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• Trends with Benefits: Have we finally created Sentinels from ‘The Matrix’?

  19-08-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Would you get into a self driving Uber? Residents of one rust-belt city will soon be asking themselves that question. Also, what's the worst that could happen when OpenAI is pointed at Reddit and told to learn?
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• Trends with Benefits: Have we finally created Sentinals from ‘The Matrix’?

  19-08-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Would you get into a self driving Uber? Residents of one rust-belt city will soon be asking themselves that question. Also, what's the worst that could happen when OpenAI is pointed at Reddit and told to learn?
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• ‘Below’ game delayed again, no one knows when it will launch

  19-08-2016 23:43
  
  Capybara Games has announced another delay for ‘Below,’ and this time it isn’t giving a new future release date. The company says that a lot of soul searching has led it to this decision, and that rather than giving eager fans another release date that doesn’t pan out, it is simply ‘going dark’ while it works on the project. The … Continue reading
  
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• Ford plans to introduce all-electric Model E with 200-mile range in spring 2019

  19-08-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford Motors is rebirthing a venerated naming convention with Model E, due in the spring of 2019. Hybrid and plug-in hybrid Model E's are planned, but attention will be on the electric-only version with a planned 200-mile range per charge.
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• Photo finish: Here’s how the cameras at the Olympic finish lines actually work

  19-08-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Usain Bolt may be the fastest man in the world, but his photo finish was captured by a camera shooting at 10,000 frames per second. Here's how the tech behind the Olympics finish line camera works.
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• Why Volvo Trucks built a semi truck with 2,400 horsepower

  19-08-2016 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo Trucks has designed and built a one-off big rig called Iron Duke for the sole purpose of setting speed records. The Iron Duke boasts an upgraded turbodiesel engine, and a lightweight cab made out of fiberglass.
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• Volvo Trucks' Iron Duke is the Veyron of the big-rig world

  19-08-2016 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo Trucks has designed and built a one-off big rig called Iron Duke for the sole purpose of setting speed records. The Iron Duke boasts an upgraded turbodiesel engine, and a lightweight cab made out of fiberglass.
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• Study suggests the internet is impacting our ability to solve problems and learn

  19-08-2016 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new study into "cognitive offloading" suggests that our ever-increasing reliance on the internet could be having a serious impact on our ability to solve problems, recall information, and learn.
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• Between the Streams podcast: ‘Kubo’ astonishes, Spidey gets a ‘new’ leading lady

  19-08-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week: Spider-Man gets a new poster and a new Mary Jane to go with it, Kubo and the Two Strings changes everything for stop-motion animation, Star Trek Discovery updates, and Will Ferrell takes on Sherlock Holmes.
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• Get your home hotel-ready for Airbnb guests with GuestReady

  19-08-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're worried about what your Airbnb guests might think of you (or your residence), there may just be a solution to put your mind at ease. GuestReady will help Airbnb hosts get their homes hotel-ready for their most discerning guests.The post Get your home hotel-ready for Airbnb guests with GuestReady appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sennheiser launches GSP 300 gaming headset and two audio amps

  19-08-2016 23:02
  
  Sennheiser has taken the wraps off three new audio products: a pair of audio amplifiers, the GSX 1200 PRO and the GSX 1000, for PC and Mac, as well as a gaming headset, the GSP 300, said to be kicking off a new line of similar headsets from the company. The trio of items were introduced at Gamescom 2016, and … Continue reading
  
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• Looking at coding bootcamps? You may be able to get financial aid for that

  19-08-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Education has launched a new experiment that seeks to give financial aid to coding bootcamp students. Four of the eight programs selected to participate in the program are coding bootcamps.
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• Financial aid isn’t just for college anymore — it’s for coding bootcamps, too

  19-08-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Education has launched a new experiment that seeks to give financial aid to coding bootcamp students. Four of the eight programs selected to participate in the program are coding bootcamps.
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• Automatic pet feeder will order food from Amazon when you’re running low

  19-08-2016 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EasyFeed is the automatic pet feeder that integrates with Amazon to automatically order more food when you're running low. It's just too bad you can't feed your baby with the push of a button, right?The post Automatic pet feeder will order food from Amazon when you’re running low appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How streaming has helped O.A.R. spread their jams and celebrate ‘XX’

  19-08-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Streaming music remains a controversial subject for many artists. But for O.A.R., a band that’s always embraced connecting with its fans, streaming is an awesome way to learn who’s tuning in.
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• An Italian bishop threatens to sue Niantic over ‘diabolical’ Pokémon Go’

  19-08-2016 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bishop Antonio Stagliano is threatening to sue Niantic, accusing it of turning thousands of young people into the walking dead with its "diabolical" new "Pokemon Go" game. This may have something to do with his church serving as a Pokéstop.
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• Apple and Google team up with FCC to fight robocalls

  19-08-2016 22:30
  
  Remember back in July when we told you that the FCC had called on carriers and device makers to help in the fight against robocalls? You'd be forgiven if you thought nothing would come of the FCC's urging, but the very next day, AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson said he was ready to lead a "strike force" to help the FCC … Continue reading
  
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• Between the Streams podcast: ‘Kubo’ astonishes, Spidey gets a leading lady

  19-08-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week: Spider-Man gets a new poster and a new Mary Jane to go with it, Kubo and the Two Strings changes everything for stop-motion animation, Star Trek Discovery updates, and Will Ferrell takes on Sherlock Holmes.
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• Ohio Turnpike may be used to test driverless vehicles

  19-08-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Authorities say the Ohio Turnpike may be used for testing self-driving vehicles within a year, possibly before the end of 2016. Ohio is one of several states vying to be a test route. The 241-mile highway has wide lanes and moderate traffic.The post Ohio Turnpike may be used to test driverless vehicles appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Chrome apps for Mac, Windows and Linux are being phased out

  19-08-2016 22:13
  
  If you’re a Windows, Mac or Linux user, the odds are really, really low that you’re also a Chrome apps user. According Google, only about one percent of the users on those platforms are ‘actively’ utilizing packaged Chrome apps, and so as you probably guessed, there’s not much sense in continuing support for them. For this reason, Google has decided … Continue reading
  
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• Virtual reality racer 'iRacing' updates with HTC Vive support

  19-08-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorsports sim and virtual reality showcase iRacing will add support for the HTC Vive VR headset in a September update, software engineer Shawn Nash revealed in an interview this week.
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• Oculus Rift showpiece ‘iRacing’ adds HTC Vive support in next update

  19-08-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorsports sim and virtual reality showcase iRacing will add support for the HTC Vive VR headset in a September update, software engineer Shawn Nash revealed in an interview this week.
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• NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is a big fan of VR, too

  19-08-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When Tony Stewart isn’t tearing up a NASCAR track, he can be found enjoying a game – like iRacing, a racing sim he recently competed in. We spoke with Stewart about gaming, virtual reality, and how it all comes back to being a better racer.The post NASCAR driver Tony Stewart is a big fan of VR, too appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• iPhone 7 release level leak is Apple’s biggest yet

  19-08-2016 21:38
  
  The biggest leak of the iPhone 7 appears this week in a hands-on and first impressions video from the UK. Both the iPhone 7 and the iPhone 7 Plus appear to be here side-by-side, both in Rose Gold to boot. This is just one of a set of hands-on videos - there's also a comparison between the iPhone 6s and … Continue reading
  
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• Comcast’s Gigabit Internet trial kicks off in Chicago

  19-08-2016 21:36
  
  Comcast has announced that its Gigabit Internet service is now live in Chicago as a trial first announced earlier this year. This trial follows ones in Atlanta and Nashville earlier this year, and will eventually be followed by similar trials in Detroit and Miami. Comcast’s Chicago trial is using existing infrastructure to deliver its service, which costs $139.95/month without a … Continue reading
  
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• Impact of iPhone helps drive Steve Jobs’s selection for photography hall of fame

  19-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that Steve Jobs, along with seven other photography visionaries, will be inducted later this year.The post Impact of iPhone helps drive Steve Jobs’s selection for photography hall of fame appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Impact of iPhone helps drive Steve Jobs’ selection for photography hall of fame

  19-08-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that Steve Jobs, along with seven other photography visionaries, will be inducted later this year.The post Impact of iPhone helps drive Steve Jobs’ selection for photography hall of fame appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BigScreen brings Martian LAN parties to the Oculus Store

  19-08-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BigScreen is hitting the Oculus Home store with a big update today, delivering on the promise to bring a ‘completely cross-platform’ VR LAN party experience to consumers.
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• New Pokemon Sun and Moon trailer and a GX cards showdown

  19-08-2016 21:06
  
  If you've been anxiously since the last Pokemon Sun and Moon reveal, you'll be pleased to hear that a new trailer has arrived. Shown at the opening ceremonies for the 2016 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco, this new trailer doesn't give us any details about new Sun and Moon features, although it does show off four new Alola region … Continue reading
  
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• U.S. government is teaming up with 30 major tech companies to fight robocallers

  19-08-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your phone is ringing off the hook, it shouldn't be because of robocallers. It's a sentiment most (if not all) consumers seem to hold, one that the government holds, and now, one that more than 30 major tech companies hold as well.The post U.S. government is teaming up with 30 major tech companies to fight robocallers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple, AT&T, other tech firms working with FCC on strike force to combat robocalls

  19-08-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If your phone is ringing off the hook, it shouldn't be because of robocallers. It's a sentiment most (if not all) consumers seem to hold, one that the government holds, and now, one that more than 30 major tech companies hold as well.The post Apple, AT&T, other tech firms working with FCC on strike force to combat robocalls appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Twitter pulls plug on 230,000 accounts as fight against extremists ramps up

  19-08-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Report says the Apple Watch 2 won't get a hoped-for feature and the latest version of popular RPG Deus EX videogame gets reviewed.
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• ‘South Park: Fractured but Whole’ video shows off 15 mins of gameplay

  19-08-2016 20:47
  
  In case you forgot, there’s a new South Park video game in the pipeline, and as of late last month we finally started getting details about it. Called “South Park: The Fractured But Whole,” the game will be available on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC, and is a sequel to “The Stick of Truth.” You won't be able to … Continue reading
  
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• ThinkTank gets ‘Naked’ with 2nd-generation Shape Shifter camera bags

  19-08-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ThinkTank photo has an updated version of its modular Shape Shifter camera backpack series. It includes a new "Naked" version that lets you choose what lens and camera pouches go inside the backpack.
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• This new battery technology makes lithium ion look old school

  19-08-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Batteries inside many consumer devices could soon be getting double the longevity -- or half the physical space. A new design created by MIT graduates fixes issues with an old idea to bring rechargeable lithium metal batteries to life.
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• Star Wars Rogue One trailer Beastie Boys “Sabotage” remix is the bomb

  19-08-2016 19:49
  
  This week someone remixed the latest trailer for Star Wars Rogue One to include the Beastie Boys single "Sabotage." This is significant for several reasons. One - there's a Star Trek trailer that's come out in the last year that uses the same song - the song which was also a part of the first Star Trek movie series era … Continue reading
  
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• Mac Evernote users can now quickly switch to OneNote

  19-08-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Switching from Evernote to OneNote just got easier. Microsoft brought their importer tool to the Mac. It grabs Evernote content and adds it to OneNote, meaning it takes just a few minutes to switch note-taking services.The post Mac Evernote users can now quickly switch to OneNote appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Cry less when you crash: The best drones under $500

  19-08-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to get in on all this drone action, but don't want to spend half a paycheck to make it happen? Check out this list of the best drones under $500. You'll be surprised at what you can get.
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• Warehouse-roving picker robots are revolutionizing the way we ship goods

  19-08-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warehouse jobs will become a thing of the past as a result of new technologies that are both revolutionizing and speeding up the process of shipping goods, including warehouse-borne drones.
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• Warehouse robots might just make tedious jobs a thing of the past

  19-08-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warehouse jobs will become a thing of the past as a result of new technologies that are both revolutionizing and speeding up the process of shipping goods, including warehouse-borne drones.
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• Acer Predator G1 Review: A lot of power in a tiny package

  19-08-2016 19:38
  
  Acer's Predator G1-701-70001 gaming rig is here, arriving after the successful splash the G6 enjoyed. One look at the specification list is all you need to know that this is rig is a beast, but in a world where anyone can throw together top-of-the-line equipment into a formidable gaming PC, what does the G1 have to make it stand out … Continue reading
  
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• Activision extends exclusivity period for PS4 ‘Destiny’ content

  19-08-2016 19:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xbox One Destiny players eager to check out the game's PlayStation 4-exclusive content will have to wait another year before they get their chance, as publisher Activision has extended its PlayStation platform exclusivity period.
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• Mac users, watch those links! New, convincing malware wants to trick you into clicking

  19-08-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mac malware is rarely as sophisticated as its Windows counterparts, and this latest discovery is no different. It needs users to actively choose to install Advanced Mac Cleaner, which opens the flood-gates for a torrent of pointless apps.
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• Will Zendaya hit the jackpot with her ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ role?

  19-08-2016 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney Channel actress Zendaya's mystery role in Spider-Man: Homecoming may have been revealed, along with the first, official poster for the upcoming reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.
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• 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' movie poster, Zendaya's role (possibly) revealed

  19-08-2016 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney Channel actress Zendaya's mystery role in Spider-Man: Homecoming may have been revealed, along with the first, official poster for the upcoming reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.
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• ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ gets a new leading lady and a cool retro poster

  19-08-2016 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney Channel actress Zendaya's mystery role in Spider-Man: Homecoming may have been revealed, along with the first, official poster for the upcoming reboot of the Spider-Man franchise.
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• The latest animated ‘Overwatch’ short will make you care about a murderous robot

  19-08-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Overwatch's Bastion is one of the most deadly characters in the game, but he still has kindness in his mechanical heart, and the game's latest animated short proves that. Just don't startle him.
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• Slow Dance's light effect slows down time to allow you to enjoy nature

  19-08-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you tired of plain pictures on your wall? Looking for something a little more dynamic? Slow Dance offers a unique visual display that is sure to wow everyone -- yes, even those snooty artsy types.
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• Slow Dance combines light technology and nature to create art for your home

  19-08-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you tired of plain pictures on your wall? Looking for something a little more dynamic? Slow Dance offers a unique visual display that is sure to wow everyone -- yes, even those snooty artsy types.
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• Bastion might look like a killing machine, but the latest 'Overwatch' short shows he's a sweetie

  19-08-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Overwatch's Bastion is one of the most deadly characters in the game, but he still has kindness in his mechanical heart, and the game's latest animated short proves that. Just don't startle him.
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