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• iPhone 6S battery woes force Apple to recall thousands of devices in UAE

  07-02-2017 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In November, Apple announced it had determined that a "very small number" of iPhone 6S units were shutting down unexpectedly. The recall of those phones in the UAE is reported to extend to nearly 90,000 devices.
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• Apple could lose as much as $7 million from iPhone 6S battery recall in UAE

  07-02-2017 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In November, Apple announced it had determined that a "very small number" of iPhone 6S units were shutting down unexpectedly. The recall of those phones in the UAE is reported to extend to nearly 90,000 devices.
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• Lenovo Yoga 720 with GTX 1050 graphics rumored to arrive at MWC 2017

  07-02-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo's Yoga 710 appears to be due for a refresh, moving up in nomenclature to the Yoga 720 and adding a number of new and updated components. Notable among the new stuff could be Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 GPUs.
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• Apple took a whopping 92 percent of smartphone industry profits for Q4 2016

  07-02-2017 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has had an excellent quarter in the smartphone industry yet again. In fact, according to a new report, the company has taken a massive 92 percent of smartphone industry profits for the fourth quarter of 2016.
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• Apple nabs over 91% of smartphone profits for seventh straight quarter

  07-02-2017 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple has had an excellent quarter in the smartphone industry yet again. In fact, according to a new report, the company has taken a massive 92 percent of smartphone industry profits for the fourth quarter of 2016.
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• FBI to stop accepting FOIA requests over email, but will lift restrictions on web portal

  07-02-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Right now, the FBI accepts Freedom of Information Act requests that are submitted via email, but users will soon have to resort to fax, snail mail, or a web portal with limited daily access.
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• FBI to stop accepting FOIA requests over email, but will lift restrictions on its web portal

  07-02-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Right now, the FBI accepts Freedom of Information Act requests that are submitted via email, but users will soon have to resort to fax, snail mail, or a web portal with limited daily access.
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• Rossignol and PIQ Sport Intelligence create world’s first ‘connected ski’

  07-02-2017 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ski-maker Rossignol and smart device manufacturer PIQ Sport Intelligence teamed up to create the first connected ski, which provides real-time feedback regarding your performance on the slopes.The post Rossignol and PIQ Sport Intelligence create world’s first ‘connected ski’ appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Alexa Voice Service goes overseas, now available in the U.K. and Germany

  07-02-2017 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alexa is getting multilingual. On Tuesday, the online retail giant responsible for the popular AI assistant announced that the Alexa Voice Service (AVS) has now become available for developers in both the U.K. and Germany.
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• Get $220 off 50-Inch, 1080p Roku Smart LED TV that makes viewing simple again

  07-02-2017 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For a limited time, you can upgrade to a 50-Inch 1080p Roku Smart LED TV and score over $200 in savings. It normally retails for $600 but is currently marked down on Amazon to only $380, giving you a full 37 percent, or $220, discount.
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• The Stlyish Fossil Q Founder Gen 2 smartwatch is 25 percent off on Amazon

  07-02-2017 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fossil paired stylish looks with all the of basic technology you expect in a smartwatch, in the Fossil Q Founder Gen 2 Touchscreen Two-Tone Gunmetal Stainless Steel Smartwatch, currently discounted 25 percent on Amazon.
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• And then there were eight: Samyang expands cinema lens lineup with a 20mm

  07-02-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samyang's cinema line designed for 4K+ cameras is expanding with the latest 20mm T1.5 lens, bringing the total to eight. All lenses in the series are designed for easy swaps with identical ring placements.The post And then there were eight: Samyang expands cinema lens lineup with a 20mm appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• A new study uses cancer-seeking fluorescents to light the way for surgeons

  07-02-2017 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists have developed a new method for helping surgeons recognize and remove even the smallest cancerous tumors by quite literally lighting the way with tiny fluorescent particles.
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• Twitter CEO says new tools to fight online abuses are almost here

  07-02-2017 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sooner than later would be better Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says – on Twitter, of course – that the social network is “taking a completely new approach to abuse on Twitter.” No, not dishing it out, but rather trying to tamp down on the complaints about hate speech and harassment users say the network is […]
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• MacBook Pro line could get Kaby Lake refresh in 2017

  07-02-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is expected to perform a minimal refresh of the MacBook Pro line sometime in 2017, with an upgrade to seventh-generation Intel CPUs, and some industrious folks found some hints of new MacBook Pro machines in the MacOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta.
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• Apple could finally add Intel Kaby Lake to the MacBook Pro in 2017

  07-02-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is expected to perform a minimal refresh of the MacBook Pro line sometime in 2017, with an upgrade to seventh-generation Intel CPUs, and some industrious folks found some hints of new MacBook Pro machines in the MacOS Sierra 10.12.4 beta.
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• Get to know Marvel’s Iron Fist with everything we’ve learned about the Netflix series so far

  07-02-2017 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix is bringing the martial-arts adventures of Marvel's Iron Fist to the live-action television world in March 2017. Here's everything we know about the anticipated new series to get you up to speed.
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• 5,000-year-old Chinese beer replicated using ancient recipe

  07-02-2017 21:49
  Remember the ancient Chinese beer discovery publicized last year? It was a notable discovery for multiple reasons, including shedding light on agriculture in China at the time and giving modern humans an ancient recipe used to create beer. Now students at Stanford University have set out to recreate that beer, doing so following along with the ancient recipe. Some of … Continue reading
  
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• As Apple pursues perfection, new campus frustrates builders and officials

  07-02-2017 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A report claims the company is holding its soon-to-be-completed new headquarters to a meticulous level of quality more befitting of a smartphone or watch than a facility meant to employ thousands of workers.
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• Fifth and final season of sci-fi series ‘Orphan Black’ will premiere this June

  07-02-2017 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Orphan Black fans finally have a premiere date for the fifth and final season, when they'll finally get to see what happens with the Neolution clones, and get some closure to the story.
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• The Quartz will be ZTE’s first Android Wear watch, and it was just leaked online

  07-02-2017 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like ZTE is preparing to enter the Android Wear smartwatch world. In fact, the ZTE Quartz is shaping up to be quite a nice-looking device. Here's everything we know about the ZTE Quartz so far.
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• Uber Flat: Ridesharing service offers rides in NYC for cheap fees

  07-02-2017 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of its UberPlus initiative, Uber is offering up to 40 rides in New York City for flat fees under $6. Users can buy a flat-fare package of rides with either 10, 20, or 40 ride limits.
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• This brilliant iPhone charging cable is hiding a microSD card slot

  07-02-2017 21:27
  
  Okay, for real... why on Earth is this not a feature in every single iPhone charging cable on the planet?!? Apple makes a killing on its iPhones by not including expandable storage. This way, users have no choice but to spend more money on higher-margin iPhone models if they want more space to store photos, videos and music. There's another option out there, however: you can buy an iPhone flash drive or a microSD card reader. But instead of having yet another thing to carry around, kill two bird
  
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• Tamron adds stabilization, weather-sealing to two lens favorites

  07-02-2017 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two Tamron favorites are getting an upgrade -- the 10-20mm and the 70-200mm f/2.8 now have better stabilization as well as weather-sealing and a few other extras in the latest editions.
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• Swifter, stronger, smarter: Quickblade’s new paddle improves your SUP skills

  07-02-2017 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Quickblade Smart Paddle uses sensors and tracking technology from Motionize to provide real-time feedback on a stand-up paddler's technique, efficiency, and cadence, while also tracking distance, calories burned, and more.
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• How to get 10,000 Fire Emblem Heroes Hero Feathers this week

  07-02-2017 21:10
  Nintendo has been giving out a lot of free stuff to celebrate the launch of Fire Emblem Heroes but what’s coming later this week is by far one of the biggest prizes. Nintendo held a promotion on Twitter, asking for a Fire Emblem Heroes-related post to get 10,000 global retweets. So long as that goal was achieved by February 7 … Continue reading
  
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• Moment has three new accessories to unlock the power of your iPhone 7 camera

  07-02-2017 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now on Kickstarter, Moment is debuting a new battery photo case, a photo case (really just like the battery case but without the battery), and a cinema wide lens for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.The post Moment has three new accessories to unlock the power of your iPhone 7 camera appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google Brain makes 'zoom and enhance' method one step closer to reality

  07-02-2017 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "Zoom and enhance" has long been used in crime shows to catch bad guys by recreating pixelated images, but so far that tech has evaded reality. Google's latest tech, however, may be the next best thing.
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• MIT gel robot is nearly invisible underwater, fast enough to grab fish

  07-02-2017 20:51
  Researchers at MIT have created a new robot using hydrogel that, when placed underwater, is nearly invisible to the naked eye. Despite being made of transparent gel and powered by water, the robot is capable of reasonably fast movements, including grabbing a live fish, holding on to it, and then releasing it safely back into the water. Such a precise … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei Mate 9 Review [International Edition]

  07-02-2017 20:41
  The Huawei Mate 9 represents a real maturation of Huawei in a number of areas – most importantly in the company’s dedication to a solid final product. What we’ve seen from Huawei in the past is a set of fairly good or really great components mixed with questionable execution. Here in the year 2017, Huawei has a smartphone that’s ready … Continue reading
  
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• The 2018 Dodge Durango SRT has 475 HP (because HEMI is where the heart is)

  07-02-2017 20:37
  The ability to do burnouts in your three-row SUV isn’t usually high on the priorities list of most buyers, but then the 2018 Dodge Durango SRT is no ordinary family car. Packing a 392 cubic inch HEMI V8 under the vent-punctured hood – that’s 6.4-liters – the SRT tuned Durango musters 475 horsepower and 470 lb-ft. of torque. As well … Continue reading
  
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• Research firm: When it comes to mobile payments, Apple Pay reigns supreme

  07-02-2017 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're making a digital payment, chances are you're doing so by way of Apple Pay. Despite a highly competitive landscape, it looks as though the iEmpire reigns supreme when it comes to adoption in the U.S.
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• Here’s your first look at Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft in the ‘Tomb Raider’ reboot

  07-02-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A set of photos from the South African set of the upcoming Tomb Raider reboot movie offer the first look at Oscar-winning actress Alicia Vikander as Lara Croft, the heroine of the movie franchise and Tomb Raider games.
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• Channel your inner Magneto with these 7 captivating ferrofluid gadgets

  07-02-2017 20:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a fun ferrofluid gadget to fiddle with? Look no further than this list. We scoured the internet to bring you the best of the best
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• Ford's new 2018 Expedition packs enough tech to double as a mobile office

  07-02-2017 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford has unveiled the 2018 Expedition SUV. Again offered with a short- or a long-wheelbase, the Expedition is up to 300 pounds lighter than the outgoing model thanks to aluminum construction.
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• Aluminum construction makes 2018 Ford Expedition lighter, but it’s still a behemoth

  07-02-2017 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ford has unveiled the 2018 Expedition SUV. Again offered with a short- or a long-wheelbase, the Expedition is up to 300 pounds lighter than the outgoing model thanks to aluminum construction.
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• 2017 Mercedes-AMG GLC43 Coupe First Drive

  07-02-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sacrificing some utility in the name of style, the GLC43 Coupe makes an earnest attempt to provide a sporty demeanor while remaining accessible.
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• There won’t be a Tesla Model 3 100 kWh

  07-02-2017 20:05
  Tesla won’t offer a Model 3 100 kWh version, Elon Musk has confirmed, dashing hopes for a big-battery version of the upcoming electric car. Production of the Tesla Model 3 is set to kick off toward the end of the year, but final specifications for the vehicle are yet to be announced. However, Musk has been dripping out details on … Continue reading
  
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• The best Amazon Kindle and Fire Tablet deals

  07-02-2017 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is cutting prices on its family of Kindle ebook readers and Fire Tablets, offering discounts of up to 25 percent for a short time. For your convenience, we’ve rounded up the best five Kindle deals going right now.
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• Intel responds to AMD’s Ryzen onslaught with some Core i7 and i5 updates

  07-02-2017 20:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel is rolling out its seventh-generation, or Kaby Lake, architecture, which is focused more on efficiency than outright performance. However, Intel isn't standing still in the face of Ryzen's impending release.
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• Get $10 for the DVD drive in your old desktop or laptop that’s collecting dust

  07-02-2017 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Customers who purchased a desktop or laptop with a built-in DVD drive between 2003 and 2008 can receive $10 due to a recent settlement. The settlement only applies to specific states, and claims must be submitted by July.
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• ZTE Axon 7 mini review

  07-02-2017 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  ZTE’s mid-range Axon 7 Mini promises a high-end design and great audio experience for much less than a flagship, but is it powerful enough to be a good mid-range phone? Read our full review.
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• Logitech brings Amazon Alexa support to ZeroTouch car mounts

  07-02-2017 19:54
  Amazon Alexa skills have launched to support a number of different devices and services, but today Logitech is bringing Alexa support to a product you may not expect: car mounts. Logitech’s line of ZeroTouch dashboard and air vent mounts now support Alexa voice control, which greatly expands the number of hands-free options you have while you’re driving your car. To … Continue reading
  
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• Groundbreaking new prosthetic translates spinal cord signals into movement

  07-02-2017 19:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the U.K.'s Imperial College London have developed smart sensor technology for a robot arm controlled via signals from nerves in the spinal cord. Here's why it's so exciting.
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• The Google Pixel audio bug has been fixed with the February security patch

  07-02-2017 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pixel and Pixel XL users have been reporting static at high volumes since late last year, and it seems Google has now delivered a solution through the February security update for the devices.
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• Add an LED notification strip to your Moto Z with the Moto Mod on Indiegogo

  07-02-2017 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Own a Moto Z and want an easier way to check your notifications? The Edge Moto Mod uses an LED strip around the edge of the phone and it doubles as either an external battery or a wireless charging pad.
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• Long-term study shows that vaping really is safer than regular smoking

  07-02-2017 19:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  E-cigarettes are everywhere here in 2017, but is vaping provably any safer than smoking? According to a new in-depth study, the answer is a definite yes. Here's everything you need to know.
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• Apple patent describes headphones that flip upward to double as speakers

  07-02-2017 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's dreaming up wild and crazy headphones in the bowels of its engineering lab. These double as loudspeakers when flipped upward, effectively obviating the need for an external speakers.The post Apple patent describes headphones that flip upward to double as speakers appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Logitech’s ZeroTouch smart car mount now brings Alexa along for the ride

  07-02-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Logitech's ZeroTouch is becoming even smarter with the addition of Amazon's Alexa personal assistant. Now, the same commands and requests many drivers might already use at home with their Echo devices are available behind the wheel.
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• FBI will stop accepting Freedom of Information Act requests via email March 1

  07-02-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Right now, the FBI accepts Freedom of Information Act requests that are submitted via email, but users will soon have to resort to fax, snail mail, or a web portal with limited daily access.
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