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• Portugal ran solely on renewable energy for 107 hours straight

  19-05-2016 23:51
  
  Portugal recently hit a new clean energy milestone, managing to run for 107 hours straight solely on renewable energy. The energy sources were wind, water, and solar, with the trio — and the technology that harvests them — sustaining the region’s power needs from 6:45AM local time on May 7, a Saturday, to 5:45PM on the following Wednesday. The data … Continue reading
  
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• Sprint poised to kill two-year contracts — again

  19-05-2016 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sprint may kill two-year contract pricing for new and existing customers. It wouldn't be the first time -- Sprint made a similar move in January, only to renege a month later.
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• Sprint may kill the two-year contracts it revived just three months ago

  19-05-2016 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sprint may kill two-year contract pricing for new and existing customers. It wouldn't be the first time -- Sprint made a similar move in January, only to renege a month later.
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• German Transport commission questions emissions of GM and Fiat Chrysler cars

  19-05-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a reflection of the times since the VW diesel scandal, the German Transport commission is investigating General Motors' Opel division and Fiat Chrysler. The commission and Opel differ on when it's OK to shut off an emission system.The post German Transport commission questions emissions of GM and Fiat Chrysler cars appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This Marvel Comics legend will say goodbye to the Big Apple at New York Comic Con 2016

  19-05-2016 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stan Lee is a certified legend in the comic book world, but New York City will be seeing less of him after 2016. The former president and chairman of Marvel Comics will make New York Comic Con 2016 his last.
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• Comic book legend to make New York Comic Con 2016 his last

  19-05-2016 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stan Lee is a certified legend in the comic book world, but New York City will be seeing less of him after 2016. The former president and chairman of Marvel Comics will make New York Comic Con 2016 his last.
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• Google Daydream Dev Kit first-impressions: Nexus Smooth

  19-05-2016 22:57
  
  Google offers developers their first hands-on opportunity with their newest VR setup, the Daydream Dev Kit. The fact that I'm able to get a Google Daydream "Dev Kit" by doing some simple tweaks to hardware I've already got on-hand today is a real testament to the versatility - and future versatility - this platform is all about. While later this … Continue reading
  
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• Superjet desert tests pave way for ultra-fast commercial flights

  19-05-2016 22:53
  
  The future of long-distance travel is looking more exciting than ever -- forget Amtrak, we'll have a Hyperloop. And what about flights? Work has been underway to create a so-called 'superjet' able to travel at ridiculously fast speeds, and that technology was recently successfully tested in the Australian desert. The effort, a collaboration between U.S. and Australian military research teams, … Continue reading
  
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• New patent suggests Apple is making a more powerful, trackpad-compatible Pencil

  19-05-2016 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's move to make the Apple Pencil compatible with more than just the company's iPad Pro line is sure to make graphic artists happy. However, it's just a patent application and there's no word on an official release.
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• This is Xiaomi’s Mi Box, the new Android TV superstar

  19-05-2016 22:40
  
  Android TV hasn't quite managed to clamber aboard the hype-train yet, but if any company can light a fanboy fire for the set-top box platform, it's Xiaomi. The Chinese firm - and outspoken VP Hugo Barra - brought the Xiaomi Mi Box along to Google I/O this week for its first public outing, complete with 4K Ultra HD resolution and … Continue reading
  
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• Google Play devs getting better pre-launch reports, so they can fix bugs early

  19-05-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is updating Google Play services for developers, offering better beta tests and pre-launch reports, as well as a slew of other new features aimed at developers. The features should help cut down on bugs in apps.
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• Moto G4 vs. Moto G (2015): Is the new Moto G really that much better?

  19-05-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has taken the wraps off of the new Moto G4, the successor to last year's Moto G. But how does it stack up against last year's lauded device? Check out our in-depth comparison for a closer look at the hardware and software powering each Android device.
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• Google IO’s most pointless surprise is also its best

  19-05-2016 22:25
  
  This year's Google IO developers conference had both a brand new mostly-outdoor venue and a rather brightly-colored surprise. This surprise was a robot arm - one that was able to paint a cube in front of our very eyes. What's awesome about this robot arm - beyond the fact that it's a robot with a paint brush - is that … Continue reading
  
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• 500k Jeep Wranglers recalled: dirt may keep airbag from deploying

  19-05-2016 22:21
  
  Nearly half a million Jeep Wranglers are being recalled over potential loss of airbag functionality in vehicles that have been exposed to a lot of dirt and dust (eg, used off-roading). Fiat Chrysler America announced the recall following an internal investigation that surfaced the issue; of the units being recalled, 498,985 of them are located in the United States. Affected … Continue reading
  
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• GE FirstBuild Paragon Induction Cooktop review

  19-05-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Paragon Induction Cooktop uses a burner and Bluetooth temperature probe to create an easy-to-use sous vide system at home.The post GE FirstBuild Paragon Induction Cooktop review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Broncolor Siros L packs serious power into a photographer’s location light

  19-05-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Broncolor takes on the Profoto B1 with its new line of portable, battery-powered flashes. Featuring power output up to 800W/s, the Siros L is built for location photographers who need full control over lighting.
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• Broncolor Siros L monolight has enough energy to overpower the sun

  19-05-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Broncolor takes on the Profoto B1 with its new line of portable, battery-powered flashes. Featuring power output up to 800W/s, the Siros L is built for location photographers who need full control over lighting.
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• OWC launches an Apple Boot Camp-compatible dual boot enabler for its SSDs

  19-05-2016 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OWC has release a dual boot enabler for its SSDs that is compatible with Apple Boot Camp. The company's Mercury Accelsior E2, Mercury Accelsior S, and OWC Aura SSDs are supported. The program itself requires OS X 10.6.8 at the very least.
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• We break down Google’s 6 different personal chatting apps

  19-05-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google now offers Hangouts, Allo, Duo, Spaces, Messenger, and Voice. Confused? Here's how these services differ, and where they overlap when it comes to innate features and functionality.
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• Want an impressive opening ceremony? 2020 Olympics may include man-made meteor shower

  19-05-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Olympics may be all about athletic prowess, but its opening ceremonies have always been about showmanship. And what could be more spectacular than a man-made meteor shower?The post Want an impressive opening ceremony? 2020 Olympics may include man-made meteor shower appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ecigs now banned from checked airline luggage

  19-05-2016 21:44
  
  The U.S. Department of Transportation has banned e-cigarettes from checked airline luggage, announcing the change today. According to DOT, putting e-cigarettes or ‘vapes’ in checked baggage poses a fire risk, with there having been several incidents in the recent past related to the matter. The ban doesn’t mean you can’t take your ecig with you, though -- you'll just have … Continue reading
  
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• Google goes in-depth about Daydream, says Nexus 6P will be the development kit

  19-05-2016 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the Google I/O Keynote, the team revealed its new mobile VR standard, Daydream. On day two, we have a clearer picture of how Android will be putting virtual reality front and center.
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• Google details Daydream, shows off slick new VR interface bundled in Android N

  19-05-2016 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the Google I/O Keynote, the team revealed its new mobile VR standard, Daydream. On day two, we have a clearer picture of how Android will be putting virtual reality front and center.
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• Apple’s latest new iPhone feature is annoying, but you’ll like it anyway

  19-05-2016 21:21
  
  Ever wonder why the iPhone  and iPad ask you to type in your regular PIN or password when you fail to unlock your device with Touch ID? There are several reasons Apple has this failsafe mechanism in place, including a clever trick that was added only recently. The purpose of this new line of defense is to ensure that nobody can access your data. Why? You guessed it — it's there in case a court tries to compel you to provide your fingerprint to unlock a device. DON&
  
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• DT Giveaway: SwannOne Alarm Starter Kit

  19-05-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What’s going on at home while you’re away? With an array of motion sensors, but no intrusive cameras, SwannOne’s Starter kit lets you keep an eye on every corner of your kingdom without turning it into a 7-Eleven. An included key fob lets you activate preset home, away and night modes without messing with a […]
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• Brother's new INKvestment printer comes with enough ink to last 2 years

  19-05-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Brother has launched new printers that use cartridges that provide larger page yields and are less-expensive to buy. Targeting home officer users, the new INKvestment series includes a model that comes packaged with two years of ink.
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• TeslaCrypt ransomware creators apologize, release master decryption key

  19-05-2016 21:01
  
  Have you ever done something that you knew was bad, but did it anyway? And then later you felt really bad about it, and wanted to make up for what you did? Well that's exactly what happened to one group of ransomware makers. TeslaCrypt is a particularly nasty bit of ransomware that we've covered in the past. It has been … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Gran Turismo Sport’ revs up for November launch on PlayStation 4

  19-05-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Polyphony Digital CEO Kazunori Yamauchi announced that a new entry in Sony's long-running Gran Turismo racing sim series will launch worldwide for the PlayStation 4 later this year.
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• Expect Play-focused Chromebooks when Android app support arrives

  19-05-2016 20:59
  
  Android apps on Chromebooks will arrive with brand new hardware and the possibility of much more expensive software, Google has said. The news today that Google is bringing Android app support to Chromebook also brings the promise of new Chromebook devices; while there's no specific news to share at I/O 2016, the company said, when Android apps arrive later in … Continue reading
  
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• Will self-driving taxis watch you with AI eyeballs?

  19-05-2016 20:54
  
  I was talking with some people recently about self-driving cars and how one day you'll be able to pull your phone out of your pocket and order a taxi, and it'll show up just like an Uber car, only without the driver (in fact, Uber's working hard to ditch all of its human drivers). Autonomous taxis are potentially great: they'll … Continue reading
  
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• Is there an Echo in here? How Google Home compares to Amazon’s Bluetooth speaker

  19-05-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's Echo was a major development in virtual assistants, but Google is striking back with the Google Home. How does this new device stack up against the reigning king? We examine the info revealed thus far.
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• Cortana for Android syncs notifications, lets you leave your phone in your pocket

  19-05-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Cortana app for Android adds new notification settings that, when enabled, mirror messages about incoming phone calls, texts, and more on your PC. The features are live for Windows Insiders right now, with a broader launch expected in the summer.The post Cortana for Android syncs notifications, lets you leave your phone in your pocket appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Where are you going this weekend? 10 rugged 4x4s that let you answer 'anywhere'

  19-05-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The body-on-frame SUV is slowly going extinct, but there are still several options for buyers looking to do some serious off-roading. From topless SUVs to luxurious land-yachts, these are the 10 best off-road vehicles on the market today.The post Where are you going this weekend? 10 rugged 4x4s that let you answer 'anywhere' appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Craig out as Bond after refusing mammoth offer, but a likely successor has emerged

  19-05-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After several contradictory statements about his level of interest in continuing to play Bond, James Bond, it seems that Craig, Daniel Craig is officially moving on from the franchise.
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• Android apps on Chrome OS how-to and release schedule revealed

  19-05-2016 20:18
  
  This morning at Google I/O 2016 the company showed Chrome OS's newest ability - running Android apps via Google Play. In this, Google expands the reach of Android apps to a whole new cross-section of laptop users and Chrome OS-lovers, making way for new Android apps for personal, work, and/or educational use. Google has outlined the ways and means for … Continue reading
  
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• Google I/O 2016 recap: Android Wear 2.0, Allo and Duo, Google Home, Daydream, and more

  19-05-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In today's DT Daily we recap the highlights from Google's massively well-attended I/O 2016 developers conference, where Digital Trends was on the ground, getting hands-on experience with some of Google new products and experiences.The post Google I/O 2016 recap: Android Wear 2.0, Allo and Duo, Google Home, Daydream, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ONVI’s smart toothbrush features a live video feed of your mouth while you brush

  19-05-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Founded by Chicago-based dentist Dr. Craig Kohler, ONVI has officially launched the first smart toothbrush outfit with a built-in, live streaming camera which gives users the ability to track their brushing habits.
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• See the new YouTube VR app for Daydream

  19-05-2016 19:48
  
  This morning Google gave a first glance at their newest VR app - YouTube VR for Daydream. This app will show off both spherical 360 videos as well as flat videos all in a virtual space. This release will build on Google's releases of new video and audio formats on YouTube for VR - both Spacial Audio and 360-degree video … Continue reading
  
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• Windows 95, Duke Nukem 3D are strange bedfellows on the Xbox One console

  19-05-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A developer has ported DOSBox over to Microsoft's universal app platform for Windows and shows that Windows 95, Duke Nukem 3D, and a Super Nintendo emulator can run on the Xbox One. The framerates are rather slow right now but should improve over time.
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• Forge a new world: 'Halo 5' Forge Mode is coming to PC with some exclusives

  19-05-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Halo 5 released last October as an Xbox One exclusive, but one element of the game, Forge Mode, is coming to Windows 10 for free. Forge Mode on Windows 10 will allow creators to publish maps to the Xbox One.The post Forge a new world: 'Halo 5' Forge Mode is coming to PC with some exclusives appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Chromebooks sales soar past MacBooks for the first time ever, according to analyst

  19-05-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's MacBooks have fallen behind Google's Chromebooks for the first time since both platforms have been available, according to an IDC analyst. Schools are said to be a prime driver of the Chromebook's growth.The post Chromebooks sales soar past MacBooks for the first time ever, according to analyst appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• iPhones now require a passcode to be entered once every six days

  19-05-2016 19:31
  
  One of my favorite features to come to the iPhone was the fingerprint reader. I've had laptops in the past with the feature, but I never really found myself using it very often. However, with a smartphone, it's so nice to just press and hold my finger for a second or two, rather than tapping in a passcode. A recent … Continue reading
  
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• Members of Rage Against the Machine, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy join forces

  19-05-2016 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Members of Rage Against the Machine, Cypress Hill, and Public Enemy will join forces to create a new group called Prophets Of Rage, a supergroup that will make its live debut in June.
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• How Google will bring Daydream to you

  19-05-2016 19:21
  
  Google's been hard at work over the past couple of years getting a virtual reality platform ready for the planet - this week they've opened the doors. With Google's "Daydream", developers will be given the keys to the mobile VR vehicle, and smartphone users will be taken for a ride. Not just a flat, smartphone screen ride, but a 3D, … Continue reading
  
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• 10 reasons Tidal is so doomed, not even Jay-Z can save it

  19-05-2016 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We once had such high hopes for Tidal, but after a year, Tidal may be on borrowed time. Not even the celebrity star-power wielded by Jay-Z, Beyonce, and others may be able to save it.The post 10 reasons Tidal is so doomed, not even Jay-Z can save it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google's new processor fast-forwards machine learning technology

  19-05-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's TPU chip was briefly mentioned at the company's I/O conference on Wednesday, but now a blog post from engineer Norm Jouppi has gone into detail about the capabilities of the processor.
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• Lenovo ThinkPad 13 Ultrabook review

  19-05-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo's ThinkPad 13 looks and feels better than most $650 laptops, and sports a wonderful keyboard. But is this inexpensive system worthy of the ThinkPad brand?
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• Google will make its own Daydream VR kit

  19-05-2016 19:10
  
  Google won't be leaving adoption of Daydream, its virtual reality platform built on Android, to chance: it's going to make its own headset, just to be sure. The plans were revealed during a VR-focused session at Google I/O this morning, the company's annual developer event, with VP of VR Clay Bavor confirming that, while third-party firms would be free to … Continue reading
  
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• High-tech MTA buses with Wi-Fi are now rolling around New York City

  19-05-2016 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We may have to wait for high-tech renovations to come to the subways of New York City, but the bus of the future is here already. On Tuesday, the MTA debuted its new line of tech-forward buses, featuring Wi-Fi and USB ports
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• In the middle of a zombie apocalypse? You’ll still get emergency alerts with this app

  19-05-2016 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Receiving alerts is so vital during disasters and other important emergencies, but communications are often cutoff. However, FireChat Alerts ensures that everyone gets the message even when there is no cellular or internet connection.
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