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• Looking for a new boyfriend or boss? You can now use Bumble for both

  07-07-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bumble, the female-forward app that shook up the online dating scene when it first appeared in app stores in 2014, is now expanding its reach even further and taking on LinkedIn as it introduces BumbleBizz.
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• BumbleBizz is Bumble’s way of helping women find a job, make connections

  07-07-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bumble, the female-forward app that shook up the online dating scene when it first appeared in app stores in 2014, is now expanding its reach even further and taking on LinkedIn as it introduces BumbleBizz.
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• Trends with Benefits: Is Tesla’s Autopilot safe?

  07-07-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this week's episode of DT's live podcast Trends with Benefits we look into the two recent crashes that are being blamed on Tesla's Autopilot. What does it mean to the future of self driving cars?
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• Phononic's thermoelectric fridges aim to revolutionize the appliance industry

  07-07-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Phononic's thermoelectric refrigerators reportedly use 25 percent less energy, operate at a near whisper, and cost the same as traditional fridges. Appliance giant Haier has teamed with Phononic to develop the machines.
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• Haier teams with Phononic to bring solid-state technology to your fridge

  07-07-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Phononic's thermoelectric refrigerators reportedly use 25 percent less energy, operate at a near whisper, and cost the same as traditional fridges. Appliance giant Haier has teamed with Phononic to develop the machines.
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• First Anniversary Update RTM candidate for Windows 10 identified

  07-07-2016 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One of the RTM candidates for the Windows 10 Anniversary Update release was named as Build 14384 by an internal source. Windows Insider participants are expected to see the final RTM candidate by next week, followed by builds for Redstone 2.
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• New Yahoo bots give you the news, a pet monkey in Facebook Messenger

  07-07-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yahoo has launched a slew of new bots on Facebook Messenger, including News, Weather and Finances. Oh, and MonkeyPet, a bot that simulates having a pet monkey.The post New Yahoo bots give you the news, a pet monkey in Facebook Messenger appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• WowWee’s new robot plays like a real pet dog, but it won’t make a mess

  07-07-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toymaker WowWee demonstrated its latest robot, CHiP, a pet dog that responds to human interaction, at the 2016 CE Week. Like a real pet, it’s able to react to human actions and responses.
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• Nikon, Canon cameras prove to be no match for a hydraulic press

  07-07-2016 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Canon vs Nikon debate is usually about pixels or low-light capabilities. Not this time, though. For their latest video, the guys behind the Hydraulic Press Channel put a Nikon FA up against a Canon AE-1 in the most brutal clash yet.The post Nikon, Canon cameras prove to be no match for a hydraulic press appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hacking branches out beyond computers: Video shows thief using laptop to steal car

  07-07-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In spite of advances in smart key security systems for vehicles, car thieves are using laptop computers to defeat the systems and steal the cars. A Houston theft captured on video took less than two minutes.The post Hacking branches out beyond computers: Video shows thief using laptop to steal car appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Car thieves can hack car security systems quickly with laptops

  07-07-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In spite of advances in smart key security systems for vehicles, car thieves are using laptop computers to defeat the systems and steal the cars. A Houston theft captured on video took less than two minutes.The post Car thieves can hack car security systems quickly with laptops appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft is backtracking on its Play Anywhere promise, starting with Dead Rising 4

  07-07-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When the Redmond team announced at E3 that all Microsoft-published Xbox One titles would make their way to PC via Play Anywhere, PC gamers rejoiced. But you know what they say about things that sound too good to be true.
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• 'Star Trek Beyond' pays homage to Takei with first openly gay character

  07-07-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Star Trek franchise has its first openly gay character, as we'll see in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond. The move pays tribute to one of the stars of the original series, George Takei, who later came out and became an activist.
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• A new frontier: Star Trek franchise reveals its first openly gay character

  07-07-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Star Trek franchise has its first openly gay character, as we'll see in the upcoming Star Trek Beyond. The move pays tribute to one of the stars of the original series, George Takei, who later came out and became an activist.
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• An algorithm can predict how smart you are based on your Facebook photo

  07-07-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the Psychometrics Centre at the University of Cambridge have devised an algorithm for predicting how smart someone is by looking at their social media profile picture.
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• No room for a standard KitchenAid mixer? No problem — you can now get a Mini

  07-07-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You don't have a lot of counter space, and man, those stand mixers are heavy. But luckily, there's a solution: Meet the Artisan Mini Stand Mixer from KitchenAid -- it's all the power, but a fraction of the size.The post No room for a standard KitchenAid mixer? No problem — you can now get a Mini appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• KitchenAid has a Mini Stand Mixer that's as powerful as it is practical

  07-07-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You don't have a lot of counter space, and man, those stand mixers are heavy. But luckily, there's a solution: Meet the Artisan Mini Stand Mixer from KitchenAid -- it's all the power, but a fraction of the size.The post KitchenAid has a Mini Stand Mixer that's as powerful as it is practical appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Have a question for the TSA? Now you can ask it on Facebook Messenger

  07-07-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The TSA started taking questions by way of Facebook Messenger on Thursday morning. It's the first federal agency to introduce a customer service platform on the social media site.
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• Sigourney Weaver: Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Aliens’ sequel will create new timeline

  07-07-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alien franchise star Sigourney Weaver says Neill Blomkamp's planned sequel will ignore the events of Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection and create a new timeline that picks up after Aliens, James Cameron's 1986 film.
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• Hit the track (or street) in the Kyburz eRod electric roadster

  07-07-2016 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Swiss company has introduced a light, all-electric roadster named eRod that was designed with driving enjoyment in mind. Three eRod models are available, and all of them are street-legal -- at least in Switzerland.The post Hit the track (or street) in the Kyburz eRod electric roadster appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Researchers want to train the body to fight diseases using programmable vaccines

  07-07-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A pair of MIT researchers have teamed up to program RNA to create disease-specific proteins, and customize nanomaterials that were big enough to carry the RNA and compact enough to inject directly into muscle tissue, just like traditional vaccines.
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• Microsoft sweeps the bugs out with the latest Windows Insider build

  07-07-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is growing closer by the day, and the Redmond team is busily squashing bugs and sweeping out the cobwebs. The newest update builds on that, with a few small changes.
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• How to get the iOS 10 public beta right now

  07-07-2016 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Desperate to get your hands on iOS 10? Don’t want to wait until the fall? Find out how to get the iOS 10 public beta for early access right here. This guide will walk you through your options.
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• With eye toward future security, Google tests post-quantum algorithms in Chrome

  07-07-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is now experimenting with post-quantum algorithms for its Chrome browser to ensure today’s encryption protections won’t be broken by powerful quantum computers in the future.
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• Fujifilm firmware update will bring the X-T2’s faster autofocus to the X-Pro2

  07-07-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The faster and more accurate autofocus introduced with the X-T2 will make its way to the X-Pro2 via a firmware update. Unfortunately, X-Pro2 users will have to wait until October to get it. Fujifilm also revealed plans for three new XF prime lenses.
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• Extras-packed ‘Resident Evil 4’ upgrade coming to Xbox One, PS4 in August

  07-07-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom's popular survival/horror/action game Resident Evil 4 will make its Xbox One and PlayStation 4 debut in August with the launch of a visually upgraded digital release, the publisher has announced.
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• Samsung rides Galaxy S7 sales to record profits

  07-07-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's impressive Q2 profits are another indication that the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge are huge successes, but will that record pace hold when Apple unveils the iPhone 7?
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• ‘Ghostbusters’ lens for Snapchat lets you bust specters, slime yourself and friends

  07-07-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a new sponsored lens tied to Sony Pictures' "Ghostbusters," eager selfie-takers can use both the front- and rear-facing lenses on their smartphones to take their photos.The post ‘Ghostbusters’ lens for Snapchat lets you bust specters, slime yourself and friends appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung Gear Fit 2 vs Fitbit Blaze: Which tracker is the fittest?

  07-07-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are a ton of fitness trackers out there, but two of the best known have to be the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and the Fitbit Blaze. But which is better? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look at which device comes out on top in terms of both hardware and software.
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• Samsung Gear Fit 2 vs Fitbit Blaze: Can Samsung dethrone the fitness tracking champion?

  07-07-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are a ton of fitness trackers out there, but two of the best known have to be the Samsung Gear Fit 2 and the Fitbit Blaze. But which is better? Check out our spec comparison for a closer look at which device comes out on top in terms of both hardware and software.
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• Hifiman Edition S review

  07-07-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With reversible open and closed-back modes, Hifiman’s latest headphones aren’t just its most affordable, they’re also its most versatile. But can the company bring its reputation for sterling audio performance along for the ride?
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• Seagate desktop hard drive has USB hub to recharge, back-up mobile devices, cameras

  07-07-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seagate recently launched new desktop drives with built-in USB hubs for backing up and recharging mobile devices and cameras. Seagate VP and Chief Product Officer Tim Bucher tells us more.
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• Acer teases business customers with the new TravelMate X3 laptop series arriving in October

  07-07-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer is teasing professionals with the new TravelMate X349 business laptop. It will pack a 14-inch 1080p display, 6th-gen Intel processors, and a trusted security chip for hardware encryption.
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• Samsung’s Olympic Edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge is exclusive to athletes, U.S.

  07-07-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Olympic Edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge. It features all the colors of the Olympian rings -- and you'll only be able to buy it if you're in the U.S.
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• Let the Games begin: Samsung unveils Galaxy S7 Edge Olympic Edition

  07-07-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has officially taken the wraps off the Olympic Edition of the Galaxy S7 Edge. It features all the colors of the Olympian rings -- and you'll only be able to buy it if you're in the U.S.
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• Apple launches public beta program for MacOS Sierra and iOS 10

  07-07-2016 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following hot on the heels of a developer beta that started at WWDC 2016, Apple has now opened registration for the public beta tests of two operating systems, iOS 10 and MacOS Sierra.
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• DJI’s latest update allows verified drone users to bypass it’s No-Fly technology

  07-07-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest update to DJI'sNo-Fly technology received an update this week that allows verified pilots to bypass some of the no-fly zones. The update will be compatible with all of DJI’s Phantom drones going back as far as the Phantom 3 Advanced.
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• Oppo F1 Plus review

  07-07-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Oppo F1 Plus looks gorgeous, and it’s a shame. Why? Because it’s a dead ringer for the iPhone 6S Plus, and there’s more to Oppo’s latest phone than simply being another iPhone clone.
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• Danny McBride reveals his role in ‘Alien: Covenant,’ gushes about film’s practical FX

  07-07-2016 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alien: Covenant will feature Eastbound & Down star Danny McBride as a spaceship pilot, according to the actor, who also described the Prometheus sequel's use of practical effects, which are used to bring the terrifying xenomorphs to life.
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• The 25 Weirdest Gadgets of All Time - TIME

  07-07-2016 18:41 via time.com
  
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  On first encounter, new gadgets are always a little odd, no matter how useful they ultimately prove. Consider that, just a few years ago, pulling a smartphone out of your pocket likely generated some quizzical stares. Now, nothing could be more mundane ...
  
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• 10 paid iPhone apps that are all free downloads for a limited time

  07-07-2016 18:31
  
  Has your iPhone or iPad been feeling a bit stale lately? Instead of getting upset about it, why not fill it up with some hot new apps? And if you're going to fill it up with new apps, why not make them premium apps that are all on sale for free right now? Thursday's list is below and you'll find even more options in yesterday's post if you hurry. MUST SEE:  This fully assembled iPhone 7 probably shows us exactly what the finished phone looks like These are paid iPhone and iPad apps that hav
  
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• Facebook malware spreads to 10,000 users, is most successful Messenger bot to date

  07-07-2016 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new virus mimics Facebook notifications in Messenger. It spread to 10,000 people before a combined Facebook and Google effort slowed it down. Run a malware scan if your friends got some weird messages from you.
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• Following its Pikes Peak class win, Acura unleashes another NSX racer

  07-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Acura NSX GT3 race car that debuted at the 2016 New York Auto Show continues to work up to its racing debut next year. The GT3 keeps much of the stock NSX, but is still heavily modified for racing.
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• BitTorrent News becomes official with hiring of former CNN producer as news director

  07-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In June, a job listing let it slip that BitTorrent was looking to launch a live-streaming TV news network on its newly launched BitTorrent Live platform. Now it has hired Harrison Bohrman as news director of BitTorrent News.
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• Acura's NSX GT3 looks even meaner with its exposed carbon fiber bodywork

  07-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Acura NSX GT3 race car that debuted at the 2016 New York Auto Show continues to work up to its racing debut next year. The GT3 keeps much of the stock NSX, but is still heavily modified for racing.
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• Nvidia's GTX 1060 will have 6GB of memory, could be "on average 15 percent faster" than RX 480

  07-07-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After months of rumors and speculation, Nvidia has unveiled its GTX 1060 graphics card for all to see — and it looks set to provide strong competition for AMD's Radeon RX 480.
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• Nvidia announces GTX 1060 at $250, launching on July 19

  07-07-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After months of rumors and speculation, Nvidia has unveiled its GTX 1060 graphics card for all to see — and it looks set to provide strong competition for AMD's Radeon RX 480.
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• Master the ‘Trials of the Blood Dragon’ demo in a day, and get the game for free

  07-07-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Start practicing your motorcycle jumps. If you can complete a moderately good run in the Trials of the Blood Dragon demo, you'll earn the full game absolutely free on PC through the Uplay store.The post Master the ‘Trials of the Blood Dragon’ demo in a day, and get the game for free appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch these Protozoans compete in a nano-scale Pac-Man game

  07-07-2016 18:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When scientist Erik Andrew Johannessen wanted to showcase his protozoans he chose the most eye-catching medium possible -- Pac-Man. He populated a cool-looking replica of the game with euglena, rotifers, and other single-celled organisms.
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• Here’s why you should not type in a PIN while wearing a wearable

  07-07-2016 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new research paper details how easy it is for attackers to decipher your PIN if you enter it via a wearable like a smartwatch. The technique essentially reverse-engineers a wearable's sensors to derive the distance and direction of hand movements.
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