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• By hijacking FM radio signals, we can have singing posters, talking shirts

  02-03-2017 23:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Imagine spotting a poster for a new band and being able to tune your car to a radio station that lets you sample their music. That is the goal of a new research project at the University of Washington.
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• AG Sessions says he 'didn't recall' several times during press conference

  02-03-2017 23:53
  
  Attorney General Jeff Sessions recused himself from any future investigation involving Russia and the 2016 Presidential Election. But throughout his press conference, he seemed to have a little trouble with his memory saying he "didn't recall" on several occasions.
  
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• Cricket cuts unlimited plan cost, offers four free phone options

  02-03-2017 23:52
  The big players in the wireless market all unveiled new or refined unlimited plans in recent weeks, and now Cricket Wireless, a smaller prepaid carrier, has announced its own unlimited plan change. The carrier is now offering its unlimited plan at a cheaper $60/month rate, helping bring it into the range of unlimited plans offered by the likes of bigger … Continue reading
  
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• Take note, freelancers — Jop is a platform that puts the power in your hands

  02-03-2017 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now that they comprise an impressive 35 percent of the American workforce, freelancers are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Helping them leverage their skills to the best of their ability is Jop, an on-demand service platform.
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• DIFM platform Jop gives its freelancing workforce a sense of ownership

  02-03-2017 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now that they comprise an impressive 35 percent of the American workforce, freelancers are certainly a force to be reckoned with. Helping them leverage their skills to the best of their ability is Jop, an on-demand service platform.
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• Partisanship rift continues in House panel probing Russia

  02-03-2017 23:48
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Republican and Democrat on the House intelligence committee had conflicting messages Thursday when they emerged from a 31/2-hour closed-door briefing with FBI Director James Comey on Russian activities during the presidential election.
  
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• GOP, Dem foes of health care bill in scavenger hunt for copy

  02-03-2017 23:46
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Where's the Republicans' embryonic health care bill?
  
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• 'Mother 4' fan sequel renamed as Nintendo's legal threats hit close to home

  02-03-2017 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A creative group of EarthBound fans has renamed its unofficial sequel game in light of recent legal threats aimed at similar fan projects like No Mario's Sky, Pokémon Uranium, and AM2R: Another Metroid 2 Remake.
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• Fan-made ‘Mother 4’ renamed in light of Nintendo’s widespread legal pushback

  02-03-2017 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A creative group of EarthBound fans has renamed its unofficial sequel game in light of recent legal threats aimed at similar fan projects like No Mario's Sky, Pokémon Uranium, and AM2R: Another Metroid 2 Remake.
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• 95-year-old comes out as gay and melts all our hearts

  02-03-2017 23:43
  
  It's never too late to accept yourself. In his latest video, popular Youtuber Davey Wavey sat down with 96-year-old Roman, who shares his beautiful coming out story — that took place only one year before.SEE ALSO: 'Beauty and the Beast' director reveals Disney's first openly gay characterRoman explains that at 95 years old — after being married to his wife for 67 years and having two children and five grandchildren — he finally felt ready to show the world a part of himself he
  
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• Are you smarter than a fifth-grader? Elon Musk takes advice from a 10-year-old

  02-03-2017 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week a fifth-grader from Michigan wrote to Space X and Tesla founder Elon Musk with a great idea for a contest to help promote the company's green sports cars. The inventor not only embraced the idea, but wrote back to say thanks.
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• An eco-friendly 10-year-old inspires Elon Musk and Tesla to action

  02-03-2017 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week a fifth-grader from Michigan wrote to Space X and Tesla founder Elon Musk with a great idea for a contest to help promote the company's green sports cars. The inventor not only embraced the idea, but wrote back to say thanks.
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• New Ursa Mini Pro from Blackmagic Design is three cameras in one

  02-03-2017 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Calling it three cameras in one, the new Ursa Mini Pro is built to handle the unique demands of film, broadcast, and studio work. It is built around the same Super35 sensor as the Ursa Mini 4.6K, offering 15 stops of dynamic range.
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• The 25 best Nintendo 3DS games

  02-03-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 3DS is home to a large library, including some of the greatest games Nintendo has ever published. Thankfully, we've compiled this list of some of the best games currently available for the handheld, whether you're into role-playing titles or platformers.
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• Optical trick: These red strawberries aren't actually red — here is why

  02-03-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Dress is back, only this time it's a tasty strawberry pie that is not actually red, but that doesn't stop our brains from seeing that color. The image is a manipulated photo from a psychology professor.
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• It’s ‘The Dress’ all over again — these strawberries aren’t really red

  02-03-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Dress is back, only this time it's a tasty strawberry pie that is not actually red, but that doesn't stop our brains from seeing that color. The image is a manipulated photo from a psychology professor.
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• Dave Chappelle’s first two Netflix specials will premiere later this month

  02-03-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Dave Chappelle is soon to make his Netflix debut. The streamer has released a new teaser for the comedian's first two specials, and it also revealed their fast-approaching premiere date.
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• Trends with Benefits: Is the Nintendo Switch worth the hype & how to buy a pizza with your shoe

  02-03-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week on Trends with Benefits our roundtable of tech experts dives into the new Nintendo Switch, Space X's Moon mission, and Pizza Hut's 'Pietop' shoes.
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• 5 tech gadgets fetching massive sums on eBay - AOL Small Business

  02-03-2017 23:33
  
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  But having so many places where you can resell can also be stressful. Thankfully, eBay rounded up five of the hottest tech gadgets going right now that you can resell for much more on the site than anywhere else, including Amazon and Apple trade-in ...
  
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• 14 things you might not know Amazon’s Alexa can do for you

  02-03-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's virtual assistant does more than you might think -- well, assuming you know how to access Alexa's treasure trove of skills. Here are some of our favorites, whether you need to order a pizza or check the weather report.
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• Exclusive: Spirit Aero tells suppliers jobs may go offshore - sources

  02-03-2017 23:28
  
  Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc , a major supplier to Boeing Coand Airbus , is demanding steep price cuts from its hundreds of parts suppliers, forcing them to re-bid for their current work against global competitors, according to a document seen by Reuters and three sources familiar with the matter.Spirit is asking for price cuts of 15 to 35 percent in meetings this week in Wichita, Kansas, where it is based, according to the sources and to a Feb. 13 letter Spirit sent tosuppliers.Spirit declin
  
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• ‘Ghost Recon Wildlands’ to get two major expansions, free player-vs.-player update

  02-03-2017 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ghost Recon Wildlands season pass holders will gain early access to the game's two major expansions that will add more than a dozen missions. Competitive multiplayer will arrive in a free update a few months after launch.
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• Windows 10’s steady growth appears to hit the pause button in February

  02-03-2017 23:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows 10's adoption rate is an important metric for Microsoft and one that it's closely watching. When these metrics are stagnant or going down, it's cause for some concern, and the latest Steam and NetMarketShare data are two examples.
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• We tried (and ranked) every smartphone at MWC, the largest mobile show of the year

  02-03-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We saw a lot of great phones at MWC 2017, but these are the cream of the crop. We ranked all the best phones, including the LG G6, Huawei P10, Nokia 6, Moto G5 Plus, and more.
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• New research suggests that we can kill bacteria with some blue or purple light

  02-03-2017 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New research suggests that certain visible light, namely violet light, could kill the salmonella bacteria in your refrigerator, rendering the contents of your fridge safer for consumption.
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• Aboard aircraft carrier, Trump pushes for more military spending

  02-03-2017 23:09
  
  President Donald Trump announced from the deck of America's newest aircraft carrier Thursday that he had spoken with maritime leaders to discuss plans for a "major expansion" of the Navy.Trump spoke against the military backdrop as he pushes for a hike in defense spending that is likely to meet with stiff opposition in Congress."In these troubled times, our Navy is the smallest it's been since World War I," Trump told sailors aboard the Gerald R. Ford.
  
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• DIYer’s air cannon can fire a Nerf dart right through an empty aluminum can

  02-03-2017 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Remember that time you shot your kid brother in the face with a Nerf gun and he cried? Consider yourself lucky you didn't have this terrifying homemade Nerf air cannon at your disposal.
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• Pixar teams with Khan Academy to teach animation, simulation and more

  02-03-2017 23:00
  Khan Academy, the online service that provides free instructional videos on a wide range of educational topics, has announced a new major partnership with the animation studio Pixar. The team-up has resulted in Pixar creating and sharing a huge course covering the basics of everything animation creation, including things like using virtual cameras, Pixar’s own storytelling process, simulation processes, ‘color … Continue reading
  
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• Thailand Bear Dies After Falling From Helicopter

  02-03-2017 22:58
  
  The bear, which allegedly had been sedated, woke up in the middle of the trip and panicked once it saw itself swaying in a net attached to the helicopter.
  
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• B&O Play’s new Beolit 17 is a sleek-looking portable powerhouse of a speaker

  02-03-2017 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bang & Olufsen's B&O Play brand debuted its latest portable speaker, the Beolit 17, which also happens to be its most powerful, packing 240 watts of power and 24-hour battery life.
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• The best Micro USB cables to keep your gadgets juiced up

  02-03-2017 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Micro USB cable is a mainstay for any Android user looking to charge their device. Check out our favorite models, whether you want something reliable, tough, feature-packed, or simple.
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• The Latest: Le Pen lays out platform for French economy

  02-03-2017 22:51
  
  PARIS (AP) — The Latest on the French presidential election campaign (all times local):
  
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• Photos of the day - March 2, 2017

  02-03-2017 22:45
  
  Tour guides wearing traditional Chinese dress practice smiling by biting chopsticks at Qingming Grand-River Park in Kaifeng, central China’s Henan Province; Cheryl Kreiser of Silver Spring, Md. holds up a sign outside Justice Department,as she joined a group to protest Attorney General Jeff Sessions; and, An Iraqi special forces soldier fires a sniper rifle during a battle with Islamic State militants in Mosul, Iraq. These are just a few of the photos of the day for March 2, 2017. See more
  
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• Apple’s newly redesigned website shows you how to use HomeKit

  02-03-2017 22:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don't know how to use HomeKit? There's an app for that. Well, actually, there's a website for that. Apple has just unveiled a new website for you to better understand your smart home and its many connected devices.The post Apple’s newly redesigned website shows you how to use HomeKit appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Trump’s Military Buildup Threatens to Gut U.S. Coast Guard

  02-03-2017 22:38
  
  The armed services’ poor cousin is fixing to get a whole lot poorer.
  
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• Xbox boss: No ‘Halo’ or ‘Gears of War’ sequels coming in 2017

  02-03-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Xbox fans hoping to see a Halo or Gears of War sequel in 2017 will have to wait, as Microsoft's Xbox division head Phil Spencer confirmed that neither series will see a full-fledged sequel this year.
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• Ancient human tree cultivation shaped Amazon landscape

  02-03-2017 22:30
  
  By Will DunhamWASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ancient indigenous peoples had a far more profound impact on the composition of the vast Amazon rainforest than previously known, according to a study showing how tree species domesticated by humans long ago still dominate big swathes of the wilderness.Researchers said on Thursday many tree species populating the Amazon region appear to be abundant because they were cultivated by people who populated the area before Europeans arrived more than five centuries
  
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• Relationship Expert Weighs In on Romance Between Joe Biden's Son and Other Son's Widow

  02-03-2017 22:26
  
  The former vice president and his wife have given their approval of the relationship.
  
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• Microsoft OneDrive ‘unlimited’ storage’s 1TB limit goes live

  02-03-2017 22:17
  Microsoft’s OneDrive storage had a bit of a tumultuous couple years, with the company first giving certain customers unlimited data and then later rescinding the ‘unlimited’ part of that equation when people starting using it in an unlimited fashion. While the change wouldn’t happen immediately, we knew it was coming and received more details this past December: that unlimited storage … Continue reading
  
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• Trump says wants defense buildup to project U.S. power abroad

  02-03-2017 22:16
  
  By Ayesha RascoeNEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Thursday he wants a U.S. military buildup of more ships and planes to "project American power in distant lands," making his case for a proposed $54 billion increase in defense spending that has U.S. lawmakers squabbling.Wearing an olive military jacket and hat aboard a new aircraft carrier, the Gerald R. Ford, in Newport News, Virginia, Trump said he wanted the U.S. military to have the finest equipment in the world.Tru
  
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• Merkel in Egypt to reduce migrant flows

  02-03-2017 22:14
  
  German Chancellor Angela Merkel held talks Thursday with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on stemming illegal migration to her country, during a two-day trip that will also include Tunisia.Turmoil exploited by people smugglers since the 2011 overthrow of Moamer Kadhafi has made Libya, which neighbours Egypt and Tunisia, the main gateway for African migrants seeking to make dangerous Mediterranean crossings.
  
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• Every device that connects to Google Home

  02-03-2017 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google Home, a voice-controlled speaker built to compete with the Amazon Echo, is out into the world. It can currently control lights, switches, and thermostats from select partners, though more smart home devices are on the way.
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• Cordura has been around for decades, but its new fabrics keep innovating

  02-03-2017 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cordura nylon/cotton blends are already the gold standard in durable workwear fabrics. Can they be improved upon? Cordura thinks the answer is a definite 'yes,' and you'll be able to wear its latest innovation sooner than you think.The post Cordura has been around for decades, but its new fabrics keep innovating appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Orisa, the 24th Overwatch hero, is a tank that anchors, protects her team

  02-03-2017 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After weeks of teasing, Blizzard has finally announced its 24th Overwatch hero, Orisa. As the sixth tank, she is specifically designed to act as the central anchor of her team. She's available now in the Public Test Region.
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• Switch users can download demos and possibly purchase games from other eshops

  02-03-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a few simple steps, Switch users can access other regions' eshops at launch and even download demos like Puyo Puyo Tetris. It's also quite possible that games from other regions can be purchased with a prepaid card.
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• Switch users can download demos and possibly buy games from other eshops

  02-03-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a few simple steps, Switch users can access other regions' eshops at launch and even download demos like Puyo Puyo Tetris. It's also quite possible that games from other regions can be purchased with a prepaid card.
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• Rachel Dolezal, activist who identified as black, changes name

  02-03-2017 21:49
  
  Diallo, 39, was profiled in a story last week by British newspaper The Guardian that mentioned she had changed her name on legal documents.Court records posted online by Spokane County, in Washington state, indicated that Dolezal petitioned to change her name to Diallo, which has African roots, and that a judge granted the request last Oct. 7.Dolezal resigned in 2015 as president of the Spokane chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, following an uproar when me
  
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• Play ball! Sling TV adds NBC Regional Sports Networks for 2017 MLB season

  02-03-2017 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sling TV announced on Thursday that it will add channels from NBC Regional Sports Networks in time for the opening day of Major League Baseball's 2017 season, which begins on April 2.
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• Latest ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ trailer: Jack Sparrow needs pants, crew

  02-03-2017 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first full trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales is here, and there is plenty of Jack Sparrow to see. The pirate has to deal with a new threat, but he needs pants and a crew first.
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• Student project helps self-driving cars learn by wrecking them in your web browser

  02-03-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  17 year old student Jan Hünermann has used deep learning neural networks to program AI cars which race around a map in your web browser. You can even try and derail them by adding obstacles.
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