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• Making Dragon Beard Candy In Montreal

  10-05-2016 23:56 via feedproxy.google.com
  While exploring Montreal’s Chinatown I saw in one corner of my eyes this sweets shop and I knew instantly we were in for a treat. I always wanted to see this in person, making Dragon Beard Candy right in front of me. She said the base mass was made out of corn syrup but I though it was honey. Confused! Anyways we loved watching it but eating not so much.It was too dry and well, too stringy.
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• Carry your own drive-in theater with this collapsible, car-mounted movie screen

  10-05-2016 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Salt Lake City-based Hitch Theaters wants to turn the hitch of your truck into a portable drive-in theater screen. All you need to bring is the movie, the popcorn, and a date.
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• ESPN and Verizon reach settlement in FiOS Custom TV lawsuit

  10-05-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, shortly after Verizon introduced its FiOS Custom TV skinny bundles, ESPN sued over its channels being relegated to a separate sports package. Now the two companies have settled, though the terms haven't been disclosed.
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• Heist-oriented quests, new stunts part of online updates for Grand Theft Auto V

  10-05-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GTA Online players can expect to see new contraband trafficking missions and vehicular stunt tracks in the coming months as part of a mass rollout of Rockstar-developed content.
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• Claims that Facebook suppressed conservative news spur letter from Senate panel

  10-05-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Senate Commerce Committee wants to know more about how Facebook's Trending Topics feature works, after claims saying the company suppresses conservative news surfaced. Facebook has a deadline of May 24 to respond.
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• Think the Raspberry Pi is underpowered? Here’s 10 projects that prove you wrong

  10-05-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Raspberry Pi is an amazing device that can be used in ways you'd never guess. We've found ten of the best projects yet finished, and you may be surprised by how functional some are.The post Think the Raspberry Pi is underpowered? Here’s 10 projects that prove you wrong appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This deal's for real: Get 727 horsepower in a new Mustang GT for just $40K

  10-05-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lebanon, Ohio, Ford's offer ofRoush Supercharger -- Phase 2, 727-horsepower Mustang GTs for $40,000 isn't an urban myth. They'll ship anywhere in the U.S. Why pay $60,000 and up for other muscle cars when you can get so much for such a good price?
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• Tom Hanks is ‘humanity’s final hope’ in teaser trailer for Da Vinci Code series’ Inferno

  10-05-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tom Hanks is ready to save the world again as Robert Langdon. Sony Pictures Entertainment has released a new teaser trailer for Inferno, the latest film in the Da Vinci Code series, and the fate of humanity will be in Langdon's hands.
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• Multiply your street cred with the gold-hue TI 84 Plus CE graphing calculator

  10-05-2016 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Texas Instruments' new graphing calculator will seriously up your math cred. The TI-84 Plus CE now comes in a gold hue, perfect for when you need to give your functions a little extra bling.
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• Samsung rumored to be working on a BlackBerry Hub-like app called Samsung Focus

  10-05-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung wants to make power users more productive with a BlackBerry Hub-like app that would collect email, calendar, contacts, and memos in one place. Rumored to be called Samsung Focus, it could debut on the Galaxy Note 6.
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• These new tracks from The Lonely Island will get stuck in your head like glue

  10-05-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're not sure which is more hotly anticipated, the Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping film, or its companion album. The Lonely Island just dropped two tracks from the latter, and they're both insanely catchy.The post These new tracks from The Lonely Island will get stuck in your head like glue appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Listen to 2 new tracks from the Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping companion album

  10-05-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're not sure which is more hotly anticipated, the Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping film, or its companion album. The Lonely Island just dropped two tracks from the latter, and they're both insanely catchy.The post Listen to 2 new tracks from the Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping companion album appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Moto X going modular? Teen discovers lost Mayan city, needs fedora and whip

  10-05-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorola's next Moto X phone may get a series of modular options, Amazon targets YouTube with user videos, teen pinpoints undiscovered Mayan city using star maps, satellite imagery, math and internet-based maps.The post Moto X going modular? Teen discovers lost Mayan city, needs fedora and whip appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Final Fantasy X and X-2 hit Steam this week with gameplay improvements

  10-05-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Square Enix announced that its classic PlayStation 2-era RPGs Final Fantasy X and Final Fantasy X-2 will arrive on PC platforms this week with upgraded graphics and optional "game boosters."
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• ‘Pain and suffering’ intensify at Litchfield in Orange Is the New Black season 4 trailer

  10-05-2016 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Still more danger and darkness are coming to Lichtfield Prison. Netflix has unveiled the Orange Is the New Black season 4 trailer, and it looks like we may have to worry about the safety of our favorite inmates.
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• Orange Is the New Black's season 4 trailer takes some dark turns

  10-05-2016 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Still more danger and darkness are coming to Lichtfield Prison. Netflix has unveiled the Orange Is the New Black season 4 trailer, and it looks like we may have to worry about the safety of our favorite inmates.
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• MSI says it's the only brand offering VR-ready notebooks certified by Intel and HTC

  10-05-2016 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MSI boasts that it's currently the only brand offering VR-ready laptops that are certified by both Intel and HTC, including five HTC optimized notebooks and two solutions that are listed on Intel's website. All listed notebooks use Nvidia-based GPUs.
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• Creative rises from the dead to try and destroy Android

  10-05-2016 21:05
  
  Do you remember Creative? In the early 2000s, the company had a brief period of being cool, as its Zen MP3 players were the anti-establishment alternative to the iPod. These days, the Singapore-based company mostly makes gaming headsets and computer speakers -- nothing to do with smartphones, in other words. But thanks to a complaint  filed against every big Android phone manufacturer, Creative has quietly declared war on Android. The complaint is filed against a who's-who of Android smartp
  
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• Pioneer offers up 4K and HDR on a budget with its new entry-level A/V receiver

  10-05-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for an HDR-ready A/V receiver to pair with your new TV but don't have much cash left over? Pioneer's new VSX-531 offers up all the basics, and it can be had for less than $300.
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• Is your neighbor illegally hosting on Airbnb? Tell on them, says Paris

  10-05-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As Europe continues its battle with Airbnb, the French capital is now asking residents to rat on their fellow Parisians if they're not following the proper protocol when it comes to the city's housing rules.
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• Need for Speed skips annual release, next sequel coming in 2017

  10-05-2016 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Electronic Arts announced that another one of its major franchises will skip a 2016 launch as the developers of the next Need for Speed game build up the foundations of last year's multiplatform reboot.
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• Microsoft releases second wave of HoloLens development kit invites

  10-05-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The only way to get your hands on a HoloLens is to ask Microsoft for a development kit, and the company is currently distributing a second wave of invites to applicants who made the cut.
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• New Apple patent describes an iPad Smart Cover with a flexible screen

  10-05-2016 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is granted new patents every day, but this one's fascinating: an iPad Smart Cover with a bendable display that accepts stylus input. It could be used for note-taking and doodling, according to the patent.The post New Apple patent describes an iPad Smart Cover with a flexible screen appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple’s iPad Smart Cover patent looks to bend the rules for displays

  10-05-2016 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is granted new patents every day, but this one's fascinating: an iPad Smart Cover with a bendable display that accepts stylus input. It could be used for note-taking and doodling, according to the patent.The post Apple’s iPad Smart Cover patent looks to bend the rules for displays appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Rumor says AMD’s Polaris GPU will soon launch, go head-to-head with Nvidia’s Pascal

  10-05-2016 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD is expected to reveal its upcoming Polaris-based graphics cards during a special press event during the weekend before Computex 2016, which starts on May 31.The post Rumor says AMD’s Polaris GPU will soon launch, go head-to-head with Nvidia’s Pascal appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 12 Android keyboards that will have you texting faster than a 13-year-old

  10-05-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We did the research to find a handful of Android keyboards that work efficiently, look good, and have a history of user security. Here are our favorites, so you can feel confident trusting them with all of your typing.The post 12 Android keyboards that will have you texting faster than a 13-year-old appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Lillium promises an electric vertical take-off personal jet by 2018

  10-05-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lilium Jet, planned for first sales in 2018, will be a two-seat, consumer jet aircraft with VTOL capabilities and a 300-mile range. The suggested retail price has not been announced but expect it to be a lot. A pilot's license will be required.The post Lillium promises an electric vertical take-off personal jet by 2018 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Coming in 2018, a vertical take-off personal jet. Want one?

  10-05-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lilium Jet, planned for first sales in 2018, will be a two-seat, consumer jet aircraft with VTOL capabilities and a 300-mile range. The suggested retail price has not been announced but expect it to be a lot. A pilot's license will be required.The post Coming in 2018, a vertical take-off personal jet. Want one? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sun and Moon’s starter Pokémon are just as adorable as you’d expect

  10-05-2016 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are out this November, and their three starter Pokémon have just been revealed. If you've ever wanted a flaming hairball-spewing cat, this is the game for you.The post Sun and Moon’s starter Pokémon are just as adorable as you’d expect appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sun and Moon’s starter Pokémon are adorable and kind of creepy

  10-05-2016 19:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are out this November, and their three starter Pokémon have just been revealed. If you've ever wanted a flaming hairball-spewing cat, this is the game for you.The post Sun and Moon’s starter Pokémonare adorable and kind of creepy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Next-gen clean water filter finally compact enough for the home

  10-05-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WaterO could offer the smart, connected, compact water filtration choice for the future. Utilizing the previously unwieldy technique of reverse osmosis, WaterO is a powerful water filter that can filter sea water or lead-tainted sources.
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• Swarm AI correctly predicts Kentucky Derby ‘superfecta’ winners, despite 540 to 1 odds

  10-05-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swarm AI, which uses insect-inspired cooperation to help groups of humans make decisions, has correctly predicted the Kentucky Derby winners against 540 to 1 odds.
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• Despite 540-to-1 odds, a swarm AI system correctly predicted the Kentucky Derby 'superfecta'

  10-05-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swarm AI, which uses insect-inspired cooperation to help groups of humans make decisions, has correctly predicted the Kentucky Derby winners against 540 to 1 odds.
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• Set for kickoff: Electronic Arts will release Madden NFL 17 late this summer

  10-05-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's OK,football fans. You can breathe. There will be a new Madden this year. Madden NFL 17, the next entry in the annual football sim franchise, is on the way and will hit stores in August.
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• South Korea’s smart garbage cans know how much waste you toss and charge accordingly

  10-05-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an effort to curb food waste, South Korean municipal authorities have implemented RFID chip readers on trash cans to deter residents from careless disposal. Residents are charged based on the weight of their garbage.The post South Korea’s smart garbage cans know how much waste you toss and charge accordingly appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• One of the WWF’s biggest stars of all time to get larger-than-life biopic

  10-05-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though it may seem like no screen is big enough to contain Andre “The Giant” Roussimoff, a biopic chronicling the fascinating life of the former WWF legend is reportedly in the works.The post One of the WWF’s biggest stars of all time to get larger-than-life biopic appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Has the crossover killed Buick’s compact Verano sedan?

  10-05-2016 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buick's first-gen Verano is not long for this world, and a new report finds it won't be replaced. Verano sales are dropping, partially because buyers are increasingly ditching sedans in favor of crossovers.The post Has the crossover killed Buick’s compact Verano sedan? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• T-Mobile’s limited-time offer gets you four lines wtih 6GB each

  10-05-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to switch carriers? T-Mobile is offering a limited-time deal that will give you four lines for $120. If you buy a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, you can also get a Galaxy Grand Prime for free.
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• Buy a Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge in a T-Mobile deal to get a Galaxy Grand Prime free

  10-05-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to switch carriers? T-Mobile is offering a limited-time deal that will give you four lines for $120. If you buy a Samsung Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge, you can also get a Galaxy Grand Prime for free.
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• Here are all the places that support Apple Pay, including more Canadian banks

  10-05-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Pay is growing rapidly, so we've built a list of all the vendors, retailers, and companies that plan to support Apple Pay or already do. Plus, we've integrated details on its forthcominginternational launch.
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• Wearable Trequant helps people suffering from tremors keep tabs on their condition

  10-05-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's a new wearable set to make waves in the medical community, and it's being branded as the Fitbit for tremor patients. Meet the Trequant, a watch for individuals who suffer from tremors.
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• Tremor patients have a new wearable called Trequant

  10-05-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's a new wearable set to make waves in the medical community, and it's being branded as the Fitbit for tremor patients. Meet the Trequant, a watch for individuals who suffer from tremors.
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• Rest easy: The Pebble Time will wake you at the best point in your sleep cycle

  10-05-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pebble Time users are set for a pretty hefty update, which comes with a smart alarm, waking you up when is best for your sleeping schedule; and better texting features, finally allowing you to start SMS conversations with iOS.
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• Surface Book and Pro 4 camera updates make it easier for Windows to say Hello

  10-05-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although camera updates for the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 might nit seem important, they should improve the function of Windows Hello, which has proven an important security consideration for those moving beyond passwords.
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• Microsoft pushes Windows Hello with latest Surface driver updates

  10-05-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although camera updates for the Surface Book and Surface Pro 4 might nit seem important, they should improve the function of Windows Hello, which has proven an important security consideration for those moving beyond passwords.
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• With Video Direct, Amazon has YouTube in its crosshairs

  10-05-2016 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's gunning for YouTube with Video Direct, a new platform for independent video creators that'll see the retailer earn revenue from video views, subscriptions, and sales.The post With Video Direct, Amazon has YouTube in its crosshairs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon wants to become the next YouTube with Video Direct

  10-05-2016 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's gunning for YouTube with Video Direct, a new platform for independent video creators that'll see the retailer earn revenue from video views, subscriptions, and sales.The post Amazon wants to become the next YouTube with Video Direct appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Caught in the act: Thai university uncovers high-tech student cheats

  10-05-2016 18:56
  A university in Thailand has caught a group of students using smart watches and cameras concealed in glasses to cheat during entrance exams, forcing the cancellation of the tests for others. Rangsit University rector Arthit Ourairat shared pictures of the gadgets on his Facebook page and said the school had canceled the relevant medical school entrance exams held on May 7 and 8. Local media cited officials saying three students had been blacklisted by the university following the elaborate scam,
  
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• Microsoft learns to listen, enables G-Sync and FreeSync for Windows Store games

  10-05-2016 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gamers who bought Tomb Raider on the Windows Store haven't been able to turn off V-sync, hampering performance. An update today should solve the problem, giving gamers more control over games purchased from the Store.The post Microsoft learns to listen, enables G-Sync and FreeSync for Windows Store games appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft frees Tomb Raider, and other Windows Store games, from V-Sync restrictions

  10-05-2016 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gamers who bought Tomb Raider on the Windows Store haven't been able to turn off V-sync, hampering performance. An update today should solve the problem, giving gamers more control over games purchased from the Store.The post Microsoft frees Tomb Raider, and other Windows Store games, from V-Sync restrictions appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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