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• The best ski backpacks

  02-01-2018 23:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The mountain is calling and you must go -- fresh powder awaits. Whether you’re a backcountry enthusiast or prefer riding resorts, you need a good pack to stash your gear. Here are the best ski backpacks for the job.
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• CEO wants ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ to be more than just a video game

  02-01-2018 23:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is one of the biggest games in the world, but the developer's CEO thinks it can get even bigger, with the potential for television shows, films, and even animated series.
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• The best headlamps

  02-01-2018 23:36 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Headlamps make all the difference when camping or walking the dog at night, especially when you're in need of both hands. From Black Diamond and Petzl to Coast here are some of the best headlamps on the market.
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• Check out these incredible soundbar deals available for a limited time

  02-01-2018 23:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Once you've read up on how to shop for a soundbar, you can begin exploring the many options available. To help you get started, we've rounded up the best soundbar deals on the best brands that are available right now.
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• Listening to their own brain waves could help PTSD sufferers battle affliction

  02-01-2018 23:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Post-traumatic stress disorder can be debilitating for those who suffer from it. Researchers have found a new way to help treat it -- by letting sufferers listen to their own brain waves.
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• Apple draws line at iPhone 6 for battery program, so iFixit.org steps into gap

  02-01-2018 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  iFixit.org offers $29 battery swap kits for Apple iPhone 4 and 5 models, LG's giant 8K window on the world, camera 'metalens' breakthrough from Harvard science team could change photography and more.
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• Video game director says his game is nearly done, but is it ‘Devil May Cry 5’?

  02-01-2018 23:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Longtime video game director Hideaki Itsuno revealed his current project is nearing "climax," but is it the long-awaited Devil May Cry 5? Here is what we know (and have heard) about the rumored game so far.
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• Amazon Prime had a ridiculously good 2017

  02-01-2018 23:15
  It’ll probably come as little surprise that Amazon had a great 2017, with the online retailer announcing it shipped more than five billion items worldwide to its Prime subscribers. While Alexa-toting gadgets like the Echo Dot and Fire TV Stick with Alexa Remote had already cemented their spots as popular Amazon products over the holidays, it turns out that Jeff … Continue reading
  
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• The best backpacking stoves

  02-01-2018 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Be it a week-long expedition in the backcountry or a month spent in the mountains, a proper cooking stove is essential. Here are our picks of the absolute best backpacking stoves currently on the market.
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• China’s first space station is about to crash back down to Earth

  02-01-2018 23:08
  China’s first space station, the Tiangong-1, was launched in late September 2011 with a massive weight of about 19,000lbs. The space station was pushed past its usable lifespan, and in 2016 it became clear that Chinese officials had lost contact with it…and, therefore, control of it. That triggered a process that will end this upcoming March, when the vessel will … Continue reading
  
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• That was fast: A pair of Bugatti Chirons are already heading to auction

  02-01-2018 23:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Bugatti Chiron began deliveries less than a year ago, but at least two examples are already headed for auction. unfortunately, a secondhand Chiron isn't any less expensive than a new one.
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• Don’t wake the baby! How to connect headphones to a TV

  02-01-2018 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Do you need to connect a pair of headphones to your TV, but your TV isn't equipped for it? This guide will show you how to connect headphones to a TV -- both for wired and wireless headphones or gaming headsets.
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• Here’s everything you need to know about the Overwatch League

  02-01-2018 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Overwatch League's inaugural season kicks off on January 10. Here is what you need to know about Blizzard's esports league, including the competition's structure, teams, and prize money.
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• Robots deployed in Japan hospital to ease nurse workload

  02-01-2018 22:16
  A hospital in Nagoya, Japan, has deployed robots to help nurses during the overnight shift. The robots aren’t involved with patients, instead designed to serve as something like a rolling delivery cabinet. Less nurses work the overnight shift, leaving less humans to take items where they’re needed. These robots fill that void, transporting medicine, samples and other items between in-hospital … Continue reading
  
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• These are our five favorite Fossil smartwatch deals available right now

  02-01-2018 22:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fossil smartwatch deals feature watches that combine classic and modern looks with advanced technology. The watches are stylish enough to wear every day but come packed with extra smart features
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• 1More Dual Driver Lightning ANC earphones review

  02-01-2018 22:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  1More consistently impresses us with its affordable, well-crafted earbuds, and the Dual Driver LTNG ANC are no different, delivering balanced sound and great noise cancelling for all the iPhone users out there.
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• Avido WiBa is the Human Centipede of wireless chargers

  02-01-2018 22:06
  Just when you’ve thought the mobile world had figured out wireless charging pads, Avido comes up with a curveball. Today the company introduced its new WiBa dual-charging wireless power system. Yes, that’s the full name of the device, but in fairness to Avido, there’s good reason for such a long and convoluted name. After all, the WiBa is both a … Continue reading
  
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• iMac Pro teardown: Modular parts, hard modularity

  02-01-2018 22:00
  The folks at iFixit have torn down the newest Apple mega-computer, the iMac Pro. This computer looks like an iMac – that is, an all-in-one computer with a sleek stand – but it’s got the guts of a much more powerful beast. As the folks at iFixit said, “this iMac Pro isn’t jut a reskinned iMac after all.” This iMac … Continue reading
  
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• Lab-grown SuperMeat may be the vegetarian option of the future

  02-01-2018 21:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to companies like SuperMeat, even those who have sworn off of meat can still have the occasional piece of fried chicken. And it's not made of tofu or seitan or any other filler -- this chicken is grown in a lab.
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• Ford faces 1m+ recall expansion over worrying transmission flaw

  02-01-2018 21:39
  Ford may be forced to add more than a million vehicles to a previous safety recall, after reports that several more models – including the best-selling F-150 truck – could be impacted. The 2016 recall affected 153,000 vehicles at the time, spanning trucks and SUVs from the F-150, Expedition, and Navigator, to the Mustang, from the 2011 and 2012 model … Continue reading
  
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• Xiaomi Redmi Note 5's price, specifications leaked

  02-01-2018 21:30
  We have seen the unannounced Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 being reportedly listed online a couple of times with specifications. But now, a new report has made its way on the web, confirming some of the specifications of the handset. As mentioned the My Drivers website, the smartphone could see the light of the day in Q2 this year. This means anytime between April-June.
  
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• Wandrd Prvke 21 review

  02-01-2018 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Combining functionality, durability, and style, the Wandrd Prvke 21 is a camera bag you won’t be embar-rassed to wear on the trail or in the boardroom. It’s not he perfect bag, but it comes very close.
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• The 100 best Android apps turn your phone into a jack-of-all-trades

  02-01-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Choosing which apps to download is tricky, especially given how robust and cluttered the Google Play Store has become. Luckily, we've rounded up 100 of the best Android apps, each suited for a different occasion.
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• Drinking raw water is a terrible idea

  02-01-2018 21:14
  A recent report highlights a concerning new trend: drinking “raw water,” which means water that hasn’t been treated in any way. The motivation behind this trend seems to be a misguided attempt to avoid harmful elements that may be found in tap water while gaining beneficial elements believed to exist only in untreated spring water. The reality, though, is one … Continue reading
  
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• 2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST First Drive

  02-01-2018 21:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  2018 Chevrolet Tahoe RST First Drive Review – Sneaking parts from the Camaro ZL-1 production line delivers the most powerful and fun to drive SUV in Chevy’s history. When your brain says practical but your heart says horsepower, this is your SUV.
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• Lyft and Aptiv will shuttle CES attendees around Vegas in self-driving cars

  02-01-2018 21:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Automotive tech company Aptiv and Lyft will offer rides in self-driving cars during CES 2018. Passengers will be able to hail a self-driving car from the Las Vegas Convention Center using the Lyft app.
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• You Can Wirelessly Charge Your Phone With This Wireless Battery That Also Wirelessly Charges

  02-01-2018 21:00 via gizmodo.com
  Until every last piece of furniture on Earth has a built-in wireless charging pad, you’ll probably still find yourself charging your smartphone with a cord more often than not. But if you’re so desperate for a cordless future that you’ll do just about anything to make it happen, you could slip Avido’s new WiBa charger…Read more...
  
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• Apple tipped to buy Netflix as streaming war gets serious

  02-01-2018 20:48
  It’s not exactly a secret that Apple has a lot of cash laying around, and thanks to the GOP’s new tax plan, we may see it put some of that money to use. Apple is said to have a decent chance of buying Netflix at some point this year, which would certainly shake up the streaming scene. Such a purchase … Continue reading
  
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• Fuchsia spotted: Google’s unreleased software now on new hardware

  02-01-2018 19:56
  It’s time to talk about Google’s software called Fuchsia again. Today it’s become apparent that Fuchsia is running on the Google Pixelbook. Fuchsia is a new(ish) operating system Google’s been working on for many months. The Google Pixelbook is the notebook equivalent of a Google Pixel smartphone, instead running Chrome OS right out the box. The Google Pixelbook has a … Continue reading
  
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• Germany can now fine social media sites $60 million for allowing hate speech

  02-01-2018 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  2018 rang in a new era in Germany in terms of the nation's laws around hate speech, and in 2018, the country began enforcing strict regulations that could result in fines of up to $60 million if such posts are not removed within 24 hours
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• Microsoft once again boasts the Edge browser’s battery life prowess

  02-01-2018 19:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft published yet another test showing off Edge's greater efficiency, demonstrating that it beats both Firefox and Chrome in how long it can stream video. Our own testing backs up Microsoft's claim.
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• Panasonic’s new robot has one mission in life: Find and pick ripe tomatoes

  02-01-2018 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Planning on finding a new job for 2018? You can cross “tomato picker” off the list now that a new tomato-harvesting robot has made its debut at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.
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• Panasonic built a robot gentle enough to pick tomatoes, but not exactly graceful

  02-01-2018 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Planning on finding a new job for 2018? You can cross “tomato picker” off the list now that a new tomato-harvesting robot has made its debut at the International Robot Exhibition in Tokyo, Japan.
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• This groundbreaking metalens could make AR and VR bulk-free

  02-01-2018 19:33
  A groundbreaking new lens could make future augmented reality glasses lighter and less obtrusive, replacing complex displays with a revolutionary alternative. Rather than stacking multiple traditional lenses to focus different colors of light, metalenses rely on nanostructures to do so on a single, flat surface. However, until now their potential has been more theoretical than practical. Although advances in modern … Continue reading
  
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• These are Steam’s best games of 2017

  02-01-2018 19:27
  Now that we’re into 2018, Steam is looking back at the year that just was and using its internal metrics to name the best and most popular games of 2017. Steam does this each and every year, and this time around, the games are being split into 5 different categories. Many of these lists are determined by total revenue, but … Continue reading
  
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• What is HLG HDR, and do you need it in your new TV?

  02-01-2018 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There are already so many types of HDR signals, so just what is Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG for short) and how is it different from other types of HDR? It may not be used much now, but that could soon change in a big way.
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• The 5 biggest computing trends to watch for at CES 2018

  02-01-2018 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many of the most important trends in computing are set at CES. We look ahead to CES 2018 to anticipate some of the biggest changes in laptops, 2-in-1s, and virtual reality.
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• Microsoft officially draws the curtain on its Groove Music streaming service

  02-01-2018 19:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft noted that after December 31, the Groove Music app would no longer offer the option to stream, purchase, or download music. Today, the company made good on that promise.
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• While Nike dominated the sneaker industry, hip-hop allowed Reebok to stay relevant

  02-01-2018 19:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  For over 15 years, Reebok collaborated with major hip-hop artists like Jay-Z and Pharell. We caught up with the head of Reebok Classics, Todd Krinsky, and rapper Cam'ron to talk about how hip-hop helped the brand stay relevant.
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• Samsung C-Lab debuts smartglasses, portable speakers, and a breathing device

  02-01-2018 18:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At CES 2018, we can expect to see three new projects from Samsung's special C-Lab team, including a portable directional speaker, a device to help folks breathe better, and a pair of smart visual aid eyeglasses.
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• Intel’s chip-packing Radeon graphics slips a brief tease just before CES 2018

  02-01-2018 18:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Intel pulled a listing of the Core i7-8809G, one of the modules the company built using AMD's Radeon graphics. Now we have a better idea of what to expect when products based on these modules ships this quarter.
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• Bitcoin price climbing, Bittrex down (BTC USD trading)

  02-01-2018 18:49
  This morning thousands of coin traders found Bittrex unable to trade Bitcoin, Ethereum, or any other sort of cryptocurrency. While this COULD have some effect on the price of Bitcoin, the results will likely be negligible. If South Korea couldn’t do it, one trading post out of many most certainly won’t do it. Bittrex was down starting a few hours … Continue reading
  
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• APK app unlocks Pixel 2 portrait mode on older smartphones (sort of)

  02-01-2018 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Pixel 2 portrait mode is now accessible on older phones through an APK camera mod -- if you don't mind a few shortcomings. The app uses software to recreate the portrait mode, but it only works on people.
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• GE is fast becoming the light of your life with more smart lighting options

  02-01-2018 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  C by GE, whose claim to fame is being the first Alexa-enabled lamp, is now becoming an even smarter lighting system. As part of its resolution for 2018, GE is promising "easy-to-use lighting products for every room of the home."
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• Time for a Switch? Nintendo dominated Amazon’s best-selling games list for 2017

  02-01-2018 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo's lineup of games in 2017 managed to dominate on Amazon, taking seven of the top 10 spot -- and all of the top three. The Nintendo Switch was also the best-selling console of the year.
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• First-person Super Mario 64 is the stuff of nightmares

  02-01-2018 18:15
  Super Mario 64 has earned its spot as one of the most beloved games of all time, so the healthy modding community that has grown around it over the past 20 years shouldn’t come as much of a shock. Over the years, modders have done a lot to Super Mario 64, including a recent mod that enables online multiplayer. Kaze … Continue reading
  
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• A key part of many autonomous cars just got a huge price cut

  02-01-2018 18:15
  A key component of autonomous cars is getting a serious price cut, paving the way to more affordable mainstream vehicles that can cut out the driver. The LIDAR – or laser rangefinder – technology has become a mainstay of many self-driving prototypes, giving such vehicles a 360-degree view of the environment around it. It’s also, however, been one of the … Continue reading
  
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• Could Aston Martin shake up the Formula One status quo as an engine supplier?

  02-01-2018 18:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Aston Martin is hinting at supplying engines for Formula One racing, and that's something teams reportedly want. With a relatively limited array of engine suppliers, F1 could use a new player.
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• Samsung aims to wrap music lovers in their own bubble of sound

  02-01-2018 17:50
  Samsung's Creative Lab is heading to Las Vegas next week to show off a wireless speaker solution designed to offer the private listening benefits of earphones without the long-haul discomfort of having tiny speakers plugged in your ears.
  
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• China’s ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station set to crash to Earth in March

  02-01-2018 17:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  China's "Heavenly Palace" space station has accelerated its out-of-control descent and is expected to break apart and crash somewhere on Earth in early 2018.
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