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• Google Pixel camera bug: five workarounds that may solve the issue

  02-12-2016 23:47
  Google’s newly released Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are, in some cases, suffering from a serious camera issue that overlays magenta-colored streaks over images. This issue has been reported by Pixel owners over the last several weeks, and though Google is looking into the issue, there’s no solution at this time. However, some Pixel owners report finding troubleshooting techniques, of … Continue reading
  
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• FCC says streaming deals from AT&T and Verizon violate net neutrality

  02-12-2016 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In sternly worded letters to AT&T and Verizon, the FCC said the carriers' policies of zero-rating -- the practice of exempting certain services from data caps -- violated the commission's net neutrality rules.The post FCC says streaming deals from AT&T and Verizon violate net neutrality appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• ‘Arrival,’ ‘Doctor Strange’ among 20 contenders for Visual Effects Oscar nods

  02-12-2016 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released a list of the 20 movies that are contenders for nominations in the Visual Effects category at the 89th Academy Awards ceremony.
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• Google renames OnHub app Google WiFi, just in time for the hardware’s release

  02-12-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google introduced its OnHub initiative to bring easier management of high-end features. The search company introduced its own Google WiFi hardware in October, and now the firm has named the associated app to match,
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• Google OnHub renamed to keep up with Google WiFi hardware release

  02-12-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google introduced its OnHub initiative to bring easier management of high-end features. The search company introduced its own Google WiFi hardware in October, and now the firm has named the associated app to match,
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• FCC says AT&T and Verizon’s zero-rating plans violate net neutrality

  02-12-2016 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In sternly worded letters to AT&T and Verizon, the FCC said the carriers' policies of zero-rating -- the practice of exempting certain services from data caps -- violated the commission's net neutrality rules.The post FCC says AT&T and Verizon’s zero-rating plans violate net neutrality appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• FCC says AT&T and Verizon violated net neutrality with zero-rating policies

  02-12-2016 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In sternly worded letters to AT&T and Verizon, the FCC said the carriers' policies of zero-rating -- the practice of exempting certain services from data caps -- violated the commission's net neutrality rules.The post FCC says AT&T and Verizon violated net neutrality with zero-rating policies appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• With engine detection and roll-bar mounts, the Cyclops 360 is an off-roader's dream

  02-12-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In case the roll-bar mount, dealer exclusivity, and engine detection don't give it away -- the Cyclops 360 is a camera designed for powersports. The single-lens 360 camera is made for capturing epic off-road rides.
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• This 360 camera designed for off-road vehicles is keyed to engine activity

  02-12-2016 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In case the roll-bar mount, dealer exclusivity, and engine detection don't give it away -- the Cyclops 360 is a camera designed for powersports. The single-lens 360 camera is made for capturing epic off-road rides.
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• Hulu 4K streaming: How and what to watch

  02-12-2016 22:53
  Hulu has announced that it now supports 4K streaming, just a couple of days after the same announcement came from YouTube. 4K streaming is available today to all Hulu subscribers, but it seems that you’ll be limited in what and how you can watch for the time being. In short: if you don’t like Hulu’s original series or James Bond … Continue reading
  
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• Like parents from the 1950s, AI still can’t understand comics. Here’s why

  02-12-2016 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Maryland and University of Colorado have trained an AI to read and understand comic books. How well did it manage to predict what would happen next in an issue? Turn the page and find out...
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• Between the Streams: ‘Rogue One’ takes over Twitter, ‘Mummy’ teaser, Netflix untethered

  02-12-2016 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week on Between the Streams: The month of Rogue One, the tiniest teaser ever for Tom Cruise's The Mummy, Netflix's new offline adventure, new Star Trek Discovery casting, and much more.
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• U.K. police ‘mug’ fraud suspect to access his iPhone while it’s unlocked

  02-12-2016 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.K. police appear to have adopted an unorthodox method when it comes to getting around phone encryption -- to access the data on a suspect's iPhone, they decided to, as the BBC reported, "legally 'mug' [him]" while it was unlocked.
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• DirecTV NOW vs Sling TV vs PlayStation Vue: Streaming Showdown

  02-12-2016 22:27
  The brave new world of live television is upon us, and it comes in three forms: PlayStation Vue, Sling TV, and DirecTV NOW. Having multiple products to choose from is never a bad thing, but it does require more leg work. Which service has the features you can’t live without? Is there some hard-to-find fine print you should know about? … Continue reading
  
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• Another Android update betrayal: when will we learn?

  02-12-2016 22:16
  This week another Android device less than 2-years old has been announced to be at its end-of-life for Android updates. It is my opinion that this happens all too often – that while it isn’t necessarily Google’s fault this happens, it should be made more clear. Clarity should be the name of the game when it comes to the promise … Continue reading
  
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• The countdown has begun: Google launches its Santa Tracker

  02-12-2016 22:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The countdown to when Santa leaves in his sleigh to deliver joy around the world has begun. But before Santa departs, his elves are keeping busy, and Google is making it easy to see what they're up to with its Santa Tracker service.
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• Twitter acquires Yes, Inc. amid rumors that it’s an acquisition target itself

  02-12-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whatever Twitter may lack in investor confidence, it certainly makes up for in tenacity. Despite continuing rumors around Twitter's own possible acquisition, the social media company recently bought Yes, Inc. for an undisclosed sum.The post Twitter acquires Yes, Inc. amid rumors that it’s an acquisition target itself appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Flash’s slow death continues with Chrome 55

  02-12-2016 21:44
  Google is continuing its plan to phase out Flash in favor of HTML5 today by launching Chrome 55. With this new update, many sites around the web will begin defaulting to HTML5 instead of Flash. There are a few exceptions, but Chrome 55 largely implements the measures Google laid out earlier in the year. Google has been working to limit … Continue reading
  
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• Study shows that most knockoff Apple chargers are unsafe

  02-12-2016 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Twitter buys a company to secure a new officer, and check out the latestjetpack action video - then enter a drawing to fly it yourself.
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• Dress like the rebel scum you are with Columbia’s Star Wars jacket collection

  02-12-2016 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Attention members of the Rebel Alliance! Columbia Sportswear today revealed a trio of limited edition, high-performance jackets with designs inspired by the three main characters from the upcoming 'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'.
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• This zero-emission Nikola truck wants to make diesel history

  02-12-2016 21:26
  The future of American trucking is hydrogen-electric, ambitious startup Nikola Motors claims, and we’ve now seen the 1,200 mile range semi it thinks will start the revolution. Unveiled this week, the Nikola One may look at first glance like a traditional diesel truck, but under the skin it’s a very different story. A smarter powertrain, connected cabin, and longer running … Continue reading
  
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• Weekly Rewind: Watch Netflix offline, Fitbit to buy Pebble, a smart duvet cover

  02-12-2016 21:15 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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• Baseball sleeve from Ziel Solutions aims to save arms from overexertion

  02-12-2016 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ziel Solutions wants to prevent pitching injuries by identifying two of the major culprits -- improper technique and overexertion of arm muscles. They came up with a wearable sleeve that combines muscle sensors and motion analysis.
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• The Radeon RX 490 is listed on an online retailer, and could be revealed soon

  02-12-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An unannounced Radeon RX 490 graphics card is now listed on an online retail site with a launch window of the second half of 2016. There's a good chance AMD will reveal the card during its New Horizon public event scheduled for December 13.
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• AMD may reveal the first graphics card based on its ‘Vega’ design in a few weeks

  02-12-2016 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An unannounced Radeon RX 490 graphics card is now listed on an online retail site with a launch window of the second half of 2016. There's a good chance AMD will reveal the card during its New Horizon public event scheduled for December 13.
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• Alexa is about to get a lot smarter thanks to hundreds of new commands

  02-12-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is adding commands to the Alexa Skills Kit to make it easier for developers to build skills. The goal is to help Alexa understand questions better.New categories of questions called intents will have associated actions and properties.
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• Panasonic says it's broken the LCD black level barrier, ready to battle OLED

  02-12-2016 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to dethrone OLED as the king of contrast and brightness, Panasonic has unveiled a new type of LCD panel it says offers contrast 600 times that of standard LCDs for incredible brightness, and near-perfect black levels.
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• Chinese consumer group demands action from Apple on iPhone battery issues

  02-12-2016 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Something odd is happening with iPhone 6 and 6S devices in China -- they're randomly shutting down. It's becoming such a problem that the China Consumers Association has asked Apple to look into the issue.
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• Moto Z mods: 5G and 4 more possibilities for play

  02-12-2016 20:21
  Motorola has big plans for the Moto Z and its accompanying Moto Mods as we move into 2017. Now with seven different mods offered for its Moto Z family of phones, Motorola senior vice president of product management John Touvannas suggested at a press event yesterday that a 5G mod could be in the pipeline. Obviously such a mod would … Continue reading
  
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• Apple admits what caused your iPhone battery issue

  02-12-2016 19:54
  Apple made a statement about the iPhone 6s this morning in China, adding details to a battery issue reported by users in China and the USA. This battery issue has affected a “small number of iPhone 6S devices,” said Apple. In addition to what was reported by Apple earlier, they’ve revealed details on the exact cause of the device switching … Continue reading
  
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• Tired of messy cords and peripherals? The best all-in-one PCs can help!

  02-12-2016 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An all-in-one PC is the perfect way to reduce desktop clutter and simplify your computing experience. Each of these models perfectly balances performance, display quality, and value, which translates to an outstanding piece of hardware.
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• You have zero privacy thanks to tech, and these artists can prove it

  02-12-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A pop-up art exhibit in lower Manhattan aims to expose corporate monitoring and the reality of the modern Internet, with 54 exhibits and artwork that reveal a darker side to online life. Curated by Tactical Tech -- which helps activists, journalists, and NGOs use digital technologies in their artwork -- the exhibit is sponsored by the Mozilla Foundation.
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• SSD prices rise as NAND flash supply fails to keep pace with demand

  02-12-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recent component shortages indicate strong demand for PC components. Whether it's batteries, displays, or SSDs, notebook manufacturers have been struggling to get enough parts. And now the supply of NAND flash memory is shrinking.
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• Shrinking NAND flash supply means higher prices for SSDs and longer waits for new PCs

  02-12-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Recent component shortages indicate strong demand for PC components. Whether it's batteries, displays, or SSDs, notebook manufacturers have been struggling to get enough parts. And now the supply of NAND flash memory is shrinking.
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• Like a flying hamster ball, Droneball soars around in a cage to protect it from crashes

  02-12-2016 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Droneball is described as a “crash-proof” consumer drone, that flies in its own smart cage -- thereby allowing it to harmlessly bounce off walls and obstacles that may well wreck other drones.
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• Amazon and Intel team up against Google in IoT

  02-12-2016 19:34
  Amazon and Intel are teaming up to spread Alexa, with stronger voice control skills as well as faster ways for third-parties to build devices with the assistant baked in. The news, announced at Amazon’s AWS-focused re:Invent conference this week, sees Intel renew its efforts to get its silicon into places where, traditionally at least, you might expect to find ARM-based … Continue reading
  
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• Newly leaked photos show the 2017 Moto X could look a lot like the Moto Z

  02-12-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like the Moto X isn't dead just yet. Pictures of what the phone could look like have been leaked online, showing a very Moto Z-esque design, including an all-metal body and a large, round camera module.The post Newly leaked photos show the 2017 Moto X could look a lot like the Moto Z appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Moto X 2017 news and rumors

  02-12-2016 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like the Moto X isn't dead just yet. Pictures of what the phone could look like have been leaked online, showing a very Moto Z-esque design, including an all-metal body and a large, round camera module.The post Moto X 2017 news and rumors appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pokemon GO Christmas Event: Update reported on Snorlax and XP-bonus

  02-12-2016 19:16
  Niantic is expected to hold a holiday season event right around Christmas this year for Pokemon GO. Previous events suggest that the next event will have at least two bonuses for users around the world: XP and Stardust. What we’re still hammering out is whether Niantic will once again bring a spawn-wave of rare Pokemon like Snorlax, the sleepy Pokemon. … Continue reading
  
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• Capture One Pro photo-editing software updated with a host of improvements

  02-12-2016 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capture One Pro 10 is the latest version of Phase One’s advanced photo editing software for professional photographers. It gains a high-performance engine for faster speed and an assortment of new features that make Capture One Pro more versatile.
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• Put a ring on it: three smart rings with plenty of beauty and brains

  02-12-2016 18:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartwatches may be all the rage right now, but the the future of wearables may reside on your finger opposed to your wrist. Check out three of our favorite smart rings, whether you're looking to make mobile payments or track your fitness metrics.
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• ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ trailer shows off ‘ruins’ at Game Awards 2016

  02-12-2016 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Zelda's next adventure was announced as a Wii U exclusive back in 2013, but it's still a few months off from release. Fortunately as we get closer, Nintendo is being more open about it, and now we have a trailer from the Game Awards.
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• Michael Fassbender leaps into action in new 'Assassin's Creed' movie clip

  02-12-2016 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new, extended clip from the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie that's based on the hit game franchise debuted during this year's edition of The Game Awards, ahead of the film's December 21 release in theaters.
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• Frantic clip from upcoming ‘Assassin’s Creed’ movie debuts during the Game Awards

  02-12-2016 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new, extended clip from the upcoming Assassin's Creed movie that's based on the hit game franchise debuted during this year's edition of The Game Awards, ahead of the film's December 21 release in theaters.
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• Plex Cloud gets more storage options with Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive support

  02-12-2016 18:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Though it only supported Amazon Drive at launch, Plex Cloud has added support for more storage options including Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive, giving users much more flexibility for storage.
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• 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth Review: Flawed but feisty boredom-buster

  02-12-2016 18:25
  The 2016 Fiat 500 Abarth had an advantage as soon as it gurgled onto my driveway. I’m a sucker for a small Fiat, though as with so many of my flaws I blame my parents for my weakness. Growing up, my mom had a series of tiny city cars from the Italian automaker: a bright red original 500, a rattling … Continue reading
  
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• Galaxy S8 switches to new camera: release date remains the same

  02-12-2016 18:22
  This week the folks at Samsung were tipped to drop a plan for an advanced camera system with two lenses for the Galaxy S8. This new lens system would have put Samsung in more direct combat with Apple’s iPhone 8 Plus, still expected to wield its own 2x camera setup. This back-facing set of cameras would have utilized two different … Continue reading
  
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• Prey franchise’s reboot trailer turns heads at Game Awards 2016

  02-12-2016 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With enemies that become anything you see, it's only fair that the protagonist in Prey fights back. In the new trailer for the game we're introduced to the setting, the scene and the fact that you can turn into a coffee mug if you like.
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• Get in line now: Toys R Us restocks the NES Classic Edition console on Sunday

  02-12-2016 18:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A spokeswoman for Toys R Us indicated that the NES Classic Edition console may be restocked in a limited supply on Sunday as part of its Big Christmas Sale. The company expects the console to sell out quickly after the doors open.
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• Everything is an alien in this new Prey gameplay trailer

  02-12-2016 18:07
  Today we’re getting our first extended look at next year’s Prey reboot, thanks to a new trailer from Bethesda and Arkane. In the video, Prey creative director Raphael Colantonio and lead designer Ricardo Bare walk us through the opening stages of the game. They show off some of the weapons and powers we’ll be able to use, along with a … Continue reading
  
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