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• Game of Thrones goes top secret to avoid (more) piracy

  02-03-2016 23:55
  
  Game of Thrones has many bragging rights, including one HBO isn’t happy about: it was the most pirated television show of 2015. The show beat out other popular series’ like The Walking Dead, something due in part to a handful of episodes that leaked before airing on TV. HBO is making sure that doesn't happen again, and has decided to … Continue reading
  
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• Meet new people with Plane, a text-based app that lets you send ‘signals’

  02-03-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are no pictures in Plane -- the app is entirely text-based. It's meant to be a social icebreaker that lets you interact with people in a new way, whether you're an expat or someone who is having difficulty meeting new people.The post Meet new people with Plane, a text-based app that lets you send ‘signals’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kickstarter could make this antimatter propulsion system a reality

  02-03-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After years spent persuading scientists, physicists Gerald Jackson and Steven Howe have announced they'll now launch a Kickstarter campaign in an effort to fund their innovative antimatter propulsion system.
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• Pagani’s hotter Huayra BC gains 100 horsepower, loses 330 pounds for Geneva

  02-03-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Details on Pagani's more potent Huayra BC have been revealed. The supercar will gain 100 horsepower and lose 330 pounds. The results are 830 horsepower at a curb weight of just 2,645 lbs.
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• Facebook is facing more legal issues — this time in Germany

  02-03-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook's contentious data gathering practices have drawn the ire of much of the European continent, and on Wednesday, the German federal competition authority (the Bundeskartellamt) announced the launch of its own investigation
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• DOT bans e-cigarettes on commercial flights

  02-03-2016 23:21
  
  A final ruling has been made about e-cigarette use on commercial flights: they’re banned and you'll get in big trouble for violating the ban. The ruling surprises exactly no one, but had to be made, as some travelers have eschewed common sense to use the 'vaping' devices during their flights. The DOT announced the final rule today, with the agency … Continue reading
  
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• After only 6 months, Windows 10 tops 8, XP in market share

  02-03-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 is now gaining one percent of the PC user base each month, allowing it to edge out Windows 8 for market share just six months after release. But Windows 7 is far away yet.The post After only 6 months, Windows 10 tops 8, XP in market share appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Mozilla works with Google’s Brandon Jones to standardize VR content across the Web

  02-03-2016 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the intent of getting an implementation out in Firefox Nightly during the first half of this year, Mozilla has collaborated with Google's Brandon Jones on a proposal of WebVR version 1.0.
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• Samsung T3 2TB Portable SSD review

  02-03-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If good things come in small packages, Samsung's T3 -- a tiny 2TB external SSD -- just might be the greatest external drive ever made. But is it worth the price tag?The post Samsung T3 2TB Portable SSD review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch this guy hit 60 MPH on an electric longboard, set a world record, and crash

  02-03-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  32-year-old thrill-seeker, Mischo Erban, has set a second skateboarding world record, this time speeding up to almost 60mph on an electric skateboard.The post Watch this guy hit 60 MPH on an electric longboard, set a world record, and crash appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HBO ups secrecy for Game of Thrones season 6: Press won’t get episodes in advance

  02-03-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO is dialing up the level of secrecy and suspense surrounding Game of Thrones. The premium network has announced that it will not send members of the press episodes in advance during season six.
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• Google Hands Free mobile payments go live in South Bay

  02-03-2016 22:26
  
  During its I/O 2015 conference last year, Google introduced a mobile payment platform that is similar to Android Pay, and it’s called Hands Free. As the name suggests, Hands Free allows a payment to be made hands-free — all users have to do is announce they’d like to pay with Google. There have been few mentions about it until today, … Continue reading
  
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• Android Superphone: 5 features you’re going to want

  02-03-2016 21:56
  
  The age of the do-everything Android smartphone, the Superphone, is upon us. This device is going to have abilities well beyond what we had in mobile devices even a year or two ago - and it'll all stem from our inability to remain satisfied with what's simply good enough. Today we ask: what'll be best for tomorrow? Will we want … Continue reading
  
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• Rhapsody doubles its losses to $35.5 million, and it couldn’t be happier

  02-03-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Music streaming company Rhapsody has reported losses of $35.5 million in 2015, a 60 percent increase over 2014, but still maintains relatively steady revenue growth, with executives not worried.
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• Gov’s ‘Hack the Pentagon’ pits hackers against DoD sites

  02-03-2016 21:43
  
  The U.S. government has announced a new pilot project called ‘Hack the Pentagon’ that will pit select hackers against various Department of Defense websites. The program is an effort to test the security of public DoD websites, and will give hackers a chance to show their skills by uncovering potential security issues that could be exploited in a cyberattack. The … Continue reading
  
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• Apple appeals judge’s iPhone unlocking order, FBI error locked the device

  02-03-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New details shed light on how investigators made a mistake in handling the terrorist’s iPhone 5c. In an attempt to access the device they tried to change its iCloud account password, stopping its iCloud backup.
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• The League’s Katie Aselton joins X-Men spinoff series Legion

  02-03-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The League actress Katie Aselton has joined the cast of Legion, the upcoming X-Men spinoff series that will air on FX but isn't likely to tie-in directly with the mutants' movie universe.
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• Goodyear unveils spherical concept tires for autonomous cars

  02-03-2016 20:56
  
  Goodyear has taken the wraps off two new concept tires designed specifically for autonomous vehicles. The most interesting of the two is the Eagle-360, a spherical concept tire that can move in any direction using, in part, a magnetic levitation system. As exciting as the Eagle-360 is, it isn’t reasonable for the upcoming fleet of self-driving cars. To meet present-day … Continue reading
  
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• This guy claims he can hijack San Francisco’s $35,000 police drones from a mile away

  02-03-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Think drones are scary? Then you might not like the notion of hackable $35,000 police drones flying in your airspace. Unfortunately, that notion is something of a reality, at least, according to one hacker.
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• Spyker’s C8 Preliator is the handmade elegance side of the supercar world

  02-03-2016 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spyker Cars has revealed its first new model since it was salvaged from bankruptcy. The C8 Preliator succeeds the Aileron as it debuts at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show.
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• This incredible business card has a built-in heart rate monitor and ECG display

  02-03-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MobilECG created a heart rate monitor that fits inside a business card. The product is just a toy and should not be used as a diagnostic tool, but it is drawing attention to the affordable ECG technology that is MobilECG's main project.
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• From sandboxes to island hopping: The most anticipated Xbox One games of 2016

  02-03-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a diverse lineup of games scheduled for release, 2016 looks to be a big year for the Xbox One. Check out our guide to this year's upcoming releases, whether you want a glimpse of the next big shooter or a quick look at the many arcade-style reboots.
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• 10 great LG G5 cases to keep your modular phone in mint condition

  02-03-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If the modular majesty of LG’s latest and greatest smartphone has drawn you in, you’ll want to make sure that you preserve it. Let’s shop for the best LG G5 cases and covers to make sure it’s protected.
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• Flying a drone with heat vision is like piloting your own personal Apache

  02-03-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FLIR Vue Pro isn't your average thermal camera. Rather than being built for your smartphone or a rifle scope, this high-tech heat vision cam is designed to hitch a ride on your drone and go airborne.
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• The Meta 2 dev kit makes the HoloLens look like an expensive toy

  02-03-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  VR headsets may be right around the corner, but augmented reality tech is surging forward, thanks to the new Meta 2 development kit, with a 1,440p screen, hand and location tracking, and a 720p webcam.
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• Catching up on Apple FBI case: an 8-point timeline

  02-03-2016 19:54
  
  Today we're rounding up all the details regarding Apple's legal battle with the FBI over iPhone encryption. This includes the one-sentence filing made by attorneys representing Apple this week notifying the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California that their clients "formally object" to an order to break in to an encrypted iPhone. Today we make it simple. … Continue reading
  
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• Mass Effect: Andromeda pushed back to early 2017

  02-03-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Electronic Arts revealed during a recent investor call that BioWare's sci-fi RPG sequel Mass Effect: Andromeda will miss its initially targeted winter 2016 launch date, and is now set to premiere in early 2017.
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• Kingston DataTraveler 2000 Review – Encryption made simple

  02-03-2016 19:53
  
  Data security and privacy is a pretty hot topic right now. Currently Apple is battling it out with the FBI over whether or not they have to unlock an iPhone. It's nice to know that (at least for now) the data on your phone is relatively safe, if you've added a passcode to it. But not everything important that you … Continue reading
  
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• The Risks in Hoverboards and Other Lithium-Ion Gadgets - New York Times

  02-03-2016 19:51 via
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  The Risks in Hoverboards and Other Lithium-Ion Gadgets
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  In general, though, the most important step for consumers is not to buy inexpensive gadgets. Most cases of exploding hoverboards and e-cigarettes have occurred with knockoffs made in unregulated factories in China. As the gadget website Wirecutter ...and more »
  

• Gumpert’s Apollo Arrow is that 223 mph new hotness

  02-03-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gumpert has risen from the ashes with an all-new supercar, the Apollo Arrow. With handsome bodywork and 1,000 hp, the Arrow will do 223 mph. It may not look like its predecessors, but it will certainly perform like them.
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• Microsoft patent hints at AR/VR combination headset

  02-03-2016 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the current version of Microsoft's HoloLens focuses on augmented reality rather than virtual reality, a newly uncovered patent seems to suggest that future revisions could offer both.
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• Ikea is considering shipping furniture with eco-friendly ‘Mushroom Packaging’ instead of Styrofoam

  02-03-2016 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ikea might start shipping its famous flat-pack furniture with eco-friendly, fungus-grown packaging instead of polystyrene, which harms the environment. It is considering Ecovative, a NY-based firm that has been manufacturing Mushroom Packaging since 2006.
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• Barack and Michelle Obama to speak at SXSW in Austin

  02-03-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama will address the crowd at this year's SXSW festival in Austin, highlighting civic engagement and female education initiatives.
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• You can now buy a 2TB solid state external drive that’s barely larger than a thumb drive

  02-03-2016 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you feel a need for speed when it comes to file transfers, it's going to cost you. Samsung's Portable SSD T3 is out now, and costs $850 for 2TB of data.
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• Zuli ‘presence’ home automation can now control Philips Hue lights

  02-03-2016 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zuli, maker of smart plugs that automatically turn on lights and appliances, announced its Presence technology now supports Philips Hue lights. Through the Zuli app, users can control, dim, and schedule Hue lights.
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• Disney Infinity won’t see a sequel in 2016, but more figures are coming

  02-03-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After annual releases over the past three years, the toys-to-life action series Disney Infinity will skip a 2016 sequel as developer Avalanche Software shifts its focus to creating content updates for 2015's Disney Infinity 3.0.
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• Deadpool concept art depicts the evolution of Negasonic Teenage Warhead

  02-03-2016 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Negasonic Teenage Warhead went through some serious changes on her way to the screen, as revealed by Deadpool concept artist Joshua James Shaw. Shaw posted images depicting the evolution of Negasonic leading up to the final version.
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• Meta 2 Augmented Reality Headset Dev Kit release : the Oculus of AR

  02-03-2016 18:47
  
  This morning the team at Meta have revealed their first Developer Edition Augmented Reality headset, the Meta 2. This headset had been shown at places like a recent TED convention before - now it's time to bring the hardware and the software to the public via a developer unit. This unit will look different from the final consumer-aimed edition, and … Continue reading
  
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• 15 paid iPhone apps on sale for free today

  02-03-2016 18:43
  
  It's hump day and that can only mean one thing: our biggest list of the week of paid  iPhone  and  iPad  apps on sale for free. We've crammed 15 solid apps into today's list, which should be more than enough to keep you busy. If for some reason you want even more though, there are still several free downloads to be found in yesterday's post . UP NEXT:  The 10 best new movies and TV shows coming to Netflix in March These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made a
  
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• Second season of Fuller House? You got it, dude

  02-03-2016 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix has renewed the revival series Fuller House, based on the original show Full House, for a second season, though it has not revealed viewer numbers for season one, which debuted last week to mixed reviews.
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• How safe is your site from a ‘Drown hack’ attack?

  02-03-2016 18:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to experts, the so-called Drown attack is a "serious vulnerability that affects HTTPS and other services that rely on SSL and TLS, some of the essential cryptographic protocols for Internet security."The post How safe is your site from a ‘Drown hack’ attack? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• YouTuber confirms that LG's Hi-Fi Plus module can be used with other smartphones

  02-03-2016 18:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you needed confirmation that LG G5's Hi-Fi Plus module could be used with other smartphones, here you go. This YouTuber connects the Bang & Olufsen module with the Nexus 6P via a USB Type C cable.
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• Building a PC? Here’s how to pick every part — now with 100 percent more VR

  02-03-2016 18:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Putting together a new PC means sorting through an almost infinite number of possible configurations. Our build guide saves you the trouble, as we’ve the best picks for every budget.
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• Steam may discount bundles, based on the games you already own

  02-03-2016 18:11
  
  Bundles are a great way to save money when you're buying games. Sometimes you'll find a deal that will put three our four games together for the price of one. But what about those times when you already own the game? If you're buying from Steam, this means that you won't get a spare key for the game you already … Continue reading
  
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• Finalized DisplayPort 1.4 specs show insane compression ratio, 8K resolution support

  02-03-2016 17:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you like you resolutions high and your refresh rates not far behind, then DisplayPort 1.4 should excite you, as it makes 8k resolution at 60Hz, and 4K resolution at 120Hz, possible.
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• Ford Focus RS to enter World Rallycross Championship, with Ken Block at the wheel

  02-03-2016 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Ford Focus RS will race in the FIA World Rallycross Championship this year with Ken Block at the wheel, the carmaker confirmed. This move brings Ford's hottest Focus back to its rallying roots.
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• Spotify update includes “Fresh Finds” for rising talent

  02-03-2016 17:39
  
  The newest update to Spotify will come this week, adding to their already popular "Discover Weekly" feature with "Fresh Finds." As if to say "please, please listen to something other than Coldplay or Skrillex," Spotify has created yet another way for users to find new and exciting rising musical stars. Five categories are being added as a part of this … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s how to access Diablo III’s newest Cow Level

  02-03-2016 17:36
  
  If you played Diablo II back in the day, then you remember the Cow Level. Sure, Blizzard had a good time telling everyone that it didn't exist, and still toys with the community to this day. However, despite what they say, the Cow Level exists, and there's actually a new one that you can only access during the month of … Continue reading
  
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• Quantum Break’s PC version will need an internet connection to see in-game videos

  02-03-2016 17:16
  
  Microsoft is pushing to bring more Xbox exclusive game to Windows. While that initially seemed like a good thing, there are a host of good reasons why you don't want to go out and buy the latest title on the Windows Store. And now it seems like the Windows version of Quantum Break will need an open internet connection, in … Continue reading
  
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• Xbox One software update introduces 16-player chat, Xbox 360 game purchases

  02-03-2016 17:11
  
  Much like how Sony has just released a new preview version of the PS4's system software to limited beta testers, Microsoft has also outlined the new features coming to the Xbox One in its next system update. Those who are a part of Microsoft's preview program can download it starting today, while a general release is expected in the next … Continue reading
  
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