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• Microsoft's Xbox Preview Program will soon offer two models for Xbox One testers

  07-11-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is splitting the Xbox Preview Program into two options, one of which is called the Xbox Insider Program that will soon be open for all owners. The second program, Xbox One Update Preview, is only for testing system updates.
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• Microsoft revamping its Xbox One preview program so every owner can participate

  07-11-2016 23:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is splitting the Xbox Preview Program into two options, one of which is called the Xbox Insider Program that will soon be open for all owners. The second program, Xbox One Update Preview, is only for testing system updates.
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• Airbnb and the city of Seattle team up to offer lodging during natural disasters

  07-11-2016 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Airbnb and the city of Seattle have teamed up to help offer disaster relief to those who might need it in the event of an emergency. The new initiative comes amid tensions between the two over regulations on short-term rentals.
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• Could Amazon offer housekeeping as its latest Prime perk?

  07-11-2016 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Amazon prime could soon offer more than online services and cheap shipping. The company has posted two listings for housekeepers to be hired by Amazon in Seattle to help with things like "tidying up around the house."
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• The best refrigerator you can buy

  07-11-2016 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are tons of factors that go into buying a fridge, from size and capacity to color. It takes lots of research, but here are some of our favorites to get you started, whether you're looking for an entry-level model or one outfitted with features galore.
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• Google’s adding WebVR support to Android, desktop versions of Chrome

  07-11-2016 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WebVR, the nascent web standard that promises to stream virtual reality apps and games directly to mobile and PC-tethered headsets, is heading to Chrome. It'll launch on both Android and desktop later this year.The post Google’s adding WebVR support to Android, desktop versions of Chrome appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Moto M is here, featuring 4GB of RAM, 16MP camera, and lackluster processor

  07-11-2016 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo has finally taken the wraps off of the long-awaited Moto M, which features 4GB of RAM, a 16MP rear-facing camera, and a somewhat disappointing MediaTek Helio P15 processor.
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• CRIO water bottle uses NASA-grade insulation to keep your drink cool or hot

  07-11-2016 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Typically, water bottles use foam or vacuum insulation to keep liquids cold or hot. The Crio dumps both of these in favor of aerogel, a lightweight, NASA-grade insulator.
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• Crio water bottle uses high-tech aerogel to keep drinks cold or hot, for longer

  07-11-2016 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Typically, water bottles use foam or vacuum insulation to keep liquids cold or hot. The Crio dumps both of these in favor of aerogel, a lightweight, NASA-grade insulator.
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• Google's Material Design standard, Undo Send, arrive on Gmail for iOS

  07-11-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gmail on iOS just got its biggest update in four years. It now actually looks like an app, rather than a mobile website, and it's faster than ever before. There are a few minor updates for Google Calendar as well.
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• Gmail for iOS is now faster, and features Undo Send and Google’s Material Design

  07-11-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gmail on iOS just got its biggest update in four years. It now actually looks like an app, rather than a mobile website, and it's faster than ever before. There are a few minor updates for Google Calendar as well.
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• ‘Westworld’ episode 6 recap: ‘The Adversary’ moves quickly, gets a bit silly

  07-11-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In its sixth episode, 'The Adversary', 'Westworld' casts off its pretensions, making for an episode that moves like a thriller, with characters making some questionable decisions. Check out our recap of the events and thoughts on the show.
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• Capsula inflatable backpacks don’t just cushion your stuff, they keep it afloat

  07-11-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Built from waterproof fabrics and zippers, these bags are designed to protect their contents from the elements. Thank to an integrated air valve system, they can also be inflated so that they float on water too.The post Capsula inflatable backpacks don’t just cushion your stuff, they keep it afloat appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• BenQ Zowie XL2540 monitor delivers a consistent 240Hz refresh rate

  07-11-2016 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taiwanese hardware manufacturer BenQ is rolling out a new Zowie-branded gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, which the company touts as a definitive display solution for esports fanatics.
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• BenQ targets the esports crowd with Zowie XL2540 240Hz monitor

  07-11-2016 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taiwanese hardware manufacturer BenQ is rolling out a new Zowie-branded gaming monitor with a 240Hz refresh rate, which the company touts as a definitive display solution for esports fanatics.
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• DT Giveaway: Latte Panda Starter kits

  07-11-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  These days, even a laptop can feel pretty bulky. That’s where the LattePanda from DFRobot comes in. It’s a palm-sized, quad-core development board that comes pre-installed with a full edition of Windows 10 computer so you can use it just like a regular PC, or take your creativity to new heights and build your own […]
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• Innovative lamp shade invites owners to practice origami skills during assembly

  07-11-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launched via Kickstarter this week, the Origami Lamp Shade lets owners quickly and easily fold their own lamp shades out of Dupont-constructed Tyvek that's tear-resistant, water-resistant, and fireproof.
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• SpaceX may have finally zeroed in on cause of September’s rocket explosion

  07-11-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A fueling issue caused a SpaceX rocket to blow up on the launchpad during a test in early September. While the issue has been identified, SpaceX still faces more challenges ahead.
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• Rice University neuroscientists just launched a DIY kit for stimulating brain cells with light

  07-11-2016 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By modifying the cells to contain certain photoreceptors, optogenetics allowed scientists to regulate, monitor, and measure the activity of cells -- particularly neurons -- even in live organisms.
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• Rice University bioengineers launch DIY kit for controlling cells with light

  07-11-2016 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By modifying the cells to contain certain photoreceptors, optogenetics allowed scientists to regulate, monitor, and measure the activity of cells -- particularly neurons -- even in live organisms.
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• The Sega Genesis console officially returns to production, but only in Brazil

  07-11-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronics company Tectoy will produce a new Genesis gaming console officially sanctioned by Sega. However, the new unit will be sold only in Brazil, costing roughly $138 before import costs. It will include 22 installed games.
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• Sega sanctions a brand new Genesis 16-bit console to buy, but only in Brazil

  07-11-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronics company Tectoy will produce a new Genesis gaming console officially sanctioned by Sega. However, the new unit will be sold only in Brazil, costing roughly $138 before import costs. It will include 22 installed games.
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• Experience a 360-degree view of the 2016 New York City Marathon

  07-11-2016 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the New York City Marathon on Sunday, 10-time participant Alex Christison secured a 360-degree camera over his shoulder and started out on the grueling 26.2-mile course through the city’s five boroughs.
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• Tesla to end free Supercharging for new car buyers next year

  07-11-2016 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Starting with new car orders in January, Tesla buyers will no longer be entitled to free fuel for life. New vehicles will come with 400 kWh credits annually. Supercharging fees will be used to improve and expand the network.The post Tesla to end free Supercharging for new car buyers next year appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Verizon gives prepaid customers 5GB and 10GB options as demand continues to grow

  07-11-2016 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon is adding a few new options for those interested in its prepaid plans -- a 5GB option and a 10GB option, which will cost $50 and $70 respectively. The plans should address growing interest in prepaid offerings.
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• Verizon adds 5GB and 10GB data options to its growing variety of prepaid plans

  07-11-2016 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon is adding a few new options for those interested in its prepaid plans -- a 5GB option and a 10GB option, which will cost $50 and $70 respectively. The plans should address growing interest in prepaid offerings.
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• Now you don't have to buy a fancy new car just to get Android Auto

  07-11-2016 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A major new update for Android Auto, Google's in-car entertainment platform, negates the need for a fancy head unit or new car: supported phones and tablets now run the interface.The post Now you don't have to buy a fancy new car just to get Android Auto appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Carry a Tesla coil in your pocket with Sparkr, a plasma lighter and flashlight

  07-11-2016 21:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Sparkr plasma lighter is a flashlight, lantern, and firestarter all rolled into one. It features a rechargeable battery that keeps the device ready for use at all times, and it is even available in a compact version called Sparkr Mini.
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• AT&T GoPhone customers are about to get some more data with latest update

  07-11-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you a GoPhone customer? AT&T has announced that you'll be getting a little more data to use each month. For $60 per month, you can get a cool 8GB, and for $45, you'll now get 4GB.
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• Watch what can happen when you let a dog shoot your wedding video

  07-11-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A newly married couple got a unique perspective of their big day when they decided to let their dog be the videographer. With a GoPro mount, this friendly canine earned himself a few treats -- and possible viral fame.
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• Two decades in the making: NASA completes most powerful space telescope

  07-11-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The largest and most expensive space telescope in history is finally complete, NASA announced last week, as the 20-year project to construct the James Webb Telescope came to an end.
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• Staples Black Friday 2016 ad: Deals on HDTVs, Windows 10 computers, and more

  07-11-2016 20:51
  
  The Black Friday leaks continue with a fresh ad that lists dozens of great deals: Staples' official Black Friday 2016 ad leaked over the weekend, and you’ll find some of the best tech bargains the retailer will offer its customers on this year’s busiest shopping day. DON’T MISS:  Amazon Echo drops to lowest price ever in today’s one-day sale Posted online by Best Black Friday , the ad reveals that Staples is offering free shipping on all online orders. The onlin
  
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• ‘Forza Motorsport 6: Apex’ gets new cars, Nürburgring track in paid update

  07-11-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Forza Motorsport 6: Apex' fans can now experience Germany's legendary Nürburgring track and a selection of new playable vehicles as part of the free-to-play game's latest paid expansion for Windows 10.
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• The show’s over: Google quietly closes down its Showtimes website after 11 years

  07-11-2016 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has quietly shut down the Google Showtimes website and brought some of its features over to Google Search. It's not known exactly why the company shut down Showtimes, but it's likely it wasn't making much money from the service.
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• Will AT&T’s DirectTV Now streaming offer entice even more cable cutting?

  07-11-2016 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Samsung may include an A.I. agent in the new Galaxy S8, Google lets DeepMind A.I. play an odd choice of video game.
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• Amazon is having a 1-day sale on the Echo, $40 off

  07-11-2016 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Powered by Alexa, Amazon's personal digital assistant, the Echo Wireless Speaker is one of Amazon's most ambitious devices. To celebrate its 2-year anniversary, Amazon and select retailers are offering the rarely-discounted Echo speaker for just $180.
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• Fragmentation woes: Android 7.0 Nougat running only 0.3 percent of devices

  07-11-2016 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are more devices running Gingerbread than Android 7.0 Nougat, Google's latest Android version. These monthly numbers highlight Google's biggest issue with Android: fragmentation.The post Fragmentation woes: Android 7.0 Nougat running only 0.3 percent of devices appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Trimble's SketchUp Viewer lets you use Hololens so you can live inside designs

  07-11-2016 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Trimble's SketchUp is one of the easiest to use 3D-design applications around and it is becoming even more intuitive with an immersive and versatile Hololens version for mixed-reality viewing.
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• LeEco says it’s strapped for cash, will rein in large-scale expansion

  07-11-2016 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LeEco may have made its United States debut to much hoopla and fanfare, but the company says it will seriously cut back on its large-scale expansion. The reason? LeEco is low on money.The post LeEco says it’s strapped for cash, will rein in large-scale expansion appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE first drive

  07-11-2016 19:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chevy’s new track-focused package for the sixth-gen Camaro might just be the best high performance value on the market today.The post 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1LE first drive appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft kicks off November with quest-filled Bug Bash for Windows Insiders

  07-11-2016 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the run-up to the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft has launched a weeklong event during which members of the Windows Insiders program team up to discover and take down bugs lurking in the depths of Windows 10.
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• Confirmed: No Touch Bar support for Apple’s Logic Pro X music editor in 2016

  07-11-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple confirmed in a recent email when Logic Pro X will receive an update supporting the Touch Bar hardware in new MacBook Pros. Don't expect support anytime soon, however, as the music production tool won't utilize this feature in 2016.
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• Blizzard co-founder shoots down plans for a remaster of the original 'Warcraft'

  07-11-2016 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard's co-founder has rejected an idea to remaster the original Warcraft, saying the game is "just not that fun anymore." The words come after Blizzard revealed plans to insert the original Diablo into Diablo III.
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• Blizzard co-founder says original ‘Warcraft’ is ‘just not that fun anymore’

  07-11-2016 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard's co-founder has rejected an idea to remaster the original Warcraft, saying the game is "just not that fun anymore." The words come after Blizzard revealed plans to insert the original Diablo into Diablo III.
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• Color options for iPhone 7, 7 Plus may soon expand with addition of jet white model

  07-11-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can't have ebony without ivory, right? It would appear that Apple is in agreement. According to new rumors, the iEmpire is considering a rather unusual move and will release a new color for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus -- the jet white.
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• Apple may expand its color palette with glossy white iPhone 7, 7 Plus

  07-11-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can't have ebony without ivory, right? It would appear that Apple is in agreement. According to new rumors, the iEmpire is considering a rather unusual move and will release a new color for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus -- the jet white.
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• DirecTV Now’s leaked channel lineup looks familiar, but what is different?

  07-11-2016 19:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In October, it was revealed that DirecTV Now would be launching soon at $35 per month for more than 100 channels. Now we have a better idea of what some of those channels will be.
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• Capcom is looking to port its PS4 and Xbox One games to Nintendo Switch

  07-11-2016 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Global publisher Capcom is exploring the possibility of porting its recent PlayStation 4 and Xbox One releases to the Nintendo Switch, potentially giving Nintendo's upcoming console a major boost in third-party support.
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• Twitter now lets you tweet straight from the Android home screen

  07-11-2016 18:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter for Android is getting a little easier to use -- if you're using a compatible Android launcher, that is. The app now has app shortcuts for things like sending a message and creating a new tweet.
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• Microsoft Surface Studio not up to heavy lifting when it comes to virtual reality

  07-11-2016 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Microsoft Surface Studio is a great option for creative professionals, and well worth its price for that group, but it's a good choice only for those looking for the lightest possible VR experience.
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