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• Using AI, the next iPhone camera could automatically choose a scene mode for you

  04-08-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intelligent auto has been around consumer cameras for years, but iOS automatic scene modes could be coming to the next iPhone, a code leak suggests. The feature would help the camera take better photos by automatically recognizing common scenes.
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• Next iPhone could take better shots with automatic scene recognition fueled by AI

  04-08-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intelligent auto has been around consumer cameras for years, but iOS automatic scene modes could be coming to the next iPhone, a code leak suggests. The feature would help the camera take better photos by automatically recognizing common scenes.
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• New ‘Hearthstone’ expansion ‘Knights of the Frozen Throne’ arrives Thursday

  04-08-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hearthstone's latest expansion, Knights of the Frozen Throne, is set to add 135 brand new cards and a new form of single-player content known as Missions when it drops on Thursday.
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• T-Mobile Revvl leaks on carrier’s website: launch tipped as next week

  04-08-2017 23:33
  T-Mobile is going to launch its own phone called the Revvl, and it has just appeared on the carrier’s website ahead of its official debut. The product page, which is still live on the site and may have been made visible intentionally, reveals some of the handset’s specs including a 5.5-inch display and support for the carrier’s 4G LTE network. … Continue reading
  
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• Remoldable plastic will let doctors reshape casts while they are on patients

  04-08-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new 3D-printable plastic has a surprisingly low melting point of just 131 degrees Fahrenheit. It could be used by physicians to make casts which can be adjusted while still on patients.
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• 3D-printing material can be melted and remolded at surprisingly low temperature

  04-08-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new 3D-printable plastic has a surprisingly low melting point of just 131 degrees Fahrenheit. It could be used by physicians to make casts which can be adjusted while still on patients.
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• Apple Watch 3: News, new features, and rumors

  04-08-2017 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's Series 2 smartwatch was released to fanfare, and fans are looking for more. Could the Apple Watch Series 3 be the best yet? Here's everything we know about the Apple Watch 3 so far.
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• Apple Watch LTE tipped for this year [Update]

  04-08-2017 23:00
  Apple may finally have cracked the Apple Watch LTE battery problem, with reports that a cellularly-connected version is launching later this year. Rumors of a version of the company’s smartwatch which could independently connect to cellular networks without requiring a tethered iPhone have circulated since even before the first-generation Apple Watch was released in April 2015. However, fitting sufficient power … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix HDR arrives on Sony Xperia XZ Premium

  04-08-2017 22:58
  Netflix‘s HDR video support has finally expanded beyond just the LG G6, officially going live on the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. This marks the second Android phone to support Netflix’s HDR feature, bringing a higher quality to one’s mobile watching. Back in May, Netflix on Android brought Dolby Vision support to the LG G6, the first in what will no … Continue reading
  
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• Sonic Mania’s new trailer is a special one

  04-08-2017 22:47
  Sonic Mania is, perhaps, the most anticipated Sonic the Hedgehog game this side of Sonic Generations. The game is out in just a couple of weeks, and Sega seems content to keep teasing new modes and features right up until launch day. The latest tease comes in the form of a new trailer, which gives us a look at two … Continue reading
  
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• Between the Streams: ‘Dark Tower’ falls, Star Trek II returns, best of Comic-Con

  04-08-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week on Between the Streams, we'll discuss the flurry of new Netflix shows and films that are popping up, the failure that is The Dark Tower movie, a Comic-Con recap, a Bruce Willis Death Wish, and much more.
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• Apple AR glasses: Even the iPhone-maker isn’t sure about them

  04-08-2017 22:24
  Apple’s augmented reality glasses may be on the roadmap, but internally the iPhone-maker still hasn’t decided exactly what they should do. Chatter of a pair of AR glasses, potentially packaging displays and cameras and capable of overlaying digital graphics atop the wearer’s view of the real world, has circulated for some time. However, just as it’s unclear from outside Apple … Continue reading
  
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• Virgin Galactic’s rocket system just aced a huge test

  04-08-2017 22:16
  Early this morning, Virgin Galactic completed two successful flights of its VSS Unity and VMS Eve crafts, a process that kicked off around 9AM in the Mojave Desert. This marks the first time the VSS Unity, something known as a rocket-powered manned SpaceShipTwo space-plane, has taken to the sky in a couple months. Virgin Galactic explains that this latest flight … Continue reading
  
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• Weekly Rewind: Cheap solar roofs, the fastest cars, Spotify’s new record

  04-08-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top tech stories from this week.
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• YouTube Music gains ability to download songs, albums, and playlists

  04-08-2017 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has added a new feature to YouTube Music that now allows users to save songs, albums, and playlists for offline listening. The feature comes before YouTube Music and Google Play Music are set to merge.
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• Destiny 2 cheat clamp-down will be a streamer’s nightmare

  04-08-2017 21:34
  Destiny 2 is undoubtedly going to be a popular game, but it seems that anyone who may want to take advantage of that popularity and stream footage of it to Twitch or YouTube is in for some frustration. Bungie revealed today that it’s going to make streaming the PC version of Destiny 2 something of a headache, but it may … Continue reading
  
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• Skin grafts could replace the need for insulin injections in diabetics

  04-08-2017 21:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  CRISPR gene-editing skin grafts could help fight Type-2 diabetes and obesity, according to cutting edge work carried out by researchers at the University of Chicago Medical Center.
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• Algorithms guide robot design toward telescope-like structures

  04-08-2017 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The robot design algorithms take suggested shapes and convert them into complex, telescoping structures that can twist, turn, and pack into itself. The program could help design shape-shifting robots in the future.
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• A frowning pile of poo is among the potential emojis for Unicode 11.0

  04-08-2017 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  During the quarterly Unicode Technical Committee meeting, new emojis were unveiled for potential release in Unicode 11.0. The list includes the beloved poop emoji -- but it's frowning this time.
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• ASUS Zenfone AR: 5 reasons you want this phone

  04-08-2017 21:04
  The ASUS Zenfone AR is officially available to buy from Verizon, and you may be considering picking one up yourself. If you’re still on the fence, take note: there’s a lot to like about this phone, which was first launched back during CES 2017 (hands-on here). As its name suggests, this phone brings with it augmented reality capabilities, but what, … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei’s first US carrier phone could contend with Samsung, Apple

  04-08-2017 21:03
  Huawei’s first smartphone released with a US-based mobile carrier is tipped to be coming in the year 2018. This device has not been named, nor priced or specifically dated. What we do know is that the brand has been waiting to gain foothold in the country for quite some time. It’s not been an easy road since being accused of … Continue reading
  
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• Rock on: Spotify app looks to land on another major game console

  04-08-2017 20:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Also today: Lenovo trashes their own user interface in favor of some Nougat, The Dark Tower opens today and we have a review of the new movie.
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• Sharp’s latest bezel-less smartphone is the Aquos S2, and it’s coming this month

  04-08-2017 20:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sharp will reveal its next full-screen smartphone, called the Aquos S2, at an upcoming event in Beijing. The device will go on sale in China on August 15 but don't expect it to make it to the west.
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• Stay warm this winter with the Polar Seal heated sports pullover

  04-08-2017 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Polar Seal is a pullover sports top that offers integrated heating elements powered by a portable battery pack. The jacket offers up to 8 hours of warmth on a single charge and is activated with the touch of a button.
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• Polar Seal is the heated pullover outdoor fans will want in their closet this winter

  04-08-2017 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Polar Seal is a pullover sports top that offers integrated heating elements powered by a portable battery pack. The jacket offers up to 8 hours of warmth on a single charge and is activated with the touch of a button.
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• Back to School Gift Guide

  04-08-2017 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Heading off to college is an exciting proposition, but the transition can be rough if you're not properly equipped. These awesome pieces of tech will help students adjust to life without Mom and Dad -- plus, they'll help to impress new friends.
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• Nintendo Switch eShop Sale: The discounts have started

  04-08-2017 20:39
  Being such a relatively young platform, we haven’t had the opportunity to see much in the way of discounts on Nintendo Switch games. Today, a couple of games are getting the ball rolling on the countless eShop sales we’ll see during the life of the platform. It’s not the biggest sale, but then again, there aren’t very many games available … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft wants your cloud storage to sleep with the fishes, literally

  04-08-2017 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As part of Microsoft's plan to toss your data -- and its data centers -- into the sea, a recent patent filing illustrates just how the Redmond, Washington, company would keep your data safe in underwater data centers.
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• Snot Beard, anyone? Neural network comes up with names for craft beers

  04-08-2017 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AI can already brew its own original craft beers, so it was only going to be so long before some smart individual gave it the ability to come up with unique names for new beers, too.
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• Google’s Snapchat Discover clone Stamp is AMP for Millennials

  04-08-2017 20:19
  Watch out Snapchat: Google wants to eat your lunch. While the Battle Royale may have been between Snapchat and Facebook until now, with the latter frequently accused of stealing the features of the former, now the Mountain View search giant is wading into the ring. According to sources, it not only has eyes on one of Snapchat’s more lucrative features, … Continue reading
  
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• Water-repellent cicada wings inspire creation of next-gen materials

  04-08-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists have focused on cicada wings and discovered tiny structures coated in a thin layer of lipids, which make water molecules roll right off. They hope that these biological structures can be applied to synthetic materials.
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• From solar showers to tiny espresso makers, these are the best camping gadgets

  04-08-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  From a mini-espresso machine to a straw that lets you drink water directly from the river, these cool camping gadgets will help you spend less time agonizing and more time enjoying your time outside.
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• Best demos, betas, and free-play games you can try this weekend

  04-08-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'NHL 18' and 'Final Fantasy XV' Comrades DLC have betas this weekend. If those don't strike your fancy, here are all of the other best demos, betas, and free games coming out for PS4, Xbox One, and Steam.
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• Motherboard makers list an unannounced AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1920 desktop CPU

  04-08-2017 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although AMD is launching its 12-core Ryzen Threadripper 1920X desktop CPU on August 10, motherboard makers list another 12-core model too. It is called 1920 (no "X") and consumes 40 watts less power than the 1920X model.
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• Pokemon GO Park event: coming up next!

  04-08-2017 20:08
  Niantic announced the next Pokemon GO event earlier today, setting the scene with a bunch of Pokemon in floating bubbles. In the bubbles are a number of top-notch Pokemon as well as a couple of rarities. While we don’t necessarily expect the Pokemon we’ll be seeing to be in bubbles as such, one clue specifically pops up right up front: … Continue reading
  
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• Ralph Macchio returns to Karate Kid franchise for YouTube Red series ‘Cobra Kai’

  04-08-2017 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Karate Kid franchise star Ralph Macchio will reprise his role as Daniel LaRusso for the upcoming YouTube Red series Cobra Kai, along with co-star William Zabka, who plays Daniel's former nemesis, Johnny Lawrence.
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• Looking to stream ‘Destiny 2’? Bungie’s latest move makes it complicated

  04-08-2017 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instead of playing every single game, more and more gamers are watching their favorite streamers play them. Practically any game, both old and new, can be streamed, which makes Bungie stand out when they make it more difficult to stream Destiny 2.
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• Transparent ‘window into the brain’ lets sound waves through the skull

  04-08-2017 20:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When is a hole in the head a good thing? When it is the transparent skull implant designed by researchers from the U.S. and Mexico with the goal of making ultrasound brain surgery easier.
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• The CJR Commander adds some aviationpunk to your wrist

  04-08-2017 19:59
  
   Another weekend, another mechanical watch. This time we have the Commander from CJR, the company that brought us the Airspeed last year. This unique piece features an unusual curved dial and rotor-like seconds wheel that harkens back to some strange alternate future where airplanes become sentient. Early bird watches cost $449 and come on a thick leather strap. “The aircraft industry is… Read More
  
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• New AMD Vega cards may be best yet at cryptocurrency mining, could sell out fast

  04-08-2017 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  AMD Vega graphics cards set to be released August 14 are rumored to be the best cards yet for mining cryptocurrency. While that's good news for sales, it could make it very hard for gamers to get hold of one.
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• WannaCry Bitcoin trail leads investigators to Swiss exchange

  04-08-2017 19:43
  Investigators are following the trail of the WannaCry attackers’ Bitcoin ransom, with one digital currency asset change service confirming they were used to convert the nefarious funds. The notorious ransomeware took advantage of security loopholes in older versions of Windows to seize control of users’ systems, locking up their files until they coughed up $300 or more. That cash, amounting … Continue reading
  
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• Desktop users could soon see Facebook Stories in their browser

  04-08-2017 19:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Desktop users could soon have access to Facebook Stories. The feature is popping up in desktop browsers for select users but it still appears to lag behind Instagram's self-deleting Stories.
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• Computer law expert says British hacker arrest problematic

  04-08-2017 19:30
  News of Marcus Hutchins' arrest in the United States for allegedly creating and selling malicious software able to collect bank account passwords has shocked the cybersecurity community.
  
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• ‘Grand Theft Auto V’ mod makes lighting and weather look like real life

  04-08-2017 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Grand Theft Auto V modder Raze has released a new version of the NaturalVision project, which introduces a range of improvements to the way that the game renders lighting and weather effects.
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• SleepOvation ditches the single mattress model for 700 tiny ones

  04-08-2017 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SleepOvations innovates on traditional mattress design by thinking smaller. Instead of one large layer of padding, SleepOvation divides it into 700 individual cubes. These cubes sit atop their own pocket spring, providing individual support.
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• Destiny 2: The 5 reasons it’ll be bigger than Destiny

  04-08-2017 19:12
  Now that we’re into August, Destiny 2 is right around the corner – at least for people planning to play on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. There are a lot of expectations heading into the release of Destiny 2, and while we got a taste of the game during the open beta, there’s still a lot that’s unknown about it. … Continue reading
  
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• Google Pixel 2 vs 1 : leaked renders sized up

  04-08-2017 19:10
  Google Pixel’s 2nd generation smartphone images leaked today with a set of specific hardware details. This device will be one of two Pixel smartphones released this year, one Pixel 2, and one Pixel XL 2 – though the names themselves have not yet been shared officially, these are the most likely candidates. Now what we’re going to do is compare … Continue reading
  
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• Daimler starts 3D printing metal replacement parts for older Mercedes-Benz trucks

  04-08-2017 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Daimler is 3D printing metal spare parts for its trucks. The company is making an aluminum thermostat cover for older trucks that went out of production 15 years ago, helping to keep them on the road.
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• Want to create your own soundtrack for games? Xbox One may gain Spotify support

  04-08-2017 18:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A leaked image appears to confirm that Spotify will soon make its way to the Xbox One after three years of PlayStation exclusivity. No release date has been given yet, nor has an official announcement been made.
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• Toyota and Mazda team on EVs, V2V and the Millennial menace

  04-08-2017 18:43
  Toyota and Mazda are teaming up on new electric cars, as well as vehicle production in the US and car-to-car communications. The deal, announced today, will see the Japanese automakers collaborate not only on new models but on how and where they’re produced, as well as see each take a stake in the other’s business. For Mazda in particular, it’s … Continue reading
  
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