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• China's recently-completed Shanghai Tower is now the second tallest building in the world

  11-01-2016 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trailing only Dubai's Burj Khalifa in terms of height, construction on the Taiwanese skyscraper known as Shanghai Tower recently completed on the small Chinese island. The San Francisco-based architecture firm Gensler built the structure.
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• Hands on: Macate Gatca Elite with secure Codetel software

  11-01-2016 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Creating a super secure Android smartphone is a great way for companies without an established name in mobile to break into the market. The latest is the Gatca Elite, which uses cool security software from Codetel to stand out.
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• Apple scoffs at rumors that it’s building an iOS to Android migration tool

  11-01-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple scoffs at a rumor that it will build an iOS to Android migration tool. The company dismissed an earlier report from the Telegraph that said European telecoms had pressured the company into creating the tool.
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• If you don't want to spend $180 on the Amazon Echo, a new version is reportedly coming soon

  11-01-2016 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon might be preparing to announce a new version of its virtual assistant, Echo, in the next few weeks. The new version will be smaller, cheaper, and battery powered, for customers not willing to spend $180 on the original.The post If you don't want to spend $180 on the Amazon Echo, a new version is reportedly coming soon appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony's attempt to trademark "Let's Play" ends in failure

  11-01-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recently unearthed trademark submission reveals that Sony attempted to assert control over "Let's Play," a term that encompasses a broad selection of gameplay videos on YouTube and other popular video-sharing services.
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• It took Uber five years to reach 1 billion rides, Chinese rival reaches milestone in one

  11-01-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber might be tearing away at the taxi industry in the Western world, but in China a rival service named Didi Kuaidi is surpassing all of the records. It reached 1 billion rides four years faster than Uber, showing the prominence of the Chinese market.The post It took Uber five years to reach 1 billion rides, Chinese rival reaches milestone in one appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple’s iOS 9.3 and watchOS 2.2 betas support education, night mode, and multiple watches

  11-01-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple released developer betas for watchOS 2.2 and iOS 9.3 today, and the highlight includes a new Classroom app for schools using iPads, and multiple watch support when connected to a single iPhone.
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• 15 awesome LG V10 tips and tricks

  11-01-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You could take your time to discover all the features and functions of your new smartphone, or you could skip the hard work and read our handy list of LG V10 tips and tricks.
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• Hexoskin’s new smart shirt is just $300 on Indiegogo

  11-01-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Put on your shirt and get fit – that’s all it takes when you have Hexoskin’s new smart shirt, compatible with a number of fitness apps, which debuted today at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
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• New King of Kong crowned for latest Donkey Kong world record

  11-01-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Arcade gaming fanatic Wes Copeland has set a new world record score in Nintendo's Donkey Kong, reclaiming an honor he previously won but then lost over a tumultuous 24-hour period in 2015.
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• Donkey Kong world record broken as scores approach theoretical maximum

  11-01-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Arcade gaming fanatic Wes Copeland has set a new world record score in Nintendo's Donkey Kong, reclaiming an honor he previously won but then lost over a tumultuous 24-hour period in 2015.
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• Shortlist of young Han Solo actors includes Miles Teller, Dave Franco, and more

  11-01-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney and Lucasfilm are in the final stages of the search for a young Han Solo, whittling down auditions and screen tests from thousands of actors into a shortlist of around a dozen, including Scott Eastwood, James Franco, Whiplash's Miles Teller, and more.
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• Dave Franco, Scott Eastwood, and Miles Teller lead shortlist for young Han Solo

  11-01-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney and Lucasfilm are in the final stages of the search for a young Han Solo, whittling down auditions and screen tests from thousands of actors into a shortlist of around a dozen, including Scott Eastwood, James Franco, Whiplash's Miles Teller, and more.
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• AGDQ 2016 speedrunning marathon earns over $1.2 million for charity

  11-01-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Annual gaming-themed speedrunning marathon Awesome Games Done Quick has wrapped up its 2016 event with over $1.2 million in viewer donations, marking the third year in a row that the event has earned over $1 million for charity.
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• Palmer Luckey wants you to give Oculus Rift’s built-in headphones a chance

  11-01-2016 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some faithful Internet users took to Reddit their disdain with the Oculus Rift's $600 price tag by blaming the built-in headphones. Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, on the other hand, says they're wrong.
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• All Motorola flagships will feature a fingerprint scanner in 2016

  11-01-2016 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  All Motorola flagship phones will feature fingerprint scanners this year, that's according to the head of mobile at Lenovo, Chen Xudong, who also runs most of the operations at Motorola.The post All Motorola flagships will feature a fingerprint scanner in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch the King confound the President in uproarious Elvis & Nixon trailer

  11-01-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The story of the infamous meeting of the King of Rock 'n Roll and the president is told in Elvis & Nixon. Amazon Studios has released the film's official trailer, giving viewers a look at the hilarious event.
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• Zeiss and Fellowes Brand unveil trio of smartphone lenses

  11-01-2016 21:20
  
  Zeiss and Fellowes Brand have announced a collaboration to produce lenses for smartphones, the first three of which were recently shown off at CES 2016. The two companies plan to launch telephoto, macro, and wide-angle lenses for the iPhone in the second quarter of this year, doing so with Zeiss optics in conjunction with the Fellowes ExoLens brand. The lenses … Continue reading
  
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• This couple's tweets about delivering their child at home will make your day

  11-01-2016 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The miracle of life is always pretty phenomenal, but every once in awhile, something more ... miraculous than usual really captures our attention. Or rather, it's shared via social media and goes viral.
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• Lenovo Yoga 900S Hands-on: Nice to look at, but can it run?

  11-01-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Yoga line has been around the block, and knows a thing or two about life as a convertible. But there's one key compromise under the hood that could drag down an otherwise-great system.
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• It’s here: the next-generation 2017 Honda Ridgeline

  11-01-2016 21:06
  
  It feels like the 2017 Honda Ridgeline has been a long time coming, but the hotly-anticipated truck aims to make a splash at the NAIAS 2016 this week. Set to go on sale in the first half of this year, the 2017 Ridgeline is larger, more powerful, but more efficient than the truck it replaces, offering features like rear-wheel drive … Continue reading
  
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• End of an era: The Playboy Mansion is up for sale at $200M, but Hef gets to stay

  11-01-2016 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Soon to be non-nude magazine Playboy is looking to sell its iconic mansion for $200 million dollars, but with the contingency that Hugh Hefner, the company's 89-year-old founder, gets to stay.
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• Apple adds Night Shift and more in iOS 9.3 beta

  11-01-2016 20:58
  
  The iOS 9.3 beta has been released today, and while it isn't exactly groundbreaking, there are a few new features worth looking at. Apple has put up a teaser page that gives us all of the details. But we've got a rundown of the best ones right here. If you've never heard of f.lux, it's a program for your PC … Continue reading
  
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• The 2017 LC 500 is Lexus' long-rumored luxury coupe

  11-01-2016 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  2017 Lexus LC 500 debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show as Lexus' long-rumored new luxury coupe. It sports the same 5.0-liter V8 as the RC F and GS F, plus aggressive styling from the 2012 LF-LC concept.
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• Lexus dares you to call it ‘boring’ with the raucous LC 500, a 467-HP luxury coupe

  11-01-2016 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  2017 Lexus LC 500 debuted at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show as Lexus' long-rumored new luxury coupe. It sports the same 5.0-liter V8 as the RC F and GS F, plus aggressive styling from the 2012 LF-LC concept.
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• Can the 400-hp Infiniti Q60 lure buyers away from BMW and Mercedes-Benz showrooms?

  11-01-2016 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Infiniti has introduced the Q60 at the Detroit Auto Show. Aimed at the BMW 4 Series, the Q60 is available with a brand new twin-turbocharged V6 engine that delivers 400 horsepower in its most powerful configuration.The post Can the 400-hp Infiniti Q60 lure buyers away from BMW and Mercedes-Benz showrooms? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Virtual reality headsets and glasses: when things get tricky

  11-01-2016 20:31
  
  Virtual reality, regardless of how rough around the edges it currently is, excites me to no end. It's for that reason I promptly ordered a Galaxy S6 and Gear VR, and I've been lucky enough to try out the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, too. There's one big sticking point that consistently makes me apprehensive, though, and that sometimes makes … Continue reading
  
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• Frank Underwood is ‘the leader America deserves’ in House of Cards Season 4 trailer

  11-01-2016 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has released a new trailer for House of Cards, showing President Frank Underwood giving a politically-charged speech while cut scenes of his past atrocities play in the background.
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• Kia debuts three-row, seven-passenger Telluride concept in Detroit

  11-01-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, Kia debuted a large SUV called the Telluride concept. The three-row, seven-seat Telluride features a “swipe control” multimedia system for rear passengers and a hybrid powertrain with 400 horsepower.
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• First mini-STX mobos show up, promise tiniest upgradable PC platform yet

  11-01-2016 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you thought that mini-ITX systems were just too damn big, then perhaps a slightly shrunken mini-STX platform will be to your tastes. Better yet, you can still upgrade the CPU. Just don't expect to put a dedicated GPU in there.
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• Kia Telluride concept is a health-conscious luxury SUV

  11-01-2016 20:22
  
  With the North American International Auto Show or NAIAS well on the way, car makers all over the globe are rolling out their latest and greatest, both for future models as well as ideas for the future. Kia, of course, is straddling both. The new Telluride concept might not ever become an actual production model itself, but it might serve … Continue reading
  
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• 2017 Kia Forte5 hatchback gets sportier look, more digital content

  11-01-2016 20:20
  
  At NAIAS 2016, alongside the Telluride concept SUV, Kia has unveiled this year's two new Forte models. While the 2017 Forte refreshes the car maker's sedan, both inside and out, the 2017 Forte5 give the hatchback a new look and some new tech to boot. Kia has endowed the upcoming Forte5 with design details found in the all new 2016 … Continue reading
  
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• 2017 Kia Forte sedan boasts more changes under the hood

  11-01-2016 20:19
  
  Kia has refreshed its Forte lineup, both the Forte sedan and the Forte5 hatchback, which it is now showing off at the Detroit Auto Show. Like its hatchback sibling, the 2017 Forte is also given a sleeker design inspired by Kia's new 2016 Optima. However, they say that looks can be deceiving and that is very much true here, with … Continue reading
  
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• Fitbit stock continues to plummet as company moves closer to smartwatch industry

  11-01-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitbit announced its first product of 2016 at CES earlier this week, a smartwatch-lite tracker, but the stock market is not happy. In less than a week, Fitbit lost 10% of its value, as investors worry about the firm's value as it enters the smartwatch market.The post Fitbit stock continues to plummet as company moves closer to smartwatch industry appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Add the White House on Snapchat to get some different angles of the State of the Union address

  11-01-2016 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just before President Barack Obama's last State of the Union address, the White House has made a Snapchat account and will be posting stories from all angles throughout the speech.
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• Don’t call it a Hyundai: Newly-crowned Genesis brand unveils G90 luxury flagship

  11-01-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyundai’s new luxury brand, Genesis, has unveiled its first vehicle at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show. The G90 equips several autonomous driving features and can be powered by either a 3.3-liter twin-turbo V6 that makes 365 horsepower or a 5.0-liter, 420-hp V8.
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• Honda's 2017 Ridgeline is a more civilized pickup truck

  11-01-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Ridgeline debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, and will go on sale later this year in the burgeoning midsize truck segment. Does Honda have what it takes to match GM and Toyota?
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• Honda’s 2017 Ridgeline aims to be a more civilized breed of truck

  11-01-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Ridgeline debuts at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show, and will go on sale later this year in the burgeoning midsize truck segment. Does Honda have what it takes to match GM and Toyota?
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• AT&T is bringing back its unlimited data plan, but there’s a catch |DT Daily

  11-01-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you subscribe to AT&T’s DirecTV Satellite or U-Verse Cable service, the wireless carrier has an unlimited data plan for you. The deal will be made available to new and existing customers starting tomorrow.
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• AMD’s formerly pricey R9 Nano Mini ITX card gets a $150 price cut

  11-01-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For AMD's Mini ITX Radeon R9 Nano graphics card, price is no longer its main criticism, thanks to an unprecedented $150 discount. But can it take on Nvidia's similarly priced GTX 980?
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• Become Mega Man with these limited edition headphones

  11-01-2016 19:26
  
  Ever since I played the first Mega Man game back on the NES, I was hooked. It was a pretty big change from jumping on goombas and hopping over pits. And it had a vastly different feel from shooting games like Contra. While I'll never have the powers of the Blue Bomber, I might be able to look the part, … Continue reading
  
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• Palmer Luckey clarifies Oculus Store exclusivity in second Reddit AMA

  11-01-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Oculus Rift headset will have some exclusive games, but only exclusive to the store, not the headset. Luckey also said that exclusivity to the Oculus Store will not be required for titles listed on it.The post Palmer Luckey clarifies Oculus Store exclusivity in second Reddit AMA appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Oculus' Store will have exclusive titles, but can work with other headsets

  11-01-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Oculus Rift headset will have some exclusive games, but only exclusive to the store, not the headset. Luckey also said that exclusivity to the Oculus Store will not be required for titles listed on it.The post Oculus' Store will have exclusive titles, but can work with other headsets appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• With FordPass, Ford seeks to create the ‘iTunes’ of mobility services

  11-01-2016 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FordPass is Ford's latest attempt to expand from simply making cars to drawing revenue from other aspects of its customers' lives. It's intended to coordinate things like parking and ride sharing.
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• The turbocharged, rear-wheel drive Avista concept is unlike any Buick you’ve seen before

  11-01-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buick has introduced a surprising concept called Avista at the Detroit Auto Show. The eye-catching coupe boasts a twin-turbocharged V6 engine that sends 400 horsepower to the rear wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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• Lexus LC 500 does the impossible: concept made real

  11-01-2016 19:09
  
  If the Lexus LF-FC Concept was a surprise back in Tokyo in October, imagine the dropped-jaws when the Lexus LC 500 coupe appeared in Detroit today. Lexus' new flagship two-door, the powerful grand tourer is intended to take on the brightest and most luxurious models in Mercedes-Benz's range. The lineage with the LF-FC is clear. Since that was a sedan … Continue reading
  
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• Open letter from nearly 200 experts takes stand against encryption backdoors

  11-01-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nearly 200 cyber security experts and activists from 42 countries have issued an open letter to governments around the world, taking a stand against plans for encryption backdoors.
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• No extended cut for The Force Awakens on Blu-ray

  11-01-2016 18:55
  
  The Force Awakens is still smashing through box-office records, but after nearly a month, people are starting to set their sights on the DVD/Blu-ray release. After all, while the movie is an incredible experience in theaters, it will be nice to pop it in and watch it whenever you want. Plus, with the home video release, there's the chance to … Continue reading
  
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• Xiaomi launches $100 Redmi 3 with huge battery and octa-core processor

  11-01-2016 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xiaomi has announced the Redmi 3, an all-metal smartphone with a 4100mAh battery and octa-core processor for just over $100. The phone will be available in China starting this week, and we expect more countries are on the roadmap.The post Xiaomi launches $100 Redmi 3 with huge battery and octa-core processor appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Audi Lunar Quattro moon rover first look: XPRIZE-bound

  11-01-2016 18:42
  
  Easily the tiniest of the vehicles we've seen so far at the Detroit Auto show is here in the Audi Lunar Quattro. This vehicle is meant to head to the moon as part of Google's Lunar XPRIZE competition, aiming to launch a vehicle that'll be placed on the moon and explore a space of at least 500 meters. Equipped with … Continue reading
  
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