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• This Kevlar iPhone cable is supposed to survive anything … so we blew it up

  04-07-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zus recently used its Kevlar-reinforced charging cable to tow a car -- but we wanted to put it to the test and see for ourselves just how strong it is. How much abuse can this cable really take?
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• You might not like it, but surge pricing for food delivery is becoming a thing

  04-07-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Competition for drivers isn't just a factor with ridesharing companies, as on-demand delivery for all services draws from the same driver pool. The convenience cost of delivered meals during peak times is likely to involve surge pricing.The post You might not like it, but surge pricing for food delivery is becoming a thing appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Surge pricing for food delivery services is on its way

  04-07-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Competition for drivers isn't just a factor with ridesharing companies, as on-demand delivery for all services draws from the same driver pool. The convenience cost of delivered meals during peak times is likely to involve surge pricing.The post Surge pricing for food delivery services is on its way appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Algorithm will determine if people are lying to you in emails. Honest

  04-07-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Could an algorithmic lie detector one day be as ubiquitous a part of our email systems as spell check? Possibly so, suggest researchers Stephan Ludwig, Tom van Laer, Ko de Ruyter, and Mike Friedman in a new study into automated deception detection by computers. The four researchers have created an algorithm designed to analyze emails and […]
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• Flightradar24 wants to make it easy to track drones around the world

  04-07-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “Our mission statement is to track all aircraft around the world, regardless of whether they are manned or not,” Fredrik Lindahl, Flightradar24's CEO, has told Digital Trends.
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• Flightradar24 wants to do for drones what it does for aircraft

  04-07-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “Our mission statement is to track all aircraft around the world, regardless of whether they are manned or not,” Fredrik Lindahl, Flightradar24's CEO, has told Digital Trends.
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• Uber and Lyft drivers now have another option — rent from Hertz

  04-07-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Expanding on a pilot program with Lyft, Hertz is now entering into agreements with both Uber and Lyft for weekly driver rentals. In addition to adding an option for potential rideshare drivers, the program also gives Hertz a way to make more money.The post Uber and Lyft drivers now have another option — rent from Hertz appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Protect your iPhone 6S with the durability and natural resilience of wood

  04-07-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wood is a timeless material with natural beauty, resilience, and warmth that plastic cases just can't replicate. We review the bamboo EcoCase made exclusively for the iPhone 6/6S in this post and video.
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• Yes, it’s possible to plant ‘Inception’-style experiences into people’s brains

  04-07-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “This method may be applied to reduce or eliminate association of some specific cue and fear,” researcher Takeo Watanabe told Digital Trends.. “For example, it could be used to reduce or eliminate bad memories developed in a battlefield.
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• This 4th of July, watch sparklers doing their thing in super-slow motion

  04-07-2016 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In preparation for for the Fourth of July, the American Chemical Society (ACS) created an explainer video that shows sparklers in slow motion and details the chemical reaction behind the dazzling display.The post This 4th of July, watch sparklers doing their thing in super-slow motion appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Phiaton’s touch-controlled BT 460 headphones are smart, sleek, and sound awesome

  04-07-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Phiaton chose to forgo traditional buttons and dials and use an intuitive touch interface instead for this generally outstanding set of Bluetooth headphones.
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• CBRE unveils top 25 cities for tech workers and firms in the US and Canada

  04-07-2016 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a tech job or starting a new company, CBRE's 2016 Tech Talent report is loaded with insights about the top 25 U.S. and Canadian tech cities. Thirteen metrics determine the top markets for tech talents.The post CBRE unveils top 25 cities for tech workers and firms in the US and Canada appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Eye-tracking goggles reveal how F1 drivers ‘see’ the track

  04-07-2016 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drivers don't come much more skilled than F1 competitors. To learn more about how a racing driver 'sees' the track and responds lightning-fast to a myriad of situations, Sky Sports recently stuck a pair of eye-tracking goggles on F1 driver Nico Hulkenberg.
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• Celebgate: Second hacker faces jail time for stealing nude pics

  04-07-2016 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Chicago man faces jail time for operating a phishing campaign that enabled him to gain access to private pictures and videos in 2014's "Celebgate" scandal. The offender, Edward Majerczyk, is the second person to be charged in connection with the crime.
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• 10 paid iPhone apps on sale for free for July 4th

  04-07-2016 18:31
  
  Welcome to a very special July 4th edition of our series on paid iPhone and iPad apps on sale for free! Actually, to be fair, there is absolutely nothing abnormally special about this installment — they're all special! And as always, they're all limited-time sales so be sure to snag any appealing freebies you see before the deals are over. MUST SEE:  Happy July 4th! Here are some videos of spectacular fireworks fails These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that have been made availab
  
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• Lace up and head for the hills with the best hiking apps

  04-07-2016 18:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're looking to go off-road and offline for an adventure, then you might want to check out some great hiking apps, and handy outdoors apps, to help you on your way. We've got everything from offline map apps, to apps that track the stars.
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• Red, white and pool: Light up your Fourth of July party

  04-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't let the light show end with the fireworks this Fourth of July. These LED-equipped stools, lamps, and fountains can add some additional light and color to your next summer shindig.
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• BBC’s new Top Gear show in turmoil as presenter Chris Evans quits

  04-07-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following numerous reports of behind-the-scenes rifts and poor audience ratings, Top Gear presenter Chris Evans has quit the show after just one season.
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• Tesla second-quarter deliveries fell short of target despite production jump

  04-07-2016 16:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla says it is now producing cars at the rate of around 2,000 per week, and hopes to bump that up to 2,400 cars per week by the end of the year. It will need that pace to meet CEO Elon Musk's ambitious goal of 500,000 cars per week by 2018.
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• Intel’s Core i7 is tempting, but you probably only need a Core i5

  04-07-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This guide is designed to help you decide whether you need the extra technological enhancements provided by the i7 core, including sharper integrated graphics, faster clock speed, and Hyper-Threading, or whether a Core i5 will suit your needs.
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• NASA gives New Horizons approval to explore deeper into space

  04-07-2016 15:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On its journey to 2014 MU69, the probe will swoop by some two dozen other Kuiper belt objects -- remnants of the solar system’s origin -- in an attempt to reveal details about the formation of the solar system.
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• NASA confirms New Horizons spacecraft is off to new horizons

  04-07-2016 15:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On its journey to 2014 MU69, the probe will swoop by some two dozen other Kuiper belt objects -- remnants of the solar system’s origin -- in an attempt to reveal details about the formation of the solar system.
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• Evernote alternatives : Here are five cross-platform note taking tools

  04-07-2016 14:00
  
  Once the darling of the startup and productivity world, Evernote has suddenly found itself shunned after a series of management mishaps, workforce exodus, and business changes. For some of the remaining faithful, the latest changes in pricing and features was the straw that broke the elephant's back. Naturally, there have been a lot of other apps and services more than … Continue reading
  
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• Forget phablets, Huawei’s upcoming phone might as well be a small tablet

  04-07-2016 13:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei's rumored Honor 8 Max might have popped up on China's TENAA regulatory agency. Based on the specifications, the phone looks to be a behemoth of a handset that eclipses the likes of the Xiaomi Mi Max and more.
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• China has just finished building the world’s largest alien-hunting telescope

  04-07-2016 12:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is there alien life out there? Now that it's finished building its FAST radio telescope – the largest of its kind in the world – China hopes to find out.The post China has just finished building the world’s largest alien-hunting telescope appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Crack a cold one and turn up this 45-song salute to America

  04-07-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've put together an all-star playlist for your Fourth of July festivities, a rad list of jams which will aid in your grilling, beer drinking, and love of all things red, white, and blue.The post Crack a cold one and turn up this 45-song salute to America appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• MacBook, iMac, Apple Watch, and More Great Gadgets on Sale Right Now - NDTV

  04-07-2016 11:35
  
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  This week we have some of the best products from Apple at an amazing discount along with a cost-effective all-in-one printer, and more. 1. Apple iMac 21.5-inch. Planning to get a Mac on your desk? The 21.5-inch iMac is down to Rs. 73,799 (effective ...
  
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• Facebook is a “monster” that obstructs terror investigations, says Israel’s Interior Minister

  04-07-2016 07:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Israel's Interior Minister has labelled Facebook a "monster" that is deterring terror investigations by not taking down extremist content from its platform. The damning allegations were made during a TV interview.
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• Ex-Facebook employee says company ordered women to avoid “distracting” clothing

  04-07-2016 04:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Former Facebook product manager Antonio Garcia Martinez has released a new book that details the "oppressive" conditions at the social network, particularly for female workers. Martinez worked at the company for two years before being fired.
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• Weekly Rewind: DIY beer from your phone, robot soccer, Android Nougat, and more

  04-07-2016 02:15 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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• Kayakers take on Niagara Falls, and shoot the documentary Chasing Niagara

  04-07-2016 00:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chasing Niagara documents the journey of Rafa Ortiz and his team of professional kayakers as they prepare to help Ortiz reach his dream of paddling over Niagara and living to tell the story.
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• The messiah returns this Christmas with ‘Jesus VR’ film

  04-07-2016 00:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If 2014’s Son of God didn’t quite itch your scratch for religiously-themed films, the messiah will return this Christmas for his virtual reality debut in Jesus VR -- The Story of Christ, this December.
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• Immerse yourself in the messiah’s world this Christmas with Jesus VR

  04-07-2016 00:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If 2014’s Son of God didn’t quite itch your scratch for religiously-themed films, the messiah will return this Christmas for his virtual reality debut in Jesus VR — The Story of Christ, this December.
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