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• Muhammad Ali dies at the age of 74

  04-06-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Muhammad Ali, three-time World Heavyweight Champion boxer, poet, and social activist died in Scottsdale, Arizona. Ali was mourned around the world and remembered for his bravery and sacrifice in standing up for his beliefs.
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• Why did Blizzard craft an engrossing story for Overwatch, then toss it away?

  04-06-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard's Overwatch is one of the best competitive shooters ever made, but due to the freedom to choose any character at any time, its story and gameplay can never truly reconcile.
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• How to manage Chrome OS notifications

  04-06-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Notifications from both extensions and websites are available on Chromebooks, but managing them takes a bit of digging. Here's how you can customize your notifications in Chrome OS.The post How to manage Chrome OS notifications appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Reveal fitness tracker helps anticipate behavioral meltdowns in autistic kids

  04-06-2016 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Awake Labs has started an Indiegogo campaign for the Reveal, a fitness tracker aimed at tracking emotional triggers for autistic children. What this means is that these children and their caretakers can prevent meltdowns before they even happen.
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• Forget counting steps: Reveal fitness tracker records stressors for autistic kids

  04-06-2016 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Awake Labs has started an Indiegogo campaign for the Reveal, a fitness tracker aimed at tracking emotional triggers for autistic children. What this means is that these children and their caretakers can prevent meltdowns before they even happen.
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• Designed by MIT entrepreneurs, Invincible is the ultimate city-proof bike

  04-06-2016 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fed up with trying to keep a bike in the city from being stripped or stolen by thieves, MIT entrepreneurs designed a city-proof bike. Fortified's Invincible has an aluminum frame, rust-proof chain, puncture-resistant tires, and theft-protection features.
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• Perfect storm of factors speeding electric vehicle development

  04-06-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Technology developments and environmental concerns are hastening the development and availability of electric cars.Advances in self-driving cars and electric power suggest faster, cheaper, safer, and cleaner transportation sooner than later.The post Perfect storm of factors speeding electric vehicle development appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Versatile SmartSlab tile table cooks and cools food, and seats six

  04-06-2016 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swedish design firm Kram/Weisshaar has produced SmartSlab, a swipe-controlled table with a thin ceramic top that cooks, cools, and seats six diners. With its automotive-inspired legs the table is simultaneously a circuit board, structure, and surface.
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• Cook and cool food directly on the SmartSlab kitchen table

  04-06-2016 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swedish design firm Kram/Weisshaar has produced SmartSlab, a swipe-controlled table with a thin ceramic top that cooks, cools, and seats six diners. With its automotive-inspired legs the table is simultaneously a circuit board, structure, and surface.
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• FBI and government scientists allegedly testing tattoo recognition tech on inmates

  04-06-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An investigation from EFF claims that the FBI and government scientists are collaborating on tattoo recognition algorithms to profile inmates, but they have not followed the ethical procedures for working with inmates.
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• Model Mayhem back in court for case that could set precedent for website liability

  04-06-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Model Mayhem is heading back to court in a case that could have ramifications that reach far beyond the niche photography community -- so far that internet giants like Facebook, and Tumblr have weighed in.
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• In Chile, solar energy is so cheap it's often free

  04-06-2016 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chile has become a prime example of why solar energy can be a blessing and a curse; good for consumers but bad for many businesses in the energy industry. This year, the price for electricity in some parts of Chile fell to zero on 113 days between January 1 and April 30.
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• Chile is giving away its surplus solar energy for free

  04-06-2016 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chile has become a prime example of why solar energy can be a blessing and a curse; good for consumers but bad for many businesses in the energy industry. This year, the price for electricity in some parts of Chile fell to zero on 113 days between January 1 and April 30.
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• Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge vs. iPhone 6S Plus: Which flagship is best?

  04-06-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge and iPhone 6S Plus are two of the best smartphones of 2016. Both have their own set of perks, but which is better? Check out our comprehensive spec comparison for a closer look at their design, hardware, and overall performance.
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• Google installation features 6,000 light-up buttons powered by open-source software

  04-06-2016 19:15
  
  Google has unveiled another unique creation: an installation of roughly 6,000 arcade buttons on a wall that respond to presses by lighting-up with various patterns and designs. But this is more than just a piece of art for the lobby of Google's New York City office, it's part the announcement for the their newest piece of open-source software, AnyPixel.js. Available … Continue reading
  
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• Dude, where’s my car? Check out the best Android car apps

  04-06-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The right Android car app can show you everything from gas stations to speed traps, and record gas mileage and the occasional mechanical issue. Here are our current favorites.
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• 5 new songs you need to stream: Beck, Rihanna, Kanye and more

  04-06-2016 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: Beck, Rihanna, Kanye, De La Soul, and more.
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• All devices and apps that work with Google Nest

  04-06-2016 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you have a Nest thermostat or device, or you're planning to purchase one, you'll want to make sure it works with your other smart devices. Thankfully, we've curated the full list for you.The post All devices and apps that work with Google Nest appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ferrari 458 MM Speciale is a one-of-a-kind custom job

  04-06-2016 18:19
  
  The Ferrari 458 Speciale is already a rare sight, reserved only for buyers with the deepest of pockets. But for one "enthusiastic British owner," Ferrari took his 458 Speciale and made it even more "special," in turn creating a one-of-a-kind supercar just for them. What you see here is the 458 MM Speciale, a Ferrari that features a number of … Continue reading
  
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• Weekend Workshop: Become a hipster and build this DIY vinyl record player

  04-06-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vinyl records are in but instead of buying a record player off the shelf like every other bearded hipster, why not build this DIY turntable that'll quickly make you the hippest person on your entire block?
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• Apple updates WWDC app with new Apple TV version

  04-06-2016 17:00
  
  With Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) just around the corner, the company released an updated version of its official companion app yesterday. Just like in previous years, the WWDC app continues to provide a schedule and maps for the June 13 - 17 event, along with access to watch the keynote presentation and developer sessions being live streamed. But new … Continue reading
  
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• NEW 2017 Audi S5 Coupe First Look

  04-06-2016 16:10 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Fallout 4: Far Harbor DLC update addresses poor PS4 performance

  04-06-2016 16:00
  
  Fallout 4's first major expansion, Far Harbor, has been out for a few weeks now, and while the DLC has been mostly well received among the game's fans, players on the PlayStation 4 have had to deal with some serious problems. It turns out that the dense fog that covers the huge new environment causes the PS4 version to suffer … Continue reading
  
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• Apple Macbook (2016) vs. Asus Zenbook 3: Which book is more “ultra”?

  04-06-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The most recent update of the MacBook introduces a bevy of new features and improvements, but how does it compare to the forthcoming Zenbook 3? Check out our side-by-side spec comparison for a closer look at the hardware and software that define each device.
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• Facebook denies reports it’s using phone mics to eavesdrop

  04-06-2016 15:00
  
  Internet giant Facebook has released an official statement refuting recent reports that it uses the microphones on users' smartphones to eavesdrop and record conversations, using the data to deliver targeted ads. The company wrote that it "does not use your phone’s microphone to inform ads or to change what you see in News Feed," noting that ads are only based … Continue reading
  
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• Interactive Pinterest pins let shoppers in Brazil bring offline items online

  04-06-2016 14:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pinterest is testing real-life Pins in Brazil that let shoppers save physical items to their virtual boards on the platform. Pinterest describes the campaign as "one of the greatest examples of in-store and online integration.”
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• Microsoft rolls out Outlook watch face for Android Wear

  04-06-2016 14:00
  
  It was only in April that Microsoft Outlook made its debut as an Android Wear app, but a new update has just been released that turns Outlook into a watch face. This means users can skip the need to tap and navigate the UI on their wrist, and instead see both email and calendar information on the same screen as … Continue reading
  
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• Need a ruler for your tablet? Qeexo conjures virtual tools with natural gestures

  04-06-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our brains just aren't very good at remembering dozens of different gesture controls, but we can all remember how to twist a dial or hold a mouse. There's a company that has come up with a way for use to use these gestures on a touchscreen.
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• TeamViewer allegedly hacked, but the developer points the finger elsewhere

  04-06-2016 11:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TeamViewer isn’t taking the blame for a recent spate of compromised accounts on its networks, believing that people re-using the same passwords that were stolen from different breaches are the cause.
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• Facebook’s board prepares for a future minus Mark Zuckerberg

  04-06-2016 07:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook's board of directors is planning for a future without the social network's founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Despite their strong support of the company's leader, the board believes it must be prepared for such a disruptive event.
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• Your Snapchat selfies could soon get the full-blown 3D treatment

  04-06-2016 05:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat has quietly acquired augmented reality startup Seene, with plans to absorb its 3D imaging technology into its app, and related virtual reality projects. The move could spell the end for Seene's own 3D photography app.
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• Tesla Model 3 performance, specs, and news

  04-06-2016 04:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla has shared more information about its upcoming Model 3 sedan, including its claimed range of 250 miles or more on a charge. The Chevy Bolt competitor will be far cheaper than the Model S will open the brand to new buyers.
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• Instagram to start rolling out algorithmic feeds this month

  04-06-2016 03:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today, in a post on the company blog, Instagram announced that it would be rolling out the full algorithmic feed network-wide throughout the next month. This comes despite widespread concerns voiced by users over the change.The post Instagram to start rolling out algorithmic feeds this month appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tesla Model 3 rumors and news leaks

  04-06-2016 03:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla has shared more information about its upcoming Model III sedan, including its claimed range of 250 miles or more on a charge. The Chevy Bolt competitor will be far cheaper than the Model S will open the brand to new buyers.
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• Nest CEO flies coop 2 years after $3.2B sale to Google

  04-06-2016 03:26
  Nest Labs CEO Tony Fadell is flying the coop two years after selling the smart-thermostat maker to Google for $3.2 billion. Fadell, best known for helping to invent Apple's iPod, announced in a Friday ...
  
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• U.S. Navy equips diving helmet with Ironman-like HUD

  04-06-2016 02:48
  
  The U.S. Navy has taken the wraps off what it calls next-gen diving helmets equipped with a specially design head-up display. The embedded HUD is called Divers Augmented Vision Display (DAVD), and it is described as being a see-through high-res display giving divers real-time data on a bunch of things, including text messages from others, AR videos, and diagrams. The … Continue reading
  
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• Nest CEO to step down, nestle into role as adviser to Alphabet

  04-06-2016 02:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nest founder and CEO Tony Fadell has announced via the company's blog that he will no longer serve as CEO and will instead work as an adviser to Alphabet, parent company of Google, which purchased Nest in 2014.
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• Underwater ‘lost city’ is really just a cool natural phenomenon

  04-06-2016 02:00
  
  Underwater near Zakynthos, a Greek island, are some interesting and seemingly human-made structures. When they were discovered by tourists diving in the region, assumptions were made and word spread quickly that some archeological artifacts, possibly the remains of a long-lost city, had been discovered. These claims spurred a group of researchers into investigating the matter, and what they discovered was … Continue reading
  
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• Steelseries Apex M500 review

  04-06-2016 01:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apex M500 offers toned-down design, and its desktop software is great, but the keyboard struggles to stand out in an ocean of similar offerings from tens of competitors.
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• From the paranormal to the mythological: Gillian Anderson joins Starz show 'American Gods'

  04-06-2016 01:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starz has managed to lock down Gillian Anderson for its upcoming fantasy series American Gods. The X-Files star will be on the side of new gods as tension builds between them and traditional ones.
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• Marshawn Lynch still loves his ’86 Civic, might just give you an Uber ride

  04-06-2016 01:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite amassing roughly $50 million in playing money while in the NFL, former Buffalo Bill and Seattle Seahawk running back Marshawn Lynch lives a rather modest lifestyle which includes driving a 1986 Honda Civic.The post Marshawn Lynch still loves his ’86 Civic, might just give you an Uber ride appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Uber arrives in depopulated Japanese city to transport the elderly

  04-06-2016 01:06
  
  Uber has been given permission to operate in Japan’s Kyotango city, particularly in its Tango region. This community is very small, having a minuscule population of only 5,560 -- it is too small for regular taxi companies to operate, and lacks that transportation option. Most of the population is composed of elderly individuals (those over 65) who have scant options … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus developed a smartwatch but scrapped plans to release it

  04-06-2016 00:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus completed designs for a smartwatch, but in the end the company decided against releasing it to the public in order to remain more focused on its smartphone business, according to CEO Pete Lau.
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• Trends with benefits: Don’t swear in front of your mom’s friends on Facebook

  04-06-2016 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In our latest episode of Trends with Benefits, we dive into VR cinema, are joined by comedian Gabe Dinger, and discuss the good and bad of Facebook's new AI for offensive content.
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• All-new 2017 GMC Acadia first drive – puts all midsize SUVs on notice

  04-06-2016 00:13
  
  Hey, Toyota, Ford, Nissan, Honda, Audi, and yes even Cadillac: GMC’s out to eat your lunch with the all-new 2017 Acadia. Targeting a wider group of buyers that spans the everyman through to thrill seekers and those looking for a premium experience without paying out for a luxury brand. GMC also went as far as taking aim at Jeep’s Grand … Continue reading
  
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• NASA Pluto photo shows wispy clouds in a stunning glow

  04-06-2016 00:12
  
  In summer 2015, NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft took an incredible photo of Pluto that NASA has made public today. The image shows the planet as a dark shadow, its shape visible only due to the soft white glow coming from its backlit side. The image is newsworthy itself due to its sheer beauty — this is definitely one to get … Continue reading
  
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