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• Just tap this wristband to easily capture pocket monsters in ‘Pokémon Go’

  17-06-2016 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's finally a little more information about the wearable that acts as an accessory to Nintendo's highly anticipated Pokémon Go. It's listed on Amazon for pre-order, and costs $35.
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• Trends with Benefits: NASA propaganda, E3 explained, AI that pretends to care

  17-06-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The spectacle of E3 is truly a sight to behold. Epic game announcements and an exclusive chance to play all the new games before anyone else. Here's what we think you'll be looking forward to this year.
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• Acer data breach leaves customer credit cards exposed

  17-06-2016 23:45
  
  Acer has been hit with a data breach, and it is in the process of notifying potentially affected customers. The breach is said to have affected the company’s e-commerce website over a huge time span — May 12, 2015 through April 28, 2016. Anyone who submitted information through the website during that time may have had their data compromised, including … Continue reading
  
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• Hands-on: ‘Injustice 2’

  17-06-2016 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Injustice 2, the sequel to its 2013 DC Comics fighter, Mortal Kombat developer Netherrealm Studios will attempt to combine the original game's distinctive combat with RPG-style stats and loot.
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• LEGO Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS Review

  17-06-2016 23:26
  
  Over the past week we've been building the LEGO Porsche 911 GT3 RS, a masterpiece in top-level building-blocks construction. This set is 2,704 pieces large, and it's going to take you a few hours to construct, regardless of your skill level. This is the sort of set you put together in your spare moments - or something you spend an … Continue reading
  
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• Study uses body cameras to show racial disparities in Oakland police behavior

  17-06-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a 13-month study conducted by Stanford University researchers, body camera footage from police officers revealed a startling racial disparity in how Oakland Police Department officers treat civilians during traffic stops.
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• Study: Body cameras reveal racial disparity in stops by Oakland Police

  17-06-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a 13-month study conducted by Stanford University researchers, body camera footage from police officers revealed a startling racial disparity in how Oakland Police Department officers treat civilians during traffic stops.
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• Renewable energy may overtake fossil fuels by 2040, according to report

  17-06-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the next quarter-century, coal and gas prices will remain low, but not low enough to prevent a transformation in the electricity system from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.
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• Fossil fuels may be old news sooner than you think

  17-06-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the next quarter-century, coal and gas prices will remain low, but not low enough to prevent a transformation in the electricity system from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy.
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• Google Calendar now shows when you’re free for easier scheduling

  17-06-2016 22:58
  
  The Google Calendar Android app has been updated with a new feature that first arrived in Calendar for Work and Education -- it can pinpoint times when you're free, making it easier to set up appointments. The feature can be used with specific dates, as well, so you can quickly find the right open time slot for your needs. Google … Continue reading
  
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• German D500 owner files complaint against Nikon over Wi-Fi claims

  17-06-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A German D500 owner, after trying other avenues, has presented Nikon with a cease and desist letter over what he claims is false advertising in regard to the D500 and its Wi-Fi capabilities.
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• Did Nikon falsely advertise the D500's Wi-Fi Capabilities?

  17-06-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A German D500 owner, after trying other avenues, has presented Nikon with a cease and desist letter over what he claims is false advertising in regard to the D500 and its Wi-Fi capabilities.
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• Gary Barlow didn’t just meet his ’80s heroes, he made a retro album with them

  17-06-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you make an ‘80s album in 2016. For Gary Barlow, the answer was simple: Round up your music heroes, put them in a studio, and let them loose.
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• Samsung’s Smart Glow will flash colors when you get a message

  17-06-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's next smartphone feature may be Smart Glow, aluminous notification ring that's highly customizable. It's reportedly set to debut in the company's India-bound Galaxy J2 handset.The post Samsung’s Smart Glow will flash colors when you get a message appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung's Smart Glow is a luminous notification ring for smartphones

  17-06-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's next smartphone feature may be Smart Glow, aluminous notification ring that's highly customizable. It's reportedly set to debut in the company's India-bound Galaxy J2 handset.The post Samsung's Smart Glow is a luminous notification ring for smartphones appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Space X: Crash into drone ship ‘accordions’ engines of Falcon 9 rocket

  17-06-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk of SpaceX confirmed that damage to the Falcon 9 rocket was extensive after its recent crash. According to Musk, the impact was "hard enough to destroy the primary airframe and accordion the engines."The post Space X: Crash into drone ship ‘accordions’ engines of Falcon 9 rocket appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Disney app narrates ‘Finding Dory’ for visually impaired fans

  17-06-2016 22:02
  
  Finding Dory arrived in theaters today, and thanks to the Disney Movies Anywhere app, visually impaired and blind movie goers will be able to enjoy the movie with audio narration. The app works by using a phone’s microphone to listen to the movie; when the dialog in the movie stops, the app will describe what is happening on-screen directly to … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft snaps up app maker Wand as spending spree rolls on

  17-06-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft buys app maker Wand in bid to boost bot tech, Apple iPhone 6 sales in Beijing halted, new VR headset boasts 20K video resolution - and we got to check it out.
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• Warner Bros. eyeing Lady Gaga for female lead in ‘A Star Is Born’ remake

  17-06-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Beyonce was once attached to play the titular star in the remake of A Star is Boen, but Warner Bros. execs are now eyeing Lady Gaga after a screen test revealed some serious chemistry between her and director/star Bradley Cooper.
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• Too lazy to grow weed? Let the internet of things do it for you with Gro.io

  17-06-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now, one hydroponic solution is making the weed growing business easier than ever. Meet Gro.io, self-described as "the world’s most intelligent hydroponics system." The only thing this system won't do is smoke the finished product.
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• Modular phones at war: Lenovo Moto Z vs LG G5

  17-06-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off of the long-awaited Moto Z, but how does it stack up against the only other modular phone around, the LG G5? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look at the hardware and software powering both devices.
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• Keep your Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde apart with this feature for multiple online personas

  17-06-2016 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mozilla is experimenting with a feature called Containers, which aims to separate business, personal, shopping, and banking in the web surfing experience. This way, users can safely access personal and business-based Facebook accounts simultaneously.
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• Nikon D500 review

  17-06-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nikon’s D500 is an enthusiast DSLR that truly impresses. It delivers the excellent image quality one would expect, but it introduces several new tech that makes it a joy to use.
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• Domino’s drops T-Mobile’s free pizza promo as stores struggle to keep up

  17-06-2016 21:13
  
  Domino's has decided to back out of T-Mobile’s free pizza promotion due to overwhelming demand from the carrier’s users. The pizza was offered as a promotion in the T-Mobile Tuesdays app, but wasn’t adequately limited in number or on a per-account basis, leading to massive Domino's orders. This demand overwhelmed the pizza stores so greatly that the company has already … Continue reading
  
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• Apple is mandating HTTPS connections for iOS apps by 2017

  17-06-2016 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has announced that by January 1, 2017 it will be mandatory for iOS apps to use Apple's ATS encryption, ensuring that users remain as secure as possible no matter which app they're using.
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• New terror prediction algorithm could squelch ISIS attacks before they get going

  17-06-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The disturbing power of terrorist attacks is the fact that they appear to be unpredictable: terrible events of human cruelty which could be unleashed on anyone at any time. But a new Big Data project created by a University of Miami physicist named Dr. Neil Johnson doesn’t think they have to stay unpredictable.
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• Could this attack prediction algorithm help stop ISIS before it strikes next?

  17-06-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The disturbing power of terrorist attacks is the fact that they appear to be unpredictable: terrible events of human cruelty which could be unleashed on anyone at any time. But a new Big Data project created by a University of Miami physicist named Dr. Neil Johnson doesn’t think they have to stay unpredictable.
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• NFL urges Dish customers to switch providers after contract negotiations stall

  17-06-2016 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dish is already busy battling Tribune Media over fees for its channels. Now, it has dropped both the NFL Network and NFL RedZone after negotiations between the satellite provider and the league fell through on Thursday.
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• NFL-owned channels go dark on Dish Network after deal falls through

  17-06-2016 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dish is already busy battling Tribune Media over fees for its channels. Now, it has dropped both the NFL Network and NFL RedZone after negotiations between the satellite provider and the league fell through on Thursday.
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• The best light modifiers for on-camera flash photography

  17-06-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The right diffuser or bounce card can make all the difference when it comes to on-camera flash photography. Here are a few of the best products for avoiding the deer-in-the-headlights look the next time you break out your flash.
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• NASA teams with American Airlines to bolster flight training and more

  17-06-2016 20:45
  
  NASA has partnered with American Airlines in a deal that will span the next five years, giving NASA researchers observational access to AA cockpits during flights throughout the years. The observations will be used as part of the space agency’s work on improving cockpit displays, as well as flighting training and “other flight desk operations,” NASA said in a statement. … Continue reading
  
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• Bright idea: Get better on-camera flash photos with these compact modifiers

  17-06-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The right diffuser or bounce card can make all the difference when it comes to on-camera flash photography. Here are a few of the best products for avoiding the deer-in-the-headlights look the next time you break out your flash.
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• Demetrius Shipp Jr. is the very image of Tupac in first trailer for ‘All Eyez on Me’

  17-06-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Borrowing its title from Tupac's fourth studio album, All Eyez on Me has debuted its first trailer. While it doesn't tell us much about the film itself, its star looks so much like the slain rapper that it's sort of scary.
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• Linksys EA9500 5.3Gbps router review

  17-06-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Linksys EA9500's eight adjustable antennas offer 5.3Gbps of bandwidth spread across three bands, with enough coverage for large houses – or small villages.
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• Forced arbitration bans Google Fiber customers from filing class-action lawsuits

  17-06-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last week, Google updated its terms of service for Fiber with a forced arbitration clause, preventing disgruntled customers from filing class-action lawsuits. Customers were informed of the change earlier this week, and provided with an opt-out form.
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• YouTube star Lonelygirl15 returns 10 years after revolutionizing web series

  17-06-2016 19:52
  
  If you're old enough to remember using MySpace in its prime, you're probably also familiar with the early YouTube sensation of Lonelygirl15. It started off exactly 10 years ago as just an everyday teenager speaking into webcam in a simple format that become known as the "vlog." This was long before everyone knew what "web series" or "going viral" meant. … Continue reading
  
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• Ether investors lose close to $80 million in monster heist

  17-06-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The developers of the Ethereum platform and its digital currency, Ether, have been doing damage control today after a massive theft of more than $80 million from a decentralized hedge fund saw many lose confidence in the currency.
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• Microsoft and marijuana strike a new partnership, thanks to a deal with Kind

  17-06-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As the push for cannabis’ acceptance continues to play out across court rooms and legislative floors in the United States, Microsoft has become the first major U.S. corporation to join hands with the weed industry.The post Microsoft and marijuana strike a new partnership, thanks to a deal with Kind appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• China’s BAIC invests in US startup aiming to take on Tesla Motors

  17-06-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China's state-owned BAIC has invested in a California-based startup named Atieva to develop a range of electric vehicles. Set to launch in 2018, Atieva's first model will be an Audi A7-like sedan capable of hitting 60 mph from a stop in 2.7 seconds.
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• Take a look at the first trailer for Ricky Gervais’ ‘The Office’ spinoff movie

  17-06-2016 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BBC Films has released the first trailer for David Brent: Life on the Road, the upcoming spinoff movie based on the British version of The Office television series, starring Ricky Gervais.
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• Data breach at Acer's U.S. website exposes names, mailing addresses, and credit cards

  17-06-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer has notified authorities of a data breach at its US online store where an alleged hack has seen an undisclosed number of customers' payment details, including card numbers, stolen.
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• Thanks to Here and Hubject, you'll always know where to charge your car

  17-06-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new partnership between Here and Hubject are hoping to prevent electric car owners from ever being left high and dry when it comes to recharging their vehicles.
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• Likes, comments on Instagram posts have dropped by a third in past 12 months

  17-06-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram might have more users than ever, but a new study shows interactions are down year-over-year. According to social media analytics firm Quintly, more users on the service means more content is fighting for FaceTime.The post Likes, comments on Instagram posts have dropped by a third in past 12 months appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Updated: Asus responds to accusations of skewed graphics card review samples

  17-06-2016 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A reviewer outlet reports that Asus and MSI have tweaked evaluation units of the GTX 1080 to give them an edge, but Asus says its just a shortcut for reviewers who want to enable maximum performance.
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• Samsung Gear S3 News and Rumors

  17-06-2016 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is apparently working on the Gear S3 smartwatch, code-named "Solaris," and has already commissioned luxury brand de Grisogono to make an expensive, luxurious version of the device.
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• Didi raises $7.3B as it battles against rideshare rival Uber over China market

  17-06-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the ongoing battle for dominance of China's ride sharingmarket, Didi may have pulled ahead just a bit again. As favor continues to oscillate between Uber and its biggest rival in the country, Didi managed to raise another $7.3 billion.
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• Lionsgate signs deal to become the 2nd studio to offer films in Dolby Vision

  17-06-2016 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lionsgate has partnered with Dolby Laboratories to bring its films into customers' homes featuring both Dolby Vision visuals and Atmos object-based surround sound, though no specific titles have been announced so far.
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• OnePlus 3 Review Part 4: Answering your Questions (Q&A)

  17-06-2016 18:56
  
  This week we've been answering your questions on social media about the OnePlus 3 in our extended review series. Today we're publishing a number of questions - especially the ones that've come up more than once - in an effort to make our answers more easily accessibly for everyone. This is part 4 of our ongoing review series with the … Continue reading
  
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• HPE looks to the human brain for computing's next evolutionary step

  17-06-2016 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hewlett Packard Enterprise is investigating whether mimicking the human brain could speed up computation, with a new prototype chip that was showcased at the company's Discover event.
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• Hewlett Packard Enterprise prototype mimics the human brain

  17-06-2016 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hewlett Packard Enterprise is investigating whether mimicking the human brain could speed up computation, with a new prototype chip that was showcased at the company's Discover event.
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