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• Mystery Science Theater 3000 reunion gets the whole gang back together

  04-04-2016 23:33
  
  It's hard to pin down my favorite TV show of all time. However, Mystery Science Theater 3000 is certainly one of my top picks. After all, who wouldn't love to watch a couple of robots and an average Joe(l) riff on a bunch of bad Sci-Fi movies? Well, for the first time ever, the entire crew is getting together to … Continue reading
  
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• Tesla: “Hubris” soured Model X launch, but we learned our lesson for Model 3

  04-04-2016 23:26
  
  Tesla Motors has announced its Q1 2016 deliveries were nearly 50% greater than the same quarter last year, with deliveries being comprised of 12,240 Model S cars and only 2,400 Model X vehicles. The auto maker says it is still “on track” to deliver between 80,000 and 90,000 new cars this year, a target all the more necessary given the … Continue reading
  
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• FCC unveils “Nutrition labels” for broadband connections

  04-04-2016 22:48
  
  When you pick up a box of cereal, or any other food item, you can quickly and easily find out what you're getting by looking at the side. Thanks to a handy nutrition label, you'll find things like calories, sugars, and vitamins per serving, and a full list of ingredients. Now wouldn't it be great if everything you bought had … Continue reading
  
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• Committee recommendations pave way for drone deliveries

  04-04-2016 22:29
  
  The FAA has been working for months to iron out drone regulations, being forced to toe the line between public safety and the needs of innovation. Drones hold a lot of promise in many fields, but current restrictions mean many companies aren’t able to use them — forcing some like Amazon to head to other countries for testing. According to … Continue reading
  
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• 2016 BMW 750i xDrive Review

  04-04-2016 22:10
  
  How do you review a luxury cruise liner or a private jet? Certainly not from the captain's bridge or the pilot's seat. So it goes with the 2016 BMW 750i xDrive, the latest long-wheelbase expression of the German brand's flagship, a technological tour-de-force that centers the spotlight on those few lucky enough to be able to afford not only a … Continue reading
  
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• What ever happened to these crowdfunded smart-home gadgets? (pictures) - CNET - CNET

  04-04-2016 21:52 via
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  We've seen plenty of companies launch smart-home products through crowdfunding websites like Kickstarter or Indiegogo. But how many of these gadgets made it to fruition after the fundraising campaigns ended? Read Less ...
  

• Do you really need a smartphone?

  04-04-2016 21:46
  
  Accenture research has produced a study which suggests that "a majority" of smartphone users are "dissatisfied with their mobile experience." They also suggest that this majority is prepared to "switch mobile providers." In the grand scheme of things, do these people really need to have a smartphone? Do you? What would your life be without a smartphone at your side, … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo Ideapad 300 15.6″ Review

  04-04-2016 21:23
  
  Lenovo is back with another Ideapad, and it’s an interesting model. The laptop, at its lowest configuration, is very budget-friendly, but you don’t necessarily have to make big compromises to hit that low price point. The 15.6-inch glossy display makes for a large overall laptop, one that presents its bulk well. How does the laptop hold up in everyday life, … Continue reading
  
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• 3D Zelda remake is playable in your browser

  04-04-2016 20:58
  
  When I grew up, there was only one console in my house for many years. It was the original NES, and it provided my brother and I with countless hours of entertainment. One of our favorite games to play was the original Legend of Zelda. It was the first RPG that I ever played, and it still holds up as … Continue reading
  
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• Nest bought and abandoned Revolv – now it’s killing it completely

  04-04-2016 20:40
  
  Owners of Nest-owned Revolv smart home hubs will find their automation platform no longer works come May 15th, with the IoT box killed off in favor of Nest. Revolv was one of the earlier attempts at a multi-platform hub, aiming to join the dots between products from different companies rather than try to make every component itself, centralizing control in … Continue reading
  
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• iPad Pro 9.7 teardown says do NOT do this yourself

  04-04-2016 20:03
  
  The first thing you're going to want to know with a brand new iPad Pro 9.7-inch teardown is - should I tear mine down? Is it easy? Absolutely not. Over at iFixit they suggest that you'll have a "nail-biting 30-minute process of heating, blind prying, and suctioning" to make it begin to open. Don't do that. Leave it to the … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon CEO says latest Kindle version is ready

  04-04-2016 19:59
  
  (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc's latest Kindle version is ready and further details could be expected next week, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos tweeted on Monday. This device would be Amazon's eighth-generation e-book reader. The company launched a $50 tablet last year. Amazon declined to provide any additional comment. (Reporting by Rishika Sadam in Bengaluru; Editing by Don Sebastian)
  
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• LG G5 is metal – seriously, it really, really is

  04-04-2016 19:41
  
  For those of you that've heard the rumor - or read the rumor - that the LG G5 was actually made with plastic while attesting to being made of metal, let'd dispel that nonsense right now. In addition to the obviousness of the truth we can see in our own experience with the LG G5, LG's own Ken Hong has … Continue reading
  
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• Outlook.com Premium Pilot page appears, will run $3.99 per month

  04-04-2016 19:28
  
  Microsoft has teased the idea of getting users to pay for premium features on their Outlook services since earlier this year. These features include using custom domains and ad-free inboxes. And today, it would seem that the company is taking requests to be invited to the new service. What's strange is that Microsoft doesn't appear to have made any sort … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon’s new Kindle flagship due next week says CEO

  04-04-2016 19:16
  
  Amazon is readying a new flagship Kindle ereader, CEO Jeff Bezos has unexpectedly revealed, which will be detailed in full next week. News of the new device came on Bezos' Twitter today, with the ereader described as "all-new" and "top of the line", though no technical details were shared. The eight-generation Kindle range has been some time in coming. Previously, … Continue reading
  
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• Elon Musk feeds Tesla Model 3 fire with new car details

  04-04-2016 18:47
  
  With more than 276,000 Tesla Model 3 preorders only halfway through the weekend, CEO Elon Musk has been fielding questions about the hotly anticipated $35k electric car. The upstart automaker only began taking reservations - at $1,000 a pop, albeit refundable if buyers change their mind between now and delivery - on Thursday morning, ahead of the Model 3 reveal … Continue reading
  
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• LG G5 Camera Review Part II: Trip to Mt. Rushmore

  04-04-2016 18:29
  
  This past weekend my family and I traveled to Mt Rushmore - I brought the LG G5 along for the trip to shoot some photos. What you're about to see is a set of photos captured with the LG G5's primary camera as well as its wide-angle-lens camera, both using the LG G5's standard camera app. Note that these photos … Continue reading
  
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• Sony employee mods DualShock controller for disabled gamer

  04-04-2016 18:08
  
  There are some things in this world that we take for granted. Being able to sit down and play video games can be one of those things. For Peter Byrne, who has cerebral palsy, the PlayStation 4's touchpad was causing so many issues that it constantly interrupted his games. He reached out to Sony to let them know about his … Continue reading
  
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• Toyota Connected promises smarter cars with Azure cloud

  04-04-2016 17:58
  
  Toyota is getting serious about smart cities and connected cars in a new partnership with Microsoft, and it might cut insurance costs and the time you sit in traffic, too. Toyota Connected is a new company that will, so the company's new CEO Zack Hicks somewhat ironically claims, "free our customers from the tyranny of technology" using lashings of technology … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone SE Review – Classic Remix

  04-04-2016 17:29
  
  Did you love the iPhone 5s and rue the day Apple switched from crisp edges to comely curves on the iPhone 6? You'll probably approve of the iPhone SE, then, which goes excavating in the graveyard of Apple's design labs and comes up with a barely-changed riff on the classic. There's plenty of discussion around whether that's laziness or clever … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone SE gets dropped, smashed, and dunked in durability test

  04-04-2016 17:15
  
  They say that it's what's on the inside that counts. With the iPhone SE, that's definitely the case. After all, the phone looks nearly identical to the 5s, which came out more than two years ago. The specs are far closer to those of the 6s, but how does it fare in a battery of tests designed to cause physical … Continue reading
  
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• Do Apps Aimed at Making Gadgets Less Disruptive to Sleep Work? - Wall Street Journal

  04-04-2016 17:15 via
  Do Apps Aimed at Making Gadgets Less Disruptive to Sleep Work?
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  As more people head to bed with smartphones or tablets, there's increasing focus on the so-called blue light the devices emit. Some research shows the light may disrupt the body's biological rhythms, including a 2012 study that found reading an iPad ...
  

• Aston Martin will build a track-ready V8 Vantage for 150 lucky enthusiasts

  04-04-2016 16:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin is just days away from introducing a more hardcore evolution of the V8-powered Vantage called GT8. Developed to hit the track, the GT8 will be faster, lighter, and more aggressive-looking than the standard Vantage.The post Aston Martin will build a track-ready V8 Vantage for 150 lucky enthusiasts appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• FAA relaxes certain drone regulations, letting quadcopters fly higher

  04-04-2016 16:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to newly relaxed rules announced by the Federal Aviation Association (FAA), both commercial and government drones will be allowed to fly up to 400 feet in the air, double the previous limit of 200 feet.The post FAA relaxes certain drone regulations, letting quadcopters fly higher appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Windows 10 is now the most popular PC gaming OS

  04-04-2016 16:22
  
  Since Microsoft started offering free upgrades to Windows 10 last year, a lot of people have been upgrading. Sure, there are plenty of people that are still holding onto their beloved Windows 7 installations, but that number continues to dwindle. So just how popular is the latest version of Windows? Well it's now the most-commonly used OS, at least for … Continue reading
  
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• Ready your credit cards, Dota 2 fans: International 2016 tickets on sale this week

  04-04-2016 16:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, The International saw teams battling it out in Dota 2 for over $18 million in combined prizes. This year may be even bigger, and developer Valve has announced that tickets for The International 2016 go on sale later this week.The post Ready your credit cards, Dota 2 fans: International 2016 tickets on sale this week appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Windows 10 gets taskbar badge notifications in summer update

  04-04-2016 16:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Among the many new pieces of functionality set to join Windows 10 in its upcoming Anniversary Update, developers will soon be able to offer taskbar badge notifications in UWP apps.
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• Bentley Continental GT Speed gets more power, new Black Edition

  04-04-2016 16:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bentley continues to update its Continental GT lineup, adding more power to the W12-equipped Speed performance model, as well as a new Black Edition trim package. Expect an all-new Continental GT soon.
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• Amazon has big plans for Prime Now, including ditching the need for a dedicated app

  04-04-2016 15:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's Prime Now fast delivery service is only available in a few locations, but that isn't the only restriction. Until now, using the service meant downloading a separate app, but soon it will be available on the Web as well.The post Amazon has big plans for Prime Now, including ditching the need for a dedicated app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Man sues LG after he accuses an Optimus F6 of giving him third-degree burns

  04-04-2016 15:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A man filed a lawsuit in a Brooklyn federal court against LG after one of the company's smartphones allegedly gave him third-degree burns. It's unknown how much he is asking for, but it's likely not a small amount.
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• Box office hits and misses: Batman V Superman falls hard while Zootopia cruises

  04-04-2016 15:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many pundits predicted an epic fall for the polarizing Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice for its second week in theaters, and the film met low critical expectations with an epic drop-off after its big opening weekend.
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• Great Gadgets for Spring Break Travel - KTLA

  04-04-2016 15:30 via
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  Great Gadgets for Spring Break Travel
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  Water and outdoor adventures might be in your future, so before you hit the road here are some fun gadgets to complement your trip. The Ultimate Ears U-E Roll is a great travel friendly, waterproof Bluetooth speaker. It features 9-hours of 360° audio ...
  

• This company is looking to hijack pirates' browsers until they pay a fine

  04-04-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Anti-piracy outfit Rightscorp wants to hit pirates where it hurts: their wallets. The group wants to hijack offenders' browsers and block their Internet access until they pay a fine.
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• The next Mercedes-Benz A-Class could spawn a sedan and a two-door shooting brake

  04-04-2016 15:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz is getting ready to make big changes to its compact lineup, a new report finds. The next A will be more user-friendly, but it will spawn a two-door shooting brake and a sedan aimed at the U.S. market.The post The next Mercedes-Benz A-Class could spawn a sedan and a two-door shooting brake appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Forget selfie sticks, have a ROAM-e selfie drone instead

  04-04-2016 15:00
  
  Just like selifes, selfie sticks have become a fact of life, despite being ridiculed, banned, or even branded as very lethal contraptions. Since selfies are probably never going away now, we might as well try to make taking them a whole lot safer. And what can be safer than having a robot take the selfie for you. And by robot, … Continue reading
  
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• LG G5 subjected to bend and burn tests

  04-04-2016 14:30
  
  Everyone is concerned that their smartphones last as long as possible. People also don’t want to buy a device and then find out its junk after plunking down hundreds of dollars. We have seen plenty of bending tests for smartphones in the last few years, they aren't uncommon at all these days. Not too long ago we saw the Nexus … Continue reading
  
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• LG G6 Signature OLED 4K TV Review

  04-04-2016 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG’s Signature G6 is a showpiece, with a panel that’s mounted on a thin sheet of glass just to add a touch of class. But make no mistake, the G6 has got it where it counts, and is quite possibly the finest TV on the market.The post LG G6 Signature OLED 4K TV Review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• DOOM cinematic trailer shows how near invincible Doomguy can be

  04-04-2016 14:00
  
  Doomguy. The Marine. Insert your own name here. Whatever you call him, or yourself, the protagonist of the iconic first-person shooter game DOOM has always been one tough as nails fighter. Or at least that what he's/you're supposed to be. As the latest trailer, a proper cinematic trailer, for DOOM tries to prove. No, not the old Doom, not Doom … Continue reading
  
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• A lot of Jason Stathams are telling you to buy the new LG G5, so don’t argue

  04-04-2016 13:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Action hero Jason Statham is here to sell you the LG G5 smartphone, and it's not just one Mr Statham either, it's many. LG's debut G5 ad is a visual and sonic overload, that tells us something about how the G5 will take up all our time. Or something.
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• Samsung Galaxy J3, Express Prime, and Express 3 hit AT&T

  04-04-2016 13:30
  
  AT&T has announced three new Samsung smartphones that customers on its prepaid and postpaid plans can enjoy on its network. All three of the new, devices are Samsung branded smartphones and will be available online and in AT&T stores. The new smartphones include the Galaxy Express Prime GoPhone, Galaxy J3, and the Galaxy Express 3. These new smartphones will be … Continue reading
  
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• The Apple Watch "does too much," says Fitbit CEO

  04-04-2016 13:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The CEO of Fitbit considers the Apple Watch and other feature-packed smart wearables to be products that do too much, and that the companies that build them aren't doing enough to convince people they need these extra features.
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• Jeremy Clarkson left bloodied and beaten after ‘dangerous’ car stunt

  04-04-2016 12:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Teasing his upcoming Amazon Prime car show, Jeremy Clarkson tweeted a selfie showing a blackened face and bloody nose, telling followers it was the result of "the most dangerous stunt" he'd ever attempted.The post Jeremy Clarkson left bloodied and beaten after ‘dangerous’ car stunt appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch out, trees! This #KillerDrone has a chainsaw

  04-04-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've already seen a gun-wielding drone and another with a flamethrower attached, so perhaps we shouldn't be too surprised to learn that someone has now fixed a chainsaw to one.The post Watch out, trees! This #KillerDrone has a chainsaw appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch Blue Origin’s reusable rocket land flawlessly for a third time

  04-04-2016 11:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blue Origin on Saturday nailed its third launch and landing in five months using the same New Shepard rocket, and it's now posted a video on YouTube showing key moments from the successful mission.
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• Cop in personal fight to stop people live-streaming while driving

  04-04-2016 11:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A UK cop has been tracking down live-streaming drivers warning them to keep their eyes off their smartphone and on the road. He says unless habits change, it won't be long before "the first person live-streams their own death or that of another while driving."
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• Russian President Putin linked to $2b offshore scheme following massive data breach

  04-04-2016 03:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a scheme that reads more like an Oscar-worthy screenplay than a reality of the 21st century, an unprecedented data leak has revealed a $2 billion multinational scheme that involves some of the world's foremost political leaders
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• The Wright Brothers’ original ‘Flying Machine’ patent has been found

  04-04-2016 02:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Patent number 821,393 for a "Flying Machine," signed by Wilbur and Orville Wright, was found in a special records storage limestone cave in Lenexa, Kansas. Officials believe it was a misfile, as the document was originally meant to go to the National Archives in Washington, DC.
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• The FBI’s ability to hack into an iPhone may not last much longer

  04-04-2016 02:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to experts both inside and outside Apple, once the security flaw that allowed officials to get inside the mobile device is fixed, the opportunity for police to exploit this weakness will be gone for good.
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• Drone ships are now coming to the open ocean thanks to the U.S. Navy

  04-04-2016 01:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drones may known for their prowess in the skies, but they'll soon be turning the open seas into their turf as well. The fleet of unmanned ships are the Anti-Submarine Warfare Continuous Trail Unmanned Vessels
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• Could social media be contributing to your lack of adequate sleep?

  04-04-2016 00:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new study, that compulsive need to check your Facebook notifications is more than a social tick -- it's now contributing to sleep deprivation, particularly among young adults.The post Could social media be contributing to your lack of adequate sleep? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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