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• LittleBits’ Rule Your Room is a smart home DIY kit for your young inventor

  02-08-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to keep the kids entertained? Here's a Lego-like kit from LittleBits that will let them build all sorts of electronic inventions. You can use the iOS and Android app to peruse dozens of inventions uploaded by other community members.
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• Microsoft kicks open the $3K HoloLens doors to all developers and companies

  02-08-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the launch of Windows Anniversary Update, Microsoft threw open the doors to all developers and businesses wanting to get their hands on the $3,000 HoloLens, and announced Commercial Suite for the enterprise sector.
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• Ride along in a replica GT40, the ’60s supercar that still drops jaws

  02-08-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford’s GT40 race car dominated Le Mans in the 1960s, and now Superformance has given the car new life as a gorgeous, powerful continuation project.
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• Smart weather camera seeks to turn meteorology over to the crowd

  02-08-2016 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Kickstarter campaign wants to build the world’s first community-based smart weather camera station offering real-time images, time-lapse, and precise weather data. And people really seem to be enthused about it.
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• Crowdsourced weather detector looks to do for weather what Waze does for traffic

  02-08-2016 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Kickstarter campaign wants to build the world’s first community-based smart weather camera station offering real-time images, time-lapse, and precise weather data. And people really seem to be enthused about it.
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• Google Project Wing drone delivery testing will take place in US

  02-08-2016 23:36
  
  Google has been given the go-ahead to test its Project Wing delivery drones in the United States, permission announced by the White House itself to highlight research in the field of UAVs. The Project Wing testing is set to eclipse Amazon’s own drone testing, becoming the currently largest drone delivery trials in the U.S. Google will be given access to … Continue reading
  
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• Watch Matt Damon trick James Corden into doing dangerous 'Jason Bourne' stunts

  02-08-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not a good day to be James Corden in a new sketch with Matt Damon. The Late Late Show host is forced to step in as Damon's Jason Bourne stunt double, and let's just say the job is thankless.
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• Watch Matt Damon push James Corden into the role of Jason Bourne stunt double

  02-08-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not a good day to be James Corden in a new sketch with Matt Damon. The Late Late Show host is forced to step in as Damon's Jason Bourne stunt double, and let's just say the job is thankless.
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• Matt Damon pushes James Corden into the role of Jason Bourne stunt double

  02-08-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not a good day to be James Corden in a new sketch with Matt Damon. The Late Late Show host is forced to step in as Damon's Jason Bourne stunt double, and let's just say the job is thankless.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 Hands on First Look

  02-08-2016 23:18 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Man pretends to hack Tesla to play Pokemon Go, true nerds disapprove

  02-08-2016 23:14
  
  Hacking the touchscreen in a Tesla to play Pokemon Go would come with some obvious downsides, if you could even get it to work. The Tesla purists would scream bloody murder over desecrating Elon Musk's design icon, traditional car enthusiasts would continue to believe the Tesla is just a faddish gadget, and the cops would probably want to have a word. Plus, it's a lot harder to aim a camera that's attached to a car. So if that's the downside, why would you possibly go to the effort of making a b
  
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• Google aims to speed up the mobile web with AMP for all websites

  02-08-2016 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is hoping to speed up the mobile web on a larger scale, and has announced that it will be bringing Accelerated Mobile Pages to all websites, whether they're publishers in partnership with Google or not.
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• ‘Forza Motorsport 6’ gets fresh new vehicles in Turn 10 Summer Car Pack

  02-08-2016 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorsports fanatics can test drive a new batch of playable vehicles hitting Forza Motorsport 6 today as part of the Turn 10 Summer Car Pack, including digital recreations of the Ferrari F-158 F1 and the Watson #1 Sheraton-Thompson Special Roadster.
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• Leaked photo shows off possible Hasselblad Moto Mod camera module

  02-08-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hoping to improve your mobile photography? A new leak shows off the Hasselblad Moto Mod camera module, which will attach to the Moto Z and could seriously improve the quality of photos being taken with the smartphone.
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• Ia a Hasselblad camera module coming to the Moto Z? Leak says it's a possibiity

  02-08-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hoping to improve your mobile photography? A new leak shows off the Hasselblad Moto Mod camera module, which will attach to the Moto Z and could seriously improve the quality of photos being taken with the smartphone.
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• Maingear’s Drift small form factor gaming PC now supports Nvidia’s Titan X

  02-08-2016 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maingear's Drift small form factor gaming desktop now supports the $1,200 Nvidia GeForce Titan X graphics card as well a ten-core processor, the Core i7-6950X, from Intel. The starting price with the Titan X included is a meaty $2,699.
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• Maingear outfits its Drift gaming PC with Nvidia’s hot new $1,200 GeForce Titan X

  02-08-2016 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maingear's Drift small form factor gaming desktop now supports the $1,200 Nvidia GeForce Titan X graphics card as well a ten-core processor, the Core i7-6950X, from Intel. The starting price with the Titan X included is a meaty $2,699.
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• Climb a towering mountain in virtual reality with ‘Everest VR’ for HTC Vive

  02-08-2016 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virtual reality developer Sólfar Studios has launched Everest VR, a simulated first-person trek to the summit of Mount Everest available exclusively via Steam for HTC Vive headsets.
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• Asus outs the ZenPad 3 8.0, boasting a 2K display and up to 4GB of RAM

  02-08-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus has taken the wraps off of the new ZenPad 3 8.0 tablet, boasting a 2K display, up to 4GB of RAM, and a hefty Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The tablet is similar to the company's Verizon-only ZenPad Z8.
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• Asus’ new ZenPad 3 8.0 boasts a 2K display and multitouch support

  02-08-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus has taken the wraps off of the new ZenPad 3 8.0 tablet, boasting a 2K display, up to 4GB of RAM, and a hefty Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor. The tablet is similar to the company's Verizon-only ZenPad Z8.
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• Check out these four unusual alternatives to gaming keyboards

  02-08-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do you want some more gaming keyboard to go alongside your gaming keyboard? You're in luck. There's a small but awesome selection of left-handed keyboards that add more buttons than you'll know what to do with.The post Check out these four unusual alternatives to gaming keyboards appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Steven Bocho is rebooting LA Law, may bring back original cast members

  02-08-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The hit '80s and '90s legal drama L.A. Law may be returning to TV. Series creator Steven Bocho says he is rebooting the show and may potentially bring back some of its original stars. He is interested in examining how law has changed over the years.
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• Steven Bochco is rebooting LA Law, may bring back original cast members

  02-08-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The hit '80s and '90s legal drama L.A. Law may be returning to TV. Series creator Steven Bochco says he is rebooting the show and may potentially bring back some of its original stars. He is interested in examining how law has changed over the years.
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• Cloud storage provider Backblaze really likes the reliability of the new 8TB drives

  02-08-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest report from Backblaze gives a thumbs up regarding the reliability of new 8TB hard drives. However, the company still mainly relies on 4TB drives by Seagate, which comprise over half of the company's total hard drives.The post Cloud storage provider Backblaze really likes the reliability of the new 8TB drives appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Vice’ will be reporting the news on HBO every night starting in September

  02-08-2016 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A year after receiving a four year extension from HBO, Vice will debut Vice News Tonight, its first daily newscast, in September. The newscast will feature 30-minute episodes and will run for 48 weeks each year.
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• How Comcast plans to pipe 6,000 hours of Olympics coverage into your house

  02-08-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Leading up to the Olympics in Rio, Comcast has revamped its X1 platform to help deliver thousands of hours of coverage, including stats, highlights, live broadcasts, and even internet streams, all in one place.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. S7 Edge: Is scribbling worth the extra scrilla?

  02-08-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We pit the newly-announced Galaxy Note 7 against the Samsung's former standard-bearers, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. All, it turns out, have their individual merits, but it depends on what you're looking for in a smartphone.
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• Galaxy Note 7 vs. Galaxy S7 vs. Galaxy S7 Edge: Is the Note 7 worth the premium?

  02-08-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We pit the newly-announced Galaxy Note 7 against the Samsung's former standard-bearers, the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge. All, it turns out, have their individual merits, but it depends on what you're looking for in a smartphone.
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• Budding video technology may make Pikachu and friends more interactive

  02-08-2016 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team of MIT researchers might help smooth distinctions between augmented reality and the real world by developing Interactive Dynamic Video, which they think can change industries from engineering to entertainment.
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• The sincerest form of flattery: Instagram Stories is a blatant copy of Snapchat Stories

  02-08-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram has unabashedly copied Snapchat by launching Instagram Stories, a feature which lets users post quirky photo and video which disappears in about 24 hours.The post The sincerest form of flattery: Instagram Stories is a blatant copy of Snapchat Stories appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Your smartphone’s battery life might be another way to track you online

  02-08-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Battery information that's made available through HTML5 to website developers was supposed to allow them to serve "low-power options." But it can do more, and code is out there to use it for tracking.
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• Researchers: Smartphones' battery life is being used to track users' online activity

  02-08-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Battery information that's made available through HTML5 to website developers was supposed to allow them to serve "low-power options." But it can do more, and code is out there to use it for tracking.
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• First 8K satellite broadcasts kick off in Japan, but don’t get rid of your 4K TV yet

  02-08-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  People haven't even had the chance to get used to 4K yet, and already the next big thing seems to be on the way, as Japanese broadcaster NHK is kicking off the first 8K satellite broadcasts, including coverage of the 2016 Olympics.
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• Netflix thriller ‘Stranger Things’ gets ’80s sitcom treatment in fan-made video

  02-08-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A fan-made video takes supernatural thriller Stranger Things and turns the celebrated Netflix series into a sitcom from the '80s. And you know what? It's a pretty great little homage to the hit show.
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• Here's the 'Stranger Things' sitcom from the '80s you didn't know you wanted

  02-08-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A fan-made video takes supernatural thriller Stranger Things and turns the celebrated Netflix series into a sitcom from the '80s. And you know what? It's a pretty great little homage to the hit show.
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• Go the distance with our top 40 workout songs

  02-08-2016 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've scoured our favorite artists to find the best songs to run to, racking up 40 of our favorite contemporary songs that will kick your next workout into high gear and make the miles fly by.
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• One of Apple’s carrier partners might have just leaked the blue iPhone 7

  02-08-2016 20:27
  
  Details surrounding Apple's new iPhones always leak out well ahead of their official unveiling. First we hear rumblings, then more details start to trickle out, then mockups made using leaked schematics fill in the blanks and show us exactly what Apple's next iPhones are going to look like. That's exactly what happened with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, as was the case with the iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus last year. Typically, the leaks and rumors originate from bloggers, reporters or China-b
  
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• With Green Commuter, Angelenos can carpool to work in Tesla Model X SUVs

  02-08-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Green Commuter is launching a combination car-sharing and vanpool service using the Tesla Model X. The two types of service are coordinated via an app to ensure maximum utilization of vehicles.
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• Everything you need to know about the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building

  02-08-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Skyscrapers can get pretty big, sure, though none are taller than the Burj Khalifa. The massive building currently stands as the world's tallest, and rises a towering 2,722 feet above the sands of Dubai.
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• The new Xbox One S is faster than the original

  02-08-2016 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's newly launched Xbox One S hardware isn't just smaller than first-generation Xbox One consoles - it's also noticeably faster, with many games seeing increased performance and improved framerates.
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• 5 ways to remove chromatic aberration from images with Photoshop

  02-08-2016 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are looking to remove some CA in Photoshop there are many ways that you can go about it, ranging from easy built-in sliders to more advanced processes utilizing custom layers and brushes.
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• Attract ‘great people’ in ‘Civilization VI’ by playing as Brazil’s magnanimous ruler

  02-08-2016 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pedro II's Brazil in Sid Meier's Civilization VI might not have the strongest military on its side, but it does have a charismatic and kind leader. This trait makes it easier to attract "great people."
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• iOS 10 public beta 3 now available for download

  02-08-2016 19:10
  
  Apple earlier today released the third public beta of iOS to the public. The release comes just about two weeks after Apple released the second public beta. Whereas the second public beta featured some enhanced 3D touch functionality and a number of other minor tweaks and fixes, the most recent iteration of iOS 10 packs in a new emoji lineup, new keyboard sounds and more. But by and large, not much else has changed. DON'T MISS: Brand new leaked iPhone 7 photos remind us why iPhone 7 photos leak
  
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• Google may offer an Android Nougat home-screen launcher just for Nexus devices

  02-08-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google may be working on a home-screen launcher exclusively for Nexus devices. It does away with two longtime Android staples: the Google search bar, and the circular app drawer button.The post Google may offer an Android Nougat home-screen launcher just for Nexus devices appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Animal Avengers’ to the rescue! Team creates 3D-printed beak for injured goose

  02-08-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A collective of so-called Animal Avengers saved the life of Victoria the Brazilian goose by creating a 3D-printed beak for her after she lost her real one in an accident. Here's how it happened.
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• ‘Animal Avengers’ to the rescue! Team creates 3D-printed beak for hurt goose

  02-08-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A collective of so-called Animal Avengers saved the life of Victoria the Brazilian goose by creating a 3D-printed beak for her after she lost her real one in an accident. Here's how it happened.
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• Solo, an electric 3-wheeler, goes on sale in U.S. and Canada in September

  02-08-2016 18:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electra Meccanica's 3-wheel all-electric car goes on sale in Canada and the U.S. in September. The single-passenger Solo has a range 100 miles per charge, accelerates from zero to 62 mph in 8 seconds, an 80 mph top speed, and a 10-cubic-foot trunk.The post Solo, an electric 3-wheeler, goes on sale in U.S. and Canada in September appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Xur from ‘Destiny’ spotted in upcoming ‘World of Warcraft’ expansion

  02-08-2016 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Legion expansion pack for World of Warcraft is currently in closed beta. However, players have already discovered a cool Destiny Easter egg in the form of Xur, a merchant selling exotic goods in Bungie's first-person shooter.
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• Wrist-mounted ‘Z Ring’ makes noise, lights up when you play ‘Pokémon Sun,’ ‘Moon’

  02-08-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Z Moves are a new feature in the upcoming Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games. Toymaker Takara Tomy is releasing a wrist-mounted wearable known as the Z Ring, which lights up when a player uses Z Moves.
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• Wearable ‘Z Ring’ makes noise, lights up when you play ‘Pokémon Sun,’ ‘Moon’

  02-08-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Z Moves are a new feature in the upcoming Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon games. Toymaker Takara Tomy is releasing a wrist-mounted wearable known as the Z Ring, which lights up when a player uses Z Moves.
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