode lets you pick multiple focus points from one shot

  20-11-2015 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic is introducing a new shooting mode called Post Focus. With one press of the shutter button, the camera shoots multiple photos with multiple focus points, allowing you to "refocus" later.
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• 10 of the most exciting cars from the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show

  20-11-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here are the top 10 car debuts from the 2015 Los Angeles Auto Show. From economical compacts to high-end sports cars, and from high-tech to retro, there's a little bit of everything.
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• This $200 razor has a sapphire blade that’s 10x sharper than a scalpel, and it lasts for years

  20-11-2015 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zaffiro is known for producing the world's most expensive razor, a $100K shaver with sapphire blades. Now that the cost of sapphire has plummeted, Zaffiro again is offering the Z2, but at a much more reasonable price tag of around $199.The post This $200 razor has a sapphire blade that’s 10x sharper than a scalpel, and it lasts for years appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony confirms PlayStation 2 emulation coming to PS4

  20-11-2015 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has confirmed that PlayStation 2 backwards compatibility is coming to the PlayStation 4 (actually, it already has), though it has offered no details yet on the extent of the compatibility and the form it will take.
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• Samsung made an Android flip phone with two screens called the W2016

  20-11-2015 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you miss snapping your phone shut to punctuate the end of a phone call, never fear, as Samsung is hoping to bring the clamshell back with its W2016 smartphone. It features fast-charging, dual displays, and the classic key-pad.
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• Kathy Bates cast as Willie’s mom in Bad Santa 2

  20-11-2015 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twelve years after the original comedy classic, the long-awaited sequel to Bad Santa is on it's way, and the project just brought an iconic actress on board to play Billy Bob Thorton's mother.
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• Google tackles YouTube takedowns, LG watch SNAFU, shoot fireballs! DT Daily

  20-11-2015 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google steps up to battle frivolous Youtube takedown requests, LG suddenly halts Watch Urbane 2 LTE production, and hey kids, this small device lets you shoot fireballs like Spiderman! What could go wrong?
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• Jawbone lays off 15 percent of staff and closes its New York office

  20-11-2015 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jawbone may be in trouble, as it lays off 60 employees and closes its New York office. The company says no more changes will be made, but the wearable maker may also be scaling back other facilities.
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• Chevrolet’s midsize Colorado truck enlists in the army with a hydrogen drivetrain

  20-11-2015 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevrolet and the United States Army have designed an experimental Colorado truck powered by a hydrogen fuel cell. The army will test the truck for a full year to see how it holds up compared to conventionally powered vehicles.
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• G.Skill’s new Trident RAM hits absurd speeds

  20-11-2015 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having announced several gaming peripherals a couple of months ago, Taiwanese manufacturer, G.Skill returns to familiar ground with 16GB of DDR4 RAM capable of speeds up to a fearsome 4,133 MT/s.
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Adele’s new video, Thundercat, and more

  20-11-2015 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Adele, Thundercat and more.
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• Move a lot? The Floyd Bed is way easier to maneuver than box spring

  20-11-2015 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There is good reason to suspect that the Floyd Bed can change how people think about bed frames. It's a modular bed frame that makes it easy to assemble and disassemble.The post Move a lot? The Floyd Bed is way easier to maneuver than box spring appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Telsa issues voluntary recall for every Model S ever sold

  20-11-2015 18:51
  
  Earlier today, Tesla issued a voluntary recall for every Model S ever sold due to a potential issue with the vehicle’s seat belt. A few weeks back, a Model S owner in Europe discovered that her front seatbelt became disconnected, apparently for no reason at all. After looking into the matter, Tesla realized that one of the bolts used to fasten the strap wasn’t assembled correctly. As a result, and in an exercise of extreme caution, the Elon Musk led company is encouraging every
  
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• The Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation director might direct the next movie, too

  20-11-2015 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation director Christopher McQuarrie could return to direct the sixth installment of the blockbuster franchise, marking the first time a filmmaker has directed two films in the series.
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• Rogue Nation's Christopher McQuarrie could return to direct Mission: Impossible 6

  20-11-2015 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation director Christopher McQuarrie could return to direct the sixth installment of the blockbuster franchise, marking the first time a filmmaker has directed two films in the series.
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• There are now robotic cats that serve as companion animals

  20-11-2015 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says companions have to be sentient beings? Certainly not 21st century technology -- for $99, you can buy your lonely grandparent a fake feline, one that can "vibra-purr," meow, and roll over.
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• Stepping up their game, New Balance just 3D-printed running shoe components

  20-11-2015 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Balance has just launched its first ever 3D-printed running shoe. Taking its cue from Adidas, New Balance has announced a very high-tech update to its Fresh Foam Zante model, which will now feature a 3D-printed midsole.
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• The Night Before review

  20-11-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While it's not an instant holiday classic, The Night Before manages to put a fresh spin on Christmas comedies with a funny, fast-paced, and frantic adventure starring Seth Rogen, Joseph Godon-Levitt, and Anthony Mackie.
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• No smartphone processors from Sony confirms CEO Kazuo Hirai

  20-11-2015 18:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hopes of having a Sony-made processor inside a future version of one of its Xperia smartphones have been dashed after the company's CEO, Kazuo Hirai, denied all related rumors in an interview.
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• With the ShareTheMeal app, your 50-cent donation can help end world hunger

  20-11-2015 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to the ShareTheMeal app from the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), you can use your smartphone to help feed a child, one 50-cent donation at a time. Already, the app has garnered 81,000 new users and 600,000 shared meals.
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