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• Flipping through The Manual: Elegant homes, whiskey glasses, gift-worthy watches

  05-12-2015 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Burned out on apps, keys and screens? Improve your analog life! Digital Trends’ brother site The Manual exists to give men straight-up advice, from gear to the latest in fashion, food, drink, travel, grooming, and culture.
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S first-drive

  05-12-2015 22:05
  
  On road or on track, the 2017 Mercedes-AMG C63 S is ready to thrill the thrill seekers. It’s a beast - 503 horsepower does the trick there - but one that's also refined; more than track-capable yet finessed in so many ways that it could well be the perfect road-going sports coupe. Since it doesn’t go on sale stateside until … Continue reading
  
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• To pay off its epic loan, Volkswagen may need to sell its luxury brands

  05-12-2015 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The bad news just won't stop coming for Volkswagen. In the latest episode of the saga, collapsing sales may force the automaker to sell some of its high-end luxury brands, including Bentley, Lamborghini, and Ducati.
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• How to start using Plex on your PC

  05-12-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Running Plex on your PC, with the right apps, can change the way you watch and stream your media files. Here's how to start using it on a Windows, Mac or Linux computer.The post How to start using Plex on your PC appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Shrunk in translation: John Boyega’s Finn downsized for Chinese Star Wars poster

  05-12-2015 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's hard to believe that this Chinese poster shrunk John Boyega this much by accident, so the million-dollar question is: Why did marketers decide to downsize one of the film's central characters?
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• Could driverless cars be the secret to an accident-free future?

  05-12-2015 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to recent research from Mobileye, the developers of autonomous driving technology who supply the tech that supports Tesla, BMW, Audi, and Nissan, one in 10 Americans has been hit or almost hit by a car since May.The post Could driverless cars be the secret to an accident-free future? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Volvo S90’s take on self-driving is big animals and bad traffic

  05-12-2015 20:27
  
  Volvo's new 2017 S90 isn't just the Swedish riposte to German luxury sedans, but a thoroughly Scandinavian take on increasingly intelligent cars. Unveiled earlier this week, the new car debuts the next significant step on Volvo's path to true autonomous driving, dubbed Pilot Assist. Pilot Assist isn't a take-a-nap solution to dealing with congestion, but it should help go some … Continue reading
  
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• These crazy wireless earphones custom mold to your ears with hot water

  05-12-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Decibullz, the magical molding earphones that conform to your ears with the power of hot water, have released a new wireless model on Kickstarter. Those looking for extremely affordable custom in-ears can get in until December 12.
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• Here are nine apps for the tech-savvy financial planner or investor

  05-12-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to start investing or managing your money, but don't care for intricate software or spreadsheets? Here are nine apps to help you better manage your money directly on your smartphone.
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• Don’t wait till January: The Million Dollar Listing guys say go holiday house shopping

  05-12-2015 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bravo's Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles stars David Parnes and James Harris share some tools that will help house hunters find the perfect home. They also suggest that those in the market should take advantage of the holiday season to buy.
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• The 10 best Netflix TV shows you've never heard of

  05-12-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has a huge selection of TV shows available to stream. These are the 10 best shows you've never heard of.
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• Buying on a budget? Here’s all the best tech you can snag for $25 or less

  05-12-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We live in a world where you can get a cheeseburger for $1, a functioning computer for $5, and thousands of HD movies for $10 -- so it stands to reason that you should be able to pick up some pretty sweet gear for $25.
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• Secure all your devices with SonicTouch, the breakthrough in biometrics

  05-12-2015 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having the world at your fingertips has never been as literal as it can be with Sonavation and its new SonicTouch Fingerprint Sensor. Now, you can add an extra line of defense to just about anything you want.The post Secure all your devices with SonicTouch, the breakthrough in biometrics appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Drone gets footage of man with prostitute, leads to arrest in Oklahoma

  05-12-2015 17:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In Oklahoma, an activist and private investigator used his drone to get footage of a “John” and a prostitute consummating their transaction in a car. The video led to the man’s arrest.
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• Far Cry Primal lets you tame wolves and ride a mammoth

  05-12-2015 16:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Far Cry Primal finally lets you take full control of the series' signature predators, and you can even use an owl to scope out an area before you attack. If you just want to ride a mammoth, you can do that, too.The post Far Cry Primal lets you tame wolves and ride a mammoth appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New MotusPro tracking lab could change the way baseball players train

  05-12-2015 16:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MotusGlobal, famous for saving pitcher's arms with the mThrow, today announced a full body tracking system for baseball players called the MotusPro. Sensors fitted to a shirt, gloves, and shoes track millions of data points per movement for analysis.
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• Hello Barbie is hackable, exposes children’s conversations with the doll

  05-12-2015 16:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  High-tech Barbie is terrible at keeping secrets. Mattell is finding this out the hard way after a security firm revealed that Hello Barbie, a version of the doll that comes with Wi-Fi and speech recognition technology, is vulnerable to hacking.
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• VTech ‘cannot confirm’ if kids’ chat logs and photos were compromised by security breach

  05-12-2015 15:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The VTech security breach took place on November 14. Since then, the manufacturer has been working to learn what data was accessed. Photos, chat logs, and audio files are among the stored files that may have been compromised.
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• Doublemint gum doubles as a cutting-edge medical sensor

  05-12-2015 15:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest innovation in medical science may come from a surprising source --- chewing gum. As described in a recent paper, researchers from Canada have discovered a way to make a medical sensor out of chewing gum and carbon nanotubes.
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• Rad Power Bikes offer an electric alternative to four wheels

  05-12-2015 15:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rad Power Bikes are ebikes that can perform many functions. They can haul cargo or get you to work. They can average 20 mph for 30 miles, depending on payload and riding conditions.The post Rad Power Bikes offer an electric alternative to four wheels appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HBO special on Jay Z-approved rapper J. Cole coming in January

  05-12-2015 14:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming will feature the rapper J. Cole performing songs from his chart-topping 2014 record as well as behind-the-scenes interviews. Drake and Jay Z will guest on the January 9 HBO special. 
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• 5 potent gaming rigs you can build for the price of a console

  05-12-2015 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Consoles are inexpensive, but gaming PCs can deliver superior performance for just a few bucks more. Here are 5 budget PC gaming builds that can slay a PS4 or Xbox One with ease.The post 5 potent gaming rigs you can build for the price of a console appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Top PS2 games are arriving for PlayStation 4 tomorrow

  05-12-2015 04:15
  
  The PlayStation 2 was incredibly popular during its time, and fans far and wide fell in love with titles released for it. Time moved on, of course, and many of those titles were left behind with the console. That changes starting tomorrow, at least for some games, with Sony announcing that a number of PS2 games will be available for … Continue reading
  
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• Half of all classroom computers are now Chromebooks

  05-12-2015 04:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Laptop sales aren't growing overall, but education is one sector where they actually are. And Google is utterly dominating that market -- Chromebooks account for half of all devices sold.The post Half of all classroom computers are now Chromebooks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Trash-eating spacecraft turns orbital debris into fuel

  05-12-2015 03:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are more than a half million pieces of space junk that can do significant damage if they collide with a satellite or a spacecraft in orbit. A team of researchers from China have come up with a solution for removing it by using it as a fuel source.The post Trash-eating spacecraft turns orbital debris into fuel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Meme forces Turkish court to decide if Gollum is evil

  05-12-2015 03:45
  
  Bilgin Ciftci, a doctor in Turkey, is in hot water after sharing an image on Twitter comparing the nation's president to Gollum from the Lord of the Rings movies. Why? Because of a local law that protects, presumably, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's fragile ego, making it illegal to insult the nation's ruler in any way. The shared image is insulting, … Continue reading
  
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• Pocket is a modern wallet and portable battery in one

  05-12-2015 03:15
  
  Phorce has launched “Pocket,” a wallet that includes an integrated battery for charging your phone or other gadgets while out and about. Pocket, of course, also functions as an actual wallet, featuring a slot with a spring-loaded mechanism for inserting and removing cards. Overall, Pocket is smaller than most (filled) conventional wallets. The idea is that you have your phone … Continue reading
  
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• VW set to borrow $21bn to pay for dieselgate

  05-12-2015 02:45
  
  VW is set to take out a massive loan to cover costs associated with the diesel emission scandal that the automaker is currently embroiled in. reports indicate that the loan will be in the form of a credit line for a whopping $21 billion. To secure that loan, VW has to be ready to sell off some major assets. Those … Continue reading
  
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• Springsteen drops feature-packed reissue of The River, announces 2016 tour

  05-12-2015 02:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bruce Springsteen will embark on a 24 date tour in support of the reissue of his breakthrough 1980 record The River. The Boss also released a new reissue of the record today entitled The Ties That Bind: The River Collection. 
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• Facebook testing concert ticket sales in San Francisco area via events pages

  05-12-2015 02:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook has introduced a new e-commerce feature that allows users to buy concert tickets directly from the social network via events pages. The feature is currently being tested in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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• Marvel Studios reportedly in talks with Creed director Ryan Coogler

  05-12-2015 02:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marvel has its eye on Creed director Ryan Coogler. He's reportedly in talks with the studio to helm the upcoming superhero flick Black Panther, which is scheduled for a 2017 theatrical release.
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• Dell Inspiron 15 7000 (Late 2015) review

  05-12-2015 02:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mid-range laptops often aim to do it all, but just as often fall short of that target. Dell’s Inspiron 15 7000 seems ready and loaded, though, with both an Intel quad-core and Nvidia GTX 960M graphics. Can it hit the mark?The post Dell Inspiron 15 7000 (Late 2015) review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Mega fries? Peking ravioli? A look at different cities’ peculiar take-out tastes

  05-12-2015 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  People tend to get food — especially comfort food — delivered more often when temperatures drop, and GrubHub and Rent.com conducted a survey to find out what people are ordering. Mega fries, anyone?
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• Google says these are the best Android apps of 2015

  05-12-2015 02:15
  
  With the sheer quantity of mobile apps launched every week you could be forgiven for losing track of the gems. Enter Google with a handy primer covering not only the latest releases but what the search giant believes are the very best apps for Android in the whole of 2015. In games, popular casual titles like Candy Crush Soda get … Continue reading
  
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• Indie film platform Vimeo rolls out 4K video streaming

  05-12-2015 02:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Video streamer Vimeo will begin rolling out adaptive bitrate streaming up to 4K resolution on the platform. The improved resolution will be available on Vimeo.com, its embedded player, and the streamer's VOD marketplace called Vimeo on Demand. 
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• Rainbow Six: Siege review

  05-12-2015 01:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rainbow Six: Siege’s focus on teamwork and tactics create some amazing moments, but the total package can get repetitive.
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• Stay in and stream this holiday season with 25 of the best Christmas movies out there

  05-12-2015 01:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When the weather outside is frightful, you'll have an excuse to stay in and stream this winter. Check out our roundup of the 25 best Christmas movies available on various streamers.
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• Virgin Galactic plans to use a souped-up 747 to launch satellites into orbit on the cheap

  05-12-2015 01:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virgin has found new use for one of the aging 747's in its Virgin Atlantic commercial fleet: a second life as a rocket launcher for its LauncherOne small satellite launch service.
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• Mortal Kombat X pack 2 adds Leatherface, Xenomorph

  05-12-2015 01:45
  
  Following a leak, the new characters coming to Mortal Kombat X in the Kombat pack 2 have been officially revealed: Leatherface from the Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Xenomorph from Alien. In addition, the game will also get Bo Rai Cho, a classic Mortal Kombat character, and Tri-Borg, a new “Kombatant” comprising series characters Cyrax, Sektor, and Robot Smoke. Mortal Kombat … Continue reading
  
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• Bill Murray helps Phoenix cover a Beach Boys Christmas song that 'nobody knows'

  05-12-2015 01:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bill Murray's "Murray" Christmas is starting early. Today marks the release not just of his new Netflix holiday special, but of the band Phoenix's cover of Alone on Christmas Day from the movie's soundtrack.
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• Twitter wants to control its lexicon, trademarks the word ‘subtweet’

  05-12-2015 01:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter has filed a trademark registration for the word "subtweet," which refers to a tweet directed at another person without mentioning their Twitter name. If successful, the company will hold the rights in commercial settings.
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• Twitter files trademark for commercial rights to the word 'subtweet'

  05-12-2015 01:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter has filed a trademark registration for the word "subtweet," which refers to a tweet directed at another person without mentioning their Twitter name. If successful, the company will hold the rights in commercial settings.
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• Motus is a digital instrument you play with hand gestures and body movements

  05-12-2015 01:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motus is a handheld gesture device that makes it easy for anyone to make music based on motion controls. Choose from air violin, shakers, synths, and more and assign specific gestures to musical actions on your favorite virtual reality instrument.
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• Trends with Benefits: A new space race, HoloLenses, Hyperchairs, and potato chips

  05-12-2015 01:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is letting anyone stream live video, Microsoft's HoloLens heads to space, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are igniting a new space race, and the Hyperchair will save you from office thermostat wars.
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• This free OS turns the $5 Raspberry Pi Zero into a kids coding class

  05-12-2015 01:15
  
  The Raspberry Pi Zero has, with its $5 price tag, made prototype computing even more affordable, but what if you want to turn it to education? Enter Kano, best known for its kid-friendly DIY computer, but which now offers a version of its OS intended for young coders for the stick form-factor computer. Kano already offered a version of its … Continue reading
  
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• Adele’s 25 says Hello to another record, sells over 4 million copies in two weeks

  05-12-2015 01:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pop phenom Adele's album 25 broke the first week's sales record last week with over 3.3 million albums sold, and it's barely showing signs of slowing down. The album now has broken another record, becoming the first to sell 1 million in its second week.
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• Nextdoor Now finds neighbors to do your chores or babysit the kids

  05-12-2015 01:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new service from Nextdoor, Nextdoor Now, lets you find neighbors to babysit, walk your dog, or help you put together furniture. Everyone using the service has to verify their address, so you know they live in your 'hood.The post Nextdoor Now finds neighbors to do your chores or babysit the kids appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Take Control of your Cell Phone Bill

  05-12-2015 01:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re like oh…everybody else in the world, you probably think your mobile bill is too high.  Koodo Mobile is committed to doing things in a fair and transparent way.  So we’ve asked them for some tips that may shave some money off of your next mobile bill.  Take a look at your bill and […]
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• Dodge issues massive Dart recall over brake issues

  05-12-2015 00:45
  
  Owners of 2013-2014 Dodge Darts need to be aware that a major recall has been issued for the vehicles. All Darts in that year range that have the 2.0L or 2.4L engines are covered in the recall for a total of 121,603 cars worldwide. The issue causing the recall is possible failure of the power brake assistance. If the power … Continue reading
  
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• Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Cutscene Reveals One of Drake’s New Rivals

  05-12-2015 00:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new cutscene from Uncharted 4: A Thief's End introduced Nadine Ross one of Nathan Drake's new enemies.
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