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• 20 Netflix tips and tricks to make your streaming experience even better

  30-01-2018 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Netflix's tried-and-true formula hardly begs for improvement, but you can get even more out of your subscription with these 20 Netflix tips and tricks, sure to improve your online streaming experience.
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• Hawaii missile alert was intentional due to misunderstanding says FCC

  30-01-2018 23:53
  The missile alert that sent Hawaii residents into a panic earlier this month was triggered intentionally, according to the FCC. The Commission has published the preliminary results of its study, stating that a misunderstanding of an emergency drill given without notice resulted in one official sending the live warning. This was because, based on the FCC’s report, the phrase “this … Continue reading
  
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• Facebook bans advertisements for cryptocurrency exchanges

  30-01-2018 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Facebook brought the hammer down on "misleading financial products" on Tuesday by effectively banning any and all advertisements for cryptocurrency exchanges and initial coin offerings.
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• Bitcoin subpoena news smells like insider trading

  30-01-2018 23:38
  Several coincidences have occurred within the date range of today’s Bitfinex and Tether CFTC subpoena news. At 10:52 AM MST on January 30th, 2018, Bloomberg Business published a story about a subpoena delivered to Bitfinex and Tetherby the United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission. One hour and 4 minutes later, the original Bloomberg Business article was updated with one minor … Continue reading
  
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• TimeFlip is a time-tracking gadget simple enough that I might ... - TechCrunch

  30-01-2018 23:19
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  If you're like me, and I'm going to assume you are for the purposes of this post, you like the idea of time tracking, but generally it's a bit too fiddly or complicated. TimeFlip is a super-simple gadget that lets you easily track how much time you ...and more »
  
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• TimeFlip is a time-tracking gadget simple enough that I might actually use it

  30-01-2018 23:18
  
   If you’re like me, and I’m going to assume you are for the purposes of this post, you like the idea of time tracking, but generally it’s a bit too fiddly or complicated. TimeFlip is a super-simple gadget that lets you easily track how much time you spend on different activities just by flipping it around. Read More
  
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• Alexa SMS support lets users send text messages via voice

  30-01-2018 23:07
  Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa is on the receiving end of a new ability: SMS support. With this, Alexa users located in the US can now use their smart speaker to send a text message to one of their contacts. This joins Alexa messaging, expanding the number of people that Echo device owners can message using the hands-free convenience that comes … Continue reading
  
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• Positron Voyager virtual reality chair snags $1.4 million in seed funding

  30-01-2018 23:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Positron has announced that its Voyager virtual reality chair has received seed funding totaling $1.4 million, which will bankroll the development of a second generation of the hardware.
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• Formula E’s second-gen electric race car features a crucial upgrade

  30-01-2018 22:59 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Formula E is launching its second-generation electric race car, appropriately named Gen2. Unlike its predecessor, the Gen2 will be able to complete an entire race on a single charge.
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• ‘World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth’ drops before summer’s end

  30-01-2018 22:49 via digitaltrends.com
  
  World of Warcraft's next expansion, Battle for Azeroth, will arrive on or before September 21. You can start recruiting new Allied Races today and receive an instant character boost to level 110 by pre-purchasing.
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• SpaceX is blazing a trail to Mars, one milestone at a time

  30-01-2018 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk's aerospace company SpaceX has been pushing the boundaries of private space exploration for more than a decade, working toward a goal of putting humans on Mars. Here are some of the company's biggest milestones.
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• With a selfie, Bitmoji Deluxe makes avatars look more like you

  30-01-2018 22:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  How do you make an avatar that looks more like you? Start with a selfie to reference. Bitmoji is making it possible with a new Deluxe mode that also adds more feature options and enhances the user interface.
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• Mute is Netflix’s latest sci-fi original: see the first trailer here

  30-01-2018 22:20
  Netflix is preparing to release a science fiction original series called Altered Carbon in the next few days, but that’s only the start for the streaming service. The company has another original sci-fi in the pipeline, this one a movie called Mute starring actor Paul Rudd, and it has just released the show’s first full length trailer. As the trailer … Continue reading
  
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• Twin Galaxies removes Todd Rogers’ records, bans him for cheating

  30-01-2018 22:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gaming record organization banned Dragster record-holder Todd Rogers after it was determined that he falsified his score. His page on Guinness World Records is no longer available.
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• Bitmoji get new customization options in “Deluxe” update

  30-01-2018 22:07
  It’s been a little while since we last heard from Bitmoji, but that doesn’t mean that Snapchat hasn’t been paying attention to it behind the scenes. Today, Snapchat is introducing a new feature called “Bitmoji Delxue,” and promises that it will offer you more customization options when it comes to creating your Bitmoji. If you’re one of the many Bitmoji … Continue reading
  
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• Moto Mods tipped to attach your DSLR lenses to Moto Z phones

  30-01-2018 21:49
  Sony, Canon, and Nikon lenses from real-deal DSLR cameras will be able to work with the Moto Z in the near future. That’s if what a Moto-friendly source says he saw ends up coming to market. This would be the most exciting Moto Mod to come to the Moto Mods collection since the collection began – and certainly makes for … Continue reading
  
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• Apple may postpone some major new iOS features until 2019

  30-01-2018 21:43 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple is hard at work on iOS 12, the next version of its mobile operating system, but a recent report notes that the company may push some of the major new features until next year.
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• How to watch the 2018 State of the Union address online tonight

  30-01-2018 21:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On January 30, President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address to Congress. It's a big event, and every major news station and publication will be covering it. Here's how to watch online.
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• Microsoft adds new features to Office and OneDrive apps for iPad, iPhone

  30-01-2018 21:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  While the iPad is becoming a computer replacement in many workplaces, some third-party productivity apps are hard to use. Microsoft updated its Office and OneDrive apps to add new features that make them much more user-friendly.
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• Here’s how to find a ‘Last Guardian’ Easter egg in ‘Shadow of the Colossus’ on PS4

  30-01-2018 21:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hidden deep in the Forbidden Lands of Shadow of the Colossus on PlayStation 4 is a cute callback to The Last Guardian, the third of director Fumito Ueda's spiritually related games.
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• Amazon brings rainforest cache to Seattle with its great glass Spheres

  30-01-2018 21:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Amazon Spheres put a unique mark on the downtown Seattle landscape, with three glass bubbles filled with plants and a semitropical climate. Employees can go and unwind and get inspired, but it's mostly closed to the public.
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• Advocacy group asks Facebook to drop Messenger Kids over health fears

  30-01-2018 21:18
  Facebook introduced a kid-friendly version of its chat app called Messenger Kids last month, offering young children access to all of its best features without the potential safety issues. The app aims to protect kids by tethering the app to a parent’s account, requiring parental authorization to chat with new people, and more. However, an advocacy group is arguing that … Continue reading
  
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• Master your Samsung smartphone with these Galaxy S8 tips and tricks

  30-01-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  There's more to Samsung's latest flagship than meets the eye. Here are some of our favorite Galaxy S8 tips and tricks to get you started, whether you're looking to customize notifications or utilize Bixby.
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• #Earlygram? Hootsuite adds Instagram scheduling for business accounts

  30-01-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Love the #latergram? Now you can have an #earlygram, thanks to the updated Instagram API which enabled scheduling. Hootsuite is one of the first to allow the feature, but don't get too excited -- it's just for business accounts.
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• How ‘Clara’s Ghost’ went from Kickstarter darling to Sundance standout

  30-01-2018 21:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bridey Elliott directed Clara’s Ghost, which stars her father, Chris Elliott, and mother as the titular Clara. The film’s editor, Patrick Lawrence, talks about how the film made it to Sundance.
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• Kuo: Apple’s culty iPhone SE is not getting any big changes

  30-01-2018 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  News that Apple's legacy iPhone SE isn't getting any big changes is good news to fans, Huawei hits another US cell phone market roadblock, and a long-standing Atari 2600 video game record is wiped out due to cheating allegations.
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• Outwarmer is the heated jacket to get you through this long winter

  30-01-2018 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Outwarmer heated jacket is powered by a USB battery pack that can keep the wearer warm. It is made of durable waterproof fabrics and is fashionable enough to wear around town on the coldest of days.
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• 3D printing brought this stunning six-stringed custom violin to life

  30-01-2018 20:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Talented University of Texas music student Sean Riley recently used the magic of 3D printing to create a personalized six-string violin. And all for just $10 worth of printing filament!
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• Lenovo’s fingerprint scanner software is broken, update it today

  30-01-2018 20:29 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lenovo's Fingerprint Manager Pro for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1 suffers from insecure credentials storage and needs to be updated as soon as possible. Windows 10 utilizes Microsoft's own built-in fingerprint reader support and is unaffected.
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• Google Brain co-founder raises $175 million fund for AI startups

  30-01-2018 20:27
  Andrew Ng, who formerly led artificial intelligence projects at Alphabet Inc's Google and Chinese firm Baidu Inc, has raised a $175 million fund to invest in AI startups, starting with one of his own aimed at computers detecting defects in products.
  
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• Shadow of the Colossus review roundup: The return of a masterpiece

  30-01-2018 20:23
  Talk about déjà vu: many gaming critics are raving about a little game called Shadow of the Colossus today. No, you didn’t stumble into a wormhole and find yourself back in 2005, as these critics are posting reviews of the game’s highly-anticipated remake. Anyone who has played the original knows to expect a well-crafted game, but does this remake do … Continue reading
  
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• The coolest music gadgets at NAMM 2018 - The Verge - The Verge

  30-01-2018 20:17
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  Anaheim's National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show featured plenty of traditional instruments, but as always, there was also a lot of cool music tech. From pro DJ hardware to gadgets that upgrade the instruments you already own to innovative ...and more »
  
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• Samsung, LG, Huawei: Here’s what to expect at MWC 2018

  30-01-2018 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2018 is right around the corner, and we're expecting to see major smartphone announcements -- from the Samsung Galaxy S9 to the Moto G6. Here's everything we expect to see from the show.
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• Microsoft lists parental controls to keep your kids safe online

  30-01-2018 20:15
  In its bid to protect kids from cyber bullying and harassment, Microsoft on Tuesday listed options for families and parents to ensure children are protected when they are online with Windows 10.
  
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• Experimental AR projection system lets surgeons see ‘through’ a patient’s skin

  30-01-2018 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Imagine if surgeons were able to see their patients’ internal anatomy without having to cut into them. That is the basis for an intriguing new augmented reality project at the University of Alberta.
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• Regional language users to be 75% of internet user base by 2021: Study

  30-01-2018 20:04
  Regional language users will account for 75 per cent of the country's internet user base by 2021, says a report.
  
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• Amazon wades into health care, with JPMorgan and Berkshire

  30-01-2018 19:57
  Amazon is diving into health care, teaming up with Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway and the New York bank JPMorgan Chase, to create a company that helps their U.S.employees find quality care "at a reasonable cost.".
  
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• Your first spoiler-free peek at ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’s dark second season

  30-01-2018 19:51 via digitaltrends.com
  
  'The Handmaid's Tale' returns to Hulu for its second season on April 25. Digital Trends got an early look at the enjoyably macabre season 2 premiere. Here's a spoiler-free preview of how much darker it gets and what you can expect.
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• Bitcoin price crash at Bitfinex, Tether UFTC subpoena

  30-01-2018 19:48
  Bitcoin prices fell quickly at a news break about US regulators issuing a subpoena for both crypto exchange Bitfinex and Tether. Tether is a cryptocurrency trade coin whose claim to fame is its tie to the US dollar. Bitfinex is a trading venue for cryptocurrencies of all sorts. According to Bloomberg, information about the subpoenas was shared by a person … Continue reading
  
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• The best vaporizers for flower and concentrates

  30-01-2018 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why combust dead plant matter when you could vaporize the good stuff and leave the leaves behind? Here's a rundown of the best vaporizers money can buy, no matter what your style is.
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• Telcos commit over Rs 74,000 cr to curb call drops: Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan

  30-01-2018 19:31
  Leading telecom operators, including Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, have committed to investing over Rs 74,000 crore to upgrade and expand their infrastructure to curb call drops, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said today.
  
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• The final frontier? Astronauts could recycle their waste into protein paste

  30-01-2018 19:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Penn State have used a research grant from NASA to develop technology for breaking down human waste and transforming it into astronaut food that is hygienic and safe.
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• Google took down more than 700,000 apps from the Play store in 2017

  30-01-2018 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google is seriously stepping up its security on the Google Play store, and it's largely leveraging machine learning to do it. The company took down more than 700,000 apps from Google Play in 2017.
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• Director Mel Jones on why her Sundance debut, Leimert Park, will make cinematic history

  30-01-2018 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Director Mel Jones discusses her Sundance web series, Leimert Park, which is a bit like Sex and the City meets South L.A.
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• Director Mel Jones on why her Sundance-debut, Leimert Park, will make cinematic

  30-01-2018 19:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Director Mel Jones discusses her Sundance web series, Leimert Park, which is a bit like Sex and the City meets South L.A.
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• Elon Musk has now sold 15K flamethrowers, earning $7.5M for boring

  30-01-2018 19:13
  
   The Boring Company is getting decently well-capitalized on the back of sales of its flamethrower (yes, flamethrower). The no-doubt overpriced piece of knack, which can be make yourself at home using likely around $30 in parts, is selling for $500 and has already netted Elon Musk’s digging venture $7.5 million. That’s after just over a day of being on sale, and not counting the… Read More
  
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• Topple giant ogres to save humanity in ‘Extinction,’ launching April 10

  30-01-2018 19:06 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Developed by Iron Galaxy and Modus Games, Extinction tasks the last of Sentinels to save the people of Dolorum from a giant race of ogres with acrobatic moves and the swift cut of a sword.
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• Tata Motors to showcase 6 electric vehicles at Auto Expo

  30-01-2018 18:57
  Homegrown auto major Tata Motors will showcase an extended range of six electric vehicles, in personal and mass mobility segments in the upcoming Auto Expo.
  
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• 7 Kitchen Gadgets That Make Healthy Meal Prep A Breeze - Women's Health

  30-01-2018 18:55
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  They'll help, yes, but investing in a few carefully selected gadgets can really help simplify the meal-prep process—and save you loads of time. We know what you're thinking: There's something that promises to make nearly every kitchen task a snap ...
  
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• HTC U11 starts receiving Android 8.0 Oreo update in India

  30-01-2018 18:51
  Android Oreo may have been available on less than 1% smartphones in the beginning of January. However, given all the announcements from various smartphone makers this month about rolling out the latest Android operating system, that may change.
  
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