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• A new chapter: VW exec to keynote CES 2016, will debut new electric concept car

  08-12-2015 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Consumer Technology Association has announced that Volkswagen’s head of passenger cars, Dr. Herbert Diess, will keynote CES 2016. The executive is expected to touch on the ongoing Dieselgate scandal as well as launch a new electric car.
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• On Facebook at work? Turns out, that should be the least of employers’ concerns

  08-12-2015 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a recent survey conducted by Bamboo HR, technological innovations haven't affected the way in which we steal time from our jobs. Really, we're just making lots of water cooler breaks.
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• Short-track testing of Elon Musk’s futuristic Hyperloop is slated to begin in 2016

  08-12-2015 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After securing a 50-acre land deal in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Hyperloop Technologies says it plans on testing the Hyperloop early next year. Full-scale testing is expected to commence by late 2016/early 2017.
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• Watch Nick Offerman sip scotch in this epic new yule log video

  08-12-2015 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's better than watching a crackling fire on your TV? Watching internet totem of comic masculinity Nick Offerman sip scotch next to a crackling fire on your TV!
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• How We Test

  08-12-2015 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  These are our labs. We know – you expected a table full of oscilloscopes, spectrometers and white labcoats. But your living room isn’t a sparkling research facility, and hard specs don’t determine which gadget is best for you any more than the Nutrition Facts label determines which breakfast cereal you pour in your bowl each […]
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• New pictures emerged of Nokia's cancelled gesture-sensing Windows Phone

  08-12-2015 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New images of the Nokia's ill-fated Lumia McLaren, once the rumored successor to the much-lauded Lumia 1020, have emerged on Chinese social media. The flagship Windows Phone was expected to feature an improved PureView camera and gesture technology.
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• Google wants to beautify your OnHub router with three new cases

  08-12-2015 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has launched three new shells for its already attractive OnHub router. It has also launched a makers project, commissioning designers to rethink the humble Internet router — and giving users the tools to do the same.
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• Starz, Showtime, and more can now be added to your Amazon Prime account

  08-12-2015 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Good news, cord cutters: Amazon Prime has just launched its Streaming Partners Program, which allows members to trial and sign up for streaming subscriptions, including Starz, Showtime, and more, through their account.
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• Apple releases iOS 9.2, brings Arabic language support to Siri

  08-12-2015 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Among today's releases are iOS 9.2 and watchOS 2.1, which bring mostly minor updates to iOS and the Apple Watch. Improvements to Safari View Controller and the addition of Arabic language support for Siri are the prime features of this update.The post Apple releases iOS 9.2, brings Arabic language support to Siri appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bad news for spoilers: Live-tweeting boosts Twitter TV impressions

  08-12-2015 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Nielsen, live-tweeting during television shows is responsible for 57 percent of TV impressions, resulting in higher ratings and better promotional periods versus tweeting TV shows during the week.
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• Calling it his most visionary film, Tarantino ponders another Kill Bill sequel

  08-12-2015 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Quentin Tarantino said that making Kill Bill 3 is still "a definite possibility." In an interview, the filmmaker says "Kill Bill is pretty much hands-down, probably my most visionary movie."
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• Sling TV CEO says Comcast data caps could crush Internet TV

  08-12-2015 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The CEO of internet-based TV provider Sling TV called out Comcast in a recent interview, saying that the cable company is installing bandwidth caps to damage outside streaming companies.
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• EA DICE preps Frostbite engine for VR support with new Stockholm team

  08-12-2015 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EA DICE is currently seeking applicants for a "small and collaborative VR team" in Stockholm, Sweden, suggesting that the studio will upgrade its popular Frostbite engine with support for virtual reality headsets.
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• Apple Watch 2 event rumored to take place in March, iPhone 6C might be on the cards

  08-12-2015 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 6C could be on the cards for an event in March, according to new rumors. The event would be held a year after the original Apple Watch launch, where Apple also announced the 12-inch MacBook.The post Apple Watch 2 event rumored to take place in March, iPhone 6C might be on the cards appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple Watch 2 and 4-inch iPhone 6C rumored for March unveiling

  08-12-2015 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch 2 and iPhone 6C could be on the cards for an event in March, according to new rumors. The event would be held a year after the original Apple Watch launch, where Apple also announced the 12-inch MacBook.The post Apple Watch 2 and 4-inch iPhone 6C rumored for March unveiling appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The gang hits the slopes in rad ’80s-style trailer for Always Sunny season 11

  08-12-2015 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FXX have released a new trailer for season 11 of its long-running comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, a hilarious VHS-style homage to the 1980s ski movies of yesteryear.
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• The FBI admits to the use of zero-day exploits, stingrays to catch suspects with or without a warrant

  08-12-2015 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FBI's head of technology has admitted that the bureau uses zero-day exploits and stingrays, which removes any doubt skeptics might have had about the agency's use of such tactics.The post The FBI admits to the use of zero-day exploits, stingrays to catch suspects with or without a warrant appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Wireless review

  08-12-2015 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  British audio outfit, Bowers & Wilkins, reprises the Zeppelin once again, this time in the form of a completely wireless speaker, which the company claims was completely redesigned from the ground up.
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• 3D Touch on Android? Instagram is bringing the feature from iOS

  08-12-2015 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It turns out you don't exactly need a pressure-sensitive screen to make use of some 3D Touch features on other apps. Instagram is bringing over its "peek" view from iOS to Android, which lessens the number of times you have to tap the screen.The post 3D Touch on Android? Instagram is bringing the feature from iOS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google announces potential Fiber launch in Los Angeles, Chicago

  08-12-2015 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is eyeing two of America's biggest cities for potential expansion. Los Angeles and Chicago are both potential sites for the company's gigabit Internet service.The post Google announces potential Fiber launch in Los Angeles, Chicago appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Weed, sex, and race relations headline Chelsea Handler’s new docuseries on Netflix

  08-12-2015 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first trailer has been releases for the upcoming Netflix docuseries Chelsea Does, which is set to debut on January 23 on the streaming site. And it's everything you'd hope from the crass, no-holds-barred comedian.
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• Marvel and Netflix hire Dexter showrunner for Iron Fist series

  08-12-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dexter showrunner Scott Buck has been hired by Marvel and Netflix to serve as showrunner on the upcoming Iron Fist series, set to debut on the streaming service after next year's Luke Cage series.The post Marvel and Netflix hire Dexter showrunner for Iron Fist series appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Majority of owners of Apple Watch plan to give it as gift: poll

  08-12-2015 19:48
  
  By Julia Love SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - As the Apple Watch enters the critical holiday sales season, its biggest boosters may be people already sporting it. Cupertino, California-based Apple Inc appears to be benefiting from its loyal fan base as it rolls out its first new device since the iPad. Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults who already have an Apple Watch plan to give the gadget as a gift, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
  
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• Nissan’s first range-extender EV is coming next year, and won’t be based on the Leaf

  08-12-2015 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan is reportedly working on its first range-extender electric vehicle to rival Chevrolet's Volt sometime next year. The new model will use a similar setup as BMW's i3 and will be sold adjacent to the Leaf.
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• Evans, Downey Jr. discuss bad blood in Captain America: Civil War featurette

  08-12-2015 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We get a sneak peek at some new footage and find out how Chris Evans' Captain America and Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man went from mad love to bad blood in this new spot for the upcoming Captain America: Civil War
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• Piper detects when no one's home and lets you arm the alarm remotely

  08-12-2015 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Getting in the habit of arming a home security system isn't always easy. Piper and Life 360 have partnered to add a new app feature called smart arming to serve as a safeguard, allowing users to set the system from their mobile device.
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• Jon Stewart back on set of The Daily Show to push for 9/11 first responders

  08-12-2015 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Political comedian Jon Stewart returned to his old show for the first time last night, taking over airtime at Trevor Noah's Daily Show to support renewed healthcare for 9/11 first responders.
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• System Shock 3 Revealed via Teaser Site

  08-12-2015 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A teaser site from developer Otherside Entertainment revealed the studio is making System Shock 3, the next entry in the long-dormant and influential PC shooter series.
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• Apple just released iOS 9.2

  08-12-2015 19:03
  
  If you have any modern iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, it’s time to drop whatever you’re doing because Apple has a brand new version of the iOS platform for you. iOS 9.2 isn’t a major update by any means, but it includes a wide range of bug fixes and enhancements that users will definitely appreciate. And best of all, it’s available to the public beginning right now. MUST SEE: It looks like Android fans really do want an iPhone clone Apple’s new iOS 9.2 s
  
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• Apple’s first iPhone battery case is a $99 flop ‘n fail destined for your stocking this season

  08-12-2015 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has released its first battery case, and it's not exactly groundbreaking. In fact, there are many far better cases on the market. Still, Apple's case has enough cool features that you might just want one of the $100 cases anyway.The post Apple’s first iPhone battery case is a $99 flop ‘n fail destined for your stocking this season appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple Maps usage three times higher than Google Maps on iOS

  08-12-2015 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In 2012, Apple Maps was the laughingstock of the tech world with frequent issues plaguing the system, but three years on most of the issues have been fixed, and users are returning to Apple's mapping solution.The post Apple Maps usage three times higher than Google Maps on iOS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple mapping out successful strategy for Apple Maps

  08-12-2015 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In 2012, Apple Maps was the laughingstock of the tech world with frequent issues plaguing the system, but three years on most of the issues have been fixed, and users are returning to Apple's mapping solution.The post Apple mapping out successful strategy for Apple Maps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Wonder what you'd look like with blue eyes? Check it out with ModiFace Live

  08-12-2015 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a new iOS application called ModiFace Live, you can now apply photo-realistic video effects to your face on live video, essentially allowing you to put on makeup, whiten your teeth, and even enhance your skin, just not IRL.
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• Want a virtual makeover? Check out ModiFace Live

  08-12-2015 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a new iOS application called ModiFace Live, you can now apply photo-realistic video effects to your face on live video, essentially allowing you to put on makeup, whiten your teeth, and even enhance your skin, just not IRL.
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• Creepy Soviet sandbox The Tomorrow Children gets a beta in January

  08-12-2015 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tomorrow Children, Q-Games' creepy alternate history life simulator, will be getting a beta next month on PlayStation 4. Participating will grant users a free costume for use in the final game.The post Creepy Soviet sandbox The Tomorrow Children gets a beta in January appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung’s getting serious about security updates for its Android phones

  08-12-2015 18:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung vowed to push security updates to its Android phones, but is the company really committed? The answer appears to be yes, based on the most recent updates to the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge Plus.
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• Thermaltake brings customizable RGB LEDs to its new PC liquid coolers

  08-12-2015 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taiwanese manufacturer Thermaltake has lifted the lid on a new pair of water coolers, which offer some intriguing personalization options for your rig via customizable LEDs.
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• Legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart calls it quits

  08-12-2015 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart has said that he's retired from music. 'There comes a time to … take yourself out of the game,' explained Peart.The post Legendary Rush drummer Neil Peart calls it quits appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Brighten up your day – and gaming PC – with Thermaltake's new RGB LED liquid cooler

  08-12-2015 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taiwanese manufacturer Thermaltake has lifted the lid on a new pair of water coolers, which offer some intriguing personalization options for your rig via customizable LEDs.
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• Pre-boot malware Nemesis targets financial systems with data theft

  08-12-2015 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows re-installs will usually wipe out most problematic malware, but not Nemesis. If you're running an older version of Windows, it can hide itself in your system's bootkit and tweak your system before it's even started.
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• Nemesis malware dodges Windows re-installs by hiding in boot-record

  08-12-2015 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows re-installs will usually wipe out most problematic malware, but not Nemesis. If you're running an older version of Windows, it can hide itself in your system's bootkit and tweak your system before it's even started.
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• FiGo is an adjustable dog wheelchair that anyone can make with a 3D printer

  08-12-2015 18:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FiGo is one of the coolest wheelchairs we've seen for dogs who have diffculty walking.It isn't a retail product you purchase, but is a set of 3D printing and building instructions that dog owners can download and use for free.The post FiGo is an adjustable dog wheelchair that anyone can make with a 3D printer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Surface standby bug fix schedule prompts Microsoft to suggest hibernate, for now

  08-12-2015 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book is draining too much power when put in standby, Microsoft doesn't have much of a solution for you yet. It's working on it, but in the meantime recommends you use hibernate mode instead.
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• The big, bold Fossil Q Founder smartwatch is yours for $295 through the Google Play store

  08-12-2015 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fossil has put the Q Founder, its first Android Wear smartwatch, on sale. The watch has a traditional style to it, has an Intel processor, comprehensive fitness tracking, and other fun features.
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• The 20 contenders for the VFX Oscar include Star Wars, Mad Max, and The Martian

  08-12-2015 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Mad Max: Fury Road, and The Martian are among the 20 contenders for nominations in the Visual Effects category at this year's Academy Awards ceremony.
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• Marriott’s Gaylord Hotels brand now lets you stream Netflix, Hulu from in-room TVs

  08-12-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marriott Hotels has become the first hotel brand authorized to offer Netflix to guests, rolling out a special version of the Netflix app. Sister brand, Gaylord Hotels, also announced Netflix streaming.
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• Given these drunk driving statistics, Uber may be the answer

  08-12-2015 16:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some municipalities have attempted to leverage the power of ride-sharing services like Uber in order to reduce drunk driving accidents. The town of Evesham, New Jersey has announced an initiative that would offer free Uber rides to inebriated bargoers.
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• BMW’s convertible i8 Spyder may return for CES 2016

  08-12-2015 16:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW showed an i8 Spyder concept way back in 2012, but never put it into production. But the company may unveil a second i8 Spyder concept at CES in January. Will this one make it to showrooms?
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• Bored at work? Try chatting with Miss Piggy on Facebook Messenger

  08-12-2015 16:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a particularly brilliant use of artificial intelligence by marketing platform Imperson, you can now live chat with the host of Up Late with Miss Piggy on Facebook Messenger.
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• For the first time, WNYC just uploaded a brand new podcast episode to Facebook

  08-12-2015 16:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Tuesday morning, for what the New York radio station believes is the first time ever, WNYC uploaded a brand new, full episode of the interview podcast Here’s The Thing to the show’s Facebook page.The post For the first time, WNYC just uploaded a brand new podcast episode to Facebook appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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