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• That presumed ‘Cloverfield’ sequel just disappeared … or did it?

  08-12-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paramount Pictures has shuffled its release calendar a bit and removed the presumed Cloverfield sequel God Particle while also adding a new October 2017 release date for a mysterious Cloverfield movie.
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• Did the Cloverfield sequel 'God Particle' just get a new release date?

  08-12-2016 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Paramount Pictures has shuffled its release calendar a bit and removed the presumed Cloverfield sequel God Particle while also adding a new October 2017 release date for a mysterious Cloverfield movie.
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• The White House plans to use Twitch for raising health care awareness next week

  08-12-2016 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The White House teamed up with Twitch to throw an upcoming four-hour party on Monday to raise awareness about the importance of health insurance. The event will feature popular streamers, Rocket League, Street Fighter V, and more.
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• ‘Blair Witch’ director is crowdfunding a docudrama about an alien encounter

  08-12-2016 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A man who claims he had an alien encounter decades ago is looking to reunite with the "Skyman" he met and we'll get to see a version of it. Blair Witch Project director Dan Myrick has launched a crowdfunder to make the docudrama film.
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• John Glenn, first U.S. astronaut to orbit the Earth, longtime senator, dies at 95

  08-12-2016 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth has passed away at the age of 95. Glenn was the last survivor of the original Mercury 7 astronauts, the group chosen by NASA in 1959 as its first crew to travel into space.
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• Vibram Arctic Grip Soles review

  08-12-2016 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Found on a variety of shoes and boots, Vibram's new Arctic Grip sole promises to deliver a "whole new world of grip and performance on slippery, wet ice." We go "feet on" to find out if this Arctic Grip lives up to the hype.The post Vibram Arctic Grip Soles review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Earth Networks’ smart home sensor will keep tabs on all your ‘dumb’ appliances

  08-12-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Earth Networks, a company which operates the world’s largest lightning detection network, has an unlikely new goal: making your home appliances smarter. And they've built a smart sensor to help.
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• ‘Batman v Superman’ director Zack Snyder mashed up his film’s trailer with ‘Star Wars’

  08-12-2016 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  And so it continues. Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice director Zack Snyder resumed a back-and-forth with Star Wars: The Force Awakens' J.J. Abrams by posting a mash-up of their two movies.
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• 'Magic Minute Project' uses Android Wear to show what time means for all of us

  08-12-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is trying to promote Android Wear, and its latest attempt at this is the "Magic Minute Project," which shows "what time means" to different people. For example, Kie Willis filmed a 60-second Parkour trial for the project.
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• Android Wear’s ‘Magic Minute Project’ shows what can be done in 60 seconds

  08-12-2016 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is trying to promote Android Wear, and its latest attempt at this is the "Magic Minute Project," which shows "what time means" to different people. For example, Kie Willis filmed a 60-second Parkour trial for the project.
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• Lexus continues its assault on boring cars with the 2018 LS

  08-12-2016 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lexus has announced that the all-new, fifth-generation LS will be revealed at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Lexus’ flagship car, the LS is expected to equip the 5.0-liter, 471-horsepower V8 from the LC coupe.The post Lexus continues its assault on boring cars with the 2018 LS appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 'Mobile Strike' Super Bowl spot with Arnold Schwarzenegger top YouTube ad of 2016

  08-12-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube has released its most viewed ads of 2016, showing some pretty interesting trends. The top ad? The Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring Mobile Strike Super Bowl ad. Also on the list are the Samsung Galaxy S7 introduction ad, and a Pokémon ad.
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• By popular acclaim: These are the most-viewed YouTube ads of 2016

  08-12-2016 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube has released its most viewed ads of 2016, showing some pretty interesting trends. The top ad? The Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring Mobile Strike Super Bowl ad. Also on the list are the Samsung Galaxy S7 introduction ad, and a Pokémon ad.
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• Looking for the NES Classic Edition? Select Amazon retail stores have stock, for now

  08-12-2016 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or a proud parent, the NES Classic is the hottest item of the holiday season. Check out our guide to find out where to buy the console as soon as it becomes available.
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• Kids can now log into a Chromebook with a badge or a series of pictures

  08-12-2016 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In an effort to expand the educational functionality of the Chromebook, Google announced a new feature set for the budget netbooks. Google will be partnering with Clever to teach young students how to log in using just a badge.
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• ‘Hero of Time’ vinyl offers up orchestral music from ‘Zelda: Ocarina of Time’

  08-12-2016 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  N64 fans may soon venture into the world of vinyl records, as indie publishing label iam8bit is now accepting pre-orders for a two-LP set featuring orchestrated music from the landmark action-RPG The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.
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• Off-key recommendations be gone: User profiles are coming to Hulu

  08-12-2016 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you share your Hulu account with multiple people, life is about to get much easier, as the company is finally rolling out Netflix-style user profiles, though they’re initially only available on the service’s website.
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• Spy games: Could your kids’ toys be conducting surveillance on them?

  08-12-2016 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Those big brown eyes of your child's favorite teddy bear may not be as innocuous as they seem. That, at least, is the charge being levied by a number of privacy groups, who believe connected toys could be spying on kids.
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• Not much to like: Facebook’s year-in-review list proves 2016 was the worst

  08-12-2016 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook released its annual year-in-review list, which shows what the top trending topics were during 2016. Apart from the obvious No. 1 topic, the U.S. election, the list includes the death of two legends and Brazilian politics.
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• We’re giving away the best Android phone, wrapped in the best case

  08-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're giving away a Google Pixel, the best Android phone out there, wrapped in a responsibly sourced wood case from the craftsmen at Carved. Enter to win!
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• Survey shows most Americans believe videos are better in 360

  08-12-2016 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Videos are better in 360 -- or at least that's what most American consumers believe. A recent survey showed 90 percent say current content could be better in 360, particularly for sports and entertainment broadcasts.
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• iPhone’s U.S. sales grow to highest level in nearly two years as Samsung falters

  08-12-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's troubles are likely behind the best sales numbers for Apple's iPhone in nearly two years, with the iPhone 7 the best selling device in the world. But Android overall remains king.
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• iPhone sees U.S. sales grow to highest level in nearly two years as Samsung falters

  08-12-2016 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's troubles are likely behind the best sales numbers for Apple's iPhone in nearly two years, with the iPhone 7 the best selling device in the world. But Android overall remains king.
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• Google’s Daydream View headset is now served up in two additional festive colors

  08-12-2016 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As promised, Google now offers two additional Daydream View headset models on the Google Store: Crimson (red) and Snow (white). They still cost $80 but only work with a handful of smartphones for the moment like Google's two Pixel phones.
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• Vive Studios kicks off HTC’s first-party VR initiative with ‘Arcade Saga’

  08-12-2016 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hardware manufacturer HTC today announced the launch of Vive Studios, an internal software development and publishing division focused on the production of first-party virtual reality content.
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• The CW’s superhero producer will direct ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ remake

  08-12-2016 20:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Greg Berlanti, who serves as the executive producer on The CW network's DC Comics superhero shows, will reportedly direct a remake of the 1986 musical feature Little Shop of Horrors.
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• Smart camera software can monitor your vital signs just by looking at you

  08-12-2016 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This startup is taking health monitoring tech to the next level with smart camera tech capable of monitoring a person’s vital signs from across the room, without ever touching them.
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• Run your way to better health with the top 10 running apps

  08-12-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Running isn't always easy, especially if you lack motivation. Luckily, these apps offer GPS tracking, leaderboards, achievements, sharing capabilities, and a host of other encouraging tools to help keep you on track.
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• NewsON, Roku team up to make finding live local news easy for cord cutters

  08-12-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Have you cut the cord, and now find yourself missing local news? If you're a Roku owner, the new Live News Zone powered by NewsON can solve that problem, showing up to 10 live news stations near you at any given time.
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• 'Seasons of Heaven' is a beautiful Nintendo Switch-exclusive adventure

  08-12-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seasons of Heaven, a Nintendo Switch-exclusive adventure developed by French studio Any Arts Productions, was announced on Thursday. The game follows a young boy and his French bulldog in a post-apocalyptic world.The post 'Seasons of Heaven' is a beautiful Nintendo Switch-exclusive adventure appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nintendo Switch-exclusive ‘Seasons of Heaven’ follows boy, his French bulldog

  08-12-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seasons of Heaven, a Nintendo Switch-exclusive adventure developed by French studio Any Arts Productions, was announced on Thursday. The game follows a young boy and his French bulldog in a post-apocalyptic world.The post Nintendo Switch-exclusive ‘Seasons of Heaven’ follows boy, his French bulldog appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Apple partners with Goldwind to bring renewable energy to Chinese suppliers

  08-12-2016 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has made a number of moves aimed at running on renewable energy in the U.S., and the company has now also inked a deal with Goldwind to bring renewable energy to its suppliers in China.
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• Interstellar trading sim ‘Elite Dangerous’ sets course for PS4 in 2017

  08-12-2016 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Crowdfunded space trading sim and interstellar combat game Elite Dangerous is headed to the PlayStation 4 in an expanded bundle that collects all previously released add-ons and DLC, creator Frontier Developments announced today.
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• 2017 BMW X5 xDrive40e iPerformance review

  08-12-2016 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends takes BMW’s plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive40e on a road trip from New York to Boston to test its real-world fuel economy, comfort, and performance.
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• Madonna shows off her flexibility and fake accent in latest ‘Carpool Karaoke’

  08-12-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Music icon Madonna joined James Corden for the latest edition of his late-night talk show segment Carpool Karaoke, where they sang old hits, did some twerking, and chatted about life.
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• Madonna expresses herself in latest edition of 'Carpool Karaoke'

  08-12-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Music icon Madonna joined James Corden for the latest edition of his late-night talk show segment Carpool Karaoke, where they sang old hits, did some twerking, and chatted about life.
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• MacOS Sierra files hint at possible arrival of Polaris, Vega GPUs from AMD

  08-12-2016 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some intrepid souls took a close look at MacOS Sierra system files, and noticed some new Polaris 12 and Polaris 10 XT2 GPU listings, as well as a Vega 10, providing some hints about upcoming second-generation Polaris GPUs and the next-gen Vega 10.
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• German officials investigate alleged emissions testing cheating by Porsche

  08-12-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Porsche insiders contacted German authorities about the use of an illegal defeat device. The government has launched a formal investigation, but company executives say the Porsche lineup is fully compliant with emissions testing.The post German officials investigate alleged emissions testing cheating by Porsche appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors now fully support Windows 10

  08-12-2016 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft and Qualcomm said this week that cellular-enabled PCs with Snapdragon processors will arrive next year using the full-blown version of Windows 10. Desktop software used on Intel and AMD-based machines will run on an emulator.
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• Going once, going twice: Nazi Enigma Machine auctioned off at record price

  08-12-2016 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A rare and fully operational Enigma Machine was auctioned off for a record price of $463,500 yesterday at Bonhams History of Science and Technology Sale. The sale surpassed the previous record of $350,000, which was set in 2015.
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• Wearable device helps steady hand of designer who has Parkinson’s disease

  08-12-2016 18:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A graphic designer diagnosed with Parkinson's disease at 29 has regained the ability to draw and write thanks to a wearable device designed by Haiyan Zhang, Microsoft Research Cambridge's innovation director.
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• Battery life complaints are the newest problem plaguing the 2016 MacBook Pro

  08-12-2016 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to complaints on Apple's user support communities and at Reddit, many users are getting only a fraction of the expected 10 hours of battery life. Some users struggle to get six hours, and many are getting as few as three.
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• HBO Now joins HBO Go on Google’s Daydream VR, Netflix coming this month

  08-12-2016 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for the big-screen experience but don't want to leave the comfort of your living room? VR-ready versions of HBO's apps are now available on Daydream, with Netflix coming later this month.
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• Do you have a leaky login? Study finds clear patterns in bad passwords

  08-12-2016 17:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A study of 50,000 leaked email accounts revealed disturbing password patterns across the most common names, states, genders, ages, and email systems. Millennials from Hawaii named Mike are the worst offenders.
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• Adobe updates Lightroom and Camera Raw for iOS and desktops

  08-12-2016 17:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adobe has released a handful of updates across its entire range of photography software, including Lightroom, Adobe Camera Raw and Lightroom Mobile. The new updates include reworked UIs, new tools and features, and smoother operation.
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• You can reserve first Alpine sports car in two decades using your smartphone

  08-12-2016 17:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Renault has started taking orders for the Alpine A120 sports car ahead of unveiling a production model. Buyers can reserve one of the first cars to roll off the production line by making a roughly $2,100 deposit.The post You can reserve first Alpine sports car in two decades using your smartphone appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Renault prepares to unleash its first Alpine sports coupe in two decades

  08-12-2016 17:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Renault has started taking orders for the Alpine A120 sports car ahead of unveiling a production model. Buyers can reserve one of the first cars to roll off the production line by making a roughly $2,100 deposit.The post Renault prepares to unleash its first Alpine sports coupe in two decades appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Want a High-Tech Kitchen? The Best Gadgets and Gifts for Foodies - NBCNews.com

  08-12-2016 17:41
  
  Want a High-Tech Kitchen? The Best Gadgets and Gifts for Foodies
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  Blenders are an essential kitchen gadget, and we especially love when they're versatile enough to handle everything from breakfast smoothies to frozen margaritas and a hot soup recipe in between. Braun's PureMix Blender's new smoothie attachment saves ...
  
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• Report: ‘Dark Souls III’ could come to the Nintendo Switch

  08-12-2016 17:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new report from Let's Play Video Games suggests that Dark Souls III could be coming to the Nintendo Switch. Developer From Software is also considering porting the first two games of the series to the new system.The post Report: ‘Dark Souls III’ could come to the Nintendo Switch appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Dwayne Johnson, Zac Efron save lives, chase bad guys in first ‘Baywatch’ trailer

  08-12-2016 17:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dwayne Johnson leaps into action in the first trailer for Baywatch, the upcoming movie based on the popular '90s television series of the same name. He's joined by Zac Efron and Alexandra Daddario in the film.
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