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• Weezer superfan spends $25K to bird-watch with Rivers Cuomo in the Galapagos

  22-01-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The outlandish pre-order option states that Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo will travel with the fan to the Galapagos via Greyhound bus. It's unclear who the superfan is — or how the organizers will pull off the trip. 
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• GoFundMe to award $10,000 to whoever raises the most money for Flint, Michigan water crisis

  22-01-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GoFundMe, the world's largest personal fundraising site, plan to donate $10,000 to the campaign which raises the most money to help the Flint, Michigan water crisis. GoFundMe campaigns have already raised more than $180,000 in donations.The post GoFundMe to award $10,000 to whoever raises the most money for Flint, Michigan water crisis appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Frontier is now prioritizing HTC Vive over Oculus Rift with Elite: Dangerous

  22-01-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite numerous issues arising with Elite: Dangerous on Oculus Rift, Frontier Developments has decided to shift its priorities over to Valve and HTC's SteamVR-powered Vive headset.The post Frontier is now prioritizing HTC Vive over Oculus Rift with Elite: Dangerous appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Report: Destiny sequel delayed from destined release

  22-01-2016 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming sequel to Destiny has been delayed from its projected release date in September, 2016, according to a report from Kotaku Friday.
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• A working Hyperloop system may open to the public by as early as 2018

  22-01-2016 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After filing for a construction permit in Quay Valley, California, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies says it plans to build a 5-mile test track in 2016 with an eye towards a public opening by 2018.
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• Live-action reboot of He-Man film eyeing McG for director's chair

  22-01-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It has been almost thirty years since the last, live-action He-Man movie, but a Masters of the Universe reboot is in the works with director McG (Charlie's Angels) in talks to helm the project.
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• Ross is back! David Schwimmer to star in new AMC drama Feed the Beast

  22-01-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  David Schwimmer of Friends fame is set to star alongside Jim Sturgess in an upcoming drama series from AMC called Feed the Beast, where they play friends who finally fulfill their lifelong dream of opening up a restaurant.
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• 2016 Polaris Slingshot SL review

  22-01-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Polaris Slingshot is a three-wheeled, car-meets-motorcycle mash up that emphasizes the fun of open cockpit motoring above all else.
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• The Ultimate Cutting Board turns your counter into a professional prep space

  22-01-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ultimate Cutting Board recently launched on Kickstarter. It's like a little kitchen prep station that is able to hide a bunch of tools, including knives, measuring cups, and a juicer.
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• All the rumors and news about Apple’s 4-inch iPhone 6C, iPhone 7C, or iPhone 5SE

  22-01-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What is dead may never die: Rumors of a cheaper 4-inch iPhone resurfaced after the iPhone 6S launch in September 2015. The smaller low-cost iPhone should have mid-range specs and may come in metal. Here are all the rumors.
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• Your Facebook timeline is about to get a lot easier to navigate thanks to 3D Touch

  22-01-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You wanted more 3D Touch and you got more 3D Touch. If a test with a small group of users goes well, very soon, you will be able to peek and pop your way through your Facebook timeline.
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• Vine celebrates third birthday with most popular clips of 2015

  22-01-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The viral video platform, Vine, starts celebrating its third birthday early with the launch of Trends on Vine, showcasing the most memorable clips and most popular memes of 2015 with #VineYear3.
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• MIT researchers want to use a transparency equation to make cheaper smart windows

  22-01-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MIT researchers found a way to predict a material's transparency based on its thickness and amount of stretch. They want to use that equation and a common polymer to make smart windows cheaper.
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• Ellen Degeneres beats out Fallon, Colbert as America’s favorite talk show host

  22-01-2016 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Since 2011, Americans have chosen Ellen Degeneres as their favorite TV personality. This year, the star nabbed the top talk-show host ranking, but fell to Mark Harmon as overall favorite.The post Ellen Degeneres beats out Fallon, Colbert as America’s favorite talk show host appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The coolest gadgets from the Consumer Electronics Show - fox13now.com

  22-01-2016 21:13 via
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  "The Social Geek" Jesse Stay shared some reviews of products he came across at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. 1. The Robots Are Among Us The coolest theme I saw at CES was a common sight of 'personal robots' aimed to serve ...
  

• Apple just hired Virginia Tech professor and VR expert Doug Bowman

  22-01-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a suspected attempt to join the likes of Microsoft, Facebook, and Sony on the VR bandwagon, Apple has hired Doug Bowman, a former Virginia Tech computer science professor and HoloLens grant winner.The post Apple just hired Virginia Tech professor and VR expert Doug Bowman appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft offers premium Surface Book and Surface Pro 4

  22-01-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a Surface Book that can play recent video game releases, or a Surface Pen that's a fetching shade of gold, Microsoft has you covered with its new raft of product releases.
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• Is the iPad Pro really faster than a MacBook? The latest tests say ‘no’

  22-01-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A review of the iPad Pro by Anandtech has revealed new details on how the iPad Pro compares to Intel's Core M processors, and makes it clear that Cupertino's engineers still have some work to do to defeat the champ.
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• WhatsApp cozies up to Facebook: Beta app build offers to ‘improve my Facebook experience’

  22-01-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new beta build of WhatsApp has an option that allows WhatsApp to share data with Facebook to "improve my Facebook experience." Screenshots also show a document manager is likely on the way.The post WhatsApp cozies up to Facebook: Beta app build offers to ‘improve my Facebook experience’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kiefer Sutherland goes gunslinger in the first trailer for Forsaken

  22-01-2016 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Father and son actors Donald and Kiefer Sutherland feature prominently in the first trailer for Forsaken, a western that casts the former 24 star as a gunslinger with a dark, bloody past.
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• Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange gets a sidekick in Benedict Wong

  22-01-2016 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Benedict Wong has officially been cast as been cast in Marvel's Doctor Strange. The character is a skilled and faithful servant to the Sorcerer Supreme, who happens to share the actor's name.
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• AT&T’s CEO says Congress, not Silicon Valley, should decide on encryption

  22-01-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the World Economic Forum, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson says Congress and the people should decide on encryption, not Silicon Valley. AT&T has been criticized in the past for its enthusiastic efforts in providing the NSA access to user data.The post AT&T’s CEO says Congress, not Silicon Valley, should decide on encryption appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Weekend Workshop

  22-01-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need something to keep you busy this weekend? Look no further. The Weekend Workshop is our weekly column where we showcase a badass DIY project that you can complete with minimal skills and expertise. We’ve dug through all the online tutorials on the web, and gone the extra mile to pinpoint projects that are equal parts easy, affordable, and […]
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• Now you know when: Track your fertility with the Femometer smart thermometer

  22-01-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Femometer is all about empowering women. Whether you're trying to get pregnant, trying not to get pregnant, or just want to have a better understanding of how your body works, the Femometer can give you that control.
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• How many billions does it cost to be the default search engine on iOS?

  22-01-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The price tag that comes along with being the default search engine in iOS isn't anything to bat an eye at. New information reveals just how much Google paid Apple to be the default search engine in iOS.The post How many billions does it cost to be the default search engine on iOS? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Shelby introduces tributary Terlingua Mustang with over 750 horsepower

  22-01-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shelby has introduced the 2016 Terlingua Mustang with over 750 horsepower to pay tribute to the 1967 Terlingua Racing Team. The team won the Trans Am Championship with a modified Mustang.The post Shelby introduces tributary Terlingua Mustang with over 750 horsepower appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch Iggy Pop and Josh Homme premiere new project on Colbert with Gardenia

  22-01-2016 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Josh Homme and Iggy Pop's new secretive new project debuted on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night with the first single, Gardenia. The full record, called Post Pop Depression, will be released on March 18. 
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• Scott Kelly celebrates 300 days in space with water pong

  22-01-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using two hydrophobic (literally, water fearing) paddles, Scott Kelly bounced a "ball" of water back and forth to celebrate his 300th day in space, proving that you really can entertain yourself with just about anything.
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• Amazon Prime members can now get restaurant delivery in Chicago

  22-01-2016 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Continuing to crowd the already oversaturated food delivery industry is Amazon, which has expanded its Prime Now restaurant delivery service to the Windy City. On Thursday, the Seattle-based company announced this latest extension.
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• The Division's recommended PC specifications will put your rig to the test

  22-01-2016 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although it's not quite a "can it run Crysis?" movement, virtual reality is going to test a lot of people's systems. Tom Clancy's: The Division is looking to do the same, with surprisingly comparable hardware requirements.
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• Two new Better Call Saul promo videos hint at big things for season 2

  22-01-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A set of promo videos for the upcoming second season of Better Call Saul, featuring both clips from the season and cast and creator interviews, point to the next steps in James McGill's transformation into Saul Goodman.
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• Samsung vs Apple in a deli payment war (with Hannibal Buress)

  22-01-2016 18:35
  
  This week the folks at Samsung have decided to take Apple to task on Apple Pay vs Samsung Pay in an video spot with comedian Hannibal Buress. In the spot, you'll see the comedian take his Samsung Galaxy S6 to Katz's Deli - a place in NYC you may have visited yourself before if you're all about those sandwiches. To … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft launches Office Insider for Mac users, promising early updates for enthusiasts

  22-01-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Office Insider is no longer Windows-only. Mac users can now opt in to get early updates for Office for Mac 2016, and test new features in Office apps.
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• Tax The Rich thrashes a $2 million Ferrari F40 GT around a farm like it’s a ’90’s Civic

  22-01-2016 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TaxTheRich has released a new video features an ultra-rare Ferrari F40 hooning like a gymkhana video around a farm. Only seven of these Ferrari F40 GT's were produced, and each is worth in excess of $2 million.
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• Go behind the scenes with Kylo Ren’s Undercover Boss

  22-01-2016 18:06
  
  In The Force Awakens, we were introduced to the newest bad guy in a cape and mask. Kylo Ren is definitely a far different villain than the likes of Darth Vader. But today we get a peek behind that mask, and see what happens when Kylo Ren breaks character and busts up laughing. Last Saturday we were introduced to Matt … Continue reading
  
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• Avatar 2 avoids Star Wars showdown with delayed release

  22-01-2016 18:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yet another delay for the long-awaited sequel to James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster Avatar means that the film will likely avoid a showdown with the next installment of the Star Wars franchise.
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• Honda's 2017 Clarity Fuel Cell will start at 'around $60,000'

  22-01-2016 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Clarity Fuel Cell will launch in California before the end of year, priced at "around $60,000," Honda says. However, consumers will only be able to lease the car at first, at $500 per month.
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• Tinder has finally added a health safety section to its website

  22-01-2016 17:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Proving once again that embarrassment really is a powerful motivator, the AHF has successfully convinced Tinder to add a health safety section to its website, which includes a link to Healthvana's free HIV and STD testing site locator.The post Tinder has finally added a health safety section to its website appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Cooler Master's XM300 mouse offers pro-level features in 'Xtreme' package

  22-01-2016 17:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We can all aspire to be as good as pro-gamers, even if we'll never make it that far, but Cooler Master wants to help us along the way. It's launched a new Xtreme line of peripherals, headed by its new flagship mouse, the XM300.
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• Atari Vault brings 100 classic games to Steam

  22-01-2016 17:36
  
  There was a time when Atari was the biggest name in video games. Sadly, the company has changed hands so many times that it's hard to even call it the same company we once knew and loved. But the games that they made back in the day are still fun to look back on, and soon you'll have a new … Continue reading
  
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• New Handling Speciale package gives Ferrari’s California T quicker reflexes

  22-01-2016 17:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ferrari's turbocharged California T convertible is getting a new HS (Handling Speciale) package to make it a bit sportier. This enhanced Ferrari model will debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show in March.
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• Amazon will refund your hoverboard purchase, according to CPSC

  22-01-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon has started to offer refunds for hoverboards bought on the shopping site, as more and more reports of explosions start to hit the Web. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission revealed the refunds program.The post Amazon will refund your hoverboard purchase, according to CPSC appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Backdoors found in AMX audio-visual equipment sold to government

  22-01-2016 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When you buy hardware from respectable manufactures, the least you can hope for is that it doesn't come with a huge security backdoor. That looks to be the case with AMX, with one security group claiming it could be deliberate.
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• AV equipment with backdoors sold to government, military, schools

  22-01-2016 17:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When you buy hardware from respectable manufactures, the least you can hope for is that it doesn't come with a huge security backdoor. That looks to be the case with AMX, with one security group claiming it could be deliberate.
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• Netflix’s fight against VPN providers is doomed to fail, but that’s okay

  22-01-2016 16:31
  
  We know that Netflix is wanting to block users from utilizing proxies and VPN connections to circumvent location-based restrictions. We've even seen our first news about customers finally seeing error messages when they try to use such a service. But what we're seeing now is only the beginning of a cat-and-mouse game. Have you ever noticed that when you have … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook launches Sports Stadium hub for live sports

  22-01-2016 15:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook launches its sports hub, Sports Stadium, which is designed to provide fans with opportunities to offer commentary on games, catch stats and the play-by-play, and see what their friends and family members are saying about the game as well.
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• Skype will now hide your IP address by default

  22-01-2016 15:44
  
  While it's difficult to maintain anonymity online, there are certain things you can do to make sure that the people you interact with can't trace your computer. Namely, you don't want anything revealing your IP address. With that information, someone can do some nasty things, like flood your connection with requests, so that you can't get anything done online. Well … Continue reading
  
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• Court records reveal how much revenue and profit Google has made from Android

  22-01-2016 15:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's revenue and profit for Android has been revealed in the Oracle copyright lawsuit, totaling $31 billion in revenue and $22 billion in profit. Oracle's attorney disclosed them as part of a $1 billion lawsuit against Google for using Java.The post Court records reveal how much revenue and profit Google has made from Android appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Netflix starts blocking some VPN users

  22-01-2016 15:30
  
  Netflix has been threatening for a while to block proxy and VPN users and it looks like that threat has now come to pass. Reports are going around that people used to accessing Netflix via a VPN are now getting a message that they are being blocked. The message reads, "You seem to be using an unblocker or proxy. Please … Continue reading
  
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• Skype protects users from harassment with new feature that hides IP address

  22-01-2016 15:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To help protect users from harassment, Skype has added a new feature to its desktop and mobile apps that hides IP addresses by default. The company recommends that users update across all devices as soon as possible.
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