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• The CTO of Google’s self-driving car project is calling it quits

  06-08-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chris Urmson, who joined the project in 2009, said in a post on Medium that “now, 1.8 million miles of autonomous driving later,” the time is right to “step down and find my next adventure.”
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• Google's Self-Driving Car CTO is Leaving the Company

  06-08-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chris Urmson, who joined the project in 2009, said in a post on Medium that “now, 1.8 million miles of autonomous driving later,” the time is right to “step down and find my next adventure.”
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• Gadget Grrl: Summer gadgets to check out - Santa Maria Times (subscription)

  06-08-2016 23:00 via santamariatimes.com
  
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  Summers are when most people do most of their grilling and wouldn't it be nice to have a product that would help you grill better? These Grill Mats are made to put directed on your grill gate to create a clean, flat surface to put vegetables, fish ...and more »
  
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• Watch these crawling drones weave a room

  06-08-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Arachnophobics, look away. You might not be such a fan of these high-tech drones that are effectively the 21st century’s answer to nature’s best web spinners. Meet the Mobile Robotic Fabrication System for Filament Structures.
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• These spider-like robots might be able to weave your furniture

  06-08-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Arachnophobics, look away. You might not be such a fan of these high-tech drones that are effectively the 21st century’s answer to nature’s best web spinners. Meet the Mobile Robotic Fabrication System for Filament Structures.
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• Weekend Workshop: Hit every PokéStop in town with this DIY bike phone mount

  06-08-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Finding Pokémon via your bike can as quickly spell disaster for your phone as it can produce a Charmander. Here's how to easily build your own bicycle smartphone mount in a mere matter of hours.
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• 5 awesome web browsers for Android

  06-08-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Browsing the web on an Android device should not be a pain. Check out our top five picks for the fastest, most feature-rich browsers currently in the Google Play Store, so you can browse with greater ease.
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• This Brit wants to let you turn on your ‘dumb’ home products with your voice

  06-08-2016 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To fill a gap in the automation market, British entrepreneur Mark van der Spuy has developed Vome, a voice recognition platform to allow for easy “turn on-turn off” functionality for all electrical equipment with a plug.
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• Here’s a gadget that lets you activate your ‘dumb’ home products with your voice

  06-08-2016 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To fill a gap in the automation market, British entrepreneur Mark van der Spuy has developed Vome, a voice recognition platform to allow for easy “turn on-turn off” functionality for all electrical equipment with a plug.
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• Xbox, PlayStation, or Steam Controller – Which is best for PC gamers?

  06-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's the best controller to grab when you want to enjoy your PC games without a mouse and keyboard? Microsoft, Sony, and Steam all offer viable options at affordable rates, but only one can emerge victorious.The post Xbox, PlayStation, or Steam Controller – Which is best for PC gamers? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• What’s the best gamepad for PC gamers who want to be couch potatoes?

  06-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's the best controller to grab when you want to enjoy your PC games without a mouse and keyboard? Microsoft, Sony, and Steam all offer viable options at affordable rates, but only one can emerge victorious.The post What’s the best gamepad for PC gamers who want to be couch potatoes? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• MIT grads are out to prove the power of your inkjet with 3D printing technology

  06-08-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lumii is setting course to replace “traditional optics with algorithms, to create high-quality, glasses-free 3D experiences." Using inkjet printers, the startup has been able to create full color holograms.
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• 2017 Fiat 124 Spider Review: Italy gives Miata an attitude adjustment

  06-08-2016 21:00
  
  Somebody screwed up. That, at least, was my first thought upon slipping into the compact cabin of the 2017 Fiat 124 Spider and finding, not a sweet little six-speed shifter, but an automatic. Somebody, when filling in the order form, foolishly and unforgivably ticked the $1,350 six-speed auto transmission option. I'm no kneejerk auto gearbox hater, but the 124 Spider … Continue reading
  
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• 7 Hollywood stars who passed the TV torch to their kids

  06-08-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some of the latest television stars bear a striking resemblance to Hollywood A-listers, and there's a reason for that; they are, in fact, the offspring of famous actors, and making some serious waves on the small screen.
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• Rio 2016: Use your gadgets to get a front-row seat at the Olympics - MarketWatch

  06-08-2016 19:30 via marketwatch.com
  
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  Rio 2016: Use your gadgets to get a front-row seat at the Olympics
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  The Olympic motto is faster, higher, stronger. This year's Games will also be clearer, bigger and closer. For the first time, viewers at home can watch Missy Franklin splashing toward the pool wall in stunning 4K detail. With no more than a smartphone ...
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Jeff Tweedy, Action Bronson and more

  06-08-2016 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: Jeff Tweedy, Action Bronson and more.
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• Hulu is developing several pop culture documentaries, including Batman and Bond

  06-08-2016 19:00
  
  While Netflix continues to bolster its original content lineup with new series, streaming video rival Hulu has announced it's working on a line of new original documentaries. Craig Erwich, Hulu's senior vice president of global content, revealed on Friday that the service will establish its Limelight Documentary Series with several exclusive documentaries focusing on little-known people and stories in the … Continue reading
  
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• Green godsend or political ploy? The truth about ethanol in your gas

  06-08-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  97% of U.S. gasoline contains ethanol, but the effects of ethanol and the reasons for its inclusion are not well-known. We take a deeper look at the sources and reasons to put ethanol in your gasoline.The post Green godsend or political ploy? The truth about ethanol in your gas appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Shoot the messenger: Microsoft reignites emoji gun debate with new pistol icon

  06-08-2016 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has introduced a pistol emoji as part of its Windows 10 Anniversary Update. The move comes less than a week after Apple announced it was ditching the gun emoji in favor of a water gun icon in iOS 10.
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• Leica CaptiView injects augmented reality into brain surgery

  06-08-2016 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Augmented reality isn’t just for catching Pokémon anymore. A new technology from Leica Microsystems uses “image injection” to display virtual overlays within a surgical microscope to help guide a neurosurgeon’s hands.
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• Augmented reality comes to neurosurgery with tech developed by Leica

  06-08-2016 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Augmented reality isn’t just for catching Pokémon anymore. A new technology from Leica Microsystems uses “image injection” to display virtual overlays within a surgical microscope to help guide a neurosurgeon’s hands.
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• This new Kickstarter will help you grow your own furniture

  06-08-2016 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Got a green thumb and a passion for gardening? Tired of growing food and flower? Now you can grow your own furniture! Terra is a product from Studio Nucleo based in northern Italy.The post This new Kickstarter will help you grow your own furniture appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Have a hoard of WMA files that won’t play? Try converting them to MP3

  06-08-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's proprietary audio format may be great when it comes to multi-channel surround sound, but unfortunately, it falters in terms of compatibility. Check out our guide on how to convert WMA files to MP3, whether you prefer web-based or desktop methods.
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• Reunited? It’s understood: Amazon returns to Target’s shelves after four-year hiatus

  06-08-2016 14:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a four-year hiatus, Target has resumed sales of Amazon's devices, with the devices now available for purchase through Target's website. They will make their way to physical store shelves this fall.
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• Reunited: Amazon returns to Target’s shelves after four-year hiatus

  06-08-2016 14:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a four-year hiatus, Target has resumed sales of Amazon's devices, with the devices now available for purchase through Target's website. They will make their way to physical store shelves this fall.
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• No rest for the wicked: It took less than a month for Lenovo to improve the Vibe C2

  06-08-2016 13:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Less than a month after it unveiled the budget Vibe C2, Lenovo released the Vibe C2 Power, an improved version that improves upon the former's battery life and RAM. The Vibe C2 Power was announced in Russia.
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• Lenovo wants you to forget the one-month-old Vibe C2 and embrace the Vibe C2 Power

  06-08-2016 13:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Less than a month after it unveiled the budget Vibe C2, Lenovo released the Vibe C2 Power, an improved version that improves upon the former's battery life and RAM. The Vibe C2 Power was announced in Russia.
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• Maharashtra Police will use modern gadgets to keep tight vigil on terror groups: DGP - The Indian Express

  06-08-2016 12:18 via indianexpress.com
  
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  Maharashtra Police will use modern gadgets to keep tight vigil on terror groups: DGP
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  The Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) is also being equipped with modern gadgets and a strategy is being firmed up to effectively counter propaganda from outfits like ISIS, said Satish Mathur, who took over as DGP a week ago. “As a first step, police ...and more »
  
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• 8 ways the smartphone in your pocket could save your hide outside

  06-08-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you find yourself in a sticky survival situation with only your smartphone for help, then don’t panic, because it’ll prove very useful provided you know what to do. Here are eight ways it may end up getting you out of trouble.
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• 7 hot gadgets debuting at Rio Olympics 2016 - Times of India

  06-08-2016 11:27 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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  With all eyes on the Rio Olympics, it's no surprise that many companies are unveiling their newest technology and gadgetry at this event. Here's some of the coolest hi-tech wizardry that's making a debut at the biggest sporting event of this year.and more »
  
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• 7 hot gadgets debuting at Rio Olympics 2016 - The Times of India - Times of India

  06-08-2016 11:27 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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  With all eyes on the Rio Olympics, it's no surprise that many companies are unveiling their newest technology and gadgetry at this event. Here's some of the ...and more »
  
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• Can’t find any GIFs of the Olympics? That’s because they’re banned

  06-08-2016 07:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The IOC has placed a ban on GIFs, and Vines of the Rio Olympics. Media companies will not be able to share the visual clips on social media, and the public is not permitted to broadcast live-streams from the games.
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• Facebook hires team behind video app branded as “Instagram for interactive music”

  06-08-2016 04:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook has hired the team behind Eyegroove, a video app that offered SoundCloud integration, allowing users to create their very own music videos. The app itself has now been shut down as a result of the buyout.
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• HBO’s Bradley Cooper-produced ‘Black Flags’ explores the rise of Islamic State

  06-08-2016 03:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bradley Cooper, Todd Phillips, and HBO are taking on Islamic State -- or at least the history of the infamous terrorist group. Cooper and Phillips are developing Black Flags, a miniseries adapted from the nonfiction book of the same name.
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• How to make eyes shine with 3 simple steps in Photoshop

  06-08-2016 03:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's been said that the eyes are the mirrors of the soul. In his latest tutorial, photographer and Photoshop guru Glyn Dewis shares how you can bring out the detail in a subject's eyes with three simple steps.The post How to make eyes shine with 3 simple steps in Photoshop appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tesla is causing an explosion in Bay Area manufacturing

  06-08-2016 02:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With its 6 million square foot Fremont, California factory, Tesla attracts component suppliers as well as tech-focused automotive companies. Fremont and the surrounding area see a surge in interest in factory space and suitable land.The post Tesla is causing an explosion in Bay Area manufacturing appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch a photographer create a frozen lake in his studio

  06-08-2016 02:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Commercial photographer Adrian Mueller simulated a frozen lake using real ice inside his studio to capture the essence of Maker's 46 bourbon, which is only finished during the winter months.
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• Need a frozen lake for a photo shoot? Here's how to fake it using real ice

  06-08-2016 02:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Commercial photographer Adrian Mueller simulated a frozen lake using real ice inside his studio to capture the essence of Maker's 46 bourbon, which is only finished during the winter months.
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• Millennial matchmaker: the 10 best new cars for the connected generation

  06-08-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many automakers have struggled to understand the needs and wants of Millennial buyers, but some know exactly how to appeal to the next generation's taste for intuitive technology, style, and affordability. These 10 cars are the perfect case in point.
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• Blizzard may tease a remastered 'StarCraft' in September, with a full reveal at BlizzCon 2016

  06-08-2016 02:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard is expected to introduce "StarCraft HD" in September followed by a more detailed reveal during BlizzCon 2016 in November. The game originally shipped in 1998, and the new HD release will likely use the latest version of the "StarCraft II" engine.
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• Blizzard may be spicing up the original ‘StarCraft’ game for a September tease

  06-08-2016 02:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard is expected to introduce "StarCraft HD" in September followed by a more detailed reveal during BlizzCon 2016 in November. The game originally shipped in 1998, and the new HD release will likely use the latest version of the "StarCraft II" engine.
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• Sony releases firmware update to address A6300 overheating reports

  06-08-2016 02:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new firmware launched today for the Sony A6300 may possibly hold a solution to widely reported camera overheating issues, noting improved stability in picture shooting mode by optimizing temperature control.
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• Is your A6300 overheating? Sony’s latest firmware update may hold a solution

  06-08-2016 02:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new firmware launched today for the Sony A6300 may possibly hold a solution to widely reported camera overheating issues, noting improved stability in picture shooting mode by optimizing temperature control.
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• Microsoft will pay you cash for hunting down specific vulnerabilities for Microsoft Edge in the Windows Insider program

  06-08-2016 02:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft offers a new bounty for Microsoft Edge in the Windows Insider program, wanting researchers to hunt down remote code execution holes for hard cash. This program is slated to end in May of 2017, offering a max reward of $15,000.
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• Earn hot cash hunting down vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge for Windows Insider

  06-08-2016 02:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft offers a new bounty for Microsoft Edge in the Windows Insider program, wanting researchers to hunt down remote code execution holes for hard cash. This program is slated to end in May of 2017, offering a max reward of $15,000.
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• Acer Switch Alpha 12 review

  06-08-2016 01:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer made a $700 Windows 10 tablet happen by cramming a Core i5 processor into a mobile form factor. Can it compete with the Surface on more than price?
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• Wash ‘n Charge service could be coming to a Supercharger near you

  06-08-2016 00:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If a pilot project at Tesla's Fremont, California factory works out, the environmentally friendly Eco-Green Auto Clean service may become available at Superchargers. The service uses a biodegradable spray and about one cup of water per vehicle.The post Wash ‘n Charge service could be coming to a Supercharger near you appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Soon you might be able to get your Tesla washed eco-friendly style while you charge it

  06-08-2016 00:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If a pilot project at Tesla's Fremont, California factory works out, the environmentally friendly Eco-Green Auto Clean service may become available at Superchargers. The service uses a biodegradable spray and about one cup of water per vehicle.The post Soon you might be able to get your Tesla washed eco-friendly style while you charge it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to watch the 2016 Rio Olympics online

  06-08-2016 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2016 Rio Olympics are quickly approaching. Here's how you can watch the two-week event once it premieres on August 5, with or without a television or access to a premium cable subscription.
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