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• Experience this Burning Man mobile dance club

  26-06-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trees in the desert with lights and sound tuned for enjoyment and inspiration define the 'Forest House' art car at Burning Man. Designed specifically for Burning Man, the mobile dance club is powerful enough to keep the party hopping.
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• Burning Man attendee builds techno-blazing art car to honor festival

  26-06-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trees in the desert with lights and sound tuned for enjoyment and inspiration define the 'Forest House' art car at Burning Man. Designed specifically for Burning Man, the mobile dance club is powerful enough to keep the party hopping.
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• Can you spend a week speaking only in emojis? I wouldn’t recommend it

  26-06-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  I spent a week conducting all my online conversations in the emojis, and while my fiancé hasn’t called off our engagement (yet), I discovered that our 21st century hieroglyphics have some flaws.
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• Google fiber internet worth an 11-percent rise in rental rates, study says

  26-06-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A study by the Fiber to the Home Council determined by studying rental data and surveying renters that landlords could realize 11 percent greater net income from properties with fiber internet connections.The post Google fiber internet worth an 11-percent rise in rental rates, study says appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google fiber could enable landlords to raise rents

  26-06-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A study by the Fiber to the Home Council determined by studying rental data and surveying renters that landlords could realize 11 percent greater net income from properties with fiber internet connections.The post Google fiber could enable landlords to raise rents appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Seesaw is the education app taking schools by storm

  26-06-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tech in schools has evolved from being banned to being embraced, and this gradual shift has allowed for the success of apps like Seesaw, a platform that "empowers students of any age to independently document what they are learning."
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• Classroom learning gets a boost from education app Seesaw

  26-06-2016 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tech in schools has evolved from being banned to being embraced, and this gradual shift has allowed for the success of apps like Seesaw, a platform that "empowers students of any age to independently document what they are learning."
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• Store your Skype calls for later reference with these free and paid tools

  26-06-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Skype may be the premiere voice-over-IP service, but it doesn't include a built-in call recording feature. Check out our straightforward guide on how to record a Skype call, whether you're looking for a free or premium option.
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• Prisons fight drug smuggling drones with drone detection technology

  26-06-2016 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Prisons are facing an infusion of drugs and contraband from covert drone deliveries to inmates.Prison administrators are turning to technology of their own to detect and combat drug delivering drones.
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• Inmates use drones to smuggle in drugs and contraband; this is how prisons stop them.

  26-06-2016 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Prisons are facing an infusion of drugs and contraband from covert drone deliveries to inmates.Prison administrators are turning to technology of their own to detect and combat drug delivering drones.
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• Electric versus gas dryers: Will one leave you all wet?

  26-06-2016 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you buy an electric dryer or a gas dryer may depend solely on your setup, unless you want to spend money to get a gas hookup for your home. But if you were free to choose one or the other, there are some differences to take into account.
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• This DIY Programmable Outlet Can Control Gadgets, Monitor Temperatures, and More - Lifehacker

  26-06-2016 20:03
  
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  This DIY Programmable Outlet Can Control Gadgets, Monitor Temperatures, and More
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  Maybe you want it to automatically turn your devices on or off when you're away from home so it looks like someone's actually there, or maybe you want it to automatically shut off the power when your gadgets are charged. Maybe you want it to control a ...
  
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• The IRS says goodbye e-filing PINs due to ‘questionable activity’

  26-06-2016 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The IRS is doing what it can to ensure that taxpayer information isn't being compromised. The latest move has been to remove the Electronic Filing Personal Identity Numbers tool from both IRS.gov and the toll-free phone service.
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• Not getting restful sleep? Try a humankind evolution bed

  26-06-2016 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After enjoying an unusually restful and refreshing night's sleep in a chimpanzee's bed high in a tree in east Africa, a Japanese primatologist has designed a humankind evolution bed.The post Not getting restful sleep? Try a humankind evolution bed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How Surface is accelerating NASCAR into the cloud

  26-06-2016 19:15
  
  NASCAR and high technology might not be the first bedfellows you think of - the sport has the reputation of being little more than big engines and circular tracks, after all - but the racing series has turned to the cloud and Microsoft specifically to not only bring its legacy systems into the 21st century, but do a better job … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s 8 of the best crowdfunding sites on the web right now

  26-06-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to help an inventor create the next big thing in tech, or create a support page for someone close to you? Here are eight of our favorite crowdfunding sites, so you can bring your creation to life or back something you truly care about.
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• 5 shows to stream this week: a Game of Thrones finale, the return of Bill Simmons, and more

  26-06-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How are you going to get through this week? By following our guide to the finest films and TV shows available now, of course. On the list this week: Game of Thrones, Any Given Wednesday, Spotlight, and more.
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• Alco Electronics' David Leung on Making Gadgets in China - ABC News

  26-06-2016 19:07
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  A look inside Alco Electronics Ltd.'s factory in China shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world — human precision in tiny tasks and increasingly automated manufacturing, but also flexible thinking and perks to ...and more »
  
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• Alco Electronics' David Leung on making gadgets in China

  26-06-2016 19:05
  
  DONGGUAN CITY, China (AP) — A look inside Alco Electronics Ltd.'s factory in China shows what it takes to succeed as a maker of gadgets for the rest of the world — human precision in tiny tasks and increasingly automated manufacturing, but also flexible thinking and perks to keep the best employees.
  
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• Electric-highway test for freight haulers starts in Sweden

  26-06-2016 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  German firm Siemens AG designed the overhead grid system and Swedish company Scania AB prepared two diesel-hybrid trucks to test the first e-highway. A hybrid system is an interim step on the path to designing fully electric trucks.
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• The Blackbird is a shape-shifting vehicle that can mimic any car

  26-06-2016 18:53
  
  What you see here is the Blackbird. It's an electric dune buggy-like vehicle that can be adjusted in numerous way to mimic the driving of any production car. It's made by The Mill, a digital effects studio in London, and in addition to the fully customizable chassis, it's outfitted with 360-degree cameras. This allows it to be filmed while impersonating … Continue reading
  
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• Love chocolate? Scientists say they can electrify it to make it low fat and taste the same

  26-06-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Soon, you can have your chocolate and eat it too. In a revelation that sounds like a scheme by Willy Wonka, physicists are now claiming that by applying electricity to chocolate, they can remove up to 20 percent of fat.
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• Electrify your chocolate to make it low fat and delicious

  26-06-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Soon, you can have your chocolate and eat it too. In a revelation that sounds like a scheme by Willy Wonka, physicists are now claiming that by applying electricity to chocolate, they can remove up to 20 percent of fat.
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• Weekly Rewind: 3D-printed baby skulls, YouTube live, a wicked quick Swiss EV

  26-06-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on, in fact, that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories.
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• How to use the camera in the HTC 10 to take awesome photos

  26-06-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The HTC 10 has a great camera, but you'll want to read our tips and tricks if you want to make the most of it. Here, we break down how to shoot in Pro and Auto modes, so you can capture the best shot in any scenario.
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• Sony settles with PS3 owners over Linux lawsuit

  26-06-2016 18:00
  
  A long-running class-action lawsuit from PlayStation 3 owners angry over losing the ability to run Linux on the console may finally be over. When the PS3 launched in 2006, it featured support for "OtherOS," which let owners install Linux on the console's hard drive. Only a few short years later, Sony disabled the feature in a software update, claiming it … Continue reading
  
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• Ford GT Prototype auctioned, and limited to five mph

  26-06-2016 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A prototype of the iconic 2005 Ford GT, titled the CP-1, will be going up for auction. It was previously a part of the Ford museum, but was sold to a collector in 2008, and is now back on the auction block. The car is limited to five mph.
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• 2005 Ford GT prototype auctioned

  26-06-2016 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A prototype of the iconic 2005 Ford GT, titled the CP-1, will be going up for auction. It was previously a part of the Ford museum, but was sold to a collector in 2008, and is now back on the auction block. The car is limited to five mph.
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• Baidu’s food app Nuomi is like a supercharged, AI-enabled Yelp

  26-06-2016 17:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's to be done if the appetizer and entree taste like they've been prepared on two different planets? Baidu has an answer -- later this year, Baidu's Nuomi app that lets people review not only restaurants, but individual dishes as well.The post Baidu’s food app Nuomi is like a supercharged, AI-enabled Yelp appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Seoul hopes to save pedestrians with new signs warning against texting while walking

  26-06-2016 17:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  the Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled traffic and pedestrian signs whose purpose is to alert walkers to the dangers of using smartphones while traversing the busy streets of a metropolitan city.
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• Seoul campaign addresses latest public safety issue — texting while walking

  26-06-2016 17:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  the Seoul Metropolitan Government has unveiled traffic and pedestrian signs whose purpose is to alert walkers to the dangers of using smartphones while traversing the busy streets of a metropolitan city.
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• US Customs wants to check social media accounts of foreign visitors

  26-06-2016 17:00
  
  In addition to providing documents on their identification and travel permissions, foreign visitors entering the US may soon be asked to give their Twitter and Instagram accounts to Customs and Border Protection. The Department of Homeland Security has submitted a new proposal to the Federal Register that would update the required entry forms with a question asking for travelers' accounts … Continue reading
  
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• A giant floating barrier might be the answer to cleaner oceans

  26-06-2016 16:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Ocean Cleanup Foundation has unveiled a huge, 328-foot-long floating barrier that will collect the miscellaneous pieces of plastic bottles, bags, fishing nets, and trash in general that floats about the seas.
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• The Curiosity rover is going to look for water on Mars

  26-06-2016 16:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA has suggested that the Curiosity rover will be beginning its quest for water on Mars. The rover will take a closer look at recurring slope lineae, which are the streaks seen near the planet's Gale Crater for signs of H2O.
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• Is there water on Mars? The Curiosity rover is trying to find out

  26-06-2016 16:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA has suggested that the Curiosity rover will be beginning its quest for water on Mars. The rover will take a closer look at recurring slope lineae, which are the streaks seen near the planet's Gale Crater for signs of H2O.
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• Splatoon hack lets you play with a real water gun

  26-06-2016 16:00
  
  The PlayStation and Xbox platforms are clearly moving towards a future where virtual reality is an option for playing console games. But what about the Wii U? What could the aging system offer players in terms of realism and freedom of movement? Well, if Nintendo adopted this mod from the researchers at Japan's Kougaku Navi, you could play the shooter … Continue reading
  
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• OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus X: Which one is right for you?

  26-06-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The OnePlus 3 is surely capable, but how does it stack up against the OnePlus X? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look at the the two phones, whether you want to know more about their design, software, or camera capabilities.
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• OnePlus 3 vs. OnePlus X: Is the OnePlus 3 worth the extra dough?

  26-06-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The OnePlus 3 is surely capable, but how does it stack up against the OnePlus X? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look at the the two phones, whether you want to know more about their design, software, or camera capabilities.
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• Actor J.D. Walsh gives random strangers their 15 minutes in this ingenious video

  26-06-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two actors-turned-filmmakers recruited strangers on the streets of L.A. to act in and write an unconventional short film, Run & Gun. We sat down with one of them, J.D. Walsh, to discuss the making of the film.
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• NASA’s Curiosity rover will attempt to collect water sample on Mars

  26-06-2016 15:00
  
  Over the last year, NASA has discovered numerous evidence that liquid water exists on Mars. With signs the red planet once had lakes, and frozen water found on mountains, NASA now wants to try collecting a sample, and plans to use the Curiosity rover to do it. The robot is already located near Mars's Gale Crater, and it will travel … Continue reading
  
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• Net neutrality advocates feel less than warm toward T-Mobile’s Binge On

  26-06-2016 14:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Net neutrality advocates sent 100,000 letters to the FCC, asking the government agency to take action against zero-rated data services like T-Mobile's Binge On, Verizon's FreeBee, and AT&T's sponsored data program.
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• Maserati electric sports car a possibility in near future, says FCA CEO

  26-06-2016 14:00
  
  Just about every major car manufacturer in the world is working on an all-electric vehicle of some kind at this point, desperate not to get left behind by the likes of Tesla. This certainly includes a number of Europe's biggest luxury brands, like BMW, Mercedes, Aston Martin, and Jaguar. But now Italy seems to be finally coming around to the … Continue reading
  
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• Adopt a new accent by downloading this app

  26-06-2016 13:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elsa Speak is an app that employs machine learning to help you adopt a bland, Midwestern accent. So if you want to flatten your a's and round out your o's, look no further than your smartphone. Soon, people won't know who you are.The post Adopt a new accent by downloading this app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Newest iPhone 7 leak reveals huge rear camera

  26-06-2016 12:49
  
  Unless you've been specifically ignoring Apple-related news recently, you've heard that a majority of the rumors and leaks surrounding this year's "iPhone 7" are based on new rear cameras, with the larger iPhone 7 Plus believed to feature a dual lens setup. A new pair of images have surfaced, focusing on this same camera subject, with a purported iPhone 7 … Continue reading
  
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• Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: A camera with brains, turbo toothbrush, and more

  26-06-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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• Mark Wahlberg adds support to Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis

  26-06-2016 04:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Actor Mark Wahlberg teams up with Indian Motorcycle to support the 2016 Veterans Charity Ride to Sturgis, a nine-day epic journey from L.A. to South Dakota. The tour will stop in multiple cities and offer "Motorcycle Therapy" to wounded veterans.
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• A rising tide lifts all … houses? Movable stilt homes keep you high and dry

  26-06-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed to withstand rising sea levels and the impact of climate change, the Tidal House is a concept that aims to ebb and flow right alongside our changing global environment.
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• Here comes yet another patent infringement lawsuit against Apple over FaceTime

  26-06-2016 00:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Straight Path Group filed a lawsuit against Apple, alleging its patents were infringed by the Cupertino company's FaceTime. Straight Path Group does seek damages, though it did not specify how much it wants.
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• Bloodthirsty robot, gore, violence, and VR add up to 15 + BBFC rating for ABE VR

  26-06-2016 00:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ABE VR earns a first of its kind 15+ age restriction for a VR title from the BBFC.It takes horror to a new level by allowing viewers to experience the movie first hand as a character, ABE the robot's chosen victim to find love.
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