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• Come for the breakfast, stay for the Wi-Fi at the Le Parker Meridien hotel

  15-11-2016 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Norma's may be the best-known crown jewel of Le Parker Meridien hotel in New York City, but the establishment offers another, perhaps lesser known, amenity that is every bit as enticing -- its Wi-Fi.
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• EA can’t predict the future for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch hybrid game console

  15-11-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During a recent conference, Electronic Arts CFO Blake Jogensen couldn't predict how Nintendo's new Switch console will have on gamers in March. He admitted that the company will have "one or two" games available at launch.
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• With its latest acquisition, Samsung wants to make texting more like using WhatsApp

  15-11-2016 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has acquired a Rich Communications Services business from NewNet, essentially allowing the company to make text messaging a lot more like using Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
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• Samsung wants to bring text messaging into the 21st century with acquisition of RCS

  15-11-2016 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has acquired a Rich Communications Services business from NewNet, essentially allowing the company to make text messaging a lot more like using Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
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• Luxury apartments in Los Angeles come with smart robot butlers

  15-11-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wondered what kind of amenities you could expect if you rented a luxury apartment for $25,000 per month? California-based robotics company Savioke has your answer -- and it’s a smart robot butler called Charley.
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• Will Nissan’s 2017 Sentra NISMO usher in the return of the sporty Sentra?

  15-11-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2017 Nissan Sentra NISMO debuted at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show this week. With tuned suspension and a boy racer body kit, the NISMO is Nissan's latest attempt at making the Sentra sporty.
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• Mercedes might already be planning its Formula E entry

  15-11-2016 23:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report from Motorsports.com suggests Mercedes is already working on plans for its Formula E entry, after two lead Mercedes F1 engineers were seen at this weekend’s Marrakesh ePrix.
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• Mastering language: Machine learning helps Google Translate become more accurate

  15-11-2016 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Translate is about to get a whole lot smarter, thanks to Google's implementation of machine learning, which will be used in nine different languages. Eventually, Google will use the system for all 103 languages Google Translate supports.
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• HP crams a CAD-focused workstation into a gaming console box with the Z2 Mini

  15-11-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HP introduced the Z2 Mini Workstation on Tuesday, a CAD-focused solution that seemingly crams the typical tower workstation into a console-like form factor. It will be available in December packing Nvidia Quadro graphics and the latest Intel CPUs.
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• Dust not included: Decaso is your new online destination for luxury antiques

  15-11-2016 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Offering members access to 500 different U.S. dealers, Decaso provides interior designers, collectors, and connoisseurs with a stunning online marketplace for antiques, furniture, decor, and decorative art.
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• Ever think of owning your own fleet of rental cars? You can with Turo

  15-11-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Turo car-sharing rental marketplace helps owners pay for their cars and gives renters a personalized experience with their choice of car. Part social network, the rental service focuses on connections between owners and renters.
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• You could win an E-M1 II camera, 1M Yen in Olympus’ Global Open Photo Contest

  15-11-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The annual Olympus Global Open Photo Contest is now open for entries for the 2016-2017 year. Photos shot on any type of camera will be accepted. There's a swath of prizes for first-, second-, and third-place winners in addition to the grand prize.
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• Freelance fliers: DroneBase’s new app pays aerial photographers to pilot drones

  15-11-2016 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The DroneBase app is giving drone owners a reason to fly -- money for 10- to 15-minute flight photos and videos. The new app -- from a two-year-old startup backed by DJI -- has more than a million potential projects.
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• Wearable exoskeleton could let earthbound scientists control robots on space station

  15-11-2016 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A European research project lets scientists in Russia wear an exoskeleton to control a connected robot in Germany. It could one day allow earthbound scientists to control a robot on the ISS.
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• Amazon’s trade-in program now pays out instantly for games, tech, and books

  15-11-2016 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need some extra cash for your holiday shopping? Amazon is now issuing instant gift cards for customers who trade in used video games, laptops, and books via the company's online storefront.
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• Line may not be focusing on the U.S., but it has impressive plans for expansion

  15-11-2016 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Line CEO Takeshi Idezawa revealed in an interview with VentureBeat that the company will be focusing primarily on four Asian market (Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Indonesia), rather than expanding efforts in the U.S.The post Line may not be focusing on the U.S., but it has impressive plans for expansion appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Chinese Android software secretly siphoned data from Blu phones, report says

  15-11-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chinese Android software secretly transmitted personal data including text messages, call details, and contacts from tens of thousands of phones sold by Florida-based smartphone maker Blu.The post Chinese Android software secretly siphoned data from Blu phones, report says appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The best gaming laptop you can buy

  15-11-2016 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gaming desktops are powerful, but they tie you down to your desk. We've round up some sleek, powerful alternatives that can play your favorite titles at high detail without breaking a sweat.
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• The purge has begun: Apple deleted 47,000 apps from the App Store in October

  15-11-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store. In fact, the company removed a hefty 47,300 apps during the month of October, representing a huge 238 percent increase compared to previous months this year.
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• Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store

  15-11-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store. In fact, the company removed a hefty 47,300 apps during the month of October, representing a huge 238 percent increase compared to previous months this year.
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• Sony is suspending players for sharing ‘Watch Dogs 2’ nude pics

  15-11-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has banned a Watch Dogs 2 player from the online PlayStation Network features for a week, after they shared an image of a nude character from Watch Dogs 2 online. So of course now everyone is doing it.
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• Nude screengrab sees Watch Dogs 2 player banned from PlayStation Network

  15-11-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has banned a Watch Dogs 2 player from the online PlayStation Network features for a week, after they shared an image of a nude character from Watch Dogs 2 online. So of course now everyone is doing it.
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• Report says messaging apps were regularly blocked by governments in 2016

  15-11-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Governments increasingly blocked WhatsApp and other messaging apps during 2016, according to a new report from Freedom House. The most blocked app was WhatsApp, which was blocked for a range of reasons.
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• Google confirms plans for $1.2 billion headquarters in central London

  15-11-2016 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google confirmed plans to build a $1.2 billion headquarters in central London, a building that will house 7,000 employees and create 3,000 jobs in England. The move is also seen as a vote of confidence in England after Brexit.
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• Roccat’s Cross headset will let you get your game on across multiple platforms

  15-11-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  German gaming hardware manufacturer Roccat's latest multiplatform over-ear headset will hit retail in December, delivering an all-in-one solution for gamers who previously needed to purchase multiple headsets for various devices.
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• 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback first drive

  15-11-2016 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pragmatists and enthusiasts alike have a lot to look forward to with the return of the hatchback to the Civic lineup. While the tenth generation Civic has already been on sale for a year or so in coupe and sedan form here in the U.S., Honda chose to take its time bringing the five-door to […]
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• Netgear's Arlo Go is a 100-percent wire-free, mobile smart security camera

  15-11-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netgear has taken all of the features of the Arlo Pro, including its weather-proof design and two-way audio communication, and built them into the Arlo Go, which adds 4G LTE connectivity for a 100-percent wireless and remote security solution.
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• Go beyond the home with Netgear’s 4G LTE-enabled Arlo Go security camera

  15-11-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netgear has taken all of the features of the Arlo Pro, including its weather-proof design and two-way audio communication, and built them into the Arlo Go, which adds 4G LTE connectivity for a 100-percent wireless and remote security solution.
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• Kickstarter’s flaming fireplace coffee table is so hot right now

  15-11-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kaffee is a bioethanol-burning "fireplace coffee table," which gives you all the warmth and hypnotic goodness of a real fire, without any of the downsides. Best of all, you don't need money to burn to afford it.
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• Forget OnHub: Google’s sleek, compact wireless AC router, Google Wifi, is now available for pre-order

  15-11-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Spotty Wi-Fi connection at home? Well, you're in luck, Google Wifiis available for pre-order starting Tuesday, just in time for the holidays. The new Wi-Fi system uses mesh networks to saturate your home in a powerful wireless signal.
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• Tinder wants users to be their true selves, so it’s introducing more gender options

  15-11-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Swiping on Tinder may involve a binary choice, but your gender identity most certainly doesn't. On Tuesday, the popular dating app announced the introduction of more gender identities for its users.
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• Twitter tries to address hate speech issue with new user tools

  15-11-2016 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plus: WhatsApp rolls out encrypted video calling feature, is it going to stay encrypted? And Apple publishes a big glossy book about Apple's design history.
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• Nvidia’s updated Game Ready Drivers target ‘Battlefield 1,’ ‘Civilization VI’

  15-11-2016 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia has updated its GeForce Game Ready Drivers with expanded support for EA's Battlefield 1 and 2K's Civilization VI, enabling faster framerates and improved performance for players on PC platforms.
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• And Then You Notice The Pony

  15-11-2016 20:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Just watch this video and you’ll find yourself watching the video over and over again. In my online career I’ve seen some… em… interesting things on the internet but this maybe is my favorite. An all white room, a dude trying not to dislocate his hip with a SIA wig on his head. And of course blasting SIA. And Then You Notice The Pony!
  I think this is it, the new, the one and hopefully not the last pony dance challenge (#ponydancechallenge). I’m totally in. OMG we&
  
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• Apple reportedly in talks to build a $50 million flagship store in Australia

  15-11-2016 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple wants to build a flagship store in Melbourne, Australia, that could cost a whopping $50 million. The store would be located in Melbourne's Federation Square, but the project could prove controversial given the emphasis on architecture there.
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• The OnePlus 3T packs impressive hardware at a "flagship killer" price point

  15-11-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The OnePlus has unveiled the OnePlus 3T, an upgraded version of the OnePlus. It packs notable upgrades in the areas of processing power, battery capacity, and camera capabilities.The post The OnePlus 3T packs impressive hardware at a "flagship killer" price point appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pixelmator uses the MacBook Pro Touch Bar to make editing images more efficient

  15-11-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pixelmator, the popular graphics editing application for MacOS, received a significant update to version 3.6, adding Touch Bar support for even more fluid interactivity and a number of other enhancements.The post Pixelmator uses the MacBook Pro Touch Bar to make editing images more efficient appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• For Your Rainbow Pool: Giant Inflatable Unicorn

  15-11-2016 19:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Sadly, summer season is over but this thing doesn’t have to be just for your rainbow pool in the summer but the giant inflatable unicorn can also be used to go down a snowy hill. But please, that’s just my guess. So don’t come crying if your little flotable device bursts and hurts within the second you hit the slopes.
  For Your Rainbow Pool: Giant Inflatable Unicorn
  But this will lift your mood, there’re indoor pools. So you don’t have to wait to show off your unicor
  
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• Watch Nokia’s canceled smartwatch in action in this leaked video

  15-11-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nokia Moonraker, Nokia's smartwatch that was shelved after Microsoft bought the company's mobile division in 2014, has been shown off in a new leaked video. The video shows the device showing notifications, emails, messages, and so on.
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• Would you buy a refurbished Galaxy Note 7? Samsung may be hoping that you will

  15-11-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new report from South Korean outlet The Investor, Samsung just might be considering selling refurbished Note 7 smartphones beginning in 2017. Nothing has been officially confirmed quite yet.
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• Could Samsung be planning on selling refurbished Galaxy Note 7 devices?

  15-11-2016 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to a new report from South Korean outlet The Investor, Samsung just might be considering selling refurbished Note 7 smartphones beginning in 2017. Nothing has been officially confirmed quite yet.
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• Google plans to let a million U.K. students experience virtual reality

  15-11-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A million students will soon get their first taste of virtual reality thanks to Google. The search giant is providing expertise, hardware, and lesson plans for teachers around the U.K. so that classrooms can come alive like never before.
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• Twitter has rolled out a ‘muted words’ filter to protect users from abusive tweets

  15-11-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter's planned keyword filtering tool, designed to shield its users from abusive tweets on the platform, has been spotted on its app. The feature comes in the wake of a number of high-profile instances of harassment on the site.
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• Pinterest Explore showcases trending ideas and videos from top publishers

  15-11-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pinterest is taking on Instagram with the launch of its very own Explore tab. The new section harnesses the power of machine learning to bring you trending ideas, topics, and auto-playing videos from the platform's top publishers.The post Pinterest Explore showcases trending ideas and videos from top publishers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s PhotoScan lets you digitize old photos in a snap

  15-11-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is making it easy to digitize and share old photos with a new app called PhotoScan -- just in time to embarrass you for the holidays. There are also new advanced editing tools in the Google Photos app.
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• Google PhotoScan lets you digitize old photos with your phone

  15-11-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is making it easy to digitize and share old photos with a new app called PhotoScan -- just in time to embarrass you for the holidays. There are also new advanced editing tools in the Google Photos app.
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• California breaks ground on new electric car fast-charging corridor

  15-11-2016 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DRIVEtheARC is a network of DC fast-charging stations for electric cars that just broke ground in California. It will include 50 individual stations at around 20 sites in the northern part of the state.
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• MacBook Pro with Touch Bar doesn’t appear to have a removable hard drive

  15-11-2016 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to upgrade the storage in your brand-new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar? Well, according to an intrepid MacRumors reader who pried open his factory-fresh MacBook Pro, it appears that the SSD is not removable and not expandable.
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• Latte Foam Art – A Panda Bear

  15-11-2016 19:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every parent talks about not to play with food but nobody talks about playing with drinks. The concept of latte foam art is not a new thing but I wanted to share you a video I took in a coffee shop in Tokyo I took a while ago. It took a lot of convincing for them to let me film how they make their awesome creations. In this video you can see how a panda is born right into your coffee cup with little hearts around it. Kawaii!
  Latte Foam Art – Don’t Drink It
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• ‘Minecraft’ Hour of Code tutorial headlines Computer Science Education Week

  15-11-2016 19:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An updated 'Minecraft' Hour of Code Designer tutorial will show how the ever-popular gaming title can be even more effective in making kids excited to code by allowing them to create their own shareable 'Minecraft' game.
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