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• Oh, to live like Wallace and Gromit: Seven fictional smart homes we wish existed

  23-07-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While many homes are starting to incorporate smart technology to automate basic tasks, the modern house is still pretty primitive compared to these cinematic counterparts.
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• Robot grillmaster feeds and delights party of German bratwurst lovers

  23-07-2016 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A robotic grillmaster selects, places, grills bratwurst and serves them on plates at a party in Germany. The device successfully fills up empty spaces on the grill and entertains guests.
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• Weekend Workshop: Survive The Wasteland with these ‘Fallout’ DIY Nuka-Cola caps

  23-07-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Made popular by way of Bethesda's Fallout franchise, Nuka-Cola caps are the cream of the currency crop across The Wasteland. Here's how you can make a batch for yourself along with a companion Nuka-Cola jar.
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• Beyond Ink Pen Review: Stylus, storage, and battery in one

  23-07-2016 22:11
  
  Is there a reviled-to-riches story quite like that of the stylus? Once a mainstay of smartphones, only to be made a laughing-stock by Steve Jobs and then, ironically, rebooted as the Apple Pencil, the humble pen has been on a peripheral rollercoaster. Enter, then, Beyond Ink's take on the stylus, part smartphone peripheral, part James Bond-esque gadget. $70 seems a … Continue reading
  
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• KickassTorrents shut down by U.S. government after alleged founder arrested in Poland

  23-07-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The on-again, off-again top torrent site KickassTorrents has been shut down --- maybe for good, this time --- after the U.S. government arrested alleged founder Artem Vaulin in Poland last week.
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• KickassTorrents meets its maker, alleged founder arrested by U.S. government

  23-07-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The on-again, off-again top torrent site KickassTorrents has been shut down -- maybe for good this time -- after the U.S. government arrested alleged founder Artem Vaulin in Poland last week.
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• Want to upgrade your old PC? Here’s how to gain maximum speed at minimum cost

  23-07-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most of the time an older computer can do everything you need. If you'd like to get than new PC smell without emptying your checking account, there are some cheap and easy upgrades that can improve performance and make it feel fresh again.The post Want to upgrade your old PC? Here’s how to gain maximum speed at minimum cost appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Is your PC feeling its age? These upgrades can give it new life

  23-07-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most of the time an older computer can do everything you need. If you'd like to get than new PC smell without emptying your checking account, there are some cheap and easy upgrades that can improve performance and make it feel fresh again.The post Is your PC feeling its age? These upgrades can give it new life appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 25 iPhone 6S problems and how to fix them

  23-07-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don’t let iPhone 6S problems get you down, there’s usually a fix or a workaround you can employ. Come on in for a look at the most commonly reported iPhone 6S problems and get some advice on what to do about them.
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• Pigeons doing canary duty to detect lead levels in NYC neighborhoods

  23-07-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A study in New York City found that pigeon blood lead levels correlated with lead in the blood in children who live in the same neighborhood. Pigeons remain in the same neighborhood and likely pick up the lead from the air and from street gravel.The post Pigeons doing canary duty to detect lead levels in NYC neighborhoods appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Another Chrysler recall — what it is and what to do

  23-07-2016 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A wiring harness issue that can cause a loss of propulsion is the reason Fiat Chrysler is recalling 410,000 Chrysler, Jeep, and Ram vehicles. No injuries or crashes have been reported due to the wiring harness problem.
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• Pokemon GO blamed for illegal border crossing from Canada to U.S.

  23-07-2016 20:15
  
  (Reuters) - Two youths unaware of their surroundings when they were playing Pokemon GO on their cell phones made an illegal border crossing this week from Canada into the United States in a remote part of Montana, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said. The two, who were not identified, were found by U.S. Border Patrol agents on Thursday, with their attention affixed to their phones as they were trying to hunt down cartoon characters on a journey that took them over the border. "Both juveniles were
  
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: MGMT, Jamila Woods and more

  23-07-2016 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: MGMT, Jamila Woods, Tiffany Trump and more.
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• 3D-printed Pokemon Go screen cover makes every ball throw perfect

  23-07-2016 18:58
  
  Pokemon Go has finally brought Pokemon catching to the masses, making it as simple as a finger swipe. Except, sometimes it's not that easy. Like when you're desperately trying to catch that Snorlax, and your Pokeball just keeps veering to the side. The trick is to move your finger in a straight line, something this 3D-printed phone case/screen cover makes … Continue reading
  
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• No more excuses — this mattress plans your next workout while you sleep

  23-07-2016 18:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In August, a partnership between iFit and NordicTrack will lead to new sleep technology -- a tracker that will help users determine how their downtime influences their active time.The post No more excuses — this mattress plans your next workout while you sleep appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Gaming is going digital, but players are collecting more memorabilia than ever

  23-07-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For almost all of video games’ existence, there has been video game memorabilia. These pieces of plastic, polyester, and rubber fill up our shelves and let us proudly show our fandom, and for one man, they even earned a world record.The post Gaming is going digital, but players are collecting more memorabilia than ever appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ultra-detailed Apollo 11 command module scan can be 3D printed or explored with VR

  23-07-2016 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To mark the 47th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the Smithsonian has published a high-res 3D scan of the Apollo mission’s command module, Columbia. And it's pretty darn versatile.
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• Mark moon landing anniversary with your very own 3D-printed Apollo 11 command module

  23-07-2016 17:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To mark the 47th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, the Smithsonian has published a high-res 3D scan of the Apollo mission’s command module, Columbia. And it's pretty darn versatile.
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• Overwatch tournament will be broadcast on TBS with $300K prize pool

  23-07-2016 17:35
  
  The popularity of Overwatch, the hit new FPS from Blizzard, continues to grow, and right alongside the rising mainstream interest in eSports. Fitting, then, that the Turner Broadcasting System (TBS) cable channel has chosen to host an Overwatch tournament, complete with a prize pool worth $300,000. The Grand Final, which will be held in September, will even be broadcast live … Continue reading
  
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• Sous vide lets you turn vodka to gin, make your own tasty cocktails

  23-07-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sous vide isn't just for making the perfect steak. You can also use the cooking method to infuse alcohol with fruit or herbs or even turn vodka into gin with the addition of a few botanicals.The post Sous vide lets you turn vodka to gin, make your own tasty cocktails appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Infuse your own spirits in just a few hours using the sous vide method

  23-07-2016 17:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sous vide isn't just for making the perfect steak. You can also use the cooking method to infuse alcohol with fruit or herbs or even turn vodka into gin with the addition of a few botanicals.The post Infuse your own spirits in just a few hours using the sous vide method appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Cyanogen Inc shifts focus to apps as OS staff reportedly laid off

  23-07-2016 16:40
  
  Hard times seem to have fallen on Cyanogen Inc. — that is, the for profit company behind Cyanogen OS, not the free, open source CyanogenMod. While the customized version of Android remains popular among users who like to mod their devices, the company continues to have trouble convincing manufacturers to adopt the official OS. Now it seems Cyanogen Inc. is … Continue reading
  
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• The FCC wants U.S. phone providers to allow customers to block robocalls

  23-07-2016 16:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FCC sent out letters to major U.S. phone companies, urging the companies to implement robocall-blocking technology into their networks. The companies have within 30 days to respond to the letters.
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• The FCC wants robocall-blocking technology, and it wants it yesterday

  23-07-2016 16:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The FCC sent out letters to major U.S. phone companies, urging the companies to implement robocall-blocking technology into their networks. The companies have within 30 days to respond to the letters.
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• The 7 best Lightning cables for your iPhone or iPad

  23-07-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re looking for a replacement Lightning cable, a spare, or maybe something a little longer or tougher than Apple’s offering, we’ve got you covered. Here are seven of our favorite Lightning cables on the market.
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• Charge and sync with one of our favorite Lightning cables for iPhone

  23-07-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re looking for a replacement Lightning cable, a spare, or maybe something a little longer or tougher than Apple’s offering, we’ve got you covered. Here are seven of our favorite Lightning cables on the market.
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• The dark web may be the only thing to keep your smart home safe

  23-07-2016 16:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Earlier this week, the Guardian Project, a nonprofit that is responsible for Tor's anonymity network, unveiled a new method for safeguarding the Internet of Things from prying eyes.The post The dark web may be the only thing to keep your smart home safe appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• NASA puts Groot and Rocket Raccoon on official space station patch

  23-07-2016 15:30
  
  Groot and Rocket Raccoon, the talking racoon and tree from Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy, are becoming a part of official NASA history. The pair have been chosen by space agency to adorn this year's mission patch for the International Space Station's National Laboratory. The adorable patch was revealed by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) … Continue reading
  
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• How Xbox One, Xbox One S, Windows, and Scorpio will work together

  23-07-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Confused about the Xbox landscape? No worries! We've got all the details on how the Xbox One, Xbox One S, Scorpio, and Windows 10 play together.
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• Sonic Mania is a new game straight from the Sega Genesis era

  23-07-2016 14:28
  
  It's hard to remember the last decent Sonic the Hedgehog game — most would agree Sega's once iconic series took a drastic turn downhill following the Sonic Adventure titles on the Dreamcast. With each disappointing games' release in the years that followed, all fans asked for was a Sonic title that played like the originals from the early '90s: 2D … Continue reading
  
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• Out with elephants and in with apps: Ringling Bros. is reinventing the circus

  23-07-2016 12:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the first time in its illustrious 146-year history, Ringling Bros. premiered a new show without its world famous elephant performers.Instead, it doubled down on technology highlights, including its first ever app and video projection mapping.
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• Out with elephants and in with apps: Ringling Brothers’ is reinventing the circus

  23-07-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the first time in its illustrious 146-year history, Ringling Brothers premiered a new show without its world famous elephant performers.Instead, it doubled down on technology highlights, including its first ever app and video projection mapping.
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• Twitter is now the home of college sports live-streams thanks to Campus Insiders deal

  23-07-2016 08:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter is adding even more college sports games to its streaming line-up thanks to a new deal with the Campus Insiders digital network, which will see the social network broadcast over 300 live events.
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• Facebook to live-stream Team U.S.A Olympic basketball warm-up games

  23-07-2016 06:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook will be live-streaming all nine Team USA Olympic basketball exhibition games in the run-up to the Rio Olympics. The coverage will include the matches being played by the men's and women's national teams.
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• Mark Zuckerberg’s AI butler now manages his entire house, and makes him toast

  23-07-2016 04:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg claims in a new interview that his AI personal assistant now lets him control his entire home, and also makes him breakfast. Zuck states that he is readying the system for a demo "soon."
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• TBS gets ready to broadcast a $300,000 Overwatch tournament

  23-07-2016 02:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ELeague is expanding past Counter-Strike and will be hosting the Overwatch Open. A majority of the tournament will broadcast on Twitch, with teams vying to compete for the top prize. the grand finals will air on Twitch and TBS simultaneously.
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• Soon you’ll be able to watch teams play Overwatch for $300,000 on TBS

  23-07-2016 02:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ELeague is expanding past Counter-Strike and will be hosting the Overwatch Open. A majority of the tournament will broadcast on Twitch, with teams vying to compete for the top prize. the grand finals will air on Twitch and TBS simultaneously.
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• Gaming PCs are weaker than you think, but that’s okay!

  23-07-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Every PC gamer understands the urge to pump a system full of cards and cores until it heats your room with its outrageous power. But are people actually building those machines, or playing on budget hardware?
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• Chrysler recalls 410k vehicles to replace wiring harness

  23-07-2016 02:04
  
  Fiat Chrysler is recalling about 410,000 vehicles locations in the United States, Canada, and beyond due to potential issues with some wiring harnesses. The 2015 Chrysler 200, Jeep Renegade, Ram ProMaster City vans, and more could all potentially suffer from an electronic issue related to the wiring and some software, both of which will be updated/replaced as part of this … Continue reading
  
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• Working with RAW video files? Update to SlimRAW lowers file sizes without quality loss

  23-07-2016 01:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SlimRAW's latest update adds a new lossless RAW video compression to reduce file sizes while keeping quality intact. The update also adds more lossy compression options, giving videographers more options for converting and compressing files.
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• SlimRAW could answer video-storage woes with updated lossless compression

  23-07-2016 01:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SlimRAW's latest update adds a new lossless RAW video compression to reduce file sizes while keeping quality intact. The update also adds more lossy compression options, giving videographers more options for converting and compressing files.
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• How to use Photoshop’s Face-Aware Liquify for work or play

  23-07-2016 01:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In Adobe’s latest update to Photoshop, the photo-editing software that has dominated the industry for so long that its name is now interchangeable with editing in everyday speech, the firm introduced a featured called Face-Aware Liquify.
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• The Walking Dead season 7 trailer: zombies and tigers, oh my

  23-07-2016 01:23
  
  The seventh season of The Walking Dead will be arriving this October, and we'll finally find out the conclusion of last season's cliffhanger (is a spoiler warning really necessary at this point?). Yes, yes, that cliffhanger should never have happened, and yes, it's okay to still feel salty about it. AMC's plodding on regardless, though, and today it has released … Continue reading
  
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• Activists ask Apple to ditch patent for remote iPhone camera deactivation

  23-07-2016 01:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Users of the online activist platform Care2 have written up a petition asking Apple to never implement its recently patented method of remotely disabling iPhone cameras at “sensitive events.”
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• Samsung CF591 27-inch monitor review

  23-07-2016 00:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung’s new 27-inch, 1080p panel has an immersive curve and AMD’s FreeSync adaptive refresh, and it’s giving us a serious case of déjà vu. There’s good reason for that.
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• Robotic camera dolly upcycled from a wheelchair and other parts

  23-07-2016 00:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forget an $18,000 robotic camera dolly -- this DIY rig constructed from spare parts is way cooler. In this video, Eric Beck from Indy Mogul shares how he designed a rig that keeps the videographer out of 360-degree footage.
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• Trends with Benefits: ‘Pokémon Go’ will make Apple billions, and a suitcase that’s a scooter

  23-07-2016 00:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Portland's Funniest Person for 2016, Nariko Ott, joins in our discussion of how Pokémon Go is augmenting our reality. We also have hands-on impressions of Sony's game-changing Z series TV, and chat about the world's most absurd suitcase.
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• The ‘Xboy’ was the Xbox handheld that never was

  23-07-2016 00:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an interview with IGN, former Xbox head Robbie Bach revealed that the "Xboy," or a handheld Xbox branded console, was in early conceptual stages, but was halted, and not just because of the Zune.
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• Amazon is planning midnight deliveries for a ‘secret product’

  23-07-2016 00:42
  
  Amazon has a planned not-so-secret midnight delivery event set for July 31, but it’s not saying what product is so important that it’ll get special delivery hours. News surfaced via the company’s Flex drivers who were notified in an email about the upcoming change in drivers’ schedules. Whatever the product is, Flex drivers will be delivering it in supported regions … Continue reading
  
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• New OneDrive feature identifies the Pokémon in your pictures

  23-07-2016 00:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new feature bound for Microsoft's OneDrive cloud storage service identifies the species Pokémon from augmented reality game Pokémon Go. It's available on the OneDrive app for Android and iOS.The post New OneDrive feature identifies the Pokémon in your pictures appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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