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• LG Pocket Photo 2017 keeps what works, adds a trunk

  25-01-2017 23:52
  This week the folks at LG have reintroduced their Pocket Photo printer, revealing a 2017 edition with a tiny trunk. This device is small enough to fit in a pocket – as were past editions – and prints to tiny photo paper. According to LG Korea, this device “will lead to more sustainable, easier pocket photos in the compact photo … Continue reading
  
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• Here are the retailers where Apple Pay is used most often

  25-01-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A consumer spending analytics firm has reported a 50 percent increase in Apple Pay's share of all credit card transactions, and lists the brick-and-mortar and online stores where customers use it the most.
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• LA-based design firm provides disabled homeless vets a community with the Six

  25-01-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To help with the growing homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, design firm Brooks and Scarpa decided to build a dedicated housing project for homeless disabled veterans in LA's MacArthur Park neighborhood.
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• The SolPad Mobile solar panel can recharge your phone up to 60 times

  25-01-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The SolPad Mobile is an all-in-one solar charging solution that includes an efficient solar panel and battery that can recharge smartphones as many as 60 times and even power a mini-fridge or LCD television.The post The SolPad Mobile solar panel can recharge your phone up to 60 times appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Lenovo X260 Laptop Review: Insanely long battery life

  25-01-2017 23:45
  If you liked Lenovo‘s X250 laptop, you’ll love its newer X260 model. All the best things about the X250 are back in Lenovo’s X260, including the crazy long battery life that can, in some cases, get users through a full day of work with charge to spare. As you’d expect, though, these two models aren’t entirely alike, and those who … Continue reading
  
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• Experts warn wearable baby monitors could cause unnecessary doctor visits

  25-01-2017 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent report indicates that parents should exercise caution when using wearable monitors, like smart onesies or socks, that track infant breathing rates and other metrics. They might be giving off false alarms.The post Experts warn wearable baby monitors could cause unnecessary doctor visits appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Lyft will soon be in 40 more U.S. cities — is yours one of them?

  25-01-2017 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On Wednesday, Jaime Raczka, the head of Lyft's early-stage markets and expansion told Business Insider that the company has ambitious plans to launch in 100 new U.S. cities by the end of 2017.The post Lyft will soon be in 40 more U.S. cities — is yours one of them? appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Starting on Wednesday, Google wants to help you celebrate the Lunar New Year

  25-01-2017 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New Year celebrations may be over for the west and other followers of the Gregorian calendar, but not for everyone. Here to help the rest of us celebrate is Google, which created a new microsite in honor of the Year of the Rooster.
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• New iOS feature will make it easier to track down your misplaced AirPods

  25-01-2017 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Support for AirPods in Apple's Find My iPhone app means it's now much easier to find missing wireless earbuds. The new feature's in tow with the iOS 10.3 update due later this year.
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• Elon Musk’s “Boring” company is about to start tunneling

  25-01-2017 23:12
  Elon Musk’s “boring” plans are about to get started, the eccentric billionaire has confirmed, as he prepares to disrupt another transportation system. Musk left followers scratching their heads late last year, when he suggested on Twitter that he had become so frustrated by traffic congestion in Los Angeles that he would address the issue by drilling tunnels. At the time, … Continue reading
  
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• Can you use a cell phone while driving? An updated state-based law list

  25-01-2017 23:08
  Is it illegal to drive while talking on a mobile phone without a headset in your state? Driving laws related to smartphone and cell phone use – or mobile phone use, if that’s what you want to call it – vary greatly. Individual states change regulations on cell phone use while driving every once in a while – it’s a … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft could finally bring Focused Inbox to the Windows 10 Mail app

  25-01-2017 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Focused Inbox is one of the features pulled from the Accompli app that Microsoft acquired that hasn't yet made its way to the Windows 10 Mail app. However, it looks like that app might finally close the gap with iOS and Android.
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• Here’s what we know about ‘Sea of Thieves’

  25-01-2017 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rare's upcoming co-op title looks looks like one of the most promising games of 2017. Here's everything we know so far about the open-world title, including info pertaining to the pirates, players, and ships that make it possible.
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• Boeing Starliner spacesuit makes public debut: minimalist and very blue

  25-01-2017 22:41
  Boeing has taken the wraps off its new Starliner spacesuit for the first time, giving the public its first look at the suit that astronauts will wear on their way to the International Space Station. The spacesuit will be worn by travelers hitching rides to and from low-Earth orbit destinations (like the ISS) via the CST-100 Starliner spacecraft. Unlike traditional … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook clones another Snapchat feature with the debut of Stories

  25-01-2017 22:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook's new Stories feature, much like Snapchat Stories and Instagram Stories, creates an ephemeral montage of photos and videos that you and friends can view for up to 24 hours.The post Facebook clones another Snapchat feature with the debut of Stories appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Researchers find a way to hack your phone with hidden voice commands

  25-01-2017 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A team from UC Berkeley and Georgetown University has designed a way of scrambling commands so they sound like a garbled mess to humans, but are heard loud and clear by Google Assistant.
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• ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ opens enlistment for February beta

  25-01-2017 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ghost Recon series fans can now apply for closed beta access to Ubisoft's upcoming shooter Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands, and selected players will be able to explore its massive open world starting in February.
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• Tekoia’s Sure Universal Remote adds OCF support for smart home devices (Update)

  25-01-2017 22:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's never fun to lose your remote, but Tekoia's updated Sure Universal Remote app for iOS and Android means you won't be left high and dry, with Wi-Fi to IR support for iOS and Sonos, Kodi Media Player support for Android, and OCF certification.
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• Lackluster sales of LG G5 shoulder part of the blame for LG’s $224M quarterly loss

  25-01-2017 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG just posted its results for Q4 of 2016, noting some pretty lackluster results. The cause? According to LG, it's due to slow sales of the G5, which failed largely because of its cumbersome modular design.
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• Decluttering your gadgets - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) (blog)

  25-01-2017 22:27
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  A neat, tidy desk It's still early in the year, which is often a good time to start fresh by doing some decluttering — and not just of our homes and workspaces. What about the gadgets we use daily: our computers, tablets, and phones? I was reminded ...
  
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• Swarm of grapefruit-sized robots helps scientists unlock secrets of the sea

  25-01-2017 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a recent paper, scientists describe a study with a swarm of robots, which ride currents and monitor the environment in 3D. Data collected by the swarm has offered insight into plankton, the oceans most abundant life form.
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• The creator of Hovertrax is back with a new Kickstarter rideable

  25-01-2017 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having previously created the Solowheel and Hovertrax "rideables," inventor Shane Chen is back with his latest Kickstarter project: The Solowheel Iota. It promises to be his smallest, greenest, and most convenient vehicle yet.
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• At urging of aides, President Trump gives up his personal smartphone

  25-01-2017 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Associated Press reported that President Donald Trump traded his personal smartphone -- reportedly a Samsung Galaxy phone -- for a "secure" alternative with limited calling and internet capabilities. But he may still be using his old phone.
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• These 12 Oculus Rift games are the best way to experience virtual reality

  25-01-2017 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jumping into virtual reality for the first time with the Oculus Rift? We've rounded up a few of our favorite titles -- whether you're into platforming, puzzles, or virtual dogfights -- available through the Oculus Store.
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• Elevety’s Domio sends you good vibrations while you shred the slopes

  25-01-2017 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Domio is essentially a personal sound system and is smaller than a hockey puck. Using micro-vibration technology, the Domio can only be heard inside your helmet while also allowing you to hear surrounding sounds.The post Elevety’s Domio sends you good vibrations while you shred the slopes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Prepare for the Apocalypse With These 10 'Prepper' Gadgets - TIME

  25-01-2017 22:02
  
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  It's Doomsday Clock time again. On Jan. 26, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved its annihilation estimation to 2.5 minutes to midnight, meaning the group believes we're closer to oblivion that we've been since 1953-60. This ritual has been ...
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• Ready for more mutants? Bryan Singer to direct X-Men-themed pilot for Fox

  25-01-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fox is serious about bringing Marvel mutants to the small screen. The network has ordered a pilot for an X-Men-themed series that will be directed by Bryan Singer, who has helmed multiple superhero flicks.
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• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller released for sale [UPDATE: Sold Out]

  25-01-2017 21:53
  If you’re not much of a fan of the Nintendo Switch‘s new Joy Con controllers, then the Pro Controller may be more your speed. The Switch Pro Controller went up for sale today at Amazon, lagging behind other Switch hardware, which became available for pre-order a couple of weeks back. If this is like any other kind of Switch product, … Continue reading
  
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• Hitman ‘Professional Difficulty Level’ arrives on January 31

  25-01-2017 21:49
  The video game Hitman will get a new difficulty option when the January update drops next week. Called ‘Professional Difficulty Level,’ it will become the new most-difficult option for those who want to truly test their Hitman skills. The default game difficulty will be dubbed ‘Normal Difficultly Level.’ Certain game aspects, though, won’t be available to those playing under ‘Professional.’ … Continue reading
  
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• Need a new digital bag? You’ll get a charge from VoltNow’s Circuit handbags

  25-01-2017 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  Premium leather computer and digital accessory bags, each with a standard three-port device charger, add style to function. If you have been searching for a high-function computer bag, the VoltNow Circuit deserves a look.The post Need a new digital bag? You’ll get a charge from VoltNow’s Circuit handbags appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• HTC: Phones featuring the Snapdragon 835 processor won’t be launched at MWC

  25-01-2017 21:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to HTC, Mobile World Congress this year might not be as exciting as we might have hoped -- that's because the Snapdragon 835 won't show up in any new flagships at the show.The post HTC: Phones featuring the Snapdragon 835 processor won’t be launched at MWC appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 First Drive: AMG for all

  25-01-2017 21:21
  You could argue that the 2017 Mercedes-AMG E43 is a double-tweener. Just as the E-Class slots in-between its C and S siblings, so the Mercedes-AMG line sits in the gap between the mainstream Mercedes-Benz series and full AMG cars. The automaker is upfront about the fact that it saw unfilled “white space” between models like the C300 and the C63, … Continue reading
  
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• A camera that can see visible and infrared light could add depth to images

  25-01-2017 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Capturing infrared and visible light on a single camera sensor could open up possibilities in multiple industries, from virtual reality to automotive. Researchers added two infrared filters to an RGB sensor to overlap the data.
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• Apple moves forward with India production plans as iPhone sales lag

  25-01-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: H-P expands laptop battery recall effort, we detail more rumors and possible leaks ahead of Samsung's Galaxy S8 flagship phone reveal.
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• VIVE Tracker applications open before general release

  25-01-2017 20:42
  A couple of weeks back, in the midst of CES 2017, VIVE Trackers were revealed. VIVE Trackers are a new type of controller for HTC’s VIVE virtual reality headset. They’re anything but traditional, as they’re meant to bring real-world objects into virtual reality spaces, and now HTC wants to get these Trackers into the hands of developers. HTC has opened … Continue reading
  
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• Apple files 2 suits VS Qualcomm in Beijing, Qualcomm responds

  25-01-2017 20:34
  This afternoon the folks at Qualcomm have issued a statement on their current state of legal affairs with Apple in China. They suggest that they have not seen the legal complaints issued by Apple, regardless of the Beijing court’s press release. Apple’s statement on the situation says that they have had disagreements with Qualcomm about royalty costs for technology licenses … Continue reading
  
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• Blizzard’s Heroes of the Dorm competition is now a Facebook Live exclusive

  25-01-2017 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blizzard is accepting applicants for its 2017 Heroes of the Dorm esports competition as the annual live-streamed event moves from its former home at ESPN to the greener pastures of Facebook Live.
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• Silk production is slow and expensive, but scientists have found a better ‘whey’

  25-01-2017 20:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sorry, silkworms! Researchers at Sweden's Royal Institute of Technology have created a new method for artificially producing a silk-like material by adding heat and acid to a solution of whey derived from cow’s milk.
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• Google’s annual ‘bad ads’ report shows that fake news ads are on the rise

  25-01-2017 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's annual "bad ads" report shows fake news ads are increasing due to how they can deceive and how they can be created in numbers. Google also said it banned nearly 200 publishers from its AdSense network for misleading content.
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• Trump’s unsecured Android phone is reportedly still in use

  25-01-2017 20:04
  President Trump is still using his old smartphone, new reports claim, despite the Android handset being unsecured. The newly-instated US president, in his first week in office, was believed to have exchanged his phone for the requisite secured device, but that may not in fact be the case. According to a New York Times report, Trump has controversially kept hold … Continue reading
  
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• Itching for the Nintendo Switch? This iPhone controller may tide you over

  25-01-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Perhaps hoping to ride the coattails or remind people that it did it first, Gamevice has announced refreshed versions of its iPhone and iPad gaming controllers, that look an awful lot like Nintendo Switch Joy-Cons.
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• Researchers develop marble-like lens that puts high-res 360 inside a small camera

  25-01-2017 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Packing in five full frame sensors, this prototype camera is only about the size of a DSLR, thanks to spherical lens glass. Designed for DARPA, the lens could find its way into commercial and Hollywood-level cameras.
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• How to add microSD support to any iPhone or iPad

  25-01-2017 19:42
  
  Look, it's time to finally come to terms with the fact that Apple is probably never going to add microSD card support to its iPhones. The company makes a killing by charging more money for higher-capacity iPhones, so adding a microSD card slot would cost Apple billions over time. It's just not going to happen. What you might not know, however, is that there's a simple $22 accessory that plugs into the Lightning port on any iPhone or iPad and instantly adds microSDXC support for cards up to 256GB
  
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• Microsoft now lets anyone manage shared documents in Office 2016

  25-01-2017 19:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With OneDrive you have access to some Microsoft Office-specific advantages such as built-in sharing that works with Microsoft's productivity apps. Now, you can also use the Activity feed for managing versions of a document.
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• Samsung: Competition between its Bixby, Google’s Assistant will push AI forward

  25-01-2017 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Samsung, while Google may not be so happy about the launch of Samsung's Bixby, the competition could help push AI as each company works to one-up the other. That competition could be amplified by even more assistants, like HTC's.
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• Pokemon Bank finally adds support for Pokemon Sun and Moon

  25-01-2017 19:20
  At long last, Pokemon Bank has been updated to add compatibility with Pokemon Sun and Moon. This compatibility has been a long time coming, and now veteran Pokemon masters will be able to transfer their Pokemon to Sun and Moon from previous games. Even more exciting is the fact that this update allows you to transfer Pokemon from the eShop … Continue reading
  
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• Security researchers warn against using shady VPN Android apps

  25-01-2017 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Security researchers warn against using shady VPN Android apps -- especially those available for free, or those which request permissions for personal data like text messages and call logs.The post Security researchers warn against using shady VPN Android apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Warner Bros. revives shuttered ‘Disney Infinity’ creator for ‘Cars 3’ game

  25-01-2017 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has rescued shuttered Disney Infinity creator Avalanche Software and the reopened studio is now working on a video game adaptation of the upcoming animated film Cars 3.
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• RAVPower FileHub Plus is a $34 all-in-one router, charger, and streaming device

  25-01-2017 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now on Amazon for $34, the RAVPower FileHub Plus is a portable and versatile all-in-one wireless travel router, USB and SD card reader, and external battery pack.
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• AT&T's DirecTV Now offers an introductory rate of $35 per month

  25-01-2017 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DirecTV Now streaming TV service delivers over 60 stream-only live TV channels and thousands of programs on demand. It's currently offered at an introductory price of only $35, plus a free seven-day trial.
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