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• YouTube TV arrives in another 34 markets: New Orleans and more

  12-12-2017 23:36
  YouTube’s live television service has expanded into an additional 34 markets, bringing streaming access to a bunch of cities like Fresno, CA and New Orleans. As with the markets that already had access, people in these new markets can get access to live TV channels over the Internet by subscribing to YouTube Live, a service similar to PlayStation Vue, Sling … Continue reading
  
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• Record-breaking Rubik’s Cube isn’t a puzzle — it’s practically a torture device

  12-12-2017 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In contrast to your boring old 9 x 9 x 9 Rubik’s cube, Grégoire Pfennig's 3D-printed record holder measures in at an intimidating 33 x 33 x 33 of twisting cubiness. That's a whopping 6,153 parts!
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• Picture-in-picture mode comes to Hulu with Live TV’s beta web interface

  12-12-2017 23:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hulu with Live TV has added new feautres to its beta web browser interface based on user feedback, including picture-in-picture, new search functionality, and better organization tools and content tracking for users.
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• Is Facebook bringing the poke back? One-click greetings are in testing

  12-12-2017 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Facebook poke may have fallen by the wayside but the platform may be testing new ways to bring back the odd interaction. Facebook appears to be testing a new location for the button along with other one-click interactions.
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• The Nomad is a portable security solution you can take anywhere

  12-12-2017 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Currently in the crowdfunding stage, the Nomad is a new smart device looking to change up the personal security game. It's a portable solution to watch over you and your belongings at home, on the road, and at your destination.
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• Overwatch Winter Wonderland 2017 is live – Watch the trailer here

  12-12-2017 22:51
  As revealed last week, today is the day that Overwatch‘s Winter Wonderland event goes live. Though this event for 2017 shares its name with the same event from last year, there will be fair amount of new content for fans to unlock and play. Of course, all of the old stuff from last year’s Winter Wonderland will be returning, so … Continue reading
  
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• Experimental 3D printer uses laser holograms to crank out objects quickly

  12-12-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The process of 3D printing as we know it could be about to change. A new technique uses laser beams and special resins to fabricate 3D-printed structures in just a few seconds. Here's how it works.
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• Cat S31 rugged phone packs a big battery and small screen

  12-12-2017 22:49
  Cat has announced an update to its S30 rugged smartphone: the S31. This model tweaks the popular ultra-durable handset, building upon elements that are important to consumers including battery capabilities. The phone targets adventurers are much as its does construction workers and others who work in dangerous environments. The phone is designed to withstand a variety of abuses, including drops, … Continue reading
  
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• What would disaster look like in your city? ‘Deep Empathy’ uses A.I. to show you

  12-12-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A project by researchers at MIT Media Lab simulates your city following a disaster in an attempt to digitally augment our empathy levels. Is that something tech can really help with?
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• Square Enix CEO: We won’t put microtransactions in our console games

  12-12-2017 22:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In contrast to its publishing peers, Square Enix doesn't believe microtransactions have a place in console games. CEO Yosuke Matsuda said players don't want the system in full-price games on console.
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• Galaxy S9 may set new power benchmark

  12-12-2017 22:10
  This week we’re having a peek at what the Samsung Galaxy S9 may well bring to the smartphone universe in 2018. One item we’re almost certain will be onboard is the new Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, and with it, the swiftest charging solution ever released for a smartphone battery. That is to say Qualcomm Quick Charge 4. A recent entry into … Continue reading
  
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• 3 Cozy Gadgets That Will Keep You Warm This Winter - WSYM-TV

  12-12-2017 22:01
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  Winter means dealing with troublesome torrents, frosty feet and icy inconveniences. But we found three gadgets to help you weather the polar vortex! 1. ThermaCELL Heated Insoles. Make a pair of shoes warm and cozy with these insoles. The temperature is ...
  
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• Twitter Threads make tweet storms an official feature

  12-12-2017 21:56
  For as long as Twitter has existed, users have been circumventing its 140 character limit (which, as of last month, is now 280). One way most people do this is through the tweet storm – instead of boiling down opinions, news, or arguments into a single tweet, users will instead create a string of tweets, each one replying to the … Continue reading
  
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• Ancient tick preserved in amber found on a dinosaur feather

  12-12-2017 21:54
  A chunk of amber dating back about 99 million years has been found containing perfectly preserved ticks, shedding light on how these tiny pests evolved and what similarities they shared with their modern-day counterparts. One particular tick found within the amber has caught researchers’ attention: it is young and shown clearly clinging to a preserved feather, seemingly confirming that these … Continue reading
  
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• Winter Wonderland returns to 'Overwatch' with some a-Mei-zing additions

  12-12-2017 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Overwatch's annual Winter Wonderland event returns with new skins, map variants, and another a-Mei-zing new gameplay mode. the event will run for a limited time starting December 12.
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• ‘Overwatch’ kicks off Winter Wonderland with skins, snowballs, epic yeti hunt

  12-12-2017 21:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Overwatch's annual Winter Wonderland event returns with new skins, map variants, and another a-Mei-zing new gameplay mode. the event will run for a limited time starting December 12.
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• Land Rover is going 100-percent electrified in two years. Here’s the plan

  12-12-2017 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Land Rover laid down the law: all of its models will use some form of electrification by 2020. How will e-assist be integrated and how will it affect performance? That’s what we aim to learn in our interview with Head of Marketing, Finbar McFall.
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• Carrie Mathison takes on U.S. government in first Homeland season 7 trailer

  12-12-2017 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Showtime released the first Homeland season 7 trailer, and it finds Carrie Mathison (Claire Danes) trying to take the U.S. government to court over illegal arrests. The new season will arrive on Showtime on Sunday, February 11.
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• Savor your adventure with this mouthwatering list of the best camping foods

  12-12-2017 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Camping food can be delicious if you know how to prepare right. Whether you’re cooking big group meals or taking advantage of single-sized backcountry packets, this list of the best camping food has you covered.
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• Google users in India, here's how search is set to change for you

  12-12-2017 21:30
  Google has made it easier for Indian users to get authentic search results, increasing their productivity. The search giant has made some changes on its end so that users get ‘timely updates’ from original sources. Users will also see images, gifs and other content directly from the person or the organisation.
  
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• Twitter’s threaded tweets keep tweetstorms from clogging your feed

  12-12-2017 21:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Say goodbye to manually numbered tweets and tweetstorms in replies -- Twitter is adding a tool for creating threaded tweets. Besides making the creation simpler, the change also means large tweetstorms don't take up your entire feed.
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• $5K Apple iMac Pro 5K set to begin emptying wallets on Thursday

  12-12-2017 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The hit Nintendo Switch racks up big sales numbers, the spendy Apple iMac Pro makes its debut on Thursday, and an ET-hunting group is going to try and listen to that alien asteroid that flew by.
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• The best iPhone X cases to protect your new Apple investment

  12-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for something special to safeguard your new Apple smartphone? We’ve rounded up the best iPhone X cases and covers right here. You'll find solid drop protection, svelte style, handy functionality, and more.
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• ‘Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom’ delayed again, this time to March 23

  12-12-2017 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  You will have to wait an additional two months to play Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, which now launches on March 23. This is the second delay for the Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch sequel.
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• Adobe narrows the gap between Lightroom CC and Classic with new tools

  12-12-2017 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic now have fewer differences, thanks to a significant CC update adding curves and split toning. The options are only on desktop, but the entire Lightroom family gets new A.I.-powered auto edits.
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• A costly new phone doesn’t beat a free software update

  12-12-2017 20:49
  I bet you’d rather have something for free than have to dish out a rather large pile of cash to get a new phone. I’ve been on a two-year cycle for the past 7 years or so, and before that I had a non-smart phone – and I had that thing for 3-4 years, without issue. I saw the new … Continue reading
  
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• Hulu Live TV beta update brings picture-in-picture, more to web

  12-12-2017 20:46
  Hulu is launching a bunch of new features for Live TV subscribers today. All of these features are launching in beta – which means you’ll have to visit Hulu‘s beta site to take them for a spin – but we have a feeling that most Live TV subscribers will want to dive right into the beta when they hear what’s … Continue reading
  
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• The best 4K content available right now

  12-12-2017 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Searching for content for your new 4K UHD TV? Look no further. We’ve got every major source for you of the best 4K content, along with the cost, hardware requirements, and features that make each service unique.
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• Obi-Wan Kenobi’s Star Wars spinoff film may begin filming in 2019

  12-12-2017 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Following reports that Stephen Daldry was in talks to direct a Star Wars anthology film centering on Obi-Wan Kenobi, new rumors indicate the still-unconfirmed film may begin filming in 2019
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• Google Home Mini feature is (somewhat) restored following spying incident

  12-12-2017 20:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has somewhat restored the top-touch feature of the Google Home Mini speaker after addressing an issue in which the device reportedly spied on a user, recording and storing what he said without his consent.
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• Watching this guy play piano with a bionic hand restores our faith in tech

  12-12-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed an impressive new bionic hand, driven by ultrasound, which allows amputees to play the piano using some impressively agile prosthetic fingers.
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• Man plays piano with a bionic hand better than Skywalker slays with a lightsaber

  12-12-2017 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Georgia Tech have developed an impressive new bionic hand, driven by ultrasound, which allows amputees to play the piano using some impressively agile prosthetic fingers.
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• Tesla Model S gets a subtle makeover from tuner Novitec

  12-12-2017 20:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Tesla Model S gets a new body kit, lowered suspension, and better brakes from German tuner Novitec. The result is a more aggressive look that matches this electric car's otherworldly performance.
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• These are the 8 best games we saw at PlayStation Experience 2017

  12-12-2017 20:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Tons of indie games and PlayStation VR titles marked this year's Sony PlayStation Experience conference -- here are some of our favorites.
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• iOS 11 is off to a hot start, running on 59 percent of iPhones and iPads

  12-12-2017 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple's latest version of its mobile operating system, iOS 11, has been out since September. In the three months since its release, 59 percent of active iOS devices have adopted the new software.
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• Get ready for reindeer selfies — Facebook is launching its holiday features

  12-12-2017 19:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Turn yourself into a reindeer, send a digital card or go live with your New Year's countdown using new options from Facebook. The list of features also includes a first for Memories focused on friends' holiday snapshots.
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• Android Oreo only on 0.5 percent of active devices, Nougat jumps to 23 percent

  12-12-2017 19:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The latest distribution numbers are in -- Android 7.0/7.1 Nougat now accounts for 23.3 percent of active Android devices. Oreo has only increased by 0.2 percent since November, and is now on 0.5 percent of active devices.
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• Instagram update lets you follow hashtags to stay in the loop

  12-12-2017 19:27
  Discovery is becoming an increasingly large part of social media. After all, if you can easily follow topics you’re interested in, you’re not only more likely to stay on a site like Facebook or Instagram, but you’re also more likely to come back. It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise, then, that Instagram is today launching new tools that … Continue reading
  
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• Unique gift idea: Toast custom wood device covers

  12-12-2017 19:17
  Today we’re having a peek at a Toast wooden smartphone cover for the Google Pixel 2 XL. This is the second time I’ve used a smartphone with Toast wood on its exterior. Both times I’ve been above and beyond the average amount of impressed. The custom cuts, the feel, and the unique nature of the fit – for all of … Continue reading
  
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• Step back in time with Sansar’s historic Star Wars VR gallery experience

  12-12-2017 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you have a virtual reality headset and love Star Wars, the new Lost Art of Star Wars exhibit in Sansar's social experiences platform will be right up your alley, as it contains a ton of unique art pieces from the films.
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• Instagram’s hashtag follow tool delivers posts that you actually care about

  12-12-2017 19:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagrammers can now follow the topics they are passionate about with a new Instagram hashtag follow tool. Following a hashtag will deliver top posts with the tag into your news feed.
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• Were these really the cars of the future?

  12-12-2017 18:57 via themanual.com
  
  'Fast Forward' give us a unique look at the automobile trends and predictions of generations past.
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• What Gift-Giving Research Tells Us About Giving Tech Gadgets - JSTOR Daily

  12-12-2017 18:53
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  Whether they're exchanging gifts during Hanukkah, wrapping presents to hide under the Christmas tree, or picking out year-end gestures of appreciation, a great many gift shoppers will find themselves this season trawling the aisles of Best Buy, The ...and more »
  
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• Bag some high-end VR this holiday season with the $350 Oculus Rift deal

  12-12-2017 18:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you've been excited by the idea of virtual reality for a while now, but haven't been able to afford a high-end headset, the Oculus Rift is back at $350, making it as affordable as it's ever been.
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• Vibes Audio Vibrox review

  12-12-2017 18:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why carry an extra portable Bluetooth speaker when you can just snap one to the back of your phone? Read about the pros and cons of its flat-out cool design in our Vibes Audio Vibrox review.
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• Nokia 6 (2018) Leaked, Nokia 5 Android 8.0 Oreo Beta, and More: Your 360 Daily

  12-12-2017 18:18
  Nokia 6 (2018) leaked, Nokia 5 gets Android Oreo beta build, Samsung Happy Hours sale, and more.
  
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• iTunes music store isn’t closing soon (don’t believe the hype)

  12-12-2017 18:15
  Apple music downloads through the company’s iTunes Music Store are not publicly scheduled for termination. A couple of reports were published by a single source with anonymous insider tips and Apple has refuted both of them. I want to be clear here – I’m not suggesting that sources that wish to remain anonymous are not to be used by news … Continue reading
  
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• Apple iMac Pro launches December 14: Everything we know

  12-12-2017 17:45
  Back at WWDC 2017, Apple unveiled the iMac Pro, a new all-in-one Mac that’s packing a lot of power under the hood. In the time since that reveal, other Apple devices have taken most of the spotlight for themselves, namely the iPhone 8/8 Plus and the iPhone X. Apple is drawing focus back to the iMac Pro today, announcing a … Continue reading
  
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• AMD 'Radeon Software Adrenalin Edition' Driver Update With In-Game Overlay, Companion Mobile App Released

  12-12-2017 17:31
  AMD's latest Radeon driver update is a massive release called Adrenalin Edition, which introduces a new in-game overlay, companion app support, and loads of minor improvements.
  
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• This iPhone X clone has some odd origins

  12-12-2017 17:30
  The company is called Leagoo, and their business is copying the look and feel of popular smartphones. Leagoo took the opportunity this month to create a copy of the iPhone X, taking into consideration the notch at the top of the front display. The price of this device is almost certainly comparable to the rest of the phones the company … Continue reading
  
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