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• These gloriously geeky earrings pull double duty as a two-factor security key

  06-12-2017 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want a way to hold onto your two-factor security USB key without risk of losing it? Engineer Samantha Goldstein has created pair of earrings designed to store a YubiKey. Yours for just $40.
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• The Best Car Adapters You Can Buy

  06-12-2017 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sometimes called dongles, the best car adapters will tell you what's wrong under the hood while help you keep tabs on your family and routine maintenance.
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• Take a peek at the Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept, a new kind of luxury crossover

  06-12-2017 23:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lexus has kicked off the countdown to next year's Detroit Auto Show by publishing a dark teaser image. The Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept "reflects the next genre" in the crossover segment, the automaker promises.
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• Wiz Smart Connected Lights review

  06-12-2017 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With a multitude of bulbs, the Wiz Smart Connected Lights can turn heads and change lighting conditions. But do they shine bright enough to blind the competition? Find out in our review.
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• Supermassive black hole is the most distant one ever spotted

  06-12-2017 23:24
  Researchers have spotted the most distant supermassive black hole ever spied from Earth, one that has a mass 800 million times greater than the mass of our own Sun. According to the team, this supermassive black hole’s light comes from when the universe was only 5% as old as it is now. The black hole is located in a luminous … Continue reading
  
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• The space station is about as sanitary as your run-of-the-mill bachelor pad

  06-12-2017 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The International Space Station may be an orbiting laboratory, but new research shows this sprawling complex, riddled with hundreds of microbes, is teeming with life and anything but sanitary.
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• The best wide-format photo printers

  06-12-2017 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sometimes it's nice to have something physical to hold onto in a digital world. Check out our current picks for the best wide-format photo printers on the market, so you can take those prize-winning panoramas and Instragram photos to the walls of your home.
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• Yakima and Poler team up on new SkyRise rooftop tent

  06-12-2017 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Yakima and Poler have created a special edition of the SkyRise rooftop tent that installs without tools, comfortably sleeps three people, and collapses down in seconds for easy transport to and from the campsite.
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• ‘Star Trek’ actress Alice Eve joins ‘Iron Fist’ season 2

  06-12-2017 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Star Trek: Into Darkness actress Alice Eve will play an unidentified role in Iron Fist season 2, joining returning star Finn Jones in the Netflix series set in Marvel's cinematic universe.
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• Watch Qualcomm’s weird vision of what Snapdragon 845 life is like

  06-12-2017 22:44
  Augmented Reality glasses that can identify your meal. Clearer, more color-rich photos of your salad. 360-degree streaming of avocados over LTE. Qualcomm has a vision of what the Snapdragon 845-powered experience might be like out in the real world, and it’s oddly obsessed with food. A flashy “day in the life” concept video is a mainstay of any new platform … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t call it a gimbal — Freefly Movi is a ‘cinema robot’ for iPhone shooting

  06-12-2017 22:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Like pro-level models, the Freefly Movi is more cinema robot than gimbal, but this one is for iPhones, and sells for $299. The gimbal/cinema-robot is expected to ship next year with pre-orders beginning December 6
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• xFi Advanced Gateway arrives in all Comcast Gigabit markets

  06-12-2017 22:41
  Comcast‘s xFi Advanced Gateway is now available in all of the service provider’s Gigabit Internet markets, giving those customers a new way to get Gigabit speeds over WiFi. Comcast brags that its xFi Advanced Gateway offers its most advanced WiFi tech ever, giving subscribers super fast wireless speeds able to handle all the demands of a connected home. Comcast points … Continue reading
  
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• Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 845 is here to power a new generation of flagship phones

  06-12-2017 22:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Qualcomm has finally taken the wraps off of the highly anticipated Snapdragon 845 processor, which will power a new generation of flagship phones. Samsung and Qualcomm have teamed up to manufacture the chip.
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• Afraid that your pipes will burst? Here are the best water leak detectors

  06-12-2017 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Worried about leaks or flooding on your property? These water leak detectors are smart devices that will sense leaks and send you alerts or sirens to warn you immediately. Find the ones that work best for you!
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• Social media algorithm pops filter bubbles by presenting ideas you disagree with

  06-12-2017 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The "filter bubble" means that people are often not exposed to online points of view they disagree with. Researchers in Finland and Italy have created an algorithm to help counter its effects.
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• Qualcomm tweaked Bluetooth 5.0 to make headphones so much better

  06-12-2017 22:10
  Your Bluetooth music experience could get a whole lot more rewarding, with Qualcomm promising wireless earbuds could last a lot longer with the arrival of the Snapdragon 845. The new chipset brings with it Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X20 LTE modem, opening the door to far broader adoption of Gigabit LTE and more. However, for many it’ll be more mundane improvements that … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon punches, Google punches back over YouTube; consumers lose the fight

  06-12-2017 22:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Samsung Galaxy S9 reportedly gets pumped full of tech goodness, Google and Amazon get tangled up over YouTube, and we can only imagine how nuts a Quentin Tarantino Star Trek movie might be.
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• YouTube reveals the Top 10 trending and music videos of 2017

  06-12-2017 21:56
  It’s that time of the year: YouTube has unveiled the most popular videos on its service over the last year. These videos span multiple categories, including music videos, comedy, and that interrupted BBC video that went viral earlier this year. YouTube also picked the top videos from throughout 2017 in music specifically; not surprisingly, we see songs like “Despacito” and … Continue reading
  
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• I Want to Replace My Entire Keyboard With Fidget Spinner Keys

  06-12-2017 21:46 via gizmodo.com
  2017 was poised to be one of the most disappointing years in history, filled with a non-stop barrage of depressing developments and defeats. But then, with a last-minute, game-winning buzzer-beater, a company called Hammer revealed a series of replaceable fidget spinner key caps for your keyboard and partially…Read more...
  
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• The best budget laptop you can buy

  06-12-2017 21:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for a budget notebook for school, work, or play? The best cheap laptops -- including our No. 1 pick, the Asus Zenbook UX330UA -- will get the job done without digging too deep into your pockets.
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• Time Magazine just named a hashtag as the Person of the Year (sort of)

  06-12-2017 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Time Magazine is naming the women (and men) standing up against sexual harassment as the Person of the Year, including the #MeToo movement. The hashtag is helping give women the courage to speak up, Time says.
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• ‘PUBG’ release in China may be behind the surge of Windows 7 use on Steam

  06-12-2017 21:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest Steam numbers released by Valve Software show a heavy rise in the use of Windows 7 and Simplified Chinese. PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds may be the driving force due to the controversy surrounding the game in China.
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• Sonos, Ikea team up for a collaboration and we have an idea of what it could be

  06-12-2017 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home audio company Sonos is teaming up with everyone's favorite Scandinavian supplier of simple-yet-stylish furniture and appliances, Ikea. While the announcement doesn't hint at what they're creating, we have a few ideas.
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• Sonos and Ikea announce collaboration and we have an idea of what it could be

  06-12-2017 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Home audio company Sonos is teaming up with everyone's favorite Scandinavian supplier of simple-yet-stylish furniture and appliances, Ikea. While the announcement doesn't hint at what they're creating, we have a few ideas.
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• The best free photo-editing software

  06-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Photoshop is a capable program, sure, but it's also expensive. Lucky for you, the best free photo-editing software allows for a range of versatility, without requiring you to break into your bank account.
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• Honor 7X vs. Moto G5 Plus: Which cheap phone gets the most bang for your buck?

  06-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Honor 7X is an incredible machine with a great camera, gorgeous design, and strong Kirin 659 processor -- but does it have the chops to take on the might of the Moto G5 Plus? Let's found out.
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• From wood cars to Sport Quattros, Audi’s museum is an automotive time capsule

  06-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Horch, Wanderer, Audi, and DKW came together to form Auto Union, Audi's predecessor. Confused? Follow us on a tour of Audi's official museum in Germany to learn about some of the highlights from its past.
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• Steam drops Bitcoin as $13k BTC milestone passed

  06-12-2017 21:13
  Bitcoin has been dominating the news a lot lately, thanks mostly the the extreme fluctuations it’s been making in value. Just before we entered December, Bitcoin climbed to $10,000 – an all-time high on that day – and now, just six days into the new month, Bitcoin has surpassed $13,000. Bitcoin has had something of a volatile rise throughout the … Continue reading
  
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• 2018 Ford Explorer: Release date, prices, specs, and features

  06-12-2017 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Ford Explorer's models carry over from 2017 with additional safety and connectivity features and options. Choose from standard, sport, and luxury trims based on your desires for performance, convenience, and comfort.
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• Qualcomm pushes Snapdragon 845 to steal Apple’s privacy crown

  06-12-2017 21:08
  Apple may have planted its flag on the idea that artificial intelligence (AI) can still be mindful of privacy, but Qualcomm is looking to unlock the same for Android with the new Snapdragon 845. The new system-on-chip (SoC), unveiled today, will help device and service-makers break their phones, apps, and other products away from their tether to the cloud. It … Continue reading
  
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• Google Maps adds two-wheel mode for motorbike routes

  06-12-2017 21:01
  For most Google Maps users, getting directions to a destination comes with three or four options: cars, public transportation, walking, and possibly cycling. For users in India, though, soon to be followed by other countries, there is a fifth option: two-wheeler mode. This new option is represented by an icon resembling a motorcycle, and it is designed for motorbikes which … Continue reading
  
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• This is Snapdragon 845: 2018’s AR, VR, and HDR super-chip

  06-12-2017 20:32
  Qualcomm has taken the wraps off its new super-chip, the Snapdragon 845, set to be found inside smartphones, tablets, and more come 2018. Renewing Qualcomm‘s focus on virtual and augmented reality, computational photography, video capture, mobile security, and more, the new system-on-chip (SoC) promises faster performance along with more efficient battery use and charging. It’s been ten years since the … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s how to score a last-minute holiday travel deal

  06-12-2017 20:31 via themanual.com
  
  You may have missed the best savings for the season, but there are still last-minute holiday travel deals to be had if you know how to work the system.
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• Here's everything you need to know about the 2018 Can-Am Spyders

  06-12-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Can-Am Spyder lineup adds smartphone app compatibility and touring features to the three-wheeled motorcycle alternatives. Still seeking its best market, the Spyder's greatest strength is touring comfort.
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• 2018 Can-Am Spyder: Release date, prices, specs, and features

  06-12-2017 20:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Can-Am Spyder lineup adds smartphone app compatibility and touring features to the three-wheeled motorcycle alternatives. Still seeking its best market, the Spyder's greatest strength is touring comfort.
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• International Women’s Day is Facebook’s most-discussed topic in 2017

  06-12-2017 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook is looking back at 2017 with the most-discussed posts and the biggest ways users reached out after natural disasters, from the Women's March on Washington D.C. to the Las Vegas shootings.
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• Any skier can now wear the jacket designed for the U.S. freestyle team

  06-12-2017 20:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Designed for the U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, the new Columbia OutDry EX Mogul is a jacket that is warm, waterproof, and breathable, allowing skiers to perform at their best without compromising movement or comfort.
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• Delphi rebrands itself as Aptiv, sharpens focus on autonomous driving

  06-12-2017 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Parts supplier Delphi Automotive is rebranding itself as Aptiv, and increasing its focus on self-driving cars. The company is spinning off its powertrain division to concentrate on tech related to autonomous driving.
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• Pokemon GO Gen 3 Weather brings these 4 big bonuses

  06-12-2017 19:50
  In Pokemon GO today we’re having a peek at the first big elemental changes in the game made for Gen 3! Gen 3 Pokemon have come out in a small pack in the game so far – but with this update, they’re about to blast out in droves. Today’s set of factoids about the impending update to Pokemon GO includes … Continue reading
  
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• Drone footage of an insane big-wave surf rescue will make you kiss dry land

  06-12-2017 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Big-wave surfing is as white-knuckle a sport as it gets, with surfers chasing waves some 50 feet or higher, and this drone-shot video of an intense rescue at Portugal's Praia do Norte coastline is jaw-dropping.
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• Portal returns this month, but it’s probably not what you were hoping for

  06-12-2017 19:35
  Portal is one of the most famous video game series around, as most Valve franchises tend to become. If you’re building a new PC and you’re asking your friends for game recommendations, chances are high-to-certain that Portal and its sequel will be near or at the top of the everyone’s list. There’s only one problem: Portal 2 came out way … Continue reading
  
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• 2018 Chevrolet Malibu: Release dates, prices, specs, and features

  06-12-2017 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Despite a paucity of the standard driver assistance features, the 2018 Chevrolet Malibu is bound to remain the maker's best-selling car. We have the scoop on what you get with every trim level.
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• Hate mopping? The Everybot RS500 will save your back and make floors sparkle

  06-12-2017 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If only there were a machine that could let you return home to find the floors already clean as a whistle. Now there is. Meet Everybot RS500, the robot mop cleaner that was crowdfunded on Indiegogo. 
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• Look into the future using the first smart glasses with Alexa control

  06-12-2017 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While maintaining a slim form factor, Let Glass smart glasses feature audio entertainment, telephone communication, and voice interaction. They come integrated with Amazon Alexa but are also compatible with Apple Siri and Google Now.
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• EU regulators threaten court challenge to EU-US data transfer pact

  06-12-2017 19:10
  European Union privacy regulators have threatened to bring a legal challenge to a year-old EU-U.S. pact on the cross-border transfer of personal data if their concerns about its functioning and U.S. surveillance practices are not resolved by the autumn of 2018, they said in a report.
  
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• Singapore drone frees your fingers to take photos

  06-12-2017 19:06
  As more people shoot pictures and videos from consumer drones, researchers in Singapore have found a way round the frustrating task of framing and taking photos while manually piloting the craft.
  
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• Desert-themed map for ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ finally gets a name

  06-12-2017 19:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds will be getting its desert map this month, prior to the game's official launch. The desert-themed map, named Miramar, features several cities and even an island connected by only one bridge.
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• Best Christmas tech gifts 2017: Our pick of the top gadgets and tech-inspired presents - Mirror.co.uk

  06-12-2017 19:04
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  Best Christmas tech gifts 2017: Our pick of the top gadgets and tech-inspired presents
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  Christmas is finally here, but if you haven't finished your shopping yet - or even started it - don't panic! There's still just enough time to find the perfect gift. From the Amazon Echo Plus to the Microsoft Xbox One X, 2017 has been a great year for ...
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• Insta360 launches Android adapter for its 360-degree smartphone camera

  06-12-2017 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Insta360 One is now available for Android, but rather than manufacturing a completely separate camera, the company launched an adapter. The adapter allows the 360 camera to shoot with a Micro USB or USB Type C port.
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• IKEA and Sonos pair up will make your home sound better

  06-12-2017 18:50
  Sonos has been making some pretty big strides lately. First was the launch of its new Sonos One speaker, which comes supporting Alexa out of the box and will launch support for Google Assistant next year. Now, the company has announced a new partnership with IKEA, in which it will attempt to make music more prevalent and effortlessly accessible throughout … Continue reading
  
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