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• Vivaldi is the best web browser you’ve never used

  05-09-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The web browser market is rather crowded, with more than 20 options available. The Vivaldi web browser is the latest newcomer, promising tools for power users. We dive in to see if Vivaldi should be your next default browser.
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• Vivaldi is the best web browser you’ve never tried

  05-09-2017 23:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The web browser market is rather crowded, with more than 20 options available. The Vivaldi web browser is the latest newcomer, promising tools for power users. We dive in to see if Vivaldi should be your next default browser.
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• Saved by the bill: 3D-printed beak gives Karl the hornbill a new lease on life

  05-09-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Karl, a 27-year-old Abyssinian ground hornbill at Washington D.C.’s Smithsonian's National Zoo, can now feed himself once again -- courtesy of a new 3D-printed prosthetic beak.
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• Pop-up Cliffside Shop hands out 37.5 apparel to climbers at 300 feet

  05-09-2017 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cocona, makers of 37.5 technology, rigged a pop-up Cliffside Shop on a rock face 300 feet above the ground to hand out gear to passing rock climbers. The shop was set up over a two-day period in August, accommodating more than 70 climbers.
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• Cocona sets up a shop on a rock face, hands out gear to climbers at 300 feet

  05-09-2017 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cocona, makers of 37.5 technology, rigged a pop-up Cliffside Shop on a rock face 300 feet above the ground to hand out gear to passing rock climbers. The shop was set up over a two-day period in August, accommodating more than 70 climbers.
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• Check out these 4 incredible soundbar deals available for a limited time

  05-09-2017 23:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Once you've read up on how to shop for a soundbar, you can begin exploring the many options available. To help you get started, we've rounded up the best soundbar deals on the best brands that are available right now. 
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• New Nokia smartphones to get Android 8.0 Oreo update soon

  05-09-2017 23:30
  Nokia launched its first Android phones -- the Nokia 6, Nokia 5 and Nokia 3 with Android 7.0 Nougat -- at MWC earlier this year.
  
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• Weird junk-seeking spacecrafts could soon ‘bag up’ our space debris

  05-09-2017 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The thousands of hunks of space debris whirling around our planet pose a tremendous risk to humans and instruments in orbit. NASA wants to capture these potentially dangerous materials with a fleet of small, flexible spacecraft.
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• Google takes viewers inside of music using VR

  05-09-2017 23:15
  Google has introduced what it calls an ‘interactive experiment,’ one that uses virtual reality to take music lovers inside of songs, doing so in a way that is entirely new thanks to this budding technology. The new experiment has been done in conjunction with the podcast Song Explorer, and it uses audio from a variety of artists. All you need … Continue reading
  
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• A new Kickstarter will help you turn your surfboard into an electric hydrofoil

  05-09-2017 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wanted to transform your existing surfboard or stand-up paddleboard into an electric hydrofoil to transport you across bodies of water in style? This Kickstarter project could help.
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• ‘Twin Peaks’ explained: Finale offers little closure, many questions

  05-09-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After 18 episodes, 'Twin Peaks: The Return' gave viewers no easy explanations, ending with a disorienting, occasionally frustrating finale. Here is what happened, and what one could take away from the experience.
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• Scientists hope to purify seawater with a new graphene filter

  05-09-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Science may soon make the seas accessible to us, as far as drinking water is concerned. According to a new study, we may soon be able to desalinate and purify water more easily than ever before with a graphene filter.
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• Could a graphene filter be the key to helping us drink seawater?

  05-09-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Science may soon make the seas accessible to us, as far as drinking water is concerned. According to a new study, we may soon be able to desalinate and purify water more easily than ever before with a graphene filter.
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• Lenovo K8 Plus India launch: Here’s how to livestream

  05-09-2017 22:30
  Interested users can follow the Lenovo India Twitter page for updates or can view the launch of the handset live on YouTube. The event will commence from 11.30AM.
  
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• Get ready to get weird with the best indie games of PAX West 2017

  05-09-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Indie games have always been a part of PAX, but this year brought out the best crowd of indie games we’ve seen in recent memory. Here’s our big list of our favorite indie games from PAX West 2017.
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• Not feeling hungry? Here’s how to clear cookies from your favorite web browser

  05-09-2017 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cookies are useful when it comes to saving your login credentials and other data, but they can also be used by advertisers to track your browsing habits across multiple sites. Here's how to clear cookies in five major browsers.
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• Here's how to clear cookies so your browser doesn't get fat from the munching

  05-09-2017 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cookies are useful when it comes to saving your login credentials and other data, but they can also be used by advertisers to track your browsing habits across multiple sites. Here's how to clear cookies in five major browsers.
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• Microsoft gives users 3 more months to upgrade from Windows 10 S to Pro for free

  05-09-2017 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft already gives Surface Laptop owners the chance to upgrade their system from Windows 10 S to Windows 10 Pro free of charge, but there is now word the deadline for doing so has been extended.
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• Moleskine’s Smart Writing Set digitizes your notes with a smartpen and notebook

  05-09-2017 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Moleskine's Smart Writing Set promises to work with a smart pen and an app to instantly digitize notes and sketches made on paper. Now, it unveiled its Smart Planner, which automatically syncs with Google Calendar.
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• LG V30 vs. Galaxy Note 8: Can LG’s contender beat Samsung’s phablet king?

  05-09-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The LG V30 is an uncompromising phone with powerful hardware and unique software features, but so is Samsung's Galaxy Note 8. See how they compare in our LG V30 vs. Galaxy Note 8 comparison.
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• New medical imaging camera in the U.K. can see through the human body

  05-09-2017 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Scientists at the U.K.’s University of Edinburgh have developed a new imaging medical camera that is capable of seeing through the human body to look for light sources. Here is why that matters.
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• Make your own 3D-printed mask that reacts to your emotions

  05-09-2017 21:01
  
   This wild mask which looks like a cross between Hello Kitty and a face-hugger is made of soft electronics and colored liquid. It is based on a Masters thesis project made by Sirou Peng, Adi Meyer, and Silvia Rueda and uses Harvard’s Soft Robotics Toolkit. The mask is mapped to the wearer’s face and uses a Myoware muscle sensor to assess the patterns your face makes when you… Read More
  
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• Intel dives deep into virtual reality tech inside its VR development lab

  05-09-2017 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel gives us a peek into VR's possible future, Apple slips a chip into a new set of Beats headphones, new Sony and LG OLED TVs face off.
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• American McGee starts early work on ‘Alice: Asylum,’ but ball is in EA’s court

  05-09-2017 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American McGee has revealed that a third Alice game could be developed if publisher Electronic Arts is on board with his new ideas. The designer will begin work on preliminary artwork soon.
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• YouTube Live makes streaming faster, includes ultra-low latency option

  05-09-2017 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube rolled out new features to its live-streaming platform to help improve the experience for viewers. YouTube Live now includes an ultra-low latency mode, simplified live chat, and the ability to stream from iPhone apps.
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• The world’s largest X-ray laser is now officially open for business

  05-09-2017 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The world’s most powerful X-ray laser has officially opened for business in Germany. Located 125 feet below ground, this is the closest science gets to producing a real-life James Bond villain lair!
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• Intel Optane technology is now supported in new range of NUC systems

  05-09-2017 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whichever model of the new range of Intel's NUC devices you buy, each and every one of them comes with an Intel Optane drive pre-installed. It's only 16GB but it could speed up your old mechanical storage drive.
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• Caching drives are still alive and well in the NUC form factor thanks to Optane

  05-09-2017 19:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whichever model of the new range of Intel's NUC devices you buy, each and every one of them comes with an Intel Optane drive pre-installed. It's only 16GB but it could speed up your old mechanical storage drive.
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• Weather the apocalypse in style with this Bentley Continental GT ‘rally edition’

  05-09-2017 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Someone turned a Bentley Continental GT into a rally car, and now it's up for auction on eBay. This "rally edition" Bentley features beefed-up suspension and a macho-looking roll cage, but maintains all of the Bentley luxuries.
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• Apocalypse-ready 'rally edition' Bentley Continental GT is up for bid on eBay

  05-09-2017 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Someone turned a Bentley Continental GT into a rally car, and now it's up for auction on eBay. This "rally edition" Bentley features beefed-up suspension and a macho-looking roll cage, but maintains all of the Bentley luxuries.
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• Pixelmator Pro brings simple, single-window interface to advanced photo edits

  05-09-2017 19:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed exclusively for Macs, Pixelmator Pro is an advanced photo editor with a number of AI-powered tools. The new program boasts more advanced features, including RAW editing, that are missing from the original Pixelmator.
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• Close to the Metal Episode 54: ‘Destiny 2’ on PC, VR headsets, and IFA news

  05-09-2017 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this week's Close to the Metal we discuss Destiny 2's release, the details of new Windows Mixed Reality headsets, and the latest laptop designs from IFA 2017.
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• The $400 Oculus Rift promotion makes a dent in the battle with the HTC Vive

  05-09-2017 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valve released the results of its Steam Hardware Survey for August, which reveal that Oculus' Summer of Rift promotion managed to chip away at the HTC's lead over the headset market.
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• Cameras inspired by Facebook’s 360 Surround get even cheaper with Obsidian Go

  05-09-2017 18:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Content creators are beginning to see the trickle-down effects of Facebook's Surround 360 — with the new $2.5K 3D 360 Obsidian Go. The camera sports 8K stills and 4K video at 30fps, all in true 3D, 360 immersive format.
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• Wine taste bad? The temperature may be to blame, but this gadget can help

  05-09-2017 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The majority of wines are consumed at the wrong temperature and it can have a big impact on the taste. Enter the Kelvin K2 Smart Wine Monitor to tell you when your wine is the perfect temperature.
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• Witcher 10-year anniversary video celebrated with wine, not blood

  05-09-2017 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the first game in The Witcher series, Geralt and friends have gathered together to show us that they're all doing rather well and to thank you for playing with them.
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• LG Q6: Everything you need to know

  05-09-2017 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The LG Q6 is a midrange smartphone that has an almost bezel-less 5.5-inch screen on the front, just like the LG G6, only slightly smaller. It may not be as powerful as its big brother, but it's definitely more affordable.
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• Geralt waves goodbye in a touching Witcher 10-year anniversary video

  05-09-2017 18:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a celebration of the 10-year anniversary of the first game in The Witcher series, Geralt and friends have gathered together to show us that they're all doing rather well and to thank you for playing with them.
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• The Traveler wants you! Which platform will you play ‘Destiny 2’ on?

  05-09-2017 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny 2 is almost here, and for the first time, Bungie's celebrated not-quite-an-MMO is coming to PC in addition to PS4 and Xbox One. So, pick your poison.
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• The Traveler needs us! Which noble steed will you ride to battle in Destiny 2?

  05-09-2017 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Destiny 2 is almost here, and for the first time, Bungie's celebrated not-quite-an-MMO is coming to PC in addition to PS4 and Xbox One. So, pick your poison.
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• With new owners and major changes, the Lily drone might fly after all

  05-09-2017 17:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The original Lily drone may be grounded after the company went bankrupt, but the Lily Next-Gen by a new company is getting ready to fly. The new drone contains a few of the same features, but is missing others.
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• Activision says franchise fatigue brought Call of Duty back to its roots

  05-09-2017 17:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Activision CEO Eric Hirshberg has acknowledged that Call of Duty stayed in the future for too long and needed to return to its roots. Call of Duty: WWII is out for consoles and PC on November 3.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 review

  05-09-2017 17:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has played it safe with the Galaxy Note 8. There’s no incredibly interesting new features, but it nails a lot of the basics, making it a great phone all-around. Read more in our Galaxy Note 8 review.
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• Samsung Galaxy Note 8 4K Video Sample

  05-09-2017 17:24 via youtube.com
  
  
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• Watch how capricious a classic Porsche 911 can get when it's driven too hard

  05-09-2017 17:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Classic variants of the Porsche 911 can be difficult to handle, especially if they're put in the wrong hands. This video footage shows there is a fine line between being in control and being out of control.
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• Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 excels as a premium productivity smartphone

  05-09-2017 17:00
  
   Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 launches with more baggage than have previous smartphones in the lineup: Its predecessor’s recall problems ended up killing the phone entirely in most markets. But the Note 8 also has a lot to live up to in the other direction, thanks to the success of the S8 and S8+, both of which boasted industry-leading design and propelled Samsung’s smartphone… Read More
  
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• Vivo X20, X20 Plus specifications leaked

  05-09-2017 16:59
  A leaked football World Cup 2018 poster hints at a new Vivo device dubbed X20. The poster reveals that the device is going to be bezel-less, following in the footsteps of other bezel-less smartphones in the market.
  
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• The Tortilla Drone is the flying robot we’ve all been waiting for

  05-09-2017 16:56
  
   You’ve seen it all before: a drone takes off in an open field, everything is clear. The drone flies straight up for a moment then, on the way down, it hits a tree. A moment later the whole thing is a mess. Plastic everywhere, the motors whizzing and failing, a camera flinging off and into the the bushes. Disaster! But what if you could easily take that broken drone, fry it, and dip it… Read More
  
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• European court rules companies must tell employees of email checks

  05-09-2017 16:55
  Companies must tell employees in advance if their work email accounts are being monitored, the European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday in a landmark privacy case.
  
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• Apple brings the curtain down on its annual live music festival

  05-09-2017 16:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some big names have played at Apple’s annual music festival in London over the last 10 years, but the Cupertino, California-based company has confirmed that last year’s bash was its last.
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