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• Uber, Lyft challenge proposed Atlanta airport pickup rules

  18-03-2016 23:59
  
  Yesterday, a proposal was unveiled in Atlanta that would require Lyft and Uber drivers to undergo fingerprint-based background checks before they can pick up passengers at the Hartsfield-Jackson International airport. Uber was quick to decry the proposal, and Lyft has now followed expressing its own similar sentiments. Said Uber, such a proposal -- if it passes -- would simply mean … Continue reading
  
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• Callaway’s supercharged Camaro SC740 will leave Hellcats and Mustangs in the dust

  18-03-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American tuner Callaway has announced plans to manufacture the Camaro SC740, a 740-horsepower version of the recently introduced Camaro ZL1. The vehicle will equip Callaway’s GenThree Supercharger system and will be available toward the end of 2016.The post Callaway’s supercharged Camaro SC740 will leave Hellcats and Mustangs in the dust appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• First drive: 2016 Chrysler 300S Alloy Edition

  18-03-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the performance-focused SRT model may be gone, but the 300S Alloy Edition makes for a serviceable consolation prize.
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• CRACUNS land and sea drone can operate underwater

  18-03-2016 22:56
  
  Researchers with John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory have created a new type of drone that is able to position itself beneath water, lying in wait until it is time for it to take off in the air. The drone is made using a corrosion-resistant material that can handle being submerged without suffering damage. As expected, the drone — dubbed … Continue reading
  
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• You can now binge on porn with T-Mobile’s MiKandi partnership

  18-03-2016 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a move that is ballsy even for a company known for its no holds barred approach, T-Mobile has now added MiKandi to its list of Binge On providers, which means that you can now stream unlimited amounts of porn.
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• Microsoft attempts to lure developers with tool to port Chrome extensions to Edge

  18-03-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is attempting to lure developers over to Edge by creating a tool that will help those developers port their Chrome extensions easily over to Microsoft's web browser.
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• Check out the best high-tech music gadgets at SXSW 2016 - Macworld

  18-03-2016 22:34 via
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  Check out the best high-tech music gadgets at SXSW 2016
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  We went all over SXSW on a mission to find the coolest, never-before-seen gadgets that take music to a whole other level. Comments. Oscar Raymundo | @oscarraymundo. Staff Writer, Macworld. Mar 18, 2016 2:34 PM. Even though the Interactive portion of ...
  

• Microsoft exec on Xbox GDC 2016 party: We screwed up

  18-03-2016 22:28
  
  Xbox chief Phil Spencer has apologized for the Microsoft GDC 2016 party, after the company was blasted for hiring dancing girls on podiums as entertainment. The tone-deaf event took place after the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco on Thursday evening, ironically following a Microsoft-sponsored "Women in Games" lunch that took place earlier in the week. Any goodwill that may … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy S7 edge camera is best says DxOMark

  18-03-2016 22:21
  
  Today DxOMark de-throned the topmost placed smartphone on their mobile smartphone camera ranking ladder. The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge now reigns supreme. Beating the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus and the Sony Xperia Z5 both by a single ranking point, The Galaxy S7 edge has the highest-yet score on this mobile phone camera ranking chart. OF IMPORTANT NOTE: This by default … Continue reading
  
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• 'Play My Way' can ease gamblers' losses at slot machines

  18-03-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Play My Way" is a program that allows gamblers to set limits on their play at slot machines. Massachusetts will be the first state to test the feature, which will be entirely optional.The post 'Play My Way' can ease gamblers' losses at slot machines appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Daredevil Season 2 Review: Still Kicking In All The Right Ways

  18-03-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marvel's critically acclaimed Daredevil series on Netflix returns in a big way with a second season that tackles more heady subject matter while still hitting harder than just about anything else on television.
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• Between the Streams talks X-Men: Apocalypse, Daredevil, Sausage Parties and more

  18-03-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Between the Streams, DT’s newest show/podcast is your guide to all of the most important, and (of course) dumbest new developments in streaming and entertainment. This week: X-Men Apocalypse, Daredevil, Sausage Party, and more.
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• Oombrella is an un-losable umbrella that’s built to withstand high winds and heavy rain

  18-03-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oombrella is a smart, social umbrella packed with environmental sensors. Users can get real-time weather updates to the smart phone app, and keep track of lost umbrellas with the help of oombrella's community of users.
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• You’ll soon be able to redesign your kitchen using Microsoft’s HoloLens at Lowe’s

  18-03-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You'll soon be able to redesign your kitchen using the Microsoft HoloLens at certain Lowe's stores. The headset will allow users to start with a completely bare kitchen, then add the components that they want.
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• Bang & Olufsen partners with LG in OLED TV effort

  18-03-2016 22:03
  
  Bang & Olufsen has partnered with LG Electronics to produce OLED TVs. Bang & Olufsen, of course, will be handling the audio part of things, with the company saying it will “focus on its unique competencies within design, acoustics and smart home integration within TV development.” LG will be contributing its OLED technology into the mix, and the first result … Continue reading
  
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• Jaguar’s XJ sedan will live on as a hybridized luxury elite

  18-03-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Autocar is reporting that Jaguar executives have decided not to scrap its XJ sedan after all, but instead will reinvent it as a hybrid halo model to compete with elite luxury manufacturers.
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• Sony successfully streams first live North American soccer game in 4K

  18-03-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your the type of sports fan that likes to see every bead of sweat and blade of grass during your favorite team's broadcasts, 4K streaming could be your ticket to a truly immersive experience.The post Sony successfully streams first live North American soccer game in 4K appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony successful in streaming trials of live 4K sporting events

  18-03-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your the type of sports fan that likes to see every bead of sweat and blade of grass during your favorite team's broadcasts, 4K streaming could be your ticket to a truly immersive experience.The post Sony successful in streaming trials of live 4K sporting events appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google Maps lets you change your home and work icons

  18-03-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest Google Maps update lets you change your home and work images into various different icons, from a dragon or a castle, to a windmill or a crane. The update should be available on Android now.
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• Change your home icon to a yellow submarine in Google Maps

  18-03-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest Google Maps update lets you change your home and work images into various different icons, from a dragon or a castle, to a windmill or a crane. The update should be available on Android now.
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• Galaxy S7 Settings: Let’s Fix this Android flagship smartphone

  18-03-2016 21:47
  
  Now that the Galaxy S7 is out in the wild, it's time we had a look at the settings and features you'll want to keep an eye on when you get the device. The Samsung Galaxy S7, first of all, has been released on many different carriers with several different prices. Once you've got this device in-hand, you'll want to … Continue reading
  
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• The Galaxy S7 Edge has the top-ranked smartphone camera

  18-03-2016 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung promised the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge would have amazing cameras, and boy did it deliver. Popular camera review site DxoMark review the S7 Edge and declared it the best smartphone camera in the world.
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• Music is suffering.’ On 99¢, Santigold calls to fix a broken streaming biz

  18-03-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On her latest album 99 Cents, Santigold challenges the streaming music-biz model that brought us the likes of Spotify without losing the energetic bounce that vaulted her to stardom.
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• Sneaky new drone can hide under water for months, then float to the surface to take off

  18-03-2016 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even after being submerged underwater for two months, Johns Hopkins' CRACUNS drone has the ability to rise to the surface and conduct aerial missions. The University's Applied Physics Laboratory calls the drone a "success" for sponsors.
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• Report: Sony preparing to launch 4K-capable “PS4.5”

  18-03-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony may be preparing to release a more powerful version of the PlayStation 4, anecdotally referred to as the PlayStation 4.5, with a more powerful GPU
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• Asus is replacing ROG Swift PG279Q monitors subjected to ‘IPS glow’ and backlight bleeding

  18-03-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you were one of many in North America to purchase an Asus ROG Swift PG279Q monitor and are experiencing backlight bleed, you may be eligible for a complimentary replacement.
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• Twitter will stick with 140-character tweet limit, CEO says

  18-03-2016 21:30
  
  Twitter will be keeping its 140-character tweet limit, it has been announced. It’s good news for users who have been worried over word that Twitter was considering increasing the character count, something that would fundamentally change how the service is used. The reassurance was given by Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey during a spat on the Today Show earlier. “It’s staying,” … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo waves buh-bye to Motorola President Rick Osterloh in big shakeup

  18-03-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo is set to completely restructure Motorola, and the first victim of the shakeup is Motorola President Rick Osterloh. Osterloh led the company through the Lenovo acquisition, but his time at Moto is done.
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• Worried about car hacking? FBI and DOT offer safety tips

  18-03-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As cars become more connected, they also become more vulnerable to hackers. Here's what the FBI and DOT say you can do to help protect your car, and what to do if you think your car has been hacked.
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• Sharp Flaunts Its Quirky Gadgets as a Foxconn Deal Sits in Limbo - Wall Street Journal

  18-03-2016 21:01 via
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  Sharp Flaunts Its Quirky Gadgets as a Foxconn Deal Sits in Limbo
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  Sharp plans to roll out the 8-inch gadget, the product of a collaboration with famous robot creator Tomotaka Takahashi, by the end of June. With the market for smartphones nearing saturation, Sharp hopes the robotcum-phone will represent the next step ...and more »
  

• Google pressures government to fast-track its self-driving cars

  18-03-2016 21:00
  
  Google is pressuring the US government to green-light more advanced autonomous car testing, including ditching the requirement that prototype vehicles have controls for emergency use. Leader of Google's project, Chris Urmson, has penned a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx requesting more flexibility in how self-driving vehicles are judged, a move which would not only affect Google but any … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook Messenger has a secret basketball game

  18-03-2016 20:56
  
  It's March Madness time, and as such Facebook has added a 'hidden' basketball game to Messenger. The game came with the app's latest update, and simply involves sending someone a basketball emoji, after which point you'll be tasked with flicking digital basketballs into a digital hoop, aiming to beat your own best score. Get the details on how to play … Continue reading
  
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• Bang & Olufsen will be pumping out new TVs with help from LG

  18-03-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A press release from Bang & Olufsen revealed a partnership between the Dutch electronics manufacturer and the Korean television giant LG. The collaboration is expected to result in new televisions being produced on a larger scale.The post Bang & Olufsen will be pumping out new TVs with help from LG appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This could be the first bike bell you ever buy

  18-03-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Australian bike accessories company Knog gives the century-old, standard bicycle bell a sleek, modern look. This bike bell is designed with a discreet, modern look and a new sound.The post This could be the first bike bell you ever buy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kickstarter makes Drip its first acquisition

  18-03-2016 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a blog post published Thursday, Yancey Strickler, the co-founder and CEO of the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter, announced that his company made its first acquisition. The lucky beneficiary of the buyout is Drip, a crowdfunded music community
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• Samsung is on a roll: New patent shows a smartphone with a flexible roll-out screen

  18-03-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung filed a new patent for a roll-up display that will allow you to unroll your smartphone when you want a bigger screen, and then roll it up again to fit it back in your pocket.
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• Hands-on: Samsung Notebook 9

  18-03-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung’s Notebook 9 ultrabooks excel in places users feel as they use it, rather than the ones they only see on a spec sheet.
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• Let us loop you into this new 9.7-inch iPad Pro for $599

  18-03-2016 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New rumors surfacing ahead of Apple "Let us Loop You In" event indicate a 9.7-inch iPad Pro will be introduced starting at $599. It's also looking increasingly likely the iPhone 7 won't have a headphone jack.The post Let us loop you into this new 9.7-inch iPad Pro for $599 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Experts finally weigh in: iPhone 6s Plus camera is no match for Galaxy S7

  18-03-2016 20:18
  
  There has been a bit of back and forth regarding the camera on Samsung's new Galaxy S7 and Galaxy s7 edge as it compares to Apple's iPhone 6s Plus . Well, there hasn't been too much back and forth since most people agree that there's a clear winner, but some people seem to insist that Apple's six-month-old iPhone phablet still has the edge . Now, it's time to hear from the experts. UP NEXT:  5 free apps for iPhone and Android that will actually change your life General gadget and smart
  
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• Why Apple’s next iPhone may kill the headphone jack, and what it means for you

  18-03-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The rumor mill has all but confirmed the new iPhone 7 will come without a standard headphone jack. So what does that mean for you? Follow us as we explore the strange new world where Lightning and Bluetooth reign supreme.
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• March Madness fans, here's how to play Facebook Messenger's secret basketball game

  18-03-2016 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook quietly added a new mini basketball game to its Messenger app this week as a treat for fans chatting about March Madness (or basketball in general).
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• Spotify agrees to pay $21 million to artists in unpaid royalties

  18-03-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After being slammed with lawsuits left and right, Spotify comes to agreement with the National Publisher's Music Association to pay $21 million in unpaid royalties to music publishers and songwriters.The post Spotify agrees to pay $21 million to artists in unpaid royalties appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Report: ‘PlayStation 4.5’ console in pipeline with 4K, more power

  18-03-2016 20:09
  
  Sony is quietly working on a PS4 hardware update called the “Playstation 4.5,” according to sources. This updated console will still be a PlayStation 4 in spirit, but will get some hardware upgrades that enable it to play 4K-resolution video games and better handle PlayStation VR, among other things. The PS4.5, as it's being called, will be more competitive with … Continue reading
  
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• Car hacking the next big road threat warns FBI

  18-03-2016 19:59
  
  Drivers should be cautious of potential car hacks, the FBI has warned today, pointing out that increasingly connected vehicles open the door to futuristic automotive exploits. The PSA, issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Department of Transportation (DoT), recognizes that onboard data connections - whether installed by automakers … Continue reading
  
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• F101: Everything you need to know about Formula One

  18-03-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When it comes to racing, Formula One is the cream of the crop. From qualifying and pit stops to drag-reduction systems and power units, here’s everything you need to know about Formula One racing.
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• REVL Arc 4K action cam has built-in gimbal for steady videos

  18-03-2016 19:38
  
  There's a new action camera on the market, and it promises to offer things no other action camera offers. Most notable is the REVL Arc's stabilization features, a hybrid assortment of electronic image stabilization coupled with an internal motorized gimbal. The combination of the two keeps footage steady, and gives the model a big edge over industry staple GoPro and … Continue reading
  
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• Twitter may be keeping its 140 character limit after all, CEO says

  18-03-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While Twitter has rumored to be doing away with the 140 character limit, CEO Jack Dorsey says the rumors have been greatly exaggerated, as the 140 character limit is here to stay. But is Dorsey telling the whole truth?
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• Cliffs of Insanity: This house will be built right into the rock (Update)

  18-03-2016 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This place gives a whole new meaning to hanging out at home. Casa Brutale is a conceptual cliff house that would jut out over the Aegean Sea. Made of glass, concrete, and wood, it has a swimming pool for a roof.The post Cliffs of Insanity: This house will be built right into the rock (Update) appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• SoundCloud’s deal with Sony means access to tunes from all three major labels

  18-03-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Music streaming company SoundCloud has inked a deal with Sony Music Entertainment giving the streamer agreements with the world's three biggest music labels, and access to most of the biggest names in music.
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• Sage security system allows you to call the proper authorities, no matter where you are

  18-03-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sage by Hughes is a smart home and security system designed to protect the home, while giving users full control and ability to monitor activity through a smartphone or television.The post Sage security system allows you to call the proper authorities, no matter where you are appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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