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• Snapchat’s dancing augmented reality hot dog is now a Halloween costume

  19-10-2017 23:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fulfill your dreams of becoming an augmented reality character with Snapchat's latest product: a dancing hot dog costume. The $80 comes directly from Snap Inc. just in time for Halloween.
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• Looking to wipe your laptop? Here’s how to restore a Mac to its factory settings

  19-10-2017 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Feel like you need a clean slate? Fortunately, it's not difficult to restore a Mac to its factory settings. Here, we'll show you how to properly wipe your machine and reinstall the operating system from scratch.
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• Verizon’s online TV service delayed again, may launch early next year

  19-10-2017 23:36
  Verizon has again delayed its online TV service launch, according to sources, marking the most recent extension of the service’s launch date. The Verizon service was first leaked months ago as an online television service that would rival things like Dish Network’s Sling TV. This service will differ from Verizon’s existing streaming video option Go90, but sources say that Verizon … Continue reading
  
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• TWB Podcast: iPhone 8 issues, Home Awards, security drone, robot war

  19-10-2017 23:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple may be cutting production on the iPhone 8, a recap of the DT Home Awards, a Home Security Drone and more are covered on today's episode.
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• Filled with liquid metal, this robot skin is more sensitive than the real thing

  19-10-2017 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Engineers at the University of Washington have developed a flexible, sensitive skin for robots which could make them better at everything from moving objects in a warehouse to carrying out surgery.
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• Microwaves will be obsolete by 2027. Here’s what’s going to replace them

  19-10-2017 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RF cooking is like a microwave that actually works, and quickly, too. In the next few years, it could make its way into your kitchen.
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• SpeedGrip Socks create better traction for improved speed and control

  19-10-2017 23:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rather than being knit together like traditional athletic socks, SpeedGrip Socks are made up of thin, moisture-wicking compression fabrics that are sewn together, creating a lightweight sock that fits like a grippy second skin.
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• Galaxy Light-Up Backpack

  19-10-2017 23:11 via shutupandtakemymoney.com
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• Buying a Pixel 2 today? You might want to skip Google’s pop-up stores

  19-10-2017 22:58
  Today is a day the Google faithful have been waiting a couple of weeks for. The Pixel 2 officially goes on sale across the US today, though unfortunately, your options are limited if you’re looking to buy, thanks to an exclusivity deal the big G has struck with Verizon. At least Google’s got those pop-up stores in Manhattan and Los … Continue reading
  
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• WhatsApp rolls out real-time location-sharing feature for iOS and Android

  19-10-2017 22:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WhatsApp's new feature lets you publicize your whereabouts. It's rolling out to Android and iOS users in the coming weeks, and marks the second time WhatsApp parent company Facebook has experimented with real-time location sharing.
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• Reelgood merges all your streaming services, now lets you pick a show at random

  19-10-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Reelgood got its start as more of a social network for movie buffs. But soon, it became apparent that what people really need is a way to discover the best of Netflix, HBO, Hulu, and every other service, all in one place. 
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• Nintendo nabs two-thirds of monthly game hardware sales thanks to Switch

  19-10-2017 22:47
  
   Nintendo has managed to lead the industry in video game hardware sales – by a wide margin – for September, which is a very promising sign going into the holiday shopping season. The Nintendo Switch helped this immensely, leading the industry as the top-selling console for the third straight month, and the fifth month overall since its introduction seven months ago.
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• Romeo Power Saber power bank has an AC outlet for charging laptops

  19-10-2017 22:43
  A company called Romeo Power has just launched its Saber battery for pre-order, promising it to be more versatile than any power bank you already have lying around. Whereas most power banks are limited to micro USB, Saber covers all of your needs: microUSB, USB-C, and, yes, an ordinary AC outlet for plugging in your ordinary laptop charger. Saber’s most … Continue reading
  
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• The Honest Ads Act could hold online political ads to the same standards as TV

  19-10-2017 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Online political ads aren't subject to the same guidelines as print and broadcast, but the Honest Ads Act could change that. The legislation would require online ads to show who paid for them.
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• Amazon’s original Echo gets a much-needed upgrade

  19-10-2017 22:31
  
   It’s been nearly two full years since the first Echo was made available to Amazon Prime subscribers. In that time, the company added six new members to the Echo family (seven if you count the Tap, which Amazon kind of, sort of does) — and in the case of the Echo Dot, did one full product refresh. Google entered the space in a big way with Home, and both Apple and Microsoft have… Read More
  
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• Here are some Alexa answers that prove the AI is smarter than you think

  19-10-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Alexa is not only a virtual assistant, it can also be a talking encyclopedia, a joker, a calculator, a musician, and even a therapist. Here are a few Alexa answers, where the AI proves it's a pretty big smarty pants.
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• Sorry drones, but the Wiral Lite creates sweet video effects for only $200

  19-10-2017 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cable cam systems are expensive and too big to carry around -- but the Wiral Lite is aiming to change that with a compact design. The Kickstarter campaign was fully funded in just three minutes.
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• Meet Wiral: the $200 cable cam that will take your GoPro shots to the next level

  19-10-2017 22:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cable cam systems are expensive and too big to carry around -- but the Wiral Lite is aiming to change that with a compact design. The Kickstarter campaign was fully funded in just three minutes.
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• Propel Star Wars Battle Drones review

  19-10-2017 22:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Love Star Wars? Love video games? Love drones? Then you’re going to love the Propel Star Wars Battle Drones. With details usually found only on collectibles, these Star Wars ships fly and dogfight with each other. Can you say, “Red Five standing by”?
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• Nintendo Switch update 4.0 also adds support for wireless headsets

  19-10-2017 22:02
  Earlier today, Nintendo pushed an update to Switch consoles that added a few long-requested features. Switch owners now have the ability to move their game data and saves to another console and they can also now record video clips of their gameplay. Though neither feature is perfect just yet, it’s definitely a step in the right direction for the Switch, … Continue reading
  
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• Explore the Mars landscape in Chrome via Google’s Access Mars project

  19-10-2017 21:58
  NASA rovers have taken a huge number of photos from the Mars surface, enabling researchers on the ground to combine them into a single massive, highly detailed 3D model of the planet’s landscape. This 3D model, thanks to a Google project called Access Mars, is now easily accessible to anyone with access to Chrome or your Internet browser of choice. … Continue reading
  
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• You may soon be able to presave albums on Spotify thanks to Show.co

  19-10-2017 21:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just because you're not buying albums as soon as pre-sale offers come out doesn't mean you don't want to be the first to hear a new album when it drops. That's where pre-saves for Spotify come in.
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• The Saber portable power pack can keep your MacBook pro running for days

  19-10-2017 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Saber battery pack from Romeo Power offers 86 watt-hours of power that you an carry in the palm of your own hand. The device can recharge phones, tablets, and even a MacBook Pro with its built-in AC inverter.
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• Redeigned Audi A7 Sportback refines a familiar shape, and a ton of new tech

  19-10-2017 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2019 Audi A7 Sportback features more technology than ever, including numerous driver-assist systems, an elaborate infotainment setup, and a standard 48-volt mild-hybrid system.
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• 2019 Audi A7 Sportback revealed: Everything you need to know

  19-10-2017 21:26
  The new 2019 Audi A7 Sportback is an evolution, representing the automaker’s latest design language and the dramatic design elements of the Prologue concept car studies. The four-door coupe raises the bar in the luxury class when it comes to the new styling, digitalization, driving experience, and interior space. It’s a competitive segment, but Audi is confident the new A7 … Continue reading
  
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• Margot Robbie slips into Tonya Harding’s skates in first teaser for ‘I, Tonya’

  19-10-2017 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Wolf of Wall Street actress Margot Robbie portrays disgraced Olympic figure skater Tonya Harding in the first teaser trailer for I, Tonya, which focuses on the infamous 1994 attack on fellow skater Nancy Kerrigan.
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• ZTE Axon M vs ZTE Axon 7: Can ZTE’s foldable phone beat its mid-range classic?

  19-10-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new ZTE Axon M is a pretty interesting device, offering a unique dual-screen experience. But can it beat the ZTE Axon 7, which is one of the best budget handsets currently available? We put the phones to the test to find out.
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• Honest Ads Act wants tech companies to reveal who buys political ads

  19-10-2017 21:13
  Russian-linked online advertisements have snowballed into a new bill called the Honest Ads Act that would force tech companies like Google and Facebook to disclose when political advertisements are bought on their platforms. This disclosure bill was drafted by Democrats Amy Klobuchar and Mark Warner; soon after Republican Sen. John McCain signed onto it. The bill aims to increase transparency … Continue reading
  
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• Here are the best free drawing software programs you can install right now

  19-10-2017 20:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Renting Photoshop and/or Illustrator can be expensive, especially for software you'll never own. Here's our favorite free drawing software spanning two categories: Line-based drawing and photo editing/digital painting solutions.
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• Is Apple iPhone X anticipation hurting demand for the iPhone 8 models?

  19-10-2017 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple iPhone X may be hurting sales of other iPhones, Nintendo issues an update to the Switch console, rockets (and balloons!) to the moon?
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• Pokemon UltraSun and UltraMoon will mark the end of an era

  19-10-2017 20:40
  Change is in the air for Pokemon fans. When Pokemon UltraSun and UltraMoon launch on the Nintendo 3DS next month, they’ll be the final mainline Pokemon games for Nintendo’s handheld. Afterward, the main series will likely transition over to the Switch. We already know that Game Freak is working on a mainline Pokemon game for the Switch, and with the … Continue reading
  
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• Simple yet spectacular — Klipsch launches two new powered speakers

  19-10-2017 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Klipsch boasts the most complete collection of reference speakers out there, and now that collection includes powered speakers. The new R-28PF and R-14PM combine clarity and simplicity for casual listeners and audiophiles alike.
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• Klipsch R-28PF and R-14PM powered reference speakers make life simple

  19-10-2017 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Klipsch boasts the most complete collection of reference speakers out there, and now that collection includes powered speakers. The new R-28PF and R-14PM combine clarity and simplicity for casual listeners and audiophiles alike.
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• Here’s what Google’s pop-up stores in New York and Los Angeles have to offer

  19-10-2017 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's pop-up stores in New York City and Los Angeles are now open. You can check out and purchase all of its latest products, from Pixel 2 smartphones and the Daydream View virtual reality headset, to Google Home Max and Pixel Buds.
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• Throat-reading voice ID system can’t be tricked by impressions or recordings

  19-10-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed a voice-reading security system that's able to identify who's speaking not just by what they say, but by how their throat moves when they say it.
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• ‘Middle-earth: Shadow of War’: How to hold every fortress in Shadow Wars

  19-10-2017 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Shadow Wars chapter at the end of Middle-earth: Shadow of War is the hardest part of the game. Here's how to make it easier, whether you're defending your fortress from orcs or trying to take it back.
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• Linux support is coming to Samsung DeX, along with big-screen mobile gaming

  19-10-2017 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's DeX hub, which makes it possible to run your smartphone on a desktop display, will soon feature full Linux support through the Linux on Galaxy app. Samsung is also looking to bring popular mobile games to bigger screens.
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• The Virtual Singapore project aims to digitize an entire city

  19-10-2017 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It’s a wildly ambitious concept: to create a working virtual 3D model of an entire metropolitan city with highly advanced visualization tools and the ability to analyze data in real time. Dassault Systémes is partnering with the city of Singapore to accomplish Virtual Singapore.
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• Don’t know what to be? Check out these hilarious inflatable Halloween costumes

  19-10-2017 20:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  October is here, which means Halloween is right around the corner. Choosing the right outfit is a yearly challenge, so to help you out, we've picked out a few fun and silly Halloween costumes so you can be the life of the party.
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• Block out all the light of day with the Ostrich Pillow Loop

  19-10-2017 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It may not look like any other pillow you've ever slept on, but that doesn't mean you won't get some quality shuteye with the new Ostrich Pillow Loop. The Loop looks something like a cross between a blindfold and a scarf.
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• Lyft just got an absurd amount of money from Alphabet

  19-10-2017 19:46
  That Google parent company Alphabet has a ridiculous amount of money at its disposal isn’t exactly a shocking realization for anyone. Today we’re seeing Alphabet throw some of that money around by investing a truly eye-watering amount into ride-sharing service Lyft. Such a huge investment could give Lyft the leg-up it needs to really take the fight to Uber. As … Continue reading
  
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• Airstream’s new $100K trailer is a Twinkie-shaped VIP lounge on wheels

  19-10-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Airstream's new Globetrotter lets you live luxuriously on the open road, featuring modern amenities, an ultra-sleek look, and loads of style. Panoramic windows ensure you never miss out on the views.
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• Pokemon GO Halloween Gen 3 confirmed : What we missed!

  19-10-2017 19:42
  Niantic’s Pokemon GO today confirmed an official Halloween event update, and the details are top notch! Believe it or not, the one detail we got wrong was the date. While last year’s Halloween event lasted only a few short days, this event’s about to go ALL OUT. Instead of starting in the middle of next week, lasting until Halloween, Pokemon … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook Explore Feed ends tests, arrives on mobile and desktop browsers

  19-10-2017 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Facebook Explore Feed is a custom news feed filled with suggested posts based on who you follow and what your friends liked. The feature is now part of the desktop version, after testing in mobile.
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• Episode 2 of ‘Life is Strange: Before the Storm’ explores town’s underbelly

  19-10-2017 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The second episode of Life is Strange: Before the Storm puts protagonist Chloe in some real danger as she helps out a returning character from the original run, drug dealer Frank Bowers.
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• Google’s AlphaGo Zero AI quickly masters ancient board game with no human help

  19-10-2017 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's DeepMind has just unveiled a newer, shinier, smarter version of AlphaGo called AlphaGo Zero, a program that quickly managed to master the ancient board game Go without any help from humans.
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• Meet the Samsung 360 Round, a pro-level 360 with 3D and impressive live-streams

  19-10-2017 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung's first pro-level 360 camera is here -- the Samsung 360 Round is a new VR camera with 360 and 3D capabilities as well as impressive live-streaming without downsampling. The camera packs in 17 lenses.
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• Apple adds more indoor maps for select airports and malls to iOS 11

  19-10-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's iOS 11, the newest version of its mobile operating system, is now available for the iPhone and iPad. Here's everything you need to know, including how to install it and what to expect.
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• ASRock X10 IoT Router Review

  19-10-2017 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In our ASRock X10 IoT Router Review, we meet one of the first devices to converge home networking and smart home control. It's a great concept, but disappointing hardware, a buggy smartphone app, and mixed performance mean you should steer well clear.
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• You can have more than a “Wii” bit of fun with the best Wii games

  19-10-2017 19:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo shook up the gaming world with the Wii and its unique control scheme. Here are our picks for the best Wii games -- just don't blame us for having too many Mario titles on the list.
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