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• Tricked by Russian 2016 election propaganda? New Facebook tool reveals all

  22-12-2017 23:41
  Last month, Facebook revealed that it would soon launch a tool enabling its users to check whether they’d unwittingly “liked” a Russian 2016 election propaganda post. That tool has just gone live, giving every Facebook user the chance to check their own “liking” history. The tool follows a revelation made by Facebook in recent months: that Russia was using its … Continue reading
  
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• Airstream Basecamp is back for those seeking a smaller, more affordable trailer

  22-12-2017 23:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After unveiling the smaller, updated Airstream Basecamp to rave reviews last year, the company decided to finally bring the renewed travel trailer (outfitted with a healthy dose of 21st century technology) to market.
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• VR photos in 12K are now possible with the latest Insta360 Pro update

  22-12-2017 23:38 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Is 8K not enough? The Insta360 Pro can stitch together 8K files for a 12K still photo, even in 3D, with the camera's latest update. The update also includes a wider dynamic range and better noise reduction.
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• Dell Inspiron 15 7577 Gaming Review

  22-12-2017 23:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Can you get a decent gaming laptop for $900? Dell thinks so. Its latest Inspiron 15 Gaming aims to prove budget gaming laptops are here to stay, but it shows the limitations of budget hardware.
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• Real-time electricity map shows the sources of the energy you use

  22-12-2017 23:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ever wondered where your electricity comes from, and how much carbon dioxide is emitted in order to get it to your plug? This real-time Electricity Map should help answer those questions.
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• TuneIn Premium unlimited audiobook plan will end next month

  22-12-2017 23:03
  If Audible’s fairly pricey monthly credit system is too expensive for your tastes, TuneIn’s premium unlimited audiobook subscription is no doubt appealing. Unfortunately, it also appears the plan may not be sustainable — the company has quietly announced that it will get rid of the offering next month. TuneIn hasn’t given its customers a reason for getting rid of the … Continue reading
  
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• It’s safe to add music to Facebook videos if it comes from this record label

  22-12-2017 22:52 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sharing music on Facebook is no longer a copyright violation -- if that music comes from the Universal Music Group. The licensing agreement is expected to lead to new music-focused tools.
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• So long, Link? Hardly: New ‘Legend of Zelda’ game appears to be in development

  22-12-2017 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google/Alphabet chairman moves to an advisory role, Legend of Zelda runs out of Breath, new pictures of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S9 smartphone surfaces.
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• The most expensive iMac Pro costs over $13,000, and here’s what you could get on a PC

  22-12-2017 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you max out the iMac Pro with all the bells and whistles, your final price soars over $13,000. But what can you buy on a PC for the same? We dove into Dell’s website to find out.
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• Ricoh Theta V Review

  22-12-2017 22:30
  Ricoh arguably created the consumer 360-degree camera market, and now the Theta V wants to retake the crown from those that followed it. Making a welcome move to 4K Ultra HD, it adopts a new Android-based architecture that Ricoh promises should deliver far greater flexibility down the line, too. Indeed, the Theta V promises plenty for its $430 price tag, … Continue reading
  
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• Xbox Games with Gold for January feature vampire and treasure hunters

  22-12-2017 22:29
  With the arrival of 2018 will come the year’s first selection of Xbox’s free Games with Gold. Microsoft today revealed a new group of games that will be available for free to anyone who is subscribed to Xbox Live Gold. Since Xbox Live Gold is a requirement if you want to play multiplayer games, we’re guessing that most Xbox owners … Continue reading
  
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• Netflix has a second Dave Chappelle special premiering on New Year’s Eve

  22-12-2017 22:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix announced a fourth Dave Chappelle stand-up comedy special that will air this year, with The Bird Revelation premiering New Year's Eve 2017 along with the previously announced Equanimity.
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• Nvidia will no longer publish new drivers for 32-bit systems

  22-12-2017 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nvidia is preparing to end its driver support for 32-bit hardware across Windows, Linux, and FreeBSD operating systems, which will take effect when the company launches Release 390.
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• LG dishes out holiday cheer with a 27-inch FreeSync display for AMD gamers

  22-12-2017 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  LG recently introduced a new desktop display for PC gamers with AMD Radeon-branded graphics. It supports AMD's FreeSync technology along with offering a meaty 240Hz refresh rate via a DisplayPort connection.
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• Instagram is still testing a share button, but there is a new live-sharing option

  22-12-2017 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Regrams may only be in testing, but Instagram users can now share a live video by sending it to friends with Direct messages. The tool also comes with the recent launch of a shortcut for posting comments.
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• Google 12 Days of Play sale: 99c movies, app deals, Pokemon GO holiday packs

  22-12-2017 21:58
  Google has launched its 12 Days of Play sale on the Google Play Store, giving Android users nearly two weeks to get some app goods at a discount. The deal also slashes prices on other digital items, including subscriptions for other services like TuneIn’s premium plan and HBO NOW. As the sale’s name suggests, it’ll be live for 12 days, … Continue reading
  
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• Weekly Rewind: ‘The Last Jedi,’ the first HomeKit smart bulb, the tiniest phone

  22-12-2017 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the tech world, a lot happens in a week. So much news goes on that it's almost impossible for mere mortals with real lives to keep track of it. That’s why we’ve compiled a quick and dirty list of the top tech stories from this week.
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• Xbox Game Pass: 5 reasons to give it a try

  22-12-2017 21:24
  Microsoft is rounding out the year by adding a bunch of games to Xbox Game Pass, a service that allows you on demand access to a library of titles. Though it’s similar to PlayStation Now, Xbox Game Pass is still in its infancy as a service, so what’s the benefit of signing up for Microsoft’s service when Sony’s own is … Continue reading
  
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• The best postcard apps to help you embrace snail mail

  22-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sending the perfect postcard is simple, even if you don’t have a stamp. Dozens of postcard apps are available online, allowing you to create, sign and send a postcard to anyone. We've narrowed down the best postcard apps for iOS and Android.
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• How to allow pop ups on a Mac

  22-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Want to learn how to allow pop ups on a Mac? Here's how to enable pop ups when necessary on popular Mac browsers including Safari, Firefox, and Chrome: We'll also show you how to whitelist particular sites!
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• ‘Baby Driver’ was an entire film built around music. Here’s how they did it

  22-12-2017 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The sound editor for Edgar Wright's brilliant car-chase crime musical 'Baby Driver' explains the complicated process that took synchronization of music and action to a new level in the movie.
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• Snowden’s Haven app turns phones into home surveillance devices

  22-12-2017 21:05
  Edward Snowden has released his own Android app that transforms a cheap smartphone into a home surveillance device. The app, called Haven, uses the phone’s existing hardware, such as its cameras and microphone, to keep an eye out for intruders who could tamper with computers, hide cameras, and more. The app enables more surveillance options than you’d get with a … Continue reading
  
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• Alcatel Idol 5 review

  22-12-2017 21:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Previous Alcatel phones may have failed to impress, but the company is giving it another shot with the new Alcatel Idol 5. Is the new phone worth it? We put it to the test in our Alcatel Idol 5 review.
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• Gather ’round the TV with 14 party games even Uncle Frank can figure out

  22-12-2017 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Looking for something to do after Christmas dinner? Grab these party games you can play with family -- from Rocket League to Until Dawn -- even if they're not so great with controllers.
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• Bad habits? This tech predicts impulsive behavior, zaps your brain to stop it

  22-12-2017 20:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Problem with impulsive behavior? Researchers at Stanford University may have come up with the perfect solution -- and it involves a quick jolt of targeted electricity to the brain.
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• Jio 199 and Jio 299 Plans With 1.2GB and 2GB Daily Data Benefits Respectively Launched

  22-12-2017 20:17
  Reliance Jio adds two new plans offering 1.2GB and 2GB of 4G data daily, for RS. 199 and Rs. 299 respectively. Read on for all the details.
  
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• Connect my Crib

  22-12-2017 20:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
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• To connect our home, we gave it wires and Wi-Fi. To bring it to life, we gave it Control4

  22-12-2017 20:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Watch as Digital Trends and Control4 transform a technologically outdated home into a connected smart-home marvel. In this third video within our four-part 'Connect my Crib' video series, we show how a new network and Control4 devices simply control with Alexa.
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• Insider Build 17063 shows Paint is gearing up to depart for the Microsoft Store

  22-12-2017 20:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Participants in the Windows Insider program reveal that the original Paint program is throwing up a warning that it's soon packing its bags, and heading to the Microsoft Store. Paint may officially depart Windows this Spring.
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• 5 must-have Switch accessories for your holiday odyssey

  22-12-2017 19:35
  For a lot of people, travel goes hand-in-hand with the holiday season. Many people will spend this weekend driving or flying to spend Christmas with family, and those trips can be packed with a lot of downtime and general boredom. Luckily for us, 2017 saw the release of the great portable console in the Switch, but if you’re going to … Continue reading
  
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• Smart home holiday gift guide: There’s still time to buy these for under $150

  22-12-2017 19:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Smart home devices can make the perfect gifts this holiday season, as more and more people are "going smart" in their homes, whether for security, convenience, or just good fun. Check out our smart home holiday gift guide for ideas under $150.
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• UGreen 2-in-1 Apple Watch and iPhone Portable Charger Review

  22-12-2017 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Apple Watch and the iPhone go together perfectly, so why not get a portable charger than also complements the two devices. UGreen’s 2-in-1 portable Apple charger will charge your iPhone and Apple Watch up together, or individually, in a very convenient package. We’ve tried it out.
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• Insta360 Pro 12K VR update V2.0 brings features galore

  22-12-2017 19:06
  This morning the folks at Insta360 revealed their newest major update for their professional-level spherical camera. With the update, this device was given the ability to capture massive 12K media. This device was also given the ability to lend its onboard processing power to a desktop computer to help stitch together 360 spherical videos with a feature called Stitching Box. … Continue reading
  
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• Samsung Galaxy A8 (2018) Price Revealed, Moto and Google Pixel Phones Discounted, and More: Your 360 Daily

  22-12-2017 19:05
  Moto and Google Pixel phones are selling at low prices, Samsung's 2018 smartphone models have been leaked, and much more in the news today.
  
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• Coinbase Disabled and Down: BTC reacts by tanking [Update: it’s back]

  22-12-2017 19:00
  Coinbase was down for some users starting early this morning, and as of 8:35 AM PST, the Bitcoin sales site made an official announcement. As a result of Bitcoin prices falling this morning, Coinbase went down. As a result of Coinbase going down, Bitcoin prices fell further. It’s a vicious cycle, a vicious cycle indeed! “Due to today’s high traffic, … Continue reading
  
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• Tomb Raider, ‘Army of Two’ arrive in January’s Xbox Games with Gold

  22-12-2017 18:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The free Xbox Games with Gold in January include Tomb Raider Underworld and Electronic Arts' Army of Two. All of the games are fully playable on Xbox One and available to anyone with an Xbox Live Gold subscription.
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• Acura teases next-gen 2019 RDX prototype ahead of Detroit debut

  22-12-2017 18:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The current Acura RDX is about to turn five years old, and it's beginning to show its age. Acura just released some teasers of its next-generation RDX in prototype form ahead of its Detroit debut.
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• As bitcoin takes its biggest tumble this quarter, other coins follow suit

  22-12-2017 18:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you bought in to bitcoin at $19,000 you might want to sit down, as it has just fallen by its largest percentage in recent memory. Its drop affected the price of just about every other cryptocurrency.
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• Voice recognition for kids isn’t child’s play, but this company has mastered it

  22-12-2017 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  SoapBox, a voice recognition company, has developed a platform that specifically understands children, ready to enhance the next generation of interactive toys, learning tools, and other voice controlled products.
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• Pioneer HDJ-X10 Unboxing

  22-12-2017 17:41 via youtube.com
  
  
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• An unpredictable blinking star appears to be a planet eater

  22-12-2017 17:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Astronomers think they have an explanation for the unpredictably blinking star RZ Piscium. Using X-ray data, they've uncovered that it has probably been devouring planets that form around it.
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• TIDAL free trial for Christmas needs no credit card

  22-12-2017 17:28
  There are a bunch of music services out there vying for your monthly subscription, and today, TIDAL announced that it will let you try out its service with no strings attached. TIDAL has always offered a free trial before, but typically, that trial required you to provide a credit card that would then be charged for a monthly subscription if … Continue reading
  
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• Bitcoin price down today: Here’s why

  22-12-2017 17:16
  Several factors played into today’s fall in the most popular cryptocurrency pair: Bitcoin to USD. The headlines this morning were just about the opposite of what they were at the start of December, when several all-time-high prices for BTC/USD were achieved. Back on December 1st, Bitcoin “soared” to over $11,000, while today the price “plummeted” to below $12,000 – crazy! … Continue reading
  
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• Got a brand-new HDR monitor? Now you can watch Netflix in HDR on Windows 10

  22-12-2017 17:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's library of HDR content, including shows like Stranger Things or Chef's Table, is now available to watch on Windows 10, as long as you're able to meet the system requirements.
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• Cigar Aficionado’s top 10 cigars of 2017

  22-12-2017 17:04 via themanual.com
  
  Ring in the new year with the best stogies from the last.
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• Samsung Galaxy X: 3 ways this folding display phone could flex

  22-12-2017 17:01
  The Samsung Galaxy X had our attention when we first saw Samsung fold a display, right before our eyes. It was amazing to see how the company – at least the Samsung Display portion of the company – was able to take something that seemed so fragile, and treat it like something far more robust. That was well before we … Continue reading
  
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• 6 Last Minute Digital Deals You Can Gift Right Away – Up to 82% Off

  22-12-2017 17:01 via feedproxy.google.com
    So you waited until the last minute to do your holiday shopping – again. That’s alright, we took care of it. These deals will cover everyone on your list from the brother who loves gaming, to the mom who loves wine, to the friend who loves to travel. And the best part is all […](Read More ...)6 Last Minute Digital Deals You Can Gift Right Away – Up to 82% Off (C) Copyright 2007-2017 Geeky Gadgets. Republishing of this feed is forbidden.
  
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• Amazon acquires connected camera and doorbell startup Blink

  22-12-2017 16:58
  
   Amazon has acquired Blink (via Slashgear), a startup founded in 2014 that builds connected Wi-Fi home security cameras, as well as a new video doorbell introduced earlier this week. The company got its start via a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $1 million for its totally wireless home monitoring system. Amazon has already made forays into connected home video cameras and even home… Read More
  
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• Amazon buys Blink wire-free connected camera startup

  22-12-2017 16:47
  Amazon has acquired Blink, the wireless security camera company that launched back in 2014 and then subsequently closed a million-dollar Kickstarter campaign. The deal was announced today, and for the moment will see Blink continue to operate as-is, with no changes to the company’s line-up. That includes the recently announced Blink Video Doorbell. Blink first broke cover back in 2014, … Continue reading
  
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• Don’t get psyched just yet — Double Fine delays ‘Psychonauts 2’ past 2018

  22-12-2017 16:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Psychonauts 2, the sequel to the cult hit 2005 game Psychonauts, will no longer be releasing in 2018, developer Double Fine revealed. No new release window has been offered as of yet.
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