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• In 2017, Apple has seen an increase in national security requests from the government

  01-10-2017 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Apple's first biannual transparency report, Apple received more than 30,000 demands to access over 230,000 devices in the first-half of this year. Apple has received four times the amount of national security requests in the first half of the year that it did one year ago.
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• Apple sees an increase in national security requests for 2017

  01-10-2017 23:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  According to Apple's first biannual transparency report, Apple received more than 30,000 demands to access over 230,000 devices in the first-half of this year. Apple has received four times the amount of national security requests in the first half of the year that it did one year ago.
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• The Whitepod luxury eco-lodge is located in the heart of the Swiss Alps

  01-10-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whitepod is an eco-friendly luxury hotel located in the Swiss Alps where guests stay in custom-built geodesic dome suites that come with an array of amenities as well as stunning views of the mountains.
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• The Whitepod eco-lodge brings a dash of luxury and adventure to the Swiss Alps

  01-10-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whitepod is an eco-friendly luxury hotel located in the Swiss Alps where guests stay in custom-built geodesic dome suites that come with an array of amenities as well as stunning views of the mountains.
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• How to easily make Samsung’s annoying Bixby button do something useful

  01-10-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung has a knack for creating polarizing features. Here's how to remap the Bixby button using the apt-titled Bixby Button Remapper, in the event you'd rather disable the feature.
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• Google prepares to launch new security program using physical keys

  01-10-2017 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cybersecurity has become increasingly in modern society. Hacks and phishing scams about so Google is getting ready to launch a new service that will offer increased protection provided users don't mind some added inconveniences.
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• Google prepares to launch new security program for high-profile users

  01-10-2017 21:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cybersecurity has become increasingly in modern society. Hacks and phishing scams about so Google is getting ready to launch a new service that will offer increased protection provided users don't mind some added inconveniences.
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• Want to build your own site? These are the best website builders to do it with

  01-10-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We compiled a list of the best website builders, both paid and free. If you don't want to pay for someone to make your website and want to do it yourself, this roundup should point you in the direction you want to go.
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• Twitter looks at expanding 140-character limit to encourage ‘expression’

  01-10-2017 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Twitter, the social network know for its infamous 140-character limit on posts, is testing a 280-character limit among groups of users. Twitter says the change is intended to encourage "expression."
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• Use your voice to control your Nvidia Shield TV with Google Assistant

  01-10-2017 21:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest update from Nvidia adds Google Assistant to the Shield TV repertoire, allowing voice commands and adding SmartThings integration.
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• Here's why there are no cell phones in "Blade Runner 2049"

  01-10-2017 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The original 'Blade Runner' offered a generation-defining vision of the future, but the lack of cell phones is one thing the movie got very wrong. Director Denis Villeneuve has given his take on why this flaw actually makes his new movie a stronger film.
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• You can now listen to Voyager's Golden Record, Earth's greeting to alien civilizations

  01-10-2017 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can now own the Golden Record, a mixture of music, sounds, and images carried by the Voyager missions as a greeting from Earth to extraterrestrial civilizations. It's available in both CD and vinyl formats.
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• After four decades, the Voyager Golden Record can now be heard by Earthlings

  01-10-2017 19:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You can now own the Golden Record, a mixture of music, sounds, and images carried by the Voyager missions as a greeting from Earth to extraterrestrial civilizations. It's available in both CD and vinyl formats.
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• The best new video games for October

  01-10-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  October is the most star-studded gaming month of 2017. 'Super Mario Odyssey', 'Assassin's Creed Origins', and 'Wolfenstein II: The New Order' are just three of the best new video games scheduled to drop.
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• The 10 best exoplanets we’ve discovered so far, ranked

  01-10-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Astronomers have discovered thousands of exoplanets since the 1970's -- many of which are potentially habitable. So to help you sort the good ones from the dull ones, we went ahead and picked the best exoplanets ever discovered -- and ranked them!
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• Best new songs to stream: Chance The Rapper, Ty Segall, and more

  01-10-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not sure what new music to listen to? We'll let you know what artists have the best new songs to stream. Up this week: Chance The Rapper, Ty Segall, Glen Hansard, LIV, and Chronixx.
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• Marvel’s ‘Inhumans’ launches to weak reviews and mediocre ratings

  01-10-2017 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Inhumans has always been one of the MCU's more puzzling offerings and the show's premiere highlights the fact that Marvel has done little to make audiences truly care about the franchise.
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• Samsung is the latest tech giant to open an AI lab in Canada

  01-10-2017 18:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) has opened up a new AI Lab in Canada's University of Montreal. The lab is said to be focused on strengthening collaborative research with "world-leading scholars in the AI field." 
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• Why do some games take up so much storage space? We asked developers

  01-10-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Modern games have grown to swallow enormous amounts of hard drive space – but why? We reached out to developers, and asked them what’s driving ever-increasing install sizes.
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• GoPro Fusion Preview: This video shows the 360 camera’s true potential

  01-10-2017 18:10
  GoPro may have launched the HERO6 action camera this week, but it’s the Fusion camera which has me really intrigued. It promises 360-degree video and photo capture like other VR cameras we’ve seen, but justifies its $699 price tag with OverCapture, GoPro‘s big new software feature. That will allow you to take 1080p traditional videos from spherical footage, and as … Continue reading
  
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• Bitcoin suffers another setback as South Korea bans ICOs

  01-10-2017 17:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A few weeks after China decided to ban initial coin offerings (ICOs), another nation is following suit. South Korea has banned "raising money through all forms of virtual currencies," as per a Reuters report.
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• Walmart goes after Amazon with Uniquely J, an upscale Jet.com product line

  01-10-2017 17:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following its 2016 acquisition of online brand Jet.com, Walmart is launching a new product line called Uniquely J. Its goal? To take on more millennial-friendly brands like Amazon. 
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• Uniquely J is a new brand from Walmart's Jet.com meant to take on Amazon

  01-10-2017 17:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following its 2016 acquisition of online brand Jet.com, Walmart is launching a new product line called Uniquely J. Its goal? To take on more millennial-friendly brands like Amazon. 
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• Daily Harvest wants to send you smoothies you can freeze

  01-10-2017 16:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Daily Harvest is all about smoothies, chia puddings, and soups -- foods that can be easily thawed, blended, or heated in order to provide you with the superfoods and sustenance that you need (or maybe just want) to brighten up your day.
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• Is Apple planning its own ARM-based modem chips for future Macbooks?

  01-10-2017 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a move that could shake up the computer hardware industry, Apple is reportedly looking into the development of ARM modem chips for use in future versions of their MacBook line of notebooks.
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• Apple may develop its own line of ARM chips for use in MacBooks

  01-10-2017 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In a move that could shake up the computer hardware industry, Apple is reportedly looking into the development of ARM modem chips for use in future versions of their MacBook line of notebooks.
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• Nintendo bans Creator’s Program members from live-streaming Nintendo games

  01-10-2017 15:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo has announced a new policy regarding its Creators Program and live-streams. Members of the program will no longer be allowed to live-stream from accounts linked to the Nintendo Creators Program.
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• Google secretly axed its NFC Smart Unlock — and Android users are fuming

  01-10-2017 15:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Android users can no longer use the NFC (near-field communication) Smart Unlock feature on their devices, as it was killed by Google without any advance notice or explanation. The company did not offer much in the way of explanation.
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• How to change your language in Google Chrome for easier international browsing

  01-10-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Browsing the web the way you want to is one of the tenets of the modern world and that means consuming it in the language you want. To help make that happen, here's how to change your language in Google Chrome.
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• Apple iPhone X vs. LG V30: Battle of the bezel-less beauties

  01-10-2017 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Stuck between the iPhone X and the LG V30 when considering the options for bezel-less smartphones? See how they stack up in our comparison of specs, design, durability, pricing, and more!
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• GPS or bust — TomTom is moving away from consumer wearables

  01-10-2017 15:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As previously proven by both Jawbone and Fitbit, wearables are a difficult game to win, and now, TomTom has announced that it's laying off 136 employees in order to shift focus away from wearables and towards mapping and navigation.
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• Make your life paperless with these apps and gadgets | Popular ... - Popular Science

  01-10-2017 13:42 via popsci.com
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  Go paperless—it empties your filing cabinet, cuts down on clutter, and lets you find documents more easily. These apps and gadgets make the switch pain-free.and more »
  
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• Google cooperating with Russia probe after Twitter slammed

  01-10-2017 13:29
  Google says it is digging into its vaults for evidence of Russian meddling in the 2016 election, after Virginia Senator Mark Warner slammed Twitter for a response to a congressional probe he called inadequate.
  
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• Awesome tech you can’t buy yet: Eskates, snow bikes, a better measuring cup

  01-10-2017 12:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Check out our roundup of the best new crowdfunding projects and product announcements that hit the Web this week. You can't buy this stuff yet, but it sure is fun to gawk!
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• iPhone 8 Offers, Jio Phone Review, Nokia 8 in India, and More This Week

  01-10-2017 11:22
  iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are now available in India, while we got a look at the fine print for the Jio Phone. Nokia 8 price in India leaked, while Pixel 2 phones leaked ahead of launch.
  
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• Coding reveals Google Assistant support on Chromebooks

  01-10-2017 11:16
  Google is tight-lipped about the products and the features of its new offerings that it will launch on October 4, but latest leaks and coding show that users could soon use company's artificial intelligent (AI) assistant in the upcoming Chromebooks.
  
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• 5 gadgets and apps to jazz up your Diwali party

  01-10-2017 11:15
  From cocktail makers to pancake printing machines, these offbeat home appliances will jazz up your parties...
  
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• Here's why Snapchat may be best social tool today

  01-10-2017 08:51
  At a time when people struggle with a seemingly diminishing attention span, Snapchat could be the best form of communication but its overuse could make you addictive, researchers say.
  
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• How to grant Gmail access to someone without sharing your password

  01-10-2017 08:36
  With Gmail’s delegates feature, you can grant someone access to your account without revealing your password. You can add up to 10 delegates with a regular account and up to 25 with a school or work account.
  
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• Facebook testing facial recognition for unlocking accounts

  01-10-2017 06:30
  Facebook could bring facial recognition
  
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• Some Macs are missing updates, and you might never realize

  01-10-2017 03:19
  An unexplained Mac issue has left thousands of Apple’s computers potentially vulnerable to malware, though the Cupertino firm has downplayed the severity of the flaw. Researchers at Duo Security discovered that, while Apple had been diligent in upgrading macOS and security updates, the EFI – or Extensible Firmware Interface – was in some cases left unchanged. That, they point out, … Continue reading
  
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• To get the perfect mountain shot, photographer Corey Rich has to climb it first

  01-10-2017 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  To photograph mountain climbers at their best, Corey Rich joins them at the top. Find out how he balances his love for the sport and his craft to get the perfect shot.
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• The best Bluetooth speakers you can buy

  01-10-2017 02:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The market is saturated with wireless audio solutions fit for any and all circumstances. Check out our picks for the best Bluetooth speakers available, whether you'll be listening in the kitchen or on the mountain.
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• Heetch, which offers late-night rides in Europe, is back in business

  01-10-2017 02:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just as Uber faces down the end of its tenure in one European nation, another ride-hailing service is looking at a renaissance. It's called Heetch, and it focuses on late-night rides.
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• You can’t have legendary adventurers and heroic quests without an ‘Epic Tavern’

  01-10-2017 01:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wanted to run your own bar frequented by warriors, mages, and other adventurers? After a successful Kickstarter campaign, the bar management sim 'Epic Tavern' is now available for Early Access on Steam.
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• Tesla sending hundreds of Powerwall batteries to Puerto Rico in wake of hurricane

  01-10-2017 00:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Puerto Rico is still dealing with the widespread damage of Hurricane Maria that hit earlier this month. To help them restore electrical power, Tesla Inc. is shipping over hundreds of their Powerwall batteries.
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• Tesla is sending hundreds of Powerwall batteries to storm-ravaged Puerto Rico

  01-10-2017 00:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Puerto Rico is still dealing with the widespread damage of Hurricane Maria that hit earlier this month. To help them restore electrical power, Tesla Inc. is shipping over hundreds of their Powerwall batteries.
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• Tesla is sending hundreds of Powerwall batteries to Puerto Rico

  01-10-2017 00:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Puerto Rico is still dealing with the widespread damage of Hurricane Maria that hit earlier this month. To help them restore electrical power, Tesla Inc. is shipping over hundreds of their Powerwall batteries.
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• Puerto Rico is getting hundreds of Powerwall batteries sent from Tesla

  01-10-2017 00:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Puerto Rico is still dealing with the widespread damage of Hurricane Maria that hit earlier this month. To help them restore electrical power, Tesla Inc. is shipping over hundreds of their Powerwall batteries.
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