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• One of BlackBerry’s upcoming smartphones will have a classic physical keyboard

  29-09-2016 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BlackBerry may be done developing its own hardware, but that doesn't mean that it's is completely done with smartphones, or the physical keyboard. According CEO John Chen, the company will be releasing a phone with a QWERTY keyboard soon.
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• Why didn’t I think of that? 8 useful objects you can 3D print right now

  29-09-2016 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just fork over the money for a newfangled 3D printer? If so, try out one of these 3D printables so you can save precious filament and make something actually useful. After all, a life-size Death Star model only gets you so far.
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• ‘Adventure Time’ is ending, but fans don’t have to say goodbye for awhile

  29-09-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cartoon Network is giving Adventure Time fans time to say farewell. The popular series' ninth season will be its last, but episodes, as well as new specials and miniseries, will air all the way until 2018.
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• Musician builds awesome Arduino-powered MIDI controller, and you can too

  29-09-2016 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTuber Alex Coover, aka Glacial Geyser has build an awesome Arduino-powered MIDI controller to help with his budding music career. And he's even passed the instructions on to the rest of us.
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• Musician builds awesome Arduino-powered MIDI controller, and so can you

  29-09-2016 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTuber Alex Coover, aka Glacial Geyser has build an awesome Arduino-powered MIDI controller to help with his budding music career. And he's even passed the instructions on to the rest of us.
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• Qualcomm tipped in acquisition talks with NXP Semiconductors

  29-09-2016 23:21
  
  Netherlands-based NXP Semiconductors NV may be purchased by Qualcomm, according to sources, who say the deal may go through in the next 2 to 3 months. The acquisition, if it happens, would be the largest semiconductor industry merger; NXP Semiconductors is valued at $28 billion or so, a substantial number, but one not as substantial as Qualcomm’s $93 billion valuation. … Continue reading
  
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• En garde: Competitive 2D jousting-racing game sequel ‘Nidhogg 2’ announced

  29-09-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developer Messhoff has unexpectedly announced a follow-up to the popular indie jousting game Nidhogg, and is expected to release it sometime in 2017. It's expected to come out on PC with the possibility of other platforms as well.
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• En garde: Competitive 2D jousting-racing game ‘Nidhogg’ will get sequel

  29-09-2016 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developer Messhoff has unexpectedly announced a follow-up to the popular indie jousting game Nidhogg, and is expected to release it sometime in 2017. It's expected to come out on PC with the possibility of other platforms as well.
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• Valve’s Steam Controller, Steam Link box now served up with skins, accessories

  29-09-2016 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Accessories for the Steam Controller and Steam Link set-top box have appeared on Steam, allowing customers to change the look of these devices. Also provided is a wireless receiver, a carrying bag, and a battery door replacement.
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• OK Google, where’s the nearest gas station? Maps gets hands-free voice input

  29-09-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using Google Maps while driving is about to get a whole lot safer -- Google has updated the app with support for hands-free voice controls, meaning you'll be able to ask Google for things without taking your hands off the wheel.
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• OK Google: How about finally adding some hands-free voice support to Maps?

  29-09-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using Google Maps while driving is about to get a whole lot safer -- Google has updated the app with support for hands-free voice controls, meaning you'll be able to ask Google for things without taking your hands off the wheel.
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• Leak: This is our best look yet at the upcoming Google Pixel

  29-09-2016 22:58
  
  Samsung's Galaxy Note 7 has been released. And rereleased. The Moto Z and Moto Z Force have been released. The iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have been released. Are there any upcoming new phones left to get excited about in the second half of 2016? Why yes, yes there are, and the world will get its first official look at them next Tuesday when Google hosts a press conference to introduce the Pixel and Pixel XL flagship phones. Of course, we don't have to wait for anything official to take a peak at
  
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• Android Wear 2.0 launch pushed back into 2017

  29-09-2016 22:38
  
  Google has made its third Android Wear 2.0 developer preview available, and along with some rather big features (like Google Play support), there comes a fairly major announcement: Google has decided to continue the Android Wear 2.0 developer preview into early 2017. This means that we won’t see the official roll out of the new operating system happen until sometime … Continue reading
  
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• FCC set top box vote delayed as hope dwindles

  29-09-2016 22:36
  
  At the start of the year, the FCC announced plans to overhaul the set-top-box market, putting cable providers on guard and earning praise from many consumers. Summer has passed, though, and winter is right on the horizon, with it coming the start of a new year, a new presidential administration, and a quickly dwindling timeframe to get several regulations pushed … Continue reading
  
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• 2018 Audi Q5 revealed with efficiency and tech upgrade

  29-09-2016 22:33
  
  First came the revamped Q7, then the baby Q3 got a makeover, and now the most important member of Audi’s SUV tryptic, the 2018 Q5, has broken cover in Paris. Borrowing styling cues from its larger and smaller siblings, as well as a welcome blast of tech from the Ingolstadt automaker’s labs, it’s a serious upgrade for what’s a very … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Tribes: Ascend’ receives its last major ‘parting gift’ update, but it isn’t dead

  29-09-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The final major update to Tribes: Ascend is now available, bringing the first-person shooter up to v1.4. However, maintenance patches will still roll out for the foreseeable future, covering weapon balancing and game-crashing bugs.
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• ReGen’s self-sufficient, off-the-grid neighborhood breaking ground in 2017

  29-09-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Startup residential real estate development company ReGen Villages is ready to build small, self-sustaining communities in two countries, and is planning more. The concept plans for environmentally friendly life off the grid.The post ReGen’s self-sufficient, off-the-grid neighborhood breaking ground in 2017 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Scosche adds a new member to its family of portable speakers with the Boombottle H2O+

  29-09-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scosche has announced a new member in its family of BoomBottle cylindrical Bluetooth speakers, the rugged, waterproof Boombottle H20+, which is drop tested for toughness and is IP67 certified dust and waterproof.
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• 'Psychonauts 2' backers can now earn a return on their investment via sales

  29-09-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crowdfunding platform Fig has secured United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) qualification for Psychonauts 2, allowing players to financially support the game's development while earning an investment return on sales.
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• Crowdfunding platform Fig granted key OK, allowing fans to invest in ‘Psychonauts 2’

  29-09-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crowdfunding platform Fig has secured United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) qualification for Psychonauts 2, allowing players to financially support the game's development while earning an investment return on sales.
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• Crowdfunding platform Fig gets key OK, allowing fans to invest in ‘Psychonauts 2’

  29-09-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crowdfunding platform Fig has secured United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) qualification for Psychonauts 2, allowing players to financially support the game's development while earning an investment return on sales.
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• Google Photos will now suggest that you rotate your sideways-oriented photos

  29-09-2016 22:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Photos has been given an update that will allow you to quickly and easily rotate sideways photos to the right orientation. The new feature will live in the Assistant section of the Photos app.The post Google Photos will now suggest that you rotate your sideways-oriented photos appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Some Samsung top-loading washers are exploding. Here’s how to avoid running into trouble

  29-09-2016 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some Samsung top-load washers have been exploding, according to the CPSC, but there is a way to avoid some of the risk.The post Some Samsung top-loading washers are exploding. Here’s how to avoid running into trouble appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ casts Winston Duke as another potential villain

  29-09-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The cast of Marvel's Black Panther has grown yet again. Winston Duke, who previously appeared on Person of Interest, has been cast as M'Baku, aka Man-Ape, one of the villains from the comic books.
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• Google Pixel XL phone shown in realistic detail

  29-09-2016 21:44
  
  Rumor has it Google will be launching two new smartphones in the near future, the Google Pixel and Pixel XL. The Pixel is codenamed Sailfish, while the Pixel XL is codenamed Marlin; both have been the subject of numerous leaks, including visual ones that portend to show what the handsets will look like. Newest among those visual leaks is a … Continue reading
  
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• Lost Odyssey now backwards compatible on Xbox One

  29-09-2016 21:38
  
  When you see people talking about the Xbox One‘s backwards compatibility, one game that frequently comes up is Lost Odyssey. Backwards compatibility for Lost Odyssey, widely considered to be one of the best RPGs on Xbox 360, has been endlessly requested since day one, and now its time has arrived: Microsoft announced today that Lost Odyssey is finally playable on … Continue reading
  
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• Mini’s John Cooper Works Clubman is a 228hp go-kart with a trunk

  29-09-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mini has introduced a performance-oriented version of the second-generation Clubman. The John Cooper Works model gets a 2.0-liter turbo four that sends 228 horsepower to all four wheels.The post Mini’s John Cooper Works Clubman is a 228hp go-kart with a trunk appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Ford’s 2017 F-150 Raptor will squeeze more power out of a smaller engine

  29-09-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor will have 450 horsepower and 510 pound-feet of torque, Ford has confirmed details about the new performance truck. Expect the Raptor to go on sale soon.
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• Watch out Ford: Ram’s Rebel TRX concept has the speed to challenge the Raptor

  29-09-2016 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 575-horsepower Ram Rebel TRX concept is the closest thing to a Ford F-150 Raptor rival that Ram has come up with so far. But will it go into production and give Ford a real challenge?
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• Off-road face-off: Ram’s Rebel TRX concept gives Ford F-150 Raptor a run for its money

  29-09-2016 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 575-horsepower Ram Rebel TRX concept is the closest thing to a Ford F-150 Raptor rival that Ram has come up with so far. But will it go into production and give Ford a real challenge?
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• We're lovin' these toaster ovens that do way more than brown bread

  29-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for a toaster oven that can make jerky or steam vegetables? Do you need a dedicated countertop appliance for making pizza? Fortunately, these seven toaster ovens provide a wide swath of functionality, allowing you to do more for less.
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• The toasters with the mosters: Check out these awesome toaster ovens

  29-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you looking for a toaster oven that can make jerky or steam vegetables? Do you need a dedicated countertop appliance for making pizza? Fortunately, these seven toaster ovens provide a wide swath of functionality, allowing you to do more for less.
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• Czech brand Skoda just introduced its first-ever SUV in Paris

  29-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen's Czech Republic-based Skoda division has introduced the Kodiaq, its first-ever SUV. Previewed by a concept earlier this year, the seven-seater model is related to Volkswagen's upcoming Teramont SUV.The post Czech brand Skoda just introduced its first-ever SUV in Paris appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Say hello to ‘G Suite’ the latest re-branding of Google’s productivity platform

  29-09-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google executive Diane Greene officially rolled out Google Cloud and 'G Suite' today, the latest re-brands of popular Google services. Today's change is, apparently, about making it clear Google is dedicated to the cloud.The post Say hello to ‘G Suite’ the latest re-branding of Google’s productivity platform appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• As of today, all your Google Docs now live in 'G Suite' on the 'Google Cloud'

  29-09-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google executive Diane Greene officially rolled out Google Cloud and 'G Suite' today, the latest re-brands of popular Google services. Today's change is, apparently, about making it clear Google is dedicated to the cloud.The post As of today, all your Google Docs now live in 'G Suite' on the 'Google Cloud' appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 5 Things You Need to Know About the 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo

  29-09-2016 21:10
  
  Nissan’s entry-level sedan – the Sentra – has been given a new weapon in its battle for budget conscious buyers. The 2017 Nissan Sentra SR Turbo trim introduces the four-door’s very first forced-induction engine, and elevates its output to a level that makes it a serious contender alongside other turbocharged options like the Chevrolet Cruze and the Honda Civic. Is … Continue reading
  
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• Cut to the chase: NBC is turning ‘The Italian Job’ movies into a TV series

  29-09-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NBC is reportedly adapting the 1969 heist film The Italian Job and its 2003 remake into a television series about a group of thieves attempting a dangerous (and illegal) rescue of a former associate.
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• HBO and Cinemax come to PlayStation Vue while the HBO Now app launches on PS4, PS3

  29-09-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For some time, Sling TV has had an advantage over PlayStation Vue as the only service with HBO and Cinemax. Now that has changed with the arrival of both channels on PlayStation Vue, either as standalone options or as part of the new Ultra plan.
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• New Ethernet standard promises speeds 5 times faster than now using existing cables

  29-09-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Ethernet standard was announced today, promising to supercharge your home and office networking. Someday. Unfortunately for your home network, the new standards are going to hit enterprise customers first.The post New Ethernet standard promises speeds 5 times faster than now using existing cables appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nazi time capsule with historical ‘treasures’ found in Poland

  29-09-2016 20:52
  
  Last week, a small town in Poland unearthed an old time capsule in hopes of finding historical footage about their town concealed within. Instead, they discovered a bunch of well preserved items from the Nazi era, including a couple copies of ‘Mein Kampf’ and some coins. According to officials from Zlocieniec, the Polish town, the copper cylinder container (a time … Continue reading
  
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• Latest Ethernet standard will supercharge your home network, eventually

  29-09-2016 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new Ethernet standard was announced today, promising to supercharge your home and office networking. Someday. Unfortunately for your home network, the new standards are going to hit enterprise customers first.The post Latest Ethernet standard will supercharge your home network, eventually appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Honda’s next-generation Civic Type R is coming to the US

  29-09-2016 20:51
  
  Honda came to the Paris Motor Show with a prototype for the next-generation Civic Type R in tow, and it made a pretty massive announcement to go with it. The company said that for the first time ever, a Honda-branded Civic Type R will be making its way to the US, and the new prototype is scheduled to make its … Continue reading
  
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• Early bloomer: Demonstration shows flower that can shape-shift on demand

  29-09-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Materials scientists coming up with shape-shifting materials is cool, but you know what’s even cooler? Materials which shape-shift on demand. Thanks to researchers, this is now a real thing.
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• The best biking gear of 2016

  29-09-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Every passing year sees a fresh lineup of commuter gear for cyclists. This year's notable additions? A collapsible helmet, puncture-proof tires, and a smart bell. If you're looking for a new ride, there are even smart bikes with as much built-in tech as a compact car.
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• You can’t drill a headphone jack into your iPhone 7, but you can use this case

  29-09-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Miss the ol' headphone jack on your shiny new iPhone 7? Fuze has a solution: The new Fuze Case has a headphone jack built right into it so you can listen to music and charge at the same time without the need for annoying dongles.
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• Largest botnet attack in history peaks at over 1 terabits per second, aided by Internet of Things

  29-09-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Routers and security cameras are to blame for the recent spate of record breaking DDOS attacks against a number of online entities. At their peak, they topped 1.1 terabits per second of data, eclipsing totals that people didn't think were possible.
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• Internet of Things was the source of largest botnet attack in history

  29-09-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Routers and security cameras are to blame for the recent spate of record breaking DDOS attacks against a number of online entities. At their peak, they topped 1.1 terabits per second of data, eclipsing totals that people didn't think were possible.
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• Millennials will change commercial banks, though they’d prefer a dental visit

  29-09-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Commercial banks need to impress with services. A new study shows most Millennial business-decision makers would switch banks. As painful as they think switching banks would be (most would prefer dental work), they're ready to change.
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• DTS Play-Fi support is coming to Amazon’s Echo, Tap, and Dot early next year

  29-09-2016 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DTS is working with Amazon to develop the ability to play audio from Amazon Alexa-powered devices over its Play-Fi multiroom wireless audio system beginning in 2017. DTS is also working to bring Alexa voice control to DTS Play-Fi speakers.
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• It’s here. Honda’s Civic Type R just blasted into Paris, and the U.S. is next

  29-09-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Honda has revealed its U.S.-bound Civic Type R Concept at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The wild concept previews its hot hatch kingpin.
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