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• Trump’s violent video games talk is nonsense and you know it

  08-03-2018 23:52
  Donald Trump pitted video game creators against some of the “harshest critics” of violent games in a closed-door meeting this week. Instead of focusing on who was there and what they said, let’s take at why they were there and how video games have been studied – extensively – with regard to violence over the past couple of decades. The … Continue reading
  
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• Our ‘Fortnite: Battle Royale’ building tips and tricks will help you survive

  08-03-2018 23:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fortnite: Battle Royale sets itself apart from PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds with its building mechanics. From gathering resources, to making cover on the fly, to building towers, here is how to build like a pro.
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• Hulu Live TV March Madness personalized experience arrives Monday

  08-03-2018 23:20
  Hulu is launching a new March Madness experience for Live TV subscribers starting next Monday. The new experience will enable basketball fans to better watch their favorite games; it builds upon the personalized Olympics experience the platform introduced last month. Once it arrives, subscribers will see an option to pick NCAA teams they want to follow closely, among other things. … Continue reading
  
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• Harvard researchers are making robot exosuits that better support their users

  08-03-2018 23:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers at Harvard University have been developing new technology that will allow robot exosuits to work more efficiently with their wearers. The results could be game-changing.
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• This Laowa macro lens is weirdly shaped on purpose for extreme 5x close-ups

  08-03-2018 23:05 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Short macro lenses often make it tricky to allow enough light to reach the subject, so this Laowa macro lens is purposely long and narrow. The odd shape and eight lens elements allow the lens to shoot at 5x life-size.
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• Breaking the glass ceiling: 6 women in tech you should know

  08-03-2018 22:56 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In honor of International Women's Day, we've rounded up some of the most influential women in tech, from senior executives at major companies, to women pushing for more inclusion and diversity in a field traditionally dominated by men.
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• 7 of the coolest custom Xbox One systems Microsoft has made

  08-03-2018 22:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A number of awesome custom Xbox One systems have been produced over the years. Here are a few of the coolest we've seen, including a monstrosity designed to look like a car, for some reason.
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• From poop to power: How farms could double as energy production plants

  08-03-2018 22:46 via digitaltrends.com
  
  New research out of the University of Waterloo in Canada suggests that manure could be used as a renewable energy source to help heat your home while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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• ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ season 2 teaser poses a very important question

  08-03-2018 22:27 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. The streaming service has released a new teaser for the upcoming season.
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• Amazon is looking to expand its burgeoning empire into Brazil

  08-03-2018 22:24 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Amazon may finally be headed to Brazil. While the online retail giant may have a ubiquitous presence in the United States, that isn't the case across the world -- not yet, at least.
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• Save big with the best Amazon Coupons available for March 2018

  08-03-2018 22:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Did you know there are thousands of Amazon Coupons and promo codes that you can take advantage of? We found coupons for everything from tech to everyday products. Find out what savings you've been missing out on.
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• MoviePass iOS app update removes ‘unused’ location tracking

  08-03-2018 22:20
  Following a claim that it was tracking users, MoviePass has pushed out an update for its iOS app that removes the “unused app location capability.” The update follows an interview given by company CEO Mitch Lowe earlier this week; during it, he claimed MoviePass is collecting “an enormous amount of information” about its customers, including extensive location tracking. That location … Continue reading
  
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• A ‘Sopranos’ prequel film from series creator David Chase is in the works

  08-03-2018 22:11 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Sopranos revival isn't in the cards, but a prequel seems to be. The HBO series' creator, David Chase, is developing a film called The Saints of Newark that is expected to involve familiar characters.
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• What is a CPU?

  08-03-2018 22:00 via digitaltrends.com
  
  What is a CPU? It's an enormously important part of your system or device, helping it to do everything from the most basic of tasks to the most complicated and how fast it is can have a big impact on how fast your device runs.
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 revealed by Activision

  08-03-2018 21:53
  Well, that didn’t take very long: just about a month after we heard rumors that Black Ops 4 would be 2018’s Call of Duty game, Treyarch has come out and confirmed it. Of course, that we’d see Black Ops 4 in 2018 was a pretty safe assumption even without the rumors, as it’s Treyarch’s turn to put out a Call … Continue reading
  
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• Sony A7 III hands-on review

  08-03-2018 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The new A7 III is so well-rounded that we would recommend to anyone looking to step up to a mirrorless full-frame camera.
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• Could Apple already be considering a lower-priced version of the HomePod?

  08-03-2018 21:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At $349, the Apple HomePod smart speaker is leaps and bounds more expensive than similar (and perhaps more useful) products from other companies. Just a month after its release, Apple may be considering lowering the price.
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• Samsung is riding high with S9 Plus superphone and new QLED TV lineup

  08-03-2018 21:28 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We get our first hands-on look at the new Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus smartphone as well as the latest lineup of QLED TVs, Tesla electric semi trucks get to work - for Tesla.
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• YouTube TV adds MLB Network and NBA TV, plus add-ons inbound

  08-03-2018 21:19
  YouTube TV is expanding its deal with Major League Baseball (MLB), a move that will provide its subscribers with “expanded baseball coverage.” Most notable for subscribers is the addition of MLB Network to the channel lineup, an addition that goes live as of today. In addition, baseball fans subscribing to YouTube’s live television service will have the option of adding … Continue reading
  
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• Guard your Galaxy with the best Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus screen protectors

  08-03-2018 21:15 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus are two of the best phones to ever grace this planet -- but the screen still isn't brick-proof. Here are the best Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus screen protectors to keep yours safe.
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• Watch the March 8 Nintendo Direct presentation right here!

  08-03-2018 21:14 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Nintendo will release a new Nintendo Direct presentation on March 8, giving more details on the Switch game Mario Tennis Aces. Information on other Switch and 3DS games will also be available. You can watch it right here.
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• Evowheel claims to turn your bike from manual to electric in 30 seconds

  08-03-2018 20:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Evowheel is a crowdfunded ebike conversion kit that promises to transform any traditional bike into an electric model in 30 seconds or less. The wheel is app controlled and offers a range of up to 54 miles.
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• Five ways the refreshed 2018 Mustang GT merges brains with brawn

  08-03-2018 20:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  We put the newest high performance Mustang through its paces to see how Ford fuses the company’s latest technologies with good old-fashioned horsepower.
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• Genetic engineering innovation makes plants more efficient at using water

  08-03-2018 20:41 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Using genetic engineering, researchers have been able to improve the efficiency of how crops use water by 25 percent -- without compromising their yield. The results could be transformative.
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• Alexa to play recently heard songs within Amazon Music

  08-03-2018 20:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  In December, Amazon Music debuted "Local Popularity" and "Play More Like This." Both are intended to improve the listening experience and help folks discover new music on their Echo devices. It also debuted "recently heard."
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• Our Samsung Galaxy S9 potential buyer’s guide: Pros and Cons

  08-03-2018 20:33
  Today is Samsung Galaxy S9 Review day across the tech blogosphere, and we’re aiming to make it as simple or deeply involved as users wish for the process to be. As such, the following is a quick once-over of our pros and cons for the smartphone – and its closest brethren, the Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus. This list should give … Continue reading
  
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• Vision-improving nanoparticle eyedrops could end the need for glasses

  08-03-2018 20:20 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Researchers in Israel have developed special eyedrops which, combined with a laser process, can significantly improve vision for many. Best of all, the treatment can be done at home.
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• Topple a cult, escape prison, or become a pirate in the best new games of March

  08-03-2018 20:17 via digitaltrends.com
  
  The best new games for March include Far Cry 5, A Way Out, Ni No Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom, MLB The Show 18, and family friendly titles such as Kirby Star Allies and Scribblenauts: Showdown.
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• Nintendo Switch eShop has an indie-heavy week ahead of it

  08-03-2018 20:17
  Tonight’s Nintendo Direct will probably preview a number of big name titles from Nintendo and its third-party partners, but right now it’s time to focus on some new indie games. Another Thursday has arrived, which means it’s time for Nintendo to detail the games that will be heading to the Switch eShop over the course of the next week. While … Continue reading
  
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• Nintendo Direct for Nintendo Switch and 3DS - How to Watch and What to Expect

  08-03-2018 20:00
  Nintendo Direct for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 3DS start time, duration, and possibly games like Super Smash Bros for Nintendo Switch.
  
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• 600 Bitcoin computers nabbed in Iceland heists

  08-03-2018 20:00
  Around 600 computers used to mine bitcoin were stolen in Iceland in a series of large-scale heists in December and January, police said Wednesday.
  
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• ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’ is real, and it’s out in October

  08-03-2018 19:58 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Activision confirmed it will release Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 this year and the game is arriving sooner than usual. It will first be shown to the public at a community event in May.
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• Sony Ear Duo hands-on review

  08-03-2018 19:55 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Hate the way in-ear headphones shut you off from the world? The new Sony Xperia Ear Duo bring in ambient sound, alongside smart-location-based tech and an unusual design. As such, we had to try them.
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• Haier Asu hands-on review

  08-03-2018 19:54 via digitaltrends.com
  
  At this year’s Mobile World Congress, Haier announced the Asu Smartwatch, complete with a built-in projector. We had some hands-on time with the smartwatch and got to check out exactly how it manages to turn your hand into a display.
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• Trojan campaign with cryptocurrency miner payload thwarted by Windows Defender

  08-03-2018 19:40 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Microsoft said its Windows Defender platform thwarted a campaign that distributed a trojan packing a cryptocurrency miner payload. Windows Defender protected nearly 500,000 PCs in the first hours of the attack.
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• EA’s Origin Access adds other publishers’ games, including ‘Batman: Arkham City’

  08-03-2018 19:34 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Electronic Arts' Origin Access program has added several free games from Warner Bros. Interactive, with additional games coming soon. Previously, no other major publisher supported the program.
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• Download Android P update aesthetics without the headache

  08-03-2018 19:33
  There’s a theme out there in the wild that allows Android devices to look like they’re running Android P without the headache of the Dev build. Instead of running Google’s newest software in its developer preview (read: pre-beta) form, users are downloading a theme for Android called “Flux White.” This theme was made before Android P, but just so happens … Continue reading
  
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• This is why Germany is revising its social media laws

  08-03-2018 19:32
  Germany looks to revise social media law as Europe watches
  
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• We may see the Spring Creators Update arriving soon to Windows 10

  08-03-2018 19:25 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Some additional information has surfaced indicating that the next major version of Windows 10 will be the Spring Creators Update and it is arriving soon with a few new features and additional polish.
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• Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Release Date Revealed, No Nintendo Switch Version

  08-03-2018 19:06
  Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 release date for PS4, Xbox One, and PC has been announced. No Nintendo Switch outing for COD.
  
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• Congress is looking to bring fiber internet to you faster with the Dig Once bill

  08-03-2018 19:02 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Fiber internet just took a big step forward in the U.S. Almost a decade after Representative Anna Eshoo of California submitted the so-called "Dig Once" legislation, the bill was passed by the House.
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• ‘Donkey Konga’ bongos could be coming to Nintendo Switch

  08-03-2018 19:01 via digitaltrends.com
  
  A Nintendo patent that recently went public shows that the company is tinkering with the GameCube-era Donkey Kong bongos that were used to control Donkey Konga and Donkey Kong Jungle Beat.
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• Lawmakers discussing proposal that would allow cops to take over drones

  08-03-2018 18:47 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Wiretapping laws mean the police can't use a radio jammer to bring down a misbehaving drone, but officials are discussing potential legislation to change that. The bill isn't official yet -- and a similar proposal failed last year.
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• If you’re a Northeast Xfinity customer, your internet will soon be faster

  08-03-2018 18:45 via digitaltrends.com
  
  If you're an Xfinity internet user, Comcast says you should soon be seeing an increase in internet speed, regardless of which of the four tiers of service you're currently subscribed to.
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• H1Z1 goes free-to-play as pro league gets underway

  08-03-2018 18:41
  We don’t hear much about H1Z1 these days. Though it was one of the earlier Battle Royale games to arrive on the scene, it was quickly eclipsed by both PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds and later Fortnite upon their respective releases. Still, Daybreak Games is chugging along with H1Z1, announcing today that it has gone free-to-play. This announcement comes just one week after … Continue reading
  
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• Ubisoft has announced ‘The Division 2’ and we’ll get a peek at E3

  08-03-2018 18:39 via digitaltrends.com
  
  Ubisoft has officially announced The Division 2, the sequel to 2016's third-person shooter and role-playing game. More information about the game will be revealed at this year's E3 this June.
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• Android P looks great! Here’s why you shouldn’t get it yet

  08-03-2018 18:36
  Yesterday Google released their first public software builds for Android P, for developers. The software looks pretty great – if users can appreciate the tiny detail changes as such. But there’s something that’s not entirely obvious up front, as its presented by Android blogs aplenty. Non-developer users shouldn’t download Android P at all – not yet, at least. Developers of … Continue reading
  
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• Google launches YouTube Studio to help video creators nab more views

  08-03-2018 18:13 via digitaltrends.com
  
  YouTube Studio will help creators see just how well each video is performing with new metrics and an upgraded dashboard. The new features come as YouTube pushes the new app out of beta testing for an official launch.
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• Call of Duty Black Ops 4 Release Date, Logo, and Platforms to Be Officially Revealed Soon: Sources

  08-03-2018 18:06
  The latest entry in Activision's long-running first-person shooter series, Call of Duty Blacks Ops 4 is slated to have a reveal shortly.
  
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