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• Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher reportedly suffers heart attack [updated]

  23-12-2016 23:26
  Just days after the release of Star Wars Rogue One comes news that Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, who played Princess Leia, is reportedly in critical condition following a major heart attack suffered aboard a flight bound for Los Angeles. The actress reportedly went into ‘full cardiac arrest’ during the flight, and while details are still forthcoming, one police officer … Continue reading
  
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• Take your adventures off-road with this fat-tire bike trailer

  23-12-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Burley's 16+ Wheel Kit lets cyclists assemble their own fat bike trailer for carrying important gear on longer off-road excursions. The kit comes with two knobby tires, aluminum rims and hubs, and other parts to complete the build.
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• Burley's fat tire conversion kit turns your bike trailer into an off-road beast

  23-12-2016 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Burley's 16+ Wheel Kit lets cyclists assemble their own fat bike trailer for carrying important gear on longer off-road excursions. The kit comes with two knobby tires, aluminum rims and hubs, and other parts to complete the build.
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• Use manual or motorized control with this plug-and-play modular video slider

  23-12-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorized, or manual? The modular design of the Starslider video slider allows for both. Add up to four motors for fully automated control or strip it down to manual video movement.
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• Design your own video slider with the Starslider modular system

  23-12-2016 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Motorized, or manual? The modular design of the Starslider video slider allows for both. Add up to four motors for fully automated control or strip it down to manual video movement.
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• Cyclops Optics’ clip-in filter helps your Nikon DSLR see past light pollution

  23-12-2016 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cyclops Optics has created a clip-in filter for Nikon DSLRs that's designed to reduce light pollution in nighttime images by minimizing the transmission of specific wavelengths of light.The post Cyclops Optics’ clip-in filter helps your Nikon DSLR see past light pollution appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Making a Christmas tree fly is 2016's wackiest use of a quadcopter

  23-12-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've seen some crazy drones before, but one we've never considered is a flying Christmas tree quadcopter. Thanks to YouTubers Flite Test, however, it's now a reality -- and we couldn't be happier.
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• A flying Christmas tree quadcopter is the gift we want this year

  23-12-2016 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've seen some crazy drones before, but one we've never considered is a flying Christmas tree quadcopter. Thanks to YouTubers Flite Test, however, it's now a reality -- and we couldn't be happier.
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• Hospitals eliminate bedsores using NASA Mars technology

  23-12-2016 22:38
  The same technology used for NASA’s Mars lander has been used to eliminate the occurrence of bedsores in more than half a dozen hospitals, while other hospitals were able to reduce the instances of bedsores as much as 90-percent. The technology works by detecting damage in the process of developing in a patient’s skin before it becomes a visible ulcer, … Continue reading
  
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• You’ll cry when you see this stranger tracking down an autistic girl to return her iPad

  23-12-2016 22:37
  
  Look, 2016 has been pretty rough, whichever way you cut it. Sometimes it's nice to read a story that has no sadness and one particularly happy ending. That's exactly what happened when Terri Colachis's daughter Shea, who is on the autistic spectrum, lost her iPad on the way back from school. Normally, that's exactly the sort of thing you don't want to happen right before Christmas, but thanks to one persistent stranger, it has an uplifting ending . Long story short , Shea's iPad had gone out of
  
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• Tech’s 8 biggest winners of 2016

  23-12-2016 22:31
  The biggest winners of the year this year really shine a light on where our priorities are as a collective unconscious. This list is not based on the “most popular stories” or “most searched topics” or anything scientific like that – instead it’s based on my perception of the tech world as a reporter and a participant. It’s also important … Continue reading
  
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• The remnants of a Slovenian WWI bunker make up the base of this cozy alpine shelter

  23-12-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fashioned on top of an ancient WWI bunker, Slovenia's Bivak na Prehodavcih cabin is a modern retreat for any mountaineer who braves the harsh mountaintops and extreme weather of the country's Triglev National Park.
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• Remnants of Slovenian WWI bunker make up base of this cozy alpine shelter

  23-12-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fashioned on top of an ancient WWI bunker, Slovenia's Bivak na Prehodavcih cabin is a modern retreat for any mountaineer who braves the harsh mountaintops and extreme weather of the country's Triglev National Park.
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• Embrace streaming or die! The Struts have no qualms about music’s next step

  23-12-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  They’ve played with Mötley Crüe and The Rolling Stones, but acclaimed rock saviors The Struts aren’t letting it get to their heads, and they know the real future lies in streaming.
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• The Galaxy S9 and iPhone 9 might actually fold in half

  23-12-2016 22:14
  
  Samsung may be the first to release a foldable phone next year, according to some reports, but it won’t be the only top company looking to launch such devices. A new report says that foldable smartphones are in the works from several tech giants, Apple included, and they may become more and more popular by 2019. But could Apple release its first foldable iPhone as soon as 2018? To make a foldable phone, you need a flexible display, and a flexible type of glass. OLED is flexible,
  
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• Galaxy S8 Plus tipped with 6-inch display as Samsung plots Note revival

  23-12-2016 22:10
  We’ve already heard plenty of rumors about the Galaxy S8‘s display, but today a new one is giving us some interesting details. According to Naver, Samsung will again offer two versions of its flagship, but one Galaxy S8 model will come with a 6-inch display. That’s a fair bit larger than Galaxy S phones of the past, and even larger … Continue reading
  
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• KFC tests facial recognition ordering tech in China

  23-12-2016 21:51
  Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) is no stranger to testing out unusual tech in its retail stores. There was that unusual chicken box, for example, that included a built-in battery for charging your phone, not to mention the edible nail polish. Now the company is back with yet another test, this one in collaboration with China’ Baidu to launch facial recognition … Continue reading
  
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• Ready to build a modern gaming PC for under $500? Here’s the parts you need

  23-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to build your way into PC gaming greatness? We've got a solid build that leverages the latest hardware from Intel and Nvidia to power your way through modern games at 1080p -- all for under $500.
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• How to build the perfect budget gaming PC

  23-12-2016 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking to build your way into PC gaming greatness? We've got a solid build that leverages the latest hardware from Intel and Nvidia to power your way through modern games at 1080p -- all for under $500.
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• Land Lines is a fun project that will match any line you draw to a real map

  23-12-2016 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Land Lines is an intriguing web app which lets you to draw any shaped line you want on your smartphone and have it magically matched up to an identical river, highway or coastline somewhere in the world.
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• Edipeel invisible food coating keeps fruit fresh for weeks

  23-12-2016 21:04
  Fresh food is great assuming you live near a suitable market, have a way to properly store the food, and you can consume it all before it goes bad. Things like lettuce, green onions, strawberries, and other fruits and vegetables are prone to going bad relatively quickly after being purchased, though, making it unappealing to many consumers, not to mention … Continue reading
  
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• Breathe easier with these five air purifiers

  23-12-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indoor air is often more contaminated than the air outside, which can cause an array of health issues over time. Luckily, these five air purifiers can easily rid your home or office of unwanted allergens and contaminants.
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• Allergies acting up? These five air purifiers can offer relief

  23-12-2016 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indoor air is often more contaminated than the air outside, which can cause an array of health issues over time. Luckily, these five air purifiers can easily rid your home or office of unwanted allergens and contaminants.
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• The wailing wallet: Wallor lets you know if you’re being pickpocketed

  23-12-2016 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This stylish Kickstarter leather wallet will sound an alarm if someone tries to steal it. Its creator told Digital Trends he started developing it after having $600 stolen while overseas.
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• The 5 Most Impressive New Cars I Drove In 2016

  23-12-2016 20:35
  I’m fortunate in that I have the opportunity to drive almost every new car that makes it to the market in any given calendar year. With roughly 100 steering wheels passing through my hands over that period of time, you might be surprised to learn that very few cars, trucks, or SUVs make it onto my ‘naughty’ list – that … Continue reading
  
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• This odd dinosaur changed drastically as it aged

  23-12-2016 20:29
  In the Gobi desert a new sort of dinosaur has been discovered which changed drastically from birth to age six. Using a total of 19 sets of bones, paleontologists show how Limusaurus inextricabilis (“mire lizard who could not escape”) changed in big ways in the first year of its life. Researchers have shown how baby versions of this dinosaur had … Continue reading
  
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• DEKA’s LUKE arm delivered to Walter Reed to help US veterans

  23-12-2016 20:29
  The LUKE prosthetic arm is taking another big step today, as DARPA has delivered the first two arms to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC). These arms, along with others from a new production line, will be prescribed to veterans in need of them. The WRNMMC will select the veterans that will get these arms, and the manufacturers … Continue reading
  
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• Vorwerk Thermomix TM5 review

  23-12-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Thermomix is like a dozen countertop appliances in one, and its price matches it. You can’t buy it in a store, but you might want to seek it out anyway.
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• The SP 275 RW Competizione is one of the rarest Ferraris ever built

  23-12-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ferrari revealed its one-off SP 275 RW Competizione supercar to honor the 275GTB of the 1960s. It is based on the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and is powered by a 6.3-liter V12 engine with 769 horsepower.
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• The gift of exclusivity: Ferrari builds one-off SP 275 RW Competizione

  23-12-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ferrari revealed its one-off SP 275 RW Competizione supercar to honor the 275GTB of the 1960s. It is based on the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta and is powered by a 6.3-liter V12 engine with 769 horsepower.
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• Pennywise the Clown strikes a pose in new photo from Stephen King's 'It'

  23-12-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A makeup effects artist on the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's It has posted a terrifying photo of Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the Clown, the evil antagonist of the two-part film.
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• New photo of Pennywise from Stephen King’s ‘It’ will bring on more nightmares

  23-12-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A makeup effects artist on the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's It has posted a terrifying photo of Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise the Clown, the evil antagonist of the two-part film.
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• Pokemon GO Christmas Event update (plus Apple Watch bonus)

  23-12-2016 19:35
  The latest Pokemon GO update includes code which indicates the Christmas Event we’ve been waiting for isn’t lost just yet. Details for the next event appeared in the same update for the game that showed Apple Watch integration just before final release this week. These details indicate that an entirely new element will be added to the game in the … Continue reading
  
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• Will the Mercedes-Benz family grow with the addition of a baby C-Class?

  23-12-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz is secretly developing a third compact sedan positioned between the C-Class and the CLA, according to a recent report. Based on the next-gen A-Class, it may be offered with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain or a 400-hp turbo engine.
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• Can a shrunken C-Class cement Mercedes-Benz's lead in the luxury segment?

  23-12-2016 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mercedes-Benz is secretly developing a third compact sedan positioned between the C-Class and the CLA, according to a recent report. Based on the next-gen A-Class, it may be offered with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain or a 400-hp turbo engine.
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• Pour some eggnog and relax with these 10 festive Christmas flicks

  23-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When the weather outside is frightful, you'll have an excuse to stay in and stream this winter. We've rounded up some of the best Christmas movies currently streaming on popular services such as Netflix, HBO, and Hulu.
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• Kick off your streaming career with our complete guide to Twitch broadcasting

  23-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Streaming games on Twitch for the first time can be daunting to say the least, but with a few simple steps, it's remarkably easy to do. Here's how to do so using a PC, Mac, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4 console.
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• Kick off your streaming career with our complete guide to broadcasting on Twitch

  23-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Streaming games on Twitch for the first time can be daunting to say the least, but with a few simple steps, it's remarkably easy to do. Here's how to do so using a PC, Mac, Xbox One, or PlayStation 4 console.
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• Steam is down amid its biggest sale of the year [Update]

  23-12-2016 18:56
  Bad news for those of you looking to snag some tasty gaming deals: Steam is down at the moment. If you’re having a problem accessing the store, any of Steam’s community features, or game servers based on Steamworks, the good news is that this problem isn’t on your end. The bad news is that this seems to be a fairly … Continue reading
  
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• David Bowie could have been Gandalf in ‘The Lord of the Rings’ trilogy

  23-12-2016 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Legendary musician and artist David Bowie was an early favorite to play Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings movies but couldn't make time for the films, according to franchise casting director Amy Hubbard.
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• LG V20 tips and tricks to become an Android master

  23-12-2016 18:42
  As far as this year’s Android smartphones are concerned, the LG V20 is right up there as one of the top contenders for the crown. It might not have the Pixel’s Assistant, the Moto Z’s multi-talented rear, or even the Galaxy Note 7’s explosive character, but the V20 definitely offers the right mix of power and features in a no … Continue reading
  
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• VW’s second I.D. Concept makes Microbus a self-driving EV

  23-12-2016 18:22
  Volkswagen is teasing its next all-electric concept, and it seems the Microbus may finally get an EV launch complete with autonomous driving. Set to be revealed in full at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) 2017, the second in the VW I.D. Concept family will show another version of the German automaker’s options offered by its new Modular Electric … Continue reading
  
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• 34 years ago, a RadioShack PC and spreadsheets gave my life new purpose

  23-12-2016 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An unexpected experience with a computer spreadsheet in a motel room changed my life direction. When I realized how the first personal computer “killer app” could change people's lives, my career path changed course.
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• Meet Wild Joker, “The Dude” of Pokemon GO

  23-12-2016 18:01
  Let me share with you a story of positivity in the global monster game Pokemon GO. Thanks to the Pokemon GO player known to Imgur as Acentrella, we’ve been introduced to the epic and unforgettable Wild Joker. If Jeffrey “The Dude” Lebowski lived in Arizona in the year 2016, there’s little doubt in my mind that he’d be in a … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft’s Windows 10 update push “went too far” concedes company

  23-12-2016 17:54
  Throughout a significant portion of 2016, Windows 10 was making headlines, but not necessarily for reasons Microsoft wanted. Microsoft gave away free copies of Windows 10 to everyone running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 for the first year it was available, and it tried to get as many people as possible to upgrade during this time. In that push, Microsoft … Continue reading
  
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• Was 2016 a bit much? This meditation app has a plan to get 2017 off to a good start

  23-12-2016 17:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If 2016 didn't turn out to be the best year for you, then check out Simple Habit, a cool meditation app with a plan to get 2017 off to a much better start. All you need is 5 minutes each day, for 31 days.
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• Was 2016 a bit much? Meditation app has a plan to get 2017 off to a good start

  23-12-2016 17:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If 2016 didn't turn out to be the best year for you, then check out Simple Habit, a cool meditation app with a plan to get 2017 off to a much better start. All you need is 5 minutes each day, for 31 days.
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• Tesla limits Autopilot top speed in latest update

  23-12-2016 17:05
  It’s update season for Tesla right now, with a new Autopilot upgrade being pushed out to the electric cars that caps top speed on certain roads. Autopilot is Tesla‘s take on piloted or semi-autonomous driving, capable of maintaining pace with the rest of the traffic on a road, keeping to lanes, and even changing lane with a tap of the … Continue reading
  
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• How the Galaxy S8 “Beast Mode” will work (and already has)

  23-12-2016 17:02
  But what good is an extra boost of smartphone processor power when a Samsung Galaxy S8 smartphone from the year 2017 is already more powerful than necessary? A number of things are already obvious about the not-yet-revealed next device in Samsung’s Galaxy line of smartphones. We can safely assume it’ll be more powerful than the Galaxy S7, for example – … Continue reading
  
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• Volkswagen’s updated Golf R gets a power boost and subtle styling tweaks

  23-12-2016 16:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Volkswagen Golf R will have more power, plus some of the styling and tech updates previously announced for the rest of the Golf lineup. Look for the updated Golf R sometime in the coming year.
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