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• Microsoft launches a single two-factor authentication app for mobile platforms

  15-08-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has launched a new two-factor app for "major mobile platforms," Microsoft Authenticator, which unifies its previous crop of disparate apps.The post Microsoft launches a single two-factor authentication app for mobile platforms appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Simple act of standing up shown to cut down blood sugar levels

  15-08-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The worst thing you can do if you have high blood sugar issues is to sit all day. Standing up and moving around, even briefly, can help glucose levels. The more active you are the better the results, but even just standing in place helps.
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• Now computers can clone your handwriting with creepy accuracy

  15-08-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at University College London have created an algorithm capable of taking a sample of handwritten text and imitating it, allowing a computer to write in the style of a real person.
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• Get up, get on up — simply standing reduces blood sugar levels

  15-08-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The worst thing you can do if you have high blood sugar issues is to sit all day. Standing up and moving around, even briefly, can help glucose levels. The more active you are the better the results, but even just standing in place helps.
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• Don’t panic, but a bug in Linux is leaving 80% of all Android users open to hacks

  15-08-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A newly discovered bug in Linux reportedly has left as many as 80 percent of all Android users open to being hacked. The bug basically allows hackers to intercept internet connections and insert malicious code into them.
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• Volkswagen says German regulator has approved diesel emissions fix

  15-08-2016 23:30
  
  German regulator Federal Motor Transport Authority has approved Volkswagen’s technical fix for 460,000 diesel vehicles that cheat on emissions tests. VW announced the approval over the weekend, saying the fix pertains to cars with the 1.2-liter EA189 TDI engine and will cover nearly half a million vehicles, included among them being the SEAT Ibiza and the Volkswagen Polo. This regulatory … Continue reading
  
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• HTC is upping its Desire game: HTC Desire 10 news and rumors

  15-08-2016 23:29 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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• A Hollywood makeup specialist built the perfect ode to Han Solo in carbonite

  15-08-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a video posted to Tested's YouTube channel, Hollywood makeup specialist Frank Ippolito shows off a unique Han Solo in carbonite refrigerator he built out of Star Wars replica props, LED lights, and a basic fridge.
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• The ‘Battlefront 1’ open beta invades PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on August 31

  15-08-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EA is launching the "Battlefield 1" open beta for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Origin on PC later this month. The beta will include two gameplay modes that take place in the Sinai Desert, a region just east of El-Jifar. The PC specs are still unknown.
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• Fallout 4 Nuka-World release date revealed alongside new gameplay trailer

  15-08-2016 23:16
  
  Development on Fallout 4 is set to wrap up with the release of its final DLC pack, Nuka-World, and judging from the add-on's newest gameplay trailer, it would appear that Bethesda is planning to go out with a bang. In fact, as Nuka-World puts players in the middle of their own wasteland theme park, we'll probably be treated to several … Continue reading
  
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• T-Mobile makes it easier to donate to Red Cross Louisiana flood relief

  15-08-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  T-Mobile is offering customers a way to donate free of fees to Red Cross recovery efforts in Louisiana. It's not the only carrier extending a hand -- Verizon is providing free internet access and charging stations at its regional locations.The post T-Mobile makes it easier to donate to Red Cross Louisiana flood relief appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Timely cross-promotion: Flag-themed Apple Watch bands debut for Olympics

  15-08-2016 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has launched a series of flag-themed Apple Watch bands to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. It's an apparent attempt to subvert rival Samsung's sponsorship of the events.The post Timely cross-promotion: Flag-themed Apple Watch bands debut for Olympics appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Are flag-themed Apple Watch bands a dig at Samsung's Olympics sponsorship

  15-08-2016 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has launched a series of flag-themed Apple Watch bands to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio. It's an apparent attempt to subvert rival Samsung's sponsorship of the events.The post Are flag-themed Apple Watch bands a dig at Samsung's Olympics sponsorship appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• PlayStation 4 update 4.0 will bring long-awaited folders, UI refresh

  15-08-2016 22:49
  
  The PlayStation 4 is great as long as you ignore the incredibly lacking interface. Owners have long requested that Sony add some kind of organizational tool for better sorting the content on the homescreen, something that would at least make it easier to keep favorite games front-and-center. Sony is, finally, giving owners that ability and more with the upcoming 4.0 … Continue reading
  
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• Berkshire takes bigger bite of Apple, pares Wal-Mart

  15-08-2016 22:47
  
  (Reuters) - Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Inc on Monday said it has increased its stake in Apple Inc by 55 percent, boosting its bet on the iPhone and iPod maker even as prominent investors like Carl Icahn and George Soros have reduced theirs. Berkshire owned 15.23 million Apple shares worth roughly $1.46 billion as of June 30, up from 9.81 million shares as of March 31, according to a regulatory filing detailing Berkshire's U.S.-listed stock holdings at the end of the second quarter. It w
  
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• Monkey see, monkey sue: Infamous selfie is back in court, thanks to PETA appeal

  15-08-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can monkeys own the copyright to a photo? PETA is insisting they can with an appeal of a case involving an infamous monkey selfie. The appeal brings photographer David Slater back to court after a monkey snapped a photo with his camera.
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• ‘Nightly Show’ no more: Comedy Central axes Larry Wilmore’s ‘Daily Show’ spinoff

  15-08-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore will soon no longer be around to provide your second late-night dose of politically driven humor. Comedy Central has canceled the show prior to November's presidential election.
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• Instagram heads deeper into ad territory as it rolls out business tools in Europe

  15-08-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are 200,000 advertisers on Instagram, and they're all dying to be your friend. And with Instagram's new business tools, they'll probably succeed. The photo-sharing app has begun rolling out business tools in Europe.
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• Goodbye Moto X, hello Moto M? Moto M news and rumors

  15-08-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like the Moto Z won't be the only new Moto phone for the year. Contrary to previous reports, Lenovo could be ditching the Moto X for the Moto M. Here's everything we know about the upcoming Moto M so far.The post Goodbye Moto X, hello Moto M? Moto M news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Bethesda details final ‘Fallout 4’ expansion Nuka-World in new trailer

  15-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fallout 4's sixth and final add-on is coming soon, and publisher Bethesda gives an overview of what players can expect from its carnival-like finale Nuka-World in a new trailer released today.
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• Battlefield 1 open beta arrives August 31

  15-08-2016 21:57
  
  The Battlefield 1 open beta will launch on August 31 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC gamers, EA and studio DICE have announced. The open beta will present gamers with Sinai Desert, a new map, as well as the Rush and Conquest modes. Anyone who signs up before August 21 as a Battlefield Insider will also have the possibility of … Continue reading
  
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• Mojang and Oculus open up a whole new world with VR ‘Minecraft’ for Windows 10

  15-08-2016 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mojang and Oculus have launched a free upgrade to "Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta" that enables support for the Oculus Rift VR headset. The update adds features like a new turning system, DirectX 11 optimization, and Xbox One controller options.
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• Mess with this hilarious fake emulation of Seinfeld's 1993 Macintosh

  15-08-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A parody Twitter user called Seinfeld2000 has created a functional comedic emulation of Jerry Seinfeld's 1993 Macintosh, complete with music, photos, and a hilarious search history.
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• Explore a comedic version of Jerry Seinfeld’s 1993 Mac, thanks to one Twitter comedian

  15-08-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A parody Twitter user called Seinfeld2000 has created a functional comedic emulation of Jerry Seinfeld's 1993 Macintosh, complete with music, photos, and a hilarious search history.
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• Wildlife photographer rescues a drowning eagle, for the second time

  15-08-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Polish wildlife photographer Krzysztof Chomicz often photographs white-tailed eagles, but he has also rescued them. The latest rescue of a young bird trapped in muddy swamp was captured by a camera drone.
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• Twitter’s NFL live streams may appear on Apple TV this autumn

  15-08-2016 21:27
  
  We know that Twitter has been selected by the NFL to host a number of Thursday Night Football games once the season is in full swing, but those live streams might be available on more than just your computer or smartphone. As it turns out, Twitter is reportedly in talks with Apple to bring its app to Apple TV in … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Street Fighter V’ to penalize rage quitters, add Vs. CPU mode in looming updates

  15-08-2016 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Capcom has outlined the next slated set of additions for its PC and PlayStation 4 fighting game Street Fighter V, revealing that long-promised penalties for rage quitters will activate this week.
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• What caused this Tesla Model S to spontaneously combust in France?

  15-08-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Tesla Model S 90D caught fire during a promotional event in France. The couple test-driving the car and the saleswoman got out unharmed, and Tesla is still looking into the cause of the fire.The post What caused this Tesla Model S to spontaneously combust in France? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tweet that TD: Twitter scores deal to stream Thursday night NFL games

  15-08-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also: Will Apple debut a "flexible" iPad with an OLED screen in 2018? And Google is working on a new OS that isn't Android. What will it be used for?
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• Tesla Model S spontaneously combusts during a test drive in France

  15-08-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Tesla Model S 90D caught fire during a promotional event in France. The couple test-driving the car and the saleswoman got out unharmed, and Tesla is still looking into the cause of the fire.The post Tesla Model S spontaneously combusts during a test drive in France appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Destiny: The Collection’ retail bundle for PS4, Xbox One available for pre-order

  15-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As Bungie wraps up development on Destiny's forthcoming Rise of Iron expansion, publisher Activision is readying an all-in-one retail package that features all of the game's add-on content released to date.
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• Cooler than the other side of the pillow: 7 awesome alarm clocks

  15-08-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  People have vastly different sleeping preferences. Some individuals sleep more deeply than others, while others prefer to snooze before starting the day. Thankfully, there's an alarm clock for just about every sort of lifestyle. Here are six of our favorites.
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• Bananas may go extinct soon, but DNA sequencing will (likely) prevent it

  15-08-2016 21:03
  
  A fungus that has been threatening banana crops for many years could bring the fruit to the point of extinction within the next ten years. That is, if researchers don't find a way to combat the fungus in a way that it can't adapt to overcome, which is the subject of a newly published study in PLOS. Most commonly referred … Continue reading
  
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• Nvidia might play AMD’s game with new, low-memory GTX 1060 graphics card

  15-08-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's competitive pricing be damned. Nvidia is looking to slash features to compete with its rival. The latest rumor has it that the GTX 1060 is going to have its memory cut in half and the tops shaved off of its CUDA cores to lower the price point.
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• ‘Racket: Nx’ brings futuristic racquetball to HTC Vive headsets

  15-08-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developer One Hamsa aims to take racquetball to the next level with Racket: Nx, a room-scale virtual reality game for HTC Vive headsets that adds a unique target-tracking twist to traditional handball.
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• Pokemon GO permanent ban : new soft rules and reasons why

  15-08-2016 20:36
  
  Am I banned from Pokemon GO? It's a question many gamers that've been playing in ways not quite "on the level" have been asking lately. Niantic has begun taking grander measures to destroy attempts to bypass their listed intentions with the game - especially those that include not actually playing the game on foot. Users that move around the Pokemon … Continue reading
  
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• Time for a bathroom redo? Houzz unveils latest tech for toilets, tubs, and showers

  15-08-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Homeowners who renovate their bathrooms choose from a range of tech features, focusing on toilets, tubs, and showers. A fifth of all new toilets in a recent survey had at least one techy add-on, from self-cleaning to built-in nightlights.The post Time for a bathroom redo? Houzz unveils latest tech for toilets, tubs, and showers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New exploit lets players use eggs to seize ‘Pokémon Go’ gyms indefinitely

  15-08-2016 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Players have discovered an exploit in "Pokémon Go" that allows them to take control of gyms using a single egg, which allows them to earn an unlimited amount of coins. Eggs have no Combat Points, thus they cannot be attacked. Hackers could face lifetime bans.
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• 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback revealed ahead of Type-R

  15-08-2016 20:25
  
  Honda sells its Civic by the bucketload, so anticipation is high for this, the all-new 2017 Civic Hatchback due to arrive at US dealerships this fall. The third body-style of the latest Civic to see a release, it's of particular interest to American fans of the compact since this is actually the first time they'll be able to buy the … Continue reading
  
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• London is setting up a police force to deal exclusively with online trolls

  15-08-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The London Mayor's office recently announced the creation of a new specialized police force charged with investigating digital hate crimes, which include abusive content on Twitter and Facebook.
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• Has ‘Deadpool’ sequel found its Cable? Kyle Chandler emerges as a contender

  15-08-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new rumor suggests that the upcoming sequel to Deadpool might already have an actor to play Cable, the title character's enemy-turned-ally, as well as the probability-altering mutant known as Domino.
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• What happens when anyone can edit genes at home? We’re about to find out

  15-08-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many experts think Zayner’s efforts are careless and dangerous. They’re worried that one man in a garage could inadvertently cause irreversible harm. And, although Zayner's goal is to do good, they wonder if it’s worth the risk.
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• Honda’s hatchback 2017 Civic keeps its concept look, gives a peek at the Type-R

  15-08-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Civic hatchback goes on sale in the U.S. this fall, virtually unchanged from the sleek Civic hatchback concept car that debuted at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year.
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• Honda completes its Civic trifecta with 2017 hatchback model

  15-08-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Civic hatchback goes on sale in the U.S. this fall, virtually unchanged from the sleek Civic hatchback concept car that debuted at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show earlier this year.
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• No Man’s Sky PC disaster reminds us why we should stop pre-ordering games

  15-08-2016 20:11
  
  In case you missed the news, No Man's Sky launched on PC last week, and the version that appeared on Steam and GOG was in rough shape. Users reported a whole slew of problems with the game, from frame rate hitching even on overpowered rigs to frequent crashes. The backlash against developer Hello Games was swift and widespread, with angry … Continue reading
  
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• Report: Apple introducing ‘revolutionary,’ ‘radical’ iPad changes by 2018

  15-08-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may be prepping a new, 10.5-inch iPad Pro for release in 2017 -- reportedly ahead of a model with a flexible AMOLED display. That's according to a recent report by noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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• Report: 10.5-inch iPad Pro could precede 'radical' design changes in 2018

  15-08-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may be prepping a new, 10.5-inch iPad Pro for release in 2017 -- reportedly ahead of a model with a flexible AMOLED display. That's according to a recent report by noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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• Ford’s next RS500 could be its hottest hatch ever with 400 horsepower on hand

  15-08-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford is reportedly working on a new Focus RS500 with 400 horsepower. The RS500 would be the last “super-Focus” before the model exits production in summer 2017. It's not clear if the hot hatch will be sold in the U.S.
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• A new Ford Focus RS500 could be on the way with 400 horsepower

  15-08-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford is reportedly working on a new Focus RS500 with 400 horsepower. The RS500 would be the last “super-Focus” before the model exits production in summer 2017. It's not clear if the hot hatch will be sold in the U.S.
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• ‘Walking Dead’ season 7 teaser suggests Daryl Dixon’s days may be numbered

  15-08-2016 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new sneak peek clip that was just released for the upcoming seventh season of AMC's The Walking Dead may hint at Negan's victim. Are we reading too much into it, is this just clever teasing, or are we dead on?
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