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• Apple releases videos showing autistic teen using tech to communicate

  02-04-2016 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple released two videos highlighting technology that helps young people who struggle with communication. The films feature an autistic teenager who uses his iPad and an augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to express himself.
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• Stop! Or your next car will for you, thanks to automatic braking

  02-04-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In up to 50% of rear-end collisions, the driver has not stepped on the brake when the crash occurs. Automated braking can prevent those crashes, and it will be in every new car by 2023.The post Stop! Or your next car will for you, thanks to automatic braking appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The pen is mightier than the finger: The best styli for all your needs

  02-04-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's time to get ready to go back to school, so we've put together a list of the best styli for doodlers, artists, note-takers, and those who love to diagram. Choose from the Apple Pencil to Adonit's 2-in-1 Switch.The post The pen is mightier than the finger: The best styli for all your needs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• G.Skill announces a new DDR4 RAM series as an answer to a question nobody was asking

  02-04-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want some new old-school DDR4 RAM for your laptop or compact desktop, the DDR4-3000 series will serve that purpose and achieve little else, save for some lightweight overclocking maybe.
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Anderson .Paak, Whitney, and more

  02-04-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Anderson .Paak, Whitney, and more.
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• Gamer gives up the dream, selling collection of 3,000+ titles across 20 consoles

  02-04-2016 20:07
  
  Call it what you will, but sometimes it just becomes necessary to give up one's hobby. That seems to be the reality one video game fan is facing, as they're selling a collection of 3,133 titles that span 20 different consoles, most of which are included, all in good to excellent condition. With games ranging from the original NES all … Continue reading
  
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• Hong Kong man spends 1.5 years, $50K to build his own female robot

  02-04-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A 42-year-old product and graphic designer in Hong Kong spent a year-and-a-half and more than $50,000 to build a female robot that’s meant to resemble a Hollywood actress whom he doesn’t want to name. (It’s Scarlett Johansson.)The post Hong Kong man spends 1.5 years, $50K to build his own female robot appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Day or night, this glowing cabin lets visitors see a gorgeous glowing map of the stars

  02-04-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed by the London-based design firm George King Architects, the Stargazer's Cabin is an illuminated hut which features a glowing display of constellations. The hut is slated to be built later this year.
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• Your Oculus Rift is sending a lot of information back to Facebook

  02-04-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When Facebook acquired Oculus VR for $2 billion two years ago, it didn’t take long for concerns about privacy to provoke fear and disappointment. Now that the Oculus Rift is officially released, it's time to see how valid those concerns are.
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• iOS browser Brave reveals payment system for blocking (or viewing) ads

  02-04-2016 19:06
  
  Brave, the new web browser app for iOS, made a splash a few months ago when it was announced with a feature that would allow users to block ads in exchange for payment. The purpose is to allow privacy-minded individuals to browse the web without ads or trackers, but still help benefit publishers and the sites they visit. Now Brave … Continue reading
  
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• Reddit warrant canary raises privacy concerns

  02-04-2016 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In Reddit's 2014 Transparency Report the company stated it received no classified requests. The 2015 report lacks the same statement, raising privacyconcerns by what it doesn't say.
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• Weekend Workshop: How to build an uber hip DIY turntable wall clock

  02-04-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instead of letting an old turntable continuously gather dust in an attic, turn it into a beautifully functioning wall clock this weekend with this simple, step-by-step walkthrough.
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• This home-made Scarlett Johansson robot is nightmare fuel

  02-04-2016 18:00
  
  What you're seeing here is not a professionally made piece of robotics to be used in an upcoming Hollywood movie, nor is it a detailed prop used to showcase some new AI program. This is a home-made robot, built from scratch, by a Hong Kong man over the last year and a half. It is clearly made to resemble the … Continue reading
  
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• Researchers use fungi to develop space drugs on International Space Station

  02-04-2016 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fungi are known for their ability to create natural products with medicinal properties. This capability is going to be tested on the International Space Station in an upcoming space drug experiment.
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• Valkyria Chronicles Remastered gets a trailer for PS4 release

  02-04-2016 17:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valkyria Chronicles returns in HD for the PlayStation 4, two years after its re-release on PC. Despite glowing reviews, the original PS3 release did not sell well in the U.S., but fared much better on PC.The post Valkyria Chronicles Remastered gets a trailer for PS4 release appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Scribblenauts lead designer forms new studio, working on ‘familiar franchise’

  02-04-2016 17:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Former Scribblenauts lead designer Matt Cox has announced the formation of a new studio, Echohead, just a week after massive layoffs his his former employer, 5th Cell. The new studio will be working on both small and large-scall projects.The post Scribblenauts lead designer forms new studio, working on ‘familiar franchise’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to watch WrestleMania 32, the Super Bowl of professional wrestling

  02-04-2016 17:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wrestlemania 32 is this weekend. That said, we've put together this guide for how to watch the event, along with a breakdown of the biggest matches and the best pre-event programming.
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• NASA sending fungi into space to study drug development

  02-04-2016 17:00
  
  A team of researchers from NASA and the University of Southern California will be the first in the world send fungi into space with the goal of developing medical drugs. The fungi, which are known to produce molecules called secondary metabolites, will hitch a ride to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX rocket scheduled to launch on April 8th. … Continue reading
  
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• Sky Kids offers the most popular TV shows just for kids

  02-04-2016 16:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Europe's leading entertainment company, Sky, is launching an app designed to bring the most popular kids TV shows. Called Sky Kids, children can watch thousands of episodes all on one app.The post Sky Kids offers the most popular TV shows just for kids appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to use Pro mode on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge to take amazing photos

  02-04-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge sport the exact same camera components and software. You might overlook the Pro mode as being too complicated, but if you want to take your photos to another level, it’s worth getting acclimated to it.The post How to use Pro mode on the Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge to take amazing photos appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How do Americans really feel about driverless cars?

  02-04-2016 16:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The team at CheapCarInsurace.net surveyed 2,000 Americans to determine how they really feel about driverless cars, revealing some rather interesting insights into our driving habits today.The post How do Americans really feel about driverless cars? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Deadpool now recognized as world’s highest-grossing R-rated movie

  02-04-2016 16:00
  
  In what should come as no surprise at this point, Deadpool, based on Marvel's crude, loud-mouthed, violent "superhero," continues to turn the comic book film genre on its side, now setting a record for the highest-earning R-rated movie ever. In what was expected to be a niche-hit, among fans, critics, and even movie studios, Deadpool has earned a total of … Continue reading
  
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• Make Wi-Fi dead zones a thing of the past with these top-tier routers

  02-04-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wireless routers lie at the heart of your beloved Wi-Fi network. Thus, here's our roundup for the best wireless routers currently available on the market — no matter your budget.
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• Japanese VR experiment helps users conquer fears by rescuing a cat

  02-04-2016 15:00
  
  Now here's an interesting use for virtual reality beyond all the games and computer interface uses we've been hearing about leading up to the release of the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets. Japanese gaming company Bandai Namco has revealed a new VR installation to debut in Tokyo on April 15th called "Project I Can," aiming to help people face … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t destroy your lawn, Scott’s GRO and Connected Yard have you covered

  02-04-2016 14:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need help with your lawn and garden? Scotts Miracle-Gro launches the Connected Yard platform with micro-climate data, lawn and garden instructions, and automatic watering device control.
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• Blue Origin to launch its reusable rocket a third time

  02-04-2016 14:00
  
  Blue Origin, the private space agency owned by Amazon's Jeff Bezos, has revealed that for a third time it will be launching its reusable rocket later today, followed of course by another successful landing attempt. "Working to fly again tomorrow. Same vehicle. Third time. #LaunchLandRepeat," Bezos tweeted on Friday, indicating that they will be using the same New Shepard rocket … Continue reading
  
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• Bosch Pedal-Assist eBike system review

  02-04-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We got our hands on Bosch’s high-end ebike system for an extended test, and after whipping it around downtown Portland for a couple weeks, we’re not sure we can go back to regular bikes again.
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• 11 accessories that make the most of your GoPro

  02-04-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A GoPro is only as good as the tools you use with it. Here are our favorite accessories for the action cam, whether you're in need of a mount or harness.
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• House Rules: Living with gadgets - Irish Times

  02-04-2016 06:48 via
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  House Rules: Living with gadgets
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  That's the trouble with gadgets. They're so exciting in the adverts and it's easy to get sucked into the lifestyle promises they make but few people have space for the full bread-maker/ yogurt-maker/complete pasta set plus ravioli adaptor/ KitchenAid ...
  

• The latest gadgets, seeds and garden extras plus several make - Siouxland Matters

  02-04-2016 05:54 via
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  The latest gadgets, seeds and garden extras plus several make
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  The 10th Annual Siouxland Garden Show opened it's 3-day run Friday afternoon at the Sioux City Convention Center. Three days to shopping for the latest gadgets, seeds and garden extras plus several make & take projects highlight this years event.
  

• WWE partners with Snapchat to bring wrestling fans live content from WrestleMania and beyond

  02-04-2016 05:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WWE has announced a multiyear Snapchat partnership that will kick off with a Live Story from its biggest wrestling event, WrestleMania 32, which takes place this Sunday, April 3. The footage will combine fan images and videos with behind-the-scenes content.
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• Chicago man captures the moment he was critically shot on Facebook Live

  02-04-2016 05:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Chicago man has inadvertently live streamed the moment he was critically shot on Facebook. The video, which has since gone viral, is being used by the police to identify the shooter and any additional witnesses.
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• Winner of Ricoh's second Theta dev contest will receive cash, trip to Tokyo

  02-04-2016 05:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ricoh is holding its second developers contest, focusing on how the Theta camera platform could be optimized for Internet of Things applications. The developer would win a cash prize and trip to Tokyo.
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• This $700 juicer is expensive and shiny but you can’t juice your own produce

  02-04-2016 03:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Would you be willing to spend $700 on a juicer that still requires you to buy proprietary packages of fruit that cost between $4 and $10 a pop? Even more than, say, just buying juice?
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• Japan's Fukushima ice wall ready to go into service

  02-04-2016 02:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Japan will activate an ice wall to contain the ongoing contamination from the 2011 disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The refrigeration system will create a frozen underground ice wall to seal in the radioactive waste.
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• Possible North America Viking settlement spotted from space

  02-04-2016 02:20
  
  A second Viking settlement may have been found in North America, and it’ll be detailed in an upcoming NOVA documentary called “Vikings Unearthed.” The discovery was made from space, in that archaeologists spotted evidence of the settlement in photos taken by a satellite. The discovery was made some time last summer, and though the precise location of the settlement hasn’t … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s a complete list of what you’ll see in Windows 10’s summer update

  02-04-2016 02:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft revealed Anniversary Update during BUILD 2016, a free OS upgrade bringing plenty of new elements to the Windows 10 platform. Cortana will receive an intelligence upgrade while Windows Ink will be offered in 3rd-party apps.
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• Trends with Benefits: Indiegogo scams, Microsoft’s AI takeover, $50 for a movie?

  02-04-2016 01:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We wanted a Surface Phone but all we got was this lousy artificial intelligence! Behind the scenes with an exhausted tech reporter and LG's latest OLED, renting brand-new movies at home for $50, and investigating a pair of artificial gills that smell fishy.
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• Netflix and John Stamos win April Fools’ with faux documentary and tantrum

  02-04-2016 01:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix and John Stamos teamed up for an epic two-part April Fools' joke that started with the release of details on a fake documentary based on the actor's life, followed by a caught-on-camera freakout.
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• Star Wars VII is available today, and here’s what you need to know

  02-04-2016 01:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Star Wars: Episode VII was had astronomical success at the box-office and, with the release of the digital version of the film, you can now watch it from the comfort of your couch. We'll tell you about how to get it, and all the goodies.
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• 9 amusing gadgets that will make you say, 'I want that' - Komando

  02-04-2016 01:28 via
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  9 amusing gadgets that will make you say, 'I want that'
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  It's inevitable. Sometimes you see a cool gadget and can't help but think, "I want that." With all the gizmos on the market today, it's easy to get overwhelmed and want everything. Unfortunately, you probably don't have enough space or money to buy all ...
  

• Hands on: Samsung KS9500 SUHD TV

  02-04-2016 01:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s not a videophile’s TV, butSamsung’s KS9500 will appeal to most viewers looking for a striking TV to make a statement in their living room.
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• How to use all of Snapchat’s new features from the Chat 2.0 update

  02-04-2016 01:15
  
  On Tuesday, Snapchat unleashed one of the more meaningful software updates its app has seen in recent months. Dubbed Chat 2.0, the new update allows users to jump straight from sending a message to initiating a voice or audio chat. If they aren't around, you can leave an audio message instead, but that's not all. DON'T MISS:  9.7-inch iPad Pro review roundup When you receive a video call (which can be initiated with the video camera icon), you can choose to Ignore , Join or Watch . Ignore w
  
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• China bans April Fools’ day as Internet overflows with jokes

  02-04-2016 01:15
  
  Reports that swear they're not April Fools' pranks claim China has banned April Fools' day, citing annoyance and incompatibility with the "western tradition." April Fools' day is, of course, a day for unabashed suspicion — it’s also fun, and companies have fully embraced it to release all sorts of amusing (and sometimes incredibly frustrating) jokes. China will have none of … Continue reading
  
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• This 3D printed ‘power hacksaw’ can cut through solid steel — it just takes a few minutes

  02-04-2016 01:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DIYerBruno Martini needed a tool to precision cut metal for a CNC mill that he was building. Rather than buying an off-the-shelf solution, he made a custom metal cutter using a 3D printer and some spare parts kicking around his workshop.The post This 3D printed ‘power hacksaw’ can cut through solid steel — it just takes a few minutes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Capcom creates mobile division, has four games in pipeline

  02-04-2016 00:36
  
  Capcom has announced a reorganization within the company, establishing a new dedicated mobile business division tasked with bringing some of Capcom’s biggest properties to mobile. According to the company’s announcement, Capcom plans to “aggressively release titles utilizing its IP,” citing three brands in particular: Mega Man, Monster Hunter, and Sengoku BASARA. The mobile games market is anticipated to grow substantially … Continue reading
  
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