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• Que is the collapsible water bottle you’ll want for your next hike

  30-09-2016 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Que bottle is stylish, 100 percent plastic-free, and collapsible to half its size. Whether you’re a fitness fanatic or a frequent traveller, this water bottle hopes to be a must-have.
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• Panasonic made a flexible battery that may one day allow for bendable phones

  30-09-2016 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic has developed a new flexible battery that could one day power devices like bendable smartphones. The tech is currently able to hold between 17.5mAh and 60mAh, and can twist up to 25 degrees.
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• Bendable smartphones: Panasonic's new flexible battery may pave the way

  30-09-2016 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Panasonic has developed a new flexible battery that could one day power devices like bendable smartphones. The tech is currently able to hold between 17.5mAh and 60mAh, and can twist up to 25 degrees.
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• Google Maps gains Google Calendar integration, food pic album for restaurants

  30-09-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The newest version of Google Maps adds integration with Calendar, Gmail, and Google Contacts. Upcoming events now appear in maps. Dedicated restaurant albums for food pics are also in tow.The post Google Maps gains Google Calendar integration, food pic album for restaurants appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Land Rover launches fifth-gen Discovery from world-record Lego structure

  30-09-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For many attendees, the Land Rover Discovery launch spectacle was as exciting as the new SUV itself. The stage setting was a world-record 42.6-foot-high Lego structure, from which adventurer Bear Grylls rappelled.
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• Adventurers, equestrians, and sailing team helped launch the Land Rover Discovery

  30-09-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For many attendees, the Land Rover Discovery launch spectacle was as exciting as the new SUV itself. The stage setting was a world-record 42.6-foot-high Lego structure, from which adventurer Bear Grylls rappelled.
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• Portal movie info may be coming ‘soon’ says J.J. Abrams

  30-09-2016 23:30
  
  It seems the Portal movie is still happening (albeit slowly), and we may be hearing an announcement about it in the near future, at least according to comments made recently by J.J. Abrams. Both the planned Portal movie and a Half Life movie are “still very much in development,” according to Abrams, but we don’t have any information about them … Continue reading
  
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• UN eyes spaceplane purchase to give developing nations’ a shot at the stars

  30-09-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Getting into space is expensive, period, and leaves developing nations out. The UN trying to fund the purchase a spaceship of its own to change that. Best of all? That space plane is American made.
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• Developing nations may get a shot at space, thanks to the UN's planned spaceplane

  30-09-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Getting into space is expensive, period, and leaves developing nations out. The UN trying to fund the purchase a spaceship of its own to change that. Best of all? That space plane is American made.
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• Performance numbers show up in GPU-Z for Nvidia’s unconfirmed GTX 1050 Ti card

  30-09-2016 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The unannounced "Ti" version of the upcoming GeForce GTX 1050 card has appeared in 3DMark 11 and GPU-Z, the latter of which reveals the card's details. The GTX 1050 Ti scored a 10054 in 3DMark's Performance test and 3860 in the Extreme test.
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• Nvidia's rumored GeForce GTX 1050 Ti card appears in 3DMark 11 benchmarks, GPU-Z

  30-09-2016 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The unannounced "Ti" version of the upcoming GeForce GTX 1050 card has appeared in 3DMark 11 and GPU-Z, the latter of which reveals the card's details. The GTX 1050 Ti scored a 10054 in 3DMark's Performance test and 3860 in the Extreme test.
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• Mercedes gets serious about electric cars with Generation EQ concept

  30-09-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mercedes-Benz Generation EQ concept debuting at the 2016 Paris Motor Show previews the first of what could be many Mercedes-Benz electric cars to challenge Tesla and the other German luxury brands.
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• Google adds detailed college info cards to Search

  30-09-2016 23:00
  
  It’s that time of year — a bunch of people are agonizing over which college to attend, and Google plays a large part in their research. To help expedite and flesh out that research process, Google has announced the addition of detailed college data cards in Search, presenting a bunch of information about the institution in one easy-to-read place. The … Continue reading
  
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• Sphero’s new Force Band grants you intergalactic superpowers

  30-09-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sphero's Force Band lets you control the BB-8 Droid with nothing but gestures. It's like being a real Jedi! We used the Force to spin BB-8 around our office and talked to the Force Band's creators to learn more.
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• Watch an angry customer smash iPhone after iPhone in French Apple store

  30-09-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An angry man in a Dijon, France Apple store goes nuts smashing iPhones with a steel ball.The post Watch an angry customer smash iPhone after iPhone in French Apple store appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• #GreenIsGood sale: HTC is taking $150 off the HTC 10 — but only until October 8

  30-09-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HTC has started a new campaign called #GreenIsGood, which will last until October 8 and offers the HTC 10 for $150 off. You can also get the Desire 626 and 626s for $80 off, the UA Healthbox for $100 off, and the UA Band for $60 off.
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• Get the HTC 10 smartphone for $150 off through the #GreenIsGood campaign

  30-09-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HTC has started a new campaign called #GreenIsGood, which will last until October 8 and offers the HTC 10 for $150 off. You can also get the Desire 626 and 626s for $80 off, the UA Healthbox for $100 off, and the UA Band for $60 off.
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• Porsche’s ubiquitous 911 GT3 Cup race car gets an upgrade to 485 hp

  30-09-2016 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Porsche 911 GT3 Cup appeared at the 2016 Paris Motor Show with several updates, including a more powerful engine. Porsche says the GT3 Cup is the most-produced race car of its type.
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• Connectivity issues put damper on Apple iPhone 7's robust sales

  30-09-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone 7 might not have the explosive problems and double as a high-tech hand grenade like Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, but it sure seems to suffer from connectivity issues.
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• Bugs aplenty: iPhone 7 connectivity issues mount as sales continue to swell

  30-09-2016 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's new iPhone 7 might not have the explosive problems and double as a high-tech hand grenade like Samsung's Galaxy Note 7, but it sure seems to suffer from connectivity issues.
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• Galaxy S8 details tip a much-advanced display

  30-09-2016 22:17
  
  This week we’re taking a look at the Samsung Galaxy S8, the next in a long line of top-end hero phones from the company that also makes the Galaxy Note. Unlike the pattern that Samsung has been (sometimes loosely) following over the past 5+ years, the Galaxy S8 wont necessarily take the vast majority of its cues on specifications from … Continue reading
  
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• Audi’s pocket rocket RS 3 sedan packs 400 hp and may make its way to the U.S.

  30-09-2016 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi's latest RS 3 packs 400 horsepower, courtesy of an upgraded turbocharged five-cylinder engine shared with the TT RS. Unlike most RS models, there may even be a chance of this one making it to the U.S.
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• Trends with Benefits: VR does Vegas, Musk eyes Mars, Samsung is blowing up

  30-09-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's been a rough month for Samsung. Following the recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, reports are emerging that some Samsung Washing Machines are also exploding! Also, Elon Musk wants to colonize Mars.
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• Facebook Messenger testing feature akin to Snapchat Stories

  30-09-2016 22:15
  
  Mostly everyone is familiar with Snapchat Stories at this point, and Instagram recently rolled out its own Stories feature that is similar in many ways. Now Facebook is apparently looking into getting into the mix, and is testing a somewhat similar feature for Messenger apparently called “Messenger Day.” The feature cropped up via a user in Poland who is apparently … Continue reading
  
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• New California law allows autonomous shuttle test without driver

  30-09-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a next step toward full vehicle autonomy, California now allows driverless shuttles testing in a private office park to cross public roads. The EasyMile shuttles won't have steering wheels, brakes, or accelerator as well as no human driver.The post New California law allows autonomous shuttle test without driver appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sony launches updated Alpha Universe website and podcast for photographers

  30-09-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's new Alpha Universe web portal features expanded educational content for photographers, a biweekly podcast, and a section dedicated to the new Alpha Imaging Collective, which promotes influential photographers using Sony cameras.
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• Microsoft News Pro app lands on Android

  30-09-2016 21:32
  
  Android users can now download Microsoft’s News Pro app, joining the iOS users who got access to it awhile ago. With the app, users can sign in using one of four methods (email, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook) to view personalized news from all sorts of categories, as well as sign up for an email digest. In addition to delivering a … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s Indonesian office was just raided after the firm refused a tax audit

  30-09-2016 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Jakarta office has been raided by Indonesian authorities after a warning was issued when the company refused a tax audit. According to Indonesian authorities, Google could owe as much as five years' worth of back taxes.
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• Video provides a behind-the-scenes look at how LEE lens filters are produced

  30-09-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photographer Karl Taylor goes behind the scenes with Ralph Young, the director of sales at LEE Filters, to show how the company hand-produces its high quality DSLR lens filters from beginning to end.
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• Streaming finds new fans, but what pays the bills? Rachael Yamagata found a way

  30-09-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From a cellist who plays the violin between his legs, to a “happy accident” that filled dead air with an orchestra, Rachael Yamagata’s recording process for Tightrope Walker was anything but ordinary.
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• Evolution of furniture: Genetic algorithms, 3D printing create unique pieces

  30-09-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Rio furniture line uses 3D printing and evolutionary algorithms to give each items its own unique flourish. If you like good design and cutting-edge tech, this is the table and chairs for you.
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• NES Classic Edition features previewed in new trailer

  30-09-2016 21:11
  
  We’re closing in on the launch date of the NES Classic Edition, and today Nintendo is giving us a look at some of the plug and play console’s features. When the NES Classic Edition was originally announced, there was some question of how players would save their progress, with Nintendo later announcing that the console would feature suspend points. Now … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Rock Band VR’ first-person rhythm game compatible with legacy guitar controllers

  30-09-2016 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rock Band series developer Harmonix showcased a new version of its in-development virtual reality experience Rock Band VR this week, revealing that the finished product will be compatible with legacy guitar peripherals when it ships later this year.
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• Will this make Alexa jealous? Google Home is basically a Chromecast, may cost $129

  30-09-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google wants to take on Amazon Echo's voice assistant, Alexa, with Google Home. Resembling Google's OnHub wireless router, the device is essentially a $129 Chromecast with a bunch of new tricks.The post Will this make Alexa jealous? Google Home is basically a Chromecast, may cost $129 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Will Alexa be jealous? Google Home is basically a Chromecast, may cost $129

  30-09-2016 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google wants to take on Amazon Echo's voice assistant, Alexa, with Google Home. Resembling Google's OnHub wireless router, the device is essentially a $129 Chromecast with a bunch of new tricks.The post Will Alexa be jealous? Google Home is basically a Chromecast, may cost $129 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google eyes third-party speakers in bid to compete with Amazon Echo, report says

  30-09-2016 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Google isn't too worried about the success of the Google Home hardware -- what it really wants is for the software inside of it to do well. The company is reportedly encouraging other companies to build their own Google Home clones.
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• Rosetta makes controlled comet impact to end mission

  30-09-2016 20:46
  
  It has been more than two years since Rosetta set off to investigate a comet, and now the mission has reached its end. The European Space Agency reports that Rosetta made a planned impact onto the comet, with that last maneuver having taken place at 22:50 CEST. The spacecraft made its collision from an altitude of almost 12 miles. Though … Continue reading
  
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• Tilt Brush team teases multiplayer mode, manikins, and sparkly mustaches, all in VR

  30-09-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The team behind Tilt Brush isn't resting on their laurels. They have teased a handful of new features for the popular VR painting app, including multiplayer, poseable manikins, and a magic brush that peels back reality.The post Tilt Brush team teases multiplayer mode, manikins, and sparkly mustaches, all in VR appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch a mad man create the redesigned iPhone 7 Apple wouldn’t make

  30-09-2016 20:16
  
  Now that Apple's iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus have been released, it has become impossible to make an objective argument that the new handsets are "boring." We saw that narrative all over gadget blogs ahead of the phones' release but as we repeatedly reminded readers, you can never judge a book by its cover when it comes to iPhone leaks. In the end, we were correct; Apple's new iPhone's look just like we thought they would thanks to all those leaks, but leaks never paint a complete pictu
  
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• Michael Kors launches new activity tracker in support of World Food Day

  30-09-2016 20:12
  
  Watch Hunger Stop, an initiative belonging to designer Michael Kors’ brand, is entering its fourth year, and it’s gearing up for World Food Day on October 16. With this latest drive to donate meals to children in need around the world, Michael Kors has teamed up with actress Kate Hudson to launch a new activity tracker, the sales of which … Continue reading
  
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• Ever wonder how Gulliver felt? Explore real-life cities as a giant in VR

  30-09-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever dreamed of getting your Godzilla or Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on and stalking through a city, towering high above its buildings? Now you can, thanks to the wonders of virtual reality.
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• City VR will give you a giant's perspective of the world's biggest cities

  30-09-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever dreamed of getting your Godzilla or Stay Puft Marshmallow Man on and stalking through a city, towering high above its buildings? Now you can, thanks to the wonders of virtual reality.
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• Google launches Keyword to aggregate its many, many corporate blogs

  30-09-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's sprawling web of official corporate blogs just became a little easier to wrangle. The company has launched Keyword, an searchable aggregator of all of its major announcements.The post Google launches Keyword to aggregate its many, many corporate blogs appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The biggest changes to Audi's all-new Q5 go beneath the surface

  30-09-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi has revealed its second generation Q5 compact crossover at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The new Q5 gets a mild redesign and upgraded technology.The post The biggest changes to Audi's all-new Q5 go beneath the surface appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Retro and revamped: Nintendo Mini Classic has save function, digital manuals

  30-09-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As we get older, finding the time to game is harder, so the ability to save games is really important. When Nintendo launches the Mini Classic in November, you'll be able to save wherever and whenever you like.
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• Nintendo Mini Classic will let you save games wherever, whenever you like

  30-09-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As we get older, finding the time to game is harder, so the ability to save games is really important. When Nintendo launches the Mini Classic in November, you'll be able to save wherever and whenever you like.
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• ‘Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children’ review

  30-09-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The big-screen adaptation of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children hits all the right notes for a Tim Burton movie.
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• Mercedes Generation EQ interior UX first impressions

  30-09-2016 19:39
  
  This week at the Paris Auto Show, we got the opportunity to get up close and personal with the future of Mercedes-Benz’ newest in electric vehicle technology. The company has just introduced their brand new EQ system, as we’ve outlined earlier this week, and now we’re being given a tour of the interior of the first concept vehicle to embody … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft booting apps from Windows Store that fall outside age rating system

  30-09-2016 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft previously warned developers that it would boot non-compliant apps from the Windows Store if they didn't fill out the required IARC questionnaire. This is a new international age rating system for apps and games now used by Microsoft.
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• Google’s Waze Rider rideshare program ends testing phase, goes live in SF

  30-09-2016 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Driving for Google's Waze Rider isn't a job or business, but a way to be reimbursed for your own commuting mileage. After months in beta, Waze is now open for carpooling in San Francisco.
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