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• Video shows Google self-driving car hitting city bus

  09-03-2016 23:55
  
  Valentine's Day marked the first instance of a Google self-driving car causing an accident, and now there's a video of it taking place. Recently released by the Associated Press, the video shows the bus before, during, and after being struck by the autonomous vehicle, as well as shots of the Google car itself. While the bus doesn't appear to suffer … Continue reading
  
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• New acoustic mapping system can instantly find all whales in a 60,000-mile patch of ocean

  09-03-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new hydrophone listening system could instantly map huge numbers of whales and differentiate them by species across hundreds of thousands of square kilometers of ocean. The system uses passive audio recordings and sonar technology to geo-locate whales.
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• Coleco kills off Chameleon retrogaming console

  09-03-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Coleco Holdings has abandoned its plans to launch a cartridge-based retrogaming console, severing ties with the designers of the Coleco Chameleon after a series of public gaffes and missteps.
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• Insurance Fraud epidemic is sweeping Grand Theft Auto Online

  09-03-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Real insurance fraud has reared its ugly head in Grand Theft Auto Online, and it's technically a crime. By running a mod, another player can choose anyone in a public lobby and strip them of all their cash in less time than it takes Trevor to stumble to his pickup truck.
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• If you say you're a developer, you can get the Google Pixel C for $375

  09-03-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Android N developer preview is not out, but if you're a developer you might want a new device to get started with the new software. Well, Google is offering the Pixel C tablet for a discounted price of only $375.
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• Hackers in GTA Online could steal your money, permanently

  09-03-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Real insurance fraud has reared its ugly head in Grand Theft Auto Online, and it's technically a crime. By running a mod, another player can choose anyone in a public lobby and strip them of all their cash in less time than it takes Trevor to stumble to his pickup truck.
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• Meet Alexis Tirado, the young Latina carrying the flame of Hispanic Millenials

  09-03-2016 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alexis Tirado, Editorial Director of Univision's YouTube-only millennial video channel The Flama, talks with Digital Trends Español about what it's like to be a Latina in the media, the Hispanic community in America, and how to be a voice for millennials.
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• Dare you not to watch: Latest Daredevil season 2 teaser features The Punisher

  09-03-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's time to suit up for Daredevil season 2. Netflix has released a new teaser showing series protagonist Matt Murdock (aka Daredevil), The Punisher, and Elektra preparing to put up a fight.
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• This offline GPS maps app almost covers the entire planet, minus a handful of islands

  09-03-2016 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Traveling to a remote part of the world but don't know how to get there? Sygic offers offline maps for "every United Nations recognized state," making it the perfect solution for the avid traveler.The post This offline GPS maps app almost covers the entire planet, minus a handful of islands appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2015 gives Digitaltrends.com strongest year in history with double-digit growth in key categories

  09-03-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PORTLAND, OR – MARCH 09, 2016 – Digitaltrends.com, the popular site for news, information and reviews on personal technology, posted its strongest year ever in 2015 across several key digital publishing measurements.  The site, which is owned and operated by Digital Trends – a Portland, Oregon-based digital publisher specializing in consumer tech – saw huge […]
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• King Chromecast: Google's device was the highest selling streamer of 2015

  09-03-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Chromecast sold more devices than all of its streaming competitors last year, with the $35 device accounting for 35 percent of all 42 million streaming devices sold in 2015.
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• Google Docs outline tool parses your docs for fast access

  09-03-2016 23:10
  
  Google Docs just made life easier for Android and desktop users, adding an outline feature that appears when you're scrolling through a document. The outline tool picks out pertinent sections of your document and takes you straight to them when selected. Also recently added to Google Docs is an EPUB export option, making it easier to export documents directly for … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus creates VR Social Network with Facebook and Gear VR

  09-03-2016 22:53
  
  It would appear that Mark Zuckerberg's word on social networking in virtual reality are coming to fruition sooner than expected. Oculus and Samsung have announced that anyone with a Samsung Gear VR (powered by Oculus) will be able to create their own profile for a new social network within the virtual realm. This system will allow users to search for … Continue reading
  
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• Researchers at MIT and Harvard have found a way to drastically speed up Web browsing

  09-03-2016 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at MIT and Harvard have figured out a way to drastically speed up Web browsing using a novel new dependency-mapping approach. The system, called "Polaris," minimizes transfers between the client and webpage.The post Researchers at MIT and Harvard have found a way to drastically speed up Web browsing appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Unleash your inner demon with Doom’s official multiplayer trailer

  09-03-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Bethesda has released a new trailer for its upcoming Doom reboot, showcasing the blood-soaked mayhem that players can expect from the game's competitive online multiplayer component.
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• Nvidia replaces its Game Ready driver for The Division with something less terrorizing

  09-03-2016 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia's faulty driver version 364.47, which added support for Vulkan as well as Game Ready optimizations for The Division and Need for Speed, has now been replaced with something a little less hazardous to your computer.
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• Monogram iOS app combines your business card with your portfolio

  09-03-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moo, the business card printing company, is out with an iOS app, Monogram, which lets you build a quick portfolio to showcase your work. Monograms are saved to your phone, so you don't need Wi-Fi or data to access them.The post Monogram iOS app combines your business card with your portfolio appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• GE has a crazy new plan to harvest CO2 from the atmosphere and use it to store solar energy

  09-03-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GE thinks it may have found a way to repurpose harmful greenhouse gases into a useful energy source -- harvesting CO2 to actually create new solar batteries. It's the ultimate 180 on carbon dioxide's harmful effects
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• Extended Game of Thrones season 6 trailer sets massive HBO record (Update)

  09-03-2016 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the first entry of our rumors and roundups piece leading up to Season 6's April 24 premiere, we look at HBO's first extended trailer of the season. The record-breaking preview hints at Jon Snow's fate, plans for revenge, prisoners, and more.
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• Facebook acquires Masquerade, the face-swapping app

  09-03-2016 22:24
  
  Just days after Snapchat added a face-swapping lens, Facebook has made a similar announcement: it has acquired Masquerade, a popular face-swapping and live filter app that goes by 'MSQRD' in the App Store and Google Play. Masquerade’s CEO Eugene Nevgen talked about the acquisition today, saying, “Within Facebook, we’re going to be able to reach people at a scale like … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon's latest series will be based on the cyborg short film True Skin

  09-03-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Studios is going to examine a not-so distant future where wholly organic humans are not the norm. The studio is developing a one-hour sci-fi series based on the acclaimed short True Skin.
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• Rush calls it quits, guitarist Alex Lifeson says they will never tour again

  09-03-2016 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rush guitarist Alex Lifeson announced that the band will never tour again due to the reluctance of super star drummer Neil Peart. Lifeson says he's happy to go out on a high note after the band's amazing 40th anniversary tour.
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• Quirky but crazy fun, Arcimoto’s SRK is the everyday EV you’ll actually want

  09-03-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Arcimoto SRK is a three-wheeled, two-seater electric vehicle made in Eugene, Oregon. We traveled to the Emerald City to give the SRK a whirl on home turf, as well as talk to the company’s founder, Mark Frohnmayer.
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• How to flash the Android N or Android Marshmallow factory image on Nexus devices

  09-03-2016 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best thing about owning a Nexus devices is the faster updates. However, who wants to wait for an over-the-air update? This guide will show you how to get the most recent version of Android N or Android Marshmallow on your device right now.
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• Magnasonic DLP pico projector claimed as ‘world’s smallest’

  09-03-2016 21:29
  
  Magnasonic has introduced its newest pico projector, the LED Pocket Pico Projector. According to the maker, this is the smallest projector of its kind, and while it won’t be taking on the quality of full-size projectors, it does come in a pocket-friendly form factor, allowing you to toss it in your bag and use it whenever the need arises. The … Continue reading
  
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• Destinations on Google will plan out your next vacation

  09-03-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new feature from Google leverages the search engine's wealth of resources to deliver flights, pricing info, and itineraries for vacation planning.The post Destinations on Google will plan out your next vacation appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Open Season: Scared Silly director speaks on his wild animation past

  09-03-2016 21:20
  
  The film Open Season: Scared Silly is out now - how well do you know its director? Did you know that he was also responsible for the cult classic cartoon Cow and Chicken - and (of course) I AM Weasel as well? Back when the original Open Season was first released, it was back in the early days of big-time … Continue reading
  
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• NASA delays InSight mission, says we won’t be going to Mars again until at least 2018

  09-03-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following the discovery of minuscule leaks in a vacuum sphere that contains the lander's seismic instrument, NASA has been forced to delay the mission to Mars by at least two years.
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• 2016's Record Store Day to feature new vinyl from Bowie and Dylan, and much more

  09-03-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This year's Record Store Day will include special releases from classic musical icons, premieres from now-deceased musicians, and even a virtual reality device from a southern rap group.
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• YouTube’s top gadget reviewer picks the Galaxy S7 edge’s biggest flaws

  09-03-2016 21:05
  
  The early verdict on Samsung's Galaxy S7 edge is that it's nearly a flawless smartphone. Of course, "nearly flawless" also means that it does have some flaws, no matter how inconsequential they might be in the big scheme of things. Top YouTube gadget reviewer  Marques Brownlee  has posted a new video in which he picks out the biggest problems he has with the Galaxy S7 edge, although we should note first that he still thinks that the S7 edge is a fantastic device overall and probab
  
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• Evoluent VerticalMouse C Right review

  09-03-2016 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The VerticalMouse's unconventional design makes it ideal for RSI or carpal tunnel sufferers, but does an expensive ergonomic mouse really makes sense next to cheaper, more conventional alternatives?
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• GE creates ‘sunrotor’ system to store, generate clean energy

  09-03-2016 20:52
  
  GE researchers have developed a new technology that uses CO2 to generate a substantial amount of clean energy, and it doubles as an energy storage solution for solar panels. CO2, of course, is one big cause of climate change, and the irony isn’t lost on GE. By using the technology, solar storage and clean energy could be made more efficient … Continue reading
  
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• Update: Mac ransomware may have flaws that allow file recovery

  09-03-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mac users have always been less affected by malware than Windows users, and some even boast about it, but over the weekend a new threat appeared in the form of the first ransomware targeting the Mac.
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• Razer Nabu Watch – More watch than smart

  09-03-2016 20:29
  
  Back at CES this year, Razer made a surprise announcement. Sure, the Core external GPU solution and the Stargazer webcam, I was shown something that had little to do with gaming at all. I'm talking, of course, about the Razer Nabu Watch. The Nabu Watch isn't the first wearable from Razer. They've released a couple of fitness trackers under the … Continue reading
  
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• 5 radical new features in Android N (plus split-screen)

  09-03-2016 20:09
  
  Google's newest software, Android N, has been released this morning, and with it comes a batch of new abilities for smartphones, tablets, and Android TV. We've combed through the developer bits and pieces to find the most relevant and experience-changing features that've been delivered with this software preview - not all of which might end up on your devices out … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook Lite reaches 100 million users, now its fastest-growing app

  09-03-2016 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the standard Facebook app may be one of the most popular apps in the world, another app is growing at a faster rate: Facebook Lite. Facebook says the stripped-down app now has 100 million users worldwide.
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• SoundExchange’s new royalties tool designed to help musicians get paid

  09-03-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Music rights organization SoundExchange has launched a new search engine that allows music fans and industry members to search for missing metadata, hoping to help with undistributed royalty payments.
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• The world’s fastest street-legal electric vehicle is now a Corvette

  09-03-2016 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Genovation Cars, an electric vehicle turner, has pushed its modified Corvette Z06 to a record-setting top speed for street-legal electric vehicles. The Corvette GXE's 186 mph top speed trumps the previous record of 177 mph.
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• Microsoft’s new app ditches passwords in favor of your smartphone

  09-03-2016 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's updated Authenticator app, which isn't yet publicly available, lets you log into a Windows 10 machine by pairing your smartphone via Bluetooth. It's the company's latest attempt to replace passwords with a more convenient alternative.
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• Gigabyte’s new motherboard bolsters AM3+ platform with M.2 hard drive support, USB 3.1

  09-03-2016 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even with Zen and AM4 are just around the corner, AMD is still looking to prop up the AM3+ platform for a little longer. Gigabyte's latest supporting motherboard adds both USB 3.1 and M.2 storage support.
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• Android N release now: Google makes it official

  09-03-2016 19:28
  
  While there was a bit of a leak earlier today, Google has made Android N official with a news release of their own. Now we're able to see Google's own devices running the software and the developer preview software links are live. Now you too can get your hands and eyeballs on Android N right the minute. Download Android N … Continue reading
  
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• Asus chops the its GTX 950 in half, but leaves the performance intact

  09-03-2016 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We love the GTX 950, and apparently so does Asus, because the second release in two days chops two inches off the end of the card without cutting back on performance or jacking up the price.
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• ‘Fifth Beatle’ and renowned producer Sir George Martin passes away at 90

  09-03-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sir George Martin, composer, musician, and rock producer extraordinaire who helped define the sound of the Beatles has died at the age of 90, passing away peacefully last night at his home in England.
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• How to download the Android N update

  09-03-2016 19:12
  
  This week a bit of a slip of the publish button seems to have revealed a whole lot of details about the next version of Google's Android. The dessert known as Android N, more than likely Android Nerds, or Nougat, will be launching this week as a developer preview on multiple devices. If a leak (now pulled) from Ars Technica … Continue reading
  
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• Here are the video games you won’t want to miss this March

  09-03-2016 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With long-awaited titles like The Division and franchise hits like MLB 16: The Show, there's a lot in store for gaming this March. Find out about what's new in this quick video.
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• A Hilton hotel in Virginia now has a robotic receptionist that’s powered by IBM’s Watson

  09-03-2016 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Wednesday, Hilton and IBM announced a collaboration that will bring a Watson-powered robot concierge into hotel lobbies across the United States. Her name is Connie, and she's named after founder Conrad Hilton.
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• Master Spotify with our list of epic music streaming tricks

  09-03-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  These Spotify tips will help you to find the music you love, discover new tunes, organize your collection, and share playlists with friends. The streaming service has many features most users don't know about.The post Master Spotify with our list of epic music streaming tricks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Han Solo movie will be an origin story for Chewbacca, too

  09-03-2016 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Millennium Falcon's hairy co-pilot, Chewbacca, will have his origin story told in the upcoming Han Solo movie set during the Star Wars smuggler's early years, according to Disney CEO Bob Iger.
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• Leaks suggest Lenovo will soon release an Android 2-in-1 laptop

  09-03-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent leak suggests Lenovo has an Android laptop on the way with a 10-inch, full HD display, 2GB of memory, 32GB of storage, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and an Intel Cherry Trail processor.The post Leaks suggest Lenovo will soon release an Android 2-in-1 laptop appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This all-electric Corvette set a new EV speed record

  09-03-2016 18:47
  
  The 2006 Z06 Corvette you see here was recognized recently for setting a new world record for the fastest street-legal all-electric car. Now, before you scratch your head wondering when Chevy produced an electric version of their flagship sports car, know that this isn't the everyday Corvette. Dubbed the GXE, it's a heavily-modified version from automotive startup Genovation, which is … Continue reading
  
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