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• Harvard’s new self-healing rubber could mean the end of the road for flat tires

  17-08-2017 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Harvard scientists have developed a new type of rubber which, in addition to being as tough as existing rubber, can self-heal in the event that it gets a puncture. Wave goodbye to flat tires!
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• Misplaced gold nanoparticles could reveal if your 3D printer was hacked

  17-08-2017 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  3D printer hacking is a real thing -- and can have serious consequences. Scientists from Rutgers University and the Georgia Institute of Technology have come up with a smart test to help fight it.
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• Alamo Drafthouse theaters will show ‘Blade Runner: The Final Cut’ in 4K

  17-08-2017 23:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With the impending release of Blade Runner 2049, it's a good time to rewatch the original. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will give audiences a chance on August 31, showing Blade Runner: The Final Cut in 4K resolution.
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• TWB Podcast: Apple Oled TV rumors, iOS 11 ‘Cop Button’ and Bio-Robotics

  17-08-2017 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple OLED TV rumors are heating up. Could this development come on the heels of their $1 billion investment in original content? We'll also discuss the iOS 11 'Cop Button', bio-robotics and much more.
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• ‘The Jetsons’ live-action reboot from Robert Zemeckis in the works at ABC

  17-08-2017 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Jetsons are coming back, and this time, they'll be more three-dimensional. ABC has a live-action reboot in the works, with Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis executive producing.
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• Gboard Beta 6.5 to support stickers and Bitmoji

  17-08-2017 23:30
  Gboard Beta 6.5 version will be rolling out soon with major additions like integration of stickers and Bitmoji.
  
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• Early talks on Obi-Wan Kenobi Star Wars spinoff film are reportedly underway

  17-08-2017 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Director Stephen Daldry is reportedly in early talks with Lucasfilm to begin production on a stand-alone Star Wars film centering on one of the franchises most beloved characters: Obi-Wan Kenobi.
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• 2018 Ford F-150 first drive review

  17-08-2017 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In our 2018 Ford F-150 first drive review, we learn that Ford adds new technology to the same impressive mix of power, payload and reliability, but the dizzying array of options can be both confusing and very, very expensive.
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• These magnetic hooks will help you clear up clutter and organize your home

  17-08-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No one ever complains about having too much storage space. Hang up to 25 pounds with these magnetic hooks to help you clear up some clutter and get organized. Get a set of 5 for just $12 on Amazon.
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• Need storage space? Grab a 5-pack of magnetic hooks for just $12

  17-08-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No one ever complains about having too much storage space. Hang up to 25 pounds with these magnetic hooks to help you clear up some clutter and get organized. Get a set of 5 for just $12 on Amazon.
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• YouTube TV goes live in Boston, Sea-Tac, Vegas, Cincinnati and 10 others

  17-08-2017 23:03
  YouTube TV, the company’s livestreaming television service, has just expanded to another fourteen markets. This expansion follows a recent one that brought the television option to a number of major cities, and it will be followed up in ‘coming weeks’ with another expansion into an additional 17 markets. This time around, YouTube TV has gone live in big and moderately … Continue reading
  
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• iOS 11 Touch ID lockdown is sneaky security done right

  17-08-2017 23:03
  Apple’s iOS 11 has a secret lockout option that temporarily disables Touch ID, a so-called “cop button” that could take advantage of legal loopholes about phone searches. While an increasing number of smartphones have fingerprint readers, and indeed all iPhones have for the past few generations, the idea that not all security systems are created equal goes further than just … Continue reading
  
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• Windows Story Remix will be in Fall Creators Update, for the most part

  17-08-2017 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows Story Remix is one of the most hotly anticipated parts of the Fall Creators Update, but it seems that it might not be outfitted with its full range of effects and features at launch.
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• Xbox One X pre-order date: This is when Microsoft will spill all

  17-08-2017 22:56
  Back when the Xbox One X was first announced at E3 2017, Microsoft surprised all of us by revealing its release date right then and there. Thanks to that reveal, we knew from the start that the Xbox One X will be arriving on November 7, 2017. It was great to not have to wait for a release date, but … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Logan Lucky’ review

  17-08-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  “Logan Lucky” follows in the tradition of Soderbergh’s “Ocean’s Eleven” reboot, offering an intricate heist planned by fun characters, but it has trouble deciding whether they’re cartoony crackpots or hillbilly brainiacs.
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• The best solar eclipse gear

  17-08-2017 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A total solar eclipse hasn't been viewable from the United States in 38 years. However, that all changes on Monday, and here is the best solar eclipse gear to accentuate the rare cosmic event.
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• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A launch date confirmed by the company

  17-08-2017 22:36
  The Redmi Note 5A, as per the image, plays on the same design as the current Redmi 4A but with slight changes.
  
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• iPhone 8: The big wireless charging upgrade may just have leaked

  17-08-2017 22:26
  A pair of photos have leaked showing what is claimed to be iPhone 8 wireless charging hardware. The hardware, assuming it is what the leakster says it is, likely pertains to the charging pad rather than the phone’s internal components. Wireless charging is one of multiple features expected to be available in the upcoming anniversary edition of the iPhone, a … Continue reading
  
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• Essential Phone just made some huge Android promises

  17-08-2017 22:22
  Earlier today, the Essential Phone went up for pre-order at a number of different locations, including Sprint, Amazon, and Essential’s own store. That announcement was made in a rather long blog post that outlined what makes the Essential Phone special in a sea of other flagship devices. While some of that content is precisely what you’d expect to read when … Continue reading
  
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• Uno Bolt is a fat-wheeled electric unicycle with Gyro Force technology

  17-08-2017 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As gyroscrope technology advences, developers are becoming more adventurous with their designs. One such example is the Uno Bolt, the world's first fat-wheeled electric unicycle with Gyro Force.
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• Amazon Alexa just raised the stakes ahead of HomePod

  17-08-2017 22:17
  Amazon’s war on the Google Assistant – and pre-emptive assault on Apple’s HomePod – continues today, streamlining the ways for Alexa to spread to third-party hardware. The retail behemoth has been pushing Alexa as a simple way for device-makers to add AI smarts to their products without going to the time-consuming hassle and expense of developing their own virtual agent. … Continue reading
  
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• PS4 update 5.0 features officially detailed: VR, friends, broadcasting and more

  17-08-2017 21:54
  Following a recent leak, Sony has officially detailed the features PlayStation 4 owners can expect to get in the upcoming system update 5.0. The firmware is currently in beta testing, and it brings a wide variety of changes, not the least of which is a redesigned master and sub-account system that makes it easier for families to manage their accounts. … Continue reading
  
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• A new international trailer for 'Thor: Ragnarok' features a familiar face

  17-08-2017 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever notice how international trailers show off more than the U.S. cuts? The latest Japanese trailer for Thor: Ragnarok trailer is no different, with new footage of Thor receiving a dire warning from a familiar face.
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• A familiar friend shows up in the Japanese ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ trailer

  17-08-2017 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever notice how international trailers show off more than the U.S. cuts? The latest Japanese trailer for Thor: Ragnarok trailer is no different, with new footage of Thor receiving a dire warning from a familiar face.
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• Vivo Y69 specifications leaked

  17-08-2017 21:30
  Chinese smartphone maker Vivo is soon going to launch a new smartphone. Dubbed as Vivo Y69, the smartphone has been spotted along with specifications.
  
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• Check out these 5 best backpack deals just in time for back-to-school season

  17-08-2017 21:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you want to get the best backpack for the upcoming school year, or just need a new bag to carry with you to work or on your travels, this back to school season is a great time to shop. Read on to discover the best backpack deals available right now. 
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• AMD’s RX Vega suffers rough launch as pricing soars into the stratosphere

  17-08-2017 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest AMD Radeon RX Vega news reveals that Radeon RX Vega 64 cards are only sold in Radeon Packs, or bundled with two PC games, increasing their price by $100. The games are Prey and Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus.
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• The 7 best browsers for Android

  17-08-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Browsing the web on an Android device should not be a pain. Check out our picks for the best browsers for Android, so you can surf the web with greater ease and access a trove of unique features.
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• Alexa can control this exoskeleton for people with mobility difficulties

  17-08-2017 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a new partnership, Toronto-based Bionik Laboratories' Arke exoskeleton can now be controlled using Amazon's Alexa. For people with mobility difficulties, this could be a game-changer!
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• Google’s app just hit the remix button

  17-08-2017 21:01
  Today users are finding the Google App completely re-done in Google’s latest image of what a system app should be. This app is accessed on Pixel phones by swiping all the way to the left on one’s own home screen. This app is also known simply as “Google” in the Google Play app store. This lovely revamp of the Google … Continue reading
  
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• Peanut allergy treatment milestone eliminates condition for years

  17-08-2017 20:58
  A new study published in the journal The Lancet details a treatment breakthrough that successfully eliminated peanut allergies in some afflicted individuals for up to four years. The treatment involved a combination of peanut oral immunotherapy (PPOIT) and probiotics, and though it isn’t a proper cure for the allergy, it did produce a tolerance in afflicted individuals that allowed them … Continue reading
  
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• JBL Boombox speaker is a Bluetooth behemoth

  17-08-2017 20:52
  While some Bluetooth speakers try to pack the best sound quality into as small a package as possible, the new JBL Boombox is taking the opposite approach. Definitely a boombox for the current decade (and century), the Boombox is one of the largest Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever seen. That increased size comes with some attractive benefits, though, such as a … Continue reading
  
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• Hyundai unveils fuel-cell SUV with longer travel range

  17-08-2017 20:35
  Hyundai Motor also plans to catch up in the eco-friendly car race with longer driving range electric vehicles.
  
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• Dell Inspiron 5675 gaming desktop review

  17-08-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s tough to find a desktop that can run the latest games at the highest settings without breaking the bank. But at less than $1,000, but the Dell Inspiron 5675 just might fit the bill.
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• DT Giveaway: ZTE Blade Z Max

  17-08-2017 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We’re giving away three ZTE Blade Z Max smartphones to lucky Digital Trends readers. Read on for a closer look at ZTE’s latest, and your chance to win one for yourself.
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• When disaster strikes, this secret Verizon bunker keeps your phone working

  17-08-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Verizon's ultra-secure switching center in Yonkers, New York handles 300 million data connections every day. We took a tour to learn more about how the carrier has protected it against natural disasters.
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• Google Maps rolls out Q&A section for Android and mobile search

  17-08-2017 20:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's latest update to Google Maps for Android and search will include a user-generated question and answer section. When you open a local business listing, you can post your own questions or answer someone else's.
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• These soft robots heal from their wounds when heat is added

  17-08-2017 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Engineers in Belgium have developed a new self-healing material that lets soft robots recover from injuries, such as those inflicted by a knife. Somewhere in the Terminator-infested future, John Connor is facepalming.
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• These self-healing robots could be our smartest bad idea yet

  17-08-2017 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Engineers in Belgium have developed a new self-healing material that lets soft robots recover from injuries, such as those inflicted by a knife. Somewhere in the Terminator-infested future, John Connor is facepalming.
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• Brother makes buying toner less of a bother with intelligent refill subscriptions

  17-08-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Like to play chicken with the "ink low" warnings? Brother Refresh is a new auto fulfillment service that ships toner when you're running low. The auto fulfillment service joins the company's Amazon Dash option.
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• Xfinity Mobile goes nationwide this week

  17-08-2017 19:36
  After launching on a limited scale back in May, Comcast is ready to roll out its Xfinity Mobile service nationwide. Today Comcast announced that Xfinity Mobile is available in all of Comcast’s service areas, bringing it online in rather large swathes across the country. Xfinity Mobile, as some of you already know, is a service billed as a less expensive … Continue reading
  
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• New feature in iOS 11 Beta can quickly disable Touch ID

  17-08-2017 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  iOS 11 beta testers have uncovered a 'cop button' that limits an iPhone to being unlocked by pass-code entry and disables Touch ID.
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• These 2 SnapChat tips just fixed my phone

  17-08-2017 19:24
  I just made to TINY changes to SnapChat and fixed two relatively giant issues with my phone. The app requests a bundle of permissions when it’s first downloaded on a smartphone – that can be an issue. But it’s not unfixable. As a couple of Reddit-based smartphone users made plain to me over the past 24 hours: SnapChat causes some … Continue reading
  
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• What’s the difference between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive?

  17-08-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Although "4WD" and "AWD" are related, they are actually quite different in how they work and the resulting driving experience. Here's the difference between four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive.
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• The BMW Z4 concept promises to bring shark-nose styling back to the brand

  17-08-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The BMW Z4 Concept sheds insight into what its next roadster will look like. It boasts classic roadster proportions, and a pure and sporty we hope won't change too much when the production model arrives next year.
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• BMW Concept Z4 teases 2018 rear-wheel drive droptop

  17-08-2017 19:00
  The car world may be going all-wheel drive, but BMW still has rear-wheel drive ambitions: welcome, then, the BMW Concept Z4. Previewing, as the name suggests, the third-generation Z4 that will replace the seven year old second-gen car, the droptop two-seater is being shown off for the first time at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2017 this week. It’s a … Continue reading
  
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• PlayStation 4 beta update lets users disable pop-ups in media apps

  17-08-2017 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sony released the preview version of Update 5.0 for the PlayStation 4, which provides a host of user experience tweaks improving everything from broadcasting options to the messaging app.
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• A defense company put a machine gun on a drone

  17-08-2017 18:43
  
   Duke Robotics, a military contractor, has produced a video for their unique and uniquely dangerous new tool, TIKAD. This drone platform looks fairly basic – a custom multi-rotor drone with a chassis on the bottom to hold what looks like a stripped down machine gun, sniper rifle, or grenade launcher – but what it suggests about the future of warfare is pretty scary. A gimbal at… Read More
  
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• Nintendo Switch ‘Splatoon 2’ bundle splashes its way to North America

  17-08-2017 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seeing Europe and Japan launch their own Splatoon 2 bundles left many to wonder if something similar would ever come to North America. In less than a month, the Switch Splatoon 2 bundle is coming to the region as a Walmart exclusive.
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• Skype Preview hits non-Win10 and Mac starting now

  17-08-2017 18:35
  The next generation in Skype functionality is coming to Apple and non-Windows 10 computers. Yes, you read that correctly, non-Windows 10, as in every version of Windows before Windows 10 version 1511 (OS Build 10586). For everyone who has the newest version of Windows 10, there’s also good news to be had. Skype Preview is a desktop-based version of Skype … Continue reading
  
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