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• Americans believe they’ll be happy if scientists discover aliens: study

  16-02-2018 23:55
  Humanity has spent many years imaging scenarios in which extraterrestrial life is announced or spontaneously shows up on Earth for a visit. Many stories, comic books, and movies present narratives wrapped around this idea…and many of those stories are less than optimistic about the outcome. Americans, though, largely believe they’d be happy about an extraterrestrial discovery, at least according to … Continue reading
  
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• Infento’s Big Snow Kit lets parents and kids mix and match their own DIY sleds

  16-02-2018 23:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Boasting 391 parts and an infinite number of combinations, the Big Snow Kit from Infento lets do-it-yourself parents and their kids build their own custom sleds for use in the outdoors each winter.
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• Here’s what’s new on Amazon Prime Video in March 2018

  16-02-2018 23:48 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon Prime Video adds new titles each month that are available for free to all Prime members. Check out our list to find out all the new content hitting Amazon Prime Video in March 2018.
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• Purdue’s microbots are designed to wander around inside your body

  16-02-2018 23:44 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Purdue University have developed tiny microscale magnetic tumbling robots which could one day be used to deliver targeted doses of drug treatment within the human body.
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• Photo FOMO: Cheap 8K cameras, shooting at 3B miles, and a 15-hour action cam

  16-02-2018 23:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Foxconn could be developing cheaper 8K cameras. NASA broke new photo records. This new action camera can shoot for 15 hours. Maphun is no more. Here's your photo FOMO news for this week.
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• 2018 Jaguar E-Pace first drive review

  16-02-2018 23:22 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The last four years have seen Jaguar’s vehicle lineup grow into a formidable luxury range, but it’s the brand’s new compact SUV that will try and take Jaguar mainstream. Is this small(ish) luxury SUV up to such a big task?
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• Between the Streams podcast

  16-02-2018 23:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  On this week's installment of Between the Streams, we will give a spoiler-free Black Panther review, as well as discuss the Kung Fury sequel, Ready Player One's epic new trailer, and much, much more.
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• The Radiate Portable Campfire takes the hassle out of making s’mores

  16-02-2018 23:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Made from 100 percent recycled materials, the Radiate Portable Campfire is the perfect option for camping and backyard use, allowing users to get a fire going in a matter of seconds but lasting up to five hours.
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• Google 911 tech could help US EMS find cell phone callers

  16-02-2018 22:54
  Cell phones, as great as they are, have made things difficult for the US’s emergency operators. It’s difficult to pinpoint the location of a cell phone caller who isn’t able to give their location, a problem Google may be working to solve. According to a recent report, the Internet giant recently tested tech that helps 911 centers identify the location … Continue reading
  
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• Sprint Vector review

  16-02-2018 22:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Sprint Vector is full body arcade racer that could only exist in VR. Unfortunately, fun moment-to-moment action cannot save it from chaos.
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• A drone and helicopter reportedly collide in South Carolina

  16-02-2018 22:30 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A drone may be implicated as the cause of a recent helicopter crash in South Carolina. If the unmanned flying object is indeed determined to be the at fault, this will mark the first drone-related crash of an aircraft in the U.S.
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• Snapchat update isn’t going away, unless…

  16-02-2018 22:21
  Over the past week, Snapchat’s been the subject of quite a bit of ire from the likes of teens across the planet. There’ve been hashtags, social media campaigns, memes, and even some rather official petitions with thousands of signatures. But only one thing can actually be done to change Snapchat’s mind. Just one. Delete Snapchat and forget your streaks. If … Continue reading
  
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• Embrace the freedom to shop with the best Presidents’ Day sales this weekend

  16-02-2018 22:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Whether you're looking for a deep discount on clothing, a sweet shoe sale, or some serious deals on your favorite tech, we've got you covered. So kick back, relax, and browse the best Presidents' Day sales this weekend.
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• Embedding tweets can be copyright infringement rules New York judge

  16-02-2018 22:01
  A ruling recently made by a New York federal court has threatened to upend the way copyright infringement is handled online. A judge ruled that merely embedding a tweet is enough to violate someone’s copyright, meaning millions of shared tweets and tweeted images could now be considered instances of copyright infringement. This is in contrast to a precedent set back … Continue reading
  
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• Be careful about where you place your HomePod and other smart speakers

  16-02-2018 21:50 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Once you set your HomePod or other smart speaker down, you're not really going to be able to move it -- that is, not unless you're fine with the marks that the speaker will leave in its place.
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• Overwatch is free again this weekend

  16-02-2018 21:47
  It may be hard to believe, but we’re quickly approaching the two-year anniversary of Overwatch‘s launch. In the time since then, Overwatch has grown to become one of Blizzard’s most successful games, but even with that success, it’s never a bad idea to attract new players. Blizzard is doing just that this weekend by making Overwatch free for everyone to … Continue reading
  
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• Google nixes the ‘view image’ button on photo searches after settlement with Getty

  16-02-2018 21:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Today on DT Daily: Google zaps the 'view image' shortcut from image searches, Apple workers are having a problem with transparency at Apple Park, Black Panther opens tonight and we have a full review.
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• Litecoin Cash: Beware today’s “free coins”

  16-02-2018 21:23
  This afternoon – or maybe just a tiny bit later – Litecoin owners will be given free Litecoin Cash. It’s not quite that simple, but that’s the basis for the recent jolt in price of Litecoin across several exchanges. The point at which each Litecoin will be worth a certain amount of Litecoin Cash is at block height 171111 – … Continue reading
  
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• Distracted employees are walking into glass walls in Apple’s new headquarters

  16-02-2018 21:23 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Apple employees claim they and other distracted co-workers are accidentally walking into Apple Park's glass walls. They're now marking panels with sticky notes and other markings to safely navigate through the building.
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• Looking back on 5 years of Surface with the product guru who brought it to life

  16-02-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Digital Trends sat down with Microsoft GM Pete Kyriacou to compare the products Microsoft released then and now. How has the design philosophy changed, and is there really a storage room full of wacky concept prototypes? (Spoiler alert: yes.)
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• Apple raked in more than half of all global smartphone revenue last quarter

  16-02-2018 21:21 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some reports may indicate that Apple isn't impressed with sales of the iPhone X, but a new reports suggests it maybe should be -- the company reportedly made more than half of all global smartphone revenue last quarter.
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• Huawei vs. the U.S. government: Why words may not be enough

  16-02-2018 21:18 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Huawei is fighting a giant: The United States government. Over the past few months, the mobile phone company has made headlines with plans to bring its products to the United States. It’s not so easy. This week, several government agencies including the CIA and the FBI alerted the citizens of this country not to buy products […]
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• How to boot into safe mode in Windows 10

  16-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Need to troubleshoot a problem with your computer? Here's how to boot into Safe Mode in Windows 10. It will allow you to skirt load drivers and problematic software that may be causing issues.
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• Here’s how to track your kid’s digital footprint with Google Family Link

  16-02-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google's Family Link service for Android lets you manage your kid's device, down to the amount of screen-on time, installed apps, and website whitelists. Here is how to set it up and use it.
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• Drone in helicopter’s path may have caused first UAV-related crash in US

  16-02-2018 21:11
  It’s only a matter of time before some reckless fool causes a big incident by flying a drone in the path of an actual plane. The FAA has confirmed that a helicopter crashed earlier this week in South Carolina, but the wider story isn’t so simple. According to reports, including anonymous sources who have spoken up, a consumer drone may … Continue reading
  
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• Amazon Prime Now to merge with AmazonFresh, resulting in layoffs

  16-02-2018 21:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  News of layoffs generally indicates a floundering business, which made reports early this week about job cuts at Amazon confusing. But now, we've learned the reason - an effort to consolidate Amazon Prime Now and AmazonFresh.
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• The latest weapon in the fight against potholes? Your smartphone

  16-02-2018 21:04 via digitaltrends.com
  
  RoadBotics is a pothole-hating startup that has developed smart deep learning algorithms for helping monitor the conditions of roadways around the United States and potentially beyond.
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• Shazam updated with streamlined UI, real-time lyrics

  16-02-2018 20:30
  Song-identification app Shazam sees its first update since being bought by Apple for $400 million at the end of 2017.
  
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• LG flagship phone Judy tipped for Summer (instead of LG G7)

  16-02-2018 20:21
  On the 16th of February, a rumor of LG’s next big flagship smartphone revealed the company’s timing. This may well be the LG G7 – albeit not branded as such. This device is rumored to roll with a so-called MLCD+ display panel at 6.1-inches with an 18:9 aspect ratio. This device will be the next-in-line after the LG G6, but … Continue reading
  
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• Furby/Alexa hybrid makes the creepy toy at least a little bit useful

  16-02-2018 20:10 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Why confine all the personality of your favorite smart home assistant into a cylindrical hub when she can live inside just about any microphone-enabled object? Furlexa is what happens when you merge Alexa and a Furby.
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• Atari is launching its own cryptocurrency (yes, really)

  16-02-2018 20:03
  Atari, it would seem, is a company of many hats these days. The company launched itself back into the spotlight with the reveal of its Linux-based Ataribox, and we can even take the “many hats” idiom literally in this case, as it has also lent its name to the Atari Speakerhat, a baseball cap with speakers built into the brim. … Continue reading
  
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• Coinbase blames credit card reprocessing for incorrect Bitcoin purchase fees

  16-02-2018 19:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has responded to claims that it overcharged Bitcoin buyers by claiming that it was the fault of a change to the way credit and debit card providers integrated with the platform.
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• SpaceX plans to launch its first ‘Starlink’ broadband satellites this weekend

  16-02-2018 19:27 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Elon Musk has long outlined plans to launch low-orbiting satellites to beam high-speed internet to folks around the world as part of a program called "Starlink." The first two satellites are slated to launch on February 18.
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• Intel explores ‘spin qubits’ as the next wave in quantum computing

  16-02-2018 19:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Quantum computing remains in its nascent state, and Intel hopes to change that with its research into "spin qubits" that offer advantages over alternatives like "superconducting qubits."
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• Google Images altered to calm legal grumblings made by Getty Images

  16-02-2018 19:19 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google said it altered Google Images due to its agreement with Getty Images. The View Image button no longer exists, nor will you find the Search by Image button. Thankfully, there is a Chrome extension that re-adds these buttons.
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• Exercise greater control over your home with the iDevices Instant Switch

  16-02-2018 19:08 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Meet the new iDevices Instant Switch, a remote wireless wall switch capable of being paired with any iDevices products using Bluetooth technology for seamless smart home control from just about anywhere. 
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• Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester: the differences and similarities

  16-02-2018 19:03 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Subaru's Outback and Forester look similar, and overlap in some areas, but they are fundamentally different cars. Read on for our Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Forester comparison highlighting design, tech, performance, and fuel economy.
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• ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 adds Emmy-winning ‘West Wing’ actor

  16-02-2018 18:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Season 2 of Hulu's award-winning series The Handmaid's Tale will premiere in April with a 13-episode story arc, with Emmy-winning West Wing and Get Out actor Bradley Whitford joining the cast.
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• Beloved developer ‘Swery65’ hypes his latest game, ‘The Missing’

  16-02-2018 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Eccentric game designer Hidetaka Suehiro, better known as Swery65, revealed his new game The Missing. The game is being developed by his studio White Owls in partnership with Arc System Works.
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• Verizon’s new prepaid plan offers a paltry amount of data

  16-02-2018 18:46
  Usually when we talk about wireless plans, we’re talking about postpaid plans that come with a subsidized device. Most carriers, however, offer prepaid plans to those who already own a device or want to buy one at full retail price, and today Verizon is adding a new one to its line up. A word of warning, though: While the monthly … Continue reading
  
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• Republican politicians blame ‘Call of Duty’ and ‘John Wick’ for gun violence

  16-02-2018 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In the wake of the Parkland, Florida mass shooting, Republican congressman Brian Mast and Republican Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin have both criticized violent video games for their alleged role.
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• Last Galaxy S9 secrets just spilled on Reddit

  16-02-2018 18:45
  A tipster spilled what seemed to be a whole lot of details on the Samsung Galaxy S9 a bit over a week before the main reveal event. This tipster decided they’d risk revealing the identity of whoever it was that allowed them to handle the Galaxy S9 in the process, writing their AMA on Reddit with their main handle, nmarrufo. … Continue reading
  
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• Have cash to spare? Pick up this $500 Assassin’s Creed figurine

  16-02-2018 18:16 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A $500 Assassin's Creed Origins figure is now available for pre-order. It's limited to 100 units and contains busts of three Egyptian gods. The game is available now for consoles and PC.
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• 2018 Chrysler 300: Everything you need to know, from style to tech

  16-02-2018 18:12 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The 2018 Chrysler 300 carries on the iconic designation into current styling and equipment. Different engine, drive train, and styling configurations range from blacked out urban tough to polished chrome.
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• Google’s idea for radar-based gesture control could change the remote forever

  16-02-2018 18:09 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Google has filed a patent application for gesture based remote control, which could change how we interact with all of our electronic devices, from TVs to refrigerators to laptops.
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• Essential Phone’s new ‘Halo Gray’ color goes on sale exclusively at Amazon

  16-02-2018 18:09
  
   The Essential Phone is currently in the midst of being rolled out in a range of new colors, including three that will be released excessively on Essential’s own website, with a staged release schedule that began Thursday. On Friday, however, Essential revealed a surprise fourth new color, “Halo Gray,” which will be exclusive to Amazon and which is now available to… Read More
  
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• If you trust Google now, Xively will be great

  16-02-2018 18:05
  Google announced their intention to acquire IoT platform Xively this week, aiming for a new layer of value in their connected future. If you trust Google, this announcement was a bit of good news. Xively may give Google the technology and knowhow to bring their fully connected smart home to life for millions of users around the world. It could … Continue reading
  
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• Patent details optical system for possible Apple smart glasses

  16-02-2018 18:03
  Rumors on specialist websites suggest that Apple could be working on a pair of smart glasses, with no more details for the moment, other than a patent recently filed by the firm.
  
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• WhatsApp 'Full Feature' Money Transfer Service Launching in India

  16-02-2018 18:01
  Friday's statement marks the de facto official launch of WhatsApp's payments service.
  
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• Facebook loses Belgian privacy case, faces fine up to $125 million

  16-02-2018 17:55
  A Belgian court threatened Facebook with a fine of up to 100 million euros ($125 million) if it continued to break privacy laws by tracking people on third party websites.
  
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