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• Samsung will be showing three new personalized TV services at CES 2017

  27-12-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TVs are better than they have ever been, but that doesn't matter if there is nothing to watch. Samsung aims to solve that problem with the launch of three new personalized smart TV services.
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• Samsung is launching three services to help personalize your TV experience

  27-12-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TVs are better than they have ever been, but that doesn't matter if there is nothing to watch. Samsung aims to solve that problem with the launch of three new personalized smart TV services.
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• Samsung is launching three new services to help personalize your TV experience

  27-12-2016 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  TVs are better than they have ever been, but that doesn't matter if there is nothing to watch. Samsung aims to solve that problem with the launch of three new personalized smart TV services.
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• Today is when your T-Mobile Galaxy Note 7 will die

  27-12-2016 23:28
  Battery troubles with the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 will begin today for all T-Mobile Galaxy Note 7 units. So long as the user hits the OK button for T-Mobile’s OTA software update, the end is near. The Galaxy Note 7, once updated, will no longer charge up with battery power. From here on out, it’s time to die. The folks … Continue reading
  
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• Inbox full of spam? Here’s how to block messages on Gmail

  27-12-2016 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Everybody gets unwanted emails from time to time, whether talking spam or some other form of unwanted message. Luckily, if you're a Gmail user who wants to block someone from messaging you, the process is simple.The post Inbox full of spam? Here’s how to block messages on Gmail appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Alexa, whodunnit? Arkansas police seeking Alexa info to help solve murder case

  27-12-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bentonville, Arkansas police department submitted a search warrant in December, asking Amazon for unprecedented access to a murder suspect's Echo device. Amazon has yet to reveal the requested information.
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• Alexa, whodunnit? Arkansas police ask Amazon for Echo access to aid case

  27-12-2016 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bentonville, Arkansas police department submitted a search warrant in December, asking Amazon for unprecedented access to a murder suspect's Echo device. Amazon has yet to reveal the requested information.
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• U.S. Customs and Border Protection now asks foreign travelers for social media info

  27-12-2016 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  International travelers looking to visit the United States via the visa-waiver program are now being asked to include information on their online presence, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube account names.
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• Some foreigners traveling to the U.S. are now being asked for social media info

  27-12-2016 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  International travelers looking to visit the United States via the visa-waiver program are now being asked to include information on their online presence, including Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube account names.
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• From fake news to the burning Note 7, the 10 worst tech failures of 2016

  27-12-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While there has been a lot of growth in tech this year, such as the rise of Facebook Live and advances in the self-driving market -- we're taking a look at some events and products that didn't have such a grand time.
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• This Logitech Harmony remote lets Amazon Alexa control your digital life

  27-12-2016 22:06
  
  Amazon’s virtual personal assistant Alexa is quickly becoming the top digital assistant in the world, and that’s largely due to Amazon’s decision to open Alexa up to third-party developers and hardware companies. This way companies can focus on their products rather than building a complex voice control engine. After all, why start from scratch when Alexa is already so awesome? One of the best Alexa integrations we’ve come across is in the Logitech Harmony Companion All i
  
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• The camera that shot ‘The Wizard of Oz’ makes today’s cinema cams look like toys

  27-12-2016 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Wizard of Oz, while not the first full-color feature, is perhaps the most iconic example of early color cinematography. The eight-foot-tall Technicolor DF-24 Beam Splitter camera is what made it possible.
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• Camera that shot ‘Wizard of Oz’ makes today’s cinema cams look like toys

  27-12-2016 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Wizard of Oz, while not the first full-color feature, is perhaps the most iconic example of early color cinematography. The eight-foot-tall Technicolor DF-24 Beam Splitter camera is what made it possible.
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• Amazon sends out over a billion holiday packages; Echo sales surge

  27-12-2016 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: OurMine hacks Sony Twitter account and tweets out a fake death notice, rumors suggest Apple has more new iPhone models in the wings. Maybe.
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• End of the line: Samsung reportedly concludes internal investigation

  27-12-2016 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's incendiary Galaxy Note 7 is officially dead. The company has issued a second recall for the device, including the replacements, and will begin disabling all remaining phones through a software update later this month.
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• You'll soon be able to run Skype meetings in your Volvo at the touch of a button

  27-12-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo has announced its 90 Series models will use Microsoft's Skype for Business to improve in-car conferencing and productivity. This marks the first time an automaker has implanted the software in a vehicle.
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• Volvo wants to make in-car conference calls easier with Skype for Business

  27-12-2016 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volvo has announced its 90 Series models will use Microsoft's Skype for Business to improve in-car conferencing and productivity. This marks the first time an automaker has implanted the software in a vehicle.
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• Harry Connick Jr.'s Favorite Gadgets - Wall Street Journal

  27-12-2016 20:51
  
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  Harry Connick Jr.'s Favorite Gadgets
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  I zip around my show's office a lot on a Segway miniPRO. When you need to get someplace fast, it's pretty fun to jump on that. I probably would be better off wearing some kind of wrist guard or a helmet, but it doesn't go that fast. I haven't had any ...
  
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• A 60 fps, 4K action camera could be coming in 2017 from Yi Technology

  27-12-2016 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In 2017, a 4K, 60 fps action camera could hit the market and challenger-brand Yi Technology aims to make the first one. The company teased its new cameras during a pre-CES announcement over the weekend.
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• A well-rounded sneak peek: Samsung Galaxy J7 design leaked in 360 video

  27-12-2016 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy J7 was first released in 2016, and was one of Samsung's best midrange devices. Now, it looks like the phone will be getting a refresh for 2017. Here's everything we know about the upcoming phone so far.
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• Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dead at 60

  27-12-2016 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Famed Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has passed away at UCLA medical center at the age of 60, following a cardiac incident which occurred on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday.
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• Carrie Fisher, beloved as the iconic Princess Leia, has died

  27-12-2016 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Famed Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher has passed away at UCLA medical center at the age of 60, following a cardiac incident which occurred on a flight from London to Los Angeles on Friday.
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• Time for a replacement? Google Nexus 6P bootloop caused by hardware issue

  27-12-2016 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nexus 6P has been subject of a few issues of late. Most recently, users are finding themselves stuck in a bootloop. The cause? According to Google, it's a hardward problem, rather than a software one.
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• Starting a daily photo project in 2017? This app will donate $1 for each image

  27-12-2016 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thinking of starting a photo challenge for 2017? Donate to charity at the same time with the Donate a Photo app. The Johnson and Johnson-sponsored app trades social media exposure for charitable donations.
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• Overclocker pushes Intel Core i7-7700K past 7GHz, aided by some liquid nitrogen

  27-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using a sample chip, one professional overclocker managed to push the i7-7700K past the 7GHz threshold, and while the overclock was reportedly bench stable, it’s not exactly for the faint of heart.
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• Overclocker pushes Intel Core i7-7700K past 7GHz, aided by liquid nitrogen

  27-12-2016 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using a sample chip, one professional overclocker managed to push the i7-7700K past the 7GHz threshold, and while the overclock was reportedly bench stable, it’s not exactly for the faint of heart.
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• Video encoding benchmarks on AMD Ryzen chip are good news, if they’re true

  27-12-2016 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Reddit user leaked an image from a French hardware magazine with benchmarks from an unreleased AMD Ryzen chip, and they're nothing short of impressive, but only time will tell if they hold any water.
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• Are two factory body kits the first step toward a hot-rodded Toyota C-HR?

  27-12-2016 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Toyota has released two sporty-looking body kits for the new C-HR crossover in Japan. Recent rumors indicate the soft-roader will spawn a performance-oriented model inspired by the race-prepped, track-only model.The post Are two factory body kits the first step toward a hot-rodded Toyota C-HR? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Hobby drones help keep elephants safe from stones, poison, and poachers

  27-12-2016 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hobby drones have been shown to help prevent human-elephant conflict in Tanzania, where the animals tend to leave the safety of national parks in search of newly grown crops.The post Hobby drones help keep elephants safe from stones, poison, and poachers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nintendo might be planning a Super follow-up to the NES Classic Edition

  27-12-2016 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The NES Classic Edition was one of the most sought-after gifts of Christmas 2016 and now there's reason to believe that Nintendo is working on the most logical follow-up: a Super Nintendo version.The post Nintendo might be planning a Super follow-up to the NES Classic Edition appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A new frontier in virtual reality? Microsoft patents hints at Star Trek-like holodeck

  27-12-2016 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) systems are already in the works on a limited scale, Microsoft has applied for a patent to a bring a working Star Trek-like holodeck that much closer to reality.
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• Sweater weather: Artist will make custom-fit attire to keep your drone warm

  27-12-2016 18:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The artist who offers physical cloud storage and custom avocados has a new product -- drone sweaters. While it started as an artistic statement, the artist says she received requests from owners looking to prolong battery life in the cold.
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• Sweater weather: Artist makes custom-fit attire to keep your drone warm

  27-12-2016 18:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The artist who offers physical cloud storage and custom avocados has a new product -- drone sweaters. While it started as an artistic statement, the artist says she received requests from owners looking to prolong battery life in the cold.
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• Asus Chromebook with Type-C briefly appears on Newegg, then vanishes

  27-12-2016 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Murmurs of an Asus Chromebook with a 360-degree hinge and Type-C ports have been swirling for a few months, but a listing from Newegg that was quickly pulled may have confirmed the system's existence.
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• Tired of buying ink cartridges? Canon’s G-series printers offer refillable tanks

  27-12-2016 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed for small and home office use, the compact printers feature internal ink tanks with clear windows, allowing users to easily see remaining ink levels. Canon says up to 6,000 black-and-white pages can be printed on a single tank.
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• From sea creatures to scientists: ‘Tag’ turns whales into research colleagues

  27-12-2016 17:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dubbed the “advanced dive behavior” (ADB) tag, the device can record data by the second, offering researchers insight into the whale's behavior, biology, and transit through the ocean.
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• LG’s levitating PJ9 Bluetooth speaker expected to take off at CES

  27-12-2016 17:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Levitating Bluetooth speakers have been done before, but that doesn't stop them from being cool -- and LG's PJ9, debuting at CES, looks like one of the most interesting models we've seen.
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• BlackBerry BBB100/DTEK70 news and rumors

  27-12-2016 17:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An upcoming BlackBerry phone, named BBB100, may be the last in-house designed phone from the company. TCL is rumored to be manufacturing the device, which reportedly will have a keyboard.
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• Chevy's Corvette may get a more modern engine, dubbed 'LT5'

  27-12-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Chevrolet Corvette may get a new engine radically different from anything used in the current car. Called "LT5," it may arrive in 2018, just in time for a major overhaul of the Corvette.
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• Big changes may be in store for Chevy’s Corvette

  27-12-2016 17:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Chevrolet Corvette may get a new engine radically different from anything used in the current car. Called "LT5," it may arrive in 2018, just in time for a major overhaul of the Corvette.
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• Billy and Jimmy return to their 8-bit roots in January for ‘Double Dragon IV’

  27-12-2016 17:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Double Dragon IV, which returns the series to its classic, 8-bit roots, is arriving to PlayStation 4 and Steam next month. It picks up after the brutal events of Double Dragon II, which saw the character Marian murdered.The post Billy and Jimmy return to their 8-bit roots in January for ‘Double Dragon IV’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Want to play ‘Frog Fractions 2’? You’ll have to buy completely unrelated game

  27-12-2016 17:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twinbeard has finally unleashed the long-awaited Frog Fractions 2 — and accessing the game is just as weird and wonderful as anyone familiar with the original might expect it to be.
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• Charging forward — ChargePoint offers a report on the state of EV charging

  27-12-2016 17:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Taking a deep look at EV and charging network growth in the U.S., ChargePoint reports on the proliferation and number of EVs and charging stations as well as why and how EVs are used today.The post Charging forward — ChargePoint offers a report on the state of EV charging appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Open sesame: Smart locks to keep your home secure

  27-12-2016 17:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A good smart lock should offer a combination of security and convenience. Fortunately, these six devices keep your home protected, your family safe, and your belongings secure from possible intruders.
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• The Year We Stopped Caring About Gadgets - Yahoo News

  27-12-2016 16:42
  
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  The Year We Stopped Caring About Gadgets
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  Whether you had the means to pick up one of these treasures, or just stared at them through Apple Store windows, Cupertino seemed to have struck a Faustian deal to consistently pump out gadgets that we coveted by everyone, except maybe the most ...and more »
  
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• VW diesel owners seeking buybacks should keep their cars intact, judge says

  27-12-2016 16:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen diesel owners shouldn't strip parts off their cars before attempting to sell them back to VW, the judge overseeing the diesel emissions settlement said. There have already been reports of owners stripping cars.
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• Rob Gronkowski pokes fun at the ‘Madden Curse’ in new video

  27-12-2016 16:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rob Gronkowski may have been hit with the "Madden Curse" and forced to miss the rest of the NFL season, but the tight end isn't letting it get him down. The star appeared in a new Madden video to show how he's spending his time.The post Rob Gronkowski pokes fun at the ‘Madden Curse’ in new video appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Recycle old tech, sell unwanted gadgets video - CNET - CNET

  27-12-2016 15:03
  
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  Recycle old tech, sell unwanted gadgets video - CNET
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  Finding help for your gadget gifts might be much easier than you think. Play video. Video: Save the holidays with these last-minute gifts. Save the holidays with these last-minute gifts. 1:53 December 23, 2016. Out of time? Become a digital gifting ...
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• Smart gadgets need security. Startups, that's your cue - CNET

  27-12-2016 14:00
  
  Smart gadgets need security. Startups, that's your cue
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  The chatter between all those gadgets -- known collectively as the internet of things -- is going to be cacophonous. Machina Research estimates the IoT market will jump to 27 billion devices by 2025, up from 6 billion now, and will generate roughly $3 ...and more »
  
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• Do you see what I see? EyeQue offers simple vision test from your smartphone

  27-12-2016 13:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker hopes to promote vision health around the world with a tool that lets users test their eyesight through an app and standard smartphone. A Kickstarter campaign has already raised nearly triple its goal.
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