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• By tricking your brain, this ingenious VR setup lets you walk forever without hitting a wall

  01-08-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a circular VR rig which tricks users' brains into thinking they're walking in a straight line. Check out this video to find out exactly how it works.
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• A clever brain hack lets you walk in VR forever, without hitting a wall

  01-08-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Tokyo have created a circular VR rig which tricks users' brains into thinking they're walking in a straight line. Check out this video to find out exactly how it works.
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• The BeanPlus lets anyone expertly craft cold-brew coffee in a matter of hours

  01-08-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the BeanPlus cold brew coffee maker, whipping up a batch of rich, full-bodied java is no longer a grueling 12-hour endeavor. Instead, this innovative device produces cold brew coffee in just four to five hours.
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• Apple has a new app that makes the Apple TV so much better

  01-08-2016 23:20
  
  The Apple TV is a surprisingly good set-top box for streaming services, or mirroring your iPad's display onto the big screen. But having to actually plug in your Netflix password (or searching for shows) is a pair without a keyboard. Apple has finally fixed all that by releasing the Apple TV App , which does exactly what it says on the tin. Navigate and control using the touchscreen? Check. Use your iPhone's keyboard instead of shouting things at the Siri remote? Double check. DON'T MISS: 
  
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• Can this electronic ‘fish call’ really attract fish? We took it to a pond to find out

  01-08-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can an electronic fish attractor really work just as well (or better than) traditional bait? Watch as we head down to a local fishing hole to investigate.
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• Turn your smartphone into a laptop for only $100 thanks to Superbook

  01-08-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need a laptop but don't need anything overly powerful and don't want to spend a ton of money? Superbook turns your Android phone into a laptop for less than $100. The device allows you to access all the files on your phone.
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• Superbook will turn your Android phone into a laptop for less than $100

  01-08-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need a laptop but don't need anything overly powerful and don't want to spend a ton of money? Superbook turns your Android phone into a laptop for less than $100. The device allows you to access all the files on your phone.
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• Lucasfilm nixes Star Wars content in ‘Battlefront’-inspired ‘Galaxy in Turmoil’

  01-08-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lucasfilm told Frostwire Studios that Galaxy in Turmoil, the free PC game inspired by the canceled Star Wars Battlefront III project, is not allowed to use Star Wars content. The decision stems from an agreement Lucasfilm made with Electronic Arts.
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• CEO Musk wants Tesla lineup, including van built on pickup chassis, to B S3XY

  01-08-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Speculation in the world of all things Tesla, which CEO Elon Musk clearly enjoys fueling, recently turned to questions about a van built on the same chassis as a promised "new kind of pickup truck.
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• Freefly adds advanced time-lapse capabilities to its Movi camera stabilizer

  01-08-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Movi users can now add advanced motion to time-lapse sequences with the touch of a finger or the click of a mouse. The new feature is just one part of the latest "Akira" firmware update, which is available for free.
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• ‘The Grey’ screenwriter latest in long list of scribes to tackle ‘Uncharted’ movie

  01-08-2016 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming, live-action movie based on the "Uncharted" game franchise has added yet another screenwriter, with "The Grey" writer and director Joe Carnahan reportedly joining the project.
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• Google Fiber facing slow Nashville rollout thanks to AT&T-owned telephone poles

  01-08-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is facing a slow rollout of its Fiber gigabit internet service thanks to the fact that rival AT&T owns many of the telephone polls in the area.
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• Totally rad charger block will magnetically levitate your phone, recharge it wirelessly

  01-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bored of regular wireless charging? OvRcharge is a charger that will actually levitate your smartphone as it rejuvenates your battery: suspending it in the air with no support other than invisible magnetic fields.
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• Levitate your phone while you charge it wirelessly with the OvrCharge

  01-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bored of regular wireless charging? OvRcharge is a charger that will actually levitate your smartphone as it rejuvenates your battery: suspending it in the air with no support other than invisible magnetic fields.
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• Artistry meets circuitry inside ‘The Lab,’ HP’s trippy tech-art playground

  01-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The inaugural Panorama Music Festival was a music festival like none other, but not because of the music. Much of the credit goes to The Lab, a massive hub of seven immersive and interactive exhibits attendees could get lost in.The post Artistry meets circuitry inside ‘The Lab,’ HP’s trippy tech-art playground appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Now streaming: Showtime’s hit political thriller ‘Homeland’ lands on Hulu

  01-08-2016 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Showtime's Homeland has found a new subscription video on demand home. After reaching a deal with Twentieth Century Fox Television Distribution, Hulu has started streaming seasons 1 through 4 of the political thriller.
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• Uber drops $500 million to make its own maps

  01-08-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber is investing heavily in making its own maps so that it doesn't have to use Google Maps any longer, among other reasons.The post Uber drops $500 million to make its own maps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• For bokeh lovers, Samyang introduces new 35mm lenses with f/1.2 aperture

  01-08-2016 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Love bokeh? With wide f/1.2 apertures and small profiles, Samyang's latest lenses are speedy manual focus tools for APS-C mirrorless shooters. A cinema version adds quieter focusing ring and a larger grip.
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• Photography expert: 5 reasons why you need a 70-200mm lens for your camera

  01-08-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kai Wong of DigitalRev created a video explaining the five reasons why every photographer needs a 70–200mm lens. They include performance, size, and image quality.
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• Simple PS Vita homebrew exploit gives access to hobbyist-created games, apps

  01-08-2016 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PS Vita and PlayStation TV owners now have access to an expanded suite of hobbyist-created games and apps thanks to a recently discovered exploit that enables support for homebrew software.
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• Microsoft is now enforcing its rule banning unsigned Windows 10 kernel mode drivers

  01-08-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting with Windows 10, version 1607, Microsoft will enforce its driver signing rule banning kernel mode drivers not signed by the company's Dev Portal. New drivers will also require an Extended Validation Code Signing Certificate.
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• Microsoft begins cracking down on its rule banning unsigned drivers in Windows 10

  01-08-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting with Windows 10, version 1607, Microsoft will enforce its driver signing rule banning kernel mode drivers not signed by the company's Dev Portal. New drivers will also require an Extended Validation Code Signing Certificate.
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• The Bloomberg Advantage: Kaplan, Butler on Apple iPhone Sales

  01-08-2016 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  
  The Bloomberg Advantage with Carol Massar and Cory Johnson brought in guests Jeremy Kaplan, Editor-in-Chief at Digital Trends and John Butler, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Telecom Analyst to discuss Apple’s Q3 results. While the stocks are up both Kaplan and Butler agree the once innovative company is no longer the inspirational business it once was. There […]
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• Tablet sales decline for seventh straight quarter as Apple grows market share

  01-08-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The tablet market is in decline -- so much so that the tablet market has just seen decline in its seventh straight quarter. Despite the decline, however, Apple has managed to increase its market share.
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• This rugged charger is water, dust, and shock proof — but how does it handle explosives?

  01-08-2016 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scosche touts its rugged GoBAT 12000 as being "practically indestructible" -- so we put it through a series of increasingly hardcore torture tests to see how much abuse it can really handle.
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• Song of the Deep review

  01-08-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At its core, Song of the Deep is a pleasant if entirely rote game, but remains bedeviled by bugs and small design snags. While technically finished, not a single aspect of this game feels completely thought through.
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• Xbox One Summer Update brings improved game libraries, background music

  01-08-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is rolling out a major Xbox One firmware update today, giving console owners access to long-requested system features like user-selected background music and voice commands via Cortana.
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• Microsoft deploys Xbox One Summer Update with loads of new features

  01-08-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is rolling out a major Xbox One firmware update today, giving console owners access to long-requested system features like user-selected background music and voice commands via Cortana.
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• iOS 10 brings over 100 new and updated emoji to the iPhone and iPad

  01-08-2016 20:00
  
  There are plenty of exciting additions to check out in the beta 4 update for iOS 10, but here's the one that will have everyone talking: dozens of new and updated emoji to sprinkle into your text messages and emails. DON'T MISS:  iOS 10 beta 4 now available for the iPhone and iPad Shortly after the beta rolled out to developers on Monday, Apple published a press release hyping up the new emoji characters coming to iOS 10 this fall: More than one hundred new and redesigned emo
  
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• The Windows 10 deadline apparently failed to inspire a mass installation frenzy

  01-08-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  July 30 was the deadline for the free Windows 10 upgrade, and market share numbers suggest there wasn't much of an installation frenzy during July. Windows 10 still doesn't have half the users that Windows 7 does.The post The Windows 10 deadline apparently failed to inspire a mass installation frenzy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Analysis reveals why Nvidia graphics chips are power-saving performance beasts

  01-08-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An analysis of two Nvidia graphics cards reveals that they use a tile-based process to render images on a screen instead of the typical line-by-line method. Nvidia reportedly introduced tile-based rasterization with its Maxwell GM20x architecture.
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• Delphi hopes to make self-driving taxis a reality in Singapore by 2022

  01-08-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Delphi is embarking on a three-year project in Singapore that will employ a fleet of self-driving cars. The overall plan is to introduce commercial driverless taxi service to Singapore by 2022.
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• Digital Foundry tests suggest Nintendo NX will support Wii, GameCube games

  01-08-2016 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nintendo NX's rumored Nvidea Tegra processor will make it harder to support GameCube and Wii games, but it won't be impossible. Digital Foundry tested the processor and were pleasantly surprised by the results.The post Digital Foundry tests suggest Nintendo NX will support Wii, GameCube games appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch: Jack White’s Icarus takes vinyl to new heights, plays first record in space

  01-08-2016 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jack White's Third Man Records has made history, successfully launching and playing the first vinyl record in the stratosphere. It's the culmination of a more than three-year effort by expert engineers.
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• Huawei unveils Honor Note 8, a gargantuan phablet with a 6.6-inch screen

  01-08-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei has unveiled its Xiaomi Mi Max competitor, and it's big. The 6.6-inch smartphone boasts a quad HD screen, 4GB of RAM, and a 4,500mAh battery. It's available for purchase in China on August 9.The post Huawei unveils Honor Note 8, a gargantuan phablet with a 6.6-inch screen appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft celebrates Windows 10 Anniversary Update with new Ninja Cat backgrounds

  01-08-2016 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're using your phone or desktop PC, you can download one of these ninja cat wallpapers to help celebrate the debut of Microsoft's Windows 10 Anniversary Update when it goes live tomorrow.
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• Windows 10 free upgrade still available for those who use assistive technologies

  01-08-2016 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you utilize assistive technologies like screen magnifiers or voice commands to control your desktop PC, Microsoft has extended the free upgrade period for Windows 10 for the indefinite future, with no checks necessary to prove you need it.
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• Microsoft leaves loophole open for free Windows 10 upgrade

  01-08-2016 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you utilize assistive technologies like screen magnifiers or voice commands to control your desktop PC, Microsoft has extended the free upgrade period for Windows 10 for the indefinite future, with no checks necessary to prove you need it.
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• Your car is waiting in even more places — Daimler Blacklane service expands

  01-08-2016 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Already present in more than 200 cities and 400 airports in 50 countries, Daimler Blacklane private car service has just received another financing round to expand even further. Chauffeur service at fixed prices will increase their availability.
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• Check out some great gadgets for the backyard - Poughkeepsie Journal

  01-08-2016 18:45 via poughkeepsiejournal.com
  
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  But that doesn't mean you need to leave the gadgets behind to enjoy time in the sun. In fact, many high-tech toys could enhance your outdoor excursions, whether it's the latest in barbecue gadgets, wireless speakers for the pool, or robotic lawnmowers ...
  
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• Immerse yourself in Rio (minus the Zika) with Google’s new Olympics features

  01-08-2016 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is introducing a slew of features across its various properties in preparation for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio. Among the highlights are YouTube live-streams for selected events and a new Street View collection.
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• Third-party Nintendo 64 development console is a collector’s dream

  01-08-2016 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bung Doctor V64, an off-brand Nintendo 64 development console, lets you load your favorite games onto a CD for (slightly) easier play sessions. The system has even been allegedly used in the development of official N64 games.The post Third-party Nintendo 64 development console is a collector’s dream appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bootleg Nintendo 64 development unit is a game collector's dream

  01-08-2016 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bung Doctor V64, an off-brand Nintendo 64 development console, lets you load your favorite games onto a CD for (slightly) easier play sessions. The system has even been allegedly used in the development of official N64 games.The post Bootleg Nintendo 64 development unit is a game collector's dream appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tesla and SolarCity formally engaged as directors approve acquisition

  01-08-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The respective management boards of Tesla and SolarCity approved Tesla's purchase of SolarCity. SEC and shareholder approval are still required. The deal is expected to be concluded in the fall.
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• Say ‘aloha’ to superpowered Z-Move attacks in ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Pokémon Moon’

  01-08-2016 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon feature new "Z-Moves," powerful, one-time attacks that look like something from one of Akira Toriyama's works. Special "Aloha" forms for existing monsters will also change your strategy.The post Say ‘aloha’ to superpowered Z-Move attacks in ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Pokémon Moon’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Say ‘aloha’ to superpowered Z-Move attacks in ‘Pokémon Sun,’ and ‘Moon’

  01-08-2016 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon feature new "Z-Moves," powerful, one-time attacks that look like something from one of Akira Toriyama's works. Special "Aloha" forms for existing monsters will also change your strategy.The post Say ‘aloha’ to superpowered Z-Move attacks in ‘Pokémon Sun,’ and ‘Moon’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• All shows must die: ‘Game of Thrones’ will end with season 8, HBO confirms

  01-08-2016 18:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO has officially confirmed that the eighth season of its award-winning medieval fantasy drama Game of Thrones will be the final season of the series, but left open the possibility of a spinoff show.
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• Warning: Some people using the new iPhone jailbreak are seeing credit card, PayPal account breaches

  01-08-2016 17:54
  
  Savvy Apple fans around the world were elated to learn that a tool had finally been released to jailbreak iOS 9.3.3 and other recent iOS builds on the iPhone and iPad. People had been waiting impatiently for the jailbreak for months, and there was a rush of interest once it was finally let loose by a well-known team of China-based iOS coders called Pangu Team. Then, just a few short days later, a new tool was released that let users jailbreak their iOS devices without even having to co
  
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• Tesla is considering two theories to explain Autopilot-related crash

  01-08-2016 17:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla discussed two theories on the cause of a fatal crash involving its Autopilot system in a Senate briefing last week. The company denies that Autopilot itself was the cause of the crash.
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