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• Watch Jeff Bezos star in Alexa’s Super Bowl 2018 ad teaser

  26-01-2018 23:54
  Amazon’s Jeff Bezos is stepping in front of the camera for the retailer’s Super Bowl 2018 advert, and as you might expect its all about Alexa. The spot has been previewed on YouTube ahead of the big game, setting up what sounds like a reveal around the virtual assistant’s voice. Indeed, the teaser commercial released today is more about what … Continue reading
  
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• Pulse adds effects to your acoustic guitar — without amps or electricity

  26-01-2018 23:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A brilliant new music accessory device called the Pulse promises to add real-time effects like delay, distortion or reverb to your acoustic guitar. Here's how it works, and where to get it.
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• Kalk is the revolutionary electric off-road motorcycle you won’t hear coming

  26-01-2018 23:32 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cake invented Kalk to change the backcountry game -- with an innovative silent, clean, lightweight, and high performance off-road electric motorcycle. The bike emits zero emissions and you won't be able to hear it coming.
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• Fossil Q Venture review

  26-01-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Fossil Q Venture is Fossil’s latest smartwatch for women. It features Android Wear 2.0, an AMOLED screen, and various classy designs to choose from. Is Fossil’s next-generation timepiece an upgrade from its predecessor?
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• Apple orders new series from ‘Whiplash’ and ‘La La Land’ director

  26-01-2018 23:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple added to its upcoming slate of television series by making a straight-to-series order for a new series from Oscar-winning Whiplash and La La Land director Damien Chazelle.
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• Google Assistant Jesus controversy gets official explanation

  26-01-2018 23:08
  Google is facing a minor controversy over Google Assistant and its inability to tell users who the religious figure Jesus is. The “issue” caught public attention via a Facebook Live video in which user David Sams accuses Google Home of “refusing to acknowledge Jesus, Jesus Christ, or God.” However, Google Assistant does provide info on Buddha and Muhammad, causing some … Continue reading
  
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• Is your browser mining bitcoin? New ‘malvertisements’ are hijacking Google Ads

  26-01-2018 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As if invasive ads weren't bad enough, Trend Micro uncovered a particularly sinister batch of 'malvertisements' that aim to exploit Google's DoubleClick ad service to serve you ads containing hidden cryptocurrency mining software. 
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• Is your browser mining bitcoin? ‘Malvertisements’ are hijacking Google Ads

  26-01-2018 22:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  As if invasive ads weren't bad enough, Trend Micro uncovered a particularly sinister batch of 'malvertisements' that aim to exploit Google's DoubleClick ad service to serve you ads containing hidden cryptocurrency mining software. 
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• Hyundai’s Genesis is growing up and leaving home

  26-01-2018 22:48
  Hyundai’s Genesis brand is about to leave the nest, with the automaker informing dealers that it plans to open standalone retail locations to better distinguish the marque. Genesis Motors was launched as a standalone nameplate in late 2015, as Hyundai’s retort to Toyota’s Lexus and Honda’s Acura, not to mention a play for a segment of customers willing to pay … Continue reading
  
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• Monster Hunter World – What you need to know

  26-01-2018 22:38
  Today is Monster Hunter: World release day! If you follow gaming news, you might have seen a lot of hype behind Monster Hunter: World, but if you don’t follow the Monster Hunter series specifically, you might be wandering what’s the big deal. Here are the reasons why this is a big launch not just for Monster Hunter fans, but for … Continue reading
  
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• The rise of Artificial Intelligence: Will machines and robots take over your jobs?

  26-01-2018 22:30
  The rise of AI, its huge potential and fears over its negative consequences, is one of the big issues discussed at World Economic Forum.
  
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• ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ review

  26-01-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Thanks to a prestigious new developer and an amazing art style, ‘Dragon Ball FighterZ’ is the first game based on the anime franchise that everyone should play.
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• Google Lunar XPRIZE deadline missed (for real this time)

  26-01-2018 22:12
  A statement was released this week by the XPRIZE Foundation: No team will win the Google-financed purse. The original Google Lunar XPRIZE was first announced back in 2007, and 29 teams registered from the start. Here in early 2017, the number of teams still in the running numbered 5, but none of those finalists were prepared for a launch attempt … Continue reading
  
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• The ‘security flaw’ in Prime Exclusive Moto G5 Plus isn’t a flaw at all

  26-01-2018 22:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It was previously reported that the Amazon Prime Exclusive version of the Moto G5 Plus had a security flaw that allowed users to bypass the lock screen. It turns out that the "flaw" was simply Google's on-body detection being enabled.
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• Sotheby’s newly acquired AI suggests artwork based on buyers’ tastes

  26-01-2018 22:06
  Auction house Sotheby’s has acquired image recognition and recommendation startup Thread Genius. With this technology, Sotheby’s will be better positioned to serve customers by using AI to find and recommend artwork to potential customers based on their own preferences. The technology will be used in conjunction with the data the auction house gathers and stores. Thread Genius is behind software … Continue reading
  
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• You’ve got mail! This gadget will text you whenever you receive a letter

  26-01-2018 22:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mynder is a small battery-powered device that fits inside your mailbox, and sends you a text message whenever you get a mail delivery. Currently available to pre-order on Kickstarter.
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• Behold the majesty of our world with the best drone photos around

  26-01-2018 21:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Most of today's drones come equipped with high-end cameras, which are quickly revolutionizing the world of aerial photography as we know it. Here are some of the best drone photos from around the world.
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• Intel’s 9th-generation ‘Ice Lake’ CPUs will have fixes for Meltdown, Spectre

  26-01-2018 21:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  
  Intel CEO Brian Krzanich confirmed that the company is working on silicon-based fixes for Meltdown and Spectre that will be applied to products released before the end of 2018. Does that include the upcoming Cannon Lake CPUs?
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• Sonos’ killer alternative HomePod deal is live

  26-01-2018 21:40
  Apple might want your money for a HomePod preorder, but Sonos is making a pitch for that $349 instead, with its Sonos One deal going live today. The Alexa-powered smart speaker may not be as powerful or as large as Apple’s, but for a limited time you’ll be able to get two of them for the price of one HomePod. … Continue reading
  
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• Everything we know about ‘Incredibles 2’

  26-01-2018 21:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Disney and Pixar are bringing back the super-powered cast of their 2004 animated feature 'The Incredibles' for another adventure, so here's everything we know about 'Incredibles 2' before it hits theaters in June.
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• The next-generation iPhone SE is reportedly set to launch in May or June

  26-01-2018 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When Apple launched the original iPhone SE in 2016, it was a pint-sized hit. Now, the company may finally be prepping a follow-up -- the iPhone SE 2. Here's everything we know about the rumored phone so far.
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• Apple HomePod pre-orders open today; is it worth $350?

  26-01-2018 21:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Pre-order window opens for the Apple HomePod smart home speaker, Intel says future chips won't have Meltdown or Spectre flaws, does America's possible spacefaring future doom the ISS?
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• Mars’ global dust storms may have big effect on atmosphere loss

  26-01-2018 21:15
  Every so often, Mars experiences a dust storm that spans the entire planet — a global dust storm, one that may contribute to the loss of gas from the Red Planet’s atmosphere. The possibility was discussed in a newly published study, which looked at data gathered by the NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, also known as the MRO. The most recent … Continue reading
  
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• How to convert WMV files to MP4, whether online and offline

  26-01-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  WMV files may offer terrific quality and take up less space than an MP4, but they can't compete with the latter option when it comes to compatibility and features. Here's how to convert WMV files to MP4 using Windows or Mac OS X.
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• Microsoft is secretly building a slimmer, more modern version of Windows

  26-01-2018 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft's latest internal project is reportedly a new pared-down version of Windows codenamed Polaris. This new version of Windows isn't a successor to Windows 10, not in the traditional sense.
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• You’re going to want the Galaxy S9+

  26-01-2018 20:52
  When it comes to the Galaxy S9, it looks like Samsung has joined the “bigger is better” crowd, and that’s going to leave some buyers frustrated. The Android flagship, along with its Galaxy S9+ sibling, is expected to debut in just a few weeks time, at Samsung’s next Unpacked event during MWC 2018. From what we already know, though, along … Continue reading
  
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• iPhone X and 8 Verizon BOGO deal is complex but worth it

  26-01-2018 20:48
  It isn’t often we see discounts on iPhones, but every once in a while, carriers like to break them out to get people in the door. Today, that carrier is Verizon, which has announced a new BOGO deal on the most recent iPhones. That offer is a little convoluted, as these carrier deals tend to be, with Verizon imposing a … Continue reading
  
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• 98 percent of construction projects go over budget. These robots could fix that

  26-01-2018 20:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Many construction projects go over both time and budget. Doxel hopes to revolutionize the industry by using on-site robots and drones to make sure that work is progressing correctly.
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• Harley-Davidson’s Snow Hill Climb debuts at Winter X Games

  26-01-2018 20:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Launching a new sport at X Games Aspen 2018, modified V-twin Sportsters will compete in the Harley-Davidson Snow Hill Climb, closing out the games on January 28. The modified bikes have long swingarms, wide frames, and wild tires.
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• Intel shares hit dotcom-era highs on robust data center demand

  26-01-2018 20:30
  Intel Inc's shares rose 6% on Friday to levels last seen during the dotcom boom 17 years ago, after strong results offered the clearest sign yet that its years-long effort to shift away from a slowing PC business was paying off.
  
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• HTC Vive Pro cameras can be used to track hands, controllers

  26-01-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The HTC Vive Pro virtual reality headset comes with two front-mounted stereoscopic cameras. They're mainly designed to stop you bumping into things, but could offer a new hand and controller-tracking solution.
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• Super Blue Blood Moon incoming: Watch it when and where

  26-01-2018 20:15
  Next week our solar system will deliver unto us a Super Blue Blood Moon. As such, we’ve got to get you prepared to view it. “For the (continental) U.S., the viewing will be best in the West,” said program executive and lunar blogger at NASA Headquarters in Washington, Gordon Johnston. The event will begin at 5:30 Eastern Time on January … Continue reading
  
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• Olympus M.Zuiko 25mm F1.2 Pro review

  26-01-2018 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Olympus 25mm F1.2 Pro highlights the impressive move that Micro Four Thirds has made into the world of professional photography, but it goes beyond objective image quality to create something truly special.
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• 2018 Nissan Leaf EPA range reveals good news and bad

  26-01-2018 20:10
  Nissan’s 2018 Leaf has just received its official economy figures from the EPA, and there’s good news and bad for the electric car. Revealed back in September 2017, the new Leaf promised to be more powerful and increase range compared to its popular predecessor, as well as boost the amount of technology available in the cabin. At the time, Nissan … Continue reading
  
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• Google begins testing Bulletin app that allows anyone to share hyperlocal news

  26-01-2018 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is testing out a new app called Bulletin, that allows users to contribute hyperlocal stories about their community straight from a smartphone. Bulletin aims to give users a platform to easily post stories about what's happening around them.
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• Google begins testing Bulletin app, allows anyone to share hyperlocal news

  26-01-2018 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is testing out a new app called Bulletin, that allows users to contribute hyperlocal stories about their community straight from a smartphone. Bulletin aims to give users a platform to easily post stories about what's happening around them.
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• An update to watchOS 4.3 brings several new features to the Apple Watch

  26-01-2018 20:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Just days after Apple announced the beta for iOS 11.3, the tech giant is releasing an update for Apple Watch as well. Currently in developers' beta, the watchOS 4.3 update brings some subtle, but welcome, changes.
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• The best bitcoin alternatives

  26-01-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  With more than 1,300 cryptocurrencies available today, knowing which ones to invest in isn't easy. If you would rather skip bitcoin though, this guide will help explain the best bitcoin alternatives out there.
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• Baby got Beck: Grandmother’s Instagram inspires rock icon’s new music video

  26-01-2018 19:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  When a Japanese Instagrammer started posting photos of her granddaughter and the family's dogs, she had no idea it would one day lead to a meeting with an American indie rock legend -- and a starring role for her family in his music video.
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• NASA GOLD makes orbit despite Ariane-5 rocket mishap

  26-01-2018 19:35
  NASA has successfully made contact with its new GOLD satellite, after fears that a launch anomaly could have destroyed the expensive instrument. Ariane 5 took off from the Kourou spaceport near French Guiana yesterday night, but ground control unexpectedly lost contact with its telemetry roughly nine minutes into flight. It could have been an expensive glitch. The mission was carrying … Continue reading
  
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• Legendary ski and snowboard filmmaker Warren Miller dies at 93

  26-01-2018 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Warren Miller, known for his exciting and visually stunning snow sports films, died on January 24 at the age of 93. His career spanned over 60 years and he created more than 500 films. He also published hundreds of articles and wrote 11 books.
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• Acer is tight-lipped about its Chrome OS tablet pictured at Bett 2018 Show

  26-01-2018 19:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An image posted to Twitter revealing a Chome OS tablet manufactured by Acer is no longer online. The device was spotted during the Bett 2018 Show education-focused convention, and not officially announced by Acer.
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• Burton Smart Suit For The Active Commuter - Tried and Tested

  26-01-2018 19:27 via youtube.com
  
  
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• A giant LEGO brick just appeared in Manhattan

  26-01-2018 19:26
  This afternoon a gigantic LEGO brick was delivered to New York City’s Flatiron Plaza. This brick was delivered in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the toy’s birth – and it’ll sit there from today until Sunday. So don’t go thinking it’ll still be there when you wake up Monday morning. Go get your selfie on right this minute. This … Continue reading
  
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• PSN is down for the second time this week [Update]

  26-01-2018 19:10
  It would seem that Sony is struggling to keep PSN afloat this week. Back on Tuesday, a number of users had problems playing PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 games online. Today, most of the services available through the PlayStation Network have gone down, so if you’re having problem doing nearly anything on PS4, you can take heart that it’s not … Continue reading
  
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• Would you commute in Ampere’s low-slung, three-wheeled electric machine?

  26-01-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Los Angeles-based startup Ampere Motor promises to begin building a low-slung, three-wheeled electric machine named One this year. Pricing starts at $10,000 for a base model with 150 miles of range.
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• Walmart ebooks are the plot twist Amazon didn’t expect

  26-01-2018 18:51
  It would seem that Apple isn’t the only one looking to shake up the ebooks scene. Walmart, as odd as it may seem at first blush, announced today that it will begin offering ebooks in the US as well. It won’t be doing this alone, either, as it’ll be backed by Rakuten, an e-commerce company operating out of Japan. This … Continue reading
  
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• New $60 edition of ‘Rainbow Six Siege’ replaces cheaper version on consoles

  26-01-2018 18:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The introduction of Rainbow Six Siege's "Advanced Edition" has essentially raised the price of the game on console a full $20. The new version includes credits and content for the upcoming Outbreak event.
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• As HomePod preorders open, 3 facts to remember

  26-01-2018 18:32
  Apple’s HomePod goes up for pre-order today, but unlike the latest iPhone X, AirPods, or iPad Pro there’s a fair degree of uncertainty about the company’s first smart speaker. HomePod might be a late entrant to an already established market, but it’s playing a very different game to Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Sonos One. That’s not necessarily a bad … Continue reading
  
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• Comcast Xfinity Home adds new voice commands just in time for the Super Bowl

  26-01-2018 18:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Comcast displayed its growing smart home aspirations at CES, and now it is taking another step forward, adding new home automation commands to its X1 voice remote just in time for the Super Bowl.
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