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• Life expectancy may have a limit after all: Don’t expect to live a day past 125

  07-10-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The average life expectancy has been increasing for the past 100 years and more, but the maximum life span on Earth is generally about 115. It's not likely to increase soon, even with advances in medical science and work on curing diseases.
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• Google may spend hundreds of millions of dollars on its Pixel ad campaign

  07-10-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is making a serious push with the Pixel and Pixel XL. How serious? According to some reports, the company may spend hundreds of millions on its marketing campaign for the two devices.
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• Google is spending big on its marketing campaign for the Pixel and Pixel XL

  07-10-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is making a serious push with the Pixel and Pixel XL. How serious? According to some reports, the company may spend hundreds of millions on its marketing campaign for the two devices.
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• Live Beacon aims to be the simplest iBeacon device

  07-10-2016 23:46
  A new product dubbed Live Beacon aims to be the simplest iBeacon device out there, making it easy for places like retail stores and museums to connect visitors with promotions or information via their smartphone. Those with a Live Beacon can update what it transmits via the cloud; those with the Live Beacon app, meanwhile, will get a notification when … Continue reading
  
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• Onward and upward: The world’s fastest elevator unveiled in Shanghai

  07-10-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Shanghai Tower now boasts the world's fastest elevator. The elevator can travel at near-cheetah speeds, but can it be topped?
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• Faster than a speeding — elevator. Shanghai Tower claims to have world's fastest

  07-10-2016 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Shanghai Tower now boasts the world's fastest elevator. The elevator can travel at near-cheetah speeds, but can it be topped?
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• Between the Streams: Logan’s last stand, ‘Iron Fist’ teaser, Justice League sizzler

  07-10-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today we'll be discussing the latest from Marvel and Netflix's epic Defenders series, including both Luke Cage and the upcoming Iron Fist, young Han Solo news, Wolverine 3 developments, and so much more!
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• Hands on: Oculus “Santa Cruz”

  07-10-2016 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Oculus’ Santa Cruz headset may be an early prototype for inside-out tracking, but with full room-scale support and comfortable construction, it shows big potential for future development.
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• Comcast to enforce 1TB data caps in 12 new states, expand reach in 6 others

  07-10-2016 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The broadband internet provider will begin enforcing the data cap in November, claiming 99% of its customers never exceed that amount
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• RadarCat doesn’t purr, but it can recognize a human leg and other objects

  07-10-2016 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Scotland's University of St Andrews created a device called RadarCat that will recognize real-world objects. This system is based on Google's Soli sensor that uses radar to detect finger movement.
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• U.S. intelligence community officially accuses Russia of DNC hacks

  07-10-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vladimir Putin has denied Russian involvement in a cyberattack that penetrated the Democratic National Committee, although he called the hack a public service, The FBI is investigating the incident.
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• First trailer for 'Class' offers a peek at the scary 'Doctor Who' spinoff series 'Class'

  07-10-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming Doctor Who spinoff series, Class, got the spotlight at BBC America's panel during New York Comic Con, where the network revealed the first trailer for the show ahead of its premiere.
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• ‘Doctor Who’ fans get peek at spinoff series ‘Class’ at New York Comic Con

  07-10-2016 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming Doctor Who spinoff series, Class, got the spotlight at BBC America's panel during New York Comic Con, where the network revealed the first trailer for the show ahead of its premiere.
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• Star Wars R2-D2 coffee press is the preorder your morning needs

  07-10-2016 22:47
  There’s no shortage of Star Wars kitchen supplies; they span all sorts of gizmos, things like the X-Wing knife block and a dinner timer. Arguably the greatest among them all, though, is a new R2-D2 coffee press that has gone up for preorder. This coffee press looks like a miniature — though still somewhat large — R2-D2, only with a … Continue reading
  
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• ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 AMP! Edition review

  07-10-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1060 should cut right at the core of AMD’s appeal to the budget-sensitive side of PC gaming, but it may face stiff competition from its own siblings.
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• Mercedes-AMG says electric models are a when, not an if

  07-10-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-AMG is starting to experiment with electrification. A high-performance hybrid with a Formula One-derived engine is in the works, and the company's boss revealed it's only a matter of time before we see an AMG-badged EV.
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• An electric Mercedes-AMG? CEO says it’s going to happen

  07-10-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-AMG is starting to experiment with electrification. A high-performance hybrid with a Formula One-derived engine is in the works, and the company's boss revealed it's only a matter of time before we see an AMG-badged EV.
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• Koru’s Millennial test seeks out the right candidate for job opportunities

  07-10-2016 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Koru studies employers to determine the unique factors important to employee success and then matches candidates to the same factors. In addition to predicting success factors, the Koru test helps build diversity within organizations.
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• Nothing left behind: GearEye keeps tabs on everything from lenses to SD cards

  07-10-2016 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A startup is working to ensure photographers never arrive at a shoot without an SD card again. GearEye is a new system that checks your gear bag to make sure nothing is left behind: drones, lenses and anything you can slap a sticker on.
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• Google Pixel phone carrier details and pricing review

  07-10-2016 22:19
  Today we’re having a very brief and simple look at the various ways in which a person might purchase and utilize a Google Pixel or Google Pixel XL smartphone. There aren’t a whole lot of options, at first glance – Verizon even seems to be pushing the idea that they will be the sole carrier option for the smartphone, the … Continue reading
  
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• Need help understanding your smart home? Thington is here to assist you

  07-10-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Does your smart home have you feeling a bit, well, dumb? Fear not, Thington is here to help. The app launched on Thursday with the aim of bringing out "the value of connected devices for both their users and their manufacturers."
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• Microsoft’s Edge browser to get faster updates via the Windows Store

  07-10-2016 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft dropped some hints at their recent Ignite 2016 event indicating that Edge will soon start receiving updates via the Windows Store, keeping the browser fresher and more dynamic to end users.
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• Electronic stick-on notes make paper Post-its obsolete

  07-10-2016 22:07
  Post-it and other sticky notes that you can quickly scribble a note on are great, and that’s probably why they’re not obsolete yet. Yes, you can set a reminder on your phone or tablet; it’s easy to sweep those notifications away, though, and they’re just not the same as a piece of yellow paper on your display or fridge. This … Continue reading
  
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• Sharp revealed prototype 27-inch monitor with 8K resolution at CEATEC Japan

  07-10-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week during CEATEC Japan 2016, Sharp showed a prototype 27-inch display capable of an 8K resolution. This display featured HDR imaging, a brightness of 1,000 nits, and a 326ppi pixel density thanks to the use of IGZO technology.
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• SVS is bringing the rumble with its powerful 16-Ultra series subwoofers

  07-10-2016 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aimed at those looking for truly powerful bass reproduction that will have the neighbors thinking there is an earthquake, SVS Sound says its new 16-Ultra series is its most powerful line of subwoofers to date.
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• Google Hangouts to be replaced by Duo in the Google Apps package for Android

  07-10-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is shifting its attention in the messaging market. The company has been sending out emails to partners highlighting that the Hangouts mobile app will no longer be a mandatory inclusion on Android devices.
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• Google Hangouts is being demoted to ‘optional’ in the Android apps package

  07-10-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is shifting its attention in the messaging market. The company has been sending out emails to partners highlighting that the Hangouts mobile app will no longer be a mandatory inclusion on Android devices.
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• Department store joins trend toward mobile payment systems with Kohl’s Pay

  07-10-2016 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If Apple and Samsung can do it, Kohl's can too. That appears to be the mentality the retail chain has adopted in introducing its own mobile payment system -- Kohl's Pay.The post Department store joins trend toward mobile payment systems with Kohl’s Pay appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Infrared camera could help dentists discover cavities much earlier

  07-10-2016 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new smart technology could provide a new way for dentists to carry out checks for cavities: using a noninvasive infrared camera that could catch tooth damage before it’s too late.
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• Apple vs Samsung case reignited: $119.6 million owed (again)

  07-10-2016 20:57
  An appeals court this week says that Apple is once again in a position to demand $119.6 million USD from Samsung for patent infringement. The original verdict was thrown out earlier this year – back in February – but in an 8-3 ruling the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit reversed that order. They went on to … Continue reading
  
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• This folding bicycle helmet isn’t as scary as it sounds

  07-10-2016 20:48
  Someone made a folding bicycle helmet, their intention being the conservation of space in one’s bag while out and about, and naturally it sounds suspicious. A helmet is, in some cases, the only thing standing between the road and your skull. One would assume a folding helmet would be less capable of protecting said skull due to its propensity toward, … Continue reading
  
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• Sharp’s smartphone concept has the gorgeous rounded corners you’ve always wanted

  07-10-2016 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sharp has shown off a new smartphone concept called the Corner R, which has one feature other phones lack -- almost no bezel thanks to its rounded display. And boy is it beautiful.
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• Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are amazing and you shouldn’t buy them

  07-10-2016 19:58
  I’ve worked with and played with both Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive, and both of them are fantastic and amazing. But I wouldn’t buy them myself. I’ve had both devices for extended periods of time, trying out some of the most fantastic games and making an effort to try new experiences to immerse myself in the future. But that’s … Continue reading
  
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• Everything we know about Vin Diesel’s ‘xXx: Return of Xander Cage’

  07-10-2016 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vin Diesel returns to the role of thrill-seeking, extreme-sports enthusiast and reluctant superspy Xander Cage in "xXx: Return of Xander Cage," and here's everything we know about the January 2017 film.
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• ‘For Honor’ ditches split-screen co-op, despite Ubisoft calling it ‘a key feature’

  07-10-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developer Ubisoft Montreal has backtracked its previous statements regarding For Honor's local multiplayer gameplay features, revealing that the final product will no longer offer a promised split-screen co-op mode.
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• Why ‘Westworld’ star Clifton Collins Jr. dons his grandfather’s gun belt

  07-10-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Actor Clifton Collins Jr. discusses how real technology has influenced the HBO series Westworld in this exclusive interview.
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• Federal court reinstates Apple’s $120 million patent win over Samsung

  07-10-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A U.S. federal court has ruled to reinstate a $120 million Apple win over Samsung over patents related to Apple's 'slide-to-unlock' feature, autocorrect, and quick links. The ruling follows a previous ruling that the Apple win should be overturned.
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• Small furry mammals inspired researchers to create groundbreaking wetsuit material

  07-10-2016 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Could your next wetsuit be fashioned after the fur of hairy, semiaquatic mammals like beavers and sea otters? Quite possibly yes, if these researchers have anything to say about it. Here's why their work is exciting.
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• First drive: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T Wolfsburg Edition

  07-10-2016 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Next year’s replacement for VW’s entry-level SUV is well overdue, as the current model is getting lost in the crowd.
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• Virtual catwalk: Microsoft’s Hololens used to demo lineup at London Fashion Week

  07-10-2016 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  London Fashion Week has played host to five Microsoft Hololens headsets, giving Martine Jarlaard the chance to show off her entire spring/summer 2017 collection, without a single garment in site.The post Virtual catwalk: Microsoft’s Hololens used to demo lineup at London Fashion Week appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HBO to bring Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ from Broadway to your home

  07-10-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong says the long-awaited movie based on the 'American Idiot' musical -- which is based on the band's 2004 concept album of the same name -- is headed to HBO.
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• HBO releases episode 2 of ‘Westworld’ early, possibly due to presidential debate

  07-10-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO is releasing this week's Westworld episode early, possibly to avoid direct competition with Round 2 of Donald Trump vs. Hillary Clinton. The first presidential debate pulled in an average of more than 80 million viewers.
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• Study says human age limit reached

  07-10-2016 18:49
  Research released this week suggests that human lifespan expectancy has reached its limit. Scientists lead by Xiao Dong, Brandon Milholland, and Jan Vijg have concluded that improvements in survival with age “tend to decline after age 100.” These researchers have concluded that maximum lifespan of humans “is fixed and subject to natural constraints.” Sorry, Ricky Bobby. You’re not going to … Continue reading
  
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• Apple is working on iPhone batteries that last longer and don’t explode

  07-10-2016 18:38
  
  Samsung is currently dealing with a massive Galaxy Note 7 scandal that was caused by a faulty battery design. Unsurprisingly, even the slightest battery design error can lead to life-threatening explosions, and we've seen cars and even a house destroyed as a result. The Galaxy Note 7 isn’t the only smartphone whose battery exploded, but it’s the first one to be recalled because of a widespread battery defect. iPhones can explode too, although Apple never had to resort 
  
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• Google will take VR to the streets with Daydream pop-up shop in NYC

  07-10-2016 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends has learned that Google will host a series of pop-up events for its Daydream virtual reality platform in New York City. They will begin in October and continue through November.The post Google will take VR to the streets with Daydream pop-up shop in NYC appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The ‘Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’ beta includes three maps, classic modes

  07-10-2016 18:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The beta for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare begins next week on PlayStation 4, and it includes three maps as well as a brand new game mode. The beta will be available to Xbox One as well on October 21.
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• Backpage CEO arrested for allegedly pimping children, money laundering

  07-10-2016 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Backpage online classified ads service CEO Carl Ferrer has been charged by two states. California charged him with pimping. Texas accused him of money laundering. The California warrant stated Ferrer knew of the violation for at least five years.
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• A rift in the Rift: Why room-scale VR is about to split Oculus fans apart

  07-10-2016 18:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For the past year, Oculus has been telling users that limiting VR to sitting or standing is for their own good. Now room-scale Rift has been announced – and you’ll have to forgive us for doubting its success.
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• ‘Mafia 3’ runs at 30 frames per second on PC, but don’t worry — a patch is coming

  07-10-2016 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mafia 3 has a lot of problems. It's buggy, has a tonne of visual flaws and was - for some reason - capped at 30 FPS on the PC. Following a slew of complaints from fans, the developer has now promised that a patch is coming to fix some of the issues.
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• 2016 Honda CR-V Review: Current King of the compact SUVs

  07-10-2016 18:00
  Sizzle might sell sports cars, but a much more conservative design philosophy guides the hottest segment of the automotive market: small SUVs. In fact, the top three best-selling sport-utility vehicles in the country also happen to be the among the least flashy options you’ll find in any given showroom – and leading them all is the 2016 Honda CR-V. If … Continue reading
  
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