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• Insta-fans are better: Study shows Instagram users spend more on music

  14-03-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new study done in partnership with data analysis company Nielsen shows that Instagram users spend almost twice as much money on music, and are more likely to pay for streaming services.
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• Pagani’s Huayra will bow with that open air flair at Pebble Beach’s Concours

  14-03-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pagani's Huayra Roadster will reportedly bow at this year's Pebble Beach Concours D'Elegance in August. The roofless version has been in the works for a while now and 75 out of 100 planned examples are sold already.
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• Between The Streams: Nobody knows if Jon Snow is dead, Capt. America, and more

  14-03-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Between the Streams, DT’s newest web show and podcast is your guide to all of the most important, and (of course) dumbest new developments in streaming and entertainment to recap the week that was. This week: Capt America Civil War, Jon Snow, and more.
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• Verizon makes it easier than ever to trade up to a new Galaxy phone every year.

  14-03-2016 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you bought a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge on Verizon Wireless, you'll be happy to know that the carrier is making it easier than ever to upgrade to a new smartphone whenever you want.
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• Neil Patrick Harris, Patrick Warburton to star in Netflix’s Lemony Snicket series

  14-03-2016 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A series of fortunate events has landed Neil Patrick Harris and Patrick Warburton as stars of Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events. Harris will play the villainous count and Warburton will play Snicket himself.
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• Hands on: Shure KSE1500 Electrostatic Sound Isolating earphones

  14-03-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shure unleashes eight years of grueling R&D in its first electrostatic earphones, a remarkable pair of in-ears with mind-blowing sound quality (and a kingly price).
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• Fallout 4 ‘Automatron’ DLC showcased in trailer

  14-03-2016 22:43
  
  Bethesda has released the Automatron trailer for its upcoming Fallout 4 DLC, teasing gamers with what they can expect next week when the download goes live. We've already heard all the details on what the DLC entails -- what we've been graced with today is a short trailer showing the Automatrons in action, including the creation process. These robot companions … Continue reading
  
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• Siri will say that she doesn’t know what you mean by ‘raped’

  14-03-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A JAMA Internal Medicine study shows that our smartphone's digital assistants, like Siri, Google Now, Cortana, and Samsung's S Voice aren't well-equipped to help us during health emergencies.The post Siri will say that she doesn’t know what you mean by ‘raped’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Adobe brings 'all-in-one' solution for quickly designing websites and mobile apps

  14-03-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  Adobe gave a glimpse last year of new software, Project Comet, that lets you quickly build interactive websites and mobile apps simultaneously. Now called Experience Design CC, it's available for download as a free preview.
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• Untitled Unmastered takes Kendrick to number one for the second time in a year

  14-03-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kendrick Lamar has topped the Billboard album charts for the second time in twelve months with his surprise-released album Untitled Unmastered, selling over 170,000 records since it's March 4 release.
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• Google’s new game developer tools let you livestream gameplay and try before you buy

  14-03-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's new tools for Android game developers mean you'll soon be able to stream sessions to YouTube and try out games straight from Chrome mobile search results. There's also a new section on the Play Store for Indie games.
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• Galaxy S7 costs $255 to make, so says IHS

  14-03-2016 22:22
  
  This week the folks at research firm IHS have suggested that, after all components are put together and counted up, the Galaxy S7 costs about $255 to make. They suggest that Samsung is creating a device, therefore, that costs around the same amount as the Samsung Galaxy S5 was to make. You'll find that the Galaxy S7 will cost around … Continue reading
  
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• Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt is back in hilarious new trailer for season 2

  14-03-2016 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kimmy Schmidt explores dating, cute cat videos, and even has a brush with drugs in the second season trailer for Netflix original series Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which will debut April 15
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• Sulon Q's VR headset, backed by AMD, hides PC hardware right in front of your eyes

  14-03-2016 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitted with AMD hardware and created by Canadian startup Sulon Technologies, the Sulon Q aims to simplify the VR experience by integrating capable PC hardware into the headset itself.
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• Oddworld: Soulstorm promises a darker, edgier take on the long-running series

  14-03-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oddworld: Soulstorm, the latest project from game developer Oddworld Inhabitants, will offer a drastically different take on storyline events previously seen in Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus.
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• Did a new Game of Thrones teaser at SXSW tease Jon Snow’s return?

  14-03-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the latest entry of our rumors and roundups piece leading up to Season 6's April 24 premiere, we examine the SXSW trailer that supposedly hints Jon Snow may not be gone forever.
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• WhatsApp tipped to launch encrypted voice calls soon

  14-03-2016 22:04
  
  In light of Apple’s ongoing legal battle with the FBI, other tech companies are looking to boost their own encryption, according to sources. Among them is WhatsApp, which is said to be prepping an encrypted voice calls rollout, adding to its other encrypted features. As well, Snapchat is said to be working on a secure messaging platform, and Google is … Continue reading
  
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• Now an F-16 can launch a swarm of 3D-printed carbon fiber drones

  14-03-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a secretive wing of the Pentagon, U.S. Air Force F-16s may soon have the ability to launch swarms of 3D-printed drones while in flight. The drones could feasibly be used against anti-air defense systems.
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• Disengaged workers may be blaming their desktops and landlines

  14-03-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The environments in which we spend the majority of our work week are still decidedly landlocked, and it may just be this lack of physical mobility that is taking a toll on overall workplace satisfaction, says a new Global Workplace report by Steelcase.
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• MovieSwap’s slippery streaming plan involves warehouses full of DVDs, and a loophole

  14-03-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MovieSwap is trying to build the largest online video library by collecting physical DVDs from subscribers and stream them in a cloud-based service. It's not only huge in attempted footprint, but also entirely legal.
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• T-Rex missing link: a horse-sized predator with super hearing

  14-03-2016 21:23
  
  The “missing link” between the smallest T-Rex ancestors and the larger Tyrannosaurs was discovered in the Kyzylkum Desert in Uzbekistan more than a decade ago. Researchers recently studied the fossils and have published the results of their study, saying the creature -- which has been dubbed Timurlengia euotica -- was about the size of a modern horse and holds signs … Continue reading
  
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• Share the power and juice up your phones with the best USB charging hubs

  14-03-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone wants to keep their smartphone or tablet juiced up, but there are only so many outlets and chargers. Avoid arguments with one of the best USB charging hubs to charge up multiple devices at once.
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• 5 best USB charging hubs for smartphones and tablets

  14-03-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone wants to keep their smartphone or tablet juiced up, but there are only so many outlets and chargers. Avoid arguments with one of the best USB charging hubs to charge up multiple devices at once.
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• New York will soon require all drug prescriptions to be issued electronically

  14-03-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On March 27, New York State will enact a statewide mandate on doctors to fill out all prescriptions electronically. Handwritten prescriptions from doctors will still be acceptable under certain circumstances.
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• New cybercrime bill would train police officers on how to deal with trolls

  14-03-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As cybercrime becomes an increasing concern in the U.S. and around the world, lawmakers are considering new measures that would train policemen and women on how to address digital crime.The post New cybercrime bill would train police officers on how to deal with trolls appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Battlezone reveals dynamic VR campaign in new trailer

  14-03-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sniper Elite series developer Rebellion shows off the campaign mode featured in its upcoming PlayStation VR and Oculus Rift shooter Battlezone as part of a new trailer released this week.
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• At less than $1K, DJI’s Phantom 3 Pro gets you a ton of bang for your buck

  14-03-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thinking of buying a DJI Phantom 3 Pro? Check out our hands-on video review to get the scoop on features, specs, and more. As far as we can tell, this is one of the best drones you can get for less than $1,000
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• Go on a shopping spree when you trade in your phone at Amazon

  14-03-2016 20:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to the Amazon's Trade-In program, you can be rid of your aged device and be rewarded with an Amazon gift card. Given that you can now buy just about everything in the world from the online retailer, that gift card is like cash.
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• Skype for Web adds landline and mobile phone calling

  14-03-2016 20:30
  
  The Web version of Skype has added support for calling landlines and mobile phones directly, making it a bit easier to make cheap calls from your browser. That’s not the extent of its update, though — the service has also added support for watching YouTube videos within Skype for Web, as well as adding anyone (including non-Skype users) to a … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy S7 reveals handy new Wi-fi feature

  14-03-2016 20:19
  
  This week new users of the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge are finding that they've got an extra option in their Mobile HotSpot settings. Instead of just being able to share their mobile internet connection, they're now able to bounce their Wi-fi connection from their smartphone to their laptop - or any other Wi-fi-enable device. What's the use … Continue reading
  
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• AT&T dodges data-throttling class-action lawsuit

  14-03-2016 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A judge dismissed a class-action lawsuit against AT&T over charges of data throttling. However, the carrier will still have to face legal action from the likes of the FCC and FTC.
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• Skype for Web gets notifications, YouTube video playback, landline calling, and more

  14-03-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has announced a new version of Skype for Web with support for outbound calling, YouTube video embeds, notifications, a guest mode, and more. It's rolling out now for all users.
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• Will a 575-hp V8 help the Land Rover Range Rover Sport beat the Porsche Cayenne Turbo?

  14-03-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report finds Land Rover is digging through sister company Jaguar's parts bin to build an even more powerful Range Rover Sport SVR. The hot-rodded SUV will allegedly get the F-Type SVR's 575-horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter V8.
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• Xbox and PC gamers can finally battle as Microsoft rolls out cross-network play

  14-03-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is breaking down the barriers that have long divided online gameplay in multiplatform video games, as the company announced today that licensed Xbox developers can now enable support for cross-network multiplayer with non-Xbox consoles and PCs.
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• Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Scorsese invest in same-day theatrical releases for $50 (Update)

  14-03-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A startup wants to bring same-day theatrical releases into your home at $50 per rental, and now J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson, Ron Howard, and Martin Scorsese are on board as investors.
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• PlayStation Vue expands across US, adds ‘slim’ plans

  14-03-2016 19:41
  
  PlayStation Vue, Sony’s on-demand and live television streaming service, has expanded to cover the nation, giving anyone with a PlayStation or other supported device the option to sign up. The service has up to now been available in select markets, but many have been forced to wait for a wider expansion. Also rolling out to new markets are 'slim' plans … Continue reading
  
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• John Oliver tackles Apple vs. FBI debate on Last Week Tonight

  14-03-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  John Oliver used his podium as host of HBO's Last Week Tonight to dig deep into the ongoing debate between Apple and the FBI. Oliver outlines both sides' cases, then sides with Apple, explaining his take on why back doors are bad, and pulling lots of laughs along the way.The post John Oliver tackles Apple vs. FBI debate on Last Week Tonight appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Xbox One Win10 cross-network play enabled for all online games

  14-03-2016 19:39
  
  In the immediate future Microsoft will be opening the doors to cross-network cross-device multiplayer gaming action to for the masses. "In addition to natively supporting cross-platform play between Xbox One and Windows 10 games that use Xbox Live," said Chris Charla, Director ID@Xbox, "we’re enabling developers to support cross-network play as well." The first title to make use of this … Continue reading
  
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• TomTom still wants you to pay for GPS navigation

  14-03-2016 19:22
  
  You probably have what you called a "GPS" in a drawer somewhere - a rather monstrous hunk of plastic with a resistive touchscreen that led you places. You were like Michael Scott from The Office allowing yourself to be led around the countryside with that beast. Now the folks at TomTom are attempting to invade your smartphone. Not for the … Continue reading
  
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• 7 annoying Galaxy S7 Edge problems and how to fix them

  14-03-2016 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has refined its curved display beauty this year, but smartphone perfection remains elusive. These are the Galaxy S7 Edge problems we’ve been hearing about, with advice on how to tackle them.
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• 10 electric skateboards that let you skate without the sweat

  14-03-2016 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks for Kickstarter and Indiegogo, electric skateboards are carving a bigger niche than you might think. Here are our favorites, whether you're into speed, mileage, or something a bit more stylish.
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• Playstation Vue goes nationwide with over 50 channels for just $30/month

  14-03-2016 18:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Playstation Vue swings for the fences in its latest price drop, going nationwide with Slim bundles that start at $30 per month. The new packages offer all of the advantages of regular Vue bundles, save for live local networks.
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• Shutterstock’s visual search engine could make browsing photos less of a chore

  14-03-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shutterstock has unveiled its Reverse Image Search tool that finds photos similar to any image you upload, yielding greater accuracy than keywords alone. The technology took a year to build, but demonstrates how far computer vision has come.
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• ExoMars 2016 is Go as rocket blasts off for Martian mission

  14-03-2016 18:50
  
  The European Space Agency's mission to Mars has successfully begun, though it'll be seven months before the Proton rocket reaches the red planet. ExoMars 2016 aims to sift through the Martian atmosphere in search of methane and other trace gases which, the scientists suggest, might indicate that there are active biological or geological processes underway on the distant planet. The … Continue reading
  
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• Russian court finds Google guilty of anti-competitive practices

  14-03-2016 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Moscow Arbitration court has affirmed an anti-monopoly decision involving Google's Android by a government watchdog. It's imposed a fine and required the company to allow manufacturers to bundle alternatives to Google's apps and services.
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• Amazon wants you to smile for the camera every time you make a purchase

  14-03-2016 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's latest patent means that you might not have to type in a long, boring password the next time you need to make a purchase. Just smile for the camera and take a selfie instead.
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• AMD's Radeon R9 380 offers free copy of DirectX 12 showcase Ashes of the Singularity

  14-03-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD and Stardock have teamed up to offer a free copy of Ashes of the Singularity with select AMD R9 380 and 380X graphics cards, as well as pre-built systems containing the cards. Just don't expect to run it at Ultra settings.
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• Radiohead to launch world tour in May, with just four U.S. dates on the books

  14-03-2016 18:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rock and roll superstars Radiohead have announced a world tour in support of an yet-to-be announced ninth studio album, and will hit the road between May and October of 2016, with just four U.S. shows.The post Radiohead to launch world tour in May, with just four U.S. dates on the books appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Toyota’s 2017 Highlander adds eight seat option and new V6

  14-03-2016 17:58
  
  The New York International Auto Show 2016 may not be taking place for another week, but Toyota couldn't resist spilling its news early. The 2017 Toyota Highlander aims to tidy up the midsize SUV segment, both in sales and practicality, with a more economical engine, more hybrid options, and revamped styling. New grilles give a more aggressive look on the … Continue reading
  
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• HoloLens Actiongram puts AR creatures in your living room

  14-03-2016 17:48
  
  Microsoft's newest app for HoloLens looks really similar to Sony's PS4 PlayRoom, placing augmented reality creatures and objects in your living room in real time. Actiongram gives you menus of creatures - a T-Rex or a Zombie, for example - that you can then pinch and drop in to your real world. Once they're in your world, you can use … Continue reading
  
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