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• The new information super-highway: Amazon hauls 100 petabytes of data on a truck

  30-11-2016 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon now offers the Snowmobile, a climate-controlled container for hauling 100 petabytes of data over the nation's highways using an 18-wheeler. This data is stored in Amazon's cloud and customers can use more than one container.
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• Crowdfunded campaign aims to bring print-on-demand to photography books

  30-11-2016 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Platforms like Amazon's CreateSpace make it possible to print and publish just one book -- a new service could offer that same capability to photographers. The Out of the Phone Project is aiming to create a web-based platform for photographers to create their own fine art photo books.
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• Nicolas Cage takes on a sinister government agency in ‘Humanity Bureau’

  30-11-2016 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nicolas Cage is headed to the year 2030. The actor has joined the cast of the sci-fi/action film The Humanity Bureau. He'll play a caseworker for government agency that exiles its own citizens.
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• The best smart jewelry you can buy

  30-11-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wearables don’t have to be ugly. There is plenty of gorgeous smart jewelry out in the world today, so we’ve picked out the best smart rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other pieces of smart jewelry.
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• BumpOut portable speaker expands to improve audio quality from your phone

  30-11-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Indiegogo campaign has been started for a new portable speaker called BumpOut, which expands when you need to improve audio quality. Using BumpOut Coins, you can attach it to a range of different surfaces.
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• There is still hope that the Apple AirPods could launch before year’s end

  30-11-2016 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After delaying the launch of its AirPods true wireless earbuds earlier this year, there is still a chance Apple could ship them before the end of the year, according to an email that appears to come from the company's CEO.
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• Video demonstrates the optimal algorithm for alphabetizing books

  30-11-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wondered what was the most efficient way to alphabetize a giant pile of books? Look no further than computer science, which provides the perfect real-world algorithm for just such a task.The post Video demonstrates the optimal algorithm for alphabetizing books appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The ultimate sorting algorithm for alphabetizing your books efficiently

  30-11-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wondered what was the most efficient way to alphabetize a giant pile of books? Look no further than computer science, which provides the perfect real-world algorithm for just such a task.The post The ultimate sorting algorithm for alphabetizing your books efficiently appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Organize your bookshelf in record time with this algorithm-inspired sorting method

  30-11-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wondered what was the most efficient way to alphabetize a giant pile of books? Look no further than computer science, which provides the perfect real-world algorithm for just such a task.The post Organize your bookshelf in record time with this algorithm-inspired sorting method appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple AirPods to ship over next few weeks says alleged Tim Cook email

  30-11-2016 22:59
  Apple’s wireless earbuds, the AirPods, still aren’t shipping to customers, and some are getting tired of waiting. A recent email surfaced in which a customer asked company CEO Tim Cook directly when they will be released, and the alleged response from Cook is that AirPods will start shipping “in the next few weeks.” Of course, there’s no way to know … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook thwarts Prisma’s live-streaming video effects, denies app API access

  30-11-2016 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Prisma's Facebook live-streaming feature was short-lived -- the social media giant has denied the app from using the API required for streaming. The artistic photo and video effects app says another platform may be possible for live effects.
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• Path Breath + Fat Band wearable uses your breath to measure your fitness

  30-11-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new kind of fitness wearable that doesn't depend on your wrist to help you shed those pounds -- instead, it's all about your breath. Meet the Path Breath + Fat Band, a wearable that measures your metabolic information through your breath.
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• NASA collaborates with Amazon’s Alexa to answer all your questions about Mars

  30-11-2016 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASA announced at the AWS re:Invent conference in Las Vegas that it had added its own skill to Amazon's AI-based assistant, marking the first time that the space agency collaborated with Alexa.The post NASA collaborates with Amazon’s Alexa to answer all your questions about Mars appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Sunny side up: India just opened one of the world’s largest solar power plants

  30-11-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  India just unveiled one of the world’s largest solar power plants at a site in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu. The nearly four-square-mile facility in southern India has a capacity of 648MW, topping the Topaz Solar Farm in California by about 100MW.
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• India unveils its robotically maintained solar power plant — and it's truly huge

  30-11-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  India just unveiled one of the world’s largest solar power plants at a site in Kamuthi, Tamil Nadu. The nearly four-square-mile facility in southern India has a capacity of 648MW, topping the Topaz Solar Farm in California by about 100MW.
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• ARK: Survival Evolved PS4 release finally announced

  30-11-2016 22:20
  It’s been a long time coming, but it looks like PS4 owners will finally get to play ARK: Survival Evolved. PlayStation 4 players have been waiting quite some time for ARK to arrive on their platform of choice. Initially released on PC back in June 2015, it’s been nearly a year since the game made its way onto Xbox One. … Continue reading
  
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• Not so fast — DJI lowers the top speed on the Inspire 2 in specs update

  30-11-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI appears to have released the details on their cinema drone too quickly, and now the company has revised the specs with a lower speed. The drone will fly nearly 10 mph slower than originally anticipated, but still a speedy 58 mph.
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• DJI drops the speed specs on the Inspire 2 and apologizes to customers

  30-11-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI appears to have released the details on their cinema drone too quickly, and now the company has revised the specs with a lower speed. The drone will fly nearly 10 mph slower than originally anticipated, but still a speedy 58 mph.
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• Wacky gifts for the tech-savvy person who has everything

  30-11-2016 22:17
  
  The latest technology can make for an easy holiday gift, but when it comes to the ultra-tech-savvy people in your life, finding a cool gadget they don't already own can be tough. Fear not! From "Star ...
  
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• Sony A6500: Our first take

  30-11-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony’s best-selling compact mirrorless A6000-series gets a new advanced model with faster performance and five-axis image stabilization. We take the A6500 for a hands-on test.
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• Reddit CEO apologizes for editing comments, adds r/all filtering

  30-11-2016 22:12
  Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman stirred up controversy by editing comments posted by users on the subreddit “The_Donald.” This act of trolling didn’t go over well, and many users denounced the actions, citing concerns about privacy and whether admins could — and were — secretly editing other posts. Now, a week later, Huffman is back with another … Continue reading
  
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• Run the Windows operating systems on your Mac with this simple install guide

  30-11-2016 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even Apple fans occasionally long for live tiles and the ability to play 'Minesweeper.' To help, we've put together this simple walkthrough on how to install Windows 7, 8, or 10 on a Macbook, an iMac, or another MacOS machine.
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• The Internet Archive gears up for the Trump era by creating a backup in Canada

  30-11-2016 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Internet Archive is seeking donations to create a backup in Canada. Internet Archive founder Brewster Kahle seems worried about the upcoming "radical" changes in Washington, D.C. once the Donald Trump administration arrives in office.
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• Project Tango AR is most likely coming to the Lenovo Moto Z, according to Motorola CEO

  30-11-2016 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Lenovo isn't done with Google's Project Tango yet -- according to CEO of the Lenovo-owned Motorola, the Moto Z could get a Project Tango mod, allowing the device to map indoor areas in 3D.
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• Improve your swing with these smart golf grips from Microsoft

  30-11-2016 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft is teaming up with Sensoria and professional golfer Bryson DeChambeau to develop the Smart Grip for your golf club. The grip measures pressure levels and relays the data to a tablet or computer.
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• Meizu looks to fill the void left by the Galaxy Note 7 with its new Pro 6 Plus

  30-11-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Meizu is looking to fill the Galaxy Note 7-sized hole in the market, and has launched a new device equipped with Samsung's Exynos 8890 processor. The device also boasts a 5.7-inch display and Meizu's Flyme OS.
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• ‘Pokémon Sun’ and ‘Moon’ are Nintendo of America’s fastest-selling games ever

  30-11-2016 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon are now the fastest-selling games in Nintendo of America's history, breaking the company's previous regional sales records by a significant margin less than a month after launch.
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• PlayStation Plus December 2016 games: Invisible Inc and more

  30-11-2016 21:38
  November is almost over, and that means two things for PlayStation Plus members: you have precious little time remaining to download this month’s free games for PS Plus members, and we’ve finally got the list of what you can expect in December. As usual, Sony will make a handful of free games available to PS Vita, PS3, and PS4 owners … Continue reading
  
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• IDC report forecasts declining iPhone shipments, but Android sees growth

  30-11-2016 21:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Android will see a 5.2 percent bump in market share, but 2016 won't be kind to Apple. According to the IDC's latest forecasts for smartphone shipments, 2016 may be the "first full year of declining shipments for Apple's iPhone."
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• Crazy new brain-scanning technique may help identify, ‘overwrite’ your phobias

  30-11-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Neuroscientists have developed a tentative technique which can monitor fear memory activity in the brain and then replace it, with the aid of real time brain-scanning technology and AI tools.
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• Next-generation snowshoes replace metal frame with EVA foam

  30-11-2016 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Colorado-based Crescent Moon Snowshoes has created an innovative new snowshoe made entirely from foam. Incredibly lightweight, yet still durable and highly capable, this new option for winter backcountry travel is a sneaker made for snow.
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• Snapchat Spectacles prescription lenses are coming

  30-11-2016 21:26
  Snapchat Spectacles owners who ordinarily need prescription lenses will soon be able to add them to the coveted video-sharing glasses. Spectacles, the unexpected must-have of late 2016 that have prompted block-circling lines wherever the company’s pop-up vending machine appears, are still commanding a premium on eBay for those who can bear to part with their pair. However, left out of … Continue reading
  
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• Intellectual property agreement gives Netflix access to TiVo’s patent portfolios

  30-11-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TiVo is extending its partnership with Netflix through a new intellectual property agreement that will give Netflix access to TiVo's patent portfolio for its over-the-top (OTT) service.
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• ‘Invisible Inc.,’ ‘VVVVVV’ are among December’s PlayStation Plus freebies

  30-11-2016 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony has announced next month's lineup of free PlayStation Plus games, revealing that subscribers will be able to download copies of Invisible Inc., VVVVVV, and other standout games throughout December, free of charge.
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• YouTube flips the switch on 4K streaming

  30-11-2016 21:09
  YouTube has supported 4K videos for a number of years now, but today the company is taking us one step further into the high-resolution future by enabling 4K streaming. Starting today, YouTube users will be able to stream both standard and 360-degree videos in 4K. If mere 4K isn’t enough to satiate your need for high-quality streaming, you might like … Continue reading
  
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• At last!! Update brings download ability to Netflix app

  30-11-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also: GoPro cuts staff and programs in bid to stay afloat, Android smartphone users have a new malware problem to watch out for.
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• JBL marks 70 years of stellar sound with the Platinum Everest Elite 700 headphones

  30-11-2016 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's JBL's 70th birthday, and the company is celebrating by releasing the special edition Platinum Everest Elite 700 headphones, featuring NXTGen active noise canceling, TruNote Auto Sound Calibration, and more.
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• JBL marks 70 years of stellar sound with Platinum Everest Elite 700 headphones

  30-11-2016 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's JBL's 70th birthday, and the company is celebrating by releasing the special edition Platinum Everest Elite 700 headphones, featuring NXTGen active noise canceling, TruNote Auto Sound Calibration, and more.
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• DirecTV NOW: 7 reasons to beware

  30-11-2016 20:55
  DirecTV NOW is open for business, and cord-cutters with a taste for live television have another option for their home entertainment. AT&T’s play for Millennials – and indeed anyone who wants to trim their monthly spend on huge TV channel bundles from traditional cable TV providers – launches with a tempting $35 per month promotion and plenty of fanfare, but … Continue reading
  
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• Confection of color: Cotopaxi Connect lets you design your own backpack

  30-11-2016 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cotopaxi Connect is a new initiative that allows outdoor lovers and travelers to work directly with an expert backpack maker to design a bag in the colors and patterns of their choice.The post Confection of color: Cotopaxi Connect lets you design your own backpack appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Seagate Duet portable hard drive syncs with Amazon Drive

  30-11-2016 20:47
  Seagate has introduced a new portable hard drive called Duet, one that features Amazon branding on the case and supports syncing with Amazon Drive, the company’s cloud storage service. The drive itself has a 1TB capacity, and it backs up whatever data you put on it to Amazon Drive, which can then be accessed using its related mobile app. Not … Continue reading
  
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• A planned nature park in Dallas would be 10 times the size of Central Park

  30-11-2016 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dallas, Texas -- a city best known for it’s cowboy boots and barbecue -- is vying for the title of America's greenest city, with an urban nature park that would be 10 times the size of New York's Central Park
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• Have a question? Tap a font of knowledge with the new Yahoo Answers iOS app

  30-11-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Got questions? Yahoo's got Answers, and now the popular feature has its own iOS app. On Monday, the internet giant quietly unveiled a native mobile app for Yahoo Answers, which allows internet denizens to ask and answer questions.
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• Apple expands support for HIV/AIDS charity RED with new product tie-ins

  30-11-2016 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By visiting Apple stores on Friday, you may find them festooned with the color red. This is to help raise awareness and funds for the Bono-founded HIV/AIDS support charity, RED. Apple will also be donating some of its proceeds to the charity.
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• Moto Z may get Project Tango support through add-on module

  30-11-2016 19:54
  Google’s Tango augmented reality platform might soon find a new audience in Moto Z users. Motorola apparently sees an opportunity to get in on the ground floor when it comes to AR, with CEO Aymar de Lencquesaing suggesting that its flagship phone could eventually see support for Project Tango. Support wouldn’t be added through a special edition Moto Z, but … Continue reading
  
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• Why doesn’t this simple accessory ship with every Apple TV?

  30-11-2016 19:46
  
  Apple TV owners generally have a few things in common, without fail. They enjoy the Apple ecosystem, and they probably own one or more other Apple devices as well. Another thing they have in common, however, is that they have almost certainly lost the tiny little remote control that comes with the Apple TV at some point, and been forced to buy a new one from Apple. That wasn’t the worst thing in the world in the past, but now the new Siri Remote that comes with the Apple TV costs $79
  
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• ‘Stardew Valley’ hits PS4 and Xbox One in December, Nintendo Switch port planned

  30-11-2016 19:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stardew Valley will make its console debut in December with the launch of ports for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, but Nintendo fans will be disappointed to hear that a planned Wii U adaptation has since been put out to pasture.
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• Unity 5.5 update includes Windows Holographic support to create AR games

  30-11-2016 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unity Technologies, makers of the Unity gaming engine, announced an upgrade to version 5.5. In addition to a number of gaming-specific updates, Unity 5.5 adds Windows Holographic support to enable the development of HoloLens titles
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• Chevrolet Bolt EV configurator reveals fast-charge times and more

  30-11-2016 19:12
  Chevrolet’s configurator for the Bolt EV has gone live, detailing just what buyers of the all-electric Tesla rival can expect from their new car. Set to go on sale by the end of the year, availability of the Bolt EV will be fairly limited initially. If you’re not in the handful of west coast locations where Chevy plans to sell … Continue reading
  
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• You can finally watch Netflix on airplanes and the subway with offline downloads

  30-11-2016 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Tis the season for oversized meals, oversized sweaters, and now, oversized quantities of Netflix. That's because Netflix has now made it possible for users to "download ... great series and films at no extra cost."
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