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• Viceland’s Noisey shows how music is a natural resource in danger

  15-03-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vice's new channel Viceland's music show Noisey explores the music scene in Sao Paulo, Bompton and Miami through interviews with famous and local artists as well as the locals of each area. Rick Ross, Kendrick Lamar, Diplo and others are featured.
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• Don't be that guy: 6 unbelievable tales of fliers behaving badly

  15-03-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sometimes, fliers manage to let the nerves (or some form of crazy) get the best of them, causing them to behave in highly questionable manners. We look at some of the more ridiculous moments in recent airline passenger history.The post Don't be that guy: 6 unbelievable tales of fliers behaving badly appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• These three actors are in contention to play young Han Solo after massive search

  15-03-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney's hunt for an actor to play young Han Solo is reportedly closing in on a winner. After tests in London, Alden Ehrenreich, Jack Reynor, and Taron Egerton are said to be still in the running.
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• Let Google's Smart Reply draft responses for you on the Inbox Web app

  15-03-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your time is precious, and should not be spent answering emails. Gmail understands this, and has now brought its game changing Smart Reply service to Inbox on the Web, but not yet to the main Gmail app.
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• Fossil pops out 7 more stylish wearables, including two Android Wear smartwatches

  15-03-2016 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fossil is making good on its promise to deliver 100 new connected devices before the end of the year. It announced two new Android Wear devices, new fitness trackers, and even new "smart analog watches."
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• Need a light? This matchbook is packed with 8 match-sized LED flashlights

  15-03-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The discreet MBI MatchBook is packed with 8 of the world's tiniest flashlights. Each Matchlight is waterproof, magnetic, and lasts for up to 8 hours on a lithium battery charge. The MatchBook is raising support and funds on Indiegogo.
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• Here Maps abandons Windows

  15-03-2016 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Once one of the premier applications on Windows Phone, Here Maps has dropped support for Windows 10 devices. Its Windows 8 app will stay alive, but will only get updates to fix "critical" bugs.The post Here Maps abandons Windows appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Twitch Launches Food Channel with Four-Day Julia Child Marathon

  15-03-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The digital broadcasting service officially embraced another new non-gaming category with the launch of Twitch Food, a channel for cooking- and food-based livestreams.
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• This Star Wars VR adventure is another reason to get excited for the HTC Vive

  15-03-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new video from ILM Experience Lab shows what Star Wars fans have been hoping for -- virtual reality lightsaber battles using the HTC Vive headset. The new cinematic experience, Star Wars: Trials on Tatooine, is coming to a Vive near you.
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• New research suggests the FAA exaggerates the threat that drones pose to planes

  15-03-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a study by two George Mason University researchers, the frequency of drone-related near-misses with airplanes is wildly misreported.
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• Samsung Civil War: Which is better, the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge?

  15-03-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge may seem similar, but there are a few key differences that you should consider when deciding between the two. We break down the differences between the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge in this handy versus to declare a winner.
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• Amazon.com wants to let you pay with a selfie

  15-03-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon’s rationale for moving in this direction seems to be based on all the flaws and hassles associated with more typical passwords.
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• Fifth Indiana Jones includes Harrison Ford, Spielberg, and maybe Chris Pratt?

  15-03-2016 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney has made no secret of the fact that a fifth Indiana Jones movie is happening, but it wasn't until today that the studio revealed that the upcoming adventure film will bring back both star Harrison Ford and director Steven Spielberg.
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• OSVR gains Leap Motion support for new headsets, owners can upgrade

  15-03-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Controller-free virtual reality is something a lot of people are excited about, and now they can do it without owning one of the big name brands, as OSVR has added a Leap Motion tracker.
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• Unity announces new collaboration tool, moves Analytics out of beta

  15-03-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unity Technologies is now accepting closed beta applications for Unity Collaborate, a cloud-powered service that offers "a simple way for small teams to save, share, and sync their Unity project."
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• AMD's GDC 2016 press conference could convince the most diehard VR skeptics

  15-03-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At GDC this year, AMD brought the heat with its Radeon Pro Duo VR development platform and countless collaborations with big name publishers, assuring us that the graphics company is "all about gamers and VR."
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• Advance sales foreshadow huge opening for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

  15-03-2016 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Advance ticket sales for Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice show that the film is pulling in superhero-sized numbers and outpacing some of the highest-grossing releases of all-time.
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• Scientists have developed a flexible, stretchable 'invisibility cloak' that hides objects from radar

  15-03-2016 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You might not be able to attend Hogwarts, but technology is bringing us closer to magic every day. Thanks to new research, we may soon be able to take the notion of invisibility cloaks out of the realm of fiction and into our reality.The post Scientists have developed a flexible, stretchable 'invisibility cloak' that hides objects from radar appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Científicos japoneses descubren una bacteria que come plástico

  15-03-2016 20:04 via es.digitaltrends.com
  
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• Trends with Benefits

  15-03-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends has long been the best online source for technology news and reviews. Now, each week, we gather a round table of tech experts from the DT Staff to discuss all things tech. Topics range from the big tech stories of the week to predicting the future, all while maintaining a somewhat civil decorum.
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• DmC creator’s Hellblade is ‘a game with a big world of long draw distances’

  15-03-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a conference call last week, ARM's Geomerics subsidiary revealed that it's working with Ninja Theory on an open-world lighting technology, and for exactly the same reason you might expect.
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• Best app deals of the day! 8 paid iPhone apps free for a limited time

  15-03-2016 16:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everyone likes free apps, but sometimes the best ones are a bit expensive. Now and then, developers put paid apps on sale for a limited time, but you have to snatch them up fast. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store.
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• Assassin’s Creed is coming to VR headsets for movie tie-in

  15-03-2016 16:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft has announced that 20th Century Fox and Practical Magic are collaborating on an Assassin's Creed VR experience that will be released to promote the upcoming movie based on the hit video game.
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• Don’t mistype that URL, as it could lead to malware

  15-03-2016 16:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Typo prone? You may want to clean up your act. In a malicious trend known as typosquatting, hackers are now taking advantage of our fast fingers and careless errors, attempting to send malware onto Macs by way of mistyped URLs.
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• College student 3D prints his own Invisalign braces, which work amazingly well

  15-03-2016 16:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Invisalign better watch out. Using a 3D printer and Internet-sourced know-how, creative college student Amos Dudley created a DIY version of the invisible braces. The results of his project, dubbed Orthoprint, are nothing short of amazing.
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• Ariel has used Honda engines for 16 years, and sees no reason to stop

  15-03-2016 16:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The admirably minimal Ariel Atom and Nomad will continue to use Honda engines. British boutique firm Ariel and Japanese giant Honda have partnered for 16 years, and see no reason to stop now.
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• Amazon thinks shopping by selfie is the password killer

  15-03-2016 16:00
  
  Smile: you've just maxed out your credit card. Amazon is looking to patent shopping by selfie, replacing passwords with using the front-facing camera to do facial recognition before it'll ship your order. The patent application, currently being considered by the US Patent & Trademark Office, describes a new way of processing a checkout where, rather than entering your PIN or … Continue reading
  
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• Razer Blade 2016 details released: lighter, more powerful, cheaper

  15-03-2016 15:55
  
  It would appear that Razer has found a sweet spot in its notebook lineup as they bring the hallmark of their collection, the Razer Blade, back with updated specs and pricing. We recently reviewed the Razer Blade Stealth, a very, very slim notebook with specs and build quality that surprised us to the point at which we've compared it directly … Continue reading
  
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• Peugeot-Citroen's growth strategy includes a potential return to the U.S.

  15-03-2016 15:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PSA Peugeot-Citroen has returned to profitability, and it's considering coming back to the United States in the not-too-distant future. The premium DS brand will likely spearhead the French car marker's return to our shores.The post Peugeot-Citroen's growth strategy includes a potential return to the U.S. appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The groceries go ‘R’-rated in first trailer for Seth Rogen’s Sausage Party

  15-03-2016 15:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first trailer for Seth Rogen's "R"-rated, CG-animated movie Sausage Party features a group of groceries learning the terrible truth about what awaits them outside the supermarket.
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• Philips 276E Review – Perfect colors at a near-perfect price

  15-03-2016 15:00
  
  Modern LCD monitors can look really beautiful. You might think that yours is perfect, with all the right colors showing just as brightly as any other. However, it only takes one glance at a better panel for you to realize that you've actually been staring at muted, washed-out colors. Well Philips believes that they have the solution for making the … Continue reading
  
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• Toyota's next plug-in Prius could get a new design and a 35-mile driving range

  15-03-2016 14:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota has announced it will expand the Prius family with a new model set to bow at the New York Show. Rumors indicate the car is a plug-in hybrid version of the Prius, which is set to get a specific design and a 35-mile all-electric range.The post Toyota's next plug-in Prius could get a new design and a 35-mile driving range appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• iOS 9.1 Jailbreak is here – Some things you need to know

  15-03-2016 14:37
  
  At one point in the not so distant past, bending over backwards to free an iPhone or iPad from its shackles was the hip thing to do among power users and non-conformists. While it still has a faithful following, jailbreaking iOS devices has fallen slightly out of fashion, partly due to Apple including features once only possible in jailbroken devices. … Continue reading
  
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• 5 apps to help families stay in touch and on task

  15-03-2016 14:20
  
  Slack also serves as a free messaging app, and you can use it to store PDFs of things like the address of a restaurant or a flight itinerary. One speed bump: While you can respond to a family member’s post with emojis, you can’t create a conversation thread by commenting on it. Once you add family members to your account, you can check their cell phones’ locations via GPS at any time.
  
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• Razer’s new 2016 Blade keeps style, upgrades everything else

  15-03-2016 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer's new Blade keeps the same outer shell, but upgrades the internal hardware, from the CPU to the GPU, all the way down to the keyboard and QHD+ display.
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• Will the Apple car be priced at a Tesla-rivaling $75k?

  15-03-2016 13:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple car could cost $75,000 and begin deliveries in 2021, a financial analyst who follows the company closely says. Will that make Apple's "Project Titan" a rival for the Tesla Model S?
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• Western Digital drops new PiDrive — HDD built with Raspberry Pi 3 in mind

  15-03-2016 13:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Western Digital has given Raspberry Pi 3 users a new option when it comes to mass storage: the PiDrive. Packing 314GBs of on-board space in a very low-profile drive, it should expand the potential applications for the Pi moving forward.
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• MyZone’s new fitness app lets everyone compete together, regardless of ability

  15-03-2016 13:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fitness coaching company MyZone has announced a revised version of its app, adding new social and usability features. The app's draw comes from levelling out the fitness field, allowing everyone to compete regardless of ability.
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• Carv is a ski coach that slips into your boots

  15-03-2016 13:30
  
  Carv is a wearable device for skiers that is meant to be a digital ski coach. Carv offers users feedback typically reserved for elite skiers with an expensive and knowledgeable coach to watch and teach as they ski. The Carv sensor device is able to measure things like motion and pressure distribution and relays that data through earphones that the … Continue reading
  
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• Ads that look like articles are on the rise, and they’re coming to Apple News next

  15-03-2016 13:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The paywalls rumored to be coming to Apple News haven't arrived yet, but now it seems that another source of revenue could be on the way in the form of ads that resemble the articles surrounding them.
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• America’s booming unlocked smartphone market draws notice

  15-03-2016 13:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unlocked smartphones have become more popular than ever before, having captured nine percent of the overall U.S. smartphone market. However, this could only be the beginning of a booming market.
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• Top 10 Affordable Collector Cars For Beginners

  15-03-2016 13:00
  
  Forget competing with Boomers for '57 Chevrolet Bel Airs and '64 Impalas, or trying to match high end collectors dollar-for-dollar at auction in the search for Mopar muscle. There are plenty of affordable collector cars left out there while the rest of the market scrambles for investment-grade models they can park in a climate controlled garage for the rest of … Continue reading
  
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• The iKlips Duo gives your iPhone extra storage and sports a USB plug for fast transfers

  15-03-2016 12:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adams Elements's iKlips Duo is an external storage device for your iPhone that features a handy USB plug for file transfers. It's got high-speed memory and a silicon body, too, and is fully certified by Apple.The post The iKlips Duo gives your iPhone extra storage and sports a USB plug for fast transfers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Netgear Nighthawk X4S review

  15-03-2016 12:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Offering 2.53Gbps of wireless bandwidth spread over two frequencies, Netgear's $260 Nighthawk X4S is a pricey but effective router built with large houses in mind.
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• MIT device makes power by burning fuel-coated carbon nanotubes

  15-03-2016 12:30
  
  Scientists and researchers at MIT have come up with a new portable method of making power that uses heat and doesn't require metals or toxic materials. The new method of generating power is based on a discovery made by MIT professor Michael Strano and co-workers in 2010. That team created a wire using small carbon nanotubes that is able to … Continue reading
  
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• Pigeons are monitoring London’s air pollution and tweeting the results

  15-03-2016 12:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  London's pigeons have been assigned the task of monitoring the British capital's air pollution levels using lightweight sensors strapped to their backs. The Pigeon Patrol program's founders will tweet out the results over the course of the next several days.
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• Onkyo announces its latest A/V receivers, loaded with connectivity options

  15-03-2016 12:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Onkyo has announced four feature-packed new models for its 2016 lineup, offering tons of connectivity options and support for streaming services, as well as multi-room audio flexibility thanks to the new FireConnect feature.
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• Lyft offers free rental cars for new drivers, but only if they make enough trips

  15-03-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Free rental car, anyone? If you're keen to drive for Lyft but don't have a suitable vehicle, the ride-hailing service is offering a number of cars for nothing. However, you'll have to make at least 65 pickups a week to skip the fees.The post Lyft offers free rental cars for new drivers, but only if they make enough trips appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple pushes new ad format for Apple News

  15-03-2016 12:00
  
  The posts that we see in the Apple News feed will be spattered with a new ad format moving forward. The new format is for sponsored posts that will appear in the news feed along with other articles. The announcement of the new format came in a document aimed at developers for the Apple mobile advertising platform that was updated … Continue reading
  
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• FAA says 400K drones registered as its B4UFLY app lands on Android

  15-03-2016 11:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FAA has just launched its B4UFLY drone app for Android so operators can more easily find safe locations to fly their machines. The release comes on the same day that the FAA announced nearly 400K people have now added their drone to its registry.The post FAA says 400K drones registered as its B4UFLY app lands on Android appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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