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• ‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ season 2 in works despite not getting an OK yet

  12-01-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix hasn't renewed Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events for season 2 yet, but the show's writers are definitely "optimistic." They're hard at work on the second season already.
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• Wileyfox's Swift 2 X smartphone pads lineup with Full HD display

  12-01-2017 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wileyfox, a British smartphone manufacturer, has expanded its relatively new Swift 2 lineup of devices with a third option -- the Swift 2 X. The Swift 2 X will be Wileyfox's most expensive smartphone to date at about $216.
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• Wileyfox’s Swift 2 X offers Full HD display, 3,010mAh battery at low price

  12-01-2017 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wileyfox, a British smartphone manufacturer, has expanded its relatively new Swift 2 lineup of devices with a third option -- the Swift 2 X. The Swift 2 X will be Wileyfox's most expensive smartphone to date at about $216.
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• 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium review

  12-01-2017 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nissan’s 2017 GT-R gets a facelift and more power to stay relevant in the increasingly competitive super-car space.The post 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium review appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kennedy Space Center’s Space Visor VR headset transports you into the galaxy

  12-01-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most of us will never make it to space, and so it's great to see NASA making investments into bringing their unique subject matter to VR. One such project is underway at the Kennedy Space Center in conjunction with brandVR,
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• Kennedy Space Center’s new Space Visor VR headset transports you into the galaxy

  12-01-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most of us will never make it to space, and so it's great to see NASA making investments into bringing their unique subject matter to VR. One such project is underway at the Kennedy Space Center in conjunction with brandVR,
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• ‘Morphing wing’ drone capable of landing just like a bird

  12-01-2017 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the U.K.’s University of Bristol and BMT Defence Services have trained a drone to fly and land just like a bird. The secret? Deep learning machine learning algorithms.
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• Support YouTube content creators by pinning your comment to a live-stream

  12-01-2017 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Live-stream viewers have a new way to make sure their favorite YouTube stars see their comments. By paying a fee from $1 to $500, the comment is pinned in the chat for an extended period of time.
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• FCC is still concerned about AT&T and Verizon zero-rated services

  12-01-2017 23:24
  Zero-rated services are becoming increasingly popular among carriers and companies, giving customers a way to consume certain content without using up their high-speed data allotment. Such arrangements have raised concerns about net neutrality in the past, and while the FCC isn’t necessarily against zero-rated offerings, it has expressed concerns with some of them. Verizon and AT&T are, once again, the … Continue reading
  
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• Watch trailer for the live-action promo prequel to ‘Ghost Recon: Wildlands’

  12-01-2017 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In partnership with Amazon, Ubisoft is bringing a 30-minute live-action promotional video for Ghost Recon Wildlands, titled War Within the Cartel, to Twitch and Amazon Prime Video on February 16.
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• Watch the trailer for the live-action promo prequel to ‘Ghost Recon: Wildlands’

  12-01-2017 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In partnership with Amazon, Ubisoft is bringing a 30-minute live-action promotional video for Ghost Recon Wildlands, titled War Within the Cartel, to Twitch and Amazon Prime Video on February 16.
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• You’ll never have to leave Google Maps again to book a ride on Uber

  12-01-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Thursday, Google announced the ability for users to book a ride with Uber (or another ride provider) directly from Google Maps. This latest feature is available now on both Android and iOS globally.The post You’ll never have to leave Google Maps again to book a ride on Uber appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• When you run out of TV shows to binge, check out these great movies on Hulu

  12-01-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From classics to recently-released blockbusters, Hulu offers some great films to its subscribers. Check our top picks for the best movies currently streaming on Hulu for the month of January.
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• Nvidia was developing the SHIELD Portable 2, but it’s likely been shelved

  12-01-2017 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  FCC documents show that Nvidia was working on a SHEILD Portable 2 -- way back in June. A release seems unlikely, especially considering the fact that the device was only listed on the FCC website because a confidentiality request expired.
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• Nikon and Mini team up to cross-promote cameras and cars

  12-01-2017 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nikon and Mini have announced a new marketing partnership that will see Nikon cross-promote its KeyMission 360 action camera with Mini's latest lineup of rugged Countryman vehicles.The post Nikon and Mini team up to cross-promote cameras and cars appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft’s Windows Hello makes headway, with almost 100 supported devices

  12-01-2017 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows Hello is approaching a milestone of sorts, with almost 100 unique devices now supporting the protocol. Microsoft took a few minutes in a blog post to bring us up to date on all of the different ways you can now log into Windows 10.
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• ElliQ is an adorable robot that helps the elderly stay connected

  12-01-2017 22:41
  The company Intuition Robotics has introduced a new home robotic device that helps the elderly stay connected with their friends and family, only without the confusing aspects of using a smartphone or tablet. The system is sort of like Amazon Echo, in that it speaks and can be spoken to. However, it works with a dedicated tablet device and also … Continue reading
  
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• Missing Panoramio? Photographer develops platform for scouting shots

  12-01-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need a new spot to take photos? A young photographer and programmer is working to develop a new website just for that. The work-in-progress pulls 500px photos and turns them into a heat map of photo hot spots.
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• Missing Panoramio? Photographer develops new platform for scouting shots

  12-01-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need a new spot to take photos? A young photographer and programmer is working to develop a new website just for that. The work-in-progress pulls 500px photos and turns them into a heat map of photo hot spots.
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• It’s all motorcycle action and crotch shots in bawdy first trailer for ‘CHiPs’

  12-01-2017 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dax Shepard and Michael Pena star in the trailer for CHiPs, the upcoming film based on the hit television series from the '70s and early '80s about a pair of California Highway Patrol officers.
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• Panasonic’s Toughpad A2 tablet is a rugged beast

  12-01-2017 22:24
  At a time when many manufacturers seem to be moving away from tablets, Panasonic is having none of it and introducing its Toughpad FZ-A2. Designed to survive in a universe that seems to love shattered screens, the Toughpad A2 tablet is fully rugged slate that offers protection against drops, dust, and water. With Panasonic making its enterprise features a major … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung foldable phone release rumored for Q3 2017

  12-01-2017 22:22
  A Samsung Foldable Phone (or flexible phone, if you prefer) has been tipped to be revealed and released inside the year 2017, before the Galaxy S8. Word of this release comes alongside a tip that LG will also be releasing at least one foldable display-toting smart device, the smartphone making company teased this week to be producing more than 100,000 … Continue reading
  
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• Maisie Williams is held captive in trailer for Netflix’s sci-fi flick ‘iBoy’

  12-01-2017 22:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Maisie Williams' film and TV characters seem to end up in a lot of danger. In a new trailer for Netflix's upcoming sci-fi flick iBoy, she is taken captive by a gang retaliating against her best friend.
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• Meters by Ashdown OV-1: Our first take

  12-01-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sick of headphones all looking pretty much the same? The Meters by Ashdown OV-1 headphones have an active VU meter in each cup, making them look unlike any other pair available. Oh, and they sound fantastic.
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• Smart guitar accessory Fred Zeppelin uses LEDs to unleash your inner rock god

  12-01-2017 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fret Zeppelin is a state-of-the-art LED accessory for your guitar, which fits just above the frets and shows you exactly where to put your fingers to play any song you want. Overly snug rock star leather pants are not included.
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• Fret Zeppelin teaches guitar by guiding your fingers with LEDs

  12-01-2017 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fret Zeppelin is a state-of-the-art LED accessory for your guitar, which fits just above the frets and shows you exactly where to put your fingers to play any song you want. Overly snug rock star leather pants are not included.
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• Microsoft makes it easier to restore shared versions in Office 2016

  12-01-2017 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has issued its December 2016 update for Office 2016 users in the Office Insider Slow Ring, adding in the ability to easily restore shared document versions, more easily use the Surface Pen in Excel, and more.
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• Boosted Boards (2nd-gen) recalled over battery pack water vulnerability

  12-01-2017 21:56
  The electronic longboards called Boosted Boards are now into their second generation, and have proven popular with those who want something akin to a hoverboard, but faster and with a more traditional style. Unfortunately, the second generation version of the Boosted Board is the subject of a new recall being initiated “out of an abundance of caution.” According to the … Continue reading
  
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• LeEco Le S3 review

  12-01-2017 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LeEco is taking over the U.S. Or, at least, it’s trying to. Is the Le S3 worth the $250 price tag it comes with? We put it to the test to find out.
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• Bezos says Amazon will hire 100,000 full-time workers in next 18 months

  12-01-2017 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: The EPA says Fiat/Chrysler cheated on diesel emissions tests and Apple looks to get into the original TV show production competition.
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• FCC concludes that AT&T and Verizon’s policies violate net neutrality

  12-01-2017 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Federal Communications Commission concluded in a detailed report that AT&T and Verizon violated net neutrality rules by exempting first-party products from subscribers' data plans.The post FCC concludes that AT&T and Verizon’s policies violate net neutrality appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Amazon plans to add 100k US jobs in the next 18 months

  12-01-2017 21:15
  Amazon has announced that it will be adding a whopping 100,000 new jobs in the near future. That’s a lot of new jobs for any one company to add, but it’s made even more impressive by the fact that Amazon already provides 180,000 jobs across the country. Assuming Amazon’s plan plays out just how it envisions, that means it will … Continue reading
  
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• Proposal seeks kill switch and mandatory registration for ‘smart’ robots

  12-01-2017 21:11
  The distant future once detailed and imagined in science fiction movies and books is now upon us, and humans are scrambling to stay ahead. Robots are no longer a foreign concept to the average consumer, and indeed you may even find versions of them, such as the Roomba, in the average home. Innovations in robotics will no doubt move quickly … Continue reading
  
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• Testing wearable sensors as 'check engine' light for health

  12-01-2017 21:05
  
  A next step for smart watches and fitness trackers? Wearable gadgets gave a Stanford University professor an early warning that he was getting sick before he ever felt any symptoms of Lyme disease. Geneticist ...
  
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• Faux commercial teases the return of the terrifying Gus Fring on ‘Better Call Saul’

  12-01-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gus Fring is back full force in the upcoming season of Better Call Saul, as is evidenced by a 30-second teaser video that serves as a fake ad for his front/fast-food shop, Los Pollos Hermanos.
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• The next Pokemon GO event update could be Magikarp heavy

  12-01-2017 20:59
  The Pokemon called Magikarp might very well be the subject of the first Pokemon GO event of April, 2017. A Silph Road user and Pokemon GO analyst by the name of S.Dangles decided earlier this week that the possibility of a Magikarp-infused event set for April Fool’s Day was real. While we don’t have our normal verification of consideration from … Continue reading
  
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• ElliQ is like an Amazon Echo robot designed to keep seniors company

  12-01-2017 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intuition Robotics' ElliQ robot is a bit like specially tailored Amazon Echo, designed to act as a loyal companion to senior citizens. While it's not a replacement for human company, it could do a lot of good.
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• Lenovo Moto G5 specs, news, and rumors

  12-01-2017 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming Lenovo Moto G5 and G5 Plus won't be launched for at least a few more months, but rumors about it are already surfacing. Here's everything we know about the upcoming phone so far.
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• Former NFL player sues ‘Gears of War’ creators over Cole Train likeness

  12-01-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Former Philadelphia Eagles football player Lenwood Hamilton has filed a lawsuit claiming that the creators of the Gears of War video game franchise lifted his physical likeness for the character Augustus "Cole Train" Cole.
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• Apple will hit the $1 trillion mark in total sales of iOS devices sometime this year

  12-01-2017 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is on track to hit an iOS milestone -- the company will have made $1 trillion from the iPhone and iOS sales sometime this year, according to Asymco analyst Horace Dediu. That includes sales from the App Store and iTunes.
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• Look, Ma, no hands! Libec releases a hands-free monopod

  12-01-2017 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the profile of a monopod but (some of) the stability of a tripod, Libec's latest monopod is looking to impress. A locking foot plate allows the device to stay upright, hands-free.
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• Study shows we’re not actually that great at identifying phishing emails

  12-01-2017 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new survey from researchers in Texas shows that most people get overconfident when they are identifying phishing emails and this leads to several mistakes. The researchers believe the study will help in reducing the amount of phishing emails.
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• Microsoft employees sue over trauma they claim was caused by viewing extreme content

  12-01-2017 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two former members of Microsoft's online safety team are suing the company for trauma they claim was caused by exposure to extreme violent and sexual content that they experienced as part of their work.
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• Philips says its new curved, 40-inch 4K monitor is the biggest you can buy

  12-01-2017 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CES 2017 was full of great displays, but apparently not every manufacturer chose that particular venue to introduce every new product. Philips, for example, is introducing a new monitor a week after CES ended.
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• Pinterest is now using artificial intelligence to help you discover more pins

  12-01-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pinterest is overhauling its related pins feature using artificial intelligence. With approximately 75 billion pins on its platform, curation is a critical part of the service Pinterest offers its 150 million users.
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• Tony Rosato, voice of Luigi in Super Mario Bros. cartoons, dies at 62

  12-01-2017 19:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tony Rosato, the voice of Luigi in the animated series The Adventures of Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World, has died at 62. He took on many roles over his 35-plus year career, including a stint on Saturday Night Live
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• Straight outta Westeros — Peter Dinklage might join ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

  12-01-2017 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Game of Thrones actor Peter Dinklage is reportedly in talks for a role in Marvel's two-part Avengers: Infinity War movie, which will bring together nearly every character in the studio's cinematic universe.
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• Researchers’ new algorithm helps computers distinguish between people with the same name

  12-01-2017 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Teaching computers to do anything takes time and effort, but teaching them how to tell the difference between people with the same names has proved a real challenge. Now though, university researchers believe they may have cracked it.
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• Guidesense can help visually impaired people sense their environment

  12-01-2017 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using millimeter wave radar sensors, Guidesense can detect obstacles in the environment -- including thin branches and bushes -- and relay that information back to the wearer via haptic and audio feedback.
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• Not all of Steve Jobs’s iPhone ideas were revolutionary

  12-01-2017 18:49
  
  Pundits keep asking themselves what Steve Jobs would do every time Apple makes a questionable move. But not everything Apple’s visionary leader imagined about the iPhone actually made it into the final product — and that’s really a very good thing, because the iPhone that we know and love may have had an entirely different look and software experience. After a couple of videos leaks showed us alleged prototypes of the original iPhone, running competing UI designs
  
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