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• Microsoft Paint is dead: Just what does “deprecated” mean?

  24-07-2017 23:59
  Windows 10 Creators Update listed Microsoft Paint as one of the features deprecated in the near future. After 32 years with Windows – is it finally time to say goodbye to Paint? Not entirely – not just yet, anyway. Microsoft Paint’s move to the Deprecated list means it’s no longer in active development, and “might be removed in future releases. … Continue reading
  
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• Space shuttle junk gives shape to Lockheed Martin’s new habitat prototype

  24-07-2017 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lockheed Martin recently showed off a habitat concept it is developing for NASA The cislunar habitat is made of old space shuttle cargo containers and will soon be developed as a prototype.
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• Home gadgets open to hackers - The Telegraph - Telegraph.co.uk

  24-07-2017 23:39 via telegraph.co.uk
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  Consumers who buy internet-enabled devices such as televisions, refrigerators and even kettles are leaving themselves open to hackers who could use them to ...and more »
  
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• One percent of TV static originates from the Big Bang

  24-07-2017 23:32
  Unless you’re still using an old television, it has probably been years since you’ve last seen television static. The snowy mess was an annoyance; for the user, it meant the coaxial cable needed adjusted or the TV antenna needed leaves cleaned off. As it turns out, that static contained something pretty astonishing: a sliver of residue from the creation of … Continue reading
  
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• SFANS portable Nintendo Switch adapter review

  24-07-2017 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The SFANS portable Nintendo Switch adapter acts as a fully functioning dock for the system, and you can take it with you wherever you go.
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• WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD and SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD Review

  24-07-2017 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Western Digital brings its 3D NAND memory technology to the masses with its new WD Blue and SanDisk Ultra 3D solid state drives, but will the tech make your PC feel faster? We put the drives to the test.
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• A Surface hotspot? Microsoft patent reveals plans for a mobile modem

  24-07-2017 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft submitted a patent application for a piece of hardware that would allow older laptops and tablets that lack LTE capabilities to connect to the internet via the cellular network.
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• Google’s Sundar Pichai joins Alphabet board amid Q2 2017 financials

  24-07-2017 22:54
  Google CEO Sundar Pichai has joined the Alphabet Board of Directors, expanding the executive’s responsibility. Pichai has been at the helm of Google since August 2015, when it was scythed off from the rest of the company’s businesses and became one of several under the Alphabet umbrella brand. Alphabet announced its Q2 2017 financial results today. “Sundar has been doing … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Twin Peaks’ explained: ‘Part 11’ rejects a nostalgic view of time

  24-07-2017 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In Part 11 of Twin Peaks: The Return, a scene involving Bobby and Shelley shows how problems carry down through the ages. Here's how the use of visuals and sound drive home the themes.
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• New James Bond movie gets a release date

  24-07-2017 22:42
  A couple years have passed since a new James Bond movie last graced theaters, but that’ll be changing soon. It was just announced that the next installment in the James Bond franchise will be arriving in theaters on November 8, 2019…if you’re located in the US. The rest of the world will be getting the theatrical premiere earlier, as is … Continue reading
  
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• Android’s WannaCry “SLocker” source leaks online: Here’s how to avoid it

  24-07-2017 22:39
  A piece of mobile ransomware that mimics the methods of WannaCry malware has leaked online. The source code for the malicious software has been spilled to the web, allowing this “SLocker” to be downloaded and spread ad infinitum. The source code might also give security experts an easy way to ramp up protection against the malicious code – but the … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix releases gripping teaser for upcoming miniseries ‘Alias Grace’

  24-07-2017 22:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix released a teaser for its upcoming original miniseries Alias Grace, which is inspired by the story of alleged historical murderer Grace Marks, and based on the novel written by famous Canadian author Margaret Atwood.
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• Lenovo Miix 320 Review: a tiny $200 Windows 2-in-1 Laptop

  24-07-2017 21:55
  People love cheap, usable notebooks. Rewind a decade or so and ‘netbooks’ were just becoming a hot item. Things like the Sony Vaio P existed. Consumers gobbled them up, and though the market as a whole eventually moved on from the ultra-tiny laptop trend, the fact remains that a portable, inexpensive laptop is almost always a desirable option to have. … Continue reading
  
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• Android O release imminent with today’s final Preview

  24-07-2017 21:51
  Seemingly like clockwork, Google has launched Android O Developer Preview 4. This, of course, means that we’re closing in on the official release of Android O, which even Google indicates is coming around the bend soon. Before that can happen, though, we need to cover what’s in Developer Preview 4. If you’re already enrolled in the Android Beta Program, you … Continue reading
  
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• Funny or Die has Justin Long tackle internet fame in ‘The Real Stephen Blatt’

  24-07-2017 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Funny or Die's first Amazon Prime Video exclusive will be The Real Stephen Blatt mini-series starring Justin Long. The series will document the rise and fall of someone who accidentally becomes famous on the internet.
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• An Incredible Camcorder Tour of the Gadgets That Made Nerds Drool in 1987

  24-07-2017 21:44 via sploid.gizmodo.com
  Fifty years ago the first Consumer Electronics Show was held in New York City, giving local nerds a sneak peek at all the electronic toys arriving in 1967. Twenty years later, Art Vuolo attended the ‘Summer’ edition of the trade show with a giant camera on his shoulder, giving us a wonderful time capsule of what was…Read more...
  
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• Lose weight and save money with the Asakuki 2017 Bluetooth Body Fat Scale

  24-07-2017 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Measure and keep track of your visceral fat, muscle mass, body water percentage, basal metabolic rate, bone mass, and body mass index with this Asakuki 2017 Bluetooth Body Fat Scale that's discounted to $31 on Amazon, saving you $69.
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• Everything we learned about Marvel’s cinematic universe from San Diego Comic-Con

  24-07-2017 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From the first footage of Avengers: Infinity War to the first clip from the Punisher, here is everything we learned about what is coming up for Marvel's cinematic universe at 2017's San Diego Comic-Con.
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• China shuts down 3,918 illegal websites

  24-07-2017 21:30
  The websites included those that published content that jeopardized national security, and those that spread violence, vulgarity or unfounded rumours, according to the CAC statement on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported.
  
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• The Godox A1 lets photographers use studio lights with a smartphone

  24-07-2017 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While there are pocketable smartphone flashes on the market, Godox is developing an option that controls flashes and studio strobes, too. The a1 serves as a flash, and can control other Godox flashes and strobes as well.
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• These are our favorite smart wallets for keeping your money safe

  24-07-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The wallets of today will not only ensure that you have a convenient place to store your money, but also that you won't lose said money, or have it stolen. These are our favorite smart wallets.
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• ‘Game of Thrones’ Winners & Losers: Punk rock pirate routs annoying assassins

  24-07-2017 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who is winning and losing in the Game of Thrones? Keep up with the shifting tides with our weekly power rankings. In episode 2 of season 7, "Stormborn," the Sand Snakes finally meet their match.
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• iOS 11 Beta 4 released: Developer release for iPhone, iPad, macOS High Sierra

  24-07-2017 21:08
  The iOS 11 Beta 4 developer version was released this morning to a number of devices beside the developer Beta 4 for macOS. Also on the docket today is the Beta 4 for watchOS 4 and tvOS 11 – both in developer beta mode. for those that have never tried a Developer Beta before – you might want to skip … Continue reading
  
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• You may never have to deal with parking again thanks to autonomous garages

  24-07-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If there is one aspect of being a car owner that elicits the least amount of joy, it's parking. Luckily, Daimler and Bosch want to help with that problem by bringing autonomous technology to the practice of parking. 
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• Samsung reportedly releasing Bluetooth earset with built-in Bixby

  24-07-2017 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung is reportedly working in partnership with another South Korean company to develop a Bluetooth earset with Bixby built into it. It is likely to be released at the same time as the Galaxy Note 8 in September.
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• Everything you need to know about the Android O Developer Preview

  24-07-2017 20:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced the new version of Android O in late March and made the first developer preview available the same day. Now a beta version is available for everyone. Here's everything you need to know.
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• How to beat Lugia in a Pokemon GO Raid Battle

  24-07-2017 20:44
  Pokemon GO’s newest biggest baddest Pokemon in the bunch is Lugia, and today we’re running down the ways to beat it. Straight from the codes in the game we’ve got the mathematically perfect set of monsters that’ll beat down Lugia with the right set of circumstances. Of course, as it is with all Legendary Pokemon, it’ll really depend on having … Continue reading
  
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• What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in August 2017

  24-07-2017 20:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for August 2017 and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your binging, and ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the ether.
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• Hoover React Professional Pet Plus review

  24-07-2017 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While its app is nothing to write home about, the Hoover React’s floor-sensing technology is pretty smart. It knows when its on a hardwood floor and slows its roll accordingly.
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• Watch out Uber — Grab is posing some serious competition in southeast Asia

  24-07-2017 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The road has been rocky this year for Uber and things are not getting easier. Uber's latest competition comes in the form of a southeast Asian competitor. It's called Grab and it's gaining major ground and capital. 
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• New app to help users locate disabled-friendly places

  24-07-2017 20:30
  The app, called BillionAbles, is India's first lifestyle app for persons with disabilities and special needs, according to its founder Sameer Garg.
  
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• Xbox One S sales tempt gamers before next new console “X”

  24-07-2017 20:27
  The Xbox One X is nearly upon us, but if you’re not ready to shell out $500 for a new console, Microsoft has a pair of new Xbox One S deals that might tempt you instead. These deals cover both versions of the Xbox One S, so regardless of what kind of storage space you’re looking for, you’ll be able … Continue reading
  
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• That's no beheaded cyclops! AMD's CEO is holding a Ryzen Threadripper retail box

  24-07-2017 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's upcoming Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPUs are huge and the retail packaging reflects that. The design sheds the boring silver box for something that resembles a portable TV used in the 1970s, only without the antennas.
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• AMD’s Ryzen Threadripper retail box looks like a black portable TV of the 1970s

  24-07-2017 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD's upcoming Ryzen Threadripper desktop CPUs are huge and the retail packaging reflects that. The design sheds the boring silver box for something that resembles a portable TV used in the 1970s, only without the antennas.
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• The next version of HoloLens will include built-in artificial intelligence

  24-07-2017 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The next version of HoloLens is in the works, and Microsoft is planning to add some artificial intelligence (AI) to the next version to make it even better at merging real and simulated realities.
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• New NOAA weather forecast model could be the difference between life and death

  24-07-2017 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NOAA researchers believe that they've created a forecast model that can give not minutes, but hours of advance notice regarding severe weather. And that could be crucial in saving lives.
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• End of an era? Microsoft Paint now on the list of apps that won’t be updated

  24-07-2017 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft Paint won't be seeing any updates. The basic graphics program that launched with Microsoft 1.0 is being axed in favor of Paint 3D. The program was recently moved to Microsoft's list of apps that won't be getting updated.
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• Shed pounds using embodyDNA, a weight-loss plan based on your DNA

  24-07-2017 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There is a new weight loss plan from weight loss app Lose It! It's called embodyDNA and it is heralded as "the first DNA-based weight loss plan to give actionable, personalized results through an interactive in-app experience."
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• The best Nintendo Switch games you can buy today

  24-07-2017 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch launched with 12 games, with several more following in the month after its release. Here are the best ones available now, from Mario Kart 8 Deluxe to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
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• RFID microchip implants offered to employees at Wisconsin company

  24-07-2017 19:43
  A company out of Wisconsin has announced that it will begin offering microchip implants to all of its employees beginning next month. We probably all knew this day was coming, but now Three Square Market (otherwise known as 32Market) has decided that it will be the one to usher us into the future. If you’re thinking of the implications this … Continue reading
  
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• Fairphone forced to end support for first device as parts supply dries up

  24-07-2017 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fairphone, the company responsible for building modular, user-repairable smartphones with an eye on ethical production and consumption, has announced it is retiring support for its first phone.
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• Teaser trailer for ‘American Horror Story: Cult’ is not clowning around

  24-07-2017 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The teaser trailer for 'American Horror Story: Cult' was released and debuted a terrifying look at the theme for the new season. Complete with clowns and chanting, season 7 is shaping up to be the stuff of nightmares.
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• Dubai billionaire-backed e-commerce venture Noon appoints new CEO

  24-07-2017 19:30
  Khalid joins from Middle East online fashion retailer Namshi, which he co-founded and where he served as managing director, Noon said in a statement on Monday.
  
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• Apple invests in OLED plant for future iPhone screens, reducing reliance on Samsung

  24-07-2017 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The upcoming iPhone will feature an OLED display produced by rival Samsung, so when Apple sells an iPhone, Samsung profits. Now Apple's taking steps to change that arrangement and further OLED technology.
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• Audio-Technica’s fully wireless ATH-DSR9BT headphones promise impressive audio capabilties

  24-07-2017 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audio-Technica's ATH-DSR9BT wireless headphones not only ditch the need for a headphone jack, they also boast an impressive audio quality you wouldn't expect from a pair of Bluetooth headphones.
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• Audio-Technica ditches the headphone jack altogether with the ATH-DSR9BT wireless headphones

  24-07-2017 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audio-Technica's ATH-DSR9BT wireless headphones not only ditch the need for a headphone jack, they also boast an impressive audio quality you wouldn't expect from a pair of Bluetooth headphones.
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• Apple just dropped iOS 11 beta 4 for developers

  24-07-2017 19:24
  
   Apple just released a new beta of iOS 11 ahead of the final iOS 11 release in September. Things are still quite rough and I wouldn’t recommend installing the beta on a production device just yet. You don’t want to risk having your phone become useless. The beta 4 is only available if you’re a registered developer for now. While Apple also has a public beta program, the… Read More
  
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• Gear up for dorm life with our top 12 back-to-school deals

  24-07-2017 19:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're heading back to campus for another year or starting life as a college student for the first time, these 12 back-to-school deals can help you save money and get you geared up for study, play, and the joys if dorm living.
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• GogoToro’s Chargemander case is more for comfort than battery power

  24-07-2017 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The GogoToro Chargemander smartphone case may not have the biggest battery capacity, but it'll make you feel like a true Pokémon trainer as you play 'Pokémon Go.' It's $80, and it's available for select iPhone and Android devices.
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• Seth Rogen discharges a laser gun during behind-the-scenes ‘Future Man’ teaser

  24-07-2017 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Punctuated by the accidental discharge of a "functioning laser gun," the first teaser for Hulu's Future Man offers no actual footage but does showcase some typical Seth Rogen shenanigans.
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