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• Facebook updates its branded content policy to trick you into watching even more ads

  09-04-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook, the ultimate advertising tool, just got a bit more "advertisey," and it's all thanks to new sponsored content guidelines that make it much more difficult to differentiate between sponsored and organic posts.The post Facebook updates its branded content policy to trick you into watching even more ads appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The ups and downs of standing desks, and 3 beginner mistakes to avoid

  09-04-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get to know the different types of standing desks, why you would want them, and three common beginner mistakes to avoid to keep you on your feet.
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• The Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens blows past $100K Kickstarter goal

  09-04-2016 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lomography Daguerreotype Achromat Art Lens is a stunning piece of equipment that evokes the lost aesthetic of the world's very first photographic optic lens from 1839. It's already raised over half a million on Kickstarter.
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• The CIA is investing in skin care products to extract your DNA

  09-04-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The CIA's venture capital division invests in many technologies relevant to its mission, including Skincential Sciences' Clearista, which softens your skin while extracting your DNA.The post The CIA is investing in skin care products to extract your DNA appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Brave browser infuriates everyone with its ad-switching feature

  09-04-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Brave browser is infuriating publications worldwide. Brave claims everyone wins with its ad-switching feature, but online publications that depend on ad-supported content are unhappy.
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• Lady Gaga’s childhood piano could be yours, if you’ve got the dollar bills

  09-04-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The piano on which a 5-year-old Lady Gaga composed her first song is going up for auction in May. Its estimated value? A mere $200,000. All proceeds will benefit the pop superstar's Born This Way foundation.The post Lady Gaga’s childhood piano could be yours, if you’ve got the dollar bills appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Want to clear your browser’s history from the beginning of time? Here’s how

  09-04-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to flush your browser's cache, but having trouble figuring out how? Check out our guide on how to do just that, whether you use Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, or Microsoft Edge
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• How to download and listen to podcasts on Android or iOS

  09-04-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lo and behold, Podcasts have become a cultural staple. Here's how download and listen to them on your Android or iOS device, and which apps to use if you're looking to get the most out of the digital format.
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: J Dilla, Charles Bradley and more

  09-04-2016 19:15 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: J Dilla, Charles Bradley, and more.
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• Save up to 54% on golf gadgets that'll improve your game - Komando

  09-04-2016 19:03 via
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  Save up to 54% on golf gadgets that'll improve your game. By Kelli Uhrich. Save up to 54% on golf gadgets that'll improve your game. Amazon. Presented by An Amazon Affiliate. We write about stuff we think you'll like. We have affiliate partnerships ...
  

• Gangs, drugs, and guns keep the pressure on Apple

  09-04-2016 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New criminal cases keep the Department of Justice focused on court action to require Apple's help unlocking phones. An federal encryption bill is on the way with far-reaching consequences that have all parties concerned.
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• Weekend Workshop: How to build a delightfully retro Tetris lamp

  09-04-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Since its debut in 1984, Tetris has been everywhere. Now, thanks to an easy walkthrough on Instructables, anyone can build a Tetris-style lamp for their home or apartment in a mere matter of hours.
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• Houston’s Ivy Lofts simplify apartment life by embracing small living spaces

  09-04-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Houston, Texas will soon be home to the United States' largest micro apartment dubbed the Ivy Lofts. Small but sophisticated, the Ivy Lofts exude high tech and simplified living. The lofts are expected to open in 2018.
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• Tampa bay rays are now using virtual reality for batting practice

  09-04-2016 18:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Major League Baseball team Tampa Bay Rays have partnered with virtual reality sports training company EON Sports VR to hold batting practices in virtual reality. EON Sports VR helps players train in identifying the strike zone and different pitches.The post Tampa bay rays are now using virtual reality for batting practice appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Finally, somewhere to store your Dom Perignon: Dolce & Gabbana’s $34k fridges

  09-04-2016 18:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Appliance manufacturer Smeg teamed up with fashion design house Dolce & Gabbana to make hand-painted fridges. They will be limited to a production run of 100 units, and will cost $34,000.The post Finally, somewhere to store your Dom Perignon: Dolce & Gabbana’s $34k fridges appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Make some friends: The Division’s Incursions are not for loners

  09-04-2016 17:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Division's first Incursion, Falcon Lost, arrives this Tuesday, and the game's director says that, unlike the game's main missions, it will be very, very hard to complete it by yourself.
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• Livia is an indiscreet and portable machine that zaps away lady pain

  09-04-2016 17:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The idea of shocking yourself to get rid of pain might sound crazy, but that's what this little gadget is designed to do. Livia is a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) machine -- a cute, portable, and discreet one designed for ladies.
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• Jog on: These high-tech shoes know how to make you a better runner

  09-04-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just like a golfing smartwatch can improve your game, or a fitness tracker can help you be more active, these smart shoes will make you a better runner. A special sensor inside the sole gives feedback that before, was only really available to pros.The post Jog on: These high-tech shoes know how to make you a better runner appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The world's tiniest pacemaker is no bigger than a vitamin, and it was just approved by the FDA

  09-04-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Micra Transcatheter Pacing System, the world's smallest pacemaker, just received FDA approval. It is one-tenth the size of traditional devices and measures about the size of a large vitamin, so it is easy to implant and can last for more than 12 years.
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• The world’s smallest pacemaker is about the size of a vitamin and it was just approved by the FDA

  09-04-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Micra Transcatheter Pacing System, the world's smallest pacemaker, just received FDA approval. It is one-tenth the size of traditional devices and measures about the size of a large vitamin, so it is easy to implant and can last for more than 12 years.
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• 135+ million cable modems vulnerable to denial of service attacks

  09-04-2016 17:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you have an Arris SurfBoard SB3141 cable modem, you may be vulnerable to denial of service interruptions. A known authentication issue can cause reboots and resets after someone clicks on a nefarious URL.
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• Springsteen and the E Street Band won’t play NC due to an “evil virus”

  09-04-2016 16:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sorry, North Carolina, no Boss for you. Bruce Springsteen, Steven Van Zandt, and the E Street Band canceled a Greensboro, NC concert Sunday because of HB2. Van Zandt calls the anti-LGBT law an evil virus.
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• You’re not sharing enough personal info, Facebook worries

  09-04-2016 16:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is concerned that its users are not sharing enough personal posts, according to sources close to the matter. The social network is hoping a number of new features will encourage users to indulge in more original interactions.
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• Facebook is concerned by a collapse in personal posts on its platform

  09-04-2016 16:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is concerned that its users are not sharing enough personal posts, according to sources close to the matter. The social network is hoping a number of new features will encourage users to indulge in more original interactions.
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• Tourists in Japan could soon use their fingerprints as currency

  09-04-2016 16:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Soon, you may be able to touch to buy -- literally. Capitalizing upon its status as one of the most technologically advanced countries in the world, Japan is planning to test a new system of currency over the summer -- the fingerprint.
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• Build better apps faster with Google's new Android Studio 2.0

  09-04-2016 16:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Building an app just got a lot easier thanks to Google's release of Android Studio 2.0, following the highly successful initial launch of its official integrated development environment (IDE) back in 2013.
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• Twitter promises diversity with board shakeup, offers … this

  09-04-2016 15:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has reiterated his commitment to diversity and announced the addition of two new board members, Martha Lane Fox and Hugh Johnston. The social media giant also discreetly acquired a startup that deals with employee feedback.
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• If extended warranties were a good deal, they wouldn’t need to sell them

  09-04-2016 14:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many people want to sell you an extended service contract on your car. If the contract was a good deal for you, they wouldn’t have to give you the hard sell. Do yourself a favor: Tell them to go away.The post If extended warranties were a good deal, they wouldn’t need to sell them appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Technology is shaping the MINI buyer: New York Auto Show interview

  09-04-2016 14:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends caught up with MINI product planning executives to discuss how vehicle technology impacts its buyers and to review its two global debuts: the Clubman All4 and JCW Convertible.The post Technology is shaping the MINI buyer: New York Auto Show interview appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Photography 101: Mastering the golden hour

  09-04-2016 12:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The golden hour, a.k.a. the magic hour, is a special time for photographers that happens twice a day. Here are some simple tips for making the most of this time to capture stunning portraits, landscapes, and the like.
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• Transform your patio into the ultimate outdoor space with these upgrades

  09-04-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spring is officially here, even if the weather isn’t cooperating in your area. If you’re anxious to chill out the patio, we have a bunch of gadgets and gear to help you make the most of spring and summer.
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week, April 9th 2016 - Geeky Gadgets

  09-04-2016 11:41 via
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  This week there have been some amazing deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store so it is time for our weekly round up of the most popular ones. Some of the popular deals this week have included the Private Internet Access VPN and the SKEYE Hexa Drone, ...
  

• BuzzFeed’s exploding watermelon nearly breaks Facebook Live

  09-04-2016 05:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A live video of an exploding watermelon has taken Facebook by storm. Uploaded by BuzzFeed, the record-breaking livestream was watched by 800,000 viewers and received 300,000 comments. But will it lead to the mainstream popularity of the feature?
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• Tech review: Weckler on the latest gadgets - Irish Independent

  09-04-2016 03:30 via
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  Tech review: Weckler on the latest gadgets. Adrian Weckler Reviewed by our Technology Editor this week are the Toshiba Portégé Z30-C, Panasonic Lumix GX8 and 3D Robotics Solo. From left, The Huawei GXb; the Nexus 6p; Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge; ...and more »
  

• Netflix’s price hike to $10 per month will hit 17 million subscribers in May

  09-04-2016 02:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix announced two price hikes since 2014, but existing subscribers were grandfathered in and kept their original rates. Next month, standard plans will hit $10 for all subscribers.The post Netflix’s price hike to $10 per month will hit 17 million subscribers in May appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hilarious Time Traveling Bong trailer takes Broad City’s Ilana Glazer on an adventure

  09-04-2016 02:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Broad City's Ilana Glazer and Paul W. Downs are high on adventure in the new trailer for Time Traveling Bong. The three-part event series for Comedy Central follows the duo on a pot-fueled journey through time and space.
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• Samsung TabPro S review

  09-04-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung new Windows 10-powered Galaxy TabPro S is more tablet than 2-in-1, with NFC and a Super AMOLED display, but its mobile-first approach results in a long list of headaches.
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• SpaceX successfully lands rocket on sea droneship for first time

  09-04-2016 02:12
  
  SpaceX has made history, successfully landing one of its rockets on a droneship in the ocean. A video shows the rocket pulling off a perfect landing, gracefully sliding down out of the sky and onto the landing pad, no hiccups or issues to be seen. This marks a first for the company; President Obama chimed in to congratulate it, saying, … Continue reading
  
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• These adjustable tint airplane windows could replace those pesky plastic shades forever

  09-04-2016 01:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vision Systems is replacing airplane plastic window shades with these photovoltaic dimmable windows that go from transparent to opaque in no time. The technology is being introduced to small planes and private jets, and could even work in cockpits.
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• BlackBerry’s prepping two mid-tier Android phones

  09-04-2016 01:38
  
  BlackBerry’s Android smartphone, the BlackBerry Priv, was a flop. The company points toward too high of a price tag as the reason, and so this year it will introduce a pair of lower-priced mid-range smartphones that, it hopes, will be more inline with its customers’ budgets. The news was shared by BlackBerry CEO John Chen in an interview recently; when … Continue reading
  
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• MIT’s new pill sticks to your gastrointestinal tract for a slow, long-term drug release

  09-04-2016 01:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MIT engineers developed a pill that sticks to the GI tract for long-term controlled drug release. One side sticks using a mucoadhesive polymer, the other repels food particles so that the pill does not become dislodged.
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• Dish’s Hopper 3 DVR adds 4K streaming support for Netflix

  09-04-2016 00:54
  
  Dish Network has announced that its Hopper 3, currently its most advanced DVR, can now stream Netflix content in 4k Ultra HD resolution. The support starts as of today, and involves the Ultra HD content Netflix has available in its library. This adds Netflix’s content to Dish’s already present library of 4K-resolution shows and movies, which includes content from Mance … Continue reading
  
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• Montreal’s Essaie Pas push the limits of what you can do with a synth

  09-04-2016 00:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronic duo Essaie Pas deliver their own take on modern-retro chic on their new album, Demain est une autre nuit.
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• WordPress brings encryption to 25 percent of the web

  09-04-2016 00:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Accounting for 25 percent of the web, WordPress is undoubtedly a heavy influencer in online traffic, and now it's making it more secure with the implementation of HTTPS encryption.
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• Panama Papers reveals money-laundering used for luxury Miami condos

  09-04-2016 00:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Miami's luxury condo market has been booming, but disclosures from the Panama Papers raise questions about offshore companies using laundered money. In 2015, 90 percent of new construction sales were all-cash deals, which avoid the scrutiny with mortgages.The post Panama Papers reveals money-laundering used for luxury Miami condos appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Model 3 demand spurs Tesla to boost production plans

  09-04-2016 00:21
  
  Tesla was floored by the level of demand for its newly unveiled Model 3 car, and it has stated it is "currently increasing” its production plans to reduce how long customers have to wait for their orders to arrive. Earlier this week, Tesla confirmed it has received more than 325,000 reservations for the Model 3, and it promised the problems … Continue reading
  
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• Corsair’s new SPEC-ALPHA will net you serious geek cred

  09-04-2016 00:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Corsair has released a strikingly beautiful PC mid-tower case, the SPEC-ALPHA. It comes with three 120mm fans, USB 3.0 ports, and enough room for up to seven hard drives. It also supports water cooling and can accommodate the largest video cards.
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• Signal, the open-source encrypted messaging app, is now available for desktop

  09-04-2016 00:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed by a non-profit group of dedicated Internet privacy activists, Signal is an open-source messenger app featuring end-to-end encryption. It hopes to rival Facebook's more popular Whatsapp.The post Signal, the open-source encrypted messaging app, is now available for desktop appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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