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• Evernote guts free plan, hikes paid plan pricing

  28-06-2016 23:56
  
  It's a cut-throat business out there in the cloud, and Evernote users are latest to bear the brunt, with the note management service making big changes to squeeze out more subscriber cash. Prices are going up for the company's two paid plans, while the free tier is being shackled with new limitations that some users might find tough to swallow. … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Fantastic Beasts’ animated short explores JK Rowling’s American Hogwarts

  28-06-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  J.K. Rowling knows how to keep her fans engaged. Pottermore has just released a beautiful animated short on the history of Ilvermorny. The school is Hogwarts' American counterpart and is featured in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
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• Animation based on JK Rowling’s ‘Fantastic Beasts’ explores ‘American Hogwarts’

  28-06-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  J.K. Rowling knows how to keep her fans engaged. Pottermore has just released a beautiful animated short on the history of Ilvermorny. The school is Hogwarts' American counterpart and is featured in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
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• Animated short based on writing by JK Rowling explores Hogwarts' American counterpart

  28-06-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  J.K. Rowling knows how to keep her fans engaged. Pottermore has just released a beautiful animated short on the history of Ilvermorny. The school is Hogwarts' American counterpart and is featured in Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
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• Hit the road with happy feet wearing this travel-friendly footwear tech

  28-06-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our feet take a beating, yet it’s an often-neglected part of our body, especially when traveling. Here are four easy to pack products that can help prevent problems down the road.
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• Scientists are building an enormous telescope — at the bottom of the Meditteranean Sea

  28-06-2016 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “Neutrinos are extremely important, and capable of telling us a great deal about life on Earth and the evolution of the universe,” Maarten de Jong, a spokesperson for the Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope collaboration, tells Digital Trends.
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• Scientists are building an enormous telescope — at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea

  28-06-2016 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “Neutrinos are extremely important, and capable of telling us a great deal about life on Earth and the evolution of the universe,” Maarten de Jong, a spokesperson for the Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope collaboration, tells Digital Trends.
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• Ustream will soon no longer be an option for PlayStation 4 broadcasting

  28-06-2016 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony announced plans to discontinue support for Ustream broadcasts on the PlayStation 4, limiting player options regarding live-streamed gameplay footage to three services: Twitch, YouTube, and Dailymotion.
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• Hands on: Unum

  28-06-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need more order in your Instagram? Unum is an iOS app for crafting, planning, and scheduling Instagram posts. From the editor to the feed planner, it helps simplify Instagram for the organized personality types.
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• Behold, the most ambitious Apple lawsuit ever

  28-06-2016 23:15
  
  As you'd expect from the world's largest seller of consumer electronics, Apple gets sued a lot. Some of those suits go places, others get dismissed out of hand the first time they get to court. And then there's Florida. MacRumors  has spotted a gem of a lawsuit filed by Thomas S. Ross, a Floridian who feels that Apple's iPhone infringes on the sketches he made of an "Electronic Reading Device" in 1992. DON'T MISS:  Video gives us a 15-min walkthrough of the Galaxy Note 7’s l
  
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• Tactical AI beats US Air Force colonel in dogfighting simulation

  28-06-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “ALPHA is an incredibly difficult opponent to face,” creator Nick Ernest tells Digital Trends. Are we looking at the next big AI breakthrough?
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• Tactical AI beats a US Air Force colonel in a dogfighting simulation

  28-06-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “ALPHA is an incredibly difficult opponent to face,” creator Nick Ernest tells Digital Trends. Are we looking at the next big AI breakthrough?
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• Edo blocks are the giant cardboard Legos you’ve always wanted

  28-06-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launching via Kickstarter this week, Edo blocks are essentially giant cardboard Legos that offer users the ability to construct anything from living room forts and race cars to giraffes and elephants.The post Edo blocks are the giant cardboard Legos you’ve always wanted appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Edo blocks are giant cardboard Legos that bring out the kid in everyone

  28-06-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launching via Kickstarter this week, Edo blocks are essentially giant cardboard Legos that offer users the ability to construct anything from living room forts and race cars to giraffes and elephants.The post Edo blocks are giant cardboard Legos that bring out the kid in everyone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Snowfox Trackerphone aims to give kids independence, parents peace of mind

  28-06-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a phone/tracker that's being touted as the device that will give your kids their independence, while still letting you, the parent, keep an eye on them and make sure they're safe.
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• Upcoming $80 million ‘Tetris’ movie will be the first chapter in a trilogy

  28-06-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming movie based on the Tetris game will be the first chapter in a trilogy of films, according to co-producer Larry Kasanoff, who also says that it won't feature "blocks with feet running around."
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• Dinosaur-age bird wing discovered in amber jewelry market

  28-06-2016 22:48
  
  Bird skin, claws, muscle, and feathers have been discovered in amber dated to nearly a hundred million years ago. Researchers suggest that these bits and pieces of birds show how coloring and arrangement of bird feathers has remained largely the same for a very, very long time. Wing tips is what they have. A very strange (but apparently not entirely … Continue reading
  
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• Square Enix’s ‘Adventures of Mana’ makes a surprise appearance on PS Vita

  28-06-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Square Enix's throwback action-RPG Adventures of Mana is now available for download on the PlayStation Vita in North America and Europe, arriving as an unannounced surprise for series die-hards.
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• If you play ‘Overwatch’ you need to know these top 5 basic tips

  28-06-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you new to the hit first-person shooter game "Overwatch" or just simply looking to get better? Take your game to the next level with these five basic tips.
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• Speed kills if you're playing as Tracer in 'Overwatch'

  28-06-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tracer is 'Overwatch's' slippery, speedy shooter, and she can be too fast to handle sometimes. Make your enemies tremble and take advantage of these five Tracer tips to win with the cavalry's girl every time.The post Speed kills if you're playing as Tracer in 'Overwatch' appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Learn how Tracer can speed you to victory in ‘Overwatch’

  28-06-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tracer is 'Overwatch's' slippery, speedy shooter, and she can be too fast to handle sometimes. Make your enemies tremble and take advantage of these five Tracer tips to win with the cavalry's girl every time.The post Learn how Tracer can speed you to victory in ‘Overwatch’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• EU is displeased with Google yet again, this time over advertising

  28-06-2016 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the latest episode of an ongoing saga, the European Union has leveled yet another antitrust charge against Google. The most recent accusation, which is actually the third in the last few years, deals with the tech firm's advertising tactics.
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• Ready for Rio? NBC will cover the 2016 Olympics most hours of the day

  28-06-2016 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBCUniversal is going to make it easy for Olympics lovers to keep tabs on the Summer Games in Rio. Over the course of the 2016 Olympics, TV networks and other platforms will offer over 6,700 hours of coverage.
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• Pillo is a ‘home health robot’ that seems too good to be true

  28-06-2016 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pillo is probably the coolest pill dispenser you've ever seen. A campaign has been started for the 'home health robot,' however it seems a little too good to be true. If it does deliver, Pillo could totally change how you handle your health.
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• Methylene Blue could help improve memory, new study suggests

  28-06-2016 22:19
  
  Methylene Blue is a drug you've possibly never heard of before, but it's been in use for nearly a century. These days, the drug is primarily used to treat methemoglobinemia, a disease that affects the ability of soft tissue to absorb oxygen from the bloodstream, but a new study suggests it may have some exciting uses for improving memory and … Continue reading
  
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• Casio Smart Outdoor Watch WSD-F10 review

  28-06-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Casio’s WSD-F10 includes unique features like an altimeter, barometer, and compass, along with Android Wear, but do the outdoor features justify the $500 price?
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• Watch a breathtaking 4K aerial video of Europe’s greatest castles

  28-06-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From the Castle of Almourol in Portugal to the Khotyn Fortress in Ukraine, Fairytale Castles reveals Europe’s most impressive architectural wonders in beautiful 4K aerial footage. The video was shot entirely on DJI Phantom drones.
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• Soldier 76 can be a key ally for 'Overwatch' players

  28-06-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though Soldier 76 may be known around Overwatch as a "boring" character, the truth is this trooper is ready to fight. If you're looking for kill streaks and victories, use these five tips to win with this soldier.The post Soldier 76 can be a key ally for 'Overwatch' players appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Road to Google’s First “iPhone”

  28-06-2016 22:04
  
  The rumors are ripe - Google is tipped to be designing their own iPhone competitor within the next year. Today we're going to explore how we got to this point and, perhaps more importantly, why Google won't actually release this non-Nexus device. Could it be that the company known for their wildly popular open-source mobile operating system would destroy everything … Continue reading
  
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• Irony much? Airbnb sues California over law it helped create

  28-06-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Airbnb, already under fire from hoteliers and local governments, has sued the state of California over a law it help create and pass.The post Irony much? Airbnb sues California over law it helped create appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tyrese Gibson apparently lobbies himself into ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’

  28-06-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tyrese made no secret about the fact that he really wanted to be cast in the upcoming Transformers: The Last Knight, and actively campaigned on his social media accounts for the return of Robert Epps. His efforts have apparently paid off.
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• Social media campaign pays off as Tyrese Gibson nabs role in next 'Transformers' movie

  28-06-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tyrese made no secret about the fact that he really wanted to be cast in the upcoming Transformers: The Last Knight, and actively campaigned on his social media accounts for the return of Robert Epps. His efforts have apparently paid off.
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• Why this vast helium discovery is being called “life-saving”

  28-06-2016 21:48
  
  You might associate helium with party balloons and squeaky voices, but the gas is a whole lot more important: that's why scientists have been so worried in recent years of a helium shortage. Vital for everything from MRI scanners through to essential nuclear energy production systems, helium's usefulness has traditionally stood at odds with its relative rarity. That's because, although … Continue reading
  
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• Hasselblad says zoom lenses for the X1D are ‘almost impossible theoretically’

  28-06-2016 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a recent comment on its Facebook page, Hasselblad said zoom lenses for its just-announced X1D medium-format mirrorless camera are "almost impossible theoretically" due to size and cost limitations.
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• Report says Apple Watch 2 will include one of the most sought-after missing features

  28-06-2016 21:30
  
  The current Apple Watch may not have hit the market with the resounding bang that many of us expected, but it's still far too soon to call Apple's wearable a flop. After all, it's worth noting that the Apple Watch during its first year of availability actually sold better than both the iPhone and the iPod. DON'T MISS:  Leaked iPhone 7 photos point to intriguing new camera design That aside, there's a whole lot to get excited about with respect to future versions of the Apple Watch. For star
  
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• Moto G4 arriving next month, pricing announced

  28-06-2016 21:20
  
  Motorola's Moto G line has proven to be quite popular with consumers over the past few years. It isn't really all that surprising, considering that Motorola found a way to offer a decent, desirable phone at a price that won't set you back hundreds upon hundreds of dollars if you're one of the many who like to purchase their phones … Continue reading
  
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• 15 major Galaxy S7 problems, and what to do about them

  28-06-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you been wrestling with Galaxy S7 problems? If your Samsung flagship isn’t living up to expectations, you might find the answer you seek right here. We have potential fixes for all sorts of S7 issues.
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• It’s official: Check out the 550hp 2017 Porsche Panamera

  28-06-2016 21:14
  
  Porsche has shrugged the silk off of the new 2017 Panamera, its redesigned four-door that promises lashings of performance for those who need more space than a 911. Revamped with styling borrowed from the 2017 Porsche 911 - which we drove earlier this month - along with the latest Cayman and 718 Boxster, the new Panamera gets a swooping, coupe-esque … Continue reading
  
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• Big-screen ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ adaptation may have found its first star

  28-06-2016 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. Pictures is reportedly in talks with The Fault in Our Stars and The Divergent Series actor Ansel Elgort to star in the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons movie based on the hit game franchise.
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• Indie game steals 'Call of Duty' designs, gets delisted

  28-06-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Activision has leveled a DMCA takedown notice against indie developer Trek Industries, citing weapon models that are suspiciously similar to those used in two Call of Duty games.
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• ‘Banner Saga 2,’ ‘Tron: Evolution’ free for Xbox Live Gold subscribers in July

  28-06-2016 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indie developer Stoic's tactical RPG The Banner Saga 2 will make its Xbox One debut in July as a free download for Xbox Live Gold subscribers alongside other standouts like Tumblestone and Tron: Evolution.
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• Amazon’s new Page Flip feature for Kindle ensures you’ll never lose your page again

  28-06-2016 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is introducing a digital take on flipping pages: Page Flip. The new feature, which is rolling out to the company's Kindle devices and apps, makes it easier to keep your place.The post Amazon’s new Page Flip feature for Kindle ensures you’ll never lose your page again appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Leica expands camera personalization program to include M Monochrom

  28-06-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It might be all black and white on the inside, but with Leica's expanded personalization program, the M Monochrom can now show a little flair on the outside. Buyers can choose from different finishes, trim colors, and even add custom engravings.
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• Crowdfunded great white shark expedition prepares to set off

  28-06-2016 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “No sharks, no ocean,” marine biologist Chris Fischer told Digital Trends. Fischer heads Ocearch, a nonprofit organization that supports expeditions to tag and track white sharks, while open sourcing the related data.
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• Amazon makes it way easier to add skills to Alexa

  28-06-2016 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's never been easy to add third-party integrations to Amazon's Alexa assistant, but thankfully, that's finally changing. A revamped app store lets you filter by category, and even add apps with a voice command.The post Amazon makes it way easier to add skills to Alexa appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This is what Volkswagen will pay 2.0 TDI Diesel owners

  28-06-2016 20:39
  
  So you're a Volkswagen or Audi 2.0-liter TDI owner - or you used to be - and your big question this morning is "how much is VW going to pay for my car?" The ink is hardly dry on the proposed settlement between the emissions-test-cheating German automaker, regulators in the US, and a suit brought by drivers themselves, but already … Continue reading
  
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• Leaked retailer image could be our first look at the Nvidia GTX 1060

  28-06-2016 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking very much like its big brothers, the GTX 1070 and GTX 1080, a supposed GTX 1060 image has appeared online, showing the card that could be Nvidia's most competitive piece of kit this generation.
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• Google and LyricFind just joined forces to provide song lyrics directly in your search results

  28-06-2016 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For everyone who's over landing on mysteriously spammy, somewhat suspicious sites anytime they're looking up the words of their new favorite jam, Google is here to help thanks to a new partnership with LyricFind
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• Automate all the little stuff in your life with these awesome IFTTT recipes

  28-06-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Curious about what kind of awesome things you can do with If This Then That? Check our list of the best IFTTT recipes and you'll be automating your life in no time!
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• Avoiding Windows 10 is about to get a whole lot easier

  28-06-2016 20:31
  
  It may be an understatement to say that Microsoft has been aggressive in its efforts to get Windows 7 and 8 users to upgrade to Windows 10. First came the promise that Windows 10 would be a free upgrade for PC users on an older version, and then came the rather nagging desktop popups prompting users to take advantage of … Continue reading
  
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