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• Cür looks to upend Spotify, Pandora with $3 per month streaming

  26-01-2016 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new music streaming platform called Cür has signed deals with all three of the biggest music conglomerates, Sony, Warner, and Universal, and looks to launch with 10 million tracks this year.
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• Bob Ross teaches you how to paint ‘happy little clouds’ on an iPad Pro

  26-01-2016 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nobody is better at teaching us how to paint on an iPad Pro than Bob Ross. Well, an impersonation of him, that is. Illustrator Chad Cameron channels the beloved artist in new instructional videos from Adobe.
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• Apple’s 1-billion active devices figure in perspective

  26-01-2016 23:49
  
  This afternoon, Apple announced many firsts and bests, one of the simplest being "1 Billion Active Installed Base". This number represents what Apple has recorded as "iPhone, iPad, Mac, iPod touch, Apple TV, and Apple Watch devices that have been engaged with [Apple] services within the past 90 days". That's one whole heck of a lot of devices. It doesn't … Continue reading
  
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• The amazing, amphibious Loon Copter is designed to fly, float, and swim under water

  26-01-2016 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oakland University's Embedded Systems Research Laboratory recently unveiled a multi-rotor drone capable of submerging itself underwater and still operating. Dubbed the Loon Copter, it's currently a finalist at Dubai's Drones for Good competition.
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• Street Fighter V: story mode DLC and Fight Money detailed

  26-01-2016 23:30
  
  Street Fighter V will, in due time, give players a much more thorough and extensive story mode than past games, though it won’t be available at launch. Instead, Capcom plans to release a bunch of cutscenes as a free update scheduled for this upcoming June, a solid few months after the game’s released on February 16. The company also recently … Continue reading
  
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• Evolution Wear’s jacket can charge your phone and turn into a backpack

  26-01-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Evolution Wear's Winter Solstice jacket doubles as a backpack that has a solar panel on the back you can use to charge your smartphone. The $250 jacket comes in a few color options and comes with a 4400mAH charge pack.
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• Godfather actor Abe Vigoda died at age 94

  26-01-2016 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Longtime actor Abe Vigoda, whose notable work includes The Godfather and the series Fish, has died of old age, according to his family. He was 94 years old and his acting career spanned several decades.
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• The Technology of the Cadillac CT6

  26-01-2016 23:00
  
  Today's luxury cars can't just be leather and wood-filled clubhouses, they need to have more tech than NASA, too. Cadillac isn't shy when it comes to raiding the engineering labs, and so the new 2016 CT6 has more than its share of gadgetry and geek-appeal, whether you're at the wheel or just enjoying the ride. Magnetic Ride Control Cadillac isn't … Continue reading
  
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• Apple’s Q1 2016 revenue grows while Mac sales slow

  26-01-2016 22:58
  
  This afternoon Apple reported their financial Q1 2016 earnings with a cool $29.3 billion in revenue in the Americas and a total of $75.9 billion worldwide. This is up 47% sequentially and up 2% year-over-year, while guidance from the company last quarter suggested they'd be "$75.5 billion and $77.5 billion" - so they're right on the money. This overarching revenue … Continue reading
  
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• Why VR is the future of gaming, Part 2: Toybox and human interaction

  26-01-2016 22:55
  
  Last week I wrote about my experiences with VR at CES in Part 1 of "Why VR is the future of gaming." I talked a lot about my experience with the Oculus Rift, and the Bullet Train demo. It definitely changed my perception of VR, but that wasn't my only great experience with the technology. Well, today it's time for me … Continue reading
  
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• Garmin Approach S20 is latest wearable for golfers

  26-01-2016 22:48
  
  Garmin has announced its new Approach S20 GPS golf watch, its latest wearable for golfers. The smartwatch comes with 40,000+ golf courses preloaded, a tracking feature to keep tabs on one’s daily activities, and notifications. The smartwatch works in conjunction with Garmin’s Connect mobile app for syncing data and presenting analyses of the games. Likewise, the wearable works with the … Continue reading
  
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• Apple reports slowest iPhone sales growth since dawn of device

  26-01-2016 22:43
  
  Apple reported quarterly revenue of $75.9 billion as well as quarterly net profit of $18.4 billion. Apple suggested today that they'd sold a cool 74.8 million iPhones in this fiscal 1st quarter, up just 1 percent from the amount of iPhones sold this same quarter just one year ago. While this could be accounted for by the launch of the … Continue reading
  
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• Libratone’s new Zipps make setup a cinch, but can’t match Sonos sound

  26-01-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After two years of relative silence, Scandinavian speaker maker Libratone, has now returned to the market with two new wireless speakers that are the pinnacle of flexibility and convenience.The post Libratone’s new Zipps make setup a cinch, but can’t match Sonos sound appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Umbrella Corps brings multiplayer Resident Evil to PS4, PC in May

  26-01-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Umbrella Corps, a third-person shooter set in the Resident Evil universe, is set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms in May, publisher Capcom announced today.
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• Resident Evil spinoff Umbrella Corps heads to PS4, PC in May

  26-01-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Umbrella Corps, a third-person shooter set in the Resident Evil universe, is set to launch exclusively for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms in May, publisher Capcom announced today.
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Kanye West, Santigold, Iggy Pop and more

  26-01-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Kanye West, Santigold, Iggy Pop and more.
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• Burnout vets take golfing to the next level with Dangerous Golf

  26-01-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Criterion Games founders Fiona Sperry and Alex Ward announced the upcoming multiplatform launch of Dangerous Golf, an extreme sports sim from the newly formed development studio Three Fields Entertainment.
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• Leica M-P “Panda Edition” limited run camera unveiled

  26-01-2016 22:05
  
  Leica has introduced a new limited edition camera called the Leica M-P “Panda Edition.” This camera features the same German construction expected from Leica alongside a design inspired by the panda. The black camera body is contrasted by white elements, something that “echoes past Oriental artistry.” Two versions of the camera are offered, both in very limited quantities. The camera … Continue reading
  
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• Gone solar? Orison’s home battery plugs into your outlet, no installation required

  26-01-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Orison recently launched its home battery on Kickstarter. One is a panel, the other a tower. Both weigh 40 pounds or less and can be plugged directly into the wall outlet, no installation required.
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• Lenovo protected its file sharing app with “12345678” password

  26-01-2016 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has come under fire for security vulnerabilities in its proprietary SHAREit software. It seems files were protected by the hard-coded password "12345678" -- one of the most common passwords in the world.
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• Photoshop Sketch summons spirit of Bob Ross for iPad Pro

  26-01-2016 21:41
  
  The iPad Pro and the Apple Pencil are being used in a video series made by Adobe in collaboration with Bob Ross, Inc. These videos are a part of a four-part series showing what one might do with the iPad Pro, the Apple Pencil, and the app Adobe Photoshop Sketch. Digital painting is done, happy little trees are made. You'll … Continue reading
  
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• Ultra-Ultra-wide, 8K, and 144Hz curved: 2016 is going to be big for big monitors

  26-01-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although we may not see them for a year or more, LG and Samsung's next big panels are being built right now, and we've got the inside scoop on the ultra-wide, curved, and high refresh rate screens.
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• Maserati says it will go hybrid because it has to, not by choice

  26-01-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maserati's boss has said electric vehicles are "nonsense," but the Italian sports car manufacturer will still introduce plug-in hybrid models. Only the range-topping Alfieri will do without electric assistance for the near future.
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• Mulder and Scully are back: The X-Files revival scores solid premiere ratings

  26-01-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  X-Files fans hoping for more episodes can keep their hopes alive. The 2-part premiere earned strong ratings, putting the revival on track to potentially be renewed beyond the current six-episode run.
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• Will Apple finally reveal Apple Watch sales figures today?

  26-01-2016 21:25
  
  Tim Cook, and Apple executives in general, simply love numbers. Curious about how many iPhones Apple sold during a launch weekend? They'll tell you. Wonder how much faster the A9 processor is compared to its predecessor? Not to worry, Phil Schiller has a chart for that. Indeed, Apple's affinity for harping on impressive data points and remarkable sales figures is so deeply embedded within the company's DNA that Steve Jobs once made a pastime out of blasting Amazon for its refusal to release Kind
  
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• Periscope update brings GoPro broadcasting

  26-01-2016 21:25
  
  Putting your phone in danger to broadcast on Periscope is a risky activity, particularly given how expensive some phones are. To give its users a different option, Periscope has announced support for the GoPro HERO 4 action camera in its iPhone app. With it, the GoPro camera can be set up over WiFi to broadcast video through the Periscope app, … Continue reading
  
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• Need a new friend, ladies? Swipe right on Hey! Vina

  26-01-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's now a concept similar to Tinder for creating truly platonic relationships based on mutual friends, proximity, and in-app quiz data. So download Hey! Vina, and swipe right for a new gal pal.The post Need a new friend, ladies? Swipe right on Hey! Vina appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pikachu finds love, dead bodies in this trailer for Great Detective Pikachu

  26-01-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has released a new trailer for their upcoming Pokémon spin-off, Great Detective Pikachu: The Birth of a New Duo, which will be released in Japan February 3.
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• Once you go flat … B.o.B. releases Neil Tyson diss track about flat earth

  26-01-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rapper B.o.B. has released a new Neil DeGrasse Tyson diss track, following a twitter back-and-forth with the world renowned astrophysicist in which the rapper argued that the world is flat.
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• Man spends 48 hours in VR, survives existential crisis

  26-01-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Making it through a few minutes of VR used to be a test of your stomach, but we've come a long way since those days. Thorsten Wiedemann founder of the "A Maze" festival, recently spent 48 hours in an HTC Vive and had no nausea problems at all.
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• Check out these hyper-realistic Hateful Eight action figures

  26-01-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Action figures aren't just for kids and Quentin Tarantino's R-rated western bloodbath just got an absurdly detailed line of miniatures that bring the film's unscrupulous characters to life.
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• Nvidia's new, tiny GT 710 could give old rigs new life as a home theater PC

  26-01-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The newly announced GT 710 from Nvidia is a budget video card targeting home theater computers. Its specifications are extremely basic -- it doesn't even support 4K at 60Hz -- but it could give new life to an old computer with an aging IGP.
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• Uber and more blamed for traffic congestion in China

  26-01-2016 20:45
  
  Some proponents of ridesharing services like Uber claim they can decrease road congestion by requiring less people to drive around. Others have argued the opposite — that such services are actually increasing congestion — and now Beijing officials can be counted among them. In a recent statement, officials in the Chinese city pointed toward Uber and similar ridesharing services as … Continue reading
  
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• We're Wolves will be the follow-up to Thor: Ragnarok director's vampire mockumentary

  26-01-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The follow-up to Taika Waititi's acclaimed 2015 vampire mockumentary What We Do In The Shadows will follow a group of werewolves and be titled We're Wolves, according to the director.
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• The face of Microsoft Windows Phone uses an iPhone

  26-01-2016 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's kinda tough to represent brand loyalty when you don't practice it yourself. Especially when you're the face of Microsoft's Windows Phone and you're caught tweeting with an iPhone.The post The face of Microsoft Windows Phone uses an iPhone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Street Fighter V story mode DLC will bridge the gap between the last two games

  26-01-2016 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Street Fighter V will gain a "cinematic" story mode, which will be released as a free downloadable update in June, publisher Capcom announced Monday.
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• iMessage is not Android’s problem

  26-01-2016 20:30
  
  Your mother has sent you and your sister a photo of their dog, and expects you to reply with a positive note back. But you have an Android device and you're using Google Voice. You get the message, but you don't get the photo. Your mom gets mad that you've not replied. You say it's because she's using iMessage and … Continue reading
  
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• Now you can buy a used Aston Martin Vulcan for $1.1 million more than when it was new

  26-01-2016 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A motorsports dealership in Cleveland is selling the first U.S. registered Aston Martin Vulcan for $3.4 million, 48 percent more than it was when new. Mileage and wear are limited, but it's still "used."
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• Google Glass goes dark on its social media accounts

  26-01-2016 20:21
  
  By Anjali Athavaley NEW YORK (Reuters) - Four years after unveiling its wearable glass headset, Alphabet Inc's Google shut down several social media accounts linked to the Glass gadget, ending its push to popularize the pricey eyeglasses with consumers. On Tuesday, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram accounts for Google Glass were no longer active, a development first reported on the website 9to5Google. A statement on the Google Plus page said: "Hi Explorers, we’ve had a blast hanging out with
  
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• The best 3D printers under $1,000 let you get creative without going broke

  26-01-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  People rarely associate 3D printers with affordability, especially good ones. Check out a few of our favorite 3D printers to be had for under $1,000, whether you're looking for printer with a dual-extruder, Wi-Fi capabilities, or simply a compact design.
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• Have mercy! Cast of Fuller House talks reuniting in new behind-the-scenes featurette

  26-01-2016 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix is giving fans another Fuller House video to rabidly consume about in preparation for the show's upcoming premiere. The latest is a behind-the-scenes featurette in which the cast talks about reuniting after so many years.
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• Pokken Tournament controller can’t be used by Player 1

  26-01-2016 20:05
  
  Last month we found out that the Pokken Tournament controller would be making its way to US shores. The good news is that it will be out in time for the game's release, and it will only cost $25. The bad news...well, the bad news just keeps stacking up. The first bit of bad news was that the controller would … Continue reading
  
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• Listen to an excerpt from Junkie XL’s score for Deadpool

  26-01-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An excerpt from Junkie XL's score for the Deadpool movie and a full track list for the film's soundtrack were released this week, offering a peek at the audio element of the popular Marvel hero's solo adventure.
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• Dangerous Golf brings powerups and destruction to the game

  26-01-2016 19:35
  
  I have a strange relationship with golf. I've played a few games with friends over the years. It's enjoyable, but not something I go out of my way to do. Putt-putt, on the other hand, is something that I could do all day long. My relationship with video game versions of golf are similar. I can enjoy serious ones with … Continue reading
  
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• Arcade Fire to reunite for short stint of tour dates

  26-01-2016 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Canadian indie rockers Arcade Fire have announced their first shows since 2014, with headlining festival performances in Europe, as well as a star-studded Canadian benefit show for Haiti.
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• Volkswagen could preview its upcoming sub-Tiguan crossover with a concept in Geneva

  26-01-2016 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen will introduce a brand new crossover concept at the Geneva Auto Show, a new report finds. Called T-Cross, the concept will allegedly spawn a production model in 2018, though we might not see it in the U.S. due to its tiny size.
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• Instagramming about marijuana could result in 6-figure fine, jail time

  26-01-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report warns Instagram users posting images of themselves smoking weed could face a fine and jail time in states with harsh anti-marijuana laws. Fines of up to $150,000 and an 18 month jail sentence could be handed down.
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• After rumors, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game officially revealed

  26-01-2016 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are getting the PlatinumGames treatment with Mutants in Manhattan, and it's arriving sooner than you might think. Online cooperative player and some awesome visuals help make this look like another home run for the Japanese studio.The post After rumors, the new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle game officially revealed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kaspersky, Bitdefender, and Avira are the best AV suites out there, according to AV-Test

  26-01-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Av Test, an IT security institute based on Germany, compared 20 antivirus programs for Windows; Kasperksy, Avira, and BitDefender top the list. At the bottom: ThreatTrack and Comodo.The post Kaspersky, Bitdefender, and Avira are the best AV suites out there, according to AV-Test appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Livestream to Twitter with a GoPro and Periscope

  26-01-2016 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Livestream to Twitter using Periscope and a GoPro, Trolls are targeting iPhone users with a malicious URL disguised by link shorteners, and Uber turns to a kids toy to pacify drunk passengers.The post Livestream to Twitter with a GoPro and Periscope appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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