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• Seagull drone ‘poops’ sunscreen on kids playing at the beach

  09-07-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nivea's new seagull drone uses UV technology to identify kids playing at the beach without sunscreen, and 'poops' sunscreen all over them.Assuming the kids will smear it all over they will be protected from the sun's harmful rays.
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• Great news for job seekers in 2016, especially if you’re in tech

  09-07-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CareerBuilder has even better news in its Mid-Year Job Forecast, projecting that over half of employers will raise wages for current employees, whereas 40 percent will offer higher starting salaries on job offers in the second half of the year,
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• Nothing good lasts forever, but the longest-running TV shows come close

  09-07-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Several television series, including both those that are no longer on the air and some that are still running, make the list for the longest-running primetime scripted series in the U.S., and they range from animated shows, to cop and medical dramas
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• 7 of the longest-running primetime scripted series in U.S. history

  09-07-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Several television series, including both those that are no longer on the air and some that are still running, make the list for the longest-running primetime scripted series in the U.S., and they range from animated shows, to cop and medical dramas
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• How good are the deals on Prime Day? Not as good as Black Friday

  09-07-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We may be getting a bit ahead of ourselves when it comes to announcing these Prime Day prices as the lowest of the low. If you're really looking to save some money, you probably want to hold out for Black Friday.The post How good are the deals on Prime Day? Not as good as Black Friday appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Long Island couple sues over copyrighted mansion design

  09-07-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a neighbor copied the design of one Long Island couple's dream home in the village of Lawrence, Seth and Rivka Fortgang filed a lawsuit to protect their design. The house itself is valued at $1.48 million.
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• Can you sue if someone steals your house design? Apparently, yes

  09-07-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a neighbor copied the design of one Long Island couple's dream home in the village of Lawrence, Seth and Rivka Fortgang filed a lawsuit to protect their design. The house itself is valued at $1.48 million.
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• Jack Dorsey’s Twitter account was hacked, but don’t worry, Twitter can’t see your Vine password

  09-07-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg may tape over his webcam to keep himself safe, but there didn't seem to be much Jack Dorsey could do to keep his own Twitter account secure. That's right -- not even the CEO of Twitter is immune to Twitter hacks.
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• Is no one safe? Jack Dorsey’s own Twitter account was hacked

  09-07-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mark Zuckerberg may tape over his webcam to keep himself safe, but there didn't seem to be much Jack Dorsey could do to keep his own Twitter account secure. That's right -- not even the CEO of Twitter is immune to Twitter hacks.
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• The Alcatel Dawn wakes up to a $70 price tag on Boost and Virgin Mobile

  09-07-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Alcatel Dawn recently launched on Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Even though the phone will not win any awards, what makes it stand out from its competitors is its $70 price tag and Android Marshmallow.
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• A mere $70 gets you the Alcatel Dawn complete with Android 6.0 Marshmallow

  09-07-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Alcatel Dawn recently launched on Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile. Even though the phone will not win any awards, what makes it stand out from its competitors is its $70 price tag and Android Marshmallow.
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• Phottix Spartan is a compact beauty dish and softbox on the cheap

  09-07-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Phottix Spartan offers portability, versatility, and ease of use at a price that can't be matched by other brands. From the aspiring enthusiast to the budget-conscious pro, it's an attractive option for anyone assembling a lighting kit.
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• For a fancy paperweight, pour champagne on your Galaxy S7 Active

  09-07-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drink the champagne, don't pour it on your Samsung Galaxy S7, unless you want a paperweight instead of a smartphone. The Galaxy S7 Active failed Consumer Reports' water-resistance test. Twice.
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• Don't pour champagne on your Galaxy S7 active. It may break

  09-07-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drink the champagne, don't pour it on your Samsung Galaxy S7, unless you want a paperweight instead of a smartphone. The Galaxy S7 Active failed Consumer Reports' water-resistance test. Twice.
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• Ashley Madison finally admits to sleazy fake fembots

  09-07-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With new leadership coming in, team of independent forensic accounting investigators found the company had used bots to appear as female users on the site to lure men into spending money.
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• Ashley Madison reveals it used fembots to get more men on the site

  09-07-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With new leadership coming in, team of independent forensic accounting investigators found the company had used bots to appear as female users on the site to lure men into spending money.
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• Ashley Madison breaks silence to admit mistakes, introduce new leadership

  09-07-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With new leadership coming in, team of independent forensic accounting investigators found the company had used bots to appear as female users on the site to lure men into spending money.
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• With a glass garage for exotics and wine cellar, this man cave has it all

  09-07-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's a man cave and then there's an Iron Man cave. Intuitive Homes, Ultamation, and Creston created this award-winning garage/display case/wine cellar for an anonymous person who we're pretty sure is Tony Stark.
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• Is Google’s Self-Driving Car Project going to be a separate business?

  09-07-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether or not the Google Self-Driving Car Project ever decides to manufacture cars, it may be positioning itself to become a company within the Alphabet group. The recent hiring of key personnel underscores the possibility of independence.
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• Inside McLaren F1’s Mission Control room: How data make race wins possible

  09-07-2016 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The driver that sits in the cockpit of a Formula One car is just one part of what it takes to win a race, and increasingly, the flow of huge amounts of data is contributing to race and championship wins. We visited McLaren's Mission Control room to see exactly how data is used by a top F1 team.
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• YouTube expected to add ESPN, CBS, and ABC to online TV service

  09-07-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube is reported to have cut a deal with a number of major broadcasters, including ESPN, ABC, and CBS, which will provide their TV services online, without any cable subscription.
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• How to select a wine cooler (and we don’t mean Bartles and Jaymes)

  09-07-2016 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're worried about your red wine sitting in your sweltering apartment and are thinking of getting a wine fridge, we have some tips on selecting one, whether you want to store vino long-term or just want to get your whites the right temperature.The post How to select a wine cooler (and we don’t mean Bartles and Jaymes) appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Kendrick Lamar, Sampha, and more

  09-07-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Kendrick Lamar, Sampha, and more.
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• Fast charging system for electric buses — quicker than filling a tank

  09-07-2016 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. electric bus manufacturer Proterra designs a fast-charging system that's quicker than filling a diesel tank. Proterra is open sourcing the patents both to move the industry along and to focus on its core business.The post Fast charging system for electric buses — quicker than filling a tank appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Weekend Workshop: Stave off the heat this summer with a DIY smart electric fan

  09-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The electric fan needed an upgrade and a savvy engineer at Instructables devised a way to make a person sensing smart fan using a Raspberry Pi. Here's how you can build one of these innovative devices for yourself.
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• Bragi Dash vs. Samsung Gear Icon X: Battle of the earbuds

  09-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bragi Dash and forthcoming Samsung Gear IconX can play music, track your workout, and filter ambient sound in and out -- all without wires. But which pairs of smart 'buds are better? Check out in-depth spec comparison to find out.
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• Server overloads cause Pokémon Go global rollout to halt

  09-07-2016 17:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Thursday evening, server overloads caused Niantic Labsto halt its international rollout of the massively popular new gameto countries including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.
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• Alco Electronics' David Leung on Making Gadgets in China - NewsFactor Network

  09-07-2016 16:09
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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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• No surprises as first driver-assistance tests begin — cars with more tech did better

  09-07-2016 16:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first objective third-party autonomous car test shows that cars with more advanced driver assistance score better, as expected. The playing field won't be level until more cars have advanced assistance features.The post No surprises as first driver-assistance tests begin — cars with more tech did better appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• If you stay in hotels often enough you may never need to pay for Uber again

  09-07-2016 15:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber has partnered with the Kaligo hotel booking service. You can earn free Uber rides with every hotel stay booked through Kaligo.com. Kaligo's loyalty-based booking service lets you choose which program to link to each booking.
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• Book a hotel room through Kaligo and get free Uber rides

  09-07-2016 15:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber has partnered with the Kaligo hotel booking service. You can earn free Uber rides with every hotel stay booked through Kaligo.com. Kaligo's loyalty-based booking service lets you choose which program to link to each booking.
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• Vintage erotica game found on ‘80s Mac would still be NSFW today

  09-07-2016 15:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reddit user finds vintage Macintosh SE with a rare Ethernet card on Craigslist.He repairs the unit, and to his surprise finds an early erotica-style game that would still today qualify as not safe for work.
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• Pokémon Go player catches dead body

  09-07-2016 15:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Wyoming teen in search of a new Pokemon in the recent release Pokémon Go ended up finding a dead body instead.Pokemon Go is an augmented-reality game that requires players to physically go to landmarks to progress.
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• The crazy fixed gear bike that drifts without turning is up on Kickstarter

  09-07-2016 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spectators are inevitably awed when they see this bike's frame twist in the middle; Riders must have their minds blown. The Trocadero Fixie disarticulates on the downtube. allowing the rear of the bike to twist side to side while shrinking the turning radius.The post The crazy fixed gear bike that drifts without turning is up on Kickstarter appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dehaze, a new tool to help photographers curate Instagram hashtags

  09-07-2016 14:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer and developer Nick Smith has created a simple little tool that’s capable of presenting a list of hashtags to use on your Instagram photos depending on the genre and location of the photo you’ve shot.The post Dehaze, a new tool to help photographers curate Instagram hashtags appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 10 annoying Apple Watch problems, and how to fix them

  09-07-2016 14:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you been struggling with Apple Watch problems? We’ve compiled a list of the most common issues people are having and found workarounds and possible fixes to deal with them.
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• The Nintendo NX console could make its debut during Gamescom next month

  09-07-2016 13:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest rumor regarding Nintendo's unannounced NX console is that it may appear at Gamescom in Germany next month. Nintendo is slated to attend the show, but the console could also be revealed in a special "preview" event.
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• Microsoft awards Win 10 June Bug Bash participants with Achievement badges

  09-07-2016 13:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is handing out a special Achievement badge to Windows 10 Anniversary Update June Bug Bash participants, as revealed by a,Insider Hub screenshot. This screen led to a discovery that Feedback Hub is not available to all Windows 10 customers.
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week 9th July 2016 - Geeky Gadgets

  09-07-2016 13:31
  
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  There have been some excellent deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week so it is time for our weekly round up of the most popular ones. Some of the popular deals in our deals store this week have included the Lean Six Sigma and Complete ...
  
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• Fill that Big Gulp and hit the highway with our 10 favorite road-trip cars

  09-07-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Road trips are an exciting way to travel, but for some, they’re tradition. Inside, we’re counting down our favorite convertibles, grand tourers, and family cars for your highway exodus.The post Fill that Big Gulp and hit the highway with our 10 favorite road-trip cars appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 19 waterproof gadgets to use this rainy season - Times of India

  09-07-2016 11:27
  
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  Monsoon has finally arrived, bringing with it a much-needed respite from the scorching heat. That said, there might be some of you who are planning on buying some new gadgets for yourselves. And if that's indeed the case, it makes all the sense to get ...and more »
  
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• Leica-sponsored TV show will see photographers compete for a $166,000 prize

  09-07-2016 11:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leica is serving as the “exclusive technical provider” for a new European TV show called Master of Photography. The show, which takes place in Rome, will bring twelve photographers together, with one lucky winner leaving 150,000 Euros richer.
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• Build your own mini-EMP generator and disrupt electronic gadgets - Techworm

  09-07-2016 09:45
  
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  Have you ever got mad at the blaring music from your neighbours at 3.00 am in the night? It is one of those neighbours who don't ever listen to anybody and play full pitched music in the middle of the night. Do you think it is time to teach such ...
  
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• Twitter reportedly pursuing live sports streaming deals with NBA, MLS, and Turner

  09-07-2016 06:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter wants to bring more sports streams to its platform, according to a new report. Following its live-streaming partnership with the NFL, the social network is now chasing similar deals with the NBA, MLS, and Turner.
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• What are the best kitchen gadgets? - Irish Times

  09-07-2016 06:41
  
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  It is easy to be bamboozled setting up a kitchen when we first move out of home or settle down with a partner. There is a notion that if you spend enough money on your kitchen kit, a life of effortless and delicious home-cooking stretches out in front ...
  
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• Facebook clarifies Live video censorship guidelines in the wake of graphic video

  09-07-2016 04:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook has released a statement in which it addresses Live video censorship in regards to violent or graphic images, and its approach to content moderation. The platform has come under fire over reports that it initially censored a graphic video.
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• The Github for eco-housing builds $25k homes in just five days

  09-07-2016 04:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marcin Jakubowski and Catarina Mota are the great minds behind the Open Building Institute. Think of it as the Github for green housing -- an "open-source eco-building toolkit to make the construction of ecological housing easier."
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• Pablo Escobar’s brother seeks $1 billion in ‘Narcos’ compensation from Netflix

  09-07-2016 02:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's at least one person not happy about the return of Narcos this fall: Pablo Escobar's older brother, Roberto. He has written Netflix requesting the opportunity to review the upcoming season, plus $1 billion in compensation.
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• Inside review

  09-07-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ‘Limbo’ creator Playdead’s long-anticipated follow-up is another dark and atmospheric puzzle platformer, masterfully done, which will stick with you.
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• ‘Prey For the Gods’ heads to Kickstarter, evokes ‘Shadow of the Colossus’

  09-07-2016 01:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've been yearning for a game to follow in the massive footsteps of Team ICO's PlayStation 2 classic, 'Shadow of the Colossus,' then 'Prey for the Gods' is the game for you. Get the scoop on the newly announced indie title here.
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