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• Report: Screens are killing our happiness

  23-01-2018 23:57
  Smartphones were the leading cause of a major fall in psychological well-being in American Adolescents after the year 2012 according to a new study. This study was conducted by researchers at The University of Michigan, and was published in the scientific journal Emotion this week. The study showed that adolescent self-esteem, life satisfaction, and happiness rose between 1990 and 2011, … Continue reading
  
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• The outlook is cloudy for China’s solar industry as Trump pushes new tariffs

  23-01-2018 23:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New tariffs take aim at South Korean wash machine manufacturers and Chinese solar panel producers. The Trump administration says solar panel makers have been selling their goods in the U.S. for less than fair market value.
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• Instagram Stories gain GIF stickers — and soon, horizontal video

  23-01-2018 23:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Instagram Stories fans can now add animated stickers to their posts using a built-in GIF library. The update also comes with an announcement that Instagram stories soon won't conform everything into the vertical format.
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• The best VR-ready laptops you can buy right now

  23-01-2018 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  High-definition virtual reality experiences don't require a tethered desktop. As our list of the best VR-ready laptops show, you can get an equally stunning experience with the right laptop ingredients. We list four models.
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• Garmin Approach X10 is an entry-level wearable for golfers

  23-01-2018 23:10
  Garmin has launched a new wearable device designed for golfers. Called the Garmin Approach X10, the new wristband is preloaded with details on more than 41,000 golf courses around the world, enabling golfers to immediately access info on hazards, distances, and more. The device is designed for golfers ranging from beginners to experts and is the most entry-level model in … Continue reading
  
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• Tesla sets Elon Musk a 10 year roadmap to $650bn

  23-01-2018 23:06
  It’s tough to imagine Tesla without Elon Musk at the helm, and clearly the automaker isn’t willing to risk a change, announcing a $70bn compensation package for the next decade. The company – which in addition to making electric cars is also the owner of SolarCity, a solar panel firm – won’t be paying Musk any guaranteed compensation, it said … Continue reading
  
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• DJI Mavic Air hands-on review

  23-01-2018 23:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Don’t let the small size fool you. DJI’s Mavic Air is an intelligent folding 4K drone that showcases the company’s latest tech in obstacle avoidance, gesture controls, and image capture.
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• ‘Far Cry 5’ on PC will support multi-GPU configurations, 4K at 60 fps

  23-01-2018 22:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft released the system hardware specification for running Far Cry 5 on Windows-based PCs. The list shows that the game will natively support PCs with multiple graphics cards, and what gamers will need for smooth 4K visuals.
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• Keep tabs on all your pinots and merlots with the Caveasy One, a smart wine rack

  23-01-2018 22:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Who says you can't have your wine and drink it too? Certainly not the folks behind the Caveasy One, the connected wine rack that comes with a companion app to enhance your drinking experience.
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• The pages of this book have working circuits that teach you how electronics work

  23-01-2018 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Now available for pre-order on Kickstarter, Papier Machine is a book that brings together six different electronic paper toys to help your kids better understand the world of electronics.
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• Hewlett Packard Enterprise-owned Aruba eyes double-digit growth in India in 2018

  23-01-2018 22:30
  With mobility on the rise amid enterprises aspiring to create modern, connected workplaces, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)-owned wireless networking major Aruba is looking for double-digit growth in India, top company executives have reiterated.
  
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• Score a new work laptop and save with the best Chromebook deals

  23-01-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chromebooks are excellent portable work laptops that run Google’s lightweight Chrome OS. If you’re in the market for a new notebook, we’ve picked out five great Chromebook deals available online right now.
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• Photoshop AI feature automates image subject selection

  23-01-2018 22:24
  The AI-based selection feature Adobe introduced back in November is now available to users. The feature arrived in Photoshop version 19.1 and it is called “Select Subject.” With this — and thanks to Adobe Sensei — Photoshop is now capable of isolating the main subject in an image from its background automatically, saving users time. Select Subject is joined by … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s what it takes to design the latest Lamborghini

  23-01-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After a global unveiling in Dubai, Lamborghini introduces its new Urus SUV at the 2018 Detroit Motor Show. After seeing the world’s fastest SUV in person, Digital Trends speaks with Mitja Borkert – design director for the Lamborghini Urus – about the model’s design inspiration.
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• 13-inch MacBook tipped to finally axe MacBook Air in 2018

  23-01-2018 22:18
  The venerable 13-inch MacBook Air could be replaced with a 13-inch MacBook later this year, reports suggest, as Apple retires the aging but affordable notebook. Currently the cheapest model in Apple’s laptop line-up, the MacBook Air is also an outlier in many ways. Lagging behind the 12-inch MacBook and the MacBook Pro, it lacks key features like a Retina display. … Continue reading
  
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• Plantronics Voyager 6200 UC wireless headphones will cure your noisy office woes

  23-01-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Plantronics has launched a new pair of neckband earphones designed with office professionals in mind: The Voyager 6200 UC, featuring active and passive noise cancellation to keep you productive in even in distracting office settings.
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• AMD announces two new VPs of Radeon graphics, filling void left by Raja Koduri

  23-01-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Remember when AMD's graphics chief left for Intel? AMD has announced the appointment of two new Senior Vice Presidents to take over and assuage fears that Radeon's development might suffer such a high-profile loss.
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• Overwatch’s Blizzard World map is live with a bunch of new skins

  23-01-2018 22:13
  It’s been a few months since it was first revealed, but now eager Overwatch players will finally get their chance to take a trip to Blizzard World. For those who missed BlizzCon 2017, Blizzard World is a new map for Overwatch which features a bunch of different references to all of the developer’s major franchises. If you’ve been a fan … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook twists time to make graphics easier to code with Flick

  23-01-2018 22:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A former Oculus architect designed a new unit of time, the Flick, engineered to make video and audio easier to code. Using Flicks, content creators can use whole numbers when syncing audio or working with parts of a single frame.
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• This pally-prepped Porsche 356 is as impressive as its trailblazing driver

  23-01-2018 22:08 via themanual.com
  
  Renee Brinkerhoff and her Valkyrie Racing team are on a mission to conquer rally stages across all seven continents.
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• Google Play Books now lets you stream audiobooks on Assistant devices

  23-01-2018 21:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  After accidentally posting an ad over the weekend, Google officially launched its new audiobook store through Google Play Books. The service is rolling out in 45 countries and will feature books in nine different languages.
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• Avoid that surprise big bill! Here’s how to turn off in-app purchases

  23-01-2018 21:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  No one wants to see a surplus of surprise charges on their bill, especially when they're a result of in-app purchases. To make sure that doesn't happen to you, here's how to turn off in-app purchases in iOS.
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• ‘SOS’ hands-on preview

  23-01-2018 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Blending Survival and PUBG-esque Battle Royale mechanics, "SOS" makes streaming and entertaining viewers an integral part of its gameplay.
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• Firefox Quantum update brings smoother rendering, faster speeds

  23-01-2018 21:38
  Back in November, Mozilla introduced Firefox Quantum, a new “really fast” version of the Internet browser. Today the company announced an update for Firefox Quantum, adding new features while improving speeds and offering a smoother rendering experience. In addition, Firefox for Android is on the receiving end of some new capabilities, not the least of which is better Progressive Web … Continue reading
  
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• Apple issues Meltdown fix for Macs running Sierra and El Capitan

  23-01-2018 21:34
  
   A wise person once said, “don’t upgrade to the latest OS X until it’s been patched a few times. And even then, sometimes it isn’t really worth it.” These words have inspired many to stay on older versions of the OS, though lately that meant remaining vulnerable to Meltdown while those on the latest version were protected. Fortunately Apple has brought old OSes… Read More
  
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• A working version of the canceled Xbox smartwatch surfaces

  23-01-2018 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Xbox smartwatch never made it past the development process, but now a working prototype has been uncovered and booted up, giving us a look at the fitness device that could have been.
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• Apple HomePod debut set; but is Alexa too far ahead of Siri?

  23-01-2018 21:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple HomePod gets a release date at long last, Elon Musk to stay at the helm of Tesla, DJI's new Mavic Air minidrone takes to the air.
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• Looking for a house? The best real estate apps will make it easier

  23-01-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's perhaps nothing more stressful than searching for a new home. Thankfully, there's a host of the best real estate apps that will allow you to bypass the classifieds and your pesky realtor.
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• Bitcoin dropped by earliest major payment supporter

  23-01-2018 21:15
  In the year 2014, Stripe began to support Bitcoin. In 2018, they’ve decided that Bitcoin is no longer a viable means of digital payment. Instead, they say, Bitcoin’s become less of a payment system and more of an asset. Stripe isn’t all about keeping assets – as such, they’re winding down Bitcoin support over the next few months. Stripe product … Continue reading
  
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• Eight new Intel Coffee Lake CPUs could replace chocolate this Valentine’s Day

  23-01-2018 21:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The listings of eight unannounced Intel processors reveal new Coffee Lake chips spanning Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, and Celeron brands. The two Core i5 models are six-core chips while the Core i3 version only supplies four.
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• PlayStation Network down in some areas right now

  23-01-2018 20:58
  If you’re having problems accessing the PlayStation Network, then here’s some good news: it’s not just you. The bad news, of course, is that Sony is experiencing some problems with PSN connectivity at the moment, and these issues seem to be affecting aspects that are most important to gamers. To make matters worse, we’re not sure how long it’s going … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone 6.1-inch sacrifices detailed to undercut iPhone X 2018

  23-01-2018 20:51
  Apple’s trio of new iPhone models for 2018 could see it sacrifice familiar features in order to offer a budget option, it’s been predicted, with the 6.1-inch iPhone tipped to compromise in unexpected ways in order to stay affordable. Though Apple has, unsurprisingly, not made any comment on its roadmap for iPhone launches this year, the Cupertino firm is widely … Continue reading
  
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• Bitcoin hardware wallet vulnerability exposes funds to hackers: study

  23-01-2018 20:51
  Bitcoin hardware wallets may be vulnerable to malware that enables hackers to steal funds, according to a study published in the journal Information Security. According to the research, which was performed by a team with the University of Edinburgh, hardware wallets may contain weak spots that allow malicious software to intercept communications between the wallet and the computer being used … Continue reading
  
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• Snapchat’s redesign lets you share public Stories outside of the app

  23-01-2018 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Snapchat is launching a new feature that allows users to share some public stories with those who aren't on the app. You will be able to send content via email, text message, and other social media platforms.
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• Apple could be ditching the MacBook Air as early as this year

  23-01-2018 20:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The venerable MacBook Air might be getting the boot in favor of a 13-inch entry-level MacBook sometime later this year. It's just a rumor, but it's definitely within the realm of possibility. Here's why.
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• Shopping at Amazon’s Go stores feels like a heist. And we love it

  23-01-2018 20:31 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With an app, an Amazon account, and a bright orange bag, you can walk into the Amazon Go grocery store and walk out without waiting in a checkout line.
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• China online quiz craze lures prize seekers, tech giants

  23-01-2018 20:30
  It seems like a game everyone wins: some of China's biggest tech companies, looking to hook in new consumers, are using cash prizes to draw millions of contenders to mobile-based online quiz shows.
  
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• Instagram Stories embrace the GIF

  23-01-2018 20:24
  Instagram Stories already offer quite a few different features for you to take advantage of, but if you ever feel like the stories you post need a little extra pizzaz, the new feature rolling out today might be for you. Instagram has announced that Stories now support animated GIF stickers, allowing you to add a little extra flair to the … Continue reading
  
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• Uber wants paying driverless cars within 18 months

  23-01-2018 20:23
  Uber aims to have autonomous cars running a commercial ride-sharing service on the road within eighteen months, its CEO has confirmed today. The company, which is currently embroiled in a legal battle over allegations it copied self-driving technology from Alphabet-owned Waymo, has been testing its driverless vehicles on public roads for some time now. However, those trials have been fairly … Continue reading
  
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• The best survival gear

  23-01-2018 20:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're preparing for a weekend in the woods or the ever-impending apocalypse, having the right gear you can depend on is critical. We’ve created a list of the best survival gear you should have on hand.
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• What’s new on Netflix and what’s leaving in February 2018

  23-01-2018 20:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Our complete list of what's new on Netflix for February 2018 and which titles will be removed will help you catch up on your binging, and ensure you don't miss any titles heading into the ether.
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• RED’s ‘holographic,’ ‘SOLID’ Hydrogen phone will ship this summer

  23-01-2018 20:12
  
   Boutique Android phone makers didn’t have a good 2017, but RED aims to reverse that trend with its high-end Hydrogen handset, which founder Jim Jannard talks up in a recent post on the company’s forums. The chunky, unique device will ship in the summer, but those who have pre-ordered will be able to test out its “4-view” display in April. Read More
  
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• Perched on a cliff, the Hawk’s Nest is a stunning artist retreat in West Virginia

  23-01-2018 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Not wanting to disturb the natural environment of the limestone quarry it sits on top of, Wiedemann Architects uniquely designed the Hawk's Nest in West Virginia to be raised up off the ground and have majestic floor-to-ceiling views.
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• iOS 11.2.5 release adds HomePod support and Siri News

  23-01-2018 19:54
  iOS 11.2.5 has been released, and while Apple’s latest update may have HomePod support as its headline features, there’ll be iPhone functionality that appeals even if the smart speaker doesn’t. The new version of the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and iPod touch software brings with it support for setting up the HomePod, should you be among those picking up the … Continue reading
  
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• PSA: Don’t bite iPhone batteries (this video shows why)

  23-01-2018 19:53
  A man bit a smartphone battery in an electronics store in China this past week, and the battery exploded. The man who bit the battery seemed surprised by the results of his bite. The woman standing near him seemed displeased. Have a peek at the video and see what you make of it. And please do NOT go get a … Continue reading
  
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• Microsoft Surface Book 2 13-inch Review

  23-01-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft took what was best about its Surface Book 2-in-1 and made it even better. Our Microsoft Surface Book 2 13 review looks at an incredibly well-built machine that’s both fast and enjoyed awesome battery life.
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• Samsung 860 PRO and EVO SSDs aim to supercharge your 4K

  23-01-2018 19:25
  Samsung has a new pair of performance SSDs, and if you’re prone to fast drive envy you should probably look away now. The Samsung 860 PRO and 860 EVO and the latest in the memory maker’s SATA interface solid-state drives, and the successors to the 850 PRO and 850 EVO that proved to be so popular among enthusiasts back in … Continue reading
  
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• Acer updates the Chromebook Spin 11 with a slimmer figure and Pentium CPU

  23-01-2018 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Acer revealed three new products during the Bett Show 2018 convention, one of which is a refreshed Chromebook Spin 11. The 2-in-1 now includes a Pentium processor in some configurations along with additional memory and storage.
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• Facebook to hand privacy controls to users ahead of EU law

  23-01-2018 19:08
  Facebook will make it easier for its more than 2 billion users to manage their own data in response to a tough new European Union law that comes into force in May, the social network's Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg said.
  
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• Samsung may have leaked an impressive feature for the upcoming Galaxy S9

  23-01-2018 19:07
  Suspense is building as Samsung fans await the unveiling of the brand's latest flagship, Galaxy S9 next month; leaked images suggest new camera sensors will allow for Full HD resolution at 480 fps and a “Super Slow-mo” feature.
  
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