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• NASA mobile game lets you grow plants on the ISS

  16-01-2017 23:49
  NASA quietly launched a mobile game last month that allows gamers to grow their own virtual plants aboard the International Space Station. Called “Space Science Investigations: Plant Growth,” the game takes players aboard the ISS, where they meet the crew, gather items, float around, and ultimately get their own mission: experimental plant growth. According to the iTunes listing, the game … Continue reading
  
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• The Katadyn BeFree water bottle provides clean drinking water on the go

  16-01-2017 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Katadyn BeFree water bottles come with built-in water filtration system that removes microorganisms and other harmful elements from our drinking water. The bottle can hold 0.6 liters of water and larger units are coming this spring.The post The Katadyn BeFree water bottle provides clean drinking water on the go appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nokia 6 is almost here: here’s why you’ll want one

  16-01-2017 23:34
  Today we’re running down 5 reasons why the Nokia 6 will be a device that quite a few smartphone users will want. In addition to being a fine looking device, this machine rolls with one of the most recognizable brands in the smart device industry. This device isn’t actually manufactured by Nokia, it’s made by HMD Global Oy – but … Continue reading
  
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• Airbus autonomous flying car prototype may enter testing this year

  16-01-2017 23:06
  Traveling by car can be incredibly frustrating and time consuming in the world’s largest cities, a problem that’ll only get worse if suitable mass transportation options aren’t developed. While trains are one great option, the future may hold a better solution: autonomous (“self-piloting”) aircraft dubbed flying cars that transport groups of people via the air rather than the ground. We’ve … Continue reading
  
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• Raspberry Pi’s new Compute Module 3 is an even lower cost single-board PC

  16-01-2017 23:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While there is a place for single-board PCs like the Raspberry Pi with a full complement of ports and storage options, some applications can get by with even simpler versions. The Compute Module 3 is the perfect solution.
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• The Sentinel VDS drone intends to stop shark attacks before they happen

  16-01-2017 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sentinel VDS is a completely automated shark-detection system. Using an autonomous, unmanned aerial system and sophisticated detection software, the system provides a safe haven for swimmers and surfers alike.The post The Sentinel VDS drone intends to stop shark attacks before they happen appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Shark spotter: Sentinel VDS drone makes beaches safer for surfers and swimmers

  16-01-2017 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sentinel VDS is a completely automated shark-detection system. Using an autonomous, unmanned aerial system and sophisticated detection software, the system provides a safe haven for swimmers and surfers alike.The post Shark spotter: Sentinel VDS drone makes beaches safer for surfers and swimmers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Galaxy S8 S Health app tipped with doctor scheduling feature

  16-01-2017 22:21
  The Samsung Galaxy S8 will include an updated S Health app that allows users to schedule doctor appointments directly within the app, according to sources. This will be one of multiple new features coming to the new health app, the others including integration with health-related services including WebMC and Amwell, video access to certified medical professionals, and more. The information … Continue reading
  
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• You may soon be able to hail Lyft in across the globe, if signs are accurate

  16-01-2017 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lyft already has international partners, but may be changing course to build its own ridesharing brand internationally. Recent financial reports indicate profitability sooner than Uber.
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• You may soon be able to hail Lyft across the globe, if signs are accurate

  16-01-2017 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lyft already has international partners, but may be changing course to build its own ridesharing brand internationally. Recent financial reports indicate profitability sooner than Uber.
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• Virginia Tech FutureHAUS is a home without buttons, but with plenty of tricks

  16-01-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who needs light switches when occupancy sensors know what room you're in and kick on the LEDs accordingly? That's part of the idea behind the Virginia Tech FutureHAUS, which on display at KBIS 2017.The post Virginia Tech FutureHAUS is a home without buttons, but with plenty of tricks appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Virginia Tech FutureHAUS has no switches, no outlets, and a moving wall

  16-01-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who needs light switches when occupancy sensors know what room you're in and kick on the LEDs accordingly? That's part of the idea behind the Virginia Tech FutureHAUS, which on display at KBIS 2017.The post The Virginia Tech FutureHAUS has no switches, no outlets, and a moving wall appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Nintendo Switch pre order sellout sends gamers hunting

  16-01-2017 21:59
  If you slept on getting your Nintendo Switch pre-order in, you may end up disappointed come March 3, with just about every retailer selling out of their initial stock. Preorders for the hotly-anticipated console opened just a few days ago, with GameStop, Best Buy, Target, and others all taking part. However, in the time between Friday and today, all of … Continue reading
  
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• There won’t be a shortage of Switch consoles, claims Nintendo of America president

  16-01-2017 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime said there won't be shortages of Switch consoles as seen with the NES Classic Edition in late 2016. Two million Switch consoles are slated to ship worldwide in the first three weeks of March.
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• Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon, has died

  16-01-2017 21:26
  NASA has revealed that retired astronaut Eugene “Gene” Cernan, the last many to walk on the moon, has passed away at the age of 82. Born in Chicago in 1934, Cernan went on to become one of 14 astronauts NASA selected in 1963. His career was long and varied, and included serving as a pilot for the Gemini IX mission, … Continue reading
  
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• How to convert a WMV movie to MP4, online or offline

  16-01-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WMV files may offer terrific quality and take up less space than an MP4, but they can't compete with the latter option when it comes to compatibility and features. Here's how to convert WMV files to MP4 using Windows or Mac OS X.
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• Intel has a $100m plan to bring the IoT and robots to the high street

  16-01-2017 20:57
  Shopping is about to get seriously high-tech, with Intel launching its Responsive Retail Platform, an Internet of Things upgrade for stores that will track shoppers as much as stock. Announced today, the Intel RRP is effectively a combination of a common language for various sensors intended for use in retail environments, a new tracking device, and a cloud-gateway combination that, … Continue reading
  
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• Build your own Xbox One S laptop by following these step-by-step instructions

  16-01-2017 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Illustrious console modder Ben Heck provided some details on how to make your own Xbox One S "laptop" in Episode 217 of Element14's video series, where he provides a step-by-step guide on making your own version.
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• Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3 unveiled with 10x CPU performance

  16-01-2017 20:44
  Raspberry Pi has introduced the Compute Module 3, the latest generation of its Compute Module (CM) hardware. According to the company, the Compute Module 3 offers about ten times the CPU performance of the original Compute Module 1, as well as twice the RAM. The CM1 board, the original Compute Module, as released back in early 2014. While the original … Continue reading
  
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• “Build better cars” German vice-chancellor snaps back at Trump

  16-01-2017 19:35
  US and German automakers find themselves in the midst of a war of import tariffs and car comparisons, following President-elect Trump’s threat to hit Mercedes, BMW, and others with eye-watering rates. The prospect of a 35-percent import duty to car manufacturers bringing in vehicles from outside of the US was met vocally by German politicians, this week. According to them, … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft's mighty morphing mobile device would be a great Surface phone

  16-01-2017 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's "Windows everywhere" mantra, with the complete PC experience available on everything from the smallest phone-like devices all the way up to the massive Surface Hub, would be well-served by the company's recent patent.
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• From Aquaman to Darkseid, here's everything we know about 'Justice League'

  16-01-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From development and casting to super-powered plot points, here's everything we know about director Zack Snyder's much-anticipated DC Comics superhero team-up movie, Justice League.
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• Everything we know about the ‘Justice League’ movie so far

  16-01-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From development and casting to super-powered plot points, here's everything we know about director Zack Snyder's much-anticipated DC Comics superhero team-up movie, Justice League.
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• China mandates all app stores must register with government

  16-01-2017 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Announced as part of a crack down on security issues and malware, the Chinese government now requires all app stores operating within the country to register with its central authority.
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• Amazon is seeking FCC permission to carry out wireless technology tests

  16-01-2017 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon filed documents to the FCC that request permission to carry out research near its headquarters, prompting speculation that the company's drone delivery program is taking flight.
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• Amazon could be prepping Prime Air drone tests for early 2018

  16-01-2017 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon filed documents to the FCC that request permission to carry out research near its headquarters, prompting speculation that the company's drone delivery program is taking flight.
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• New iPad Pro cover could expand its abilities and battery life

  16-01-2017 18:26
  This week we’re having a peek at a set of official drawings of an accessory for the iPad from Apple. These drawings were made in pursuit of a patent related to the device. In these drawings, the iPad is given the power to show notifications in several ways, the lot of which are displayed on the iPad’s smart cover in … Continue reading
  
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• Folding Surface Phone teased in new Microsoft patent

  16-01-2017 18:25
  Microsoft has patented a folding, flexible smartphone which could open out into a far more practical tablet, potentially teasing a possible Surface Phone form-factor. The patent, granted earlier this month, describes a “Mobile Computing Device having a flexible hinge structure” or, in other words, a portable gadget the size of a smartphone when collapsed, but which can be opened up … Continue reading
  
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• Tranquil inside and out, Sunbeams Music Center is built to soothe

  16-01-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Built using local timber and sheep's wool (for insulation, of course), the Sunbeams Music Center is a pleasant addition to the English countryside. Annie Mawson, the organization's founder, intends to use it for music therapy.
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• Sharp expands European appliance lineup, including a ninja-like refrigerator

  16-01-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ahead of the LivingKitchen appliance show in Cologne, electronics giant Sharp debuted a stunning new lineup comprised of a fridge/freezer combo, several dishwashers, and an innovative new washer and dryer setup.
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• ‘Better Call Saul’ season 3 premiere date revealed — here’s a sneak peek

  16-01-2017 17:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The highly anticipated third season of AMC series Better Call Saul has officially been given an air date; plus, a three-minute sneak-peek trailer shows that Jimmy is inching ever closer to becoming Saul Goodman.
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• New Electric GT race series takes Tesla’s Ludicrous mode to the track

  16-01-2017 17:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new, one-make race series named Electric GT puts the Tesla Model S on the track. 20 pilots from 10 private teams will compete in identical, ultra-light cars upgraded with bigger brakes and a new suspension system.The post New Electric GT race series takes Tesla’s Ludicrous mode to the track appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Samsung’s chief faces arrest over vast corruption scandal

  16-01-2017 17:32
  It’s not a good week for Samsung executives, with special prosecutors in South Korea looking to arrest Lee Jae-yong for his involvement in political corruption in the country. Although officially vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, Lee – the son of Samsung‘s chairman – has over the past months taken on more and more of the leadership role at the company, … Continue reading
  
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• Peugeot's new race car takes the first three spots in this year's Dakar Rally

  16-01-2017 17:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Peugeot has captured the first three spots of the 2017 edition of the Dakar Rally. First place went to Stephane Peterhansel, an experienced French pilot who has won the event 13 times.
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• Peugeot battled dust, dunes, and floods to win this year’s Dakar Rally

  16-01-2017 17:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Peugeot has captured the first three spots of the 2017 edition of the Dakar Rally. First place went to Stephane Peterhansel, an experienced French pilot who has won the event 13 times.
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• The Nevada sun will power Tesla's gigantic 'Gigafactory'

  16-01-2017 17:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tesla Gigafactory will be powered in part by a massive rooftop solar array Tesla says will be the largest of its kind in the world. Tesla hopes to use "100-percent sustainable energy" to power the factory.
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• Tesla’s ‘Gigafactory’ will be powered by a massive rooftop solar array

  16-01-2017 17:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tesla Gigafactory will be powered in part by a massive rooftop solar array Tesla says will be the largest of its kind in the world. Tesla hopes to use "100-percent sustainable energy" to power the factory.
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• How to enable the ‘dark mode’ feature hiding in your iPhone browser right now

  16-01-2017 16:47
  
  Apple's iOS 10 software is packed full of new features. In fact, there are so many new features that it's impossible to remember them all, which is why we often publish collections of lesser-known tips and tricks. A perfect example is this collection of 5 iPhone features only power users know about  — we always want to help people get the most out of their smartphones. When iOS 10 was first released as a closed beta last summer during WWDC 2016, developers instantly beg
  
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• Tesla’s latest cars are getting Autopilot HW2 this week

  16-01-2017 16:38
  Tesla has begun pushing out its newest version of Autopilot to its latest-hardware cars, though drivers shouldn’t expect to actually be able to use the tech initially. The roll-out is being delivered over-the-air, as is Tesla‘s standard practice, taking advantage of the connected cars’ integrated modems. However, for the final round of testing, it’ll only be observing – not taking … Continue reading
  
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• Here comes the Sun: ESA releases montage showing the Sun every day in 2016

  16-01-2017 16:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The European Space Agency's montage shows the Sun as seen by the agency’s PROBA2 satellite throughout 2016. The calendar features 366 images, depicting the Sun as it wanes in its solar cycle.
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• A beginner’s guide to iOS: How to get started with your new iPhone or iPad

  16-01-2017 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Like all mobile operating systems, Apple's iOS takes some getting used to. Here, we'll show you how to navigate the interface, create folders, use 3D Touch, activate Siri, and carry out a host of actions.
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• Lexus' RC F GT3 will race on two continents in 2017

  16-01-2017 15:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lexus RC F GT3 will compete in two race series on opposite sides of the globe in 2017, one in Japan, the other in the U.S. This marks the first season of competition for Lexus' sporty coupe.
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• Aiming to prove its mettle, Lexus will race its RC F GT3 in both Japan and the U.S.

  16-01-2017 15:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Lexus RC F GT3 will compete in two race series on opposite sides of the globe in 2017, one in Japan, the other in the U.S. This marks the first season of competition for Lexus' sporty coupe.
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• NVIDIA SHIELD TV Review (Gen2, 2017)

  16-01-2017 15:01
  Over the past two years just one device has been in near-constant use at my home – that’s the original NVIDIA SHIELD Android TV. This piece of hardware sits quietly to the side of my television and serves content to my family almost every day of the year. Unlike any other device I’ve used over the past half-decade, the NVIDIA … Continue reading
  
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• NVIDIA SHIELD Controller Review (Gen 2, 2017)

  16-01-2017 15:00
  In our first hands-on experience with the NVIDIA SHIELD TV, I made a strong suggestion that the Game Controller was the major upgrade of this generation in SHIELD hardware. As such, I’ve separated this review from our primary review of the NVIDIA SHIELD TV. The review here suggests that this new controller is largely worth purchasing on its own if … Continue reading
  
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• The truth about why the Galaxy Note 7 exploded is coming

  16-01-2017 14:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung will soon reveal the findings of its official investigation into why the Galaxy Note 7 overheated and in some cases, caught fire. The report, which follows the device's recall and cancelation, is expected on January 23.
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• A rare chance to save big on Amazon’s hottest Kindle bundle

  16-01-2017 14:20
  
  During the holidays, Kindle sales are a dime a dozen. Why? Because Amazon's popular eBook readers make fantastic gifts. Outside of the holidays though, Kindle deals can be few and far between — especially when it comes to Amazon's hottest kindle bundle. The Kindle Essentials Bundle includes a 6-inch Kindle eReader, a black Amazon Cover for Kindle, and a 5W power adapter for faster charging. Separately, those three items cost $130, but Amazon typically sells them for $115. But right now, wh
  
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• Nintendo Switch: The good, the bad, and the ugly

  16-01-2017 14:08
  In a roughly 14 hour period spanning Thursday night and Friday morning, we received an onslaught of Nintendo Switch news. A lot of new information was revealed, including details about the Switch’s release, its online systems, and its launch titles. As a lifelong Nintendo fan, I’d been looking forward to these events since they were announced, and I thought I’d … Continue reading
  
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• Barnes & Noble halts sales of its $50 Nook tablet, cites faulty chargers

  16-01-2017 13:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Barnes and Noble suspended sales of its Nook tablet due to a faulty charger, not because of suspicious preinstalled software. None of the Nook-branded Samsung tablets are affected by the suspension.
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• Renault launches two all-electric vans to make bustling cities cleaner and quieter

  16-01-2017 13:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Renault has launched an all-electric version of the full-size Master van.Designed for big cities, the model is equipped with a 33-kWh battery pack that provides up to 124 miles of range.
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