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• Welp, humanity had a good run: Humpback whales organize into mysterious 'super-groups'

  15-03-2017 23:51
  
  Huge groups of humpback whales have been seen gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, and it's leaving scientists and people on the internet a little confused.  Usually, humpbacks are pretty solitary creatures, but a study published on March 1 in the journalPLOS One details multiple "super-groups" of whales gathering in 2011, 2014 and 2015. SEE ALSO: Hundreds of whales mysteriously die — and scientists have a few theories as to whyThe groups range in size from 20 to 200 individuals
  
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• Starting your ascent in the world of indoor rock climbing? Here’s the gear you need

  15-03-2017 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rock climbing is an increasingly popular sport, and if you plan to do it often, having your own gear could be a good investment. Here's our guide to all the types equipment you need, including explanations and product recommendations.
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• Pres. Trump: ‘Interesting’ Information Coming On Wiretapping Claims

  15-03-2017 23:36
  
  11 days after his explosive tweet accusing Pres. Obama of wiretapping him, the president offered new hints -- but still no evidence -- of what exactly he meant.
  
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• Arlington Republican Loses His Cool At Town Hall Meeting Among Rowdy Attendees

  15-03-2017 23:35
  
  A video of Texas Congressman Joe Barton has gone viral after a stressful town hall meeting over the weekend.
  
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• A remake of a remake? 20th Century Fox plans third film version of ‘The Fly’

  15-03-2017 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Another big-screen adaptation of George Langelaan's sci-fi/horror story The Fly could be on its way to theaters, with 20th Century reportedly planning yet another remake of the classic tale.
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• A VR sensor is being developed to make sure you don’t step on your roaming pets

  15-03-2017 23:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Virtual reality developer Triangular Pixels is tackling the important issue of pets getting in the way during virtual reality gameplay by strapping HTC Vive sensors to curious cats.
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• McDonald's Employee Jumps Through Drive-Thru Window to Help Rescue Unconscious Cop

  15-03-2017 23:00
  
  The woman is listed in critical condition.
  
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• ‘Legend of Tarzan’ writer Adam Cozad in talks to pen ‘Suicide Squad’ sequel

  15-03-2017 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The pressure seems to be on for Adam Cozad. The Legend of Tarzan scribe is reportedly in talks to pen the Suicide Squad sequel. If he reaches a deal, he'll have a chance to aim for more positive reviews than the original received.
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• People want driverless features but are afraid of autonomous cars, AAA reports

  15-03-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  U.S. drivers who own cars with semi-autonomous features are more likely to trust autonomous tech, but most still fear it. Experience is the most likely path to wider acceptance and willingness to pay for self-driving technology.
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• YouTube and Daydream are collaborating on making VR video more realistic

  15-03-2017 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has announced that YouTube is working with Daydream to make 360-degree and VR video even better, bridging the gap between what our eyes are capable of perceiving and what today's internet connectivity and devices can provide.
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• Pfeiffer Syndrome: Behind the Rare Genetic Disorder That Killed Prince's Infant Son

  15-03-2017 22:29
  
  The condition affects 1 in 100,000 babies, and it can cause skeletal deformities and respiratory problems. 
  
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• Walters' insider trading defense hinges on U.S. government witness: lawyer

  15-03-2017 22:26
  
  Prosecutors say Davis passed confidential information about Dean Foods to Walters, allowing him to make more than $40 million in profits and avoided losses between 2008 and 2014.Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Ferrara kicked off the trial with his own opening statement laying out the charges against Walters.
  
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• Famous photographer explains camera noise and how can you harness it

  15-03-2017 22:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What is camera noise? Why do you hear people talking about it, and how is it different from film grain? This video talks about what camera noise is, how you can avoid it, and how you can harness it in your photography.
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• Cooler Filled With '5 Very Large Bags of Marijuana' Donated to Goodwill Store

  15-03-2017 22:22
  
  The Monroe Police Department said Goodwill employees believe the cooler was dropped off Monday night, but "they're not exactly sure how it was donated."
  
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• Rise in reports of sexual assault at U.S. Navy, Army academies

  15-03-2017 22:20
  
  There was a rise in reports of sexual assault at U.S. Navy and Army military academies in the last year, the Department of Defense said on Wednesday.An annual report, based on anonymous surveys, said reports of sexual assault in total across the military academies had decreased slightly in the last year, and the Air Force Academy specifically saw a decrease from 49 reports to 32.
  
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• There’s war and ‘really weird’ stuff in official Starz trailer for ‘American Gods’

  15-03-2017 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American Gods is coming to the small screen. Starz has released the official trailer for the upcoming series, and like the Neil Gaiman novel its based on, the preview is full of some "really weird" stuff.
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• Need a good 2-in-1 tablet? Gold Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is $300 off at Best Buy

  15-03-2017 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The attractive and full-featured Samsung Galaxy TabPro S is one of the most highly rated Windows 10 tablets on the market today, and Best Buy is currently offering the premium gold version for just $700.
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• LG is giving away a free Google Home to anyone who buys the new LG G6

  15-03-2017 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG is giving away a free Google Home to anyone that buys the new LG G6 smartphone from the LG website but you will have to do so before April 30 to take advantage of the offer.
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• 24 cases to keep your iPhone SE looking like new

  15-03-2017 21:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Protect your new iPhone properly with one of our favorite iPhone SE cases or covers. That metal-and-glass body is prone to scuffs and scratches, so it pays to think ahead and buy a decent case.
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• iOS 11 lock screen gets re-imagined in brand new concept photos

  15-03-2017 21:44
  
  These days, it's not uncommon to come across stunning and thought-provoking iOS 11 concepts that aren't necessarily feasible. Indeed, some designers, when putting together iOS 11 mockups, seem to focus on cobbling together fantastical features without ever stopping to contemplate whether or not their designs are practical or even doable. Imagining futuristic iOS 11 features can certainly be fun and entertaining, but sometimes we've got to take a step back and focus on iOS features Appl
  
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• Suspected Boko Haram militants attack northeast Nigeria town: witnesses

  15-03-2017 21:32
  
  MAIDUGURI, Nigeria (Reuters) - Suspected members of Islamist militant group Boko Haram attacked a town in northeast Nigeria's Borno state on Wednesday, shooting indiscriminately and forcing locals to flee their homes, witnesses said. Residents who fled Magumeri, a town around 50 kilometers (31 miles) from state capital Maiduguri, said the attackers burned down buildings and opened fire after arriving around 05:00 p.m. (1600 GMT). One witness said he saw a dead body. ...
  
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• Polish court issues arrest warrant for US man in Nazi case

  15-03-2017 21:19
  
  WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A court in Poland has issued an arrest warrant for a Minnesota man sought in a Nazi massacre, opening the way for Poland to seek his extradition from the United States on war crimes charges.
  
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• Study: Stopping global warming only way to save coral reefs

  15-03-2017 21:15
  
  SYDNEY (AP) — Reducing pollution and curbing overfishing won't prevent the severe bleaching that is killing coral at catastrophic rates, according to a study of Australia's Great Barrier Reef. In the end, researchers say, the only way to save the world's coral from heat-induced bleaching is with a war on global warming.
  
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• Man Hospitalized After He's Attacked by Group He Offered to Help Buy Meals For: Cops

  15-03-2017 21:14
  
  The 37-year-old victim told two young men that he would help them after he overheard them asking for money for something to eat, cops said.
  
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• Testing shows Nvdia’s GeForce GTX 1060 outperforming AMD’s Radeon RX 480 in VR

  15-03-2017 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent test has emerged showing the GeForce GTX 1060 outperforming AMD's Radeon RX 480 card in VR games for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The testing shows the delivered and unconstrained frames generated by each card per second.
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• Testing shows Nvdia’s GeForce GTX 1060 outperforming AMD’s Radeon RX 480

  15-03-2017 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A recent test has emerged showing the GeForce GTX 1060 outperforming AMD's Radeon RX 480 card in VR games for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The testing shows the delivered and unconstrained frames generated by each card per second.
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• US demands UN pull report accusing Israel of apartheid

  15-03-2017 20:59
  
  The United States on Wednesday demanded that UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres withdraw a report by a UN body accusing Israel of imposing apartheid on the Palestinians.Guterres distanced himself from the report by the UN Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) but US Ambassador Nikki Haley said it should be scrapped altogether.
  
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• Photos of the day - March 15, 2017

  15-03-2017 20:59
  
  Doctors and medical personnel scuffle with riot police during a march in front of the Finance Ministry in Athens, Greece; House Select Committee members speak to the media about the ongoing Russia investigation on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.; an ultra-Orthodox Jew gets hit by a police water cannon during a protest against Israeli army conscription, in Jerusalem. These are some of the photos of the day. (AP/EPA/Getty/Reuters/Zuma)
  
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• Unfinished sequel ‘Primal Rage 2’ is playable outside of its arcade cabinet

  15-03-2017 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Decades after its arcade release was scuttled by publisher Atari, a long-lost sequel to the '90s fighting game Primal Rage has finally surfaced and is now playable on modern PCs via emulation.
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• Canceled before release in the 1990s, 'Primal Rage 2' is now playable on PCs

  15-03-2017 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Decades after its arcade release was scuttled by publisher Atari, a long-lost sequel to the '90s fighting game Primal Rage has finally surfaced and is now playable on modern PCs via emulation.
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• Score this Full HD, 23-inch PC monitor from Lenovo for $105 from Walmart

  15-03-2017 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need a new desktop display? This sleek and modern Lenovo 23-inch monitor, which normally costs $160 at most retailers, is now just $104 from Walmart. The Lenovo LI2364d features ultra-thin bezels and a vibrant 1080p LED screen.
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• Score this Full HD, 23-inch PC monitor by Lenovo for $105 from Walmart

  15-03-2017 20:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need a new desktop display? This sleek and modern Lenovo 23-inch monitor, which normally costs $160 at most retailers, is now just $104 from Walmart. The Lenovo LI2364d features ultra-thin bezels and a vibrant 1080p LED screen.
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• 3 service men killed in military plane crash in New Mexico

  15-03-2017 20:44
  
  Three service members assigned to a special operations unit were killed after a single-engine reconnaissance and surveillance plane crashed in eastern New Mexico during a training flight, the Air Force said.
  
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• Deliveroo recycles unused kitchen gadgets into delivery bicycle - BT.com

  15-03-2017 20:41
  
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  Deliveroo recycles unused kitchen gadgets into delivery bicycle
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  Takeaway app Deliveroo has created a fully-functioning delivery bicycle made out of recycled kitchen gadgets, as research from the tech firm claims the average UK house now contains 34 unused kitchen tools. The food ordering platform might argue that ...and more »
  
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• 911 Dispatcher, Police Officer Disciplined in Connection With Tamir Rice Case

  15-03-2017 20:36
  
  An official ruled the dispatcher did not follow protocol and an off-duty officer involved hadn't informed bosses he was moonlighting as a security officer.
  
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• Microsoft finally releases Patch Tuesday update, fixing some well-known exploits

  15-03-2017 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now that the delayed Patch Tuesday Windows update has been released, we can see that there was plenty to be patched. There were a number of security bugs to be fixed up and a reference to the Windows 10 Creators Update.
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• After month-long delay, Microsoft releases Patch Tuesday update with security fixes

  15-03-2017 20:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now that the delayed Patch Tuesday Windows update has been released, we can see that there was plenty to be patched. There were a number of security bugs to be fixed up and a reference to the Windows 10 Creators Update.
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• Wish you were there: Sennheiser, Pink Floyd partner on 3D audio experience

  15-03-2017 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pink Floyd has partnered with Sennheiser to present a special 360-degree recording of one of their most iconic live performances at an upcoming exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
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• Hear 'Comfortably Numb' like never before as Pink Floyd, Sennheiser partner on exhibit

  15-03-2017 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pink Floyd has partnered with Sennheiser to present a special 360-degree recording of one of their most iconic live performances at an upcoming exhibition at London's Victoria and Albert Museum.
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• Ready for Prime Time: SNL’s Weekend Update to get 4-episode run in August

  15-03-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The popular Weekend Update segment of NBC's sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live will be getting a four-episode limited run this summer. The 30-minute episodes will feature current anchors Colin Jost and Michael Che.
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• Nazi symbols pop up in hacked BBC, Amnesty Twitter feeds

  15-03-2017 20:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An unusual choice of targets Some prominent Twitter accounts got hacked overnight, mostly in relation to some political maneuverings involving Turkey, where the president there is working to consolidate power. Accounts belonging to the European Parliament, UNICEF USA, BBC North America and a promotional account used by boxer Floyd Mayweather were among the accounts that were hit, […]
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• Snapchat and Vice are teaming up to bring a reality dating show to Snapchat

  15-03-2017 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat is moving into original content and because you've gotta give the people what they want, that content is going to be comprised of a dating reality show. Don't blame Snap, blame Bachelor Nation.
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• At Rally, Trump Attacks Media and Mentions Health Care

  15-03-2017 20:22
  
  President Trump attacked the media at a Nashville rally but gave little new information about the struggling health care bill, which he promised to "arbitrate" on.
  
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• Turn (almost) any bike into an electric bike with the UrbanX wheel

  15-03-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re in the mood — but not the market — for an electric bicycle, a new Kickstarter campaign might have you covered with UrbanX, a wheel that converts almost any manual bike into an e-bike.The post Turn (almost) any bike into an electric bike with the UrbanX wheel appeared first on Digital Trends.
  
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• Anova Precision Cooker Wi-Fi review

  15-03-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to dip your tow into the low-temperature waters of sous vide, the Anova precision cooker is a good way to start. It has a robust app and an easy-to-use interface that just may convert you to a whole new way of cooking.
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• Rachel Maddow had Trump's 2005 tax returns. The April 15 Tax March wants all of them.

  15-03-2017 20:14
  
  Rachel Maddow and David Cay Johnston may have had “Trump tax returns” Tuesday night, as her Twitter feed announced, but they didn’t have the Trump tax returns.No one has seen those — the full itemized forms that list sources of income — and President Trump and his 2016 campaign surrogates have offered a conflicting and bewildering array of reasons for not disclosing them.Against this backdrop, a determined group of activists has vowed to amp up the pressure for thei
  
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• Aziz Ansari teases season 2 of Netflix show ‘Master Of None,’ reveals premiere date

  15-03-2017 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Master of None co-creator and star Aziz Ansari posted a teaser for the critically acclaimed, Emmy-winning series' second season, and announced when fans of the show will be able to see new episodes on Netflix.
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• Windows 10 customers can reserve a seat in the upcoming Creators Update rollout

  15-03-2017 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft released several updates on Tuesday along with a special message for customers wanting to get their hands on Creators Update. The message appears in the Settings app once the latest patches released on Tuesday are installed.
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• Human, all too human: Study shows that lifelike, emotional AI seems to creep people out

  15-03-2017 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a paper published this month in the journal Cognition, researchers Jan-Phillip Stein and Peter Ohler present what they’re calling the “uncanny valley of the mind," in which emotional AI leave participants with an uneasy feeling.
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• U.S. will charge two Russian spies and two hackers in 2014 Yahoo breach

  15-03-2017 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The U.S. Department of Justice is planning to charges four Russians -- two government spies and two hackers for hire -- for allegedly hacking Yahoo in 2014 and compromising more than 500 million accounts.
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