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• Streaming Networks Separate : Is this the future we want?

  10-08-2017 23:57
  As Disney announces its own streaming service separate from Netflix, the wave of network-owned streaming services begins. Soon we’ll find that every big media provider has its own streaming service, and we’ll have the opportunity to select what we want, when we want, for a fee. A fee that goes to each company, individually, every month. The Death of Cable … Continue reading
  
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• IDEO uses VR and geolocation to help New Yorkers survive the next big flood

  10-08-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  IDEO is an international design firm that usually focuses on product design and consumer experiences. Now the company is using design thinking and innovative technologies to help flood victims in advance of hurricane season.
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• Ideo partners with NYC to help flooding victims bounce back from storms

  10-08-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  IDEO is an international design firm that usually focuses on product design and consumer experiences. Now the company is using design thinking and innovative technologies to help flood victims in advance of hurricane season.
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• What is an Amazon Dash Button, and should you buy one?

  10-08-2017 23:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon's miniature shopping gadget looks fun and easy to use, but the question still lingers for some: What is an Amazon Dash Button? Here, we break down how it works and the benefits to owning one.
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• TWB Podcast: With Disney & Facebook, are we reaching streaming content overload?

  10-08-2017 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney is splitting from Netflix and Facebook is launching Watch. With countless other providers, are we reaching a streaming content overload, or entering a new Golden Age? The Trends with Benefits roundtable weighs in.
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• EVGA’s latest SC17 laptop provides pure overclocking bliss for mobile PC gamers

  10-08-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EVGA launched the latest version of its SC17 laptop for PC gamers on Thursday, packing an Ultra HD display, GTX 1080 graphics, and loads of love for overclockers. It is powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor.
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• EVGA's latest SC17 laptop for mobile PC gamers packs loads of overclocking fun

  10-08-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  EVGA launched the latest version of its SC17 laptop for PC gamers on Thursday, packing an Ultra HD display, GTX 1080 graphics, and loads of love for overclockers. It is powered by a seventh-generation Intel Core i7 processor.
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• Hike launches new feature ‘Bro Buddy Bae’

  10-08-2017 23:32
  Home-grown messaging app, Hike has launched a new feature dubbed ‘Bro Buddy Bae’, where users will be able to tag their friends according to what they feel about them and vice-versa.
  
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• LG V30: What we already know

  10-08-2017 23:15
  The anticipated LG V30 won’t be making its official debut until later on this month, but ahead of that comes a slew of information, some of it from LG itself, others from unnamed sources. It’s easy to lose track of all the tipped features if you haven’t been paying attention, and so here to help is this primer on everything … Continue reading
  
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• The world’s tiniest truly random number generator is made with carbon nanotubes

  10-08-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a holy grail for those working in cryptography -- a truly random number generator that's compact enough to be used in wearable devices.
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• Nanotube-based random number generator is small enough to fit in a smartwatch

  10-08-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Northwestern University have developed a holy grail for those working in cryptography -- a truly random number generator that's compact enough to be used in wearable devices.
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• Will Soundcloud bite the dust? Investors to determine its fate by Friday

  10-08-2017 22:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After years of frittering away money on frivolous things, Soundcloud is asking its investors for $170 million in funding this week. If they say no, the service could fold altogether.
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• Apple iPhone 8 shows up in live video

  10-08-2017 22:30
  The short YouTube video shows the smartphone’s front and back panels.
  
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• The moon will get a private LTE cell station in late 2018

  10-08-2017 22:10
  We’ve seen various plans and efforts to bring Internet to the moon, but how about ordinary cell phone service? One startup called Part Time Scientists has detailed a plan to launch LTE connectivity on the moon’s surface, enabling the company’s rovers to communicate with the team back on Earth using something other than direct Earth communications. This will save both … Continue reading
  
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• RCA’s Roku TVs make one big sacrifice to be so affordable

  10-08-2017 21:42
  It’s been a little while since we’ve heard from RCA, but the company is back today with a line of three new TVs running Roku OS. The televisions are surprisingly affordable as well, with the largest 50-inch set only coming in at $499 MSRP. Why, in an era for $20,000 88-inch televisions, are RCA’s new sets so inexpensive? The answer, … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Sons of Anarchy’ spinoff ‘Mayans MC’ expected to get picked up soon

  10-08-2017 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The promised Sons of Anarchy spinoff is getting closer to getting picked up. FX Network CEO John Landgraf says he is confident in Mayans MC, the series focusing on the Mayans Motorcycle Club.
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• Sweden can be the next hot destination for Indian IT companies: Nasscom

  10-08-2017 21:30
  The report identifies key areas where Sweden is poised to emerge as potential market for Indian IT-BPM sector
  
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• Time to get ripped? AMD’s Threadripper CPUs power up processor war with Intel

  10-08-2017 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DT Daily today: We put new AMD Threadripper CPUs to the test, Facebook wants you to watch Watch, Consumer Reports dings Microsoft's Surface PCs.
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• iPhone 8 screen keeps spilling its secrets

  10-08-2017 21:25
  Details on how the iPhone 8‘s virtual home button will work continue to emerge, as coders sift through the goldmine that is the HomePod iOS firmware. That new iPhone, expected to be one of three handsets Apple launches later in 2017, is believed to be not only the first to use OLED for its display rather than LCD, but also … Continue reading
  
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• Acer Predator XB272 gaming monitor review

  10-08-2017 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Welcome to the future, where monitors are so fast we can’t actually show you how fast they are. During our Acer Predator XB272 review, we were constantly struggling to find ways to put its impossibly fast 240Hz refresh rate into words.
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• Samsung Galaxy S8 camera tips that will make you a better photographer

  10-08-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Galaxy S8 has remarkable rear and selfie cameras, but they take a while to get the hang of. Here are a few Samsung Galaxy S8 camera tips that'll help elevate your snaps to the next level.
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• Get ready for the great outdoors with these 10 camping gear deals

  10-08-2017 21:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The sun is out and the weather is warm, which means it's finally time to go camping. Check out these camping gear deals and save money on waterproof speakers, solar chargers, and more.
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• Engraved human bones shed light on ancient cannibalism ritual

  10-08-2017 21:06
  A newly published study details the ritualistic cannibalism that took place at various places in ancient Europe, the signs of which persist to this day in the form of etched human bones. The bones were recovered from, in this case, a cave in the UK. Researchers explain that unusual zig-zag markings on the bones weren’t the result of butchering, but … Continue reading
  
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• Corsair Neutron NX500 SSD burns with speed, but doesn’t scorch your PC

  10-08-2017 21:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Corsair introduced its fastest solid state disk to date, the Neutron NX500. It slides into one of the open PCI Express slots in your PC. It has a starting price of $320, but the storage speed increase may be worth it.
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• My Android’s battery charges faster than an iPhone : Here’s Why

  10-08-2017 21:00
  Advances in mobile battery charging over the past half-decade have been extraordinary. Not in their capacity – sadly we’ve still got science to blame for that – but in their speed to recharge. Comparing the latest iPhones to the latest top-tier Android smartphones with regard to charge speeds shows an real trend: Android phones seem to recharge their batteries faster … Continue reading
  
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• Smart savings on Back to School supplies, gadgets and essentials - Komando

  10-08-2017 20:55 via komando.com
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  Summer is coming to an end, and you know what that means. Yep, it's Back to School time. Kids of all ages will be heading back to the classroom soon, if not already. I'm sure you remember how important it was as a student to show up well prepared and ...
  
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• Riz Ahmed might be playing Carnage in Tom Hardy’s upcoming Venom film

  10-08-2017 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After lucking into Tom Hardy for the lead role in 2018's Venom, director Ruben Fleischer conjured up another casting coup, nabbing Riz Ahmed in an unspecified role. Reports say he could play Carnage.
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• Riz Ahmed could be playing Carnage opposite Tom Hardy's Venom

  10-08-2017 20:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After lucking into Tom Hardy for the lead role in 2018's Venom, director Ruben Fleischer conjured up another casting coup, nabbing Riz Ahmed in an unspecified role. Reports say he could play Carnage.
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• Even Amateur Filmmakers Can Afford This Tiny Motion Control Camera Rig

  10-08-2017 20:35 via gizmodo.com
  Motion control rigs capable of repeatedly recreatingsmooth, controlled camera movements usually cost tens of thousands of dollars, and they require trained operators to set up and use. But Edelkrone’s new SurfaceONE costs just $690 and apparently can be configured in just a few minutes using a smartphone app as a…Read more...
  
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• Third national summit on smartcities to be held in New Delhi on August 18

  10-08-2017 20:32
  The third national summit is being organised by Bharat Exhibitions. Called 'National Summit on 100 Smart Cities India 2017', which will take place on August 18, 2017, at The Lalit Hotel, New Delhi.
  
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• Microsoft Surface vs Consumer Reports: What you need to know

  10-08-2017 20:27
  Microsoft might be reconsidering its Consumer Reports subscription today, with the news that the Surface Laptop and Surface Book have both been stripped of their “recommended” status. Concerns about reliability of the Surface line-up as a whole have prompted the review organization to backtrack on its awards, in addition to suggesting that the Surface Pro shouldn’t be among your top … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t like sharing your number with your Uber driver? In-app messaging can help

  10-08-2017 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Your Uber driver may be your ride home, but that doesn't mean he or she is your best friend. So you shouldn't be receiving texts with random messages from your driver's unknown number. Uber agrees and it introduced in-app messaging.
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• PlayStation F.C. Dualshock 4 limited edition controller swings and misses

  10-08-2017 20:12
  With the sheer number of different Dualshock 4 controllers available for the PS4, some of them aren’t going to be quite as good as others. Case in point: Sony‘s new limited edition PlayStation F.C. Dualshock 4. The controller is being released to celebrate the beginning of soccer (or football) season, but its design leaves something to be desired. The blue … Continue reading
  
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• The future of satellite propulsion in space could be … water?

  10-08-2017 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Purdue University researchers have developed a new micropropulsion system for satellites, which use a smart configuration of tiny nozzles that release precise bursts of water vapor to maneuver through space.
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• Consumer Reports slams Microsoft’s Surface line, cites 25-percent failure rate

  10-08-2017 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface family suffered a major blow Thursday, as Consumer Reports not only pulled its recommendation for all Surface-branded products, but moves them into the dreaded "not recommended" category.
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• Consumer Reports pulls Microsoft Surface tablet and laptop recommendations

  10-08-2017 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's Surface family suffered a major blow Thursday, as Consumer Reports not only pulled its recommendation for all Surface-branded products, but moves them into the dreaded "not recommended" category.
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• Clever new satellite propulsion system borrows a trick from inkjet printers

  10-08-2017 20:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Purdue University researchers have developed a new micropropulsion system for satellites, which use a smart configuration of tiny nozzles that release precise bursts of water vapor to maneuver through space.
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• USB battery pack has an AC outlet to charge your laptop in the great outdoors

  10-08-2017 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MyCharge has expanded its portable power bank line with the introduction of the AdventureUltra, a USB battery pack that is built to survive in the outdoors and includes a standard AC power port for laptops and other devices.
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• Gwizdz's Gadgets and Gear: Quiet Cove - Traverse City Record Eagle

  10-08-2017 20:03 via record-eagle.com
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  Custom baits continue to grow in popularity — especially among bass anglers — and one of the latest to generate a lot of buzz is the 110 series of jerk baits from Matt Kaiser at Quiet Cove Baits in West Michigan. The 110 (as in 110 millimeters) is ...
  
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• AdventureUltra is a USB battery pack for the outdoors that fits in your palm

  10-08-2017 20:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MyCharge has expanded its portable power bank line with the introduction of the AdventureUltra, a USB battery pack that is built to survive in the outdoors and includes a standard AC power port for laptops and other devices.
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• ‘Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition’ bundles the game and all DLC

  10-08-2017 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fallout 4: Game of the Year Edition bundles the original game with all six of its downloadable content packs. The game originally launched in late 2015 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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• With exoplanet discovery, our nearest sun-like star just got more interesting

  10-08-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Four Earth-sized planets orbit our nearest Sun-like star, Tau Ceti, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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• Our nearest sun-like star just got a bit more interesting

  10-08-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Four Earth-sized planets orbit our nearest Sun-like star, Tau Ceti, according to a new study by researchers from the University of Hertfordshire and the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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• Fallout 4 Game of the Year Edition release date announced

  10-08-2017 19:45
  These days, we can pretty much expect every Bethesda game to eventually get a Game of the Year Edition. Fallout 4 is no different, we’ve learned today, as it will be getting a Game of the Year release of its own next month. If you’ve been patient when it comes to diving into Fallout 4, then this is your reward. … Continue reading
  
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• Manfrotto’s new 360 tripods help photographers keep gear out of the shot

  10-08-2017 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Shooting in 360 degrees poses a new problem -- keeping gear out of the shot. Mantrotto's 360 tripods aim to answer that problem with a system that is designed to stay out of the shot with bases and extensions.
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• Audible free trial: Sign up now to enjoy 30 days and two books free

  10-08-2017 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why read when you can listen? Millions of people have already jumped on the audiobook bandwagon, and if you haven’t already, now’s a great time. Sign up for an Audible free trial today and enjoy one month and two books totally free.
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• The Acura RLX sedan celebrates its fourth birthday with a nose job

  10-08-2017 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Acura RLX gets visual, mechanical, and tech updates for the 2018 model year. The visual modifications bring the company's flagship sedan in line with its newest design language.
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• For 2018, the Acura RLX sedan finally gets the character it lacks

  10-08-2017 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Acura RLX gets visual, mechanical, and tech updates for the 2018 model year. The visual modifications bring the company's flagship sedan in line with its newest design language.
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• 2018 Ford F-150: pickup best-seller gets tow and mpg boost

  10-08-2017 19:21
  Ford is pushing fuel economy and towing capabilities with the 2018 F-150, insisting that the aluminum-bodied truck can offer the best of both worlds. Detailed today, the updated F-150 can credit Ford‘s second-generation EcoBoost engine for the economy improvement. That finally nudges city miles per gallon into the twenties – albeit only just. The entry-level 3.3-liter V6 has been updated, … Continue reading
  
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