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• The best waterproof camera you can buy

  22-02-2017 23:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rugged cameras are designed to withstand nature's element. These waterproof, dust proof, and shock proof shooters can go wherever you take them, making them the perfect travel companions.
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• This chair wants you to wobble to help stop your midsection from jiggling

  22-02-2017 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says sitting has to be sedentary? Certainly not the team behind the MÜV chair, a new kind of seat that is here to prove that you don't have to sit still when you're sitting.
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• Make sitting an active activity with the MÜV chair on Kickstarter

  22-02-2017 23:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says sitting has to be sedentary? Certainly not the team behind the MÜV chair, a new kind of seat that is here to prove that you don't have to sit still when you're sitting.
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• Gordon Ramsay is eviscerating people on Twitter, and everyone loves it

  22-02-2017 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've seen what he's willing to say on national television, then surely, you can't be surprised by what he's willing to spout on social media. We're talking about Gordon Ramsay, who is taking his cringe-worthy criticism to Twitter.The post Gordon Ramsay is eviscerating people on Twitter, and everyone loves it appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Microsoft’s update to note-taking app OneNote now available to all users

  22-02-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  OneNote is available on just about every platform, including Windows 10, iOS, and Android. If you're a Windows Insider, then you will be receiving a new version of the Windows 10 OneNote app with a number of enhancements.
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• 'Monster' ex-USA Gymnastics doctor charged with sex assault

  22-02-2017 23:47
  
  LANSING, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan sports doctor who treated elite female U.S. gymnasts was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting nine girls, including some too reluctant to speak up about the alleged abuse years ago because he was considered a "god."
  
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• Republicans more concerned by leaks than Trump team Russian ties: Reuters/Ipsos poll

  22-02-2017 23:45
  
  Rank-and-file Republicans are more concerned about leaks to the media of conversations between Trump advisers and the Russian government than they are about the conversations themselves, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released Wednesday.The poll, conducted between Feb. 16 and Feb. 20, shows how President Donald Trump has shifted opinions within the party of Ronald Reagan, where national security has been a top issue since the Cold War, said Larry Sabato, director of the Center for Pol
  
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• 7 Earth-sized planets discovered with possible life

  22-02-2017 23:45
  
  NASA announced the discovery of the most Earth-sized planets found in the habitable zone of a single star. The dwarf star, TRAPPIST-1, was discovered in 2008.
  
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• Sanders Supporters Are Taking Over The Democratic Party

  22-02-2017 23:44
  
  The progressive senator's most loyal supporters appear to have a bold agenda for the DNC during the Trump administration.
  
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• Microsoft is making Windows 10 Mail & Calendar app easier to use, more efficient

  22-02-2017 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mail & Calendar app is particularly important to users, as it serves as the main communications tool for most people running Windows 10. Microsoft gets this, and is working to make it a better app with some impending updates.
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• Microsoft continues to improve its Windows 10 Mail & Calendar app

  22-02-2017 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Mail & Calendar app is particularly important to users, as it serves as the main communications tool for most people running Windows 10. Microsoft gets this, and is working to make it a better app with some impending updates.
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• Man convicted of throwing baby son off bridge to his death

  22-02-2017 23:36
  
  MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (AP) — A man charged with throwing his baby son off a 90-foot-high bridge to his death was convicted of murder on Wednesday.
  
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• Want to simulate anti-gravity in VR? Use a headset in your swimming pool

  22-02-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What would happen if you combine VR with sensory deprivation tanks? That idea helped spawn this unique waterproof headset, which could help simulate sensations like weightlessness.
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• Trudeau defends move to give U.S. agents more powers in Canada

  22-02-2017 23:33
  
  Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Wednesday defended plans to give more powers to U.S. border agents stationed in Canada, saying travelers would at all times be protected by domestic laws.As part of a 2015 deal between Canada and the United States,Trudeau's government has introduced draft legislation allowing U.S. border agents based in Canada more leeway to question and search people wishing to enter the United States.
  
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• It took $700 for a student to turn his Honda Civic into a self-driving car

  22-02-2017 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As an early beta tester for the self-driving car tech Comma, college student Brevan Jorgenson used the company's software, a 3D printer, and some other tech to turn his Honda Civic into an autonomous car.
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• College student turns his Honda Civic into a self-driving car for $700

  22-02-2017 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As an early beta tester for the self-driving car tech Comma, college student Brevan Jorgenson used the company's software, a 3D printer, and some other tech to turn his Honda Civic into an autonomous car.
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• New citizens breathe sigh of relief in Trump's America

  22-02-2017 23:27
  
  Overjoyed new US citizens breathed a huge sigh of relief and celebrated Wednesday, largely -- if not uniformly -- critical of the Trump administration's orders for a sweeping crackdown on illegal immigrants.US Citizenship and Immigration Services said it welcomed more than 25,000 new citizens in recognition of this year's President's Day in the week beginning February 14 at more than 162 ceremonies around the country.Of seven new citizens who spoke to AFP at a ceremony in Jersey City, one of the
  
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• Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will boast good specs at a nice price, may be launched in May

  22-02-2017 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xiaomi is reportedly set to follow up on last year's Xiaomi Mi Max with the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 -- a device that's shaping up to be pretty nice for the price. Here's everything we know about the phone so far.The post Xiaomi Mi Max 2 will boast good specs at a nice price, may be launched in May appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 could be launched sometime in May, rumors suggest

  22-02-2017 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xiaomi is reportedly set to follow up on last year's Xiaomi Mi Max with the Xiaomi Mi Max 2 -- a device that's shaping up to be pretty nice for the price. Here's everything we know about the phone so far.The post The Xiaomi Mi Max 2 could be launched sometime in May, rumors suggest appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Kobo launches its own ebook subscription service

  22-02-2017 23:25
  Kobo isn’t new to the ereader and ebook market, but it is new to the world of subscription ebook services. The company has launched its own ebook subscription option, giving voracious readers the option to pay a single monthly fee in exchange for access to tens of thousands of digital books. Such a service aims, no doubt, to compete with … Continue reading
  
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• Dozens defy deadline to leave Dakota pipeline protest camp

  22-02-2017 23:21
  
  By Terray SylvesterCANNON BALL, N.D. (Reuters) - A few dozen demonstrators opposed to the Dakota Access pipeline defied a Wednesday deadline to leave a protest camp they have occupied for months to demand an end to construction of the project, saying they were prepared to be arrested.President Donald Trump has pushed for the completion of the multibillion-dollar pipeline since he took office last month, despite objections from Native Americans and environmental activists who say it threatens the
  
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• Support pours in for damaged Jewish cemetery near St. Louis

  22-02-2017 23:05
  
  UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. (AP) — A suburban St. Louis Jewish cemetery badly damaged by vandals is getting a show of support from cleanup volunteers, well-wishers and financial contributors from across many faiths.
  
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• Apple ResearchKit epilepsy study provides insight on seizure triggers

  22-02-2017 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A study conducted through Apple's ResearchKit has concluded, giving what could be invaluable insight into seizure triggers. The study used sensors in both the Apple Watch and the iPhone.
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• What Is LTE-U? FCC Green Lights First LTE-For-Unlicensed Devices

  22-02-2017 22:51
  
  The Federal Communications Commission authorized the use of LTE-U, a technology that promises improved connections for mobile carriers. Some critics warn it could interfere with Wi-Fi networks.
  
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• Google's superfast Webpass internet is making its way to Seattle and Denver

  22-02-2017 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's wireless high-speed internet service, Webpass, is expanding to Seattle and Denver in the coming months. It marks a shift in Google's internet strategy from fiber technologies to wireless alternatives.The post Google's superfast Webpass internet is making its way to Seattle and Denver appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Google’s gigabit Webpass internet is expanding to Seattle and Denver

  22-02-2017 22:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's wireless high-speed internet service, Webpass, is expanding to Seattle and Denver in the coming months. It marks a shift in Google's internet strategy from fiber technologies to wireless alternatives.The post Google’s gigabit Webpass internet is expanding to Seattle and Denver appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Tesla posts earnings loss but claims Model 3 production will start in July

  22-02-2017 22:50
  
  Tesla this afternoon released its earnings report for the company's recent fourth quarter. When the dust settled, Tesla posted revenue of $2.28 billion and a loss of 69 cents per share. By way of contrast, Tesla during the same quarter a year-ago posted a loss of $.87 per share on the back of $1.75 billion in revenue. Notably, Tesla notes that its cumulative 2016 revenue checked in at $7 billion, a 73% increase from 2015.As far as overall sales are concerned, Tesla disclosed 
  
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• Find places to hike, mountain bike, climb, and ski using REI’s mobile apps

  22-02-2017 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gear retailer REI built an entire suite of mobile apps for iOS and Android, offering customers tools to shop, travel through national parks, find places to hike and mountain bike, and more.The post Find places to hike, mountain bike, climb, and ski using REI’s mobile apps appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• 2017 Volvo V90 Cross Country first drive

  22-02-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For 20 years, Volvo's Cross Country wagon have been an alternative to SUVs and crossovers. The brand-new V90 is ready to take the torch.
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• Le Pen top aide put under formal investigation

  22-02-2017 22:42
  
  The chief of staff of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was put under formal investigation on Wednesday after a day of questioning over the alleged misuse of EU funds to pay parliamentary assistants, a judicial source said.Catherine Griset was taken into custody for questioning along with Le Pen's bodyguard Thierry Legier, who was later released without being put under investigation, according to the source.In reaction to the news, Le Pen said that she formally denied any wrongdoing in a cas
  
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• Hillary Clinton to Republicans ducking town halls: ‘If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the ... Congress’

  22-02-2017 22:40
  
  Hillary Clinton speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., in December 2016.Hillary Clinton has a message for Republican members of Congress who are ducking angry constituents as they return to their home districts.“If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the…Congress,” Clinton tweeted Wednesday, linking to an op-ed in the Kansas City Star about the growing wave of demonstrations seen at town halls across the country this week.
  
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• Last stand for Standing Rock

  22-02-2017 22:37
  
  Protesters opposed to the Dakota Access pipeline braced for a showdown with authorities as some vowed to defy Wednesday’s deadline to abandon the camp they have occupied for months to halt the project. President Trump has pushed for the completion of the multibillion-dollar pipeline since he took office last month, despite objections from Native Americans and environmental activists who say it threatens the water resources and sacred land of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe.Republican Gov. Do
  
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• Poland ousts 90 percent of top brass in defence overhaul

  22-02-2017 22:32
  
  About 90 percent of Poland's top military brass have been replaced in an overhaul launched by the rightwing government, the defence ministry said Wednesday.Several leading generals had already resigned over the past year as Defence Minister Antoni Macierewicz pushes to consolidate the government's control of the armed forces.The defence ministry did not say how many generals had left the army, which now stands at 106,000 soldiers, up from 96,000 in 2015.
  
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• This AI turns your cat sketches into trippy cat photos

  22-02-2017 22:31
  A new Tensorflow port of pix2pix is able to take your crude cat sketches and transform them into photo-realistic cat abominations — that is, photos that look like cats at first, but upon closer inspection are instead trippy piecemeal simulated versions of real cats. The system is also able to generate fairly realistic building facades, shoes, and bags using both … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei’s Honor VR Camera could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet

  22-02-2017 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei has taken the wraps off of a 360-degree camera of its own, and it could be the most portable 360-degree camera yet. The device clips to Huawei's smartphones and supports live-streaming.
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• 2017 GMC Acadia Denali AWD

  22-02-2017 22:31
  
  Exactly what you expect, nothing more, nothing less.
  
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• Gordon Ramsay’s father-in-law charged with hacking the chef’s computer

  22-02-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gordon Ramsay's father-in-law and three other members of the clan have been charged by the Met police seven years after being accused of breaking into the famous chef's computer and exposing emails.The post Gordon Ramsay’s father-in-law charged with hacking the chef’s computer appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Here’s where you can try the Nintendo Switch for yourself

  22-02-2017 22:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're undecided on the Switch, or just want to see what all the fuss is about, here's all the places where you can try Nintendo's latest console, from Nintendo-sponsored events to in-store kiosks.
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• Capitol Hill Buzz: Mitch McConnell defends obstructionism

  22-02-2017 22:25
  
  LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is speaking up for obstructionism.
  
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• Whirlpool issues an official warning concerning some of its defective dryer models catching fire

  22-02-2017 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After initially telling U.K. customers they could continue to use their defective dryers, Whirlpool now states that customers should unplug their dryers and discontinue using them until Whirlpool makes the necessary modifications.
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• US Fed officials say they may need to raise rates 'fairly soon'

  22-02-2017 22:23
  
  US central bankers say they may need to increase the key lending rate "fairly soon," but appear split on the timing amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump's tax and spending policies, the minutes of their last meeting show.The "hawks" at the Federal Reserve are more concerned about the threat of rising inflation, especially if tax cuts and spending fuel the economy, but the "doves" warn of the risk of raising interest rates based on policies that have not been announced, and whose implicat
  
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• Some Whirlpool-branded dryers have defect that poses a risk of fire

  22-02-2017 22:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After initially telling U.K. customers they could continue to use their defective dryers, Whirlpool now states that customers should unplug their dryers and discontinue using them until Whirlpool makes the necessary modifications.
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• Justices side with Michigan girl in dispute over service dog

  22-02-2017 22:20
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a 13-year-old Michigan girl with cerebral palsy who spent years battling school officials for the right to bring her service dog — a goldendoodle named Wonder — to class.
  
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• Google Research and Daydream are creating more realistic VR avatars

  22-02-2017 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Research is looking to make virtual and mixed reality more interactive by combining 3D computer vision, machine learning, and advanced rendering methods to convey a user's identity, focus, and face.
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• New VR game lets you experience the sinking of the Titanic, and explore the wreckage too

  22-02-2017 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Titanic VR puts gamers in the role of a survivor onboard the ship prior to its sinking and aboard a submersible exploring the wreckage. The developers have turned to research books and thousands of pages documents to ensure realism.
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• Did Murdered Indiana Teens Capture the Voice of Their Killer?

  22-02-2017 22:13
  
  A voice can be heard saying "down the hill" on a recording on Liberty German's cell phone.
  
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• You Won't Have To Work At Apple To Visit The New Apple Park

  22-02-2017 22:08
  
  The new Apple Park will have a visitors center, an apple store and a cafe for the public to enjoy. The new Apple campus' location is in Cupertino, Calif.
  
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• Nvidia’s GeForce website is counting down to the GTX 1080 Ti’s big reveal

  22-02-2017 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A splash page sporting a countdown timer resides on Nvidia's GeForce website linking it to an unannounced GTX 1080 Ti reveal. The card is listed twice in the source code of the site's splash page, confirming rumors.
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• Emails show ties between new EPA head, energy firms: watchdog

  22-02-2017 21:52
  
  Emails released by the Oklahoma attorney general's office show a cozy relationship between energy companies and Scott Pruitt, who was the state's top prosecutor before being sworn in last week as the new chief U.S. environmental regulator, a media watchdog group said on Wednesday.The Center for Media and Democracy has sought the release of emails between energy companies and Pruitt for the past two years, saying they show energy companies drafted language that Pruitt's attorney general office th
  
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• ISIS Can 'Threaten' Planes: US Military

  22-02-2017 21:50
  
  The Islamic State group has reportedly beefed up its arsenal.
  
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