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• Weekly Rewind: Photobombing horses, exoskeletons, Key and Peele do the Super Bowl

  06-02-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on, in fact, that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories.
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• 25 major problems with the iPhone 6, and what to do about them

  06-02-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is your iPhone 6 acting up? Are you hunting for a workaround or a solution? From Bendgate to Bluetooth, we’ve got a list of issues. Come on in for a roundup of common iPhone 6 problems and fixes.
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• 6 gadgets that clean the world's oceans - Engadget

  06-02-2016 22:01 via
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  6 gadgets that clean the world's oceans
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  So far they've come up with everything from oil-cleaning magic wands to massive floating cleanup arrays, but it's a race to see which method will most effectively reverse the damage humans have wrought. Which of these amazing gadgets do you think has ...and more »
  

• London wants Google to bring its autonomous cars across the pond

  06-02-2016 21:30
  
  Now that Google's little self-driving pod cars are making their way to more cities in the US for testing, overseas metropolises are starting to show an interest. Transportation officials in London revealed this week that they've begun early discussions with Google to bring their autonomous cars to the UK capital. This new comes right after the vehicles have made Washington … Continue reading
  
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• Uber drivers in San Francisco are threatening to strike over Super Bowl weekend

  06-02-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Call it either the best or the worst timing, but Uber drivers have had enough. The pot is finally boiling over this weekend, this very busy Super Bowl weekend, no less, as San Francisco Uber drivers threaten to strike.
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• Google is looking into wireless charging for its driverless cars

  06-02-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not enough that Google's cars don't need drivers -- now, they don't want plugs either. The autonomous technology is now also looking into wireless charging, because you can't have too much of a good thing.
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• Tactile Picture Books Project uses 3D printing to make picture books for blind kids

  06-02-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now, the latest application of 3D printing technology may be the most heartwarming. The Tactile Picture Books Project is creating children's books for a very special demographic: the blind.
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• Google’s driverless cars are going to London

  06-02-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's self-driving cars are crossing the Atlantic. According to reports from the Guardian, transport officials in London are in "active discussions" with Google to make the British capital one of the trial cities.
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• Google will begin showing anti-ISIS ads to counter terrorism

  06-02-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not all weapons have a trigger, and that doesn't make them any less effective. No, I'm not talking about bombs, but rather about Google's new strategy to use its highly targeted advertising system in the battle against ISIS.
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• Ultra-rare 1957 Ferrari 335S auctioned for $35M

  06-02-2016 20:30
  
  It's hard to beat a Ferrari when it comes to luxury sports cars retaining their value over the years, and the latest auction for a classic model proves it. In Paris today a 1957 Ferrari 335 Spider Scaglietti was auctioned off by Artcurial, reaching a total of $34.9 million. So, what makes the car so valuable? Well, the car was … Continue reading
  
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• Wilson shows off its new smart football, the Wilson X

  06-02-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 21st century has done a major number on sporting equipment, and now, just in time for the Super Bowl, Wilson has unveiled its new smart football. Because yes, even your football needs to be smart now.
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• The Wilson X is Wilson’s smart football

  06-02-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 21st century has done a major number on sporting equipment, and now, just in time for the Super Bowl, Wilson has unveiled its new smart football. Because yes, even your football needs to be smart now.
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• This is why feel-good ads dominate the Super Bowl

  06-02-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Super Bowl 50 is set to be one of the most-watched TV events in U.S. history, and one of its biggest attractions will be its commercials. But what makes a Super Bowl ad work? And why are serious ads so rare? We ask the experts.
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Anderson .Paak, Twin Peaks, and more

  06-02-2016 20:15 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: Anderson .Paak, Twin Peaks, and more.
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• Just For The Tech Of It: Drone-snatching eagles and carnivorous plants that count

  06-02-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week on Just For The Tech Of It, host Drew Prindle tells us aboutdrone killing police eagles, strange genetic studies, and carnivorous plants that can count to 20.
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• Far Cry Primal developers discuss what makes the game true to the series

  06-02-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Far Cry Primal may not look like the previous games in the series, but Ubisoft is adamant that it is still has Far Cry in its DNA due to its tendency to create water cooler moments.The post Far Cry Primal developers discuss what makes the game true to the series appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BlackBerry lays off 200 employees in Canada and Florida

  06-02-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackBerry recently laid off about 200 employees in Canada in Florida as part of the its efforts to drive “efficiencies” across its workforce. The company clarified the figure after reports initially pegged the layoffs at around 1,000 employees.
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• Pebble Time now lets Android users start text conversations

  06-02-2016 19:30
  
  The Pebble Time smartwatch and its accompanying mobile apps received a number of updates already this week, with the wearables getting new software and both iOS and Android users getting improved Health tracking features. But those with Android as their platform of choice also got something new just for them: the ability to send a text message initiating a conversation … Continue reading
  
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• Stay warm and ready on your ski trips with this gear

  06-02-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A romp in the backcountry shouldn't leave you cold and hungry. Fortunately, this tech can help you stay warm and safe, even if you're only commuting to the office.
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• iPhone 5se rumored to launch with pink color option, along with Silver and Space Grey

  06-02-2016 18:45
  
  A pair of reliable sources have pegged March 15 as the date when Apple will introduce a trio of new products, including an iPhone 5se, an iPad Air 3, and a subtly enhanced version of the Apple Watch. As the date steadily approaches, more details surrounding the iPhone 5se have continued to roll in. The most recent report, sourced from the Japanese site Mac Otakara,  relays that the iPhone 5se will come in a trio of colors, including Silver, Space Gray, and interestingly enough, some form of
  
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• Wilson X Connected Football hands-on: The IoT gets competitive

  06-02-2016 18:31
  
  With the Super Bowl upon us, what better time to preview the latest in Wilson X's wirelessly-enabled sports tech, the Connected Football. Though it's stuffed with Bluetooth and a bevy of sensors, at first glance you'd be forgiven for mistaking it for a regular football but, as Wilson demonstrated when I met with them in San Francisco this week, it'll … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung patents vein identification sensor on smartwatches to trigger payments, playlists

  06-02-2016 18:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fingerprints, heartbeats and veins -- they can all be used to identify who you are. While the latter is far from new, it may be on the cusp of mainstream adoption, if Samsung’s recent patent ever comes to fruition.
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• Weekend Workshop: How to build a brushless gimbal to shoot super stable video

  06-02-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Good camera stabilizers cost a pretty penny, but as is the case with most things, you can build your own for a fraction of the usual retail cost. Check out this sweet DIY build you can make for under $200 bucks!
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• Students try to figure out how to make $20K homes by building in a luxury community

  06-02-2016 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rural Studio is trying to figure out how to make houses that cost $20,000 but are still somewhere people want to live. They built some prototypes at Serenbe, a luxury sustainable living community.
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• Google looking into wireless charging for its self-driving cars

  06-02-2016 18:00
  
  As Google's self-driving cars continue to make progress and move to more locations for testing, it appears the company is now making plans on how to better charge the small pod cars. A FCC filing discovered by IEEE Spectrum indicated that Google is looking into wireless charging as an option, with plans to install system around its headquarters, as well … Continue reading
  
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• The Malware Museum offers a look at the viruses of yesteryear

  06-02-2016 17:00
  
  Most people have a pretty good idea of what computer malware and viruses look like in the current era: pop-up windows, spam sites set as the homepage, and bogus apps installed if they're lucky, with spyware and software that allows remote hacking being some of the worst. But about in the MS-DOS era? What did computer users of yore dread … Continue reading
  
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• Keep your Lumia 950 looking stylish and safe with these 10 great cases

  06-02-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to add a splash of color, a new texture, or some solid protection to your Microsoft mobile? We’ve got you covered here with a run-down of the best Lumia 950 cases that money can buy.The post Keep your Lumia 950 looking stylish and safe with these 10 great cases appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Twitter tipped to ditch chronological timeline, users hate this idea

  06-02-2016 16:00
  
  Internet users who hate big changes to their social networks of choice, it's best you sit down for this. A new report has surfaced indicating that Twitter may be ditching its long-established reverse chronological timeline in favor of one that's organized by an algorithm, à la Facebook. Even more surprising is that the overhauled timeline may make its debut as … Continue reading
  
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• This Street Fighter V live-action dance battle looks like a terrifying '90s throwback

  06-02-2016 15:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom UK hired London-based Hip-Hop dance theater troupe ZooNation to perform a live dance battle called "Street Fighter V Hits London" at a launch event for the game Wednesday.
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• Transform your desktop into a concert hall with these computer speakers

  06-02-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure which PC speakers work best with your computer? Here are our current favorites, whether you're working on a budget or looking to produce high-end audio.
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• Super Bowl recipes you can make in the oven simultaneously

  06-02-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Limit your time in the kitchen this Super Bowl Sunday by baking a bunch of different appetizers in the oven that all cook at the same temperature. Plus, many of these recipes can be made in under 20 minutes.The post Super Bowl recipes you can make in the oven simultaneously appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2013 Mac Pro video issues now covered by Apple repair program

  06-02-2016 15:00
  
  Those who own a late 2013 Mac Pro model and have been plagued by various video issues are in for some good news today: it appears Apple has just launched a new Repair Extension Program that covers the machine's problems. Users that have been affected have experienced issues including distorted video, no video at all, system instability such as freezing … Continue reading
  
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• Traditional toys beat gadgets in language development - The Age

  06-02-2016 14:17 via
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  Traditional toys beat gadgets in language development
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  The study, recently published in Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, found that electronic gadgets decreased the quantity and quality of a baby's language compared to books and traditional toys, such as wooden blocks and puzzles.and more »
  

• Google releases Android Studio 2.0 beta with improved developer tools

  06-02-2016 14:00
  
  Google has just announced that a beta of its Android Studio 2.0 software is now available for download, offering new and improved tools for Android app developers. As the latest version of the IDE (integrated development environment), Android Studio 2.0 doesn't have a confirmed release date yet, but sometime before May seems likely. Those interested in trying it out can … Continue reading
  
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• Prolific artist and musician Swizz Beatz explains how Instagram can change lives

  06-02-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends, Swizz Beatz discussed his project with Canon, "The Unknowns," where amateur artists are chosen from Instagram to be featured in an silent auction at Sotheby's in New York City.
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• How the Internet vaulted Oh Wonder to worldwide stardom without a single concert

  06-02-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oh Wonder went from virtual unknowns to selling out theaters around the world, and they did it all with dirt-cheap recording equipment, amassing diehard fans through the Internet.
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• Anatomically Correct Heart Necklace

  06-02-2016 10:54 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Nothing says “I love you” like an anatomically correct heart necklace!
  
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• Twitter deleted 125k (mostly) ISIS accounts over last 6 months

  06-02-2016 03:45
  
  Twitter has at times been criticized for allegedly allowing extremists' accounts to remain live, though the company regularly squashes those accounts as they surface. In a statement today, Twitter got right at the heart of the matter, saying that since last summer it has suspended more than 125,000 accounts that were promoting or threatening terrorism, and that most of them … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook just banned medical marijuana dispensary pages

  06-02-2016 03:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for medical marijuana? Take your search off Facebook. According to local reports in New Jersey, a state that has legalized the sale of cannabis for medical purposes, the social media giant has begun deleting dispensary pages,
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• Netflix orders another three ‘Orange is the New Black’ seasons

  06-02-2016 03:00
  
  We won’t get the next season of Orange is the New Black until this upcoming summer, but Netflix is already eyeing the future, and that future will include quite a bit more OITNB content. In a statement today, both Netflix and producer Lionsgate announced that the streaming service has ordered another three seasons. In addition, the show’s creator Jenji Kohan … Continue reading
  
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• Unhackable brain scans may some day replace passwords

  06-02-2016 02:55
  
  Security breaches affecting millions of users have come to light in recent years, yet we’re no better at protecting our personal data, or at picking good passwords , than we were before. But some companies are already looking at new ways to secure customer data that go beyond passwords and PINs. Fingerprint sensors are found on more and more smartphones in recent years, and retina scanners are coming too. But in the future, we may have an even more advanced way of logging into online
  
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• Deadpool presents Golden Girls reruns amid five-network ad takeover

  06-02-2016 02:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Five Viacom networks are ceding commercial break spots for eight shows to 20th Century Fox next week. Ryan Reynolds will fill the ad spots in character as Deadpool, the sarcastic Marvel antihero.
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• BearTek Gen II smart gloves are wearable remote controls

  06-02-2016 02:15
  
  Smartphone-friendly gloves are adequate enough to tap your screen without taking your gloves off, but they’re of limited usefulness, particularly if they’re wet. Enter the BearTek Gen II smart gloves, a pair of ordinary looking gloves that can remotely control your smartphone using simple finger movements. Rather than touching the phone itself, the wearer touches spots on the gloves to … Continue reading
  
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• Sony’s dual-camera system being used by ‘major smartphone players’

  06-02-2016 01:30
  
  Amidst all the rumors about upcoming smartphones packing dual camera systems, Sony itself has added fuel to the fire. During its third quarter earnings call in the recent past, the company’s chief financial officer Kenichiro Yoshida answered an analyst’s question about dual camera adoption in the future, saying in part that “major smartphone players” will be using Sony’s dual camera … Continue reading
  
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• Stuck in The Witness? These tips will put you on the right track

  06-02-2016 01:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've spent the last few weeks trapped on an abandoned island with little hope of escape, you're not alone. Here’s how you can survive The Witness and keep your sanity intact.
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• Time to kill? Here are 120 riveting movies you can watch on Netflix right now

  06-02-2016 01:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Save yourself from hours of scrolling and searching through Netflix's massive library by checking out this list of our favorite movies you can stream right now.
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• Need some juice? Here’s how to charge your iPhone almost twice as fast

  06-02-2016 01:10
  
  If your iPhone dies and you need to juice up as quickly as possible, there's an incredible and little-known tip that can help you charge up your iPhone faster than ever. While most people know that charging your iPhone in Airplane Mode can help speed things along by ensuring that your device doesn't tax it self by updating apps in the background or perhaps straining for a weak cellular signal, this particular tip can really be a lifesaver when you need a charge in a pinch. The simple soluti
  
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• BlackBerry cuts 200 jobs in Ontario and Florida to trim costs

  06-02-2016 01:08
  
  BlackBerry Ltd is cutting 200 jobs at its hometown headquarters in Ontario and in Florida in order to trim costs, it said on Friday, as the smartphone maker moves to turn around its fortunes and put more emphasis on its enterprise software business. "As BlackBerry continues to execute its turnaround plan, we remain focused on driving efficiencies across our global workforce," the company said in an emailed statement. The layoffs will affect 75 manufacturing jobs in Sunrise, Florida, a state gove
  
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• Swipe right for Sanders, swipe left for spammers

  06-02-2016 01:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unwanted or not, Sen. Bernie Sanders is getting a lot of visibility in an unexpected place -- Tinder. Now, the popular hook-up app has blocked a few supporters, citing them as spamming.
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• Does this ancient Greek statue depict an ancient laptop? (No.)

  06-02-2016 01:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Conspiracy theorists think time travelers brought laptops back to the ancient Greeks -- presumably via TARDIS or a plutonium-powered DeLorean -- pointing to a marble statue to make their point. It was probably a just chest.The post Does this ancient Greek statue depict an ancient laptop? (No.) appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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