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• Facebook taps algorithm to improve Trending Topics feature

  26-08-2016 23:47
  
  Facebook has detailed some changes with Trending Topics, the small feature that earned it a bunch of controversy earlier this year. Among the changes, says Facebook, is that from now on an algorithm will be dealing with Trending Topics as the social network eliminates human-written topic summaries. As a result, the topics will look more simplistic, and will show how … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung promises the upcoming CF791 monitor will out-curve the competition

  26-08-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a video outlining Samsung’s monitor lineup for late 2016, the Korean electronics giant has shown off the latest in monitor technology: deep curves. The CF791 is, according to Samsung, the curviest monitor in the world. It apparently out-curves other curved monitors by a significant margin.
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• Industry’s first whole-body editor shows a portrait is more than just a pretty face

  26-08-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PortraitPro Body aims to streamline whole body edits with simplified tools. With options from slimming down to beefing up, the program includes a mix of extreme edits and more subtle adjustments.The post Industry’s first whole-body editor shows a portrait is more than just a pretty face appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• With new automatic transfers, Google Wallet users no longer have to ‘cash out’

  26-08-2016 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of its ongoing attempt to make it easier than ever to pay -- and more importantly, get paid -- Google has updated its Google Wallet mobile app to allow for automatic transfers to your bank account.The post With new automatic transfers, Google Wallet users no longer have to ‘cash out’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2017 Panamera Turbo and 4S technical details

  26-08-2016 23:34
  
  Overview, concept and design - The all-new 2017 Porsche Panamera epitomizes, to me, what a true four-door sports sedan ought to be: bad to its bones. Everything’s new, inside and out; it looks like a Porsche; it drives and performs like a Porsche. The only thing left is for me to actually get behind the wheel myself. Sadly so far … Continue reading
  
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• Spotify reportedly punishing artists who release exclusives on other streaming services

  26-08-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotify is making quite clear the extent of its jealousy in the face of competitors, as per a Bloomberg report that claims "Spotify has been retaliating against musicians who introduce new material exclusively" on other services.
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• See walls bathed in a new color before you paint them with Prestige ColorPic

  26-08-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't just imagine what new color your walls should be. Actually see it. And not just in your mind's eye either, but rather on your phone. It's all possible with a new app from Prestige Paints called ColorPic.The post See walls bathed in a new color before you paint them with Prestige ColorPic appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Prestige ColorPic lets you see what your walls would look like with a fresh coat of paint

  26-08-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't just imagine what new color your walls should be. Actually see it. And not just in your mind's eye either, but rather on your phone. It's all possible with a new app from Prestige Paints called ColorPic.The post Prestige ColorPic lets you see what your walls would look like with a fresh coat of paint appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Trends with Benefits: Butt-blimp crashes, Tesla’s speed crown, edible batteries

  26-08-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla claims quickest car in the world, WhatsApp gets less private, the world's largest aircraft crashed on its second flight, IFA is coming, and we found a battery you can eat.
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• Amazon bookstores to open in Chicago and Portland next

  26-08-2016 23:11
  
  Amazon will have a physical bookstore opening in New York City in 2019, and now it has been made known that two more stores are in the pipeline: one for Chicago and the other for Portland. These stores will join the existing physical bookstores Amazon has launched in Seattle and pegged for select other cities, and underscores the company's latest … Continue reading
  
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• Between the Streams: ‘Don’t Breathe’ sees the light, Justice League goes Dark

  26-08-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, we'll go down the comic book rabbit hole with the Justice League Dark movie, Dark Universe; discuss the weekend's biggest movie, Don't Breathe; chat about new Guardians of the Galaxy concept art; and explore the problem with TV dramas.
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• New app Nookhub offers valet parking for your bike

  26-08-2016 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are tricks to locking up that can make your bike less likely to get stolen, but no lock is invulnerable. Where it's parked is key. Nookhub, a new app, offers cyclists a place to park their precious ride that's as secure as it gets.
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• Xbox Design Labs controllers begin shipping out to customers

  26-08-2016 22:40
  
  If you pre-ordered one of Microsoft's new Xbox Design Labs controllers for your Xbox One, you'll be pleased to know that the first batch of them has started shipping out. Microsoft announced today that those who pre-ordered should receive their controllers in early September, so if that's you, check your email to see if yours has shipped. Xbox Design Labs, … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus cooking up a VR containment system for room-scale Rift experiences

  26-08-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Oculus Rift Touch controller arrives soon, and Oculus VR is getting customers ready by building what's known as a caged system. It's similar to HTC's "Chaperone" method for the Vive headset, which defines a block of physical space for injury-free movement.The post Oculus cooking up a VR containment system for room-scale Rift experiences appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Aston Martin pays tribute to legendary British aircraft with V12 Vantage S Spitfire

  26-08-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin has created a special version of the Vantage called the V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 Edition. Limited to just eight examples, the vehicle was designed to honor the 80th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire’s maiden flight.
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• Aston Martin honors 80 years of air superiority with Spitfire-themed edition

  26-08-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin has created a special version of the Vantage called the V12 Vantage S Spitfire 80 Edition. Limited to just eight examples, the vehicle was designed to honor the 80th anniversary of the Supermarine Spitfire’s maiden flight.
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• Top 6 Innovative Gadgets out of Europe - Business 2 Community

  26-08-2016 22:26 via business2community.com
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  Top 6 Innovative Gadgets out of Europe
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  With IFA 2016 quickly approaching, European products and innovations are garnering more attention. While there are sure to be some stand-out gadgets unveiled at the event, below are a few recent European innovations to check out in the mean time.
  
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• Domino’s drone delivery testing will kick off in New Zealand

  26-08-2016 22:22
  
  Domino’s introduced a pizza delivery drone in the summer of 2013, and now it is going to start testing actual pizza-by-drone deliveries soon. The testing will take place in New Zealand, and is being done in partnership with drone company Flirtey. The company isn't offering too many details about its plan at this time, though it does say it will … Continue reading
  
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• Town bans the burkini, then bans photos, and then the courts strike the ban

  26-08-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Posting your opinion on the now repealed burkini ban in several French towns could get you faced with a lawsuit -- if that post includes images of the police anyways. One French town tried to sue social media sharers.The post Town bans the burkini, then bans photos, and then the courts strike the ban appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Internet has the last laugh as burkini ban is repealed

  26-08-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Posting your opinion on the now repealed burkini ban in several French towns could get you faced with a lawsuit -- if that post includes images of the police anyways. One French town tried to sue social media sharers.The post Internet has the last laugh as burkini ban is repealed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Apple Music Festival has some big names this year, but you’ll have to subscribe to watch it

  26-08-2016 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking forward to the 10th anniversary of the Apple Music Festival? Then you better make sure you're an Apple Music subscriber. Otherwise, you won't be able to enjoy the 10 stars already slated to perform.The post The Apple Music Festival has some big names this year, but you’ll have to subscribe to watch it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Grovemade Wood Speakers and Amp review

  26-08-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Grovemade breaks free from its wooded accessories with a Wooden Speaker & Amp combo that sounds warm, deep, and totally unique.
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• Mazda recalls 190k CX-7 SUVs over possible steering issue

  26-08-2016 21:41
  
  Mazda is recalling 190,102 CX-7 SUVs due to possible loss of steering resulting from a ball joint issue. The affected vehicles fall between the 2007 and 2012 model years; Mazda plans to fix the recalled vehicles in a staggered manner starting with the 2007 and 2008 model year cars, as well as 2009 to 2011 model year cars located in … Continue reading
  
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• Everything you need to know about Touch Disease, the latest big iPhone flaw

  26-08-2016 21:35
  
  You might've heard about Touch Disease , the latest way for your iPhone to go poof. But what exactly is a Touch Disease, and how worried should you be about your beloved smartphone turning into an expensive glass rectangle? DON'T MISS:  Does it even matter that last year’s iPhone 6s is so much faster than the new Galaxy Note 7? What is it? Touch Disease is a name given by electronics repair blog  iFixit   to a peculiar problem affecting some iPhones. Owners will find their d
  
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• ‘Spectre’ helmer is in talks for a live-action ‘James and the Giant Peach’ movie

  26-08-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A live-action adaptation of Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach for Disney might be directed by Oscar-winning American Beauty director Sam Mendes and penned by High Fidelity's Nick Hornby.
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• iPhone hack attack prompts Apple to release emergency update

  26-08-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Uber burns through a big pile of cash in just half a year, and James Cameron's 1986 movie 'Aliens' gets a Blu-ray birthday box set.
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• Insider video shows how a deconstructed burger commercial is filmed

  26-08-2016 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer and visual engineer Steve Giralt gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to film a deconstructed burger commercial using a Phantom 4K camera and a robotic arm.The post Insider video shows how a deconstructed burger commercial is filmed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Final Fantasy 15 will be equal parts open-world and linear

  26-08-2016 21:21
  
  If the significant amount of gameplay footage for Final Fantasy 15 has lead you to believe the game is entirely open-world, then we've got some sad news for you. In an interview with Famitsu (as reported by Siliconera), Final Fantasy 15 director Hajime Tabata told readers that the game will be a mix of open-world and linear gameplay when it … Continue reading
  
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• Spotify adds ‘Concert’ tab with tour dates to artist pages

  26-08-2016 20:57
  
  Spotify has made its artist pages a little more convenient with the addition of a new “Concerts” tab. As the name suggests, this new tab collects concert information -- namely, tour dates -- in one easy to access location. This expands upon Spotify’s previously launched concert-centric features, including the personalized concert recommendations and an 'On Tour' section with geographic targeting. … Continue reading
  
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• BlackBerry to raise $605 million from shareholder Fairfax, others

  26-08-2016 20:55
  
  (Reuters) - Troubled smartphone maker BlackBerry Ltd said it would raise about $605 million by selling convertible debentures to shareholder Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd and other investors. The new debt that BlackBerry plans to issue will have a coupon of 3.75 percent and will be due in November 2020. If all of the new debt is converted into stock, it will represent about 11.57 percent of BlackBerry's outstanding shares, the company said.
  
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• Humanoid robots don’t have feelings — so why do humans worry about hurting them?

  26-08-2016 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Would you lie to a robot to avoid hurting its feelings? If you’re like one participant in a recent study, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The experiment sheds some light on our complex relationship with humanoid bots.
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• Fascinating new study explores the complex psychology of why humans feel empathy toward robots

  26-08-2016 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Would you lie to a robot to avoid hurting its feelings? If you’re like one participant in a recent study, the answer is a resounding “yes.” The experiment sheds some light on our complex relationship with humanoid bots.
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• Six coffee grinders that grind so fine

  26-08-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a simple coffee grinder to smash up some beans or one that can be fine-tuned for your individual taste buds, you're likely to find the perfect option somewhere on our list.
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• Full-size, 3D-printed Stargate portal replica took 1,000 hours to create

  26-08-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A 3D-printed, 20-foot-tall Stargate portal replica is the centerpiece of a new exhibition at Belgium’s Musée royal de Mariemont entitled "From Stargate to Comics: The Egyptian Gods in the geek culture."
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• Uber reportedly lost a staggering $1.2b in first half of 2016

  26-08-2016 20:36
  
  When it comes to ride-hailing services, no name is as big as Uber, but even that kind of brand recognition apparently can't stop the company from losing money. According to a Bloomberg report, Uber may have lost as much as $1.2 billion in the first half of 2016, which if true means that Uber has lost more than $4 billion … Continue reading
  
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• Piper Computer Kit review

  26-08-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Parents wanting their kids to learn how to build and program PCs should look no further than this "Minecraft"-themed do-it-yourself kit from Piper.
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• First batch of Xbox Design Lab custom controllers arrives in September

  26-08-2016 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is boxing up its initial shipment of player-customized Xbox Design Lab controllers for the Xbox One, announcing that its first wave of vibrantly colorful gamepads will arrive on player doorsteps in September.
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• Sprint’s new plan offers all-you-can-stream HD video for $20 per month extra

  26-08-2016 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sprint's new Unlimited Freedom Premium, an addendum to its new lineup of Unlimited Freedom plans, offers free unlimited HD streaming for a $20 per month upcharge. New and existing customers can "test drive" the plan until October 31.The post Sprint’s new plan offers all-you-can-stream HD video for $20 per month extra appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in September 2016

  26-08-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for September 2016 and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your binging and ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the ether.
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• Lucasfilm and Nissan partner up to promote ‘Rogue One: A Star Wars Story’

  26-08-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s time for another episode of "Pairing Something Exciting With Something Dull"! Lucasfilm has partnered up with five brands, including Nissan, to promote Rogue One: A Star Wars Story across the galaxy.
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• Dyson’s newest fan brings heating, cooling, and air purification with its $600 price tag

  26-08-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For years, Dyson has been bringing consumers the latest in heating, cooling, and air purification. Their newest device the Pure Hot+Cool Link fan is poised to combine all three with smart technology to be the ultimate fan on the market.
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• Canon’s Dual Pixel RAW technology lets you refocus after the shot — sort of

  26-08-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The most interesting new tech introduced on Canon’s 5D Mark IV was easily overlooked. It’s called Dual Pixel RAW, and will allow photographers to digitally correct optical errors after an image was taken — but only to a very small degree.
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• Canon 5D Mark IV’s most intriguing feature was hidden away in a bullet point

  26-08-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The most interesting new tech introduced on Canon’s 5D Mark IV was easily overlooked. It’s called Dual Pixel RAW, and will allow photographers to digitally correct optical errors after an image was taken — but only to a very small degree.
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• Check into a voice-activated hotel room at Aloft

  26-08-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Voice-activated hotel rooms is the latest technology tweak for the Aloft hotel group. A pilot program in a Boston hotel enables control via Siri on an iPad. Occupants can adjust lighting, change the temperature, and even run the TV with Siri.
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• Ready for the iPhone 7? Here’s how to sell your old iPhone without getting ripped off

  26-08-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our guide to selling your iPhone (without getting ripped off). Whether you're looking to upgrade to the latest-and-greatest, making the switch to the Android platform, or just in dire need of some cold, hard cash; this is what you need to know.
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• Nindies Summer Jam brings ‘Axiom Verge,’ ‘Severed,’ other indie titles to Wii U

  26-08-2016 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has a slate of independently produced games launching for the Wii U next month -- including acclaimed titles like Axiom Verge, Severed, and Noitu Love: Devolution -- as part of its Nindies Summer Jam event.
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• Want to become a ‘Funtrepreneur’? Samsung has a limited-edition TabPro S to make it happen

  26-08-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung wants you to live your dreams, and if they include starting your own business, then it has the complete mobile tablet setup for you: A limited edition Galaxy TabPro S, keyboard, and SSD package, comes with advice from entrepreneurs.
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• Showtime celebrates a decade since we first met ‘Dexter’ with trailer, marathon

  26-08-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Showtime is celebrating 10 years since viewers were introduced to Dexter with a special series trailer, and a marathon of the top 10 fan-favorite episodes, based on fan votes.
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• Maru OS goes open source, pulling back the curtain on its mobile-to-desktop magic

  26-08-2016 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maru OS, the bite-sized Android add-on that lets you to run desktop apps from your phone, just went open source, and it's got big plans for the future.
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• Nintendo NX could feature motion controls and variable force feedback

  26-08-2016 19:34
  
  We've already heard a fair amount about Nintendo's upcoming console, codenamed the NX, but today some new whispers are telling us more about the controllers that will come packed with the system. Previous rumors told us that the Nintendo NX will be a hybrid console players could use at home and on the go - complete with a pair of … Continue reading
  
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