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• It makes much more sense for Apple to compete with Netflix than to buy it

  28-04-2016 23:58
  
  With iPhone sales down, perhaps temporarily, Apple CEO Tim Cook indicated during the company's earnings conference call this week that Apple is always on the look out for exciting new technologies and companies to acquire. Not only that, Cook suggested that Apple would be willing to shell out big bucks for a blockbuster acquisition if the right opportunity arose. We’re always looking in the market about things that could complement things that we do today, become features in something we d
  
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• Liam Hemsworth seeks revenge on Woody Harrelson in new trailer for The Duel

  28-04-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson played two of Katniss Everdeen's biggest supporters in the Hunger Games franchise, but now they'll be the ones possibly fighting to the death in the upcoming Western The Duel.
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• Gritty new trailer for The Duel sets up Liam Hemsworth-Woody Harrelson showdown

  28-04-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Liam Hemsworth and Woody Harrelson played two of Katniss Everdeen's biggest supporters in the Hunger Games franchise, but now they'll be the ones possibly fighting to the death in the upcoming Western The Duel.
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• Livestream: Trends with Benefits podcast

  28-04-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For Episode 80: April 28, 2016 we ask the question: Do we need a selfie drone? What about drone delivery on a golf course? Or mind controlled drone racing? Also, Elon Musk is sending a rocket to mars in 2018.
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• Researchers map individual words to specific brain regions

  28-04-2016 23:31
  
  Researchers with the University of California, Berkeley, have detailed how the so-called “semantic system” in the human brain works, and their work could one day help form treatments for injuries and diseases that affect one’s ability to speak. The study’s lead author Alex Huth was one of several volunteers who listened to more than two hours’ worth of radio shows … Continue reading
  
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• BlackBerry 'Hamburg' and 'Rome' rumors, news, price, release date, and more

  28-04-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackBerry isn't dead yet! The company may be readying two new Android smartphones for release later this year. Here's everything we know about the devices, what they look like, and what they can do.
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• BlackBerry ‘Hamburg’ and ‘Rome’ news and rumors

  28-04-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackBerry isn't dead yet! The company may be readying two new Android smartphones for release later this year. Here's everything we know about the devices, what they look like, and what they can do.
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• Who was The Walking Dead’s Negan before the apocalypse?

  28-04-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Walking Dead fans know Negan, the latest villain to be introduced in the post-apocalyptic world. But who was he before the infected began roaming the Earth? The answer might surprise you.
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• Meizu PRO 6 Review Part I: The Galaxy iPhone missing link

  28-04-2016 22:51
  
  We have a smartphone here that exists in the space between the top two mobile device makers in the world: Samsung and Apple. This is the Meizu PRO 6, a device whose hardware and software find themselves at a point near smartphone singularity - where all of the most high-end smartphone details meet. This is a cross-breed if ever we … Continue reading
  
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• Crytek’s The Climb drops onto the Oculus Store from dizzying heights

  28-04-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We were impressed by Crytek's rock-climbing VR title The Climb when we checked it out back in December, and now it's out, and looking more impressive than ever, with leaderboards, day/night cycle, and ghost racing.
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• Peacocks’ special feather structure creates trippy, hypnotizing ‘dance’

  28-04-2016 22:35
  
  Peacocks, perhaps nature's most trippy bird, shake their tail feathers when it's time to attract a new mate. Why? Shaking those feathers -- called "train-rattling" -- causes an illusion where the eye-like circles on the feathers become more prominent, seemingly floating outward and hanging in the air. Those circles exist to lure in peahens, but have fascinated more than a … Continue reading
  
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• Google is building a hardware division under former Motorola CEO

  28-04-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rick Osterloh, former president of Motorola, is now senior vice president at Google and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Osterloh will lead a new hardware division at Google, and will be in charge of Google's Nexus program.The post Google is building a hardware division under former Motorola CEO appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google hires former Motorola president to head new hardware division

  28-04-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rick Osterloh, former president of Motorola, is now senior vice president at Google and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Osterloh will lead a new hardware division at Google, and will be in charge of Google's Nexus program.The post Google hires former Motorola president to head new hardware division appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Former Motorola President Rick Osterloh to head Google's new hardware division

  28-04-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rick Osterloh, former president of Motorola, is now senior vice president at Google and will report directly to CEO Sundar Pichai. Osterloh will lead a new hardware division at Google, and will be in charge of Google's Nexus program.The post Former Motorola President Rick Osterloh to head Google's new hardware division appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Philips turns to its Hue 2.0 user base before rolling out a much-needed app update

  28-04-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After working closely with its users, Philips has finally updated the user interface and available features native to its companion smartphone application for the Hue 2.0 smart lighting system.
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• Google may join forces with Fiat Chrysler to bring its self-driving cars to market

  28-04-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report claims that Google is in the late stages of technical partnership negotiations with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Google may offer to self its self-driving tech to the Italian automaker.
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• Google and Fiat Chrysler in ‘late stages’ of technical partnership talks

  28-04-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report claims that Google is in the late stages of technical partnership negotiations with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles. Google may offer to self its self-driving tech to the Italian automaker.
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• YouTube makes a big change to Content ID disputes

  28-04-2016 22:19
  
  If you ask virtually any content creator on YouTube, they'll tell you that the system for sorting out Content ID disputes is broken. We're not talking about some small hiccups that cause some issues here and there, but flat-out broken to the point where creators can lose money, or even have their channel taken down with little recourse. Well today … Continue reading
  
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• Sign of what’s to come: 4 most popular shows for millennials are all on Netflix

  28-04-2016 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Millennials love Netflix, but just how much may surprise you. New data shows that the 18-24 demo's four favorite TV shows of the fall season were all created by the Internet TV network.
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• Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell turns to mobile with Spil Games

  28-04-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell has signed a three-game deal with Dutch developer Spil Games to make his "mobile-first" game debut, the studio announced Wednesday.
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• Uber riders: don’t be late, or it will cost you

  28-04-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In apparent appeasement to its drivers, Uber is testing shorter request cancellation time and new wait time charges. Under the pilot program, ride requests must be cancelled within two minutes and riders are charged if more than two minutes late.
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• HP Chromebook 13 has the looks of a MacBook, with a price to match

  28-04-2016 21:55
  
  Chromebooks are Google's answer to the laptop. If you're not familiar, these devices run ChromeOS, which is essentially an operating system built around the popular browser. Today, HP announced their first high-end Chromebook, simply called the Chromebook 13. You might ask yourself why anyone would need a high-end laptop that only runs an internet browser. I don't have any answers … Continue reading
  
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• Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Collector’s Edition detailed

  28-04-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Square Enix details Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's backing narrative in a new trailer that focuses on cybernetic protagonist Adam Jensen's role in an Interpol-led counter-terrorist force.
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• Harman Kardon GO + Play next-gen speaker sports steel handle

  28-04-2016 21:41
  
  Harman Kardon has taken the wraps off its next-generation GO + Play, a wireless speaker that supports three devices at once and includes a built-in handle for easily toting it around. The company boasts ‘premium’ materials in its construction, including stainless steel for the handle and fabric for the finish. The speaker will be launching in May for $299 USD … Continue reading
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Smartwatch news and rumors

  28-04-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking at getting your first smartwatch, you may want to hold off for a few more months -- Xiaomi will be releasing its first smartwatch later this year. Here's everything we know about the device.The post Xiaomi Mi Smartwatch news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Red carpet preview: Virtual reality comes to 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards

  28-04-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Radio Disney has teamed up with immersive virtual reality company IM360 to live-stream the red carpet of the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards a day before it airs on Disney Channel. This marks the first time a red carpet has streamed in VR before TV.
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• Disney poised to make virtual reality history at the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards

  28-04-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Radio Disney has teamed up with immersive virtual reality company IM360 to live-stream the red carpet of the 2016 Radio Disney Music Awards a day before it airs on Disney Channel. This marks the first time a red carpet has streamed in VR before TV.
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• Supercharge your next camping trip with BioLite’s new solar panel and LED lantern

  28-04-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To test out BioLite's new ultraportable solar panel and slim LED lantern, we packed them out for a weekend-long camping trip in Arizona. Check out the video to see how they held up!
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• Take a peek at Team USA’s Olympic pit stop in New York City

  28-04-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Team USA stopped by New York yesterday as a part of its Road to Rio campaign, before the 2016 Summer Olympics. The festivities included virtual reality, as well as a first look at BMW's prototype of the racing wheelchair for the U.S. Paralympics team.
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• Oppo F1 review

  28-04-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oppo’s F1 smartphone wants to make your selfies look perfect with its killer selfie cam, but does the rest of the phone live up to expectations? We find out in our review.
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• BMW unveils wheelchair racing prototype for U.S. Paralympics team

  28-04-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Team USA stopped by New York yesterday as a part of its Road to Rio campaign, before the 2016 Summer Olympics. The festivities included virtual reality, as well as a first look at BMW's prototype of the racing wheelchair for the U.S. Paralympics team.
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• X-Doria Defense Lux Impression cases launch for iPhone 6s

  28-04-2016 21:10
  
  X-Doria has announced that its Defense Lux line has expanded with new Impression cases for the iPhone 6s. The cases are minimalistic in design, but constructed to keep the phone safe in a variety of situations, featuring MIL-STD-810G military grade durability. These cases join the maker’s Gear and Defense Shield cases to offer protection for Apple’s smartphone. According to X-Doria, … Continue reading
  
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• Rainbow Six: Siege may compromise IP addresses during online play

  28-04-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New reports suggest that Ubisoft still hasn't fixed a security flaw in Rainbow Six: Siege that allows hackers to access the IP address of players, opening them up to DDoS attacks.
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• Google now lets you know which Android apps are ad-supported

  28-04-2016 21:04
  
  When smartphone apps were first introduced, you were never very sure of what you were getting. This was especially true of apps that claimed to be "free". Usually these apps didn't have any up-front cost, but once you opened them up, you quickly found out that there were in-app purchases that you could spend quite a lot of money on. … Continue reading
  
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• Comcast to acquire DreamWorks Animation for $3.8 billion

  28-04-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following reports of talks between the two companies yesterday, Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal has agreed to acquire DreamWorks Animation, home of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and others, for $3.8 billion.
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• Comcast nips at Disney’s heels with billion-dollar DreamWorks Animation bid

  28-04-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following reports of talks between the two companies yesterday, Comcast subsidiary NBCUniversal has agreed to acquire DreamWorks Animation, home of Shrek, Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda, and others, for $3.8 billion.
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• Zuck’s security team costs $5M a year, VW used PowerPoint to cheat

  28-04-2016 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How much does it cost to keep Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg safe? And how did investigators find out VW was thinking about cheating on emissions back in 2006? Well, there was one really obvious clue.
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• Time-warping FPS Superhot coming to Xbox One in May

  28-04-2016 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Superhot Team's time-bending first-person shooter Superhot will make its Xbox One debut on May 3rd, following up on its February launch for the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms via Steam.
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• You can download the first apps using Apple’s CareKit now

  28-04-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has officially launched CareKit for developers to integrate into their apps. CareKit, a software framework, will make it easier for apps to share medical data with physicians.
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• Apple's CareKit is live, and the first four apps using it are available

  28-04-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has officially launched CareKit for developers to integrate into their apps. CareKit, a software framework, will make it easier for apps to share medical data with physicians.
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• Bioluminescent sharks use their glow to communicate in the deep, dark ocean

  28-04-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bioluminescent sharks use their green glow to communicate with each other at extreme ocean depths, intensifying brightness the deeper they swim.
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• Whitney Houston documentary on the way from Oscar-winning filmmakers

  28-04-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new documentary about famed vocalist Whitney Houston is on the way from Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald and producer Simon Chin. The film will explore her controversial life with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage.
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• Whitney Houston doc on the way from Oscar-winning director

  28-04-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new documentary about famed vocalist Whitney Houston is on the way from Oscar-winning director Kevin Macdonald and producer Simon Chin. The film will explore her controversial life with exclusive interviews and never-before-seen footage.
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• Suffering from app drawer withdrawal on your LG G5? Here’s how to get it back

  28-04-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG tried to make the G5 seem more like an iPhone when it ditched the app drawer, but the Android faithful were not pleased. Now the company has issued an update. Here's how to get it back.
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• VW focuses on electric cars while still struggling with dieselgate

  28-04-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Struggling to fix the diesel engine emission problems, VW has announced a goal of 20 new electric cars by 2020 in its VW, Audi, and Porsche brands. The company promises an acceptable solution for diesel owners by year's end.
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• Smarten your style with these 7 pieces of high-tech smart jewelry

  28-04-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bracelets, rings, and necklaces aren't the same as they once were. Check out our picks for the best smart jewelry, whether you're into notification vibrations or in-depth fitness metrics.
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• Whole lotta like: Users spend more than 50 minutes a day on Facebook, related apps

  28-04-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following a hugely successful first-quarter earnings report, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that "people around the world spend, on average, more than 50 minutes a day using Facebook, Instagram and Messenger … and that doesn’t count WhatsApp.”The post Whole lotta like: Users spend more than 50 minutes a day on Facebook, related apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• On Facebook a lot? Average users around the world spend more than 50 minutes on website, related apps

  28-04-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following a hugely successful first-quarter earnings report, founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed that "people around the world spend, on average, more than 50 minutes a day using Facebook, Instagram and Messenger … and that doesn’t count WhatsApp.”The post On Facebook a lot? Average users around the world spend more than 50 minutes on website, related apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The latest neural networking chip fits inside a USB drive

  28-04-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Movidius has announced a neural networking chip that's housed in a USB drive, which could help facilitate all manner of deep-learning research at an expected price of less than $100.
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• Fathom Neural Compute Stick makes deep learning possible for $100

  28-04-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Movidius has announced a neural networking chip that's housed in a USB drive, which could help facilitate all manner of deep-learning research at an expected price of less than $100.
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