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• Rumor: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will have a new dungeon unlocked by matching amiibo

  14-01-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming Wii U remastered edition of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess may feature some extra, all-new content, which will be unlocked by a new Amiibo that's coming out at the same time.The post Rumor: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD will have a new dungeon unlocked by matching amiibo appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Snoop Dogg draws attention to Xbox Live's outage while PSN laughs

  14-01-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's hilarious when a star snaps on social media. When Xbox Live crashed, Snoop Dogg took to Instagram and said what a few thousand gamers may have been thinking: "Ya'll's f**king server is f**ing whack man."The post Snoop Dogg draws attention to Xbox Live's outage while PSN laughs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bitcoin Group to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in February

  14-01-2016 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bitcoin, the little cryptocurrency that could has come a long way since its seedy beginnings, and now, an Australian bitcoin company called the Bitcoin Group is on the brink of being listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).The post Bitcoin Group to begin trading on the Australian Securities Exchange in February appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Fitbit Surge review

  14-01-2016 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Released almost a year ago, the Fitbit Surge offers GPS, continuous heart rate monitoring, and a slew of activity trackers. Despite a growing market, it remains a competent, smart choice.
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• From Hans Gruber to Severus Snape: 10 times Alan Rickman ruled the silver screen

  14-01-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From his cold, soft-spoken portrayal of Severus Snape to his hilarious turn as the very voice of god, these are ten of our favorite Alan Rickman roles to celebrate the actor who passed away far too soon.
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• President Obama’s last State of the Union address was huge on Twitter

  14-01-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  President Barack Obama's final State of the Union address attracted the largest audience on Twitter of any of the President's eight State of the Union addresses. The address also scored over 31 million television viewers on broadcast and cable.The post President Obama’s last State of the Union address was huge on Twitter appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Disastrous unboxing video: Hoverboard bursts into flames seconds after it’s turned on

  14-01-2016 22:55
  
  Hoverboards are definitely the newest fad in gadgets, although many of them have also proven themselves to be very prone to catching fire. YouTuber  BuleBritish  recently posted an unboxing video of a new hoverboard that ended in disaster after it caught fire within seconds of being turned on. RELATED:  Chinese hoverboard market in chaos after Amazon demands they stop exploding The initial unboxing of the device went well enough, as its owner managed to take it out of the box
  
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• This fast, low-cost 3D modeler is Frankensteined out of off-the-shelf parts

  14-01-2016 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With multiple flexible arms and wires snaking over it like veins, the Beastcam looks terrifying, but it's actually a new and economical take on traditional modeling devices, using off-the-shelf parts like compact cameras.
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• Netflix to step up proxy detection to enforce geographical restrictions

  14-01-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has always officially limited content to subscribers based on their geographic location, but the service is now ramping up enforcement efforts. The company plans to prevent subscribers from using proxies and unblockers.
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• Five Nights at Freddy’s World will close out the series in Febraury

  14-01-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Five Nights at Freddy's World, an RPG side story of the Five Nights at Freddy's horror game series, will come to Steam February 19, creator Scott Cawthon announced Thursday.
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• When will the iPhone use an OLED screen? Here are all the rumors

  14-01-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may be in talks with various display suppliers to build OLED panels for the iPhone 8, according to new reports. Samsung, LG and Japan Display are all attached to the project, according to rumors.
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• Spotify is letting artists explain their lyrics on your phone

  14-01-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The leaders in on-demand music streaming and lyric annotation, Spotify and Genius, have partnered for "Behind the Lyrics," a series of curated playlists which display information about songs from artists to the fans on the screen as they listen.The post Spotify is letting artists explain their lyrics on your phone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon makes Prime cheaper, Mozart in the Jungle free to celebrate Golden Globes

  14-01-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After winning two more Golden Globes for its series "Mozart in the Jungle", Amazon has made both seasons of the series free to stream for anyone this weekend. Amazon Prime memberships also get discounted to $73 during the limited time promotion.The post Amazon makes Prime cheaper, Mozart in the Jungle free to celebrate Golden Globes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon cuts Prime pricing, lets Mozart in the Jungle loose for free

  14-01-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After winning two more Golden Globes for its series "Mozart in the Jungle", Amazon has made both seasons of the series free to stream for anyone this weekend. Amazon Prime memberships also get discounted to $73 during the limited time promotion.The post Amazon cuts Prime pricing, lets Mozart in the Jungle loose for free appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hitman is still coming out in March, but as an episodic game

  14-01-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming sixth entry in the Hitman series, simply titled Hitman, has been restructured and will be released in an episodic format, publisher Square Enix announced Thursday.
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• Hitman is now an episodic game, will still ‘debut’ in March

  14-01-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming sixth entry in the Hitman series, simply titled Hitman, has been restructured and will be released in an episodic format, publisher Square Enix announced Thursday.
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• Netflix will shut down users watching out-of-country content | DT Daily

  14-01-2016 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Those using services to avoid Netflix's country recognition technology may suddenly get shut down in the coming weeks as Netflix says it is going to actively seek out such users and put a stop to the practice.The post Netflix will shut down users watching out-of-country content | DT Daily appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Colin Trevorrow teases 'profoundly satisfying' Star Wars reveal for Rey's ancestry

  14-01-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Star Wars: Episode IX director Colin Treverrow, fans who were left with questions about Rey’s ancestry will likely have them answered in one or perhaps both of the upcoming sequels
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• Director James Gunn posts photo of completed Guardians of the Galaxy 2 script

  14-01-2016 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though it's release is still more than a year away, Guardians of the Galaxy 2 has been making plenty of news. Director James Gunn kept up that trend when he posted a photo of the completed script, which will soon be sent out to the cast.
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• Wistiki is a stylish tracker that helps you find your lost devices

  14-01-2016 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bluetooth trackers aren't really new products -- but they're becoming more stylish, if that's your thing. Wistiki just successfully funded their sleek trackers on Indiegogo, and they're $50 a pop.The post Wistiki is a stylish tracker that helps you find your lost devices appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A Competition Package gives the M3 more power and improved handling

  14-01-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW has launched a Competition Package for the M3/M4 that bumps the six's power output to 444 hp and brings a host of handling-focused upgrades. Equipped with the option, the M3 can reach 60 mph from a stop in 3.8 seconds.The post A Competition Package gives the M3 more power and improved handling appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here’s what’s coming in Windows 10 build 11099

  14-01-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you don't mind dealing with a couple of bugs and ongoing issues, but want to see just what Microsoft has been working on with its Windows 10 operating system, hop on the Fast Ring and you can download the new 11099 build.
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• A software bug caused Nest users to wake up to drained batteries, chilly homes

  14-01-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An bug in a December software update left Nest thermostats with drained batteries in early January. The connected thermostats required a manual fix, a problem for those who use it to heat vacation homes.
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• Motorsport 101: Everything you need to know, from F1 to NASCAR

  14-01-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The world of motorsports is fast, furious, and a bit overwhelming at times. Here, we breakdown some of the major series and types of racing, so you'll be in the know in regards to the Daytona 500, 24 Hours of LeMons, and everything else in between.
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• Metal air tubes keep Compulab’s brawny Airtop cool without a single buzzing fan

  14-01-2016 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've ever dreamed of a reasonably high-endsystem that is cooled with nothing but giant chunks of metal and the laws of the universe, then the CompuLab Airtop might be the answer.
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• YouTube launches in Pakistan even though it’s still banned there

  14-01-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The YouTube ban could be soon overturned in Pakistan according to reports. The video streamer has been banned in the country since 2012 because of a controversial anti-Islamic video Google refused to remove.The post YouTube launches in Pakistan even though it’s still banned there appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Seagate is finally joining HGST in its helium-filled hard drive efforts

  14-01-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a near-three year wait, Seagate has finally responded to HGST/Western Digital with its own helium-filled hard drive, complete with 10TB of storage and a 2.5 million hour MTBF rate. But is it too late?
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• You can finally hide Apple’s default iPhone apps in iOS 9.3 – here’s how

  14-01-2016 19:18
  
  Honestly, we're pretty shocked at the news we're about to share: there is now an official way to hide Apple's default iOS apps on an iPhone or iPad . Apple has long resisted the idea of allowing users to uninstall or hide any of the apps that ship on iOS devices, likely in part due to the fact that the company considers each of its apps essential to the user experience. With Apple's latest iOS 9.3 beta software release, however, there is now a way to hide Apple's apps on your iPhone or iPad. It'
  
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• Parents use Facebook on mobile 1.3 times more than non-parents, study says

  14-01-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Parents use Facebook on mobile devices 1.3 times more than non-parents, according to a study by Facebook IQ. The platform and device have become useful and part of parenting styles in a number of ways.
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• Goodbye wires: Apple said to be working on wireless earbuds for the iPhone 7

  14-01-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Evidence has been building for some time that the iPhone 7 will drop the headphone jack in favor of a single Lightning connection, and now it seems Apple may be working on wireless earbuds to replace the company's wired EarPods.
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• YouTube just launched three new homepages for Asian countries

  14-01-2016 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a new move recognizing that the Internet doesn't exactly revolve around the U.S., YouTube has given three Asian countries brand new home pages, each of which is customized with local languages and content.
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• Three Asian countries now have their own YouTube homepages

  14-01-2016 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a new move recognizing that the Internet doesn't exactly revolve around the U.S., YouTube has given three Asian countries brand new home pages, each of which is customized with local languages and content.
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• Want a 13TB solid state drive? It’ll cost you $13,000

  14-01-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For $13,000 you can buy the largest solid state drive on the market -- over twice the size of what leading competitors are offering. Fixstars is selling a 13TB drive that's small enough to fit in your laptop.The post Want a 13TB solid state drive? It’ll cost you $13,000 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Fixstar is shipping a 13TB solid state drive next month, but it isn't cheap

  14-01-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For $13,000 you can buy the largest solid state drive on the market -- over twice the size of what leading competitors are offering. Fixstars is selling a 13TB drive that's small enough to fit in your laptop.The post Fixstar is shipping a 13TB solid state drive next month, but it isn't cheap appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony cancels Hitman pre-orders on PSN over “configuration” changes

  14-01-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has cancelled all pre-order sales of Hitman on PlayStation 4 Wednesday due to unspecified changes to "the configuration" of the game, prompting confusion among fans of the series.
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• Hitman PS4 pre-orders cancelled on PSN over ‘configuration’ changes

  14-01-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has cancelled all pre-order sales of Hitman on PlayStation 4 Wednesday due to unspecified changes to "the configuration" of the game, prompting confusion among fans of the series.
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• David Bowie posthumously breaks YouTube record, Spotify streams up 2,800 percent

  14-01-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  David Bowie posthumously broke the record for most channel views in a day on YouTube, amassing 51 million views in the 24 hours following his death on January 10. Streaming of the rock legend's music on Spotify also increased by 2,800 percent.
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• Bowie breaks YouTube record posthumously, Spotify streams skyrocket by 2,800 percent

  14-01-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  David Bowie posthumously broke the record for most channel views in a day on YouTube, amassing 51 million views in the 24 hours following his death on January 10. Streaming of the rock legend's music on Spotify also increased by 2,800 percent.
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• It’s official: Las Vegas throws a better auto show than Detroit

  14-01-2016 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Detroit Auto Show has always held prestige, but this year, the tech world's biggest trade show may have displaced it. Major automakers debuted better cars and better car tech at CES in Las Vegas than they did a week later in Detroit.
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• Stop bullying with Life is Strange and 'Everyday Heroes'

  14-01-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Life is Strange publisher Square Enix has partnered with the National Bullying Prevention Center to launch the "Everyday Heroes" campaign. The hashtag #EverydayHeroes is being used to raise money to stop bullying across the country.The post Stop bullying with Life is Strange and 'Everyday Heroes' appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The NOAA's new Coyote drone flies straight into hurricanes to gather much-needed data

  14-01-2016 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tests of a sensor-packed drone continue to be successful for NOAA, and will give meteorologists an unprecendented live look at the lower levels of tropical storms and hurricanes.
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• Windows Authenticator beta spotted on the Windows Store

  14-01-2016 17:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Windows Store listing has produced some new information on the upcoming Windows Authenticator app, including details on its attempt to retire your password in favor of your smartphone.
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• Hairspray will be NBC’s next live holiday musical this December

  14-01-2016 17:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The follow-up to The Wiz Live! was picked largely because of its "focus on race relations and diversity." Craig Zadan and Neil Meron, who helmed NBC's previous three live musicals, will executive produce. 
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• Oscar nominations: The Revenant leads the pack, but Mad Max: Fury Road is a contender

  14-01-2016 17:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Revenant looks like a favorite to take home multiple Academy Awards this year, but the Oscar nominations revealed today also include quite a few surprises among the nominees and snubs alike.
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• Analyst claims iOS device sales finally surpassed Windows PCs in 2015

  14-01-2016 17:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to one analyst, Apple's total iOS device sales might have surpassed Windows PC sales in 2015 for the first time. The continued rise of iPhone sales appears to be the main factor, with a prediction of 300 million sold in 2015.The post Analyst claims iOS device sales finally surpassed Windows PCs in 2015 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dashlane’s updated password manager brings in new languages and compatibility

  14-01-2016 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dashlane has released the newest version of its password manager with a full re-design for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS users, plus new features, great compatibility for password updating, and more!
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• Sony’s Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact will land in the U.S. in February

  14-01-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has announced that the Xperia Z5 and the Z5 Compact is making its way to the U.S. and will be available to purchase at certain retailers unlocked and without a contract beginning on February 7.The post Sony’s Xperia Z5 and Z5 Compact will land in the U.S. in February appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hyundai’s Santa Cruz truck seems a shoo-in for production, but will buyers bite?

  14-01-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hyundai Santa Cruz pickup truck concept that turned quite a few heads at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show is nearly assured for production, Hyundai's U.S. boss says. Can newbie Hyundai figure out the truck market?
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• New York State's anti-encryption bill would force phone makers to add a backdoor

  14-01-2016 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The New York State Assembly put together a bill aimed at removing strong encryption, which would allow authorities to gain backdoor entrance to smartphones. It comes after years of back and forth between privacy advocates and politicians.The post New York State's anti-encryption bill would force phone makers to add a backdoor appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Latest edition of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden proves Adele can do anything

  14-01-2016 16:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adele joins James Corden for the latest edition of Carpool Karaoke, and proves there's really nothing she can't sing, belting out not only her own hits, but the Spice Girls, and even rapping a Nicki Minaj tune.
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