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• Sony gives consumers early access to experimental products with Future Lab Program

  01-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has announced the creation of the Future Lab Program, which is aimed at getting feedback on concept products from people who may not be a part of the company's engineering division. People like you, that is.
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• Sony gives consumers early access to experimental products with Future Lab

  01-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has announced the creation of the Future Lab Program, which is aimed at getting feedback on concept products from people who may not be a part of the company's engineering division. People like you, that is.
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• Tune in and listen to the 10 best internet radio stations around

  01-09-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even in the streaming era, radio stations get some of the best exclusives and curate some of the finest hand-picked playlists around. Here are 10 of our personal favorites that you can stream online.
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• These are the 10 best radio stations you can stream online

  01-09-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even in the streaming era, radio stations get some of the best exclusives and curate some of the finest hand-picked playlists around. Here are 10 of our personal favorites that you can stream online.
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• Hands on: Qualcomm Snapdragon VR820

  01-09-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Qualcomm, known for designing the chips that power phones and tablets, is getting into the VR game. Its Snapdragon VR820 reference platform is a little rough around the edges, but demonstrates revolutionary new tech.
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• Pokemon GO update news: Eevee, IV calculator, egg chart, Reddit cheats

  01-09-2016 23:39
  
  Today hacking Pokemon GO has set a number of next-generation updates free for the public, including but not limited to a Buddy Pokemon system, a new IV calculator, and a remixed Egg Chart. What more could a hardcore Pokemon GO user ask for? I say user because I've accepted the reality of the situation when it comes to developers of … Continue reading
  
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• Decades-old machines turn used CDs into playable vinyl at Afropunk music fest

  01-09-2016 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using CD singles from artists Sir The Baptist and Benjamin Booker, Toyota Music and Mobile Vinyl Recorders demonstrated how to use 70-year-old equipment to turn used CDs into playable vinyl records at this year's Afropunk Music Festival in Brooklyn, New York.
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• Alcatel Vision VR headset doesn’t require a smartphone

  01-09-2016 23:31
  
  Alcatel has introduced a new VR headset called ‘Vision,’ as well as the Alcatel 360 Camera, the combination of which makes for ‘an all-in-one virtual reality experience,” according to the company. The Alcatel 360 Camera is being offered as two different models, both of them featuring two 210-degree fisheye lenses but each coming in different sizes: one is ball-shaped and … Continue reading
  
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• Blizzard to throw ‘Overwatch’ doors open to all in an upcoming free weekend

  01-09-2016 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you haven't checked out "Overwatch" already, Blizzard's team-based first-person shooter will be free to play in an upcoming weekend on Xbox One and PS4. It will include all 22 heroes and 13 maps, providing everything Overwatch offers.
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• AMD’s latest deal with GlobalFoundries could help close the gap with Intel

  01-09-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD has just restructured its wafer supply agreement with fabricator GlobalFoundries, into a five-year contract with some interesting stipulations. It appears AMD might hit a 7nm node before Intel.The post AMD’s latest deal with GlobalFoundries could help close the gap with Intel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Will Luke Skywalker survive ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’? Mark Hamill offers hint

  01-09-2016 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans have been worrying over the fate of Luke Skywalker in the latest Star Wars trilogy -- and for good reason. Whether or not he will survive is still up in the air, but Mark Hamill has offered a possible hint via Twitter.
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• Mark Hamill drops hint about Luke Skywalker's fate in new Star Wars sequels

  01-09-2016 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fans have been worrying over the fate of Luke Skywalker in the latest Star Wars trilogy -- and for good reason. Whether or not he will survive is still up in the air, but Mark Hamill has offered a possible hint via Twitter.
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• Philips 901F 55″ OLED TV features built-in ambient lights

  01-09-2016 22:44
  
  Philips is launching its first OLED television, and it comes with beautiful built-in ambient lights called “Ambilight.” The TV boasts a bunch of different features, including an OLED panel with a wide range of colors and the Perfect Pixel Ultra HD engine powering things. The combination of features ultimately results in a 3800ppi performance index, eclipsing most other televisions currently … Continue reading
  
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• Alcatel’s Shine Lite smartphone offers solid midrange specs at a low price

  01-09-2016 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alcatel has made a number of big announcements at IFA this year, including the new Shine Lite smartphone, which offers midrange specs at a very reasonable price. The device costs $200, and is available in a range of colors.
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• GoPro to give big news about Karma drone on September 19

  01-09-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  GoPro fans won't have to wait much longer to take flight -- the company is expected to make an announcement about its Karma drone on September 19. While there's little known, it could have some unique features.The post GoPro to give big news about Karma drone on September 19 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here’s how to get Victini in Pokemon ORAS and XY

  01-09-2016 22:34
  
  It's the first day of a new month, and if you happen to be a Pokemon Master who's been following along, that means there's a new mythical Pokemon available. In celebration of Pokemon's 20th anniversary, Nintendo has been giving away many of the series' hard-to-catch mythical Pokemon, giving players a new one each month. Here we'll tell you how to … Continue reading
  
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• New system sends unwanted drones back where they came from

  01-09-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ApolloShield not only hacks into drones to send them back to their pilots, but it can also detect what drones are unauthorized and which ones are permitted to fly in a particular area.
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• Monster unveils new wired, wireless iSport headphone models for IFA 2016

  01-09-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Monster already offers anumber of fitness-focused headphones in its iSport line, and now even more models are on the way, along with updated models in both wired and wireless varieties.
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• Good drone, bad drone: New system sends unauthorized drones home

  01-09-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ApolloShield not only hacks into drones to send them back to their pilots, but it can also detect what drones are unauthorized and which ones are permitted to fly in a particular area.
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• ‘24: Legacy’ cast gives an inside look at your new obsession

  01-09-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fox is once again reviving its 24 television series, although this time without Kiefer Sutherland’s Jack Bauer. The cast of the show new show chats with Digital Trends exclusively about what fans can expect from 24: Legacy.
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• Facebook Messenger rolls out Instant Video feature

  01-09-2016 21:50
  
  Facebook is looking to make video chatting a little easier its Messenger platform, today announcing that it's made starting a video message with friends a lot more seamless. The new feature is called Instant Video, and it essentially allows for two people to quickly begin a video chat without the need to first place a call. Facebook breaks down how … Continue reading
  
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• Sennheiser PXC 480 travel headphones boast hybrid active noise cancellation

  01-09-2016 21:39
  
  Sennheiser has introduced a new pair of high-performance wired headphones called the PXC 480. These headphones are designed for travel, and join the similar and recently launched PXC 550 Wireless. Because these headphones are targeted at travelers — and, it seems, especially targeted at those who take flights frequently — they include NoiseGard hybrid active noise cancellation that works with … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Willy Wonka,’ ‘Blazing Saddles’ in theaters this weekend to honor Gene Wilder

  01-09-2016 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two Gene Wilder classics are headed back to theaters after the actor's recent death. AMC Theatres will screen Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles in numerous locations this weekend to pay homage to tghe legendary comedic actor.
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• Google's Snapseed app beats Apple to the punch with RAW support

  01-09-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RAW is coming to iOS 10 -- but if you can't wait, it's already on Snapseed thanks to a new iOS update. The latest version also adds new portrait editing tools and a few bug fixes.
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• Can’t wait for iOS 10 for RAW? Snapseed now supports digital negatives

  01-09-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RAW is coming to iOS 10 -- but if you can't wait, it's already on Snapseed thanks to a new iOS update. The latest version also adds new portrait editing tools and a few bug fixes.
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• HBO’s new promotional art for ‘Westworld’ creepily melds man and machine

  01-09-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO's upcoming Westworld series from J.J. Abrams and The Dark Knight's Jonathan Nolan has a brand new piece of promotional art, and it's as dark and disturbing as the show promises to be.
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• Behold the body: HBO’s new ‘Westworld’ art suggests disturbing exploration of AI

  01-09-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO's upcoming Westworld series from J.J. Abrams and The Dark Knight's Jonathan Nolan has a brand new piece of promotional art, and it's as dark and disturbing as the show promises to be.
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• Uber launches 50-car all-electric fleet in London, aimed at curbing air pollution

  01-09-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber is testing an all-electric fleet of 20 Nissan Leafs and 30 BYD E6's in London. A three-month impact study may lead to greater deployments and wider charging point availability.
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• Trends with Benefits: The latest iPhone 7 rumors & the best of IFA 2016

  01-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Excitement for next week's iPhone 7 unveiling is peaking and the latest set of very credible rumors are certainly worth talking about on this week's show.The post Trends with Benefits: The latest iPhone 7 rumors & the best of IFA 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Plex adds DVR for OTA and cable broadcasts

  01-09-2016 21:00
  
  Plex has added a DVR feature for recording shows available via cable and over-the-air broadcasts. The feature is available in a limited fashion as a beta initially, but Plex says it will be making the DVR function available in a future auto-update for Plex Pass users in the near future. The DVR function is being offered in partnership with SiliconDust … Continue reading
  
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• Modern-day alchemists develop a process to extract gold from old phones

  01-09-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a chemical process for separating the gold in old gadgets from the other less valuable metals. Although at just $4 of gold in each phone, it may be a while before we're rich.
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• 2016 Honda Civic review

  01-09-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Honda Civic has been among the best-selling cars in America since 1972. The 2016 Civic is the tenth generation of Honda’s bread-and-butter compact car, but has the Civic lost its essence on the way to superstardom?
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• New details reveal over 43M accounts were breached in 2012 Last.fm hack

  01-09-2016 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The scale of a 2012 hack of music site Last.fm is coming to light after LeakedSource obtained a copy of the breached data, which showed that more than 43 million accounts were compromised and passwords were poorly encrypted.
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• SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket blows up on Florida launch pad

  01-09-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Samsung feels the burn as battery issues plague new phone, gamers better hit the gym if they want to carry around Acer's giant new laptop.
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• French publisher launches Kickstarter for the ultimate gamer library

  01-09-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  French publisher Third Editions is in the business of publishing high end, scholarly explorations of your favorite games, and now they're taking to Kickstarter to bring their books to the English speaking world.The post French publisher launches Kickstarter for the ultimate gamer library appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Having Galaxy Note 7 problems? Here are 12 issues and the fixes you need

  01-09-2016 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 is a great device, one that many people can't wait to get their hands on it. No smartphone is perfect, however, and we've found a few common Note 7 problems people are currently running into. Thankfully, there are solutions.
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• Pikmin 3DS revealed for 2017 release

  01-09-2016 20:28
  
  Pikmin fans were given quite the surprise today, with Nintendo announcing a new entry in the long-running series. Nintendo is switching things up with this Pikmin title, moving the series away from home consoles and onto the 3DS. As a result, it appears that Pikmin 3DS will be shaking up the series' beloved gameplay quite a bit. Pikmin on the … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Mario Sports Superstars,’ ‘Picross 3D Round 2’ lead Nintendo’s new 3DS lineup

  01-09-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo outlined its upcoming 3DS release schedule as part of Thursday's Nintendo Direct presentation, revealing that the sports-themed minigame compilation Mario Sports Superstars will launch in the spring of 2017.
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• Everything we know about Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2’

  01-09-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Star Lord, Rocket Raccoon, Groot, and the rest of the Guardians of the Galaxy return to the big screen next year in Marvel Studios' Guardians of the Galaxy, Vol. 2. Here's everything we know about the sequel to the 2014 blockbuster.
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• Intel sneaks out new Pentium, Celeron “Apollo Lake” processors for laptops, all-in-ones

  01-09-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In addition to officially announcing Kaby Lake, Intel has introduced six affordable "Apollo Lake" CPUs for low-end notebooks and all-in-one desktops. The new family consists of three desktop processors and three mobile processors.
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• Self-correcting: Dyson’s Cinetic Big Ball vacuum won’t tip over

  01-09-2016 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now you can pull a canister vacuum all around the house and not get frustrated when it tips over. The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball will right itself automatically.A curved body and low center of gravity keep the Dyson upright.
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• Dyson Cinetic Big Ball automatically rights itself if it topples

  01-09-2016 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now you can pull a canister vacuum all around the house and not get frustrated when it tips over. The Dyson Cinetic Big Ball will right itself automatically.A curved body and low center of gravity keep the Dyson upright.
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• ‘Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword’ hits Wii U eShop to mark series’ 30th anniversary

  01-09-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo plans to honor The Legend of Zelda series' 30th anniversary with an array of upcoming releases, expanded Hyrule Warriors Legends content, and uniquely themed amiibo figurines that will launch through the end of the year.
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• British Telecom sues Valve over patents on core Steam features

  01-09-2016 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  British Telecom is suing Valve, claiming that the Steam digital distribution platform violates four of BT's technology patents. As a conglomerate, BT is no common patent troll, which makes the prospect of going to court more intimidating.The post British Telecom sues Valve over patents on core Steam features appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• British Telecom sues Valve for alleged patent infringement

  01-09-2016 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  British Telecom is suing Valve, claiming that the Steam digital distribution platform violates four of BT's technology patents. As a conglomerate, BT is no common patent troll, which makes the prospect of going to court more intimidating.The post British Telecom sues Valve for alleged patent infringement appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Yuneec Breeze 4K selfie drone first-impressions

  01-09-2016 19:54
  
  The Yuneec Breeze isn't something we necessarily expected to see flying around Berlin this week at IFA 2016. But here it is, a drone made for taking photos of and video recording us out and about, the photos ringing in at 13-megapixels large and the video able to be recorded at 4K. The drone itself doesn't look like the safest … Continue reading
  
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• Valve reportedly working with partners on wireless HTC Vive solution

  01-09-2016 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Quark VR is set to unveil before the end of the year a wireless HTC Vive accessory that it's been co-developing with Valve. That could make it possible for all Vive owners to untether themselves from their PC for the first time.
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• Captain Olimar and his Pikmin friends, major gameplay changes coming to 3DS

  01-09-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Captain Olimar will be making the jump to 2D for Pikmin on Nintendo 3DS. The action-focused game is expected in 2017, though no firm release date has been revealed. It marks Olimar's return after his absence in Pikmin 3.The post Captain Olimar and his Pikmin friends, major gameplay changes coming to 3DS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• This is why it’s so great that the iPhone 7 is killing off the headphone jack

  01-09-2016 19:42
  
  Apple's new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus will be packed full of all sorts of technology when they debut next week. They'll sport brand new cameras that should be among the best in the world, and they'll pack new Apple A10 processors that will undoubtedly blow away the competition. But as the rumor mill heats up ahead of next week's announcement, attention still isn't focused on all of the great new features Apple's next-generation iPhones will usher in. Instead, everyone is fixed on two "problems"
  
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• Volkswagen pushes back expected 2018 launch of next U.S.-built Passat

  01-09-2016 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Details are beginning to emerge about the next-generation Volkswagen Passat. The sedan will switch to Volkswagen's modular MQB platform, but it will remain a unique model designed for America and built in Chattanooga, Tennessee.The post Volkswagen pushes back expected 2018 launch of next U.S.-built Passat appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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