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• NASA’s newest branch was created to help protect Earth from giant asteroids

  12-01-2016 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new agency will be tasked with improving NASA's asteroid detection work, while also coordinating with federal, state, and local emergency management on disaster mitigation efforts.
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• NASA's newest branch has one job: Protect the Planet from humongous asteroids

  12-01-2016 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new agency will be tasked with improving NASA's asteroid detection work, while also coordinating with federal, state, and local emergency management on disaster mitigation efforts.
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• Skype celebrates 10 years by adding free group calls to mobile devices

  12-01-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Skype launched in 2006 and has recorded nearly two trillion minutes in video calls. The company is offering a new feature as a thank you: free video group chats on iOS, Android, and Windows 10 mobile devices.
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• The days of exploding lithium-ion batteries might soon be over

  12-01-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Waiting to get a "hoverboard" until they stop exploding? An end to the wait may be in sight. Stanford researchers have just introduced a fail-safe for lithium-ion batteries that keeps them from exploding and doesn't kill the battery itself.
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• President Obama welcomes Kendrick Lamar to the White House to talk about mentors

  12-01-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hip-hop icon Kendrick Lamar has released a new PSA video for mentorship.org in which he talks about the importance of having positive influences, along with his meeting with President Barack Obama.
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• Robots to the rescue: Greece is using drones and RC lifeguards to rescue shipwrecked refugees

  12-01-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Greece is using drones and robotic lifeguards to rescue refugees that fall victim to shipwrecks while making the dangerous crossing from Syria. Emily is a robotic rescue drone that can work in tandem with the national search and rescue effort to protect refugees.
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• Greece is using drones and robotic lifeguards to rescue shipwrecked Syrian refugees

  12-01-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Greece is using drones and robotic lifeguards to rescue refugees that fall victim to shipwrecks while making the dangerous crossing from Syria. Emily is a robotic rescue drone that can work in tandem with the national search and rescue effort to protect refugees.
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• George Miller: ‘I won’t make more Mad Max movies’

  12-01-2016 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans of George Miller's Mad Max films have definitely seen lovelier days, as it looks like famed director is ready to move on from the adrenaline-fueled, post-apocalyptic franchise for good,
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• Facebook Mentions is now available for Android and iOS users

  12-01-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although the feature has been available to celebrities on iOS devices since 2014, Facebook Mentions has just become available today for Android-using public figures and those with verified pages.The post Facebook Mentions is now available for Android and iOS users appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• More than free shipping: The many perks of Amazon Prime

  12-01-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime is one of the best deals out there. For just $99 a month, you gain access to a long list of lucrative benefits, and there may be some you aren't aware of. Here's the full list and an explanation of everything a Prime Account offers.
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• Amazon Prime now offers 20-percent discount on new and pre-ordered video games

  12-01-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon announced Tuesday that Amazon Prime subscribers will now receive a 20 percent discount on new and pre-ordered video games. The discount applies to physical copies of any game purchased before its release date, or up to two weeks after launch.
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• The 13 best Ricky Gervais zingers from the 2016 Golden Globe Awards

  12-01-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ricky Gervais delivered the laughs and uncomfortable squirms as host of the 2016 Golden Globe Awards. Here are 13 of his best jokes and jabs from the night that targeted everyone from Mel Gibson to Ben Affleck.
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• Watch: Ralph Fiennes copes with incompetent actor in new Hail, Caesar! trailer

  12-01-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hail, Caesar! is packed with famous stars, but it's Ralph Fiennes and Alden Ehrenreich who are front and center in the film's new trailer. The duo play a director and an actor in the Old Hollywood-centric comedy.
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• EA promises ‘endless PC gaming’ for a monthly fee with Origin Access

  12-01-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronic Arts has launched a new PC gaming service that gives subscribers full access to featured games like Dragon Age: Inquisition, FIFA 15, and Battlefield Hardline for a monthly fee.
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• As Philae drifts further from the Sun, scientists fear the lander is asleep for good

  12-01-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After losing contact last July, scientists employed a last ditch effort to awaken the Philae lander this past weekend, though the fear among those involved is that the probe will remain asleep for good.
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• New Mortal Kombat X DLC trailer shows Alien and Leatherface in action

  12-01-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new trailer for the next Mortal Kombat X DLC roster expansion released Tuesday shows off the upcoming characters moves, including the Texas Chainsaw Massacre iconic villain Leatherface and the Alien series' legendary Xenomorph.
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• Tarantino says The Hateful Eight will make its way to the stage

  12-01-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Famed director Quentin Tarantino has announced that he plans to adapt his latest film, The Hateful Eight, to the stage after this year's awards season, has already 'thought it out completely.'
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• LG’s feeling playful, sends its MWC 2016 event details out early

  12-01-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG has announced it'll hold an event on February 21, just one day before MWC 2016 opens its doors, where it'll reveal something new. The only clue we have so far says the announcement will be "playful."
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• Swiping and spending with Coin 2.0, the credit card that is all your credit cards

  12-01-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking to tame an overstuffed wallet, or just carry fewer credit cards around, the Coin 2.0 packs the data from eight of your credit cards into one smart-card. See how it all works in this video review.
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• Crypt of the NecroDancer boogies to PlayStation 4, PS Vita in February

  12-01-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indie developer Brace Yourself Games revealed that its rhythm-driven dungeon crawler Crypt of the NecroDancer will make its awaited console debut on the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita in February.
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• Apple is snapping up medical professionals

  12-01-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are several job listings and recent hires that hint to a health-related product or service Apple could be working toward, and we're not quite sure if it's the rumored Apple Watch 2.
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• Sasquatch Music Festival announces lineup, with The Cure headlining once again

  12-01-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Washington State's Sasquatch Music Festival has announced the full lineup for 2016, with The Cure, Disclosure, Florence & The Machine, and Major Lazer to headline this year's performances.
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• The future of travel: An E Ink screen replaces paper tags on this cool suitcase

  12-01-2016 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Luggage company Rimowa is about to launch a suitcase with a built-in E Ink screen, which will do away with the sticky paper tags we're used to now. After seeing the case, we got to check out a few more E Ink prototypes, too.
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• SWAT teams schmooze with celebs at heavily secured Golden Globes

  12-01-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Guns and bulletproof vests mingled with the glitz and glamour of the 2016 Golden Globes, as the awards show beefed up its security this year in response to growing concerns over terrorism.
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• Smart ski vest can detect when you’re falling, deploy airbags before you hit the ground

  12-01-2016 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Smart Ski Airbag Vest from In&Motion detects changes in movement using gyroscope and accelerometer sensors. If a skier is in danger of an inevitable fall, the vest inflates into a full airbag in under 100 milliseconds.
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• Over 100 million people have downloaded Tinder, and it may come at a price

  12-01-2016 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apparently, "New Year New You" is loosely translated into the digital age to "New Year New Significant Other," as January 3 marked Tinder's single highest increase in user growth. The dating app now boasts over 100 million downloads.
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• Coachella organizers take to New York for new three-day music festival this summer

  12-01-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Goldenvoice, the powerful West Coast promotion company behind the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in California, have announced a brand new festival to take place in New York.
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• I tried VR porn in a CES hotel suite, and I’ll never be the same

  12-01-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next technological evolution of porn is here, with VR porn from Naughty America. We went hands-off with the immersive future of smut at CES to share the dirty lowdown with you.
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• Facebook, Instagram director of products joins the virtual reality revolution

  12-01-2016 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus VR is hoovering up some of the tech-industry's best and brightest, by taking on Facebook's director of products, Peter Deng. He'll now be working as Oculus' head of product management.
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• Set the date! Google I/O runs from May 18-20 in Mountain View, California

  12-01-2016 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google chief executive Sundar Pichai has announced Google I/O will take place on May 18 to May 20, and will take place at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, a change from the usual Moscone Center.The post Set the date! Google I/O runs from May 18-20 in Mountain View, California appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The 10 Best Gadgets and New Tech of CES 2016 - Paste Magazine

  12-01-2016 20:38 via
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  There are some mainstays of the show such as the Oculus Rift, the HTC Vive, and new ultra super definition massive televisions—but also a lot of new stuff that was a complete surprise. These are the 10 gadgets and pieces of new technology that stood ...and more »
  

• See the sights at CES that stopped show-goers in their tracks, all in 360-degree VR

  12-01-2016 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you get people’s attention when you’re up against over 3,000 other exhibitors at the world’s largest consumer electronics trade show? See for yourself in 360-degree VR video what lengths some companies go to.
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• Nintendo celebrates 20 years of Pokemon with New 3DS hardware bundle

  12-01-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo is celebrating Pokemon's 20th anniversary in style as the company readies a New 3DS hardware bundle that include free copies of the original Game Boy Pokemon Red and Pokemon Blue games.
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• Bored during your commute? Uber wants to change that with entertainment for your ride

  12-01-2016 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber just announced a tool for developers, Uber Trip Experiences. It'll allow third-party apps to provide you with content, ads, and reminders during your ride, such as reminding you to turn up the heat before you get home via a smart home app.
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• This pocket-sized gluten sensor aims to make life easier for celiacs

  12-01-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nima is a discrete gluten testing device that can detect trace amounts of gluten in any kind of food. Tiny quantities of gluten are still harmful to people with serious allergies, so the testing pods let you analyze anything to be sure of what you eat.
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• Rumor suggests HTC Vive VR will cost $1,500 at launch

  12-01-2016 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new rumor from Taiwan suggests the HTC Vive VR price will be more than double the price of the Oculus Rift, costing $1,500 at launch. The report cites foreign brokerages that made estimates on the price of virtual reality devices earlier this week.The post Rumor suggests HTC Vive VR will cost $1,500 at launch appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Leaked Tom Clancy’s The Division video reveals new gameplay footage

  12-01-2016 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  New gameplay footage from Tom Clancy's The Division leaked Tuesday after an Italian-language trailer was briefly posted online. The trailer shows combat and new environments, including "safe zones."
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• Amazon Studios sets air dates for Bosch, Mad Dogs, New Yorker Presents, and Catastrophe

  12-01-2016 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Yorker Presents (February 16), Mad Dogs (January 22), Bosch (March 11), and Catastrophe (April 22) highlight Amazon Prime's original shows this spring. The studio made the announcements today at a press conference. 
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• Amazon sets air dates for four series including Bosch, and The New Yorker Presents

  12-01-2016 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Yorker Presents (February 16), Mad Dogs (January 22), Bosch (March 11), and Catastrophe (April 22) highlight Amazon Prime's original shows this spring. The studio made the announcements today at a press conference. 
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• Razer looks to corner gaming Ultrabook market with new Blade Stealth

  12-01-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you like the idea of having a powerful, portable system and an even more capable gaming laptop at home, then the Blade Stealth might be what you're looking for. You just need to wait for its Core graphics module to be readied first.
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• Happy to wait for the Core? Razer's Blade Stealth is now available

  12-01-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you like the idea of having a powerful, portable system and an even more capable gaming laptop at home, then the Blade Stealth might be what you're looking for. You just need to wait for its Core graphics module to be readied first.
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• Get ready to watch Periscope live-stream videos right from your Twitter feed |DT Daily

  12-01-2016 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With its stock in the bargain basement, Twitter has announced Periscope live-stream videos will now appear directly in iOS device Twitter feeds. Videos will autoplay in the background, similar to Facebook videos, potentially making the app a resource hog.The post Get ready to watch Periscope live-stream videos right from your Twitter feed |DT Daily appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• David Bowie might have had a cameo in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2

  12-01-2016 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  David Bowie was being courted for a cameo role in Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2, according to writer/director James Gunn, who posted a heartfelt statement about the musician's passing.
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• Mozilla is shutting down Persona login service due to lack of interest

  12-01-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mozilla is citing a lack of interest from users as the primary reason why its authentication system Persona has been scheduled to be discontinued as of the end of this coming November.
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• Several Middle Eastern countries have refused to release The Danish Girl

  12-01-2016 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apparently, not everyone is ready to take an honest look at sexuality and gender identity. Tom Hooper’s The Danish Girl has been banned in several Middle Eastern nations and was recently pulled from theaters in Qatar
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• The director of Creed will helm Marvel's Black Panther movie

  12-01-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marvel Studios' upcoming Black Panther movie will be directed by Creed filmmaker Ryan Coogler, with the superhero movie scheduled to hit theaters in 2018 as one of Marvel's "Phase Three" films.
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• T-Mobile’s Legere defends Binge On yet again, this time in an open letter to consumers

  12-01-2016 18:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile's Binge On has been under criticism from the EFF and consumers for throttling and violating net neutrality. CEO John Legere makes his defense in an open letter to consumers.
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• ABC picks up pair of comedies from Friends alums

  12-01-2016 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ABC has picked up two comedy pilots, Speechless and Pearl, which hail from former workers on the iconic '90s and '00s comedy sitcom Friends, Andrew Reich and Scott Silveri, both of which appear to follow heavy subject matter in a comedic way.The post ABC picks up pair of comedies from Friends alums appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Periscope videos are now autoplaying on Twitter

  12-01-2016 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready for some serious action in your Twitter feed. After acquiring Periscope early in 2015, Twitter is finally making big moves with a real-time video streaming tool. Beginning today, Periscope videos will auto-play in Twitter.
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• Snapchat developing financial management tech, says report

  12-01-2016 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat is reportedly working on robo-advisory tech that will allow users to invest in exchange traded funds directly from their smartphones. The popular visual messaging app hopes to target its large base of millennial users with the new service.
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