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• New security drone can launch, land, and recharge itself without human intervention

  17-01-2017 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new all-in-one drone solution takes the form of a box, which opens up to act as a launch pad for a drone, capable of carrying out autonomous missions, before returning to its home to charge.
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• Awesome new 'drone in a box' system can launch, land, and recharge itself autonomously

  17-01-2017 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new all-in-one drone solution takes the form of a box, which opens up to act as a launch pad for a drone, capable of carrying out autonomous missions, before returning to its home to charge.
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• The Perar 17mm f/4.5 pancake lens is meticulously handcrafted for your Leica M camera

  17-01-2017 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MS Optics unveiled its latest creation, the Perar 17mm f/4.5 pancake lens made for Leica M-mount cameras. It measures in at only 10.5mm thick, 70mm in diameter, and weighs only 70 grams.The post The Perar 17mm f/4.5 pancake lens is meticulously handcrafted for your Leica M camera appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• MS Optics unveils handcrafted 17mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Leica M cameras

  17-01-2017 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MS Optics unveiled its latest creation, the Perar 17mm f/4.5 pancake lens made for Leica M-mount cameras. It measures in at only 10.5mm thick, 70mm in diameter, and weighs only 70 grams.The post MS Optics unveils handcrafted 17mm f/4.5 pancake lens for Leica M cameras appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Realtor.com uses augmented reality to help you in the hunt for a perfect home

  17-01-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to two new features now found in Realtor.com's Android app, you'll be able to leverage image recognition and augmented reality to make your homebuying experience the most immersive it's ever been.
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• Microsoft's purchase of Simplygon demonstrates its commitment to 3D in Windows 10

  17-01-2017 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's acquisition of Simplygon illustrates how 3D will take a more significant role in Windows 10, as the company is making some specific investments in 3D technology that should provide more benefits for creative types.The post Microsoft's purchase of Simplygon demonstrates its commitment to 3D in Windows 10 appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft’s ‘3D for Everyone’ strategy gets a lift with Simplygon acquisition

  17-01-2017 23:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's acquisition of Simplygon illustrates how 3D will take a more significant role in Windows 10, as the company is making some specific investments in 3D technology that should provide more benefits for creative types.The post Microsoft’s ‘3D for Everyone’ strategy gets a lift with Simplygon acquisition appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• White House photographer reflects on 8 years, 2 million pics with President Obama

  17-01-2017 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What's it like to work as the official White House photographer? An interview with Pete Souza offers a pretty good idea. As President Obama's term ends, Souza shares his favorite images out of around two million shots.
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• 2017 BMW 5 Series first drive

  17-01-2017 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BMW’s 7th generation 5 Series is here to re-conquer the midsize performance luxury sedan segment.
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• Alcatel’s Idol 4S now runs Windows 10 Mobile, packs more powerful processor

  17-01-2017 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alcatel's Idol 4S has been around since the summer of 2016, and now the TCL-owned company is releasing a slightly beefed-up variant that doesn't run Android. Yep, that's right -- the Idol 4S is now an option in a small pool of fresh devices.The post Alcatel’s Idol 4S now runs Windows 10 Mobile, packs more powerful processor appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google Maps beta is starting to show parking availability to beta users

  17-01-2017 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Maps may soon show you the best places to park. That's according to code in the beta version of the Google Maps app for Android, which reveals additional features that have yet to be announced.The post Google Maps beta is starting to show parking availability to beta users appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Expand your Wi-Fi reach with this TP-Link Range Extender ($47 off)

  17-01-2017 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon has a big discount on TP-Link's Wi-Fi Range Extender. You can get 67 percent off the normal price, bringing it down by nearly $50.
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• Latest ‘Overwatch’ feature designed with commentators, spectators in mind

  17-01-2017 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Overwatch has received a number of updates over the holiday season, including the new Oasis map, but there is a new feature on the public test realm designed for spectators, rather than players.The post Latest ‘Overwatch’ feature designed with commentators, spectators in mind appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• AT&T has officially shut down its 2G network, will pursue 4G LTE, other tech

  17-01-2017 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wireless carrier AT&T shut down its legacy 2G network for good in early January. The carrier says that it'll reuse the spectrum for the development of 5G and LTE technologies going forward.The post AT&T has officially shut down its 2G network, will pursue 4G LTE, other tech appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Take the camera dividers out of the Udee backpack and it becomes a cooler

  17-01-2017 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Udee backpack can morph from a camera bag to a cooler to simple storage -- and that's just the bottom half. Startup Meltpartners is just shy of its Kickstarter goal for its first project.
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• Where to buy the NES Classic Edition

  17-01-2017 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're a nostalgic gamer or a proud parent, the NES Classic is the hottest item of the holiday season. Check out our guide to find out where to buy the console as soon as it becomes available.
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• Verizon CEO apparently wants to buy a major cable company like Comcast

  17-01-2017 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Verizon could be prepping another major acquisition -- company CEO Lowell McAdams is reportedly interested in buying a major cable company like Comcast or Charter.
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• As AT&T makes major acquisitions, Verizon may be mulling one of its own

  17-01-2017 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Verizon could be prepping another major acquisition -- company CEO Lowell McAdams is reportedly interested in buying a major cable company like Comcast or Charter.
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• AMD’s ‘Naples’ server CPU designed for ‘radical’ data center changes

  17-01-2017 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's Forrest Norrod kicked off a series of new blogs focused on the upcoming Naples CPU for servers slated for the first half of 2017. A 32-core, 64-thread version was first revealed in August as part of AMD's "Zen" architecture reveal.
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• This juicer is expensive and shiny but you can’t juice your own produce

  17-01-2017 22:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Initially offered for $700, the Juicero juicer wasn't meant for the shallow of pocket. That has changed. Juicero has announced a significant price cut on its juicer, which you can now buy for $399, nearly half off its original price tag.
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• Getting a smart thermostat may have gotten easier as Nest expands globally

  17-01-2017 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Beginning February 15, folks in Austria, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be able to purchase a smart thermostat or any other Nest product either via an online retailer or at a brick and mortar store.
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• Apple’s original iPhone can no longer be used as a phone

  17-01-2017 22:09
  
  We're not sure how many people, if any, are still out there using the original iPhone in a meaningful capacity, but cellular connectivity on the iconic device has been mercifully axed for anyone on AT&T, the iPhone's original carrier. Per an AT&T press release , Ma Bell recently announced that it shut down its 2G wireless network at the beginning of the year. And seeing as how the original iPhone launched without any 3G connectivity, Apple's 2007 iPhone has in effect been relegated to an
  
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• Future car headrests will read your mind to keep you awake at the wheel

  17-01-2017 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A company called Freer Logic has developed a smart car headrest which can monitor your brain activity as you drive, and make sure that your full focus is on the road in front of you.
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• Future car headrests will monitor your brainwaves, send alerts when you get drowsy

  17-01-2017 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A company called Freer Logic has developed a smart car headrest which can monitor your brain activity as you drive, and make sure that your full focus is on the road in front of you.
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• Zurich, Switzerland, just may be Google’s next big tech hub

  17-01-2017 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks as though the new hub for Google's research and development efforts may be in Zurich. On Tuesday, Patrick Warnking, Google's Country Director of Switzerland, authored a blog post detailing the future of Google in Europe,The post Zurich, Switzerland, just may be Google’s next big tech hub appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• IBM CEO Rometty joins calls to ensure that AI remains a positive force

  17-01-2017 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft CEO Nadella isn't the only executive talking about how AI can be a net positive as long as long as it's done the right way. IBM CEO Ginni Rometty has also joined in with a similar call for transparency and responsibility.
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• Samsung’s Galaxy C9 Pro packs a Snapdragon 653 and is coming to India

  17-01-2017 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's mid-range Galaxy C9 Pro is now available in India, but it's a little pricier than competitors with similar specs. It's not a new device, as it launched in China last year as one of the first smartphones with 6GB of RAM.The post Samsung’s Galaxy C9 Pro packs a Snapdragon 653 and is coming to India appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Huawei could be prepping new flagship tablet for Mobile World Congress 2017

  17-01-2017 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Huawei is preparing to release a new tablet at Mobile World Congress this year -- the Huawei MediaPad T3. In fact, the device just passed through Wi-Fi certification.
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• Mokacam brings back its tiny 4K camera on Indiegogo — and it’s even smaller

  17-01-2017 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The tiny action camera designed to rival GoPro is back on Indiegogo with an even smaller update, the Mokacam Alpha. While 20 percent smaller, the camera is now capable of slow motion videos and manual shutter speed.
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• The best travel camera you can buy

  17-01-2017 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hitting the road or doing some globetrotting this summer? Bring along the right camera to capture those once-in-a-lifetime vacation memories. Here are some of our current favorites.
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• New battery technology uses miniature fire extinguisher to stop spontaneous combustion

  17-01-2017 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Stanford University have pioneered a system that extinguishes fires in overheating lithium-ion batteries. It's one of the quickest and most effective implementations yet.The post New battery technology uses miniature fire extinguisher to stop spontaneous combustion appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• New battery technology uses miniature fire extinguisher to nip sparks in the bud

  17-01-2017 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Stanford University have pioneered a system that extinguishes fires in overheating lithium-ion batteries. It's one of the quickest and most effective implementations yet.The post New battery technology uses miniature fire extinguisher to nip sparks in the bud appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Games that use a red cross to denote health violate the Geneva Conventions

  17-01-2017 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The team behind Prison Architect learned that the use of a red cross to denote health packs violates the Geneva Conventions. The emblem has been used in popular franchises for decades without a reported issue.
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• Ambulances in Sweden will be able to hijack car radios during emergencies

  17-01-2017 20:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Swedish system is entering testing in Stockholm in 2017 with the goal of making the roads much safer for emergency professionals and everyday drivers alike.
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• Google Play Store will soon tell you if your Android device is ‘certified’ or not

  17-01-2017 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has long struggled with manufacturers who don't go through the usual channels to use Android -- but now it seems to be cracking down. The Google Play Store will now include a new label telling you if your device is certified or not.
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• Incredible new 3D printed rocket is completely ready to launch after being assembled

  17-01-2017 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Students at Inholland University of Applied Science in the Netherlands are 3D printing and launching their own rocket. And you can too, thanks to these free downloadable instructions.
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• Roku’s updated mobile app lets us see what’s on with a single button tap

  17-01-2017 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's a good day to be a Roku owner, as the company has released an update for its mobile app with a new feature dubbed "What's On" that makes finding something to watch even easier.
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• Intel responds to report about hackers gaining access to a debugging interface

  17-01-2017 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel responded to a report that PCs based on its CPU platforms can be hacked via USB 3.0 and a cheap device. The problem is based on Intel's Direct Connect Interface that links to the JTAG debugging interface.
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• Netflix trailer for ‘Santa Clarita Diet’ zombifies Drew Barrymore’s realtor

  17-01-2017 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Timothy Olyphant and Drew Barrymore find themselves dealing with a zombie in the family and a tough California real estate market in the new Netflix comedy series Santa Clarita Diet.
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• Report indicates Apple will not launch a new iPhone 6 battery exchange program

  17-01-2017 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has denied rumors that it is launching a secondary battery replacement scheme for the iPhone 6S, following rumors that it would do. However its wording does leave some room for interpretation.
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• No Hands Binoculars Glasses

  17-01-2017 19:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  I’m trying to come up with situations where the no hands binoculars glasses could come in handy. But I honestly have a hard time, when would I ever be in a situation where I couldn’t spare at least one hand to hold my binoculars. Unless you don’t plan on walking around while wearing them, sit back and relax. And do whatever you need to do with your both hands.
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• Consumer drones could carry more with twice the rotors, NASA experiment suggests

  17-01-2017 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Doubling the number of rotors on a drone nearly doubles the trust, leading to larger weight capacities, a NASA experiment shows. The idea comes from a computer simulation showing how air moves around a consumer drone.
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• Awesome new visualization from NASA shows the turbulence created by a drone’s props

  17-01-2017 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Doubling the number of rotors on a drone nearly doubles the trust, leading to larger weight capacities, a NASA experiment shows. The idea comes from a computer simulation showing how air moves around a consumer drone.
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• The Hyundai i30 will expand into a whole range of cars, including a fastback

  17-01-2017 19:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hyundai of Europe has tweeted a timeline of the Korean automaker's plans for the i30 model range, which includes the hot-hatch N performance model, a five-door, wagon, and a fastback.
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• AOpen’s Chromebase Mini is a Chrome OS tablet with enterprise appeal

  17-01-2017 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital signage specialist Aopen unveiled the Chromebase Mini, a hardy 10.1-inch tablet that runs Chrome OS and can be implemented in a wide variety of customer-facing scenarios.
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• ‘Titanfall: Frontline’ mobile spinoff canceled after extensive development

  17-01-2017 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Titanfall series developer Respawn Entertainment has canceled its mobile collectible card game spinoff Titanfall: Frontline, claiming that "the experience wasn't ready to deliver the intense action-packed gameplay synonymous with Titanfall."
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• Microsoft Germany issues security warning to people still using Windows 7

  17-01-2017 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The head of Windows in Germany is warning people and organizations against their continued use of Windows 7 as it may be insecure. The company is urging everyone to upgrade before support for the operating system ends in three years.
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• ‘Zelda: Breath of the Wild’ download may eat up half of Switch’s internal storage

  17-01-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild's digital version will consume 13.4GB of the Switch's 32 GB internal storage, and prices for high-capacity MicroSD cards for added external storage are currently astronomical.
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• Hyrule has never been this big — 'Breath of the Wild' download size may cause frustration

  17-01-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Legend of Zelda: Breath of Wild's digital version will consume 13.4GB of the Switch's 32 GB internal storage, and prices for high-capacity MicroSD cards for added external storage are currently astronomical.
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• U.K. researchers tie the world’s tightest knot — half a nanometer wide

  17-01-2017 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the U.K.’s University of Manchester have tied the tightest and smallest knot in the known universe. Made up of just 24 atoms, the nanoscale knot could help lead to breakthroughs in materials.
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