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• Linksys EA7500 Max-Stream AC1900 review

  29-02-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Offering a maximum wireless speed of 1.9Gbps, and a backend interface even novices can comprehend, the Linksys EA7500 just might be the answer to your Wi-Fi woes.
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• This helicopter drone helps Australia monitor shark activity and reduce attacks

  29-02-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With shark attacks serving as an annual source of terror, the state of New South Wales has launched an initiative which relies on drones to improve safety. Dubbed the "Little Ripper," the drone would help recognize emergencies.
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• Jimmy Kimmel harasses Batman and Superman in this ‘deleted’ scene from Dawn of Justice

  29-02-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jimmy Kimmel outs Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne, karaokes to Soulja Boy, and is thrown into outer space during this hilarious sketch from Jimmy Kimmel Live's After the Oscars special.
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• Sony’s Xperia Agent is the cute little robot that could. But will he?

  29-02-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's globe-headed little concept 'bot, the Xperia Agent, wants to turn on your lights, tell you the news, and beam your video calls to your breakfast table. But will it ever make it off the ground?The post Sony’s Xperia Agent is the cute little robot that could. But will he? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dark Souls goes mobile with Slashy Souls for iOS, Android

  29-02-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Bandai Namco has released Slashy Souls, a free-to-play app for iOS and Android devices that repurposes elements from the Dark Souls series for a viciously difficult, side-scrolling action game.
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• Pikmin 3, Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D among planned Nintendo reprints

  29-02-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo of America announced that The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D and Pikmin 3 are among the out-of-print rarities that will soon be reissued at a lower price as part of its Nintendo Selects program.
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• An inside look at Mobile World Congress 2016

  29-02-2016 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobile World Congress 2016 officially opened its doors on Monday -- and the air was electric with excitement, although that might have just been from the body heat of the more than 101,000 participants.The post An inside look at Mobile World Congress 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 5 best mobile accessories of MWC 2016

  29-02-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We take a closer look at five best mobile accessories that caught our eye at MWC 2016. We've got a handy smartphone camera mount, an ingenious folding plug, a handy keyring charger, and more.
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• Apple’s top counsel: Our customers are ‘better protected from thieves and terrorists’

  29-02-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Here's everything that has happened since a court order required Apple to disable an auto-erase function on one of the San Bernardino shooters phone. The Obama administration says Apple can keep and destroy the software used to hack into the iPhone.
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• Techies adore the HoloLens. Now Microsoft wants to win over grease monkeys

  29-02-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Clackamas Community College hopes to add a new tool to its automotive curriculum -- Microsoft's HoloLens. We sat down with the people behind the project.The post Techies adore the HoloLens. Now Microsoft wants to win over grease monkeys appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Keep it clean with Urbanears Active Hellas, a washable on-ear headphone

  29-02-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Urbanears' popular line of headphones has finally expanded into the wireless sports category. Called the Hellas. the headphones support Bluetooth for cable-free audio, plus a washable headband and earpads. But how do they sound? We found out.
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• The Infinity Pitcher will order a new filter for you online, just before the old one goes bad

  29-02-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Brita has teamed up with Amazon for its new Infinity water pitcher -- a smart pitcher that automatically orders new filters through Amazon's Dash Replenishment service as soon as you need replacements.The post The Infinity Pitcher will order a new filter for you online, just before the old one goes bad appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Flight of the Conchords is coming back with all-new material and a US tour

  29-02-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Famed New Zealand comedy-folk due Flight of the Conchords have announced a summer tour in the US, plan to work out some new material in front of live audiences during new live shows.The post Flight of the Conchords is coming back with all-new material and a US tour appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Return of the floppy: Modder creates 128GB floppy disk. Why? Why not?

  29-02-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dr. Moddnstine isn't the first modder to build a new PC into an old IBM case, but might be the first to go above and beyond by building a working 128GB floppy disk and reader to go with it.
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• Long live the floppy! Modder creates 128GB floppy disk for a retro case mod

  29-02-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dr. Moddnstine isn't the first modder to build a new PC into an old IBM case, but might be the first to go above and beyond by building a working 128GB floppy disk and reader to go with it.
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• Work doesn’t kill solid state drives, but age does, according to Google study

  29-02-2016 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's six-year study on flash storage includes millions of drive days worth of data, and it questions a lot of what we thought we knew about what hard drive failure looks like in the SSD era.
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• Buy Panasonic’s Ultra HD Blu-Ray player this April, get Mad Max: Fury Road for free

  29-02-2016 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic’s DMP-UB900 Ultra HD Blu-Ray player goes on sale in the UK this April, earlier than many expected. Even better, it includes a free copy of the 4K Ultra HD Blu-Ray release of Mad Max: Fury Road. Will the US get the same deal?
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• The 5 Best Gadgets from Mobile World Congress 2016 - Paste Magazine

  29-02-2016 20:57 via
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  Although CES is much more celebrated, the annual Mobile World Congress in Barcelona is where the biggest smartphones get announced and shown off. Companies like LG and Samsung often have their own special events at the show, and this year we're ...
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• Huawei Mate 8 Unboxing & First Look

  29-02-2016 20:57 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Ahead of Geneva, Mercedes pops the top off the 2017 C-Class Cabriolet

  29-02-2016 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2017 C-Class Cabriolet ahead of its debut at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. Available in C300 RWD, C300 4MATIC, and C43 AMG guise, the Cabriolet will begin arriving in U.S. dealerships this summer.
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• Sam Smith describes Oscar performance as ‘the worst moment’ of his life

  29-02-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  British pop singer Sam Smith has called last night's Oscar performance the worst moment of his life, after extreme nerves gave way to a extremely pitchy solo performance of Writing's On The Wall.
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• Samsung's new curved monitor series can handle FreeSync over an HDMI connection

  29-02-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unlike other monitors on the market, Samsung's three CF390 and CF591 models can handle FreeSync over HDMI and sport a wider, 1800mm curvature -- a nifty set of workstation or gaming rig companions.
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• Sprint reverses course and brings back two-year contracts

  29-02-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you still in love with two-year contracts? Sprint has you covered. After killing them off just last month, the carrier listened to its customers and has quietly brought them back from the dead.
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• Why Chris Rock’s awkward Stacey Dash joke was actually brilliant

  29-02-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While comedian Chris Rock is already being praised for his performance as the host of the 88th Academy Awards, his most clever quip of the night seemed to sail over everybody's head.
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• CTB-Locker ransomware encrypts WordPress sites and holds them hostage

  29-02-2016 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CTB-Locker, a new version of ransomware, encrypts Wordpress websites rather than users’ computers, and thereafter demands payment in bitcoin in order to return the site to working order.
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• Netflix lays the crack-down on VPN users in Europe despite evasion efforts

  29-02-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix is cracking down on VPN users, and whatever its doing is working. Despite claims that they would thwart Netflix's blocking efforts, VPNs have found themselves unable to sneak past Netflix's location detection tools, resulting in disabled access for many European users.The post Netflix lays the crack-down on VPN users in Europe despite evasion efforts appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Minecraft’s new ‘Combat Update’ overhauls fighting mechanics

  29-02-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mojang has released a major update for its sandbox construction title Minecraft, overhauling the game's combat mechanics in a bid to "make fighting more interesting and offer more map-making options."
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• Hands On: Satechi Car Mounts and Accessories

  29-02-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Satechi has many great mounting options to give your car a premium feel with modern capabilities.
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• ODROID-C2 is a faster Raspberry Pi 3 alternative with more memory

  29-02-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you were thinking of ordering the Raspberry Pi 3, but didn't feel that its wireless connectivity was that exciting, consider the ODROID-C2 instead. For a few dollars more, you get double the memory and a faster processor.
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• How the ‘next-generation’ Vulkan API could pose a threat to Microsoft’s DirectX

  29-02-2016 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With more streamlined portability spanning numerous platforms, the Khronos Groups' Vulkan API could be a frightening prospect for Microsoft's DirectX API -- assuming developer support allows for it.
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• Vivo Xplay 5 rumors and news

  29-02-2016 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you someone that has to be on the cutting edge all the time? The Vivo Xplay 5 might just be the phone for you. It is rumored to sport a 6-inch 4K display and the Snapdragon 820.The post Vivo Xplay 5 rumors and news appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ethernet broke on your Mac? You’re not alone, here’s the fix

  29-02-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Somehow Apple managed to add the Ethernet driver to a list of banned kernel extensions, meaning many Mac users can't use wired connections. Here's the fix.
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• Inspired by moth eyes, this new graphene-based solar cell is crazy efficient

  29-02-2016 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the U.K.'s University of Surrey carefully examined moths' eyes in order to create graphene sheets that they say are "the most light-absorbent material ever created."
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• Bugatti’s back with 1,500 horsepower in its unholy, 261 mph Chiron

  29-02-2016 18:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bugatti has revealed its long-awaited Veyron successor, the Chiron. With 1500 horsepower and a 261 mph top speed, it will have very few competitors. Bugatti says its Chiron is hunting for a new world top speed record.
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• 12 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for a limited time

  29-02-2016 18:06
  
  It's Leap Day 2016! This day only comes once every four years and if you ask us, the best possible way to celebrate is to check out some awesome paid iPhone  and  iPad  apps on sale for free. Today's list includes 12 solid iOS apps that you'll definitely want to check out before these sales end and they go back to being paid downloads. DON'T MISS:  Oscars 2016: Watch the full 10-minute Chris Rock monologue that has everyone talking These are paid iPhone and iPad apps tha
  
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• Microsoft promises to fix Windows Store V-Sync issues

  29-02-2016 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Microsoft, it's down to the developers to get SLI and Crossfire working in their games, but it did admit VSync should work in Windows Store games -- it's fixing that now apparently.
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• In Indonesia, Internet companies need to either pay up or get out

  29-02-2016 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Monday, government officials in the southeast Asian country announced that Internet-based companies will risk service blockage unless they obtain "permanent establishment" status and pay Indonesian taxes.The post In Indonesia, Internet companies need to either pay up or get out appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Project Management Core Skills Bundle, Save 91% - Geeky Gadgets

  29-02-2016 17:31 via
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  Today's Geeky Gadgets Deal is a Project Management Core Skills Bundle with 91% off, this bundle normally retails for $358 and you can get it for just $29 in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store. The Project Management Core Skills Bundle comes with a total of ...
  

• Raspberry Pi 3 packs new features with low price of $35

  29-02-2016 17:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Raspberry Pi 3 is available now, offering up a significant upgrade over its predecessor thanks to its improved networking abilities, souped up CPU, and attention-grabbing price point.
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• Raspberry Pi 3 launches, offering CPU upgrade and Wi-Fi

  29-02-2016 17:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Raspberry Pi 3 is available now, offering up a significant upgrade over its predecessor thanks to its improved networking abilities, souped up CPU, and attention-grabbing price point.
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• How to survive with a 16GB Android phone or tablet

  29-02-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A lack of storage space on your Android phone or tablet can lead to frustration and even performance problems. Check out these space-saving tips and free up some space on your Android today.
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• 10 Tips to free up storage space on your Android phone or tablet

  29-02-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A lack of storage space on your Android phone or tablet can lead to frustration and even performance problems. Check out these space-saving tips and free up some space on your Android today.
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• Box office hits and misses: Gods of Egypt bombs as Deadpool extends its reign

  29-02-2016 16:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gods of Egypt is shaping up to be the first box-office bomb of the year as it managed to earn just $14 million in its opening weekend and gave Deadpool another week as the big-screen champion.
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• A Snapchat data breach may have compromised employee data

  29-02-2016 16:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat's messages may disappear, but that doesn't mean its employees want their personal data to do the same. When it comes to breaches, it's not just consumers who can become victims -- the inner workings of companies are at risk too.The post A Snapchat data breach may have compromised employee data appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ford’s Fiesta ST200 looks ready for takeoff, but will it come to the U.S.?

  29-02-2016 16:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ford Fiesta ST200 is an even hotter version of the Ford Fiesta ST hot hatchback, but it's not the Fiesta RS many fans are hoping for. And even this model may not be sold in the U.S.
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• HTC Vive preorders are now live! Here’s how to reserve yours

  29-02-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We break down the HTC Vive's cost, when it's coming out, how you can pre-order it, how it's different from the Oculus Rift, and more, with answers directly from HTC and Valve.
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• Wipe on, wipe off: Pane In The Glass is a VR window cleaning sim you need to play

  29-02-2016 16:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Anyone who plans on pre-ordering an HTC Vive virtual reality headset should start looking out for games to play. Add Pane In The Glass to the list, a ridiculously enjoyable window cleaning simulator.
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• Capcom says ‘severe’ punishments are coming to Street Fighter V rage quitters

  29-02-2016 16:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've spent any time playing Street Fighter V, you've likely encountered your share of rage quitters. Capcom says it has plans to put a stop to this, with "severe" punishments for the worst offenders.
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• Here’s how Google will launch its Project Loon Internet balloons

  29-02-2016 15:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To showcase its efforts on its Project Loon internet initiative, Google has released a series of photos detailing the progress that it has been making on its balloon auto-launcher.
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• Touring's Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider is a convertible flying saucer

  29-02-2016 15:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Alfa Romeo Disco Volante Spider was built by Touring Superleggera to celebrate its own 90th anniversary, and debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show. It's a followup to the rakish Disco Volante coupe from 2012.
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