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• The secret to odorless deep fat fryers may involve cooking with cold plasma

  07-12-2016 23:54
  
  Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics are hard at work on a mission to eradicate the smell of cooking grease in deep fryers -- and they're using cold plasma to help them.
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• Cooking with cold plasma could eradicate the smell of deep fat fryers

  07-12-2016 23:54
  
  Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics are hard at work on a mission to eradicate the smell of cooking grease in deep fryers -- and they're using cold plasma to help them.
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• Watch a group of teens plan an unusual crime in Netflix’s ‘Coin Heist’ trailer

  07-12-2016 23:52
  
  Kids these days are creative criminals, if movies are to be believed. In the new trailer for Netflix's Coin Heist, a group of teens decides to break into the U.S. Mint for an unusual purpose.
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• Walton Goggins in talks to terrorize Lara Croft as villain of ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot

  07-12-2016 23:41
  
  Walton Goggins, who was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the FX series Justified, will reportedly play the main villain in the upcoming reboot of Tomb Raider, opposite Alicia Vikander.
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• SoftBank chief pledges $50 billion for U.S. businesses after Trump meeting

  07-12-2016 23:41
  
  After a meeting with president-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan on Tuesday, SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son pledged $50 billion toward U.S. expansion and promised to create 50,000 jobs.The post SoftBank chief pledges $50 billion for U.S. businesses after Trump meeting appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• SoftBank CEO pledges $50 billion and 50,000 jobs after meeting with Trump

  07-12-2016 23:41
  
  After a meeting with president-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan on Tuesday, SoftBank Chief Executive Masayoshi Son pledged $50 billion toward U.S. expansion and promised to create 50,000 jobs.The post SoftBank CEO pledges $50 billion and 50,000 jobs after meeting with Trump appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Lara Croft may face villain played by Walton Goggins in 'Tomb Raider' reboot

  07-12-2016 23:41
  
  Walton Goggins, who was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for his performance in the FX series Justified, will reportedly play the main villain in the upcoming reboot of Tomb Raider, opposite Alicia Vikander.
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• 30 Top bags for techies, gamers, and everyone else

  07-12-2016 23:35
  Pockets aren’t adequate for the modern techie. Your phone is likely the least of your gear, as far as storage needs are concerned. Laptops, tablets, ereaders, handheld game consoles, cameras, spare batteries, accessories…all things found in the average backpack. Given that it’s possible to have thousands of dollars’ worth of gear in a single bag, choosing the bag itself should … Continue reading
  
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• Your Fitbit can now track glucose levels, thanks to a partnership with Medtronic

  07-12-2016 23:26
  
  Fitbit users will be able to take advantage of Medtronic's medical technology and gain valuable insights into how their exercise regimens impact glucose levels. And of course, it's manifesting itself as an app -- myLog.
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• Living with diabetes? Fitbit and Medtronic can help

  07-12-2016 23:26
  
  Fitbit users will be able to take advantage of Medtronic's medical technology and gain valuable insights into how their exercise regimens impact glucose levels. And of course, it's manifesting itself as an app -- myLog.
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• The Bluetooth in next year’s smartphones will be miles better

  07-12-2016 23:24
  
  Bluetooth started life as a way for travelling salesmen to make calls while driving. Since then, the only wireless standard named after a Scandinavian king has slid into every gadget on the market as the cheapest, lowest-powered method of wireless communications. Today, Bluetooth's governing body is making the latest chapter official . Bluetooth 5 will be in the smartphones and smartwatches that you buy next year, and it's going to be tremendous. DON'T MISS:  Amazon should have the NES Clas
  
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• Not a fan of crowds? Apple could offer iTunes rentals of movies still in theaters

  07-12-2016 23:13
  
  In an effort to maintain profits despite falling audience numbers in theaters, Hollywood studios are reportedly in talks with Apple to offer early rentals of films still in theaters, though they wouldn’t come cheap.
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• Vin Diesel hints at a Groot-Rocket Raccoon ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ spinoff

  07-12-2016 23:03
  
  Marvel has a lot of projects in the pipeline and one of them could be a Baby Groot and Rocket Raccoon spinoff. Vin Diesel hinted at the possibility during an interview at Brazil's Comic Con.
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• Facial recognition rejects New Zealand man’s passport pic — was race a factor?

  07-12-2016 22:57
  
  A 22-year-old student in Australia wanted to return home to New Zealand for the holidays and tried to update his passport, but was rejected by facial recognition software used by the online renewal system. It said his eyes were closed.
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• The Best Games of 2016: Overwatch

  07-12-2016 22:51
  It’s late in the game and my team is defending the delivery point for the opposing team’s payload. Things are hot around the payload, which is where I’m positioned, playing as an old, war-weary solider who’s sick of fighting but nevertheless finds himself here. Bullets zoom by as I step out from behind cover, emboldened by my team’s success in … Continue reading
  
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• Sleek and stylish: Leaked renders give a peek at Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy A3

  07-12-2016 22:51
  
  Samsung is set to launch a new A3 in the near future, following up on this year's relatively popular A3. Here's everything we know about the device so far, including how it looks and what to expect under the hood.
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• Light L16 camera begins mass production in Q2 2017, will ship soon after

  07-12-2016 22:51
  Light’s L16 camera, a model that features many small lenses and image sensors to capture multiple shots of the same subject, will enter mass production in the second quarter of 2017, the company has announced. This follows a previous delay and means those who pre-ordered will see their purchase shipping “as possible after mass production begins,” assuming no further delays … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Halo 5: Forge’ on Windows 10 to include Arena Mode, Monitor’s Bounty

  07-12-2016 22:50
  
  343 Industriesprovided two previews regarding Thursday's Monitor's Bounty content update for Halo 5: Guardians and Halo 5: Forge. The update will bring the full multiplayer experience to PC gamers, along with Arena Mode.
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• Nixon Mission smartwatch review

  07-12-2016 22:45
  
  Nixon has come out with its most high-performing smartwatch yet, called The Mission. But how does it stand up to other sports watches?
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• It’s snowing in King’s Row: ‘Overwatch’ teases holiday event

  07-12-2016 22:45
  
  After much speculation, Blizzard has revealed that there will, in fact, be a holiday event in Overwatch. While details are scarce, one thing's for sure -- it's snowing in King's Row.
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• Pokemon GO update makes it easier to transfer monsters

  07-12-2016 22:28
  It’s been a big day for Pokemon GO, with Niantic earlier announcing an update that adds a ton of new PokeStops to the game through a partnership with Sprint. On top of that, Niantic also said that it will soon be adding more Pokemon to Pokemon GO, but we need to wait until next week for more details there. As … Continue reading
  
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• Goodbye wait times! Apple support site now shows authorized third-party shops

  07-12-2016 22:11
  
  Apple updated its online support site to now show third-party repair shops -- something that should help customers get repairs without having to wait weeks on end to book an appointment at the Apple Store.
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• C by GE futuristic LED ring lamp includes Alexa voice support

  07-12-2016 21:54
  General Electric has taken the wraps off a new futuristic ring-shaped lamp called the C by GE. Not only does the C feature a design you’d expect to see in some future-minded sci-fi movie, GE boasts that it also has ‘Jetsons-like’ voice support thanks to the inclusion of Amazon Alexa. According to GE, this is the first time Amazon’s personal … Continue reading
  
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• PolarPro expands lens filter line to support DJI Mavic Pro and Phantom 4

  07-12-2016 21:38
  
  PolarPro's new polarizing and neutral density filters help filmmakers get the cinema look. The filters promise full compatibility with the drones, and attach by simply pushing them over the lens.
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• No, this 1.9-megapixel Casio isn’t a kid’s camera, it’s for low-light shots

  07-12-2016 21:36
  
  Casio is intentionally coming in last place in the megapixel race -- all in the name of low-light performance. The Casio EX-FR110H is an oddball camera designed to get the most light in dim conditions.
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• More megapixels aren't always better, but did Casio go too far with their camera?

  07-12-2016 21:36
  
  Casio is intentionally coming in last place in the megapixel race -- all in the name of low-light performance. The Casio EX-FR110H is an oddball camera designed to get the most light in dim conditions.
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• T-Mobile’s DIGITS allows for multiple phone numbers on a single device

  07-12-2016 21:33
  T-Mobile has introduced DIGITS, a new voice over LTE feature that will allow customers to use their phone numbers on a variety of internet-connected devices. Just as well, DIGITS will allow its customers to use multiple phone numbers on a single device. At first blush, DIGITS may sound like some VOIP solutions that exist, and though there are some similarities, … Continue reading
  
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• Mash-up trailer reimagines 2017’s ‘The Mummy’ as a ‘Mission: Impossible’ movie

  07-12-2016 21:32
  
  This mash-up trailer makes a pretty convincing argument that -- with just a little editing -- Tom Cruise's upcoming movie The Mummy could easily be yet another installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.
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• If you unwrap "The Mummy' trailer, you'll uncover a "Mission: Impossible" movie

  07-12-2016 21:32
  
  This mash-up trailer makes a pretty convincing argument that -- with just a little editing -- Tom Cruise's upcoming movie The Mummy could easily be yet another installment of the Mission: Impossible franchise.
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• Google gets into the spirit of giving with a holiday Google Fi promotion

  07-12-2016 21:31
  
  To celebrate the holidays, Google's launched a promotion for subscribers on its Google Fi cellular service. The first week of gifts includes a $10 credit for the Google Play app store.
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• ‘World of Warcraft’ fans’ voices are heard: Legacy Nostalrius server set to return

  07-12-2016 21:09
  
  A playable legacy version of World of Warcraft will launch later this month, returning veteran players to the realm of Azeroth as it existed prior to the launch of Blizzard's many expansions and gameplay overhauls.
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• Unofficial 'World of Warcraft' server returns game to 'vanilla' state this month

  07-12-2016 21:09
  
  A playable legacy version of World of Warcraft will launch later this month, returning veteran players to the realm of Azeroth as it existed prior to the launch of Blizzard's many expansions and gameplay overhauls.
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• Apple announces its Best of 2016 lists; Prisma named top iPhone app

  07-12-2016 21:02
  
  Apple released its Best of 2016 lists, showing off what were the most consumed apps, movies, and TV shows. Top titles include the likes of Clash Royale, Drake, and Star Wars: The Force Awakens.The post Apple announces its Best of 2016 lists; Prisma named top iPhone app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kickstarter darling Pebble fades away as it folds into FitBit

  07-12-2016 21:01
  
  Also in the news: Apple assigns blame for iPhone 6 battery failures, Sony hits a major mark for their Playstation console.
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• Sony Project Field merges card games with tablets and phones

  07-12-2016 20:57
  Sony has introduced a new game platform currently only slated for Japan: Project Field. Much like Disney Infinity and Nintendo Amiibo, the system involves a dedicated pad that connects with a device (in this case, a tablet or phone) and enables physical items (game cards) to be used as part of a quasi-digital game. Data can be written to the … Continue reading
  
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• The Rokblok portable record player drives around your vinyl like an RC car

  07-12-2016 20:49
  
  The very idea of a turntable might not seem all that portable, but the RokBlok by Pink Donut uses a unique approach to solve that problem, riding around on top of a record instead of spinning it.
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• Apple might fix pesky 2016 MacBook Pro graphics problems in MacOS update

  07-12-2016 20:34
  
  The rampant graphical issues being suffered by 2016 MacBook Pro owners could be resolved with the release of MacOS 10.12.2. The update is in beta version 6 and will likely be released by the holidays.
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• New Technologies in the luxury apartments in Barcelona

  07-12-2016 20:18 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Actually, our life style has been changing and we are betting more and more for new technologies. This is a reason why a plenty of luxury apartments in Barcelona has been merged with the latest technologies to make their owners´ lives more comfortable. Smart homes: New wave of luxury apartments in Barcelona The apartments with […]
  
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• HP’s new 27-inch 4K desktop monitor packs USB Type-C port to charge devices

  07-12-2016 20:14
  
  HP introduced the HP Envy 27 desktop monitor in October, and has now made it available to purchase. The panel sports a 4K resolution and a USB Type-C port for charging PCs and mobile devices. The display includes AMD's FreeSync technology.
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• Fitbit makes Pebble users ask: What do I do now?

  07-12-2016 20:11
  Pebble watch owners go to the web to suss out the Fitbit Pebble acquisition, asking what’s next for them, the users. What does this acquisition of Pebble mean for a Pebble Time 2 crowdfunder? How about someone who owns a Pebble Watch from a past generation? As it turns out, there’s very little a person can do if they’re caught … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch might have a GameCube Virtual Console

  07-12-2016 20:06
  Nintendo may look to give fans of the GameCube a reason to purchase a Switch next year. According to new reports, Nintendo is working on a bringing classic GameCube games to the Switch via its Virtual Console feature. This would mark the first time GameCube games have been available through the Virtual Console, and so far, Nintendo is said to … Continue reading
  
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• Gaming icon Sonic the Hedgehog marks 25 years with limited-edition art book

  07-12-2016 20:00
  
  Sega's blue hedgehog mascot stars in a new hardcover compendium that collects 25 years of art from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and fans can reserve a limited edition that includes an exclusive matted art print.
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• Head-to-head competition: ‘Computer-brain interface’ lets subjects control video game

  07-12-2016 19:44
  
  A team of researchers from the University of Washington have developed a system that allows users to play a two-dimensional video game without seeing, hearing, or sensing the action in any traditional way.
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• Rumor: Intel might start using AMD GPU tech in its own integrated graphics

  07-12-2016 19:31
  
  A new unsubstantiated rumor is swirling that perhaps Intel could be licensing AMD's Radeon Graphics technology for use in its own integrated GPUs, starting with a comment by Kyle Bennett at HardOCP.
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• Steampunk Never Ending Clock

  07-12-2016 19:29 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Ok, I admit it this clock is more steampukish but still this steampunk never ending clock will brighten your day even after the day you pass away. It will still keep on rolling, rolling and rolling. Now reading about the steampunk never ending clock I’m like, hey what? There is an AC plug, I thought it’s a perpetual clock!Steampunk Never Ending Clock
  Here a word of warning, this clock looks amazing but if you think you can continue working like normal with this machine on your desk,
  
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• Peter Parker gets a new suit in first ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ footage

  07-12-2016 19:24
  
  Peter Parker gets a web-friendly new costume courtesy of Iron Man in the first footage from Spider-Man: Homecoming, the first solo feature for Spider-Man after being introduced to Marvel's cinematic universe.
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• Magic Leap begins gathering augmented-reality location data in Florida

  07-12-2016 19:21
  
  The Magic Leap augmented reality headset is one step closer to becoming a reality, as a recently unearthed job posting indicates that testers will soon begin capturing "environments and user behavior" in real-world settings.
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• Save it for later: Chrome for Android lets you view pages and videos offline

  07-12-2016 19:20
  
  Included in the latest update for Chrome for Android, along with the bug fixes and performance improvements, is the ability to download videos and web pages for later viewing -- perfect for the train.
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• Twelve electric skateboards that let you skate without the sweat

  07-12-2016 19:15
  
  Thanks for Kickstarter and Indiegogo, electric skateboards are carving a bigger niche than you might think. Here are our favorites, whether you're into speed, mileage, or something a bit more stylish.
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• Estimote beacons get mesh networking in massive update

  07-12-2016 19:05
  If you use Estimote’s location beacons, then you’re about to get a major new feature with the addition of low-energy mesh networking. Mesh networking is being added today by way of software update, and once that update has been applied, your beacons will be able to pass data between one another. Among other things, this means that you can now … Continue reading
  
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