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• Need some laughs? Here are the best party game apps

  15-12-2017 23:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do you struggle finding things to do with your family during the holidays? Party game apps are fun, interactive, and not as time consuming as traditional board games. Here are some of the best games out there.
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• The best coffee makers you can buy

  15-12-2017 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a simple coffee maker to get you through the morning, or a high-end brewer that will impress your taste buds and your friends, you'll find some of the best coffee makers around on this list.
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• YouTube VR arrives on Steam, but users report major bugs

  15-12-2017 23:22
  YouTube just launched a virtual reality app for Steam, making it available to HTC Vive users. That’s good news, except that many of those users are reporting some pretty serious bugs, some of them so problematic that the app repeatedly crashes, making it unusable. This isn’t the first iteration of YouTube designed for virtual reality headsets. Google previously launched a … Continue reading
  
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• Gaming and live video are now available on Facebook 360 for Gear VR

  15-12-2017 23:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to see your friends Facebook videos in all of their 360 degree glory? Well, you’re in luck, because the social media giant has released a ton of new updates for Facebook 360 for Gear VR.
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• Between the Streams: ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ redeems 2017, Foxy Disney

  15-12-2017 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's Star Wars day on Between the Streams. Today's podcast will be dominated with discussions of our joy for The Last Jedi -- completely spoiler free, of course. We'll also have a special guest, Star Wars paraphernalia, and much more.
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• If you ever wanted to crush QBs like J.J. Watt, try Reebok’s Hydrorush shoe

  15-12-2017 23:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new Reebok Hydrorush shoe incorporates a liquid foam midsole that provides impact protection and increased comfort during intense workouts, making it a favorite amongst the NFL's Watt brothers – J.J., T.J., and Derek.
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• A creepy robot head completes university course in the philosophy of love

  15-12-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Philosophy students at Notre Dame de Namur University in California recently shared their “Philosophy of Love” course with Bina48, an A.I. animatronic robot. Here's how it went down.
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• Bedjet review

  15-12-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  BedJet (of Shark Tank fame) is essentially an HVAC system for your bed. But is a stream of air between your sheets really as great as BedJet’s marketing team would have you believe?
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• Facebook warns against passively browsing your News Feed

  15-12-2017 22:37
  Facebook has once again faced sharp criticism over the potential negative effects social media can have on someone’s life, but this time it is back with more than a simple statement. The company has warned that passively browsing your News Feed could have a negative effect on your mood, citing research the found passive activities may lead to feeling bad … Continue reading
  
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• Xiaomi, Samsung may offer Snapdragon-based ‘Always Connected’ Windows 10 PCs

  15-12-2017 22:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus, HP, and Lenovo are producing Always Connected PCs based on the Snapdragon 835 processor, and Samsung and Xiaomi may join the list. That's the latest rumor stemming from Qualcomm and Microsoft's Windows 10 laptop plan.
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• Deezer SongCatcher is like Shazam, but better

  15-12-2017 22:31
  Earlier this week, Apple announced its intention to acquire Shazam. As some of you already know, Shazam is an app that allows you to identify songs you hear on the radio and in commercials by having it listen to the content in question. It seems like a pretty safe bet that we’ll see Apple integrate Shazam into Siri and Apple … Continue reading
  
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• Huawei and Xiaomi reportedly in talks with U.S. carriers to sell phones

  15-12-2017 22:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei and Xiaomi are reportedly in discussions with U.S. carriers to sell a flagship line to American consumers by next year. Both companies are specifically said to be negotiating with carriers such as AT&T and Verizon.
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• The Last Jedi: 10 easter eggs you may have missed in Star Wars VIII

  15-12-2017 22:13
  We’ve got a collection of 10 easter eggs from Star Wars: The Last Jedi for you today on premiere day for the movie. These items may be considered SPOILERS – so beware of what you’re getting into before you get too deep. If you’ve not yet seen the movie, TURN BACK NOW. The first easter egg won’t be too important, … Continue reading
  
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• Google, Microsoft briefly had internet traffic rerouted through Russia

  15-12-2017 21:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Web traffic for the likes of Google, Apple, and Microsoft has been rerouted via Russia as it was passing through the Border Gateway Protocol, according to online security watchdogs.
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• Tesla blamed for solar sales slide

  15-12-2017 21:53
  Home solar installations are down considerably in the US this year, according to a new report, marking the first decrease in years. The information comes from GTM Research’s US Solar Market Insight Executive Summary Q4 2017 report, which reveals that Q3 2017 saw a 51-percent year-on-year decrease in residential solar installations, a huge reversal of last year’s record numbers. According … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t miss out on the best Amazon deals going on right now

  15-12-2017 21:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon deals for Friday, December 15, include Amazon digital week deals, an Amazon Star Wars event, and Amazon's best books of the year collection. Read on to browse the day's best Amazon offerings.
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• Go ahead, have another! The best ridesharing apps help get you home safely

  15-12-2017 21:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Planning on partying hard in the city on New Years Eve? We've assembled a list of the best ride-sharing apps currently available for Android and iOS, so you can get home safely from your festivities.
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• Spice up your 360 videos and photos with VeeR Editor for iOS and Android

  15-12-2017 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  VeeR Editor, a free iOS and Android app, provides creative editing solutions that first party apps often lack, like filters, stickers, and multiclip editing. It also offers access to hundreds of music tracks.
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• Smoke the tires with the top 10 American muscle cars

  15-12-2017 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  American muscle cars are undeniably awesome, but which ones are the best? Here are the 10 top picks spanning five decades that define the genre, from Ford, General Motors, Chrysler, and AMC.
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• Apple orders a space drama series from the ‘Battlestar Galactica’ showrunner

  15-12-2017 21:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can't get enough interplanetary action? Ronald D. Moore, the mind behind the mid-2000s revival of Battlestar Galactica, is helming a space drama series to be produced by Apple and Sony.
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• This feature may give Vivo the ‘edge’ over Samsung

  15-12-2017 21:30
  Vivo, one of the top smartphone makers in the world, seems to be at par with other popular brands in terms of innovation. The company, as reported by The Forbes website, is already testing one of the most talked-about Android features – on-screen fingerprint sensor.
  
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• Toyota’s low-slung concept car brings Le Mans technology to the street

  15-12-2017 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As it prepares for the Detroit Auto Show, Toyota is also looking forward to next year's Tokyo Auto Salon. The company will introduce a new concept named GR Super Sport that brings Le Mans technology to the street.
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• 2017 Holiday Gift Guide Pet Parents

  15-12-2017 21:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
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• How to sell Bitcoin

  15-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bitcoin is worth more today than it ever has before, but will its price continue to rise? If you've decided it's time to get out and want to learn how to sell Bitcoin, you've come to the right place.
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• Honor View 10 vs. OnePlus 5T: Which midranger reigns supreme?

  15-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The OnePlus 5T is possibly the midrange phone of the moment, with flagship-killer specs, a great camera, and more to boot. But does the Honor View 10 have what it takes to take the throne in the new year?
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• Somehow, the Geekey squeezes 16 different tools into a single key design

  15-12-2017 21:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launched on Kickstarter, Geekey is a tiny multitool that you attach to your keychain, allowing you to carry it with you anywhere you go. Made from stainless steel, it includes 16 different tools in its design.
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• Don’t keep cell phones next to your body, California Health Department warns

  15-12-2017 21:07
  
   The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a warning against the hazards of cellphone radiation this week. Yes, the thing we are all addicted to and can’t seem to put down is leaking electromagnetic radiation and now California has some guidance to safeguard the public.
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• Facebook blog post says even they wonder (and study) how it affects people

  15-12-2017 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple, Amazon and Google shake hands (for now) over streaming video issues, Facebook looks in the social media mirror, and some obscure sci-fi movie apparently opens tonight.
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• Radius is a smart device that acts like a force field for mosquitoes

  15-12-2017 20:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Made by one of the leading mosquito repellant companies, Radius is a new Kickstarter smart device that promises to act like a force field against mosquitoes. No bug spray necessary!
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• Xbox One X gets a tempting PUBG deal

  15-12-2017 20:45
  That PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is doing well on Xbox One isn’t really much of a shock. The game has become one of the most successful PC games of all time, so to hear Microsoft announce today that it has attracted more than 1 million players in its first 48 hours is just par for the course. It’s impressive, no doubt, but … Continue reading
  
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• ‘Detroit: Become Human’ hands-on preview

  15-12-2017 20:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Quantic Dream’s 'Detroit: Become Human' uses sci-fi to make you think about domestic abuse, slavery, and other social issues. Or maybe it just wants to get a rise out of you.
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• Finnish autonomous car goes for a leisurely cruise in the driving snow

  15-12-2017 20:28
  
   It’s one thing for an autonomous car to strut its stuff on a smooth, warm California tarmac, and quite another to do so on the frozen winter mix of northern Finland. Martti, a self-driving vehicle system homegrown in Finland, demonstrated just this in a record-setting drive along a treacherous (to normal drivers) Laplandish road. Read More
  
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• Apple Watch provides swimmers with radionavigation information

  15-12-2017 20:20
  The Apple Watch may soon tell swimmers where to go using radionavigation technology to pinpoint their location. This technology was patented this week by Apple in a document called “Radionavigation for swimmers.” This might well be the first use for a smartwatch – any smartwatch – that’s unique to a wearable device. Just a hint of this technology was revealed … Continue reading
  
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• Star Wars: The Last Jedi Is the Perfect Showcase of Rian Johnson's Talents

  15-12-2017 20:08
  The eighth episode in the saga isn't just a bold film, it's filled with tiny moments that show the brilliance of writer-director Rian Johnson.
  
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• Facebook Snooze lands in time to avoid Star Wars spoilers

  15-12-2017 19:56
  This is a big weekend for Star Wars fans. The Last Jedi launches in the US today, which means that the race is now on for those who would rather not be spoiled. Those fans need to see the movie as quickly as possible or risk running into spoilers on the internet, which are unsurprisingly everywhere. What if you can’t … Continue reading
  
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• Best gaming monitors

  15-12-2017 19:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What are the best gaming monitors you can buy right now? We select five that are all priced under $900 packing premium technologies like G-SYNC and FreeSync, high resolutions, and fast refresh rates.
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• The official YouTube VR app is here … with mixed results

  15-12-2017 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  "It needs work" is about the kindest response Google's new YouTube VR application has received from Steam Early Access reviewers, with many asking whether those involved in its creation even use virtual reality that much.
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• The skeptic's guide to smart home gadgets - Washington Post

  15-12-2017 19:39
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  After reviewing dozens of smart home products, I've learned to be skeptical of any gadget that feels like a Star Trek prop—and a little paranoid about things that are listening, watching or collecting data. Any gadget you install in your house should ...and more »
  
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• After 20 years, AOL Instant Messenger signs off for good

  15-12-2017 19:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The days of Running Man spinning joyfully across your desktop have officially come to an end. AOL Instant Messenger, the last remnant of the original AOL’s walled garden, has officially signed off after 20 years.
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• Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in January 2018

  15-12-2017 19:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Video adds new titles each month that are available for free to all Prime members. Check out our list to find out all the new content hitting Amazon Prime Video in January 2018.
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• Be the Drift King with this ‘Fast & Furious’ Nissan 350Z

  15-12-2017 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Nissan 350Z driven by the "Drift King" in 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' is for sale in the U.K., with an asking price of over $100,000. Would you pay that much for this customized movie star?
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• Pixel camera will soon see through unwanted objects

  15-12-2017 18:56
  Today Google is one step closer to allowing Pixel phone cameras to see through solid objects. Not hard walls, and not necessarily every single object in the world – but some of the most common objects, like photobombing fingers, and chain-link fences. Google spoke about this functionality at their developer conference Google IO in May of 2017, and have been … Continue reading
  
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• Gift Guide: Gadgets For Mom - KWQC-TV6

  15-12-2017 18:56
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  Gift Guide: Gadgets For Mom. Error loading player: No playable sources found. By Liz McLaughlin |. Posted: Fri 11:55 AM, Dec 15, 2017. (NBC News) — Still holiday shopping for mom? If she cooks, the Instant Pot smart cooker can make dinnertime easier ...and more »
  
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• ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ creator has some thoughts on copycat games

  15-12-2017 18:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds creator Brendan Greene has expressed concern that other developers have copied his game. This is despite the fact that his original idea grew from several mods.
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• Folding Microsoft Surface outed in new patent drawings

  15-12-2017 18:42
  For years now, rumors about foldable tablets and smartphones have been periodically springing up. Two of the companies that are usually at the heart of these rumors are Samsung and, more recently, Microsoft. We’re getting new reason to believe that Microsoft is working on some foldable devices of its own, and it revolves around a new patent filing that has … Continue reading
  
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• This guy created a life-sized TIE silencer from ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’

  15-12-2017 18:34 via themanual.com
  
  Famous Youtuber and inventor Colin Furze's life-sized remake of Kylo Ren’s TIE silencer is as awesome as it sounds.
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• Your 2017 Xbox One playing stats are likely nowhere close to Major Nelson’s

  15-12-2017 18:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to see the scores, achievements, and hours you racked up on the Xbox One consoles in 2017? Check out Microsoft's Year In Review page listing your 10-month stats, and regional versus global stats.
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• ‘PUBG’ on Xbox One appears to run on PC version’s ‘Very Low’ settings

  15-12-2017 18:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the port is still in early access, fans are already complaining that PUBG on a console doesn't run as well as the native PC version. Experimenting players have found a way to access the graphics settings menu like on PC.
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• ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ review

  15-12-2017 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' takes some big steps in unexpected directions under director and writer Rian Johnson that establish Episode VIII as one of the best installments of the beloved sci-fi saga.
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• Nokia 9 rumors suggest a strong 2018 for the reinvigorated company

  15-12-2017 18:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nokia may not be finished releasing new phones, and rumors persist of a Nokia 9 device with a large, perhaps bezel-less screen. Nothing is certain at the moment, but here is everything we think we know about it.
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