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• Trends with Benefits: The iPhone 7 ditches the headphone jack and PlayStation goes Pro

  08-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The aftermath of Apple's unveiling of the iPhone 7's Lightning connected EarPods spells the end of the analog headphone jack, or does it? This week the TWB crew dives into adapter-gate.The post Trends with Benefits: The iPhone 7 ditches the headphone jack and PlayStation goes Pro appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pilot episode of ‘Atlanta,’ Donald Glover’s new FX series, is free to stream

  08-09-2016 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The day after the premiere of the first two episodes of Donald Glover's new TV show Atlanta, FX released the pilot episode on Facebook and YouTube. In the first day, the episode racked up more than one million views on both platforms.
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• iPhone 7 vs. iPhone 6S: Should you make the leap to the next generation?

  08-09-2016 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's latest smartphone is the iPhone 7. How does it compare to the iPhone 6S, and should you upgrade to the new model? We break down the specs to see just how powerful the new phone is, and whether you need it.
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• Epson flies wingman to DJI to create AR solution for drone piloting

  08-09-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This partnership will bring about the first mass-market consumer application of AR drone piloting with the aim of improving safety and increasing the capabilities of drones for both consumers and professionals.
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• Carling launches a beer button in the U.K. that’s like Amazon Dash for lager

  08-09-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Beer on demand: If you live in the U.K., Carling, a popular lager across the pond, has now launched what it calls the world's first beer button.
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• 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus review

  08-09-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi’s all-new R8 attempts to be the do-it-all supercar with a cohesive design, refined interior, and potent V10. But can a supercar really be thrilling and practical?
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• Cricket's new plan includes unlimited talk and text, 1GB of data for $30 a month

  08-09-2016 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cricket Wireless is launching a new plan that definitely won't break the bank. It includes unlimited talk and text, and 1GB of 4G LTE data for $30 a month.
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• Cricket Wireless offers unlimited texts and calls, 1GB of data for $30 a month

  08-09-2016 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cricket Wireless is launching a new plan that definitely won't break the bank. It includes unlimited talk and text, and 1GB of 4G LTE data for $30 a month.
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• Intel is in style during New York Fashion Week, helps shoot the runway in VR

  08-09-2016 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel hardware is currently powering the virtual reality broadcast of several New York Fashion Week runway shows. Intel-powered gadgets are on display, too, including a connected bracelet, handbag, and pair of shoes.
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• With the A10 Fusion chip, the iPhone 7 Plus blows away every other Apple device

  08-09-2016 22:55
  
  Although the iPhone 7 Plus might not look like much of an upgrade over the iPhone 6s Plus from the outside, it's what's on the inside that really counts. The first purported benchmark of the iPhone 7 Plus appeared on Geekbench this morning , and it looks like the A10 Fusion chip is everything it was cracked up to be. DON'T MISS:  The Jet Black iPhone 7 is amazing until you read the fine print The iPhone 7 Plus received a single-core score of 3233 and a multi-core score of 5363. To put
  
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• The new PlayStation 4 is slimmer, but is it better?

  08-09-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has unveiled the smaller, sleeker PlayStation 4 Slim, a the replacement to the original console. But just how much of a replacement is it? Our spec comparison will give you a detailed breakdown of both systems' hardware and power.
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• PlayStation 4 vs. PlayStation 4 'Slim' – The more things change, the more they stay the same

  08-09-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has unveiled the smaller, sleeker PlayStation 4 Slim, a the replacement to the original console. But just how much of a replacement is it? Our spec comparison will give you a detailed breakdown of both systems' hardware and power.
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• Netflix's 2 new 'Amanda Knox' trailers will make you wonder all over again

  08-09-2016 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Netflix's Amanda Knox documentary premiering this month, the streamer has released two intriguing new trailers: One will make you believe her, while the other will make you suspicious.
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• Netflix drops 2 new trailers for ‘Amanda Knox’ documentary covering both sides of the case

  08-09-2016 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With Netflix's Amanda Knox documentary premiering this month, the streamer has released two intriguing new trailers: One will make you believe her, while the other will make you suspicious.
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• LeEco Pro 3 spotted on AnTuTu with Snapdragon 821, massive 6GB of RAM

  08-09-2016 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new LeEco Pro 3 has been spotted on benchmarking website AnTuTu, showing that the device will feature a Snapdragon 821 and a whopping 6GB of RAM. There's no information yet on when the device will be available.
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• Uber now lets you stream Pandora as the soundtrack for your ride

  08-09-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber has added internet radio service Pandora integration to its app, now allowing riders to play their favorite playlists and stations during their Uber rides. Pandora's integration is the second streaming service Uber has added, along with Spotify.The post Uber now lets you stream Pandora as the soundtrack for your ride appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HomeKit app shows Android users are out of luck with Apple smart-home tech

  08-09-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple doesn't want its HomeKit app to play with Android phones. Its solution is for Apple smart homes to use a communal iPad to control everything, but that really doesn't deliver on the promise of a seamlessly connected home.The post HomeKit app shows Android users are out of luck with Apple smart-home tech appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Alexa may support push notifications, but Amazon remains cautious

  08-09-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is reportedly adding push notification support to its Alexa virtual assistant this fall, but is worried Alexa might get rather rude when suddenly blurting out information, especially with company around.
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• Take flight with this $140 HD camera drone for hobbyists that’s 36 percent off

  08-09-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drone technology is now cheap enough for the casual hobbyist. If you're looking to fly without making a big financial commitment, the $140 Prowler HD Camera Drone packs features for novices and advanced pilots alike.
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• Facebook gives its reactions a ‘Star Trek’ makeover to mark show’s anniversary

  08-09-2016 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  50 years ago Thursday Star Trek began its mission into the final frontier. Today, Facebook is celebrating the milestone with special reaction emojis, which will appear for some Star Trek fans.
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• Amazon’s Alexa blazes onto a tablet for the first time with the revamped Fire HD 8

  08-09-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon has unleashed Alexa on a mobile device. The revamped Fire HD 8 tablet comes with more RAM, more storage, more battery and, now, Alexa.The post Amazon’s Alexa blazes onto a tablet for the first time with the revamped Fire HD 8 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Seeing 4K games on the PS4 Pro is like wearing glasses for the first time

  08-09-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s clear the PS4 Pro will be more powerful than its predecessor, but what does that mean for games? We spoke with developers at Sony’s PS4 Pro unveiling, and what we heard will give you plenty of reason for excitement.
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• Google Photos can now stabilize and share your shaky Apple Live Photos

  08-09-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is rolling out Photos 2.0 on iOS, baking in a number of great features from its recently released Motion Stills app. For example, you can now use Google Photos to stabilize your shaky Apple Live Photos.
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• Hackers can steal data from 3D printers using just a smartphone, researchers find

  08-09-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Industrial espionage, anyone? Using a regular smartphone, computer scientists have proved that they can steal data from a 3D printer using just the sensors in a regular smartphone.
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• Airlines are now banning Galaxy Note 7 usage on flights

  08-09-2016 21:30
  
  The Galaxy Note 7 fiasco is seemingly getting worse for Samsung with each passing day. Even though Samsung recently initiated a massive recall for its phablet amid reports that it likely to catch on fire or explode while charging, reports of Galaxy Note 7 fire incidents are still rolling in. Earlier this week, for example, we reported on how a Note 7 owner in Australia saw his device explode, catch fire and cause nearly $1400 in damage to his hotel room. DON'T MISS:  I already hat
  
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• Living the Automated Life: 5 Cool Gadgets That Take Responsibility - Huffington Post

  08-09-2016 21:19 via huffingtonpost.com
  
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  Most people don't like unnecessary 'hard work'. Who will prefer to work when there are a plethora of smart machines that could work in our stead or simplify work? Actually, technology has permeated every section of our daily lives both at home and at work.
  
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• Mysteries of Marvel's 'Doctor Strange' remain, but its runtime has been revealed

  08-09-2016 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marvel's Doctor Strange is coming to theaters this fall, so it's time to start planning. That task has just gotten a little easier now that the superhero film's runtime has been revealed.
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• Australian theater chain reveals runtime of Marvel’s ‘Doctor Strange’ movie

  08-09-2016 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Marvel's Doctor Strange is coming to theaters this fall, so it's time to start planning. That task has just gotten a little easier now that the superhero film's runtime has been revealed.
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• Astell & Kern’s XB10 lets you use your high-end wired headphones wirelessly

  08-09-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the future of the 3.5mm headphone jack suddenly in question, Astell & Kern has announced the XB10 headphone amp. It lets you use your wired headphones over Bluetooth with no loss in quality, thanks to the aptX HD connection.
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• Up, up, and away: four high-flying rockets you can build at home

  08-09-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Building a basic rocket at home may seem like a daunting task, but it's actually pretty simple. We've rounded up the four best designs for a creating your own high-flying rocket at home.
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• Google Fiber is one step closer to reality in Nashville, despite AT&T’s objections

  08-09-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite objections from the likes of Comcast and AT&T, Nashville's Metro Council has advance its proposal to bring Google Fiber to the city, moving it one step closer to a reality after a long, drawn-out legal situation.
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• Vivaldi’s latest release proves it’s the Swiss Army knife of web browsers

  08-09-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You, just you. That’s the tagline anyway, that Vivaldi is “not for everybody, just for you," and today’s update lives up to that promise with three new features designed specifically for your preferences.The post Vivaldi’s latest release proves it’s the Swiss Army knife of web browsers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Get your DirectX 12 on with the latest ‘Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’ patch

  08-09-2016 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The development team behind Deus Ex: Mankind Divided made good on a pre-release promise today, releasing a patch which allows PC players to switch over to DirectX 12.
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• Universal’s new VR attraction, The Repository, will make you a believer in the supernatural

  08-09-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Repository, a new virtual reality attraction at Universal’s Orlando Resort, blends the real and virtual into a hair-raising, untethered VR experience. If you think the Rift’s horror games are scary, be warned. You’ve seen nothing yet.The post Universal’s new VR attraction, The Repository, will make you a believer in the supernatural appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• We caught the retro bug at the largest VW Beetle gathering on the planet

  08-09-2016 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Every year, hundreds of Volkswagen Beetle enthusiasts from all over Europe gather in northern Germany for the Beetle Sunshine Tour. We joined this year's festivities to find out what it's like to be a part of the Beetle clan.The post We caught the retro bug at the largest VW Beetle gathering on the planet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Two Spanish Daft Punk fans craft a Guy Man helmet that improves on the original

  08-09-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A pair of Daft Punk fans from Spain spent more than a year crafting an identical and technically improved version of the electronic music duo's famed Guy Man helmet, adding Wi-Fi, interactivity, and other functions.
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• The best Daft Punk helmet ever made was created by a pair of fans from Spain

  08-09-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A pair of Daft Punk fans from Spain spent more than a year crafting an identical and technically improved version of the electronic music duo's famed Guy Man helmet, adding Wi-Fi, interactivity, and other functions.
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• Google Chrome will start getting aggressive with non-secure HTTP sites in January

  08-09-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting in January, Google Chrome will warn web surfers when HTTP sites don't secure form fields used for entering their credit card numbers and passwords. It's part of Google's roadmap for eventually labeling all HTTP sites as non-secure.
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• Google Maps gains Lyft and Gett ridesharing integration

  08-09-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's adding new ridesharing service to its comparative navigation feature in Maps: Lyft and Gett. They join Uber in the U.S., and make the ninth integration that the company has added across 60 countries.The post Google Maps gains Lyft and Gett ridesharing integration appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft ready to debut a Surface Hub for consumers in late October, reports say

  08-09-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is likely to debut the consumer version of the Surface Hub next month. It's code-named "Cardinal," reports say. New versions of the Surface Book and Pro likely remain months away.
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• Consumer version of Microsoft’s Surface Hub may debut at October event

  08-09-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is likely to debut the consumer version of the Surface Hub next month. It's code-named "Cardinal," reports say. New versions of the Surface Book and Pro likely remain months away.
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• Microsoft’s Office Insider now has its very own Insider Fast Ring

  08-09-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you like being on the cutting edge of Office software, then Microsoft has the insider program for you. It's just launched a new Fast Ring for Office Insiders, letting you get access to updates even quicker than before.
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• Uno Noteband review

  08-09-2016 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Uno Noteband is a wearable that uses clever speed-reading technology to make the most out of its tiny screen. The tech really works, so why doesn’t the wearable itself live up to expectations?
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• Flexible, portable solar panel keeps your devices charged in the great outdoors

  08-09-2016 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On the move and away from a charging point? This 6-watt flexible solar panel weighs less than 200 grams and straps straight onto your backpack. You'll never have to let your smartphone die again.
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• The Wii U and Vita ports for ‘Hyper Light Drifter’ have been canceled

  08-09-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Citing development difficulties, Studio Heart Machine has announced that the Wii U and Vita ports of its game Hyper Light Drifter have now been cancelled. Users that purchased those version can have codes exchanged or refunded.
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• ‘World of Warcraft: Legion’ launch is the biggest since ‘Cataclysm’

  08-09-2016 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  World of Warcraft: Legion has seen an enormous launch, with the most concurrent players since Cataclysm hit shelves in 2010. It managed to sell more than 3.3 million copies in just a day.
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• Oculus wins its first Emmy for ‘Henry,’ a virtual reality short about a hedgehog

  08-09-2016 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The team at Oculus has won its first ever Emmy Award, snagging the statue for Outstanding Original Interactive Program for Henry, an animated original short film about a hedgehog who likes balloons.
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• GoPro to give big news about Karma drone on September 19, reveals second teaser

  08-09-2016 19:07 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, reveals second teaser appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Intel shows exactly what it’s Project Alloy VR headset will look like

  08-09-2016 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's Project Alloy may not be set to be released until some time in late 2017, but we now have our first look at it thanks to some renders released by Intel. We can see its button layout, and that it comes with a couple of USB connectors.
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• Detailed renders show what Intel’s Project Alloy will really look like

  08-09-2016 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel's Project Alloy may not be set to be released until some time in late 2017, but we now have our first look at it thanks to some renders released by Intel. We can see its button layout, and that it comes with a couple of USB connectors.
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