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• Twitter bot uses ‘forgery algorithm’ to turn selfies into art

  27-11-2015 23:30
  
  You probably saw the trippy pictures produced by Google’s neural networks this past summer, and maybe you even created a few yourself. There’s a new and similar tool out there, but it comes in the form an art forger. The Twitter bot, called "The Deep Forger", will take your selfie or whatever image you provide and transform it into a … Continue reading
  
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• Block Star Wars spoilers with this Chrome extension

  27-11-2015 22:55
  
  With the first Star Wars movie in a decade coming out soon, there's one thing that we're all trying to avoid: Spoilers. It can be easy to avoid spoilers for smaller movies and TV shows, but with a franchise as big as Star Wars, it can seem almost impossible. Thankfully, you can use technology to censor such things for you. … Continue reading
  
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• VTech’s ‘Learning Lodge’ hack exposes kids’ data

  27-11-2015 22:30
  
  In a statement today, VTech, maker of gadgets for children, announced that its customer data has been breached. According to the company, an “unauthorized party” accessed data within the Learning Lodge app store database earlier this month; that database has neither banking info nor certain personal identification details like social security numbers, but does have 'general' profile info. VTech has … Continue reading
  
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• I’ll take mine black. For stainless appliances, darker is the future

  27-11-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For years, stainless steel appliances have proven very popular for kitchens. But suddenly, this year, KitchenAid, Samsung, and LG all came out with stainless steel black appliances. Are you ready to see beyond silver?The post I’ll take mine black. For stainless appliances, darker is the future appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Just how did this chunk of SpaceX rocket get to the UK?

  27-11-2015 21:45
  
  While traveling around the northern part of Tresco, an island among the Isles of Scilly, boatman Joseph Thomas happened upon a large item floating in the water; it was covered with sea gulls and barnacles, and he thought it may have been a dead whale. He and others attempted to drag it to shore, later thinking it may have been … Continue reading
  
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• Beware Amazon’s $5 Unlimited Cloud Storage Black Friday deal

  27-11-2015 21:45
  
  Amazon has revealed a Black Friday deal in which you'll get Unlimited Cloud Storage for five dollars - seems pretty good, yes? The five dollar deal will get you Unlimited - yes, really - storage on Amazon's servers, on the internet. You can access this data wherever you go, just so long as you have one of Amazon's apps that … Continue reading
  
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• Zach Galligan: The Gremlins return will not take the form of a reboot

  27-11-2015 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The third Gremlins movie is reportedly in the works, but original star Nick Galligan, who may or may not appear in the new movie, confirms that it won't be a reboot, but rather a look at the world 30 years from the original.
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• TarDisk Pear 256GB review

  27-11-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you need some permanent extra storage space on your MacBook Air or Pro, then the TarDisk Pear could be exactly what you’re looking for.
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• 10 stylish iPhone stands and charging docks

  27-11-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re seeking the perfect iPhone dock to blend in with your bedroom, or sit unobtrusively on your office desk, there’s a good chance you’ll find it here. We’ve got all the best iPhone stands and docks for your perusal.The post 10 stylish iPhone stands and charging docks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nanopores material could be the future of desalination

  27-11-2015 21:10
  
  Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new material with ‘nanopores’ that efficiently strips salt out of seawater, leaving behind drinkable water. This desalination process involves passing high volumes of water through the new material, molybdenum disulfide, which is only a single nanometer thick. The salt is trapped by the nanopores, as well as other contaminants. The research, … Continue reading
  
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• DJI bets the farm on new MG-1 agricultural drone

  27-11-2015 21:10
  
  Drones aren't just geek toys and glorified couriers, and DJI is putting UAVs to work with the new Agras MG-1. Intended for agricultural duties, the water-resistant and anti-corrosive treated drone has eight rotors and a 10kg tank to take it crop-spraying, good so DJI claims for up to ten acres of coverage per hour of flight. That makes it more … Continue reading
  
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• Patent suggests Google Glass 2 looks less dorky, more creepy

  27-11-2015 21:01
  
  A new document shows Google Glass 2, or another iteration of the first, to look more like head-wrap than a pair of traditional glasses. The form is a patent, and the patent has been filed this week with the US Patent and Trademark Office. In the patent, we see a pair of Google's Glass smart wearable, this time utilizing the … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t fall for these terrible tablet deals on Black Friday

  27-11-2015 20:30
  
  Today we're having a look at some examples of the worst tablets on sale - doorbuster style - on Black Friday. This list was compiled in the year 2015, but you'll be able to use it as an example well into the future. The same situation has arisen several years in a row - terrible, terrible tablets being sold at … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo and Razer team up for co-branded gaming PCs

  27-11-2015 20:01
  
  This week Razer and Lenovo have announced their intent to collaborate on a series of gaming PCs. These PCs will exist within the Lenovo Y series, coming as "special Razer Editions", appearing for the first time in prototype form at the gaming convention DreamHack Winter 2015. Lucky you, though, we've got a set of images of this first desktop machine … Continue reading
  
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• Formula E reveals ROBORACE driverless EV series for 2016

  27-11-2015 19:30
  
  Could driverless racing ever as exciting as events where there's meat behind the wheel? Formula E believes so, with ROBORACE expected to kick off during its 2016-17 season. Billed as part of the support package for the FIA Formula E Championship, the races will see autonomous electric cars going up against each other as teams compete to hone the best … Continue reading
  
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• Can waving an iPhone around like a Shaman fix a speaker? We tried Sonos TruPlay to find out

  27-11-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sonos has avoided using an Auto-EQ system until now, so why the change of heart, and does the smartphone-based system work very well?The post Can waving an iPhone around like a Shaman fix a speaker? We tried Sonos TruPlay to find out appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• You should probably buy Amazon’s Echo on Black Friday

  27-11-2015 19:10
  
  Amazon has given its Echo smart speaker a Black Friday price cut, trimming the interactive gadget to $149. The deal follows increasing availability of Echo, which began on an invite-only basis but has since begun showing up at brick & mortar retailers. NOW READ: Should I buy Black Friday electronics? Unlike most Black Friday deals, which can tend to be … Continue reading
  
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• Bill Gates will reveal “biggest clean energy fund in history”

  27-11-2015 18:20
  
  The otherwise tame U.N. climate change negotiations set to take place in Paris next week will also play host to game-changer Bill Gates. One of the richest humans on our planet has been tipped to be unveiling the largest clean energy fund the world has ever seen. That means he doesn't want you to use the liquified bones of dinosaurs … Continue reading
  
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• 10 car technologies we’re thankful for (and a little spoiled by)

  27-11-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There’s a lot to be thankful for this holiday season, but here at DT, cool car technologies are at the top of the list. Inside, we’re giving thanks for heated seats, adaptive cruise control, and much more.The post 10 car technologies we’re thankful for (and a little spoiled by) appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Harry Potter fan alert: you can now have dinner in the Great Hall

  27-11-2015 18:10
  
  While you won't necessarily catch a glimpse of Dumbledore while you're there, the opportunity to eat dinner in the Great Hall at Hogwarts could be within your grasp. For one night only, Warner Bros. are opening the doors of the original interior set of the Great Hall from the film Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone, if … Continue reading
  
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• Instagram launching multi-account support

  27-11-2015 17:06
  
  The photo-sharing app Instagram has quietly begun rolling out multi-account support for the average user. While this will be most helpful to those that have accounts for their artwork, accounts for their personal matters, and accounts for their cats, you'll see the benefit for work-use users as well. This update will be appearing in version 7.12.0 of the app, popping … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon is offering a year of unlimited Cloud Drive storage for just $5

  27-11-2015 17:05
  
  It’s Black Friday today, so you’re probably buying all sorts of gifts for the holiday season, including many gadgets and tech-related products. In case you’re looking for sales that cover digital products, then you should absolutely check Amazon’s huge Cloud Drive promotion that offers customers a year of unlimited cloud storage for just $5. DON’T MISS: 15 best online Black Friday sales that are live right now In a “post-PC” era where storage i
  
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• Google Translate Star Wars update: working with Aurebesh

  27-11-2015 17:01
  
  What you might know as the Alphabet in English is known as the Aurebesh - also correct as just "Aurebesh" in Star Wars. This set of letters works much like a standard 1:1 code, where each letter of our Alphabet has its own unique character in the Aurebesh. There are also characters for basic punctuation and the numbers 1 through … Continue reading
  
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• Russia plans to build its largest data center on top of a nuclear power plant

  27-11-2015 16:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While most of the world still balks at the notion of using nuclear energy to power large-scale enterprises, Russia recently announced plans to build what could be its largest data center right on top of the Kalinin nuclear power plant.
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• Anonymous hacks ISIS site, replaces it with Viagra ad

  27-11-2015 16:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Thursday, the Ghost Sec, a hacking group related to Anonymous, gained control of a website supporting the Islamic State, and replaced it with a Viagra advertisement. Anonymous has pledged retribution against the terrorist group for the recent Paris attacks.
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• This robotic fishing lure can make dead fish swim again

  27-11-2015 16:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The field of robotics is transforming so many aspects of our lives, and now it's poised to change how we fish. Let us introduce you to the Zombait, a robotic fish insert designed to bring dead fish bait back to life.
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• Uncork the champagne: Mercedes-AMG celebrates its latest F1 title with a limited-edition A45

  27-11-2015 16:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-AMG is celebrating a victorious Formula 1 season with a limited-edition version of the A45 AMG called Champion Edition. It gains a F1-inspired paint job, a more aerodynamic body kit, a custom interior, and a long list of standard features.
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• PS4 remote play will work for PC AND Mac

  27-11-2015 16:37
  
  Apple computers as well as Windows computers will be able to roll with the official version of Sony's PlayStation 4 Remote Play functionality. Official word came from the master himself, Shuhei Yoshida, on Twitter just this week. Just after a 3rd-party developer made his mark on the world by creating an official app for Windows machines to stream PS4 gameplay, … Continue reading
  
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• LG pumps $8.7bn into OLED for your car, TV and wrist

  27-11-2015 16:26
  
  LG really, really wants your next TV, smartwatch, and car to use an OLED panel and, preferably, one that's come off its new $8.71bn production line. The company's panel arm, LG Display, has announced a whopping 1.84 trillion South Korean Won investment into a brand new facility dubbed P10, which will cater for what LG predicts will be blockbuster demand … Continue reading
  
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• These might be the best deals on HDTVs you’ll find all year

  27-11-2015 16:15
  
  During the buildup to Black Friday 2015, we told you about 10 great deals on HDTVs that marked the lowest prices of the year despite the fact that Black Friday hadn’t even yet arrived. Well, now it’s time to kick things into overdrive. If you bought any of those HDTV models at those prices, you got a killer deal on a top HDTV model. If you didn’t, don’t worry — most of the sale prices we listed are still good. If you didn’t snag any of those TVs though, you no
  
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• Suburban growth and the crossover boom: Why CUVs are here to stay

  27-11-2015 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, crossovers overtook sedans to become the most popular vehicle body style in the U.S., and the segment shows no signs of slowing. Inside, we look at why crossovers became so popular as well as the future of the class.The post Suburban growth and the crossover boom: Why CUVs are here to stay appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Smarten your style with these 6 pieces of high-tech smart jewelry

  27-11-2015 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bracelets, rings, and necklaces aren't the same as they once were. Check out our picks for the best smart jewelry, whether you're into notification vibrations or in-depth fitness metrics.
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• New modular engines will make the next Mercedes-Benz E faster and more efficient

  27-11-2015 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next Mercedes-Benz E-Class will inaugurate a new family of modular engines that will eventually power every member of the company's lineup. A plug-in hybrid model is in the cards, and the range-topping E63 AMG will get a 600-hp V8.
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• Watch your coloring book characters come to life with Arnimate

  27-11-2015 16:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  First there were coloring books, then there were 3D coloring books, and now, there are fully interactive augmented-reality coloring books, where your characters not only appear in three dimensions, but actually move about and respond to touch.
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• “Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo” movie car sold at auction

  27-11-2015 15:30
  
  Herbie the Love Bug is one of the most iconic cars in movie history. The little VW Beetle was the star of several films for Disney and one of the stunt cars used in the film "Herbie goes to Monte Carlo" was discovered and put up for auction in what appears to be largely the original state of the car. … Continue reading
  
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• Black Friday 2015 price matching: Which stores do it and how does it work?

  27-11-2015 15:30
  
  With Black Friday 2015 upon us, you probably have a pretty good idea what products you’re hoping to buy at discounted prices this holiday season, and where to get them. The largest retailers out there have already leaked or published their official Black Friday ads (see a collection of full ads at this link), so you know who’s selling the hottest products in town, especially when it comes to gadgets. The problem is that you probably won’t be able to get to every store you
  
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• Dinan Engineering S1 BMW M4 adds power, loses performance

  27-11-2015 15:24
  
  The BMW M4 is no slouch when it comes to performance, but many car guys and gals are always out for more performance. Dinan Engineering is a name that has been associated with hopped up BMWs for decades and its latest foray into modern BMWs is the S1 BMW M4. Thai car is a bit milder than other Dinan BMWs … Continue reading
  
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• Tired of messy cords and peripherals? The best all-in-ones can help!

  27-11-2015 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An all-in-one PC is the perfect way to reduce desktop clutter and simplify your computing. These top models balance performance, display quality, and value perfectly, which translates to an outstanding piece of hardware.
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• This new new sous vide machine is as clever as its web and app suite

  27-11-2015 15:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week ChefSteps announced the Joule, one of the smallest, lightest waterproof immersion circulators set for market. Immersion circulators, if you didn't know, heat and monitor water temp for the perfect sous vide dish. The Joule links to its own app by ChefSteps.The post This new new sous vide machine is as clever as its web and app suite appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Volvo lets PostNord deliver Christmas Gifts to your car

  27-11-2015 15:00
  
  Volvo has announced a deal with a company called PostNord, a logistics supplier in the Nordic region, and Lekmer.com an online toy and baby goods store in the Nordic region. The deal is also good or Mat.se, a Swedish online grocery store, and will allow buyers to make purchases this Christmas season and have the items delivered to their car. … Continue reading
  
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• World record! 14-year-old solves Rubik’s Cube record in under 5 seconds

  27-11-2015 14:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lucas Etter set a time of 4.90 seconds, which crushed the previous world record time of 5.25. That kind of time jump in the record is rare in the history of cube-solving.The post World record! 14-year-old solves Rubik’s Cube record in under 5 seconds appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• GM scrambles to build more Colorado and Canyon trucks

  27-11-2015 14:30
  
  Demand for the mid-size Canyon and Colorado trucks is booming and GM is left scrambling to figure out just how it's going to up production of the trucks to meet the demand. The industry forecast for sales of those trucks was about 80,000 units. So far sales of GM's mid-size trucks is on pace to reach 120,000 units this year. … Continue reading
  
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• Displays using phase change materials may be the future of smartphones

  27-11-2015 14:00
  
  Today's smartphones use mostly AMOLED and LCD screens thanks to their ability to show bright colors and video smoothly and efficiently. There are some devices out there that use E Ink screens, but that type of screen is only good for reading text and doesn't perform well for video. Researchers from a company called Bodle Technologies may have made a … Continue reading
  
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• Hit puzzle game Fez gets beautiful physical release 3 years later

  27-11-2015 13:54
  
  In case you've never heard of the video game Fez, it was a retro-style indie-developed puzzler that went on to become a smash hit among both critics and fans. First released on the Xbox 360 in April 2012, it went on make the migration to other platforms, including PS3 and PS4, Windows, OS X, and Steam, all via digital download. … Continue reading
  
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• Three things new Gear VR users need to be aware of

  27-11-2015 13:30
  
  This Christmas Santa will be leaving a bunch of new Samsung Gear VR headsets under trees all around the world for gamers to enjoy. There are some things that people new to VR headsets and the Gear VR need to know to keep their new toy working and to keep themselves tip top. The first thing is that you should … Continue reading
  
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• Scientists discover star-swallowing black hole

  27-11-2015 13:09
  
  A Johns Hopkins University-led group of international astrophysicists have just published a new report in the journal Science about the first ever witnessing of a star being swallowed by a black hole. The scientists monitored the event, describing a star that was about the size of our sun, getting pulled from its course by the massive black hole's gravitational pull, … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Spencer’ the robot wants to make sure you don’t miss your flight

  27-11-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lost airport visitors could soon be calling on Spencer the robot to help get them back on track. A team of Europe-based researchers is ready to send Spencer into Amsterdam's bustling Schiphol airport to see how he fares.
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• Hiku shopping button review

  27-11-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hiku uses voice-recognition and barcode scanning to add items to your grocery list – but neither of these options is flawless. Still, it’s easier than typing ingredients into your phone.
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• YouTube Kids hit by fresh complaints, this time over junk food videos

  27-11-2015 11:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube Kids has had a rough ride since launching in February. Following earlier complaints about the app's failure to filter out videos with sexual content, colorful expletives, and ads for alcohol, it's now accused of showing promo videos for junk food.
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• Zano drone maker says sorry for $3.5M Kickstarter failure

  27-11-2015 11:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The company behind the failed Zano drone Kickstarter project on Thursday apologized to its more than 12,000 backers while explaining how the $3.5 million was spent. It also refuted any allegations suggesting company directors may have misappropriated funds.
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