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• HTC A9S news and rumors

  29-08-2016 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HTC is rumored to be manufacturing this year's Google Nexus devices, but there's another device set to be unveiled at the end of this week -- the HTC A9S. It's a successor to the HTC A9, though there likely won't be any major improvements.The post HTC A9S news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Researchers develop insulin pill as alternative to injections

  29-08-2016 23:37
  
  Though efforts have been underway to develop a method of insulin delivery that doesn’t require an injection, no great success has been produced. That may change soon, as researchers with Niagara University have revealed a new project in which an insulin pill was developed. This insulin pill, contrary to the way such a pill would ordinarily work, bypasses the stomach's … Continue reading
  
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• EyeForce is an affordable, ultra-widescreen VR headset will expand your horizons

  29-08-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Kickstarter project EyeForce wants to beat the established giants of virtual reality by doubling the field of vision offered by headsets from Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Can it do it? Its creator sounds confident.
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• EyeForce headset doubles field of vision offered by Oculus, HTC Vive

  29-08-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Kickstarter project EyeForce wants to beat the established giants of virtual reality by doubling the field of vision offered by headsets from Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. Can it do it? Its creator sounds confident.
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• Hands on: FLIR Scout TK

  29-08-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FLIR's new entry-level thermal imager opens the world of infrared vision to a new audience, while maintaining the excellent build quality and functionality FLIR is known for.
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• Comedy legend Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka,’ dies at 83

  29-08-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gene Wilder, the comedic legend who captivated the world with his unique take on a wide array of roles like Willy Wonka and young Dr. Frankenstein, has died at the age of 83.The post Comedy legend Gene Wilder, star of ‘Willy Wonka,’ dies at 83 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amtrak unveils next-gen high-speed trains slated for 2021 launch

  29-08-2016 22:36
  
  Amtrak has taken the wraps off its next-generation high-speed trains, saying it plans to launch them in 2021. The trains will be an upgrade to the Acela Express fleet in the Northeast Corridor (NEC), the same region where it will be upgrading infrastructure as part of a larger 'modernization' program. The step is a necessary one to keep the (often … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Watch Dogs 2’ video shows off new multiplayer mode, cooperative stealth

  29-08-2016 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Watch Dogs 2 is shaping up to be a much-improved sequel to the slightly disappointing 2014 game, and a new gameplay video highlights what you can do in Ubisoft's take on San Francisco.
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• Zuckerberg’s AI butler makes his house smarter, ignores his wife’s commands

  29-08-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After unveiling a bit about his AI butler back in June, Mark Zuckerberg says the system is nearly ready to show the public, and that it currently only responds to commands from him without recognizing his wife's voice.
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• Zuckerberg programmed his AI butler to ignore his wife's voice commands

  29-08-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After unveiling a bit about his AI butler back in June, Mark Zuckerberg says the system is nearly ready to show the public, and that it currently only responds to commands from him without recognizing his wife's voice.
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• Apple iPhone 7 gets the blues in countdown to Sept. 7 reveal?

  29-08-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Fitbit updates a popular fitness band, Samsung gets IFA 2016 rolling with two product announcements.
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• Apple slapped with class action lawsuit over iPhone ‘Touch Disease’ defect

  29-08-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A latent manufacturing defect called "Touch Disease" appears to be rendering iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus units usuable. And the repair process is an arduous one: the entire motherboard must be replaced.The post Apple slapped with class action lawsuit over iPhone ‘Touch Disease’ defect appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nintendo’s new galaxy-themed 3DS XL has a truly ridiculous name

  29-08-2016 22:14
  
  Nintendo, we need to have a talk. I thought that maybe you learned an important lesson about branding thanks to the failure that was the Wii U, but it's clear from this newest 3DS XL variant that you have not. You put Reggie on video to announce the "New Galaxy Style New Nintendo 3DS XL," today, and when the President … Continue reading
  
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• VR will let jurors explore crime scenes as they actually appeared

  29-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forget biased accounts: robot created by a researcher in forensic science and criminal investigations will let jurors explore crime scenes as they actually appeared using virtual reality headsets.
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• This NASA-inspired robot roams crime scenes to let jurors visit them in VR

  29-08-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forget biased accounts: robot created by a researcher in forensic science and criminal investigations will let jurors explore crime scenes as they actually appeared using virtual reality headsets.
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• Political site Infowars was hacked 2 years ago, and we just found out about it

  29-08-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A database obtained from political site Infowars was leaked in 2014, meaning user info has been circulating in the digital underground all this time. The database includes a user's email address, username, and a "poorly hashed" password.
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• Massachusetts is considering a time zone change

  29-08-2016 21:46
  
  The promise of summer’s end is everywhere you look: school has started, stores are stocking autumn products, and the days are noticeably becoming shorter. Soon enough, the days will be so short they will, for some people, be dark before dinner time. That prospect is upsetting, yes, and Massachusetts is tired of dealing with it. Per a newly signed bill, … Continue reading
  
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• Verizon rolls out LTE Advanced tech for faster peak wireless data speeds

  29-08-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Riding high off their latest honor from RootMetrics as the best overall mobile network, Verizon has launched LTE Advanced technology that promises "50 percent faster peak wireless data speeds to more than 288 million people in 461 cities."
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• Google’s Indie Games Festival reveals Android app finalists

  29-08-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is hosting its first-ever Indie Games Festival in San Francisco next month, giving mobile gaming fanatics a chance to check out a slate of 30 Android games prior to their public release.
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• Save $110 on the battery-friendly LG G Pad 2 10.1-inch Android Tablet

  29-08-2016 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The LG G Pad 2 10.1" Android Tablet packs a variety of unique features like a split screen multi-tasking mode and a built-in e-reader mode. But it's the massive battery and $110 savings that makes this a deal worthy of your attention.
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• Xpider is the world's smallest (and cutest) programmable robotic spider

  29-08-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's obvious that the team at Roboeve spent more time watching cartoons instead of science fiction when they created the Xpider. Not only is it the world's smallest programmable robotic spider, it's also one of the cutest.The post Xpider is the world's smallest (and cutest) programmable robotic spider appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• World’s smallest programmable spider robot is the cutest thing you’ll see today

  29-08-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's obvious that the team at Roboeve spent more time watching cartoons instead of science fiction when they created the Xpider. Not only is it the world's smallest programmable robotic spider, it's also one of the cutest.The post World’s smallest programmable spider robot is the cutest thing you’ll see today appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Unfortunately, Microsoft did not just tease a black Surface Book 2

  29-08-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's official Surface Instagram account posted a teaser image of what appeared to be a black Surface Book 2, but according to Twitter sleuths, appearances can be deceiving.The post Unfortunately, Microsoft did not just tease a black Surface Book 2 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Did Microsoft just tease a black Surface Book 2? Probably not

  29-08-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's official Surface Instagram account posted a teaser image of what appeared to be a black Surface Book 2, but according to Twitter sleuths, appearances can be deceiving.The post Did Microsoft just tease a black Surface Book 2? Probably not appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Who needs wires? Products from Polk, Definitive to get wireless surround sound

  29-08-2016 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A full surround sound setup might be more immersive, but sound bars offer less clutter and no wires. Now, products from Polk Audio and Definitive Technology are getting the best of both worlds with the addition of DTS Play-Fi wireless surround sound.
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• 8 affordable tech gadgets to make the most of a new school year - MobileSyrup.com

  29-08-2016 21:02 via mobilesyrup.com
  
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  8 affordable tech gadgets to make the most of a new school year
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  Are you headed back to school this September? Below are the best tech gadgets and applications to ensure your return goes as smoothly as possibly. Whether you're in high school, or headed to university, we have your back.
  
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• Snapchat ads could become more personalized later this year

  29-08-2016 20:54
  
  It would appear that Snapchat is looking to make its advertisements more targeted as we move further into the latter half of 2016. A new report from eMarketer (as reported by Business Insider) features Snapchat director of revenue operations Clement Xue, where he says that the company is looking at ways to implement behavioral targeting for advertisements sometime in Q3 … Continue reading
  
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• How to capture shallow depth-of-field portraits in bright sun

  29-08-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shooting outdoors in bright sunlight can be a real downer if you are wanting to get those creamy shallow depth-of-field portraits. But using this neat ND trick you can still get the look you want without much fuss or worry.
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• Roku tipped with 5 new models inbound: HDR, 4K and more

  29-08-2016 20:51
  
  It seems Roku is preparing to launch five new models in the near future, at least two of which will apparently include support for HDR video. The models have surfaced in various ways, including in FCC filings; while those filings have had many of their details redacted, other info has seemingly been made public via a pair of Canadian websites. … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook may soon let users activate ‘Safety Check’ in the event of a disaster

  29-08-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is looking to broaden the scope of its 'Safety Check' feature. How? By allowing users to activate it themselves. Safety Check has been used in a range of emergency situations, but Facebook has been criticized for favoring Western issues.
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• Pokemon GO Update brings the worst knockoff ever

  29-08-2016 20:34
  
  This week an app from "Rejected Games" has found its way into the hearts and minds of Pokemon GO users everywhere. Despite the numerous distorted similarities to Pokemon GO, this "game" is not going to help anyone become a better Pokeball tosser in Pokemon GO. Not even a little bit. This app goes by the name "Ball Practice for PoGO", … Continue reading
  
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• Goodbye Samsung-based iPhone chips? Apple may switch to Intel by 2018

  29-08-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Apple may be prepping a major change to its iPhone -- reports indicate that Apple is in talks with Intel about a potential switch to Intel processors for the iPhone by 2018.
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• Verizon rolls out LTE Advanced across the US

  29-08-2016 20:01
  
  T-Mobile isn't the only carrier with announcements to make today, as Verizon has rolled out increased LTE speeds across the United States. This new initiative is being called Verizon LTE Advanced (otherwise known as LTE-A), which is essentially just another phrase for carrier aggregation, and Verizon says it's now live in 461 locations from coast-to-coast. This not only includes all … Continue reading
  
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• Ubisoft shuts down free-to-play Windows PC games, including ‘Ghost Recon Phantoms’

  29-08-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft is ending support for a number of its free-to-play Windows PC games, warning players that titles like The Mighty Quest for Epic Loot and Tom Clancy's EndWar Online will be rendered unplayable as part of a mass shutdown in October.
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• Fantom ransomware hides behind phony Windows update to infect your computer

  29-08-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A security researcher at AVG has discovered a new ransomware dubbed Fantom. When downloaded, it looks like a normal Windows update but it's actually a malicious virus that encrypts your files and holds them for ransom.
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• Ben Affleck just revealed a major DC Comics villain coming to the big screen

  29-08-2016 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ben Affleck posted video of an actor portraying the DC Comics mercenary Deathstroke on the set of an unidentified film, leading to speculation that the character will appear in the Justice League movie.
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• What aerial photographers need to know about FAA’s new drone laws

  29-08-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New FAA regulations apply to commercial drones -- so what do professional photographers need to do to legally operate a drone? Along with a few new rules about when and where you can fly, there's a new testing standard in place.The post What aerial photographers need to know about FAA’s new drone laws appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Droneographers, are you flying illegally? New FAA laws could pose challenges

  29-08-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New FAA regulations apply to commercial drones -- so what do professional photographers need to do to legally operate a drone? Along with a few new rules about when and where you can fly, there's a new testing standard in place.The post Droneographers, are you flying illegally? New FAA laws could pose challenges appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• What’s it like to live on Mars? Six scientists emerge from a yearlong Mars simulation

  29-08-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Since August 29, 2015, the team lived in close proximity and near isolation, without fresh air or fresh food. They researchers had limited internet access and privacy, and were only permitted to leave the dome while wearing spacesuits.
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• New mini-moon discovered orbiting Earth

  29-08-2016 19:45
  
  This isn't April fools day, and we're not pulling your leg - there is indeed a second rocky companion out in space orbiting Earth - besides our moon. This miniature-moon, as it's nicknamed, goes by the scientific name "2016 HO3". It's an asteroid, technically, but it's nearly unique in our known history of Earth and nearby objects. This quasi-satellite or … Continue reading
  
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• From classical to hip-hop, here are the best songs to work to

  29-08-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The perfect soundtrack can make all the difference between a good day of work, and a great one. We've assembled five separate playlists in four distinct genres, allowing you to pick your favorite focus-inducing soundscapes.
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• Takata airbag delivery truck explodes, killing one and injuring four

  29-08-2016 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reuters is reporting that a truck carrying Takata airbag inflators and propellants -- the components responsible for Takata’s 2015 recall -- exploded in Texas earlier this month, killing one and injuring four others.
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• Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S2 will be the second Windows 10 Samsung tablet

  29-08-2016 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is working on a sequel to its TabPro S tablet: the Samsung TabPro S2. There aren't a lot of details right now, sadly, but the device is coming. Here's what we'd like to see Samsung add in the next version.The post Samsung's Galaxy TabPro S2 will be the second Windows 10 Samsung tablet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Reports: Samsung is working on a new Windows 10 tablet

  29-08-2016 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is working on a sequel to its TabPro S tablet: the Samsung TabPro S2. There aren't a lot of details right now, sadly, but the device is coming. Here's what we'd like to see Samsung add in the next version.The post Reports: Samsung is working on a new Windows 10 tablet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘BioShock: The Collection’ gameplay showcased in new video series

  29-08-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BioShock fans eager to return to the world of Rapture can get an early look at the remastered gameplay featured in the upcoming BioShock: The Collection with a new "Let's Play" video series from publisher 2K Games.
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• Sony’s latest watch has an E-Ink band and face so you can customize every inch

  29-08-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The e-ink FES Watch U from Sony is undergoing innovations and renovations yet again. Now, an update to the FES shows that this pretty little wearable features both an e-ink display and an e-ink band.
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• HopSkipDrive is a California-based Uber for Kids

  29-08-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HopSkipDrive ridesharing for children succeeds because the service meets a need, and its screening and monitoring border on the obsessive. Experienced childcare workers are screened, trained, and monitored in real time as they transport kids.
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• Your presence can light up a room with the new Philips Hue motion sensor

  29-08-2016 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your presence can literally light up a room if that room features the new Philips Hue motion sensor. The latest technology to come out of the lighting company, the motion detector promises "to ensure comfortable passage around your home."The post Your presence can light up a room with the new Philips Hue motion sensor appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple iPhone 7 September 7 event official

  29-08-2016 18:33
  
  With a mess of rumors surrounding the upcoming iPhone 7, we finally have one thing that's been confirmed: the long rumored September 7 Apple event is indeed a reality. It's here that Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 7 at long last, after months of leaks and reports claiming all sorts of things about the anticipated device. Of course, … Continue reading
  
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• Chevrolet turns to Cadillac to build a more efficient pickup

  29-08-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevrolet has introduced the updated 2017 Colorado.The Bowtie's smallest pickup truck features a more efficient V6 engine borrowed from Cadillac, and an array of fuel-saving tech features.
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