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• Survey: More than half of consumers want to put the brakes on driverless cars

  24-05-2016 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A pair of University of Michigan surveys conducted 10 months apart show no change in Americans' feelings toward driverless cars. Only 15 percent want totally driverless cars, with more than half preferring cars with no self-driving capability.
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• New 'Creating Warcraft' featurette looks at adapting the game to film

  24-05-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turning a popular game franchise like Blizzard Entertainment's Warcraft into a movie is no small feat. In a new featurette, director Duncan Jones and other crew members open up about adapting the game to film.
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• The Philips Hue collection expands, white ambiance lights now available

  24-05-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adding to its already impressive collection of Hue light bulbs, Philips has added a line of white ambiance bulbs which can mimic the movement of the sun. Announced in March, the bulbs are now available.
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• Alphabet exec Eric Schmidt uses an iPhone, but thinks the Galaxy S7 is better

  24-05-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Given his deep involvement with Google, it's somewhat of a surprise to hear that Alphabet executive chairman Eric Schmidt actually uses an iPhone -- and he's proud of it. Still, the former Google CEO says Samsung's Galaxy S7 is the superior device.
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• NYC-based Gett picks up a $300 million investment from Volkswagen

  24-05-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Staying relevant in the automotive industry seems increasingly tied to the ride-sharing industry, and now, Volkswagen Group has become the latest to join the foray. Volkswagen has made a $300 million strategic investment in Gett.
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• FBI finally warns private businesses about snooping KeySweeper devices

  24-05-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FBI has issued a warning to private businesses about KeySweeper, a gadget revealed in January 2015 that looks like a mobile device charger but sniffs out and captures keystrokes transmitted by wireless keyboards from Microsoft.
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• Top filmmakers making ‘deep and three-dimensional’ John Belushi doc for Showtime

  24-05-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comedian John Belushi will be the subject of Showtime's latest feature-length documentary. The premium network today announced plans to produce the film, which has acclaimed filmmakers R.J. Cutler and John Battsek on board.
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• U.S. House rejects bill that would have forced carriers to disclose a phone’s location

  24-05-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Kelsey Smith Act did not pass the House of Representatives. The bill sought to force carriers, like Verizon and AT&T, to give up the location of a phone to law enforcement in emergency situations.
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• Samsung confirms that it's done with Android Wear, says Tizen is the future

  24-05-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looks like we shouldn't expect any more Samsung Android Wear devices. The company is completely done with Android Wear, according to a Samsung executive in a recent report. Looks like Samsung honestly thinks Tizen is the future.
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• Pocket Tripod keeps your smartphone photos steady, fits neatly in a wallet

  24-05-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This little tripod hopes to end the era of terrible mobile tripods with a clever design and convenient size. The next-generation of the Pocket Tripod folds up and fits inside a wallet, yet accommodates phones of all shapes and sizes.
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• Goodbye QWERTY! Wrio thinks it has the traditional mobile keyboard killer

  24-05-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The QWERY keyboard has served us well, but it's time to move on. So what's next? Wrio thinks it has the answer, offering a roomier keyboard with hexagonal keys. In fact, Wrio claims that the keyboard can help you type 20-70 percent faster.
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• Not so fast, Tesla: Hyundai to debut electric vehicle with 250-mile range by 2020

  24-05-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new report, Hyundai is planning to debut an electric vehicle with a range of 250 miles by 2020. Before that happens, the brand will begin launching its trio of Ioniq alternative energy cars this year.The post Not so fast, Tesla: Hyundai to debut electric vehicle with 250-mile range by 2020 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Thermaltake ditches mechanical keys to build an affordable, feature-packed keyboard

  24-05-2016 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tt eSPORTS launched the Challenger Edge, a gaming keyboard with membrane keys that packs plenty of features for a very low price. The company has positioned it as the affordable alternative to extravagant mechanical keyboards.The post Thermaltake ditches mechanical keys to build an affordable, feature-packed keyboard appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung's woes continue: Huawei follows Apple in suing over alleged patent infringement

  24-05-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It seems that Samsung can't catch a break. Huawei is looking to dethrone the Korean giant by suing the company for alleged patent infringement by its smartphones. Huawei is seeking compensation.
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• Which VR headset should you spring for? We tried them all, and the winner is clear

  24-05-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virtual reality is finally going mainstream, but which headset is right for your needs and budget? Check out a few of our favorites, whether you want the best of the best or a budget-based alternative that's specifically designed for your mobile device.
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• Get your neighbors to cook for you with Menu Next Door

  24-05-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's the ultimate culinary dilemma -- tired of eating out, but too tired to cook. But fear no longer, weary gourmands, for the startup world has an answer for you, and its name is Menu Next Door.The post Get your neighbors to cook for you with Menu Next Door appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• GoPro, Red Bull announce tighter bond in exclusive multiyear partnership

  24-05-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Red Bull is teaming up with Red Bull in a form of an exclusive global partnership. The deal would see Red Bull receiving equity in GoPro, while GoPro gets to officially slap its name on any and all point-of-view content for Red Bull.
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• Meet TWIRL, the storm chasers who planted sensors in the heart of a twister

  24-05-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This spring, researchers will comb the central United States in search of tornadoes and purposely put themselves in harm's way. Why? To improve forecasts and lessen their destructive impact.
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• Volkswagen leverages new battery technology to ease electric vehicle range anxiety

  24-05-2016 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen will present an improved version of the e-Golf before the end of the year. Set to arrive later this year, the hatchback will receive a bigger battery pack that will allow it to drive for up to 186 miles on a single charge.
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• When traffic snarls up, China’s street-straddling concept bus zooms above it all

  24-05-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How should we sustainably travel shorter distance across congested cities? An innovative public transport design, revisited over the weekend at the 19th international High-Tech Expo in Beijing, might provide a solution.
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• China is building a giant ‘bus’ that straddles the road and allows cars to pass underneath

  24-05-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How should we sustainably travel shorter distance across congested cities? An innovative public transport design, revisited over the weekend at the 19th international High-Tech Expo in Beijing, might provide a solution.
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• No, seriously: Spotify is the best streaming service at losing money

  24-05-2016 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify made 81 percent more money in 2015 than it did in 2014, still lost almost $200 million dollars, but with subscribers growing and an IPO on the way, the company is poised to succeed long-term.
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• Chewbacca mom gets tips from Mr. JJ Abrams himself

  24-05-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chewbacca mom's viral video is sweeping the nation and James Corden recently had her and her wookiee mask on The Late Late Show's Carpool Karaoke -- along with another very special guest.The post Chewbacca mom gets tips from Mr. JJ Abrams himself appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Australian ranchers are turning to farm robots to manage livestock in the Outback

  24-05-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lack of human resources and remarkable expanse of land in the outback has lead Australian engineers to develop a farmbot designed to herd and monitor livestock, while scanning the ground’s color and texture to determine the quality of the pasturelands.
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• 5 Must-Have Technology Gadgets Making a Big Splash in 2016 - TheStreet.com

  24-05-2016 20:19 via thestreet.com
  
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• 10 great Moto X Style Pure Edition cases and covers

  24-05-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re looking for a little protection, or a different look for your new Moto, then it’s time to shop cases. These are the best Moto X Style cases we’ve seen so far for the new Pure Edition smartphone.
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• Is your dog feeling ill? Does he need to go potty? Tracy Trackers use AI to tell you

  24-05-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tracy Trackers aren't your average pet wearable -- the device uses artificial intelligence to monitor your dog's sleeping, eating, and drinking patterns to give you an overview of your dog's health. The best part? It gets better as you use it.The post Is your dog feeling ill? Does he need to go potty? Tracy Trackers use AI to tell you appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• SteelSeries has a modular gaming mouse with a built-in OLED screen and tactile alerts

  24-05-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SteelSeries has launched the Rival 700, a modular mouse for PC gamers packed with an OLED screen and a Tactile Alerts system sending vibrations up through the user's hand. The mouse also sports RGB lighting supporting 16.8 million colors.
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• Moto Z Style and Moto Z Play 2016 rumors and news

  24-05-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After seeing what Lenovo did with the new Moto G4, we're excited for the next chapter. Could it be the fourth-generation Moto X under a completely new name, the Moto Z? Here's everything we think we know about the upcoming Moto Z Style and Moto Z Play.
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• CEO Tim Cook: No, Apple won’t launch a mobile network of its own

  24-05-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumors have popped up over the years of Apple considering becoming a mobile carrier and pushing out the other carriers on the market. Tim Cook, however, says that this won't happen.
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• Researchers break wireless bandwidth record with 6-gigabit connection

  24-05-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A German research team has broken new ground in wireless data communication by achieving the highest transmission rate to date while beaming information across a span of 23 miles.
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• Jay Z and Beyoncé reportedly at work on a secret album

  24-05-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jay Z and Beyoncé are reportedly working on an album together, a follow-up to Lemonade which will deal with the accusations of infidelity, and the seemingly fragile state of their marriage.
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• OtterBox jumps on the modular train with a stylish iPhone case

  24-05-2016 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OtterBox is doing something different with its new Universe Case System: modules. It still offers some decent protection, but swapping out upgrades is the priority. The amount of module support puts LG's G5 and Friends platform to shame.The post OtterBox jumps on the modular train with a stylish iPhone case appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Find out more about forgetful blue tang’s origins in new ‘Finding Dory’ trailer

  24-05-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.K. just got its official Finding Dory trailer and the spot features plenty of never-before-seen footage, including an encounter with Fluke the sea lion, who is voiced by Idris Elba.
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• You can buy accessories for your G5 on LG’s website

  24-05-2016 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for some new friends? While "LG Friends" may not give you real friends, it will offer you some "friends" for your phone. You can finally buy these modules on LG's website in the U.S.
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• Cirrent will connect your smart home devices to the internet right out of the box

  24-05-2016 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launching this week at Connections in San Francisco, Cirrent's new service allows for easier and safer Wi-Fi connections for smart home products. The company offers quick connections as soon as a device is unboxed.
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• What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in June 2016

  24-05-2016 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for June and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your binging and ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the ether.
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• LG’s 2016 OLED TVs are more affordable, but they’re still going to cost you

  24-05-2016 18:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG has taken the wraps off its 2016 OLED TV lineup, disclosing pricing and availability. The lineup comprises four series with 8 models available, primarily in 55-inch and 65-inch variations, with one 77-inch flagship model slated to come soon.The post LG’s 2016 OLED TVs are more affordable, but they’re still going to cost you appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This video lets you bask in the amazing sound effects of Star Wars: The Force Awakens

  24-05-2016 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The sound effects of Star Wars: The Force Awakens get the supercut treatment in a new video that showcases why the film earned an Academy Award nomination for its impressive audio elements.
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• 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan' launch trailer highlights combat

  24-05-2016 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan is out today, and the game's launch trailer shows off the buttery smooth combat we've come to expect from PlatinumGames, as well as the game's gorgeous visual style.The post 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan' launch trailer highlights combat appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Update: Twitter will no longer count links, photos toward 140-character limit

  24-05-2016 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After months of speculation and denials, Twitter has officially announced that links and photos will no longer count toward its 140-character limit on tweets. This welcomed change should prove useful for users who share photos alongside links.
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• ‘Goat Simulator’ and ‘The Crew’ free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in June

  24-05-2016 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  June marks the third anniversary of Microsoft's Games With Gold program, and Xbox Live Gold service subscribers can expect to receive free copies of titles like Goat Simulator and The Crew throughout the next month.
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• Renault's next hot hatch could give rivals something to worry about

  24-05-2016 18:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Renault could take the econobox to new heights with a hot-rodded version of the Clio RS. Set to debut later this week, the faster Clio will allegedly borrow its 275-horsepower engine from the bigger Megane.
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• 15,000 may be out of work if Nokia rumors are true

  24-05-2016 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It turns out that Nokia's announcement for a couple of thousand job cuts in Finland and Germany may just be the tip of the iceberg, as a rumor doing the rounds suggests that it could cut as many as 15,000 positions in the coming months.
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• Upcoming MacBook Pro update could kill function keys, replace them with touchscreen

  24-05-2016 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may be giving its MacBook Pro line a shot in the arm later this year, with a new touch-sensitive function bar, thinner, lighter design, and Touch ID security.The post Upcoming MacBook Pro update could kill function keys, replace them with touchscreen appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pebble just re-invented the iPod Shuffle, and it runs Spotify

  24-05-2016 18:05
  
  Back in the days before RunKeeper and GPS watches, my jogs were a beautifully simple thing: I strapped on an iPod Shuffle loaded with a strong mix of Britney and Eminem, and vanished into my own little world for an hour. A couple years later, I transitioned to Spotify and never really looked back. But running with an armband and a 5-inch phone never felt quite the same, and clearly other people agree. That's why I'm absurdly happy that Pebble, a small Canadian company that makes wearables,
  
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• Rumor: Nintendo is working on new hardware, code-named MH

  24-05-2016 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While fans are still speculating about the NX, there's now word that Nintendo has another major hardware project in development, and it's being referred to internally by the code name MH.
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• The UE Roll 2 is the feel-good hit of the summer — just in speaker form

  24-05-2016 17:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, Ultimate Ears' $100 UE Roll Bluetooth speaker was both portable and waterproof -- perfect for the summer. Now, just in time to bring it to the beach, its sequel looks even better ... and louder.
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• The UE Roll 2 is as rugged and unique as the original, but louder

  24-05-2016 17:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, Ultimate Ears' $100 UE Roll Bluetooth speaker was both portable and waterproof -- perfect for the summer. Now, just in time to bring it to the beach, its sequel looks even better.
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• ‘WarpBall’ is a mashup of soccer, pinball, and The Flash

  24-05-2016 17:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unruly Attractions' WarpBall mixes soccer with superhuman abilities to create a mesmerizing sci-fi experience. It's currently receiving fan feedback through Square Enix' Collective program.The post ‘WarpBall’ is a mashup of soccer, pinball, and The Flash appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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