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• Head back to Hogwarts this September with three new JK Rowling ebooks

  17-08-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hogwarts school year starts in September, so J.K. Rowling is bringing readers back to Harry Potter's alma mater with three new ebooks. The series, Pottermore Presents, continues to explore Rowling's wizarding world.
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• Head back to Hogwarts this September with three brand new JK Rowling tales

  17-08-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hogwarts school year starts in September, so J.K. Rowling is bringing readers back to Harry Potter's alma mater with three new ebooks. The series, Pottermore Presents, continues to explore Rowling's wizarding world.
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• WhatsApp usage is now free on FreedomPop in the U.S.

  17-08-2016 23:45
  
  Millions of people use WhatsApp every month, and now FreedomPop is aiming to make sure its customers are able to use the messaging app no matter what. The carrier is providing a zero-rated WhatsApp SIM in the United States, as well as free data to those customers in more than 30 other countries in Southeast Asia and Europe. With it, … Continue reading
  
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• Universal Stylus Initiative could boost 2-in-1 PC, but only if it has Intel inside

  17-08-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Universal Stylus Initiative is an emerging standard that hopes to make your stylus easier to use, and compatible with multiple devices. But the tech behind it relies heavily on Intel hardware.The post Universal Stylus Initiative could boost 2-in-1 PC, but only if it has Intel inside appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Intel gives the deets on how the Universal Stylus Initiative will make digital ink better

  17-08-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Universal Stylus Initiative is an emerging standard that hopes to make your stylus easier to use, and compatible with multiple devices. If it becomes popular, USI could let you buy whatever stylus you desire for use with your devices.
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• Speedy new Intel Atom processors might not not be used in consumer devices

  17-08-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel recently revealed the availability of its Joule dev kits that are packed with speedy new Atom "Broxton-M" processors. These chips may not be used in consumer devices despite the upgrades they provide over the previous generation.
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• New Intel Atom processors for Joule dev kits might not land in consumer devices

  17-08-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel recently revealed the availability of its Joule dev kits that are packed with speedy new Atom "Broxton-M" processors. These chips may not be used in consumer devices despite the upgrades they provide over the previous generation.
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• Suicide Squad join Marvel Comics in accessory skins aplenty

  17-08-2016 23:20
  
  The devices we've got in our pockets right this minute have a choice that needs to be made - be they Marvel Comics fans, or be they DC Comics fans? At a time when we're essentially in a Golden Age for comic book movies, how does one choose which side to take? We've been sent a few SkinIt skins and … Continue reading
  
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• Meizu’s rumored Pro 6 Plus may get Samsung’s edge display treatment

  17-08-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu is going to announce a new device on Sept. 3, and it's likely the Meizu Pro 6 Plus. From leaked renders so far, it looks like a blend of the iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7.The post Meizu’s rumored Pro 6 Plus may get Samsung’s edge display treatment appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Meizu's next phone looks like a Samsung Note 7 merged with an iPhone

  17-08-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese smartphone manufacturer Meizu is going to announce a new device on Sept. 3, and it's likely the Meizu Pro 6 Plus. From leaked renders so far, it looks like a blend of the iPhone and Samsung's Galaxy Note 7.The post Meizu's next phone looks like a Samsung Note 7 merged with an iPhone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Instagram Explore feed gets event video channels

  17-08-2016 23:00
  
  Instagram is pushing the video aspect of its service via the launch of new video event channels in its Explore section. These channels highlight videos from events, whatever they may be, so that you can get up to date on the things you missed. As expected, the channels are tailored to each user, so the highlights are of things you’ll … Continue reading
  
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• Study finds we often ignore security warnings because we’re bad at multi-tasking

  17-08-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New research from Brigham Young University and Google has shown has software developers need to improve the timing of security update messages, as many go ignored when they appear alongside, or over, other content.The post Study finds we often ignore security warnings because we’re bad at multi-tasking appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watchdog not letting Microsoft off the hook on Windows 10 privacy, choice issues

  17-08-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The free upgrade offer for Windows 10 may be over but the Electronic Frontier Foundation has demanded Microsoft take action to fix the numerous privacy and consumer choice issues that have been raised about the operating system.
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• Nonprofit watchdog urges Microsoft to fix privacy, choice issues in Windows 10

  17-08-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The free upgrade offer for Windows 10 may be over but the Electronic Frontier Foundation has demanded Microsoft take action to fix the numerous privacy and consumer choice issues that have been raised about the operating system.
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• Intel wants Windows 10 tablets to be just as thin as the iPad Pro

  17-08-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel wants to see thinner tablets, and is offering a variety of tips to OEMs for getting the job done. Expect to see more soldered cards in the future, and for USB type-C to replace the traditional USB type-A form factor.The post Intel wants Windows 10 tablets to be just as thin as the iPad Pro appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Intel offers tips to help OEMs shed some bulk from their 2-in-1 tablets

  17-08-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel wants to see thinner tablets, and is offering a variety of tips to OEMs for getting the job done. Expect to see more soldered cards in the future, and for USB type-C to replace the traditional USB type-A form factor.The post Intel offers tips to help OEMs shed some bulk from their 2-in-1 tablets appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• You'll be able to sleep in the back of a Tesla Model 3 (if you're not too tall)

  17-08-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Camping in your Tesla? The Tesla Model 3 interior will measure 5 feet and 6 inches behind the front seats with the rear seats folded flat, enough for most side sleepers. Dim or cover the lights, set the AC, and you'll have a quiet, bug free night.
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• Room for two? At least one will be able to sleep in the back of a Tesla Model 3

  17-08-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Camping in your Tesla? The Tesla Model 3 interior will measure 5 feet and 6 inches behind the front seats with the rear seats folded flat, enough for most side sleepers. Dim or cover the lights, set the AC, and you'll have a quiet, bug free night.
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• Hands on: Echobox Explorer

  17-08-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobile gadgets don't have to be shaped like boring oblong slabs. The Echobox Explorer carves out wood and metal to create a hip-flask style digital audio player made for Tidal fans.
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• Players get an early look at 'BioShock: The Collection' with comparison trailer

  17-08-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher 2K has issued a comparison trailer for its upcoming first-person shooter compilation BioShock: The Collection, highlighting the reissued trilogy's boost in visual fidelity.
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• ‘BioShock: The Collection’ comparison trailer highlights upgraded graphics

  17-08-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher 2K has issued a comparison trailer for its upcoming first-person shooter compilation BioShock: The Collection, highlighting the reissued trilogy's boost in visual fidelity.
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• Watch: ‘Stranger Things’ gets the ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ treatment

  17-08-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's new sci-fi horror series Stranger Things is very different from the sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but it turns out it lends itself well to the comedy's intro.
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• Watch ‘Stranger Things’ get the ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ treatment

  17-08-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's new sci-fi horror series Stranger Things is very different from the sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but it turns out it lends itself well to the comedy's intro.
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• ‘Stranger Things’ gets the ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ treatment

  17-08-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's new sci-fi horror series Stranger Things is very different from the sitcom It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, but it turns out it lends itself well to the comedy's intro.
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• Netflix deal brings service’s app to more in-room hotel TVs

  17-08-2016 22:16
  
  Enseo, in case you’ve never heard about it before, is the source of the in-room entertainment you get at many hotels. Netflix has announced a new expanded deal with Enseo that will allow the latter company to bring the Netflix app to some of its devices for in-room enjoyment at any hotel in any country where Netflix is available. On … Continue reading
  
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• Lifetime subscription or not, TiVo is cutting off support for its original DVR

  17-08-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  About 3,500 owners of Tivo's original Series 1 DVR models are set to lose major functionality as TiVo will stop supporting the devices beginning in September, even for those who paid for lifetime subscriptions.
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• First Arrival trailer lands with plenty of suspense

  17-08-2016 22:02
  
  Science fiction movies can tend to be a little action-heavy, but it would appear that Paramount's incoming movie, Arrival, will give us something of a departure from the standard formula. The first trailer for Arrival has landed, and instead of a constant stream of epic space battles and massive explosions, the the trailer is more toned-down (for the most part, … Continue reading
  
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• The modern daguerreotype is a reminder of how far photography has come

  17-08-2016 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer Binh Danh used the 177-year-old daguerreotype process to photograph iconic locations and national parks around the country. His work offers a great reminder of how far photography has come.
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• Lady Gaga officially teams up with Bradley Cooper in ‘A Star Is Born’ remake

  17-08-2016 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. has settled on its star for the upcoming remake of A Star Is Born. Lady Gaga has signed on to star opposite Bradley Cooper in what will also serve as his directorial debut.
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• Here are all the places that support Apple Pay, now extending to nine countries

  17-08-2016 21:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Pay is growing rapidly, so we've built a list of all the vendors, retailers, and companies that plan to support Apple Pay or already do. Plus, we've integrated details on its forthcominginternational launch.
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• Intel eyes a future where USB-C headphones reign supreme

  17-08-2016 21:36
  
  The rumored impending death of the 3.5mm audio jack, at least in the smartphone industry, has people worked up into a frenzy. There are some arguments about why ditching it for USB-C would be best; there are ample arguments about why the transition would be a mistake. Some vow to never buy a phone that doesn’t have a 3.5mm jack; … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A is now a Barnes & Noble Nook ebook reader

  17-08-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Tab A has gotten the Nook treatment. Now you can access all of Barnes & Nobles ecosystem on the Android 5.1 tablet. The device costs $140, but if you have bought a Nook in the past, you can get it for $100.
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• ‘Detective Pikachu’ movie hires ‘Gravity Falls,’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ writers

  17-08-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gravity Falls writer/creator Alex Hirsch and Guardians of the Galaxy co-writer Nicole Perlman will pen the script for the upcoming Detective Pikachu movie based on the Pokémon video game of the same name.
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• The 2016 Rio Olympics should get a gold medal for online streaming

  17-08-2016 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2016 Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has shattered NBC's record for minutes streamed in its first 10 days of competition. This year's Olympics is the first time the broadcast network coverage has been streamed simultaneously online.
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• July 2016 was the warmest month on record

  17-08-2016 21:12
  
  It's a little depressing to keep hearing this, but both the NOAA and NASA have published reports that say July 2016 was the hottest month on record. Not just the hottest July on record or the hottest month of 2016, but the warmest since modern record keeping of global temperatures began way back in 1880. Obviously, July is going to … Continue reading
  
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• Russian officials fine Google $6.8M for violating antitrust rules with Android

  17-08-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Russia's Federal Antimonopoly Service has levied a $6.8 million fine against Google for abusing its market position with its Android mobile operating system. The FAS claims that Google puts its own apps and services ahead of rival services.
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• Ford goes all in on driverless cars, says 2021 will be the big year

  17-08-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Intel's Project Alloy disconnects VR from the PC, stirs in AR goodness, and H/P looks to assimilate gamers with their new Omen X cube-shaped PCs.
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• Stay cool with this self-shading window tech from MIT

  17-08-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wouldn't it be great if tthe windows in your house were able to self-shade just like your glasses? As crazy as it seems, that is precisely what a team of engineers from MIT proposes to do.
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• Cool new glass technology will darken a room automatically

  17-08-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wouldn't it be great if tthe windows in your house were able to self-shade just like your glasses? As crazy as it seems, that is precisely what a team of engineers from MIT proposes to do.
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• Google is recruiting Reddit users to improve speech recognition

  17-08-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is recruiting users of popular social network Reddit to improve the robustness of its speech recognition engine, according to sources. It's part of the company's ongoing effort to enhance support for accents.The post Google is recruiting Reddit users to improve speech recognition appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This Raspberry Pi 3 bundle saves you more than $100

  17-08-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Raspberry Pi 3 is a credit card-sized, low-cost computer capable of taking on a multitude of tasks. This $120 bundle includes everything you need to turn your newly-acquired Raspberry board into a full-fledged computer.
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• This $120 Raspberry Pi 3 bundle is the starter kit you've been waiting for

  17-08-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Raspberry Pi 3 is a credit card-sized, low-cost computer capable of taking on a multitude of tasks. This $120 bundle includes everything you need to turn your newly-acquired Raspberry board into a full-fledged computer.
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• First Drive: 2017 Genesis G90

  17-08-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Genesis is only the second luxury automaker to debut since 2000, and the G90 is its first product. The sedan has the Mercedes S-Class in its sights.
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• Great Lakes’ second-oldest shipwreck discovered in Lake Ontario

  17-08-2016 20:38
  
  When it comes to shipwrecks discovered in the Great Lakes, Lake Michigan usually gets all the attention. That’s not the case with the latest discovery, though, which has turned up the Great Lakes region's second-oldest shipwreck in Lake Ontario. The ship, which was built in America but owned by Canadians, sank in 1803. The team behind the discovery announced their … Continue reading
  
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• McLaren 570GT by MSO Concept previews slick dimmable roof

  17-08-2016 20:21
  
  A new McLaren is always something worth celebrating, and the British automaker's team of fettlers and tweakers have cooked up something particularly special for Pebble Beach this year. The McLaren 570GT by MSO Concept takes the oddly practical 570GT as its core, then lavishes custom parts including a soon-to-be-commercialized Electro-Chromic Roof upon the potent coupe. One thing left alone, not … Continue reading
  
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• AT&T wireless plan “Mobile Share Advantage” will throttle your data

  17-08-2016 20:16
  
  This week the folks at AT&T have introduced another data plan for the masses, one we're about to run down and tear apart for you right now. This new data plan's name is very similar to the other plans AT&T has available. While this new plan offers data without overage charges, users will find their data speeds throttled to a … Continue reading
  
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• This might be what the Fitbit Flex 2 and Charge 2 look like

  17-08-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We know Fitbit is working on the next generation of its Charge and Flex wearables, and now we might have our first look at them too. These supposedly leaked slides give us quite a good look at their aesthetics and features.
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• With the launch of Mi Pay, Xiaomi now has a mobile payment service of its own

  17-08-2016 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xiaomi has launched a new mobile payment service called Mi Pay. The service is designed to go up against the likes of Android Pay and Apple Pay, and while it will only be available in China at launch, it's expected that the service will expand.
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• Gears of War 4 PC requirements surface alongside 4K gameplay video

  17-08-2016 19:48
  
  We're only a couple of months away from the launch of Gears of War 4 on PC and Xbox One, and in an effort to keep the hype machine rolling, Microsoft has premiered a new video that features 10 minutes of gameplay footage. The video is more or less what you'd expect a Gears of War demo to be, only … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Resident Evil 7’ trailer cuts to the chase, reveals first in-game footage

  17-08-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capcom has released a new trailer for its upcoming survival horror sequel Resident Evil 7, giving players an early glimpse at a tense chase sequence featured in the final product.
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