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• Let’s Test VR Headsets on the CHEAP!

  01-04-2016 23:53
  
  Today we're having a look at a handful of the cheapest - or closest to free - paths into virtual reality that you're going to find on the market. We want you in on this awesome playground of oddities now. We want you to see spherical visions of alternate universe and our backyards. We want you to see a dinosaur … Continue reading
  
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• Report: Egypt nixed Free Basics over Facebook’s refusal to spy

  01-04-2016 23:47
  
  In December, news surfaced that Egypt had shut down Facebook’s Free Basics Internet service, news that itself followed the social network’s troubles in India. The move was a sudden one, and officials made no public announcements about their reason for pulling the plug. According to new sources who have surfaced, Free Basics was canned because Egyptian government officials wanted access … Continue reading
  
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• Drone Wars: DJI just filed a lawsuit against Yuneec for patent infringement

  01-04-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) manufacturer DJI has filed a patent infringement suit against competitor Yuneec, citing at least two examples patent infringement. The Chinese manufacturer has taken its case to the California District Court.The post Drone Wars: DJI just filed a lawsuit against Yuneec for patent infringement appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Fact or fool: Can you tell the pranks from the real gadgets? video - CNET - CNET

  01-04-2016 23:24 via
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  Kitchen gadgets are getting cooler now that they're connecting to the internet. Internet gaming company Razr made a toaster that will let you start the toaster from your computer. And in your game, you'll get a pop-up that your toast is done. Although ...and more »
  

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• Two scientists propose using lasers to cloak Earth … from aliens

  01-04-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at Columbia University's Cool Worlds Lab say it's possible to cloak Earth by using lasers. The two say it would allow Earth to stay out of the line of sight from alien onlookers by filling in dips in star brightness.
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• Just for the Tech Of It: Transparent wood, fly-bombing drones, a ninth planet

  01-04-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Genetically modified flies dropped by drone could solve Ethiopia's tsetse fly problem, transparent wood is the material of the future, and a new planet could be lurking somewhere in our solar system, but we can't even see it.
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• Hands-On: Sony RX10 III

  01-04-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony’s new enthusiast bridge camera has something that we wanted in its predecessors: a quality, high-zoom lens that delivers great performance.
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• BtS podcast: DC reshoots Suicide Squad, Danny McBride’s Vice Principals, and more

  01-04-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Between the Streams, DT’s entertainment show/podcast, is your guide to all of the latest (and dumbest) developments in TV and movies. This week: Suicide Squad gets reshot to add some fun, Danny McBride is a crazy vice principal, and more.
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• Spyker proposes a four-door model and V12 supercar as next two reveals

  01-04-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spyker is only recently back from the brink of bankruptcy, but the Holland-based sports car manufacturer is making big plans for two new models, including a four-door and a V12-powered supercar.
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• This architect wants to build levitating houses to eliminate the threat of flooding

  01-04-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the threat of rising sea levels, an increasing number of people are being forced to either leave their homes or deal with the flooding. But what if a house didn't even touch the ground? One architect imagines a floating house.
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• Is Planet Nine behind mass extinctions on Earth? One astrophysicist says yes

  01-04-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Planet Nine's long trek around the sun may take it through a region of space where the solar systems comets originate, flinging them towards Earth and possibly causing mass extinctions as a result.
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• Killer Drone is a chainsaw-wielding, snowman-killing drone

  01-04-2016 22:41
  
  It’s a drone unlike any other, and it recently went on a rampage in the snowy fields of Finland, killing icicles and snowmen alike. It’s called Killer Drone, and it is equipped with a full-sized, fully remote operated chainsaw able to cut through anything the drone gets close to. Is it awesome? Yes, yes it is. It is also potentially … Continue reading
  
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• BlackBerry revenue miss puts hardware future in focus

  01-04-2016 22:38
  
  By Euan Rocha and Alastair Sharp WATERLOO, Ontario/TORONTO (Reuters) - BlackBerry Ltd plans to make a decision by September on the future of its beleaguered smartphone business, but its Chief Executive John Chen stressed on Friday he remains confident the company will have a profitable hardware segment by then. The smartphone industry pioneer has been pivoting to focus more on software and services as its smartphone market-share has dwindled, and its shares sank Friday after it reported a larger
  
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• Samsung SSD T3 Review : USB-C drive in a tiny metal package

  01-04-2016 22:32
  
  We'd been on the lookout for a handy companion for our USB-C-toting smartphones and laptops and - what do you know? Samsung busts one out. This is the Samsung SSD T3 with USB-C, working with the same controllers and flash used in Samsung's 2.5-inch SATA SSDs, this time with a metal jacket and an appearance that's just about as slick … Continue reading
  
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• While VR submerges you in other worlds, HoloLens just lets you peek

  01-04-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft’s latest HoloLens demo, made available at BUILD 2016, is ambitious in scale and disarming in its honesty. But it also highlights the headset’s limitations in ways that weren’t obvious before.
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• Jay-Z seeks legal action against former Tidal owners

  01-04-2016 22:13
  
  Today isn't a great day for the music streaming service Tidal. Earlier today it was revealed that Kanye West's new album was no longer exclusive to the platform. Despite the artist's earlier claims that it would never be available for purchase, or even to stream on any other service, it appeared on Apple Music, Spotify, and Google Play Music. And … Continue reading
  
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• Budget buyers assemble! AT&T’s new trio of Samsung phones start at $80

  01-04-2016 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a great new phone but don't want to break the bank? AT&T's new trio of Samsung phones start at a measly $80, and are a great option for the budget minded smartphone user.
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• DJI sues drone maker Yuneec over alleged infringement

  01-04-2016 22:09
  
  DJI has hit Chinese drone maker Yuneec with a patent infringement lawsuit, claiming the latter company has infringed upon two of its patents. DJI, of course, is best known for its Phantom drones, one of the most recent of which is the Inspire 1 RAW. Yuneec is lesser known, but has some sophisticated offerings of its own, not the least … Continue reading
  
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• LucidSound LS30 Review : wireless gaming headphones that don’t look ridiculous

  01-04-2016 22:07
  
  I'm not the sort of person who shies away from slime green headphones - but that doesn't mean I can't appreciate a pair of muted grays and blacks now and again. With the LucidSound LS30 wireless gaming headphones, you'll find a pair of sound-blasters that don't look insane. And they sound pretty good, too. You'll be able to connect to … Continue reading
  
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• No foolin’ – Tesla Model 3 rings up over 100,000 preorders

  01-04-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tesla Model 3 is here. Well, sort of. You can even order one now, but it won’t show up in your driveway for about a year or so. Pre-orders began last night, and so far, the line is now over 100,000 people long.
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• HTC 10 Mini rumors and new leaks

  01-04-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The HTC 10 hasn't been officially announced and we're already hearing rumors of a mini version of it. The HTC 10 Mini is rumored to launch this September with beefy specs. Here's everything we know about it so far.
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• Here’s how one man hacked Latin American elections for nearly a decade

  01-04-2016 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a proactively titled new piece in Bloomberg, "How to Hack an Election," hacker extraordinaire Andrés Sepúlveda tells a story of how he allegedly rigged elections throughout Central and South America for nearly ten years.The post Here’s how one man hacked Latin American elections for nearly a decade appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Get paid by agreeing to see ads using Brave

  01-04-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If seeing ads in your Web browser makes you see red, try seeing green instead. At least, that's what Brave wants you to do, now that it's paying you in Bitcoins to see "safe ads."The post Get paid by agreeing to see ads using Brave appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dell Precision Tower Workstations refreshed to be VR-Ready

  01-04-2016 21:31
  
  Dell has taken the wraps off some new upgrades for its Dell Precision Tower Workstations, which will enable them to meet the needs of VR content creators. As such it, has refreshed the Precision Tower 5810, 7810, and 7910 Workstations, as well as the Rack 7910. Joining these model upgrades are newly introduced recommended minimum hardware configurations for those who … Continue reading
  
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• Google drops the ball on mic-dropping Minion April Fool’s prank

  01-04-2016 21:14
  
  Google is well-known for their yearly April Fool's pranks. My personal favorite was back in 2004 where this search engine company announced that they'd be offering free email accounts with a whopping 1GB of storage, and that they were hiring for their lunar research facility. Obviously Gmail wasn't a hoax, as it's now one of the most widely-used email services … Continue reading
  
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• Watch Bill Murray sing The Bare Necessities with his Jungle Book co-star

  01-04-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Jungle Book co-stars Bill Murray and Neel Sethi offered up a rendition of The Bare Necessities, their characters' memorable song from the 1967 film, during a recent talk show appearance.
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• Judge rules Uber CEO must face antitrust lawsuit

  01-04-2016 20:45
  
  Uber CEO Travis Kalanick must face an antitrust lawsuit over alleged price-fixing, a judge has ruled. Uber itself was not named in the lawsuit, which claims Kalanick conspired with drivers to charge prices determined by an algorithm (in the Uber app), as well as hiked rates known as surge pricing. Efforts were made to have the lawsuit dismissed, but presiding … Continue reading
  
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• Clear space on your iPhone by watching a movie

  01-04-2016 20:21
  
  Today might be April Fool's day, so I'll preface this piece by letting you know that this isn't a prank of any sort. It very well may be some form of witchcraft or sorcery, but it does actually work. It turns out that you can free up a significant amount of space on your iPhone by doing little more than … Continue reading
  
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• An intriguing account from someone who replaced his Mac with an iPad

  01-04-2016 20:05
  
  Apple’s pitch for the iPad Pro is a very in-your-face approach. The company told us on stage during its iPhone SE keynote that the iPad Pro is the perfect replacement for old PCs, taking a shot at Microsoft but also offending plenty of Apple customers who still have old Macs that operate just fine. Leaving marketing tactics aside, iOS has evolved to a place where it can become the default computing platform for many users. At the same time, the iPad is not quite where some professiona
  
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• LG G5 vs Galaxy S7 camera WAR

  01-04-2016 19:15
  
  Today we're taking the LG G5 and the Galaxy S7 out for a ride to a few different photo spots - some inside, some outside. This is a very basic initial set of tests for the two devices, and we'll leave a lot of the decision-making to you. All of the photos have been captured with the LG G5 and … Continue reading
  
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• Grubhub announces ride-sharing service named Grüber [April Fools]

  01-04-2016 18:32
  
  A couple of decades ago, not a lot of people were concerned with the likes of global warming, and the effects that burning fossil fuels had on the environment. Sure, some people were concerned, but it wasn't the major issue that we're seeing today. And because it's such a big problem, we need to work on ways to cut back … Continue reading
  
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• I tried the Tesla Model 3: Here’s what you need to know

  01-04-2016 18:13
  
  To say the Tesla Model 3 has been hotly anticipated is an understatement, and last night's unveiling in Los Angeles reached Apple-levels of excitement. CEO Elon Musk is still playing many of the details close to his chest, but after taking a brief ride in one of the latest prototypes, I do know a little more about the $35k electric … Continue reading
  
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• WonderPaw will teach your dog how to program [April Fools]

  01-04-2016 17:57
  
  They say that dogs are man's best friend. But how often can you turn to your "friend" for help when it really matters? Like, when you're working on a tough coding project, and you just can't seem to figure out what's causing issues in the compiler. Well thanks to a new interactive program, you won't need to ask him for … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei P9 confirmed to feature Leica camera

  01-04-2016 17:41
  
  Back in February, Chinese smartphone maker Huawei announced a new partnership with Germany's high-end camera company Leica, stating the two were going to work together on mobile photography. No other details were revealed at the time, but the fact that the two have nearly zero overlap when it comes to products or target markets hinted at the possibility of a … Continue reading
  
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• EXCLUSIVE: Ferrari Fiorza Spied, “Volume Model” Signals Toyota Cooperation

  01-04-2016 17:14
  
  Our first spy shots of the new Ferrari Fiorza give us an excellent window into Maranello’s "volume model." While Ferrari has acknowledged that a more accessibly-priced model was in the works, this naked-Fiorza sighting in a Hollywood garage leaves no doubt about the automaker’s wider ambitions. The model has been rumored to be priced closely to the Maserati Ghibli, which … Continue reading
  
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• Sony’s Proton Pack will turn you into a real-life Ghostbuster [April Fools]

  01-04-2016 17:02
  
  I'd like to state for the record that I ain't afraid of no ghosts. However, just because I'm not afraid of them, doesn't mean that they're not still a huge menace from time to time. For years I've longed for a way to combat them with protons, preferably using some sort of pack. Well, the researchers at Sony have my … Continue reading
  
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• Heading out of town for spring break? The best gadgets to pack on your travels - fox6now.com

  01-04-2016 16:55 via
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  MILWAUKEE -- If you're heading out of town for spring break don't leave the tech behind. Rich DeMuro joins FOX6 WakeUp with some great gadgets for your vacation. Follow KTLA Tech Reporter Rich DeMuro on Facebook or Twitter for cool apps, tech tricks ...
  

• TSX falls as oil slump hurts energy stocks; BlackBerry tumbles

  01-04-2016 16:18
  
  TORONTO (Reuters) - Canada's main stock index fell more than 1 percent on Friday, dragged down by a fall in BlackBerry Ltd shares on disappointing earnings and a retreat in oil prices that weighed on energy companies. The most influential weights on the index included Canadian Natural Resources , which declined 4.4 percent to C$33.60, as oil got hammered by a stronger U.S. dollar and doubts about the prospect of a deal to freeze output. [O/R] The energy group retreated 2.6 percent. The heavyweig
  
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• BlackBerry revenue drops more than expected, shares fall 8 percent

  01-04-2016 16:03
  
  BlackBerry Ltd reported a larger-than-expected slide in fourth-quarter revenue on Friday, hurt by soft sales of its new Priv smartphone and other devices, sending its shares more than 8 percent in early trading. The smartphone industry pioneer, which lost its early lead in the market to bigger rivals like Apple Inc , said revenue fell to $464 million in the quarter from $660 million a year earlier. Analysts had expected $563.2 million, according to Thomson Reuters I/B/E/S.
  
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• YouTube’s SnoopaVision takes immersion to the next level [April Fools]

  01-04-2016 15:53
  
  I've talked a lot over the last few months about how virtual reality is the future. There are still a lot of technological hurdles to overcome, but today we take a leap forward, thanks to Google. It turns out that the answer to our full immersion needs has been here all along, and his name is Snoop. A little while … Continue reading
  
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• Get ready to raid: free Incursions DLC arrives for The Division on April 12

  01-04-2016 15:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first free DLC add-on promised for The Division, titled Incursions, arrives for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on April 12, bringing new sets of gear, loot trading, and the titular Incursion, "Falcon Lost."
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• New Black Ops 3 expansion detailed: multiplayers maps & zombie missions

  01-04-2016 15:00
  
  Call of Duty: Black Ops III developer Treyarch has just announced the latest DLC expansion of the popular FPS title. Dubbed Eclipse, the DLC will be coming to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC versions of Black Ops III, however the PS4 will getting it first, on April 19th, while the other platforms will need to wait a few … Continue reading
  
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• AMD’s FirePro S9300 x2 is comparatively affordable at $6,000

  01-04-2016 14:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's FirePro S9300 x2 GPU may not be the most capable hardware on the market, severely lacking in the memory department, but its single-precision performance will leave you breathless.
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• Research reveals increasing number of brands are trademarking social media hashtags

  01-04-2016 14:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There has been a sharp rise in global hashtag trademark applications as businesses seek to protect their social media slogans, according to new research. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office began trademarking hashtags in 2013.
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• Laugh it up! The 30 best April Fools’ Day tech jokes of 2016

  01-04-2016 14:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's that time of year again, where we all need to be wary of what we see, hear, and read. Because it may not be all it seems. That's right, it's April Fools' Day, and here are the best jokes we've found so far.
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• Sun-like star has a planet developing around it right now

  01-04-2016 14:30
  
  Scientists the world over are always out for new insights to exactly how planets form around stars early in their existence. Recently scientists snapped images of a very young planet that is currently forming around its parent star. That parent star is called TW Hydrae and it has a planet forming disc orbiting around it. One curious planet is forming … Continue reading
  
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• April Fools’ roundup: All the best jokes from around the web

  01-04-2016 14:25
  
  It's April 1st, which means that you should distrust almost anything you see on the web today. Tech companies in particular love to prank their fans by unveiling ridiculous fake products on April Fools' Day and we've rounded up some of their best efforts this year. In fact, you may have already heard about one of them:  Google’s Gmail Mic Drop feature , which the company quickly pulled after it reportedly cost some people their jobs. Oops! Here are some other ones
  
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• Lenovo's follow-up to last year's Moto E might have appeared on benchmark test

  01-04-2016 14:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo could be prepping the sequel to last year's affordable Moto E, with the rumored handset possibly making an appearance on benchmark site GFXBench. What gives it away is the model number, which includes "XT."
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• Supply chain sources skeptical iPhone SE can save the 6s

  01-04-2016 14:00
  
  The iPhone SE is barely out the door and yet people are already skeptical about its final impact in the market. OK, every Apple device always has its share of naysayers, but this time, it's coming from the very people usually on Apple's side. Chinese retailers, for example, including the shady ones, are doubtful they can make a huge profit … Continue reading
  
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• Ethiopia heads to the sky with drones to fight insect-borne disease

  01-04-2016 13:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ethiopian officials are about to deploy a drone that will unleash a hellfire of flies upon select parts of the country. This concept isn't some twisted attack, but instead, is a radical, life-saving plan for the country's livestock.
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