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• New technology turns every flush of yours into usable biocrude oil

  01-12-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By utilizing a new sewage treatment technology called hydrothermal liquefaction, researchers have found a way to turn human waste into usable biofuel. The tech could revolutionize the globe's sanitation.
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• Fill ‘er up: Sewage management tech turns human waste into biocrude oil

  01-12-2016 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By utilizing a new sewage treatment technology called hydrothermal liquefaction, researchers have found a way to turn human waste into usable biofuel. The tech could revolutionize the globe's sanitation.
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• Will Rogue One ruin Star Wars? [POLL]

  01-12-2016 23:56
  Will the next Star Wars movie be the straw that broke the camel’s back in Star Wars fandom? This month the second in an infinitely-long line of Disney-backed Star Wars films will debut with Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. What we’re discussing today is whether the release of this film will prove to Disney and Lucasfilm that they’ve made … Continue reading
  
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• Homebuying startup makes it easy to buy a house with your friends

  01-12-2016 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Buying a home can be complex enough if it's just you alone. Things get even more complex when there are multiple purchasers involved, like a group of friends buying a house together. Thankfully, a new startup wants to help.
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• No human touch needed: Computers learn new way to recognize natural sound

  01-12-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A group of researchers at MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, or CSAIL, have pioneered a new way to teach computers to recognize sound – by cutting out the middle men.
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• Amid distraction fears, Android Auto gets “Ok Google” voice trigger

  01-12-2016 23:35
  Google has enabled “Ok Google” voice triggers to Android Auto, allowing users of the in-car interface to issue commands or dictate messages without having to press a button first. Designed to increase in-car safety while still offering access to smartphone features users have progressively become dependent on, Android Auto relies on a customized interface designed for easier use while on … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus Touch launch game lineup: Fruit Ninja VR, Surgeon Simulator, and more

  01-12-2016 23:16
  Oculus has detailed the full roster of games that will be available when the Oculus Touch motion controllers launch. The list is comprised of 53 titles in total, all of them made specifically for virtual reality. The games will all be available on December 6 when the controllers arrive, and they cover a range of topics and themes, some of … Continue reading
  
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• Bogus call? Ref-mounted GoPros give fans a new view of Big Ten Championship

  01-12-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Was that a bad call?College football fans will have a better idea, thanks to an deal between Fox Sports and GoPro to equip referees with action cameras. After testing last week, the ref cams will be fully integrated into the Big Ten Championship.
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• AT&T will raise DirecTV prices from January 2017

  01-12-2016 23:10
  While all eyes were on DirecTV NOW’s launch this week, AT&T quietly slipped out that it would be hiking prices for DirecTV in January. The satellite TV service will go up between $2 and $6 per month depending on plan, unless you’re currently subscribed to DirecTV Family service. AT&T is blaming “higher costs of programming” for the change. If you’re … Continue reading
  
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• Careful with that Surface Dial — iFixit teardown reveals it’s a pain to repair

  01-12-2016 23:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Surface Dial is an attractive and easy-to-use peripheral, but what makes it tick? The folks over at iFixit eviscerated one to find out, and discovered the Surface Dial is a tough nut to crack.The post Careful with that Surface Dial — iFixit teardown reveals it’s a pain to repair appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Goosebumps,’ ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ director hired for ‘Detective Pikachu’ movie

  01-12-2016 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Goosebumps and Monsters vs. Aliens director Rob Letterman has been hired to direct Detective Pikachu, the live-action movie based on the Pokémon spinoff game Great Detective Pikachu.
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• ‘Goosebumps,’ ‘Monsters vs. Aliens’ director hired for ‘Detective Pikachu’ film

  01-12-2016 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Goosebumps and Monsters vs. Aliens director Rob Letterman has been hired to direct Detective Pikachu, the live-action movie based on the Pokémon spinoff game Great Detective Pikachu.
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• No Animus needed: ‘Assassin’s Creed’ VR experience sends you to another time

  01-12-2016 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Animus awaits you -- or at least the next best thing does. 20th Century Fox, New Regency, AMD, and Alienware have teamed up to launch a virtual reality experience for the Assassin's Creed movie.
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• Moto Z’s latest Moto Mods include a car mount and Mophie battery pack

  01-12-2016 22:48
  A pair of new Moto Mods have been introduced for the Moto Z family. Utility is the name of the game with these latest Moto Mods, with the first being a battery pack from the folks over at Mophie. The second is a car mount from Incipio, and it comes with some extra functionality meant to keep your hands on … Continue reading
  
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• MadJacks makes it possible for you to wear snowboarding boots while skiing

  01-12-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The MadJacks system is an adapter that allows skiers to forgo traditional ski boots, and hit the slopes with more comfortable snowboard boots instead. It's currently on Kickstarter.
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• Here are all the places that support Apple Pay

  01-12-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple Pay is growing rapidly, so we've built a list of all the vendors, retailers, and companies that plan to support Apple Pay or already do. Plus, we've details on its international launches.
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• ‘OK Google’ voice commands coming to the stand-alone Android Auto app

  01-12-2016 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Android Auto connected car platform will soon respond to "OK Google" voice commands, according to an eagle-eyed Reddit user. It appears to be rolling out to Google accounts gradually over time.The post ‘OK Google’ voice commands coming to the stand-alone Android Auto app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• NFL streaming: how to watch football without CBS All Access

  01-12-2016 22:20
  CBS has announced that its users will be able to stream some NFL games starting this upcoming Sunday. CBS says this is a multi-year deal between it and the NFL; once it kicks off, CBS All Access will offer all the NFL on CBS games, including halftime coverage, Thursday Night Football, and more. If you’re not a CBS All Access … Continue reading
  
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• Get the best deals at the lowest prices with our favorite Cyber Week deals

  01-12-2016 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Cyber Monday sales event has transformed into Cyber Week. That said, many of these discounts are featured all week, or at least until the stock is depleted. Here are our favorite deals so far, whether you're looking to pick up a 4K TV or a smartwatch.
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• Here’s how to get prescription lenses for Spectacles

  01-12-2016 22:10
  Want to get in on the Snapchat Spectacles craze but need prescription glasses in order to see? Snap’s $130 wearable camera makes no claims to improve your vision, only show your Snapchat contacts what you could be seeing if only you had corrective lenses, but now there’s an option for those of us who are short- or long-sighted. Even better, … Continue reading
  
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• Razer pushes on with its open-source initiative by officially backing Vulkan

  01-12-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Khronos Group, the consortium backing the new Vulkan API for PC graphics, said that PC gaming peripheral maker Razer is now a "Contributing Member." The news falls in line with Razer's open-source approach to PC gaming.
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• Razer is now a member of the consortium responsible for Vulkan-based graphics

  01-12-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Khronos Group, the consortium backing the new Vulkan API for PC graphics, said that PC gaming peripheral maker Razer is now a "Contributing Member." The news falls in line with Razer's open-source approach to PC gaming.
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• Waiting on the ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff? FX gives ‘Mayans MC’ pilot order

  01-12-2016 21:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's still in early stages, but we're another step closer to the promised Sons of Anarchy spinoff, focusing on the Mayans Motorcycle Club, as FX has put in a pilot order for the series, titled Mayans MC.
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• Russia’s cargo spacecraft destroyed on trip to restock ISS

  01-12-2016 21:47
  Bad news for those in the International Space Station looking forward to a fresh batch of food and supplies, after a Russian cargo ship was destroyed during launch today. The unmanned Progress MS-04 cargo spacecraft was meant to deliver 2.6 tons of fuel and other goods to the orbiting research platform to the Expedition 50 group currently onboard. However, just … Continue reading
  
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• FitBit snaps up Pebble in bid to stay alive in shrinking wearables market

  01-12-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Apple looks to the skies - but not space - to improve the Maps app, and Nokia's classic 'candy bar' phones may return to the market.
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• The big problems with Facebook Messenger Instant Games

  01-12-2016 21:28
  In case you missed the news, games are now included on the ever-growing list of Facebook Messenger features. There are a lot of them, too, with arcade classics such as Arkanoid and PAC-MAN joining newer titles like Bust-A-Move Blitz and Words with Friends: Frenzy. It’s frankly an excellent idea that makes Messenger more attractive as a chatting platform, but it’s … Continue reading
  
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• To fix failing veteran health care system, the VA looks to artificial intelligence

  01-12-2016 21:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Tuesday, Flow Health announced the formation of a five-year partnership with the VA to build a medical knowledge graph with deep learning to inform medical decision-making and train artificial intelligence to personalize care plans.
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• Bitcoin anonymity no longer guaranteed; summons served to U.S. exchange

  01-12-2016 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Coinbase, the largest U.S. Bitcoin exchange, was served with a John Doe summons demanding 2014 to 2015 customer transaction records. The IRS argued in federal court that customer anonymity argued a basis for concern about tax evasion.The post Bitcoin anonymity no longer guaranteed; summons served to U.S. exchange appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Trends with Benefits: Netflix lets you watch offline and Apple plans to map with drones

  01-12-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix will finally allow users to download shows to watch offline, but there's a catch. On this week's podcast we're diving into that, plus looking at how Apple plans to use drones to enhance Maps.
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• Watch this terrifying robotic LaserSnake destroy a nuclear power cell

  01-12-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What kind of hardware do you call in to help decommission an old nuclear power plant in England? If you're anything like the real-life decision makers, the answer is obvious -- a laser-wielding giant snake robot.
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• Laser-shooting robot snake turns its wrath on English nuclear power station

  01-12-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What kind of hardware do you call in to help decommission an old nuclear power plant in England? If you're anything like the real-life decision makers, the answer is obvious -- a laser-wielding giant snake robot.
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• Philip Morris’ new smoking gadget could replace its own cigarettes

  01-12-2016 20:47
  Philip Morris has introduced a new smoking gizmo called iQOS, and it could one day replace the company’s own tobacco cigarettes. The company introduced the product in the UK recently, describing it as a small electronic gadget that works by vaporizing tobacco rather than burning it. By doing this, per the claims, users will inhale the same amount of nicotine … Continue reading
  
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• The next Apple Watch? Latest patents describe a limb-detecting circular device

  01-12-2016 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Apple patents describe a smartwatch with a unique circular design capable of limb detection, or the ability to identify appendages. Apple has been reluctant to adopt a circular design so far, citing usability concerns
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• FairwayIQ uses system of smart tags to help golfers avoid logjams on the links

  01-12-2016 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  By using a system of smart tags, FairwayIQ is able to make golf course operators and maintenance staff more efficient. Tagging golfers, caddies, carts, and more allows the operator to see an overhead view of what is going on in real time.The post FairwayIQ uses system of smart tags to help golfers avoid logjams on the links appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nokia-branded Android phones begin arriving next year

  01-12-2016 20:04
  Those of you who have a soft spot for Nokia will be pleased to hear that smartphones bearing the company’s name will be making a return next year. Today Nokia and HMD Global Oy announced the terms of their licensing agreement, which was signed six months ago. Perhaps most importantly, this means that Nokia will be entering the realm of … Continue reading
  
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• Take off a few strokes with PuttView's augmented reality putting solution

  01-12-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you ever spent all your time lining up your putting line, only to have the ball miss the hole? Thanks to a company based in Germany, that might be a thing of the past. What's the secret? Augmented reality.The post Take off a few strokes with PuttView's augmented reality putting solution appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Improve your putting game with PuttView augmented reality

  01-12-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you ever spent all your time lining up your putting line, only to have the ball miss the hole? Thanks to a company based in Germany, that might be a thing of the past. What's the secret? Augmented reality.The post Improve your putting game with PuttView augmented reality appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Always shoot the perfect basket with the brainy Noah Basketball

  01-12-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Never miss another basket with Noah Basketball. By analyzing the shot arc and depth, players can hone in on the optimal shot and build up the muscle memory. Time to bring your team to victory.
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• iPhone battery replacement: not quite DrainGate

  01-12-2016 19:57
  Two iPhone battery issues have popped up over the past several weeks prompting some users to seek assistance from Apple. As Apple explains it, there has been a real (limited) problem with a small number of iPhone 6s units out in the wild that may need replacement. Other users insist that it’s not just a hardware issue with their phone … Continue reading
  
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• A flock of drones could save Apple Maps

  01-12-2016 19:54
  Picture the scene: Tim Cook cackling at the top of his castle, screaming “Fly, my pretties!” as a wave of drones swoop out to give Apple an edge over Google Maps. The Cupertino firm’s homegrown navigation app, Apple Maps, didn’t arrive to the best of reviews, and while the software has undoubtedly improved since its debut in late 2012 – … Continue reading
  
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• Vinyl mecca Discogs updates mobile app, makes collecting easier than ever

  01-12-2016 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vinyl database and reseller Discogs will launch its first official mobile app in the first quarter of 2016. The new app will allow users to search the database, catalog their collections, and view marketplace pricing.The post Vinyl mecca Discogs updates mobile app, makes collecting easier than ever appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Researchers find ‘fatal’ security flaws in 10 different medical devices

  01-12-2016 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers in the U.K. and Belgium found potentially “fatal” security vulnerabilities in medical devices like defibrillators that allowed hackers to steal sensitive healthcare data and alter the functions of the devices.
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• Tesla gets authorization from the Virginia DMV to open a dealership

  01-12-2016 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virginia DMV Commissioner Richard D. Holcomb ruled that Tesla should not be blocked from opening a Richmond area dealership. Letters of interest from 11 regional dealers were disregarded as not showing actual availability, as required by law.
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• Windows 10 Bitlocker can be bypassed during upgrades; Microsoft seeking fix

  01-12-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Any security feature is only as good as the entire system that surrounds it, and Windows 10 has a weak link -- the operating system turns off Bitlocker during Feature Updates, aka upgrades, creating a potential exploit.
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• Minecraft Pocket Edition comes full circle (or square) with upcoming 1.0 update

  01-12-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To celebrate the launch of the 1.0 Ender update for Minecraft Pocket Edition and Windows 10, Microsoft and Mojang are adding in the original soundtrack, polar bears, and support for the Oculus Touch controllers to the mobile game.
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• Gaming notebooks with Nvidia’s GeForce GTX 1050 may appear at CES 2017

  01-12-2016 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unnamed sources state that Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and Lenovo are expected to reveal gaming notebooks packed with Nvidia's GTX 1050 graphics chip during the CES 2017 convention in January, alongside Intel's "Kaby Lake-H" processors.
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• From time travel to Tribbles: Here are the best Star Trek episodes from every series

  01-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Much has happened in 'Star Trek' since the show made its initial debut in September of '66. Here are some of the highlights from each live-action series, including 'The Next Generation' and 'Voyager.'
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• Gird your wallets: Steam’s Winter Sale is coming to take your money, again

  01-12-2016 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PC gamers, your day of reckoning draws near. Steam's annual Winter Sale is due to launch a few days before Christmas, leaving a trail of ruined wallets and bloated PC gaming libraries in its wake.
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• DirecTV Now is off to a really bad start

  01-12-2016 19:10
  
  There's just something about TV services that get human blood boiling, and it seems DirecTV's much hyped DirecTV Now cable alternative hasn't been able to shake that curse. The service's Twitter account and support forums have been absolutely buried with user complaints ranging from channels not working to customers not being able to even sign in to the service whatsoever. + MUST SEE:  Pokemon Go is finally getting its Nearby tracking feature back It seems there's a multitude of issues with
  
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• Republic Wireless marks its independence with offer of six months of free service

  01-12-2016 19:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Republic Wireless is spinning off from its parent company. It's launching deals and discounts to celebrate the move, including a month of smartphone sales and six months of reduced plan prices.
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