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• A grand is all you need to build an incredibly quick desktop — and here’s proof

  14-12-2015 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're dropping a cool grand on a PC, there are a lot of options, but we've provided two — one for gaming, one for casual use — that provide excellent performance and room for future upgrades.The post A grand is all you need to build an incredibly quick desktop — and here’s proof appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Stay standing, kids — more elementary schools now using standing desks

  14-12-2015 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While our own elementary school memories may be filled with teachers telling us to take our seats, today's school children are receiving a different message -- stay standing with your standing desks.
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• 12 Star Wars-Inspired Gadgets - TechCrunch

  14-12-2015 23:47 via
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  12 Star Wars-Inspired Gadgets
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  Whether it's 3D printing, a Kinect robotics hack or a drone, Star Wars enthusiasts have found ways to emulate their favorite gadgets from the series into functional, real-life apparatuses. These are just a few of them.
  

• NBC’s Xena: Warrior Princess reboot moves forward: Lost alum locked down as writer

  14-12-2015 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBC's plans to bring a new version of Xena: Warrior Princess to TV are progressing. The studio has found its writer: Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who previously worked on both Lost and Charmed.
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• NBC taps Lost alum to write Xena: Warrior Princess reboot

  14-12-2015 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBC's plans to bring a new version of Xena: Warrior Princess to TV are progressing. The studio has found its writer: Javier Grillo-Marxuach, who previously worked on both Lost and Charmed.
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• Musician Ed Sheeran quitting social media, at least until next autumn

  14-12-2015 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a recent Instagram post, Ed Sheeran informs his millions of fans that he plans on quitting social media in order to see the world through his eyes, rather than through a screen – at least until he releases his next album.
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• There's a brand new Microsoft Office app: Office 365 Planner

  14-12-2015 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some Office 365 users can try out a brand new application: Office Planner 365. The collaboration-oriented app features cards that you can organize on boards, and is similar to Web app Trello.
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• Some users can try Planner, Microsoft’s answer to Trello, right now

  14-12-2015 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some Office 365 users can try out a brand new application: Office Planner 365. The collaboration-oriented app features cards that you can organize on boards, and is similar to Web app Trello.
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• XSTAT 30, the amazing device that stops bleeding in seconds, is now approved for civilian use

  14-12-2015 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In most situations, the XSTAT 30 can completely plug up a bleeding wound in 20 seconds or less, and typically lasts up to four hours -- whichgives the injured person time to seek medical attention and surgical care.
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• ZTE Axon review

  14-12-2015 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Axon is the latest in ZTE’s newly launched Axon smartphone range, designed to attract international buyers to the brand, using premium materials, cool features, and a low price. Here’s what the phone’s like to live with everyday.
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• John Oliver offers sneaky tricks for regifting unwanted presents

  14-12-2015 22:09
  
  Last year, my father-in-law gave me a Qbos USB-Powered Bladeless Fan Multi-Media Speak & Mic as a Christmas present. This was a gadget that he received as a free gift at his local casino that he then regifted to me and it was one of the absolute worst gadgets I have ever seen. I threw the device away but a new video from John Oliver has convinced me that maybe I should have tried to regift it to someone else instead, although I don’t think on good conscience I could go t
  
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• Japanese security drone detects intruders, then follows them around with a camera

  14-12-2015 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This newest drone from Japanese company Secom is a criminal's worst nightmare -- not only is it designed to autonomously detect intruders, it also will follow them and photograph them as they try to escape.
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• Verizon FiOS subscribers can now watch ‘nearly all’ of their DVR content on the go

  14-12-2015 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon has joined the growing number of major TV providers that allow users to access to their pre-recorded programs on the go, adding DVR playback to the Verizon FiOS app for iOS and Android. In addition, FiOS customers can stream live channels at home.
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• By FAA decree, all current drone owners must register with the government before February 19

  14-12-2015 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Federal Aviation Administration just announced owners of a small drones weighing more than 0.55 lbs must register the aircraft starting December 21. To expedite the process, the FAA offers free registration for the first 30 days.
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• Condensed, they are: All six Star Wars films squeezed into a three-minute video

  14-12-2015 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The opening of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is almost upon us, meaning that there isn't much time left for last-minute marathons of the franchise's six films so far. Luckily, fans can catch up with a new video recapping the basic story in just three minutes.
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• The xenomorphs will return in Alien: Covenant, says Ridley Scott

  14-12-2015 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming sequel to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant, will feature the return of the classic, familiar xenomorph creatures from the original Alien franchise, says director Ridley Scott.
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• Universities are imposing blanket bans on all watches during exams to prevent cheating

  14-12-2015 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No, you can't wear your watch to exams. An increasing number of universities are treating smartwatches like smartphones and banning them during test-taking. But it's hard to tell what's "smart" these days, so the ban affects all watches.
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• OnePlus 2 Mini rumors and news

  14-12-2015 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As 2016 looms, so do rumors about upcoming devices ahead of Mobile World Congress and CES. There's a new one about a possible 4.6-inch device from OnePlus with the same internals as the OnePlus 2.
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• Square Enix’s The Last Remnant out now for iOS, Android in Japan

  14-12-2015 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Square Enix's Xbox 360-era RPG The Last Remnant is now available as a Japan-exclusive mobile app for iOS and Android devices that renders the game's expansive quest using cloud streaming technology.
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• Symantec asks Google to remove trust for one of its own certificates

  14-12-2015 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has removed for a Symantec root certificate at the security company’s request, as the vulnerable cert could be used to impersonate Google sites or intercept user traffic.
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• There's life in the old dog yet: Micron said to be working on GDDR6

  14-12-2015 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although it doesn't quite have the performance or efficiency of HBM, the rumored GDDR6 from Micron could offer an alternative for mid-range and budget graphics cards when the new generations of GPUs are released next year.
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• Amazon gets high in new pot-themed family comedy with Margaret Cho

  14-12-2015 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comedian Margaret Cho is set to star in and executive produce a new comedy/drama series for Amazon that's centered around her character trying to steer clear of marijuana while living with her family, who just happens to own a pot dispensary.
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• Holiday Gift Guide: 10 More Gadget Gifts For Techies - CRN

  14-12-2015 20:48 via
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  The holiday season is here, and so is the explosion of cool gadgets hitting the market on sale. What is the perfect product to get that one friend who always has the newest digital gadget? It could be a WeMo smart coffeemaker for your sister who is ...
  

• Cumberbatch and Freeman go back in time in new trailer for BBC’s Sherlock Special

  14-12-2015 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BBC One's upcoming, standalone Sherlock event sends Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman back to where it all began for Sherlock Holmes and his faithful sidekick Doctor John H. Watson.
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• Super Mario Galaxy will soon make the jump to Wii U

  14-12-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo's acclaimed 3D platformer Super Mario Galaxy is due to return as a downloadable title via the Wii U eShop alongside other recent releases like Trauma Team and Pandora's Tower, a recent ESRB ratings submission indicates.
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• Jimmy Page to tour for the first time in almost 20 years with new album

  14-12-2015 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Legendary rock and roll guitarist Jimmy Page has announced that he will tour for the first time in almost 20 years, and release his first album in nearly 30. Page is putting together a whole new band for the tour, with pieces unknown.
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• Must-have car tech gadgets this winter season - WABC-TV

  14-12-2015 20:25 via
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  Must-have car tech gadgets this winter season
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  Upgrade your car with these cool tech gadgets. You need Flash to watch this video.Sorry, your browser doesn't support Flash, needs a Flash update, or has Flash disabled. Car tech gadgets. Tech Lifestyle expert Andrea Smith and Eyewitness News reporter ...and more »
  

• Just Cause 3 review

  14-12-2015 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you like explosions prepare to see a lot of them in "Just Cause 3". Find out what we think about the new open-world adventure full of action and fun in our full review.The post Just Cause 3 review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• SPONSORED: The Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide: Gadgets for Food Lovers - Eater

  14-12-2015 20:12 via
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  SPONSORED: The Last-Minute Holiday Gift Guide: Gadgets for Food Lovers
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  The problem with giving your favorite food enthusiast actual food for the holidays is that pretty soon the gift will be gone. Cookies and brownies get devoured. Booze gets drunk. Your loved one is left staring at an empty plate or bottle, feeling ...
  

• The New York State Attorney conducted a speed test to see if ISPs are delivering

  14-12-2015 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Slow Internet speeds are the subject of an ongoing investigation by the New York Attorney General. The office has asked ISP subscribers to take an online speed test and report their results.
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• You can now share emails about trips with just one tap with Inbox by Gmail

  14-12-2015 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Inbox team at Google has made sharing all those emails you get when you're planning a trip easy. With just one tap, you can send trip bundles to anyone, and the update also makes attaching photos to emails easier.
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• Inbox by Gmail wants to make traveling easier with shareable Trip Bundles

  14-12-2015 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Inbox team at Google has made sharing all those emails you get when you're planning a trip easy. With just one tap, you can send trip bundles to anyone, and the update also makes attaching photos to emails easier.
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• China’s BAIC invests in a CA-based startup in a bid to beat Tesla at its own game

  14-12-2015 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese state-owned BAIC has invested in a CA-based startup named Atieva to develop a range of electric vehicles. Potentially offering a 300-mile range, the company's first model will be previewed with a concept at next year's Beijing Motor Show.The post China’s BAIC invests in a CA-based startup in a bid to beat Tesla at its own game appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Adele will hit 56 cities in major U.S. stadium tour this July

  14-12-2015 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  British soul singer Adele has announced her first major North American tour in five years, lining up 56 shows over four months. Starting in July of 2016, the singer will be hitting stadiums across the United States.
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• Five Gadgets to Get Your Grandparents This Christmas - Newsweek

  14-12-2015 19:01 via
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  Five Gadgets to Get Your Grandparents This Christmas
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  Doors are getting smarter nowadays, and one of the most intuitive smart door gadgets is Ring's video doorbell. Whenever someone—like the mailman or the newest member of your family—comes up to the door, Ring will stream a video of them to your ...and more »
  

• GMC’s boss wants a subcompact crossover added to the ranks ASAP

  14-12-2015 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GMC's boss suggests a subcompact crossover would slot nicely into its range despite other GM brands producing similar models. The production model would likely share design cues with the Granite concept.
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• Star Trek looks pretty fast and furious in the debut trailer for Beyond

  14-12-2015 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Captain Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the rebooted crew of the Enterprise return in the action-packed debut trailer for Star Trek Beyond, the upcoming sequel to Star Trek Into Darkness directed by Justin Lin.
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• It's sabotage in the debut trailer for Star Trek Beyond

  14-12-2015 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Captain Kirk, Spock, and the rest of the rebooted crew of the Enterprise return in the action-packed debut trailer for Star Trek Beyond, the upcoming sequel to Star Trek Into Darkness directed by Justin Lin.
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• Trailer for ABC’s Madoff miniseries teaches you how to make and lose $50 billion

  14-12-2015 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "You want to know how to get people to trust you with their money? You present it as an exclusive thing," says Richard Dreyfuss as Bernie Madoff. "Nothing on Earth makes people want something more than telling them they can't have it."
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• Samsung Galaxy A9 rumors and news leaks

  14-12-2015 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy A series isn't as well known as the Galaxy S, Note, and Edge models, but they are some of the nicest phones you will ever hold in your hand. The Galaxy A9 could be Samsung's next chapter in the A series.
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• First Drive: 2016 Range Rover Td6

  14-12-2015 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Diesel has a huge black eye right now but Range Rover is betting that American buyers won’t judge all diesels unfairly.
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• Xiaomi’s upcoming laptop may slash prices with older hardware

  14-12-2015 18:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese manufacture Xiaomi will reportedly implement some older components in its upcoming laptop in order to offer the system at lower prices, in an attempt to carve out a nice in a competitive market.
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• Alton Brown rails against useless one-trick kitchen gadgets in funny video - Fox News

  14-12-2015 18:21 via
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  Alton Brown rails against useless one-trick kitchen gadgets in funny video
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  Alton Brown says all the "unitasker" kitchen gadgets will force you to build a bigger house. (AP). Alton Brown may be the king of demonstrating cool food hacks on his popular Food Network show “Good Eats.” But when it comes to one-trick gadgets that ...
  

• Too hot to handle: Amazon halts hoverboard sales over growing safety concerns

  14-12-2015 18:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon has pulled most so-called hoverboards from its site after repeated reports indicating they are a legitimate fire risk. The news comes after several airlines banned the products from flights, and the UK's seizure of hoverboard imports.
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• LG rumored flagships for 2016 will include G5, V10, but G Flex 3 may be dropped

  14-12-2015 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG might be planning to stick with the G5 and V10 next year and remove the experimental G Flex from the lineup, according to a new rumor. The G5 would fit in the first half of the year and the V10 would launch in the second half.The post LG rumored flagships for 2016 will include G5, V10, but G Flex 3 may be dropped appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pandora launches Thumbprint Radio, a playlist based on your favorite songs

  14-12-2015 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pandora has launched Thumbprint Radio, an uber-personalized playlist based on songs you've favorited over the years. It's live now, but you'll have to meet a few basic requirements in order to use it.
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• Lamborghini won't make a rear-wheel drive Aventador

  14-12-2015 17:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lamborghini Aventador won't get a rear-wheel drive variant like the smaller Huracán. The carmaker's R&D chief says all-wheel drive is necessary to handle the Aventador's substantial power.
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• Self-driving buses are next on the docket for Baidu

  14-12-2015 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Self-driving cars are so 2015. According to a Reuters report, Baidu plans to have self-driving buses on the road in the next three years, and hopes to be mass producing them within five years.The post Self-driving buses are next on the docket for Baidu appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony rumored to offer only two phones in 2016, neither will debut at CES

  14-12-2015 17:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has been known to offer a variety of phones each year and that plan hasn't translated into profits. A new report indicates Sony will simplify things in 2016 by offering only two phones.
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• Tinder is now having you swipe right on being an organ donor

  14-12-2015 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While most people are looking for a love match on Tinder (or at least, a hook-up), a new partnership with the United Kingdom's National Health Service has users swiping right for a different sort of match.
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