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• To Einstein’s delight, scientists just confirmed the existence of gravitational waves

  11-02-2016 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After spending the last five months deciphering an obscure reading, scientists confirm the LIGO interferometer device has detected gravitational waves, effectively proving Albert Einstein's theory on general relativity.The post To Einstein’s delight, scientists just confirmed the existence of gravitational waves appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Is Pandora on the market? Report claims the streaming giant is looking to sell

  11-02-2016 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Coming off of a bad year for profits and a dwindling user base, Pandora is said to be in early talks for a possible sale. The news comes as the company has been besieged by the rise of on-demand streamers like Spotify and Apple Music.
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• Street Fighter V will lack many core features at launch

  11-02-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Capcom has announced which modes and features Street Fighter V players can expect to see on launch day, revealing that many key aspects of the game will be locked away for future updates.
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• Capcom outlines features, modes bundled with Street Fighter V at launch

  11-02-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Capcom has announced which modes and features Street Fighter V players can expect to see on launch day, revealing that many key aspects of the game will be locked away for future updates.
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• Microsoft wants to offer more titles across Xbox One and PC

  11-02-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After announcing that pre-orders for the Xbox One version of Quantum Break will offer customers access to the game on a Windows 10 PC, Microsoft has plans to expand its cross-buy program going forward.
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• Microsoft hopes to expand its cross-buy offerings

  11-02-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After announcing that pre-orders for the Xbox One version of Quantum Break will offer customers access to the game on a Windows 10 PC, Microsoft has plans to expand its cross-buy program going forward.
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• Star Kart is a universe where Star Wars and Mario Kart had a beautiful baby

  11-02-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dark Pixel gives a tantalizing glimpse at an alternate universe in which Nintendo's mascot characters pilot a fleet of ships from the Star Wars film series, resulting in a Mario Kart mashup that turns fanboy dreams into reality.
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• Toyota’s Tacoma TRD Pro off-roader is back, and ready to climb every mountain

  11-02-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The TRD Pro off-road model didn't appear with the rest of the redesigned Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup truck lineup for 2016, but it's back for the 2017 model year and ready for the trail.
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• Track your swimming stats and get custom training routines with this brilliant waterproof wristband

  11-02-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swimmer's wearables have all the requirements of a typical tracker – light weight, long battery life, and high accuracy – but they all need to fit in a waterproof package that's easy to read in the water. The Swimmerix, up on Kickstarter, offers both accuracy and ease of use.
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• This brilliant waterproof wearable is like a swimming coach you can wear on your wrist

  11-02-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swimmer's wearables have all the requirements of a typical tracker – light weight, long battery life, and high accuracy – but they all need to fit in a waterproof package that's easy to read in the water. The Swimmerix, up on Kickstarter, offers both accuracy and ease of use.
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• Amazon adds zombie apocalypse clause to Lumberyard terms of service

  11-02-2016 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A clause in the terms of service for Lumberyard, Amazon's new video game engine, limits company liability in the event of a viral outbreak triggering a zombie apocalypse.
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• Instagram will finally let you know how many people watch your videos

  11-02-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram announced that a view count will begin to appear where the current likes are on videos. This feature follows others intended to improve video on the platform, and will roll out over the next two weeks.
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• Instagram announces plans to add view counts to videos

  11-02-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram announced that a view count will begin to appear where the current likes are on videos. This feature follows others intended to improve video on the platform, and will roll out over the next two weeks.
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• Chrome for Android can now receive alerts from nearby objects using the Physical Web

  11-02-2016 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why should iPhone users have all the benefits of interacting with Bluetooth beacons? Google has now added support for the Physical Web to Chrome for Android starting with beta version 49.
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• Someone built a Rocket League pitch in Halo 5 for Xbox One players

  11-02-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Xbox One version of Rocket League isn't out yet, but custom level designer TurbTastic has recreated the game as a multiplayer level in Halo 5: Guardians.
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• AMD still thinks more cores are better cores, plans up to 32 in Zen processors

  11-02-2016 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A speaker at a CERN event included a slide in their presentation that confirms some interesting rumors around the upcoming Zen Architecture, but how many of them will actually make it into PCs?
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• The Ferrari of tomorrow will use floor-mounted batteries and uniform platforms

  11-02-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ferrari has revealed plans for an all-new platform architecture with accommodations for hybrid powertrains. The automaker's patent reveals innovative battery mounting and structural strategies.
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• Grammys to get the Instagram treatment with live images and videos, straight from artists

  11-02-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Grammys has teamed up with Instagram and Billboard to bring exclusive images and live videos of the event, created by artists, to the app. Musicians including Skrillex and LL Cool J will be broadcasting content directly to Instagram.
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• Your next smartwatch may look better and last longer, thanks to Qualcomm’s new chips

  11-02-2016 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Qualcomm is out with a new processor -- and this one's built just for wearables. LG says it will be using the Snapdragon Wear 2100 in its upcoming wearable devices later this year.
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• Gadgets for Playing With Your Pet Remotely - Wall Street Journal

  11-02-2016 21:42 via
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  IT'S NO SECRET that Americans are pet-crazy. Between food, doggy day care, cat tuxedos and everything else, we spent an estimated $60 billion on our animals last year, according to the American Pet Products Association. Our pets are like our ...
  

• Study: ‘PAMP’ molecules in some processed foods are big health risk

  11-02-2016 21:40
  
  Researchers have revealed that some processed foods, including things like chopped vegetables, sausages, and chocolates, have high instances of harmful pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMP) molecules that could increase someone’s risks of developing various health issues, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Fresh foods, though, such as whole vegetables, have undetectable levels of these harmful bacteria. Processed foods, of course, … Continue reading
  
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• 15 iPhone 6S problems and how to fix them

  11-02-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don’t let iPhone 6S problems get you down, there’s usually a fix or a workaround you can employ. Come on in for a look at the most commonly reported iPhone 6S problems and get some advice on what to do about them.
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• It's Official: The next Assassin's Creed isn't coming out in 2016

  11-02-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Assassin's Creed franchise take a break from its annual release schedule for the first time since 2009, publisher Ubisoft announced Thursday.
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• The final trailer for Batman V. Superman shows the epic battle we’re in for

  11-02-2016 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The final trailer for Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice gives Wonder Woman some lines and show's Batman kicking some major butt in the lead-up to the film's arrival in theaters next month.
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• The final trailer for Batman V. Superman shows off some epic action

  11-02-2016 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The final trailer for Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice gives Wonder Woman some lines and show's Batman kicking some major butt in the lead-up to the film's arrival in theaters next month.
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• Super Smash Bros’ DLC characters fight it out in Nintendo’s final trailer

  11-02-2016 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has released a final DLC trailer showcasing all of the characters added to Super Smash Bros.' playable roster over the past year, giving a memorable sendoff to its landmark cross-franchise brawler.
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• Nissan reintroduces its Armada full-size SUV with greater gusto

  11-02-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan has revealed its reborn Armada full-size SUV with the QX80's big bones and more refined styling. The new Armada boasts a luxurious cabin, 5.6-liter V8, and 12,000 pounds of towing capacity.
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• Mercedes’ Sprinter Extreme is what every FedEx truck wants to grow up to be

  11-02-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Extreme concept debuts at the 2016 Chicago Auto Show as one of the flashiest commercial vehicles in recent memory. It's got everything, from a vibrant vinyl wrap to a dump bed.
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• DT Giveaway: Pax 2 vaporizer (Valentine’s Day edition)

  11-02-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blow some love into the air this Valentine's day with a free Pax 2, laser engraved in limited quantities for Valentine's Day by Pax Vapor. Don't miss out on a chance to own the top portable, herbal vaporizer.
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• Dish promises 7 days without ad-skipping for Fox content

  11-02-2016 21:12
  
  When TiVo and the other first DVRs hit the scene, people ate them up. Finally, for the first time, you could watch shows and movies when you wanted to. Sure, you could setup a VCR to record something at a specific time, but that was more hassle than it was worth. The other big feature was being able to quickly … Continue reading
  
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• Gwen Stefani has first new album in 10 years and a live music video coming soon

  11-02-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After 10 long years, Gwen Stefani is getting ready to drop a solo album in March. The singer and Voice judge recently shared the track list for This Is What the Truth Feels Like and announced plans to shoot a new live music video during the Grammys.
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• Google VR headset: self-contained, Android likely

  11-02-2016 21:05
  
  Multiple sources say Google's VR headset will be self-contained, not separate from a smartphone or a PC like its competitors. This would be the first VR headset created by a company in this modern era of virtual reality to do so - sort of. What we're looking at here, according to these sources, is a VR headset that "doesn't rely … Continue reading
  
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• Watch Arcade Fire’s stirring New Orleans jazz funeral for David Bowie

  11-02-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indie rock royalty Arcade Fire have shared an official video of their David Bowie tribute parade in New Orleans, backed by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a street full of people.
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• Instagram’s rolling out new video view counter

  11-02-2016 20:46
  
  Instagram is known for its images, but the service allows video uploads, too, and the instances of video viewership have been increasing steadily, particularly in the last handful of months. In light of that comes a new feature, video view counts, enabling anyone to see how often a video has been watched. The view counter, which will be rolling out … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t make this Virtual Reality mistake

  11-02-2016 20:43
  
  You know what really grinds my gears? Ridiculous photos that are used to advertise products. You know the ones, where something has been very obviously been Photoshopped in with little care. Today, the PGA Tour has been kind enough to provide me with an "Exhibit A" for talking about why you need to think about photos used to promote your … Continue reading
  
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• The NYPD has been spying on phones since 2008, report finds

  11-02-2016 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The New York Civil Liberties Union has published a report that confirms the use of phone-intercepting technology by the NYPD. These "stingrays" can track a device's location, and even show the phone number of people in communication with the device.
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• Can you hear me now? NYCLU reveals the NYPD has been spying on cell phones since 2008

  11-02-2016 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The New York Civil Liberties Union has published a report that confirms the use of phone-intercepting technology by the NYPD. These "stingrays" can track a device's location, and even show the phone number of people in communication with the device.
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• The next apartment you rent could come with a smart lock already installed

  11-02-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can't get your hands on this smart lock unless you move into a Latch-powered apartment building. The Latch smart lock is only available to real estate developers so tenants will get access to the device when they move into buildings that implement it.
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• Latch is making its first smart lock available only to apartment owners, not individual tenants

  11-02-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can't get your hands on this smart lock unless you move into a Latch-powered apartment building. The Latch smart lock is only available to real estate developers so tenants will get access to the device when they move into buildings that implement it.
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• Samsung’s gorgeous 18K rose gold and platinum Gear S2 Classic watches arrive Feb. 12

  11-02-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has made its great looking Gear S2 smartwatch even flashier, and they will be available in the U.S. on February 12. Called the New Edition, the two new versions look stunning, and are accompanied by new straps and exclusive watch faces.
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• The Boss promises to 'show the reader his mind' in new autobiography

  11-02-2016 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American songwriting legend Bruce Springsteen will finally release an autobiography called Born To Run this September, after slowly working on the book for over seven years in private.
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• Look into Bruce Springsteen’s mind this September in new autobiography

  11-02-2016 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American songwriting legend Bruce Springsteen will finally release an autobiography called Born To Run this September, after slowly working on the book for over seven years in private.
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• Google bakes IoT beacon support into Chrome for Android

  11-02-2016 20:12
  
  Google is set to further blur the lines between the real world and the digital one, integrating beacon support into Chrome for Android. Initially to be included in the beta channel for those testing pre-final versions of the mobile browser, but eventually set to be released for all users, the new functionality will allow Chrome on Android smartphones to spot … Continue reading
  
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• Adele and her songwriters for 25 have already split $13 million in royalties

  11-02-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adele and her co-writers on smash-hit album 25, including musicians like Bruno Mars, Danger Mouse, Mark Ronson, and Tobias Jesso Jr., have shared an estimated 13 million dollars in royalties so far.
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• 7 useful solar gadgets for your home - KSL.com

  11-02-2016 19:55 via
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  But solar isn't just for those with large rooftop arrays — plenty of new home devices are also making use of this bright energy source. Check out this list of groundbreaking solar gadgets to see where you might be able to incorporate solar power into ...and more »
  

• All-New 2017 Nissan Titan Joins XD At Chicago Auto Show

  11-02-2016 19:54
  
  First we had the Nissan Titan XD, a not-quite-heavy-duty pickup that showed there was life in the Japanese brand's truck division after years of neglect. Now we've got the 2017 Nissan Titan showing its face at the Chicago Auto Show as the second prong in the automaker's two-tier attack on the full-size segment. First things first: despite the family resemblance … Continue reading
  
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• Google pacifies Euro privacy advocates with Google.com fudge

  11-02-2016 19:39
  
  Google's controversial "Right to be Forgotten" system will be expanded to the US version of the search engine, following a lengthy battle with privacy regulators. The tool launched back in May 2014, a way for European users to request personal details be removed from Google's index on the grounds that they were outdated or incorrect. Its launch followed a ruling … Continue reading
  
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• IRL Space Invaders seems much more intense than the original

  11-02-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rooster Teeth created a life-size physical adaptation of the Space Invaders board, just to see what it would be like to turn the video game in a plain, old game.
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• Hitman PC requirements revealed

  11-02-2016 19:22
  
  Fans of the Hitman franchise were no doubt excited to hear that Absolution would be coming to the Xbox One, via a backwards-compatibility update. Sure, it wasn't the best game thus far in the franchise, but it's a nice thing for Xbox One owners. But what about PC gamers? Well, Square Enix has some good news for you, as well. … Continue reading
  
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• Jon Hamm, Don Cheadle, and dozens of other stars poetry slam Biebers’ Sorry

  11-02-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A group of celebrities including Jon Hamm, Chloe Sevigny, Don Cheadle, and John Legend, band together for a dramatically hilarious reading of the lyrics to Justin Bieber's new hit song Sorry.
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