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• Dell’s new budget monitor is perfect for owners of AMD’s budget video cards

  04-08-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dell has updated its storefront with a new 27-inch monitor packing AMD's FreeSync technology. The display's low price should make it an appealing accompaniment to AMD's new, affordable RX series of video cards.
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• Dell's new, affordable gaming monitor packs FreeSync, is a perfect partner for the RX 470

  04-08-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dell has updated its storefront with a new 27-inch monitor packing AMD's FreeSync technology. The display's low price should make it an appealing accompaniment to AMD's new, affordable RX series of video cards.
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• The 9 Best Note-Taking and Productivity Apps Compared: OneNote, Zoho, and More

  04-08-2016 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Evernote is a capable service, but it's not for everyone. Check out some of our favorite note-taking apps and Evernote alternatives, whether you utilize iOS, Android, Windows, or another platform entirely.
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• Focal Listen review

  04-08-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Focal’s new Listen headphones will appeal to audiophiles, but consistently clear and balanced sound makes them a worthy option for anyone.
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• VW’s new filter cuts gas engine soot, and by quite a lot

  04-08-2016 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen Group announced it will use gasoline particulate filters to reduce emissions. The company claims GPFs cut particulate matter by 90 percent. The first cars to use the new filters will the VW Tiguan and Audi A5, both starting in June 2017.
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• The latest ‘Just Cause 3’ patch fails to help boost frame rate on consoles

  04-08-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just Cause 3 has been out for more than eight months, but its frame rate woes on consoles have still not been fixed. The latest patch, 1.05, did little to rectify the problem, according to Digital Foundry.The post The latest ‘Just Cause 3’ patch fails to help boost frame rate on consoles appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Women of NASA minifigures reaches milestone of 10,000 supporters

  04-08-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Women of NASA" may be the next big hit in the minifig world if writer Maia Weinstock and her 10,000 supporters have their way. The minifig set reached the 10,000-vote mark on the Lego Ideas website and is eligible for approval by Lego.The post Women of NASA minifigures reaches milestone of 10,000 supporters appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Is a new Star Wars TV series coming to ABC? Network exec says maybe

  04-08-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ABC and Lucasfilm are discussing the possibility of a live-action Star Wars television series, according ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey, who confirmed the longstanding rumor recently.
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• ABC, Lucasfilm in talks to bring a Star Wars series to network TV

  04-08-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ABC and Lucasfilm are discussing the possibility of a live-action Star Wars television series, according ABC Entertainment president Channing Dungey, who confirmed the longstanding rumor recently.
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• Joel Edgerton may team up with Jennifer Lawrence for spy thriller ‘Red Sparrow’

  04-08-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The spy drama Red Sparrow may have found its male lead. Joel Edgerton is reportedly in talks to star opposite Jennifer Lawrence in the upcoming adaptation of the spy thriller of the same name.
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• Bars looks to make mark in messaging arena by identifying song lyrics in texts

  04-08-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new messaging app called Bars hopes to disrupt the massive messaging market. What makes Bars different? It uses song lyrics instead of basic text, even sending snippets of the songs in question to those receiving the messages.
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• Bars hopes to disrupt messaging by identifying song lyrics in texts

  04-08-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new messaging app called Bars hopes to disrupt the massive messaging market. What makes Bars different? It uses song lyrics instead of basic text, even sending snippets of the songs in question to those receiving the messages.
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• Smooth operator: Vibrating tool may help surgeons feel around our insides

  04-08-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A tiny, vibrating surgical tool has helped heighten surgeons' sensitivity to shapes and textures -- and may enable them to sense a patient’s internal tissues and tumors during operations.
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• iRobot’s upgraded Roomba 960 promises to keep your home squeaky clean

  04-08-2016 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A leader in robotic vacuums, the Massachusetts-based iRobot has officially unveiled the upgraded Roomba 960 as well as a new HOME App for its Braava jet. Both the 960 and application functionality are available now.
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• iRobot officially unveils its upgraded flagship robot vacuum, the Roomba 960

  04-08-2016 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A leader in robotic vacuums, the Massachusetts-based iRobot has officially unveiled the upgraded Roomba 960 as well as a new HOME App for its Braava jet. Both the 960 and application functionality are available now.
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• If you think you’re the best at ‘Forza Motorsport 6,’ here is your chance to prove it

  04-08-2016 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Forza Motorsport 6" gamers can now sign up to participate in the Forza Racing Championship. Players will need to register with the ESL Gaming service using a valid email address or Facebook account. The big prize is an actual car worth over $36,000!
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• Report: Hackers are holding iOS devices for ransom through Find My iPhone

  04-08-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent report reveals that hackers are using Apple's Find My iPhone feature to lock down iOS devices to demand money in return for restoring access, a problem likely stemming from not using two-step verification and multiple passwords.
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• Hackers use Find My iPhone feature to lock down iOS devices, demand cash

  04-08-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent report reveals that hackers are using Apple's Find My iPhone feature to lock down iOS devices to demand money in return for restoring access, a problem likely stemming from not using two-step verification and multiple passwords.
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• Even the nosebleed seats seem close with our favorite megazoom cameras

  04-08-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Go ahead, get closer. These five cameras offer plenty of zoom, and since they're DSLR-like bridge cameras, they also offer manual modes, 4K capabilities, and a wealth of other useful features that lets you to step up your photography game.
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• Undead: Bob Weir announces first album of all-original material in 30 years

  04-08-2016 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Founding Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir has announced Blue Mountain, his first full solo album in 10 years, and his first album of all original material in more than three decades.
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• You can stay in a Muji model home in Japan for free for two years if you win this contest

  04-08-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maybe there is such a thing as a free lunch --- or at least, free housing. Muji will choose one phenomenally lucky person for a two-year rent-free stay in a brand-new model home in the historical seaside town of Kamakura, Japan.The post You can stay in a Muji model home in Japan for free for two years if you win this contest appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dish looks to cut the fat with its new Flex Pack skinny bundle package

  04-08-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dish is looking to bring back subscribers who are leaving its satellite service behind with its new Flex Pack skinny bundle package, which starts at $40 per month. Add-on packages are an additional $4 to $10 per month.The post Dish looks to cut the fat with its new Flex Pack skinny bundle package appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s iOS-centric Gboard adds dark theme, support for five languages

  04-08-2016 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has an update for Gboard, its iOS keyboard, that introduces support for five languages. There are also new Smart GIF suggestions, a dark theme, and the option to add your own image as a background.
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• 14 ridiculous 'smart' gadgets that totally exist - Business Insider UK

  04-08-2016 22:24
  
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  I write about tech for a living, so every day I'm inundated with emails and pitches for gadgets claiming to make life easier. In recent years, some of these devices have evolved from an easy source of skepticism to things that are actually worth buying.and more »
  
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• Tesla’s Musk expects strong second half of 2016 after exiting ‘production hell’

  04-08-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After reporting mixed second-quarter financial results, Tesla CEO Elon Musk filled investors and analysts in on his expectations for the rest of 2016 and the next few years. Topics included second-half production.
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• Apple’s ‘Planet of the Apps’ reality show adds Gwyneth Paltrow and will.i.am

  04-08-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gwyneth Paltrow and will.i.am are headed to the Planet of the Apps. The two stars are lending their business acumen to the upcoming Apple reality series, which centers on up-and-coming developers and their apps.
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• 14 weird 'smart' gadgets that totally exist - Business Insider - Business Insider

  04-08-2016 22:06
  
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  In the tech world's quest to make everything connected, we've seen more than a few "smart" gadgets that aren't exactly solving everyday problems.and more »
  
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• 14 ridiculous 'smart' gadgets that totally exist - Business Insider

  04-08-2016 22:06
  
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  14 ridiculous 'smart' gadgets that totally exist
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  I write about tech for a living, so every day I'm inundated with emails and pitches for gadgets claiming to make life easier. In recent years, some of these devices have evolved from an easy source of skepticism to things that are actually worth buying.and more »
  
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• ‘Brand New Subway’ challenges you to build a better NYC transit system

  04-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've got a gripe against the NYC transit system, then Brand New Subway is for you. The game lets you rebuild the subway map from the ground up. Maybe now you'll show some appreciation for how difficult it really is.
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• Researchers prove how disturbingly easy it can be to hack a truck or bus

  04-08-2016 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  University of Michigan researchers demonstrated the ability to take over a tractor-trailer and a school bus via a common code standard. The same standard is used by many, if not most, commercial trucks.The post Researchers prove how disturbingly easy it can be to hack a truck or bus appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ain’t no party like a TechPop Party ’cause a TechPop party … is coming to a city near you!

  04-08-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By all accounts, our first TechPop was a resounding success, so we’re definitely going to keep this gravy train rolling and throw some more parties like this in the future — and not just in PDX, either.
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• Intel-owned Basis recalls every fitness watch they ever made

  04-08-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel-owned Basis recalls every fitness watch they ever made, Google shows off a new facility, Moon Express gets permission... to go to the moon.
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• After nine months and a slew of updates, Apple Music exits beta on Android

  04-08-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music has been in beta mode since it launched on Android back in November. It's finally dropping the beta and is now officially version 1.0. If you check the Play Store, however, it only has 3.3 stars out of 5.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. iPhone 6S Plus

  04-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's latest phablet is here. The Galaxy Note 7 adds an iris scanner, USB Type-C, and more to its list of features.Let's see how it stacks up against Apple's largest smartphone -- the iPhone 6S Plus.The post Samsung Galaxy Note 7 vs. iPhone 6S Plus appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Transformers: The Last Knight’ bringing a familiar Autobot to live-action franchise

  04-08-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paramount Pictures has released the first image of Hot Rod, one of the new additions to the live-action Transformers universe,. he will debut in the upcoming Transformers: The Last Knight.
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• Trends with Benefits: Watch the Olympics in VR, Facebook “Area 404”

  04-08-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Experiencing the Olympics in virtual reality should be nearly as good as being there yourself, plus there's a lower chance of contracting the Zika virus.The post Trends with Benefits: Watch the Olympics in VR, Facebook “Area 404” appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ford recalls 830,000 cars and trucks in 16 states, Mexico for faulty door latches

  04-08-2016 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A faulty latch spring can break in certain Ford models, causing the door to open while the vehicle is moving. Ford has recalled 830,000 vehicles. The recall is limited to 16 U.S. states and all of Mexico.
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• Strava fitness app sends out a ‘Beacon to help you stay safe while exercising

  04-08-2016 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Going for a late-night jog or bike ride? If you're using Strava Premium, you'll be able to turn on a Beacon to share your location with your contacts. Your friends and family don't need to be on Strava to see your location.
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• Watch opera and quantum computing collide in ‘Superposition’: the most high-tech duet ever

  04-08-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Welsh mezzo-soprano in England recently performed a real-time duet with a quantum computer. And it sounds every bit as out-of-this-world as you might expect from that crazy concept.
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• ‘Limbo’-like ‘Hue’ injects some much-needed color into puzzle platformer genre

  04-08-2016 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hue, a puzzle platformer coming soon to consoles and PC, may look like Limbo or Inside on first glance, but its color-based twist sets it apart. Changing the background of the world allows you to reach previously blocked areas.The post ‘Limbo’-like ‘Hue’ injects some much-needed color into puzzle platformer genre appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Security researchers find yet another leak in HTTPS, and it won’t be easy to patch

  04-08-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  End user information could be far more easily pilfered from HTTPS data packets if the HEIST exploit becomes common place. It enables tracking of HTTPS data size, which is enough for older breaches to decode it.
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• AMD’s RX 470 sets its sights on 1080p gaming for less than $200

  04-08-2016 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Radeon's RX 480 set new expectations for performance at the $200 level, and even made 1440p gaming affordable. Most gamers have a 1080p monitor, though -- and for them, the RX 470 could be ideal.The post AMD’s RX 470 sets its sights on 1080p gaming for less than $200 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Who is Reddington? ‘The Blacklist’ creator Jon Bokenkamp teases the truth

  04-08-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an exclusive interview with Digital Trends,The Blacklist creator Jon Bokenkamp talks about the end of series 3, where the show’s going for season 4, and why Blu-ray surround sound offers the ultimate way to watch.
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• Pokémon, Zelda, and Mario may land on Nintendo NX within 6 months of release

  04-08-2016 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest rumor surrounding the Nintendo NX is that the company will release a new Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda game within the console's first six months. The company is also working with publishers on third-party content to be released during that timeframe.
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• Nintendo aims to crank out triple-A titles for NX console during its first six months

  04-08-2016 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest rumor surrounding the Nintendo NX is that the company will release a new Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda game within the console's first six months. The company is also working with publishers on third-party content to be released during that timeframe.
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• Looking for a new streaming box? Updated Roku models may be on the way

  04-08-2016 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're planning on buying a new Roku streaming box, you might want to hold off for a while, as documents the company filed with the FCC seem to suggest that it's working on updated models.
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• Looking for a new streaming box? Updated Roku models could be on the way

  04-08-2016 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're planning on buying a new Roku streaming box, you might want to hold off for a while, as documents the company filed with the FCC seem to suggest that it's working on updated models.
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• iOS 9.3.4 now available to download on iPhone and iPad

  04-08-2016 19:13
  
  Just days after the release of the latest iOS 10 beta , Apple has returned with a fresh update for iOS 9 in the form of iOS 9.3.4. No major features appear to have been added, but if you want your iPhone or iPad to remain as secure as possible, you should probably get around to installing the update at your earliest convenience. DON'T MISS:  Leaked video shows a real iPhone 7 in action for the first time ever Here's what the (unsurprisingly vague) update looks like: In order to download and
  
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• Want to roll back your Windows 10 Anniversry Update? You had better hurry

  04-08-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 updates have long offered a 30-day rollback period, which is helpful when something breaks. That period is now only 10 days long. Data suggests few users rolled back after the first few days, according to Microsoft.
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• Microsoft slashes rollback period for Windows 10 update from 30 days to 10

  04-08-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 updates have long offered a 30-day rollback period, which is helpful when something breaks. That period is now only 10 days long. Data suggests few users rolled back after the first few days, according to Microsoft.
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