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• Rock Band 4 gets online multiplayer in paid expansion this fall

  25-04-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A long-requested online multiplayer mode is coming to the co-op band simulation title Rock Band 4 this fall as part of a paid expansion pack, series creator Harmonix announced this week.
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• Nintendo’s new horseshoe controller is for fitness, not horse hooves

  25-04-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No, it's not the Xbox 360 steering wheel. Nintendo's new controller patent looks more like a cartoon magnet, a horseshoe or a big "U." Gamers are having a hard time imagining what games are a perfect fit for this particular peripheral.
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• Nintendo's new controller patent takes Wii "U" very literally

  25-04-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No, it's not the Xbox 360 steering wheel. Nintendo's new controller patent looks more like a cartoon magnet, a horseshoe or a big "U." Gamers are having a hard time imagining what games are a perfect fit for this particular peripheral.
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• As you wish: 5 on-demand startups deliver what you want, when you want it

  25-04-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On-demand services are on the rise these days. At Tech Day in New York, we discovered some of the coolest Uber-like services that will soon become apps. From on-demand, home-cooked ethnic food to quick hotel stays, it's all here.
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• Disney agrees to use Nokia’s OZO camera for VR content related to its movies

  25-04-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nokia and The Walt Disney Studios have reached an agreement for the latter to use Nokia's new OZO virtual reality camera to make movie-related content. The OZO VR camera launched back in November for professionals here in the States, costing a hefty $60,000.The post Disney agrees to use Nokia’s OZO camera for VR content related to its movies appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Facebook working on standalone camera app to lure more users into live streaming

  25-04-2016 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is reportedly working on a camera app similar to Snapchat that would also allow users to live-stream from their smartphones. Over the past year, live-streaming has become a top priority for the social network.The post Facebook working on standalone camera app to lure more users into live streaming appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Facebook developing standalone camera app with live-streaming capabilities

  25-04-2016 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is reportedly working on a camera app similar to Snapchat that would also allow users to live-stream from their smartphones. Over the past year, live-streaming has become a top priority for the social network.The post Facebook developing standalone camera app with live-streaming capabilities appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• iBubble, an autonomous drone camera, takes users under the sea

  25-04-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  First came the camera. Then the underwater camera. And now, there's the diving drone camera. As tech continues to reach new heights, we're exploring new depths of the seas thanks to the iBubble, the autonomous underwater camera.The post iBubble, an autonomous drone camera, takes users under the sea appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Explore the underwater world with iBubble, an autonomous drone camera

  25-04-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  First came the camera. Then the underwater camera. And now, there's the diving drone camera. As tech continues to reach new heights, we're exploring new depths of the seas thanks to the iBubble, the autonomous underwater camera.The post Explore the underwater world with iBubble, an autonomous drone camera appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BlackBerry is finally giving up on smartphones and focusing on enterprise software

  25-04-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackBerry has been flailing in the smartphone business since the launch of the iPhone in 2007, but it looks like the company is finally turning its attention toward another market: enterprise software.The post BlackBerry is finally giving up on smartphones and focusing on enterprise software appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New technology enables drones to sniff out hidden bombs, mines

  25-04-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New technology developed by UW Madison uses a small fusion device to detect bombs, mines, and other objects up to three feet underground. Questions on its safety and effectiveness remain, however.
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• Bad news, terrorists: UW’s new long range bomb-sniffing system can fit onto a drone

  25-04-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New technology developed by UW Madison uses a small fusion device to detect bombs, mines, and other objects up to three feet underground. Questions on its safety and effectiveness remain, however.
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• The OaSense smart shower head uses presence-sensing detectors to conserve water

  25-04-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using presence-sensing detectors, the OaSense smart shower head conserves water by stopping the flow of water when someone steps out from underneath it. It's raised just shy of $20,000 of its $75,000 goal on Kickstarter.
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• Forget fossil fuel, an aquarium in Alaska is using salt water to heat its whole building

  25-04-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A carbon dioxide system heated with seawater replaces oil burners in a massive museum and research facility in Alaska. The system will save as much as $15,000 a month and more than a million pounds of carbon emissions annually.The post Forget fossil fuel, an aquarium in Alaska is using salt water to heat its whole building appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Behold the full cast of the Twin Peaks revival

  25-04-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The floodgates opened up today as Showtime revealed the entire cast list of its highly-anticipated Twin Peaks revival, a star-studded lineup that includes 200+ actors and actresses.
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• Apple Car breakdown: BMW and Daimler walk away from development talks

  25-04-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report suggests that Daimler and BMW have walked away from automotive development negotiations with Apple. The companies have been rumored to be in talks to help manufacture the so-called Apple Car for some time.The post Apple Car breakdown: BMW and Daimler walk away from development talks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Strange Spotify activity? Possible breach reportedly affects hundreds of users

  25-04-2016 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a Spotify user, you may want to check your activity on the streaming service. The service may recently have suffered a breach, according to a new report, with hundreds of users' credentials being posted online.
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• Spotify denies breach, but hundreds of users may be dealing with its fallout

  25-04-2016 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a Spotify user, you may want to check your activity on the streaming service. The service may recently have suffered a breach, according to a new report, with hundreds of users' credentials being posted online.
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• Infiniti's QX Sport Inspiration Concept will flex its muscles in Beijing

  25-04-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Infiniti has introduced a new crossover concept ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, which will take place next week. The QX Sport Inspiration hints at the next generation of Infiniti crossover designs.
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• Infiniti’s QX Sport Concept hints at its next wave of crossover creations

  25-04-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Infiniti has introduced a new crossover concept ahead of the Beijing Auto Show, which will take place next week. The QX Sport Inspiration hints at the next generation of Infiniti crossover designs.
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• Connecting a printer to Windows 10: Tips and troubleshooting

  25-04-2016 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Setting up a printer is intimidating, especially if you don't know your way around Windows 10. Here's how to do it, and what to do if you're having trouble connecting to your network or computer.
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• Gears of War 4 Ultimate Edition revealed, Season Pass detailed

  25-04-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its Xbox One-exclusive third-person shooter Gears of War 4, revealing the contents of the game's Season Pass and bonus-bundled Ultimate Edition.
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• Gears of War 4 pre-orders open, Season Pass detailed

  25-04-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has opened pre-orders for its Xbox One-exclusive third-person shooter Gears of War 4, revealing the contents of the game's Season Pass and bonus-bundled Ultimate Edition.
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• Play Store pops up in redditor’s Google Chrome OS dev build

  25-04-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A redditor has screencapped what appears to be the option to use the Google Play Store in Chrome OS, which would greatly expand its capabilities.
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• Purple reign: Prince has the top two albums on Billboard, decades after release

  25-04-2016 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the first time in 10 years, Prince has topped the Billboard 200 album charts with resurgent sales of 1984's Purple Rain and 2001's The Very Best of Prince. Both albums together sold more than 230,000 on April 21, the day the legendary artist passed away.
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• Taste of Bey: How to experience Beyonce’s visual album Lemonade

  25-04-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Beyonce recently released Lemonade, her second surprise album in three years, following the airing of a short film inspired by the album. Digital Trends has rounded up a comprehensive list of how to listen and watch Beyonce's latest streaming spectacle.
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• iPhone 7 could be more exciting than we thought if this rumor pans out

  25-04-2016 20:00
  
  iPhone 7 reports were bound to start flying at this time of year, with most of them agreeing on the phone’s most important features. Far from being confirmed, the iPhone 7 is supposed to be thinner than predecessors, featuring a redesigned antenna system and no standard headphone jack. A premium iPhone 7 Plus model is expected to have a dual lens camera, and this year’s high-end iPhone is also rumored to pack a keyboard-friendly Smart Connector just like the iPad Pros.
  
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• Sony’s higher-resolution sensor spices up Raspberry Pi’s camera module

  25-04-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Raspberry Pi's optional camera sensor accessory finally received an upgrade to Sony's IMX219 mobile device sensor, offering 8.08 million active pixels for the same $25 price tag. The previous board only provided a 5MP camera sensor, making this upgrade quite a steal.
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• With the return of Ecto Cooler, Ghostbusters fans will be sipping on sweet nostalgia

  25-04-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The mere mention of Ecto Cooler is enough to make an entire generation salivate with barely controlled glee, and the spectacularly sugary serum of the gods is returning to shelves for a limited time with this summer's upcoming Ghostbuster's reboot.
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• Attention, ’80s babies: Raise a juice box to the return of Ecto Cooler

  25-04-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The mere mention of Ecto Cooler is enough to make an entire generation salivate with barely controlled glee, and the spectacularly sugary serum of the gods is returning to shelves for a limited time with this summer's upcoming Ghostbuster's reboot.
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• Bumble now requires men to reply within 24 hours, or lose their match

  25-04-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bumble, already novel in its female-centric approach, not only requires women to make the first move, but also necessitates a 24-hour or less response time from the gentlemen on the receiving end of messages.
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• A hacker group is threatening VPN providers with DDOS attacks

  25-04-2016 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackVPN and a number of VPN providers and encrypted email services have all received DDOS threats from hacker group the Armada Collective, but BlackVPN is holding firm against the threats.
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• Snikt! New X-Men: Apocalypse trailer has an unexpected cameo

  25-04-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hugh Jackman's Wolverine makes a surprise cameo in the latest trailer for X-Men: Apocalypse, the upcoming film directed by Bryan Singer that pits the mutant team against a deadly new threat.
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• Le who? This Chinese company wants to take over the U.S. with its phones, TVs, and more

  25-04-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A relatively unknown Chinese company called LeEco has designs on the U.S. smartphone market. We spoke with its marketing manager to find out how it plans to conquer the Americas, and to check out the flagship phone that may lead the charge.
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• Lexus’ 2017 IS debuts in Beijing after some plastic surgery

  25-04-2016 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Lexus IS debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with revised styling to match mechanical changes made for the 2016 model year. The updated look retains Lexus' "spindle grille" and other controversial features.
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• Hands on: Acer Switch Alpha 12

  25-04-2016 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer’s new premium 2-in-1, the Switch Alpha 12, does everything a 2-in-1 should for way less than competition.
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• Use just your thumb to type on iOS with Microsoft’s Word Flow

  25-04-2016 18:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has finally launched its popular Windows Phone keyboard, Word Flow, on iOS. The keyboard features a one-handed "Arc Mode" that makes it easier to type with just your thumb.
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• Microsoft's curvy Word Flow keyboard makes it easier to type

  25-04-2016 18:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has finally launched its popular Windows Phone keyboard, Word Flow, on iOS. The keyboard features a one-handed "Arc Mode" that makes it easier to type with just your thumb.
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• Quick workaround makes Microsoft’s AppLocker protection useless

  25-04-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft may want to look to fix a newly discovered security hole, after it was found that a simple tweak to regsvr32 allows anyone to bypass protections put in place by system administrators using AppLocker,The post Quick workaround makes Microsoft’s AppLocker protection useless appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Exploit breaks Windows out of the AppLocker, to the dismay of IT admins everywhere

  25-04-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft may want to look to fix a newly discovered security hole, after it was found that a simple tweak to regsvr32 allows anyone to bypass protections put in place by system administrators using AppLocker,The post Exploit breaks Windows out of the AppLocker, to the dismay of IT admins everywhere appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Chase Bank’s Android app lets you log in with a tap of the finger

  25-04-2016 18:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chase Bank has added fingerprint authentication support for Android 6.0 and higher devices, making it easier to log in. The move follows Bank of America's recent update that extended its fingerprint support to all Android devices 6.0 and up.
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• Audi’s TT RS lets its inner rally car out with 400-horsepower engine

  25-04-2016 18:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Audi TT RS debuts at the 2016 Beijing Auto Show with 400 horsepower and more technology than ever. This more aggressive TT RS could give Audi cousin Porsche a run for its money.
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• Steam steams into movie rentals via deal with Lionsgate

  25-04-2016 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valve's Steam platform has offered up a handful of movies for some time now, but they were mainly either about gaming or were tie-ins like Mad Max: Fury Road. Now the service will offer more than 100 movies from Lionsgate.The post Steam steams into movie rentals via deal with Lionsgate appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Steam chugs into movie rentals with huge Lionsgate deal

  25-04-2016 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valve's Steam platform has offered up a handful of movies for some time now, but they were mainly either about gaming or were tie-ins like Mad Max: Fury Road. Now the service will offer more than 100 movies from Lionsgate.The post Steam chugs into movie rentals with huge Lionsgate deal appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Waiting too long for your Oculus Rift? Buy a bundle

  25-04-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Component shortages have caused significant delays to Oculus Rift pre-orders, but now some frustrated consumers are attempting to beat the system and jump the queue.
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• Oculus Rift bundles reportedly shipping faster than solo headset

  25-04-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Component shortages have caused significant delays to Oculus Rift pre-orders, but now some frustrated consumers are attempting to beat the system and jump the queue.
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• 2016 MacBook just as impossible to repair as last year’s, iFixIt teardown shows

  25-04-2016 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's different inside the 2016 MacBook? Not much, iFixIt's latest teardown suggests. If you've seen the inside of last year's, everything is familiar. It's also largely impossible to repair, thanks to soldered and glued parts.The post 2016 MacBook just as impossible to repair as last year’s, iFixIt teardown shows appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Logitech’s display made from 160 LED keyboards is a sight to behold

  25-04-2016 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you made your keyboard run fancy light shows when you're AFK? Nothing quite like this one, we'd wager. With 160 Logitech G810 keyboards, Iam8Bit created a short movie for PAX East, showcasing the keyboard's heavy lighting customizability.
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• Friends in high places: Apple backers now include ex-national security officials

  25-04-2016 17:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Former NSA and CIA directors, along with various other former officials have backed Apple in the encryption war. Their comments have angered U.S. law enforcement officials, who believe money is a motivating factor for their new stance.The post Friends in high places: Apple backers now include ex-national security officials appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• China’s Baidu, Changan enter the autonomous vehicle fray

  25-04-2016 17:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The race towards driverless technology is now seriously burning up the pavement. The international competition is on like never before as China pursues the development of its very own autonomous vehicles.The post China’s Baidu, Changan enter the autonomous vehicle fray appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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