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• Microsoft's Dream Job partners will help you prepare for your next position

  22-07-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft reaches across its product line and to outside sources for a Dream Job program using Word, Sway, Skype, career expert Maxie McCoy, and Moo. The idea is to help people gain confidence and create a professional image while on a job hunt.The post Microsoft's Dream Job partners will help you prepare for your next position appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft surveys job seekers, partners up to help you find your dream job

  22-07-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft reaches across its product line and to outside sources for a Dream Job program using Word, Sway, Skype, career expert Maxie McCoy, and Moo. The idea is to help people gain confidence and create a professional image while on a job hunt.The post Microsoft surveys job seekers, partners up to help you find your dream job appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Star Wars Rogue One: Who is Bistan the Space Monkey?

  22-07-2016 23:34
  
  The Star Wars film Rogue One is primarily a tale of the rebellion, in particular about their lead-up to attaining the plans for the dreaded Death Star from Star Wars A New Hope (aka the first Star Wars film. What we've got for you today is a glimpse at a character that we've seen just a tiny peek at in … Continue reading
  
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• 3DR looks to commercial markets with help from Autodesk and Sony

  22-07-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks its popular Solo drone, 3DR is a household name. Now, the company hopes to find new success in commercial markets, thanks to partnerships with Autodesk and Sony that help it provide full-service solutions to enterprise customers.The post 3DR looks to commercial markets with help from Autodesk and Sony appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 3DR flies its Solo drone to new heights in bid for commercial business

  22-07-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks its popular Solo drone, 3DR is a household name. Now, the company hopes to find new success in commercial markets, thanks to partnerships with Autodesk and Sony that help it provide full-service solutions to enterprise customers.The post 3DR flies its Solo drone to new heights in bid for commercial business appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Season 7 trailer for ‘The Walking Dead’ will tug hard at your heartstrings

  22-07-2016 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The season 7 trailer for The Walking Dead, revealed at Comic-Con, will tug hard at your heartstrings as it further teases a major event in the first episode. Plus, we finally see Ezekiel, leader of The Kingdom, and more.
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• Get ready to cry watching the season 7 trailer for 'The Walking Dead'

  22-07-2016 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The season 7 trailer for The Walking Dead, revealed at Comic-Con, will tug hard at your heartstrings as it further teases a major event in the first episode. Plus, we finally see Ezekiel, leader of The Kingdom, and more.
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• Looking to track earthquakes on your own? Do it with the Raspberry Shake

  22-07-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Was that a tremor you just felt? You don't have to be a seismologist to answer that question, at least, not if you have the Raspberry Shake. Branded as a "professional grade personal seismograph"The post Looking to track earthquakes on your own? Do it with the Raspberry Shake appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Earthquake enthusiast? Raspberry Shake is your personal seismograph

  22-07-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Was that a tremor you just felt? You don't have to be a seismologist to answer that question, at least, not if you have the Raspberry Shake. Branded as a "professional grade personal seismograph"The post Earthquake enthusiast? Raspberry Shake is your personal seismograph appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Robots demolish a site deemed too hazardous for workers

  22-07-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After four workers were tragically killed on a U.K. demolition site, robots were charged with carrying out the demolition work in their place. This is the future of the demolition industry, the manufacturer of the robots says.
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• Canadian DJ duo MSTRKRFT let their gear make the music on ‘Operator’

  22-07-2016 23:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jesse F. Keeler and Al-P, computers don’t make creating music easier, they stifle. Find out how this DJ Duo turned to classic analog equipment to make their latest record.
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• Trouble is brewing in Mexico in new trailer for ‘Fear the Walking Dead’

  22-07-2016 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new trailer for the back half of season two of Fear the Walking Dead reveals that we'll be following all three groups separately as they encounter trouble in Mexico; Nick on his own, Travis and Chris wandering about, and the rest trying to find them
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• PlayStation 4 was top selling U.S. console in June

  22-07-2016 23:14
  
  Sony’s PlayStation 4 was the top selling game console in the United States in June, according to NPD Group, the same honor it had in May and months before it. Microsoft, meanwhile, has bragged that the Xbox One hit 1.2 billion gaming hours in June, a milestone of its own representing a doubling of gaming hours versus the same month … Continue reading
  
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• HTC reportedly plans to serve up Vive-branded desktop PCs from HP

  22-07-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumors suggest that HTC has reached an agreement to rebrand VR-optimized PCs provided by HP with the "Vive" name. The company reportedly wants to provide a consumer price-friendly package, presumably with a bundled headset.
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• HTC may offer Vive-branded, VR-optimized desktops from HP

  22-07-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumors suggest that HTC has reached an agreement to rebrand VR-optimized PCs provided by HP with the "Vive" name. The company reportedly wants to provide a consumer price-friendly package, presumably with a bundled headset.
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• Seagate offering ‘Gears of War 4’-themed portable hard drive for Xbox One

  22-07-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hardware manufacturer Seagate announced that it will produce a limited edition, Xbox One-optimized portable hard drive for the upcoming launch of Gears of War 4, giving players more options when it comes to storage and transport of console data.
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• Four ways to prolong gadgets' battery life - The Straits Times

  22-07-2016 23:01
  
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  Four ways to prolong gadgets' battery life
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  Therefore, it is advisable to remove your gadget from the charger when it is fully charged. For laptops that generate a lot of heat, it is recommended that you remove the battery if you plan to keep it plugged into the power socket. This is because ...and more »
  
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• ‘Pokémon Go’ just broke another major iPhone App Store record

  22-07-2016 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In news that will probably surprise no one, since its debut earlier in July, Pokémon Go has become the app with the highest number of downloads during its launch week on the Apple App Store.The post ‘Pokémon Go’ just broke another major iPhone App Store record appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Verizon reportedly in talks to buy Yahoo’s core businesses for $5 billion

  22-07-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to The New York Times, internet service provider Verizon is reportedly in talks with Yahoo to acquire its core businesses for $5 billion.The post Verizon reportedly in talks to buy Yahoo’s core businesses for $5 billion appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Could this 16-lens 360 camera be the future of live television?

  22-07-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Live Planet is one of the first cameras to offer 360 live broadcasts in 4K without extra equipment.The company's goal? To replace television with a live, immersive 360 experience.The post Could this 16-lens 360 camera be the future of live television? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Take a self-guided museum tour with Google’s artwork-recognition app

  22-07-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's latest Arts & Culture update allows users to tour a museum virtually, or head out on a self-guided tour. The beta program will use artwork-recognition software and a smartphone camera to offer all the background information you need.
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• Can't tell Monet from Manet? Let Google's latest app be your tour guide

  22-07-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's latest Arts & Culture update allows users to tour a museum virtually, or head out on a self-guided tour. The beta program will use artwork-recognition software and a smartphone camera to offer all the background information you need.
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• The canceled unicorn known as the Nokia McLaren gets its 15 minutes of fame

  22-07-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The McLaren, Microsoft's and Nokia's now-cancelled Windows Phone 8.1 handset, gets shown off in a new video. The phone utilized 3D Touch, which allows for a variety of gestures and other inputs.
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• Turn your kitchen into your favorite local brewpub with Hopsy’s HomeTap

  22-07-2016 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Backed by its pre-existing craft beer delivery network, the Bay Area-based company Hopsy now offers a draught-style countertop beer dispenser it's dubbing the HomeTap. With the machine, owners can enjoy their favorite local beer.The post Turn your kitchen into your favorite local brewpub with Hopsy’s HomeTap appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung hits Huawei with patent infringement lawsuits

  22-07-2016 22:17
  
  Samsung has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Huawei in China, claiming the latter company has violated half a dozen of its patents. The exact patents allegedly infringement upon haven’t been revealed at this time, nor it is clear how many courts received documents from Samsung, though it reportedly sued the company in multiple Chinese courts. The lawsuits were filed a … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon founder Jeff Bezos becomes third-richest person in the world

  22-07-2016 22:16
  
  It's a good day to be Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos, as he's climbing through the ranks of the world's wealthiest people. According to Forbes, Jeff Bezos has moved into the third-place spot on the list of the world's richest people, unseating Berkshire Hathaway President and CEO Warren Buffet. At this moment, the internet entrepreneur's net worth comes in … Continue reading
  
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• Verizon is bringing the hammer down on hardcore data hogs

  22-07-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Those Verizon customers on unlimited data plans who guzzle more than 100GB of data are in for a rude awakening.The post Verizon is bringing the hammer down on hardcore data hogs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here's how these cool fitness gadgets can help with weight loss - Atlanta Journal Constitution

  22-07-2016 22:06
  
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  Here's how these cool fitness gadgets can help with weight loss
  Atlanta Journal Constitution
  While plenty of new technology aims to eliminate physical work or keep users glued to a phone screen, there are some fascinating new gadgets out there that actually make it easier and more fun to stay active, especially for those willing to pay a ...and more »
  
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• Solidteknics offers lightweight cookware made from carbon steel

  22-07-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says cookware has to be heavy to be high quality? Branded as "the world's only seamless one-piece steel chef pans," the Aus-Ion pans promise to cook just like cast iron, but weigh just half as much.The post Solidteknics offers lightweight cookware made from carbon steel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Get cast-iron quality at half the weight with Solidteknics lightweight pans

  22-07-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says cookware has to be heavy to be high quality? Branded as "the world's only seamless one-piece steel chef pans," the Aus-Ion pans promise to cook just like cast iron, but weigh just half as much.The post Get cast-iron quality at half the weight with Solidteknics lightweight pans appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Jon Stewart stages mini comeback, takes over Colbert's 'Late Show' desk

  22-07-2016 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Watch as the erstwhile Daily Show host helps make political satire great again by performing a not-so-hostile takeover of the Late Show desk. T-shirt and beard notwithstanding, he's the same old Jon Stewart.
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• Uber’s Fourth of July designated-driver program yields positive results

  22-07-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber, MADD, and local law enforcement departments partnered on July 4 in 25 cities to raise awareness about drunk driving. In Nevada, there were no alcohol-related fatalities for the first time in 10 years.The post Uber’s Fourth of July designated-driver program yields positive results appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nvidia to showcase new methods for foveated rendering in virtual reality

  22-07-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia Research will reveal next week new methods of foveated rendering using eye-tracking tech that improve the overall image quality in virtual reality while retaining a high contrast. It's based on a high-speed eye tracker from SMI.
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• Nvidia Research to showcase new methods for foveated rendering in virtual reality

  22-07-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia Research will reveal next week new methods of foveated rendering using eye-tracking tech that improve the overall image quality in virtual reality while retaining a high contrast. It's based on a high-speed eye tracker from SMI.
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• Niantic doesn’t take requests for new ‘Pokémon Go’ Gyms and PokéStops anymore

  22-07-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After just over a week of gathering user feedback, developer Niantic Labs is no longer taking requests for new Gym and PokéStop locations via its support site.
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• Glif phone tripod mount redesigned with quick release lever

  22-07-2016 21:28
  
  Smartphone mounts come in two varieties: spring-loaded ones, which are easy to use but not very secure, and ones that have a screw to fix the phone in place but are slow to use. The newly rehashed Glif phone mount aims to offer the both of those worlds while eliminating their respective downsides. Its newest design feature a quick release … Continue reading
  
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• New NASA Goddard video shows one year time-lapse of Earth from space

  22-07-2016 21:16
  
  There have been a lot of developments concerning space lately, whether we're talking about the study of exoplanets or catching glimpses of protoplanetary disks around young stars. Sometimes, though, it's nice to be reminded of back home, our pale blue dot that is floating through this same universe that offers so much in the way of scientific discovery. A new … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo promises Android security updates for the Moto Z and Moto G in response to criticism

  22-07-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo hasn't been issuing Android security updates to Moto phones frequently. Will it issue timely updates to the new Moto Z and Moto G4? Lenovo says security patches will go through, but doesn't say how frequently.
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• Levitating nixie clock makes time fly — or at least float

  22-07-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scottish electronics whiz Tony “Lasermad” Adams has built a levitating nixie clock unlike any that have been seen before -- and he's offering it to customers via a new Kickstarter campaign.
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• Feds are still pushing for self-driving cars

  22-07-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Citing the potential loss of lives if the country waits for autonomous vehicles to be perfect, the NHTSA head said the agency is bullish on the technology. Human errors are accountable for 94 percent of crashes, and vehicles only 2 percent, says the NHTSA.The post Feds are still pushing for self-driving cars appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hit game Pokemon GO sets Apple App Store record

  22-07-2016 21:03
  
  Apple has confirmed to SlashGear that Nintendo's mobile game hit Pokemon GO has set a new all-time record, now the app with the most downloads in its first week. Responsible for getting gamers off their couch and out into the streets, Pokemon GO not only tapped into a much-loved franchise but is giving many their first taste of augmented reality. … Continue reading
  
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• Simple pasteurization ‘add-on’ gives milk a 63-day shelf life

  22-07-2016 20:55
  
  Depending on how it is treated, delivered, and stored, milk can have a shelf life as low as a couple days and as high as a couple of weeks. A new method for pasteurizing milk, though, has resulted in milk that stays good for more than two months, potentially providing a way for one of the world's dietary staples to … Continue reading
  
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• Chinese scientists will be the first to use CRISPR gene editing in human patients

  22-07-2016 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese scientists next month will treat lung cancer patients with immune cells modified using the CRISPR–Cas9 gene editing technique. The world's first human trials will establish whether CRISPR is a viable option for patients not responding to conventional treatment.The post Chinese scientists will be the first to use CRISPR gene editing in human patients appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Digital over discs? Redbox gives streaming another shot with Redbox Digital

  22-07-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New reports indicate Redbox is planning to get back on the online video horse. Although its previous streaming service was ill-fated, the company is reportedly creating a similar service called Redbox Digital which has entered the testing phase.
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• Obama administration offers loan guarantees for electric vehicle charging stations

  22-07-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A broad range of federal and private-sector actions to accelerate U.S. electric vehicle adoption have been enacted. They are focused on charging station infrastructure.The post Obama administration offers loan guarantees for electric vehicle charging stations appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Lin-Manuel Miranda to get sloshed, talk about Hamilton duel on ‘Drunk History’

  22-07-2016 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who better to get drunk and narrate the infamous duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr than the Broadway wunderkind who created a hit show about one of the two participants?
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• How Jaguar Land Rover is designing cars that will drive better than you

  22-07-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jaguar Land Rover is developing technology that promises to turn a car into the best driver on the road. We hopped behind the wheel of prototypes at the 2016 Jaguar Land Rover Technology Showcase to find out what the future has in store.
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• Artists can sculpt real objects from virtual clay with ‘Medium’ for Oculus Rift

  22-07-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Rift Touch 3D sculpting program, Medium, is really starting to take shape, so Oculus invited a gang of artists in to turn their digital art into tactile experiences. We really like the robots.The post Artists can sculpt real objects from virtual clay with ‘Medium’ for Oculus Rift appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pokemon GO: Five places you should avoid playing

  22-07-2016 20:09
  
  With Pokemon GO launching in yet another region today - welcome to the party, Japan! - I thought it might be a good time to remind everyone that even though Pokemon fever is still running strong, there is still a time and a place for Pokemon hunting. To be a little more specific, there are a few places you should … Continue reading
  
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• BlackBerry Hamburg Android phone release date soon, FCC now

  22-07-2016 20:09
  
  This week the folks at BlackBerry have had their latest Android device revealed by the FCC. Re-revealed, we might say, as the device was first leaked several weeks ago with its partner, both BlackBerry smartphones running Android. This device is being shown by the FCC this week with model name STH100-2 (RJD211LW) with GSM quad-band, UMTS penta-band, and LTE deca-band … Continue reading
  
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