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• 250 LED panels turn this art festival ticket booth into part of the show

  18-12-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This year's Amsterdam Light Festival features a giant biometric structure that not only consistently changes its LED lights but acts as its ticketing booth. The installation is scheduled to remain open until January 22.
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• Is your Chromebook ill? A simple reset can fix its woes

  18-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Are you ready to sell or give away your Chromebook? Then you'll probably want to erase all of your user data so it doesn't accidently fall into the wrong hands. Luckily, Google makes it easy to do so.
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• Evernote vs OneNote – Battle of the note taking apps

  18-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Among the best note-taking apps, two stand out as the most popular: Evernote and OneNote. They have multiple things in common, but the key to deciding which one to use lies in what makes them different.The post Evernote vs OneNote – Battle of the note taking apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Safer Flameless Candle Lighter

  18-12-2016 20:01 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Yes, here is the truth: The holiday season is when the most household fires acure. Which will turn a peaceful night into a frantic one. And hopefully not into anything worse. This lighter lights a candle without a flame. And yes there will be still a flame once the candle is lid but at least you don’t have to deal with flimsy matches.
  Me on the other would use this flameless candle lighter to light my firecrackers. Nope, that’s not too safe but with this lighter I can probably double
  
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• A Happy Disco Holiday

  18-12-2016 19:43 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As I kid I loved Christmas but I’m getting more and more grossed out by it, mostly because of the entire capitalistic aspect of it, combined with religion. But I do like the lights, food and 2 or 3 dedicated days to some peaceful days either spend as a couple or family and friends.
  But working off the calories might be difficult during the season, due to weather or the urge not to want to do anything outside the house. But the guilt, the guilt I’m telling you, will make you dance to
  
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• 5 songs you need to stream this week: Madvillain, The Flaming Lips, and more

  18-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what new tracks and albums dropping this week are worthy of your attention. Up this week: Madvillain, The Flaming Lips, and more.
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• Legend of Zelda fan 3D-printed the original game’s overworld map

  18-12-2016 19:00
  The original Legend of Zelda is a classic for a number of reasons. Not only did the gameplay and story excite players for years to come, but its huge and expansive overworld, an impressive feat in the NES days, kept players exploring for the next dungeon and other secrets. Back then, if players weren’t lucky enough to get their hands … Continue reading
  
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• Good for the Earth — Volkswagen will pay $200 million to a pollution reduction fund

  18-12-2016 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen's lies about its emissions may become one of the best things to happen to the environment. This week, the German carmaker agreed to commit more than $200 million to a fund whose primary purpose is to cut diesel pollution.
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• Gears of War 4 gets festive with snowball fights and holiday gear

  18-12-2016 18:00
  Overwatch and Destiny aren’t the only big games getting into the holiday spirit with special events, Microsoft’s Gears of War 4 has its own snow-themed gameplay rolling out. Dubbed “Gearsmas,” GoW4‘s event includes lots of holiday-appropriate cosmetic items, along with a new and unique Snowball Fight play mode. The event is live now for all GoW4 players, and will run … Continue reading
  
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• Uber deploys a fleet of self-driving Volvo XC90s, and starts a legal battle

  18-12-2016 17:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Uber has teamed up with Volvo to launch a fleet of self-driving XC90 SUVs on the streets of San Francisco. The pilot program will be much bigger than the one Uber operates in Pittsburgh.
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• German Justice Minister says his country must do more to fight fake news

  18-12-2016 17:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Germany's Justice Minister Heiko Maas insisted that German judges and state prosecutors ought to lay down the law on fake news spread via social media networks (like Facebook), and that it needed to happen immediately.The post German Justice Minister says his country must do more to fight fake news appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Woman wins moon rock bag at auction, then wins legal battle with NASA

  18-12-2016 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A moon rock bag from the historic Apollo 11 mission has been at the center of a battle between NASA and an Illinois woman who bought it at an auction, and the case is now resolved in her favor.
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• Auction winner gets to keep her moon rock bag after court battle with NASA

  18-12-2016 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A moon rock bag from the historic Apollo 11 mission has been at the center of a battle between NASA and an Illinois woman who bought it at an auction, and the case is now resolved in her favor.
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• Auction winner gets to keep her bag of moon rocks after court battle with NASA

  18-12-2016 17:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A moon rock bag from the historic Apollo 11 mission has been at the center of a battle between NASA and an Illinois woman who bought it at an auction, and the case is now resolved in her favor.
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• Traveling for the holidays? Check out Waze data for maximum efficiency

  18-12-2016 17:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Community-based navigation app Waze has released information on traffic trends for the holiday season to help drivers more efficiently navigate what are sure to be congested roads in the coming weeks.
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• Volkswagen commits to $200M payment to reduce US pollution

  18-12-2016 17:00
  Volkswagen remains eager to move past the dieselgate scandal and begin regaining its reputation. But while the German car maker has already reached buyback settlements for owners, there’s still the matter of all the damage to the environment VW’s vehicles have caused by way of skirting emissions laws. To help address this, the company has pledged to make a $200 … Continue reading
  
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• Common ZTE Axon 7 problems and how to fix them

  18-12-2016 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The ZTE Axon 7 is a great device, but it's not without its problems. Kuckily, we've compiled a list of some of the more common problems that can occur, as well as a few solutions for dealing with them.
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• Electra Meccanica honors other cars' deposits if buyers are impatient

  18-12-2016 16:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electra Meccanica will honor pre-order deposits held by customers waiting for other cars and apply the deposits, up to $1,000, to a new Solo, expected in 2017. No names were mentioned, but the offer is clearly intended for Elio deposit holders.
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• Electra Meccanica honors deposits on other cars if buyers are impatient

  18-12-2016 16:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electra Meccanica will honor pre-order deposits held by customers waiting for other cars and apply the deposits, up to $1,000, to a new Solo, expected in 2017. No names were mentioned, but the offer is clearly intended for Elio deposit holders.
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• FBI agrees with CIA that Russia hacked election to benefit Trump

  18-12-2016 16:00
  Last week the CIA released a report saying that it concluded Russia had carried out cyber attacks in an effort to disrupt the US’s presidential election and tip the scales to benefit Donald Trump. Following an earlier request from President Obama for an investigation into the matter, the FBI now agrees with the CIA’s assessment, as does the Office of … Continue reading
  
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• Take a peek behind the eHarmony curtain this holiday season

  18-12-2016 15:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dating website eHarmony has unveiled its compatibility scoring for the first time in its 16-year history, showing us just how the company has managed to successfully play matchmaker for well over a decade.The post Take a peek behind the eHarmony curtain this holiday season appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• eHarmony reveals compatibility algorithm for the first time

  18-12-2016 15:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dating website eHarmony has unveiled its compatibility scoring for the first time in its 16-year history, showing us just how the company has managed to successfully play matchmaker for well over a decade.The post eHarmony reveals compatibility algorithm for the first time appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Coreyak will combine VR and virtual kayaking for a new exercise experience

  18-12-2016 15:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's now a way to get all the benefits of kayaking and rowing without getting wet. Meet the Coreyak, branded as "an innovative home fitness machine that mimics kayaking and rowing."
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• Coreyak is a VR kayaking machine offering a new kind of exercise

  18-12-2016 15:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's now a way to get all the benefits of kayaking and rowing without getting wet. Meet the Coreyak, branded as "an innovative home fitness machine that mimics kayaking and rowing."
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• Street Fighter V will shame rage quitters with public profile icon

  18-12-2016 15:00
  Even almost a year after launch, Street Fighter V still has problems dealing with rage quitters, or those players who leave a match before its completion, either out of pure frustration or to avoid the penalties of losing. In the months since the game’s release, developer Capcom implemented changes to make sure rage quitters were appropriately punished, but poor sportsmanship … Continue reading
  
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• Traffic driving you crazy? Elon Musk is right there with ya

  18-12-2016 14:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Traffic is driving me nuts. Am going to build a tunnel boring machine and just start digging..." Elon Musk tweeted cryptically Saturday morning. And just for good measure, he added later, "I am actually going to do this."The post Traffic driving you crazy? Elon Musk is right there with ya appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Elon Musk takes to Twitter to talk about his interest in a ‘boring’ company

  18-12-2016 14:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Traffic is driving me nuts. Am going to build a tunnel boring machine and just start digging..." Elon Musk tweeted cryptically Saturday morning. And just for good measure, he added later, "I am actually going to do this."The post Elon Musk takes to Twitter to talk about his interest in a ‘boring’ company appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Pokemon GO for Apple Watch still on the way, Niantic promises

  18-12-2016 14:00
  It’s been over three months now since Pokemon GO developer Niantic promised on-stage at Apple’s September event that the popular game would be getting a companion app for the Apple Watch. But just as some were giving up hope, the company has come out and confirmed that progress is still being made, and in turn shutting down a false rumor … Continue reading
  
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• US Naval drone seized by China will be returned

  18-12-2016 13:00
  Tensions between the US and China were raised earlier this week when a Chinese naval vessel operating in the South China Sea seized an underwater research drone belonging to the US Navy. The issue was quickly escalated when the US’s Department of Defense demanded the device’s return, while President-elect Donald Trump chimed in on Twitter, calling the seizure an “unprecedented … Continue reading
  
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• Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Record-playing robots, a universe you can hold

  18-12-2016 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the coolest crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but there's no denying that it's fun to gawk!
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• On the green a lot? This SmartGolf Putter claims to improve your swing

  18-12-2016 11:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not all of us were born Tiger Woods, but that doesn't mean that we can't have professional golf aspirations. Here to help you is a new connected device that claims to be the "world's first smart golf putter" -- meet the SmartGolf Putter.
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• Looking to up your putting game? Check out the SmartGolf Putter

  18-12-2016 11:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not all of us were born Tiger Woods, but that doesn't mean that we can't have professional golf aspirations. Here to help you is a new connected device that claims to be the "world's first smart golf putter" -- meet the SmartGolf Putter.
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• Alexa, open the bedroom curtains halfway at 7 a.m. and all the way at 8 a.m.

  18-12-2016 02:58 via digitaltrends.com
  Open and close your curtains with the Slide retrofit smart curtain control. It works with smartphone app, Amazon Echo and Google Home voice control, and IFTTT scripts. As many as 20 Slide units can be connected to home network.
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• Alexa, open the bedroom curtains half way at 7am and all the way at 8am

  18-12-2016 02:58 via digitaltrends.com
  Open and close your curtains with the Slide retrofit smart curtain control. It works with smartphone app, Amazon Echo and Google Home voice control, and IFTTT scripts. As many as 20 Slide units can be connected to home network.
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• Facebook’s Aquila drone crashed due to strong winds, NTSB investigation finds

  18-12-2016 02:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A National Transportation Safety Board investigation found that the June 2016 crash of Facebook's Aquila drone was caused by overcompensation for stronger-than-expected winds, which caused a structural failure in the plane's right wing.
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• Five shows to stream this week: Historical dramas, alternate history, Obama biopic

  18-12-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How are you going to get through this week? By following our guide to the finest films and TV shows available now, of course. On the list this week: 'The Man in the High Castle,' 'Versailles,' and more
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• Do you really want a solar charger? Seasoned hikers share the ins and outs

  18-12-2016 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Solar panels have become a popular way to charge devices on the go, whether hiking, mountain biking or just spending time outdoors. However, depending on the region you’re in, relying solely on the sun for power may not be the best option.
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• Sleek magnetic floating table costs $30,000

  18-12-2016 02:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You won't want to plop your dirty kicks on this sleek, expensive coffee table. Costing about the same as a nice BMW 320i, the top floats in the air, aided by two powerful magnets.
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• Dear Santa, can you bring me a $30,000 floating coffee table?

  18-12-2016 02:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You won't want to plop your dirty kicks on this sleek, expensive coffee table. Costing about the same as a nice BMW 320i, the top floats in the air, aided by two powerful magnets.
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• Is this how cars will share data with drivers (and car makers)?

  18-12-2016 01:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tier 1 automotive user interface supplier UIEvolution changes name to Xevo prior to its acquisition of machine-learning big data pioneer Surround.io. Now your car will inform you about driving hazards and update manufacturers on car and user data.
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• Connected car interfaces learning how to share more data with drivers and makers

  18-12-2016 01:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tier 1 automotive user interface supplier UIEvolution changes name to Xevo prior to its acquisition of machine-learning big data pioneer Surround.io. Now your car will inform you about driving hazards and update manufacturers on car and user data.
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• China steals U.S. research drone in South China Sea in front of its crew, but will return it

  18-12-2016 00:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. officials confirm that the Chinese stole a non-military research drone in the South China Sea. The incident took place in front of U.S. researchers, who were aboard the research vessel, USNS Bowditch. U.S. officials confirmed that the drone will be returned.The post China steals U.S. research drone in South China Sea in front of its crew, but will return it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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