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• Need a laugh? Watch people try to build Ikea furniture while high in ‘Hikea’

  13-08-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The only way to correctly assemble Ikea furniture? Under the influence. Let's be honest -- it can't make it any harder than it already is, and at the very least, it'll make it a hell of a lot more entertaining. Watch Hikea to learn more.
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• Your in-flight Wi-Fi options just grew, thanks to these new iPass deals

  13-08-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Getting service in the skies may finally be possible. Partnerships between iPass and United Airlines and Deutsche Telekom promises "seamless and secure in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity" that you can use both on the ground and in the air.
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• iPass continues to expand its in-flight WiFi options with United and Deutsche Telekom

  13-08-2016 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Getting service in the skies may finally be possible. Partnerships between iPass and United Airlines and Deutsche Telekom promises "seamless and secure in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity" that you can use both on the ground and in the air.
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• Self-healing clothes? It could be a possibility thanks to a squid protein

  13-08-2016 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who needs a sewing kit when you've got squid on hand? Proving once again that Mother Nature really does know best, scientists have discovered the self-healing properties of proteins found in squid ring teeth.
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• Rip in your jeans? Just apply a few drops of this new self-healing liquid

  13-08-2016 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who needs a sewing kit when you've got squid on hand? Proving once again that Mother Nature really does know best, scientists have discovered the self-healing properties of proteins found in squid ring teeth.
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• 10 absolutely awful TV show endings that will annoy us forever

  13-08-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite long runs on television and legions of loyal viewers, these 10 television shows, ranging from sitcoms to sci-fi dramas, arguably had the worst, most disappointing series finales.
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• Ready to live in deep space? NASA is starting to develop habitats for our journey

  13-08-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We might not be able to live in deep space yet, but we already can check out our proposed accommodations thanks to NASA's NextSTEP program and its plan to build deep space habitats here on Earth.
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• NASA is building deep space habitats … on Earth

  13-08-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We might not be able to live in deep space yet, but we already can check out our proposed accommodations thanks to NASA's NextSTEP program and its plan to build deep space habitats here on Earth.
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• The man in the can: R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker dies at 83

  13-08-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kenny Baker, the man who made R2-D2 the Star Wars universe’s most lovable and recognizable character, has passed away at 83. He stood 3 feet 8 inches tall, and first stepped into the android suit in 1977 to debut as R2-D2.
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• 'He was the droid I WAS looking for!' Kenny Baker, R2-D2 actor, dies at 83

  13-08-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kenny Baker, the man who made R2-D2 the Star Wars universe’s most lovable and recognizable character, has passed away at 83. He stood 3 feet 8 inches tall, and first stepped into the android suit in 1977 to debut as R2-D2.
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• Think a neighbor is stealing your Wi-Fi? Find out for sure

  13-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is your internet connection running slower than usual? Do Netflix movies show up in a lower resolution than expected? One of your neighbors might be stealing your Wi-fi. If so, here's how to find out and how to prevent them from doing so.
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• The amazing Fathom One camera drone doesn’t fly — it swims

  13-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready to welcome the Fathom One, the world’s first affordable modular underwater drone. Costing just $600, Fathom will give users the chance to explore underwater locations via a full HD live stream from the deep.
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• Fathom One is a modular underwater drone that lets you explore the deep

  13-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready to welcome the Fathom One, the world’s first affordable modular underwater drone. Costing just $600, Fathom will give users the chance to explore underwater locations via a full HD live stream from the deep.
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• Back To School Guide

  13-08-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
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• The weight is over: 7 great kitchen scales for your counter

  13-08-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A solid kitchen scale is a handy tool to have around. From baking and cooking to weekly meal prep and calorie counting, a reliable scale can help create consistent recipes and promote a healthy lifestyle. Here are seven of our favorites.
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• Hands on: ‘The Elder Scrolls: Legends’

  13-08-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Elder Scrolls: Legends manages to evolve the gameplay of Hearthstone and Magic: The Gathering without being derivative.
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• 20 Gadgets That Any Architect Would Want - ArchDaily

  13-08-2016 20:15 via archdaily.com
  
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  Gadgets include maker-targeted machines like the Glowforge 3D Printer and the 3Doodler, along with innovation in sketching technology like Moleskine's Smart Writing Kit and the Pantone Capsure for finding the right hue from real life surfaces. There ...
  
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• Laugh.ly brings comedic content to the masses with new streaming app

  13-08-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Laugh.ly has the most expansive comedy library available, which it made possible through direct distribution deals with media publishers like Comedy Dynamics, as well as direct deals with comedians themselves.
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• Here's everything you need to know about CRISPR; the gene editing tool that's changing the world

  13-08-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready to hear about CRISPR a lot - this medical trick with bacterial DNA is allowing scientists to use a whole new kind of DNA manipulation.The post Here's everything you need to know about CRISPR; the gene editing tool that's changing the world appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Curious about CRISPR? Here’s a quick rundown of the revolutionary gene editing tool

  13-08-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get ready to hear about CRISPR a lot - this medical trick with bacterial DNA is allowing scientists to use a whole new kind of DNA manipulation.The post Curious about CRISPR? Here’s a quick rundown of the revolutionary gene editing tool appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 5 new songs you need to stream now: Chance The Rapper, Noname, and more

  13-08-2016 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: Chance The Rapper, Cass McCombs and more.
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• 10 Huawei P9 problems and the solutions to deal with them

  13-08-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Huawei P9 has only been available for a few months, but that doesn't mean everyone's experience with it has been perfect. In light of this, we've prowled around the internet to find the most common Huwei P9 problems plaguing people, and provided solutions and workarounds for all of them.
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• Instagram Stories come to the web with this Chrome extension

  13-08-2016 19:10
  
  Photo-sharing social network Instagram took a big swipe at rival Snapchat earlier this month with the launch of Instagram Stories. But whether or not you feel like it's a cheap copy or it one-ups Snapchat's version, the feature is turning out to be very popular among users. The only draw-back at this point is that Instagram Stories can only be … Continue reading
  
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• Meet Wilson X — the football that’s smarter than you are

  13-08-2016 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You could get your hands on Wilson's $200 connected football in time for the beginning of the 2016 NFL football season if you don't drag your feet. The Wilson X pre-orders will ship September 8.
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• So this is what it looks like when a car driver plays ‘Pokémon Go’

  13-08-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A police helicopter flying over Toronto last week noticed a car being driven erratically through a suburban neighborhood. After tracking it for a while, a cop eventually pulled it over, only to discover the driver had been playing a very popular mobile game.
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• Weekend Workshop: Light up your love for arcade games with a DIY marquee lightbox

  13-08-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Considering the universal love for retro video games, there's no better way to show appreciation for your favorite classic title than by building your own DIY arcade marquee lightbox this weekend.
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• Twitter adds night mode option to iOS app

  13-08-2016 18:10
  
  If you're one of the many, many smartphone owners who uses their device in bed before falling asleep, especially for browsing Twitter, there's good news on the way. The social network seems to be catching on to the growing trend of "dark modes" available on various OSes and apps, and introduced a "night mode" option to its own mobile app … Continue reading
  
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• Back to School Tech and Gadgets - WNDU-TV

  13-08-2016 18:10 via wndu.com
  
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  Back to School Tech and Gadgets. By NewsCenter 16 Staff |. Posted: Sat 12:01 PM, Aug 13, 2016. It's that time of year where students are heading back to school. Danielle Oselett, AT&T area retail sales manager, joined Tricia Harte on 16 Saturday ...
  
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• Another Halo Wars 2 beta will hit Xbox One, PC in 2017

  13-08-2016 17:10
  
  The Xbox One's open beta for Halo Wars 2, the second real-time strategy game set in the Halo universe, was held back in June, and developer 343 Industries has revealed details on what their main takeaways from the experience were, along with some of the things they'll be changing as a result of player feedback. The biggest surprise, however, was … Continue reading
  
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• More bad news for Airbnb as Barcelona cracks down on illegal listings

  13-08-2016 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The regulatory nightmare that is Airbnb was dealt another blow this week as authorities in Barcelona began cracking down on homes that were illegally rented out, removing them from listings and levying fines.The post More bad news for Airbnb as Barcelona cracks down on illegal listings appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Barcelona isn't messing around with Airbnb anymore, levying fines and removing listings

  13-08-2016 16:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The regulatory nightmare that is Airbnb was dealt another blow this week as authorities in Barcelona began cracking down on homes that were illegally rented out, removing them from listings and levying fines.The post Barcelona isn't messing around with Airbnb anymore, levying fines and removing listings appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Elio Motor’s 3-wheeled mini-car priced at $7,000 for pre-orders

  13-08-2016 16:13
  
  You might remember hearing about Elio Motors before. The company is known for crowdfunding its small, three-wheeled car that gets 84 mpg from a 3-cylinder engine, promising a price "around $6,800," and remaining noncommittal on a release date. Well, Elio Motors has announced a new pricing scheme that somewhat overshoots that original price, but will still allow customers to pre-order … Continue reading
  
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• Here are keyboard cases to pick up with your iPad Pro

  13-08-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPad Pro is a tablet that wants to be a laptop, but it needs a proper keyboard if it ever wants to function as the latter. Thankfully, we've rounded up eight keyboards for the 9.7-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro that are as streamlined as they are capable.
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• Speech recognition algorithms can help profile hoax callers

  13-08-2016 15:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart speech recognition algorithms are helping law enforcement determine an astonishing number of details about people based entirely on samples of their voice -- even down to their facial features and physical surroundings.
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• GoldenEye 007 gets HD remake as Source engine mod

  13-08-2016 15:08
  
  First released in 1997 on the Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007 became an instant classic. Its multiplayer features were unprecedented on consoles at the time, and the game alone was worth the price of the N64. Even before the original Halo, GoldenEye 007 was the forefather of console FPSes. Now, 19 years later, and with 10 years of work from dedicated … Continue reading
  
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• Criminal profiling tech can pin down your background based entirely on your voice

  13-08-2016 15:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart speech recognition algorithms are helping law enforcement determine an astonishing number of details about people based entirely on samples of their voice -- even down to their facial features and physical surroundings.
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• Verizon offers $100 discount for select phones, but only if you buy online

  13-08-2016 14:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon announced a new promotion that nets customers a $100 discount for select phones. There are a few caveats, however, namely that the discount only applies to purchases through Verizon's online store.
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• World's highest-flying glider set to become a game-changing weather station

  13-08-2016 14:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a successful maiden voyage, the Perlan 2 glider is ready to be put to the test. The unpowered plane will ride the stratospheric waves in the Andes mountains as it soars to record heights and records valuable weather data.The post World's highest-flying glider set to become a game-changing weather station appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• High-flying Perlan 2 glider to set new world record in Argentinian flights

  13-08-2016 14:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a successful maiden voyage, the Perlan 2 glider is ready to be put to the test. The unpowered plane will ride the stratospheric waves in the Andes mountains as it soars to record heights and records valuable weather data.The post High-flying Perlan 2 glider to set new world record in Argentinian flights appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Gadgets for Personal Use - NDTV

  13-08-2016 14:18 via ndtv.com
  
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  This week on Gadget Guru, we're once again testing products. This time we've got some gadgets for your personal use. There's Goqii's new fitness band that comes with an entire healthcare ecosystem. A printer that can print up to 6000 pages without ...and more »
  
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• 2 new HTC Desire phones tipped to launch this quarter

  13-08-2016 14:17
  
  We haven't seen a lot from HTC's Desire line in the last year, with the most recent being the US debut of the Desire 530, but according to a new report, the company has not one but two new devices coming before the end of the current quarter. The two phones are said to be the Desire 10 Lifestyle mid-ranger, … Continue reading
  
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• Researchers develop smart camera that responds to secret handshake

  13-08-2016 13:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartphone, smartwatch and now smart camera? A group from Georgia Tech is developing a camera that responds to certain gestures. The switch could allow for solar motion detection cameras that never need a new battery.
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• You can now make Google Play reviews without needing a Google+ account

  13-08-2016 13:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has hammered another nail in the coffin of Google+ -- making it possible to now leave reviews on Google Play without the need for a Google+ account. The move isn't all that surprising.
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• Google just hammered another nail in the coffin of Google+

  13-08-2016 13:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has hammered another nail in the coffin of Google+ -- making it possible to now leave reviews on Google Play without the need for a Google+ account. The move isn't all that surprising.
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• New AI program could help drones avoid flying over big crowds

  13-08-2016 13:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A startup is looking to make drone flight safer through artificial intelligence that identifies hazardous weather and even crowds of people. Flock is developing a program to help commercial drone pilots choose the safest route.
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• I, for one, welcome our new automated robot overlords

  13-08-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automation isn’t a bad thing; we’re not going to be attacked by vacuums, after all, and there are plenty of conveniences it supplies. But are we reaching a tipping point where we start to trust computers and robots more than humans?The post I, for one, welcome our new automated robot overlords appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Feeling unpopular on Tumblr? Tips on how to get more followers

  13-08-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's the point of posting all those gorgeous photos and insightful updates on your life if no one is listening, or in this case, looking? Check out our guide on how to gain more followers on Tumblr.
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• 6 must-have travel gadgets - Times of India

  13-08-2016 08:03 via timesofindia.indiatimes.com
  
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  NEW DELHI: With the holiday season setting in, most of us start planning our vacation: destination, hotels, flights and more. Usually people take their smartphones as their sole point of entertainment and contact, and heavily rely on it during their trip.
  
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• HTC is reportedly building two versions of the midrange Desire 10

  13-08-2016 05:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HTC is hard at work on a number of new midrange handsets, set to be called the Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle. According to Evan Blass, the Desire 10 Lifestyle will feature a quad-core processor, 13MP camera, and up to 3GB of RAM.
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• HTC has a midrange version of the HTC 10 in the works

  13-08-2016 05:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HTC is hard at work on a number of new midrange handsets, set to be called the Desire 10 Pro and Desire 10 Lifestyle. According to Evan Blass, the Desire 10 Lifestyle will feature a quad-core processor, 13MP camera, and up to 3GB of RAM.
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