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• Office Depot allegedly diagnosing computers with fake viruses to hit sales targets

  19-11-2016 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When you take your PC in to get checked out for a potentially thorny virus issue, you assume you're going to get an accurate diagnosis of the issue. This may not be the case at Office Depot.
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• Bait and Switch: Nintendo’s new console is everything wrong with gaming hype

  19-11-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Switch’s short teaser trailer grabbed everyone’s attention, promising a mobile system with impressive capabilities and a surprising selection of games. But it glosses over details that might be the console’s downfall.The post Bait and Switch: Nintendo’s new console is everything wrong with gaming hype appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• PlanChat makes the process of planning a vacation a little less stressful

  19-11-2016 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There may be a way to make the pre-vacation part of vacation a little less stressful -- it's all thanks to PlanChat, an all-in-one messaging app that allows users to discover, plan, and coordinate trips or outings as a group.
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• Microsoft to begin rewarding executives for diversity hiring

  19-11-2016 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The company will start tying executive bonuses to specific workforce diversity goals, as the company’s percentage of female employees dropped from year ago, mostly owing to its firing of thousands of Nokia employees.
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• Metallica reverses course and joins Napster

  19-11-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Back in the early days of the net, Napster was at the forefront of peer-to-peer file sharing, and Metallica didn't like it one bit. Now the landscape has changed and a partnership has formed.
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• Stop using plastic water bottles and check out smart water cooler Bevi

  19-11-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Staying hydrated may be good for you, but if that hydration involves using thousands of plastic bottles, it may not be so good for the planet. Luckily, there's a solution that will keep you healthy without destroying the planet - meet Bevi.
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• Bevi wants to save the planet with a smart water cooler, one bottle at a time

  19-11-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Staying hydrated may be good for you, but if that hydration involves using thousands of plastic bottles, it may not be so good for the planet. Luckily, there's a solution that will keep you healthy without destroying the planet - meet Bevi.
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• This holiday season’s perfect stocking stuffer for up and coming guys

  19-11-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kegel exercises aren't just for women. Men can benefit from strengthened pelvic floor muscles, too. Health benefits and sexual function improvements await guys who use the KGoal Boost interactive training system.The post This holiday season’s perfect stocking stuffer for up and coming guys appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The next time you see a guy smiling while driving, this might be why

  19-11-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kegel exercises aren't just for women. Men can benefit from strengthened pelvic floor muscles, too. Health benefits and sexual function improvements await guys who use the KGoal Boost interactive training system.The post The next time you see a guy smiling while driving, this might be why appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Signs show Intel could be shaking up its wearables division

  19-11-2016 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After acquiring multiple wearables companies, issues with products malfunctioning and an inability to dent the market with sales numbers is causing the tech giant to back away from wearables, starting with job cuts.
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• Want to play old games on your PC? These emulators make it easy

  19-11-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just because a game is old and completely outdated doesn't mean that it's no longer fun. Here are the best emulators around, so you can tap into new and retro titles without having to find the right console.
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• Let your friends curate your restaurant bucket list with Truffle

  19-11-2016 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Foodie? Chances your friends are, too. Banking on that sense of community is a new app called Truffle. It's a "new kind of community bringing friends together to explore brilliant and unique dining experiences."The post Let your friends curate your restaurant bucket list with Truffle appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Inner Circle is one of New York’s newest and trendiest dating apps

  19-11-2016 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It may hang its hat on its exclusivity, but that hasn't stopped The Inner Circle from becoming one of the fastest growing dating apps in New York City. Just a month after making its NYC debut, the dating service has doubled its user base.
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• Bad memory? No problem, thanks to the Chipolo Plus

  19-11-2016 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Forgetful? There's a device for that. Meet the Chipolo Plus from Chipolo, a tiny little tag that you can misplace to your heart's content -- without ever losing it or the item to which it's attached.The post Bad memory? No problem, thanks to the Chipolo Plus appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Vietnam hostel's shipping containers stay put to create unique communal vibe

  19-11-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comprised of three shipping containers and a host of bunk beds, Ccasa Hostel in Nha Trang is an incredibly unique and charming place for travelers to lay their head while touring Vietnam.
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• Sleep under the stars — and in a shipping container — at Vietnam’s Ccasa Hostel

  19-11-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comprised of three shipping containers and a host of bunk beds, Ccasa Hostel in Nha Trang is an incredibly unique and charming place for travelers to lay their head while touring Vietnam.
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• Now GM says 2017 Chevy Bolt will only launch in California and Oregon

  19-11-2016 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Changing the original nationwide launch plan, the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV will launch in only California and Oregon in 2016, with limited units in other states in 2017. With a maximum 30,000 cars, the more narrow launch may be for ZEV compliance cars.The post Now GM says 2017 Chevy Bolt will only launch in California and Oregon appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• GM now says 2017 Chevy Bolt will only launch in California and Oregon

  19-11-2016 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Changing the original nationwide launch plan, the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV will launch in only California and Oregon in 2016, with limited units in other states in 2017. With a maximum 30,000 cars, the more narrow launch may be for ZEV compliance cars.The post GM now says 2017 Chevy Bolt will only launch in California and Oregon appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• General Motors limits 2017 Chevy Bolt EV sales to California and Oregon in 2016

  19-11-2016 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Changing the original nationwide launch plan, the 2017 Chevy Bolt EV will launch in only California and Oregon in 2016, with limited units in other states in 2017. With a maximum 30,000 cars, the more narrow launch may be for ZEV compliance cars.The post General Motors limits 2017 Chevy Bolt EV sales to California and Oregon in 2016 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hypnotize Your Boss With This Automatic Sand Drawing Machine

  19-11-2016 19:58 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Hoping for a raise or better treatment from your boss? Why not get him this Automatic Sand Drawing Machine? I know it’s a steep price but maybe you can find a pattern to control him. Spirals equals raise and flower pattern make him excited to see you. Well, maybe. Not worth taking the risk? You can buy it for yourself and put it on your desk and you will draw groups of workmates gawking at it. In the meantime you sneak out to the office kitchen and steal everyone’s lunch. Clever, cle
  
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• Protect your phone with the ultra slim Limitless line from Mous

  19-11-2016 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mous has recently released a new line of iPhone cases that make use of Airo Shock, described as "an advanced smart-material engineered to offer the ultimate protection." Meet the Limitless collection.
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• Tips and tricks to get you started with Google Home

  19-11-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Home functions in a similar fashion to its main competitor, the Amazon Echo, but has the added benefit of Google services such as Google Calendar and Google Keep. Here are few tips to help you make the most of the newfangled device.
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• OK, Google, what can you do? Tips and tricks for the Google Home

  19-11-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Home functions in a similar fashion to its main competitor, the Amazon Echo, but has the added benefit of Google services such as Google Calendar and Google Keep. Here are few tips to help you make the most of the newfangled device.
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• ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n Roll’: The Rolling Stones bring Exhibitionism to NYC

  19-11-2016 18:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most bands these days debut and disappear within a few short years. And then there's the The Rolling Stones. The group's career is celebrated in a massive multimedia exhibit in New York City.
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• As Matt Damon scales ‘The Great Wall,’ China is building a bridge to Hollywood

  19-11-2016 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Upcoming fantasy blockbuster The Great Wall is the biggest film ever to be produced in China, but what exactly does Matt Damon’s starring role in the film indicate about the growing partnership between China and Hollywood?
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• Emboldened by election results, Secret app is coming back

  19-11-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Co-founder David Byttow said “Secret V2 is coming. It’s too important not to exist.” He explained the the downsides of current social media products and that they must be addressed immediately.
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• Anonymous sharing app Secret is planning a comeback, co-founder says

  19-11-2016 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Co-founder David Byttow said “Secret V2 is coming. It’s too important not to exist.” He explained the the downsides of current social media products and that they must be addressed immediately.
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• The Best Google Pixel phone cases: Live, Silicone, 3rd-party

  19-11-2016 16:45
  Today we’re running down the best Google Pixel cases that’ve been released thus far for the larger of the two devices, the Pixel XL. As Google is in the process of making a very big deal about these devices, both the Pixel and the Pixel XL are enjoying attention with cases from many brands. We’ve done some syphoning of the … Continue reading
  
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• How to make your smartphone battery last longer

  19-11-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Batteries lie at the the heart of a device you likely never leave home without. Here are some easy and efficient ways to milk your cell phone's battery for all its worth, so you can worry less about demanding apps.
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• The chill of winter is no match for this battery operated vest

  19-11-2016 16:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Heat Experience is a company from Norway that has designed battery-operated outdoor apparel that can help keep us warm on our outdoor adventures during the long winter months.The post The chill of winter is no match for this battery operated vest appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Beat the icy chill of winter with this heated vest

  19-11-2016 16:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Heat Experience is a company from Norway that has designed battery-operated outdoor apparel that can help keep us warm on our outdoor adventures during the long winter months.The post Beat the icy chill of winter with this heated vest appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Major layoffs signal Intel’s departure from wearables

  19-11-2016 15:30
  Except for some of the biggest tech companies, the wearables market has been a tough one to find success in. It seem Intel is waking up to that fact, as new reports indicate the company is laying off almost all the staff from its wearable division. This also comes after the debacle surrounding Intel’s own Basis Peak smartwatch, which was … Continue reading
  
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• What’s are TFLOPs, and why do you keep hearing about them?

  19-11-2016 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have no idea what a teraflop is, or how it plays a roll in your processor's performance? Here's everything you need to know about the common speed unit, so you can better compare GPU performance in the real world.
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• Samsung Gear S3 supports Samsung Pay on any Android phone

  19-11-2016 14:00
  The Samsung Gear S3, Samsung’s latest smartwatch device, is now available in the US and UK, and, as you’d expect, it features support for Samsung Pay, the company’s own mobile payments service, along with features including LTE connectivity, GPS, and a heart-rate sensor. But it seems Samsung has been saving a little surprise for the Gear S3’s launch: the watch … Continue reading
  
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• LG is about to drop its class-conquering OLED to $1,800 on Black Friday

  19-11-2016 13:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OLED TVs are incredibly impressive, with the only major downside being the price. LG is offering a serious deal for Black Friday, slashing the price on both the 55-inch and 65-inch models of its B6 OLED 4K HDR Smart TV.
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• Baidu & BMW call off collaboration on self-driving car project

  19-11-2016 13:00
  Baidu, the Chinese search engine and internet giant, and Germany’s BMW have announced that they’re ending the autonomous car technology the pair first announced last summer. A formal product was never announced from the two companies, as the project never went beyond a joint research initiative. Thus far, the project saw Baidu make use of BMW’s 3 Series sedans in … Continue reading
  
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• Death Star Tree Topper

  19-11-2016 12:47 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
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• Zelda Hylian Shield Clock

  19-11-2016 12:45 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
  
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• No phone, no problem: How to use Instagram on your PC or Mac

  19-11-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram may be the most popular photo-sharing app in the world, but there is no official desktop or browser app for desktop users. With a little computer magic, however, you, too, can use Instagram on a PC or Mac.The post No phone, no problem: How to use Instagram on your PC or Mac appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Snapchat now lets you add Bitmoji to your custom geofilters

  19-11-2016 10:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat is giving fans of Bitmoji another creative way to integrate the animated characters in to its offerings though its custom geofilters. You can even use a friend's "friendmoji" as part of the update.
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• Zuckerberg outlines Facebook’s plan to fight fake news amid growing backlash

  19-11-2016 08:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has released a public statement detailing how his company plans to stem the rise of fake news on its social network once and for all. The plan includes a major algorithmic update to the News Feed.
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• Heated ultra-light jacket keeps you nice and toasty even in freezing temperatures

  19-11-2016 03:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you live somewhere that's cold a new heated jacket from Ravean might be just for you. It weighs only 80 grams, and works in sub-zero temperatures.
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• Some MacBook Pros confused about which Intel graphics card they’re running

  19-11-2016 03:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some new MacBook Pro owners are noticing their laptops don't know which graphics card is installed -- yet another bug in Apple's latest laptop. The company has yet to comment publicly on the issue.The post Some MacBook Pros confused about which Intel graphics card they’re running appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Another bug in new MacBook Pros: Some don't know what graphics card is installed

  19-11-2016 03:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some new MacBook Pro owners are noticing their laptops don't know which graphics card is installed -- yet another bug in Apple's latest laptop. The company has yet to comment publicly on the issue.The post Another bug in new MacBook Pros: Some don't know what graphics card is installed appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• American officials ‘concerned’ by Russia’s decision to block LinkedIn

  19-11-2016 02:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.S. government is deeply troubled by Russia's ban on LinkedIn, claiming it creates a precedent that could be used to shut down other Western websites that store their data outside of the country.
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• Canon Maxify MB5420 review

  19-11-2016 02:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For high-yield printing environments such as small offices, Canon’s Maxify MB5420 is a great choice. It’s a multifunction workhorse printer designed for heavy-duty use.
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• Weekly Rewind: Robot butlers, pizza drones, tech pleads with Trump

  19-11-2016 02:15 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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• Microsoft executives’ bonuses may be tied to diversity numbers

  19-11-2016 02:15
  While Microsoft has seen a ‘very modest’ gain in the number of racial minorities it employs, the percentage of women working for the company has been on the downswing, and so the company is buckling down on the issue. According to a new report, Microsoft will tie its executives’ bonuses to the company’s overall diversity goals. Fail to reach diversity … Continue reading
  
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• DeepMind has an AI bot that maneuvers through mazes and grabs objects on its own

  19-11-2016 02:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DeepMind improved its previous A3C AI agent/bot by adding two new tasks that enable faster learning. Called Unreal, it learns by playing Atari games, but the process is now faster given that AI can control the pixels and predict rewards.
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• Personalized 3D-printed organ models show pre-op patients what they’re facing

  19-11-2016 01:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  3D printing giant WhiteCloud has launched a new medical 3D printing service -- offering personalized full color pre-surgery educational models based on a patient’s CT/MRI scans. And within 24 hours, too!
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