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• Laowa’s weird, new macro lens is designed to not scare its tiny subjects

  23-09-2016 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Venus Optics has unveiled its upcoming Laowa-branded 24mm f/14 Replay 2x Macro lens that features one of the most unusual designs we have ever seen, which was done on purpose to help not scare away shy macro subjects it is designed to capture.
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• 2017 Jaguar XE 35t AWD R-Sport Review: The claws are out

  23-09-2016 23:57
  
  Things were not off to a good start in “Operation Impress the In-Laws”. The Jaguar XJ I had expected, and which promised ample long wheelbase accommodation for their legs, was no longer arriving; instead, Jaguar‘s brand new 2017 XE R-Sport, the automaker’s entry-level sports sedan and rival to the BMW 3 Series, was on its way. My extended family may … Continue reading
  
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• Google, Salesforce reportedly interested in buying Twitter; at least $30M sought

  23-09-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter, the embattled social network, is searching for a buyer. Rumor has it that potential buyers include Google and Salesforce, among others, and that a deal could be announced before the end of this year.
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• Google, Salesforce reportedly interested in buying Twitter; at least $30B sought

  23-09-2016 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter, the embattled social network, is searching for a buyer. Rumor has it that potential buyers include Google and Salesforce, among others, and that a deal could be announced before the end of this year.
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• Smart sewing robot can handle fabric and is every bit as awesome as it — seams

  23-09-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sewbo is a garment-making robot designed for automating the process of skillfully guiding fabrics through sewing machines. In the process, it could change the way clothes are made.
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• Sewing robot masters handling fabric, could change how clothes are made

  23-09-2016 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sewbo is a garment-making robot designed for automating the process of skillfully guiding fabrics through sewing machines. In the process, it could change the way clothes are made.
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• Micromax smartphones are the first to ship with Google Duo pre-installed

  23-09-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Micromax, an Indian smartphone maker, will be the first to ship its smartphones with Google Duo pre-installed. It does not seem as though Allo will accompany it.
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• Honda’s Euro-inspired Civic Hatchback arrives in the U.S. for less than $20K

  23-09-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback officially rolls into U.S. dealerships on Monday. Starting at $19,700, the British-built hatch is the third body style in the 10th-generation Civic lineup to be released thus far.
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• 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback offers manual gearbox, turbo power for under $20K

  23-09-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback officially rolls into U.S. dealerships on Monday. Starting at $19,700, the British-built hatch is the third body style in the 10th-generation Civic lineup to be released thus far.
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• When is the first Presidential Debate? Live Streaming video detailed

  23-09-2016 23:29
  
  Since the year 2008, the last time the United States had a presidential race that the entire world was interested in, a lot has changed in how we’re able to access video. The age of Live Video Streams has truly dawned, and we’re in a place where it’d more surprising to NOT see the debates available for live streaming online … Continue reading
  
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• Uber is letting its drivers offer their riders a solar-panel sales pitch — at least so far

  23-09-2016 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Geostellar is a company that markets and sells solar panels online. Recently, they made a move to use Uber and Lyft drivers to pitch their products while offering rides to passengers.
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• Call of Duty 3 gets Xbox One backwards compatibility

  23-09-2016 23:17
  
  Xbox One backwards compatibility has added Call of Duty 3 to its roster, allowing those with the latest Xbox One console to play the older COD title. The addition was confirmed by Larry Hyrb via a tweet yesterday; the support is in place now, so you can go ahead and pick up the title for your Xbox One if you’re … Continue reading
  
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• Forget OnHub: Google may reveal sleek, compact wireless AC router next month

  23-09-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is expected to roll out a number of new devices in October that includes Google Wifi, a network router that will be small like the Amazon Echo Dot. The router will be an AC1200-class device, offering speeds of up to 867Mbps.
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• Between the Streams: ‘Magnificent Seven,’ ‘Passengers’ trailer, and Magnum P.I. junior?

  23-09-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week on the show, we'll go over everything from The Magnificent Seven's opening weekend to Hillary Clinton's stint on Between Two Ferns, a Luke Cage preview, our thoughts on the Passengers trailer, and so much more.
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• Huawei and Leica open new R&D center for better smartphone cameras

  23-09-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei and Leica have announced a new R&D center in Germany, which will be focused on developing new smartphone camera technology, as well as future augmented and virtual reality products.
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• Google’s cooking up ‘something sweet’ to commemorate Android’s eighth birthday

  23-09-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is says it's whipping up "something sweet" for Saturday to celebrate the eighth birthday of the Android mobile operating system. We're less than two weeks away from Google's major hardware event in San Francisco.
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• SpaceX shares preliminary findings for Amos-6 satellite, rocket explosion

  23-09-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SpaceX has released a statement on the preliminary findings of the investigation into what cause the Amos-9 mission failure, which point to a failure within the Falcon 9's second stage.
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• Tech giants count up their cash as the battle to buy Twitter gears up

  23-09-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Google's Project Daydream VR venture takes a big step, and can't miss-playlists for your weekend party plans.
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• UPS tests drone EMS deliveries as regulators tighten grip

  23-09-2016 22:22
  
  UPS is testing emergency medical supply deliveries via drones, doing so for the important data such tests provide. This information is needed for multiple reasons, not the least of which is offering government regulators proof that these realities — drone deliveries, in this case — are both possible and, when done right, safe. Under newly established FAA commercial drone rules, … Continue reading
  
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• Biostar takes aim at PC gaming market with its very first mouse, the $10 AM2

  23-09-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, Biostar introduced its very first mouse for PC gaming, the AM2. It's designed for eSports gamers and competitive titles, and costs a mere $10. The company didn't say where or when the mouse can be bought.
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• Solar-powered liquid battery hybrid prototype could be major breakthrough

  23-09-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new device combines a solar cell with a large capacity liquid battery, skipping the electricity-making process in favor of transferring the harvested solar energy directly to the battery's electrolyte.
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• Future batteries could borrow the best of solar power and liquid batteries

  23-09-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new device combines a solar cell with a large capacity liquid battery, skipping the electricity-making process in favor of transferring the harvested solar energy directly to the battery's electrolyte.
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• Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link Review: Cleaned air, emptied wallet

  23-09-2016 22:04
  
  Dyson is known for its distinctive home appliances, and yet nothing quite looks as strange as its “bladeless” fans, like the latest Dyson Pure Hot + Cool Link. $599.99 gets you the pinnacle of the British engineering firm’s HVAC technology, a fan which can not only manage the temperature in your home but promises to make the air cleaner too, complete … Continue reading
  
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• Here are five ways photographers can take advantage of their tablet's versatility

  23-09-2016 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this day and age, photographers are always looking for ways to use new tech to improve their workflows, manage clients, show off their work, and -- of course -- take pictures. One of the best tools available for photographers are tablets.The post Here are five ways photographers can take advantage of their tablet's versatility appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Have a photo project? Here are 5 ways to enhance your photography with a tablet

  23-09-2016 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In this day and age, photographers are always looking for ways to use new tech to improve their workflows, manage clients, show off their work, and -- of course -- take pictures. One of the best tools available for photographers are tablets.The post Have a photo project? Here are 5 ways to enhance your photography with a tablet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Verizon and Microsoft also named as potential Twitter buyers

  23-09-2016 21:52
  
  Earlier today, CNBC reported that Google and Salesforce had both expressed an interest in possibly making a formal offer to buy Twitter. While that doesn’t necessarily mean those offers are coming, it sounds like they’ll have more competition aside from one another if money talks begin. That’s because Verizon and Microsoft have also been named as companies that are interested … Continue reading
  
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• Apple is reportedly making progress on its Siri-powered Amazon Echo competitor

  23-09-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Earlier this year, rumors surfaced of Apple working on a Siri-powered Amazon Echo competitor. Now that device has reportedly entered prototype testing, though that’s no guarantee the product will ever be made available to consumers.
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• 5 Oculus Rift alternatives if you’ve changed your mind

  23-09-2016 21:43
  
  Today we’re running down a number of alternatives to the Oculus Rift, a device made by the folks who re-invigorated the modern world of virtual reality computing. While no device is exactly like the Oculus Rift, there are a few devices that fit the bill for a wide variety of computing situations – especially gaming. If you’ve been convinced today … Continue reading
  
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• ‘I don’t like this Tweet’ option arrives on Twitter for iOS

  23-09-2016 21:36
  
  Twitter has introduced a new way for iOS users to improve their timelines: an option to say “I don’t like this Tweet” whenever you see a tweet you don’t particularly enjoy, giving users another element of control over what they see in their feeds. The feature was revealed in a video recently posted by Twitter, but wasn’t the subject of … Continue reading
  
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• Lenovo Ideacentre Y900 review

  23-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo’s mid-tower gaming desktop isn’t flashy, and many aspects of its design follow conventional rules. But the system’s attention to detail, and awesome performance, put it a cut above most.
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• Just like fire: Another Samsung phone has ignited, this time on a plane in India

  23-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New reports have emerged of a Samsung Note 2 phone emitting smoke then catching fire on an IndiGo flight between Singapore and Chennai on Friday morning. Thankfully, it seems that no one was injured in the incident.The post Just like fire: Another Samsung phone has ignited, this time on a plane in India appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Another day, another Samsung phone fire — this time on a plane in India

  23-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New reports have emerged of a Samsung Note 2 phone emitting smoke then catching fire on an IndiGo flight between Singapore and Chennai on Friday morning. Thankfully, it seems that no one was injured in the incident.The post Another day, another Samsung phone fire — this time on a plane in India appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Gear VR getting Xbox One controller support, available first in Minecraft

  23-09-2016 21:05
  
  With services like Xbox Play Anywhere, Microsoft already has its hand in a few gaming honey pots. We can add one more to that list, as the company announced today that its Xbox One controllers will soon be compatible with Samsung’s Gear VR. That functionality will be available first in Minecraft: Gear VR Edition through an update that’s currently scheduled … Continue reading
  
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• Chance the Rapper, Tidal to live-stream his Magnificent Coloring Day festival

  23-09-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chance the Rapper and Tidal will be live-streaming his first festival, Magnificent Coloring Day, featuring performances from Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Lil Uzi Vert, Alicia Keys, John Legend, and more.
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• Report: Jawbone is nearly out of fitness tracker inventory, can’t pay its partners

  23-09-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jawbone is struggling to pay the bills -- according to recent reports the company has failed to pay some of its key partners and has almost no inventory of its UP fitness trackers left to sell.
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• Jawbone is almost completely out of fitness tracker inventory and can’t pay its partners

  23-09-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jawbone is struggling to pay the bills -- according to recent reports the company has failed to pay some of its key partners and has almost no inventory of its UP fitness trackers left to sell.
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• ‘Simpsons’ full series marathon coming to FXX (again) in November

  23-09-2016 20:52
  
  This isn’t deja vu, it’s just happening again: FXX plans to have another The Simpsons every episode marathon starting around Thanksgiving and running into early December, the same thing it did back in 2014. The first “Every Episode Ever” marathon was a big hit following FX’s acquisition of The Simpsons back catalog rights, and involved airing every episode of the … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October

  23-09-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Video takes a page from competitor Netflix and adds new titles each month, available free to all Prime members. Check out the list to find out all that's new to watch on Amazon this month.The post Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in October appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Despite mixed reviews, newly released Google Allo is Play Store’s top free app

  23-09-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Allo, the messaging app that features an AI Google Assistant, is the number one app on the Play Store. The app has drawn mixed reviews, which criticize a lack of default end-to-end encryption, but praise the Assistant's smarts.The post Despite mixed reviews, newly released Google Allo is Play Store’s top free app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The best ebook reader you can buy

  23-09-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a bookworm, an ebook reader can be an important part of your life, one that allows you to read your books whenever and wherever you'd like. But which should you get? Here are five of our favorite models, whether you prefer Amazon's wears or those of Barnes & Noble.
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• Sling TV is offering an 18-hour preview of its service, no credit card needed

  23-09-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are interested in Sling TV, now is the time: the company is offering an 18-hour free preview on Monday, allowing users to watch the upcoming presidential debates and Monday Night Football.
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• Politics and pigskins: Sling TV offers a free preview to let you watch both

  23-09-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are interested in Sling TV, now is the time: the company is offering an 18-hour free preview on Monday, allowing users to watch the upcoming presidential debates and Monday Night Football.
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• Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey confirms he is bankrolling online Trump supporters

  23-09-2016 20:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus Founder and CEO Palmer Luckey has outed himself as the wealthy benefactor of Nimble America, a group dedicated to spreading pro-Donald Trump memes.
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• Explore the deep, dark jungles of ‘Jumanji’ with Dwayne Johnson in new video

  23-09-2016 20:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The jungles of the Jumanji set are nothing to scoff at -- or maybe they are -- in a new video posted from the set of the film by star Dwayne Johnson, who leads a cast that also includes Jack Black, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.
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• Skype Teams expected to launch in January 2017, beta in November

  23-09-2016 20:17
  
  Earlier in the month, we heard that Microsoft was plotting a competitor to Slack under its Skype branding. This new program, Skype Teams, was rumored to borrow a fair number of features while at the same time attempting to improve on the experience Slack offers its users through things like deep integration with Office 365. Now, we’re hearing that Skype … Continue reading
  
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• The Revolt 1 personal flying machine will get you to the office in style

  23-09-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to own your own flying machine? Revolt 1 is a new electric, app-controlled paramotor looking to raise funds on Kickstarter. And its creator is convinced it's the future of travel.
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• Oculus CEO Palmer Luckey confirms he is bankrolling online Trump supporters

  23-09-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus Founder and CEO Palmer Luckey has outed himself as the wealthy benefactor of Nimble America, a group dedicated to spreading pro-Donald Trump memes.
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• 2K Games reveals ‘Civilization VI’ system requirements ahead of October launch

  23-09-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher 2K Games has announced the system requirements for its upcoming 4X strategy game Civilization VI, giving series fans a heads up on the hardware required to run the latest entry in Sid Meier's long-running franchise.
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• AMD, Nvidia release drivers for ‘Forza Horizon 3,’ which races to retail Tuesday

  23-09-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MD and Nvidia released new drivers optimized for Forza Horizon 3 that are available now for those who purchased the Ultimate Edition. The drivers also add a new CrossFire and SLI mode, along with fixes for many known problems.
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• Why the iPhone 7 Plus camera is worth the upgrade

  23-09-2016 19:49
  
  The improvements Apple has made to the iPhone 7‘s camera are hitting me where it hurts: in my pocket. Although on paper the new handset’s 12-megapixels may look pretty much the same as the 12-megapixels the iPhone 6s offered before it, in reality it’s all-change in the iPhone 7’s top left corner. And, as I discovered while reviewing both the … Continue reading
  
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