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• Microsoft ramps efforts to fight internet trolls with new reporting tools

  27-08-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The company outlined plans to oust hatred from its online communities. Through a dedicated web form for users to report hate speech on Microsoft’s consumer services, the company hopes to create safer online communities.
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• Watch Carbon Fiber get destroyed under a hydraulic press

  27-08-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hydraulic Press Chanel on YouTube has uploaded a video testing out carbon fiber, one of the hardest and most durable synthetic materials ever made. How well does it fare under 10,000+ pounds of pressure?
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• How well does carbon fiber fare against a hydraulic press?

  27-08-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Hydraulic Press Chanel on YouTube has uploaded a video testing out carbon fiber, one of the hardest and most durable synthetic materials ever made. How well does it fare under 10,000+ pounds of pressure?
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• Crickets hit the plates as the latest Silicon Valley snacking trend

  27-08-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next time your buddy gets you in for a tour of Facebook’s HQ, you might hear more crunching than usual, and it isn’t data — employees of tech companies in the region have taken to snacking on crickets at work.
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• Chirp-Chirp-Crunch: Crickets on the lunch line in Silicon Valley

  27-08-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next time your buddy gets you in for a tour of Facebook’s HQ, you might hear more crunching than usual, and it isn’t data — employees of tech companies in the region have taken to snacking on crickets at work.
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• Magnetic lace holders mean your shoes will never come undone again

  27-08-2016 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zubits entrepreneur Ryan Wiens has created a magnetic lace holder which mean you'll never have to stop and tie your shoes again. And, boy, has it ever proved a big hit on Kickstarter!
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• ‘SpaceEngine’ is like a free ‘No Man’s Sky’ modelled after the real universe

  27-08-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Space Engine is a free-to-download, procedurally generated simulator that's ten years in the making. Despite the incomprehensible size of the game's universe, it was developed by one man. But now, he says, he can't do it alone.
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• Red, white, or champagne: These wine fridges will help you sip in style

  27-08-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why not get a wine fridge to keep your vintage reds and whites at the optimal serving temperature? One of these models can help you to organize your wines and treat them the way they're meant to be treated.
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• Internet of things struggles as use of smart home gadgets flatlines - Telegraph.co.uk

  27-08-2016 20:15 via telegraph.co.uk
  
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  Figures from Deloitte show that the popularity of connected home gadgets has barely changed in the last year, despite manufacturers and retailers trying to boost sales. Just 3pc of homes own a “smart” thermostat such as British Gas' Hive technology, up ...
  
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• Police in Baltimore testing privately-funded 30 square mile continuous image surveillance

  27-08-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A privately-funded wide-angle continuous image surveillance system originally developed for the military monitors 30 square miles of Baltimore. Analysts on the ground can track pixel-sized people leaving crime scenes.
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• Baltimore’s 30-square mile image surveillance project

  27-08-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A privately-funded wide-angle continuous image surveillance system originally developed for the military monitors 30 square miles of Baltimore. Analysts on the ground can track pixel-sized people leaving crime scenes.
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: DJ Shadow, Sharon Van Etten and More

  27-08-2016 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: DJ Shadow, Sharon Van Etten and more.
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• This guy’s Batman suit earns him a World Record

  27-08-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Julian Checkleyis a costume designer, but since he was a kid, he was obsessed with Batman. He's now created a Batman suit with so many gadgets that it has earned him a World Record.
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• Weekend Workshop: Make any pair of headphones wireless

  27-08-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While Bluetooth headphones are all the rage these days, there's no need to rush right out to buy a pair of your own. Instead, here's how to turn an old pair of wired headphones into a set of Bluetooth digs in no time.
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• Everything you need to know about what’s coming to ‘Destiny’ in ‘Rise of Iron’

  27-08-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny is going to change when Rise of Iron comes out in September. Here's everything you need to know about what comes next.
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• The Samsung Veyron looks to be the flip phone equivalent of the Galaxy S7

  27-08-2016 18:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung looks to throw itself back in the flip phone game with the W2017, which recently made its rounds through two benchmark tests. If the tests are to be believed, there is a Galaxy S7 stuck inside of the W2017.
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• 20 Galaxy Note 7 tips and tricks you need to know about

  27-08-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've finally landed Samsung’s gorgeous new phablet, then it''s likely that you'll be looking for some advice on how to unlock its hidden wonders. If so, check out this collection of helpful tips and tricks.
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• You could design the next Android Wear watch face design

  27-08-2016 15:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a new partnership between Paper and Android Wear, you'll be able to partake in a social media competition that involves a "global search for unique watch face designs" for the Android Wear watch.
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• Google hopes to crowdsource Android Wear watch face designs from you and your friends

  27-08-2016 15:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a new partnership between Paper and Android Wear, you'll be able to partake in a social media competition that involves a "global search for unique watch face designs" for the Android Wear watch.
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• How to convert DVDs to MP4 files in Windows or MacOS

  27-08-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Given today's rapid technological advancements, physical discs are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Check out our guide on how to convert DVD files to MP4, so you can ditch discs for digital files.
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• Geeky Gadgets Deals Of The Week, August 27th 2016 - Geeky Gadgets

  27-08-2016 13:05 via geeky-gadgets.com
  
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  It is time for our weekly round up of the most popular deals in the Geeky Gadgets Deals store this week. Some of the popular deals this week have included the Complete Computer Science Bundle and the V.360° HD Panoramic Camera and more.
  
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• How young is too young for a smartphone? We asked the experts

  27-08-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When is your child ready to own a smartphone? It’s a difficult question and a topic of serious debate for many parents. We asked some experts and gathered together some stats, opinions, and advice to help you decide.The post How young is too young for a smartphone? We asked the experts appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Check out these gadgets launched recently - Economic Times

  27-08-2016 10:41 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
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  Check out these gadgets launched recently. Aug 27, 2016, 01.08 PM IST. Text: ET Bureau Thinking of treating yourself with any tech gadget? Take a look at some of the recently launched gadgets that could help you. PrevNextPlay Slideshow. <; 1 · 2 · 3 ...and more »
  
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• Sound and vision: Facebook now displays vertical videos on mobile News Feed

  27-08-2016 10:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is finally displaying vertical videos as they were meant to be seen on mobile instead of cropping them into squares. The changes are now supported on the mobile News Feed on iOS and Android devices.
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• Snapchat plans to use your behavioural data to target you with ads

  27-08-2016 08:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat is reportedly planning to introduce ad targeting options based on your in-app activity to its API (application programming interface). The ads could start appearing within Snapchat as soon as September.
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• Snapchat plans to use your behavior to target you with ads

  27-08-2016 08:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat is reportedly planning to introduce ad targeting options based on your in-app activity to its API (application programming interface). The ads could start appearing within Snapchat as soon as September.
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• Report: Twitter plans keyword filter to protect users from abusive tweets

  27-08-2016 06:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter is reportedly planning to launch a keyword filtering tool that shields its users from abusive tweets on the platform. The rumoured feature comes in the wake of a number of high-profile cases of harassment on the site.
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• Facebook ditches descriptions for Trending topics in a bid for autonomy

  27-08-2016 04:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is updating its Trending topics feed in a bid to deliver the autonomous news algorithm it has always promised. However, it still can't avoid the elephant in the room: the need for human editors.
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• Soccer | Tech gadgets help Crew track fitness | The Columbus ... - Columbus Dispatch

  27-08-2016 04:24 via dispatch.com
  
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  Growing up near Silicon Valley, Crew SC striker Adam Jahn is a proud soccer-playing techie. “Apple till I die,” said the California native, pointing to his digital ...and more »
  
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• Professional YouTuber shares crash course for shooting quality videos

  27-08-2016 03:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to try your hand at creating better content for YouTube to promote your business or just for fun? Check out these tips from a professional YouTuber, Austin Evans.
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• Weekly Rewind: Milk replaces plastic, humidity slows phones, wicked supercars

  27-08-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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• Luxury seems to define three new mechanical PC gaming keyboards from Corsair

  27-08-2016 01:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Corsair has introduced three new "Lux" versions of its K70, K70 RGB, and K65 RGB mechanical keyboards, two of which sport an insane illumination system. The two K70 units are full-sized while the K65 model comes without the numeric keypad.
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• Corsair gets insane with the RGB illumination on its three new ‘Lux’ keyboards

  27-08-2016 01:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Corsair has introduced three new "Lux" versions of its K70, K70 RGB, and K65 RGB mechanical keyboards, two of which sport an insane illumination system. The two K70 units are full-sized while the K65 model comes without the numeric keypad.
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• ‘It Just Works?’ Not quite: iPhones crash more than Android phones, study finds

  27-08-2016 01:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crashes on iOS devices doubled in the second quarter of 2016, according to a new study. The cause? Possibly the initially buggy iOS 10 Beta, as well as social networking app incompatibilities.
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• Mobile evaporative cooler aimed at developing world works up a real sweat

  27-08-2016 01:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you provide affordable refrigeration options to people in the developing world, where electrification is still a luxury in many cases? This startup thinks it has the answer.
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• Designed for the developing world, this low-cost fridge stays cool the same way your body does

  27-08-2016 01:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you provide affordable refrigeration options to people in the developing world, where electrification is still a luxury in many cases? This startup thinks it has the answer.
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• Tesla appears to be on the path to making all of its vehicles Wi-Fi hot spots

  27-08-2016 01:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla filed with the FCC to install Wi-Fi hot spot chips and modules in new vehicles starting after the first quarter of 2016. Drivers and passengers will eventually be able to access the internet while on the go.
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• Internet on the go: Tesla equipping new vehicles with Wi-Fi hot spot chips

  27-08-2016 01:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tesla filed with the FCC to install Wi-Fi hot spot chips and modules in new vehicles starting after the first quarter of 2016. Drivers and passengers will eventually be able to access the internet while on the go.
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• UberEats London drivers protest as gig economy sours

  27-08-2016 00:45
  
  Uber has another issue on its hands, this time involving a planned protest by UberEats drivers in London who are upset about a pay cut. Pay has been a contentious issue among Uber workers all over the world, with many arguing that after things like taxes, fuel costs, and maintenance, they make near or less than minimum wage. That's the … Continue reading
  
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• Feet on: Razor Hovertrax 2.0

  27-08-2016 00:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Razor, the same company that makes those aluminum push scooters, also happens to make one of the few hoverboards with high-quality batteries that won’t spontaneously combust. So we rode one.
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• Australian startup Snappr could be the Uber of photography, but photographers aren’t happy

  27-08-2016 00:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snappr wants to make photo shoots “quick and snappy," but not all photographers are happy with it. The complaints stem from a set pricing model that lowballs established professionals with unsustainable rates.
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• Spare your camera gear from rain and snow with this extremely cheap trick

  27-08-2016 00:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj shows how a simple plastic bag and a rubber band can be used to protect your camera gear for less than a dollar, eliminating the need to carry around those heavy plastic protectors.The post Spare your camera gear from rain and snow with this extremely cheap trick appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Plastic bag, rubber band are all you need to protect your camera gear from rain

  27-08-2016 00:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer Benjamin Jaworskyj shows how a simple plastic bag and a rubber band can be used to protect your camera gear for less than a dollar, eliminating the need to carry around those heavy plastic protectors.The post Plastic bag, rubber band are all you need to protect your camera gear from rain appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 3D printing lets blind mothers ‘see’ ultrasounds of their unborn babies

  27-08-2016 00:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Polish company called In Utero 3D is 3D-printing bas-relief images of the unborn children of blind parents-to-be so they can have the experience of 'seeing' their ultrasound images during pregnancy.
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• Collection of 7,500 vintage baseball photos could fetch $1 million at auction

  27-08-2016 00:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Charles M. Conlon is one of the most prolific sports photographers of all time, and now a collection of his life’s work – some 7,462 original negatives – is up for auction. It is expected to pull in more than $1 million.
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