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• What happens to your social media accounts after you die?

  07-05-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Legislation just out of committee in California may finally put some structure on how social media accounts are handled when a user dies. The three-stage process in AB 691 gives you two ways to specify ahead of time how your account will be handled.The post What happens to your social media accounts after you die? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Learn to keep your Calendar organized with our best Google-fu

  07-05-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Calendar is as convenient as it is intuitive, especially if you know what you're doing. Check out a few of our favorite pointers for the Google service, so you can master it in know time.
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• Zika may have finally met its match with this piece of paper

  07-05-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zika may have finally met its match in the form of a $1 paper-based test. In findings published on Friday, a consortium of researchers revealed a new system that is capable of diagnosing a Zika virus infection within a few hours.
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• We may be able to detect Zika with a $1 paper test

  07-05-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zika may have finally met its match in the form of a $1 paper-based test. In findings published on Friday, a consortium of researchers revealed a new system that is capable of diagnosing a Zika virus infection within a few hours.
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• Dell XPS 13 vs. HP Spectre: Battle of the lightweight Windows champions

  07-05-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Dell XPS 13 and HP Spectre are the centerpieces of their respective lineups as premium ultraportables. Which one deserves your hard-earned cash? That's a matter of perspective... not to mention taste.The post Dell XPS 13 vs. HP Spectre: Battle of the lightweight Windows champions appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• You can't grill a perfect steak without this thermometer

  07-05-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Challenged by a professor, five Rice University engineering student have invented what they consider the perfect grilling thermometer. Seven separate temperature sensors ensure consistent cooking all the way through.
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• This new glucose monitor eliminates the need to prick your finger

  07-05-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team from Cardiff University's School of Engineering has come up with a type of "wearable" that uses microwaves to track glucose levels, eliminating the need for blood beyond the initial calibration.
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• Lyft and Uber spending big bucks to overturn Texas fingerprint law

  07-05-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Arguing that their background checks are sufficient, Uber and Lyft provided the most of the funding for a lobbying group trying to overturn a recent Austin, Texas ride-sharing driver fingerprint law.The post Lyft and Uber spending big bucks to overturn Texas fingerprint law appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here’s the 411 on the EmDrive: the ‘physics-defying’ thruster even NASA is puzzled over

  07-05-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite the fact that they're still unsure of how it works exactly, NASA scientists have confirmed once again that the seemingly impossible EmDrive is legit
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar with Prince, and more

  07-05-2016 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: Radiohead, Kendrick Lamar with Prince, and more.
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• Cyberattacks truly scare Americans, but they’re not the #1 fear

  07-05-2016 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The only thing scarier than cyber attacks? Terror attacks. According to a new survey from Pew Research, while ISIS causes the most consternation among Americans, digital security comes in at a close second.
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• Weekend Workshop: Play the ultimate skill game with this one-hole elliptical pool table

  07-05-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Traditional six-hole billiards tables are excellent tests of talent, no doubt, but this one-hole elliptical pool table is truly a game of incredible skill. Here's how you can easily build one of these tables in just a few hours.
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• This 505hp Alfa Romeo Giulia is only for Italy’s police force

  07-05-2016 17:21
  
  Italian car-maker Alfa Romeo has just unveiled a special edition of its latest 4-door sedan: the 2017 Giulia Quadrifoglio (QV). But not just anyone will be getting behind the wheel of this hot ride, no matter how deep their pockets are. Alfa Romeo has given two of these QV models to Italy's Carabinieri, the country's national and military police force. … Continue reading
  
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• Nvidia's newest GTX consumer graphics cards aim to live up to expectations

  07-05-2016 17:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia announced the prices, launch dates, and basic specifications of it two new high-end consumer graphics cards, the GTX 1080 and GTX 1070. The new cards add Pascal GPU microarchitecture, higher performance, and useful software features.
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• Battlefield 1’s collector’s edition is a beautiful and ridiculously expensive package

  07-05-2016 17:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Battlefield 1 was only announced yesterday, but its collector's edition has already been revealed. It's exorbitantly expensive, but comes bundled with a cloth poster, playing cards, a "pigeon messenger" tube, and a beautiful statue.The post Battlefield 1’s collector’s edition is a beautiful and ridiculously expensive package appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Elon Musk: Fossil fuel industry propaganda is 'unrelenting and enormous'

  07-05-2016 16:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While lobbyists and politicians make change difficult, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is calling for a carbon tax and an end to fossil fuel subsidies. The electric power vehicle and home energy system company halt climate-changing damage to the environment.
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• NVIDIA Ansel revolutionizes in-game photography

  07-05-2016 16:16
  
  When NVIDIA launched GeForce Experience a few years back, it changed the way we were able to record gameplay. No longer did we need to use some clunky, bloated program like FRAPS to capture our videos. Shadowplay took care of all of that for us, and it’s been wonderful. Well last night NVIDIA announced that they would be revolutionizing the … Continue reading
  
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• Talk to Amazon’s Alexa from your iPhone with the Lexi app

  07-05-2016 16:00
  
  As we've seen recently, Amazon's digital assistant Alexa is becoming more and more useful with each additional connected service and app integration. The only real limitation is that you be close enough to one of Amazon's Echo smart speakers to give a verbal command. What if you could make use of Alexa from your phone in the same way as … Continue reading
  
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• Play any video on any device with the best free video converters

  07-05-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Devices capable of playing video have always been a picky bunch. Here are our picks of the five best free video converters so you can leave that innate video format at the door.
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• Freaky ‘Jack-o-lantern’ jellyfish discovered near the Mariana trench

  07-05-2016 15:15
  
  There are a lot of very freaky looking animals out there that are still being discovered to this day. One such animal was recently discovered just above the Mariana trench: A "Jack-o-lantern" jellyfish whose head lights up like a Halloween pumpkin. MUST READ:  Fix all your home Wi-Fi problems with one brilliantly simple gadget This strange creature was first spotted last month in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of almost 4 kilometers. "Scientists believe this animal belongs to the ge
  
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• 5 common HTC 10 problems and how to fix them

  07-05-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’ve run into a thorny issue with your HTC 10, allow us to provide a potential solution. These are the most common issues surrounding HTC 10 and a few bits of advice on how you might overcome them.
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• iPhone 7 to skip Smart Connector says latest report

  07-05-2016 15:00
  
  We seem to be going back and forth with "will it or won't it" when it comes to features of this year's expected "iPhone 7." One of the longest-running rumors about the device has pegged Apple with eliminating the 3.5mm headphone jack in favor of the Lightning port, but earlier this week that was countered in a possible part leak. … Continue reading
  
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• Instagram’s most popular election campaign photos dominated by one candidate

  07-05-2016 14:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram has revealed its most-popular photos shared during this primary campaign. Surprisingly, the entire top ten of the most-liked posts during this election cycle is dominated by one candidate alone.The post Instagram’s most popular election campaign photos dominated by one candidate appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• There's no need for 3D glasses with the HoloFlex holographic smartphone

  07-05-2016 14:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You may not need 3D glasses to experience holographic images for much longer. Researchers have developed a smartphone display that's both holographic and flexible. What for? Playing Angry Birds in 3D, of course.
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• LinkedIn courts major media publishers to rival Facebook Instant Articles

  07-05-2016 14:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LinkedIn is reportedly in talks with a number of major media outlets as it looks to introduce a new publishing feature similar to Facebook Instant Articles. The fast-loading desktop reader will position it as a major source for business news.
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• Alden Ehrenreich cast as young Han Solo for Star Wars spin-off

  07-05-2016 14:00
  
  Star Wars fans, you now have a face for the younger version of series hero Han Solo. 26-year-old actor Alden Ehrenreich has been cast as the character, according to several Hollywood media outlets. Until now, Han Solo has been played by Harrison Ford, including last year's The Force Awakens, but 2018 is set to see Disney release a Star Wars … Continue reading
  
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• Star Wars Tiki Mugs

  07-05-2016 10:45 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
  Star Wars Tiki Mugs – On a beach far, far away
  
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• NVIDIA GTX 1080 and 1070 – Two Titan X killers revealed

  07-05-2016 08:21
  
  Today, Nvidia’s Orderof10 countdown ended, and lead gamers in the Austin area on a scavenger hunt to get VIP access to a special announcement event at Emo’s club. Inside, around 500 people gathered to see what the company was announcing. We’ve seen rumors and hints for the last couple of weeks, so most people came in with at least some … Continue reading
  
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• Warner Music Group’s reliance on streaming revenue reaches a tipping point

  07-05-2016 05:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many musicians may take issue with streaming, but at least one music company shouldn't have any qualms with the format. Warner Music Group reported today that streaming is its recorded music business' largest revenue source.
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• Facebook loses first stage of privacy lawsuit over photo-tagging feature

  07-05-2016 04:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is set to face a privacy lawsuit regarding its photo-tagging feature after a federal district court Judge rejected the social network’s request to have the action dismissed.The post Facebook loses first stage of privacy lawsuit over photo-tagging feature appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New blood glucose monitor replaces finger pricks with microwaves

  07-05-2016 02:50
  
  The future holds a lot of promise for diabetics, not the least of which is because of the more advanced glucose monitors researchers have been creating. There's the Patch monitor, a band-like wearable that sticks on the skin to keep track of sugar levels. Similar but suitably different is a new contraption created by researchers at Cardiff University's School of … Continue reading
  
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• Mount St. Helens’ recent earthquakes are nothing to fear

  07-05-2016 02:21
  
  Small earthquakes that have recently taken place near Mouth St. Helens, a volcano that erupted in 1980 and caused a few dozen deaths, have stirred up concern among those who worry another eruption may happen in the near future. Put those fears to rest, folks -- there's nothing to worry about. Researchers say there is no sign the volcano will … Continue reading
  
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• AVADirect Avant (2016) review

  07-05-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With an overclocked Intel Core i7 and a GTX 980 Ti, the AVADirect Avant takes high-end performance and shaves some of the cost off the top -- but can it keep up with more heavily customized competitors?
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• The Right Stuff: Clarion Builds a Hot Rod Acura NSX

  07-05-2016 02:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first-generation Acura NSX is a legendary sports car. Designed to take on Ferrari and win, this Japanese exotic supercar was looking like a senior citizen until Clarion Builds brought it up to date.The post The Right Stuff: Clarion Builds a Hot Rod Acura NSX appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Federal judge’s ruling in sexual harassment cases deals setback to Uber

  07-05-2016 01:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A federal judge ruled in two California cases that, even though Uber drivers are independent contractors, the company may still be liable in criminal cases. The court did not completely dismiss the charges against Uber in either case.
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• Amazon deals with racial divide by promising to expand delivery zones

  07-05-2016 01:34
  
  Recently, a report surfaced that highlighted gaps in Amazon's same-day delivery regions, with predominantly-black neighborhoods, in some cases, being left out of the delivery zone while nearby and surrounding neighborhoods were supported. Speaking to the Congressional Black Caucus, Amazon has vowed to change this, saying it will expand its free same-day-delivery to all zip codes in the cities where it … Continue reading
  
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• Link gets embroiled in Hong Kong crime drama in this Legend of Zelda parody

  07-05-2016 00:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DaysideTV has uploaded a new video featuring Link from the Legend of Zelda as a Hong Kong crime detective ready to fight Ganon's gang and save Zelda.
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• Disney Research team uses electromagnetic signals to identify gadgets

  07-05-2016 00:45
  
  Disney researchers have created a system for identifying different gadgets based on radio frequency emission (“system noise”); the system is precise enough that it can tell apart two visually identical items. Called EM-ID, the name references electromagnetic signals produced by smartphones, laptops, and similar electronic devices; the identification process is also able to tell the difference between classes of items, … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo issues update fixing software vulnerabilities on many of its computers

  07-05-2016 00:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trustwave has discovered vulnerabilities in older versions of Lenovo's pre-installed Solution Center software, which can be found on most of its PCs. The company has updated the software to address the issues, so customers are encouraged to upgrade the tool.
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• Rise in popularity of online vision exams has your local eye doctor seeing red

  07-05-2016 00:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The American Optometric Association is ready to wage war against online vision exams, with its initial target being Chicago-based startup Opternative. The AOA describes these types of services as the "corporate equivalent of snake oil salesmen."
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• Make your leftovers taste as good the second time around with these microwaves

  07-05-2016 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microwaves aren't just a staple for college kids. Check out some of our favorite microwaves, whether you're on the market for a space-saving appliance or one that houses the latest in consumer technology.
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• Report: Use of cell phone trackers by local law enforcement in Maryland lacked oversight

  07-05-2016 00:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FBI distributes cell site simulators to select local law enforcement agencies but it's supposed to be kept secret. Federal agencies must apply for warrants before using stingrays, but local law enforcement so far does not.
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• Local law enforcement agencies get cell site trackers from FBI

  07-05-2016 00:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FBI distributes cell site simulators to select local law enforcement agencies but it's supposed to be kept secret. Federal agencies must apply for warrants before using stingrays, but local law enforcement so far does not.
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• Dis-Connect: Apple is getting rid of the Apple Music Connect tab in iOS 10

  07-05-2016 00:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music is set to get some pretty big changes in iOS 10. One of the biggest? Apple has come to terms with the fact that the 'Connect' isn't such a big hit and is set to demote it.
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• Apple Music Connect having trouble connecting, to be demoted in iOS 10

  07-05-2016 00:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music is set to get some pretty big changes in iOS 10. One of the biggest? Apple has come to terms with the fact that the 'Connect' isn't such a big hit and is set to demote it.
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• U of Michigan robot learns to walk on rugged, uneven terrains

  07-05-2016 00:01
  
  The University of Michigan has a bipedal robot, and it is able to walk without support. The researchers working with the robot recently showcased their creation walking on unstable and uneven ground, marking an update in its movement capabilities. The types of difficult terrain include ones covered with a “thin layer” of snow and steep slopes. The algorithms powering the … Continue reading
  
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