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• Android’s ‘check for update’ button will now finally do something

  22-09-2017 23:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Android "check for update" button is getting some new power -- in fact when you press it, it will now bypass Google's rollout stages and allow you to download any available updates.
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• Nyko wireless SNES controller is perfect for the Classic Edition

  22-09-2017 23:32
  Nintendo is teasing SNES fans with its Classic Edition, a modern version of the retro console that includes wired controllers for a more authentic experience. If you’re not so keen on having an authentic experience, Nyko has the controller you probably wish Nintendo would have used: a wireless SNES controller. This model looks just like the original (with the purple … Continue reading
  
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• Stay warm while keeping your beer cool with the Sixer insulated jacket

  22-09-2017 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Sixer is an insulated ski jacket from 686 that doubles as a wearable cooler, allowing the user to carry up to 11 cans of their favorite beverage with them on the slopes or wherever they go.
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• Tesla Superchargers may borrow something from gas stations

  22-09-2017 23:25
  Tesla may have a track record of looking to the future of transportation, but it’s considering a thoroughly well-established idea for upgrading its Superchargers. Rather than getting more energy into your electric car, the automaker is apparently considering ways drivers and their passengers might want to top up their own energy levels. If that sounds like a convenience store at … Continue reading
  
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• Watch Lockheed Martin burn drones out of the sky with new, improved ATHENA laser

  22-09-2017 23:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lockheed Martin recently showed off its ATHENA laser blaster by blowing drones out of the sky with it. The weapon may one day help protect soldiers in combat from threats that could possibly include swarms of drones.
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• DJI Osmo+ Gimbal Review

  22-09-2017 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  DJI takes its cameras out of the sky and puts them in your hands with the Osmo+, the first handheld gimbal to use an optical zoom. With 4K footage and steady shooting, the Osmo+ is a fun tool.
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• Between the Streams: ‘The Deuce’ is loose, ‘American Vandal,’ ‘Terminator 8?’

  22-09-2017 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  This week on Between the Streams, we'll be discussing the explosion of high-profile films at the box office this week, three excellent new shows in streaming land, James Cameron sequel mayhem, and more.
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• iPhone 8 and 8 Plus cameras get top marks from testing outfit DxOMark

  22-09-2017 23:06
  
   If our review didn’t convince you that the cameras in the latest iPhones are something special, perhaps DxOMark’s lab-heavy evaluation process will do the trick. The camera testing site unequivocally states that the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus have the best smartphone cameras it’s ever tested — though they aren’t without their flaws. Read More
  
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• Kodak Moment’s chatbot suggests the best Facebook photos for printing

  22-09-2017 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Kodak Moments chatbot suggests Facebook photos to print, while a similar AI-powered feature is also in the updated app. The algorithm factors elements like faces, relationships, location, and photo quality into the decision.
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• Super Mario Run to Get New Game Mode, Character, and Levels: Everything You Need to Know

  22-09-2017 22:37
  Super Mario Run to get 50 percent discount, Remix 10 mode, Princess Daisy, and more. Here's what you need to know.
  
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• Escobar family seeks $1b from Netflix over Narcos trademarks

  22-09-2017 22:36
  Netflix is facing a trademark dispute with the family of Pablo Escobar, the subject of its popular series Narcos. Escobar’s brother Roberto De Jesus Escobar Gaviria is seeking a billion-dollar payment from Netflix over its alleged intellectual property violations. In return, and based on a legal letter that recently leaked, it seems Netflix’s own lawyers are threatening to slap the … Continue reading
  
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• The SNES Classic Edition is here and I’m already in love

  22-09-2017 22:25
  We’re one week out from the launch of the SNES Classic Edition, but today, SlashGear’s review unit landed on my doorstep. Though I can’t give you a full review just yet (that’s coming soon), I can give you an early peek at the mini console itself, along with my initial impressions. It kind of goes without saying, but just like … Continue reading
  
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• 30% of vehicles to be electric-driven by 2030: Auto official

  22-09-2017 22:15
  TKM is a joint venture between the Japanese auto major and Kirloskar Group.
  
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• Inside Qualcomm’s big C-V2X plans for tomorrow’s smart cars

  22-09-2017 22:13
  I’ve always felt nervous when using adaptive cruise control (ACC) on a busy highway. ACC has always left too much of a gap between my car and the lead car: even setting ACC for one car length, the minimum most automakers allow, I felt the gap would allow someone to sneak in and I was always unsure of how the … Continue reading
  
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• NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s house is a smart home masterpiece

  22-09-2017 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  NASCAR racer Denny Hamlin commissioned Interactive Interiors to build the smart home of his dreams, which uses the Elan control system to connect the house's lighting, home theater, TVs and security system.
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• Amazon Sale Day 3 – Offers on TVs & Refrigerators

  22-09-2017 21:50
  Customers who are looking to buy white goods and electronics items such as TV sets and refrigerators can get some great deals.
  
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• Weekly Rewind: The best Porsches ever, a new Nest security system, Google's HTC acquisition

  22-09-2017 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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• Weekly Rewind: Free Lyft rides, new Nest products, legendary Porsches

  22-09-2017 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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• Apple's new gadgets get exceptionally grumpy reviews - Toronto Star

  22-09-2017 21:33
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  Apple's new gadgets get exceptionally grumpy reviews
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  But reviewers have rarely been as grumpy as this month, when Apple unveiled its collection of new gadgets for the holidays. Each product was docked by reviewers for specific functional flaws, ranging from the iPhone 8's middling design to Apple Watch ...
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• Amazon Sale: Google Pixel XL available at less than Rs 50,000

  22-09-2017 21:30
  The website is also offering extra Rs 3,000 off on exchange of old smartphone. There are also EMI options starting at Rs 2,377 per month.
  
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• Innovative suction robot is designed to hitchhike on the side of a shark

  22-09-2017 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A suction robot designed by engineers at China’s Beihang University and Harvard University could hitch a ride on the side of a shark to either save on energy or else help track them.
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• Think your ISP is cheating you? The best internet speed tests help you find out

  22-09-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Feel like your bandwidth is holding you back? Here are some of our favorites internet speed tests for ensuring your connection is solid enough to handle gaming, media streaming, and web browsing.
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• Make your watch unique and love it even more with the best Apple Watch faces

  22-09-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch is one of the best smartwatches on the market, and it can change like a chameleon to match your style. Here are the best Apple Watch faces to help you better stylize your new device.
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• Apple movie rentals now give you double the time to watch

  22-09-2017 21:11
  You might not be impressed with the Apple TV 4K, but a big change to how iTunes movie rental periods are handled is likely to be much more warmly received. Apple has quietly switched up its policy on how long rented content can be watched after you’ve started playback, much to the benefit of iTunes users. Now, you’ll have 48 … Continue reading
  
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• We grabbed the 14 most badass motorcycles from SciFi movies of all time

  22-09-2017 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We found 14 of the most badass motorcycles from science fiction movies. See how many you can identify of the often highly modified bikes from science fiction movies from 1983 to 2014.
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• The 14 most badass motorcycles from science fiction movies

  22-09-2017 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We found 14 of the most badass motorcycles from science fiction movies. See how many you can identify of the often highly modified bikes from science fiction movies from 1983 to 2014.
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• How Peggy Whitson and other astronauts get a 2-hour daily workout in space

  22-09-2017 20:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How did Peggy Whitson manage to stay in space for so long? By taking care of her body in space the same way we manage our bodies here on Earth -- with lots of exercise. The ISS has a special astronaut gym on board.
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• Nyko Is Mercifully Making the Wireless SNES Controller That Nintendo Refuses to

  22-09-2017 20:45 via gizmodo.com
  Nintendo can claim that sticking with wired controllers makes its SNES Classic Edition a more authentic retro gaming experience, but in reality it’s probably just a cost-saving measure. Wrangling controller cables isn’t a part of your childhood worth reliving, however, so Nyko once again has mercifully bestowed gamers…Read more...
  
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• India adopting digital modes in healthcare faster than US, China

  22-09-2017 20:45
  According to the study, gap in US between the face-to-face medicines and medical representatives triggered mails narrowed down from 15% in 2015 to 12% in 2017.
  
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• Gal Gadot and Kumail Nanjiani will host ‘SNL’ for the first time this season

  22-09-2017 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SNL confirmed three upcoming hosts for season 43: Ryan Gosling, Gal Gadot, and Silicon Valley and The Big Sick's Kumail Nanjiani, who will be joined by musical guests Jay Z, Sam Smith, and Pink, respectively.
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• Save 50 percent or more on top-notch tech products this weekend

  22-09-2017 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We've rounded up the best deals that offer 50 percent off or more in savings, including a Wi-Fi smart plug, a fashionable gold mouse, a basketball-shaped Bluetooth speaker, and a laptop cooling pad.
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• Noon smart lighting control may offer Nest-like polish

  22-09-2017 20:19
  Looks like Hue, LIFX, and others will soon have some new smart lighting competition, with a former Nest exec preparing to launch a rival system of his own. Locoroll is the brainchild of Erik Charlton, formerly a member of the founding team at Nest and the company’s head of business. It’s been working for more than a year and a … Continue reading
  
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• Intel’s Project Alloy standalone VR headset is dead

  22-09-2017 20:18
  It’s been quite some time since we last heard from Intel’s Project Alloy. The VR headset was first revealed last year and was intended to be an open reference for other manufacturers who wanted to make their own VR headsets. Though Project Alloy was an impressive and promising standalone VR headset, Intel announced today that it will be pulling the … Continue reading
  
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• RadMini Folding Ebike Review

  22-09-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The RadMini folding ebike can be used as a commuter or adventure vehicle. With its fat tires, powerful motor, and big battery, it can take you miles further than a standard bike, while still letting you reap the health benefits of cycling.
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• Logitech’s MX Ergo made me a trackball convert

  22-09-2017 19:54
  
   Some geeks of my vintage have a nostalgic fondness for trackballs, but I never managed to form such an association. Instead, I’ve been pretty much a dedicated mouse user since the mouse first became an option. But Logitech’s MX Ergo wireless trackball has changed all that – and I’m not sure I’ll ever go back. The new trackball has some highlight features including… Read More
  
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• The best GoPro accessories to make the most of your next adventure

  22-09-2017 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A GoPro is only as good as the tools you use with it. Here, we've rounded up the best GoPro accessories currently available, from adjustable mounts to stabilizers to high-capacity lights.
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• Facebook algorithms used a screenshot of a death threat to promote Instagram

  22-09-2017 19:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook algorithms choose the most engaging Instagram posts to cross-promote the network -- which accidentally promoted this death threat. Instagram apologized and said the notification post was not a paid ad.
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• iPhone 8, 8 Plus Pre-Bookings and Offers, Flipkart & Amazon Sale Deals, and More: Your 360 Daily

  22-09-2017 19:25
  iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus pre bookings in India, Flipkart vs Amazon sale deals continue, Xiaomi sells a million phones in 2 days.
  
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• 10 gadgets that will prevent everyday problems and make your life easier - USA TODAY

  22-09-2017 19:25
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  There are tons of these little issues you might run into around the house, and I'm here to tell you that there's an easy solution: smart technology. Today's smart gadgets can solve so many common problems, from forgetting to close the garage door to ...
  
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• There’s a Red Dead Redemption 2 reveal coming, and it’s big

  22-09-2017 19:18
  After revealing Red Dead Redemption 2 nearly a year ago, Rockstar has been mostly silent about the game. We received some new screenshots back in May, along with the news that the game had been delayed beyond its original fall 2017 release window, but other than that, new information on Red Dead Redemption 2 has been painfully slim. It looks … Continue reading
  
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• Uber will be banned from operating in London for deceptive practices

  22-09-2017 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Londoners may soon be facing an existence without ridesharing company Uber. Transportation regulators have banned Uber from operating in the city because for the use of deceptive software hidden in the Uber app.
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• This 3D printed sensor could democratize self-driving cars

  22-09-2017 19:01
  An innovative 3D-printed sensor could dramatically reduce the cost of giving autonomous cars a 360-degree view of the world, potentially replacing radar as a key component of driverless technology. The tech, handiwork of researchers at the University of Arizona, is currently being developed for commercialization by startup Lunewave. That’s making some big claims about just how much of an improvement … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle’ review

  22-09-2017 18:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Kingsman: The Golden Circle tries to replicate the success of director Matthew Vaughn's surprisingly fresh 2015 spin on the spy genre, Kingsman: The Secret Service, but ends up falling short of the mark.
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• The ridiculously fast Marea transatlantic internet cable is complete

  22-09-2017 18:18
  Microsoft and Facebook may not be as cool as SpongeBob, but they do now have a mighty cable under the sea which is almost as impressive as a pineapple. The two companies has completed its Marea subsea cable, a groundbreaking – or should that be seabreaking? – infrastructure project that will funnel vast quantities of high-speed data more than 17,000 … Continue reading
  
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• PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds Team Concerned with Fortnite Battle Royale Mode, Considering 'Further Action'

  22-09-2017 18:16
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) contemplates 'further action' after Fortnite Battle Royale mode reveal.
  
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• PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Team Concerned with Fortnite’s Battle Royale Mode, Considering ‘Further Action’

  22-09-2017 18:16
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) contemplates 'further action' after Fortnite Battle Royale mode reveal.
  
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• Lightweight Paka sweater is the most popular fashion Kickstarter right now

  22-09-2017 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're in the market for alpaca wool, look no further than Kickstarter, where backers have just made the Paka sweater the most popular fashion campaign on the crowdfunding site. 
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• Pokemon Gold and Silver now available on Nintendo 3DS

  22-09-2017 18:06
  It’s a big day for Pokemon fans. Not only is Pokken Tournament DX launching on Nintendo Switch (read our review here), but Nintendo is also bringing Pokemon Gold and Silver to the Nintendo 3DS eShop. These re-releases follow the eShop launch of Pokemon Blue, Red, and Yellow, which were all released to celebrate Pokemon’s 20th anniversary. There doesn’t seem to … Continue reading
  
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• For a limited time, score a professionally recertified MacBook Pro for just $500

  22-09-2017 18:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple hardware is expensive, but you can score deep discounts on refurbished tech. Through Saturday, September 23, NeweggFlash is offering a $799 discount on professionally recertified MacBook Pros, letting you score one for just $500.
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• Nintendo Switch outsold the most optimistic predictions

  22-09-2017 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo "over-delivered" Switch systems for its launch in March, but the company still managed to run into supply shortages, with nearly 2.8 million units sold during its launch window.
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