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• If you use Livestream, you're going to want to reset your password right now

  24-12-2015 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an email to its more than 10,000 active customers (and 300,000 total users), Livestream admitted to a possible hack, noting that an "unauthorized person may have accessed our customer account database."
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• MakerBot Replicator (5th Gen) review

  24-12-2015 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MakerBot’s fifth-generation Replicator is a joy to work with, and in terms of user experience and ease of operation, it’s miles ahead of the competition.
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• New Battlefield 4 DLC has an insane Easter egg hidden inside

  24-12-2015 23:00
  
  Finding Easter eggs in games is a lot of fun. Usually you'll stumble onto something that is a reference to an earlier game, or some other piece of pop culture. However, other times they lead to a puzzle that, if solved, can give you access to something rather unique. Well, Battlefield 4's latest free DLC had one of the craziest … Continue reading
  
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• Yahoo to notify users of state-sponsored attacks

  24-12-2015 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a blog post published Monday, the Internet giant's Chief Information Security Officer, Bob Lord, wrote, "Yahoo will now notify you if we strongly suspect that your account may have been targeted by a state-sponsored actor."
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• 3 gadgets your smartphone needs ASAP - BGR

  24-12-2015 22:35 via
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  3 gadgets your smartphone needs ASAP
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  If you're prone to dropping your gadgets, the iRing is a must. For $15.99, it secures to the back of your phone, tablet, or MP3 player and slips over your finger like a ring, keeping your device on your hand, not just in it. On the road? Hang it from ...
  

• Star Wars: The Force Awakens – who is Captain Phasma?

  24-12-2015 21:57
  
  As the shiniest of characters, the most reflective of all Star Wars characters, and a Game of Thrones actress to boot, Captain Phasma has our attention. We've been wondering what the backstory is on this character since we first heard the name - and now that we've seen Star Wars: The Force Awakens, we're still wondering. The film itself doesn't … Continue reading
  
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• LG says it sold 450,000 V10 units in its first 45 days of availability

  24-12-2015 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to LG, the company managed to sell 450,000 V10 units in the U.S. during its first 45 days of availability. This was reason enough to celebrate for a company that had a mediocre 2015.
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• Bigger Isn't Better When it Comes to Next Year's Gadgets - TheStreet.com

  24-12-2015 21:35 via
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  Bigger Isn't Better When it Comes to Next Year's Gadgets
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  One of the 2016 global trends with the biggest implications for gadget makers could be "Swiss Army Life" as consumers search for products that are not only quality but also have versatility and durability. Take, for example, a picture frame mirror that ...and more »
  

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• $2,000 15-inch laptop showdown: Dell's XPS 15 vs. Apple's MacBook Pro 15 with Retina

  24-12-2015 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While it may seem like a fair fight on paper, there's actually a clear winner in this battle of Apple versus Windows' favorite son, Dell, and it might not be the side you expect.
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• The NIH says genetics should be a part of every weight loss plan

  24-12-2015 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to the National Institutes of Health, workout and nutritional plans should take genetics into account. The trick is to figure out why some people can shed pounds like taking off a coat and while others'fat has some sort of static cling.
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• Learn how math can help you solve all of your gift-wrapping woes

  24-12-2015 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What do you need to perfectly wrap all your Christmas presents? A professional? Nope. Math! Mathematician Katie Steckles demonstrates techniques and tricks for using just the right amount of paper with impressive results.The post Learn how math can help you solve all of your gift-wrapping woes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pokken Tournament controller gets a US release date

  24-12-2015 20:50
  
  Last week we brought you the news that Bandai Namco was making a special controller with a single game in mind. Specifically, this controller was designed for Pokken Tournament, a Pokemon arcade fighter. While it was interesting to see a controller specifically designed for a fighting game, there was one disappointing part to the news: It was only to be … Continue reading
  
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• The country of Costa Rica ran on 99 percent renewable energy in 2015

  24-12-2015 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To help the ongoing fight against global warming, the country of Costa Rica announced it achieved 99 percent renewable energy during all of 2015. According to the Costa Rican Electricity Institute, 285 days were fossil fuel free.
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• 5 annoying Nexus 6P problems, and how to fix them

  24-12-2015 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nexus 6P is by far the best Google Nexus phone we have ever used, but unfortunately it has a few issues. We have compiled the top problems that Nexus 6P owners are facing and how to workaround or fix them.
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• This sensor-loaded beauty mask can tell you what’s up with your skin

  24-12-2015 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mapo, from Wired Beauty, is a beauty mask that is filled with sensors. It detects your skin's moisture level and its accompanying app gives recommendations about moisturizing products.The post This sensor-loaded beauty mask can tell you what’s up with your skin appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Launch a thousand ships with a face moisturized by the Mapo beauty mask

  24-12-2015 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mapo, from Wired Beauty, is a beauty mask that is filled with sensors. It detects your skin's moisture level and its accompanying app gives recommendations about moisturizing products.The post Launch a thousand ships with a face moisturized by the Mapo beauty mask appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A software malfunction in Washington let 3,200 inmates out early

  24-12-2015 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Tuesday, Seattle Governor Jay Inslee admitted that since 2002, around 3,200 prisoners have been released by mistake. The problem stemmed from a technological error from the Washington's Department of Corrections.
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• This drug can keep Xarelto users from bleeding to death

  24-12-2015 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The drug, andexanet alfa, quickly reverses the anticoagulant effects of Xarelto and Eliquis. It's expected to be approved, and hit the market in 2016. This anti-coagulant antidote can prevent major bleeding episodes in patients taking those highly advertised medications.
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• Don't worry Kevin Nealon, this anticoagulant antidote should be approved soon

  24-12-2015 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The drug, andexanet alfa, quickly reverses the anticoagulant effects of Xarelto and Eliquis. It's expected to be approved, and hit the market in 2016. This anti-coagulant antidote can prevent major bleeding episodes in patients taking those highly advertised medications.
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• Nintendo Miitomo is chat app disguised as a game with microtransactions

  24-12-2015 19:54
  
  A few more details about Miitomo, Nintendo's first smartphone game developed in partnership with Japan's DeNA, have been revealed in a new Wall Street Journal interview with the latter's CEO, Isao Moriyasu. We've previously heard that the title is expected for release in March 2016, but Moriyasu has now added that Miitomo will have a focus on players communicating with … Continue reading
  
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• Celebrity hacker is arrested in Manhattan

  24-12-2015 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While 23-year-old Alonzo Knowles' hacking talents are rather impressive, as he managed to obtain personal information from the email accounts of 130 celebrities, trying to sell the information has gotten him arrested.The post Celebrity hacker is arrested in Manhattan appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jack Dorsey tells Product Hunt how he runs two billion-dollar companies

  24-12-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now, thanks to a question and answer session on Product Hunt, Jack Dorsey has revealed just how he does the near-impossible task of running two billion-dollar companies, and how he manages "to keep from being overwhelmed."
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• How does Jack Dorsey do it all?

  24-12-2015 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now, thanks to a question and answer session on Product Hunt, Jack Dorsey has revealed just how he does the near-impossible task of running two billion-dollar companies, and how he manages "to keep from being overwhelmed."
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• The future is now: 5 robots you can already buy today

  24-12-2015 19:36
  
  Beware the robot invasion! Ok, so robots aren't currently something we need to fear. Actually, today's consumer-friendly robots are often fun and useful little gadgets that can potentially make our lives a bit easier. While robots are still often thought of as futuristic contraptions, there are actually several different types of robots that are already widely available for purchase. Some of them are helpful, some are playful, and some are actually surprisingly sophisticated, like SoftBank'
  
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• 5 movies to watch over the holidays after The Force Awakens

  24-12-2015 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While Star Wars: The Force Awakens is busy breaking records, check out our list of five other movies that are worth a trip to the theater during the most wonderful time of the year.
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• Five Star Wars: The Force Awaken’s Cut Scenes Revealed

  24-12-2015 18:54
  
  Star Wars: The Force Awakens was once ever-so-slightly longer than it is in theaters today. This isn't uncommon. [This is your complementary SPOILER ALERT] But when it comes to a movie with a mythology like Star Wars, every single tiny little bit of film footage is important. To somebody. Hardcore fans. People like you and I. If there's a 2-second … Continue reading
  
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• Cut SNL sketch with Amy Poehler takes you back to Christmas at Nana’s

  24-12-2015 18:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For anyone who has ever fought with their siblings and disappointed mom (i.e. -- everyone with siblings), this cut for time Saturday Night Live sketch will take you on a hilarious trip down memory lane.The post Cut SNL sketch with Amy Poehler takes you back to Christmas at Nana’s appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Cut for time SNL sketch takes you back to Christmas at Nana’s

  24-12-2015 18:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For anyone who has ever fought with their siblings and disappointed mom (i.e. -- everyone with siblings), this cut for time Saturday Night Live sketch will take you on a hilarious trip down memory lane.The post Cut for time SNL sketch takes you back to Christmas at Nana’s appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Drone World DJI Phantom 3 Pro Executive Kit Review

  24-12-2015 17:51
  
  Consumer drones have exploded in the market, so much so that governments are scrambling to rein them in before they get out of hand. With an innumerable selection of drones in the market, ranging from minuscule to gigantic, it might be hard to choose which one to get, especially for this holiday season. But if you're looking for a professional … Continue reading
  
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• Traveling this season? You may have to get a full body scan instead of a pat down

  24-12-2015 17:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The TSA says full body scans are now considered a mandatory security practice for “some passengers,” eliminating the option of the pat down (what the TSA calls a physical screening) instead.The post Traveling this season? You may have to get a full body scan instead of a pat down appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Best Products of 2015: Photography

  24-12-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No recent camera has been as advanced as Sony’s A7R II, a high-resolution full-frame wonder that captures fantastic photos and 4K videos, for pros and enthusiasts alike.
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• 72 awesome iPhone games you need to play

  24-12-2015 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone has the best games of any mobile phone. Here are our favorite games in every genre, from sports to puzzles to strategy games, all fresh for the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
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• Bentley compares Continentals old and new

  24-12-2015 17:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today's Continental GT is the backbone of Bentley's lineup, and it also has a proud history. The big bruiser can trace its roots back to the 1952 R-type Continental, one of the fastest sedans of its day.
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• Rock Band 4 leaderboards to be reset, following bug fixes

  24-12-2015 16:50
  
  Back when the first and second Rock Band games came out, I played them nonstop. I worked hard on the drums to climb the leaderboards, and for a while, held a rank that I was pretty proud of. If Harmonix had made today's announcement back then, I'd have been pretty bummed out. The team behind Rock Band and other music-based … Continue reading
  
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• Six gadgets to look forward to in 2016 - Scotsman (blog)

  24-12-2015 16:35 via
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  Six gadgets to look forward to in 2016
  Scotsman (blog)
  “The automated home is now a reality, with many new builds having heating and lighting controlled by an app and the associated energy saving benefits” Scottish gadget expert Colin Kelly explains, “We'll see more of this, and greater use of robots. They ...
  

• Tips to consider before opening new gadgets - WTNH Connecticut News (press release)

  24-12-2015 15:57 via
  Tips to consider before opening new gadgets
  WTNH Connecticut News (press release)
  You have options if the gadget isn't exactly what you were looking for. “One, make sure that you have the receipt. If you don't have the receipt, at least figure out what store you got it from. And don't go taking it out of the box if you're not going ...and more »
  

• Hyatt hotels reveal malware discovered in payment systems

  24-12-2015 15:45
  
  Following a series of hotel chains that have recently disclosed the presence of malware in their payment processing systems, Hyatt has come forward as the latest to fall victim. The chain says it made the discovery on November 30th, and is advising any guests who stayed at a Hyatt in recent months to double-check their bank statements for signs of … Continue reading
  
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• Dish dishes on Charter Communications, claims it's trying to sabotage Sling TV

  24-12-2015 15:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a recent FCC filing, Dish claims that Charter is threatened by its Sling TV service, and is aiming to sabotage it by actively trying to prevent content providers from working with the streaming service.
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• After filing for bankruptcy, Columbia House will relaunch as a vinyl delivery service

  24-12-2015 15:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In August, longtime music mail-order service Columbia House filed for bankruptcy. Now the service will return, but not as the all-digital service you might expect. Instead, the company will go even more old-school.
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• Roccat Kova review

  24-12-2015 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Roccat's Kova doesn’t boast impressive specifications, but its ambidextrous design is unusual among inexpensive mice, as are its strangely located bumper buttons. Does the mouse carve a niche among dozens of similarly priced competitors?
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• Review: 5 'Smart' Baby Gadgets That Claim to Make You a Better Parent - Yahoo Tech

  24-12-2015 15:12 via
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  Review: 5 'Smart' Baby Gadgets That Claim to Make You a Better Parent
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  I searched wide and far for the most promising-sounding “smart” baby gadgets around, then went to work testing them on my stunning 10-month-old subject (while my wife bemusingly rolled her eyes and heckled me from the corner of the room). So how'd it ...
  

• JmGO View is an Android-powered projector capable of 180-inch images

  24-12-2015 15:00
  
  With CES 2016 only a few short weeks away, Chinese manufacturer JmGO is planning to use the event to make its debut in the western market, specifically with its new View projector. The device has a beautifully simple design to it, possibly taking a page from Apple's book with its circular shape, aluminum alloy casing, and only a single button … Continue reading
  
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• DIYer creates airsoft rifle using a syringe as the firing mechanism

  24-12-2015 14:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DIYer Patrick Priebe of Selfmade has a new creation that uses a standard syringe as the backbone for a homemade pump-action airsoft gun. The finished gun is powerful enough to puncture cardboard, break glass bottles and penetrate apples.The post DIYer creates airsoft rifle using a syringe as the firing mechanism appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• DIY syringe-powered airsoft rifle is powerful enough to shatter glass

  24-12-2015 14:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DIYer Patrick Priebe of Selfmade has a new creation that uses a standard syringe as the backbone for a homemade pump-action airsoft gun. The finished gun is powerful enough to puncture cardboard, break glass bottles and penetrate apples.The post DIY syringe-powered airsoft rifle is powerful enough to shatter glass appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Subaru’s performance push will begin with STI-tuned variants of the Levorg and the XV

  24-12-2015 14:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subaru will show the world what its STI division is capable of with two new concepts. Based on the XV and the Levorg, respectively, the concepts reveal that STI's transformation into a full-fledged performance-oriented sub-brand is well under way.
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• Watch BMW’s water-injected M4 GTS lap the Nurburgring with Ferrari-beating quickness

  24-12-2015 14:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When BMW introduced the M4 GTS in October, the brand claimed it could lap the Nurburgring in just 7:28. That’s on par with the Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, and the Porsche Carrera GT, so as proof, the brand has released a 4K video of car’s run.
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• Spotify outlines plans for a new system to ensure that artists are paid properly

  24-12-2015 14:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's no secret that some artists aren't fans of Spotify, and part of this has to do with the way the company handles royalties. Now the company has announced that it is working on a system to make sure artists are paid fairly.
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• The Samsung Galaxy A9 is a very large alternative to the Galaxy S6

  24-12-2015 14:19 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 is Samsung's next chapter in the A series.
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• Samsung Galaxy A9 officially debuts with 6-inch display

  24-12-2015 14:00
  
  After weeks of waiting, and more than few leaks, Samsung has made its new Galaxy A9 smartphone official with an announcement in China this week. As the latest model of the Galaxy A line of devices, which sits just below Samsung's flagship lineup, the new A9 is on the edge of phablet territory with its large 6-inch screen, placing it … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus cases show off smartphone designs

  24-12-2015 13:15
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Plus aren’t exactly secrets any more with several rumors turning up over the last several weeks that hint at what the devices will pack inside and what they will look like. The last rumor we saw included some renderings that claimed to show us what the smartphones will look like. This week some new … Continue reading
  
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