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• PSA: Your Apple AC adapter may need to be replaced

  28-01-2016 23:57
  
  As of this week, Apple has issued a warning for owners and users of a certain set of Apple-brand AC wall plug adapters around the world. While there's likely no immediate danger to you and yours, Apple isn't taking any chances with this program, suggesting that "in very rare cases, the two prong Apple AC wall plug adapters designed for … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix orders Stretch Armstrong kids’ series, plus two more

  28-01-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix is catering to kids with three new series. The streamer announced that it has ordered an animated series based on Hasbro's Stretch Armstrong toy as well as two other children's shows.
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• Animated Stretch Armstrong series is coming to Netflix, plus 2 other kids' shows

  28-01-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix is catering to kids with three new series. The streamer announced that it has ordered an animated series based on Hasbro's Stretch Armstrong toy as well as two other children's shows.
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• Star-studded lineup of Oscars presenters includes Tina Fey, Kevin Hart, and Lady Gaga

  28-01-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first group of Academy Awards presenters have been announced. Tina Fey, Kevin Hart, Ryan Gosling, and Lady Gaga are among those who will hand out Oscars at the February 28 event.
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• Facebook expands Live Video to all iPhone users in US

  28-01-2016 23:35
  
  Following its unveiling in December, Facebook is expanding the availability of live video, a new feature that allows Facebook users to share live video on the social network. The company has been testing live video with some users, and starting today it has expanded the feature’s available to all iPhone users in the United States. In the near future, Facebook … Continue reading
  
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• Elon Musk joins the Hyperloop frenzy as SpaceX moves forward with its own test track

  28-01-2016 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk's aerospace manufacturer SpaceX has officially named Aecom as its partner to build a Hyperloop test track near its headquarters in Hawthorne, California. The track is expected to be completed this spring.
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• Surface is finally working for Microsoft

  28-01-2016 23:29
  
  Microsoft's fiscal year 2016 Q2 earnings aren't looking so hot unless you know where to look: right at Surface. Windows OEM Pro revenue growth is down 6% year-over-year, one percentage point better than the first quarter, but still down compared to one year ago this quarter. Windows OEM non-Pro revenue growth is down 3% year-over year, while Windows volume licensing … Continue reading
  
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• Someone remade the battle of Helm's Deep in Fallout 4

  28-01-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTuber Cosmic Contrarian made the ultimate Fallout 4 battle video; a cinematic re-enactment of the battle of Helm's Deep from the Lord of the Rings.
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• Scientists plan to use genetically engineered mosquitoes to fight the spread of Zika virus

  28-01-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's basically the biological equivalent fighting fire with fire. To stop the spread of a disease that causes birth defects, we're essentially using genetic engineering to give mosquitoes birth defects. And it's highly effective too.
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• Biotech firm Oxitec is fighting the spread of Zika virus with genetically modified mosquitoes

  28-01-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's basically the biological equivalent fighting fire with fire. To stop the spread of a disease that causes birth defects, we're essentially using genetic engineering to give mosquitoes birth defects. And it's highly effective too.
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• Yahoo updates app, homepage with streamlined design

  28-01-2016 23:00
  
  Yahoo has announced an update to both its US homepage and the Yahoo app; both changes bring a new design aimed at making it easier to “discover and create conversations” as well as news and other content. One of the big changes is consistency — the Yahoo app and the Yahoo US homepage are now in sync with each other, … Continue reading
  
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• The leading men of video games would be just as gross as any other bro on Tinder

  28-01-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest entry in gaming humor web channel The Warp Zone's "if video games had" series envisions the terrifying world of inter-game Tinder dating.
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• Apple hopes to solidify its place in the classroom with acquisition of LearnSprout

  28-01-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple previewed iOS 9.3 and showcased a big focus on education, and the company's latest acquisition of LearnSprout helps cement its place in schools. LearnSprout has software in more than 2,500 schools throughout the country.The post Apple hopes to solidify its place in the classroom with acquisition of LearnSprout appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Peter Molyneux is not actually retiring, Godus remains

  28-01-2016 22:41
  
  In what was either a momentary hacking or a brilliant use of PR, Peter Molyneux seemed to have been retiring for about 20 minutes this afternoon. In the moments after Molyneux's Twitter confirmed that he'd be taking the game Godus down from Steam AND he'd be retiring from the game industry, major news sources aplenty jumped on the opportunity to … Continue reading
  
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• Chrome will soon mark unencrypted sites with a big, red X

  28-01-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is pushing encryption to every corner of the Web by labeling sites without any encryption as unsecure in Chrome, in the same way it marks sites with broken or insufficient encryption.
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• Nintendo eShop updates with a double-dose of Final Fantasy

  28-01-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Final Fantasy fans can grab the 3DS action-RPG Final Fantasy Explorers and a Wii U Virtual Console port of Final Fantasy Tactics Advance as part of this week's Nintendo eShop update.
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• LG epically trolls Samsung with a scathing removable battery joke

  28-01-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG's being facetious. The company's U.S. Twitter account teased Samsung over the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus' lack of a removable battery. The timing's conspicuous: Rumors suggest the G5 may sport a unique slide-out battery slot.
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• ABC snags pilot order for new legal drama from Jessica Jones writer

  28-01-2016 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ABC has given a pilot order to a legal drama series called Conviction, which hails from a writer for Netflix original series Jessica Jones, and follows a former president's daughter who has been blackmailed to lead a new L.A. crime unit.
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• Amazon tipped in plan to make ‘Spotify killer’ music service

  28-01-2016 22:15
  
  Amazon is working on a more robust music service that will take on Spotify and other big-name competitors, according to a new report. Sources claim Amazon has been holding meetings in recent weeks about licensing deals for this rumored music service, though it is said to still be in its early stages. The service will offer a more robust library … Continue reading
  
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• HTC One M10 release details pack a familiar set of specs (and a watch)

  28-01-2016 22:10
  
  HTC is tipped to be bringing their next-generation smartphone to an event outside of Mobile World Congress 2016, instead opting for a stand-alone event not unlike that of the HTC One M8. It's almost as if HTC decides where to reveal their flagship device each year depending on the weather. Here once again they'll probably show off something in Barcelona … Continue reading
  
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• Super Bowl 50 will have crazy new 360-degree cameras for epic on-field action

  28-01-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans will feel closer to the action than ever during Super Bowl 50 this year. CBS Sports has announced that it will use new high-tech cameras using 360-degree shots for its coverage, as well as multiple Pylon Cameras.
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• Oppo promises big innovations in smartphone charging and camera tech for MWC

  28-01-2016 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oppo's promising something big for Mobile World Congress 2016. The company's vague event teaser mentions camera and charging "innovations." Chances are good that the company delivers.
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• Facebook banks $1 Billion in profit thanks to mobile ad revenue | DT Daily

  28-01-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Facebook pulled $1 Billion in pure profit last year, Apple has issued a recall on power adapters, and the iconic DeLorean is coming back in 2017.
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• Sony unveils new line of USB Type-C flash drives

  28-01-2016 21:30
  
  Sony has introduced a new line of USB Type-C flash drives, each with a sleek metal design and compact size. The line features drives in three different capacities: 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB, each featuring USB Type-C and Type A dual connectors for use with a wide array of devices, including Apple's Macbook. The product line will be available starting next … Continue reading
  
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• Tesla’s Model 3 March reveal could feature a second new car

  28-01-2016 21:29
  
  Tesla's Model 3 is almost upon us, but according to the rumor mill it could be bringing an unexpected friend to its March 2016 reveal. A second new car, potentially the Model Y crossover that Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased briefly as the smaller counterpart to the Model X SUV, is said to be lining up ready to debut alongside … Continue reading
  
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• Gears of War 2, Hand of Fate free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in February

  28-01-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xbox Live Gold subscribers have another prime batch of free games to look forward to next month, as Microsoft revealed that Gears of War 2 and Hand of Fate are among February's scheduled freebies.
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• Compared to sprinklers, the Automist uses one-tenth of the water to put out fires

  28-01-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Combining infrared sensors, a heat alarm, and a special nozzle that atomizes water, the Automist system uses 90 percent less water than residential sprinklers to stop fires and reduce water damage.
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• Sia, Natalie Portman, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots play Iko Iko in hilarious clip

  28-01-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sia, Natalie, Portman, Jimmy Fallon, and The Roots teamed up for a whiz-bang version of classic New Orleans tune Iko Iko, complete with matching black and white outfits all around.
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• Crackle nabs original drama series, Start Up, with Adam Brody, Martin Freeman

  28-01-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Martin Freeman and Adam Brody have been tapped to star in an upcoming hour drama on Sony's Crackle streaming service called Start Up, which follows three men who get caught up in a controversial tech idea.
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• Google’s latest partnership brings human-like intelligence to smartphones

  28-01-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has upped the ante in image recognition, and this could make your smartphone so smart, it's scary. The company announced a new partnership with semiconductor startup Movidius, which specializes in advanced visual applications.The post Google’s latest partnership brings human-like intelligence to smartphones appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 firmware updates cause more problems than they solve

  28-01-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has pushed a new firmware update to Surface Pro 4 and Surface Book owners, but it may cause more new issues than it solves. If you were hoping for an instant improvement, prepare to be disappointed.
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• Insomniac Games announces undersea adventure Song of the Deep

  28-01-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Insomniac Games announced its next project Thursday morning, a new 2D side-scrolling action game called Song of the Deep, published in partnership with GameStop as a new venture for the retail chain.
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• Lenovo Yoga 700 Review: a beautiful update to a solid laptop

  28-01-2016 20:45
  
  Lenovo is back with an update to its Yoga 3 14, and the successor comes by the name Yoga 700. This model brings with it all the best things a Yoga laptop has to offer, but alongside updated hardware and overall improvements that make for a solid model update. We recently got our hands on the Yoga 700 and took … Continue reading
  
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• DX12 is coming: Ashes of Singularity just hit beta

  28-01-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you have Windows 10 and a compatible GPU, you're all ready to play DirectX12 games, except there aren't any full releases to play yet. We're getting close though, as Ashes of Singularity just hit beta.
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• Tesla is reportedly planning to unveil two new cars in March

  28-01-2016 20:42
  
  All of a sudden, it looks like Apple's March product launch event won't be the most exciting one in the tech world. Seth Weintraub is reporting that Tesla is planning to announce two new cars at an event this coming March and it sounds like both of them are going to be variations of the highly anticipated Model 3. FROM EARLIER:  Hot iPad Air 3 rumor might make you care about tablets again "One version is a sedan and another is a small crossover built on the same platform," Weintra
  
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• Report claims Tesla’s game-changing Model 3 will be unveiled in March

  28-01-2016 20:42
  
  All of a sudden, it looks like Apple's March product launch event won't be the most exciting one in the tech world. Seth Weintraub is reporting that Tesla is planning to announce two new cars at an event this coming March and it sounds like both of them are going to be variations of the highly anticipated Model 3. FROM EARLIER:  Hot iPad Air 3 rumor might make you care about tablets again "One version is a sedan and another is a small crossover built on the same platform," Weintra
  
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• GOG launches early-access program

  28-01-2016 20:31
  
  Early-access games are essentially games that aren't finished yet, that you can pay money to play anyway. This helps the developer out by giving them additional funding during the development phase, and it also allows them to get feedback from people who are essentially testing out the game for them. While some people do take advantage of this concept, plenty … Continue reading
  
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• Whoops! Tidal's botched leak forces Rihanna to release record early

  28-01-2016 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rihanna's eighth studio album, Anti, was accidentally leaked by Jay Z-owned streaming service Tidal, forcing the singer to make the album public early, with Rihanna giving out a free download code.
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• Origin EON17-SLX review

  28-01-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today’s laptops are quick, but still sacrifice performance compared to a desktop. Unless the laptop you’re using is Origin’s EON17-SLX, a portable system with an overclocked Core i7-6700K and desktop Nvidia graphics card.
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• Update: Facebook live-streaming video now available to all iPhone users

  28-01-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Released to celebrities a few months ago, Facebook is rolling out live-streaming to all users, starting with select iOS users. The new feature is similar to Periscope and Meerkat, allowing users to broadcast themselves while in the moment.
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• Nexus 5 gets modded with a microSD slot

  28-01-2016 20:05
  
  In a world where smartphone cameras are taking bigger pictures, and apps are getting larger, we need more space on our phones. Unfortunately, most manufacturers are still charging a massive premium for anything larger than 16GB, and failing to include an option for additional storage. So what do you do when you need more space on your phone? You tear … Continue reading
  
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• From Vince Neil to Steve Ballmer: Celebrity Apprentice rolls out new cast and advisors

  28-01-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Celebrity Apprentice has confirmed its cast for the upcoming eighth season, which will be hosted by Arnold Schwarzenegger, including names like Jon Lovitz and Vince Neil as well as advisors like former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
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• Clear your calendar, these are the best times to get matched on Tinder, OkCupid

  28-01-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Tinder and OkCupid user stats reveal how you can boost your chances of finding a match by logging into the dating apps at certain times of the day. These tend to be the hours when most people are online.
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• Google My Tracks alternative apps swoop in

  28-01-2016 19:49
  
  Google's app "My Tracks" has reached its end of life, the company preparing to phase out support starting on April 30th, 2016. This app won't just have an end of service at that time, it'll basically just stop working altogether. With Google My Tracks gone, users will have to move to better and/or more popular services before that time is … Continue reading
  
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• GoG now offers unlimited 14-day refunds for Early Access games

  28-01-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As much as Steam's 14-day, two-hour playtime refund period was a nice addition, it's got nothing on GoG's. If you buy into an Early Access game on Good Old Games, you can get a full refund for any reason at all over the two weeks that follow.
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• Mercedes’ versatile X-Class pickup truck will hit the market in 2018 … but not in the U.S.

  28-01-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz's next pickup will be called either X-Class or Z-Class, a new report finds. Based on the Nissan Navara, it will be offered in three trim levels ranging from a spartan work truck to a luxed-up off-roader.The post Mercedes’ versatile X-Class pickup truck will hit the market in 2018 … but not in the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Could Apple’s former top PR executive turn things around at Twitter?

  28-01-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's reported that Twitter is close to hiring Natalie Kerris, a top Apple PR veteran. Kerris spent 14 years at Apple, working on some of the company's major products. If she accepts the job, she could help turn the social network around.
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• T-Mobile adds Amazon, Fox News, and WWE network to their Binge On service

  28-01-2016 19:32
  
  T-Mobile made waves last year when they announced their Binge On service. If you're not familiar, with Binge On, you can stream all of the content you want, without it eating into your data plan. The only caveat is that it only applies to specific streaming content providers. While the service rubs a lot of people the wrong way, the … Continue reading
  
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• Scientists just discovered the largest solar system to date

  28-01-2016 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists have just discovered the largest solar system to date, and it's so big that one of its alien planets would take 900,000 years or so just to complete one orbit around its sun
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• Watch this guy easily lift a Mini Cooper with his homemade robotic exoskeleton

  28-01-2016 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While most of us might have dreamt of being Iron Man, James Hobson is trying to make it a reality by building his very own powered exoskeleton, and as a proof of concept, he's used the legs portion of it to lift a car.
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