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• CBS and Paramount resolve ‘Star Trek’ fan film suit

  21-01-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CBS and Paramount hold the Star Trek rights, and there's a lot of money involved. They were about to go to trial over a fan made film concept, but it's been settled and the trial won't happen.
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• Pixar unveils Easter eggs connecting all its titles

  21-01-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pixar has a reputation for an impish sense of humor, which is on display in their many films. Easter Eggs are a part of that sense of humor, and it turns out they connect all the films together.
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• Sears sets sights on connected homes, leverages familiarity with new KCD brand

  21-01-2017 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sears leverages its familiar and trusted Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard brands in a new KCD brand for smart devices. KCD plans to add connected devices but keep prices down by restricting smart features to those that fulfill a significant need.
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• Sears parlays brand reputation and service network with connected home line

  21-01-2017 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sears leverages its familiar and trusted Kenmore, Craftsman, and DieHard brands in a new KCD brand for smart devices. KCD plans to add connected devices but keep prices down by restricting smart features to those that fulfill a significant need.
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• Kickstarter pulls plug on adoption app campaign Adoptly

  21-01-2017 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you can swipe right on a potential partner or your next pet, should you also be able to swipe right on your next child? Adoptly is an app that simplifies the adoption process via the same mechanic that made Tinder so popular. Kickstarter recently pulled the campaign.The post Kickstarter pulls plug on adoption app campaign Adoptly appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kickstarter has shut down the adoption app campaign Adoptly

  21-01-2017 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you can swipe right on a potential partner or your next pet, should you also be able to swipe right on your next child? Adoptly is an app that simplifies the adoption process via the same mechanic that made Tinder so popular. Kickstarter recently pulled the campaign.The post Kickstarter has shut down the adoption app campaign Adoptly appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Let your inner child (and artist) run free with Color by Disney, a new adult coloring app

  21-01-2017 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week, Disney released Color by Disney -- a new app that combines adult coloring books with technology. Truly the trifecta -- your youth, your creativity, and your smartphone.The post Let your inner child (and artist) run free with Color by Disney, a new adult coloring app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Planning your next silent rave? New music app Vertigo may come in handy

  21-01-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next time you want to have a silent dance party, one that actually lets you and all your friends listen to the same music at the same time for better choreographed routines, you may want to check out Vertigo.The post Planning your next silent rave? New music app Vertigo may come in handy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 'Star Trek Discovery' won't be ready for May blastoff

  21-01-2017 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "To boldly go where no man has gone before" has long been the Star Trek credo. The new franchise entry is Star Trek Discovery, but it faces another delay and will miss its May liftoff date.
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• ‘Star Trek Discovery’ faces another delay

  21-01-2017 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "To boldly go where no man has gone before" has long been the Star Trek credo. The new franchise entry is Star Trek Discovery, but it faces another delay and will miss its May liftoff date.
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• Pixel, Nexus devices getting Instant Tethering feature for Android Nougat

  21-01-2017 21:30
  Android users who own recent Pixel or Nexus devices running Android Nougat 7.1.1 may notice a new feature rolling out in the near future, or in some cases, already available. Called Instant Tethering and introduced as part of Google Play Services 10.2, it aims to make connecting to the phone’s hotspot an easier, almost automatic process. For those who’ve ever … Continue reading
  
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• How to back up your Apple Watch

  21-01-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This is our guide on how to back up your Apple Watch. If you need to back up or restore your Apple Watch, then this guide will take you through the pairing process, show you how to back up, and list the information that will and won't get backed up.
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• Joining Coke and Visa as major Olympic sponsors is Alibaba, the Chinese tech giant

  21-01-2017 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the World Economic Forum this week in Davos, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group announced the formation of a long-term partnership that will last through 2028
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• Chinese tech giant Alibaba joins Coke, Visa as a major Olympic sponsor

  21-01-2017 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At the World Economic Forum this week in Davos, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Alibaba Group announced the formation of a long-term partnership that will last through 2028
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• Your sweet tooth will thank you — meet Amazon’s Prime Surprise Sweets

  21-01-2017 20:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Say hello to Amazon's newest Dash button -- Prime Surprise Sweets. Yes, it's exactly what you think it is. A surprise box of sweet treats that you can get delivered right to your door within two days.The post Your sweet tooth will thank you — meet Amazon’s Prime Surprise Sweets appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Inside, Limbo game developer Playdead teases next title with single image

  21-01-2017 20:00
  Playdead, the small Danish developer behind the highly acclaimed indie games Inside and Limbo, got its fans excited this weekend by revealing the first image for its next project. Posted on Twitter with next to no details, the image features a look that will be immediately familiar to fans of Playdead’s previous games, with a very dark, limited color palette. … Continue reading
  
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• iOS 11 rumored to introduce FaceTime group video calls

  21-01-2017 18:30
  Ever since its introduction, Apple‘s FaceTime has been limited to call between two people, regardless of the device being used. This might finally be changing later this year, as a new rumor suggests that the upcoming iOS 11 will have FaceTime supporting group video calls. While we’re still several months away from iOS 11’s likely debut at Apple’s Worldwide Developers … Continue reading
  
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• Give your beer better head (really) with That UltraBeer Thing

  21-01-2017 18:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vibrations are (almost) always a good thing, right? Certainly helping to prove that hypothesis is a new device called That UltraBeer Thing, because when you're enjoying a cold one, you're probably not articulate enough to call it much else.
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• Light up your home by whistling at this lamp

  21-01-2017 18:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You might recall the old "Clapper" gimmick from late night TV. This new lamp not only improves on that rudimentary concept, it does so with a sense of style. It carries a hefty price tag, too.
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• Shape-shifting walls allow Korean teachers flexibility in their lesson plan

  21-01-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To update the traditionally drab elementary school setting, DSSI Elementary in South Korea outfit its rooms with shape-shifting walls. Now, teachers have the ability to pivot classroom walls to reflect lesson plans and activities.
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• A South Korean elementary school just installed shape-shifting walls

  21-01-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To update the traditionally drab elementary school setting, DSSI Elementary in South Korea outfit its rooms with shape-shifting walls. Now, teachers have the ability to pivot classroom walls to reflect lesson plans and activities.
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• 10 epic sci-fi novels you should read before they become blockbusters

  21-01-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can get ahead of the next crop of science-fiction movies coming out of Hollywood by picking up the books that inspired them, so we've compiled a list of stories you can add to your reading list now to get a glimpse of the future.
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• Styr's system of health gadgets exists to sell you supplements - Engadget

  21-01-2017 17:30
  
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  Styr's system of health gadgets exists to sell you supplements
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  I'm the kind of guy who can always stand to lose a few pounds. The Styr Lab regimen seemed like a great way to do so. When I first saw it at TechCrunch's Disrupt event in San Francisco last September, I was genuinely excited to give the fitness ...
  
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• Kurio Watch: Our first take

  21-01-2017 17:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Kurio Watch has been designed especially for children between the ages of 6 and 12. Find out if it’s worth buying as we go hands on.
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• Microsoft said to announce 700 layoffs alongside quarterly earnings next week

  21-01-2017 17:00
  While the last year seems to have been a positive one overall for Microsoft, with the company debuting interesting new hardware, such as the Surface Studio, alongside the growth of its software, including Windows 10. However, it appears Microsoft still has plans to follow through with last summer’s promise to slash almost 3,000 jobs, with 700 layoffs said to be … Continue reading
  
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• Here's the best telescopes for stargazers and space geeks, no matter what your budget is

  21-01-2017 16:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Choosing the right telescope is a daunting task, not to mention an expensive one. Knowing the exact model and accessories you need, however, can save you valuable time and money. Here are five of our favorite models.
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• Enjoy breathtaking views of the cosmos with one of these five ‘stellar’ telescopes

  21-01-2017 16:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Choosing the right telescope is a daunting task, not to mention an expensive one. Knowing the exact model and accessories you need, however, can save you valuable time and money. Here are five of our favorite models.
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• Got a broken iPhone screen? Here’s how to fix or replace it

  21-01-2017 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What do you do if your iPhone's screen gets broken? We take you through the options you have to get a broken iPhone screen replaced or repaired. Find out about Apple's warranty, repair costs, and learn whether or not you should repair it yourself.
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• Star Trek Axanar fan film finally settles lawsuit with Paramount, CBS

  21-01-2017 15:32
  The last few years have been difficult for the production team behind the Star Trek fan film Axanar, with their ambitious project getting them sued by CBS and Paramount, owners of the franchise, followed by news that the copyright lawsuit was being dropped, only for it to proceed anyway. But it appears the bumpy road has finally come to an … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Gravity Rush 2’ manhole locations: Get your shortcuts on

  21-01-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The world of 'Gravity Rush 2' is nothing short of massive, which makes discovering new manholes crucial to getting around. Thankfully, we've rounded up the location of each and every manhole, so you can warp in a matter of minutes.
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• Want a kitchen appliance that’s more sous chef than sink? Meet the Chef Center

  21-01-2017 15:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Featuring two versatile anti-microbial compartments that can either compost your waste or serve as a wine bucket, storage bin, or something else entirely, the Chef Center gives you a hand in the kitchen.The post Want a kitchen appliance that’s more sous chef than sink? Meet the Chef Center appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Want a kitchen appliance that’s more sous chef than sink? Meet Chef Center

  21-01-2017 15:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Featuring two versatile anti-microbial compartments that can either compost your waste or serve as a wine bucket, storage bin, or something else entirely, the Chef Center gives you a hand in the kitchen.The post Want a kitchen appliance that’s more sous chef than sink? Meet Chef Center appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Halo Wars 2 multiplayer beta now live on Xbox One & PC

  21-01-2017 14:00
  Microsoft launched the second multiplayer beta for the upcoming real-time strategy game Halo Wars 2 on Friday, making it available to all Windows 10 PC users, as well as Xbox One players with a Xbox Live Gold subscription. The new beta will run through Monday, January 30th, and builds on last summer’s Halo Wars 2 trial by introducing the Blitz … Continue reading
  
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• The Russians aren’t coming to Silicon Valley, they’re already here

  21-01-2017 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The idea that humans could engineer a path to their own salvation started long before Google, the internet, or even computers. The Russians were there 100 years ago, and planted the seed for today’s Silicon Valley transhumanists.
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• Can You Get Sick From Masturbation?

  21-01-2017 11:20 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Well, if you believe what you read in this book, first published in 1760, then yes, you can get sick from masturbation. Well the true answer though is no (and nope the earth is not flat either), otherwise humanity would be all diseased and irradiated. Nope, no more humans left because they masturbated too much.
  There are probably some cases where masturbation goes too far, for example of compulsive masturbation and such. I would say to some extend it’s even healthy for body, soul and socie
  
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• Poll 2.0: Playing it out successfully on gadgets - Hindustan Times

  21-01-2017 08:44
  
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  Even as politicians are sweating it out on ground zero to woo people, the 4G-era voters are 'playing' with them on their mobile and laptop screens, virtually. The hordes of mobile phone games and app on desi politics are helping the gaming enthusiasts ...and more »
  
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• Twitter’s small diversity gains result in cautious outlook for 2017

  21-01-2017 07:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter is still struggling to reflect the inclusiveness of its diverse platform when it comes to its internal workforce. Despite making gains and meeting its targets, its numbers for underrepresented minorities remain low.
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• Don’t you forget about meme: Relive Vine’s glory days on its web archive

  21-01-2017 04:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter's Vine preservation efforts are well and truly underway in the wake of its demise earlier this week. On Friday, the Twitter-owned platform announced that it’s transforming its website into a Vine Archive.
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• Have $250 million to blow? Buy the most expensive house in the U.S.

  21-01-2017 04:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you can't buy an island, just buy a house instead. Well, perhaps we should rephrase -- if you have the money to buy an island, but would rather buy a house, then consider this particular $250 million mega mansion.
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• NASA shows us what a Pluto landing would look like

  21-01-2017 02:57
  We’ve been on the receiving end of many Pluto photos thanks to NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft, but we haven’t actually landed on the dwarf planet yet. That hasn’t stopped the space agency from imagining what such a landing may look like, and it has shared that vision with everyone else via a new photo. Rather than using a computer to … Continue reading
  
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• Google loses another bright mind to Uber: engineer Amit Singhal

  21-01-2017 02:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is to Tesla what Google is to Uber -- at least, when it comes to employee migration. On Friday, Amit Singhal became the latest bright mind to bid adieu to Google and bonjour to black cars.The post Google loses another bright mind to Uber: engineer Amit Singhal appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Uber picks up another key Google employee as its new VP of engineering

  21-01-2017 02:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is to Tesla what Google is to Uber -- at least, when it comes to employee migration. On Friday, Amit Singhal became the latest bright mind to bid adieu to Google and bonjour to black cars.The post Uber picks up another key Google employee as its new VP of engineering appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google loses another bright mind to Google — engineer Amit Singhal is the latest

  21-01-2017 02:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is to Tesla what Google is to Uber -- at least, when it comes to employee migration. On Friday, Amit Singhal became the latest bright mind to bid adieu to Google and bonjour to black cars.The post Google loses another bright mind to Google — engineer Amit Singhal is the latest appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• House of Cards Season 5 release date revealed

  21-01-2017 02:07
  Netflix had some good news last year — House of Cards was coming back for a fifth season — and then some bad news: that season’s launch was delayed and no firm release date was provided. We initially expected to see Season 5 drop in the first quarter of this year, but Netflix revealed a couple days ago that fans … Continue reading
  
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• Google’s Instant Tethering will make it easier to tether from an Android device

  21-01-2017 01:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is set to make it a whole lot easier to tether Android devices -- the company is currently rolling out "Instant Tethering" to Google Play Services, which will allow users to quickly and easily tether devices connected to a Google account.
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• Google’s Instant Tethering makes it much easier for Android users to stay online

  21-01-2017 01:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is set to make it a whole lot easier to tether Android devices -- the company is currently rolling out "Instant Tethering" to Google Play Services, which will allow users to quickly and easily tether devices connected to a Google account.
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• Google is rolling out "Instant Tethering" to make it easier to tether from an Android device

  21-01-2017 01:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is set to make it a whole lot easier to tether Android devices -- the company is currently rolling out "Instant Tethering" to Google Play Services, which will allow users to quickly and easily tether devices connected to a Google account.
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• Canon EOS M5 review

  21-01-2017 01:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Borrowing tech from the EOS 80D, the M5 shows Canon is serious about mirrorless – if only it had the video features and lens lineup to match.
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• Trump administration takes over White House social media accounts

  21-01-2017 01:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Find out about all the official White House social media accounts President Donald J. Trump and his entire administration are inheriting, and how you can follow along online on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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• President Trump shares his first tweet from the official @POTUS Twitter account

  21-01-2017 01:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Find out about all the official White House social media accounts President Donald J. Trump and his entire administration are inheriting, and how you can follow along online on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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