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• Apple and Microsoft announced new laptops this week – which is better?

  28-10-2016 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When it comes to high-end, first party laptops, there are only two choices: the MacBook Pro 15, and the Surface Book with Performance Base. Both systems are similar, but a few key differences set them apart.
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• Robotic tutor detects emotional state of young students to better motivate them

  28-10-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new research project involves a computerized tutor that’s capable of detecting emotional states in primary school-age kids -- and giving them appropriate encouragement to improve learning.
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• Christini Technologies offers AWD for your next bike trip across Antarctica

  28-10-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Christini Technologies answered the call when Dr. Kate Leeming asked for an all-wheel-drive bike for her expedition across Antarctica. A Kickstarter campaign helps fund the trip and gives fat bike enthusiasts an AWD fat bike of their own.
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• Giphy wants to save your Vines

  28-10-2016 23:40
  Twitter’s decision to axe Vine arguably prompted more interest in the short video sharing service than it has generated in months, and now Giphy is stepping in to help preserve the tiny clips. The announcement yesterday was part of a number of steps Twitter is taking to try to set itself on a more profitable path, and was met with … Continue reading
  
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• Shape-shifting table can transform from coffee setting to dining table in a second

  28-10-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Table Archimède is a shape-shifting table that can convert from a dinner table to a coffee setting in just one second -- and it is darn stylish to boot! Its designer, Boulon Blanc, is currently raising funds on Kickstarter.The post Shape-shifting table can transform from coffee setting to dining table in a second appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Boulon Blanc’s shape-shifting French table on Kickstarter is a thing of beauty

  28-10-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Table Archimède is a shape-shifting table that can convert from a dinner table to a coffee setting in just one second -- and it is darn stylish to boot! Its designer, Boulon Blanc, is currently raising funds on Kickstarter.The post Boulon Blanc’s shape-shifting French table on Kickstarter is a thing of beauty appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple’s ‘TV’ app won’t have Netflix or Amazon Prime Video content

  28-10-2016 23:21
  If you watched Apple‘s event yesterday, you probably noticed a certain popular video service was missing during the ‘TV’ app unveiling: Netflix. That’s because Netflix won’t be available in the app, which is more than a little surprising (and disappointing). In addition, and quite the opposite in terms of expectation, Amazon Video won’t be available on ‘TV,’ as the service … Continue reading
  
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• Apple thought about making Microsoft’s Surface Studio years ago

  28-10-2016 23:18
  
  Microsoft's new Surface Studio is an intriguing, albeit incredibly expensive, new PC geared for creative professionals. Boasting an impressive 28-inch display, the Surface Studio's underlying appeal is a specialized hinge design that allows users to collapse the display to a 20-degree angle. In turn, users can more readily use the generously sized display for artistic endeavors like drawing or even seemingly mundane tasks like marking up documents. Given the Surface Studio's expensive
  
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• Between the Streams: Deadpool 2 shakeup, young Lando Calrissian, best horror movies

  28-10-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, we'll be talking about our favorite horror movies, including the best new flicks and the greatest of all time, as well as discussing Deadpool 2's director shake-up, J.J. Abrams' God Particle, young Lando, and much more.
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• Master ‘Civilization VI’ with these starting tips for new players and veterans

  28-10-2016 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Civilization VI' offers both series veterans and total newcomers a lot to chew on from the get-go. Here are some essential starting tips from our experience to help you master the game's many intricacies.
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• Apple’s new MacBook Pro Touch Bar is powered by a variant of WatchOS

  28-10-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A close look at the cool new Touch Bar feature installed on Apple's upcoming MacBook Pros reveals that the OLED input tool relies on a variant of WatchOS, and that the chip it's tied to is a variant of that found in the Apple Watch.
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• Weekly Rewind: New MacBooks, Twitter layoffs, and Airbnb’s NYC struggle

  28-10-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of everything. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top 10 tech stories from this week.
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• Nintendo isn’t ditching the 3DS

  28-10-2016 22:35
  Nintendo’s newly announced Switch is exciting, but begs the question: will the company ditch the Nintendo 3DS? The answer to that is no, at least judging by comments made by Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima during a recent interview. When asked whether the company would discontinue the 3DS in light of the Switch, Kimishima said, “…we think the 3DS can continue … Continue reading
  
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• Can Apple’s new MacBook Pro 13 keep pace with Dell’s XPS 13?

  28-10-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has finally updated the fan-favorite MacBook Pro 13-inch after much anticipation, but how does it compare to the always-improving Dell XPS 13? Here, we examine the hardware and design of each machine.
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• Facebook and Yahoo data collection draw ire of European Union

  28-10-2016 22:00
  Facebook’s decision to begin collecting data from WhatsApp users has already drawn a negative reaction in Germany, but now the entire European Union is getting in on the action. Today, the European Commission’s Article 29 Working Party has told Facebook to stop collecting that data as it carries out an investigation into these new policies. Facebook’s decision to begin collecting … Continue reading
  
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• 5 reasons you should care about Thunderbolt 3

  28-10-2016 21:54
  Big news in Apple land this week is the arrival of Thunderbolt 3 on the new MacBook Pro, but there’s more reason to be interested in the high-speed, highly-flexible port than simply because you’re an Apple fan. While Apple may have been first to the Thunderbolt party back in 2011, the technology itself was actually a collaboration between the Cupertino … Continue reading
  
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• Garmin DriveAssist 50LMT review

  28-10-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an industry struggling to compete with smartphones, Garmin knows the right features to add to make their product worth the price.
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• Soylent pulls more products in addition to Food Bars due to reports of illness

  28-10-2016 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Causing intense gastrointestinal distress in some customers, Soylent has issued a recall of the Food Bar and Powder 1.6. The company is offering full refunds to customers as well as advising customers to throw out its products.
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• Amazon Prime arrives in China

  28-10-2016 21:45
  Amazon Prime has arrived in China as of today, and it works more or less the same way it does in the U.S. Customers in China can subscribe to a year of Prime for the equivalent of $28 USD during a promotional period, with the regular price being $57 USD. With this comes free shipping, including on imports from the … Continue reading
  
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• Between the Streams: Deadpool 2 shakeup, young Lando Calrissian, and the best horror movies ever

  28-10-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, we'll bet talking about our favorite horror movies, including the best new flicks and the greatest of all time, as well as discussing Deadpool 2's director shake-up, J.J. Abrams' God Particle, young Lando, and much more.
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• Radio made Extreme famous, but streaming keeps their live shows alive

  28-10-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Extreme hit it big in 1991 with More Than Words, but in the more than two decades since, the band has continued to thrive by focusing on its live sound, and rolling with the times as radio has morphed into Spotify.
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• It’s Apple vs. Microsoft all over again: who’s best now?

  28-10-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Twitter pulls the plug on Vine, but what will happen to all the videos? And Tom Hanks is following obscure clues again to save the world in 'Inferno.' Check out our review.
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• EU advocacy group expresses concern over WhatsApp’s data-sharing policy

  28-10-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WhatsApp's data-collection policy, which permits the messaging service to share user info with parent company Facebook, drew sharp rebuke from European Union regulators concerned over its lack of transparency.The post EU advocacy group expresses concern over WhatsApp’s data-sharing policy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Spectre x360 vs. the New MacBook Pro: Flagships from Apple and HP duke it out

  28-10-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple recently unveiled new MacBook Pro lineup, but is last-gen hardware and an OLED Touch Bar enough to keep it competitive? Here, we take a look at how the 13-inch model measures up to HP's latest laptop, the HP Spectre x360 Convertible.
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• NASA’s RoboSimian robot destroyed during battery explosion

  28-10-2016 21:01
  A NASA robot began smoking and then exploded earlier this year due to a faulty lithium-ion battery, marking the latest instance of this battery technology being, at times, less than stable. The affected robot was NASA’s RoboSimian, which had its old battery swapped out for a new one. The battery was charging at the time of the explosion. No one … Continue reading
  
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• Next year’s rumored LG G6 may use the same technology behind Samsung Pay

  28-10-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumors are circulating about LG's next flagship smartphone, the G6. It may feature MST payment technology, which is also used by Samsung Pay. The G6 will have to be a stunner, as LG failed to spark interest in its modular ecosystem with the G5.
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• LG likely to ditch mods, add tech behind Samsung Pay for its upcoming G6 smartphone

  28-10-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rumors are circulating about LG's next flagship smartphone, the G6. It may feature MST payment technology, which is also used by Samsung Pay. The G6 will have to be a stunner, as LG failed to spark interest in its modular ecosystem with the G5.
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• You can still get Skyrim Special Edition for free, but not for long

  28-10-2016 20:55
  Those looking to take advantage of Bethesda’s free Skyrim Special Edition offer on PC still have a window of opportunity to do so, but it’s running out. If you’ve fallen victim to that demon called “procrastination,” you might be pleased to know that the free Skyrim Special Edition promotion isn’t over yet, despite the fact that the game launched around … Continue reading
  
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• The best earbuds you can buy

  28-10-2016 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Over-the-ear headphones offer top-flight sound, but they're not so easy to take along. If you're looking to upgrade your portable sound, check out our favorite in-ear headphones with a model for every budget.
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• Nova Launcher update gifts Nougat to old Androids

  28-10-2016 20:48
  Nova Launcher has been update for Android devices to include several features from Android 7.1 Nougat. This newest version of the launcher changes the way an Android device looks and works without root. That means users will be able to get some of the newest features from Google’s Android update even on older devices, and with ease. Of the launchers … Continue reading
  
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• Call down ‘Titanfall 2’ victories with our multiplayer starter guide

  28-10-2016 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's more than a few things to learn if you truly want to be a master pilot in 'Titanfall 2.' Thankfully, we've got some tips and tricks that will help you get started, whether you're a veteran pilot or new to the franchise.
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• ‘Gears of War 4’ players will be able to tackle a pair of classic maps next week

  28-10-2016 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two new maps for Gears of War 4 will be available to season pass owners next week, before being released to all other players a week later. Both are "legacy" maps originally seen in previous games.The post ‘Gears of War 4’ players will be able to tackle a pair of classic maps next week appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Square Enix teases new Final Fantasy mobile game for iOS and Android

  28-10-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Publisher Square Enix is teasing the upcoming launch of a new mobile Final Fantasy game from Takashi Tokita, director of the classic SNES RPG 'Chrono Trigger' and 2007's Nintendo DS remake of 'Final Fantasy IV'.
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• The ZTE Axon 7 Max launches with a massive 6-inch display and 4GB of RAM

  28-10-2016 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ZTE has taken the wraps off of the Axon 7 Max, which features a hefty 6.0-inch display, a design that is nearly bezel-less, and a fingerprint sensor with the ability to detect heart rate. It also boasts a cool 4GB of RAM.
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• Lock down, keep tabs on your car and home with the Ernest mobile butler app

  28-10-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No more searching for your keys. A Kickstarter campaign has launched for the latest version of the Ernest app. The so-called "smart butler" provides access to cars, garages, and gates.
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• Lock down and keep tabs on your car and home with the Ernest mobile butler app

  28-10-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No more searching for your keys. A Kickstarter campaign has launched for the latest version of the Ernest app. The so-called "smart butler" provides access to cars, garages, and gates.
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• Goodbye, keys: The Ernest app lets you easily access your car, gate, and garage

  28-10-2016 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No more searching for your keys. A Kickstarter campaign has launched for the latest version of the Ernest app. The so-called "smart butler" provides access to cars, garages, and gates.
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• Creators Update will begin rolling out to Insiders soon starting with Paint 3D

  28-10-2016 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows Insider program lead Dona Sarkar said that participants should see the Creators Update bits roll out soon, starting with a standalone Paint 3D. This app will reside next to the original Paint program, and is currently only offered on PC.
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• AMD details GPU power inside MacBook Pro

  28-10-2016 19:45
  Yesterday, Apple unveiled its new trio of MacBook Pros, with AMD’s Radeon Pro 400 series featuring in the more premium 15-inch models. Apple shared its own benchmarks showing how the new MacBooks have improved over previous models, but today we’re getting a little more information on the power of the 400 series thanks to AMD. The company has shared technical … Continue reading
  
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• 30,000 ‘Lost & Found’ photos tell the tale of ’70s surf culture

  28-10-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On a routine trip to a Los Angeles flea market, surfing enthusiast and amateur photographer Doug Walker stumbled upon 30,000 discarded Surfing Magazine negatives dating from the 1970’s.
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• LaCie's lightning-fast hard drive will cost as much as a new MacBook Pro

  28-10-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hours after Apple's latest event, hard disk manufacturer LaCie followed up with an announcement of its own by introducing the Bolt 3 -- a companion to the new MacBook Pro in design, performance, and price.
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• Hard disk maker LaCie unveils 2TB SSD that will cost more than a new MacBook

  28-10-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hours after Apple's latest event, hard disk manufacturer LaCie followed up with an announcement of its own by introducing the Bolt 3 -- a companion to the new MacBook Pro in design, performance, and price.
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• Spotify vs. Apple Music: Which service is the streaming king?

  28-10-2016 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Music is giving Spotify a run for its money, but which service is best for you? We compare and contrast all we know about the two streaming music services to help you make the best decision.The post Spotify vs. Apple Music: Which service is the streaming king? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Worlds collide: ‘Stranger Things’ graces Google Allo in the form of clever stickers

  28-10-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Stranger Things," Netflix's hit homage to 1980s genre films, is debuting on Google's Allo messaging platform in the form of a sticker pack. It's arriving just in time for Halloween.The post Worlds collide: ‘Stranger Things’ graces Google Allo in the form of clever stickers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘John Wick’ co-director is reportedly the frontrunner to helm ‘Deadpool’ sequel

  28-10-2016 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Deadpool sequel may have found its director, as a new report indicates that 20th Century Fox is hoping to bring on John Wick co-director David Leitch as the film's new director after the departure of Tim Miller, who directed the first film.
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• I took Google’s Pixel XL on a photo tour down the Enchanted Highway

  28-10-2016 19:02
  I took Google’s Pixel XL to the Enchanted Highway – and that’s not a euphemism. I went to the road by the name of Enchanted Highway in North Dakota, where I used the Google Pixel to capture photos. What’s here is a set of photos which show the Pixel’s real world abilities – lens flares included. The photographs shown above … Continue reading
  
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• Eyes-on with the LG 5K display perfect for the new MacBook Pro

  28-10-2016 18:58
  Apple may have delivered on a new MacBook Pro but desktop power-users didn’t get the Apple Thunderbolt 3 Display they were hoping for at yesterday’s event. Instead, we had the fruits of an unexpected collaboration with LG, in the shape of a co-created monitor that should have sufficient pixels to keep even demanding MacBook Pro owners happy. It’s called the … Continue reading
  
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• Eve CEO shares specs for crowdfunded 2-in-1 laptop in a Reddit AMA

  28-10-2016 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a recent Reddit Ask Me Anything, the founder of Eve, which is making a Surface-like convertible tablet, revealed several details about its specifications, features, and how compatible it will be with Surface hardware.
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• ‘Borderlands: The Handsome Collection’ is free on Xbox One — if you act fast

  28-10-2016 18:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is currently free on Xbox One through the console's 'Free Play Days' promotion. The collection includes both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
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• ‘Borderlands: The Handsome Collection’ is free on Xbox One, but you’ll have to act fast

  28-10-2016 18:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is currently free on Xbox One through the console's 'Free Play Days' promotion. The collection includes both Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
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