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• Get more power out of your tiny PC with Galax's new half-height 1050s

  02-02-2017 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Graphics card manufacturer Galax introduced its own line of half-height Nvidia GTX 1050s, offering smaller options for consumers. These are more powerful than Nvidia's reference cards.
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• Galax introduces its own half-height Nvidia GTX 1050s for home theater PCs

  02-02-2017 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Graphics card manufacturer Galax introduced its own line of half-height Nvidia GTX 1050s, offering smaller options for consumers. These are more powerful than Nvidia's reference cards.
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• This clever little projector system teaches your kids how to draw pictures and write the alphabet

  02-02-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to teach your kid to draw? FollowGrams is a smart projector that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, and which lets children turn any picture they’ve taken into a traceable image.
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• Like a robotic art teacher, this little projector will show your kids how to draw

  02-02-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to teach your kid to draw? FollowGrams is a smart projector that connects to your smartphone via Bluetooth, and which lets children turn any picture they’ve taken into a traceable image.
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• OnePlus 3 and 3T calculator apps have a small Easter egg

  02-02-2017 23:51
  So-called ‘Easter eggs’ in software are hidden bits of fun or amusement. Some Easter eggs come in the form of special games or content, while others are little more than a proverbial wink and nod to acknowledge you found it. In some cases, it takes users years to find a well-hidden Easter egg, but in other cases — such as … Continue reading
  
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• Trends with Benefits: Hyperloop testing at Space X, The Hater dating app

  02-02-2017 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Last weekend Elon Musk hosted a Hyperloop Testing event at the Space X facility in Los Angeles, and Digital Trends got an inside look at how the next revolution in travel is unfolding.The post Trends with Benefits: Hyperloop testing at Space X, The Hater dating app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Just when you thought it was safe to watch SyFy, ‘Sharknado 5’ comes along

  02-02-2017 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Sharknado franchise will indeed return for a fifth installment on SyFy, and this time, the upcoming Sharknado 5 will take its meteorological phenomenon filled with aquatic predators global.
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• A bounty of originals help make Netflix far more popular than its rivals, study finds

  02-02-2017 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's a reason the phrase is "Netflix and chill." While the streaming service may have competitors in the form of Hulu and Amazon, when it comes to content, Netflix is king, says Parrot Analytics.
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• The Olympus E-M1 Mark II’s awesome image stabilization could get even better

  02-02-2017 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Olympus will keep its flagship mirrorless camera fresh by adding new features and improvements via firmware updates. The company has confirmed what it is working on, but has not said when updates could be released.
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• Outlook for iOS gains add-ins and apps like Evernote, Translate, and more

  02-02-2017 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Outlook app for iOS just became a lot more capable. Thanks to a major update, it now boasts add-ins and apps from companies like Evernote, Microsoft's own Translate team, and more.The post Outlook for iOS gains add-ins and apps like Evernote, Translate, and more appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Windows 10 took small step back among Steam gamers in January, fell below 50%

  02-02-2017 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10 passed the 25-percent market share threshold for operating systems, but dropped back below 50 percent among Steam users in January. That should change with the upcoming Creators Update and its gaming improvements.
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• The Objectifier is a 21st-century reboot of the classic ‘clap-on’ light switch

  02-02-2017 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed by Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design student Bjoern Karmann, the Objectifier lets people teach a wide range of gesture controls to devices that wouldn't ordinarily feature that skill set.
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• One glorious, super-fragile “iPhone 8”

  02-02-2017 23:15
  This afternoon we’re having a peek at an iPhone 8 concept video which puts the home button on high alert. Instead of getting rid of the home button – as I expect Apple will eventually do – designer Thadeu Brandão decided the button just needed a renewed purpose. That in mind, Brandão brought the functionality of the MacBook Pro touchbar … Continue reading
  
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• Viber launches self-destructing secret messages

  02-02-2017 23:06
  Viber, the messaging service similar to Messenger and WhatsApp, has introduced a new ‘secret messages’ service that enables users to send self-destructing videos and photos. Once the message expires, it’ll disappear from the conversation, having no part in the permanent chat log stored in the user’s history. Those on the receiving end of a secret message can only view the … Continue reading
  
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• Audi exec to dealers: Get on board with electric vehicles or be left behind

  02-02-2017 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In no uncertain terms, the top U.S. Audi executive told auto dealers at NADA convention that the car business is going electric. Dealers need to start thinking about selling more electrification products because car service revenues will shrink.
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• Who will die first in ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7? Fan poll offers predictions

  02-02-2017 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not too early to start placing literal and figurative bets on who will die first in Game of Thrones season 7. A new fan poll has let viewers weigh in on the possible fates of show favorites.
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• The Old Gray Lady gets younger: New York Times to launch Snapchat channel

  02-02-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The New York Times announced an upcoming channel on Snapchat's Discovery tab. It will feature quick takes on current events similar to its Morning Briefings feature. There is no release date for the new channel.The post The Old Gray Lady gets younger: New York Times to launch Snapchat channel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Airbnb’s Lottie helps fellow developers add animations to their apps

  02-02-2017 22:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Airbnb engineers launched Lottie, an open-source tool that helps developers incorporate animations into their native apps. The library is currently available for use with iOS, Android, and React Native.
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• Ford built this high-tech hub in New York to prove it’s more than a car company

  02-02-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford isn't just a car company anymore. As a part of its effort to build a portfolio of products that empower smarter cities, the car-maker has opened its first FordHub in New York -- a space that showcases its emphasis on being a "mobility" company.
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• Samsung’s rumored 2nd-gen Galaxy TabPro S lands Bluetooth certification

  02-02-2017 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's unannounced Galaxy TabPro S2 2-in-1 device just showed up on the Bluetooth SIG website, revealing that it's Bluetooth 4.1 certified. It also appeared in the Wi-Fi Alliance database showing that it's Wireless AC certified.
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• With enhanced controls, Yuneec’s latest drone brings simplicity to the pro level

  02-02-2017 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From mapping out a route to circling an object, Yuneec's latest drone includes a number of enhanced flight controls. The hexacopter folds for easy storage but can lift enough for pro-grade cinema shots.
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• Who needs flight school? Yuneec’s new drone can help amateurs pilot like a pro

  02-02-2017 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From mapping out a route to circling an object, Yuneec's latest drone includes a number of enhanced flight controls. The hexacopter folds for easy storage but can lift enough for pro-grade cinema shots.
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• United partners with Apple, IBM to offer a mobile solution to your flying woes

  02-02-2017 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your high-flying experience is about to go high-tech. On Thursday, IBM, United Airlines, and Apple announced a collaboration that aims to serve up a new generation of mobile apps for United employees.The post United partners with Apple, IBM to offer a mobile solution to your flying woes appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The best dishwasher you can buy

  02-02-2017 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tired of doing the dishes by hand? Take a look at our picks of the four best dishwashers currently available and let a machine do the dirty work for you. They’ll do a much better job, anyway.The post The best dishwasher you can buy appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Between the Streams: Batman shake-up, Young Pope review, Scarface reboot

  02-02-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this week's show, we'll be talking about the odd choices at the box office this weekend, before diving into a ton of other new topics from the week that was, from a Batman shake-up to a Stranger Things star's latest movie, and much more.The post Between the Streams: Batman shake-up, Young Pope review, Scarface reboot appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Discover new recipes and fine-tune your search results via the Google app

  02-02-2017 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you run a Google search for a recipe, you would typically see a step-by-step process pulled from a food blog or website as the first result. Now, the search function has gotten a little more powerful ahead of the Super Bowl.The post Discover new recipes and fine-tune your search results via the Google app appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Changes in ‘solar weather’ will make Earth’s tech more vulnerable in 2050, experts warn

  02-02-2017 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New research from meteorologists at the U.K.’s University of Reading suggests that fluctuations in solar activity could cause widespread disruptions of all kinds of technology. And that's just the start of it.
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• Get ready for an immersive alien encounter in new Wesley Snipes’ VR short

  02-02-2017 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wesley Snipes is set to star in his first virtual reality project: The Recall VR Abduction. The short film is set in the same universe as the actor's upcoming horror flick, The Recall.
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• Savor the sound of silence with the 5 best wireless noise-canceling headphones

  02-02-2017 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Drowning out the outside world and ditching cumbersome cables isn't as hard as it used to be. Here are our favorite wireless noise-canceling headphones, whether you prefer style, comfort, or sound.
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• Xiaomi Mi 5c will boast Snapdragon 625, 3GB of RAM, according to leaked specs

  02-02-2017 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to recent leaks, the Xiaomi Mi 5c will be quite the device, boasting a Snapdragon 625 processor and a cool 3GB of RAM. The device is expected to launch within the next month or so.
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• European Commission accuses Valve of price fixing, launches investigation

  02-02-2017 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The European Commission has launched an investigation targeting Valve's Steam platform, claiming that multiple gaming publishers worked together to curb cross-border competition with regard to pricing.
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• 2018 Ford Mustang GT: Photos just don’t do it justice

  02-02-2017 21:27
  Opinions were divided when Ford took the wraps off the 2018 Mustang redesign. The biggest refresh to the retro-meets-modern relaunch back in 2015 that the Blue Oval had attempted, the new car proved to be contentious, with not everybody – myself included – convinced by the new front-end particularly. Now, having spent some time up-close with the 2018 Mustang, I’m … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook loses Zenimax’s Oculus lawsuit, but wins on one key charge

  02-02-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Snapchat may be testing augmented reality "lenses" for its app, Nintendo's retro game system rolls up big sales numbers.
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• Cartridge, or disc? The Retroblox modular console plays all your classic games

  02-02-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RetroBlox Inc. has revealed a modular gaming console that's compatible with original cartridges for legacy 8-bit and 16-bit hardware, allowing veteran gamers to craft an all-in-one solution for their retrogaming needs.
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• ‘Final Fantasy XV’ gets its first expansive update to Chapter 13 in March

  02-02-2017 21:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first set of fixes, focused on gameplay, are on the way for the most maligned chapter in Final Fantasy XV, along with new stand-alone DLC chapter that puts players in the role of Gladio.
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• Users of iOS can now control Chromecast from their iPhone’s lock screen

  02-02-2017 20:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube for iOS is getting an important update for Chromecast users -- the ability to control the cast from the lock screen. Not only that, but users will also now be able to control their cast from their Apple Watch.
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• There is still use for QR codes yet: Chrome for iOS gains a QR scanner

  02-02-2017 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  QR codes are still a thing, apparently. Google has added a QR code scanner to the Chrome browser on iOS. It packs a bar code scanner, too, that is capable of pulling up pricing and review info about products.The post There is still use for QR codes yet: Chrome for iOS gains a QR scanner appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• If you get lost without cell service, these 3 gadgets that may just save your life

  02-02-2017 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Commercial and military distress beacons have been used for decades, but have only been approved for individual use since 2003. Since their introduction, the devices and services used to provide this lifeline to civilization has evolved into something everyone should have.
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• Domino’s Messenger chatbot updated with full ordering powers

  02-02-2017 20:43
  Not too long ago, Domino’s introduced its own chatbot for Facebook Messenger, giving its customers an easy way to order a pizza. While great for those who prefer chatting over ordering, it was very limited in its functionality, and therefore not terribly useful. That has changed, with Domino’s announcing an update to the chatbot that bestows it with full ordering … Continue reading
  
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• 2017 Infiniti Q50 3.0t Sport AWD Review

  02-02-2017 20:30
  There’s more to Infiniti’s enthusiast’s cars than Red Sport, a fact that the 2017 Q50 3.0t Sport AWD would like to underline. It may not have the highest tuning, but with 300 horsepower underneath its well-styled flanks there’s plenty of reasons to bypass BMW’s showroom and opt for a something more out of the ordinary. That’s Infiniti‘s case on paper, … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Switch currently has more than 100 games in development

  02-02-2017 20:28
  If you were worried that the Nintendo Switch may not get support from third parties, the following factoid might put some of those concerns at ease. Nintendo President Tatsumi Kimishima said during this week’s financial briefing that there are currently more than 100 games in development for the Switch. That represents a fairly significant increase from the number of games … Continue reading
  
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• No remote? No problem: Plex just added voice control via Amazon Alexa

  02-02-2017 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today Plex launched a new skill for Amazon Alexa-enabled devices that allows you to control the service using nothing but your voice, including recommendations, shuffled music playback, and more.
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• 3 Essential Gadgets to Monitor Your Home Whenever You're Away - MakeUseOf

  02-02-2017 20:18
  
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  You might be planning a family vacation, or an extended business trip. Maybe you're moving for a job and need to monitor your home from afar until you can sell it. Whatever the reason, the following gadgets will help you gain peace of mind while you're ...
  
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• Samsung may start building some of its appliances and devices in the U.S.

  02-02-2017 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is reportedly looking into building a home appliances plant in the U.S., a move that would help the company avoid President Trump's proposed border tax, if such a tax does end up being imposed.
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• Patent shows an external battery for the Apple Watch to improve its charge

  02-02-2017 20:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may be readying a solution to combat the Apple Watch's middling battery life. A new patent shows a new portable external charger, potentially flexible, that affixes to a band accessory.The post Patent shows an external battery for the Apple Watch to improve its charge appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft wants Windows 10 hardware makers to get creative in 2017

  02-02-2017 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft has revealed what it wants to see from Windows 10 device makers during 2017. The company covers five categories of devices spanning creators, PC gamers, mixed reality, peripherals, and IoT gadgets.
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• ‘Fallout 4’ concept art prints are now officially available

  02-02-2017 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Concept art of Fallout 4 with a certificate of authenticity signed by a senior concept artist at Bethesda, is now officially available from the Cook and Becker art dealer, but don't expect it to be cheap.
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• Plextor M8Pe 256GB SSD review

  02-02-2017 19:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There aren’t many PCIe SSDs on the market, but the form factor is useful for systems looking for better storage without an M.2 slot. Plextor’s M8Pe may be just what the doctor ordered.
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• Zenvo is bringing a 250-mph, 10th-anniversary TS1 supercar to Geneva

  02-02-2017 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Danish supercar maker Zenvo is bringing a 10th-anniversary edition of its 1150hp, V8-powered, hand-built TS1 to the Geneva Motor Show next month. The special edition will be even faster than its 233-mph predecessor.
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• Haters gonna date: This app finds you love based on your dislikes

  02-02-2017 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The enemy of your enemy doesn't have to just be your friend -- he or she can be your special friend. That's the hope of Hater, a new dating app that seeks to make connections based on mutual dislikes.
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