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• Crytek unveils details of its pay-what-you-want CryEngine V in new YouTube short

  22-03-2016 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crytek has uploaded a new video to YouTube highlighting some of CryEngine V's biggest features, such as DirectX 12 support, a reworked low overhead renderer, and more.
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• CRYENGINE V for VR should blow your mind

  22-03-2016 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crytek has uploaded a new video to YouTube highlighting some of CryEngine V's biggest features, such as DirectX 12 support, a reworked low overhead renderer, and more.
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• Jimmy Fallon and Chris Martin team up on epic Bowie classic Life On Mars

  22-03-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jimmy Fallon did his best David Bowie impression with the help of Coldplay's Chris Martin during a recent episode of The Tonight Show. The two covered the classic Life on Mars? with Martin on piano and Fallon providing vocals.
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• Jimmy Fallon and Chris Martin team up on David Bowie classic on The Tonight Show

  22-03-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jimmy Fallon did his best David Bowie impression with the help of Coldplay's Chris Martin during a recent episode of The Tonight Show. The two covered the classic Life on Mars? with Martin on piano and Fallon providing vocals.
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• Bear bone reveals humans arrived in Ireland earlier than thought

  22-03-2016 23:54
  
  Humans arrived in Ireland earlier than believed, new research shows. The conclusion comes from the analysis of a bear bone found in a cave in Ireland and was announced this past weekend. According to researchers, humans arrived in Ireland about 2,500 years earlier than previously thought, dating the earliest evidence back to 10,500 BC rather than 8,000 BC. The discovery … Continue reading
  
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• Planey McPlaneface? The US Air Force wants the Internet to name its new stealth bomber

  22-03-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The US Air Force is going to let the internet name its new stealth bomber, but it is limiting submissions to members of the Air Force both past and present in order to honor all Airmen with the duty of naming the brand new B-21.
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• FBI ditches Apple hearing after finding a way to hack iPhone

  22-03-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FBI called off the hearing it was supposed to have in court with Apple today because a third party has apparently proposed an alternate method of breaking into the iPhone used by one of the San Bernadino shooters.The post FBI ditches Apple hearing after finding a way to hack iPhone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• DARPA’s TNT program aims to stimulate rapid learning

  22-03-2016 23:11
  
  DARPA has a new program that aims to speed up a person’s rate of learning via peripheral nerve stimulation. The agency cites interest in synaptic plasticity and cognitive skills training in particular, and seeks technology able to precisely activate peripheral nerves. The program, dubbed Targeted Neuroplasticity Training (TNT), would reduce the Department of Defense’s training costs and speed up how … Continue reading
  
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• David M. Rosenthal and Michael Ealy sign on for Jacob’s Ladder reimagining

  22-03-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans of the 1990 supernatural/psychological thriller Jacob's Ladder will be excited to hear that a modern-day reimagining of the film is one big step closer to making its way to the silver screen.
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• Uber launches bug bounty program with top prize of $10,000

  22-03-2016 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber has made its bug bounty program public for white hat hackers to test its code for security vulnerabilities with the top prize being $10,000 for critical issues. The program follows a spate of software problems and vulnerabilities involving the company.The post Uber launches bug bounty program with top prize of $10,000 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Trouble is brewing in Netflix’s new NSFW teaser for Adam Sandler’s The Do-Over

  22-03-2016 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's comedy starring Adam Sandler and David Spade is coming soon. The streamer revealed today that the movie is set to premiere this Memorial Day weekend and released the first teaser.
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• Need to check in with someone in Belgium? Calling and texting is free on most carriers

  22-03-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In light of the attacks in Brussels, Belgium, AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile have offered free calling and texting to the country. But each carrier's waiver lasts a different length of time.
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• DoJ issues arrest warrants for alleged Syrian Electronic Army hackers

  22-03-2016 22:19
  
  The Department of Justice has unsealed a pair of criminal complaints against three Syrian nationals said to be former and/or current members of the Syrian Electronic Army. The documents were unsealed in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Virginia, and detail charges of conspiracies related to computer hacking, says the DoJ. Joining them are alleged instances of … Continue reading
  
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• Showtime opts for first full season digital release with new comedy Dice

  22-03-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Showtime is giving binge-watchers something to look forward to: The premium network will release the full first season of its upcoming comedy Dice on digital platforms prior to its TV premiere.
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• Let’s Listen: Google’s new Search voice (Galaxy S7 vs S6)

  22-03-2016 22:18
  
  So you like subtleties, yes? Let's have a listen to the ever-so-slight differences in the voice of the newest version of Android's Google Search compared to Lollipop. What we've got here is a set of phones, one a Samsung Galaxy S6 running Android 5.1.1 Lollipop. The other device is a Samsung Galaxy S7 running Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow. The voice may … Continue reading
  
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• Andrew Dice Clay’s new Showtime comedy will be released all at once online

  22-03-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Showtime is giving binge-watchers something to look forward to: The premium network will release the full first season of its upcoming comedy Dice on digital platforms prior to its TV premiere.
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• No one likes Kanye’s clothes, but they’re still buying (and reselling)

  22-03-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kanye West opened a pop-up for three days in New York City selling merchandise inspired by his latest album The Life of Pablo. On its second day, Saturday, hundreds of people filled the streets and organized mayhem ensued.
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• Cash, credit, or ApplePay? The Overture iPhone 6/6s wallet case carries them all

  22-03-2016 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Moshi Overture manages to pack a lot of useful features into a relatively slim wallet case. It almost seems natural that your phone would eventually become part of your wallet and vice versa.
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• Use touch gestures on the spacebar with the Poseidon Z Touch gaming keyboard 

  22-03-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your thumbs are sitting on the spacebar already, so why not use them to perform multitouch gestures? That's the idea behind the new Poseidon Z Touch gaming keyboard, which offers gestures like scrolling and programmable macros.The post Use touch gestures on the spacebar with the Poseidon Z Touch gaming keyboard  appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple’s new iPad Pro only has a measly 2GB of RAM

  22-03-2016 21:54
  
  Yesterday Apple announced their "ultimate PC replacement," which was the smaller 9.7-inch iPad Pro. Apple touted new features like a brighter screen and better speakers. However, what they didn't bother to mention was what it was lacking under the hood. Apple spent a long time comparing the new, smaller iPad Pro to the similarly-sized iPad Air 2. They rattled off … Continue reading
  
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• Payday 2 hits SteamOS, goes free for the rest of March

  22-03-2016 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Windows PC version of the cooperative heist sim Payday 2 is now free to play on Steam until the end of March as developer Overkill Software commemorates the game's SteamOS launch.
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• Nintendo Wii U production tipped to end this year

  22-03-2016 21:39
  
  Nintendo will stop production of the Wii U by the end of this year, sources say. Such a business move will mark the end of Nintendo's lackluster console, and will reportedly be joined by the announcement of a new game console, though details are sparse at this time. Poor sales are cited as the cause, and the Nintendo NX is … Continue reading
  
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• Boeing's unmanned undersea vehicle Echo Voyager can sail 7,500 miles at a time

  22-03-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dubbed the Echo Voyager, Boeing's latest robotic submarine boasts the ability to navigate Earth's oceans autonomously for up to six months at a time. Open-sea testing of the vessel is expected to occur this summer.
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• A two-year-old security flaw could give hijackers root access to your Android phone

  22-03-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A security flaw discovered two years ago in the Linus kernel could give hackers root access to Android devices. Google already issued a patch, but it's unknown when most of the device will receive the update.
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• Report: Nintendo will stop making Wii U consoles in 2016

  22-03-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo will stop manufacturing the Wii U by the end of 2016. The console manufacturer has already shut down production of certain Wii U accessories, and will cease production of the console itself later this year.The post Report: Nintendo will stop making Wii U consoles in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Look ma, no hands! How to use Google Docs’ new voice dictation

  22-03-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Voice dictation is now available in Google Docs, and it can be used to do almost anything you can accomplish with a keyboard and mouse.Here are some handy tips and tricks for hands-free typing.
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• Is bigger really better? iPhone SE vs. iPhone 6S

  22-03-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's newly unveiled iPhone SE, reportedly the "most powerful 4-inch phone." Just how powerful? We compare the specs of the newly announced SE with Apple's flagship iPhone 6S to see what kind of power the tiny smartphone really holds.
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• Zero Escape series finale hits 3DS and Vita in June, Steam version in the works

  22-03-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher and localization studio Aksys Games revealed that the final chapter in its Zero Escape series will launch for the Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita in June, followed by a Steam release later this year.
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• NASA is sending a special zero-gravity 3D printer to the International Space Station today

  22-03-2016 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA is sending a new version of Made In Space's 3D printer to the International Space Station today, on a scheduled launch of the Cygnus spacecraft. The printing facility will be made available to Earth-bound scientists who want to test their products in space.
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• ‘Rise of the Tomb Raider’ DLC brings zombies on March 29

  22-03-2016 21:00
  
  Next week, Xbox owners with Rise of the Tomb Raider will get access to the game's next DLC "Cold Darkness Awakened." First came “Baba Yaga: The Temple of the Witch” and Endurance Mode; this time around, gamers are getting a hoard of zombie Trinity soldiers to battle against, and they're tasked with shutting down the decommissioned base from which the … Continue reading
  
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• Let’s See: Live Motion Capture VR

  22-03-2016 21:00
  
  Now that we've got the first consumer-level VR headsets out in the wild, it's only a matter of time before we see full motion capture immersion. What I mean is when you see someone inside the virtual world, you'll see their whole body. Their face will reflect what's actually being shown on their actual head in real time. Their body … Continue reading
  
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• Hands-on with the 3DRudder – A simple foot-based VR controller

  22-03-2016 20:57
  
  While walking around the expo hall at GDC, I found an interesting gadget. After spending some time on the Virtuix Omni, I needed a breather. And the 3DRudder provided the perfect opportunity to sit down and take a load off. The 3DRudder looks a bit like a round balance board. And that's more or less what it is. You set … Continue reading
  
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• Bored in the Dark Zone? Today's The Division patch should fix that

  22-03-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Division's Dark Zone is an incredibly cool concept, but the first few weeks of the game have seen players cooperating too much. That changes today with the game's first major patch.The post Bored in the Dark Zone? Today's The Division patch should fix that appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Small is the new big: The iPhone SE is going to make compact cool again

  22-03-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone SE is way more exciting that it initially looks. The screen may be small, but inside is as much power and ability as the iPhone 6S, and it may spawn a host of high performance, small screen competitors.
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• This $99 box transforms any smartphone into a 3D printer. No, seriously

  22-03-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Freshly launched on Kickstarter, OLO is designed to take any smartphone under the sun and transform it into a fully-functional 3D printer. No joke -- you seriously just fire up the app, pop your phone into the device, and pull out a completed part a few minutes later.
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• Got a smartphone? This $99 box will transform it into a legit DLP 3D printer

  22-03-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Freshly launched on Kickstarter, OLO is designed to take any smartphone under the sun and transform it into a fully-functional 3D printer. No joke -- you seriously just fire up the app, pop your phone into the device, and pull out a completed part a few minutes later.
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• The Airlander 10 is the world’s biggest aircraft, and it can stay aloft for 3 weeks straight

  22-03-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed to be the world's largest aircraft, the Airlander 10, is a pretty sweet machine. 302 feet long (60 feet longer than a jumbo jet), this monster of a flying contraption is a hybrid in the truest sense.
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• Say hello to the Airlander 10 — The world's largest aircraft, set to hit the skies this summer

  22-03-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed to be the world's largest aircraft, the Airlander 10, is a pretty sweet machine. 302 feet long (60 feet longer than a jumbo jet), this monster of a flying contraption is a hybrid in the truest sense.
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• Daisy Ridley in talks to be the new Lara Croft in Tomb Raider reboot

  22-03-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Daisy Ridley confirms that she has been in talks to play Lara Croft in the next instalment of the Tomb Raider film series, taking over the role from Angelina Jolie. Though she hasn't officially been offered the role.
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• Nvidia's $5,000, 24GB Quadro M6000 sets a new record for video card memory

  22-03-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia is doubling down on the already impressive Quadro M6000 with 24GB of GDDR5 memory, without raising the price from the $5,000 point set by the 12GB version.
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• Sony’s PlayStation VR bundles are selling like hotcakes

  22-03-2016 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation VR headset may not be as sophisticated as its competitors, but that's not stopping launch bundle pre-orders from selling out at almost all of the participating retailers.
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• Google Photos now auto-creates albums filled with your best holiday snaps

  22-03-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Photos has been hailed for its organizational features, and today it is even better. The service is now able to take what it deems to be the best snapshots from a holiday, and put them in an album automatically.
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• Microsoft elaborates on HoloLens pre-order process

  22-03-2016 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developers looking to grab a HoloLens might be in for a wait, as Microsoft details the process they will have to go through to secure their hardware, set to begin shipping at the end of the month.
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• The Blossom 8 watering system adds features at half its predecessor's price

  22-03-2016 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After releasing its first smart sprinkler system last year, Blossom announced it now offers an upgraded version of its efficient watering system called the Blossom 8. At $99, the Blossom 8 is $100 cheaper than its predecessor.
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• Take a closer look at the NFL with Amazon’s new original series All or Nothing

  22-03-2016 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NFL is coming to Amazon ... sort of. A new series, All or Nothing, is premiering exclusively on Amazon and examines the lives of players, coaches, and owners in the NFL, starting with the Cardinals.
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• Which iPad Pro should you buy? 12.9-inch iPad Pro vs. 9.7-inch iPad Pro

  22-03-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPad Pro now comes in two sizes, but how does the new 9.7-inch model stack up against the original in terms of hardware and performance? Check out our comprehensive spec comparison for a closer look at all the details.
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• Buick’s 2017 Encore brings a dash of European flair to New York

  22-03-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buick is giving the popular Encore crossover a facelift for the 2017 model year. The soft-roader receives a sharper-looking front end, and a slew of additional standard features added to make it a better value.The post Buick’s 2017 Encore brings a dash of European flair to New York appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here’s what Daredevil’s intro would look like as an old-school video game

  22-03-2016 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This pixelated homage to Marvel's popular Daredevil series on Netflix offers an indication of what an old-school video game theme based on the hit show would look like if it was created today.
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• The BBC is helping kids learn to code with one million free Micro: bits computers

  22-03-2016 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The BBC hopes to kick-start interest in coding and technology by giving away one million Micro: bits mini-computers to students across the United Kingdom.The post The BBC is helping kids learn to code with one million free Micro: bits computers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google partners with Milk Studios to highlight live performances from emerging artists

  22-03-2016 18:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Play Music and Milk Studios are partnering up to craft a new series which highlights emerging artists, inviting them to Milk's New York offices for a day of live performances and video shoots.
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