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• You can now request an Uber within the Facebook Messenger app

  16-12-2015 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber and Facebook have collaborated to integrate the ride-sharing service into the messaging app, eliminating the need to leave the conversation. The integration lets you request, track, and pay for your rides within the Facebook Messenger app.
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• Uber has integrated with Facebook Messenger so you never have to leave a conversation

  16-12-2015 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber and Facebook have collaborated to integrate the ride-sharing service into the messaging app, eliminating the need to leave the conversation. The integration lets you request, track, and pay for your rides within the Facebook Messenger app.
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• This projection-mapped Christmas tree is the Tannenbaum

  16-12-2015 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Brazil-based studio Ambos created a projection-mapped Christmas tree. It projected a spectacular display on an actual tree, which definitely saves on the decorating time and cuts down on the amount of breakable ornaments.The post This projection-mapped Christmas tree is the Tannenbaum appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• California says self-driving cars need steering wheels, drivers at the ready

  16-12-2015 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Under new draft rules proposed on Wednesday, California is set to mandate that any self-driving car must have a driver behind the wheel. The car will also need to have a steering wheel, and the driver must be ready to take control of the car if the system fails.
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• Move over Uber, Google is now in the game

  16-12-2015 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a report from Bloomberg, the newly branded Alphabet plans to spin off its self-driving car unit into a separate business that will go head-to-head with companies like Uber, Lyft, and Gett
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• NRA debuted first anti-gun control Snapchat filter to coincide with Republican debate

  16-12-2015 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NRA introduced its first-ever Snapchat filter in the run-up the Republican debate in Las Vegas. The filters aimed at Nevada's gun control ballot initiative due to take place next November.
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• Fly like an eagle (or a pegasus) into the future on this VR exercise bike

  16-12-2015 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not just a 90s throwback, the VirZoom Plus home exercise bike is actually a virtual reality controller that delivers an exciting promise of exercise gaming at home for the whole family.
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• Better than Drake? Bryan Cranston, Kristen Wiig, and other celebs cover Hotline Bling

  16-12-2015 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can no one resist creating their own version of Drake's Hotline Bling? A group of celebrities, including Bryan Cranston, Kristen Wiig, Amy Schumer, Seth Rogen, and more, teamed up to cover the hit song in a hilarious new video.
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• Facebook’s new local business listings feature causes Yelp shares to drop

  16-12-2015 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is currently testing a new local business listings feature that provides reviews and info for local service providers. News of the tool has caused Yelp shares to plummet.
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• Amazon to customers: throw your hoverboard away

  16-12-2015 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After already pulling the product from both United States and United Kingdom sites earlier this week, Amazon is telling customers to throw away unsafe hoverboards. Customers will be refunded for their purchase price within three days.The post Amazon to customers: throw your hoverboard away appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bayonetta joins the playable cast of Super Smash Bros.

  16-12-2015 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo announced its final roster update for Super Smash Bros, revealing that Sega's gun-toting Umbra Witch Bayonetta will join the cross-franchise brawler as a playable character next year on the Wii U and 3DS.
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• Which Star Wars character are you? Spotify’s Star Wars Match has the answer

  16-12-2015 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify has released a new feature that allows fans to identify which Star Wars character has the most similar listening habits to them, with playlists for each major character in the franchise.
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• Nintendo confirms 2016 amiibo lineup, including Cloud and Bayonetta figures

  16-12-2015 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo announced its next wave of amiibo releases, revealing that Final Fantasy VII's Cloud Strife and Sega's Bayonetta will get their own Super Smash Bros-compatible figurines in 2016.
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• This hydration shirt keeps you hydrated without water

  16-12-2015 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At first glance, the words "hydration clothing" bring to mind images of shirts with pockets for a built in camel pack. Instead of trying to replace the fluids you lose with exertion, this hydration gear focuses on keeping you from sweating in the first place.
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• Fallon, The Roots, and The Force Awakens cast sing awesome acapella Star Wars medley

  16-12-2015 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens is just days away and Jimmy Fallon, the Roots and the cast of the upcoming film have an awesome surprise for fans of the franchise's iconic soundtrackThe post Fallon, The Roots, and The Force Awakens cast sing awesome acapella Star Wars medley appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BenQ prepares for CES with new monitors for hardcore gamers and desk jockeys

  16-12-2015 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not all of the monitors BenQ will be bringing to CES are new for the tradeshow, but they're all impressive offerings, with a focus on eye safety and gaming, depending on what's more important.
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• Microsoft's latest change to the Windows 10 upgrade dialogue sends users into a rage

  16-12-2015 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A minor change to the "Get Windows 10" application in Windows 7 and 8 has paranoid users up in arms once again, but there's actually no reason to worry.The post Microsoft's latest change to the Windows 10 upgrade dialogue sends users into a rage appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 5 best BlackBerry Priv cases and covers to keep your QWERTY phone safe

  16-12-2015 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The BlackBerry Priv might be the best smartphone the company has ever produced, but that doesn't mean it's invincible. Check out our favorite BlackBerry Priv cases and covers, whether you're looking for something svelte or rugged.
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• Kojima Productions partners with Sony for PS4 console exclusive project

  16-12-2015 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Metal Gear Solid series director Hideo Kojima has officially parted ways with Konami after spending nearly 30 years with the company. The veteran director is now working with Sony on an upcoming project for the PlayStation 4.
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• Kojima departs Konami, now working with Sony on a PS4 console exclusive

  16-12-2015 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Metal Gear Solid series director Hideo Kojima has officially parted ways with Konami after spending nearly 30 years with the company. The veteran director is now working with Sony on an upcoming project for the PlayStation 4.
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• This fingerprint-reading bike lock’s new design opens and closes with one hand

  16-12-2015 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Grasp Lock on Kickstarter is the first biometric bike lock, and a welcome update to the old U-lock design. The Grasp Lock doesn’t even have a key mechanism, meaning nothing to pick and no key to carry or copy.The post This fingerprint-reading bike lock’s new design opens and closes with one hand appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• For the holidays, T-Mobile's discounting all Samsung phones and throwing in a year of Netflix

  16-12-2015 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile's holiday promotion this year includes a $100 discount on all Samsung flagship phones, plus a free year of Netflix (or credit for existing subscribers).
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• The new Yule: Let a five-hour clip of Darth Vader burning bring you holiday cheer

  16-12-2015 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Star Wars fan and Youtuber with the moniker BenjaminApple has created a five hour long Yule Log clip of Darth Vader's funeral pyre, the perfect way to celebrate Star Wars this holiday season.
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• Apple shuts down Topsy 2 years after acquisition

  16-12-2015 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two years and at least $200 million later, Apple has shut down Topsy, the social media analytics company. What the iEmpire has done with the company in the last couple years is unclear, and now, we may never know.
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• Why there’s no 3D Touch in the iPad Pro, and why it’s not coming until after the iPhone 7

  16-12-2015 20:21
  
  On Tuesday, an analyst  claimed that the iPad Air 3 will not have 3D Touch support next year, and no current Apple tablet has it either. Furthermore, KGI Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, accurate in his predictions in the past, added that the iPhone 7 will not feature an improved 3D Touch solution next year. A new report explains why there’s no 3D Touch in the iPad Pro, which launched after the iPhone 6s , and why the iPad won’t get it until well after the iPhone 7 is released l
  
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• A victory in SSD endurance has Samsung singing

  16-12-2015 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The brand's drives performed so well in TechReport's SSD endurance test, with 2.4 petabytes of data written before failing, it's caused the marketing team to lift their voices and sing.
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• How does Jeb Bush really feel about the Apple Watch?

  16-12-2015 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  His bid for the presidency may not be going swimmingly well, but if Jeb Bush is looking to exit politics, he may have an in as a tech consultant. Or at least, a tech reviewer for the Apple Watch.
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• First drive: 2017 Audi Q7

  16-12-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ten years after its inception, Audi’s next-generation Q7 flagship SUV is leaner, smarter, and more graceful than ever.The post First drive: 2017 Audi Q7 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Digital Trends Launches In-House Creative Ad Agency With New Work for Scion

  16-12-2015 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DT Design to Focus on High-Impact Interactive Ad Units, Branded & Original Content, Infographics and more PORTLAND, OR – December 14, 2015 – Leading consumer technology lifestyle publisher Digital Trends has launched DT Design, an in-house agency which will create custom ad units, branded and original video and editorial content, infographics and other digital experiences […]
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• Google makes self-driving cars an independent business, targets Uber and Lyft

  16-12-2015 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's self-driving car project will be spun off into a fully-fledged independent business, aimed at providing short-distance ride services for hire. The company is expected to start out in Austin and San Francisco, where most of its self-driving car testing has taken place.The post Google makes self-driving cars an independent business, targets Uber and Lyft appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• From Jurassic World to Lamar Odon: Check out the top Google searches of 2015

  16-12-2015 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has released a number of lists of top-trending searches for 2015, and in the U.S., movies like Jurassic World, celebrities like Lamar Odom, and shows like Better Call Saul were top of mind.
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• TableAir is an LED-studded standing desk you can control with a wave of your hand

  16-12-2015 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TableAir is a motorized, adjustable standing desk that resets with just a wave of the hand. Sensors allow you to raise and lower the desk to exact heights, and the customizable LED frame lets you personalize your desk to suit any mood.
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• Swap the PS4 stock headset for one of these 7 top-tier alternatives

  16-12-2015 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You don't have to stick with a shoddy headset simply because it came bundled with your console. Check out our picks for the best headsets for the PlayStation 4, whether you're in the market for virtual surround sound or merely a comfortable build.
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• MSI fixes Skylake’s bending issue with new CPU socket brace

  16-12-2015 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though MSI is adamant that its coolers don't cause Skylake CPU bending, as has been referenced by some in the wake of the processor's release, it has built a processor guard that should ease the concerns of worried enthusiasts.The post MSI fixes Skylake’s bending issue with new CPU socket brace appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Thriller goes triple diamond, becomes first record to sell 30M copies stateside

  16-12-2015 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Michael Jackson's seminal 1980s album Thriller continues its reign as the best selling album of all time in the United States, has been officially certified three times diamond, after 30 million sold.
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• Immerse yourself with our 10 favorite Xbox One headsets

  16-12-2015 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Xbox One might not tout a headset selection quite as vast as the last-gen Xbox 360, but there are a few hallmarks. Check out our current picks for the best Xbox One headsets, whether you're looking for virtual surround sound or budget-based pricing.
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• Wild wasteland: the best secrets and Easter eggs in Fallout 4

  16-12-2015 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The world of Fallout 4 is big, and loaded with secrets. Here are some of the best references and other hidden things throughout the Commonwealth.
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• Update: Symantec asks Google to remove trust for one of its own certificates

  16-12-2015 19:05 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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• Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn, and Diane Keaton play former bandmates in new Netflix movie

  16-12-2015 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's latest original film reunites three veteran actresses who appeared together in The First Wives Club 20 years ago: Goldie Hawn, Diane Keaton, and Bette Middler, will play a former band forced to reunite after 30 years away from one another.
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• Google’s bringing instant Android text translation to India in 2016

  16-12-2015 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Tap to Translate instant text translation feature, which launched with Android Marshmallow in some countries in the fall of 2015, is bound for India.The post Google’s bringing instant Android text translation to India in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The DT Guide to the Star Wars Universe

  16-12-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You don't need to have a degree in Star Wars studies to enjoy The Force Awakens, but here are a few things you should know before heading to the theater for the next installment of the sci-fi saga.
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• Microsoft says it’s sorry about Surface Pro 4, Surface Book issues

  16-12-2015 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amid widespread reports of graphics errors, battery life problems and other issues, Microsoft has issued an apology to users regarding the launch of the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4.
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• Here are Google's most-searched topics in 2015

  16-12-2015 18:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has released its annual Year in Search data for 2015, and topping the charts are searches for Paris after the November terrorist attacks, and former basketball player Lamar Odom.The post Here are Google's most-searched topics in 2015 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ransomware, mobile payments will be 2016’s most severe security threats

  16-12-2015 17:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a new year ahead we take a look at some of the biggest cybersecurity trends in 2015, and what will be the key areas to watch, from ransomware to mobile payments.The post Ransomware, mobile payments will be 2016’s most severe security threats appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Scarlett Johansson signs on to Move That Body

  16-12-2015 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Avengers actress Scarlett Johansson has reportedly agreed to star in the raunchy comedy Move That Body, described as a mix between The Hangover and Weekend at Bernie's, featuring a script by the writers of Broad City.
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• Take a selfie at a select landmark in London for a chance to win a OnePlus X Ceramic

  16-12-2015 17:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This weekend, if you happen to find yourself running around in London to grab last-minute gifts, make sure to check out the OnePlus Scavenger Hunt for a chance to win a OnePlus X Ceramic.
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• This snake-like welding robot slithers through pipes and makes repairs with lasers

  16-12-2015 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OC Robotics and TWI collbaorated to create the LaserPipe, a remote controlled snakebot with a in-bore laser welding system that can weld pipes from the inside. The system was demonstrated during a recent Innovate UK competition.The post This snake-like welding robot slithers through pipes and makes repairs with lasers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• LaserPipe snake robot slithers through pipes, uses a laser welding system to make repairs

  16-12-2015 17:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OC Robotics and TWI collbaorated to create the LaserPipe, a remote controlled snakebot with a in-bore laser welding system that can weld pipes from the inside. The system was demonstrated during a recent Innovate UK competition.The post LaserPipe snake robot slithers through pipes, uses a laser welding system to make repairs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• To shave valuable pounds, Ford used Gorilla Glass in its GT supercar

  16-12-2015 17:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ford GT supercar features a Gorilla Glass "hybrid" windshield and engine cover, meant to save weight and lower the car's center of gravity. Ford says the windshield alone is 32 percent lighter.
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• Ford's GT supercar has a windshield made with Gorilla Glass

  16-12-2015 17:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ford GT supercar features a Gorilla Glass "hybrid" windshield and engine cover, meant to save weight and lower the car's center of gravity. Ford says the windshield alone is 32 percent lighter.
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