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• 2018 Jeep Wrangler models include both old and new generations

  28-11-2017 23:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Jeep is developing its first new Wrangler in more than a decade. The 2018 Jeep Wrangler lineup will include the earlier JK series trims and the new JLs. Here's the scoop on the JK trims; the JLs are coming soon.
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• Hulu live TV and new UI arrive on 2017 Samsung smart TVs

  28-11-2017 23:40
  Hulu‘s fancy new interface, which isn’t really new anymore to most users, has just arrived on some Samsung smart TVs, giving those with the models access to the latest and great Hulu offering sans using a third-party device. Most importantly, though, these smart TV owners get access to Hulu’s live television offering using the app available for their TV. The … Continue reading
  
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• Pixel 2 Visual Core Activated: Camera update magic

  28-11-2017 23:35
  The Google Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL have a special processor inside developed by Google for their visual brains specifically. These devices hadn’t had this processor activated before this week – now it’s ready to roll. What follows is our analyzation of what’s been improved. Spoiler alert: photos look a whole lot more awesome. The Pixel 2 XL we’re … Continue reading
  
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• Save $121 on this Hoover carpet cleaner and erase those holiday stains

  28-11-2017 23:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having your whole family in your home at once can be purifying for your soul, but it likely has the opposite effect on your poor carpet. Pick up this Hoover carpet cleaner, which is currently on sale for the attainable price of just $99.
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• Anyone can log into your Mac without your password — here’s how to fix it

  28-11-2017 23:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Anyone using MacOS High Sierra should be on high alert today: A Twitter user revealed a massive security vulnerability which allows anyone to log into your system as an administrator without valid login credentials.
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• Oddly specific essay collection delves into images of Mark Zuckerberg

  28-11-2017 22:53 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The California Review of Images and Mark Zuckerberg collects six essays that take a look at the way the Facebook CEO has been represented in photographs taken by himself and others.
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• Waymo officially clocks 4 million self-driven miles on the road

  28-11-2017 22:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Self-driving technology has come a long way in the last several years -- 4 million miles, to be exact, if we're talking about Waymo. The Alphabet-owned technology company has been one of many firms responsible for an autonomous future.
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• Windows 10 Sets goes tab crazy for organization and efficiency

  28-11-2017 22:42
  It might be a little difficult to remember a time when you didn’t have tabs in your internet browser, but back when they first started rolling out, the idea seemed so brilliantly simple. For too long, though, that kind of handy functionality has been limited to just internet browsers, but Microsoft is about to change all of that. Today the … Continue reading
  
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• YouTube Go lightweight app is only 9MB, exits beta

  28-11-2017 22:39
  Back in February, YouTube introduced the public beta of YouTube Go, a lightweight version of its mobile app. As with Facebook Lite and things similar to it, YouTube Go is designed to cut down on how much data is used by the service, making it ideal for those primarily using limited data plans instead of WiFi or unlimited plans. The … Continue reading
  
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• Budweiser moves forward with plans to brew beer in space

  28-11-2017 22:39 via themanual.com
  
  One small step for barley, one giant leap for beer-kind.
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• New Facebook Messenger tool could let businesses broadcast mass chat messages

  28-11-2017 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is testing a program called Messenger Broadcast that would allow businesses to send messages to a number of users at once. It's similar to a chatbot conversation but allows businesses to start the conversation, with exceptions.
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• Austrian activist launches consumers' digital rights group

  28-11-2017 22:30
  An Austrian digital consumer activist has launched a European watchdog group aimed at protecting users' rights against Google, Facebook and other online platforms.
  
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• Origami-inspired artificial muscles can lift 1,000 times their body weight

  28-11-2017 22:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from Harvard and MIT have developed a new kind of artificial muscles capable of lifting up to 1,000 times its body weight. The technology could help improve soft robots for industrial use cases.
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• The best used cars you can buy for under $15,000

  28-11-2017 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you’re looking for a basic daily driver or a luxury sedan, there are plenty of used rides out there. These are the best used cars for under $15,000.
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• Don’t pay for everyone on your next trip — use Airbnb’s split payments instead

  28-11-2017 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to Airbnb's split payments feature, guests will now have the option of splitting payments with other travelers, allowing an organizer to divvy up the cost of an Airbnb listing with up to 16 people.
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• Laptop owners accuse HP of secretly installing software in the background

  28-11-2017 22:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Customers owning a laptop manufactured by HP report that HP Touchpoint Manager software is installed in the background without their consent. Even more, it adds a Windows telemetry service that sends data to HP's cloud daily.
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• Pull out those phones: Another legendary creature is coming to ‘Pokémon Go’

  28-11-2017 22:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pokémon Go developer Niantic challenged players to take part in the Global Catch Challenge. The company asked trainers around the world to collectively catch billions of Pokémon. As a reward, Ho-Oh has been released.
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• Apple obtains patent that could bring FaceID to the Mac and MacBook

  28-11-2017 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple was granted a patent for a technology that could bring FaceID to the iMac and MacBook sooner rather than later. The patent details the use of a FaceID-like camera to control a computer. Sound familiar?
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• Photoshop streamlines the photo-editing process with one-click selections

  28-11-2017 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using AI, Adobe is working to add one-click selections to Photoshop using a tool called Select Subject, coming to an upcoming version. The tool uses computer vision to select the subject (or subjects), and can be refined by the user.
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• HDMI 2.1 arrives with Dynamic HDR and 10K support

  28-11-2017 21:46
  HDMI Forum has announced that the HDMI 2.1 specification, which was announced back in January, is now available to all HDMI 2.0 adopters. The latest specification is ready for the future of display hardware, namely very high resolution ranging up to a huge 10K. The new HDMI specification also supports Dynamic HDR and boasts a bandwidth of 48Gbps. While 4K … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Civilization VI’ sacrifices Sean Bean for ‘Rise and Fall’ in February

  28-11-2017 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We should have seen this coming: Sean Bean's narrator dies in the cinematic trailer for Civilization VI: Rise and Fall, the first major expansion for the latest in Firaxis' flagship strategy series.
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• Google rolls out Gboard 6.8 beta app, merges it with 'Handwriting Input' app

  28-11-2017 21:30
  Google has just finished rolling out Gboard 6.5 to its users that includes support for 40 additional languages. But the beta testers have already started receiving the Gboard 6.8.
  
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• Uber-Waymo trial delayed again as more evidence comes to light

  28-11-2017 21:18
  It would appear that the trial between Waymo and Uber is once again being delayed. While it was originally scheduled to begin in October, Waymo was granted a delay as more evidence had come to light. In this case, history is repeating itself as Waymo has been granted another delay, and withheld evidence on the part of Uber is again … Continue reading
  
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• As self-driving cars evolve, so will your car stereo. Here’s how

  28-11-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Autonomy will have a profound effect on what we drive, but it will also change how we listen to music in our cars. Harman shares its vision of the future with us, and promises to illustrate it with a concept at CES next year.
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• SoftBank eyes discounted stock buy as new Uber CEO preps for 2019 IPO

  28-11-2017 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SoftBank wants a big discount on a big Uber share buy, thieves pick the electronic locks on a Mercedes, Apple tips videos land on YouTube.
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• Find your true self among the trees with the best hiking GPS devices

  28-11-2017 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's easy to get lost in the wilderness, and often hard to find your way back. The easiest solution: simplify things with one of the best hiking GPS devices, so you can veer off the beaten path whenever you want.
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• Google Search gets a dedicated stocks and finance tab

  28-11-2017 21:04
  Google has observed a big change in interest regarding stocks and finance over the last five years, and so it is introducing a new search feature that will cater to those users. Google Search on both mobile web and desktop are getting a new “expanded finance experience,” says Google, which introduces a new tab to the search menu called “Finance.” … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei’s new facial-recognition technology could be better than Apple’s Face ID

  28-11-2017 21:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It looks like Apple isn't the only one working on facial-recognition tech for its phones -- Huawei is too, and the company claims that its tech is 10 times more accurate than Apple's.
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• Alexa will soon boot up personal app preferences based on a user’s voice

  28-11-2017 20:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Alexa can now recognize different voices and provide tailored responses based on individual preferences. You can set up the feature through your app now, and developers will soon be able to create voice-specific skills.
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• Vudu brings HDR to a wealth of TVs and streamers with the addition of HDR10

  28-11-2017 20:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Movie and TV streaming platform Vudu just upped its game, adding support for HDR10 in addition to already-supported Dolby Vision HDR. Now, Samsung TV owners, Xbox users, and more can view HDR content through the streaming service.
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• Android Cheeseburger Emoji fixed: Our long national nightmare is over

  28-11-2017 20:35
  Thank goodness, some good news is finally here – Google’s taken the time to correct an egregious error. Before today, the Google-designed emoji for the *burger* had its ingredients out of order. It went bun, lettuce, tomato, burger, cheese, bun. That’s complete madness of course – the correct order has the cheese ABOVE the burger, to ensure maximum taste and … Continue reading
  
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• Which ‘Walking Dead’ character will transition to ‘Fear The Walking Dead’?

  28-11-2017 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this week's episode of Talking Dead, it was confirmed which character will be crossing worlds between The Walking Dead and Fear the Walking Dead, and now here's your first look at him on set.
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• Samsung rolls out the (burgundy) red carpet for the Galaxy S8’s newest color

  28-11-2017 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S8 is one of the best phones of the year, and also one of the most stylish. Now, it's available in a new color: Burgundy Red. It will initially be available in South Korea, but will head to other markets soon.
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• Samsung’s new SeeColor app adjusts hues to assist color-blind viewers

  28-11-2017 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Being color blind doesn't have to stop you from enjoying the plethora of vivid hues in the world -- at least, not by way of your Samsung television. Samsung debuted a new app called SeeColors, compatible with all Samsung QLED televisions.
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• Avengers: Infinity War’s first trailer is coming up quickly [Update]

  28-11-2017 19:45
  Avengers: Infinity War is likely going to be one of Disney’s biggest movies in 2018. Pretty much the whole of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has been leading up to Infinity War and its 2019 sequel, so to say that Marvel fans are excited is likely understating it a bit. That excitement will probably begin ramping up soon, as it appears … Continue reading
  
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• Black Friday wasn’t the end, check out the best Cyber Week tech deals

  28-11-2017 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sifting through Cyber Monday deals can be a chore, which is why we've rounded up some of the better deals to be had online. We'll be scouring the depths of the web to bring you the best deals as they go live.
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• Analyst says Apple could have sold 6 million iPhone X units during Black Friday weekend

  28-11-2017 19:22
  
   Apple hasn’t shared any exact number, but Rosenblatt Securities analyst Jun Zhang calculated that Apple may have sold as many as 6 million iPhone X units this weekend alone, StreetInsider reported. With such a big number, it’s hard to grasp Apple’s success with the iPhone X. Last quarter, Apple sold 39.3 million iPhones when you combine all iPhone models. In other words,… Read More
  
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• These are the 20 best PS4 games you can buy right now

  28-11-2017 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for the best PS4 games out there? Out of the massive crop of titles available, we selected the best you should buy. No matter what your genre of choice may be, there's something here for you.
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• The 20 best Nintendo Switch games you can buy today

  28-11-2017 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nintendo Switch's lineup started off small, but games have steadily released as we enter the holiday season. Here are the best Nintendo Switch games available now, from Super Mario Odyssey to SteamWorld Dig 2
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• Jio Phone Bookings Reopen, TRAI Backs Net Neutrality, YouTube in WhatsApp, and More: Your 360 Daily

  28-11-2017 18:46
  Honor India confirms the launch of Honor 7X, Flipkart teases exclusive availability of Xiaomi's "Desh ka Smartphone", TRAI said that Internet services should not discriminate over content, and more.
  
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• Google’s slimmed-down YouTube Go app is officially out of beta

  28-11-2017 18:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube Go is officially out of beta but is only available in select countries. The lightweight app allows users who have little internet bandwidth to watch videos offline while also being able to control their data.
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• Stay comfortable all ride long in a pair of the best snowboard boots available

  28-11-2017 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Having the best snowboard boots can make or break a day at the mountain. Here are a few of our favorite models currently on the market, whether you're looking for something suited for the resort or a trip through the backcountry.
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• The Facebook community has already raised over $2 million for Giving Tuesday

  28-11-2017 18:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  November 28 is Giving Tuesday, and Facebook users have already raised over $2 million. Those funds will be matched by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, while Facebook is waiving fees all day.
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• The Damson S-Series lets you mix and match your way to a full Dolby Atmos setup

  28-11-2017 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Audio tech company Damson has launched a new modular Dolby Atmos home speaker system, the Damson S-Series, featuring four different pieces that can be mixed and matched for a customized setup.
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• Where was I? Timeline puts your Windows desktop right back the way you left it

  28-11-2017 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Windows Timeline is a new feature that should make it dramatically easier to work with stuff on your PC. Microsoft has unveiled Sets as well, a promising way to group associated items from your history to restore the experience of working on a project – windows, apps, websites and more.
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• ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ is coming to mobile, but there’s a catch

  28-11-2017 18:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will soon come to mobile devices with the help of Chinese company Tencent, initially as a Chinese exclusive. The game is currently available for PC and will soon head to Xbox One.
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• Keecker, the projector-packing robotic butler, is now available for purchase

  28-11-2017 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wanted a little R2D2-like robot that could follow you around the house and play movies and music wherever you go? Well good news -- Keecker does exactly that, and it's now available for purchase.
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• Microtransactions have come to ‘Call of Duty: WWII’ after a short delay

  28-11-2017 17:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following connection issues and the temporary disabling of dedicated servers, Call of Duty: WWII had delayed its microtransactions. The currency, dubbed "Call of Duty Points," is now available.
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