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• PlayStation Plus serves up ‘Day of the Tentacle Remastered,’ more in January

  28-12-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Point-and-click, wartime survival, and retro top-down adventures headline the free batch of PlayStation Plus games in January. Cross-buy will allow PlayStation 4 users to nab four new games to start the year off right.
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• PlayStation Plus Delivers 'This War of Mine' and others in January

  28-12-2016 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Point-and-click, wartime survival, and retro top-down adventures headline the free batch of PlayStation Plus games in January. Cross-buy will allow PlayStation 4 users to nab four new games to start the year off right.
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• Wow, Apple’s definition of a ‘runaway success’ has really changed

  28-12-2016 23:41
  
  Earlier today, Apple CEO Tim Cook took his nephew on a tour of a noted tourist destination called the New York Stock Exchange. While sightseeing, he found the time to talk to CNBC about the new Airpods. We don't have any sales data to speak of on the months-delayed Airpods, but Cook described them as a "runaway success," saying they're "making as many of them as we can." This reminds me of the last time Apple described something as a "runaway success." That time, it was the iPad, which actually
  
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• NannyBot serves as a robo Mary Poppins that will keep an eye on your kids

  28-12-2016 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NannyBot is a robot which promises to follow your kids around and feed audio and video back to your smartphone, tablet or computer. It even boasts an optional basket accessory to hold children’s toys.
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• Rokinon goes wide with new 20mm photo and cinema lenses for Canon, Nikon cameras

  28-12-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rokinon's prime lens lineup just got a bit bigger with the new 20mm f/1.8 lens and the similar t/1.9 cinema lens. Both wide angle lenses capture a 20mm view on a full-frame camera and are available in several mount options.
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• Rokinon expands wide-angle options with 20mm f/1.8 and t/1.9 lenses

  28-12-2016 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rokinon's prime lens lineup just got a bit bigger with the new 20mm f/1.8 lens and the similar t/1.9 cinema lens. Both wide angle lenses capture a 20mm view on a full-frame camera and are available in several mount options.
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• Looking forward to the iPhone 8? We have good news

  28-12-2016 23:02
  
  A report said a few days ago that poor yields for 10nm chips might impact the launch of several high-profile smartphones next year, including next-gen iPads and iPhones. TSMC was one of the companies that was supposedly experiencing difficulties with 10nm chip production. But the company has now refuted the claim, suggesting that everything is moving forward on schedule. That’s certainly great news for next year’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 7s, which will supposedly pack
  
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• Speak up, robot: Cops wants data from Amazon Echo device for murder case

  28-12-2016 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Tesla could dial up some colorful performance number for its planned Roadster sports car, and a tiny bit of good news in the shadow of the death of Carrie Fisher.
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• Social media will actually help increase camera sales, study suggests

  28-12-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While industry sales reports show decline, one research company is suggesting the camera market could grow over the next few years, led largely by social media and economic growth in the Asia Pacific region.
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• Camera sales might not look so bleak in five years, study suggests

  28-12-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While industry sales reports show decline, one research company is suggesting the camera market could grow over the next few years, led largely by social media and economic growth in the Asia Pacific region.
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• Camera sales might not look so bleak in 5 years, study suggests

  28-12-2016 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While industry sales reports show decline, one research company is suggesting the camera market could grow over the next few years, led largely by social media and economic growth in the Asia Pacific region.
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• Samsung will debut a wireless speaker, soundbar, and UHD Blu-ray player at CES

  28-12-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has been steadily teasing what it will show at CES 2017, and now it has unveiled the H7 wireless speaker and MS750 soundbar, which use its UHQ 32-bit audio technology, as well as the M9500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
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• Samsung is bringing its audio A-game to CES 2017 with three new products

  28-12-2016 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has been steadily teasing what it will show at CES 2017, and now it has unveiled the H7 wireless speaker and MS750 soundbar, which use its UHQ 32-bit audio technology, as well as the M9500 Ultra HD Blu-ray player.
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• San Francisco may soon host network of MicroPAD units for the homeless

  28-12-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed to help fight the homeless crisis in San Francisco, MicroPADs are miniature, prefabricated homes which would cost the city just $1,000 per month, providing an inexpensive and sustainable housing option.
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• MicroPAD apartments may soon help alleviate San Francisco's homeless population

  28-12-2016 22:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed to help fight the homeless crisis in San Francisco, MicroPADs are miniature, prefabricated homes which would cost the city just $1,000 per month, providing an inexpensive and sustainable housing option.
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• Blizzard celebrates 20 years of ‘Diablo’; cross-franchise event starts December 31

  28-12-2016 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twenty years ago, Diablo the Lord of Terror first brought his unique brand of evil to the world of Sanctuary, and today in celebration of nearly a quarter century of his reign, he’s invading a few other worlds as well.
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• Gorgeous Heng Balance Lamp boasts unique magnetic switch mechanism

  28-12-2016 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a lamp that not only lights up your room, but also boasts a physics-defying unique switch mechanism? Then you may want to check out the Heng Balance Lamp on Kickstarter.
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• Will CES 2017 bring the Mac accessories Apple can’t be bothered to make?

  28-12-2016 22:18
  CES 2017 is almost upon us, and while the annual Consumer Electronics Show will be dominated by vast televisions and, increasingly, car tech, it’s the smaller gadgets I’m most looking forward to. If there’s one thing 2016 has taught us, it’s that we shouldn’t get too attached to our favorite celebrities; if there’s a second thing, though, it’s that the … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t settle for off-the-shelf: Fender’s Mod Shop lets you design the guitar you want

  28-12-2016 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Because even the most mega of mega-centers can't stock everything, Fender offers an online system designed to let guitarists and bassists customize their own pro-level instrument. Introducing the Fender Mod Shop.
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• Soylent has a couple new flavors to join its new powder formula

  28-12-2016 22:03
  Soylent recently released an updated powder formula that, hopefully, won’t make people as sick as the previous one. Silently joining that new powder are a couple of new flavors, finally freeing customers from the (admittedly minor) hassle of having to add their own flavors. Both cacao and ‘nectar’ flavors have made an appearance on Amazon, though they appear to be … Continue reading
  
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• AirPods users complain of battery drainage issues with the charging case

  28-12-2016 21:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Apple's battery woes aren't limited to the new MacBook Pro -- some AirPods users are complaining that the AirPods charging case is losing as much as 40 percent of its charge overnight.
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• Galaxy S7 owners reporting the camera lens is shattering without impact

  28-12-2016 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A significant number of Samsung Galaxy S7 owners report that the camera lens of their device is shattering without any actual impact occurring, and so far Samsung appears to be refusing to cover such incidents under its warranty.
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• Exkite clothing brand uses recycled kites to create unique outdoor apparel

  28-12-2016 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An Italian company called Exkite uses recycled fabrics from kiteboards to create unique, one-of-a-kind jackets. The idea came from former pro kiteboarder Renzo Mancini who was looking for creative ways to reuse his retired kites.The post Exkite clothing brand uses recycled kites to create unique outdoor apparel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Beautiful concept design is what we hope the Lenovo Droid Turbo 3 will look like

  28-12-2016 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While there's no official word on whether or not Lenovo is even working on a Droid Turbo 3, a concept designer has come up with a beautiful concept for it -- including a nice-looking 16MP Hasselblad camera sensor.
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• Alexa a hostile witness in murder investigation

  28-12-2016 21:15
  How reliable a witness is Amazon’s Alexa? The voice-controlled assistant, star of the Echo smart speaker but increasingly spreading to other connected devices, has become the unexpected informant in an Arkansas murder investigation set to go to trial come 2017. According to police, and freshly-unearthed warrants filed by investigators, the always-listening Echo could hold crucial evidence in the case. Defendant … Continue reading
  
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• Windows 10 “Game Mode” rumored for Creators Update

  28-12-2016 21:13
  There’s a lot coming to Windows 10 with the incoming Creators Update, but one secret feature that could be included is a “Game Mode” of sorts. Such a feature hasn’t been officially revealed by Microsoft yet, but rather discovered in a leaked build of Windows. That means it will be rolling out to folks in the Windows Insider program soon, … Continue reading
  
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• FDA issues final guidelines on keeping medical devices safe from cyberattack

  28-12-2016 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Malware aimed at medical devices is particularly dangerous, and so the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has singled out medical devices as being worthy of special protection against cyberattack,
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• PlayStation Plus games for January 2017: Day of the Tentacle and more

  28-12-2016 21:08
  Sony has detailed the free games arriving for PlayStation Plus members in January 2017, and chief among them is a remastered version of the classic game “Day of the Tentacle” for the PlayStation 4. The game was originally released in 1993, and it enjoys a healthy fanbase that will get to re-experience it on Sony’s latest-gen console soon. There are … Continue reading
  
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• When the Pokemon GO Legendary Update will be released

  28-12-2016 21:01
  Since the dawn of Pokemon GO, Niantic has been speculating about when they’ll release their biggest and best Pokemon from Generation 1. Legendary Pokemon are few and far between in the first generation, centering on the tail end of the series – in count and in publication. The first three Legendary Pokemon, Articuno, Moltres, and Zapdos are scheduled for release … Continue reading
  
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• This 2-millimeter sensor could bring cameras to the smallest smartwatches

  28-12-2016 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony's latest sensor design is only a single megapixel -- but it's also only 2 millimeters and weighs a tenth of a gram. The tiny sensor and lens combo could wind up in wearables like smartwatches or even drones.
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• You can control Samsung’s newest robot vacuum with your voice

  28-12-2016 20:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've come a long way since technology first started terrorizing our pets with robot vacuum cleaners, and now, Samsung is showing us what the digital cleaners of 2017 will look like. Meet the VR7000, the latest from Samsung.
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• AI system listens to your engine and tells you if you’re running into problems

  28-12-2016 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An innovative AI startup from Israel is using deep-learning AI technology to listen to machinery and predict whether it's about to go wrong. Wondering if your car engine has a problem just got a lot easier.
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• Bowers & Wilkins P9 review

  28-12-2016 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bowers and Wilkins pulls out all the stops for the P9, a powerful maniac in headphone form which glitters like gold, even while it bombards you with boom.
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• Here is how you can use a 3D printer to make your own camera lens filter

  28-12-2016 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTuber Devin Montes breaks down how you can 3D print your own camera lens filter. Not only does he briefly explain the process and share examples, he is also giving away a free download of the 3D model.The post Here is how you can use a 3D printer to make your own camera lens filter appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Windows 10 users could see a performance-enhancing ‘game mode’

  28-12-2016 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft might have a few surprises in store for us in the new year, according to a few keen-eyed Windows Insiders who spotted a suspiciously named DLL file in a recently leaked Windows build.The post Windows 10 users could see a performance-enhancing ‘game mode’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• AirPods “a runaway success” says Cook but supplies still tight

  28-12-2016 19:48
  Apple’s AirPods “are a runaway success” CEO Tim Cook says, promising that “we’re making them as fast as we can” to keep up with demand. The entirely wireless earbuds, which hit shelves this month after unexpected delays, have proved to be this holiday season’s hot item, with supplies getting snapped up in hours or less. Now, with online availability not … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch issue may stop gamers in their tracks

  28-12-2016 19:47
  Nintendo Switch recently made a stop at the FCC, and though we didn’t glean a whole lot of new information from this filing, we did discover one important tidbit. As it turns out, the battery within the Nintendo Switch may not be easily removable. This could cause some problems for players in the later stages of the Switch’s life, especially … Continue reading
  
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• Oculus buys The Eye Tribe for eye-tracking control

  28-12-2016 19:31
  Eye-tracking inside virtual reality headsets may soon become all too real. Oculus’ acquisition of The Eye Tribe could jump-start the technology reaching the public. This acquisition may be for more than virtual reality devices as The Eye Tribe’s creation of a $99 eye-tracking device for developers works for all manner of hardware – that includes smartphones as well as VR … Continue reading
  
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• Every shadow is terrifying in the first red-band trailer for ‘Alien: Covenant’

  28-12-2016 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  20th Century Fox has released the first trailer for Alien: Covenant, the upcoming sequel to Prometheus that brings the prequel closer to the events of 1979's franchise-spawning film Alien.
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• Surprise! Apple dominates holiday season smartphone sales once again

  28-12-2016 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple absolutely dominated the holiday season smartphone sales yet again, coming in at 44 percent of smartphone activations. Despite a horrible end to the year, Samsung came in second at 21 percent.The post Surprise! Apple dominates holiday season smartphone sales once again appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• LG is bringing true wireless earbuds, personal surround sound system to CES

  28-12-2016 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG has already debuted a few new products ahead of CES 2017, and the company is carrying on that trend with the newly announced Tone Free true wireless earbuds and Tone Studio personal surround sound system.
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• LG debuts Tone Free headset and Tone Studio wearable speaker ahead of CES

  28-12-2016 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG has already debuted a few new products ahead of CES 2017, and the company is carrying on that trend with the newly announced Tone Free true wireless earbuds and Tone Studio personal surround sound system.
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• Lenovo’s ThinkPad CES 2017 line-up: What you need to know

  28-12-2016 18:41
  CES 2017 is still a week away, but Lenovo hasn’t been able to contain its ThinkPad excitement, revealing a fresh batch of laptops and accessories ahead of the show. As always, the Lenovo ThinkPad range is of particular interest to business users, but that doesn’t stop regular consumers eyeing them up too. This time around, there are some particularly intriguing … Continue reading
  
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• Swarms of robots may soon be deployed to the center of hurricanes

  28-12-2016 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  Packed with GPS and cellphone-grade technologies, the balloons are designed to report from inside active hurricanes, where they float around, coordinate movements, and beam back data about the environmental conditions within.
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• 5 head-scratching questions we have about LG’s PJ9 floating speaker

  28-12-2016 18:32
  LG has introduced the world to its PJ9 Bluetooth speaker, and it’s looking to give your listening sessions a mysterious twist. The somewhat tiny speaker uses magic (or magnets) to levitate above its larger base, giving it a rather unique aesthetic in a sea of other Bluetooth speakers. It’s certainly an attention grabber, to say the least. The problem is … Continue reading
  
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• Windows 10 users will soon be able to put off updates for up to 35 days

  28-12-2016 18:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 users who can't stand the prospect of automatic updates are in luck, as the upcoming Creators Update will apparently introduce the option to delay new updates for over a month.
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• Carrie Fisher completed her ‘Star Wars: Episode VIII’ scenes before she died

  28-12-2016 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher reportedly finished filming all of her scenes for the upcoming Episode VIII before her death, but the story for Episode IX will likely have to altered to account for her passing.
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• Star Trek fans can board the Enterprise-D in a new ‘Halo 5: Forge’ creation

  28-12-2016 18:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  One talented sci-fi fan has used the Forge mode featured in Halo 5: Guardians to create a highly detailed reconstruction of the USS Enterprise-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation.
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• The coolest ‘As Seen On TV’ gadgets of 2016

  28-12-2016 18:03
  
  There’s a video making its way around Facebook right now, and it shows off some of the coolest new gadgets of 2016 "As Seen on TV" stigma aside, it really does highlight some of the most fascinating and useful products that have been shown off over the course of the year, many of which are indeed "As Seen on TV" type products. Some great examples include the Foodoodler , the incredible Winbot 850 , a camera accessory you won't know how you lived without, the Magic Tap (which really might b
  
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• Fans who check in at Nintendo events become eligible for special rewards

  28-12-2016 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has unveiled a QR-based rewards system that will give players extra bonuses for attending specific events or visiting Nintendo locations. The system uses "My Nintendo," meaning the rewards will likely be digital.The post Fans who check in at Nintendo events become eligible for special rewards appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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