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• Nike HyperAdapt 1.0 self-lacing shoes are available again

  28-08-2017 23:56
  Nike’s HyperAdapt self-tightening shoes that went on sale months ago are back again, though they’re not terribly easy to get ahold of. These shoes are billed as futuristic kicks, ones that sport technology that causes the laces to tighten themselves. You probably only want to grab these shoes if you’re a collector or you have money to burn, as they’re … Continue reading
  
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• Why the iPhone 8 excites this Android user

  28-08-2017 23:45
  The expected $1000 iPhone 8 with tiny bezels, a new camera, and a new way to charge should excite every Android user in the world. Not because this iPhone 8 will be a device to switch to iOS for – not at all. This device should be exciting to Android users because it signifies an industry expansion. While Apple’s last … Continue reading
  
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• 3D-scanning project will document the skeletons of 20,000 vertebrates

  28-08-2017 23:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wanted to explore the insides of the world's vertebrates? OpenVertebrate is a new 3D-scanning project with the goal of cataloging more than 20,000 animal skeletons over the next four years.
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• LGV30 live images surface online ahead of launch

  28-08-2017 23:30
  LG is set to unveil its latest smartphone, the LGV30 on August 31 in Berlin. A new set of live images of the V30 have surfaced online that showsthe smartphone still has a headphone jack, bezel-less display and USB type-C for charging.
  
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• These futuristic NASA vehicle concepts may be used to explore Venus

  28-08-2017 23:07
  NASA has unveiled some probe concepts for spacecraft that may one day explore Venus, of which there are more than two dozen proposals. The concepts are for spacecraft and various types of probes that look different than what we’ve thus far sent into space, utilizing things like an ‘origami’ design to unfold robotic systems as necessary based on landscapes. All … Continue reading
  
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• DJI offers hackers up to $30,000 to help find bugs in its drones

  28-08-2017 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The company announced the DJI Threat Identification Reward in a blog post on Monday and outlined the rewards, which range from $100 to $30,000 for uncovering vulnerabilities, depending on how big of a threat the hackers help avert.
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• Uber launches in-app chat and multi-destination features in India

  28-08-2017 22:52
  The first feature rolled out by Uber in its app is the in-app chat wherein both customers and drivers can get in touch with each other to share information such as their exact location and more.
  
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• The Abode starter kit is the Alexa-compatible DIY security solution for the home

  28-08-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Abode starter kit includes a Z-Wave and ZigBee hub with a built-in siren, one gateway and two door/window sensors, one remote key fob, and one motion sensing camera. Just connect to Alexa and start protecting yourself.
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• Abode starter kit pairs with a voice assistant to protect your home

  28-08-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Abode starter kit includes a Z-Wave and ZigBee hub with a built-in siren, one gateway and two door/window sensors, one remote key fob, and one motion sensing camera. Just connect to Alexa and start protecting yourself.
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• This DIY wooden watch is not the smartest, but it's among the coolest

  28-08-2017 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for the next great wearable? Created by Harvard computer scientist Harnek Gulati, the Wooden Word Watch is a wooden timepiece that tells the time by spelling it out for you.
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• Take your beer from warm to frosty in 1 minute with this rapid beverage chiller

  28-08-2017 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It may sound like magic, but it's actually quite simple. All you have to do is place your drink inside the beverage chiller, add ice water, and press a button. Pick one up for just $80 on Amazon.
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• Hate numbers? The Wooden Word Watch spells the time out for you

  28-08-2017 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for the next great wearable? Created by Harvard computer scientist Harnek Gulati, the Wooden Word Watch is a wooden timepiece that tells the time by spelling it out for you.
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• ‘Part 16’ of ‘Twin Peaks: The Return’ offers a quickening pace, welcome answers

  28-08-2017 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We're in the final stretch of Twin Peaks: The Return and Part 16 sees the plot pick up steam. Storylines converge, characters are killed off, and two characters make dramatic returns.
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• NASA has a crazy plan to prevent the Yellowstone supervolcano from exploding

  28-08-2017 22:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Yellowstone supervolcano could easily change life on our planet for centuries. Fortunately, NASA has a plan to tap into this massive geothermal area and prevent a potential catastrophe.
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• Samsung Powerbot R7070 review

  28-08-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The promise of coming home to clean floors with an app-controlled, Wi-Fi-enabled robot vacuum isn’t quite fulfilled, we decide in our Samsung Powerbot R7070 review.
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• A 3D-printed adapter makes it easier to play the Nintendo Switch one-handed

  28-08-2017 22:26
  
   Engineer Julio Vazquez wanted to help his friend Rami Wehbe play the Nintendo Switch after he lost the use of his right hand due to a cerebrovascular accident. Wehbe couldn’t play Breath Of The Wild with the Joy-Con controllers because he needed both hands to manage the two sticks. Vazquez built a few simple prototype solutions and settled on a modular system that lets him play the game… Read More
  
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• PlayStation VR gets a brand new bundle in just a few days

  28-08-2017 22:24
  Sony is apparently about to make PlayStation VR a lot more attractive for you PlayStation 4 owners. The company announced a new PSVR bundle today, and it will go on sale in just a few short days. In other words, if you were planning to buy a PSVR and you haven’t taken the plunge yet, you should hold off for … Continue reading
  
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• Perchance to dream? The Nora will stop your snoring before you wake anyone up

  28-08-2017 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nora is a device you put under your pillow. When it hears your snoring, it inflates and repositions your head to make you stop. It's supposed to do so before you wake up your partner.
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• Nintendo puts the spotlight on indie devs, preps Nindies Summer Showcase

  28-08-2017 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has announced plans to broadcast a Nindies Summer Showcase on August 30, which will show off some of the upcoming titles from independent developers winging their way to the Switch.
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• Hulu Live TV gets The CW channel under latest expansion

  28-08-2017 22:12
  Hulu has just added ‘The CW’ to its channel lineup, making the service a touch more attractive for those who want the best of cable, but without the contracts and cable boxes. The service offers live television channels delivered over the Internet rather than through traditional methods; The CW, though not the most important of channels, is counted among the … Continue reading
  
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• NYPD’s Windows Phone mistake is Apple’s gain

  28-08-2017 22:05
  The New York Police Department will need to replace a whopping 36,000 Windows Phone devices by the end of the year, and they’ll replace them all with iPhones. Much of the blame for the ill-informed decision to work with Windows Phone devices has been laid on Jessica Tisch, the Department’s Deputy Commissioner of Information Technology. With Apple’s iPhone replacing the … Continue reading
  
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• Check out our favorite back-to-school deals to get you ready for a new year

  28-08-2017 21:57 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 of learning.
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• Temi is a home robot that follows you around, waiting to do your bidding

  28-08-2017 21:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Roboteam’s Temi is a home robot that is smarter than telepresence bot and acts like a personal assistant on wheels.
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• Next gen of Apple iPhone, Apple TV and Apple Watch due September 12

  28-08-2017 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sept. 12th set as day of the big Apple iPhone 8 reveal, Dell debuts VR/AR headset, fitbit's new Ionic watch expands past just fitness tracking.
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• The first ‘Super Troopers 2’ teaser wants you to ‘shave the date’

  28-08-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The cult-classic comedy Super Troopers 2 is getting a sequel, and now Fox Searchlight Pictures released the first teaser for Super Troopers 2 ahead of the film's April 2018 premiere.
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• Holy syrup and shenanigans! 'Super Troopers 2' has its first teaser

  28-08-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The cult-classic comedy Super Troopers 2 is getting a sequel, and now Fox Searchlight Pictures released the first teaser for Super Troopers 2 ahead of the film's April 2018 premiere.
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• NordVPN’s Android app gets around China’s VPN ban

  28-08-2017 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NordVPN, a virtual private network provider, launched an Android app to help users in China circumvent the country's internet filters.
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• Tests put Galaxy Note 8 at the top of the smartphone display heap

  28-08-2017 21:38
  
   If you like to keep on top of the latest display tech, you’re probably familiar with Ray Soneira’s exhaustive testing of the screens on the newest smartphones and other devices. His latest target is the Galaxy Note 8, and it turns out Samsung’s phablet sports the best screen they’ve ever seen on a phone. Read More
  
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• Facebook blocks ads from fake news Pages

  28-08-2017 21:27
  Facebook is blocking advertisements from Pages that dish out fake news, taking away the financial incentives that drive some to create these faux news bits. This is the company’s latest effort to rid its service of fake news, whether it’s the variety designed to manipulate public opinion or simply garbage that individuals use to rake in ad revenue. The ad-blocking … Continue reading
  
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• Fitbit Aria 2 WiFi scale FDA approved, ‘most accurate’ yet

  28-08-2017 21:26
  You’d think that Fitbit would be content with revealing both a brand new smartwatch and a pair of new fitness headphones in one day, but it didn’t stop there. The company also revealed its Aria 2 WiFi scale today, completing this trifecta of new fitness devices. As with the other two devices Fitbit introduced today, pre-orders for the Aria 2 … Continue reading
  
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• Otterbox lets smartphone owners create their own accessories for uniVerse case

  28-08-2017 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Otterbox has released the accessory mount CAD files for its uniVerse Case System, allowing smartphone owners to design and 3D print their own accessories, extending the functionality of the case even further.
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• VW brings the spirit of the hippie bus into the 21st century with the I.D. Buzz

  28-08-2017 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Volkswagen has introduced a concept named I.D. Buzz at the Detroit Auto Show. All electric, the model previews what a 21st-century Bus with autonomous tech and a clever, user-friendly interior could look like.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. LG G6: Android heavyweights duke it out

  28-08-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you’re shopping for a smartphone and want to pit Samsung Galaxy Note 8 vs. LG G6, then you’re in the right place. Join us for a look at how the specs of these two Android phones compare.
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• Indie Games Festival reveals its 20 finalists, public registration open

  28-08-2017 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google announced the 20 finalists for the second annual Indie Games Festival, which will take place on September 23 in San Francisco. Participants will compete for a chance at three grand prizes.
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• Amazon’s Whole Foods slashes prices to shed ‘whole paycheck’ stigma

  28-08-2017 20:45
  Grocery stores across the nation are unofficially labelled by consumers based on their prices, and the public perception of these grocery stores can heavily influence who shops there. Trader Joe’s is known for low prices and good items, Walmart perhaps more so for all around cheap goods, and Whole Foods — now owned by Amazon — is colloquially referred to … Continue reading
  
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• New AI in hospitals to maintain staff hygiene

  28-08-2017 20:40
  Researchers at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) conducted a study using a combination of depth cameras and computer-vision algorithms.
  
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• Fitbit Flyer wireless headphones launch alongside Ionic smartwatch

  28-08-2017 20:32
  The reveal of the Ionic smartwatch isn’t the only big announcement Fitbit is making today. The company also revealed its new Flyer wireless headphones, which are meant to be go hand-in-hand with the Ionic. In fact, one of the biggest draws of these headphones for Ionic users will likely be the fact that they can be connected directly to the … Continue reading
  
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• This application uses a clever illusion to help protect your PIN

  28-08-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developed by researchers at the New York University, an app called IllusionPIN helps protect your PIN by muddling the keyboard to appear normal from a distance but randomized when seen closer up.
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• Clever illusion helps protect your PIN from 'shoulder surfers'

  28-08-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developed by researchers at the New York University, an app called IllusionPIN helps protect your PIN by muddling the keyboard to appear normal from a distance but randomized when seen closer up.
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• MIT’s RFID drones could solve multibillion-dollar problem — and find lost keys

  28-08-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MIT researchers want to solve the problem of misplaced items -- in both giant warehouses and the home -- using a combination of drones and RFID tags. Here's a look at how they're doing it.
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• MIT’s RFID drones could solve a multibillion-dollar problem — and find lost keys

  28-08-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  MIT researchers want to solve the problem of misplaced items -- in both giant warehouses and the home -- using a combination of drones and RFID tags. Here's a look at how they're doing it.
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• WhatsApp Verified Accounts, Xiaomi Mi 5X India Launch Date, Vodafone's Latest Offer, and More: Your 360 Daily

  28-08-2017 20:11
  WhatsApp's push towards businesses, Xiaomi Mi 5X India launch date, and Vodafone's latest salvo against Reliance Jio.
  
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• HBO follows ‘Game of Thrones’ season 7 with new ‘Game Revealed’ series

  28-08-2017 20:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HBO launched a new, seven-part series that will explore the recent events of Game of Thrones behind the camera and in front of it, to keep excitement high after the season 7 finale.
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• Citizen spacecraft builders literally race to the moon in NASA’s Cube Quest Challenge

  28-08-2017 20:06
  
   NASA is in the business of giving small-time scientists and engineers opportunities: its small business grants, open data initiatives, and other efforts are meant to empower the high school kid or hobbyist who could be the next Werner Von Braun. But in the Cube Quest Challenge, for the first time ever, NASA will is enabling amateur spacecraft builders to participate in a mission to deep space. Read More
  
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• iPhone 8’s best feature may be its shiny new backside

  28-08-2017 19:58
  On the back of Apple’s next hero iPhone 8, it’s been reported that a new mixture of metal and glass will be in order. There, on the side of the phone most people mostly disregard, a technology that’s been in the making for nearly a decade may well create a new mobile device material paradigm. In the most-used piece of … Continue reading
  
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• U.S. airports consider imposing fees for picking up, dropping off passengers

  28-08-2017 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Traffic and pollution concerns at Logan International may result in airport passenger drop off and pickup fees. The votes are still out on whether drop off and pickup fees have cut vehicle traffic at airports in other countries.
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• U.S. airports begin imposing fees for picking up, dropping off passengers

  28-08-2017 19:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Traffic and pollution concerns at Logan International may result in airport passenger drop off and pickup fees. The votes are still out on whether drop off and pickup fees have cut vehicle traffic at airports in other countries.
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