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• Create a smart home on the cheap during Samsung's SmartThings sale

  21-10-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turn your house into a modern-day smart home during Samsung's SmartThings sale. The sale heavily discounts a wide range of Samsung smart sensors, hubs, and home monitoring kits. You can save up to $75 during the sale, which is ends on October 29.
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• Build a smart home on a budget: Samsung takes up to $75 off its line of smart home devices

  21-10-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turn your house into a modern-day smart home during Samsung's SmartThings sale. The sale heavily discounts a wide range of Samsung smart sensors, hubs, and home monitoring kits. You can save up to $75 during the sale, which is ends on October 29.
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• Nvidia’s new Game Ready driver is ready for ‘Battlefield 1,’ ‘Titanfall 2,’ more

  21-10-2016 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia released a new GeForce Game Ready WHQL driver on Thursday optimized for a number of new games including Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 for PC. Other optimized games include Civilization VI and Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope.
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• DOOM Arcade Mode has arrived: three things to know

  21-10-2016 23:41
  The Arcade Mode Bethesda promised for DOOM has arrived, and you can download it now if you haven’t already. There’s a lot to like about this DLC, and it helps flesh what was otherwise a good but not perfect rendition of the classic title. For those unaware, this is Free Update 4 — it also brings a pair of new … Continue reading
  
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• Flexible temporary tattoo will let your phone know how drunk you are

  21-10-2016 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team of researchers have created a smart wearable temporary tattoo, capable of sending information to your smartphone about your possible level of inebriation. It could even hail a ride for you if you're too drunk.
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• Works with Nest wants to make your smart home more reactive

  21-10-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nest's "Works with Nest" program now takes advantage of parent company Alphabet's research in machine learning, making cameras less likely to send out false alarms and making other devices smarter.The post Works with Nest wants to make your smart home more reactive appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Machine learning for all: Works with Nest gets new abilities

  21-10-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nest's "Works with Nest" program now takes advantage of parent company Alphabet's research in machine learning, making cameras less likely to send out false alarms and making other devices smarter.The post Machine learning for all: Works with Nest gets new abilities appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Watch hockey from the referee’s perspective, thanks to a 360 camera mount

  21-10-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hockey fans can now watch the game from the referee's perspective thanks to a new partnership with a 360-camera manufacturer.The American Hockey League's Tuscan Roadrunners will share 360 footage throughout the season.
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• San Francisco’s most expensive home just sold for a staggering $21.8 million

  21-10-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Located near Pacific Heights in San Francisco, a gorgeous $21.8 million mansion just sold making it the most expensive home sold in the city this year. It recently underwent a two-year remodel, adding a spa and outdoor roof deck.
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• Nvidia partners are cranking out firmware to address memory issues with the GTX 1070

  21-10-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There seems to be a problem related to GeForce GTX 1070 cards relying on GDDR5 memory provided by Micron. Users are experiencing flickering, artifacts, and other issues. Several manufacturers have released new firmware while others remain quiet.
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• Nvidia partners addressing memory issues surrounding GeForce GTX 1070 cards

  21-10-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There seems to be a problem related to GeForce GTX 1070 cards relying on GDDR5 memory provided by Micron. Users are experiencing flickering, artifacts, and other issues. Several manufacturers have released new firmware while others remain quiet.
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• PlayStation 4 Pro news roundup: Everything we know so far about the next PS4

  21-10-2016 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony is working on a new console, but it's not the PlayStation 5. The new device, now dubbed the PlayStation 4 Pro, is a more powerful version of the PlayStation 4. Here's everything we know thus far, from the specifications to the price.
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• Apple discovers that selling smartwatches for $15,000 doesn’t work

  21-10-2016 23:01
  
  It feels like 1,000 years since Tim Cook stood on stage an announced that Apple was selling a gold-plated smartwatch for $15,000. At the time, it was difficult to say if this was a sensible move or just one involving "courage," because no one had tried to sell a small wrist computer for that much before. Two years later, the normal-human Apple Watch is doing surprisingly well , exceeding expectations by being the best-selling smartwatch in its category. The $15,000 gold Apple Watch Edition? Well
  
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• Osmo introduces augmented reality pizza-making business game for kids

  21-10-2016 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest game from augmented reality startup Osmo, 'Pizza Co.', teaches kids about running a business by putting them in the shoes of a pizza shop manager. It is launching in November.The post Osmo introduces augmented reality pizza-making business game for kids appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• How an army of vulnerable gadgets took down the web today - The Verge

  21-10-2016 22:56 via theverge.com
  
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  How an army of vulnerable gadgets took down the web today
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  A Mirai botnet essentially takes advantage of the vulnerable security of Internet of Things devices, meaning any smart home gadget or connected device anywhere that has weak login credentials. Mirai, a piece of malware, works by scanning the internet ...
  Connected Gadgets Blamed as Internet Recovers From Friday AttackBloomberg
  Connected gadgets blamed as internet recovers from attackThe Australian Financial Review
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• New MacBooks are coming later this month, but are they too little too late?

  21-10-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The MacBook Pro returns this month to a changed and nearly unrecognizable market. How can it possibly stay competitive?
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• NASA (probably) found ESA’s lost Mars lander

  21-10-2016 22:43
  NASA has likely spotted the European Space Agency’s Schiaparelli Mars test lander, which went missing after it failed to make the gentle landing ESA had anticipated. The lander was likely spotted in a new image from NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter; in it, we see a dark spot on the Red Planet’s surface, as well as a light spot thought to … Continue reading
  
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• Google Pixel XL teardown tells its secrets (with HTC)

  21-10-2016 22:37
  The first step in a Google Pixel XL teardown is the worst as its digitizer glass separates from its OLED too easy. This front panel removal is the only method with which repair happen with this device, and it requires some heat. Once the rim of the front panel is hot, separation requires a bit of a pick and pull … Continue reading
  
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• Skyrim Special Edition trailer released with digital launch info

  21-10-2016 22:17
  Skyrim Special Edition is just a week away from release, and Bethesda has unleashed a new trailer that shows off some more footage from this enhanced edition. Bethesda’s timing is impeccable – with today’s releases of Battlefield 1 and Civilization VI, some folks likely forgot that Skyrim Special Edition is nearly upon us. If you’re one of those people, consider … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook loosens grip on newsworthy graphic content

  21-10-2016 21:58
  Facebook, following multiple instances of backlash related to its taking down of certain significant news items that include graphic content, is loosening its restrictions. In a recent statement, the social network’s VP of Global Operations & Media Partnerships Joel Kaplan said Facebook will start allowing certain content ‘even if they might otherwise violate our standards.’ Doing so will be tricky … Continue reading
  
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• Pokemon GO update : the first secret event hits Halloween

  21-10-2016 21:57
  Niantic’s first Pokemon GO event may well be taking place at the end of this month, on Halloween. October 31st is the perfect day for the first of many Pokemon GO events in the vein of the game that came before it: Ingress. For those new to Niantic, they’re the company that made Ingress, then built Pokemon GO on top. … Continue reading
  
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• Make your car smart with Automatic's most affordable device yet

  21-10-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automatic has released Automatic Lite, its most affordable device yet, designed to help you turn your dumb car smart by tracking your mileage and keeping an eye on your fuel consumption statistics.The post Make your car smart with Automatic's most affordable device yet appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Automatic Lite makes your dumb car smart for less than its other models

  21-10-2016 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automatic has released Automatic Lite, its most affordable device yet, designed to help you turn your dumb car smart by tracking your mileage and keeping an eye on your fuel consumption statistics.The post Automatic Lite makes your dumb car smart for less than its other models appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Swon smart shower tracker will save you money and help the environment

  21-10-2016 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Currently raising funds on Kickstarter, Swon is a smart Wi-Fi-connected device which attaches to your existing shower head and tells your phone how much water and energy you’re using.
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• Massive DDoS attack strikes net traffic server Dyn; Twitter, Spotify, other sites hit hard

  21-10-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Microsoft stock peaks, we're glad you bought some all those years ago; and the first trailer for last film in the Wolverine trilogy, Logan, shows a tired, scarred and old mutant living a less than glamorous life.
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• Stung by delays, the DJI Mavic Pro is finally shipping

  21-10-2016 21:18
  DJI has begun shipping its Mavic Pro drone, after incurring the wrath of preorder customers after unexpected delays left them $1k down with no folding UAV in sight. The company put the Mavic Pro up for order in late September, promising deliveries would ship out from October 15. However, that date came and went with no sign of anything heading … Continue reading
  
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• Razer Deathadder Elite review

  21-10-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This year’s Razer DeathAdder focuses on performance rather than design, without much of an aesthetic update over previous models. Instead, it packs in better, faster, more accurate hardware.
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• Between the Streams: ‘Logan’ gets deep, ‘Guardians’ stays light, ‘Black Mirror’ returns

  21-10-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week: an utterly poignant new trailer for Logan, Hugh Jackman's last ride as Wolverine; an expectedly lighthearted trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2; a scary possession at the box office; and Black Mirror's return.
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• Amazon Prime Video is the Netflix you used to know

  21-10-2016 21:06
  Netflix isn’t what it used to be, at least if you’re located in the US. Sure, you could order DVDs and probably get just about anything you want, but that seems downright archaic and slow and you may not even own a DVD player at this point, never mind watching stuff on mobile. Netflix is rolling out a ton of … Continue reading
  
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• Have your jewelry jot down some notes: Pendant will turn your voice into text

  21-10-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If youre going to talk to yourself, you might as well remember what you're saying. A new wearable wants to help you do just that. Meet the Senstone, a piece of jewelry that combines form and function.
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• The FBI and DHS are investigating today’s huge cyberattack

  21-10-2016 20:35
  Widespread internet outages that took Netflix, Twitter, Spotify and others offline today are being investigated as a possible cyber-attack, US officials have confirmed. The incident, which seemingly began around 6am central time, has seen major websites suffer periods of downtime or fail to be accessible altogether. Now, efforts are underway to see if it’s no accident but in fact a … Continue reading
  
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• Get a look at the mysterious aliens in final trailer for 'Arrival'

  21-10-2016 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The final trailer for 'Sicario' director Denis Villeneuve's upcoming sci-fi film 'Arrival' offers the first look at the film's mysterious aliens ahead of the movie's November release in IMAX and standard theaters.
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• Final trailer for ‘Arrival’ offers a glimpse of the movie’s mysterious aliens

  21-10-2016 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The final trailer for 'Sicario' director Denis Villeneuve's upcoming sci-fi film 'Arrival' offers the first look at the film's mysterious aliens ahead of the movie's November release in IMAX and standard theaters.
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• Batteries? Who needs ’em! Engineers just built a drone that can wirelessly recharge in midair

  21-10-2016 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers have created a highly-efficient method for wirelessly transferring power to a drone while it’s in flight. The days of drones being able to fly for just minutes at a time could soon be over.
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• Seagate revealed the world’s largest tiny hard drive with 5TB in 2.5 inches

  21-10-2016 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seagate rolled out a brand new family of BarraCudas, in the 2.5-inch form factor. The BarraCudas boast up to 5TB of storage capacity and borrow some of the best features from Seagate’s latest mobile drives introduced earlier in 2016.
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• Someone just used Apple Pay to buy a $1 million Aston Martin

  21-10-2016 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Pay is great for day-to-day purchases, but apparently it's great for buying more expensive things, too. Like cars, for example. In fact, someone just bought a $1 million Aston Martin at auction using the payment service.
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• Update: Morning attack on DNS provider resumes, internet burns

  21-10-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The internet is burning.A cyberattack on Dyn, a major internet management company, has left a significant portion of the web in shambles, with users reporting issues with popular sites like Twitter, Spotify, SoundCloud, Airbnb, and more.
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• International superstar David Gray finds his Babylon (again)

  21-10-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  British electro-folk singer/songwriter David Gray made an indelible impact in hearts and minds across the globe with his 1998 album White Ladder. Gray talks with Digital Trends about his career since releasing that multi-platinum disc, the role of streaming music today, and what it means to climb the rungs of success.
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• Certain models of the 32GB iPhone 7 perform worse than the higher-storage versions

  21-10-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Preliminary tests show that certain models of Apple's 32GB iPhone 7 may exhibit slower write speeds and worse reception than 128GB and 256GB versions. It's unclear what is causing the discrepancy.The post Certain models of the 32GB iPhone 7 perform worse than the higher-storage versions appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Your iPhone has a hidden keyboard inside

  21-10-2016 19:20
  There’s a keyboard hiding inside the iPhone 7, and 6S, and quite a few other iPhones that’ve been released over the past few years. This keyboard appears only when a unique combination of elements is accessed. A developer of apps by the name of Steve Troughton-Smith made this feature known to the public this week, and today we’re going to … Continue reading
  
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• These 9 tips will help you win your next charge in ‘Battlefield 1’

  21-10-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're new to the series or a seasoned Battlefield veteran adjusting to the franchise's new setting, we have some tips to give you a leg up on the competition when you jump into 'Battlefield 1.'
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• Nintendo Switch has me convinced already

  21-10-2016 19:13
  Switch feels like the beginning of a new era for Nintendo. I know it might seem silly to say that when its existence has only been official for a little more than 24 hours, but it’s true. In viewing the reveal trailer for the Switch, I can see a company that’s serious when it says it’s going to make an … Continue reading
  
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• Tobii Eye Tracker 4C adds head tracking for even better gaming precision

  21-10-2016 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Friday, Tobii announced its own second-generation hardware, the Tobii Eye Tracker 4C, which adds in head tracking and better performance for the utmost precision in gaming simulation.
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• The AM-RB 001 supercar will corner at 4G and makes 4,000 pounds of downforce

  21-10-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing teamed up on a road car and the results are staggering. Impressive numbers include 4G of grip and 4,000 pounds of downforce. Only 175 road cars and 25 track cars are planned.
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• Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing’s love child has supernatural powers

  21-10-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin and Red Bull Racing teamed up on a road car and the results are staggering. Impressive numbers include 4G of grip and 4,000 pounds of downforce. Only 175 road cars and 25 track cars are planned.
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• Good news! Google’s Pixel smartphone survives underwater longer than you can

  21-10-2016 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Pixel handset might not have the highest IP rating in the world, but it actually handles water better than you might expect. In a test by one user, it was able to handle being submerged in shallow water for up to 30 minutes.
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• YouTube app now available on Dish Network’s Hopper 3 4K DVR

  21-10-2016 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dish Network’s Hopper 3 is already one of the most full-featured DVRs on the market, and now it’s getting even better with the addition of YouTube, including the ability to cast videos from mobile devices to your TV.
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• Netflix is down, so is Spotify and Twitter

  21-10-2016 18:18
  Netflix and Twitter were amongst an array of websites and services taken down this morning by a DDoS attack. This list of sites and services also appears to have included SoundCloud, Disqus, PayPal, Spotify, and Reddit. Spotify reported issues to the public starting at 8AM Central time this morning, the 21st of October, 2016. An attack of this size can … Continue reading
  
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• First drive: 2017 Audi TT RS

  21-10-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audi’s TT RS may share its bones with the TT sports car, but this 400-hp gem looks, drives, and sounds like a supercar. It comes stateside in summer 2017.The post First drive: 2017 Audi TT RS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Onix VR's Pulsar headset could offer 4K virtual reality, but not till next year

  21-10-2016 18:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virtual Reality headsets might seem almost dime a dozen today, but nobody had had access to a 4K, 120Hz model just yet - unless you've played with Onix VR's Pulsar prototype. The VR startup plans to launch its high-end VR HMD in 2017.
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