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• Tap any location and this interactive globe will display photos you took there

  08-06-2017 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Considering how much fun vacations are, there are few things less interesting than looking through a slideshow of someone else’s holiday snaps. This cool, Arduino-powered DIY globe could help.
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• If you are thinking about buying a Fitbit, these deals make it the perfect time

  08-06-2017 23:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon is offering discounts up to $60 on several Fitbit fitness tracker models. We've created a quick rundown of the discounted models to help you decide which one is best for your needs.
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• This baby bird has been trapped in amber for 99 million years

  08-06-2017 23:46
  Researchers have made an incredible discovery in Malaysia, where they harvested a piece of amber dating back to the Cretaceous era. Within this amber is a small bird that has been preserved in incredible detail, making it possible for scientists to recreate what this particular critter looked like…and helping shed light on the type of birds that existed long ago … Continue reading
  
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• Chrome 59’s under-the-hood updates should speed up your surfing

  08-06-2017 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Users might notice that Chrome 59 is performing a little better, particularly on pages that make heavy use of JavaScript. That's because the V8 JavaScript engine that Chrome uses received some significant performance improvements.
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• Chrome 59 gets faster at running JavaScript thanks to Ignition, TurboFan

  08-06-2017 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Users might notice that Chrome 59 is performing a little better, particularly on pages that make heavy use of JavaScript. That's because the V8 JavaScript engine that Chrome uses received some significant performance improvements.
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• Zapping your brain with electricity can aid creativity — but there’s a catch

  08-06-2017 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to make someone more creative? How about zapping their brain with an electric current? That's the conclusion of an experiment carried out by researchers in the U.K. But it's not quite as good as it sounds.
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• Shocking discovery shows that zapping your brain can boost creativity

  08-06-2017 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to make someone more creative? How about zapping their brain with an electric current? That's the conclusion of an experiment carried out by researchers in the U.K. But it's not quite as good as it sounds.
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• Chief prosecutor urges Venezuelans to reject Maduro's constitution rewrite

  08-06-2017 23:42
  
  Maduro ordered the national electoral council to convene the assembly, stating it was his constitutional right, a position the opposition rejects.Venezuela’s chief prosecutor has called the country’s people to reject President Nicolás Maduro’s push to rewrite the nation’s constitution and urged the supreme court to annul the process immediately, further deepening her divide with the government.
  
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• SC Rep. Trey Gowdy tapped for House oversight chairman

  08-06-2017 23:36
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Trey Gowdy, who led a two-year investigation into the deadly 2012 attacks in Benghazi, Libya, is set to take over leadership of the powerful House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.
  
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• Trends with Benefits: Apple’s Homepod and a Super Nintendo World theme park

  08-06-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Will Apple's Homepod be able to surpass Google Home and Amazon Echo? Also, Super Nintendo World will now have a real-life Mario Kart attraction; Which character would you play as?
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• The Latest: Remains of WWII vet returned to Georgia

  08-06-2017 23:34
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — The Latest on the return of a WWII veteran's remains to Georgia 73 years after he went missing (all times local):
  
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• Trump’s lawyer cites a questionable timeline in disputing Comey

  08-06-2017 23:19
  
  In his effort to undercut former FBI director James Comey’s Senate testimony Thursday, President Trump’s lawyer, Marc Kasowitz, appears to have misstated the sequence of two crucial events in the ongoing probe of the administration: Trump’s now infamous tweet implying he may have tapes of his conversations with Comey, and a New York Times article disclosing the existence of Comey’s memos about his meetings with the president.In Comey’s account to the Senate intellig
  
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• Get your Sagan on with these 43 awe-inspiring photos of the final frontier

  08-06-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Few things instill a sense of wonder quite like the final frontier. These 43 photographs show off the beauty of Earth, our solar system, and the far corners of the universe -- just in case you need to bring out your inner Carl Sagan.
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• Kodak’s Kodachrome Magazine is dedicated to film and analog culture

  08-06-2017 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In another move to further capitalize and promote the so-called analog renaissance, Kodak has announced the launch of their new print magazine, Kodachrome Magazine. A publication they will use to feature photographers, designers, artists and more.
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• With All Eyes On Comey, House Votes To Repeal Dodd-Frank

  08-06-2017 23:11
  
  Except for one Republican defector, the House voted along party lines to pass the Financial CHOICE Act and advance President Donald Trump's anti-regulatory agenda.
  
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• Pokemon GO FEST event has Niantic’s biggest update ever

  08-06-2017 23:09
  Today Niantic revealed Pokemon GO Fest, a Pokemon GO event made to celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the game. This game has grown immensely since the first day it was out, and Niantic’s making a monstrous set of events to let their fans know that they mean business. This Pokemon GO FEST will contain more than one event over the … Continue reading
  
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• Google pushes update that lays the groundwork for Google Home calling

  08-06-2017 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has pushed an update to the Google Home app that lays the groundwork for its new Home calling feature. It could one day be possible to manually select whether Assistant on your phone or Home handles a request.
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• Picture Shows Dad Moments Before He Died Trying to Save Son From Drowning: 'He's a Hero'

  08-06-2017 23:00
  
  Malik Williams can be seen sitting on a green bucket as he fishes in the Mississippi River, his little boy to his left looking at the camera.
  
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• Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo may kill thousands of jobs

  08-06-2017 22:55
  Yahoo‘s shareholders approved the long-standing buyout offer from Verizon today, so before long, we’ll see Yahoo’s core business absorbed into the wireless giant. What’s the first move once Yahoo is under Verizon’s umbrella? Layoffs. New reports today are claiming that we could see thousands of people laid off once the acquisition is complete. Verizon plans to combine AOL, which it … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung appliance factory location tipped as South Carolina

  08-06-2017 22:50
  Back in February, we heard word that Samsung was considering building an appliance factory in the United States, something reportedly planned in light of worries about import taxes being implemented by the Trump administration. A short while later, sources cropped up claiming that the appliance factory would likely be in either Alabama or South Carolina, and now an update on … Continue reading
  
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• Comey's testimony shows: the impeachment machine is warming up | Richard Wolffe

  08-06-2017 22:43
  
  The Republican reaction to the testimony was as great a curiosity to behold as Trump’s infatuation with Putin’s Russia – and spoke volumesRead the full report of Comey’s testimony on Trump, Flynn and Russia
  
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• House Republicans working on key bill struggle to escape Comey's shadow

  08-06-2017 22:42
  
  On Thursday, House Republicans passed the Financial Choice Act, but the attention of the political world was focused on the testimony of James Comey.
  
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• The Latest: House GOP backs bill to undo much of Dodd-Frank

  08-06-2017 22:41
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Republican efforts to undo much of the Dodd-Frank Act (all times local):
  
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• Trump to evangelicals: We're 'under siege,' will be stronger

  08-06-2017 22:39
  
  WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump sought comfort in the figurative embrace of his evangelical supporters Thursday as the FBI director he recently fired told Congress about their conversations. The president told a religious gathering that "we're under siege" but will emerge "bigger and better and stronger than ever."
  
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• This 19th-century ‘dandy horse’ throwback bike is a hipster’s dream come true

  08-06-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re a 2017 hipster in search of the ultimate mode of transportation, check out this precursor to the bicycle -- which has been augmented with the latest smart-sensor technology.
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• 19th-century ‘dandy horse’ throwback bike is a hipster’s dream come true

  08-06-2017 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re a 2017 hipster in search of the ultimate mode of transportation, check out this precursor to the bicycle -- which has been augmented with the latest smart-sensor technology.
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• Sony firmware updates address several flaws with current camera lineup

  08-06-2017 22:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony took steps today to address several lingering issues or flaws with its current lineup of mirrorless cameras in a series of firmware updates that affect virtually all of its latest interchangeable lens cameras.
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• Pre-order Samsung’s slim Notebook 9 Pro 2-in-1 at Best Buy on June 11

  08-06-2017 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  est Buy gets an exclusive with Samsung's upcoming 2-in-1 device, the Notebook 9 Pro. The electronics retailer's online shop will start taking pre-orders for two models on June 11, with the official self date slated for June 26.
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• Bernie Sanders responds to Comey testimony: 'Donald Trump is a blatant liar'

  08-06-2017 22:24
  
  Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders says that details surrounding Donald Trump’s alleged attempts to derail an investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 campaign are deeply concerning, and that most people are likely to agree with former FBI Director James Comey that the President is a liar.“What we learned today was deeply troubling and makes me more concerned than ever about President Trump’s attempts to derail an investigation of Russian meddling in our democracy,” Mr
  
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• Google Chrome to start blocking annoying ads next year

  08-06-2017 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While some people don't want to see any ads, many users just want advertising to be manageable and to no longer detract so badly from the browsing experience. That's where Google's efforts to make advertising less intrusive comes in.
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• China just built the world's biggest floating solar project

  08-06-2017 22:19
  
  China has installed a massive field of solar panels on a particularly poignant site: a lake formed by the collapse of abandoned coal mines. The world's largest floating solar project can produce enough power to light up a nearby city in China's eastern Anhui province. The local government wants to expand the initiative to more than a dozen sites, which together would generate the same amount of electricity as a full-size nuclear reactor, theNew York Times reported this week. SEE ALSO: Prince's s
  
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• Teen Allegedly Goaded Into Suicide by Girlfriend Took 20 Minutes to Die: Medical Examiner

  08-06-2017 22:18
  
  It was implied that Michelle Carter would have had plenty of time to call police as her boyfriend Conrad Roy died of carbon monoxide poisoning.
  
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• Anti-abortion leader facing lawsuit wants judge disqualified

  08-06-2017 22:18
  
  The leader of an anti-abortion group who is being sued wants to disqualify a U.S. judge who barred him from releasing videos recorded at meetings of an association of abortion providers. U.S. District ...
  
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• Logitech intros its lightest headphones to date for consoles, PC, smartphones

  08-06-2017 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Logitech introduced two new headphones for gamers in and out of the house: the G433 and the G233. The former model supports 7.1 surround sound via a detachable, super-long USB cable packing a small, built-in sound card component.
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• The Full Moon For The Month Of June Is Called The Strawberry Moon And You Can See It Tonight

  08-06-2017 22:10
  
  June's full moon, called the Strawberry Moon is visible tonight.
  
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• Smart bike lighting system uses lasers to make cyclists more visible

  08-06-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Michelin developed a smart lighting system for cyclists called BikeSphere. The device uses proximity sensors and light sensors to activate a laser spotlight around a rider, making them more visible to motorists.
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• Michelin’s BikeSphere improves visibility for cyclists riding at night

  08-06-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Michelin developed a smart lighting system for cyclists called BikeSphere. The device uses proximity sensors and light sensors to activate a laser spotlight around a rider, making them more visible to motorists.
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• TriggerTrap remotes go open source, may not be defunct after all

  08-06-2017 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smartphone camera remote company TriggerTrap may be closing, but the computer-savvy among us can help keep the app alive for current users. The company recently shared the code for both Android and iOS as open source.
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• 'Gays For Trump' Banned From Pride Parade

  08-06-2017 22:04
  
  The organization reserves the right to refuse applications from groups that “do not reflect the mission, vision and values of our organization."
  
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• Apple employees in China allegedly sold customers’ personal data for $7.36M

  08-06-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple employees in China stand accused of using the company's internal computer system to steal -- and later sell -- customer data. That's according to the country's enforcement arm, which apprehended the suspects this week.
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• Whoa: Apple made a computer you can actually upgrade

  08-06-2017 21:49
  
  Apple unveiled new iMacs and MacBooks during its annual WWDC keynote, which are faster than ever. If you’re looking for a new macOS machine, now’s the time to buy one — even the dying MacBook Air got a boost. But, it turns out, Apple did not share all the details about its machines during the keynote, leaving a major surprise out of it announcements. The 21.5-inch iMac (Retina 4K 2017) can be upgraded. Not only can you bump up memory yourself, but you can also replace the CPU.T
  
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• iOS 11: Best 5 Features For The Upcoming Apple Update

  08-06-2017 21:49
  
  Apple introduced iOS 11 at WWDC this week. Here are the features we're most excited about.
  
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• CD Projekt RED: Cyberpunk 2077 design docs being held ransom

  08-06-2017 21:47
  The Witcher developer CD Projekt RED shared some interesting information today. Apparently the studio’s upcoming game, Cyberpunk 2077, is at the center of a ransom demand. According to CD Projekt RED’s side of this rather juicy story, either an individual or group of individuals are claiming to have possession of internal design documents and now want to studio to pay … Continue reading
  
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• Dramatic footage released showing deadly London attacks

  08-06-2017 21:44
  
  LONDON (AP) — Dramatic video footage released Thursday captures the moment when armed police swooped into a busy market area near London Bridge on Saturday night and shot dead three attackers who had just left a trail of bloodshed, killing eight people and wounding scores.
  
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• Amazon Drive unlimited storage option no longer offered

  08-06-2017 21:41
  Amazon has followed in the footsteps of certain other cloud storage services, dropping its unlimited storage option. The unlimited storage deal used to be available for the company’s Amazon Drive cloud storage platform for $60, but now that $60 gets you a single terabyte of storage space. That’s still a decent amount, but far less attractive for those in need … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon axes its unlimited Amazon Drive storage plan, puts it on a 1TB diet

  08-06-2017 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Unlimited plans got a little expensive for cloud storage providers, apparently, so they have been reduced to more manageable sizes. Microsoft dropped its own OneDrive unlimited plan to 1TB and Amazon Drive has followed suit.
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• Qatar won't back down in face of pressure: minister

  08-06-2017 21:33
  
  Far from backing down in the face of unprecedented pressure from Gulf rivals, Qatar's foreign minister said Thursday that no other country could determine its policies.In an interview with AFP, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani described as an attempt at "collective punishment" a decision by Saudi Arabia and its allies to cut ties with Qatar over alleged financing of extremist groups.Qatar would not yield to it, he said.
  
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• McCain explains confusing Comey questions: ‘Maybe going forward I shouldn’t stay up late’

  08-06-2017 21:33
  
  Too much Diamondbacks? Sen. John Mcain, acknowledged that his questioning of former FBI Director James Comey “went over people’s heads” as the Arizona lawmaker stayed up too late.
  
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• Qatar says it won't 'surrender' in Gulf row

  08-06-2017 21:21
  
  Qatar said Thursday it will not "surrender" and rejected any interference in its foreign policy, defying its Gulf neighbours in an escalating dispute over its alleged support for extremists.In an interview with AFP, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said calls for a change in Qatari policy from Saudi Arabia and its allies, which cut diplomatic ties with Doha this week, were unacceptable."No one has the right to intervene in our foreign policy," Sheikh Mohammed said.
  
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• Hit those coins! Real-life Mario Kart ride set for Japan theme park debut

  08-06-2017 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Honda plans to level up self-driving cars by 2025, Microsoft snaps up AI-driven cyber security firm.
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