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• Hive View review

  13-02-2018 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hive View’s sleek lines and premium finish will enhance the look of any smart home, but so-so image quality and limited features mean it sometimes put its beautiful design over excellent performance.
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• This DSLR and mirrorless lens make photos feel like a painting

  13-02-2018 23:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Meyer Optik Gorlitz remake of the vintage Somnium is designed to bring back the swirly bokeh that creates the lens' painter-like feel. Unlike the German lens company's earlier remakes, this one isn't launching on Kickstarter.
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• How does Amazon Prime Now work? Here are all your answers

  13-02-2018 23:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Now offers delivery of your purchased goods in just two hours. That means you get the convenience of online shopping coupled with the instant gratification of in-store purchases.
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• Lamborghini believes kids born in 2018 will still have supercar posters on their wall

  13-02-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Lamborghini design boss Mitja Borkert needs to blend the brand's heritage with an array of new technology coming to the firm's cars in the coming years. Here's how he sees the future of the brand when it comes to design.
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• What is a hybrid car, and how does it work? We’ve got the answers

  13-02-2018 22:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hybrids are now a common sight on the road, but what is a hybrid car, and how do they work? We've got the answers to those questions and more in this guide to these fuel-efficient vehicles.
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• Harvard’s insect-inspired HAMR robot scuttles like a cockroach on meth

  13-02-2018 22:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  HAMR-F is Harvard University's new cutting-edge, insect-inspired robot that's able to scamper along the ground at an impressive speed of a little under four times its own body lengths every second.
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• Pad your collection with the best free (and totally legal) music download sites

  13-02-2018 22:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Finding music that is both free and legal to download can be difficult. We've handpicked a selection of the best free music download sites for you to legally download your next favorite album.
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• Facebook wants you to share your to-do, bucket lists with a colorful status

  13-02-2018 22:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Got a list worth sharing? Facebook is making it easier with a new status update style for creating organized lists on colorful backgrounds. Becuase who doesn't want to see their friends' to-do list?
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• Particle announces the Mesh board, an easy way to make your DIY talk to itself

  13-02-2018 22:03
  
   Particle – which used to be called Spark – has released the third generation of their tiny, networked computing boards. Their new product, called Mesh, allows you to connect either to a Wi-Fi or cellular network but also allows you to create a mesh network between multiple Mesh devices. This lets you create a mesh network similar to popular IoT devices from Nest and Netgear.… Read More
  
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• An update reportedly bricks Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles with Uconnect

  13-02-2018 21:57 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An update issued by Fiat Chrysler Automobiles bricks the Uconnect system in 2017 and 2018 Dodge, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles with constant reboots. It's ongoing, rendering functions like the radio and rear-view camera useless.
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• The 25 best love songs for your wooing pleasure

  13-02-2018 21:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Valentine's Day has only comes once a year, but love is forever. If you're hoping to impress your significant other -- or if you're trying to procure one -- we put together a list of the best love songs for your wooing pleasure.
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• Tune in and chill out with the best radio apps for Android and iOS

  13-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Streaming music services let you pick and choose your songs like a buffet, but there's something alluring about a curated banquet. Here are the best radio apps, whether you want great music or talk radio.
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• Avast! It’s time to play pirate in Microsoft’s fun-filled ‘Sea of Thieves’ Xbox MMO

  13-02-2018 21:07 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Get your sack and pillage on with the not-so-serious Xbox pirate game Sea of Thieves, Monero miners target Android smartphones users, jet maker Airbus thinks small with Skyways drone delivery system.
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• Chris Rock’s Valentine’s Day gift is his first Netflix comedy special

  13-02-2018 20:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Chris Rock announced he will release his first Netflix comedy special, Chris Rock: Tamborine, on Valentine's Day. Rock's Netflix performance will be his first stand-up special since his 2008 HBO special, Kill the Messenger.
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• Want your pet to age gracefully? Study finds tablet games can help

  13-02-2018 20:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers from the Clever Dog Lab at the University of Veterinary Medicine in Vienna have devised a high-tech way to keep dogs mentally engaged into old age, using touchscreen tablet games.
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• Asus ZenBook 13 UX331 billed as the ‘thinnest laptop with discrete graphics’

  13-02-2018 19:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Asus has announced the ZenBook 13 UX331, a thin and light 13.3-inch notebook with discrete Nvidia GeForce MX150 graphics. Asus dubs it as the "world's thinnest laptop with discrete graphics" and it promises entry-level gaming chops.
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• The first wave of Google’s Pixelbook Pen holder finally starts shipping

  13-02-2018 19:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Several weeks ago, Google quickly offered Pixelbook owners a free pen holder for the Pixelbook Pen accessory. For those who took advantage of the offer, Google did not send a confirmation of the order, or a ship date.
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• GM’s Maven ‘personal mobility brand’ drives into Canada

  13-02-2018 19:33 via digitaltrends.com
  
  General Motors' Maven "personal mobility brand" is adding car-sharing services in Toronto, Canada. This marks the first time that Maven has offered its services outside of the United States.
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• Corel VideoStudio 2018 aims for simpler, faster video edits

  13-02-2018 19:26 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Corel VideoStudio 2018 Ultimate gains a few new tools and workflow improvements -- alongside a list of updated features. The update adds two new editors for text and split screens while enhancing performance.
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• ‘Atlanta’ season 2 preview

  13-02-2018 19:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The first season of Donald Glover's surreal comedy series was an award-winning success. We previewed the first three episodes of season 2, which will have you laughing at some of the most uncomfortable situations you've seen on TV.
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• Now Boarding

  13-02-2018 19:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether for work or play, today’s traveler needs to stay connected – even at 40,000 feet. From smart hotel rooms to in-flight Wi-Fi, we explore the latest technologies designed to help the modern-day traveler feel at home. We also look at cutting-edge tech that’s changing today’s travel, as well as products, services, and solutions that […]
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• A.I. is ready to advise us on how to best protect Earth from deadly asteroids

  13-02-2018 19:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A new artificial intelligence algorithm could help save our planet by weighing different possible solutions to deal with the possibility of a deadly asteroid heading in Earth’s direction.
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• Yamaha Motoroid Self-Balancing Concept Bike Showcased at Auto Expo 2018

  13-02-2018 19:01
  Fitted with cameras, the Yamaha Motoroid can be summoned with a gesture, following its 'master' at a slow-pace when a familiar face is detected.
  
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• Here to revolutionize your commute is Bird, a new escooter sharing company

  13-02-2018 18:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Bird is an escooter company based in Santa Monica, California, and over the course of the last six months, it launched around 1,000 of these scooters around the city. So far, 50,000 people have taken around 250,000 rides. 
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• Mobile ‘PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds’ games for China market look impressive

  13-02-2018 18:37 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Two mobile versions of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds are currently in the testing phase on both iOS and Android in China, and they look great. There are currently no plans to bring the games overseas.
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• Samsung’s marvelous Olympic-edition Note 8 is worthy of a gold medal

  13-02-2018 18:35 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Samsung created a special edition of the Galaxy Note 8 for the 2018 Olympic & Paralympic Games in PyeongChang. What's the catch? You will only be able to get one if you're taking part or working there.
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• ‘Sea of Thieves’ PC system requirements are surprisingly low

  13-02-2018 18:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Even if you don't have a gaming PC, there's a decent chance you can run Sea of Thieves on PC. Despite its relatively low barrier for entry specs wise, the game will still take a heavy hit on your storage space.
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• Samsung is fixing its terrible emojis in Samsung Experience 9.0

  13-02-2018 18:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  It's not every day you can replace pistols with water guns or crackers with cookies and not expect a dust-up, but that's what Samsung is doing with its fixes for its terrible emojis.
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• Vizio SmartCast TVs add support for voice control via Amazon Alexa

  13-02-2018 18:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Vizio's SmartCast TVs already offer voice control via Google Home, and have for more than a year, but now select models are getting more flexible thanks to the company's new Alexa skill.
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• How SiriusXM is dominating in the Spotify era

  13-02-2018 18:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Satellite radio service SiriusXM boasts less than half the paying subscribers as the most popular on-demand music streaming service, but manages to stay profitable while Spotify hemorrhages money. Read our in-depth analysis to find out how.
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• Hawaiian state bill would ban sale of loot box-enabled games to minors

  13-02-2018 18:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A bill in the Hawaiian state Senate and House would ban the sale of loot box-enabled games to anyone under the age of 21. The legislation comes after a year filled with the randomized item boxes in several major games.
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• Give the iPhone X a headphone jack with this crowdfunded case

  13-02-2018 17:42 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Seasoned Apple owners may now be accustomed to the lack of a headphone jack on their phones, but what if you still miss your 3.5mm port? Well Encased is looking to fix that with its new crowdfunded case.
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• The BioLite SunLight is a solar-powered lantern for your campsite

  13-02-2018 17:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Compact, lightweight, and affordable, the SunLight from BioLite is a new solar lantern designed for campers and backpackers who need a powerful and portable light source for their outdoor adventures.
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• Rolls-Royce hopes its first SUV will be as solid as a diamond, and as desirable

  13-02-2018 17:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Rolls-Royce locked in the name Cullinan for its first-ever SUV, but did not say when the vehicle will be unveiled. The name refers to the Cullinan Diamond, the largest flawless diamond ever found.
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• UV lights in public spaces could kill airborne flu viruses on the spot

  13-02-2018 16:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using overhead ultraviolet lights to stop the spread of flu in its tracks? Yes, please -- and it could soon be here thanks to researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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• The best video games for couples to play on Valentine’s Day

  13-02-2018 16:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Gaming doesn't have to be done alone. It can be something you enjoy with a loved one. Here are the best games for couples to play together, including titles for less-experienced players.
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• Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 1, Nokia 9 may launch in India by this month

  13-02-2018 15:51
  HMD has already confirmed its presence at the upcoming MWC 2018 conference but has not yet revealed as to which Nokia-branded handsets it will be launching. That said, a new report coming from Nokia Power User website seems to have indirectly mentioned at least three smartphones that may be seeing the light of the day at the MWC 2018 conference and will eventually be making their way to India.
  
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• Here's when Nokia 6 (2018), Nokia 1, Nokia 9 may launch in India

  13-02-2018 15:51
  HMD has already confirmed its presence at the upcoming MWC 2018 conference but has not yet revealed as to which Nokia-branded handsets it will be launching. That said, a new report coming from Nokia Power User website seems to have indirectly mentioned at least three smartphones that may be seeing the light of the day at the MWC 2018 conference and will eventually be making their way to India.
  
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• Porsche Classic is 3D printing hard to find parts

  13-02-2018 15:29
  One of the challenges when it comes to restoring an old or rare car is finding the parts you need to complete the restoration. This is particularly difficult for the type of restorations that aim to make the car 100% original and need hard to find parts. Porsche Classic is an arm of the sports car maker that produces parts … Continue reading
  
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• Coincheck reports to regulators over cryptocurrency heist as investors withdraw $373 million

  13-02-2018 15:16
  Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Coincheck Inc, under pressure to better safeguard investors after the daring theft of $530 million of digital money last month, said it had on Tuesday filed a report with regulators on the hacking.
  
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• Take your homebrewing to the next level with the new PicoBrew Z Series

  13-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're a craft beer enthusiast, it doesn't get much more craft-y than what you brew in your own kitchen. PicoBrew is helping serious homebrewers up their game with the new PicoBrew Z Series.
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• Lightroom CC adds distortion-fix tools, voice control in latest update

  13-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  An update to the Lightroom CC family means mobile photographers no longer have to switch to a desktop computer to use the popular perspective distortion tool. Also new are copyright tools and voice control.
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• Honor 9 Lite vs. Honor 9: Can little brother take down its impressive sibling?

  13-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Honor is off to a strong start in 2018 with the Honor 9 Lite -- a quad-camera-packing, budget-level beast with a bezel-less design and more style than you can shake a stick at. But can it take down the more powerful Honor 9?
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• Adobe focuses on speed — but just how fast is the new Lightroom 7.2?

  13-02-2018 15:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Adobe is addressing one of Lightroom's largest user requests for more speed with the latest build -- but what's getting faster, and how fast? The latest build uses both performance updates and new tools for a speedier workflow.
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• Schools using VR to engage the smartphone generation of students

  13-02-2018 15:12
  A virtual reality headset had transported the Berkeley Carroll School junior and eight classmates to an upstate New York farm 250 miles (402 kilometers) away. For students, the technology means field trips are no longer limited by the length of a bus ride.
  
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• PicoBrew announces a modular and scalable professional brewing appliance

  13-02-2018 15:00
  
   PicoBrew today announced a new product in its growing line of brewing appliances. Called the Z Series, this product targets serious brewers with a scalable design that allows for greater precision in repeatable larger batch sizes. And with the largest model, the Z4, the owner ends up with a stack of slick brewing appliances that reinforces the thought we’re finally living in the future.… Read More
  
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• BlackBerry Motion durability test has a happy, icky ending

  13-02-2018 14:52
  BlackBerry’s return to the stage has not been without its share of drama. The Canadian company practically handed over the smartphone-making to licensees like TCL, preferring to say in the software arena instead. The TCL-made phones had mixed reception, somewhat befitting their inconsistent styles and build qualities. And from the BlackBerry PRIV to the KEYone, these newer ‘Berries fared imperfectly … Continue reading
  
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• Here’s how to make The Boring Company’s flamethrower

  13-02-2018 14:49
  
   Obligatory disclaimer: Don’t be dumb. What follows is a video showing high level instructions on how to build a nearly exact copy of The Boring Company’s flamethrower. Basically, gut this $125 Airsoft gun and insert a propane torch. The total bill of goods should be under $200, well under the $500 The Boring Company was charging until it sold out of the 20k units. As many pointed… Read More
  
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