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• WhatsApp Beta on Windows Phone gets OneDrive support

  16-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WhatsApp, the popular messaging app, has seen a new update in its Beta iteration on Windows Phone. Users can now enjoy uploading text logs to OneDrive, freeing up space on their phones.
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• ScratchyCAD is a ‘drag and drop’ 3D-modeling program for students

  16-09-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ScratchyCAD is 3D-modeling software targeted at learners. Using a drag-and-drop interface, the idea is to provide students with the tools they need to explore everything from creating 3D-printed models to building VR worlds.
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• ScratchyCAD is a 3D-modeling program designed for teaching kids

  16-09-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ScratchyCAD is 3D-modeling software targeted at learners. Using a drag-and-drop interface, the idea is to provide students with the tools they need to explore everything from creating 3D-printed models to building VR worlds.
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• The best iPhone 7 deals for every carrier

  16-09-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  iPhone trade-in season is here, but before you replace your old iPhone, you'll want to check out the latest promos offered by the four major carriers. Each of them is offering a free iPhone 7 with the trade-in of an older model, with some catches.
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• Lexus Kinetic Seat Concept includes synthetic spider silk

  16-09-2016 23:31
  
  Lexus says it will show off its Kinetic Seat Concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The seat concept features a back rest and seat cushion designed to move kinetically with both external forces and the traveller’s own weight, the ultimate goal being to help stabilize one’s head movements as they result from vehicular motion. That is interesting in its … Continue reading
  
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• These modular shelves from Köllen can flip up or down depending on your needs

  16-09-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Books come in all shapes and sizes, so shouldn't their shelves, too? Köllen certainly thinks so, and has a series of modular and interactive bookshelves "formed by pieces which can be placed differently depending on the objects" it holds.
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• Köllen modular shelves flip up and down to suit every style need

  16-09-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Books come in all shapes and sizes, so shouldn't their shelves, too? Köllen certainly thinks so, and has a series of modular and interactive bookshelves "formed by pieces which can be placed differently depending on the objects" it holds.
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• Hands on: Dyson Supersonic hair dryer

  16-09-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dyson is usually in the vacuum business but has recently starting putting out fans and heaters. Now it’s come out with the Supersonic, its $400 hairdryer. Here are our first impressions.
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• Trends with Benefits: Driverless Ubers, VR horseback rides, drones vs. eagles

  16-09-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber just replaced drivers with people, Samsung and Apple are each having their own phone meltdowns, VR horses are the embarrassing future, and eagles will absolutely destroy your drone.
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• Adafruit shrinks a classic arcade machine down to Ant-Man size

  16-09-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adafruit recently posted a blog revealing that it built a working arcade machine that sports a 0.96-inch OLED screen. It plays "Pac-Man," "Dig Dug," and more thanks to MAME and RetroPie 3.8.1. The cabinet is based on Raspberry Pi Zero.
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• Logitech acquires Saitek, maker of simulation game controllers

  16-09-2016 22:35
  
  Logitech has acquired Saitek, maker of simulation game controls. The Saitek website already sports the Logitech logo (the acquisition was made public on Thursday); while Saitek hasn’t issued any statements about the business move, Logitech says it is excited with “a whole list of reasons.” What are those reasons? Logitech says that Saitek’s products are “just great,” giving simulation gaming … Continue reading
  
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• The Glance Smart Clock will only show you the information you need

  16-09-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For all those times that you need a bit less information, you can take a look at the Glance. It's a clock that seeks to de-clutter your life a bit by presenting you only with important information.The post The Glance Smart Clock will only show you the information you need appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Get the information you need from the Glance Smart Clock — at a glance

  16-09-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For all those times that you need a bit less information, you can take a look at the Glance. It's a clock that seeks to de-clutter your life a bit by presenting you only with important information.The post Get the information you need from the Glance Smart Clock — at a glance appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Zeiss unveils a new 85mm prime for Sony a7 shooters with a love for manual controls

  16-09-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony a7-series shooters with a flair for manual controls have a new lens option with the Zeiss 85mm Loxia. The lens has both manual focus and aperture rings and joins the Loxia prime line-up.
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• Zeiss' latest Sony a7 lens has a flair for manual controls with classic focus

  16-09-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony a7-series shooters with a flair for manual controls have a new lens option with the Zeiss 85mm Loxia. The lens has both manual focus and aperture rings and joins the Loxia prime line-up.
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• Microsoft’s Outlook now lets you attach Google Drive files and Facebook photos

  16-09-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is updating Outlook with a number of new features, including support for attachments from both Google Drive and Facebook photos. The features are rolling out now and make attaching files a lot easier.The post Microsoft’s Outlook now lets you attach Google Drive files and Facebook photos appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hiding a person by pixelating their face? Computer system says don't bother

  16-09-2016 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have demonstrated that a deep-learning system can correctly guess the identity of people whose faces have been redacted from photos or video with a massive 83 percent accuracy.
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• Deep-learning system can identify people whose faces have been pixelated or blurred

  16-09-2016 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have demonstrated that a deep-learning system can correctly guess the identity of people whose faces have been redacted from photos or video with a massive 83 percent accuracy.
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• LG X power phone arrives at Boost Mobile next Friday

  16-09-2016 21:49
  
  Following its launch at Cricket Wireless, LG’s new budget-friendly LG X power smartphone will soon arrive at Boost Mobile, another prepaid mobile carrier. As with most smartphones that launch through these carriers, the LG X power is relatively inexpensive at $129.99 USD, and it brings with it modest — but in no way insubstantial — specs. One of the phone’s … Continue reading
  
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• The future of the smart assistant is in Maps, according to Google

  16-09-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is working hard on its next-gen assistant, and it turns out that assistant could prove better than the rest. Why? Because of Google's Maps expertise, which will be a big part of the assistant.
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• Google’s next-gen virtual assistant will pull from an unlikely source: Maps data

  16-09-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is working hard on its next-gen assistant, and it turns out that assistant could prove better than the rest. Why? Because of Google's Maps expertise, which will be a big part of the assistant.
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• Between the Streams podcast: ‘Man of Steel 2,’ ‘Snowden’ vs. ‘Blair Witch,’ Emmy predictions

  16-09-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week we'll be discussing the news that Man of Steel 2 is on like Donkey Kong, we'll give you the previews for new movies like Snowden and Blair Witch, throw down some Emmy predictions for Sunday's ceremony, and much more.
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• TV stars: Turner Broadcasting acquires cable rights to 11 Star Wars films

  16-09-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turner has reached a deal with 20th Century Fox and Disney for the cable rights to all of the Star Wars films released, including four future installments. TNT will air a two-day marathon of the first six films on September 24-25.The post TV stars: Turner Broadcasting acquires cable rights to 11 Star Wars films appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• COO of Samsung U.S. in video: shut down and return Note 7 phones ASAP

  16-09-2016 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also: news outlets sue to learn how the FBI hacked an iPhone (and how much it cost), and there's no better way to wrap up summer than with some high-speed drone surfing.The post COO of Samsung U.S. in video: shut down and return Note 7 phones ASAP appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pokemon GO Plus Review : Great for one thing

  16-09-2016 21:28
  
  Today the Pokemon GO Plus has arrived in physical GameStop stores and online through Amazon and, again, Gamestop. Our review here is going to be brief – in part because we’ve only been working with the device for a very short time. Because the device is so extremely simple, only a short amount of time was necessary, really – we’re … Continue reading
  
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• New viruses infecting 'Destiny' Crucible players may be tied to 'Rise of Iron'

  16-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bungie injected 'Destiny' with an augmented reality game prior to the launch of 'Rise of Iron', surrounding Crucible players with swarms of electronic mites providing buffs. The ARG is codenamed Owl Sector and includes a website that provides a backstory.
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• Hands on: Naim Mu-so Qb

  16-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Naim’s pint-sized Mu-so Qb multiroom speaker brings all the premium design traits of the original Mu-so, including great style and sound performance, packed in a neat box. But all that style will cost you.
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• Bungie infecting ‘Destiny’ players with virus-like buffs prior to ‘Rise of Iron’

  16-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bungie injected 'Destiny' with an augmented reality game prior to the launch of 'Rise of Iron', surrounding Crucible players with swarms of electronic mites providing buffs. The ARG is codenamed Owl Sector and includes a website that provides a backstory.
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• Office Lens arrives on Windows 10 with Office 365 support

  16-09-2016 20:57
  
  Microsoft has released Office Lens for Windows 10, enabling those with any Windows 10 device to easily capture a photo, edit it, and then share it or add it to an Office document. In addition to launching the new app, Microsoft has also added support for saving Office Lens images to school or work Office 365 accounts using the Windows … Continue reading
  
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• Superman returns: Henry Cavill’s manager teases ‘Man of Steel’ sequel

  16-09-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Henry Cavill is currently in development on a sequel to 2013's Man of Steel that will bring him back as DC Comics' iconic hero, Superman, according to Cavill's manager, Dany Garcia.
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• Superman returns: Henry Cavill’s manager mentions development of ‘Man of Steel’ sequel

  16-09-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Henry Cavill is currently in development on a sequel to 2013's Man of Steel that will bring him back as DC Comics' iconic hero, Superman, according to Cavill's manager, Dany Garcia.
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• 'Man of Steel' sequel is in the works, according to Henry Cavill's manager

  16-09-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Henry Cavill is currently in development on a sequel to 2013's Man of Steel that will bring him back as DC Comics' iconic hero, Superman, according to Cavill's manager, Dany Garcia.
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• Brain scanner can tell what emotions you are feeling when your mind wanders

  16-09-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Duke University have shown it is possible to use fMRI scans to identify the different emotional states that flicker across people’s brains when they are at rest.
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• The Star Wars Studio FX app will turn your Star Wars action figures into movie stars

  16-09-2016 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Action figures are great, but there is something a little static about them. A new app, called Star Wars Studio FX, aims at changing that. The app takes your Star Wars action figures and lets you create movies with them.
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• How to order the new iPhone 7 or Apple Watch Series 2 — and avoid the lines

  16-09-2016 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wondering how to get your hands on Apple's new iPhone 7 and Watch Series 2? We've rounded up a list of retailers, carriers, and online merchants that will hook you up with the latest and greatest.The post How to order the new iPhone 7 or Apple Watch Series 2 — and avoid the lines appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Machine learning system brings still images to life by guessing what comes next

  16-09-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MIT researchers have created a machine learning system capable of looking at still images and guessing what will happen next -- and even generating video of it. It shows how computers are starting to recognize the world.
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• HP gets fresh with new versions of its ProBook 400 series of business laptops

  16-09-2016 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Thursday, HP refreshed its line of ProBook 400 series of laptops that consists of five models. They now come with seventh-generation AMD APUs and Intel processors. One model even sports a discrete GeForce 930MX graphics chip from Nvidia.
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• When it comes to live shows, Groves believes that if you stream it, they will come

  16-09-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electro-rock trio Groves blend classic rock instruments with electronic sound to create their own sound. The band recently caught the attention of Boy George and toured with Culture Club. They view streaming as a way to attract more fans to their shows.
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• Eye-tracking virtual reality headset Fove 0 specs and pre-order date announced

  16-09-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wish your HTC Vive or Oculus Rift could stare into your eyes with infrared sensors? Well, Fove unveiled the tech specs and the pre-order date for its upcoming eye-tracking virtual reality headset, so you are in luck.
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• Samsung apologizes for Galaxy Note 7 recall

  16-09-2016 19:38
  
  This week Samsung issued an apology to the public for the first wave of Galaxy Note 7 devices sold with a battery defect. Samsung was represented by Tim Baxter, president and chief operating officer for Samsung Electronics America, who suggested that the company has already exchanged some 130,000 Galaxy Note 7 units which, if we’re reading this Consumer Product Safety … Continue reading
  
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• 11 things to do with your old headphones now that Apple has ruined your life

  16-09-2016 19:27
  
  It was hard to swallow at first, but now that the iPhone 7 has officially launched, it's time to come to terms with the fact that the 3.5mm headphone jack is dead . How will you ever survive?! If you want to listen to music on your iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, you'll either need Lightning or Bluetooth headphones, both of which Apple will be happy to sell you . But what are you supposed to do with your old, wired headphones? MUST SEE:  10 best iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus cases we&rsqu
  
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• Japan’s premier gangster sim ‘Yakuza 6’ puts players in charge of a virtual cat cafe

  16-09-2016 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sega outlined many of the outrageous side activities featured in its upcoming open-world adventure game 'Yakuza 6', revealing that players can divide their time between investigating the criminal underworld and managing a virtual cat cafe.
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• You can now 'choose your own Home Button' on the iPhone 7

  16-09-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone 7 has a slew of new features, one of which is the new haptic feedback home button, which you can actually set up yourself, according to a new unboxing video of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
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• iPhone 7: ‘Meet the new Home Button’ feature detailed in unboxing

  16-09-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The iPhone 7 has a slew of new features, one of which is the new haptic feedback home button, which you can actually set up yourself, according to a new unboxing video of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
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• The best washing machines that make laundry day a little less of a chore

  16-09-2016 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It takes a special kind of person to love doing laundry, but the right machine can help make this chore a little easier to handle. Check out our picks for some of the best washers on the market right now, whether you need a budget-based machine or one with ample space.
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• LG X Power is MediaTek’s first smartphone on Sprint’s network

  16-09-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MediaTek has been certifying its Helio P10 chipset on all major carriers for most of a year. The certification will complete by the end of October, which means we'll see more MediaTek-powered smartphones in the U.S. on all carriers.
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• iPhone 7 tip: Clock Alarm might not work

  16-09-2016 18:43
  
  Apple’s release of the iPhone 7 (with iOS 10 onboard) this week has one tiny mix-up that most users new to the software might miss. This has to do with the new feature within the Clock app called “Bedtime.” This Bedtime feature is an alarm that sounds two times – one time when the user should go to sleep, and … Continue reading
  
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• Slice Intelligence data reveals new trends, consumer loyalty around the iPhone 7

  16-09-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Slice Intelligence claims to be the "only direct measurement of all digital commerce activity and customer loyalty."When it comes to the iPhone 7, that activity points to some interesting new trends.
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• Consumers love the jet black iPhone 7, Slice Intelligence notes in data study

  16-09-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Slice Intelligence claims to be the "only direct measurement of all digital commerce activity and customer loyalty."When it comes to the iPhone 7, that activity points to some interesting new trends.
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• Google’s new Global Fishing Watch initiative designed to increase awareness of fisheries

  16-09-2016 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Thursday, the internet giant Google launched the Global Fishing Watch, a new initiative meant to "increase awareness of fisheries and influence sustainable policy through transparency."The post Google’s new Global Fishing Watch initiative designed to increase awareness of fisheries appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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