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• Scientists study a Martian meteorite with a little help from 3D printing

  27-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A 3D printing company is aiding NASA by using its additive manufacturing technology to create an accurate replica of a meteorite, located 34 million miles from Earth. Here's why it matters.
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• Mars' largest meteorite perfectly recreated by 3D printing

  27-09-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A 3D printing company is aiding NASA by using its additive manufacturing technology to create an accurate replica of a meteorite, located 34 million miles from Earth. Here's why it matters.
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• Mevo by Livestream camera review

  27-09-2016 23:53
  
  A year or so ago, live streaming events was more of a fad that only the very tech savvy or very social user would do. As we near the close of 2016, however, we look back at how the Internet has been flooded by this type of “democratized” broadcasting, ranging from sports and music events, to political debates, to witnessing … Continue reading
  
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• FCC commissioner wants an investigation into Wi-Fi at presidential debate

  27-09-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A commissioner from the Federal Communications Commission has asked the agency to investigate the banning of journalists’ Wi-Fi hotspots at Monday’s presidential debate at Hofstra University. Press were required to pay $200 for Wi-Fi access.
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• Shomi, a Netflix streaming competitor, closes its doors

  27-09-2016 23:50
  
  Shomi, the Canadian alternative to Netflix, is shutting down, the service has announced. The streaming service launched in Canada as an alternative to Netflix, with the companies behind it, Shaw and Rogers, offering Shomi as an add-on for their Internet and cable subscribers, as well as a standalone subscription for others. Despite the money and effort shoveled into it, Shomi, … Continue reading
  
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• SpaceX Mars mission event: all the important details

  27-09-2016 23:34
  
  Today Elon Musk and his group of space magicians have explained how they’ll make it possible for the everyday citizens to reach Mars in our lifetime. What we’re doing here is running down some of the key details – all the important details, that is – for the common citizen. The citizen that plans on going to Mars as soon … Continue reading
  
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• Selfskie: Mount your smartphone or GoPro to any stick for all the action shots

  27-09-2016 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Selfskie is a mounting system designed to turn any stick into a selfie stick or camera mount. It can hold both smartphones and action cameras and has already reached its funding goal on Kickstarter.The post Selfskie: Mount your smartphone or GoPro to any stick for all the action shots appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Climb into this glass box in a Vegas casino to play VR games for cash bets

  27-09-2016 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gamblit has created a virtual reality platform designed to bring real video games to casinos.
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• Amazon deliveries may be left inside your home in the future

  27-09-2016 23:10
  
  Who do you trust more? The delivery person who handles your packages, or all the random people who drive past your home and see a nondescript cardboard box sitting in front of your door? If your answer is the delivery person, you’re not alone, and one day you may be able to invite them to leave your packages inside your … Continue reading
  
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• Find out what is lurking in your tap water with the innovative Ecomo bottle

  27-09-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Featuring the ability to show users exactly what is in their tap water -- like mercury or lead -- the Ecomo water bottle plans to launch its funding campaign via Kickstarter during the first week of October.
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• iPlaylist: Apple Music is using your iTunes history to make playlists for you

  27-09-2016 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It was recently revealed to Buzzfeed News that Apple Music's new playlists -- My New Music Mix and My Favorites Mix -- are personalized for each user based partly on their individual iTunes history.The post iPlaylist: Apple Music is using your iTunes history to make playlists for you appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s slimmed-down YouTube Go app tailor-made for India’s unstable internet

  27-09-2016 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google unveiled YouTube Go, a lightweight client for slow internet connections like those seen in India, at an event in Dehli, India, on Tuesday. It's launching later this year as part of a limited beta.The post Google’s slimmed-down YouTube Go app tailor-made for India’s unstable internet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A ‘safe’ Galaxy Note 7 may have just exploded and burned its user, report says

  27-09-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is working hard at recalling the Galaxy Note 7 over risk of the battery exploding, however the company may note be out of the woods just yet. A supposedly 'safe' Galaxy Note 7 may have caught fire in China.
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• New Battlefield 1 trailer previews single-player campaign

  27-09-2016 22:26
  
  It’s hard to avoid talk of Battlefield 1 ever since the game’s multiplayer beta wrapped up, but one topic that’s been notably missing from discussion is the game’s single-player campaign. While multiplayer tends to be the primary focus of games like these, many of them do ship with a single-player component for players who prefer a little story with their … Continue reading
  
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• Laptop makers are hitting brick walls thanks to hesitant component suppliers

  27-09-2016 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OEMs such as Hewlett Packard and Dell are seeing increasing demand for notebooks, but are hitting a brick wall thanks to a shortage of laptop components. "Conservative" suppliers are forcing OEMs to find business elsewhere.
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• Citizens of Switzerland vote for broader government surveillance powers

  27-09-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A majority of Swiss voters voted in favor of a referendum that extends government surveillance powers. The new law permits monitoring first, approval later. Application of the new powers is limited to the Swiss intelligence agency.The post Citizens of Switzerland vote for broader government surveillance powers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nissan ProPILOT Chair uses autonomous tech for sitting in line

  27-09-2016 22:19
  
  Everyone has to stand in line at some point, but not everyone enjoys it. For those times you can’t stand, well, standing, Nissan has developed a new autonomous queuing chair that automatically moves the next person in line forward when appropriate. It removes the need to stand, even the need to pay attention, for the most part. When someone leaves … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone 7 “hack” drills hole for headphones

  27-09-2016 22:11
  
  It would appear that some massively uninformed iPhone 7 users are falling for a hoax of epic proportions. The folks at TechRax have created a video which suggests – in title, only, really – that there is a secret “hack” to gain access to the iPhone 7’s (perhaps hidden) headphone jack. The idea here is that the iPhone 7 has … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Battlefield 1’ single-player campaign trailer makes an explosive debut

  27-09-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developer EA DICE gives players a glimpse of the brutal narrative that defines Battlefield 1's single-player campaign in a new trailer that introduces the upcoming first-person shooter's starring cast.
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• Welcome to ‘Westworld’: HBO releases behind-the-scenes previews of new series

  27-09-2016 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two new, behind-the-scenes featurettes released by HBO explore the world of its upcoming series Westworld, which chronicles events that blur the line between fantasy and reality in a Western-themed amusement park.
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• HP needs to reverse its firmware update that blocked third-party ink, EFF says

  27-09-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The EFF sharply criticized the move in an open letter to CEO Dion Weisler. HP likely won't back down anytime soon, however. To them it's about protecting its "innovations and intellectual property."
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• EFF demands HP reverse its firmware update that blocks third-party ink

  27-09-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The EFF sharply criticized the move in an open letter to CEO Dion Weisler. HP likely won't back down anytime soon, however. To them it's about protecting its "innovations and intellectual property."
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• DJI’s Mavic Pro packs down to water-bottle size, goes 40 mph, avoids obstacles

  27-09-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI's first folding drone is here -- and it's the company's smartest drone yet with new auto-follow features. The Mavic also brings with it an announcement for DJI's first pair of POV flying goggles.
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• Tesla Model S race car makes its debut, looks to electrify racing fans next year

  27-09-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tesla Model S will be the sole model used in the Electric GT Championship, a new race series launching next year. That's because it's the only electric car suited for race duty.
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• SpaceX shows off its Mars Interplanetary Transport System in new video

  27-09-2016 21:43
  
  There’s been a lot of talk about sending humans to Mars, but one big question persists among all of the conversation: how are we going to do it? The idea seems easy enough considering that we’ve sent humans on manned missions to the Moon, but Mars is an entirely different beast. There seem to be multiple entities out there with … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s Pixel phones get more details, fun color names ahead of launch

  27-09-2016 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: Spectacular rumored specs for the Samsung S8, Elon Musk is set to detail his big plans for Mars.
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• Next Pokemon GO Update finally blocks cheaters

  27-09-2016 21:36
  
  Since the dawn of Pokemon GO, there’ve been hackers making use of their ability to spoof their way through the game. Now, with the release of the next Pokemon GO update, Niantic has finally figured out how to kick out all manner of spoofers, hackers, and general chaos-makers. While a previous update appeared to do this, Niantic’s spread of ousting … Continue reading
  
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• Three puzzle games are winners of the first Google Play Indie Games Festival

  27-09-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced the three winners of the first Google Play Indie Games festival, all three of which are highly addictive puzzle games that are sure to help you pass the time.
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• Google announces three winners of the first Play Indie Games Festival

  27-09-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced the three winners of the first Google Play Indie Games festival, all three of which are highly addictive puzzle games that are sure to help you pass the time.
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• These two devices will give you the ultimate home Wi-Fi network

  27-09-2016 21:29
  
  As much as some people might hate to admit it, slow home internet service isn't always your ISP's fault. In fact, your internet service provider probably supplies you with much faster download and upload speeds than you're actually taking advantage of. What's the problem? Some people insist on using cheap Wi-Fi routers — or, even worse, they use the built-in Wi-Fi on their cable company's router — that can't keep up with fast internet speeds. Lucky for you if you fall into this categ
  
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• Twitter DM bot helps you register to vote before deadline

  27-09-2016 21:26
  
  Following the debate last night, a lot of people are scrambling to register to vote before their respective deadlines hit, and to help make that happens comes a new Twitter bot. It works by having you send the @Gov Twitter account a DM (just tell it ‘hello), and from there you’ll be able to give it your zip code, then … Continue reading
  
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• From classical to hip-hop, here are the best songs to listen to at work

  27-09-2016 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The perfect soundtrack can make all the difference between a good day of work, and a great one. We've assembled six separate playlists in four distinct genres, allowing you to pick your favorite focus-inducing soundscapes.
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• Find a parking space easily with Here, if you drive an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes

  27-09-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are driving an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes, you already spent enough money on your car. So stop wasting money looking for a parking spot. These luxury car brands will be sharing real-time information with Here.
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• Digital map service Here wants to help you find a parking spot from your car

  27-09-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you are driving an Audi, BMW, or Mercedes, you already spent enough money on your car. So stop wasting money looking for a parking spot. These luxury car brands will be sharing real-time information with Here.
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• Honeywell’s Lyric T5 thermostat revealed with Siri and Amazon Echo support

  27-09-2016 20:59
  
  If you’re in the market for a new Wi-Fi thermostat but aren’t necessarily looking to spend an arm and a leg, Honeywell has a new product it hopes will catch your attention. Honeywell is launching the newest entry in its Lyric line, announcing the Lyric T5 Wi-Fi Thermostat today, which comes compatible with Apple HomeKit and Amazon Echo out of … Continue reading
  
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• Wanna throw a poppin’ shindig? Check out our ultimate party songs playlist

  27-09-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've put together a two-and-a-half-hour list of the best party songs of all time, aiming to enthrall your guests — and maybe start a living room dance-off competition in the process.
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• Kickstarter roller coaster construction kit works in conjunction with your Legos

  27-09-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Kickstarter project promises to bring roller coaster fans the most realistic, physics-accurate miniature roller coaster kit yet, compatible with regular Lego blocks. Best of all? No queues.
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• Podo camera redux has larger pixels, wide-angle lens, two week battery

  27-09-2016 20:44
  
  Remember the Podo wireless camera? It’s back again, this time as an upgraded version that has, among other things, twice the pixel size as the original and a wide-angle lens. Despite the changes, Podo still offers its best features — you can stick it anywhere (just about, anyway) for quick on-the-fly recording. Stick it to a door, and it’ll record … Continue reading
  
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• Time to go to Mars? How to Watch Elon Musk’s IAC2016 Press Conference Live

  27-09-2016 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Watch Elon Musk's live presentation at the International Astronuatical Conference on the future of SpaceX's missions to Mars.
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• Lenovo’s Yoga 910 laptop will get touchy with customer security thanks to FIDO

  27-09-2016 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo said that upcoming laptops sporting fingerprint scanners from Synaptics will support the FIDO specification to prevent users from entering passwords. FIDO is supported by a number of online services such as PayPal and Bank of America.
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• Passion and performance: Jaguar’s F-Pace and F-Type SVR are a knockout combo

  27-09-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jaguar invited Digital Trends to experience the F-Pace crossover on road and the F-Type SVR on track for one memorable mash-up of luxury and performance.
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• OnePlus wades into direct-to-consumer sales by partnering with O2 in the U.K.

  27-09-2016 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Online-only smartphone maker OnePlus and O2 have inked an exclusive agreement to sell the OnePlus 3 smartphonein the U.K., marking a departure from its typical direct-to-consumer method of selling its phones.
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• Your Apple Watch will soon play an even bigger part in maintaining your well-being

  27-09-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is prepping some new apps for the Apple Watch, including sleep tracking and fitness level analysis based on your heart-rate data. This data may even be made available to your doctor to aid in medical diagnoses.
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• Microsoft’s Project Springfield offers preview of cloud-based exploit testing

  27-09-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's newly debuted Project Springfield is a highly sophisticated automated testing tool that uses traditional techniques in new combinations and makes the process available remotely through its Azure cloud platform.
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• Google Pixel Phone detailed in release-level flying colors

  27-09-2016 19:51
  
  New images of the Google Pixel smartphone (one of two) have leaked, allowing a much clearer look at the simplicity of the company’s next vision. Not entirely unlike one of several 3rd-party launchers with circular icons (as we saw earlier this month), this view of the smaller Pixel smartphone shows how the device will present an extremely straightforward way of … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft's Edge browser uses a virtual machine to quarantine itself from malware

  27-09-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Edge browser will reportedly use a “mini virtual PC” to isolate itself from the rest of your system, effectively quarantining the entire browser to prevent malware from gaining access to sensitive files.
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• Microsoft fends off malware by locking Edge browser in a virtual machine

  27-09-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Edge browser will reportedly use a “mini virtual PC” to isolate itself from the rest of your system, effectively quarantining the entire browser to prevent malware from gaining access to sensitive files.
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• Mainstream marketing: Uber reaches out for new riders by debuting gift cards nationwide

  27-09-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber gift cards are now available for use in every U.S. city with no expiration dates or added fees. Cards are available in Walmart, CVS, and Target stores. Online purchase will be available soon.
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• Android apps exit beta for Chromebook Pixel 2

  27-09-2016 19:38
  
  Good news for those of you Chromebook Pixel 2 owners: you can now download Android apps on your device in a non-beta environment. Chromebook Pixel 2 users have been able to beta test Android apps on their device since back in July, but that kind of functionality was only limited to the Chromebook’s developer channel. Now, however, it appears that … Continue reading
  
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• MindShift’s latest backpack is designed for photographers blazing trails

  27-09-2016 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed for photographers working their way through the trails -- or blazing their own -- the new MindShift TrailScape is a spacey backpack with a slim profile.
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