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• How a pioneer of street photography helped shape the way we take images today

  27-06-2016 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bill Cunningham, considered by many to be a pioneer of street photography, died on Saturday, but not without leaving an impact on photography today – from working to be invisible to simply letting inspiration come from the streets.
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• 4 ways Bill Cunningham influenced modern photography

  27-06-2016 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bill Cunningham, considered by many to be a pioneer of street photography, died on Saturday, but not without leaving an impact on photography today – from working to be invisible to simply letting inspiration come from the streets.
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• With #Stickers, Twitter offers a new way to have a little fun with your photos

  27-06-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter is giving users a new way to decorate photos and interact with others on the service. #Stickers let users be expressive, while also serving as embedded hashtags to automatically group images together that use the same sticker.
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• Google Earth just got a whole lot sharper thanks to the Landsat 8 satellite

  27-06-2016 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has updated Google Earth with sharper and brighter images from the Landsat 8 satellite. The new images will also show in the satellite view of Maps, and over time will replace all of the older images in Earth.
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• BBC’s new ‘Robot Wars’ resurrects your favorite wired warriors

  27-06-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “When we were first commissioned to design and produce the new House Robots we really wanted to take them to the next level,” James Cooper, Creative Technologist of the company which built the series’ new robot overlords, tells Digital Trends.
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• Google ups its classroom cred with Cast for Education and Quizzes

  27-06-2016 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has launched a slew of new tools for education and teachers, including quizzes in Google Forms, and Cast for Education, which allows students to cast their screens to their teacher's projector (with permission, of course)
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• These ninja won’t be silent: Chan, Armisen among voice cast of ‘Lego Ninjago’ movie

  27-06-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. Pictures has found the voices of its teenage ninjas for the upcoming Lego Ninjago movie. The voice cast reportedly includes Jackie Chan, Fred Armisen, Dave Franco, and more.
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• How to create a simple lighting setup for product photography

  27-06-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer Curtis Judd shares his tips on how to create a simple studio setup for capturing clean visuals for product photography. From learning the histogram to proper lighting, he covers it all.The post How to create a simple lighting setup for product photography appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Indiegogo campaign seeks to develop 1,200 rolls of film shot in the 1950s

  27-06-2016 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Rescued Film Project has come across a collection of 1,200 rolls of undeveloped film shot by an unknown photographer in the 1950s. Now it's looking for funding to develop them.
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• Help rescue 1,200 rolls of film shot by a ’50s photographer

  27-06-2016 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Rescued Film Project has come across a collection of 1,200 rolls of undeveloped film shot by an unknown photographer in the 1950s. Now it's looking for funding to develop them.
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• Google’s Project Bloks looks to build new way for kids to learn programming

  27-06-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has unveiled a new open hardware platform to help teach kids how to code. Project Bloks is for developers, designers and researchers to build devices that will bring a physical and tangible way for children to learn more about programming.
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• This adorable robot with AI is going to be the hottest tech toy ever

  27-06-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If Disney’s Wall-E were to come to life and become your pet, it would be Cozmo, an extremely interactive robot who displays emotion and loves to play.
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• Here’s where you can try PlayStation VR for yourself

  27-06-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation VR headset doesn't come out until October, but you don't have to wait that long to try one out. Select Gamespot and Best Buy stores, as well as special events all over the country, will have demomstration units.The post Here’s where you can try PlayStation VR for yourself appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tech giant celebrates LGBTQ Pride with rainbow-colored Apple Watch bands

  27-06-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To commemorate Pride events, Apple broke from its generally monochromatic color scheme, giving employees Apple Watch bands bearing the many colors that have come to symbolize the LGBTQ community around the world.The post Tech giant celebrates LGBTQ Pride with rainbow-colored Apple Watch bands appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple employees celebrate LGBTQ Pride with rainbow Apple Watch bands

  27-06-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To commemorate Pride events, Apple broke from its generally monochromatic color scheme, giving employees Apple Watch bands bearing the many colors that have come to symbolize the LGBTQ community around the world.The post Apple employees celebrate LGBTQ Pride with rainbow Apple Watch bands appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung may be working on its own version of Google Glass called ‘Ahead’

  27-06-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung may be working on a Google Glass-like device, if a patent filing is any indication. It's called Ahead, and reportedly sports high-end hardware and a tailor-made operating system.
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• One woman was so annoyed by the Windows 10 update, she sued — and won

  27-06-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Upgrading to a new version of Windows usually costs money, but one woman who felt forced into her Windows 10 upgrade has secured $10,000 from Microsoft after her computer was left practically unusable following the update.
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• Future ‘Destiny’ expansions will be exclusive to PlayStation 4, Xbox One

  27-06-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny creator Bungie announced its plans to abandon support for "legacy consoles" this week, warning players that all future updates and expansions will only be available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting in August.
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• 'Destiny' dropping support for legacy consoles with release of 'Rise of Iron'

  27-06-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny creator Bungie announced its plans to abandon support for "legacy consoles" this week, warning players that all future updates and expansions will only be available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One starting in August.
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• Showering just got easier with this new soap-repellant coating

  27-06-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To accomplish the task, Brown and Hushan looked to nature, and in particular to the lotus leaf, whose waxy coatings and surface roughness both help repel water and keep leaves clean and healthy.
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• Studio may be eyeing ‘Star Trek Beyond’ director for live-action ‘Akira’ movie

  27-06-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. Pictures is reportedly hoping to get Star Trek Beyond director Justin Lin to take over its long-delayed, live-action Akira movie, which is based on the popular manga and 1988 animated feature.
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• New Spotify survey: Music cures your Monday blues better than sex

  27-06-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify has released the results of a survey it did surrounding its popular Discover Weekly feature, showing that people need music almost as much as coffee to get through the hardest day of the week.
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• Major ‘Street Fighter V’ update adds campaign mode, new characters on July 1

  27-06-2016 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom will launch a comprehensive update for its one-on-one fighting game Street Fighter V on PlayStation 4 and PC in July, adding a long-promised Story Mode in addition to two new playable characters.
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• Major ‘Street Fighter V’ update adding campaign mode, new characters on July 1

  27-06-2016 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom will launch a comprehensive update for its one-on-one fighting game Street Fighter V on PlayStation 4 and PC in July, adding a long-promised Story Mode in addition to two new playable characters.
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• AMD pledges better driver releases and new overdrive replacement in next update

  27-06-2016 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'WattMan' could be the next face of AMD's graphics card overclocking utility, according to some leaked slides. Along with promising ever more frequent driver releases, more bang per buck and per watt, AMD's RX 480 cards could really shake things up.
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• AMD might be replacing Overdrive with new ‘Wattman’ app

  27-06-2016 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'WattMan' could be the next face of AMD's graphics card overclocking utility, according to some leaked slides. Along with promising ever more frequent driver releases, more bang per buck and per watt, AMD's RX 480 cards could really shake things up.
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• Acura's 2017 NSX adds Pikes Peak class win to its resume

  27-06-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Acura NSX driven by Acura engineer Nick Robinson scored a class victory at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend, while an NSX-based electric racer placed second in its class.
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• A nearly stock 2017 Acura NSX just won its class at Pikes Peak

  27-06-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Acura NSX driven by Acura engineer Nick Robinson scored a class victory at the 2016 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb this past weekend, while an NSX-based electric racer placed second in its class.
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• Ansel Adams tells the story of his most famous photograph in never-before-seen footage

  27-06-2016 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this video from Advancing Your Photography, follow legendary photographer, Ansel Adams, as he returns to the exact location where he shot “Moonrise over Hernandez, New Mexico.” It is a window into a moment in his life that simply can't be missed.
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• ‘Game of Thrones’ recap: Season 6 finale cleans house in a most violent way

  27-06-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the Game of Thrones' season 6 finale, everything is converging on Westeros. A fleet sets sail, a new king is proclaimed, and plenty of characters go up in flames. Check out our recap of the madness.The post ‘Game of Thrones’ recap: Season 6 finale cleans house in a most violent way appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New HP Chromebook boasts touchscreen for use with Android apps

  27-06-2016 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is currently working hard to permit Chrome OS to be compatible with Android apps, and now HP has unveiled a system that is designed to take full advantage of that functionality.
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• HP announces budget-friendly Chromebook with touchscreen

  27-06-2016 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is currently working hard to permit Chrome OS to be compatible with Android apps, and now HP has unveiled a system that is designed to take full advantage of that functionality.
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• Uber stepping into travel advisory and concierge services

  27-06-2016 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber's app in China will soon have new apps to help local travelers, UberLife for local devices and Uber + Travel for alternative local transportation. Articles on Uber's website suggest the company is seeking a role as travel authority.The post Uber stepping into travel advisory and concierge services appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Uber looks to extend roles to encompass travel service and concierge

  27-06-2016 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber's app in China will soon have new apps to help local travelers, UberLife for local devices and Uber + Travel for alternative local transportation. Articles on Uber's website suggest the company is seeking a role as travel authority.The post Uber looks to extend roles to encompass travel service and concierge appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• NASA buys $750K gadget to recycle 3D-printed plastic on the space station

  27-06-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA is paying big bucks to experiment with plastics recycling on the International Space Station. The space agency recently inked a deal with Firmamentum, a Tethers Unlimited division, that is worth a whopping $750,000.
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• Hands on: Epson BT-300

  27-06-2016 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Epson thinks augmented reality is the future -- but the company is bringing it to the present. We tried out the BT-300 AR headset to see if it’s as good as Epson says.
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• Amazon brings Dolby Vision TVs into the HDR fold with short list of titles

  27-06-2016 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last year, Amazon began streaming content from Amazon Video in HDR, but it was only available to those with HDR10-enabled TVs. Now the other major HDR technology, Dolby Vision, is also supported by the streaming service.
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• ‘Super Stardust Ultra’ and ‘Hustle Kings’ to get the PlayStation VR treatment

  27-06-2016 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PSN favorites Super Stardust Ultra and Hustle Kings will soon be available on PlayStation VR, and the former game is almost unrecognizable, with a beautiful first-person perspective.
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• 'Super Stardust Ultra' and 'Hustle Kings' are getting the PlayStation VR treatment

  27-06-2016 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PSN favorites Super Stardust Ultra and Hustle Kings will soon be available on PlayStation VR, and the former game is almost unrecognizable, with a beautiful first-person perspective.
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• Hands-on: ‘Shadow Warrior 2’

  27-06-2016 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shadow Warrior 2 brings the best of the '90s-era shooters into the modern era, complete with tons of weapons and co-op play. Flying Wild Hog debuted its follow-up to the 2013 reboot of the 1997 franchise at E3.
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• What if wearable cams could have selective memory?

  27-06-2016 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What if wearable cameras not only had a 24-hour battery life but could choose what life moments were important and which were best left unrecorded? A research team from Rice University is working on tech that could make it possible.
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• The Mercedes 2018 AMG GT R looks like the Hulk, and it’s ready to smash

  27-06-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT R is a hardcore version of the Mercedes-AMG GT S sports car bred for the track. It's got more power, clever aerodynamics, and even a rear-wheel steering system.
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• No camera? No problem: French talk show uses iPhone when equipment fails

  27-06-2016 18:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When a French talk show's camera equipment died about an hour and 45 minutes into taping, the team had to make a game-time decision. And who was there to save the day? The trusty iPhone, of course.
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• HTC bets big on VR after sustaining heavy losses

  27-06-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HTC is struggling to battle back from heavy losses sustained over the past twelve months, but it seems that the company's plan going forward will put a major focus on VR.
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• The Kube is the combination wireless speaker and cooler you never knew you wanted

  27-06-2016 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kube's combination of Bluetooth speaker and handy beverage cooler caught our interest out of the gate, and while the company took its time getting everything just right, the (literally) cool speaker is finally going on sale in September.
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• The Kube is literally the coolest speaker we've seen, and it's finally coming out

  27-06-2016 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kube's combination of Bluetooth speaker and handy beverage cooler caught our interest out of the gate, and while the company took its time getting everything just right, the (literally) cool speaker is finally going on sale in September.
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• Latest ‘Star Trek Beyond’ trailer sets fresh footage over Rihanna’s new single

  27-06-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's aliens, action, and Rihanna's new single, 'Sledgehammer,' in the latest trailer for Paramount Pictures' sci-fi sequel, 'Star Trek Beyond,' directed by Justin Lin and scheduled to hit theaters July 22, 2016.
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• The first Google Phone could arrive at the end of 2016

  27-06-2016 18:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To curb Android fragmentation, Google could produce its first smartphone by the end of this year. Unlike the search giant's line of Nexus devices, this would be built ground up by Google itself.The post The first Google Phone could arrive at the end of 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A bug in Chrome makes video stream piracy way too easy

  27-06-2016 17:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ripping legal streams of copyrighted content is nothing new, but rarely do you find browsers quite as happy for you to do it as Chrome seems to be. A new bug makes it a cinch to download just about any streamed video.
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• ‘Hawken’ finally hits PS4 next month

  27-06-2016 17:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hawken, the long-in-development mech shooter from Reloaded Games, hits PlayStation 4 on July 8, and an Xbox One release looks like it's coming even sooner. Though it's free-to-play, the team has spent a considerable amount of effort on the game's narrative.
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