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• Denon’s HEOS HS2 brings the heat to Sonos with high-res audio support

  19-04-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Denon has continued to add to its HEOS multi-room system since its launch in 2014, but now it is getting a major boost with the addition of high-resolution audio and Bluetooth connectivity.The post Denon’s HEOS HS2 brings the heat to Sonos with high-res audio support appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New Orleans crime drama Mafia III launches in October

  19-04-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher 2K Games announced that the next entry in its Mafia open-world crime drama series will hit the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs on October 7th in standard, deluxe, and collector's editions.
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• 2K's Mafia III will hit consoles and PCs in October

  19-04-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher 2K Games announced that the next entry in its Mafia open-world crime drama series will hit the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PCs on October 7th in standard, deluxe, and collector's editions.
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• Vizio 2016 M-Series TVs bring Android Tablet Remote with SmartCast

  19-04-2016 23:43
  
  Vizio has taken the wraps off its new VIZIO SmartCast M-Series Ultra HD HDR Home Theater Display collection. In it, the maker offers TVs ranging from 50 to 80-inches in size, and they work with the Vizio Tablet Remote, a 6-inch Android tablet that runs the SmartCast app and works to control the television set. The new M-series of televisions, … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s what’s new on HBO in May, and what’s going away

  19-04-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're a cable lover or a staunch cord cutter, there's never been a better time to get down with HBO. Follow us to find out what's new to the network each month, and what's going away.
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• Universal Pictures reveals first titles for 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and digital release

  19-04-2016 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The push toward 4K Ultra HD is progressing, and Universal Pictures Home Entertainment is on board. Come summer, Universal will release its first titles in the cutting-edge Blu-ray and digital formats, including the upcoming Jason Bourne film.
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• Mice embryos can develop in space, Chinese scientists report

  19-04-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After spending just 80 hours aboard a Chinese research satellite this month, a batch of mouse embryos showed successful early-stage blastocyst development. The samples will now develop in Beijing alongside Earth-developed embryos.
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• Make your recordings sing with Samson’s Z55 studio headphones

  19-04-2016 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We check out Samson's affordable new Z55 studio headphone. These cans impress with a clean and clear sound signature, excellent balance in the mix, and a nice selection of cables and accessories to help you get the most from your studio setup.
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• Want to hone your app-building skills? Check out Apple’s revamped developer site

  19-04-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to expand your skills as a developer, you should check out Apple's revamped App Store developer site. It offers guides, how-tos, and videos on building and promoting your apps.
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• Apple complies with 80 percent of U.S. data requests, but most are about lost iPhones

  19-04-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Law enforcement in the U.S. made 4,000 device requests between July 1 and December 31 last year, for 16,148 devices. Apple complied with 80 percent of them -- the bulk of which pertain to lost or stolen devices.The post Apple complies with 80 percent of U.S. data requests, but most are about lost iPhones appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Even at 73, Paul McCartney still brought me to tears

  19-04-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  I was skeptical about seeing Paul McCartney live, especially given his age and voice, but the experience changed my life for the better.
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• Pinterest just dropped a revamped iOS app that will load 3x faster than before

  19-04-2016 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pinterest has completely revamped its iOS app. The new app not only features a sleek and stylish new design, but, perhaps more importantly, it has been totally rebuilt under-the-hood to now load a whopping three times faster.
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• Maingear’s Pulse 15 Pro makes working on-the-go easier, packs performance in small size

  19-04-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maingear has introduced the Pulse 15 Pro, a new mobile workstation based on Intel processors and Nvidia's Quadro M2000 GPU. It measures just 0.75-inches thick and weighs just 4 pounds, in spite of its advanced hardware.The post Maingear’s Pulse 15 Pro makes working on-the-go easier, packs performance in small size appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Maingear's Pulse 15 Pro makes working on-the-go a lot easier, packs extreme performance in small size

  19-04-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maingear has introduced the Pulse 15 Pro, a new mobile workstation based on Intel processors and Nvidia's Quadro M2000 GPU. It measures just 0.75-inches thick and weighs just 4 pounds, in spite of its advanced hardware.The post Maingear's Pulse 15 Pro makes working on-the-go a lot easier, packs extreme performance in small size appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Maingear’s new Pulse 15 Pro mobile workstation is as thin as some ultrabooks

  19-04-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maingear has introduced the Pulse 15 Pro, a new mobile workstation based on Intel processors and Nvidia's Quadro M2000 GPU. It measures just 0.75-inches thick and weighs just 4 pounds, in spite of its advanced hardware.The post Maingear’s new Pulse 15 Pro mobile workstation is as thin as some ultrabooks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• March 2016 rounds out 11 straight months of record-breaking heat

  19-04-2016 22:34
  
  It surprises no one at this point, but the announcement has to be made anyway: March 2016 broke yet another heat record, being crowned the new ‘hottest month’ on record. March was the eleventh straight month to be designated the warmest ever recorded, and so if April manages to set the same record, we’ll officially have a straight year of … Continue reading
  
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• Razer’s latest PC gaming weapon brings wireless action to the living room couch

  19-04-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer has launched the Razer Turret, a wireless lapboard consisting of a chiclet keyboard, a built-in magnetic mouse pad, and a wireless mouse for right-handed gamers. The keyboard supports both Microsoft Windows and Google Android platforms.
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• Razer brings wireless PC gaming to your lap with the launch of a new weapon

  19-04-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razer has launched the Razer Turret, a wireless lapboard consisting of a chiclet keyboard, a built-in magnetic mouse pad, and a wireless mouse for right-handed gamers. The keyboard supports both Microsoft Windows and Google Android platforms.
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• Jason Sudeikis, Maya Rudolph, Josh Gad pick superhero film roles

  19-04-2016 22:10
  
  This past week we had the opportunity to speak with Jason Sudeikis, Maya Rudolph, and Josh Gad, all of whom told us which superhero they'd be OK with playing in a film in the future. These three are all currently in The Angry Birds Movie - we were at the press junket for said movie, and due to the content … Continue reading
  
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• Justice League movies get new good guy in Willem Dafoe

  19-04-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's back to superhero movies for Willem Dafoe. The former Marvel villain is set to play a good guy in the upcoming Justice League movies, which will star Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Gal Gadot, and more.
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• Apple refused to hand over its source code to China

  19-04-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China has requested Apple's source code within the last two years, but Apple refused. Indiana State Police Captain Charles Cohen claimed that Apple was providing information to the Chinese government, but only cited news reports.The post Apple refused to hand over its source code to China appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Your DNA may hold clues to when you’ll lose your virginity, researchers say

  19-04-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Cambridge claim to have found at least 38 gene variants that can indicate the age when you'll first have sex. It may also tell when you'll have your first child, and how many too.
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• We tried on an augmented reality dinosaur t-shirt, and it was awesome

  19-04-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dinosaurs are cool, and although VR is getting all the attention, AR (augmented reality) can be cool too. Put the two together and you get this amazing AR-enhanced dinosaur t-shirt that you'll want to wear right now, regardless of your age.
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• Samsung protects your kids’ eyes with Safety Screen app

  19-04-2016 21:48
  
  When I was a kid, I wanted to sit as close as I could to the TV, especially while playing video games. I think that I equated being closer to the screen to being better at the game. Of course, I also had a bad habit of leaning to the left or right, when I wanted my character to quickly … Continue reading
  
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• Apple's compact telephoto lens patent hints at a dual-lens future for the iPhone

  19-04-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has been granted a patent for an ultra-compact telephoto lens that may find its way into the next version of the iPhone, the iPhone 7. The patent is described as being part of a dual-lens setup.
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• Netflix has 150+ hours of HDR content in the pipeline

  19-04-2016 21:41
  
  Netflix is excited about HDR, and it wants you to be excited about it, too. The technology brings better overall video quality — brighter highlights, more detailed dark scenes, and a broader ranger of colors, among other things. While HDR content is available now from various places for your viewing pleasure, it isn’t available in any sort of abundance. That … Continue reading
  
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• Vizio’s new M-Series and E-Series 4K Ultra HD TVs are smarter and brighter than ever

  19-04-2016 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following last month's unveiling of SmartCast in its P-Series TVs, Vizio has updated both its M-Series and E-Series lines with the feature, along with other updates like Dolby Vision in the M-Series.
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• How to use the Huawei P9’s superb dual-lens camera

  19-04-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei partnered with camera experts Leica to make the P9's amazing dual-lens camera, which is overflowing with cool features. Here's how to use the phone to take great pictures and edit the images you shoot.
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• Cord-cutting Americans are ditching their wired broadband connections, too

  19-04-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobile Internet isn't only the primary way low-income Americans access the Internet. A new study suggests Americans of all backgrounds are cutting the cord, and it has little to do with income level.
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• Apple refreshes Macbook lineup, YouTube goes all in on 360 videos

  19-04-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple’s basic laptops got a bit of a re-skin, YouTube embraces 360-degree streaming video and Sony scrambles to update the Playstation 4 video game console for 4K gaming and Neo-level performance.
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• With 12 hard drive bays, LaCie’s new storage unit crams up to 96TB in one box

  19-04-2016 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This summer, LaCie is launching a 12-bay storage solution packed with Thunderbolt 3 and enterprise-class hard drives from parent company Seagate. The company claims it can perform up to 2,600MB/s in RAID 0, and up to 2,400MB/s in RAID 5.
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• Newly-developed ‘Teslaphoresis’ technique causes nanotubes to self-assemble into wires

  19-04-2016 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team of researchers from Rice University and Texas A&M have discovered a phenomenon called Teslaphoresis that causes nanotubes to self-assemble and create energy circuitsThe post Newly-developed ‘Teslaphoresis’ technique causes nanotubes to self-assemble into wires appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The PC's Internet usage share may have peaked last year, as users turn towards mobile

  19-04-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two reports this week show that desktop internet usage may have peaked in 2015 and is on the decline while the number of people who rely on mobile for home internet has doubled since 2013.The post The PC's Internet usage share may have peaked last year, as users turn towards mobile appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The PC remains the most popular household Internet portal, but its star is falling

  19-04-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two reports this week show that desktop internet usage may have peaked in 2015 and is on the decline while the number of people who rely on mobile for home internet has doubled since 2013.The post The PC remains the most popular household Internet portal, but its star is falling appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Viber rolls out encryption for Android, iOS, and desktop

  19-04-2016 20:52
  
  Viber, the messaging service that has never quite reached a WhatsApp level of fame, has announced the launch of full end-to-end encryption, following in the footsteps of some other services to better provide users with protection against government spying and more. The feature is available on all devices Viber supports, including Android, iOS, Mac, and PC. The feature is rolling … Continue reading
  
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• Forgot to take your meds? Ditch the plastic pill container for a smart tracking hub

  19-04-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking pills is often looked at as a tedious task and for some, it can be easy to lose track of their routine. The PillDrill could help those who are searching for a better way to keep track of the medications they need to take every day.The post Forgot to take your meds? Ditch the plastic pill container for a smart tracking hub appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s Camera app gets an Android N makeover with slow-mo video and more

  19-04-2016 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google added features like slow motion capture from the Android N preview to the Google Camera app in the Play Store. If your device is compatible with the app version, you can also snap photos while recording.
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• Specs leaked for PlayStation 4 "NEO" upgrade

  19-04-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An upgraded version of Sony's PlayStation 4 gaming console featuring added hardware horsepower and optional 4K image output is expected to launch within the next year, multiple sources have confirmed.
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• PlayStation 4 ‘NEO’ upgrade boasts faster CPU and GPU, sources say

  19-04-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An upgraded version of Sony's PlayStation 4 gaming console featuring added hardware horsepower and optional 4K image output is expected to launch within the next year, multiple sources have confirmed.
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• Tesla’s VP of vehicle engineering is headed to Apple

  19-04-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report claims that Apple has hired former Tesla VP of vehicle engineering, Chris Porritt. Porritt was allegedly brought on to work on special projects for Apple, leading many to believe he is the new leader of the tech firm’s electric car program.The post Tesla’s VP of vehicle engineering is headed to Apple appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple scoops up Tesla’s VP of vehicle engineering to work on ‘special projects’

  19-04-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report claims that Apple has hired former Tesla VP of vehicle engineering, Chris Porritt. Porritt was allegedly brought on to work on special projects for Apple, leading many to believe he is the new leader of the tech firm’s electric car program.The post Apple scoops up Tesla’s VP of vehicle engineering to work on ‘special projects’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• These ridiculously thin LEDs can stick to your skin and function like a light-up tattoo

  19-04-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a super thin digital display called an optoelectronic skin. The technology uses sensors and LEDs to show fitness tracking biometrics directly on the surface of the skin.
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• These insanely thin LEDs let you put a digital display on the surface of your skin

  19-04-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a super thin digital display called an optoelectronic skin. The technology uses sensors and LEDs to show fitness tracking biometrics directly on the surface of the skin.
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• GoPro’s Omni rig lets consumers create virtual reality with six Hero4 cameras

  19-04-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having already dominated the now over-saturated action cam market, GoPro is focusing on the emerging virtual reality market. In addition to launching a new online portal, it has a new rig for capturing 360-degree videos using six Hero4 cameras.
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• GoPro shows off VR solutions with new Omni rig and online portal

  19-04-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having already dominated the now over-saturated action cam market, GoPro is focusing on the emerging virtual reality market. In addition to launching a new online portal, it has a new rig for capturing 360-degree videos using six Hero4 cameras.
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• Here’s the image that earned Kevin Smith’s Yoga Hosers an R rating

  19-04-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A crude drawing on the cover of a book earned Kevin Smith's upcoming movie Yoga Hosers an R rating, according to the director, who shared an image on Instagram of the offending scene from the film.
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• For group vacations, or just pizza, Clink makes it easier to save with friends

  19-04-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Clink, a no-fee savings and investing app, just rolled out a new feature that allows groups of users to save money together. Now, you can save for a group trip with friends, split large purchases with family members and more.
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• Smart scalpel can distinguish between healthy and cancerous brain tissue during surgery

  19-04-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new tool called the "smart scalpel" will help neurosurgeons to distinguish between healthy and cancerous tissue while conducting brain surgery. The device decreases risk by focusing on precision during surgery, when it can be hard to identify tumors.
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• LinkedIn gives college students the foot in the door they’ve been looking for

  19-04-2016 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Focusing on college students who are just starting to build their resume and career search, LinkedIn Student launched Monday as a mobile app for U.S. students. Information is provided based on major, graduation date, and activity on the site.
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• College students have a new career starter app with LinkedIn Student

  19-04-2016 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Focusing on college students who are just starting to build their resume and career search, LinkedIn Student launched Monday as a mobile app for U.S. students. Information is provided based on major, graduation date, and activity on the site.
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