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• Why the Dakota Access Pipeline fight isn’t over (and Standing Rock knows it)

  06-12-2016 23:50
  This week the US Army CoE said they’d stopped the DAPL oil pipeline the same day authorities’ Protester Evacuation Deadline was up – quite a coincidence. It should therefore come as no surprise that the thousands of water protectors (or protestors, if you prefer) have not left their camp after a brief celebration in halting construction. If this pipeline does, … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Weiner,’ ‘Zero Days,’ and ‘O.J.’ among Oscar documentary finalists

  06-12-2016 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced the 15 films under consideration for Oscar nominations in the "Best Documentary Feature" category at the 89th Annual Academy Awards.
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• Want that printed rare? Innovative dining experience debuts 3D-printed cuisine

  06-12-2016 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launched via Kickstarter in December, Nufood allows backers to experience a new type of dining by offering a pop-up restaurant serving 3D-printed dishes. The event will soon take place across 10 cities in Europe.
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• Zero-G flights could be made more affordable thanks to drones

  06-12-2016 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new piece of research from investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology describes a proof-of-concept quadcopter its creators hope will offer weightless "zero G" flight on a budget.
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• Quadcopters could be missing ingredient for cheap zero-G flights

  06-12-2016 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new piece of research from investigators at Georgia Institute of Technology describes a proof-of-concept quadcopter its creators hope will offer weightless "zero G" flight on a budget.
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• Earth’s ‘technosphere’ is massive, and could mean problems for the planet

  06-12-2016 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An artificial system of is growing on top of Earth’s surface, and it’s entirely our creation. Dubbed the technosphere, the system consists of all man-made structures — from buildings, streets, and landfills to smartphones, clothes, and furniture.
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• NASA contract spacecraft will refuel satellites in space

  06-12-2016 23:28
  NASA has awarded a contract for a new spacecraft that will refuel satellites already deployed in space. The space agency has dubbed this the Restore-L Spacecraft Bus, which is itself part of the Restore-L Spacecraft Bus and Support Services contract. Space Systems/Loral based out of California were awarded the contract, which has a total value of $127 million according to … Continue reading
  
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• Dizzying ‘Assassin’s Creed’ VR experience drops you into the Spanish Inquisition

  06-12-2016 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  20th Century Fox is bringing the Assassin’s Creed experience full circle. With the new Michael Fassbender film debuting Dec. 21, Practical Magic has created an original story for Oculus Rift users that borrows from many of the elements that made the franchise a global hit.
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• Flickr report: Smartphones dominate in quantity, but DSLRs reign in quality

  06-12-2016 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Flickr's annual trend report shows 46 percent of uploads were from an Apple, yet the platform's top images were shot with DSLRs and mirrorless cameras. The annual report shows trends in images uploaded during 2016.
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• Twitch adds server-based video call support to Curse

  06-12-2016 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitch is adding server-based video games to its Curse desktop applications, and the company plans to expand this to mobile devices in the future. Twitch acquired Curse back in August.The post Twitch adds server-based video call support to Curse appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here's what 'The Witch' would look like if Wes Anderson had directed it

  06-12-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This year's surprise hit The Witch gets a quirky makeover in a new, fan-made trailer that imagines the supernatural thriller as a kooky film made by Rushmore and The Grand Budapest Hotel's Wes Anderson.
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• Fan-made trailer reimagines ‘The Witch’ as a Wes Anderson movie

  06-12-2016 22:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This year's surprise hit The Witch gets a quirky makeover in a new, fan-made trailer that imagines the supernatural thriller as a kooky film made by Rushmore and The Grand Budapest Hotel's Wes Anderson.
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• The Wayfair app lets you preview furniture in your home before you buy it

  06-12-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You wouldn't buy that pair of pants before making a trip to the fitting room or a car before taking it for a test drive, so why buy furniture without seeing it in your home? Now you don't have to, thanks to Wayfair.
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• See what furniture looks like in your home with the Wayfair app

  06-12-2016 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You wouldn't buy that pair of pants before making a trip to the fitting room or a car before taking it for a test drive, so why buy furniture without seeing it in your home? Now you don't have to, thanks to Wayfair.
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• Instagram’s new anti-cyberbully tools: disabling and liking comments

  06-12-2016 22:39
  Instagram has introduced some new tools intended to reduce cyberbullying and improve positivity on its platform. All users will soon have access to a feature that was previously limited to select accounts: the ability to disable comments on a specific post. As well, Instagram is adding a way to ‘heart’ individual comments, bump followers from a private account, and anonymously … Continue reading
  
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• After a 9-year hiatus, Chris Rock is back with a 26-city stand-up comedy tour

  06-12-2016 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comedian Chris Rock has confirmed plans for a stand-up comedy tour called Total Blackout, his first in nine years. It will include 26 stops across the U.S. and one in Canada, and feature all-new material.
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• Audi just turned on its stress-busting connected traffic light system

  06-12-2016 22:19
  Audi has switched on its connected traffic lights system, with drivers of certain model year 2017 cars getting sneak-previews of upcoming red lights in Las Vegas. Dubbed Traffic Light Information, the new system is part of Audi‘s growing connect PRIME portfolio of connected car services, and relies on tapping into smart city infrastructure expected to spread across the US. The … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s simple and elegant Google Wifi makes home networking easy

  06-12-2016 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At $129 for a single access point or $299 for a three pack, Google Wifi is a great deal. But where Google's latest router shines is its ease of use, including an app that walks you through both setup and maintenance
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• ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ season pass subscribers get ‘Rogue One’ expansion today

  06-12-2016 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronic Arts has released its latest batch of downloadable content for its multiplayer combat game Star Wars: Battlefront, granting early access to players who previously purchased the game's digital Season Pass.
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• ‘Star Wars: Battlefront’ Season Pass buyers get peek at ‘Rogue One’ DLC

  06-12-2016 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronic Arts has released its latest batch of downloadable content for its multiplayer combat game Star Wars: Battlefront, granting early access to players who previously purchased the game's digital Season Pass.
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• Samsung notches a victory in latest court battle with Apple

  06-12-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Samsung tracking site makes a prediction about the upcoming Galaxy S8 smartphone, GoDaddy opens a big door to European markets.The post Samsung notches a victory in latest court battle with Apple appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Custom AI can beat most human foes at FreeCiv — and that’s not even its day job

  06-12-2016 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's AI may have mastered Go, but Arago's HIRO algorithm is working on Freeciv, a game the company claims is far more complicated. HIRO is already proving its capabilities and is able to beat 80 percent of human opponents.
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• Netflix wants this DIY stuffed bear to control your TV

  06-12-2016 21:45
  Connected Mr. Bear is a toy with a light-up heart that controls what’s played on your Netflix account. What’s even creepier than this bear being able to control what you watch is its choice of TV shows. You see, as Netflix sees it, Full House (or Fuller House) is the perfect jumping-off point for a new kind of connected toy. … Continue reading
  
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• DIY ‘wrist rockets’ allow inventor to cruise underwater like a human submarine

  06-12-2016 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the aid of two T100 thrusters, a pair of wrist straps, and an Arduino, YouTuber PeterSripol has built the best pair of 'wrist rockets' we've ever seen. It's the only pair we've seen, to be honest!
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• Can’t find an NES Classic Edition? RetroEngine Sigma offers an alternative

  06-12-2016 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Design company Doyodo Team has launched a crowdfunding campaign for RetroEngine Sigma, a plug-and-play "mini console" and media player capable of emulating thousands of classic video games.
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• Pocket your favorite videos with our guide to downloading from YouTube

  06-12-2016 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The web can be a scary place when it comes to downloading YouTube videos. Thankfully, our guide will provide you with some viable methods for getting it done, using both desktop and web-based services like Clip Converter.
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• The Rock and Roll trainer puts natural momentum back into indoor biking

  06-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Biking is a great exercise, but sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. The obvious choice is an indoor trainer, but these often feel stiff and unnatural. With Kurt Kinetic, bicyclists can feel more fluid while biking inside.
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• A more fluid feel: Kurt Kinetic brings natural momentum back to indoor biking

  06-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Biking is a great exercise, but sometimes the weather doesn't cooperate. The obvious choice is an indoor trainer, but these often feel stiff and unnatural. With Kurt Kinetic, bicyclists can feel more fluid while biking inside.
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• Google approaching 100% renewable energy to cover global facilities

  06-12-2016 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With its vast array of data centers and offices around the world, Google uses a lot of energy. By 2017, it claims it will be using 100 percent renewable energy -- or at least it will purchase enough of it to balance things out.
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• Lazy People Christmas Lights

  06-12-2016 21:05 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Every year the same. Untangling the Christmas lights and putting them up. And then one of those silly tiny bulbs is not working. Then after the holidays you have to hold yourself back to not just throw the lights back in a box. Do you think the same way like me, that this is so annoying. Then you need the lazy people Christmas lights, period!
  Lazy People Christmas Lights – For The Smart
  You might be lazy but that doesn’t mean you’re not smart. These lights make total sense and
  
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• Apple’s iPhone 6S battery woes due to overexposure to air during assembly

  06-12-2016 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Apple, the iPhone 6S battery issues are related to a manufacturing problem that occurred when the batteries were exposed to too much "controlled ambient air." It's unknown exactly how many devices are affected by the issue.
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• A Quick Weekend In Lucerne

  06-12-2016 20:51 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I just got back from a quick weekend visit in Lucerne in Switzerland. One of the most picturesque cities I’ve been in a while. It’s truly breathtaking. This was my third visit but I truly would love to come back for our For 91 Days Travel Blog. I’ve even been in touch with the Swiss Tourism Board. But we haven’t heard back yet. Switzerland is expensive, you know?
  So happy there is a direct connection from Valencia to Zürich (which is just a short train ride to Lucern
  
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• These are the versions of iOS and Android that WhatsApp will no longer support in 2017

  06-12-2016 20:47
  
  WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps on smartphones today, and it's available on virtually every mobile operating system. Because of that, the app has to pick and choose when to drop support for various versions of each individual OS. Earlier in 2016, the company announced which specific versions it would be dropping by the end of 2016, but it has since adjusted its forecast slightly. Here are the smartphones and OSes that will be dropped starting "at the beginning of 2017." M
  
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• NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV reboot coming to CES 2017

  06-12-2016 20:43
  NVIDIA will reveal a new piece of Android TV hardware in their NVIDIA SHIELD line of devices at CES 2017. For the past couple of years NVIDIA’s yearly CES-based event has housed primarily automotive-related news – this year that won’t (entirely) be the case. This information comes from an anonymous source with information on the subject matter. While the NVIDIA … Continue reading
  
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• Google Play launches 4K Ultra HD content with 125 movies in U.S., Canada

  06-12-2016 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the unveiling of the Chromecast Ultra earlier this year, it was announced that 4K movies and TV shows were coming to Google Play, and that day has arrived with 125 movies now available.
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• OnePlus 3T review

  06-12-2016 20:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OnePlus has replaced the OnePlus 3 with the OnePlus 3T, complete with the new super-powerful Snapdragon 821 processor inside. It costs a little more than before, so we’ve found out if it’s worth the extra.
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• Instagram rolls out new features in an effort to combat cyberbullying

  06-12-2016 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Social photo-sharing network Instagram is rolling out a series of tools to help stop cyberbullying on the platform. Users will be able to switch off comments on posts, "like" noteworthy comments, and delete current followers.
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• Apple Watch sales aren’t doing so hot — but CEO Tim Cook’s not worried

  06-12-2016 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to the IDC, sales of the Apple Watch may be suffering more than previously thought. In fact, they may be down 70 percent in the third quarter of 2016 compared to the same period of 2015.
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• Nintendo offers hackers a bounty for 3DS security exploits

  06-12-2016 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has reached out to the hacking community with cash rewards for users who report vulnerabilities in Nintendo 3DS system security, revealing that it now plans to address software exploits before they become public knowledge.
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• John Deere and GM claim they still own part of the products you bought

  06-12-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  John Deere and GM have submitted requests to the United States Copyright Office that declare the companies as the owners of the software in consumer products, even the ones you already purchased from them.
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• GM says a big piece of that car you just bought isn't really yours

  06-12-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  John Deere and GM have submitted requests to the United States Copyright Office that declare the companies as the owners of the software in consumer products, even the ones you already purchased from them.
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• Mophie Juice Pack Air for iPhone 7 hands-on: A battery case must-have

  06-12-2016 19:51
  If you’d asked me to predict what I’d miss most about the iPhone 6s when I switched to the iPhone 7 Plus, I probably wouldn’t have said wireless battery charging and magnetic mounting. Turns out, though, those were just the two features – supplied, naturally, by Mophie’s Juice Pack Air cases and companion mounts, since Apple is yet to embrace … Continue reading
  
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• Logitech sponsors new ‘Forza Horizon 3’ car pack with 1965 Pontiac GTO, Bentley concept

  06-12-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest new car pack for Forza Horizon 3 comes by way of the Logitech G Car Pack, which adds seven new vehicles for the award-winning racing game, ranging from the 2015 Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept to the iconic 1965 Pontiac GTO.
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• ‘Forza Horizon 3’ gets seven exciting vehicles with Logitech G Car Pack DLC

  06-12-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest new car pack for Forza Horizon 3 comes by way of the Logitech G Car Pack, which adds seven new vehicles for the award-winning racing game, ranging from the 2015 Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 Concept to the iconic 1965 Pontiac GTO.
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• Norwegian Bicycle Hotel makes wheel travel easy

  06-12-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Norway is already considered one of the most bicycle-friendly places on earth, but one city is making that ring truer. Thanks to the Bicycle Hotel, traveling on two wheels has never been easier.The post Norwegian Bicycle Hotel makes wheel travel easy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Let your bikes rest in style with the Bicycle Hotel in Norway

  06-12-2016 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Norway is already considered one of the most bicycle-friendly places on earth, but one city is making that ring truer. Thanks to the Bicycle Hotel, traveling on two wheels has never been easier.The post Let your bikes rest in style with the Bicycle Hotel in Norway appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Grammy nominees include music world’s heavyweights, independent newcomers

  06-12-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 59th annual Grammy Awards, and a varied list of performers will be vying for statues in all 84 categories of performance and production.
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• AMD’s unannounced Radeon RX 490 may have shown up in a benchmark

  06-12-2016 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The unannounced Radeon RX 490 may have appeared in a recent benchmark. It isn't specifically named, but the Device ID is similar to other AMD GPUs. The benchmark stems from Ashes of the Singularity with an average frame rate of 85 FPS.
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• MacBook Pro 2016 users can avoid death by dongle with new USB-C hub

  06-12-2016 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's unpopular solution to its limited connectivity is a bundle of dongles, which is inconvenient if you need to connect to most of today's external devices. The HyperDrive Compact Thunderbolt 3 USB-C hub aims to solve that problem.
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• HyperDrive Compact USB-C hub helps the 2016 MacBook Pro avoid those dangling dongles

  06-12-2016 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's unpopular solution to its limited connectivity is a bundle of dongles, which is inconvenient if you need to connect to most of today's external devices. The HyperDrive Compact Thunderbolt 3 USB-C hub aims to solve that problem.
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