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• Google’s new Trips app aims to help with the stress of planning your itinerary

  19-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's new Trips app for iOS and Android collates your trip itineraries, plus recommends sights and attractions you're most likely to enjoy based on search history and crowdsourced data.The post Google’s new Trips app aims to help with the stress of planning your itinerary appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s upcoming Pixel XL won’t be the powerhouse phablet Android fans were hoping for

  19-09-2016 23:45
  
  When Android fans learned that Google's upcoming new Nexus phones wouldn't actually be Nexus phones at all, speculation began running wild. Google would reportedly partner with HTC to produce two new phones, which obviously sounds suspiciously similar to the setup Google has had for years with its Nexus lineup. But the Pixels, according to rumors, would be designed by Google from start to finish, as is the case with Google's Pixel-brand Chromebooks. Some Android fans hoped aloud on forums and so
  
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• Teaser offers a sneak peek at trailer for science-fiction film ‘Passengers’

  19-09-2016 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt get up-close and personal in deep space in the first peek at the trailer for Passengers, the upcoming sci-fi film from The Imitation Game director Morten Tyldum.
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• Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt get cozy in space in 'Passengers' teaser

  19-09-2016 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt get up-close and personal in deep space in the first peek at the trailer for Passengers, the upcoming sci-fi film from The Imitation Game director Morten Tyldum.
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• Researchers in the U.K. link the way people walk with personality types

  19-09-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a new study, researchers have created a way of measuring for aggression based on a person's walk alone. It could be used to help predict violent individuals based on their swagger.
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• Gait analysis could be used to predict personality, aggressive behavior

  19-09-2016 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a new study, researchers have created a way of measuring for aggression based on a person's walk alone. It could be used to help predict violent individuals based on their swagger.
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• Here are 5 features that will make you upgrade to MacOS Sierra

  19-09-2016 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's latest operating system, MacOS Sierra, promises an array of new tools and features. Here are five of our favorites, from Siri and Auto Unlock to the shared, Universal Clipboard.The post Here are 5 features that will make you upgrade to MacOS Sierra appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Uber instituted (then rescinded) surge pricing after Chelsea bombing

  19-09-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber's surge pricing took effect automatically after an explosion Saturday night in New York City, but the company rescinded the higher fares after a few minutes. Uber appears willing to refund those who paid surge prices.
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• Here are a few wireless iPhone 7 headphones that won’t break the bank

  19-09-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's new AirPods are one of the iPhone 7's biggest features, but priced at $159 they're also one of its main setbacks. Before you commit to Apple's 1st gen headphones, we've gathered some budget options for your wireless headphone needs.
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• 3 budget alternatives to the iPhone 7's pricey AirPods

  19-09-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's new AirPods are one of the iPhone 7's biggest features, but priced at $159 they're also one of its main setbacks. Before you commit to Apple's 1st gen headphones, we've gathered some budget options for your wireless headphone needs.
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• From hot rods to budget sleepers, our favorite desktops can handle anything

  19-09-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Laptops are overrated! Experience the benefits offered by one of our favorite desktop PCs, whether you're in need of a budget solution or a fire-breathing, $4,000 premium gaming rig.The post From hot rods to budget sleepers, our favorite desktops can handle anything appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', Geralt of Rivia will not get PS4 Pro graphical update

  19-09-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The award-winning 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' will not be getting an enhanced graphical update on Sony's more powerful PlayStation 4 Pro system.
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• Best ‘Witcher 3’ experience still on the PC as CD Projekt Red skips PS4 Pro update

  19-09-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The award-winning 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt' will not be getting an enhanced graphical update on Sony's more powerful PlayStation 4 Pro system.
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• Google Photos improves sharing, adds ‘creative concepts’ for mini-videos

  19-09-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new update for Google Photos adds faster sharing features, but also introduces a new "creative concepts" function for those mini-films of your trips the Assistant creates. They will be created using a specific style or concept.
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• The iPhone 7’s secret killer feature is its LCD display, according to report

  19-09-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to DisplayMate, the display on the iPhone 7 is one of the best on the market, boasting a "major upgrade" over the iPhone 6. That is largely because it has two color gamuts, compared to the iPhone 6's one.
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• The iPhone 7's display is the "best LCD display ever," according to report

  19-09-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to DisplayMate, the display on the iPhone 7 is one of the best on the market, boasting a "major upgrade" over the iPhone 6. That is largely because it has two color gamuts, compared to the iPhone 6's one.
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• The iPhone 7’s display is the "best LCD display ever," according to report

  19-09-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to DisplayMate, the display on the iPhone 7 is one of the best on the market, boasting a "major upgrade" over the iPhone 6. That is largely because it has two color gamuts, compared to the iPhone 6's one.
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• Ease into 3D printing with the da Vinci Mini, a device that won’t break the bank

  19-09-2016 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a 3D printer that won't break the bank? You ought to be looking at the da Vinci Mini., a 21st century device that costs less than $300. If you're looking to create chess pieces or other items of the same size, this may just do the trick.
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• Rocket to Mars by driving to Florida and donning Microsoft’s HoloLens headset

  19-09-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida is currently hosting Destination: Mars, an exhibit that uses Microsoft's HoloLens to send visitors to the Red Planet. It's part of the center's general admission, but visitors are required to reserve a spot.
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• Google wants to help you find new ebooks to read on Google Play Books

  19-09-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a new book to read? Google is here to help -- the company has launched a new 'Discover' tool for Google Play Books, aimed at helping you find the best new books to read based on your reading history.
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• Who won big at the Emmys and who got shafted?

  19-09-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A breakdown of the winners in the top categories at this year's Emmy Awards reveals some repeat winners, surprises, and expected nods for acting, directing, writing, and series in comedy and drama
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• Find out who took home gold for this year’s Emmy Awards

  19-09-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A breakdown of the winners in the top categories at this year's Emmy Awards reveals some repeat winners, surprises, and expected nods for acting, directing, writing, and series in comedy and drama
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• Need to keep your PlayStation VR setup tidy? These accessories will help

  19-09-2016 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation VR headset is set to launch next month, and third-party hardware manufacturers will offer a series of accessories that will help you keep your virtual reality setup safe and organized.
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• A slew of PlayStation VR accessories aim to complement upcoming headset

  19-09-2016 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's PlayStation VR headset is set to launch next month, and third-party hardware manufacturers will offer a series of accessories that will help you keep your virtual reality setup safe and organized.
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• 2016 Ford F-150 review

  19-09-2016 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2016 Ford F-150 is the latest version of the bestselling vehicle in the U.S. We find out if it really de-serves all of those sales.
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• Olympus gets stylish with new E-PL8 Four Thirds camera, FL-900R flash unit

  19-09-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Olympus has officially announced its latest midrange mirrorless camera, the PEN E-PL8. Almost identical internally to its predecessor, the updated camera receives a bit of a face-lift. Olympus also released its brand new FL-900R flash.The post Olympus gets stylish with new E-PL8 Four Thirds camera, FL-900R flash unit appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Olympus announces development of E-M1 Mark II professional mirrorless camera

  19-09-2016 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Coming off a flurry of other announcements, Olympus surprised at Photokina with the unveiling of the E-M1 Mark II, the replacement to the three-year-old E-M1. The new camera offers numerous improvements, including an advanced 4K video mode.
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• Want to install MacOS Sierra? Here’s what you need to do

  19-09-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After months of developer builds and sneak peaks, MacOS Sierra is finally here and within your reach. The update is pretty straightforward, but there are a couple extra steps you should keep in mind before taking the plunge.The post Want to install MacOS Sierra? Here’s what you need to do appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How to update to MacOS Sierra when it launches on September 20

  19-09-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After months of developer builds and sneak peaks, MacOS Sierra is finally here and within your reach. The update is pretty straightforward, but there are a couple extra steps you should keep in mind before taking the plunge.The post How to update to MacOS Sierra when it launches on September 20 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Friendly educational robot designed to help kids with autism

  19-09-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Robots could be used help kids diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a new research project carried out jointly by a university and a robotics startup. Here's how it works.
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• Facebook gets further into gadgets with Nascent Objects - Yahoo News

  19-09-2016 21:03
  
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  Social networking giant Facebook has acquired build-it-yourself modular consumer electronics firm Nascent Objects. Nascent Objects' technology is intended to allow designers "to go from concept to product in just weeks, much faster and less expensive ...
  Facebook snags modular gadget startup Nascent Objects ÂEngadget
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• The 2016 Emmy Awards: Top moments from the big night

  19-09-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Emmy Awards aired last night, and delivered some great moments, from Jimmy Kimmel's hilarious jokes and skits as host, to memorable speeches that were touching, funny, and even a bit political.
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• Teen hacker infiltrates numerous FTP servers owned by the U.S. government

  19-09-2016 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A report has surfaced claiming that a teen hacker broke into an FTP server owned by the U.S. government that contains information for many other servers. The hacker gained access to social security numbers, credit card numbers, and addresses.
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• Multiple FTP servers owned by the U.S. government were accessed by a teen hacker

  19-09-2016 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A report has surfaced claiming that a teen hacker broke into an FTP server owned by the U.S. government that contains information for many other servers. The hacker gained access to social security numbers, credit card numbers, and addresses.
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• Coros’ smart cycling helmet doubles as a pair of bone conduction headphones

  19-09-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to listen to tunes, track your ride, and still stay alert to stay alive? The Coros Linx cycling helmet uses bone conduction to let riders hear the world around them as well as music, navigation, and ride stats.
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• Coros combines smart design with bone conduction in a new cycling helmet

  19-09-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to listen to tunes, track your ride, and still stay alert to stay alive? The Coros Linx cycling helmet uses bone conduction to let riders hear the world around them as well as music, navigation, and ride stats.
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• Only in New York: NYPD evidence-tracking system can’t be queried without crashing

  19-09-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An evidence and property system built to track of evidence and seized cash and other property for the New York Police Department crashes when queried. According to officials, the only alternative is to check half a million invoices annually by hand.
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• Apple's iPhone 7 puts Galaxy Note 7 to shame in real-world performance test

  19-09-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We already knew that the iPhone 7 was a high performer in benchmarks, but it seems as though it dominates in real-world tests, too -- a video has been published pitting the new phone against the Galaxy Note 7, showing just how powerful it really is.
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• Apple iPhone 7 blazes past Samsung Galaxy Note 7 in real-world speed test

  19-09-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We already knew that the iPhone 7 was a high performer in benchmarks, but it seems as though it dominates in real-world tests, too -- a video has been published pitting the new phone against the Galaxy Note 7, showing just how powerful it really is.
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• Play as ‘Overwatch’ stars Genji, Lucio, and more with ‘Left 4 Dead 2’ fan-made mods

  19-09-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Overwatch' fans have produced a ton of digital tributes to Blizzard's competitive FPS in the months after its launch, and user-made mods have dropped its characters into Valve's zombie survival shooter Left 4 Dead 2, with hilarious results.
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• Are new Apple iPhones throwing hissy fits under load?

  19-09-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Researcher says current autonomous car tech is not up to speed, Nikon announces action camera lineup.
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• Olympus bolsters its M.Zuiko Pro lineup by adding a trifecta of new lenses

  19-09-2016 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In addition to the new PEN E-PL8, Olympus has unveiled a collection of brand new lenses for its M.Zuiko Pro lineup: the ED 25mm f/1.2 PRO, ED 12–100mm f/4.0 IS PRO, and ED 30mm f/3.5 Macro.
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• Fujifilm takes on Hasselblad with mirrorless, lightweight GFX medium-format system

  19-09-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The rumors were true: Fujifilm announced the development of a mirrorless medium format camera with a 50-megapixel sensor to be available in early 2017.
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• U.K. standards body issues official guidance on robot ethics

  19-09-2016 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forget Isaac Asimov's Three Laws of Robotics -- the British Standards Institution, which is the U.K.’s national standards body, has just produced its first set of official ethical robot guidelines.
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• 2016 HTC Nexus/Pixel news and rumors

  19-09-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After working with LG and Huawei last year, Google could partner with HTC on a pair of new Nexus devices. But they may not be named Nexus after all -- Google is thinking of switching to the Pixel brand name, Here's everything you need to know.
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• Finnish police: Keep your smart car keys in the fridge to freeze out hackers

  19-09-2016 19:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Police in Finland have advised drivers to keep their smart car keys in the fridge to reduce the risk of their locking signal being intercepted by hackers wanting to enter their cars.
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• Don’t panic! Researchers study crowd behavior in emergencies using VR

  19-09-2016 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s tough to study emergencies. In the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, the focus is on minimizing victims and damage -- not collecting data on crowd dynamics.The post Don’t panic! Researchers study crowd behavior in emergencies using VR appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Don’t panic! Researchers study crowd behavior in emergencies through virtual reality

  19-09-2016 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s tough to study emergencies. In the immediate aftermath of a terrorist attack or natural disaster, the focus is on minimizing victims and damage -- not collecting data on crowd dynamics.The post Don’t panic! Researchers study crowd behavior in emergencies through virtual reality appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Gamers outperform both scientists and algorithms in protein-folding race

  19-09-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of a contest which featured scientists, undergraduates, algorithms and specifically made programs, gamers came out on top and helped discover a brand new branch of proteins which help stop plaque formation.The post Gamers outperform both scientists and algorithms in protein-folding race appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• YI enters the mirrorless camera market with the M1, aiming at beginner photographers

  19-09-2016 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After making a name for itself with its 4K action camera that went head-to-head with GoPro, YI has entered the mirrorless market with the Micro Four Thirds M1. Aimed at beginners, it features a touch-screen interface, but can also shoot 4K video.
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