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• Weekend Workshop: Got an old cardboard box? Make your own VR goggles for under $10

  23-01-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to Google, you can now get your hands on a fully functional cardboard VR headset for around 20 bucks -- sometimes even less. That's pretty damn cheap by most people's standards, but what you might not realize is that you can build a DIYversion for even cheaper.
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• 25 extensions to super-charge your Chrome browser

  23-01-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are thousands of extensions and apps on the Chrome Web Store, but not all of them are worthy of your attention. Here are 25 of the best extensions to add to your browser for productivity and functionality.
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• Please don't eat the snow falling as a result of Storm Jonas

  23-01-2016 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now that the east coast of the United States is being mercilessly pummeled by Winter Storm Jonas, it's high time to remind you, dear friends, that as tempting as that snow may look, please don't eat it.
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• As Jonas continues to pummel the northeast, please don’t eat the snow

  23-01-2016 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now that the east coast of the United States is being mercilessly pummeled by Winter Storm Jonas, it's high time to remind you, dear friends, that as tempting as that snow may look, please don't eat it.
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• Dive deep into Volvo’s diverse, 90-year long history in the company’s official museum

  23-01-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Located on the outskirts of Gothenburg, Sweden, Volvo's official museum takes visitors through nearly nine decades of history including the company's first car, the stylish 1800, the iconic 240, and one-of-a-kind prototypes.
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• Google and Udacity are bringing a free deep learning course to you

  23-01-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If knowledge is money in this progressive society of ours, then Google is seriously spreading the wealth. On Thursday, the Silicon Valley giant announced the launch of a "new deep learning course developed in collaboration with Udacity."
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• Find my iPhone keeps sending concerned owners to the same wrong house in Atlanta

  23-01-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For some (annoying) reason, the generally well-regarded and useful Find My iPhone app has been sending the owners of missing smartphones straight to the Atlanta home of Christina Lee and Michael Saba since February2015.
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• David Bowie-less Labyrinth reboot moving forward

  23-01-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A reboot of the 1986 cult classic Labyrinth has brought on Guardians of the Galaxy co-writer Nicole Perlman to pen the script, and will move forward despite the recent passing of David Bowie, the original Goblin King
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• Next time you're in Amsterdam, visit the world's first gamer's hotel, Arcade Hotel

  23-01-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For gamers, the Arcade Hotel has just opened its doors in the form of a gamer hotel in Amsterdam that invites you to spend your entire day with a console in hand, staring at a screen.The post Next time you're in Amsterdam, visit the world's first gamer's hotel, Arcade Hotel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Light up your surround speakers with one of these Dolby Atmos Blu-ray discs

  23-01-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dolby Atmos is an exciting new sound format for movies. Here is our comprehensive list of every Atmos-capable film.
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• Aging iPhone? Speed it up with these 10 tricks

  23-01-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is your aging iPhone slowing to a crawl? Are you looking for some easy ways to bring your iPhone back up to speed? Step inside for some handy tips and tricks that will likely boost performance.
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• Volition shows off canceled Saints Row Undercover on PSP

  23-01-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Saints Row developer Volition recently revealed a canceled PSP game titled "Saints Row Undercover." Development was scrapped in 2009, but the studio is going to show a whole bunch of the project during a upcoming Twitch stream.The post Volition shows off canceled Saints Row Undercover on PSP appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Check out the canceled Saints Row for PSP

  23-01-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Saints Row developer Volition recently revealed a canceled PSP game titled "Saints Row Undercover." Development was scrapped in 2009, but the studio is going to show a whole bunch of the project during a upcoming Twitch stream.The post Check out the canceled Saints Row for PSP appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The most ludicrously luxurious household items we could find at IBS 2016

  23-01-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2016 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show had all kinds of cool appliances and home tech, but some of it was over-the-top luxurious and will never make it into our homes. Everything from touchless faucets to smart mirrors to hidden doorways to hide your goodies.
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• OnePlus stops selling the 16GB OnePlus 2 in North America and Europe

  23-01-2016 17:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you were saving up for a 16GB OnePlus 2, here’s some potentially bad news: that version of OnePlus’ flagship smartphone is no longer being sold in its North American and European online stores.
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• Interview: iJustine and Joey Graceffa talk tech, branding, and killer content

  23-01-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We interview YouTube superstars, iJustine and Joey Graceffa, asking questions about the top tech trends at CES, their favorite exhibits, and how they help the entertainment industry navigate the word's largest consumer electronics trade show.The post Interview: iJustine and Joey Graceffa talk tech, branding, and killer content appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New Macklemore song ‘White Privilege II’ reflects on Black Lives Matter movement

  23-01-2016 17:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  White Privilege II also considers whether it's alright for white artists to appropriate historically black genres. The song is the latest single from the duo's upcoming LP This Unruly Mess I’ve Made, which will come out on February 26.
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• Uber reaches deal with NY Attorney General to cap surge pricing during snowstorm

  23-01-2016 16:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In New York City, where more than a foot of snow could accumulate when all is said and done, Uber is capping surge pricing from Saturday 8 a.m. EST until Mayor Bill de Blasio declares the end of the city’s snow emergency.
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• Jerry Seinfeld's three rare Porsches should bring in millions at auction

  23-01-2016 15:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jerry Seinfeld is auctioning off some of his classic Porsche collection through Gooding & Company. The collection includes a 1955 550 Spyder, 1958 Carrera Speedster, and a 1974 911 Carrera.The post Jerry Seinfeld's three rare Porsches should bring in millions at auction appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jerry Seinfeld to auction some of his classic Porsche racers

  23-01-2016 15:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jerry Seinfeld is auctioning off some of his classic Porsche collection through Gooding & Company. The collection includes a 1955 550 Spyder, 1958 Carrera Speedster, and a 1974 911 Carrera.The post Jerry Seinfeld to auction some of his classic Porsche racers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Cougar 450M mouse review

  23-01-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cougar's 450M is one of the company’s several mid-range mice. Though it doesn’t make any catastrophic mistakes, it also fails to stand out from the many options available to discerning gamers with 50 bucks to spend.
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• NSA director actually says encryption backdoors are a bad idea

  23-01-2016 15:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NSA director Admiral Mike Rogers calls the encryption debate a "waste of time," and says that we need to find a new solution to balancing privacy and security.
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• Kevin Smith to star, direct in pot TV comedy ‘Hollyweed’

  23-01-2016 14:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mallrats and Clerks director and star has just finished up production on the TV comedy. Kevin Smith and Donnell Rawlings will play two potheads who manage a small pot business in L.A. with help from a porn star played by Frankie Shaw.
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• Jennifer Lawrence is wrong: Smartphones do not stop us from ‘living in the moment’

  23-01-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jennifer Lawrence captured headlines for chiding a reporter staring at his phone for not being "in the now." It's the latest example of phone users being accused of not living in the moment. Turns out, people have got it all wrong.
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• NASA partners with Freelancer.com to crowdsource its latest robotic arm

  23-01-2016 05:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA is flexing its crowdsourcing muscle again, this time using its Tournament Lab and an ongoing partnership with Freelancer.com to encourage people to design a robotic arm for one of its International Space Station projects.
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• The head of Apple’s electric car project is leaving the company

  23-01-2016 04:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The head of Apple’s electric car project, Steve Zadesky, is reportedly leaving the company for personal reasons. Zadesky joined Apple in 1999 after working as an engineer at Ford Motor Company.The post The head of Apple’s electric car project is leaving the company appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Gillian Anderson: I was offered just half David Duchovny’s pay for X-Files revival

  23-01-2016 03:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For all her success on The X-Files, Gillian Anderson was still initially offered just half that David Duchovny was to receive, The actress opens up about the pay gap and the revival in a new interview.
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• Gillian Anderson discusses being offered just half David Duchovny’s pay for X-Files revival

  23-01-2016 03:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For all her success on The X-Files, Gillian Anderson was still initially offered just half that David Duchovny was to receive, The actress opens up about the pay gap and the revival in a new interview.
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• Bacon, clinking glasses, and 72 other new emojis possibly coming soon

  23-01-2016 02:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's an appropriate food choice for any occasion, so of course, it should be an appropriate text choice as well. And now, after months of teasing, the bacon emoji may finally be on its way.
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• What in the world happened to the artist formerly known as Mos Def?

  23-01-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yasiin Bey, the artist formerly Mos Def, was recently arrested attempting to leave South Africa, then released a cell phone-recorded statement on Kanye West's website announcing his retirement. But what really happened to Mos Def, and how did he end up here?
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• Apple's Zadesky, head of electric car project, to leave company: WSJ

  23-01-2016 02:08
  
  (Reuters) - Apple Inc's Steve Zadesky, who has been overseeing the company's electric car project for the last two years, has said he is leaving the company, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Zadesky, who previously worked with the iPod and iPhone teams, is leaving for personal reasons not related to his performance, the WSJ said. As of Friday afternoon his profile on LinkedIn still listed him as working at Apple.
  
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• Which House holds your allegiance? New Game of Thrones promo wants to know

  23-01-2016 01:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Game of Thrones plays the social media game with three clever new promos that give away nothing, but tease so much. Check out the dark clips for House Lannister, House Targaryen, and House Stark.
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• While PC sales continue to sink, Chromebooks swim to the surface

  23-01-2016 01:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PC sales dragged through 2015, but Chrome laptop and desktop sales are hotter than ever, as shown in the year-end sales figures from IDC. Chromebooks are up, even as Windows computers struggle.The post While PC sales continue to sink, Chromebooks swim to the surface appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to stream the second round of the NFL playoffs online

  23-01-2016 00:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NFL postseason is upon us. It's time to put on your jersey, grab some snacks, and settle in for some football. Check out our streaming guide for catching each AFC and NFC conference championship this weekend.
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• Trends with Benefits: Sassy robots, NASA’s planetary defense force, and Netflix

  23-01-2016 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Digital Trends crew chats about Netflix, robots, NASA's new planetary defense plan, and the next industrial revolution.
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• How to avoid early termination fees and switch phone carriers like a pro

  23-01-2016 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's no time like the present to switch cell phone carriers. Our how to guide will show you step-by-step, how to get out of your cell phone contracts without paying the early termination fee.The post How to avoid early termination fees and switch phone carriers like a pro appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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